So, Carl was set that we were going to have this baby on September 28th or 29th...I'm not sure it is looking like that is going to happen! Although, anything can happen at any point! I am mentally ready to have this baby, I am getting to the point where I am ready to meet him/her on this side of the womb. Physically, however, I still feel like I could be pregnant for years more! I am thankful that I still feel so wonderful. As I get more and more anxious awaiting THE day, I have been trying to remind myself to enjoy these last few days of being pregnant, when it is just the two of us. Where there are only sweet baby kicks and hiccups, no crying and colic. This song makes me teary every time I listen to it, and helps me to remember to savor every last moment, instead of wishing them away!
You're Going To Miss This by: Trace Adkins
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
40 Week Dr. Appointment
Today was my 40 week Dr. appointment...even though I will not be 40 weeks pregnant until Sunday. Since my next appointment isn't until Wednesday, this counts as week 40, because by then I will be 40 weeks+3days. Not much is going on in the world of the baby, except that both daddy and I are begging him/her to come out before the weekend!
This week I didn't gain any weight (hooray), and my belly is measuring right on track at 39 weeks. The baby cooperated with getting his/her heart rate checked and it was bouncing between 145 and 150. The baby definitely wasn't as active as it is sometimes. My blood pressure was normal at 120/80...although it usually isn't that high. At my appointment next week, if the cervix is "ripe" they are going to strip my membrane's to hopefully kick start the action...at that point too, they will clear any kind of "natural induction" methods that we choose to use...hopefully we won't need them though.
The week of the 10th-11th, I have to get a fluid check and stress test, to make sure the baby is still doing okay, since it will be one week past due. If those levels come back okay, then they will give me until Friday the 14th to be induced...if they don't however, I will have to begin the induction process later that same day. In the doctor's words..."We are making plans now so we are prepared, and so God will change our plans." I was comforted to hear that, and certainly hope we do not have to go that long before we meet our little one!
On a more exciting note--the baby's nursery is now COMPLETELY done, although I have yet to take a picture of it! I am so excited that we can cross that off of our list!! WOO HOO! Carl also got the car seat installed tonight, so we are officially DONE preparing for the bambino/a!
We are saying some prayers and hoping the next few days brings baby, but only time will tell! The beach trip is Tuesday, and if I make it to my next appointment, then we will surely not be able to get to the beach. We will see what happens!!
Tomorrow Bekah and Abby are spending the night--and will hang out all day! I'm excited to have people to pass the day with, and then on Friday I will be canning with mom possibly. Saturday I am supposed to watch a friend's girl, and get together with another friend! Lots of plans that hopefully the baby will change!!
This week I didn't gain any weight (hooray), and my belly is measuring right on track at 39 weeks. The baby cooperated with getting his/her heart rate checked and it was bouncing between 145 and 150. The baby definitely wasn't as active as it is sometimes. My blood pressure was normal at 120/80...although it usually isn't that high. At my appointment next week, if the cervix is "ripe" they are going to strip my membrane's to hopefully kick start the action...at that point too, they will clear any kind of "natural induction" methods that we choose to use...hopefully we won't need them though.
The week of the 10th-11th, I have to get a fluid check and stress test, to make sure the baby is still doing okay, since it will be one week past due. If those levels come back okay, then they will give me until Friday the 14th to be induced...if they don't however, I will have to begin the induction process later that same day. In the doctor's words..."We are making plans now so we are prepared, and so God will change our plans." I was comforted to hear that, and certainly hope we do not have to go that long before we meet our little one!
On a more exciting note--the baby's nursery is now COMPLETELY done, although I have yet to take a picture of it! I am so excited that we can cross that off of our list!! WOO HOO! Carl also got the car seat installed tonight, so we are officially DONE preparing for the bambino/a!
We are saying some prayers and hoping the next few days brings baby, but only time will tell! The beach trip is Tuesday, and if I make it to my next appointment, then we will surely not be able to get to the beach. We will see what happens!!
