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!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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!
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