Some random thoughts

[ste_noni]

Somewhere in the last month, I got logged out of LJ and didn't realize it - or more importantly didn't realize it mattered. This morning I had to log back in to add a friend and there were all these locked posts I hadn't seen before. Suddenly, the long silences from some friends made sense - since they weren't silences at all, but just my inability to understand technology. A small thing, but it made me feel better because I had wondered why I hadn't seen a few different people posting.

I've had a frustrating weekend, physically. It started Friday - my stomach was really upset after lunch (just lots of gurgling) and then, as I was paying attention to that, i realized I hadn't felt the baby move that day. Of course, that freaked me out so I ate the first really sweet thing I could find - a brownie. This didn't prompt any baby movement, but it did make me feel a whole lot sicker. Finally, around 9 pm, I had some apple juice and started getting some big baby elbows in my sides. I was very relieved, but my stomach still felt weird and the sick stomach thing continued through last night. I woke up around 2:30 am feeling hot, sweaty, and achy. I haven't been sleeping well either. Also, the last few days, every time I walk the dogs, even for only 20 minutes, I've been feeling really sore. So, by 2:30 last night, I was just unhappy and cranky and at my limit. I sent Joe an e-mail about how bad I felt (which made me feel even worse because we all know that his physical situation makes mine look fantastic, but it did feel good to "talk" to him), turned on the air and the fan, and laid down on the edge of the bed so I could kick my feet out. I woke up this morning feeling pretty good. Whatever was bothering my stomach seems to be gone and I walked the dogs without a twinge. I suspect studying for finals has messed up my schedule and means I'm not getting as much sleep as I need. So, because I have to drive to Raleigh (60 miles away) this afternoon, I decided to skip church because it's in the other direction and I felt I needed the rest. I don't even feel bad about skipping church, so I know I made the right decision.

On a positive note for the day, I am looking forward to this picnic this afternoon in Raleigh. My doula invites all her former and current clients over once a year. It will be nice to meet people who have worked with her in the past. Also, I only have ONE MORE FINAL - on Wednesday. So, any time today not spent at the picnic will probably be spent studying.

Comments

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I've needed hugs the last few days. I imagine we are feeling similar things these days with classes (almost, for me) over but the bar/thesis thing still looming.

[vwbug.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hate when I realize I've been logged out of LJ and missed people's posts. I'm glad you figured out what the deal was.

Also, glad you're feeling better. I'm sure you're uncomfortable with the pregnancy and all, and sick on top of that has really got to be awful.

Have a nice time at the picnic, and good luck studying for that last final. Go you!

Also, {{{Steph}}}

[cindywrites.livejournal.com]

Oh Steph, I hope you feel better, soon. It is scary when the little buggers don't move, too. It is hard to eat a lot toward the end. Your tummy gets crowded out. If I didn't eat enough, I felt sick. If I ate too much, I felt sick and/or distressed. Small, frequent meals (or meal-ettes) seemed to help. I hope you are getting enough rest, too.

[mearagrrl.livejournal.com]

Aww. Good luck.