Friday, November 30, 2001


Ahhh, the joy of having
Ahhh, the joy of having friends! One of our neighbors / very close friends is a physical therapist. I had a few problems with my back before I got pregnant and she had always told me it was my SI joint slipping. She'd do a few exercises on me and it was healed! Well, I had thought the back pain I was having this week was simply because of pregnancy. Last night, it was so bad that I called her, almost in tears, to see if she could do anything. She came over and looked at my back and said that it was, in fact, my SI joint that had slipped out of place again. She said it is VERY COMMON for pregnant women to have this. She did the same exercises she normally does and I felt so much better! I finally got a good nights sleep this week. It was wonderful! So now, on Friday I'm ready to start my week. Ha Ha! My friend also said that some pregnant women have this problem so bad that they have to get a physical therapy prescription from their doctor and go to PT once or twice a week. I hope mine never gets to that point.
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Thursday, November 29, 2001


Well, I'm 24 weeks pregnant
Well, I'm 24 weeks pregnant this week. Here's where my sweet Maggie is right now. I just can't believe I am a 6 month pregnant woman! My body has changed so much in the past 2 weeks, it's amazing. My stomach is only a little noticealby different. It is much harder though and feels "heavier", if that makes any sense. And, what I was hoping I'd be able to avoid appeared at the beginning of the week: back pain. I haven't slept at all this week. For some reason I've just become such a light sleeper the past few days. Normally a freight train through my room wouldn't have woken me up. Now, my eyes pop open at the slightest noise (mainly Tommy's snores). And the fact that my back is hurting means I just can't get comfortable. I don't know how I'm going to deal with 4 more months of this. Yesh! I'm so excited about the holidays. It's really taken my mind off of a lot of stuff. Before Thanksgiving, I was pretty much consumed with pregnancy thoughts: mainly stuff like, "Oh my God, the labor is going to hurt so bad!" (ha ha) Truly though, I was just non-stop thinking about all the aspects of pregnancy, delivery, parenthood, etc. So, with Christmas around the corner, I've got other fun things to think about like presents, family, and FOOD! Also, I was getting pretty tense over my job, my mood has really lightened with the holidays approaching. I LOVE DECEMBER! Before I finish, I wanted to say thanks to Christine for commenting. And thanks for the advice! I am all about walking....I've been trying to do it now before it gets really cold and I know I'm not going to want to go out.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2001


I had my monthly check-up
I had my monthly check-up yesterday. I was a little disappointed though. Somehow, they "lost" my appointment and I wasn't on their schedule so I was "worked in". It was a really rushed appointment. But, they are so fantastic there that I really can't complain about one small mistake. Anyway, the appointment went good. My blood pressure was better, as I suspected. My iron levels were great (no anemia!) and Maggie's heartbeat sounded great. My weight has been so crazy throughout the whole pregnancy, that I had even lost count. I'd gain 2 lbs. then lose 3. Each appointment was something different. The midwife and I worked the numbers to get my total weight gain. And I must admit, when I heard the number I almost fell out of my chair. I had no idea I had gained so much. OK, so I guess you're all wondering the official number, right? OK, well....(drumroll please) in 22 weeks of pregnancy, I have gained a total of 9 pounds. I know, it's high. I was floored. But MUCH MUCH MUCH thanks to Nikki, for sending me this. It's a chart showing what the acceptable range is week by week. And looking at this chart, 9 pounds after 22 weeks is on the LOWER END of the range. So, I guess there is no reason to panic after all. I'm doing OK and feel so much better that I'm on the low side. Oh, and I was right about the glucose test. I get that lovely little test at my next check-up, December 12th.
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Thursday, November 8, 2001


Here's a good pic of
Here's a good pic of what my Maggie looks like now. The article also says a bit about gestational diabetes. Another one of my fears. Hopefully, fingers crossed, my blood pressure is in check now. I don't think that will be a problem. But diabetes runs through my family like crazy. I don't think they're going to test for it at my appointment on Monday because I'll only be 22 weeks and they don't test until around 24. So, maybe at the one following that.
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OK, so I've been lazy!
OK, so I've been lazy! I know, slap my wrist. Work has been crazy - it gets worse everyday. I'm trying not to let it get to me. It's so hard though. Unlike most of the people in my office, I actually "care" about the work I do. I don't want something that's done here to fail. So, therefore, I'm doing all my work and then cleaning up everyone else's messes. My next doctor appointment is on Monday the 12th and my doctor is going to strangle me if my blood pressure is high. Last time it was good, so maybe I really am learning how to more efficently handle stress. It's hard though. What can I say, I get all worked up over the littlest thing. I'm having a pretty good week, pregnancy wise. I'm eating a little more, not much, but more. And the icky feeling is pretty much only lasting through mid-day now. So, when I get home from work, I'm hungry for some dinner. As far as what I want though, it's always a guessing game. Meat is still most definalty OUT OF THE QUESTION. Blech. Before pregnancy, chicken was my main food staple, now the thought of it makes me want to retch. The best bets are usually pasta with a few veggies thrown in there. Maggie must be an Italian vegan! I know I've said this before, but I still just can't believe that I'm still feeling this way at 21 weeks! So much for every pregnancy book I've ever read that says, "You should be feeling better after your first trimester." HA! My new favorite show is on the Discovery Health Channel. It comes on everyday at 5:00 PM and then again at 5:30. It's a show about delivering babies called "Birth Day". Tommy says he's not going to let me watch it because I call him at work crying afterwards. "Tommy, OH MY GOD, this woman had to be given an epidural 3 times because she had scoliosis and they couldn't get it in her back right! My back is kinda curved...TOMMY, what if I have to get it done 3 times to work!" Each day it's a new panic and each day Tommy says, "Tara, just stop watching the show. You're going to have a totally normal delivery. Everything is going to be fine." I just feel like if I keep watching I'll be prepared for the worst in case it happens. And, I'm completely up on the terminology too - yes, I know what pictocin is now. That's the latest on the Cahoon pregnancy. 21 weeks down and 19 more to go. Maggie is moving more and more each day. It makes all the "blech" feelings SO WORTH IT. I'd gladly puke everyday for a week to feel those little "flutters" just once. I can only imagine what I'll be saying at the end of March when she finally arrives. I've had requests for belly pics! We took the first one last week at 20 weeks. As soon as I get the film developed I'll check it out and see if it's OK to post.
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