Appointment #5 - Downward Dog
It's reading posts like this that make me anxious to give birth the the alien inside me.
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My doctor's appointment went well yesterday. I've only gained about four pounds which is ok I guess since the doctor didn't say anything. Given my beginning weight, I'm not supposed to gain much at all. So, I'll keep walking and hope for the best. I think that the biggest blessing concerning nutrition and pregnancy is that fried foods have made me puke since December. Just in case you wanted to know.
The nurse handed me my glucose drink for the next visit. I'm concerned about gestational diabetes more than anything. Diabetes is not something that runs strong in my family, I'm just nervous that all of that sweet-tea will one day catch up with me. Besides, gestational diabetes means pitocin and induction which raises the chances of an epidural which brings me closer to a cesarean... ugh. Then again, since it will only affect 4% of us, I'm wondering why they test at all.
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I received my pre-natal yoga DVD in the mail yesterday. It only took thirty seconds for me to realize just how inflexible I am. You see, yoga had crossed my mind but when the ladies in the birthing class started talking about their classes, I simply HAD to partake. Knowing that I lack the self-discipline to commit to a weekly class, I thought that the video would be an economical solution. It's ok. With practice I will of course do better. I'm just wondering if I will want to strangle the instructor by the fifth viewing.
The best part of the yoga experience was that I did not have to do it alone. Our cats participated as well. Thibodaux paced and instructed me with gentle nudges. Boudreaux enjoyed the poses that allowed her to lie flat on her back with her paws up in the air.
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I've had a preliminary interview here at work for the new position. I have a second one later this week. I have no idea why I need to interview TWICE for a company that I already work for but that's ok. It's giving me time to think. This time that I have to think is telling me that I REALLY don't want to consider day care and I haven't even "bonded" yet. It'll work out. It always does.
My doctor's appointment went well yesterday. I've only gained about four pounds which is ok I guess since the doctor didn't say anything. Given my beginning weight, I'm not supposed to gain much at all. So, I'll keep walking and hope for the best. I think that the biggest blessing concerning nutrition and pregnancy is that fried foods have made me puke since December. Just in case you wanted to know.
The nurse handed me my glucose drink for the next visit. I'm concerned about gestational diabetes more than anything. Diabetes is not something that runs strong in my family, I'm just nervous that all of that sweet-tea will one day catch up with me. Besides, gestational diabetes means pitocin and induction which raises the chances of an epidural which brings me closer to a cesarean... ugh. Then again, since it will only affect 4% of us, I'm wondering why they test at all.
I received my pre-natal yoga DVD in the mail yesterday. It only took thirty seconds for me to realize just how inflexible I am. You see, yoga had crossed my mind but when the ladies in the birthing class started talking about their classes, I simply HAD to partake. Knowing that I lack the self-discipline to commit to a weekly class, I thought that the video would be an economical solution. It's ok. With practice I will of course do better. I'm just wondering if I will want to strangle the instructor by the fifth viewing.
The best part of the yoga experience was that I did not have to do it alone. Our cats participated as well. Thibodaux paced and instructed me with gentle nudges. Boudreaux enjoyed the poses that allowed her to lie flat on her back with her paws up in the air.
I've had a preliminary interview here at work for the new position. I have a second one later this week. I have no idea why I need to interview TWICE for a company that I already work for but that's ok. It's giving me time to think. This time that I have to think is telling me that I REALLY don't want to consider day care and I haven't even "bonded" yet. It'll work out. It always does.
3 Comments:
I'm a big fan of prenatal yoga. My son and I like to do them together...although he isn't exactly pregnant. :)
The thought of day care is giving me major heartache too. What are you supposed to do when you need to work and hate to leave the baby?
Beth, if I come up with a solution, I'll be sure to share it with you. I'm even tempted to watch someone elses child in my home - but I generally don't like other people's kids and I'm not sure that anyone would trust me with my lack of experience. That's a funny thought considering what's in my belly.
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