Well I figured since Ava is here we can stop calling this thing Butterball Happenings. I wanted a play on our last name but couldn't come up with anything so The B's Times 3 will have to do.
Just like last year I will compile my end of the year photos and big survey but with a beh beh it's kind of hard.
I will get that done sooner rather than later though.
Tonight is Xmas Eve and Uncle Kevin and Auntie Jen are coming over.
I'm cooking Peppercorn crusted Prime Rib, Homemade Caesar Salad, Garlic Roasted Asparagus and we're having truffles for dessert.
It should be very good!
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year.
2010 was such an amazing year for us I couldn't imagine 2011 being any better but I know it will be with our sweet baby girl.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Santa
Ok so I have no motivation to write right now even though I spend my nights surfing the net.
but
today we went to my work and let Ava see everyone and they were all excited and I fed her there..then I wanted to take her to Bass Pro because they had a Santa and on the way there traffic was terrible and she was screaming so when we finally got there I fed her in the car.
Then the line was soo long but she did great until I realized her bottom felt damp ughhhh
Takes the picture super cute and free weee
Take her to the car and she pooped a little out the side ...wonderful...no probs I have an outfit in the diaper bag...oh no I don't awesome.
haha le sigh oh well such is life right.
I used the last diaper so tonight I restocked and put a tshirt, onsie, and nightgown just in case.
I doubt I'll order any prints from Bass Pro since it has the logo but will take a picture of the picture and post.
I did manage to get her announcements and our family card out too before the holidays so I'm stoked about that.
Resume is in so I'll just have to wait until they want to set up an interview and I'll probably have to go back to work to do that on the video phone which I guess I'll have to have Mr. B go in late or come home early so I can go do that.
Well I am baking after all haha I am doing 4 different kinds of cookies but cut the recipe in half so it won't be too much.
I am really excited about Xmas gifts this year...I know Mr. B spoiled me and I am spoiling him...like he said this will probably be our last year of good gifts to each other since the next few years Ava will be really spoiled.
Off to bed and Ava has consistently been doing 5 hours before her first wake so here's to her sleeping 3 more hours
but
today we went to my work and let Ava see everyone and they were all excited and I fed her there..then I wanted to take her to Bass Pro because they had a Santa and on the way there traffic was terrible and she was screaming so when we finally got there I fed her in the car.
Then the line was soo long but she did great until I realized her bottom felt damp ughhhh
Takes the picture super cute and free weee
Take her to the car and she pooped a little out the side ...wonderful...no probs I have an outfit in the diaper bag...oh no I don't awesome.
haha le sigh oh well such is life right.
I used the last diaper so tonight I restocked and put a tshirt, onsie, and nightgown just in case.
I doubt I'll order any prints from Bass Pro since it has the logo but will take a picture of the picture and post.
I did manage to get her announcements and our family card out too before the holidays so I'm stoked about that.
Resume is in so I'll just have to wait until they want to set up an interview and I'll probably have to go back to work to do that on the video phone which I guess I'll have to have Mr. B go in late or come home early so I can go do that.
Well I am baking after all haha I am doing 4 different kinds of cookies but cut the recipe in half so it won't be too much.
I am really excited about Xmas gifts this year...I know Mr. B spoiled me and I am spoiling him...like he said this will probably be our last year of good gifts to each other since the next few years Ava will be really spoiled.
Off to bed and Ava has consistently been doing 5 hours before her first wake so here's to her sleeping 3 more hours
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
First Night...
That Mr. B is out of town. I'm really sad and miss him even when I hate his snoring that keeps me up in between being up with Ava.
I never liked it in the first place but now it feels like our family unit has been ripped apart. :(
I want him to find a new job.
On a different note I'm listening to my sweet baby girl make her noises on the monitor while sleeping.
She seriously is a loud sleeper making grunting and well strange noises haha but tonight she's doing these cute little coo's that makes me want to go in there and bring her in bed with me and just watch her sleep and snuggle with her...but I know I can't even if Mr. B is gone because routine is key.
Oh I worked it out with my question I had...I emailed my feelings out and that worked. yay!
I can't believe we're just 11 days away from Christmas...it's crazy how quickly time is flying.
This morning I had to take Auntie DC to the airport and we left here at about 5:30am and I got home at 7am and I was freaking missing her the entire time...it's going to be really really hard leaving her at daycare even if I do really like that place.
Speaking of I went back in and paid the registration fee so she is set! The only girl in the infant room so she'll be spoiled haha...what else is new.
I need to a post a pic of how many headband bows and onsies DC brought...so sweet.
