If you keep giving me all these "false labor" alarms please don't make it hurt so badly!!!!!
Oh, and please decide to come meet everyone soon. I promise it will be worth it!
Love,
Mommy
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
38 Weeks
How far along? 38 Weeks. I was hoping I wouldn't make it here.
Total weight gain/loss: The same.
How Big is Baby?: A growing watermelon.
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in a couple non maternity things.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: I'm lucky if I can get a solid 4 hours a couple 2 hour stints.
Best moment this week: Aimee and Charle's Wedding and our baby shower!
Movement: Praying baby's on the move out!
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: Still convinced it's a boy!
Labor Signs: I'm 3cm and just waiting. I was up with contractions last night for 3 hours again I just wish my water would break. Then I would know this is definitely it.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Finally getting to hold my baby and feel my feet again. I am so done with being pregnant. I'm getting to the point where I'm dieing to know if it's a boy or a girl, who he/she looks like, etc.
Weekly Wisdom: Patience is a virtue.
Milestones: The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as her abdomen, and her head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.
here is what is HOPEFULLY my final belly pic!!!
This was taken May 22 at 37 weeks 5 days
We're pretty much ready for this baby. Hospital bags are packed, IPod is loaded with music, snacks for the hospial are bought, now we just need consistant contractions or my water to break and we're ready.
Baby gear wise we're ready. There are a few things that still are "semi-ready". I wanted a 2nd diaper bag because mine doesn't clip onto the stroller and it has a flat bar so it will be hard to hang. But I have time to buy one. And of course I fell in love with one that I can't reason with myself to afford.
http://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html
I just can't justify that price tag with all the other expenses of having a baby.
We certainly don't have enough clothes but we didnt' want to overload ourselves with neutral clothes so they will wait till Cookie decides to make his or her appearance (HINT HINT anytime now would be good baby!).
Almost all of the baby stuff is washed, obviously only blankets, newborn clothes and towels. The only thing I haven't gotten around to is hemming the curtains which isn't a huge deal. We could use more cloth diapers but I think we're prepared for the newborn stage.
Now is the hardest part of pregnancy, waiting. I feel horrible, my stomach hurts like I did 1000's of situps, I am so swollen and hot, and I'm tired. I'm just ready now.
Total weight gain/loss: The same.
How Big is Baby?: A growing watermelon.
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in a couple non maternity things.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: I'm lucky if I can get a solid 4 hours a couple 2 hour stints.
Best moment this week: Aimee and Charle's Wedding and our baby shower!
Movement: Praying baby's on the move out!
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: Still convinced it's a boy!
Labor Signs: I'm 3cm and just waiting. I was up with contractions last night for 3 hours again I just wish my water would break. Then I would know this is definitely it.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Finally getting to hold my baby and feel my feet again. I am so done with being pregnant. I'm getting to the point where I'm dieing to know if it's a boy or a girl, who he/she looks like, etc.
Weekly Wisdom: Patience is a virtue.
Milestones: The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as her abdomen, and her head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.
here is what is HOPEFULLY my final belly pic!!!
This was taken May 22 at 37 weeks 5 days
We're pretty much ready for this baby. Hospital bags are packed, IPod is loaded with music, snacks for the hospial are bought, now we just need consistant contractions or my water to break and we're ready.
Baby gear wise we're ready. There are a few things that still are "semi-ready". I wanted a 2nd diaper bag because mine doesn't clip onto the stroller and it has a flat bar so it will be hard to hang. But I have time to buy one. And of course I fell in love with one that I can't reason with myself to afford.
http://www.skiphop.com/product/21500.html
I just can't justify that price tag with all the other expenses of having a baby.
We certainly don't have enough clothes but we didnt' want to overload ourselves with neutral clothes so they will wait till Cookie decides to make his or her appearance (HINT HINT anytime now would be good baby!).
Almost all of the baby stuff is washed, obviously only blankets, newborn clothes and towels. The only thing I haven't gotten around to is hemming the curtains which isn't a huge deal. We could use more cloth diapers but I think we're prepared for the newborn stage.
Now is the hardest part of pregnancy, waiting. I feel horrible, my stomach hurts like I did 1000's of situps, I am so swollen and hot, and I'm tired. I'm just ready now.
Monday, May 17, 2010
37 Weeks.
Today is considered full-term. At this point the baby is done developing and is just packing on the pounds!
How far along? 37 Weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: Total has been 32 lbs and I'm not eating much anymore
How Big is Baby?: Finally a watermelon.
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in a couple non maternity things.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: I'm lucky if I can get a solid 4 hours a couple 2 hour stints.
Best moment this week: My parents visiting. Filling the freezer for after baby.
Movement: Good movement...
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: Still convinced it's a boy!
Labor Signs: Well I'm 2cm dilated and 80% effaced. Who knows how long I'll make it. I've got some strong contractions!
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting Baby H!
Weekly Wisdom: Put your feet up!
Milestones: Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).
How far along? 37 Weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: Total has been 32 lbs and I'm not eating much anymore
How Big is Baby?: Finally a watermelon.
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in a couple non maternity things.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: I'm lucky if I can get a solid 4 hours a couple 2 hour stints.
Best moment this week: My parents visiting. Filling the freezer for after baby.
