Pregnancy is confusing!

Yesterday was Sunday, and a weird day it was! I was pretty tired. I had been having chest pains since Friday morning. This is something weird I had never felt before. I didn't think much of it because it came and went whenever it wanted. By Sunday afternoon, there were times it was so intense, I wondered if I was having heart or lung problems........it really was starting to freak me out! I decided, "What the heck, better safe than sorry!" I went to the ER. I actually saw the DR quite quickly, which for a Sunday, was pretty amazing. They did an ECG, which turned out to be normal. The Dr thought perhaps the baby was squishing my lungs, causing pain. He was really nice about it, and said to come back if I had any more problems.
This morning I was into some cleaning. I washed the bathroom and kitchen floors, and changed my bed. I would have kept going, but because I was scrubbing the bathroom floor on my hands and knees, I began to have pain. I decided I better quit. (I could barely get off of the floor, LOL!) I lie down to rest my aching groin and back, which got better after a short while. I decided cleaning would wait until tomorrow!
This evening after I had come back from Wal-Mart, I had a horrible pain in my lower abdomen. I could barely walk. My lower back has also felt really achy the past few days, like the baby is pressing on my spine and bowels. I went to lie down because I was sooooo uncomfortable, walking hurt! Dave brought me some tylenol, which helped a little bit for my avdominal pain, but I still feel like this baby is pressing my spine and bowel area. (Does that even make sense???!!!) I just know that I wish the back pain would go away, it's so painful at times, the only thing I can do is lie on my bed! I seriously wonder if this is kinda like pre-labor? Or is it just normal pregnancy? I have a feeling I won't know when I am in TRUE labor! (Gee, pregnancy is confusing!!) Well, off to bed I go!

Uncomfortable for another 5 weeks or so.

What a lame day today has been. I had absolutely no energy whatsoever. I didn't accomplish much. Although, last night Dave and I bought some laminate flooring for the baby's room. It's gonna look nice. What we have in there right now is so UGLY! Saw Dr. J on Thursday. Unfortunately, he is going to be gone to a conference on my due date. So I am hoping baby will come either just before he leaves, or just after he comes back on Nov 5th. I really would like him to deliver if possible, as he's the one I have seen throughout this pregnancy. I do know baby will come when it wants to, so obviously I will get whomever is on call. I do not know the other doctors, so it would be weird for them to deliver. But I guess when I am in hard labor, it will not matter who gets the baby out, as long as he/she gets out! LOL.
Had my grandma here for overnight Thursday/Friday. She had an eye appointment in Medicine Hat. She got to see baby's room, (what we have done so far). Since Dave accidently ripped part of the wall as he was taking the window trim off, we had to fill it in, and are now going to paint that small section. Then it'll be time to do the floor!!! I know this baby is going to have the nicest room in the house! In time, though, we have other reno plans for our house. It'll just take some time and money, so we'll do it little by little.
Dave's back is slowly improving. He is dying to get back to work. He'll continue with physio until they give him the ok, plus he sees the doctor on Monday. So we'll see what happens. Lisanne, if you read this: "I can relate to the pelvic cracking!" It is so weird!! Since I sleep on my sides now, every time I turn from one side to the other, my pelvic area will kind of crack, snap, or pop, whatever you want to call it! It is so crazy! But at least I am not alone in this area. But wow, I am totally getting uncomfortable now! I hate to bend over!! I am unable to vacuum (my gut is getting in the way!) But, it is all for a good cause. Only about 5 weeks or so now!!! The excitement is building!!!!!

Just a bit cold outside!!!

