January 26, 2003: 26 weeks
Nothing happening today as it never really does on Sunday. My Dutch test was cancelled on Friday so I still have that to take. Last day of Dutch is March 14th and I'm counting the days! Also, we're moving to our own place soon and I'm really excited! It'll be tough, but we'll do OK I'm sure. At this point I'd almost live on the streets to get away from Peter's parents. I'm constantly hungry now it seems! Wonder if that scares or amuses Peter? He's a good egg maker, which is important becuase usually only mom can make them just right.
January 30, 2003: 26 weeks
Yesterday we picked out our first home!!!! I'm so excited to move! The place is wonderful! Tonight we went grocery shopping and looked at furniture and we'll also look tomorrow. We move on April 1st. I wish it was sooner, but I'll live (hopefully).
February 1 , 2003: 27 weeks
Today the space shuttle Columbia exploded on it's way home. It was to land in Florida but blew up over Texas at 200,000 feet. I feel so bad for those 7 astronauts but at least they got to see space before they died.
February 5, 2003: 27 weeks
Started cooking our own meals today and went to Germany also. Got a ton of stuff for 50 Euros! It's been a long day and I'm tired! I also feel HUGE! Can't wait to move to our own place!!!
February 6, 2003: 27 weeks
Today we signed the papers for our house! YAY!
February 7, 2003: 28 weeks
Peter cut out my first gray hair today.
February 11 , 2003: 28 weeks
Cut out another gray hair...
February 12 , 2003: 28 weeks
Tonight I finished a set of Dutch tests. I had 2 yesterday and 2 today. I was scared of the speaking test but it went okay! The other was listening and towards the end it was really hard! I saw a friend from when I started Dutch and she was surprised that I'm pregnant! She's from Brazil and looks and sounds just like Celine Dion.
February 15 , 2003: 29 weeks
Today we went shopping again for baby stuff and furniture. We only bought dishes and lights. We still have plenty of time to look though!
February 19 , 2003: 29 weeks
Didn't feel like going to school today so I stayed home and did mostly nothing. I've certainly had the 'blahs' lately. I want the baby out of me!!! I'm also way tired now and can barely walk for 5 minutes without resting or peeing.
February 21 , 2003: 30 weeks
Another stay home from school day. I did get the results of the Dutch tests though and I did pretty well! I still can't believe how tired I am. We go to Marleen's on Sunday! I hope i Make the car ride!
February 27, 2003: 30 weeks
Tomorrow I get another 3D/4D ultrasound! Part of me wonders if 'he' has turned into a 'she'. Went shopping for a few last baby items today and didn't find them. I did get a cute 'baby pooh' toy though!
March 4 , 2003: 31 weeks
Did another ultrasound on Friday and it was the best one ever! Sebastian has such a cute face and I think he looks more like his daddy. Mom thinks he looks like me though. Wanted to be sure he was still a boy so we have pictures to prove it! Also, we get to move a week early! I'm so happy! This place sucks!
March 10 , 2003: 32 weeks
This is the first day of my last week of school. I'm really happy about that since it's harder to stay awake all day now. I am going to miss learning I guess since I can learn Dutch easily at school. I'm sure I'll learn more on my own and can ask Peter to explain 'new' things. Sebastian has been very interesting these past few days. I can now feel hands, elbows, feet, etc and can SEE him moving around so much!
March 13 , 2003: 32 weeks
Tomorrow is my last day of school! I started packing today and man does Peter have enough clothes, CDS, video tapes, etc???! He thinks it's too soon to pack but he's crazy.. we move on the 24th!
March 1 7, 2003: 33 weeks
Today is the first school day that I don't have school! It feels so weird! Sebastian never lets me sleep long anymore! I take lots of naps now.
March 20 , 2003: 33 weeks
Today we went shopping again and got a few more things for the new place. We also went to the new place to do some last min. things with the previous owner. I'm so antsy to get out of this house. It's definitely too late for me to ever be very fond of Peter's mom. She's made me feel so unwelcome for so long. Stretch marks continue...sigh. Also.. at 2am our time war was declared on Iraq. I am against war.
March 23 , 2003: 34 weeks
Tonight we are sleeping on the couch. Tomorrow is moving day! I hope I'm up to it! I've been so tired lately so...who knows....?
March 27 , 2003: 34 weeks
Well we're pretty much settled into the new place. I love having our own home!!! Somehow, I made it! Now it's time to rest! We finally got our couch today and tomorrow the washer and dryer come so I can start washing baby clothes.
March 31, 2003: 35 weeks
Today I'm almost caught up on baby laundry. He just has so many clothes!!!!! Ruud and Joyce came over tonight to see the place and we got our first plant. It's in Sebastian's room.
