Monday, December 9, 2013
27 weeks
Whew, it has been too long! Sorry folks! Things are going well- really no complaints or too much excitement which is a good thing. I have been feeling the little one squirm around more and more- it is a very reassuring feeling. He or she does an extra little dance if I drink juice or if I go to Target...I know it sounds crazy but the baby becomes very active when I walk into a Target store (maybe it knows how much I love Tar-zhay boutique).
Not really having any cravings but I seem to prefer sweet things to salty things- a few have said that means there's a girl on the way (people also said it was definitely a boy because I didn't have any nausea). I have not really experienced any heartburn but I do get full very fast and feel like I may explode the first 5-10 minutes after most meals. I'm still going to yoga 1-2 times per week but doing simple poses is becoming very difficult...we'll see how long I can keep it up!
Now that the bump is in full force, there is a running commentary with friends, family and coworkers. I'll share with you some of my favorites and least liked. Favorites: "it's just stupid how cute you look." -Jac, "did you just hit me with your belly?!" -Mom. "Looks like you've been busy!" -a patient of mine. Not-so-favorite,"Groeschl, you look huge... I mean you look symmetric" -a male coworker (my response- "oh, so I look huge all over?"), "hey Dr. Mom," -nurse at our clinic (I will allow this until the baby is born, if it continues I may have to say something.)
We finished the armoire and painted the walls a very light gray. We are waiting on the furniture that seems to be on back order until January (fine unless January turns into March). My mom's friend Patti is making curtains from scratch in fun patterns...looking forward to having everything ready for baby! I will try not to let 4 weeks go by without another post. Until then, xoxo.
Not really having any cravings but I seem to prefer sweet things to salty things- a few have said that means there's a girl on the way (people also said it was definitely a boy because I didn't have any nausea). I have not really experienced any heartburn but I do get full very fast and feel like I may explode the first 5-10 minutes after most meals. I'm still going to yoga 1-2 times per week but doing simple poses is becoming very difficult...we'll see how long I can keep it up!
Now that the bump is in full force, there is a running commentary with friends, family and coworkers. I'll share with you some of my favorites and least liked. Favorites: "it's just stupid how cute you look." -Jac, "did you just hit me with your belly?!" -Mom. "Looks like you've been busy!" -a patient of mine. Not-so-favorite,"Groeschl, you look huge... I mean you look symmetric" -a male coworker (my response- "oh, so I look huge all over?"), "hey Dr. Mom," -nurse at our clinic (I will allow this until the baby is born, if it continues I may have to say something.)
We finished the armoire and painted the walls a very light gray. We are waiting on the furniture that seems to be on back order until January (fine unless January turns into March). My mom's friend Patti is making curtains from scratch in fun patterns...looking forward to having everything ready for baby! I will try not to let 4 weeks go by without another post. Until then, xoxo.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
22 Weeks
Can you believe those pictures?! I had no idea the images could be that clear. I have heard from several people that "it looks just like you!" or "it looks just like your dad!" Haha. Sex unrevealed at this time! It was so fun to be able to see our baby together- Ryan was able to move around some surgeries so he could make it to the ultrasound. The doctor gave us these great pics and said, "well, I have to give you the 'old fashioned' picture in 2D too."
I am feeling lots of movement now...mostly after breakfast and around dinner time- maybe because that's when I am relaxed and not focused on work so I feel the movement more. I would describe it as little summersaults and rollercoaster-feelings without the sick-to-your-stomach part. Ryan has been able to feel it once, it was pretty great. Overall, I am still feeling good, no weird pains or discomforts. It is getting harder to do certain yoga poses but that's about it. I feel very lucky and I can only hope it continues to be this smooth.
Two weekends ago I traveled to New Mexico for a reunion with my girls from med school. We had a blast catching up with one another, drinking wine (aka me watching the 5 other ladies drink wine) and hiking in the mountains of Taos. On the first morning of our weekend together the girls surprised me with a shower! We got some fabulous stuff for the baby including a baby bjorn, a beautiful teal woven blanket, toys, books, onsies and one of my favorites: breast milk alcohol test strips (can you tell that us girls love our wine?). It was a wonderful time and I can't wait until we can reunite again and they can meet baby Groeschl. Until next time, peace and love!