Ava now has enough Xmas outfits for all of next week so we'll do theme week tee hee
I'm looking forward to New Years Eve...I always make Mr. B a nice romantic meal so I need to start getting that meal plan together.
I really want to bake some stuff but really what's the point. I'm not a huge sweets eater and we're just having Mr. and Mrs. B in law for a couple of days so it will go to waste.
I am going to make mini bread puddings for the folks at Mr. B's work though
Well I'm off to get some sleep before Ava wakes up. Last night she did 5 hours for her big stretch but she's been teetering between 3-5 le sigh...let's hope we can keep going on 5 oh and this whole wide awake thing from 2-3 yah that needs to go away haha
I'll leave you with some yummy tiny baby toes...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Been a week
Sorry had company come in...well Auntie DC is still here actually and I promise I'll start posting more when it's back to just Ava and I. The other night we attempted Xmas pictures and wouldn't you know Ava wasn't satisfied with being fed a mere hour before and NEEEEEEDED to eat right then and cried through the whole thing so we get to redo them...
Hopefully tomorrow.
I have managed to get a lot done though.
MIL xmas gift done
BIL xmas gift done
(we drew names so we're done)
my little brother and sister done
Mr. B done except for stocking stuffers
Ava we just need to get a walk or jumperoo haven't decided
and I need to get my baby niece something
Happy it's almost done.
Hopefully tomorrow.
I have managed to get a lot done though.
MIL xmas gift done
BIL xmas gift done
(we drew names so we're done)
my little brother and sister done
Mr. B done except for stocking stuffers
Ava we just need to get a walk or jumperoo haven't decided
and I need to get my baby niece something
Happy it's almost done.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Been awhile...
So I weighed myself yesterday and I am back at pre-pregnancy weight...that's 41lbs shed with a day to spare on a month!
Then when Mr. B got home (he didn't know about the loss) he goes "you don't even look like you were pregnant just a month ago" That made me feel so good!!!! Then I told him about the weight and he slapped me on the ass and said GREAT JOB....no not really heh...he did say good job though.
It's funny how much he loves Ava. The other night he came in and we were in the kitchen and he kissed Ava and walked out and then a second later came back in cracking up saying "I totally forgot to tell you hi and kiss you" haha which is great...I'm so happy he's so in love with her but I do have to remind him sometimes "Hey I'm here...I was here first...and we all are so in love with her but I need to feel loved too" haha...anyone experience that? I'm not upset...well I was about a week ago but after I told him he realized.
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed with guests staying too long? And don't know how to tell them it's time to go? We were already in that position and things worked out so we didn't have to have the talk but in finding out about an Xmas visit it appears that could be like a 8 day visit and I'm not really up for that. I am good with 5 days and that's it but when I hinted to someone else wanting to visit in part of their stay it didn't go noticed and I already know I'll be the one having to bring this up and be the bad guy. any experience?
Auntie DC is set to come on Tuesday! So excited and I think Mr. B is finally going to go out of town. He needs to. I don't want him getting in trouble and if he's going to do it I'd rather him do it when I have someone here...at least for the first time. I haven't thought of when he has to start doing that and it's just Ava and I. I know I'm going to want to have her in our room but will not do that. We've finally got her sleeping in her crib always until usually 7 or 8am and then she comes and hangs with us/me while we play.
She's getting better at night but her longest stretch is usually 4 hours and if she does a 4 hour then the rest are 2ish hour increments. Otherwise it's around every 3. I was reading up on 4 weeks on the bump and people comment on their kids and this bitch said her baby slept for 7 hours through the night at 4 weeks...I wanted to punch her in her face...seriously.
I get so excited when it's like 3am wake up because then I always think ok only 1 real big wake up left and then we're good haha. She had a bad night on technically Thursday morning where she was wide awake from 1-3 and then it wasn't good sleep after and then she was up all day and every time I'd get her down and try and nap that would last 20 minutes...I was exhausted. So she did do better sleeping through Friday morning and then his morning. We did nap today with her on me (she loooves sleeping on her tummy). We're practicing tummy time now to get her neck muscles going. It gets her nice and tired because we do it after her 6:30 feeding usually around 7:15ish and then we give her a bath afterwards (which thankfully she loves) and then her feeding at 8 and asleep by 9 and that's usually her longest sleep time.
I seriously love being home and wish I could be a SAHM seriously. I enjoy doing the laundry and having time to make the bed haha and do other stuff. I guess that's why I'm not getting naps in because I do all the other stuff while Ava is sleeping. But I do really need to start treating myself at least a couple times a week. Hopefully we'll win the lottery before I have to go back to work haha
Well I better get to bed. If Ava does 4 hours I only have about 1.75 hours until she wakes.
