Thursday, November 22, 2012

37 weeks & 38 weeks!

Written on Monday, November 19th...

37 weeks

Well, well, well. My intro to Drs don't know everything, huh? I mean, when a doctor looks at you and says "expect labor at any time" and then proceeds to tell you what to watch for, you kinda think you're going to go into labor the next...second, and every second thereafter. Well, that bubble finally burst at my last appointment (last Thursday) when [a different] doctor tells me I will probably go to my EDD, if not longer, since I am a 1st timer. So, I have really tried to let things just GO! Obviously no one knows, it will happen when it happens. Which at almost 38 weeks is a REALLY hard thing to swallow, for me anyway. 

So, here we are. Still pregnant. I'm trying to enjoy it though.

At 37 weeks they have baby measuring at approximately 6.5 pounds and 19 inches...about the size of a watermelon, apparently. However that trusty doctor who poked at the baby a few dozen times last Thursday gave her medical opinion of 7lbs...8lbs at birth (is the sarcasm coming through? no I'm not bitter...lol just pregnant ;)). 

My dad got into town this past week. So family dinner last Friday at my sister's was fun! We are at 6 days & counting until the arrival of my little nephew Weedon! Jenny is having a C on Monday, November 26th, yeah! Cousins will be VERY close in age! :) It's going to be a blast! 

Other good/exciting news:
This week I started to work from home 1/2 days. Last week was really hard, I wasn't feeling good for most of it. So I decided to try to give myself a break. I work in the office in the AM and work from home after lunch. It's a pretty sweet deal, and I'm super lucky to have this kind of flexibility at my job! 

Everything is done. The hospital bags are packed; mine, baby's and Bron's. 

Nesting took place last Sunday. From about 11AM - 8PM with a few breaks in-between for meals. It was a little out of control. I look back and have no clue how I had enough energy to do everything I did. I mean, this involved bringing in the ladder from the garage, hammer, dusting ceiling fans, detailing the kitchen cabinets and counters, on top of all of my regular cleaning AND laundry. Holy molly  I'm tired just typing that and re-living it. I paid for it the next day though...and last night. My back was so sore! Silly pregnant hormones!  



38 weeks

I guess I never went back to publish the post for 37 weeks :) so I will combine the two, what the heck! 



Today is Thanksgiving Day and I'm officially 38 weeks pregnant. The measurements are the same, since I just checked a few days ago. 
The doctor did do the "feel-ski" check again yesterday and said "this peanut is not going to be a peanut". So I'm guessing she is sticking firm to her 8 pounds at delivery ;). She said this belly is all baby. Kinda sucks for me. I'll be sure to let you know how that goes - haha! She also said I am probably good for another week. I'm not a very patient person and I have never been good at waiting. So I sure hope she decides to come out sooner...than later!!!!  :)


How far along? 38 weeks today! 
Total weight gain: I think I'm up 31 pounds now!
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: Is a joke...which I hear continues once the baby comes...only from a few people though ;) HAH.
Best moment this week: Today was pretty awesome! We went to my sisters for Thanksgiving and it was YUMMY!! Great to spend the day with them!

Miss Anything? Today I missed being able to have a beer. I could have definitely gone for a few Blue Moons to celebrate Turkey Day! 
Movement: Slow rolls and an elbow or a foot here & there
Food cravings: Hmm...different things. Nothing consistant this week. 
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: Most all "labor signs" I've had or have. 
Symptoms: Just very uncomfortable. She's heavy and low. So this causes back pain, pelvic pain and just makes it hard to move around in general.
Belly Button in or out? In/flat
Wedding rings on or off? Put my engagement ring back on for the week :) Actually, both of my rings fit well last Saturday, but that's pushing it & I definitely don't want them to get stuck! 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Kinda both. I'm really happy that she's almost here and really excited to meet her, but I'm also REALLY irritable. At least it goes away fast ;).  
Looking forward to: Going into labor...sounds silly, but I am :) It's basically all I can think of at this point! 




Sunday, November 11, 2012

36 weeks!

Hello!

This could be my last pregnant post...woah, haha! If you didn't see, I was informed at my last appointment that I am well on my way to labor and should be watching for it "at any time now". So this could be literally...anytime, two hours, two days, two weeks, or twenty-five days. 
So this put a little fire in me this weekend to get all the last minute things done. 
We have the nursery complete and I'm packing our hospital bags tonight. After that it's literally just the waiting game, huh? 

At 36 weeks she's about the size of a crenshaw melon (6lbs) and about 19 inches. 
crenshaw melon


 36 weeks belly shot

Front View

 Feeling very large...this was yesterday



How far along? 36 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: 28 lbs
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep: same
Best moment this week: Even though it was a scary appointment, it was exciting to know I've already dilated & baby & body are getting ready for labor!! 

