Christmas was a success if I must say so myself! Jensen, Corey, and I were extremely spoiled! Jensen got a ton of new clothes, diapers!, and toys. He is set for the next 3 or 4 months at least on clothes and the next few months on diapers too! Our plan of going to everyone's houses worked out perfectly too.
Jensen has been pretty fussy lately, drooling like a madman, and not sleeping very well. I am thinking he is teething and so is his nurse that I called yesterday. He has been this way for about a week but it seems to be getting worse. I let him suck on my finger, toys, binkies, cold washclothes... none of it really seems to help. I am now counting on teething tablets, oragel, and good ol Tylenol to help him. And they are, but I hate giving a baby medicine all the time.
Last night he slept well thank goodness! I think his grandma wore him out during the day! He went down around 8 and woke up twice in 4 hour intervals which is perfect! Hopefully in the next month or so the time between feedings will stretch even longer.
This weekend is New Years and we plan to go to Zack and Jackie's house on Saturday night for dinner and to hang out. We both have our little ones so we just plan to relax and catch up. Maybe Jackie and I can find a craft to do or something. She is beyond crafty!
Okay - my work day is over and I have a lot of errands to run! Happy New Year!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
So I have officially made it through my first week at work and I must say that I was glad to be back and that it went really well. I made it to work on time every day, I managed not to cry ONCE, and I got caught up and stayed focused. I really do love my job and I am glad that my co-workers were glad to have me back! It is a huge adjustment however being gone all day and knowing that someone besides his mama bear is watching him all day. I know he is in good hands and everything with him went well this week too. Now I just need to get used to only seeing him for a few hours (and sharing that time with Daddy) before he is down for the night. I know we will all get into a good routine and value every minute we share together.
Now that it is Friday afternoon and work is over I am officially excited for Christmas! I wasn't excited last week but I think it was because I was too stressed out about returning to work that I couldn't focus on a fun celebration! I must say that I am getting insanely excited. I even bought Jensen another Christmas outfit so he can wear it on Christmas Eve. This years plan: Christmas Eve dinner/games at my Grandma's at 4 pm. Christmas morning (between 7 and 8) at my Mom's house and then off to the Paskett's in the afternoon. That night Corey, Jensen, Dakota, and I will return home and do our own Christmas. I think next year we will do early at Corey's parents and then the following year we will start doing early at our own house since Jensen will understand Santa and want to be home and open his presents from Santa first. I think next year will be much more fun to celebrate with a 1 year old rather than a 3 month old - he is just too little to understand any of this craziness yet!
Jensen is growing like crazy! At his 10 week appt (not sure if I blogged about this already) he weighed 12.6 pounds and was 24 inches long. He has gained 5 pounds and grew 2 3/4 inches! He is in the 75th percentile for height and weight and 65th for head circumference which is just perfect! He is right on track! Shots were awful but he handled them like a champ. Of course he screamed a scream I have never heard of before (and good thing too since it means he is pain) but he didn't get a fever or rash or anything else after.
Jensen can hold a rattle in hand for a long time but doesn't seem to have too much control of what his hand does so he tends to hit his toys into his face. He is great on his belly and we like belly time. If I keep him on there for more than 3 minutes he gets frustrated, but he does well holding his head up and seeing me on the floor and his toys. He makes the best and cutest cooing sounds and he still smiles all the time - he really is a happy boy! He doesn't sleep through the night- not even close! Corey and I have been trying to work out a bedtime routine with him so he knows that it is time for bed, but it hasn't gone great so far. We do a feeding, play with toys and do belly time, take a bath and get in pajamas, do another feeding and then go to sleep. He isn't great at the going to sleep part but everything else makes him happy! Haha! He loves the bath and I find it hilarious that the warm water always makes him pee. He has just about outgrown the insert in his baby bathtub, but since he can't hold his own head up yet (and probably not for another month or two) I don't want to put him in the big part. I'm afraid I'll dunk him under and he will be traumatized forever! He is a great sleeper during the day so we will get it switched around so he sleeps more at night and is awake more during the day but we aren't there yet. He is still up about 3 hours during the night which is rough since I am back to work. I'm learning to just be sleep deprived and reminding myself that it won't be like this forever. Jensen's next doctor appointment isn't until February when he will be 4 months old.
Right now I am on the "winter break" with school that lasts this week and next. It is really nice, but slightly stressful knowing that the week I return is the week of finals! Right now I have an A in my science course (nutrition) and a B+ in my math class (alegbra 1). I am awful at math but I feel like learning online is actually much easier than learning in a classroom. I use Google and YouTube a lot to visually when I don't understand the material for the week. Hopefully I do well on my final and end with a B in that class. I have one more math class that starts the following week and then no more math for me! I just have to make it through these two and that is it. Thank goodness!
Jensen and Rylee got together a few weeks ago and Marissa and I took pictures of them for my Mom's calendar Christmas present from the two of them. We tried dressing them in a few different outfits so that the months would be different. We did their Halloween costumes, Christmas colors, and a neutral outfit. Here are a few... I love them and I love how much Rylee loves her cousin! She is so sweet to him and always wants to kiss and tickle him. I love her for how much she love my baby! Okay... onto pictures...
Here are more pictures I have taken recently getting ready for Christmas... and their Christmas pictures with Santa at the mall (Jensen was 10 weeks for all of these)
Now that it is Friday afternoon and work is over I am officially excited for Christmas! I wasn't excited last week but I think it was because I was too stressed out about returning to work that I couldn't focus on a fun celebration! I must say that I am getting insanely excited. I even bought Jensen another Christmas outfit so he can wear it on Christmas Eve. This years plan: Christmas Eve dinner/games at my Grandma's at 4 pm. Christmas morning (between 7 and 8) at my Mom's house and then off to the Paskett's in the afternoon. That night Corey, Jensen, Dakota, and I will return home and do our own Christmas. I think next year we will do early at Corey's parents and then the following year we will start doing early at our own house since Jensen will understand Santa and want to be home and open his presents from Santa first. I think next year will be much more fun to celebrate with a 1 year old rather than a 3 month old - he is just too little to understand any of this craziness yet!
Jensen is growing like crazy! At his 10 week appt (not sure if I blogged about this already) he weighed 12.6 pounds and was 24 inches long. He has gained 5 pounds and grew 2 3/4 inches! He is in the 75th percentile for height and weight and 65th for head circumference which is just perfect! He is right on track! Shots were awful but he handled them like a champ. Of course he screamed a scream I have never heard of before (and good thing too since it means he is pain) but he didn't get a fever or rash or anything else after.
Jensen can hold a rattle in hand for a long time but doesn't seem to have too much control of what his hand does so he tends to hit his toys into his face. He is great on his belly and we like belly time. If I keep him on there for more than 3 minutes he gets frustrated, but he does well holding his head up and seeing me on the floor and his toys. He makes the best and cutest cooing sounds and he still smiles all the time - he really is a happy boy! He doesn't sleep through the night- not even close! Corey and I have been trying to work out a bedtime routine with him so he knows that it is time for bed, but it hasn't gone great so far. We do a feeding, play with toys and do belly time, take a bath and get in pajamas, do another feeding and then go to sleep. He isn't great at the going to sleep part but everything else makes him happy! Haha! He loves the bath and I find it hilarious that the warm water always makes him pee. He has just about outgrown the insert in his baby bathtub, but since he can't hold his own head up yet (and probably not for another month or two) I don't want to put him in the big part. I'm afraid I'll dunk him under and he will be traumatized forever! He is a great sleeper during the day so we will get it switched around so he sleeps more at night and is awake more during the day but we aren't there yet. He is still up about 3 hours during the night which is rough since I am back to work. I'm learning to just be sleep deprived and reminding myself that it won't be like this forever. Jensen's next doctor appointment isn't until February when he will be 4 months old.
Right now I am on the "winter break" with school that lasts this week and next. It is really nice, but slightly stressful knowing that the week I return is the week of finals! Right now I have an A in my science course (nutrition) and a B+ in my math class (alegbra 1). I am awful at math but I feel like learning online is actually much easier than learning in a classroom. I use Google and YouTube a lot to visually when I don't understand the material for the week. Hopefully I do well on my final and end with a B in that class. I have one more math class that starts the following week and then no more math for me! I just have to make it through these two and that is it. Thank goodness!
Jensen and Rylee got together a few weeks ago and Marissa and I took pictures of them for my Mom's calendar Christmas present from the two of them. We tried dressing them in a few different outfits so that the months would be different. We did their Halloween costumes, Christmas colors, and a neutral outfit. Here are a few... I love them and I love how much Rylee loves her cousin! She is so sweet to him and always wants to kiss and tickle him. I love her for how much she love my baby! Okay... onto pictures...
Thursday, December 15, 2011
4 days and counting
Countdowns are usually fun for me, but not this one. I have 4 days left until I go back to work. It will be bitter sweet, but I am still not looking forward to it. I know that Jensen won't remember this age and he will still love, but I can't help but feel guilty. I think it is worse for me than it is for him. I have been trying to savor every minute these past few weeks with lots of snuggling and giving him every bit of my attention. When Monday arrives I know it will be incredibly hard but I trust Marissa and Jill to take care of the person I care about the most in this world.
New updates: I wrote on Tuesday so to update since then...Jensen and I met Marissa and Rylee at the mall on Wednesday to visit Santa. Jensen did good for his individual picture, but started crying when Rylee joined. He had just woken up and I think he wanted to be held... and not by a big man in a bright red suit. Rylee LOVES Santa and all she is asking for is a play kitchen. She is getting one too so I know this Christmas is going to AMAZEBALLS for her! I can't wait until Jensen understands holidays and gets really excited! Next year will be a lot more fun and he can get lots of fun toys to play with. While we were at the mall I got my dad's watch resized to fit me so I now can wear it. I am grateful to have a piece of him that I can see every day. Thanks Mommy for letting me have it - it means so much to me.
Thursday night it was my team Christmas dinner at Thomas' house and so my mom came over right after work to watch Jensen. Dinner was good - we ate a butternut squash homemade soup with bread, yummy potatoes, salad, and fake sausage (Thomas is vegetarian). It was good to catch up with the team, hear funny stories that I missed, and get excited about going back to work on Monday. Plus, Jason told me while we were there that he approved of the raise I asked for - woo hoo! This mommy needs to make more money to support this family and every penny helps!
Today was Jensen's doctors appointment and he did really. He is 10 weeks today (although it was his 2 month check-up) and he now was 12.6 pounds (gained 5 pounds in 10 weeks) and is 24 inches (grew 2 3/4 inches in 10 weeks). He is in the 75th percentile for both height and weight so he is well proportioned - oh and his head is a good proportion as well. We asked about him not pooping much and they said that it is normal although he went from 4 poopy diapers a day to not going at all or just once a day. I am still breast feeding him and they said that due to his weight gain they know that he is getting enough food and he is just fine. He had to get 3 shots today and then an oral medication. Poor guy screamed so bad and it was a cry I have never heard before. It was clearly his pain cry so thank goodness I have never heard it before today! Corey held him down on the table and I hit my face in my sweatshirt - I can't wait my little one like that. Corey had to go to work this afternoon so I stayed with Jensen who slept the rest of the morning. He woke up to eat and stayed up for about half an hour and then was out again for about two more hours. Once three hit he was up and screaming his pain cry and it was breaking my heart. I rubbed his legs, gave him a warm bath, and snuggled with him. He is till fussy and I think he has a slight fever, but he is doing well considering. I was expecting a lot worse.
Not much else to update on. Tomorrow I am going to meet Anja and Ava for lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I may see if Corey wants to go out on date that night since that is the only night my mom can watch him. Saturday I don't have too much going on. Corey and I are going to babysit Rylee over at our place for a while Morgan and Marissa go to my brother's work Christmas dinner and finish Christmas shopping. Sunday morning I have a nail appointment and I plan to relax at home and get ready for work the next day. Oh and make fudge for my team - those guys LOVE food and I think it will be a nice treat to share with my team who had to work extra hard while I was gone.
I can't believe Christmas is in 10 days! My shopping is done and my presents are wrapped. Corey is about half way done (because I bought those gifts) and he will probably finish it just before Christmas... like he always does. I am still not very excited about Christmas but I think it is because I have so much anxiety about going back to work. I think once I get back to work I will get more excited and can focus on the holidays.
Corey and I have been discussing the past day or so about starting a bedtime routine for Jensen so that he knows it is night and to hopefully sleep longer. He has been having a rough week or two where I am not getting any sleep at night and that obviously needs to change since I will be working. I talked with Dr. Omura about it and he said that now is a good time to start it. He said we can do a feeding followed by bath time, play time/reading, one last feeding and then put him down. I think Corey really wants him to sleep in his own room in his crib, but I still want him in his bassinet for a little bit. I think one major step at a time. Corey also believes in crying it out (as do I) but I feel that he is still too little. A lot of websites say the CIO method isn't beneficial until they are 4-6 months old and that may even be too young. I think we just need to start a routine and do one thing at a time. Hopefully both Jensen and I will be getting more sleep soon.
Off to do more homework - a few more math assignments/quizzes this week and then I have a break until finals in two weeks- woo hoo!
New updates: I wrote on Tuesday so to update since then...Jensen and I met Marissa and Rylee at the mall on Wednesday to visit Santa. Jensen did good for his individual picture, but started crying when Rylee joined. He had just woken up and I think he wanted to be held... and not by a big man in a bright red suit. Rylee LOVES Santa and all she is asking for is a play kitchen. She is getting one too so I know this Christmas is going to AMAZEBALLS for her! I can't wait until Jensen understands holidays and gets really excited! Next year will be a lot more fun and he can get lots of fun toys to play with. While we were at the mall I got my dad's watch resized to fit me so I now can wear it. I am grateful to have a piece of him that I can see every day. Thanks Mommy for letting me have it - it means so much to me.
Thursday night it was my team Christmas dinner at Thomas' house and so my mom came over right after work to watch Jensen. Dinner was good - we ate a butternut squash homemade soup with bread, yummy potatoes, salad, and fake sausage (Thomas is vegetarian). It was good to catch up with the team, hear funny stories that I missed, and get excited about going back to work on Monday. Plus, Jason told me while we were there that he approved of the raise I asked for - woo hoo! This mommy needs to make more money to support this family and every penny helps!
Today was Jensen's doctors appointment and he did really. He is 10 weeks today (although it was his 2 month check-up) and he now was 12.6 pounds (gained 5 pounds in 10 weeks) and is 24 inches (grew 2 3/4 inches in 10 weeks). He is in the 75th percentile for both height and weight so he is well proportioned - oh and his head is a good proportion as well. We asked about him not pooping much and they said that it is normal although he went from 4 poopy diapers a day to not going at all or just once a day. I am still breast feeding him and they said that due to his weight gain they know that he is getting enough food and he is just fine. He had to get 3 shots today and then an oral medication. Poor guy screamed so bad and it was a cry I have never heard before. It was clearly his pain cry so thank goodness I have never heard it before today! Corey held him down on the table and I hit my face in my sweatshirt - I can't wait my little one like that. Corey had to go to work this afternoon so I stayed with Jensen who slept the rest of the morning. He woke up to eat and stayed up for about half an hour and then was out again for about two more hours. Once three hit he was up and screaming his pain cry and it was breaking my heart. I rubbed his legs, gave him a warm bath, and snuggled with him. He is till fussy and I think he has a slight fever, but he is doing well considering. I was expecting a lot worse.
Not much else to update on. Tomorrow I am going to meet Anja and Ava for lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I may see if Corey wants to go out on date that night since that is the only night my mom can watch him. Saturday I don't have too much going on. Corey and I are going to babysit Rylee over at our place for a while Morgan and Marissa go to my brother's work Christmas dinner and finish Christmas shopping. Sunday morning I have a nail appointment and I plan to relax at home and get ready for work the next day. Oh and make fudge for my team - those guys LOVE food and I think it will be a nice treat to share with my team who had to work extra hard while I was gone.
I can't believe Christmas is in 10 days! My shopping is done and my presents are wrapped. Corey is about half way done (because I bought those gifts) and he will probably finish it just before Christmas... like he always does. I am still not very excited about Christmas but I think it is because I have so much anxiety about going back to work. I think once I get back to work I will get more excited and can focus on the holidays.