Then when Mr. B got home (he didn't know about the loss) he goes "you don't even look like you were pregnant just a month ago" That made me feel so good!!!! Then I told him about the weight and he slapped me on the ass and said GREAT JOB....no not really heh...he did say good job though.
It's funny how much he loves Ava. The other night he came in and we were in the kitchen and he kissed Ava and walked out and then a second later came back in cracking up saying "I totally forgot to tell you hi and kiss you" haha which is great...I'm so happy he's so in love with her but I do have to remind him sometimes "Hey I'm here...I was here first...and we all are so in love with her but I need to feel loved too" haha...anyone experience that? I'm not upset...well I was about a week ago but after I told him he realized.
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed with guests staying too long? And don't know how to tell them it's time to go? We were already in that position and things worked out so we didn't have to have the talk but in finding out about an Xmas visit it appears that could be like a 8 day visit and I'm not really up for that. I am good with 5 days and that's it but when I hinted to someone else wanting to visit in part of their stay it didn't go noticed and I already know I'll be the one having to bring this up and be the bad guy. any experience?
Auntie DC is set to come on Tuesday! So excited and I think Mr. B is finally going to go out of town. He needs to. I don't want him getting in trouble and if he's going to do it I'd rather him do it when I have someone here...at least for the first time. I haven't thought of when he has to start doing that and it's just Ava and I. I know I'm going to want to have her in our room but will not do that. We've finally got her sleeping in her crib always until usually 7 or 8am and then she comes and hangs with us/me while we play.
She's getting better at night but her longest stretch is usually 4 hours and if she does a 4 hour then the rest are 2ish hour increments. Otherwise it's around every 3. I was reading up on 4 weeks on the bump and people comment on their kids and this bitch said her baby slept for 7 hours through the night at 4 weeks...I wanted to punch her in her face...seriously.
I get so excited when it's like 3am wake up because then I always think ok only 1 real big wake up left and then we're good haha. She had a bad night on technically Thursday morning where she was wide awake from 1-3 and then it wasn't good sleep after and then she was up all day and every time I'd get her down and try and nap that would last 20 minutes...I was exhausted. So she did do better sleeping through Friday morning and then his morning. We did nap today with her on me (she loooves sleeping on her tummy). We're practicing tummy time now to get her neck muscles going. It gets her nice and tired because we do it after her 6:30 feeding usually around 7:15ish and then we give her a bath afterwards (which thankfully she loves) and then her feeding at 8 and asleep by 9 and that's usually her longest sleep time.
I seriously love being home and wish I could be a SAHM seriously. I enjoy doing the laundry and having time to make the bed haha and do other stuff. I guess that's why I'm not getting naps in because I do all the other stuff while Ava is sleeping. But I do really need to start treating myself at least a couple times a week. Hopefully we'll win the lottery before I have to go back to work haha
Well I better get to bed. If Ava does 4 hours I only have about 1.75 hours until she wakes.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Weee
Family is here...I'm so excited for my aunt and her kids to be here. They got in yesterday and will be here until Sunday.
I've been so busy getting the house ready for them and being with Ava. We went on our first trip to Walmart (Ava and I) and she slept the entire time...thank goodness!
I also went and met the director and baby teacher at the daycare and I love it! She'll be the only girl and have 4 boys. But they are so great and it's a new facility and clean.
I'm going back next week to register and they're hoping for her to be awake because they wanted to see her eyes haha
Well Ava is crying for a feeding so I must go...I just bought a pump though so hoping today I'll start doing that.
I've been so busy getting the house ready for them and being with Ava. We went on our first trip to Walmart (Ava and I) and she slept the entire time...thank goodness!
I also went and met the director and baby teacher at the daycare and I love it! She'll be the only girl and have 4 boys. But they are so great and it's a new facility and clean.
I'm going back next week to register and they're hoping for her to be awake because they wanted to see her eyes haha
Well Ava is crying for a feeding so I must go...I just bought a pump though so hoping today I'll start doing that.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Need Your Help...
With a new blog title...Yes the blog will still be about Ava but it will be more about raising her and things that Mr. B and I do and who knows maybe a recipe or two here and there because I doubt I'll ever update my food blog...it'll just be too much.
So please help because I'm drawing a blank...
So please help because I'm drawing a blank...
First Day...
Alone with Ava...and I loved it! haha
She was a peach as usual. Actually did cry while I showered but apparently she was hungry...this girl eats y'all!
She generally falls asleep after the first boob and no matter what I do I can't wake her to eat on the other or else I wouldn't have to feel like I just sit in a milking stall all day.
