Week 18

I have noticed a return of some of the fatigue I had in the earliest part of my pregnancy. So far it is not even comparable, but I can feel myselft slowing down again. It might be a result of my new job working with children. Currently I am a supervisor at a non profit childcare facility; the age group under my care is ages 6-11. The job is quite enjoyable and incredibly fullfilling; I couldn't imagine any other more appropriate work during my pregnancy! I love children and up until now, stealing my nephew and nieces for the summers and having them to myself has been enough, but now I want more!!! That probably helped us get pregnant so quickly last spring.

One subject that I have spent a great deal of time reading about and researching has been childhood vaccinations. I am very aware of both sides of the issue. I think that I understand and support both sides. I believe that vaccinations have always had their time and place and I think that they are vital in many parts of the world. I have noticed that some of the children at the centre are vaccinated and some are not...I want to ask the parents about their decisions and why they were made. For those who have taken responsibiliy for their family's healthcare, what are your ideas and what lead you to your choices?

I have gone both ways with deciding what vaccinations, if any, I will have given to my baby. At this point I can't see any real reason to vaccinate until the baby is older and we resume our travels to developing countries. Although statistically extremely low, I am aware that the possibility of side affects exists yet I also know that if certain diseases are caught, there may not be medication for a cure.

Jordan and I have discussed this issue quite abit and have not come to any permanent decisions yet. We feel that these are important decisions to make and we need to be truly knowledgable. We need to continue looking at all aspects of the vaccination spectrum.

http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/health/vaccines/tips.html

A 3D ultrasound of a 16wk baby - not mine!









Week 16

It finally rained this weekend. Really rained! Feeling tired, I hibernated all day Sunday. Made a fire, read, wrote and enjoyed the tiny movements in my belly. It has been only in the past few days that I have been able to really feel the 'fluttering'. It doesn't matter whether I am laying down or moving around; I still feel an occasional movement/jab. I can't remember a time when I felt so happy and content for so many months in a row. It is probably a mix of the no PMS months and the little life growing inside of me!

Week 15


Just to make sure, I eagerly asked my midwife if we could check for the heartbeat again this month. I heard it for the first time last month, but other than that I still have no solid proof of my baby! Of course I KNOW I am pregnant; the two pink lines, bloodwork etc... I have had no big symptoms, only slight little pleasant reminders. A little fatigue for about three weeks in the beginning, an aversion to meat and fish, a bigger cup size and a spiritual/mindful connection to the little person who I am sharing my body with. I guess I have just been overly eager for the little bump to start showing itself. Sometimes I appear alittle bloated so I excitedly go try on the hand me down maternity pants I have in my closet...but I am not ready for them yet. They are too big. But my bloated little belly is not so comfortable in my regular hip hugging jeans. Maybe there is some maternity jeans I can get somewhere for 4 month bellies. The day my belly becomes really noticeable will be a day for celebration. AM I crazy or is it the hormones making me so excited about 'looking' pregnant? Probably a little of both.