Corey and I have been discussing the past day or so about starting a bedtime routine for Jensen so that he knows it is night and to hopefully sleep longer. He has been having a rough week or two where I am not getting any sleep at night and that obviously needs to change since I will be working. I talked with Dr. Omura about it and he said that now is a good time to start it. He said we can do a feeding followed by bath time, play time/reading, one last feeding and then put him down. I think Corey really wants him to sleep in his own room in his crib, but I still want him in his bassinet for a little bit. I think one major step at a time. Corey also believes in crying it out (as do I) but I feel that he is still too little. A lot of websites say the CIO method isn't beneficial until they are 4-6 months old and that may even be too young. I think we just need to start a routine and do one thing at a time. Hopefully both Jensen and I will be getting more sleep soon.
Off to do more homework - a few more math assignments/quizzes this week and then I have a break until finals in two weeks- woo hoo!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Visiting Grandma
Today Jensen and I visited Grandma and Grandpa Drabner. Grandma had some pretty major foot surgery done last Friday and she isn't suppoed to be up doing much yet. We picked up lunch and went to visit and I wanted to help around the house, but she didn't give me anything to do. Marissa and Rylee were there yesterday and it sounds like Marissa did a lot to help. Grandma really enjoyed visiting with us and watching Jensen coo and smile. It was probably good for Grandma to see him since he made her happy. We visited for a few hours and then we came right home because it has been snowing. I did manage to pick up Grandma Donna's Christmas present and run to the post office before heading out so I felt I accomplished a few things today.
I have about an hour before Corey needs to take out Dakota for her nightly walk and all the good shows are on including the finale of the Biggest Loser. That show is such motivation and yet I can't seem to work out and lose these few pounds. Hopefully I can get motivated and work out on the Kinect. I tried on ALL of the pants in my closet and all of them are still a little tight. I think two pounds will make all the difference and five more is were I want and need to be. If I didn't have this little stomach pooch I would probably be feeling pretty great about myself. I just need to get it a little time and remind myself that it took 9 months to gain and most women don't lose it until six month or year later.
Okay off to do homework!
I have about an hour before Corey needs to take out Dakota for her nightly walk and all the good shows are on including the finale of the Biggest Loser. That show is such motivation and yet I can't seem to work out and lose these few pounds. Hopefully I can get motivated and work out on the Kinect. I tried on ALL of the pants in my closet and all of them are still a little tight. I think two pounds will make all the difference and five more is were I want and need to be. If I didn't have this little stomach pooch I would probably be feeling pretty great about myself. I just need to get it a little time and remind myself that it took 9 months to gain and most women don't lose it until six month or year later.
Okay off to do homework!
Monday, December 12, 2011
I am awful at updates!
Oh my heck! I can't believe I am so bad at this! I wanted to post more often because I don't want to forget anything that Jensen is doing, but each day goes by so fast! I can't believe I posted right before Thanksgiving and now we are less than 2 weeks away from Christmas! Holy moly!
The last month has been pretty eventful! Thanksgiving was really fun and I enjoyed spending time with family and the long weekend with Corey. Jensen is turning 10 weeks (2.5 months) this Thursday (in 3 days) and he is getting so darn big! His two month check-up is finally upon us. It is this Thursday morning and I am hoping it goes well. He has to get four shots and that sounds like way too much for a little baby. Hopefully he does okay and doesn't get sick or get a fever. I have heard some horrible things about babies the first few days after they get shots. Bubba is a tough cookie though so I am sure everything will go just fine.
Jensen and I went to the Festival of Trees on November 30th with Jackie and Glavin and that was a lot of fun to get out, catch up, and see beautiful trees. I took some fun pictures of the trees and we took pictures of each other with our babies. Glavin is taller than Jensen but they looked like they weighed the same! Jackie said he was only in the 20th percentile so I guess that makes sense. Hopefully the little guy bulks up before Jensen outgrows him! Two days later my mom, Marissa, Rylee, and Jensen and I went to the Festival of Trees again to see Linda Graham's granddaughter dance. It was so cute seeing a bunch of little girls dance! Rylee needs to start dance lessons - I know she would love it! We all went out to eat afterword.
I guess not that much has been happening since Thanksgiving, but my days always seem so busy. I don't venture out much because I hate taking Jensen along since you never know how he will behave. Plus, it takes so much time getting us both ready and out of the house and I always debate if it is worth it. He always looks so much cuter and is always more clean than me! Tomorrow we are going to go see my grandma and take her and grandpa lunch. She just had foot surgery and is not supposed to get up and do anything so we will go see if we can help with anything. Wednesday night is my team's Christmas party at Thomas' house and I am looking forward to seeing my co-workers. We all get along so well. It will be good to see them again too before I return to work.
I can't believe I go back to work in exactly one week! I am pretty bummed having to leave Jensen, but I gotta get back and make some money. The plan is for Marissa to watch Jensen Monday through Wednesday and Jill on Thursday and Friday. That way, each get him and they each get a few days off during the week to run errands, go to their own appointments, etc. It is so nice knowing that our son will be with people we trust and who love him. I don't think I could go back to work yet if we had to take him to daycare. This week/weekend I have to run a few errands and pick up diapers, wipes, etc to make sure that our sitters are well stocked for next week. I bought a bunch of stuff at Bed Bath and Beyond with store credit that they will need too: bottles, bottle warmer, swaddling blankets... we need more of the things we use at home to leave with them.
I am still in school and I am now in my 8th week. School break starts next Monday and then after the first of the year it will be finals. It will be nice to have the have the break to study and to get adjusted back into long work days and being away from Jensen.
I thought I was going to be much more excited for Christmas then I am. I think I would be more excited if Jensen was a little bit older and got excited over Christmas lights or wrapping but that will happen next year. It is also hard to get excited when you are struggling so much financially. I know things will work out and get much better after a month or two back to work, but things are still really tight and i am still depending on Corey to pay all the bills. I will get a full paycheck at the end of December so that will be nice - I can finally help pay rent and a few other things. Medical bills are stacking up that I need to start paying on too. Most of Christmas went on credit cards and everyone got a $20 gift or less. I did really small gifts for my girlfriends and I did hot chocolate for my team. I even only spent $25 on Corey. I usually go all out for him, but we just can't afford it this year. I bought Jensen one toy (a 6 month and up one) and clothes since he is growing out of his. I got them on a killer day at Carters for black Friday and that is all. I spent the most on him, but I only got him clothes that he needs. Pretty boring, but he doesn't understand. Next year when he can walk and play with toys it will be much more fun! All the holidays next year will be much more excited since he will be at such a fun age!
Jensen is growing like a weed and I can't wait to see how much he weighs and how tall he is at this weeks appointment. He still smiles like crazy and now he loves coo-ing and talking back in his own little language. He has a pretty strong neck but still has to be supported and probably will for a few more months. He sleeps okay, but not great. He is more awake during the day, which I was hoping would mean more sleep at night, but that is not the case. He still only sleeps for 2-3 hour stretches but he is getting better about going to sleep faster in the middle of the night. Every once in a while he will sleep for 4-5 hours straight which I love. My plan was to get rid of the bassinet in our room and put him in his big boy crib before I went back to work, but he is up so much still that I am going to wait a little longer. When he can start sleeping for 4-5 hours every night then I will move him.
Okay I gotta get back to working on homework and Jensen is crying and Corey looks a little stressed.
The last month has been pretty eventful! Thanksgiving was really fun and I enjoyed spending time with family and the long weekend with Corey. Jensen is turning 10 weeks (2.5 months) this Thursday (in 3 days) and he is getting so darn big! His two month check-up is finally upon us. It is this Thursday morning and I am hoping it goes well. He has to get four shots and that sounds like way too much for a little baby. Hopefully he does okay and doesn't get sick or get a fever. I have heard some horrible things about babies the first few days after they get shots. Bubba is a tough cookie though so I am sure everything will go just fine.
Jensen and I went to the Festival of Trees on November 30th with Jackie and Glavin and that was a lot of fun to get out, catch up, and see beautiful trees. I took some fun pictures of the trees and we took pictures of each other with our babies. Glavin is taller than Jensen but they looked like they weighed the same! Jackie said he was only in the 20th percentile so I guess that makes sense. Hopefully the little guy bulks up before Jensen outgrows him! Two days later my mom, Marissa, Rylee, and Jensen and I went to the Festival of Trees again to see Linda Graham's granddaughter dance. It was so cute seeing a bunch of little girls dance! Rylee needs to start dance lessons - I know she would love it! We all went out to eat afterword.
I guess not that much has been happening since Thanksgiving, but my days always seem so busy. I don't venture out much because I hate taking Jensen along since you never know how he will behave. Plus, it takes so much time getting us both ready and out of the house and I always debate if it is worth it. He always looks so much cuter and is always more clean than me! Tomorrow we are going to go see my grandma and take her and grandpa lunch. She just had foot surgery and is not supposed to get up and do anything so we will go see if we can help with anything. Wednesday night is my team's Christmas party at Thomas' house and I am looking forward to seeing my co-workers. We all get along so well. It will be good to see them again too before I return to work.
I can't believe I go back to work in exactly one week! I am pretty bummed having to leave Jensen, but I gotta get back and make some money. The plan is for Marissa to watch Jensen Monday through Wednesday and Jill on Thursday and Friday. That way, each get him and they each get a few days off during the week to run errands, go to their own appointments, etc. It is so nice knowing that our son will be with people we trust and who love him. I don't think I could go back to work yet if we had to take him to daycare. This week/weekend I have to run a few errands and pick up diapers, wipes, etc to make sure that our sitters are well stocked for next week. I bought a bunch of stuff at Bed Bath and Beyond with store credit that they will need too: bottles, bottle warmer, swaddling blankets... we need more of the things we use at home to leave with them.
I am still in school and I am now in my 8th week. School break starts next Monday and then after the first of the year it will be finals. It will be nice to have the have the break to study and to get adjusted back into long work days and being away from Jensen.
I thought I was going to be much more excited for Christmas then I am. I think I would be more excited if Jensen was a little bit older and got excited over Christmas lights or wrapping but that will happen next year. It is also hard to get excited when you are struggling so much financially. I know things will work out and get much better after a month or two back to work, but things are still really tight and i am still depending on Corey to pay all the bills. I will get a full paycheck at the end of December so that will be nice - I can finally help pay rent and a few other things. Medical bills are stacking up that I need to start paying on too. Most of Christmas went on credit cards and everyone got a $20 gift or less. I did really small gifts for my girlfriends and I did hot chocolate for my team. I even only spent $25 on Corey. I usually go all out for him, but we just can't afford it this year. I bought Jensen one toy (a 6 month and up one) and clothes since he is growing out of his. I got them on a killer day at Carters for black Friday and that is all. I spent the most on him, but I only got him clothes that he needs. Pretty boring, but he doesn't understand. Next year when he can walk and play with toys it will be much more fun! All the holidays next year will be much more excited since he will be at such a fun age!
Jensen is growing like a weed and I can't wait to see how much he weighs and how tall he is at this weeks appointment. He still smiles like crazy and now he loves coo-ing and talking back in his own little language. He has a pretty strong neck but still has to be supported and probably will for a few more months. He sleeps okay, but not great. He is more awake during the day, which I was hoping would mean more sleep at night, but that is not the case. He still only sleeps for 2-3 hour stretches but he is getting better about going to sleep faster in the middle of the night. Every once in a while he will sleep for 4-5 hours straight which I love. My plan was to get rid of the bassinet in our room and put him in his big boy crib before I went back to work, but he is up so much still that I am going to wait a little longer. When he can start sleeping for 4-5 hours every night then I will move him.
Okay I gotta get back to working on homework and Jensen is crying and Corey looks a little stressed.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Smiling Baby
I say that your first official smile was on my daddy's birthday (your GPA) which was November 10th. That was the first day I felt that you were really smiling for us and not just because of gas. You looked right at your mama and smiled and just held it. Your eyes got all sparkly and I couldn't help but squeal in delight. Your daddy and I now spend time each day getting you to smile because we love that sweet toothless grin and can't help but smile back. Here is daddy getting you to laugh and mommy being a distraction with sounds and video camera. We love you and we love your smiles! We can't wait to hear you laugh!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Got Milk?
Well the title says it all... I feel like a walking milk machine or better yet.. a cow!
I have been lucky enough to nurse Jensen from day one with very little hiccups. Since I was in the hospital for so long my milk came in while I was there which was a huge help. They showed me different feeding positions, a proper latch (not just making me watch a movie), and how I would know if he is getting enough milk. They also taught me how to pump, and what to do when I get too engouraged. The nurses were great and because of their help I am successful at feeding my son.
Nursing has ups and downs... like when my milk is really low on one side for no reason or Mastisis - which is awful and painful! I love being able to breastfeed though and I know that he likes it too. I think we both like the bond it provides and I know he is getting the antibodies he needs. I was sick yesterday but instructed to continue nursing which I did. He didn't get sick and I got better. Funny how that worked.
I would love to nurse him through his sixth month if possible. I am pumping and storing milk every day at least 4 or 5 ounces (each day) to start stocking it for when I go back to work. I don't want to feel like I don't have enough milk to give him when I go back. I figured if I pump and store at least once a day that it should put me in a pretty good place when I go back. I will pump 3 times a day when I am back a work (in the morning, at lunch, and early afternoon) and I will freeze all of that. I will still be able to breastfeed him when I get home from work and all through the night and the first feeding or two in the morning.
I plan to wean him off the breast when he can eat more than rice cereal. I want to make his rice cereal with breastmilk so that his tummy handles food better. I also want to learn how to make my own baby food so that he isn't eating all the preservatives in canned food. I know that you can make a lot of freeze it so I will have to check into it! Hopefully he likes what I make. I know it is a time commitment but I won't be nursing and I will be done with school (or about done) by then so I am sure I will have plenty of time. Plus, it will be probably be more affordable. I am sure buying everything each time seems expensive, but it probably goes a long way... or I would hope. I want to give it a shot though.
Anyway, nursing is great and I am getting the bond that I never expected to get and didn't think I would like. However for those who say breastfeeding is free ($$) they are SO wrong! You get way too full so you have to pump which means you have to buy a pump, the parts, bottles, bottle brushes, warmer, etc. It is definitely worth it though! I am not giving up any time soon!
Okay, I should be doing homework and Jensen is getting fussy. Signing off for the night....
I have been lucky enough to nurse Jensen from day one with very little hiccups. Since I was in the hospital for so long my milk came in while I was there which was a huge help. They showed me different feeding positions, a proper latch (not just making me watch a movie), and how I would know if he is getting enough milk. They also taught me how to pump, and what to do when I get too engouraged. The nurses were great and because of their help I am successful at feeding my son.
Nursing has ups and downs... like when my milk is really low on one side for no reason or Mastisis - which is awful and painful! I love being able to breastfeed though and I know that he likes it too. I think we both like the bond it provides and I know he is getting the antibodies he needs. I was sick yesterday but instructed to continue nursing which I did. He didn't get sick and I got better. Funny how that worked.
I would love to nurse him through his sixth month if possible. I am pumping and storing milk every day at least 4 or 5 ounces (each day) to start stocking it for when I go back to work. I don't want to feel like I don't have enough milk to give him when I go back. I figured if I pump and store at least once a day that it should put me in a pretty good place when I go back. I will pump 3 times a day when I am back a work (in the morning, at lunch, and early afternoon) and I will freeze all of that. I will still be able to breastfeed him when I get home from work and all through the night and the first feeding or two in the morning.
I plan to wean him off the breast when he can eat more than rice cereal. I want to make his rice cereal with breastmilk so that his tummy handles food better. I also want to learn how to make my own baby food so that he isn't eating all the preservatives in canned food. I know that you can make a lot of freeze it so I will have to check into it! Hopefully he likes what I make. I know it is a time commitment but I won't be nursing and I will be done with school (or about done) by then so I am sure I will have plenty of time. Plus, it will be probably be more affordable. I am sure buying everything each time seems expensive, but it probably goes a long way... or I would hope. I want to give it a shot though.
Anyway, nursing is great and I am getting the bond that I never expected to get and didn't think I would like. However for those who say breastfeeding is free ($$) they are SO wrong! You get way too full so you have to pump which means you have to buy a pump, the parts, bottles, bottle brushes, warmer, etc. It is definitely worth it though! I am not giving up any time soon!
Okay, I should be doing homework and Jensen is getting fussy. Signing off for the night....
Where has time gone?
I can't believe that my last post was over a month ago and it was about the first week with baby Jensen. He is going to be 7 weeks in just two more days! Nuts! So... let me catch you up on those six weeks....
Jensen is growing like a weed! By his two week appt he was already well past his birth weight and getting longer. They did the heal prick for blood but no shots yet. I love his doctor (Dr. Terri Omura) and the office and staff. Hopefully as Jensen gets older we all continue to like it there.