Last night she did great in her crib. Got up about every 1.5 hours and then I'd put her back down and she'd kind of squirm for a few minutes but always went back to sleep and was a gem.
I love this girl so much...seriously like if I could eat her I would. I know I'm bias but dang she's beautiful.
And I was able to put away all the laundry, tidy her room some more, tidy my room, do the dishes and put them away...weeee
Tomorrow I'm going to try vacuuming and see how I do at that...and some light dusting I believe.
I decided I'm adding a French Silk Pie to Thanksgiving too....just because it sounds really good.
Oh and my weight I'm down 30lbs folks!!!! yah buddy. Just 10 more to pre-pregnancy weight and then hopefully in the next few weeks I'll drop an additional 10-20..ok additional 20 is a little unrealistic but you know I'll be moving around a lot more and maybe can work out at home some too so it might not be THAT far fetched.
Anyways getting so excited for Auntie Katti and the kids to come...just about a week...whoot!
Off to get dinner started.
She was a peach as usual. Actually did cry while I showered but apparently she was hungry...this girl eats y'all!
She generally falls asleep after the first boob and no matter what I do I can't wake her to eat on the other or else I wouldn't have to feel like I just sit in a milking stall all day.
Last night she did great in her crib. Got up about every 1.5 hours and then I'd put her back down and she'd kind of squirm for a few minutes but always went back to sleep and was a gem.
I love this girl so much...seriously like if I could eat her I would. I know I'm bias but dang she's beautiful.
And I was able to put away all the laundry, tidy her room some more, tidy my room, do the dishes and put them away...weeee
Tomorrow I'm going to try vacuuming and see how I do at that...and some light dusting I believe.
I decided I'm adding a French Silk Pie to Thanksgiving too....just because it sounds really good.
Oh and my weight I'm down 30lbs folks!!!! yah buddy. Just 10 more to pre-pregnancy weight and then hopefully in the next few weeks I'll drop an additional 10-20..ok additional 20 is a little unrealistic but you know I'll be moving around a lot more and maybe can work out at home some too so it might not be THAT far fetched.
Anyways getting so excited for Auntie Katti and the kids to come...just about a week...whoot!
Off to get dinner started.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
It's that time...
of year to start thinking about Christmas cards. I have to admit I'm a little neurotic about this kind of thing. I used to actually buy the kits where you had make all of your cards...gluing cute snowmen, glitter, Santa's etc all over the place. But that was when I was younger and only sent out 15-20 cards and well I don't have time for that with a baby. For the past oh 3 years Mr. B and I have picked a different cute LSU illustration card that has a Cajun/creole recipe on the back and I do really love those and would continue doing them but I still have to write a note in all of them and still have to manage to take a decent picture so why not just do a photo card because let's be honest nobody actually cares about Mr. B and I anyways...it's all about Ava. And I have a really cute outfit for her...and Parle. Yah I couldn't help it. He'll be dressed like an Elf I think it is haha.
Yah I'm the cheesy person who loves to do a picture in front of the tree or fireplace with the fireplace with the stockings hanging etc....and it'll end up looking like something like this...but she's cute and can pull it off.
Anyways I digress. So I love Shutterfly I really do...I have made tons of photo books including our guest sign in book for our wedding (with pictures from our engagement), wedding book, and our trip to Europe and of course I'll be using them to create tons of books for Ava as well. So it really seems obvious to use them especially since they have so many great templates.
I know I'm all nostalgic with my hormones racing but who am I kidding I'm like that anyways.
I really like this one
Wonderful World...I am digging the multiple photo card because then we can do a cute family group shot and then show lil Miss Ava in all her glory....and I think it sums up our life now...and yah I got a little teary eyed...sorry haha But this is a card so I'd still have to write stuff...so maybe we'll go a different route like...
I do like this idea of still having the few pictures but doing a year in review...although pretty much the only exciting thing that happened to us this year was finding out we were having our little Butterball and her arrival. I think this is a great card for when your child is older or you had a lot of things going on so I'll definitely remember this one for later use...and who knows maybe we'll have a Butterball Part Deaux to talk about on year.
And I really like this one.
I like this format because we can do our family shot and then have a spot for Ava and one for Parle since he's been feeling left out and he was our first child for a few years. However we will never be put together as well as this family but hey that's what makes us ....us.
Shutterfly has so many options so I'm sure I'll obsess about this for a few days and Mr. B will be tired of hearing "well we could go this route...what do you think?!" "oh you like my first choice...well maybe it's not so great" haha yah I'm neurotic like that.
