Ok. So I took this picture this morning because it was the first time that I was really like, "Ok, there you are little bump." Some of the responses I got back sounded something like, "What bump?" or "Yeah, I guess I see a little something..." and "You look the same!" Ouch. That last one is still hurting my feelings. Come on people! Was I really this 'bumpy' before? Don't. Do not answer that question. Yike. Well, either way the difference in then and now is that I can't suck it in. So those of you I thought I was fooling when I could still squeeze into my size 4's - I know that I am definitely not fooling you anymore, and apparently never was. Boo. The responses weren't all bad~I did get a few "ooohs" and "ahhhhs" and even one very enthusiastic "You are GORGEOUS!" (Thank you big sister, you know just what to say:)
Tomorrow we move! Kind of. Tomorrow we move the little things that we don't want the movers to touch. Important things. My clothes. K's record player and record collection. Our TV. My wedding bouquet. My shoes. K's camping gear. Food.
Thursday the movers do the real work and we get out of this place. I hope our boys like the new digs! *Sidenote: Bailey just randomly pooped on the floor. 1 little poop. That is actually a very good representation of how we feel about this place. (Natalie! Rude!) Whatev.
So this is what our little baby is up to this week. I hope Baby Guff isn't a thumb sucker in real life. (Wait, this is real life...) I mean, when baby guff arrives I hope he or she is not a thumb sucker. I don't want to pay for braces.
I am getting that energy kick and feel great most of the time. Except last night! Dangit! The Biltmore girls jinxed me. They asked if I had been sick at all and I said no. I hardly made it through the front door in time to rush to the bathroom. Note to self: limit the tater tots. No one needs to eat that many. Ever. No matter how crispy and delicious they are.
We are having quesadillas for dinner tonight- don't ask me how. As far as I know EVERYTHING is packed up. K says that is what we are having, and I am certain that he has some kind of MacGyver way to make it happen. What an adventure it is living with a real-life MacGyver.
Is this the most random blog ever? I guess those of you who know me wouldn't expect anything different. But still, If I were reading this I would just. die. of confusion I think.
Oh, and if anyone has had or knows anything about epidurals, can you let me in on the mystery? I am debating whether I should go natural or not... Don't call me crazy. Just let me in on the mystery. I need to know how big the needle is and how bad it hurts. I gotta know what it's like not to feel anything from the waist down, and if it affects your pushing at all. I am a crazy plan-aheader and I have to figure this out soon so I can read all about and prepare for one or the other. I have done a little research on both, but am at the stage where I'd like a little insight from a personal experience. OMG. What if I poop on the table?
Until Next Time,
The Guff
I think you look adorable! And i totally know what you mean about people saying that they can't tell and all that, I went through the same thing! Well i got an epidural and wouldn't change a thing. maybe i have a low pain tolerance but contractions were the worst pains i have EVER felt. i didn't even look at the needle and it was the best pinch in my back ever :) haha! it didn't affect my pushing at all. By the end of pushing, it was wearing off and I could start to feel the contractions and was totally recovered by the time he was out! theres my two cents!
ReplyDelete(1) I love you.
ReplyDelete(2) I totally sucked my thumb until kindergarten...no braces. Don't be hatin'.
(3) Yes, being married to a McGyver is TOTALLY AWESOME (see my latest blog :) )
(4) I'll have the convo re: natural v. epidural with you in person.
(5) Why do the books talk about pooping on the table?!?!? Ugh! It's enough to make anyone more afraid of that than doing labor. You're MUCH more likely to end up with a baby than a poop. Hahaha! (I laugh b/c it was my worst fear and it hasn't happened yet. TMI on the Guff's blog!!).
(6) Absolutely GORGEOUS. XXOOXO.
first off, Natalie your bump is beautiful! That is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteSecond, it is so crazy you are talking about epidurals!! Robby and i were talking about them last night, so random i know... i am NOT pregnant.
We went to our insurance and got a life insurance plan and he told me i needed to get blood drawn, i hate needles going into my skin so i made a disgusted face. Our insurance guy said it wasn't a big deal, and that when i have a baby i'm gonna have to get a 2 foot needle in my back... ew
So over dinner i was asking robby about it. whether they leave the needle in the whole time you are deilvering or if it's like a shot and it come out... if they leave it in screw it, that is so gross what if you move and the needle pulls at your skin. sick, anyway i would like to hear this discussion too, sorry for all the rambling :)
1st - You look WONDERFUL!! And I can totally see your bump!!
ReplyDelete2nd - I had epidurals with all 3 of my kids. With Maddelyn I was in labor so long (22hrs) that I started feeling everything when it came time to push. With MG and Miller I was completely numb the entire time. I can't believe I am actually going to admit this but i did p**p with MG - haha - what can i say...It happens. I didn't even realize it had happened until Donnie started freaking out about it - I was numb so I didn't know. I promise you when your in labor that will be the least of your worries. All modesty goes out the window. Anyway, You will know when to push - epidural or not. You can still feel the pressure and you just know. The worst part of the epidural is not being able to feel your bottom half - almost like your paralyzed - and then you have to wait for it to wear off after you deliver...HOwever I'd take that anyday over the insane PAIN that comes from contractions. As far as the needle, I never saw it, but it could have been 5 foot long and I would have still begged for it. The pain was the WORST ever...and I needed drugs. Call me a wuss or whatever but my midwife told me this and you should remind yourself of it incase you decide to go for the epidural and people "critize" you - EPIDURALS - BECAUSE YOUR BRINGING HOME A BABY, NOT A MEDAL!! They made pain meds for a reason and I am all about whatever makes my life easier...why deal with the pain if you don't have to, you know? At anyrate, if you can go all natural that would be fabulous to - I just personally could not handle that kind of pain. Imagine menstural cramps x's 1 million. And I don't even know if that compares. You will do GREAT whichever way you choose and in the end you will have a beatiful baby guff and none of it will matter anyway. Although it would be totally awesome if you could say "yeah i pushed out a 8lb baby with no drugs in 30 minutes!" Anyway, I just had to give my 2 cents. Sorry it was so long....next time you ask for input you might stop and be like "Oh, wait, Lisa might post a 3 page essay this time!" LOL! Anyway, good luck moving and keep the post coming...I enjoy reading them - you make me laugh :)