Jensen sleeps pretty well now. I get one good 3.5 - 4 hour stretch of sleep each night. Some nights are better and some are worse, but I am taking what I can get! He is a great baby and I absolutely love him to death! He spits up a lot and gets really bad gas that has been bad since he was two weeks old. The doctor said to give him gas drops but that didn't seem to do anything. He then gave him medicine for acid reflex to calm acid in his stomach but I couldn't get him to take it. Anything I could get it in his mouth he spit right back up. I am trying other techniques like baby massage though and hopefully that will help. They say it is colic but I disagree. Only time will tell I guess.
His first holiday was Halloween and he had a skeleton glow-in-the-dark costume, but he never wore it. I was too exhausted and he was pretty fussy that day so we didn't put it on even for pictures! I better do that though for scrapbooking. His second holiday is in just two days- Thanksgiving! We are going to my mom's at 1 and then Corey's grandma's house at 4. It is going to be a good day full of yummy food and our awesome families. I can't wait.
My birthday was just over a week ago and it was the best one yet because I have Jensen to share it with (and the rest of the family of course). It was a 3 day celebration which was awesome! Saturday night Corey's parents came over and they brought Texas Roadhouse (YUMMY!) and gave me a cute sweater dress, new sheets for our big bed, and a cute jacket for Jensen. Saturday we went to my mom's and got Training Table (YUMMY too!) and I got jewelry, my awesome new boots, a super cute hat, and Jensen's first Christmas ornaments. Oh and diapers. Yes, some gifts were for him but we need them! Monday which was actually my birthday my mom came over after work and Corey took me to Ichiban for sushi! My favorite place with my favorite man! It was a great way to turn 26!
My dad's birthday was the 10th and I finally went to see him. I don't feel like he is in the ground (or wall...) but I felt I needed to go there and see the marker that my mom had done. I should have taken flowers but I had Jensen and I was short on time. I went to see a house for sale in Sandy but it was awful! I don't know if I am ready to start the housing search again but we are going to have to figure out something soon. I don't want to renew our lease here for another year and it is up in June. Either we will rent a house or we will buy. I miss my dad every day and still can't believe he is gone. I guess I feel that he is still with me every day and watching over me and my family.
I started school over a month ago and so far, so good. I am taking a nutrition and math class. Surprisingly I think my math class is going better than my science/nutrition course. It is nice not having to write huge papers every week. In math we take weekly quizzes instead. Just a huge time saver! I will get a "winter break" December 19th to the 1st of January and so I plan to return to work on the 19th. It isn't going to be easy leaving Jensen but I know it is for the best. I have to work to provide insurance for my family and of course we need the second income. It would be nice to stay at home, at least part time while he is this little. I am already getting anxiety about returning to work.
Other anxiety- money! I have only been getting 60% of my income from short term disability and I already used that money for bills. I have absolutely no money for bills and it's freaking me out. What is worse is Christmas is just around the corner. Hopefully Corey and I can work it out so that he can pay rent and the other bills this month. He knew this was coming but he seems mad or something that I don't have any money. I have been telling him I don't have money and I wasn't joking - I was crying when I said it. Hopefully everything will work out. I should get a check from work just before returning since people have gifted me PTO. I think I got over 60 hours of PTO gifted to me between my mom and a girl in A/R who asked who needed time gifted. I am thankful for her for sure! It would be nice if I could get that money now though.
Oh and the other anxiety - I have a TON of medical bills to pay that are all going to have to be on payment plans since I won't really be making any money until January. Who knew having a c-section would be so expensive? I got a price quoted to me of about $700 for a vaginal delivery, but it is over double that for a c-section... who knew?
Okay, I am trying not to stress, get upset, or be a Debbie-downer, so I should go. I know that everything will work out, but it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now. Thankfully I have a beautiful, healthy boy who puts it all into perspective for me each time he smiles at me. I love you Jensen and I wouldn't trade one minute with you for anything else in this world.
Jensen is growing like a weed! By his two week appt he was already well past his birth weight and getting longer. They did the heal prick for blood but no shots yet. I love his doctor (Dr. Terri Omura) and the office and staff. Hopefully as Jensen gets older we all continue to like it there.
Jensen sleeps pretty well now. I get one good 3.5 - 4 hour stretch of sleep each night. Some nights are better and some are worse, but I am taking what I can get! He is a great baby and I absolutely love him to death! He spits up a lot and gets really bad gas that has been bad since he was two weeks old. The doctor said to give him gas drops but that didn't seem to do anything. He then gave him medicine for acid reflex to calm acid in his stomach but I couldn't get him to take it. Anything I could get it in his mouth he spit right back up. I am trying other techniques like baby massage though and hopefully that will help. They say it is colic but I disagree. Only time will tell I guess.
His first holiday was Halloween and he had a skeleton glow-in-the-dark costume, but he never wore it. I was too exhausted and he was pretty fussy that day so we didn't put it on even for pictures! I better do that though for scrapbooking. His second holiday is in just two days- Thanksgiving! We are going to my mom's at 1 and then Corey's grandma's house at 4. It is going to be a good day full of yummy food and our awesome families. I can't wait.
My birthday was just over a week ago and it was the best one yet because I have Jensen to share it with (and the rest of the family of course). It was a 3 day celebration which was awesome! Saturday night Corey's parents came over and they brought Texas Roadhouse (YUMMY!) and gave me a cute sweater dress, new sheets for our big bed, and a cute jacket for Jensen. Saturday we went to my mom's and got Training Table (YUMMY too!) and I got jewelry, my awesome new boots, a super cute hat, and Jensen's first Christmas ornaments. Oh and diapers. Yes, some gifts were for him but we need them! Monday which was actually my birthday my mom came over after work and Corey took me to Ichiban for sushi! My favorite place with my favorite man! It was a great way to turn 26!
My dad's birthday was the 10th and I finally went to see him. I don't feel like he is in the ground (or wall...) but I felt I needed to go there and see the marker that my mom had done. I should have taken flowers but I had Jensen and I was short on time. I went to see a house for sale in Sandy but it was awful! I don't know if I am ready to start the housing search again but we are going to have to figure out something soon. I don't want to renew our lease here for another year and it is up in June. Either we will rent a house or we will buy. I miss my dad every day and still can't believe he is gone. I guess I feel that he is still with me every day and watching over me and my family.
I started school over a month ago and so far, so good. I am taking a nutrition and math class. Surprisingly I think my math class is going better than my science/nutrition course. It is nice not having to write huge papers every week. In math we take weekly quizzes instead. Just a huge time saver! I will get a "winter break" December 19th to the 1st of January and so I plan to return to work on the 19th. It isn't going to be easy leaving Jensen but I know it is for the best. I have to work to provide insurance for my family and of course we need the second income. It would be nice to stay at home, at least part time while he is this little. I am already getting anxiety about returning to work.
Other anxiety- money! I have only been getting 60% of my income from short term disability and I already used that money for bills. I have absolutely no money for bills and it's freaking me out. What is worse is Christmas is just around the corner. Hopefully Corey and I can work it out so that he can pay rent and the other bills this month. He knew this was coming but he seems mad or something that I don't have any money. I have been telling him I don't have money and I wasn't joking - I was crying when I said it. Hopefully everything will work out. I should get a check from work just before returning since people have gifted me PTO. I think I got over 60 hours of PTO gifted to me between my mom and a girl in A/R who asked who needed time gifted. I am thankful for her for sure! It would be nice if I could get that money now though.
Oh and the other anxiety - I have a TON of medical bills to pay that are all going to have to be on payment plans since I won't really be making any money until January. Who knew having a c-section would be so expensive? I got a price quoted to me of about $700 for a vaginal delivery, but it is over double that for a c-section... who knew?
Okay, I am trying not to stress, get upset, or be a Debbie-downer, so I should go. I know that everything will work out, but it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now. Thankfully I have a beautiful, healthy boy who puts it all into perspective for me each time he smiles at me. I love you Jensen and I wouldn't trade one minute with you for anything else in this world.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The first week
Everything has gone smoothly since we got home if you ask me. Jensen is a great baby who doesn't cry unless he is hungry (and I wait too long to notice the hunger signs), is wet/poopy, or really just needs someone to hold him. It only takes a few minutes to figure out what is wrong and another few minutes to fix the problem. Oh and he also cries pretty hard when he is naked. I would have thought that babies like to be out of there diapers?!
Anyway, we have had a few sleepless nights, but in general it has gone well. He wakes up about every 2-3 hours and nurses and gets changed and goes right back to sleep. I am averaging about 7 hours of sleep when Corey helps in the night. Last night was the best! I got to sleep from 11-4:30 while Corey took care of him. Jensen went down in his crib at 2 and then I didn't have to start feeding and changing until 4:30! I can't believe I got a solid 5 1/2 hours of sleep! It was amazing! I must say that there are times during the day when I am definitely tired, but I don't nap. I am too busy trying to get things done when he is sleeping.
Corey and our families have been a great help with taking care of me and Jensen. I am not supposed to do much or lift anything heavier than the baby. I go nuts staring at things left out and undone, so it is nice when we have help to do it so that it doesn't stress me out.
I am still extremely sore around my incision area, but I feel great otherwise. I got a band to go around my hips that also puts pressure on my incision to help the swelling and fluids move away. Hopefully within the next week or so I start to see improvements.
Okay... Jensen is crying and needs to be changed. I will try to write more about the first week later.
Anyway, we have had a few sleepless nights, but in general it has gone well. He wakes up about every 2-3 hours and nurses and gets changed and goes right back to sleep. I am averaging about 7 hours of sleep when Corey helps in the night. Last night was the best! I got to sleep from 11-4:30 while Corey took care of him. Jensen went down in his crib at 2 and then I didn't have to start feeding and changing until 4:30! I can't believe I got a solid 5 1/2 hours of sleep! It was amazing! I must say that there are times during the day when I am definitely tired, but I don't nap. I am too busy trying to get things done when he is sleeping.
Corey and our families have been a great help with taking care of me and Jensen. I am not supposed to do much or lift anything heavier than the baby. I go nuts staring at things left out and undone, so it is nice when we have help to do it so that it doesn't stress me out.
I am still extremely sore around my incision area, but I feel great otherwise. I got a band to go around my hips that also puts pressure on my incision to help the swelling and fluids move away. Hopefully within the next week or so I start to see improvements.
Okay... Jensen is crying and needs to be changed. I will try to write more about the first week later.
Hospital recovery
I was in the hospital from the 6th (although technically the 5th but was sent home) until Monday the 10th. I am so glad I stayed that long since I needed all the help I could get while recovering. I had an IV that administered morphine, fluids, and Benadryl from the time I was admitted until the morning of the 7th (Friday). Once all of that got taken out I had to walk to the bathroom for the first time and it felt like it was a mile away. My legs and feet ended up extremely swollen from all the fluids and pain medicine I was on and it took a week for them to go back to normal. I had a hard time walking partly because of how big my feet were! The few days in the hospital all became mushed together between visitors, all the doctors and nurses checking on the both us constantly, and having to walk the halls of the hospital. I was very grateful on Sunday when I had a nurse named Jackie who was also the lactation specialist there. She was super young, beautiful, and extremely helpful! My milk came in on Sunday which was perfect so that she could ensure I was getting a proper latch. I must say that because of her I am no longer in pain when I nurse! Thanks Jackie!
Corey and I got to bring Jensen home on Monday the 10th and we were extremely excited to finally be leaving the hospital! We were also starving so we stopped at McDonalds on the way home. We got home around 11:30ish and continued to rest and put things away the rest of the day.
Corey and I got to bring Jensen home on Monday the 10th and we were extremely excited to finally be leaving the hospital! We were also starving so we stopped at McDonalds on the way home. We got home around 11:30ish and continued to rest and put things away the rest of the day.
Jensen's birthday
I got wheeled into the OR, but they had already upped my drugs and barely remember a thing. I remember them strapping down my arms and I remember hearing Corey's voice, but I kept my eyes closed. I feel asleep during the surgery and woke up to hear Jensen cry. I was so drugged that I remember less than 2 minutes of the surgery and repair. I remember seeing Corey holding Jensen right by me and asking to kiss Jensen. That is all I remember. The next thing I know I back in the labor and delivery room I was first in. I couldn't wake up and I kept shaking. I was actually shaking so bad that I was scared. I wasn't cold although I did ask for more blankets in hopes that would help. I wanted to hold Jensen and see what he looked like but I could barely feel any of my body. I was numb from my ribs down.
I was told in the labor and delivery room that Jensen was 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. He was a lot smaller than I thought he was going to be. I wish I could have delivered vaginally and I don't think it would have been so bad with him being small. He was born at exactly 12 noon! How fun and how easy to remember! I was still extremely sleepy and everytime I woke up someone else was holding my baby. It was Corey or my mom, or Marissa. I believe it was 2 pm when I was moved upstairs to the 2nd floor where the maternity ward is. Around that time I started to feel a lot better and although I still couldn't move my legs by myself I was regaining feeling and I wasn't shaking as bad. Plus, I was finally feeling like I could stay awake for more than a minute at a time. I finally held my son and actually take a close look at him. My mom helped me hold him for a minute after I got back to the original room but it scared me to hold him and I asked her to take him back. I never got a good look at him.
I found out that his cord was wrapped around his leg, arm, and neck and that it was a great thing that I didn't progress any faster and put him in more stress. I was disappointed to have to have a c-section since that is the last thing I wanted, but I got the same amazing result- my beautiful son!
I was told in the labor and delivery room that Jensen was 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. He was a lot smaller than I thought he was going to be. I wish I could have delivered vaginally and I don't think it would have been so bad with him being small. He was born at exactly 12 noon! How fun and how easy to remember! I was still extremely sleepy and everytime I woke up someone else was holding my baby. It was Corey or my mom, or Marissa. I believe it was 2 pm when I was moved upstairs to the 2nd floor where the maternity ward is. Around that time I started to feel a lot better and although I still couldn't move my legs by myself I was regaining feeling and I wasn't shaking as bad. Plus, I was finally feeling like I could stay awake for more than a minute at a time. I finally held my son and actually take a close look at him. My mom helped me hold him for a minute after I got back to the original room but it scared me to hold him and I asked her to take him back. I never got a good look at him.
I found out that his cord was wrapped around his leg, arm, and neck and that it was a great thing that I didn't progress any faster and put him in more stress. I was disappointed to have to have a c-section since that is the last thing I wanted, but I got the same amazing result- my beautiful son!
October 6th
So I made it home from the hospital around 11:30 and I barely made it in to the house before a strong contraction hit. I thought I was going to die! I figured if I already hurt that much and was on morphine I wasn't going to make it. I had no idea what the pain would be like, but I wasn't ready for what was about to come.
I tossed and turned in bed, hunched over the bed, got on the floor on all fours, nothing was helping. I slept about 15 minutes from 11:30 until 4 am when I finally told Corey that we are going back to the hospital. There was no way they would send me home this time and that if I had to stay and be monitored I would, but I was in desperate need of more pain medicine. We got to the hospital at 5 am and while crying at the front desk they realized that there was no point in being monitored in the Triage rooms and they admitted me right then. I got wheeled back to a room, hooked up, got checked (I was at 3cm and 90-100% effaced) and got an epidural all by 5:30 am.
I tried resting after the epidural kicked in since I heard that labor can be a long process and to rest before having to push. I believe the next time I got checked was at 7 am and there was no changed. They broke my water and then came back around 8 and started me on Petocin since there was no change still. After this the timing of everything was a blur. I remember watching the monitor of my contractions and Jensen's heart beat and seeing that every time I had a contraction his heart rate dropped. No one said anything for a while and I was starting to get worried. A nurse finally said that she had been in contact with Dr. B who had been watching the same screen in his office for a while and deciding what to do. They unhooked my belly monitors and put an internal monitor on Jensen. Then they put in a tube that put fluid back in to see if it would help his heart rate during contractions. They watched this for about an hour. Nothing was changing. During that time they also stopped the Petocin. My contractions because much smaller but his heart rate was still dropping.
I was at 100% and 5-6cm around 11am, but they told me that I would need a c-section due to his heart. The nurse said that his cord is wrapped around him somewhere and that I don't have any other option of getting him out. They brought in the scrubs for Corey and the lunch lady looking cap for me and I was off for surgery.
Then.....