Either way I'm going to be on top of my game and have my picture done by Thanksgiving and my cards ordered shortly after.....well that's what I keep telling myself but as long as they get the card by December 24th I'm in the clear right???
Friday, November 12, 2010
28
How many pounds I'm down already...I'm not going to lie I was really hoping that I would lose a lot in a short time but I truly am shocked at how fast it's come off. I weighed myself on Sunday night when we got home and I had lost 15...so from Sunday-Friday I've lost another 13...awesomeness!
I know they say that breast feeding does help and I'm sure not having as much of an appetite....hopefully this next week will help me lose the rest since I'm feeling better and starting to do stuff around the house now.
And hey I wouldn't be upset if I lost about oh 10-20 more on top of that haha
I know they say that breast feeding does help and I'm sure not having as much of an appetite....hopefully this next week will help me lose the rest since I'm feeling better and starting to do stuff around the house now.
And hey I wouldn't be upset if I lost about oh 10-20 more on top of that haha
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
After we knew we were having a c-section and Mr. B suited up!
Birth Story
ok here we go...
Thursday the 4th I had my U/S and 39 week appointment planned.
Went in for the U/S really thinking it would be like any other one. Well Ava was taking a nap and WOULD NOT WAKE UP....they buzzed her...then got a stronger buzzer....tapped and shifted my belly. I moved to my left, then to my right, then back to my back.
She sort of moved one time with an intense buzz but that was it. I had told the U/S tech that this was the original day that I had picked for her birth and I was so ready jokingly.
She began to get a little concerned as time went on and told me she only had a 30 minute increment that she had to do certain things to pass her bio-physical. I said normally she passed 8 out of 8 in the 1st 5 minutes.
Well she gave her a 4 out of 8 and really wanted to give her a 3 but with movement since she kind of did one she had to give her 2 points but no flex and then I failed something else.
She told me she was going to walk the results over to my doc.
So I went and did my urinalysis and literally as soon as I came and sat back down the nurse called me in and guess what...I hit the 40lb mark haha
But then she said you can have a seat in her office and I knew uh oh this could be serious.
She came in and asked if Ava had been moving and I told her oddly enough she had been moving a ton the past couple of days but nothing so far that day. And she said based on that and my fluid and how far along I was I had "just bought my ticket to L&D"....I was a little shocked and so was Mr. B haha
I got admitted about 3:30 and at about 4 I guess they started me on pitocin. I was still only 1cm dilated bleh.
I was having some contractions that I didn't even feel but soon enough started to feel them...just very strong intense feeling not too much hurting...I had to lay on my left side and then that hurt so she let my lay on my right and it was very uncomfortable.
At about 5:00-5:30 the nurse brought in my doctor and they were looking at the contractions/heart beat sheet and my doc came over and sat down and said "ok...so you're still at 1 and Ava is stressing with the contractions...if you were at 8 or 9cm I'd let it go but you could be doing this for many more hours and we just don't want to put her in distress anymore than we have to...so we need to do a c-section." I have to tell you all I was crushed...I almost started crying but held it together and just said "I really wanted to avoid a c-section" and she said "I know and I would if I felt it was ok but I just don't think it is" and I said "well ultimately it's what's best for Ava so let's do it".
They were busy that day so I think I was 2nd or 3rd in line. Of course it was during shift change at 7 so there were tons of folks in that room. It was so sterile bleh. But I was extremely calm. It was cold in there and I felt I had to pee but what was I going to do?
The epidural was strange. It hurt a little with the numbing medicine because you feel the burn but the real epidural and the crunch was gross y'all.
As soon as they laid me on the table I think I pee'd haha oh well...better than poop I guess.
It was intense pressure...like when you get kicked in the stomach Parle sometimes jumps off of me and it hurts.
I don't think they realized that I could see the reflection of what was happening through the lamp...I tried not to look at much but could smell my skin burning from them searing through haha and I saw the water break and gush all around. When the lady got on top of me and was pushing her out that was a geh feeling but not bad.
Then she was out and it was great!
She did poop while inside so she had some meconium in her lungs but they got it all out and she's fine. Lots of pictures were taken and I didn't feel much when they were suturing up.
She was 7lbs 10.2 oz and 19.75 inches long.
When we got back to the room (L&D room) oh happened to be 11 (my favorite lucky number) she latched right away which was great!!!!
I'll upload pictures now.
Thursday the 4th I had my U/S and 39 week appointment planned.
Went in for the U/S really thinking it would be like any other one. Well Ava was taking a nap and WOULD NOT WAKE UP....they buzzed her...then got a stronger buzzer....tapped and shifted my belly. I moved to my left, then to my right, then back to my back.
