I can blame it on a lot of things like school starting or beginning a new position at the school, etc. etc. but instead I will just say it's because I haven't sat down and wrote here lately.
BIG news -
My placenta finally moved a few weeks ago and I am good to go to have Anna Kate normally instead of by c-section. The doctor attributed the drastic move of the placenta in small increments to RUNNING. Since the placenta was sitting like a pancake on my cervix, she said that it wouldn't have moved that much on its own.
Anna Kate is 16.5 inches long and 3.2 lbs thus far. despite my small belly size, the doctor said that she is measuring perfectly for the week of pregnancy I am in.
She likes to move around most when we are laying in bed or soaking in a nice bath.
Her room is so close to being done it is scary. It is super cute and non-traditional in color and I can't wait to share pictures soon.
After the placenta moved, we got news that I was anemic and iron deficient. It's always something, isn't it? I take my pre-natal vitamin every night, but am now taking an iron supplement and eating foods which are super high in iron. Ask those I work with, how could I eat any more food and any healthier? I have continued to sit down to a lean gourmet meal, 2 fruits, and a whole can of some sort of vegetables at lunch every day. I am now trying to eat more cans of spinach and more red meat which were both suggested as iron rich foods. The doctor said it was not in the "worrisome" stage and that Anna Kate was not being affected. Basically she is taking everything from me and leaving me hanging high and dry. Anemia could cause me to be tired, dizzy, lightheaded, and could cause fainting. All of which ... I have NOT felt, so I refuse to worry and will combat it with eating more iron.
My weight gain has not been much (3 lbs altogether thus far), but I eat a LOT - I just eat healthy foods. For example - I haven't had chocolate in 7 and a half months. I do treat myself occasionally to treats, but I try to stick to a healthy routine for sweet Anna Kate.
Anna Kate on the night that she walked in her first (of many) graduation ceremonies (for my Master's Degree).
In the above picture, I am around 6 and half months pregnant.
Things that I am nervous about -
That we only have 9 weeks until Anna Kate is here and that is SCARY! I don't know that I am ever going to feel ready. I do know that I can't wait to see her sweet face. After all, I have waited my whole life for her.
I am nervous about attempting to have Anna Kate the all natural way, but see it as a challenge and a test of endurance and will give it a try. I very well might fall flat on my face and run in screaming "EPIDURAL", and I will be okay if that happens too.
Things I will miss -
Anna Kate kicking and rolling in my belly. I just love it and will miss it terribly.
Being able to eat what I want and not gain anything.
Feeling Anna Kate roll and kick as I read at least 6 stories a day in library to my scheduled classes.
Things I am looking forward to -
A shower being thrown by my sweet friends Laura and Rebekah.
Showing Anna Kate's room to family when they drive up soon for the shower.
Seeing Anna Kate Davis' perfect smile.
Thanksgiving .. just in general .. I am craving my family's traditional cooking!
Christmas with a new addition to our family.
Our traditional day after Christmas trip to Bass Pro Shop with Anna Kate (maybe) ;)
Sports with Anna Kate as she grows up.
Sharing my love for books and reading with her.
and many many many other fun and exciting things.
I promise to write again soon.