I tossed and turned in bed, hunched over the bed, got on the floor on all fours, nothing was helping. I slept about 15 minutes from 11:30 until 4 am when I finally told Corey that we are going back to the hospital. There was no way they would send me home this time and that if I had to stay and be monitored I would, but I was in desperate need of more pain medicine. We got to the hospital at 5 am and while crying at the front desk they realized that there was no point in being monitored in the Triage rooms and they admitted me right then. I got wheeled back to a room, hooked up, got checked (I was at 3cm and 90-100% effaced) and got an epidural all by 5:30 am.
I tried resting after the epidural kicked in since I heard that labor can be a long process and to rest before having to push. I believe the next time I got checked was at 7 am and there was no changed. They broke my water and then came back around 8 and started me on Petocin since there was no change still. After this the timing of everything was a blur. I remember watching the monitor of my contractions and Jensen's heart beat and seeing that every time I had a contraction his heart rate dropped. No one said anything for a while and I was starting to get worried. A nurse finally said that she had been in contact with Dr. B who had been watching the same screen in his office for a while and deciding what to do. They unhooked my belly monitors and put an internal monitor on Jensen. Then they put in a tube that put fluid back in to see if it would help his heart rate during contractions. They watched this for about an hour. Nothing was changing. During that time they also stopped the Petocin. My contractions because much smaller but his heart rate was still dropping.
I was at 100% and 5-6cm around 11am, but they told me that I would need a c-section due to his heart. The nurse said that his cord is wrapped around him somewhere and that I don't have any other option of getting him out. They brought in the scrubs for Corey and the lunch lady looking cap for me and I was off for surgery.
Then.....
Updating... finally
Today I decided it was finally time to catch up the blog since I want to keep it going to keep track of important (and not-so-important) things regarding Jensen and our family.
The last time I wrote it was the 4th of October and the day before my original due date. I was feeling extremely frustrated that nothing had changed at my doctors appointment and was set on getting induced. Little did I know he would be here within 48 hours. I will make a seperate post on the labor/delivery/hospital stay. For now, I want to write about the day before he got here.
On my due date (the 5th) I decided to go walk the mall with Anja and Ava to see if it would get things moving. Everyone always talked about how to jump-start your own labor but I told myself that I wasn't going to drink the teas, castor oil, eat spicy foods, have sex (sounded awful at this point!), or any of the other crazy things out there. The one thing I did do was walk A LOT! I knew that walking really helped things get going and it would help lower the baby into the birth canal. I figured it wouldn't hurt to walk and shop and gossip with Anja and visit with Ava.
By the time I was leaving the mall that afternoon after we walked for about 1.5 hours I was getting really bad contractions. I told Anja it was time to go. I got into my car just in time for an awful contraction. It had me doubled over in pain so I figured that I was in active labor at this point, but no need to rush to the hospital. I was supposed to visit Theresa and check out her new apartment but I was in so much pain I came home. I sat, layed on the couch, took a bath, made dinner, took a walk... nothing seemed to help the pain or take my mind off the pain. I tried timing my contractions but either I wasn't doing a good job or something because I was clocking them at about 6-7 minutes apart.
I called my mom at home around 7 pm after everything I tried failed and told her I was in a ton of pain. I had to stop talking to breath through a contraction and she told me it was time to go to the hospital. Corey and I didn't rush out of here, but we did make sure to have the hospital bag ready and called his mom to take Dakota if we were admitted. We got to IMC around 8 pm and they hooked me up to all the monitors and checked my cervix. Bummer, I was still at 1.5cm and 60% effaced. The only positive was that my contractions were 4 minutes apart. Because I wasn't dilated much I was still in the category of "early" labor. I asked for some pain medicine and they gave me a shot of morphine in my butt. They watched me for almost 3 hours and still no change so they sent me home. I could barely make it to the car and thought I was going to die when we were in the car - especially driving over the speed bumps in the apartment complex.
Then...........
The last time I wrote it was the 4th of October and the day before my original due date. I was feeling extremely frustrated that nothing had changed at my doctors appointment and was set on getting induced. Little did I know he would be here within 48 hours. I will make a seperate post on the labor/delivery/hospital stay. For now, I want to write about the day before he got here.
On my due date (the 5th) I decided to go walk the mall with Anja and Ava to see if it would get things moving. Everyone always talked about how to jump-start your own labor but I told myself that I wasn't going to drink the teas, castor oil, eat spicy foods, have sex (sounded awful at this point!), or any of the other crazy things out there. The one thing I did do was walk A LOT! I knew that walking really helped things get going and it would help lower the baby into the birth canal. I figured it wouldn't hurt to walk and shop and gossip with Anja and visit with Ava.
By the time I was leaving the mall that afternoon after we walked for about 1.5 hours I was getting really bad contractions. I told Anja it was time to go. I got into my car just in time for an awful contraction. It had me doubled over in pain so I figured that I was in active labor at this point, but no need to rush to the hospital. I was supposed to visit Theresa and check out her new apartment but I was in so much pain I came home. I sat, layed on the couch, took a bath, made dinner, took a walk... nothing seemed to help the pain or take my mind off the pain. I tried timing my contractions but either I wasn't doing a good job or something because I was clocking them at about 6-7 minutes apart.
I called my mom at home around 7 pm after everything I tried failed and told her I was in a ton of pain. I had to stop talking to breath through a contraction and she told me it was time to go to the hospital. Corey and I didn't rush out of here, but we did make sure to have the hospital bag ready and called his mom to take Dakota if we were admitted. We got to IMC around 8 pm and they hooked me up to all the monitors and checked my cervix. Bummer, I was still at 1.5cm and 60% effaced. The only positive was that my contractions were 4 minutes apart. Because I wasn't dilated much I was still in the category of "early" labor. I asked for some pain medicine and they gave me a shot of morphine in my butt. They watched me for almost 3 hours and still no change so they sent me home. I could barely make it to the car and thought I was going to die when we were in the car - especially driving over the speed bumps in the apartment complex.
Then...........
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Week 40 and no signs of a baby
The only sign of having a baby is the fact that my belly could not get any larger! Okay, that is probably not true, however my belly has stayed the same size for a few weeks now so I hope it doesn't get any bigger.
Sunday was an interesting day! Corey and I went to Walmart to pick up a weeks worth of groceries (because if Jensen comes I don't want food to go bad in the fridge) and I started getting really bad contractions. When we got home I put the food away, made lasagna, and ate. During that time I tried to time my contractions but it felt like one constant contraction that would not go away. I tried to call the doctor on-call, but it would not let me leave a message. I got in the bath for an hour and the pain would not subside regardless of the position I was in. I knew I was having real labor pains (especially in my back) but it was hard to tell how far apart they were. When I got out of the bath I timed a few and they seemed to be between 6-8 minutes apart. Because I could not get a hold of the doctor I told Corey that we should go to the hospital to see if I have made any progress because they were getting much closer together. I had a 98% gut feeling that we would be sent home within an hour or two, but I wanted to make sure that everything was okay. Everything turned out fine and my contractions were 8 minutes apart like I anticipated. I was still only at a 1 and 60% so we were sent home. The nurse was really nice though and gave me some good tips on what to watch for, etc. She said that since I am having small, consistant contractions that I am in early labor, but it may take days or even weeks to be in active labor. I was able to put my mind at ease and came home and went right to bed.
Monday was a pretty slow day. I slept fairly well that night and in the morning I got up when Corey did to go to work. I slowly moved around the house and then went to get Marissa and Rylee so we could walk around the mall and get this baby moving before lunch time. My mom came over for lunch and then after I tried to take a nap but the apartment inspectors were here (they come twice a year and replace filters, etc) and they ended up here for a long time because they had to fix our sink. Corey was home by then (around 2:30) so I just laid down and did nothing! We ate left overs for dinner so I didn't have to get up and cook - left overs are a brilliant idea!
I had my 40 week doctor's appointment today (Tuesday) and had Corey come with me. Tomorrow is officially 40 weeks and my due date. I figured since there was no sign of Jensen's arrival in the coming days it would be good for him to come and we could talk about inducing. Sure enough nothing has changed since last week or even Sunday... I am still at 1cm and 60%. Dr. B said that he is in surgery all day on Wednesday and is out of town the rest of the week next week so he wanted to try and get me induced early in the week. He sort of had to "work the system" to get me approved to go in earlier than the 41 week mark. The plan for right now is to see Dr. B on Monday morning and see if anything changes. We already scheduled the induction to take place and I should go into the hospital on Monday night and get started on Certival and then Tuesday morning start on Pitocin. Certival from online pictures looks a little like a flat tampon that stays in for up to 12 hours to help with thinning of the cervix. Since I am already at 60% hopefully it doesn't take 12 hours to do its job. Then they will do Pitocin which will dilate me.
Today I am feeling a little down. I really hoped for some other kind of news, although I knew this was in the cards. I am hoping that if I have to get induced that the Certival will help dilate me to a 2 or 3 and they can break my water before starting Pitocin to see if that gets me moving. I am trying not to stress out and just let my body do what it is going to do. I trust my body to deliver a healthy baby regardless of how he comes out and what interventions have to take place.
If I don't have him in the next few days he will be here in a week! In the meantime I still trying to do a lot of walking, resting, and finishing last minute things. I should probably be prepping for my math course but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe that will be my goal this week - 1 hour per day of math until Jensen arrives. I HATE math!
Son, I know you like it in there, but as Rylee says "Come out, Jensen!" (as she knocks softly on my belly). We are all anxiously awaiting for you! I love you, son!
Sunday was an interesting day! Corey and I went to Walmart to pick up a weeks worth of groceries (because if Jensen comes I don't want food to go bad in the fridge) and I started getting really bad contractions. When we got home I put the food away, made lasagna, and ate. During that time I tried to time my contractions but it felt like one constant contraction that would not go away. I tried to call the doctor on-call, but it would not let me leave a message. I got in the bath for an hour and the pain would not subside regardless of the position I was in. I knew I was having real labor pains (especially in my back) but it was hard to tell how far apart they were. When I got out of the bath I timed a few and they seemed to be between 6-8 minutes apart. Because I could not get a hold of the doctor I told Corey that we should go to the hospital to see if I have made any progress because they were getting much closer together. I had a 98% gut feeling that we would be sent home within an hour or two, but I wanted to make sure that everything was okay. Everything turned out fine and my contractions were 8 minutes apart like I anticipated. I was still only at a 1 and 60% so we were sent home. The nurse was really nice though and gave me some good tips on what to watch for, etc. She said that since I am having small, consistant contractions that I am in early labor, but it may take days or even weeks to be in active labor. I was able to put my mind at ease and came home and went right to bed.
Monday was a pretty slow day. I slept fairly well that night and in the morning I got up when Corey did to go to work. I slowly moved around the house and then went to get Marissa and Rylee so we could walk around the mall and get this baby moving before lunch time. My mom came over for lunch and then after I tried to take a nap but the apartment inspectors were here (they come twice a year and replace filters, etc) and they ended up here for a long time because they had to fix our sink. Corey was home by then (around 2:30) so I just laid down and did nothing! We ate left overs for dinner so I didn't have to get up and cook - left overs are a brilliant idea!
I had my 40 week doctor's appointment today (Tuesday) and had Corey come with me. Tomorrow is officially 40 weeks and my due date. I figured since there was no sign of Jensen's arrival in the coming days it would be good for him to come and we could talk about inducing. Sure enough nothing has changed since last week or even Sunday... I am still at 1cm and 60%. Dr. B said that he is in surgery all day on Wednesday and is out of town the rest of the week next week so he wanted to try and get me induced early in the week. He sort of had to "work the system" to get me approved to go in earlier than the 41 week mark. The plan for right now is to see Dr. B on Monday morning and see if anything changes. We already scheduled the induction to take place and I should go into the hospital on Monday night and get started on Certival and then Tuesday morning start on Pitocin. Certival from online pictures looks a little like a flat tampon that stays in for up to 12 hours to help with thinning of the cervix. Since I am already at 60% hopefully it doesn't take 12 hours to do its job. Then they will do Pitocin which will dilate me.
Today I am feeling a little down. I really hoped for some other kind of news, although I knew this was in the cards. I am hoping that if I have to get induced that the Certival will help dilate me to a 2 or 3 and they can break my water before starting Pitocin to see if that gets me moving. I am trying not to stress out and just let my body do what it is going to do. I trust my body to deliver a healthy baby regardless of how he comes out and what interventions have to take place.
If I don't have him in the next few days he will be here in a week! In the meantime I still trying to do a lot of walking, resting, and finishing last minute things. I should probably be prepping for my math course but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Maybe that will be my goal this week - 1 hour per day of math until Jensen arrives. I HATE math!
Son, I know you like it in there, but as Rylee says "Come out, Jensen!" (as she knocks softly on my belly). We are all anxiously awaiting for you! I love you, son!
Friday, September 30, 2011
The difference a day makes
So today is September 30th, just one day after my doctors appointment that I was feeling a little down about. Turns out that so much can change in a day and I need to remember to stay positive and optimistic.
Turns out those contractions I was having starting at 3:30 am where not Braxton Hicks- they were/are the real deal. I timed them yesterday afternoon and they are roughly every ten minutes apart. Nothing to get too excited or too anxious about, but at least my body is doing what it needs to do to bring Jensen to us naturally. I also lost my mucuous plug last night, which is a good thing, but doesn't really signify anything when you are this far along in your pregnancy. At least it was one more thing my body did yesterday. I guess whatever Dr. B did yesterday in there really helped and hopefully Jensen will be here next week.
Today was my last day in the office and I only worked 4 hours. I am still having contractions about every ten minutes (although I have only paid attention once today) but with contractions comes MAJOR back pain. I hear that with the pain I am experiencing now I am going to have pretty bad back labor. At least there are drugs to help with the pain when I get further along! Yesterday I went home early too since I was feeling so miserable after my appointment. Today I picked up lunch and ate with my mom at the apartment, took a 2 hour nap (wow!) and then took Dakota on a long walk around the complex. I figured I should try to do two walks like that day at least until Jensen arrives. They say walking is the best thing you can do and at this point I can't get myself to go to water aerobics anymore. Now just updating the blog and working on laundry. I planned to have it done before Corey got home, but I guess I thought sleeping was more important (and at this point it is!)
I just got the Flip camcorder this week and got it all set up (it took about two minutes) and did a practice video. I looked nuts on it so I deleted it, but I was documenting where I am at today. I am glad we will have a small hand-held video recorder to use when Jensen arrives when we can capture him on live video and still images. Oh and did I mention I got the flip for under $50? Absolutely cheap and it shoots in HD! It only holds an hour of video, but you just plug it into your computer and dump your videos and then delete them off and charge it up again. Pretty simple.
Tomorrow I am getting a pedicure with my mom at Sanctuary Day Spa (there pedis are heavenly) and on Sunday I have a nail appointment in the late morning with Brecc. Jensen can come after that - when I am feeling beautiful haha! Nothing else is planned for the weekend. I will probably end up cleaning a few things here and there and resting and walking a lot. Just trying to take it easy until my little man arrives.
Jensen,
Mommy loves you and can't wait for you to get here! You are worth every ounce of ache and pain and I know it is probably not super comfortable where you are either. I can't wait to see what you look like. I am mostly curious as to whether or not you will have hair or not. I was a bald baby but your daddy had hair. Your grandma Jill said that daddy's hair was brownish-blond and was really whispy. Bald or not you will be absolutely perfect! I am also curious as to how much you will weigh. I am guessing no bigger than eight and a half pounds and a lot of family think you will be smaller than that. Looking at this big belly I think you will be around 8. It will be interesting to get your measurements and see who was right. I think you will be pretty long too - I am guessing 21.5 inches. They say that boys are usually heavier and longer. I wish I had a window in my belly to see what you look like and to watch what you do all day.
Son, I love you and daddy loves you too. We both are anxiously awaiting your arrival.
Love,
Your Mommy
Turns out those contractions I was having starting at 3:30 am where not Braxton Hicks- they were/are the real deal. I timed them yesterday afternoon and they are roughly every ten minutes apart. Nothing to get too excited or too anxious about, but at least my body is doing what it needs to do to bring Jensen to us naturally. I also lost my mucuous plug last night, which is a good thing, but doesn't really signify anything when you are this far along in your pregnancy. At least it was one more thing my body did yesterday. I guess whatever Dr. B did yesterday in there really helped and hopefully Jensen will be here next week.