She sort of moved one time with an intense buzz but that was it. I had told the U/S tech that this was the original day that I had picked for her birth and I was so ready jokingly.
She began to get a little concerned as time went on and told me she only had a 30 minute increment that she had to do certain things to pass her bio-physical. I said normally she passed 8 out of 8 in the 1st 5 minutes.
Well she gave her a 4 out of 8 and really wanted to give her a 3 but with movement since she kind of did one she had to give her 2 points but no flex and then I failed something else.
She told me she was going to walk the results over to my doc.
So I went and did my urinalysis and literally as soon as I came and sat back down the nurse called me in and guess what...I hit the 40lb mark haha
But then she said you can have a seat in her office and I knew uh oh this could be serious.
She came in and asked if Ava had been moving and I told her oddly enough she had been moving a ton the past couple of days but nothing so far that day. And she said based on that and my fluid and how far along I was I had "just bought my ticket to L&D"....I was a little shocked and so was Mr. B haha
I got admitted about 3:30 and at about 4 I guess they started me on pitocin. I was still only 1cm dilated bleh.
I was having some contractions that I didn't even feel but soon enough started to feel them...just very strong intense feeling not too much hurting...I had to lay on my left side and then that hurt so she let my lay on my right and it was very uncomfortable.
At about 5:00-5:30 the nurse brought in my doctor and they were looking at the contractions/heart beat sheet and my doc came over and sat down and said "ok...so you're still at 1 and Ava is stressing with the contractions...if you were at 8 or 9cm I'd let it go but you could be doing this for many more hours and we just don't want to put her in distress anymore than we have to...so we need to do a c-section." I have to tell you all I was crushed...I almost started crying but held it together and just said "I really wanted to avoid a c-section" and she said "I know and I would if I felt it was ok but I just don't think it is" and I said "well ultimately it's what's best for Ava so let's do it".
They were busy that day so I think I was 2nd or 3rd in line. Of course it was during shift change at 7 so there were tons of folks in that room. It was so sterile bleh. But I was extremely calm. It was cold in there and I felt I had to pee but what was I going to do?
The epidural was strange. It hurt a little with the numbing medicine because you feel the burn but the real epidural and the crunch was gross y'all.
As soon as they laid me on the table I think I pee'd haha oh well...better than poop I guess.
It was intense pressure...like when you get kicked in the stomach Parle sometimes jumps off of me and it hurts.
I don't think they realized that I could see the reflection of what was happening through the lamp...I tried not to look at much but could smell my skin burning from them searing through haha and I saw the water break and gush all around. When the lady got on top of me and was pushing her out that was a geh feeling but not bad.
Then she was out and it was great!
She did poop while inside so she had some meconium in her lungs but they got it all out and she's fine. Lots of pictures were taken and I didn't feel much when they were suturing up.
She was 7lbs 10.2 oz and 19.75 inches long.
When we got back to the room (L&D room) oh happened to be 11 (my favorite lucky number) she latched right away which was great!!!!
I'll upload pictures now.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Single Digits gahhhhh
Soooo excited to finally be at single digits. I mean it's truly amazing that we started this journey finding out exactly at 5 weeks and here we are now practically (giving 2 days) 34 weeks later....time seemed to have stood still sometimes and then went by super fast. And I'd have to say that these past few weeks probably seemed the longest..of course I want to meet Ava especially once I hit full term and knew she was safe.
I really don't know how this appointment is going to go today but I am going to tell her about my swollen ankles and feet. Yes it is common but before it was only happening after I had to go to the grocery and stand cooking after work and now even though I keep my feet propped up all day at work it's happening by 1 and it's a lot!
But my blood pressure has been great so we'll see.
I just hope it's good news all around.
I have gotten everything done at work in fear of me going out early so today I have nothing to do and won't tomorrow either.
Next week if I'm still here I will be busy Monday and Tuesday and that's it.
I'll update tonight when I get home (if I go home heh) after my appointment which if I do get to go home I hope is early so I can FINALLY go to the daycare.
I really don't know how this appointment is going to go today but I am going to tell her about my swollen ankles and feet. Yes it is common but before it was only happening after I had to go to the grocery and stand cooking after work and now even though I keep my feet propped up all day at work it's happening by 1 and it's a lot!
But my blood pressure has been great so we'll see.
I just hope it's good news all around.
I have gotten everything done at work in fear of me going out early so today I have nothing to do and won't tomorrow either.
Next week if I'm still here I will be busy Monday and Tuesday and that's it.
