All baby talk!

Well it's been over a month since I last blogged. Where does the time go?

But let's talk baby. So I'm approximately 12 or 13 weeks now. Depends on what online calendar you look at, lol. First trimester done, check. First appointment done, still pending. I'm spoiled. I admit it. In Germany, as soon as you learned you were pregnant and the stick turned pink, at 5 or 6 weeks you were in for your first appointment. It seems they do things a little different here in the states. And really different here in El Paso.

I went in about a month ago to set up my first appointment where I learned that I would first have to go through an orientation and then they would book me. *sigh* This is so not my first child so please tell me why I have to sit through a 2 hour event where you talk to me about everything baby. How about if I have questions, I'll ask you. Well the day has finally come, my orientation is tomorrow. I'm thinking since it's Friday then my appt SHOULD be sometime next week, I'm not holding my breath.

Otherwise, I'm feeling healthy. Of course the exhaustion is unbelievable at times. I really don't remember being this tired the first two times around but then again, I wasn't chasing two kids around either. There are some nights when I climb into bed and before hubs can even say good night, I'm out. Done until the alarm sounds again.

For the first time in life ever, I got a migraine this week. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Not having had one before, especially while pregnant, I was a bit scared at first and thought that maybe my blood pressure needed to be checked but I talked with my midwife and she walked me through it. I ended up popping the maximum dose of Extra Strength Tylenol and drinking as much caffeine as I could manage. Large double shots of espressos and a very large Mountain Dew. No wonder I wasn't able to sleep Tuesday night. Tuesday I could hardly move, Wednesday I was on the road to recovery. Today, I'm good. Still hurts when I cough and for some reason, I'm having to do alot of that but otherwise, I'm good. Thank the Lord! I'm hoping to never have to experience that again.

And speaking of midwives, I now have one on hire. This will be the first pregnancy I'm having to pay for out of pocket ($2400) but its worth the cost for me. I've not been too happy with the care I've received with the hospital here yet. I'm not going to completely make up my mind to write them off until after the orientation and first appt. Give me a couple of weeks for that update.

But overall, all is well in the world of baby! Stay tuned for more.