My racing heart...continued

The doctors office called to find out my symptoms. They are so thorough and caring. I totally love them. It's Dr. Duy-Thu Martin by the way. She is an independent OB/GYN. She and her nurses are fabulous. She's at St. Mary's.

So, nurse Rhonda called to speak with me and told me that doc says to drink more fluids. Dehydration is one reason my heart might race. She also recommends the vitamins calcium and magnesium in addition to my prenatal vitamins if the problem persists.

Other than that night...I've been fine. I'm beginning to think the waitress served me caffeinated coffee rather than decaf. I bet that was it. Makes total sense.

Hopefully I won't have that problem again. That was scary.

Help Babies in Need...

Here are two charities that collect gently used items for babies in need:

Newborns in Need- they collect gently used items like small toys, rattles, blankets and clothing.
www.newbornsinneed.org

Project Night Night - they collect "like new" blankets, books and stuffed animals and give them to children living in homeless shelters.
www.projectnightnight.org

My racing heart...

Last night I woke up about 1:15am and my heart was racing. And the little boy was moving around like crazy and my right arm was asleep. I swore I was having a heart attack! I got up and paced back and forth for a bit and tried to take some deep breaths. I went to the four pregnancy books I had and not one of them mentioned a racing heartbeat and what it meant. Stinkin' books. No help! So then I got online and started looking at the pregnancy forums. Whew! Thank goodness. Apparantly a faster heartbeat is normal and has to do with the blood volume. I took my pulse and it was elevated but not above normal. I called my doctor's office and left a message asking them to call me today so I could talk with them about it for some reassurance. They haven't called me back yet, but I will be calling them again here shortly.

This is the website I found incredibly helpful: http://www.pregnancy-info.net/

Use it, love it.

Hormones...Shmormones...until now...

So one of my good friends is also pregnant and she's due the day before me. She says she will snap emotionally at the drop of a hat. Either she's crying or she's mad about something trivial.

Well I have been doing okay with the emotions so far. I cry a little quicker when I see something sad or watch baby stuff on tv and I had one little breakdown in my first trimester with my poor husband when I explained that our house was a deathtrap and gave him a honey do list that will go down in history as being the longest honey do list ever.

But recently, I have noticed that I get really irritated sometimes. I mean...really...irritated. Angry over things that wouldn't typically bother me that much. Like when the computer runs too slow I develop a "Why Me!" complex. Or when I drop something I'll huff and puff like it's the worst thing in the world. I mean things are just aggravating to me that really shouldn't be.

I have noticed that "Evil Jennifer" comes out around 2pm in the afternoon until around 3:30pm when I get really tired. So beware... and may I apologize to you in advance and blame it on the hormones?

My sister is having a baby too!!!!!!!!!

I found out over the weekend that my baby sister will be having her second child in October! That is so exciting! Boy...this is going to be a crazy Christmas. A 5 year old, 4 year old, 2 year old and two infants. Wow....

It's a BOY!!!!!

I had my 20 week ultrasound this morning and I am excited to announce that HE is developing beautifully so far. It's a BOY!!!!!!

I'm a bad blogger....

Sorry...I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated my blog!

Here are some updates:

1) I DO NOT have gestational diabetes. Not for now anyway. I have to take the test again at 28 weeks.

2) I'm 20 weeks today! Halfway there!

3) I find out the sex this Wednesday.

4) I felt the baby move on Saturday! What an amazing experience! I immediately started crying and said "well hello there!". The kid hasn't stopped moving since. I can't wait til SHIM starts kicking me in the ribs.

Gestational Diabetes Test

I reckon since I am a larger gal, my Doctor felt I should take the Gestational Diabetes test at 18 weeks as opposed to the normal 28 weeks. So yesterday at 3:05pm I had to drink this orange crushy flavored liquid and at 4:05pm the nurse drew my blood to test for diabetes. No big deal really. I also had them draw blood to test for Down Syndrome which is commonly done at 18 weeks.

I received a call from the nurse this morning and my test came back elevated to I have to go back in on Monday for a three hour test. So I can't eat anything from midnight Sunday night until around Noon on Monday. That is going to be NO FUN, however preventing future problems is the main goal here.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't have Gestational Diabetes. I really hope not.

Go Girl - every lady needs one. Especially pregnant ladies!!!

So, I was watching Kathy Lee and Hoda on the Today show. I'm actually not much a fan of this pair, but I had it on the studio and they were showing a product called "Go Girl". It is a wonderful little tool for women when it's not always convenient to get to a restroom. I immediately had to have one of these so I went to www.go-girl.com to inquire about this Female Urination Device.

I have some camping trips coming up and the thought of walking out to the woods every two hours in the dark to relieve my bladder is not appealing to me one bit, so this Go Girl product is awesome! It's so easy that I can use it in the tent and take my deposits to the restroom (woods) in the morning when the sun is up!

Basically, the Go Girl is like a little funnel that you form fit to your parts that enables you to urinate standing up. It comes in a reusable tube and also includes a baggie that you urinate into and throw away.

It's a handy little product and it's small enough to fit in your purse, your glove compartment, your backpack or even your pocket!

I think this is a must have for pregnant ladies!
www.go-girl.com

I got a wedgie...

So I've had trouble sleeping. I'm now at the stage where I can't lay on my back and I've been snoring like a T-Rex. My Dad suggested one of those wedge pillows to elevate me so I won't snore so badly. So I used the wedgie pillow last night and I do believe it helped some! I dont' watch myself, so I don't know, but my throat didn't hurt as bad when I woke up this morning.

Problem is...I lay on each side until each hip hurts and want so badly to lay on my back and can't. So I have to get up and go to the living room to the LazyBoy because I can essentially "sit" on my back.

I'm only 17 weeks along and already having problems sleeping...this is gonna' be a loooooong pregnancy. But totally worth it.

I'm entitled to complain, aren't I?