I wasn't going to blog about my 38th week because I already talked about the doctor's appointment. However, if I don't I will feel guilty that I missed writing about a week because I have been good about not missing any.
I didn't really have any more contractions this week, which is such a bummer. I was hoping that I would start having a little more of them. Things that are gross, but well I am going to write about them anyways:) I did notice this week that my discharge was brown, but they say that is normal and means that your cervix is starting to soften, etc.
He is moving around a lot still, I don't think he realizes there is no room left in there! The other night I was trying to go to bed, but he was moving so much. I was almost in tears because it hurt so bad because he is so big now!
I developed a cold this week. I am sure that I got it from the of the students at school since they all pass around germs. I am constantly washing my hands or using germ-x while I am there. But, it hasn't been that bad, so hopefully it won't last too long.
I have been extremely grumpy this week as well. I snap at everyone for the littlest things. Poor Matt has had to bear the brunt of it all and he is probably doesn't want me to ever be pregnant again. Well, he actually has said that:) Saturday I didn't pick up any of my phone calls because I was so grumpy.
At this point all hear is "oh you haven't had the baby yet" or people are constantly asking me how I am feeling, or when I am due. I feel like a broken record..and it makes me irritable. I know that people mean well and they just care and I need to realize that!
We put the carseat base in the car this weekend and everything is ready for him. I have my bag packed and his things packed. Now, he just needs to simply arrive:)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
38 Week Dr. Appt
Today was my doctor's appointment...I didn't get my hopes up going into it. I gained another three pounds, what a shocker. I have been so swollen though this past week. My ankles look like balloons seriously. One night my left ankle was huge compared to my right. My hands have also been really swollen and I am glad that I took my wedding ring off a long time ago!
Baby's heartbeat was good it went up to 140, but that is still good. It was speeding up at the end because he was moving around. It was funny, I don't think he liked her pushing on him..I was hoping it would make him come out!
Dr. T. came in and checked my cervix. He asked if I wanted him to strip any membranes since he knows I am sort of trying to work this delivery around school. I told him that if he thought it was okay, that would be great. Let's get this show on the road:) But, if he didn't want to that was fine too. So, he checked me and I was probably 1/2 cm. dilated. He stripped me to a 1 1/2. So, hopefully that will jump start things. If not he said that when I come in next week that he would do it again. It was so painful when he was doing it that I was like how the heck am I going to push my baby's head out! But, I didn't show any signs of pain..according to my mom. I must hide it well.
Anyways, so that is the news for now. I will keep you updated!
Baby's heartbeat was good it went up to 140, but that is still good. It was speeding up at the end because he was moving around. It was funny, I don't think he liked her pushing on him..I was hoping it would make him come out!
Dr. T. came in and checked my cervix. He asked if I wanted him to strip any membranes since he knows I am sort of trying to work this delivery around school. I told him that if he thought it was okay, that would be great. Let's get this show on the road:) But, if he didn't want to that was fine too. So, he checked me and I was probably 1/2 cm. dilated. He stripped me to a 1 1/2. So, hopefully that will jump start things. If not he said that when I come in next week that he would do it again. It was so painful when he was doing it that I was like how the heck am I going to push my baby's head out! But, I didn't show any signs of pain..according to my mom. I must hide it well.
Anyways, so that is the news for now. I will keep you updated!
Monday, October 15, 2007
37 Weeks~waiting,waiting, and waiting..~
I am becoming more and more uncomfortable as each day passes. I don't notice it as much on the weekends because I don't have to sit at a table for six hours like I do during the week for school. I am hoping that our little one arrives this next week, but who knows..he is on his time:)
I have been having mild contractions for the last week or so! This excited me even if it doesn't mean I won't have him for another two weeks. At least I feel like am doing something! They aren't intense or anything and I had to call my mom to make sure if that is what I was feeling or not.
This is going to be gross to some of you, but most of you are women who read this, so I am not to worried. I did lose my mucus plug this week as well. I noticed it after I went to the bathroom one evening. It wasn't gross or anything, it just kind of looks like what it is called. So, I know that my body is preparing for him to come out.
