Huh. I deliberately stay as calm and quiet as I can while I'm pregnant
so I *don't* stress the fetus. My dh gives in to me on everything (not
that I'm demanding) so that I don't stress. Geez.

Stasya



I've been trying to stay stress free, although my job, and most of my
daily activites are high-risk environments. I try 'pampering' myself
every once in a while, and have even taken up croche as a hobbie (im
making a little blanket) and as something to help me bond with my
unborn son.

As for the noise, I was told by my Dr not to worry about it. Many of my
friends, and co-workers have even told me... don't be quiet when you
think he's sleeping, because when he's born, he'll be adapted to sleep
though anything. I believe this to be true, because my cousin did this,
and her baby sleeps though the vaccume and the tv!

It's also kinda hard for me to try to get him in a normal sleeping
pattern, because I don't even have one! I work night shifts, and
usually don't get home and roll into bed till around 12:30-1:00AM. I'm
up with my hubby around 7:30AM while he gets ready for work and take an
hour nap around 2:00PM before going back to work at 5:00PM.

On top of the noise and sleeping patterns, I have 2 dogs, not little
dogs either, who bark and demand attention. A 5 year old nephew that
comes over every weekend (we are taking care of his hermit crab) who
loves to sit on the sofa with me, and feel the baby kick. I'm not very
far along, only 22 weeks now (definite boy) and still only look as if I
ate way too much for dinner! I have only gained 10lbs and trust me...
my food consumption has nearly doubled! Is that unhealthy or am I on
schedule?

Ash