I am feeling lots of movement now...mostly after breakfast and around dinner time- maybe because that's when I am relaxed and not focused on work so I feel the movement more. I would describe it as little summersaults and rollercoaster-feelings without the sick-to-your-stomach part. Ryan has been able to feel it once, it was pretty great. Overall, I am still feeling good, no weird pains or discomforts. It is getting harder to do certain yoga poses but that's about it. I feel very lucky and I can only hope it continues to be this smooth.
Two weekends ago I traveled to New Mexico for a reunion with my girls from med school. We had a blast catching up with one another, drinking wine (aka me watching the 5 other ladies drink wine) and hiking in the mountains of Taos. On the first morning of our weekend together the girls surprised me with a shower! We got some fabulous stuff for the baby including a baby bjorn, a beautiful teal woven blanket, toys, books, onsies and one of my favorites: breast milk alcohol test strips (can you tell that us girls love our wine?). It was a wonderful time and I can't wait until we can reunite again and they can meet baby Groeschl. Until next time, peace and love!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
20 weeks
Halfway!
The bump is getting hard to ignore! I'm starting to run into things with my belly, but I don't mind the friendly reminder that there's a growing baby in there.
We had much success when we went crib and dresser shopping with the two sets of future grandparents- we chose slate gray furniture- it is beautiful and I can't WAIT to get it in the nursery. There is a lot that needs to happen to the nursery before we get to that point, though. We finally moved my desk into the guest bedroom which was the big task. We still have to pick a paint color, find a carpet, etc. Hopefully we can accomplish these tasks before I get too big!
There are 3 other ladies at my clinic that are currently pregnant- a faculty doctor, a medical assistant and a woman who works in medical records. Everyone at the clinic decided to throw us a group shower and I was blown away by the generosity of my co-workers. I got everything from washclothes to bottles to hooded towels and onsies. Everything is so damn cute. I especially like the doctor bib (pictured). I was not expecting all this fun stuff- it gets me very excited for baby's arrival!
Our ultrasound will be on Halloween (hopefully no ghouls or goblins in there!). I have not felt the baby move yet, but a lot of women say they didn't first feel movement until about 21 or 22 weeks with their first baby so that is reassuring. No real cravings or food aversions. Otherwise I'm feeling good! Until next time, xoxo.
The bump is getting hard to ignore! I'm starting to run into things with my belly, but I don't mind the friendly reminder that there's a growing baby in there.
We had much success when we went crib and dresser shopping with the two sets of future grandparents- we chose slate gray furniture- it is beautiful and I can't WAIT to get it in the nursery. There is a lot that needs to happen to the nursery before we get to that point, though. We finally moved my desk into the guest bedroom which was the big task. We still have to pick a paint color, find a carpet, etc. Hopefully we can accomplish these tasks before I get too big!
There are 3 other ladies at my clinic that are currently pregnant- a faculty doctor, a medical assistant and a woman who works in medical records. Everyone at the clinic decided to throw us a group shower and I was blown away by the generosity of my co-workers. I got everything from washclothes to bottles to hooded towels and onsies. Everything is so damn cute. I especially like the doctor bib (pictured). I was not expecting all this fun stuff- it gets me very excited for baby's arrival!
Our ultrasound will be on Halloween (hopefully no ghouls or goblins in there!). I have not felt the baby move yet, but a lot of women say they didn't first feel movement until about 21 or 22 weeks with their first baby so that is reassuring. No real cravings or food aversions. Otherwise I'm feeling good! Until next time, xoxo.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
17 weeks
I am growing by the day! Physically I am feeling great- got a little bit of energy back but I am still barely making it past 9pm most nights. No food aversions or food cravings- other than cheese and carbs (oh wait, those aren't cravings, those are just foods I love and now have an excuse to eat more of!).
