Rejoice and Repeat: Bump to Birth: 6 Months

I can't believe we're 6 months in!

Size: Cantaloupe

Gender: It’s a boy!!!

Name: Much to the disappointment of many, we are keeping it a surprise, but we do have his whole name settled on.

Symptoms: achy teeth, sinus pressure, restless sleep, an increase in carpal tunnel pain, round ligament pain, fatigued, emotional, vivid dreams

Emotions: Very overwhelmed. My hubby has been gone ALOT lately and between the long work days and chasing a toddler in the evenings, I am exhausted. You add to that work concerns, house matters and inadequate, restful sleep, I am an emotional, over sensitive mess. I've had a couple of good cries over the last couple of weeks. I am very excited, however about our upcoming ultrasound and our Spring Break vacation. I am trying to get pumped about redoing G's room but I'm struggling. Knowing that the two of them may have to share that room for the time that we are here presents some challenges. I'm trying to figure out a color palette and décor that will be gender friendly.

Doctor’s Visit: February 24th- I visited the dentist to have the achy teeth situation looked at. I was certain it was sinuses but of course, as luck would have it, I had a gigantic cavity in a wisdom tooth. This was not there at my last cleaning. Due to a number of unfortunate circumstances (and severe pain), I was sent to an oral surgeon two days later and had it removed. Once the pain from the surgery dissipated, I have been pain free since. (And did I mention the 24th was also my husband's birthday? What a crummy way to spend it.)

February 27th-measuring right on with a heart rate of 152bpm. I also had to complete an early glucose test (which I passed!)

March 11th-we got to see our super snuggly baby. His beautiful heart beat measured in at 154bpm. He would not uncurl to get adequate measurements so we'll have to return at the beginning of April. I am now being monitored for placenta previa. The specialist is very confident that the condition will resolve itself, but if not, a C-section will be scheduled to ensure that we avoid any serious complications.

Movement: lots of movement throughout the day

Cravings: cinnamon rolls, eggs (breakfast foods in general), McChicken sandwiches and chocolate donuts

Aversions: lots of smells these days

According to Big Sister: G can often be found rocking her "baby" and giving her a bottle. While she is still very unhappy with us picking up other babies, she is making progress. Our friends came to visit the other weekend with their 5 month old and she tried to be helpful in caring for him (giving him his pacifier) and did not seem to mind when we were holding him.

Memories:

-I became an official surgical patient when I had my wisdom tooth cut out.

-Multiple snow days