Today was my last day in the office and I only worked 4 hours. I am still having contractions about every ten minutes (although I have only paid attention once today) but with contractions comes MAJOR back pain. I hear that with the pain I am experiencing now I am going to have pretty bad back labor. At least there are drugs to help with the pain when I get further along! Yesterday I went home early too since I was feeling so miserable after my appointment. Today I picked up lunch and ate with my mom at the apartment, took a 2 hour nap (wow!) and then took Dakota on a long walk around the complex. I figured I should try to do two walks like that day at least until Jensen arrives. They say walking is the best thing you can do and at this point I can't get myself to go to water aerobics anymore. Now just updating the blog and working on laundry. I planned to have it done before Corey got home, but I guess I thought sleeping was more important (and at this point it is!)
I just got the Flip camcorder this week and got it all set up (it took about two minutes) and did a practice video. I looked nuts on it so I deleted it, but I was documenting where I am at today. I am glad we will have a small hand-held video recorder to use when Jensen arrives when we can capture him on live video and still images. Oh and did I mention I got the flip for under $50? Absolutely cheap and it shoots in HD! It only holds an hour of video, but you just plug it into your computer and dump your videos and then delete them off and charge it up again. Pretty simple.
Tomorrow I am getting a pedicure with my mom at Sanctuary Day Spa (there pedis are heavenly) and on Sunday I have a nail appointment in the late morning with Brecc. Jensen can come after that - when I am feeling beautiful haha! Nothing else is planned for the weekend. I will probably end up cleaning a few things here and there and resting and walking a lot. Just trying to take it easy until my little man arrives.
Jensen,
Mommy loves you and can't wait for you to get here! You are worth every ounce of ache and pain and I know it is probably not super comfortable where you are either. I can't wait to see what you look like. I am mostly curious as to whether or not you will have hair or not. I was a bald baby but your daddy had hair. Your grandma Jill said that daddy's hair was brownish-blond and was really whispy. Bald or not you will be absolutely perfect! I am also curious as to how much you will weigh. I am guessing no bigger than eight and a half pounds and a lot of family think you will be smaller than that. Looking at this big belly I think you will be around 8. It will be interesting to get your measurements and see who was right. I think you will be pretty long too - I am guessing 21.5 inches. They say that boys are usually heavier and longer. I wish I had a window in my belly to see what you look like and to watch what you do all day.
Son, I love you and daddy loves you too. We both are anxiously awaiting your arrival.
Love,
Your Mommy
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Week 39 doc appt and feeling a little down
I had my 39 week doctor's appointment today with Dr. B this morning. I would say that things didn't go how I anticipated. First I want to mention that I woke up at 3:30 this morning with awful BH contractions that kept me up all morning. I probably slept for one hour from 3:30 until 7:30 because of the pain. I walked around, tried going to the bathroom, tried other positions and nothing was working. I was hopeful that all the pain was due to getting closer to welcoming Jensen and to just stick it out.
I lost two pounds this week, which is not something I am necessarily proud of, but since I am still in the right weight range I figured it was okay. Since I lost weight this week the total of gained pounds so far is 32. Not too shabby if you ask me! Hopefully I lose it quickly.
My belly measured at 38 cm and he said that my belly has been growing at roughly 1 cm per week so I am right on track (although the cm should match the week you are in). My blood pressure is still perfect, and no swelling still. I love that I am in my 39th week and I can still wear my wedding ring.
Dr. B then checked me and said I am still at 60% and that I have only dilated to a 1. Wah wah wah... I am so disappointed. I was really hoping I was going to be at a 2 or 3 this week and then to hopefully go into labor next week on my own. He was poking and proding (which hurt SO bad) and said he was doing it in hopes of helping me move further along. He moved things around as if he were stripping membranes, although I am not dilated enough to do that yet (or at least successfully). It hurt so bad I freaked out, squirmed, and about fell off the table! I was holding on for dear life though with my arms.
I am still having really bad BH contractions and Dr. B told me that if they are measurable to keep track. If they get to six minutes apart I need to go to the hospital and get monitored. I have been trying to pay attention to when the pain peeks, dies down, and then goes back again. It looks like it is about every ten minutes. I guess this may be real contractions, but just not close enough together. I will see if anything changes over the next few days. I am probably going to head home early from work today due to the pain. I can barely sit. I can barely do anything actually. I am still going to try and make it in to work tomorrow for my last day in the office. If I can do a half day tomorrow I will be pretty proud.
Jensen - I found out today that your Aunt Penni and Uncle Mario will be up here the end of October and they will get to meet you! I am really excited for that side of the family to have a grandbaby/nephew and I know they are all excited too. Your aunt and uncle live in Las Vegas so we don't get to see them often. Can't wait for you to get here and bless our families with a little life! I know the Paskett family is very excited and so if my side of the family. I wish your GPA was here to meet you, but I know he is looking out for us and will make sure you get to us safely.
Jensen,
Mommy loves you a billion and can't wait to meet you. Your kicks (although they now hurt) bring such a smile to my face. Especially on days like today when I am in pain I know that it is for the best reason in the world and that you aren't trying to hurt me. You need to be in there for as long as you can/want and I won't do anything to rush you out. Son, you are already the best thing that has happened to me and you aren't even here yet. Please know that I love you and always will. Your daddy and I are ready for your arrival so don't want too long!
Love,
Your Mommy
I lost two pounds this week, which is not something I am necessarily proud of, but since I am still in the right weight range I figured it was okay. Since I lost weight this week the total of gained pounds so far is 32. Not too shabby if you ask me! Hopefully I lose it quickly.
My belly measured at 38 cm and he said that my belly has been growing at roughly 1 cm per week so I am right on track (although the cm should match the week you are in). My blood pressure is still perfect, and no swelling still. I love that I am in my 39th week and I can still wear my wedding ring.
Dr. B then checked me and said I am still at 60% and that I have only dilated to a 1. Wah wah wah... I am so disappointed. I was really hoping I was going to be at a 2 or 3 this week and then to hopefully go into labor next week on my own. He was poking and proding (which hurt SO bad) and said he was doing it in hopes of helping me move further along. He moved things around as if he were stripping membranes, although I am not dilated enough to do that yet (or at least successfully). It hurt so bad I freaked out, squirmed, and about fell off the table! I was holding on for dear life though with my arms.
I am still having really bad BH contractions and Dr. B told me that if they are measurable to keep track. If they get to six minutes apart I need to go to the hospital and get monitored. I have been trying to pay attention to when the pain peeks, dies down, and then goes back again. It looks like it is about every ten minutes. I guess this may be real contractions, but just not close enough together. I will see if anything changes over the next few days. I am probably going to head home early from work today due to the pain. I can barely sit. I can barely do anything actually. I am still going to try and make it in to work tomorrow for my last day in the office. If I can do a half day tomorrow I will be pretty proud.
Jensen - I found out today that your Aunt Penni and Uncle Mario will be up here the end of October and they will get to meet you! I am really excited for that side of the family to have a grandbaby/nephew and I know they are all excited too. Your aunt and uncle live in Las Vegas so we don't get to see them often. Can't wait for you to get here and bless our families with a little life! I know the Paskett family is very excited and so if my side of the family. I wish your GPA was here to meet you, but I know he is looking out for us and will make sure you get to us safely.
Jensen,
Mommy loves you a billion and can't wait to meet you. Your kicks (although they now hurt) bring such a smile to my face. Especially on days like today when I am in pain I know that it is for the best reason in the world and that you aren't trying to hurt me. You need to be in there for as long as you can/want and I won't do anything to rush you out. Son, you are already the best thing that has happened to me and you aren't even here yet. Please know that I love you and always will. Your daddy and I are ready for your arrival so don't want too long!
Love,
Your Mommy
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
39 weeks and feeling VERY ready
39 weeks starts tomorrow and I am feeling MORE than ready. My body feels very tired and over-worked. The pain is getting more and more intense along with those awful BH contractions. I definitely want him to come when he is ready, but I am ready for him now!
I decided today to start my leave next Monday so my last day in the office will be this Friday the 30th. I feel like I could use a few days (or a week) of rest before Jensen makes his arrival. I think it will be calming for me too to know when I am going out so that I can change my email, voicemail, etc. and also let everyone who is covering for me know.
I went to water aerobics last night and I think it made me feel more tired and a little worse today. I know the exercise is good and I feel great when I am in the water, but everything hurts so much more today. I want to continue going to class since I think it will help with my delivery.
Wow - If I am out of here on Friday that means I have 3 full days of work left! NUTS!
I decided today to start my leave next Monday so my last day in the office will be this Friday the 30th. I feel like I could use a few days (or a week) of rest before Jensen makes his arrival. I think it will be calming for me too to know when I am going out so that I can change my email, voicemail, etc. and also let everyone who is covering for me know.
I went to water aerobics last night and I think it made me feel more tired and a little worse today. I know the exercise is good and I feel great when I am in the water, but everything hurts so much more today. I want to continue going to class since I think it will help with my delivery.
Wow - If I am out of here on Friday that means I have 3 full days of work left! NUTS!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Week 38 doctors appt update
The doctors appointment went well this morning. He was running behind because he had an emergency c-section, but instead of freaking out about time like I usually do, I stayed calm. I remembered that if that was me I would hope other mothers would be forgiving and understanding and I would want the doctor there for me. My appointment was at 8:30 and I got there a few minutes late. They took me back, did the normal screening things and then had me change (waste down). I was back there for a little over 30 minutes half naked, but I put the paper/plastic covering over my lap and layed down. It was actually kind of nice to be in that warm room relaxing only after working for an hour today!
Dr. B took my belly measurement, but I was so busy rambling about other things I forgot to ask how many cm I was measuring at. I told him I am having really painful BH contractions and he said it was normal and it was a good sign that my body is doing what it needs to. Next he did the exam and told me that I am now 60% effaced which is terrific! I am so glad that I made progress. In other less exciting news I gained 4 pounds in one week! I am now up to 181 pounds and have gained a total of 34 pounds since my first doctors appointment on March 1st. Dr. B (after answering a million other questions) answered my questions about induction, stripping membranes, etc. He said that he cannot srip membranes until I am at least 2-3 cm dilated, which I am not. He said if that changes next appointment he will do it. He does not schedule you to be induced until your 40 week appointment, which is what I figured, but I wanted to ask. He said that you thin out before you dilate normally so I am on the right track. Hopefully I have a lot of progress next week and start dilating. I definitely do not want to be induced unless I have to. I would prefer Jensen to come when he is ready.
I have no swelling still (anywhere on my body), minimal stretch marks, fabulous blood pressure... things are going pretty well. I am still really uncomfortable and in a lot of pain but it is all worth it and it doesn't take me much to reassure myself.... I just have to wait a minute to feel him kick and my mind is at ease. 12 days to go as of today!
Dr. B took my belly measurement, but I was so busy rambling about other things I forgot to ask how many cm I was measuring at. I told him I am having really painful BH contractions and he said it was normal and it was a good sign that my body is doing what it needs to. Next he did the exam and told me that I am now 60% effaced which is terrific! I am so glad that I made progress. In other less exciting news I gained 4 pounds in one week! I am now up to 181 pounds and have gained a total of 34 pounds since my first doctors appointment on March 1st. Dr. B (after answering a million other questions) answered my questions about induction, stripping membranes, etc. He said that he cannot srip membranes until I am at least 2-3 cm dilated, which I am not. He said if that changes next appointment he will do it. He does not schedule you to be induced until your 40 week appointment, which is what I figured, but I wanted to ask. He said that you thin out before you dilate normally so I am on the right track. Hopefully I have a lot of progress next week and start dilating. I definitely do not want to be induced unless I have to. I would prefer Jensen to come when he is ready.
I have no swelling still (anywhere on my body), minimal stretch marks, fabulous blood pressure... things are going pretty well. I am still really uncomfortable and in a lot of pain but it is all worth it and it doesn't take me much to reassure myself.... I just have to wait a minute to feel him kick and my mind is at ease. 12 days to go as of today!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Week 38
Tomorrow starts week 38. I felt every day last week dragged on yet the week was busy and went by quickly. I guess the time is still going rather quickly, but I am trying to keep myself busy and entertained so I don't sit home anticipating his arrival.
This past weekend Corey bought a 2003 Denali down in St. George and him and Curtis went and picked it up. He was gone all day so I spent the time doing laundry, relaxing, and shopping. I picked up a few more baskets for the additional bookshelf we got and black-out curtains for his room. I also bought some cute square picture frames to put above his crib since the No More Monkey's sign is not staying up (stupid textured walls). I am not going to hang them until we get the newborn pictures back from DMC (which I cannot wait to have done) and I know what I want in them.
Saturday night I went out to dinner with Anja and that was really fun. Freaked me out when she said the next time she sees me I will have Jensen. AH! Made me so nervous and so excited all at once that it scared me. I can't believe he will be here in two weeks!
Sunday was pretty lazy. Got my nails done, went to the in-laws to show them Corey's new car and eat some yummy chinese. Pretty lazy weekend. This week I have an appointment with Ken tonight, water aerobics Tuesday, followed by sushi with Corinne on Wednesday, and a double date dinner with Jackie and Zack on Thursday. Nothing planned for Friday night, but Saturday and Sunday will be busy celebrating my wonderful hubby's 30th birthday! I can't wait!
Doctor's appt is on Thursday morning and I am hoping to have made a little progress. It will be interesting to see what he has to say. Baby is now the size of a watermelon and is around 7 pounds. I think it is hard to tell what their length/weight will actually be. Doctors can guess, but they can be off by a pound (give or take) so I will just be patient and see what he actually rounds out to be. Hopefully not over 8.5 pounds because I am freaked out about pushing him out! Hahah!
This past weekend Corey bought a 2003 Denali down in St. George and him and Curtis went and picked it up. He was gone all day so I spent the time doing laundry, relaxing, and shopping. I picked up a few more baskets for the additional bookshelf we got and black-out curtains for his room. I also bought some cute square picture frames to put above his crib since the No More Monkey's sign is not staying up (stupid textured walls). I am not going to hang them until we get the newborn pictures back from DMC (which I cannot wait to have done) and I know what I want in them.
Saturday night I went out to dinner with Anja and that was really fun. Freaked me out when she said the next time she sees me I will have Jensen. AH! Made me so nervous and so excited all at once that it scared me. I can't believe he will be here in two weeks!
Sunday was pretty lazy. Got my nails done, went to the in-laws to show them Corey's new car and eat some yummy chinese. Pretty lazy weekend. This week I have an appointment with Ken tonight, water aerobics Tuesday, followed by sushi with Corinne on Wednesday, and a double date dinner with Jackie and Zack on Thursday. Nothing planned for Friday night, but Saturday and Sunday will be busy celebrating my wonderful hubby's 30th birthday! I can't wait!
Doctor's appt is on Thursday morning and I am hoping to have made a little progress. It will be interesting to see what he has to say. Baby is now the size of a watermelon and is around 7 pounds. I think it is hard to tell what their length/weight will actually be. Doctors can guess, but they can be off by a pound (give or take) so I will just be patient and see what he actually rounds out to be. Hopefully not over 8.5 pounds because I am freaked out about pushing him out! Hahah!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Doctors appointment
Since I posted yesterday I figured I would just do a quick update today about how my doctor's appointment went.
Still no signs of swelling which is absolutely awesome. My belly is measuring at just over 36 cm which is right where I should be. I gained less than a pound in the last week (now at 177 pounds) which is great too since Jensen is getting so big in there! Heart beat sounds awesome and it makes me head over heels to know that I will be able to feel his little chest move and his heart beat closer to mine in 3 weeks. No signs of dilating and I am still at about 30% effaced which means I did not make any progress this week. I am really okay with that and know that my body has time to do what it needs to in order to get Jensen out safely. I probably won't stress about it until 39 weeks if I am not even at a one yet. Only time will tell and I can't force my body to do anything.
Still no signs of swelling which is absolutely awesome. My belly is measuring at just over 36 cm which is right where I should be. I gained less than a pound in the last week (now at 177 pounds) which is great too since Jensen is getting so big in there! Heart beat sounds awesome and it makes me head over heels to know that I will be able to feel his little chest move and his heart beat closer to mine in 3 weeks. No signs of dilating and I am still at about 30% effaced which means I did not make any progress this week. I am really okay with that and know that my body has time to do what it needs to in order to get Jensen out safely. I probably won't stress about it until 39 weeks if I am not even at a one yet. Only time will tell and I can't force my body to do anything.
Monday, September 12, 2011
3 weeks and counting
Another week has flown by... although they don't feel like they are "flying" like they used to. Still feeling pretty good though. Lots of sleepless nights, hip/back/sciatica pain, but I am starting to get use to it. Also, the amount of peeing is unbelievable! I go all night long... another big reason for not sleeping.