Saturday and today I went on really long walks. I am hoping that it will help to induce my labor. Matt wants to try one other thing that induces labor as well:) My mom said it worked for her and my dad, but I am so huge and uncomfortable I don't know if I can do it! More intimate details that you didn't want to know, but I am a pretty open person as you all know!
This past week on the 10th I got a big nesting feeling. I really thought that I was going to have the baby on the 11th. It was the day my Grandpa passed away and I just thought for sure for symbolic reasons it was going to happen. So, that night I was frantically cleaning the house and catching on laundry. I changed the sheets on our bed and made sure everything was in place. I packed my bag for the hospital and the baby's diaper bag with his things. Then my mom, sister, and aunt all called me to see if I was still having any contractions. Pretty much everyone thought I was going to have him. However, the next day came and went and here I am still pregnant! At least everything is in order!
Everything is washed and put away in his dresser and closet. My parents can't believe how spoiled he is! I also went to Wal-Mart and got the remaining things that I needed, which wasn't a whole lot..such a blessing.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that I am dilated and he just sends me up there because I am at a four or something! That is wishful thinking though. I will update you tomorrow after the appointment!
I have been having mild contractions for the last week or so! This excited me even if it doesn't mean I won't have him for another two weeks. At least I feel like am doing something! They aren't intense or anything and I had to call my mom to make sure if that is what I was feeling or not.
This is going to be gross to some of you, but most of you are women who read this, so I am not to worried. I did lose my mucus plug this week as well. I noticed it after I went to the bathroom one evening. It wasn't gross or anything, it just kind of looks like what it is called. So, I know that my body is preparing for him to come out.
Saturday and today I went on really long walks. I am hoping that it will help to induce my labor. Matt wants to try one other thing that induces labor as well:) My mom said it worked for her and my dad, but I am so huge and uncomfortable I don't know if I can do it! More intimate details that you didn't want to know, but I am a pretty open person as you all know!
This past week on the 10th I got a big nesting feeling. I really thought that I was going to have the baby on the 11th. It was the day my Grandpa passed away and I just thought for sure for symbolic reasons it was going to happen. So, that night I was frantically cleaning the house and catching on laundry. I changed the sheets on our bed and made sure everything was in place. I packed my bag for the hospital and the baby's diaper bag with his things. Then my mom, sister, and aunt all called me to see if I was still having any contractions. Pretty much everyone thought I was going to have him. However, the next day came and went and here I am still pregnant! At least everything is in order!
Everything is washed and put away in his dresser and closet. My parents can't believe how spoiled he is! I also went to Wal-Mart and got the remaining things that I needed, which wasn't a whole lot..such a blessing.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that I am dilated and he just sends me up there because I am at a four or something! That is wishful thinking though. I will update you tomorrow after the appointment!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Baby Shower Take 3
Today I was given a surprise baby shower by the girls in class! It was so funny because I had no idea that it was going to take place. I pride myself by usually finding these things out, but not this time!
Dr. Evans at around 10:40 told me that Dr. Gomez wanted to see me in her office. I was like great I am in trouble! He said she wanted to talk to me about the baby and what I had figured out for my practicum out at the elementary school. So, I went to her office and she was really encouraging. She told me the that first I needed to take care of myself and the baby. They didn't want me to go right into teaching my five day lesson the next week if I didn't feel up to it. My plan right now is to go in that week and teach my five lessons, but only stay half days. Both my professors are perfectly fine with that and that is such a huge relief for me!
So, I went back to class hoping someone had stayed for lunch because my stuff was in there and if the door got shut it would be locked! So, I walked up to the room and I saw this table full of food, but I assumed that the faculty were having lunch or something. The moment I walked in they all yelled "surprise" They had the room decorated and a table full of gifts. They had ordered pizza and had salad and dessert. It was so sweet and overwhelming.
I just couldn't believe that they took it upon themselves to give me a shower like that. I held it together though and didn't cry!
I got some really cute outfits, a gift card, two of the girls made blankets for him, he got bath times stuff, and I got a few things for myself. It was so much fun to open the gifts. I am so blessed to have such a good group of classmates!