Tomorrow Bekah and Abby are spending the night--and will hang out all day! I'm excited to have people to pass the day with, and then on Friday I will be canning with mom possibly. Saturday I am supposed to watch a friend's girl, and get together with another friend! Lots of plans that hopefully the baby will change!!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Dr.'s Appointment-Week 39
Yesterday was my week 39 doctors appointment...and it was a dramatic doctors appointment to say the least. Carl had just gotten back from his road trip to Wisconsin, so he was able to tag along with me, and met the other doctor in the practice...which I was thankful about. When the doctor went to go find the baby's heartbeat, it took her FOREVER! My heart was pounding the whole entire time, meanwhile I felt like I was going to pass out. How could we make it this far, for something to happen? It was the WORST feeling in the world. She finally found the baby's heartbeat right under my left rib...which of course then led to an internal exam, to make sure the baby really was head down. While she did the internal, she told me that I have not dilated at all, but she said this was common in first time mom's. It's not usually until subsequent births that dilation happens before labor actually begins. This comforted me, but I was a little bummed hoping that something NOTICEABLE was happening!
The baby's heartbeat was quite considerably lower at 140bpm...although it seems like the baby is always napping for this doctor! My stomach measured at 38 weeks, which is 1cm less than last week...which happens as the baby drops lower into the pelvis. I have started to experience cramping, as well as nausea. The doctor said that these are signposts of the body begin to prepare itself for the impending labor.
In less than 2 weeks, mom and dad head for the beach! I'm saying lots of prayers that if I am unable to go, that I am able to accept this fate with lots of grace...it'll be hard to do. I'm trying to not get my hopes up too high, but then again at the same time...it's hard not to do! I look forward to the beach week ALL YEAR!
On a weird note--yesterday we were in the grocery store and bought a gallon of milk that expires AFTER the baby's due date...talk about a weird feeling! It's so funny to know that the baby could be born before the milk expires! Next, I'll be looking for the gallon's of milk that have October 16th on them--the magic day they will not let me go past!
Anyways, Abby spent the night here last night, and she and I are going to get a lot of straightening up done around the house today. Look for some more postings in the next few days of all the cool stuff the baby has gotten over the last week!!
The baby's heartbeat was quite considerably lower at 140bpm...although it seems like the baby is always napping for this doctor! My stomach measured at 38 weeks, which is 1cm less than last week...which happens as the baby drops lower into the pelvis. I have started to experience cramping, as well as nausea. The doctor said that these are signposts of the body begin to prepare itself for the impending labor.
In less than 2 weeks, mom and dad head for the beach! I'm saying lots of prayers that if I am unable to go, that I am able to accept this fate with lots of grace...it'll be hard to do. I'm trying to not get my hopes up too high, but then again at the same time...it's hard not to do! I look forward to the beach week ALL YEAR!
On a weird note--yesterday we were in the grocery store and bought a gallon of milk that expires AFTER the baby's due date...talk about a weird feeling! It's so funny to know that the baby could be born before the milk expires! Next, I'll be looking for the gallon's of milk that have October 16th on them--the magic day they will not let me go past!
Anyways, Abby spent the night here last night, and she and I are going to get a lot of straightening up done around the house today. Look for some more postings in the next few days of all the cool stuff the baby has gotten over the last week!!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Feelings--38 weeks
I can't believe that in 2 weeks, we will be completely FULL TERM! In fact, we really are right now, but how many baby's are actually born on their due date, or early? I know some are, but I am not holding my breath. Besides, I am actually kind of happy he/she is still in there--holding out for a bit longer!
I am definitely going to miss being pregnant with this child. I was telling Carl the other night how thankful I am that I can honestly say I have LOVED every minute (thus far) of being pregnant. I feel great, and have done everything that I normally would have done before being pregnant (sans alcohol and a few other things). This baby has already been a real blessing to me, and although I am excited to hold and love on him/her...at the same time I feel like I could spend the rest of my life content just to be pregnant with this baby (check back in in the next month and see if it is still the case). As much as I love being pregnant though, I really am on a time crunch to get this baby out before October 4th...or at the latest October 7th. To be able to bring my precious little one to the Atlantic Ocean for the first time when they are so little--would be AWESOME! Hopefully he/she will love the ocean and cherish the time spent at the beach with family as much as his/her mommy does! There is just nothing quite like the beach!
We'll see how the rest of this story plays out, and what we can/can not do after the baby is born. I am praying that my hormones will level back out quickly after the baby is born, and that I will not be to upset that I am no longer pregnant!
Carl leaves for out of town business tomorrow--and doesn't come back until Wednesday! I told him that it definitely (if I can help it) isn't going to come while he is gone--however anything after that point is FAIR GAME! We'll see what day this little one chooses for his/her birthday!
