It's about time for another update. :-) I went to the doctor on Tuesday for a regular check up. I think my measurements are good & the baby's heart rate was 143. We'll find out on August 20th if we're having a boy or girl. I still don't have any strong feelings as to what it could be. I'll be happy with either a boy or girl. :-)
About 3 weeks ago I was suddenly struck with a bladder infection. Wow, it came on so quick & made me so sick. I had to take 2 rounds of antibiotics, but I still don't think it's completely cleared up. I called the doctor's office yesterday & asked them if I could stop by & leave them a sample so they could check if infection was still present. I told her that my right kidney was throbbing from time to time & that I felt discomfort all the way down to my bladder. They didn't even make me come in, but just ordered another round of antibiotics. I'm not freaking out about it. I mean, I really hope I don't have a kidney stone hanging out up there, but I know bladder infections are common for some people during pregnancy. And I had a hx of UTI's before becoming pregnant anyway. On a good note, I've been feeling better overall lately. I still need my nausea pill here & there, but I don't feel nearly as sick as I used to before taking the pill. Eating has been a bit easier in the last week or so as well & I'm not needing to eat as often. Hey, I'll take what I can get.
I've been asked if I crave certain foods. I haven't had any really strong cravings the entire pregnancy. And I haven't wanted anything out of the ordinary. It's more like...what can I eat? I've definitely eaten a lot of cereal & a lot of snack food. I have noticed that I don't want dessert very often. Normally, I would eat some kind of sweet snack after lunch or dinner (and 99% of the time it was chocolate). Now, when I want something sweet, it's usually Starburst or Skittles. My tastes have been very simple. Give me a piece of bread with cheese & I'm happy. So, no ice cream & pickle type cravings for me.
I'm trying to exercise more now that I'm feeling better. Please pray that I can shake this bladder infection, b/c it's holding me back. I think if I could get over it I'd feel great. And I'd really like to be able to enjoy some of my pregnancy. The only thing I've enjoyed, so far, is the excitement of having a baby. I know it will be worth it. :-)