Classes and Kicking

I had my first in what I’m sure will be a long series of classes over the course of this pregnancy. This morning was a Healthy Pregnancy class. I should preface all of this by saying I’m currently sitting in bed with a piece of banana cream pie at my side. I’m a quick learner. What I did, in fact, learn is that pairing a protein with sugar will help curb its blood sugar journey. So while my blood sugar may elevate, it won’t elevate quite so high, which is a risk for causing gestational diabetes. I got a bit scared as I love me some sugah, and the teacher said they won’t let you give birth at the center if you have gestational diabetes, so this is something I must avoid at all costs. All costs minus that of banana cream pie. The class was pretty valuable for the most part. Afterwards, I ended up at Rainbow buying flaxseeds, sunflower seeds and flax chips. After walking about 3.5 miles around the Mission and back home.

Beyond the class, it was my first time having the opportunity to meet pregnant ladies in my range, though I was the furthest away. I keep seeing pregnant women, or new moms with tiny babies and I want to talk to them! It feels so awkward though. I can’t bring myself to do more than just smile at them. Do ladies normally do that? I think about how I’d feel, and I’d love it! Maybe. Depending on the day. I need to find some local groups to join. The ones I’ve found so far are full of women from the east bay, etc.

Another notable thing of today was actually feeling the baby kick for the first time. I’ve felt the fluttery feelings a few times, but tonight was actually kicking. I was laying in the bath, the bath full of lavender sea salt I’d just bought, and baby just started up. Kick, kick, kick. It was weird! I have no idea what I expected, but all I can visualize is like, flicking a jello mold. That’s what it feels like but backwards? Does that make sense?! Haha. I hope this means I’ll be able to feel baby more often. I say this now, but I’m sure a month from now I’ll be complaining about not being able to sleep due to it.

All in all, it’s been quite an excellent day in baby land.