I don't drive to school, so I called Matt to come and get all the gifts. There was no way I could have carried them all home afterwards! I think he felt a little funny walking into a room of 25 women! I introduced him and it was fun for them all to put a name to face!
So, thanks to all of you. Matt and I really appreciate it!
Dr. Evans at around 10:40 told me that Dr. Gomez wanted to see me in her office. I was like great I am in trouble! He said she wanted to talk to me about the baby and what I had figured out for my practicum out at the elementary school. So, I went to her office and she was really encouraging. She told me the that first I needed to take care of myself and the baby. They didn't want me to go right into teaching my five day lesson the next week if I didn't feel up to it. My plan right now is to go in that week and teach my five lessons, but only stay half days. Both my professors are perfectly fine with that and that is such a huge relief for me!
So, I went back to class hoping someone had stayed for lunch because my stuff was in there and if the door got shut it would be locked! So, I walked up to the room and I saw this table full of food, but I assumed that the faculty were having lunch or something. The moment I walked in they all yelled "surprise" They had the room decorated and a table full of gifts. They had ordered pizza and had salad and dessert. It was so sweet and overwhelming.
I just couldn't believe that they took it upon themselves to give me a shower like that. I held it together though and didn't cry!
I got some really cute outfits, a gift card, two of the girls made blankets for him, he got bath times stuff, and I got a few things for myself. It was so much fun to open the gifts. I am so blessed to have such a good group of classmates!
I don't drive to school, so I called Matt to come and get all the gifts. There was no way I could have carried them all home afterwards! I think he felt a little funny walking into a room of 25 women! I introduced him and it was fun for them all to put a name to face!
So, thanks to all of you. Matt and I really appreciate it!
Baby Shower Take 2
Last Saturday was my baby shower here in La Grande that my family put on for me. I have been counting down to this one just because it makes it seem more real that in a few weeks this little one will be here with us..finally!
My mom, aunts, sisters, and church ladies had the church decorated really cute. The colors were a lime green and blue and were so adorable. There was an assortment of different kinds of breads that my mom had made. Sara Coston made shortbread cookies with half of it dipped in chocolate. Jana made a big fruit assortment with different dips to go along with it. It was just all put together really cute. On the table with the punch they had the little favors. They made little buckets using pipe cleaner and little blue plastic cups. Each were filled with candy, but the theme of the candy was what little boys would play with. So, there were gummie sharks, fish, and frogs. Chocolate rocks, malt balls, and lemon heads. It was really cute!
There were about twenty three or so people there and it was just a lot of fun. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I got tons of stuff and it was so much fun to open! I got a few blankets that were homemade and I love that. A lot of really cute outfits. We got the monitor that we wanted and that was really nice. I got BASKETS to organize things in..I am a big fan:) I got a robe from Grandma for myself which was so nice because I didn't have one! We got our swing from my family and our high chair from Matt's. Matt's mom made some really cute blankets and burp clothes for me. My mom got me my baby book..so excited..tons of 12 month clothing, and a green receiving blanket like I had when I was a baby. Katelyn got me my sticker calendar and a blanket! Kallan got him the cutest lion slippers and a toy. My Aunt Donna got me a cute outfit, with cute shoes, bath stuff, and stuffed animals. Aunt Kim got me some cute outfits, books, toys, and some baby cereal to try out when it is time for that!
It was emotional at the beginning because my mom opened the shower with saying how proud her and my dad were of me..and then she started to cry. Then I started to cry..and everyone else started to tear up:) She said how proud they were of me for sticking with school and how proud they were of Matt and just how excited they are to have this baby. Sigh..I am going to cry right now thinking about it!
After the shower my family came over so that my aunts could see the nursery. We hung out at my house for awhile talking about things. We then headed to the pizza place to celebrate my cousin Luke's 7th birthday. It was a lot of fun and the food was yummy. I was starving by the time we got there because all I had eaten was what was at the shower.
That evening I sorted everything that I got at the shower. I washed all the clothes and put them away. Organized his changing table and the closet and had everything in place.
It was a really great way to spend a Saturday and I am so thankful to everyone that came to the shower!