I'll update tonight when I get home (if I go home heh) after my appointment which if I do get to go home I hope is early so I can FINALLY go to the daycare.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Exhausted
Ok I am just exhausted now...the nesting phase that I had on Sunday is over dudes...and each and every day is a struggle to keep my motivation up at work and just keep up the energy to make it through the day.
I really don't want to go to my appointment tomorrow and have her tell me that we won't schedule an induction until at least the 15th...really noway jose.
I want her to come out when she's ready but at the same time I love how folks are like "you've got to walk" ummmm my sciatic is back with a vengeance and I'm carrying around 40 extra pounds and my hips and right leg hurt so walking doesn't sound that fun when many folks have told me it doesn't do anything.
So no I won't haha
I don't want to sound unappreciative and bitchy I don't but I'm just sooo ready for Ava to be here.
ok I'm outtie
I really don't want to go to my appointment tomorrow and have her tell me that we won't schedule an induction until at least the 15th...really noway jose.
I want her to come out when she's ready but at the same time I love how folks are like "you've got to walk" ummmm my sciatic is back with a vengeance and I'm carrying around 40 extra pounds and my hips and right leg hurt so walking doesn't sound that fun when many folks have told me it doesn't do anything.
So no I won't haha
I don't want to sound unappreciative and bitchy I don't but I'm just sooo ready for Ava to be here.
ok I'm outtie
Saturday, October 30, 2010
more..
today has come...a few different times...I don't know how much you actually have but if I had to guess between yesterday and today it's gotta be about done. So whoot!
I was having some really bad cramps earlier while laying on my left side that were strong cramps and would go away for 15 seconds and then would be back and then go so I knew they weren't contractions...
That's about it but hopefully some progress!
I was having some really bad cramps earlier while laying on my left side that were strong cramps and would go away for 15 seconds and then would be back and then go so I knew they weren't contractions...
That's about it but hopefully some progress!
Friday, October 29, 2010
ok...
MP is coming out...right before I left work a good amount but no bloody show for me. I've been hoping every time I've gone to the bathroom tonight I'd see more but no such luck.
But hey this is progress even if it still takes a week or two.
But hey this is progress even if it still takes a week or two.
Weekly Update: 38 Weeks
Countdown: 95% through pregnancy, 84% through 3rd tri. 15 days until due date, FULL TERM, 2 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby? As of 37 Weeks and 3 Days she's 7lbs 7oz (so basically right at 7.5lbs) Since the week is almost over I'll say she's like 7lbs 10oz. I may end up being right about her weight at birth which was 8lbs 3oz :)
Weight gain/loss? Up 38lbs I gained back that pound that I lost but I'm fine with that as long as I fluctuate and do that haha. I just don't want to go over 40. But of course would never deprive Ava of nutrients so it is what it is.
Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. I have 3 or 4 on my low belly...I have to kind of arch and push out to see them but I'm applying like crazy bleh
Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. My right hand has been swelling...just right though. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.
Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and Mrs. B in law and Mr. B making it back so I wasn't alone.
Movement? Serious at night/early morning of course. The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!
Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and cramping has ramped up the past few days. I've gotten what seem like real contractions too. I am 1cm dilated and thinned some weeee but no progress ugh
What I’m looking forward to next week? Seeing Ava again :) and better be progressed to at least 2 if not 3 centimeters or I may punch someone in the face. I'll be practically 39 weeks at that appointment and will be talking induction at that point since I bet the next week I won't be able to get in until really close to 40 weeks and I want a plan down.
Weekly Wisdom? Eat fresh pineapple, sex, feet massages, walking, hot baths all to induce labor haha
Emotions? Good. Especially after the family drama I have just let go of all that bad stuff and just am seeing people and life for what it really is. Too short to worry about shit I can't control and assholes that are too self centered to notice they're in the wrong tee hee
This Week: Painting the belly cast. Finishing up Ava's room. Doing some cleaning around the house specifically our master bedroom that I have neglected while getting everything else ready. Mrs. B in law will do a lot for me now so I think I can handle this task haha
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Nothing more...
Yah there hasn't been any reminisce of the MP after the other day so whatevs....everyone is guessing this Saturday or Sunday bwahaha
Mrs. B in law couldn't make it yesterday because of the bad storms so I didn't sleep well knowing that Mr. B and her were both not in a quick hop on the interstate to me.
But she'll be there when I get home today which is awesome. Then Ava just needs to hold out until tomorrow when Mr. B gets back in town and we're set.
Then she can come. And since it looks like I'll at least make it through work tomorrow that means I officially won't have to come back until after the new year even with a vaginal birth whoot!
