Diaper Issue Solved

So mama and I went to the Green Baby Diaper Co. to get some information on the different kinds of cloth diapers made these days, and I'm so glad we did! The woman that works there is so helpful! She went over prefolds, flat folds, all-in-ones, and everything in between. We asked her to show us the most economical solution, and she showed us the Flip brand diapers, and we agreed they're definitely what we want!

The inserts are nice and thick, and very absorbent. In addition, the diaper covers have snaps that make it fully adjustable; the baby can wear it from birth til poddy training! A set of 6 inserts and 2 covers is $50, and mama insisted we get 3, so it'll cost us $150 total, but we'll have all the diapers Anna Marie will need!

Diaper Issue

So I was editing my registry on target.com and realized I don't know much about diapers, except that they cost money! Cory's wasn't very keen on the idea of cloth diapers, but I think I've talked him into it. I did the math and from birth til their poddy trained, most children will go through over $2,000 worth of diapers!

I've been trying to find some information on cloth diapers, but there are so many different kinds made these days. Mama showed me how to fold a simple piece of cotton, so if nothing else I can get flat fold diapers (which are just thick squares of birdseye) and fold the diapers myself.

I've been asking around and I've heard good things about bumGenius and fuzzibunz, but they just seem so expensive. Of course they're cheaper than buying disposables, I'm just not sure I want to spend that much on them...

Nursery Furniture

So we drove up to Lisbon and got the nursery furniture; it's so beautiful!
We got a changing table, 4-in-1 crib, table, and bookshelf that are all dark cherrywood, and they're gorgeous. Mama and put the crib together in the apartment. I wish I had a camera so I could take pictures. If I get one I'll come back and edit this post.

For $500 we got the nursery furniture, a high chair, infant car seat, stroller, a pack and play, and 4 or 5 boxes of clothes. Really great deal for that much!

I felt very self-sufficient putting the crib together by myself. Since Cory's working I'm kind of having to fly solo as far as baby prep goes, though mama's helping me.

Nursery furniture and other goodies!

Bassinet!

Pregnancy So Far

Pregnancy So Far:

At the beginning of my pregnancy, I was working 10-hour shifts at walgreens 4 days a week, and going to school full time. At first, I thought everything would go fine; I thought I was healthy and strong. But by 14 weeks, my doctor told me I just wasn't healthy enough to work and carry a baby. So I had to quit, which has been very hard on us financially, since my husband's a carpenter and the housing market is down right now. Luckily, our families have been very helpful and supportive.

Conditions that Affect My Pregnancy:

• Heart Condition: I have POTS, a heart condition which, in my case, causes my body to think I'm dehydrated, even when I'm not. It causes a lot of palpitations and fainting spells for me. Luckily, pregnancy does not worsen this condition, and actually helps it (since you retain water), but my body did start having trouble coping with POTS and pregnancy while coping with my other problems.
• PTSD: I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 8. I've been to 6 psychiatrist to treat severe depression associated with this condition. Depression can seriously affect pregnancy, as your hormone levels can affect the baby, and your ability to care for yourself. As a victim of physical and sexual abuse, my doctor was also concerned that birth could possibly be a traumatizing experience.
• Insomnia: I'm an insomniac and I'm not allowed to take ambien during my pregnancy. Since I've been pregnant I've gone up to 7 days without sleeping, only to crash and sleep all day for several days.
• Allergic to Medication: I was allergic to my nausea medication! By mid-way into my second trimester, I was becoming underweight since I couldnt get any nutrients into my system. I couldn't even keep meal drinks down.
• Placenta Previa: I am borderline previa, which means my placenta is on the edge of my cervix. Though not fullfledged previa, it is a cause for concern, and may require a c-section to keep from endangering the baby.

It's a Girl!

We had our second ultrasound today, and I'm so ecstatic! It's a girl! It was so amusing; the ultrasound tech was showing us all the different parts, and Cory grinned and said, "I want to see some testicles!"

To which she replied? "Sorry dad, that's a girl!" A wave of terror just spread across his face, but then he started smiling. I think he's scared, but excited.

As beautiful as she looks, she also looks very alien! It's a little creepy!

19 weeks 2 days

We went to all the grandparents' houses and showed them the ultrasound pictures. Everyone's thrilled!

So it looks like Anna Marie Sullivan will be making her appearance in Feburary!

Insurance Scare

I received a letter today saying at my Medicaid will be terminated this week! I'm 6 months pregnant, and I have 3 doctor's appointments this month!

I called my caseworker, who explained that the Medicaid I was on was for children, and because I'm about to turn 19 I'll no longer be eligible for it. With Cory out of work right now there's no way we can afford private health insurance. For now she's put me on pregnancy medicaid, so I'm set until Anna Marie's born, but what then?

Pizza?

So the only real craving I've had so far is pepperoni pizza. Constantly! However, in the first trimester I was too sick to eat it. Now that I've got some of my appetite back, Cory's been feeding me pizza constantly. We've had it everyday this week! CiCi's, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa John's, and more Domino's after that. Now I'm finally sick of it, but Cory wants it for lunch tomorrow!

Now I really need some chocolate ice cream...