Gallstones

So for the past 4 weeks I've had at least one bad episode a week of what I thought was excruciating heartburn.. When I got two in one day I called my Dr. and yesterday I went for an ultrasound.. Yup you got 10 + tiny little stone sitting in the gallbladder. Thanks to my son pushing everything around I now get attacks. The worst is I have at least 4 more months of this that I have to suffer thru. No surgery unless absolutely needed. I am thankful that my attacks last no longer than 20 minutes, I've read of some woman having attacks for 2 hours.

Tricky part trying to figure out what foods are likely to set off an attack. Everything the Canada food guide tells me to eat for a balanced diet, is very likely to set off an attack. the confusing part for me is that a particular food can set me off one day and not the next. So now I face each meal with trepidation.

One person told me to look on the bright side, I'll be ready for contraction cause they are nowhere near as painful. I told my husband that if contractions are as painful as this I am damn well taking that epidural!!

One of those moments

So as I sit here trying to work, I suddenly got this omg I have a baby in me moment. I have these moments where it's like pure disbelief, I can't believe this finally happened. There's really no denying it, it's so obvious now, my belly is large and boy does he kick.. and he kicks my bladder all the time. I am heading into week 23 so I am starting to feel him more and more. I can't wait for the moment that my husband really feels him. I get these silly grins on my face all the time now, Chris knows at that moment that our son has kicked.

My husband has been great, he's taken a very active role in the pregnancy. It's nice to share it with him, although when I have my moments of OMG is something wrong he thinks I am nuts but oh well, what can one do..

So I fianlly decided to get the flu shot, my doctor convinced me it was safe for the baby..

Have I mentioned that we picked a name?? I can't remember "pregnancy brain" ftw. His name is to be Aidan Charles ( of course the Charles is not for everyday use ).. As I write this here he goes kicking..

Flu Shot

So I am having a dilemma.. Everything I read says pregnant woman should get the flu shot not only for them but the baby is protected for 6 months after birth. However I have read comments that some believe the mercury that's in the shot can cause autism in the baby. Now my GP says get it my OB/GYN is against any kind of vaccination during pregnancy. I am so confused. I am asthmatic so the flu shot is a big plus for me. I have been getting the shot for 17 years.. really don't know what to do.

Making people guess

It's been fun making people guess at what we are having. Co workers are frustrated with me or more my husband cause he's the one who doesn't want to say anything. So far not one person has said we are having a boy.. Everyone has guessed a girl. I try so hard not to smile. If they happen to say he or she I just agree. Although I have to admit I know I am going to slip up somewhere. As much as I like having people guess I also want to jump up and shout out what we are having.

On another note I received some not so happy news from a friend yesterday. Wendy was expecting twins and at her 12 week check up she found out she lost one of them. The other baby is healthy. Thank God for that. I can sympathize with Wendy as I too had lost one this time last year. It was devastating to me, at the very least she has something to hold on to .. Wendy my thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie.

We were convinced!

So all this time hubby and I were convinced we were having a girl.. Well yesterday was a shocker.. That's right people it's a BOY! we saw the genitals there is no mistaking it. I think I am taking it better than my husband but I am sure he will gt over his shock even if it means I have to kick him in the butt.

Personally I am happy with either or, I just want a healthy baby. Yes it means changing some of the ideas we had for the future of our baby but oh well life likes to throw us curves.

20 Weeks

So I am at the halfway mark.. Saw the Dr. today we know what we are having.. Yes I am going to leave everyone hanging.. Hubby wants to announce it at birth. Here is the baby and doing very well I might add.

At Last

Ok Wendy here it is... I promised you a pic this weekend so here it is.. I actually look decent in these pics so I feel ok posting it.