I am definitely going to miss being pregnant with this child. I was telling Carl the other night how thankful I am that I can honestly say I have LOVED every minute (thus far) of being pregnant. I feel great, and have done everything that I normally would have done before being pregnant (sans alcohol and a few other things). This baby has already been a real blessing to me, and although I am excited to hold and love on him/her...at the same time I feel like I could spend the rest of my life content just to be pregnant with this baby (check back in in the next month and see if it is still the case). As much as I love being pregnant though, I really am on a time crunch to get this baby out before October 4th...or at the latest October 7th. To be able to bring my precious little one to the Atlantic Ocean for the first time when they are so little--would be AWESOME! Hopefully he/she will love the ocean and cherish the time spent at the beach with family as much as his/her mommy does! There is just nothing quite like the beach!
We'll see how the rest of this story plays out, and what we can/can not do after the baby is born. I am praying that my hormones will level back out quickly after the baby is born, and that I will not be to upset that I am no longer pregnant!
Carl leaves for out of town business tomorrow--and doesn't come back until Wednesday! I told him that it definitely (if I can help it) isn't going to come while he is gone--however anything after that point is FAIR GAME! We'll see what day this little one chooses for his/her birthday!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Pictures from Around the House
Here are some pictures from around our house!!!
We finally were able to agree on a bedding set for our bed!!! We are both THRILLED with how cute it turned out! Of course, the room still needs some finishing touches--but it will come with time!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Carl's Birthday!
We had a great time tonight celebrating Carl's birthday! All of the family on both sides (except for Cory and Ray) were here to celebrate and it was nice to have everybody here at our house...I just love being in my "home." What was even better--was the fact that we did not have drive the 45 minutes to Mars Hill after celebrating--that was absolutely wonderful!
Some highlights of the gifts were:
Some highlights of the gifts were:
- Shorts
- Wilson Magazines
- A blanket from C.T. to daddy
- All kinds of labor snacks, etc...for daddy
- Itunes Gift Card
- Double hammock (which will be nice for camping)
- Cookies
I guess I have probably forgotten some things--anyways, it was a great time! Here are a few pictures of the celebration!
Doctor's Appointment
Yesterday, I had a doctors appointment. Carl and I both went, and he took the rest of the afternoon off--which was WONDERFUL! It was so good to spend some time together!
My appointment was at 12:45, and lasted almost an hour. We talked about all sorts of birth preferences, and the standard protocol that the doctors follow like: when to call them during labor, what you should call about, how to get a hold of them, etc. During the next few weeks the doctor and I are going to talk about different emergency scenarios that might come up during the labor and delivery. I feel more comfortable talking about these scenarios ahead of time, instead of assuming everything will be "textbook."
The baby is still head down--and doing VERY well. He/she is an active little guy/girl, and was putting on quite the show for the doctor! The baby's heartbeat was 150 bpm, which is a little lower than it normally has been. My belly is measuring at 39 weeks--although that really doesn't mean anything about when labor is impending. The due date is now 3 1/2 weeks away...and I am hoping the baby comes a little before then, but we will see!
Today's Carl's birthday--and I am so excited! I just love birthday's!!! Hopefully, he will enjoy his day as much as I will...good news is he won't have to share it with his little peanut! Both families are coming over for dinner, which will be fun, and we'll eat some birthday cake! Becka and Abby got here about 9:30 this morning, and I have been having fun putting them to work!! It's nice to have them to hang out with!! I'm making macaroni and cheese and corn dogs for lunch--not gourmet but will be delicious none the less!!!
My appointment was at 12:45, and lasted almost an hour. We talked about all sorts of birth preferences, and the standard protocol that the doctors follow like: when to call them during labor, what you should call about, how to get a hold of them, etc. During the next few weeks the doctor and I are going to talk about different emergency scenarios that might come up during the labor and delivery. I feel more comfortable talking about these scenarios ahead of time, instead of assuming everything will be "textbook."
The baby is still head down--and doing VERY well. He/she is an active little guy/girl, and was putting on quite the show for the doctor! The baby's heartbeat was 150 bpm, which is a little lower than it normally has been. My belly is measuring at 39 weeks--although that really doesn't mean anything about when labor is impending. The due date is now 3 1/2 weeks away...and I am hoping the baby comes a little before then, but we will see!
Today's Carl's birthday--and I am so excited! I just love birthday's!!! Hopefully, he will enjoy his day as much as I will...good news is he won't have to share it with his little peanut! Both families are coming over for dinner, which will be fun, and we'll eat some birthday cake! Becka and Abby got here about 9:30 this morning, and I have been having fun putting them to work!! It's nice to have them to hang out with!! I'm making macaroni and cheese and corn dogs for lunch--not gourmet but will be delicious none the less!!!
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