Movement: Good movement...
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: Still convinced it's a boy!
Labor Signs: Well I'm 2cm dilated and 80% effaced. Who knows how long I'll make it. I've got some strong contractions!
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting Baby H!
Weekly Wisdom: Put your feet up!
Milestones: Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).
Monday, May 10, 2010
36 Weeks...
How far along? 36 Weeks. I seriously feel like I need to stop breathing to get time to slow down.
Total weight gain/loss: I'm only gaining fluid weight now.
How Big is Baby?: Honeydew!
Maternity clothes? haha regular shirts don't cover my tummy.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: Ugh, between bathroom breaks every 1-3 hours, carpal tunnel making my hands fall asleep and hurt, and the fluid making my feet hurt and swell I'm barely sleeping.
Best moment this week: Getting our nursery closer to finished. Just 2 more shelves and we can put the monitor up.
Movement: Lots of pressure and rolling.
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: 4 weeks. As of last night I'm convinced it's a boy. Weird.
Labor Signs: I may be having Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Taking Deena to the vet tonight to see if her mouth is any better, and our ultrasound on Thursday.
Weekly Wisdom: Slow down.
Milestones: Baby's skin is getting smooth and soft, her gums are rigid, her liver and kidneys are in working order, and her circulation and immune system are basically good to go. Her lungs are the only organs that still need to fully mature, but every day she gets a little closer to breathing on her own.
I went to the doctor for my 35 weeks appointment last week (it was supposed to be 34 weeks but I got off schedule with my baby shower). Baby's heartrate was 152 bpm and my blood pressure was slightly elevated again, 120/81. Probably from the fluid. The swelling is bad and painful. The doctor said if it gets real bad they may induce me a week early but lets see how big this baby is thursday or if s/he is head down. I am getting to the uncomfortable point.
Total weight gain/loss: I'm only gaining fluid weight now.
How Big is Baby?: Honeydew!
Maternity clothes? haha regular shirts don't cover my tummy.
Stretch marks? Of course.
Sleep: Ugh, between bathroom breaks every 1-3 hours, carpal tunnel making my hands fall asleep and hurt, and the fluid making my feet hurt and swell I'm barely sleeping.
Best moment this week: Getting our nursery closer to finished. Just 2 more shelves and we can put the monitor up.
Movement: Lots of pressure and rolling.
Food cravings: Not many.
Gender: 4 weeks. As of last night I'm convinced it's a boy. Weird.
Labor Signs: I may be having Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Taking Deena to the vet tonight to see if her mouth is any better, and our ultrasound on Thursday.
Weekly Wisdom: Slow down.
Milestones: Baby's skin is getting smooth and soft, her gums are rigid, her liver and kidneys are in working order, and her circulation and immune system are basically good to go. Her lungs are the only organs that still need to fully mature, but every day she gets a little closer to breathing on her own.
I went to the doctor for my 35 weeks appointment last week (it was supposed to be 34 weeks but I got off schedule with my baby shower). Baby's heartrate was 152 bpm and my blood pressure was slightly elevated again, 120/81. Probably from the fluid. The swelling is bad and painful. The doctor said if it gets real bad they may induce me a week early but lets see how big this baby is thursday or if s/he is head down. I am getting to the uncomfortable point.
Monday, May 3, 2010
35/35!!!
How far along? 35/35. 35 weeks along with 35 days left.
Total weight gain/loss: Seems I stopped gaining, although I have baby butt (presumably s/he is head down) in my stomach so I have no room.
How Big is Baby?: Honeydew!
Maternity clothes? my belly doesn't fit in most non maternity things. I found that out the other day.
Stretch marks? Yes, but isn't that like the mark of motherhood?
Sleep: Nope. 3 hours last night.
Best moment this week: Saturday and having my laundry room done. It's amazing how much people are willing to help.
Movement: I think someone is running out of room in there. According to the internet by now the baby should be about 5 lbs.
Food cravings: Fruit.
Gender: 5....count that, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks!
Labor Signs: NONE. No braxton hicks, no contractions whatsoever.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully getting to schedule our growth ultrasound.
Weekly Wisdom: Sleep. Put your feet up. Get over it, you're really pregnant.
Milestones: From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (He's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) His hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches), and if he really is a "he," his testes have probably completed their descent.
Total weight gain/loss: Seems I stopped gaining, although I have baby butt (presumably s/he is head down) in my stomach so I have no room.
How Big is Baby?: Honeydew!
Maternity clothes? my belly doesn't fit in most non maternity things. I found that out the other day.
Stretch marks? Yes, but isn't that like the mark of motherhood?
Sleep: Nope. 3 hours last night.
Best moment this week: Saturday and having my laundry room done. It's amazing how much people are willing to help.
Movement: I think someone is running out of room in there. According to the internet by now the baby should be about 5 lbs.
Food cravings: Fruit.
Gender: 5....count that, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks!
Labor Signs: NONE. No braxton hicks, no contractions whatsoever.
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging in.
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully getting to schedule our growth ultrasound.
Weekly Wisdom: Sleep. Put your feet up. Get over it, you're really pregnant.
Milestones: From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (He's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) His hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches), and if he really is a "he," his testes have probably completed their descent.
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