I haven't had much time to update on my pregnancy too much this time around! Which seems kinda sad to me because with Frankie, I was updating every single week. That's what it seemed like. Its just been very busy. Running around after a toddler isn't easy. Especially a guy like Frankie. (We'll get to that in another post)
Anyway, we're at 33 weeks! What has little Jake pants been up to? Well, a lot! He's very active! He keep reminding me that he's here and that's he's a forced to he reckoned with! He likes go keep
Me up all night and promptly wakes me up at 5 am. :-) He will let me nap' however once he's tired of not hearing me talk or move he will wake me up ! Yes, I take naps! I'm tired! Everyday ! It doesn't matter how long I sleep or relax, I get very tired.
Aside from being tired, heartburn has been the other thing that has been different from my pregnancy with Frankie. I think I had heartburn once with him. Anyway, its nothing that a little Tums can't fix. Its totally manageable.
My weight is good. I haven't gained too much which is awesome. I do have cravings and I DO , I repeat , DO give in to them. If I'm craving bacon, I'll go and get some. If I want a PB&J with milk, I go and get it! Of course all in moderation. I try not to go crazy with them, and I certainly don't crave anything outrages like pickles and ice cream . The other day I was craving pumpkin pie. I went looking for some but wasn't able to come across any. Then during dinner with my family, I spotted a pumpkin spiced milk shake. I ordered it but it just wasn't what I wanted. :(
I'm happy to report that Frankie is doing a lot better in the big brother department. I think that now that he sees the bassinet and baby clothes and let's face it, my growing belly, its all setting in. he's caring and he's protective of his mommy. The other night while we were getting ready for story time, I got a horrible cramp in my foot, you know, the kind that make your toes go crazy. It hurt really bad. I got out of bed pretty fast and he said "what's wrong Mommy?" I said ' I have a cramp !" Then immediately after that, I got a Braxton Hicks contraction! I sat on the bed and tried to get comfortable. He sat with me and kissed my belly. Then he said " okay, all better!" I did feel better! :-)
I wonder how Frankie will do once Jake is here. I'm not blind to the fact that there will be some kind of jealousy. That is why I try to include Frankie in a lot other baby prep part. I explain things to him, we pick clothes out. The other day I bought Frankie a few outfits and I picked up one for his brother. I showed Frankie all his new clothes and then I showed him Jakes onesie. He said "oh, that's for Jake?" He looked at it and said "OK" I mean, that has to count for something.
There is another part to this update that I want to include, but its kind of long and I want to prepare for it since it is a topic that is serious. Breastfeeding!!!! Will I? Of not ? For those wondering, yes, I will. For how long???????? Like I said I will update soon. I have many questions. Even though its my second time around, I'm not an expert. I had my issues with breastfeeding. However, I was lucky enough to have had the support and patience to continue. Eventually, we got it, but it wasn't easy. I'm looking for resources in my community that can help me, because frankly, I want to breastfeed Jake. That's all I will say right now.
All in all, its been a good pregnancy. I can't complain, I've had a good one. Once we got past the morning sickness, we were good. Legs cramps, frequent bathroom breaks, stretch marks, back aches, all come with the territory. I won't complain. I'm blessed to be here again for one final time. You heard right, last time! I love my children, and I would love to have another. Its just that in these tines, its tough to have one child let alone 5 (just for the record, I don't want 5 children. Don't go out and tell everyone that Mayra wants 5 children. I'd probably be stoned by my family.). :-)
I see mg doctor next week and then he will determine then my last day of work will be. He said the norm us around 35 weeks. We'll see though because that commute to DTLA is no joke for a pregnant woman . I'm getting more and more anxious and nervous driving down there. Remember, I had an accident in May. But we will wait and see what my OB says.
Oh yeah, one more thing, 4D ultrasound,, should I do it or not? I did it with Frankie. So should I have one done with Jacob? Hmmm???