Okay, it's pretty cold outside, even by my standards. Usually, even up here in Canada, it does not get so cold at this time of year! I admit, I did enjoy cooler weather for a bit because it felt so nice. (It was a HOT summer!) But today it is very windy and cloudy. It wouldn't be so bad if the wind went down. Plus, it is only 7 C, which I believe is about 44 F. Not usual for here in September. Oh, I am sure there are a lot of people who think Canada has snow all year round and stuff like that, but not so! We had temperatures in the 38 C range, which is hot. I have an aqauintance in Louisville, Kentucky, and one day I heard they had an ice storm. (Last year) So, it is amazing what you learn. I honestly believed Kentucky was too far south for 'cold' weather. LOL! In grade 9, we had to label a map of all of the states, and I got 100%. But do you think I could do it now? I could probably get most of them, but not all. (Thank God we only have 10 provinces in Canada, plus the yukon territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) . Less to remember! LOL Well, enough about geography................... Not much new in the way of 'baby' news. Dave's friend Dale is painting the baby's room. The color is 'water chestnut.' Not too dark, it's more beige, which will be a fairly neutral color, and will match well with the teddy bear decorations I have. Dave is unable to paint, or do anything really strenuous for a bit. He had an accident at work.....he slipped on some water and fell, really hurting his back. He started physiotherepy, where they determined he has a 'bulged disc.' So he's on anti-inflammatories and tylenol #3's. We both make such a pair!!! I have trouble sleeping because it's uncomfortable going from my left side to my right side, so I am grunting and groaning, and Dave is moaning and groaning because of the pain he's in, plus he has a hard time moving around. I am trying to figure out just how the heck I am going to rake my leaves up in my back yard, since for me, bending down is very hard, as it is for Dave. I may just end up mowing up as much as I can, or I might hire my 15 year old cousin to do it. I have one tree in my yard that is almost totally bare, but the rest are pretty green still, it's so weird. But, on a good note, Dave's friend, Dale is really helpful, and the room will probably be painted totally within the next day or so. Then we can set up the crib, and finish decorating, etc! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last night, I was out with my friend, Nikki, and her hubby, Terry. Nikki is in the medical field, and good at it, and wanted to check out the baby's position, which I was all for!!! I wish I could tell how my baby was lying, but I just don't have the skill.
Well, enough babbling for now.

Active baby!

I actually amused myself today by watching my stomach! Crazy, but it was kinda cool! This baby of mine was wriggling up a storm! My stomach was bouncing around like crazy! But I loved it!!! It is so amazing what a woman's body does during pregnancy! I am in awe of just what a neat experience this has been. It has been so worth the morning sickness, backaches, etc. Only 7 weeks left to go (approximately). I am getting too impatient for this baby to arrive. I am a bit nervous, but I think every new mom is.
Had a pretty quiet weekend this past weekend. Dave worked, I went to April's wedding shower today. Her wedding is on Sept. 30th. Dave most likely will work, so I'll have to drive out to Elkwater myself. That makes me nervous, as it's exactly one month to my due date. But I have a cell phone. Elkwater is about a 45 minute drive away. I'll definately talk to Dr. J and make sure he thinks it is ok.
This week should be quiet. A few appointmentas here and there, but that's about it.

A busy week......

I have been pretty busy the past week or so. Helped my mother-in-law move. She's only a couple of blocks from our house, which is neat. Had an appointment with my ob/gyn today, except he was called out to deliver a 'very stubborn baby' that did not want to come out. So I went home. I told Dr. J's nurse I felt fine anyhow. She said if I needed to see him next week that I could come in. My next appointment is Sept. 21st. I am sure i'll be ok until then, if not, I see my family doctor on the 13th anyhow. So all is good. Finally the baby's room is getting done. I have procrastinated for way too long! I just didn't know what to do with the room, but it's starting to come along. Dave doesn't want me to paint because he doesn't want me to inhale paint fumes. Just asked me what I wanted done to the room and him and his friend Dale will do it. I am thinking about something with teddy bears. They are so cute and cuddly. Besides, I have no idea if this baby is a boy or girl, so I think teddy bears are unisex. This baby is sure moving a lot today! Not that I mind, a moving baby is a healthy baby in my books.
Well, I am off to bed.