April 1 , 2003: 35 weeks
Today at the midwife she told me that my iron is too low and instead of pills, I have to eat dried apricots which are gross. We also went over how to know when labor starts, etc.
April 2, 2003: 35 weeks
Sebastian wasn't really moving today so I called the midwife. We let it go longer and when I read to Sebastian he woke up! :)
April 3, 2003: 35 weeks
Didn't do much today but it seems my sleep is becoming less and less so I keep trying to take naps. Phone was set up today and tomorrow Peter doesn't work so we're running errands and I'm going to the DR about my throat. I cough like a smoker in the mornings.
April 5, 2003: 36 weeks
Very interesting day! Something green came out of me and so we called the midwife. She came and checked me out and sent us to the hospital. Was on a monitor for 30 min and then a DR examined me and sent samples to be tested. We'll know what it is next week.
April 6, 2003: 36 weeks
I'm still weirded out about yesterday. It could be 1 of many things and could be nothing. I hope whatever it is doesn't prevent me from having Sebastian at home.
April 10 , 2003: 36 weeks
Seems I'm on a schedule for bathroom visits now. At least every 2 hrs when I'm awake and every 4 when I'm asleep. Between 3 and 5 am you know where to find me! I feel like I need to go more often than that but it's all a feeling, I don't really need to go! Im' still getting used to being home all day in my own place. I get bored here easily but still glad to be here!!! When Sebastian is here, I'll be more entertained I'm sure. My computer is also possessed and I'm about to throw it away!
April 12 , 2003: 37 weeks
Just another lazy weekend. I want the baby out already!!!! When I have to use the bathroom , I feel his head pressing down hard there and it makes me cry sometimes.
April 14 , 2003: 37 weeks
We set up the baby webcam today in Sebastian's room! It'll be neat for everyone to be able to see him online!
April 16 , 2003: 37 weeks
Yesterday we went to the midwife. I keep wanting her to check for signs of labor beginning but I always chicken out. She did recommend Rescue Drops for pain when in labor
April 17 , 2003: 37 weeks
Please baby, come out! It seems like any fluid or pain I feel I have to analyze it to death. Is it today? Tomorrow? Never?
April 18 , 2003: 38 weeks
I started drinking red raspberry leaf tea today! Supposed to help your uterus prepare for labor and also helps you heal faster after labor.
April 23, 2003: 38 weeks
Grrrr dates messed up! Mom arrives tomorrow not today like I thought! I am definitely very emotional lately. I can cry at anything!
April 24, 2003: 38 weeks
Mom is here for real now! We already went through what she brought me. Comfort foods from home, baby thingsk, stuff from ebay, etc. I think Sebastian must have 3 bathrobes by now! 16 pairs of SHOES! Baby things are irresistable! It feels weird to have family of mine here! Confuses me!
April 27, 2003: 39 weeks
Today we had dinner at Peter's parent's house just like every Sunday but this time we had to go early since mom came and they wanted to talk. Mom has been so 'nice' as to bring up the baby to his parents a ton of times already! I try to avoid this topic. Like she mentions that they need a highchair for when Sebastian eats at their place! Erm.. no way! He will rarely be there and never alone. We looked at baby pictures of Peter again today. Sebastian definitely has his daddy's nose! I do hope he looks a bit like me though. I'm about to do caster oil or something to get the kid out! Reminder to self: Remind Sebastian one day about how his annoying feet hurt my ribs!
May 4 , 2003: 40 weeks
Peter's mom tried to touch my tummy like 3 times today! I had to put up the tummy guard! AHHHH SO ANNOYING! I'm gonna touch HER tummy if she ever tries it again!
May 6 , 2003: 40 weeks
Went to the midwife today and she made an appointment to see about being induced. I go to the hospital on the 9th for some test and then to see the OB dr. Everything inside me is closed up and not open for business!
May 10 , 2003: 41 weeks
I am a little upset about being babyless on mother's day tomorrow! I guess I'm still a mom right?
May 11, 2003: 41 weeks
Wow Peter remembered Mother's Day! He got me a nice card
May 12, 2003: 41 weeks
Dr finally agreed to induce me on Wednesday with gel. I'm so excited but nervous as well. Will I have a baby that day? I hate the fetal monitor! It's so hard to move with it on and I had to do it again today for 30 min. Luckily I don't have to go again tomorrow.
May 15, 2003: 42 weeks
I was induced again today because the gel didn't work after 2 times! Today I get an IV of oxytocin and so far it's working! I said yes to drugs as well haha! Maybe a baby today? (I HOPE SO!)