We are almost at "go" time

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We are almost at "go" time


Ah yes, the famous last words I'll type before succumbing to painful contractions that I can't remember from my first labor experience. This week, has literally been the best week in a LONG time. I had some epiphanies if you will;

Hubby at the doc too

1) just because my kid watches TV, doesn't make me a bad mom. (IPad or whatever)
2) I can spend time teaching my child and it doesn't have to be ALL day
3) When I'm finished teaching and playing with my child, I don't have to feel guilty that it wasn't enough, because she needs independent play and I have my own life and house work to do. 4) I don't have to do it ALL

This week, I have actually accomplished more than I have in a long time. I was able to teach Chunky P about the letter P. Yes, she could already recognize it and the sound, but I as a teacher, wanted to give her more and incorporate other skills such as; math, money, gross and fine motor skills, and writing to name a few. Each morning, (I have her M,W,Th she's in day care the other days) while my chunk o love watched her favorite shows, I would print ideas from pinterest or think of some fun activity to do with her that involved the letter P. Why the letter P? Well, Monday was Presidents' day for those of us in the states. I wish, we had monthly family days like in Canada, but that whine, is for another time. So, I thought, okay, Presidents' day starts with P, President Lincoln is on the penny, penny is counting which equals math....etc you get the idea.

The more I thought about it, the more I could always find a way to come back to my original goal of teaching Capital and lower case P's and the sound to Chunk. We even had a letter hunt which involves placing all items we can find that start with the letter P into a bag. She then pulls out each item, names it and I write the item on our easel board for her to see the word. There are plenty of teachable moments you can have with your child. Don't make it complicated. Simple is

best. I have only just started to post pictures on my Instagram what we do and people are amazed and can't believe I have the time. Teaching a toddler or child doesn't have to be lengthy and boring and stressful. I literally spent a hour or a littler more with her one on one. That's it. The rest of the day, we did our normal routine. I was still able to feel accomplished because I realized finally, that I didn't have to do it all and/or do it all in one day. I now know, that my husband doesn't think I'm a slob and lazy wife because I can't get everything on my list finished. I put this thinking upon myself and he is always willing to help. He understands that I have little energy left and lots pain from being 38 weeks pregnant. Hello, we have less than 2 weeks now till little boy arrives. Excitement is in the air for everyone. I guess this post is more of a realization point than anything else, however, if it helps other moms too I'd be just as happy.

Wish us luck in the upcoming weeks. The last doctor visit was the best it had ever been. Fluid levels returned to what is normal for us and his heart rate remained unchanged. The doctor said I'm leaving you alone. So, repeating tests all next week and that my friends, I'll take. That's the most positive news I've had in a while. Now, If only I could get rid of this sinus infection, I'd be unstoppable!!!
Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you!!!

Final weeks and sickness

Today on The Current Lifestyle:


Week 6 of NST testing

Final Weeks and sickness:

Today marks week 37 and 4 days into my 2nd pregnancy. (According to my baby center app which tracks my progress.) Please don't assume I'm nuts-o and calculated that myself. lol. I am so glad to say that we are on the home stretch and almost through this pregnancy. I'm excited to meet my son despite what family and friends believe. This has been the most difficult pregnancy and I guess when you look miserable everyday or give truthful answers to how you're feeling people assume you aren't excited about a new addition to your family and then believe that all you do is complain. This is where I will state, then walk in m shoes for a day.

I'm not going to apologize for the stressful environment I face every Tuesday when I go to the OBGYN. They have been monitoring little boys heart rate for weeks now. Then, to top off with a beautiful cherry, (cuz we all love cherries!) the ultrasound tech and the doctors last week discovered that I have very low amniotic fluid, also known as Oligohydramnios. This is now more concerning than his heart rate I was told. There are two ways amniotic fluid is measured. One way is to measure the fluid in the biggest pocket in the sack and the other way is by measuring the sum of the deepest vertical pocket of fluid. The first way is how I was measured. The normal range is 2-8cms. Little boy is at 3.24cm. This level is lower than when I was at 40 weeks and induced with Chunky P. According to an article I've read, the way I was measured is the best way to determine more accurate fluid levels. I was told by the doctor that next Tuesday I will repeat the same tests I have been given since week 32 and if the level is at 2 or below, then they will discuss what to do next. They really want me to make it to 39 weeks as that is considered full term. To add insult to injury, factors affecting fluid levels can be sickness. Yes, I'm currently battling; congestion, runny nose, inability to breathe, sore sinuses, cough, night sweats, ear pain with ringing and a constant headache. As it turns out, Chunky-P and dear husband are just as sick. Though, they both have been prescribed antibiotics and either a nebulizer or puffer treatments; I was told by my primary care doctor that she didn't want to jump to conclusions of a DX and prescribe medications because I'm pregnant and my mucus isn't green like the other two germies in my family. I can safely continue flushing my sinuses with the Neil Pot or saline sprays and drink as much water as possible. (if only someone could feel my eye roll)

So back to how friends and family assume I'm not excited to meet my son. This journey has been rough, since day one; since I was admitted to the hospital in July with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. I am so excited to meet my son, to see his face, to have him be his own person and to allow me to heal and be my own person. I'm excited to see him grow and become a member of this family. I've given him everything I have in his short 9 month life. People who assume I'm not excited to see or meet him have never even asked me, though I've heard about it from phone conversations with my husband. I'm not sorry that when I tell the truth to the asked question of "how are you feeling" people aren't happy with my answer because it's not what they wanted to hear. As mommies on the BabyCenter app in chat rooms say, "stop getting butt hurt over my response to you." Life isn't a bunch of pretty roses and pregnancy is assumed way too often by society to be a happy time.

some of my favorite new quotes.....
 

To my friends who call to check on me, trust me when I say, I am not ignoring your calls. I know when you do and I appreciate the time and effort you took to dial my number. As of right now, I can barely speak due to my sickness. I promise to call you back as soon as I'm feeling able.

Here is a link to amniotic fluid levels: http://www.bellybaby.com.au/pregnancy/amniotic-fluid-levels/