September was a very busy month on the adult medicine service and my month ended with about 60 hours of work between Friday morning and Monday morning...also delivered one of my OB patients during that time! I was so busy that there were many stretches of time in September that I forgot I was pregnant! Ryan reminds me every night though, by hugging my belly and offering to rub my feet. I think I'll keep him around.
This month will be very exciting as the two sets of (future) grandparents, Ryan and I plan to venture to Appleton to do some serious crib/changing table shopping. The color theme of the nursery will be teal, orange and grey. We found an awesome armoire on craigslist for $60- we are going to paint it either dark teal or light orange as an accent piece of furniture for the nursery. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.
I'll quote our friend Erin Flugstad who said, "registering is harder than the actual labor." I must say, it was quite the experience for Ryan and I to first enter BabiesRUs. Overwhelming is an understatement. Who knew how much stuff you could possibly need/want for a baby?! I think I had an idea what it would be like, but I can tell you who didn't...Ryan. The look on his face when we walked through the doors was priceless. We only got about half way through the store, I'm sure there will be a few more stops before the registry is complete.
Our anatomy ultrasound will be coming up in about 3 weeks- hopefully we'll have some great pics to share. I also want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to those of you who sent cards and gifts already- our friends and family are beyond generous. This baby has no idea how much it is loved! Until next time, thanks for following! xoxo
September was a very busy month on the adult medicine service and my month ended with about 60 hours of work between Friday morning and Monday morning...also delivered one of my OB patients during that time! I was so busy that there were many stretches of time in September that I forgot I was pregnant! Ryan reminds me every night though, by hugging my belly and offering to rub my feet. I think I'll keep him around.
This month will be very exciting as the two sets of (future) grandparents, Ryan and I plan to venture to Appleton to do some serious crib/changing table shopping. The color theme of the nursery will be teal, orange and grey. We found an awesome armoire on craigslist for $60- we are going to paint it either dark teal or light orange as an accent piece of furniture for the nursery. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.
I'll quote our friend Erin Flugstad who said, "registering is harder than the actual labor." I must say, it was quite the experience for Ryan and I to first enter BabiesRUs. Overwhelming is an understatement. Who knew how much stuff you could possibly need/want for a baby?! I think I had an idea what it would be like, but I can tell you who didn't...Ryan. The look on his face when we walked through the doors was priceless. We only got about half way through the store, I'm sure there will be a few more stops before the registry is complete.
Our anatomy ultrasound will be coming up in about 3 weeks- hopefully we'll have some great pics to share. I also want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to those of you who sent cards and gifts already- our friends and family are beyond generous. This baby has no idea how much it is loved! Until next time, thanks for following! xoxo
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Welcome to Baby Groeschl!
Ryan and I decided this would be a fun and easy way to share our pregnancy with friends and family...thanks for joining us for the ride!
It is finally becoming real- I can't close the button on ANY of my pants. Although I have purchased some maternity gear, I have not brought myself to wear any of it. Right now I'm rocking the "belly band." It is a black, spandex tube that helps to ensure my unbuttoned pants don't fall down. It does a decent job, for now :)
I had a visit with my OB last Friday, heard a strong heart beat at 150 bpm (beats per minute). Old wives tale says that would be a girl, but Ryan is convinced it is a boy (FYI, we are not going to find out the sex until the delivery!) The rest of the visit was going very well until my OB announced that she, too, is pregnant and due 4 weeks before me! Pretty sure she'll be taking more than 4 weeks of maternity leave= we have to find a new OB! Luckily, there is another OB in her practice that I have worked with and really like so I will switch to her, but I'm still bummed.
I am 14 weeks exactly today, our due date is March 11th 2014. I anticipate I will post something on the blog every 1-2 weeks. I will try to include pictures when we have them. Thanks again for following the blog, we appreciate all your love and support. We love you!
xoxo,
Nik
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