I got kinda sick of my old journal. I didn't like where it was going(I think I was pretty negitive in it and now see it as something negitive) so I am starting a new one. I am going to write about anything and everything I feel like at the time. I am going to try to keep it positive but I will be here to vent as well. I will try to keep up with writing what I eat(good or bad), my weight, and exercise(if I ever do any).

Yesterday I took Lori to see the doctor because on Saterday we noticed a bit of a rash forming on her face and arms and it turns out she has Fifth Disease. It is very contagious, mostly among children, but the symtoms are mild and she'll be fine in a few days. I haven't gotten it which is good because it could cause problems with the baby. Unfortunately we have to stay away from playgroup until it is gone. :( A good thing about her getting it this week is that the playgroup potluck is next week and it will be gone by then so we can still go!! YAY!!

My body feels like it's falling apart. I am so sore and tried all the time. I have no balance and my hips keep popping out. Less than 6 weeks until my due date and we are getting really anxious to see our baby. I am scared and excited at the same time. Even though I know it is coming I can't imagine having another baby. I almost feel like I will be pregnant forever!! I can't wait to see Marc's face when he holds his first baby for the first time, he better give me the camera so I can get it on video!! :D I have been having lots of contractions these last few days and I think I may go into labor soon. I know I am not in labor yet, we looked it up and it appears I am having false labor. I hope Baby can just sit tight for another 2 1/2 weeks.

My dr and I have decided to let me go into labor and see what position Baby is in when I get to the hospital. If Baby is head down then I can try for a vaginal birth but if Baby is still breech then I will have a c section. My dr felt around and thinks Baby is head down right now but I am not sure. I feel feet low and something that feels like Lori's head did in my ribs. I could be wrong and it could be a bum and Baby's feet could be by his/her face. Thats what we are hoping it is like.

As for food, this morning I had a bowl of raisin bran for breakfast and have been munching on grapes ever since. Lunch is going to be boiled pizza perogies(I am craving them) with a little sour cream and mixed veggies. I really really really want to fry the perogies in tons of butter and top them with butter fired onions, bacon and mushrooms and glob on lots of sour cream and pig out---- but I won't.

It's time for lunch, I'm STARVING!

Last night for dinner I made hard shell tacos and ate 3 myself plus some leftover filling all mushed together on my plate. I have been so hungry lately I have to force myself to just not eat. I ended up eating some candy and chips last night but only a little so thats not so bad. This morning I have had 2 pieces of toast with cheese whiz, a bowl of apple sauce, a banana and a big cup of tea and I was STILL hungry!!!!!!! So for snack I made an omlet with mushrooms, onions, garlic and pepper. I think the protien helps alot with keeping me full longer.

Today Lori and I are going to do arts and crafts to make up for being stuck at home. I hate it when we can't just go out. I know she probably isn't contagious anymore but people would act like she has the plague if they were to see her with that horrid rash on her face.

Oh how exciting - baby is almost here! :D

sending prayers for a safe delivery.......

being pregnant does seem like it lasts forever..........sigh
but as you know, when its all done, you have no regrets :)

eat right now as your body is requiring you to - you need to be in tip top shape and health for the up and coming event.

sorry to hear you and your little girl are housebound right now......sigh

Have a super day!

Beth :not:

Hi Star, it's been a while since I visited Diettalk .. been super busy at work .. but I always make it a point to read your journal. Sorry to hear that Lori is down with Fifth Disease (I've never heard of it) but glad that she's recovering well. Hope that's not affecting yr pregnancy .. I think you're doing great watching what you eat despite being hungry all the time. I'm sure it's not easy. It's exciting that you will be due soon - is it going to be a boy / girl?

Nothing much is happening on my side .. what did u do for V-day? I attended a wedding dinner ..got a tag heuer watch from DH but I just got him a card. Broke . .still paying off my credit card debts. Currently trying to cope with work which is extremely busy now ..