I finished my finals last week which means that my school break officially started over the weekend and I get until October 24th. So glad that is off my mind, but I am going to have to find a way to stay busy (without over doing it) for the next few weeks so that my days don't drag. I am so used to being busy that I want to stay that way until Jensen arrives.
Last Saturday we went to a wedding for a friend (Corey was a groomsmen) and we had a good time. I was exhausted before it even started and quickly realized I should have taken an afternoon nap! I stepped in and helped with the line, setting up, getting her dressed, etc. and although I didn't anticipate helping like that I loved it. It is my dream to be a wedding planner/coordinator and helping with those steps goes to show that I can do it... even at 9 months pregnant! Hopefully I can really focus on starting my own business after I graduate next summer. By then we will hopefully have our own house and I can run my business from there. Maybe just start small so that I can still do my full-time job and be a good mom to Jensen. Nothing like dreaming, right?
Tomorrow is 37th week appointment with Dr. B. He started to check me last week and said that although I am not dialated I am 30% effaced. It will be interesting to see if I made any progress over the past week. I don't feel discouraged if I don't since some people are dialated for weeks and have there babies late and some woman don't make any progress and can get checked one day with nothing and be in labor the next. I am just going to take it as it comes and trust my body that it knows what to do and get Jensen out safely.
According to a bunch of the baby websites Jensen is now about 6.5 pounds and around 20 inches long. The last few weeks he has been about the same length (per the sites) but gaining half a pound each week. They say that he now compares to a watermelon for this last month. No wonder they reference pushing out a baby is like pushing out a watermelon! The size is the same!
I bought Jensen's halloween costume over the weekend! It is so cute - and simple! It is a black sleeper that looks like a skeleton in white - that glows in the dark! I tested it out last night in his room and it works! I thought something super simple since he will only be a few weeks old and will only be visiting his grandparent's house (and maybe a friend or two).
Feeling stressed out over the little things lately... I feel organized and ready but we still have some of the bigthings to do. Like install the carseat! I was hoping that Corey would have boughten a bigger car/SUV by now, but he hasn't. I wanted one car seat in each, but I guess I will just put it in mine for now since he hasn't had much luck. We also need to start a hospital bag which shouldn't take me long to do. There are a ton of checklists online that help you pack your hospital bag. A lot of stuff I am always using so I can't pack until I actually go into the hospital, but robes, baby clothes, socks, etc can be packed now. Plus, actually having a designated bag started is probably a good idea so we don't run around frantically trying to put something together.
Okay.... gotta keep busy!
I finished my finals last week which means that my school break officially started over the weekend and I get until October 24th. So glad that is off my mind, but I am going to have to find a way to stay busy (without over doing it) for the next few weeks so that my days don't drag. I am so used to being busy that I want to stay that way until Jensen arrives.
Last Saturday we went to a wedding for a friend (Corey was a groomsmen) and we had a good time. I was exhausted before it even started and quickly realized I should have taken an afternoon nap! I stepped in and helped with the line, setting up, getting her dressed, etc. and although I didn't anticipate helping like that I loved it. It is my dream to be a wedding planner/coordinator and helping with those steps goes to show that I can do it... even at 9 months pregnant! Hopefully I can really focus on starting my own business after I graduate next summer. By then we will hopefully have our own house and I can run my business from there. Maybe just start small so that I can still do my full-time job and be a good mom to Jensen. Nothing like dreaming, right?
Tomorrow is 37th week appointment with Dr. B. He started to check me last week and said that although I am not dialated I am 30% effaced. It will be interesting to see if I made any progress over the past week. I don't feel discouraged if I don't since some people are dialated for weeks and have there babies late and some woman don't make any progress and can get checked one day with nothing and be in labor the next. I am just going to take it as it comes and trust my body that it knows what to do and get Jensen out safely.
According to a bunch of the baby websites Jensen is now about 6.5 pounds and around 20 inches long. The last few weeks he has been about the same length (per the sites) but gaining half a pound each week. They say that he now compares to a watermelon for this last month. No wonder they reference pushing out a baby is like pushing out a watermelon! The size is the same!
I bought Jensen's halloween costume over the weekend! It is so cute - and simple! It is a black sleeper that looks like a skeleton in white - that glows in the dark! I tested it out last night in his room and it works! I thought something super simple since he will only be a few weeks old and will only be visiting his grandparent's house (and maybe a friend or two).
Feeling stressed out over the little things lately... I feel organized and ready but we still have some of the bigthings to do. Like install the carseat! I was hoping that Corey would have boughten a bigger car/SUV by now, but he hasn't. I wanted one car seat in each, but I guess I will just put it in mine for now since he hasn't had much luck. We also need to start a hospital bag which shouldn't take me long to do. There are a ton of checklists online that help you pack your hospital bag. A lot of stuff I am always using so I can't pack until I actually go into the hospital, but robes, baby clothes, socks, etc can be packed now. Plus, actually having a designated bag started is probably a good idea so we don't run around frantically trying to put something together.
Okay.... gotta keep busy!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
4 weeks left!
So it has been a few weeks since I blogged. Although I have thought about it, life has become a little busy and I just haven't found the time.
Last week was nuts at work because of United Way Week. It is definitely my favorite week of the year and I love giving back, but it sure is exhausting! I bought a Dyson vacuum and I haven't used it yet but Corey has. I got a fabulous vacuum that I would never have gone to the store and bought and all the money goes to charity - win/win if you ask me!
This week is finals for school and once I make it through this week I get to take a break until the end of October, so I am eager to finish my finals. I finished one final for my science class and now I just need to finish my religion paper for humanities and of course do the regular posting. I should be able to wrap everything up by Thursday at the latest. Perfect timing I think!
Off to lunch... will write more later
Okay... back from lunch...
Tomorrow marks week 36 which means I am in the home stretch with only one month to go! I must say that the past few weeks have been pretty rough. I am in a lot of pain in my hips/back/legs and the pain just never goes away. I guess it will go away in a month though. I also can't sleep and part of it is because of pain and part because I am just so big. I also get up a lot during the night to pee so that doesn't help! I had my 36 week doctors appointment today and he said I am still right on track. I haven't gained any weight from the past appointment two weeks ago. I have now gained 30 pounds and luckily maintaining it so far. I now go weekly and will get internal exams each time. Today he said that I am not dilated at all but I am about 30% effaced (thinned out). At least my body is doing something to help this little man make his grand entrance.
Back to work...
Last week was nuts at work because of United Way Week. It is definitely my favorite week of the year and I love giving back, but it sure is exhausting! I bought a Dyson vacuum and I haven't used it yet but Corey has. I got a fabulous vacuum that I would never have gone to the store and bought and all the money goes to charity - win/win if you ask me!
This week is finals for school and once I make it through this week I get to take a break until the end of October, so I am eager to finish my finals. I finished one final for my science class and now I just need to finish my religion paper for humanities and of course do the regular posting. I should be able to wrap everything up by Thursday at the latest. Perfect timing I think!
Off to lunch... will write more later
Okay... back from lunch...
Tomorrow marks week 36 which means I am in the home stretch with only one month to go! I must say that the past few weeks have been pretty rough. I am in a lot of pain in my hips/back/legs and the pain just never goes away. I guess it will go away in a month though. I also can't sleep and part of it is because of pain and part because I am just so big. I also get up a lot during the night to pee so that doesn't help! I had my 36 week doctors appointment today and he said I am still right on track. I haven't gained any weight from the past appointment two weeks ago. I have now gained 30 pounds and luckily maintaining it so far. I now go weekly and will get internal exams each time. Today he said that I am not dilated at all but I am about 30% effaced (thinned out). At least my body is doing something to help this little man make his grand entrance.
Back to work...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Feeling Grateful
Last Saturday was the baby shower my mom hosted for Jensen and I at Trio Cafe in Cottonwood. It was absolutely perfect and Jensen got so much stuff! The setting was perfect and it was exactly as I pictured it. I wanted everyone at the same table so we could all see each other, but be seated comfortably. My mom and Marissa had gotten there early and hung a cute banner and put out favors at the place settings. I had invited just over 20 people (including me and my momma) and 19 people were there. The huge table held 20 so it was perfect!
Jensen got some great gifts! Lots of clothes, some diapers, a boppy pillow (for feeding), his travel system and another car seat, bottles, blankets, diaper bag, lots of monkey decor for his room including lamp, clock, light switch cover, totes/baskets.
Corey and I got right to work that night as he put together the stroller and I went to town on everything else. I washed all the blankets and a load of colors and I can't believe how long it takes to put such small things away! Folding little onesies isn't as easy as I expected it to be! No wonder they say to wash some stuff before baby arrives!
This coming Saturday is my shower by Mama Jill and I really looking forward to it as well. She is catering Kneaders and I absolutely LOVE their sandwiches! My mom, Marissa, and Rylee are coming with.
This week I was going to meet with a pediatrician, Dr. Omura, but I decided to cancel it. I just asked a few questions to the receptionist and then had a co-worker who referred him answer the other ones. I just want to make sure I get Jensen a great doctor that all of us like. I got a massage with Ken last night so yet again I feel like I have been hit by a truck, but I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. My next doctor's appointment is this Friday -34 weeks today! I believe I go in two weeks again, at 36 weeks and then I start going once a week! I can't believe I am approaching the final stretch!
My school break will start 9/11 and that is what I am really counting down to. Classes have been rough and I feel like I am barely keeping up. Luckily I still have an A- in both, but it definitely hasn't been easy. I guess it is preparing me for what it will be like when I go back to school in October when Jensen is here. Not easy, but worth it.
Corey and I have been talking about trying for a house (again) around January and as much as I want a home I hope I am up for it. I was exhausted and frustrated the first time looking when we were planning our wedding. I can't imagine looking in the dead of winter, while working and going to school full time, and lugging Jensen around. Oh well, everything worth having comes at a price.
Jensen got some great gifts! Lots of clothes, some diapers, a boppy pillow (for feeding), his travel system and another car seat, bottles, blankets, diaper bag, lots of monkey decor for his room including lamp, clock, light switch cover, totes/baskets.
Corey and I got right to work that night as he put together the stroller and I went to town on everything else. I washed all the blankets and a load of colors and I can't believe how long it takes to put such small things away! Folding little onesies isn't as easy as I expected it to be! No wonder they say to wash some stuff before baby arrives!
This coming Saturday is my shower by Mama Jill and I really looking forward to it as well. She is catering Kneaders and I absolutely LOVE their sandwiches! My mom, Marissa, and Rylee are coming with.
This week I was going to meet with a pediatrician, Dr. Omura, but I decided to cancel it. I just asked a few questions to the receptionist and then had a co-worker who referred him answer the other ones. I just want to make sure I get Jensen a great doctor that all of us like. I got a massage with Ken last night so yet again I feel like I have been hit by a truck, but I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. My next doctor's appointment is this Friday -34 weeks today! I believe I go in two weeks again, at 36 weeks and then I start going once a week! I can't believe I am approaching the final stretch!
My school break will start 9/11 and that is what I am really counting down to. Classes have been rough and I feel like I am barely keeping up. Luckily I still have an A- in both, but it definitely hasn't been easy. I guess it is preparing me for what it will be like when I go back to school in October when Jensen is here. Not easy, but worth it.
Corey and I have been talking about trying for a house (again) around January and as much as I want a home I hope I am up for it. I was exhausted and frustrated the first time looking when we were planning our wedding. I can't imagine looking in the dead of winter, while working and going to school full time, and lugging Jensen around. Oh well, everything worth having comes at a price.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
If my body could talk
While I do say that I feel fabulous, because I do, I still feel a lot of aches and pains. I try not to complain about them as I signed up for this and I am trying to take it for everything it is worth. A lot of people can't get pregnant and they would probably do everything they could to feel the pains I feel now; to be where I am.
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
I have been extremely lucky not to have swelling, diabetes and other complications, but I still have a lot going on....
-I am getting a lot more headaches like I did in the first trimester. Not sure what causes this. Part of it may be that my posture is awful now and probably causing a lot more tension in my back/neck.
-I have some insane cramping in the front and back, but Dr. B assured me that they are BH contractions and they may become moer intense as time progresses. He also said it is due to babies growth and pressure on my hips/uterus.
-Hip pain. This one has to be one of the worst. I would think that by now my hips would stop hurting since they have become so wide already and I can't image them getting any bigger. I think it got worse when Jensen moved head-down.
-Sciatic pain. I take back the hip pain- this one is the worst. It starts in my lower back, through my butt, and down my leg. It is so sharp that I can't get comfortable and the pain won't go away. It even makes my leg numb.
-Leg cramps/Charlie Horses. These were really bad a few months ago and then calmed down, but they are back again. Luckily I have gotten used to them and they aren't happening as often as they were.
All of these pains are BEYOND worth it for getting an amazing little boy at the end. Jensen is far worth any pain I could experience to bring him into this world. I love you, Jensen, and I can't wait to meet you. 7 more weeks to go!
Monday, August 15, 2011
33 weeks
I can't believe this week marks week 33! Goes to show how time really flies
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
I had a doctors appointment last week and will continue to go every two weeks until 36 weeks when I start to go weekly. Last week the appointment went really well. I didn't gain any weight in two weeks, my blood pressure is still good, and baby is right on track. Dr. B and I are both very glad that I haven't experienced any swelling yet.
I am still seeing Ken every two weeks for massages and he is having to be more gentle in areas as I progress which sucks big time! The further along I get the more back/sciatic pain I get in and the less he can do to help. It is still definitely worth going! I have appointments scheduled with him until I am 38 weeks.
School is going pretty well, but very tiring. My science class (on the environment) is really boring and I am actually not doing that great in the class. I think I am avering B+ work. My humanities class (world religions) is going okay. I have no interest in these religions, but I am doing A to A- work in the class so I am not going to complain too much. I guess it is getting really hard to focus and remember things and that doesn't help for school work. Goes to show the dedication you have to have for this school! My school break if after these classes which ends on September 11th. I have four full weeks left until the break and then I plan to go back at the end of October.
My weekends have been packed with homework, family, pictures, more homework, and naps when I can squeeze them in. I haven't worked much on Jensen's room, but I plan to this week. Marissa finished his name sign and I am going to hang that this week. I also got some really cute monkey stickers to put above his crib and his dresser. I want to get those done this week as well. I think the only things I will personally need to buy/make are a tall lamp for the corner of his room and a car seat canopy to keep at the cold/wind/and creepy germy people.
This week should be pretty slow, but on Saturday is my baby shower from my mom. I am SOOOO Excited! We are doing it at the Trio restaurant by my office, which is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best BLT sandwich and tomato soup. Right now it looks like about 20 of us will be there including me. The following week will be my shower thrown by Jill at her house and I think we are going to make a quilt for Jensen which sounds so fun and so cute!
Next week I have a doctors appt with Dr. B on Friday and that Tuesday I have an appointment to meet with Dr. Omura who is a pediatrician. Since we don't have other kids I have no idea who I want to treat Baby Jensen so I am going to interview this doctor who came recommended by a few people at the office. I figured if I don't like him now then I better find someone else because I want Jensen to get the best care and I want a doctor who will answer all of my crazy "new mom" questions.
United Way will round out August, which is my favorite week at work. I have already been working hard preparing our team basket (with Christine's help) and working on the balloon grams I do every year. I have all the ribbon at home and I am trying to cut pieces while relaxing and watching tv. I am a freak about being prepared and now that I am nesting it is even worse!
Can't wait to be one with school for a little while and have all the craziness calm down. I think it will be good for me and for Corey to relax a little more together before Jensen's arrival. I can celebrate Corey's 30th birthday without worrying about homework, etc.
I am definitely feeling anxious for Jensen to arrive, but I am definitely not wanting him to come early. I am just anxious to meet this little man who is growing and kicking me like crazy every day all day. Our son is going to be such a blessing and amazing addition into our family and I can't wait to meet him.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
The good: There are few goods right now! The first one being that my friend Jackie had her baby last night. He is absolutely adorable and I get to meet him tonight! I can't wait! He looks absolutely perfect and it makes me anxious to be holding my own baby boy. The other good - I called the doctor and they said that all my blood work came back normal which means I do not have diabetes. M.A. Deb (that knows me by name) said that my weight is just fine too. Glad she didn't say I was gaining too much!
The Bad: I had an awful dream last night that I had gone into labor. First, let me saw that this dream probably came about because I was having really bad cramps (Dr. B says is normal) but I was in a lot of pain and it woke me up in the middle of the night... twice! Anyway, my dream... All I can remember was that I was at our apartment, it was very bloody, and I was crimpled in pain. I can only hope it doesn't actually go that way.
