Sometimes I wonder if it is just me, but I have noticed a definite 'blindfold' when it comes to my memory and pregnancy. There are some very definite things I remember with my first pregnancy, but most of it is a vague memory... So I now find myself very definitely caught off guard with the level of exhaustion that I have been experiencing the last few weeks. Thinking back I do remember being a lot more tired once I hit my third trimester, but it definitely is something I will have to get used to.
I know I didn't have the normal amount of energy in my second trimester that I remember with Jack (that was something I remember), but I can still tell a difference in my energy level from just a few weeks before and now. It's a very strange feeling. I spent a lot of time with my sister this last weekend and I'm embarrassed to admit that I fell asleep on her more than a few times with out even realizing it. I can be normal and going strong and then all the sudden my body shuts down, my eyes get heavy, and there's little I can do but fall asleep wherever I am at. Thankfully Julie HAS been around to make sure Jack isn't getting into trouble. I take about 2-3 naps a day... I actually usually squeeze in more nap time than even Jack does when James is able to watch him. And things only get worse when I do a lot of house work during the day... My poor exercise program has gone wayward as well, so I have been trying to bring it in during my more energetic moments... I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds that hard to do however.
The funny thing is I can sleep during the day but have an awfully hard time sleeping at night. Weird leg cramps, hip pain, tingling feet and a baby that likes to kick me and prod me every night probably has something to do with the lack of sleep, so I am definitely happy to take advantage of the 'nap' times when I can. :)
Since this is my pregnancy journal of sorts I thought I would add that I have been able to walk normally for quite some time, thankfully. The baby must have switched positions off the sciotic nerve or something because I no longer get numb legs and I can walk without feeling like I'm going to die. :) So that has definitely made life easier. Our childbirth classes are almost over as well, and we have learned a lot from them. There actually have been a few weeks where James and I have struggled to get all the material in (our homework) with James so busy with school and work and projects, so hopefully we'll be able to get back on track soon and really continue to practice and work on it more. We have a trip out of state coming up this weekend so we're hoping I can get some practice in (for me- not James) and get all our reading information done on the road. :)
And James and I have taken a break with our baby name quest... Not out of frustration, but to just sit on the few names we have agreed on and see if we like them as much as we think. So we are still working on it, but in a passive way. :)
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I know what you mean about not remembering parts of your first pregnancy. I am always saying, Oh, yeah, I remember something about that when I was pregnant with Landon... Glad that the baby has moved positions on you so you are more comfortable. And I think it's a good thing that you take a break on the names. It can be a consuming thing. Ben and I aren't even thinking about names until we find out the gender of the baby and even then Ben thinks we should wait until the baby's due date is less than a month away. We shall see:)
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