My mom, aunts, sisters, and church ladies had the church decorated really cute. The colors were a lime green and blue and were so adorable. There was an assortment of different kinds of breads that my mom had made. Sara Coston made shortbread cookies with half of it dipped in chocolate. Jana made a big fruit assortment with different dips to go along with it. It was just all put together really cute. On the table with the punch they had the little favors. They made little buckets using pipe cleaner and little blue plastic cups. Each were filled with candy, but the theme of the candy was what little boys would play with. So, there were gummie sharks, fish, and frogs. Chocolate rocks, malt balls, and lemon heads. It was really cute!
There were about twenty three or so people there and it was just a lot of fun. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I got tons of stuff and it was so much fun to open! I got a few blankets that were homemade and I love that. A lot of really cute outfits. We got the monitor that we wanted and that was really nice. I got BASKETS to organize things in..I am a big fan:) I got a robe from Grandma for myself which was so nice because I didn't have one! We got our swing from my family and our high chair from Matt's. Matt's mom made some really cute blankets and burp clothes for me. My mom got me my baby book..so excited..tons of 12 month clothing, and a green receiving blanket like I had when I was a baby. Katelyn got me my sticker calendar and a blanket! Kallan got him the cutest lion slippers and a toy. My Aunt Donna got me a cute outfit, with cute shoes, bath stuff, and stuffed animals. Aunt Kim got me some cute outfits, books, toys, and some baby cereal to try out when it is time for that!
It was emotional at the beginning because my mom opened the shower with saying how proud her and my dad were of me..and then she started to cry. Then I started to cry..and everyone else started to tear up:) She said how proud they were of me for sticking with school and how proud they were of Matt and just how excited they are to have this baby. Sigh..I am going to cry right now thinking about it!
After the shower my family came over so that my aunts could see the nursery. We hung out at my house for awhile talking about things. We then headed to the pizza place to celebrate my cousin Luke's 7th birthday. It was a lot of fun and the food was yummy. I was starving by the time we got there because all I had eaten was what was at the shower.
That evening I sorted everything that I got at the shower. I washed all the clothes and put them away. Organized his changing table and the closet and had everything in place.
It was a really great way to spend a Saturday and I am so thankful to everyone that came to the shower!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Dr. Appt and Nursery pictures!
I had a doctor's appointment today and it was pretty much lame:) My whole week was to get to today, so that I could see if I was dilated at all. Well, he didn't even check me! I was so mad! I only gained roughly a pound this past week..so that is good I guess. I was hoping there would be no change or a loss of a pound. He thinks this baby is only like six pounds right now. I am hoping this baby is a lot bigger than that because I will be depressed..it is like uh where is all the weight coming from!
My Group B Strep test came back negative, so that was good. This means I don't have to have an antibiotics in my iv when I am there. The heartbeat was good going strong at 136 bpm. I love my nurse there because she always sits there for a minute or two after she gets how many beats, so that we can listen to it.
I am having a lot more Brax and Hick contractions, but no real contractions. I am not sure what they are supposed to feel like, but my mom said that I would know.
My baby shower is tomorrow and I am looking forward to that. I feel sort of bad for my mom because she has had to really do the whole thing herself. I am hoping that she will be able to enjoy herself tomorrow and not stress to much. I know that it will great.
Here are some pictures of the nursery. I hope you enjoy them, I feel like you don't really get the whole room unless you are there. I guess I feel like the pictures are insufficient. I want to get some cute decorative baskets, but I am going to wait and see if I get any tomorrow before I buy my own.
Matt went and bought diapers yesterday while I was at school. He was so excited about it, it was cute. He also bought a shirt that the baby will be able to wear next fall. It says "If you think I am cute wait until you see my mom". It almost made me cry...I am getting way more emotional these days!
That is about it for this week!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
36 week pictures
These aren't the greatest pictures because I took them myself. I am not very coordinated that way! I still don't think I look HUGE, but everyone has said I have dropped a lot from the last ones. I am going to have Matt take some more this weekend, I will post those. They will be better quality I promise. I just know that some of you want to see the belly one more time before he comes out! Hope you enjoy!
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