Miss Anything? I miss it all :)
Movement: She's still active, just not as much. 
Food cravings: JUNK :/ It's a good thing I eat well during the week because I seem to give myself a free pass on the weekends. And I pay for it! 
Gender: Girl 
Labor Signs: The usual...contractions & cramping 
Symptoms: Uncomfortable
Belly Button in or out? In/flat
Wedding rings on or off? Off...I could still wear my engagement ring, it's not that it doesn't fit...I just haven't worn it. I think because my hands are so dry, I just like having them bare. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy...hormones have been a little out of whack this weekend...but happy.
Looking forward to: Meeting this little baby!! 


And finally, here are some of Olivia's nursery photos!! 

(sorry, not the best lighting or quality, but you'll get the idea!)

The fabric used in the pillow that is on the glider in the next photo is the same fabric used on the valence pictured here. I realize it's hard to see here. 

Rebecca painted this picture for Olivia! We do still have to get a side table to put this lamp on. We have it picked out, it's currently out of stock at Target.. 

My sister, Jenny, made the mobile for Olivia! 



The awesome quilt my mother-in-law, Teresa made Olivia is on the crib! 

I hope you liked your little tour of Olivia Jane's room! I am in LOVE with it and am so happy with the way it turned out! 

Sunday, November 4, 2012

33, 34 & 35 weeks

Well, well, well. Someone got a little behind! I actually kinda of stalled with everything. But, I'm back in the game! ;)

I've been super busy with work so when I get home I'm just ready to crash. We did make it to the park again this past week. It was fun. I love this weather, so it's really nice to be able to go enjoy it with my husband. I am trying to be a little obsessive about spending time together, because of my fear of not getting enough husband & wife time after the baby comes. But I think if I'm this committed to it before she comes, I'll definitely make time when she is here. Plus, I know we have some great family babysitters that will have no problem keeping Liv when we're ready for date nights :). 

We did some shopping the other weekend. We took back some things that were duplicates & some clothing items that I thought she had too much of. So I think she has everything (probably way more so!) that she needs. I have a little more organizing to do in her nursery before I post completion pictures. 

I now just have the loose ends to tie up....hospital bag, labor bag, birth plan, car seat and nursing things for me. 

Size of baby:
33 - Pineapple, 4lbs, 17in
34 - Cantaloupe, 4.5lbs, 17.5in
35 - Honeydew, 5lbs, 18in

Mmmm...fruit!  Wow, do you really think I have a 5 pounder in me right now?! Crazy to think about! 

Oh & I almost forgot, I think I posted this on Facebook, but at my last appointment I got a little peek at her! The Dr turned on the u/s machine real quick to make she she was head down. She sure was! So I got to see her cute little face for...maybe 1 whole minute, haha! But I swear she has this cute little button nose and has definitely gotten bigger!! :D 


How far along? 35 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: 28 lbs. gained at my 34 week appointment - right on track!
Stretch marks? none yet, I'm hoping I may be in the clear? (Should I even say that out loud?)
Sleep: Hmm...sleep. That depends on your definition of sleep. I believe my body is just adjusting to the lack-of now. 
Best moment this week: Yesterday was pretty sweet. My in-laws gave Liv and I her glider for Christmas!! So they came over & DIL put it together for me. I also enjoyed cleaning the house & having the house to myself for the afternoon. 
Miss Anything? Bending down, the ease of moving in bed or just getting up in general. Oh and breathing...
Movement: She's not moving as much as she was a few weeks ago. I guess she's getting a little big for the space she has in there. Still giving me swift kicks in the side like a soccer star, but not so much the moving 10xs in an hour kinda thing. 
Food cravings: I've been eating a lot of candy this week - tis the season - and still craving ice!! 
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Body is practicing 
Symptoms: Still have heartburn, although not as bad. Starting to swell a little. My feet and ankles swelled for the 1st time Friday night after dinner. And of course, just having a huge belly that is heavy and super inconvenient :)
Belly Button in or out? In/flat
Wedding rings on or off? I only put my engagement ring on when I leave the house. It comes off before bed & I don't wear it around the house. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Not so much moody anymore. More excited and happy for her to come.
Looking forward to: The end of this pregnancy! I enjoyed most parts, but this last part is harder to chew. I'm really just ready to see what she looks like and hold her in my arms. 


33 weeks

34 weeks

I need to do another compare shot in my blue tank & black shorts. I will try to get that pic today & post tonight or later this week. We're off to the Jags game today!!