The Ugly: well, there isn't any ugly, but it sounded good for a title! I guess I should mention ugly people. Not ugly people in the sense of their looks, but in their attitude! People have been saying some pretty awful things to me lately like "are you having multiples" and "you look like you are about to pop". People are rude and they have no filter. I feel like throat punching these people, but my inner calmness holds back! I never anticipated receiving awful comments especially from people who I know or who I have worked for.
The Bad: I had an awful dream last night that I had gone into labor. First, let me saw that this dream probably came about because I was having really bad cramps (Dr. B says is normal) but I was in a lot of pain and it woke me up in the middle of the night... twice! Anyway, my dream... All I can remember was that I was at our apartment, it was very bloody, and I was crimpled in pain. I can only hope it doesn't actually go that way.
The Ugly: well, there isn't any ugly, but it sounded good for a title! I guess I should mention ugly people. Not ugly people in the sense of their looks, but in their attitude! People have been saying some pretty awful things to me lately like "are you having multiples" and "you look like you are about to pop". People are rude and they have no filter. I feel like throat punching these people, but my inner calmness holds back! I never anticipated receiving awful comments especially from people who I know or who I have worked for.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
30 down 10 to go
Although this is referencing my week... it is also sort of referencing my weight. I had my 30 week checkup today and I gained another large amount in the past month. I weighed in at a hefty 173 pounds which means that I have gained exactly 30 pounds since the beginning and averaging 1 pound per week. This is no bueno! I was hoping to gain more than 35 pounds my entire pregnancy, but I am clearly going to be going over that mark since I have 10 weeks to go and baby Jensen is going to double in size. This week I believe he measures in at just over 3 pounds and about 16 inches long. Today I had to drink the orange sugar drink for my glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. That drink wasn't necessarily as bad as I expected it to be, but it was pretty awful for being 8 AM and that much sugar! I hope to never have to do that again. I should know my results by the end of the week and I hope everything is okay. Diabetes is fairly common during pregnancy, but can cause complications. Other than the hefty weight gain, Dr. B said that I am right on track and no swelling, contractions, and blood pressure is right where it should be. I am now going to start seeing Dr. B twice a month which is just crazy - time is going SO fast!
Last night was SOOO much fun! My mom and I headed downtown after work to see Katy Perry at Energy Solutions. We got down there early, parked right across from the arena and headed to the Gateway for dinner first. My mom treated me to dinner at Thaipoon and that was some good stuff! The best part was dessert! It was friend bananas, vanilla ice cream with caramel and strawberries! YUM! I could eat that all the time (although I don't and shouldn't). When we were done we headed over to get in line and it was about 7:30 then. Right in front of us was Elizabeth Smart and it was awesome to see her in person. She is a remarkable woman and she is absolutely beautiful. The opening band for Katy Perry wasn't very good - it was a woman by the name of Robyn. I hear he is pretty popular, but my mom and I were definitely not fans. It was so loud and the strobe light was going the entire time and she couldn't dance to save her life. Finally just after 9 PM Katy came out and it was well worth the wait! She was amazing! She had such a fun stage that was like a live Candy Land, but even better! Her stairs were super colorful and the handle was done like a candy cane. She had super fun outfits on, including her infamous blue wig. Right at the end she got on a floating cloud (literally) and played her guitar and sang while it was floating to the back of the arena. Best idea ever! My mom and I had great seats and I felt we got to see really well. When the concert was over it already well after 11 and I didn't get home until midnight. I feel asleep around 1 and had to wake up bright and early for my doctors appointment. I am definitely exhausted today, but it was completely worth it!
Not much else going on now. I had my hair done last Saturday by Jenn Kinsey @ work and it is really dark with red in it. I love it and glad to have dark hair again. That night we were supposed to do maternity pictures but the woman was sick so we rescheduled for this Saturday. It worked out since I had a big paper to write on Saturday. School is going well and I got an A and an A- in my last classes. Hopefully I do that well with these classes before I take my break in September.
Every week in August is completely booked between our 1 year anniversary (need to figure out what I am going to get Corey), 2 baby showers, more maternity pictures, Bees game, etc. Life is busy and I love it! August is bound to go by fast and then the next thing I know I will have a month before Jensen gets here. I can't wait to meet my little man!
Last night was SOOO much fun! My mom and I headed downtown after work to see Katy Perry at Energy Solutions. We got down there early, parked right across from the arena and headed to the Gateway for dinner first. My mom treated me to dinner at Thaipoon and that was some good stuff! The best part was dessert! It was friend bananas, vanilla ice cream with caramel and strawberries! YUM! I could eat that all the time (although I don't and shouldn't). When we were done we headed over to get in line and it was about 7:30 then. Right in front of us was Elizabeth Smart and it was awesome to see her in person. She is a remarkable woman and she is absolutely beautiful. The opening band for Katy Perry wasn't very good - it was a woman by the name of Robyn. I hear he is pretty popular, but my mom and I were definitely not fans. It was so loud and the strobe light was going the entire time and she couldn't dance to save her life. Finally just after 9 PM Katy came out and it was well worth the wait! She was amazing! She had such a fun stage that was like a live Candy Land, but even better! Her stairs were super colorful and the handle was done like a candy cane. She had super fun outfits on, including her infamous blue wig. Right at the end she got on a floating cloud (literally) and played her guitar and sang while it was floating to the back of the arena. Best idea ever! My mom and I had great seats and I felt we got to see really well. When the concert was over it already well after 11 and I didn't get home until midnight. I feel asleep around 1 and had to wake up bright and early for my doctors appointment. I am definitely exhausted today, but it was completely worth it!
Not much else going on now. I had my hair done last Saturday by Jenn Kinsey @ work and it is really dark with red in it. I love it and glad to have dark hair again. That night we were supposed to do maternity pictures but the woman was sick so we rescheduled for this Saturday. It worked out since I had a big paper to write on Saturday. School is going well and I got an A and an A- in my last classes. Hopefully I do that well with these classes before I take my break in September.
Every week in August is completely booked between our 1 year anniversary (need to figure out what I am going to get Corey), 2 baby showers, more maternity pictures, Bees game, etc. Life is busy and I love it! August is bound to go by fast and then the next thing I know I will have a month before Jensen gets here. I can't wait to meet my little man!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Feeling brain dead
I never believed the "hype" of pregnancy brain, or whatever people call it. I guess there are studies that an expecting mom's brain can shrink by 8%. I don't believe that, but I do believe that my focus has shifted. At this point I feel like I can only think about Jensen, his well-being, and being tired! I am not really tired, but my energy is not what is has been for the past few months. I sit at my desk and yawn all day, but I don't feel like I could fall asleep. I think Jensen is just an energy sucker and it is taking all of my brain power to focus. I luckily haven't missed a deadline or forgot to go to a doctors appointment, but I have my trusty calendar for that. I literally have to write down everything and all of it goes in three spots... my desk calendar, my computer calendar (with pop-up reminders), and my planner that goes everywhere with me. I feel like I work slower, but my mom says that I work so fast all the time that I am probably moving at the normal persons speed. I thought that was kind of funny since everyone on my team says I get stuff done way too fast. They haven't said that since I have been pregnant though haha!
I think I forgot to mention in one of my last posts, but next Monday my mom and I are going to Katy Perry! Woo hoo! I love her and can't wait to go to her concert. My mom said we will probably look funny as she is "old" (her words not mine) and I am the big pregnant lady. I love that my mom loves her too and we can share something else together.
Not too much happening this weekend - I am having a co-worker who finished cosmetology school this year do my hair. Hopefully I like it since I am doing maternity pictures that night. We are still planning to do pictures at Oqquirh Lake in Daybreak and I think they will turn out pretty cute. If I don't like the location I can always ask to go somewhere else. I think with it being summer and being by the water (which is only a 20 minute drive) will be cute for pictures. Plus, I wanted simple outdoor pictures with the greenery since I want to hang some of these pictures in Jensen's room. Hopefully they turn out cute!
I just panicked! I looked over and saw my "widget" on my desktop and it says 76 days to go (in bold)!! I can't believe there is just over 2 months until Jensen Callan arrives! Holy moly! I better get his room ready! August is going to be a really busy month with finishing decorating, two baby showers, and of course of 1 year wedding anniversary! I am still trying to figure out what we are going to do. The following month (just before Jensen's arrival) is Corey's 30 birthday. Since I can't go all crazy due to being very pregnant and poor, I am thinking of getting a hotel room that looks really awesome, plus it has a pool table in the room. It would give us something to do besides watch movies that cost $15 a piece! I think I will look into booking it now. I wish we could go on a vacation, but I am scared to travel at this point - plus I don't think I am allowed on a plan starting in August. Off to find a mini-vaca here in SLC I guess....
I think I forgot to mention in one of my last posts, but next Monday my mom and I are going to Katy Perry! Woo hoo! I love her and can't wait to go to her concert. My mom said we will probably look funny as she is "old" (her words not mine) and I am the big pregnant lady. I love that my mom loves her too and we can share something else together.
Not too much happening this weekend - I am having a co-worker who finished cosmetology school this year do my hair. Hopefully I like it since I am doing maternity pictures that night. We are still planning to do pictures at Oqquirh Lake in Daybreak and I think they will turn out pretty cute. If I don't like the location I can always ask to go somewhere else. I think with it being summer and being by the water (which is only a 20 minute drive) will be cute for pictures. Plus, I wanted simple outdoor pictures with the greenery since I want to hang some of these pictures in Jensen's room. Hopefully they turn out cute!
I just panicked! I looked over and saw my "widget" on my desktop and it says 76 days to go (in bold)!! I can't believe there is just over 2 months until Jensen Callan arrives! Holy moly! I better get his room ready! August is going to be a really busy month with finishing decorating, two baby showers, and of course of 1 year wedding anniversary! I am still trying to figure out what we are going to do. The following month (just before Jensen's arrival) is Corey's 30 birthday. Since I can't go all crazy due to being very pregnant and poor, I am thinking of getting a hotel room that looks really awesome, plus it has a pool table in the room. It would give us something to do besides watch movies that cost $15 a piece! I think I will look into booking it now. I wish we could go on a vacation, but I am scared to travel at this point - plus I don't think I am allowed on a plan starting in August. Off to find a mini-vaca here in SLC I guess....
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
My favorites
I realized that my mind is always changing on what I love and today this is what I love:
My husband, family, and dog
Starbucks green tea lemonade
WATERMELON (Jensen is probably made of this)
Bread, cheese, pasta
Iced tea
Sushi
The fans in my house and on my desk at work
Creating projects for Jensen's room
Water aerobics
My husband, family, and dog
Starbucks green tea lemonade
WATERMELON (Jensen is probably made of this)
Bread, cheese, pasta
Iced tea
Sushi
The fans in my house and on my desk at work
Creating projects for Jensen's room
Water aerobics
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Week 29
I can't believe how fast this pregnancy and time is going! I am still loving being pregnant and I feel like being so sick at the beginning was totally worth it. Tomorrow starts week 29 and that means I am two weeks into my third trimester. I can't believe the second trimester is already over.
What's new:
When I last posted I said I was going to hang out with Anja and Ava... and we did! They came over and we had pizza and hung out. She got to see Jensen's room and I got to hold Ava. She has gotten so big- she was a week away from being 4 months! Now that just shows how fast time goes!
I am still doing water aerobics, but probably averaging once a week. School is so busy that I don't have time to go. I love it though and I love that Jackie is still coming to class even though she is due in less than 2 weeks now! I can't wait to meet little Glavin!
Corey and I went to a breastfeeding class last Tuesday and I am so glad we did and I am glad he went with me. I had no idea what a proper latch looked like and clearly it is learned skill. I feel I am going to break the babies jaw feeding them, but they don't seem to mind. We also took a tour of the IMC hospital this past Saturday since I have never been there before. It is REALLY nice! The labor and delivery rooms are really nice and they said half have bathtubs instead of showers in case you want to get in to relax (before an epidural of course). They showed us where the OR an NICU was and how two of their OR rooms lead right into the NICU so they just hand the baby over. Upstairs on the third floor is the maternity ward and nursery. We got to peak in, but only two babies were in there - the rest must have been with there mommas.
School went really well this last block - I got an A and an A- which also brought my GPA up a little bit. I think I am close to a 3.8 now! My classes now are Humanities - Religions of the World and Science - Economy (crap). I have absolutely no interest in either one, but so far the work has been fairly easy and I am learning a lot.
I can't wait for next Monday - KATY PERRY here we come! I can't believe my mom bought those tickets almost two months ago and the day is finally here. We have been rocking out to her at lunch time for the past week or so. My mom and I still have lunch about 3 or 4 times a week and I love it! I enjoy spending all the time with my mom.
Next doctors appointment is in exactly a week and I am not really looking forward to it. I have to drink the orange sugar drink so I can get tested for diabetes. Some people say the drink wasn't bad at all and some said it was really gross and all the sugar made them sick. I hope I am just somewhere in between. As long as it doesn't make me sick I am fine with whatever it tastes like.
No new weird symptoms - I do however feel like I burn easily and I am constantly putting on sunblock. I haven't had any swelling yet and my feet haven't changed sizes. I hope my feet don't change so that my favorite, expensive heels will continue to fit me after Jensen arrives. My hair and nails haven't changed either. Some say there hair and nails grow really fast and get thick and strong. If anything my hair feels stringy haha! At least the hormones have helped with the oil and I don't wash it very often - probably every 3 days.
Okay, back to work I go. Actually, off to lunch! Gotta feed this little Ninja!
What's new:
When I last posted I said I was going to hang out with Anja and Ava... and we did! They came over and we had pizza and hung out. She got to see Jensen's room and I got to hold Ava. She has gotten so big- she was a week away from being 4 months! Now that just shows how fast time goes!
I am still doing water aerobics, but probably averaging once a week. School is so busy that I don't have time to go. I love it though and I love that Jackie is still coming to class even though she is due in less than 2 weeks now! I can't wait to meet little Glavin!
Corey and I went to a breastfeeding class last Tuesday and I am so glad we did and I am glad he went with me. I had no idea what a proper latch looked like and clearly it is learned skill. I feel I am going to break the babies jaw feeding them, but they don't seem to mind. We also took a tour of the IMC hospital this past Saturday since I have never been there before. It is REALLY nice! The labor and delivery rooms are really nice and they said half have bathtubs instead of showers in case you want to get in to relax (before an epidural of course). They showed us where the OR an NICU was and how two of their OR rooms lead right into the NICU so they just hand the baby over. Upstairs on the third floor is the maternity ward and nursery. We got to peak in, but only two babies were in there - the rest must have been with there mommas.
School went really well this last block - I got an A and an A- which also brought my GPA up a little bit. I think I am close to a 3.8 now! My classes now are Humanities - Religions of the World and Science - Economy (crap). I have absolutely no interest in either one, but so far the work has been fairly easy and I am learning a lot.
I can't wait for next Monday - KATY PERRY here we come! I can't believe my mom bought those tickets almost two months ago and the day is finally here. We have been rocking out to her at lunch time for the past week or so. My mom and I still have lunch about 3 or 4 times a week and I love it! I enjoy spending all the time with my mom.
Next doctors appointment is in exactly a week and I am not really looking forward to it. I have to drink the orange sugar drink so I can get tested for diabetes. Some people say the drink wasn't bad at all and some said it was really gross and all the sugar made them sick. I hope I am just somewhere in between. As long as it doesn't make me sick I am fine with whatever it tastes like.
No new weird symptoms - I do however feel like I burn easily and I am constantly putting on sunblock. I haven't had any swelling yet and my feet haven't changed sizes. I hope my feet don't change so that my favorite, expensive heels will continue to fit me after Jensen arrives. My hair and nails haven't changed either. Some say there hair and nails grow really fast and get thick and strong. If anything my hair feels stringy haha! At least the hormones have helped with the oil and I don't wash it very often - probably every 3 days.
Okay, back to work I go. Actually, off to lunch! Gotta feed this little Ninja!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Week 27
Officially into week 27 (and a half) and realized that by this time next week I will be 7 months pregnat and in my 3rd trimester! Time is seriously going by way to fast! I guess when you feel good and are so busy with work, school, and family, you don't have time to stop and think.
