Trimester 2
We are having a boy. Every sonogram and test has had great results. He kicks and punches me daily. Justin has been able to catch his kicking a few times too. I actually started feeling him at 16 weeks, which is early for a "first" pregnancy. The only issue is my iron is low, which is very common. I'll need to take a supplement and eat more meat. Meat is not something I have been craving or even able to finish a serving of since the start of the pregnancy. I was not shocked by this result.
Covid is still a thing. Doctors have asked if I am vaccinated every time I go, but there is no data for results/side effects for a pregnant woman and their baby. So, I am just waiting it out. Most people are understanding to me not getting the vaccine because of the pregnancy but in the same breath they'll say everyone should get it. Not everyone CAN get it. The country, the state, MY family... pretty much divided. I am basically not allowed around my nieces or nephews, unless we are outside. No hugs, high 5s or handshakes. Gatherings with the kids MUST be outside. My brothers and father all had Covid. Their spouses did not. They all locked down. Justin and I went to Florida in February. Natalie goes to dance class and math help weekly. We don't require masks in our house and we visit our NH family almost once a month. None of us got Covid. We also take vitamins every day. I do NOT exercise every day (maybe 1-2 times a week) but I am not obese nor do I have underlying conditions (heart, diabetes, obesity, previous smoker, etc.) like my father and brothers. I am not saying I will never get it... I am just saying that maybe this is why I have not gotten it yet. I've also been in school all year and have the immune system of a teacher. I am sure this helps. We cancelled our family vacation because my family wanted me to get tested before the trip. When it came down to it, because of state regs, I would have to miss the last week of school to get tested and I am certain my nephews would be scared of me the whole trip. We opted not to go. We say no hard feelings, but really, I miss my family and it hurts to see them afraid of me. Justin received the vaccine because of work and to help to not bring anything home to me, which we later found out can still happen. He had mild reactions to the shot. Sore arm, fatigue and intense body chills/trembling. I am the odd one out. Everyone in my family who can be vaccinated was vaccinated. My plan is to get it after the baby is born. Then I can at least pass on antibodies and not a live virus/Covid protein.
Hoping NY does not mandate it... because I would then lose my job. Corie got the vaccine in her third trimester and she delivered 9 weeks early. That makes me so nervous. 70% of our county is vaccinated, although now studies show you will still get sick if you are vaccinated and you will still pass it on. Your symptoms will likely not be fatal. However, some have died from the vaccine. Not many but... it is not FDA approved and that is likely why. I've been keeping tabs on results. NYS has about 1000 *new cases a day. Less people are dying though. NYS has between 3-12 deaths a day... and who knows if those people had underlying issues. This weighs on my mind. I just want it to be over but the vaccine doesn't promise that. We are likely moving to NH next summer. This is the straw that broke Justin's back. Sabrina is on board but my gut tells me she will back out when we tell her we are putting out house on the market.
School starts in a few weeks. Kids in person and masks required. My maternity leave will be from 11/26-3/4. I am certain I will be a mess when it comes time to leave baby Pedro. :(