John, Rachel and Jean came over today for a walk in the park and some dinner. I did a big pot of chicken stew for us all. The walk was wet and windy, but nice to get some fresh air and exercise.
I feel totally exhausted this week. I am tearful and intolerant because I am tired, and am getting fed up with continual housework. I really needed a break, so I went to Mum's on Saturday, leaving Darren and Stefan at home, and I slept for most of the day. It was lovely to rest and I felt so much better for it.
Unbelievably, I still have a sore throat. It comes and goes but is most painful at the end of the day. Many people have mentioned an ongoing illness they've had with pregnancy, so it might be here for the duration. I really ought to start gargling with salt water to give myself a fighting chance.
My boobs are really tender. So much so, even my bra hurts them at times. I've even had a bit of leakage. I've been worrying a bit over not feeling any strong movement from the baby. I did fish out a couple of books I had when I was carrying Stefan, and one of them did say it wasn't until week 24 that she really felt a good kick. I have had the odd flutter this week, but at night time when I am expecting the feelings more, I've not had anything. I guess worrying is part and parcel of pregnancy, and I've not got any reason to fear the worst - just my irrational self coming through.
Headaches are back. Real stinkers. I find it really hard to concentrate when I have one. I'm so vague too. I find myself not being able to find words half way through a sentence, then I get so frustrated, I just give up. Simple words too. Nothing brain taxing. Blimey, I don't think I have a brain to tax at the minute.
Sleeping has been a real nightmare this week. I'm not sleeping for any real length of time - an hour then I'm awake, then another hour and I'm awake again, then I'm lying there willing myself to go back to sleep. A couple of nights I've been up reading for a good two hours. Then, the following morning I'm suffering as I am doubly tired. Luckily, Stefan has been brilliant, which has been good as I'm not sure I could have coped with tears or tantrums (not that he has them regularly, just on the days when you need them the least!)
New Years Eve was spontaneous for us as we had no plans. We went for dinner at the Red Cow, but they weren't serving so we ended up at Pizza Hut, after trying Sainsbury's (we know how to live it up) first. On the way home we popped into Roz and Steve's for a cuppa to find Chris and her two children there. Roz's two, Chris's two and Stefan all ended up in the bath together, with Stefan borrowing Jamie's pj's! It's was brilliant. Darren took Stefan home about 7.30pm, and I stayed on for a bit to have a chin wag as Emma turned up too.
Started back at work this week. I'm dreading it really. I am so absent minded, I can just see the whole teaching thing becoming a nightmare. I've not had a chance to go in and do any marking before now, so I have a lot on plate this week. No idea when or how I am going to get it done.
Got my 21 week scan next week. I am looking forward to it, but I feel a bit anxious too. We've decided not to find out the sex. I was really glad I didn't with Stefan. Besides, we can't agree on a boy's name, so I'm happy to leave it for another few months to mull it over!
1 comment:
Have you had the scan yet?
Just remember to get lot's of rest and relaxation whenever you can as before too long you will be running about after two little 'uns and wishing you'd enjoyed these quieter moments more! lol
Have you tried using that headache thing that you put onto your forehead or temples? (Might even be called forehead or something)
And honey is really good for killing bacteria in your throat plus it's perfectly safe. Apparently no bacteria can survive in honey so it might be worth a try.
Hoping that you feel well and sleep better. xx
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