Not much has happened since last week. Last weekend was pretty fun. I took a half day on Friday and spent it watching tv and doing laundry. Saturday I did homework and shopped. Sunday I lounged around all day and di more homework. Monday we took Dakota to the park, had a family dinner at my moms, and went to Jordan to watch the fireworks. That is our tradition we have had for a few years and I plan to continue it. Well, with the exception of next year - the fireworks that people light off right by you and the loud speakers for music is going to be a bit much for Jensen I think. We will have to stay home next year and then go the following.
This week is nothing new. Work has gone by so fast with only working 4 days. Tuesday night I did homework, Wednesday was more of the same and Thursday I went to water aerbocis with Jackie again. I was trying to get my last final for business done, but the teacher wasn't responding to me so I figured I might as well get in a workout. Today has been an insane day at work and I am glad it is almost over (less than an hour). I just am stressed out about my last final and I want to relax a little this weekend before classes start again on Monday. I can't believe how fast my classes go either. I love that they are only 9 weeks, especially if it is a class you don't enjoy. I can't remember the exact classes that are coming up, but I believe one is on world religion or something?!? Sounds boring and awful and not something I am interested in all. Maybe it will surprise me though and I will enjoy it.
This weekend I am hoping to finally see Anja and baby Ava - it has been months! She wants to see my growing belly too. I think she is coming over Sunday night for dinner. Other than that, I want to make a few crafts for Jensen's room including a hanging mobile. I am so excited to get working on it and I don't think it will cost much or take a ton of time. I just need to find fabric I like and hopefully on sale! I have become a stickler on prices and haven't paid full price for any items (other than groceries) all year! When I am done with school and have some free time on my hands (haha) I want to get into couponing to save us money. Right now I am just way too busy and it is going to worse when Jensen arrives. Every penny counts though!
Okay, off to work on reports before my weekend begins!
Not much has happened since last week. Last weekend was pretty fun. I took a half day on Friday and spent it watching tv and doing laundry. Saturday I did homework and shopped. Sunday I lounged around all day and di more homework. Monday we took Dakota to the park, had a family dinner at my moms, and went to Jordan to watch the fireworks. That is our tradition we have had for a few years and I plan to continue it. Well, with the exception of next year - the fireworks that people light off right by you and the loud speakers for music is going to be a bit much for Jensen I think. We will have to stay home next year and then go the following.
This week is nothing new. Work has gone by so fast with only working 4 days. Tuesday night I did homework, Wednesday was more of the same and Thursday I went to water aerbocis with Jackie again. I was trying to get my last final for business done, but the teacher wasn't responding to me so I figured I might as well get in a workout. Today has been an insane day at work and I am glad it is almost over (less than an hour). I just am stressed out about my last final and I want to relax a little this weekend before classes start again on Monday. I can't believe how fast my classes go either. I love that they are only 9 weeks, especially if it is a class you don't enjoy. I can't remember the exact classes that are coming up, but I believe one is on world religion or something?!? Sounds boring and awful and not something I am interested in all. Maybe it will surprise me though and I will enjoy it.
This weekend I am hoping to finally see Anja and baby Ava - it has been months! She wants to see my growing belly too. I think she is coming over Sunday night for dinner. Other than that, I want to make a few crafts for Jensen's room including a hanging mobile. I am so excited to get working on it and I don't think it will cost much or take a ton of time. I just need to find fabric I like and hopefully on sale! I have become a stickler on prices and haven't paid full price for any items (other than groceries) all year! When I am done with school and have some free time on my hands (haha) I want to get into couponing to save us money. Right now I am just way too busy and it is going to worse when Jensen arrives. Every penny counts though!
Okay, off to work on reports before my weekend begins!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 26 doctors visit
I have now officially entered week 26 which also means 6.5 months along. I can't believe I only have 3.5 months and that is if this baby stays in until the day he is originally due.
I had another check up today with Dr. B and he said as usual that I am right on track. He said that I am doing fine in my weight (gained 5 pounds in 5 weeks) and my belly measures right on track. Since I don't really understand the belly measurements I didn't ask specifics. I was in and out of the office within 15 minutes from the time I peed in a cup to the time I made my next appt and walked out the door. Very fast! The only new thing... I have to do the gestational diabetes test at my next appointment. He gave me this really gross orange looking drink and he said that I have to drink it all within 5 minutes. I have to time it out just right because I have to have them draw my blood exactly one hour after I drink it. My next appointment will be at 30 weeks. It is going to be July 26th. I can't believe Friday starts July though! Time is flying! He asked about swelling and contractions, which I have not had either, and that was it. These appointments are pretty uneventful, but I still get so excited everytime I hear his heartbeat. It always puts the biggest grin on my face.
This past weekend I fnally worked on Jensen's room. I put together a book shelf and put books, baskets, toys, etc on it. I also put all of his bedding together (although I will still have to wash it later) and took all the tags and stickers off all the clothes and blankets I already got/bought. I feel I have been pretty good about not buying anything. I buy a few things here and there, but they are all the small things. I also put together a cute monkey shelf, but I haven't hung anything yet. Corey did put up the curtains and they really make the room feel more cozy - it is pretty plain in there right now. I will have to get some rugs too.
Still staying very busy with school (finals next week) and once these classes are done I have another set of 9 week classes before I take a break for Jensen's arrival. I will be done with classes on September 11th until the end of Oct when I go back. If I go back October 24th I could almost have the entire 9 week semester done before I go back to work from maternity leave. Hopefully that works out!
Lunch with my mom today to make up for missing her birthday lunch and dinner. I was so sick last week with an awful stomach flu that went around the entire family. I went home early Wednesday and stayed home Thursday. Friday I went to work, but it was hard. Glad to be feeling much better and still enjoying all the phases of pregnancy! Oh and I love the pool still!
I had another check up today with Dr. B and he said as usual that I am right on track. He said that I am doing fine in my weight (gained 5 pounds in 5 weeks) and my belly measures right on track. Since I don't really understand the belly measurements I didn't ask specifics. I was in and out of the office within 15 minutes from the time I peed in a cup to the time I made my next appt and walked out the door. Very fast! The only new thing... I have to do the gestational diabetes test at my next appointment. He gave me this really gross orange looking drink and he said that I have to drink it all within 5 minutes. I have to time it out just right because I have to have them draw my blood exactly one hour after I drink it. My next appointment will be at 30 weeks. It is going to be July 26th. I can't believe Friday starts July though! Time is flying! He asked about swelling and contractions, which I have not had either, and that was it. These appointments are pretty uneventful, but I still get so excited everytime I hear his heartbeat. It always puts the biggest grin on my face.
This past weekend I fnally worked on Jensen's room. I put together a book shelf and put books, baskets, toys, etc on it. I also put all of his bedding together (although I will still have to wash it later) and took all the tags and stickers off all the clothes and blankets I already got/bought. I feel I have been pretty good about not buying anything. I buy a few things here and there, but they are all the small things. I also put together a cute monkey shelf, but I haven't hung anything yet. Corey did put up the curtains and they really make the room feel more cozy - it is pretty plain in there right now. I will have to get some rugs too.
Still staying very busy with school (finals next week) and once these classes are done I have another set of 9 week classes before I take a break for Jensen's arrival. I will be done with classes on September 11th until the end of Oct when I go back. If I go back October 24th I could almost have the entire 9 week semester done before I go back to work from maternity leave. Hopefully that works out!
Lunch with my mom today to make up for missing her birthday lunch and dinner. I was so sick last week with an awful stomach flu that went around the entire family. I went home early Wednesday and stayed home Thursday. Friday I went to work, but it was hard. Glad to be feeling much better and still enjoying all the phases of pregnancy! Oh and I love the pool still!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Week 25 and he has a name!
Tomorrow marks the start of week 25 which is just absolutely nutty to me! Time is going so fast that I can barely keep up! So here are a few updates...
School is taking up all of my free time right now and I feel like I am drowning in school work. I am actually leaving work early today just to write a paper - awful way to spend the afternoon off. I would much rather be at work for the entire day.
Since I have been so busy with school a lot of other things are lacking - including Baby's room. I haven't touched it in nearly two weeks. I did buy a bookshelf online and that should arrive this week. Since that is the last big piece of furniture I needed I will be getting the wall stuff done in the next few weeks.
Father's Day was yesterday and boy was I missing my daddy. I didn't go visit him because his marker isn't done yet and so there isn't really much to see and nowhere to put flowers. It should be done in the next few weeks and I will go visit with flowers then. My family did go out to breakfast at Village Inn and that was fun. Then we went to my mom's house where we threw around baby names. Corey said he still likes Jensen which is the first name of a Formula 1 driver that we like. I realized it grew on both of us, and therefore we have a name! My family seemed to like it and so did Corey's family. We spent the evening with his family and his mom literally cooked a feast for everyone - silly lady! I would have eaten pizza, but I loved all the healthy food and homemade peach cobbler. We told everyone we already had a middle name too - Callan. It is Cal for Corey's dad and Allan for my dad's middle name. I really like it and I love that it ties our families together. JENSEN CALLAN PASKETT. Sounds like a big boy name if you ask me! Hopefully he isn't one of those kids growing up that hates his name though.
Nothing else is new- Oh... Marissa and I took a CPR/choking class on Saturday morning and that was pretty awesome. I no longer have a fear of my baby choking and not knowing what to do. Tonight is dinner with Susan who is in town for her high school reunion. It was fun to see her over the weekend and of course for her to see my bump. Speaking of bump - it is getting pretty big! I believe that week 25 he is 1.5 pounds and about 13.5 inches from head to toe. I have a feeling he is going to be a big baby though!
Okay... back to work!
School is taking up all of my free time right now and I feel like I am drowning in school work. I am actually leaving work early today just to write a paper - awful way to spend the afternoon off. I would much rather be at work for the entire day.
Since I have been so busy with school a lot of other things are lacking - including Baby's room. I haven't touched it in nearly two weeks. I did buy a bookshelf online and that should arrive this week. Since that is the last big piece of furniture I needed I will be getting the wall stuff done in the next few weeks.
Father's Day was yesterday and boy was I missing my daddy. I didn't go visit him because his marker isn't done yet and so there isn't really much to see and nowhere to put flowers. It should be done in the next few weeks and I will go visit with flowers then. My family did go out to breakfast at Village Inn and that was fun. Then we went to my mom's house where we threw around baby names. Corey said he still likes Jensen which is the first name of a Formula 1 driver that we like. I realized it grew on both of us, and therefore we have a name! My family seemed to like it and so did Corey's family. We spent the evening with his family and his mom literally cooked a feast for everyone - silly lady! I would have eaten pizza, but I loved all the healthy food and homemade peach cobbler. We told everyone we already had a middle name too - Callan. It is Cal for Corey's dad and Allan for my dad's middle name. I really like it and I love that it ties our families together. JENSEN CALLAN PASKETT. Sounds like a big boy name if you ask me! Hopefully he isn't one of those kids growing up that hates his name though.
Nothing else is new- Oh... Marissa and I took a CPR/choking class on Saturday morning and that was pretty awesome. I no longer have a fear of my baby choking and not knowing what to do. Tonight is dinner with Susan who is in town for her high school reunion. It was fun to see her over the weekend and of course for her to see my bump. Speaking of bump - it is getting pretty big! I believe that week 25 he is 1.5 pounds and about 13.5 inches from head to toe. I have a feeling he is going to be a big baby though!
Okay... back to work!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Gravity
I am absolutely in LOVE with my water aerobics class. I went again on Tuesday for my second time and I am going again tonight. My goal is two times a week which is 2 hours of exercise! Woo hoo!
It is such a work out and I can't believe how sore I get in class. Tuesday there were 8 girls including myself and Jackie. Jackie seemed to like it, but being her first time she was having a difficult time with a few of the moves. I am sure if she went again she would catch on. I definitely felt more comfortable on Tuesday than I did last week and I was the only one there the first time. We did so many different things last time that I thougth they were trying to kill us! They have these big steps that stay down in the water that are used for step aerobics. Holy cow! They had us do step aerobics and side-to-side moves and then SQUATS! I hate squats and I didn't care for them much more while in the water. Everytime you stood up on the step your belly was out of the water and then you forced your weight back down into the water to do the squat. It was definitely a burner. I can't believe the ab workout I got either. It felt like my stomach was in contracting all the muscles that are currently hiding. I am sure the girls that are well into their last trimester probably panicked with that feeling thinking it was labor. I would have!
No new updates. Still feeling great with the exception of the few aches and pains that I am getting use to. I still have a lot of rib pain on my right side. I also get really bad leg cramps but that don't happen too often, or at least they haven't been. I also get hip/sciatic nerve pain. Yesterday my sciatic nerve was so bad it was making my entire leg hurt and feel numb. I have a few stretches for my sciatic nerve that help stretch it, but doesn't really get rid of the pain. Ken normally works on it though and then I feel good for a little while. My next massage isn't for another week though - I wish I could afford to go weekly! I guess I am lucky that I manage to go twice a month. Oh a great thing too is that I don't have any new stretch marks! I got a few on my thighs and my sides when I was in high school and my weight was shifting, but no new ones yet. I use a good lotion on my belly to stay moisturized and keep away the itching, but I don't like the smell and feel of the stretch mark cream. Hopefully the stretch marks stay away!
Haven't worked in Rufus' room (no, we didn't decide to name him that) since last weekend. Hopefully I will find some time to work on it this Saturday. School work has been taking up several hours every night and so I haven't had any free time- I haven't sat in front of the tv all week! My goal is to get the bookshelf I want for his room in the next two weeks so that I can start hanging up the wall decorations and have them centered above the large pieces of furniture. My other big goal is to organize his closet. We are still going to use it for storage so not much will come out, but I need room for the big bulky items. I need to be able to store his stroller in there and big boxes of diapers. Everything else will most likely have a place in his room. His dresser is as a big as mine so all of his clothes will easily fit in there. Plus, we have a big rod that doesn't have anything on it in his closet for his clothes that have to hang. It is coming together slowly... I need to take pictures of the progress and the finished product.
Okay, finish up work and off to the pool! I can't wait!
Now... here is a picture I took on June 3rd which put me around 22.5 weeks....
It is such a work out and I can't believe how sore I get in class. Tuesday there were 8 girls including myself and Jackie. Jackie seemed to like it, but being her first time she was having a difficult time with a few of the moves. I am sure if she went again she would catch on. I definitely felt more comfortable on Tuesday than I did last week and I was the only one there the first time. We did so many different things last time that I thougth they were trying to kill us! They have these big steps that stay down in the water that are used for step aerobics. Holy cow! They had us do step aerobics and side-to-side moves and then SQUATS! I hate squats and I didn't care for them much more while in the water. Everytime you stood up on the step your belly was out of the water and then you forced your weight back down into the water to do the squat. It was definitely a burner. I can't believe the ab workout I got either. It felt like my stomach was in contracting all the muscles that are currently hiding. I am sure the girls that are well into their last trimester probably panicked with that feeling thinking it was labor. I would have!
No new updates. Still feeling great with the exception of the few aches and pains that I am getting use to. I still have a lot of rib pain on my right side. I also get really bad leg cramps but that don't happen too often, or at least they haven't been. I also get hip/sciatic nerve pain. Yesterday my sciatic nerve was so bad it was making my entire leg hurt and feel numb. I have a few stretches for my sciatic nerve that help stretch it, but doesn't really get rid of the pain. Ken normally works on it though and then I feel good for a little while. My next massage isn't for another week though - I wish I could afford to go weekly! I guess I am lucky that I manage to go twice a month. Oh a great thing too is that I don't have any new stretch marks! I got a few on my thighs and my sides when I was in high school and my weight was shifting, but no new ones yet. I use a good lotion on my belly to stay moisturized and keep away the itching, but I don't like the smell and feel of the stretch mark cream. Hopefully the stretch marks stay away!
Haven't worked in Rufus' room (no, we didn't decide to name him that) since last weekend. Hopefully I will find some time to work on it this Saturday. School work has been taking up several hours every night and so I haven't had any free time- I haven't sat in front of the tv all week! My goal is to get the bookshelf I want for his room in the next two weeks so that I can start hanging up the wall decorations and have them centered above the large pieces of furniture. My other big goal is to organize his closet. We are still going to use it for storage so not much will come out, but I need room for the big bulky items. I need to be able to store his stroller in there and big boxes of diapers. Everything else will most likely have a place in his room. His dresser is as a big as mine so all of his clothes will easily fit in there. Plus, we have a big rod that doesn't have anything on it in his closet for his clothes that have to hang. It is coming together slowly... I need to take pictures of the progress and the finished product.
Okay, finish up work and off to the pool! I can't wait!
Now... here is a picture I took on June 3rd which put me around 22.5 weeks....
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