I guess trick or treating in my division is Saturday so I found the cute ribs with heart and then baby skeleton with a bow haha....I saved it and printed it and have it as a stencil now.
I'm going to run to Target and get a cheap black shirt and get some white and pink paint and do that this afternoon since I'm super bored.
I also need to head to the bank and mail off my final payment to the jerks so I can be done with them for good in my life.
Only a week away from my next doctors appointment aghhh hopefully I don't even have to wait that long.
Mrs. B in law couldn't make it yesterday because of the bad storms so I didn't sleep well knowing that Mr. B and her were both not in a quick hop on the interstate to me.
But she'll be there when I get home today which is awesome. Then Ava just needs to hold out until tomorrow when Mr. B gets back in town and we're set.
Then she can come. And since it looks like I'll at least make it through work tomorrow that means I officially won't have to come back until after the new year even with a vaginal birth whoot!
I guess trick or treating in my division is Saturday so I found the cute ribs with heart and then baby skeleton with a bow haha....I saved it and printed it and have it as a stencil now.
I'm going to run to Target and get a cheap black shirt and get some white and pink paint and do that this afternoon since I'm super bored.
I also need to head to the bank and mail off my final payment to the jerks so I can be done with them for good in my life.
Only a week away from my next doctors appointment aghhh hopefully I don't even have to wait that long.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lucky Enough...
to get a 3D image this time and I didn't even have to ask how nice. There are 3 ladies that have done my Ultrasounds the entire time and I like them all but this one I got her back when she diagnosed me with extra fluid and I have always liked her.
I was going to ask for weight then I chickened out but she immediately started measuring and I knew I would get the weight weeee
7lbs 7oz folks! Might as well just call it 7.5lbs. Oh yah my child will be about 8...actually I think my guess was 8lbs 3oz back in the day on my guessy thingy.
Then she switched to 3D which I never thought they'd do. Granted she's getting cramped so it's not as good and I don't think their machine is as high quality of going to the 3D place like we did but still good.
Her nose looks a little more like mine this time :) seriously she has some lips and cheeks on her and I'm going to love it.
She also did a 2D of her hair tee hee.
My stomach is still feeling like poop and I had to force myself to eat lunch.
Oh and I just went to the bathroom and I think I'm starting to lose my mucus plug folks! I know it could still be a week or two after I lose it but that makes me feel better since I haven't progressed any ...not even 1 more centimeter boo. But people have gone from none to baby in day so you never know.
Even the Ultrasound tech asked if we had an induction date set. My doc didn't mention it at all. But since my next appointment is at 38 weeks 5 days (if I don't go by then) I'm going to bring it up to her since I'll practically be 39 weeks and sooo be ready~ haha
Just not...
feeling well today. Not like cold or flu but like sick to my stomach feeling.
It kind of started before I went to bed when Ava really hurts my belly a lot and then I was fine but this morning I'm feeling it again and even after eating and stuff it just feels bleh and hurts...she has no room and I always thought when folks said that they were like "yah no room because I'm tired of this" but I swear between her and the fluid there's no room and it hurts in every position she's in.
So I shouldn't google but I did and some woman seem to be in the same boat as far as feeling nauseous before labor but some say their docs say there's no correlation. I'm still going to tell her how I've started to feel, and how my stomach is almost sore to the touch because of her crazy positioning and what not.
I get an ultrasound today so I'm hoping she's head down since heck I can't figure it out ever. And I'm going to try and con the weight out of them.
I called Mrs. B in law yesterday and now she'll be coming on Wednesday instead of Friday haha. She doesn't want me staying the night in the house alone as Mr. B would have to leave Wednesday I totally wasn't thinking that. But she has to bring her cat temporarily which is ok...Parle is more intrigued and she's thinking of putting her cat in the garage so Parle doesn't constantly sniff the bedroom door but Mr. B really wants that cat gone sooner than later because it's not good for babies since we haven't had cats. And I don't know how often they give her flea medicine. I should ask and pick some up just in case.
But since she'll be here on Wednesday she can meet brother in law (who will be caring for the cat) Thursday or Friday.
So I'm relieved on that.
Holy crap I've just been like la la la and I have to leave in 20 minutes for my ultrasound haha
I'll update later...here's to hoping I've progressed at least another centimeter!
It kind of started before I went to bed when Ava really hurts my belly a lot and then I was fine but this morning I'm feeling it again and even after eating and stuff it just feels bleh and hurts...she has no room and I always thought when folks said that they were like "yah no room because I'm tired of this" but I swear between her and the fluid there's no room and it hurts in every position she's in.
So I shouldn't google but I did and some woman seem to be in the same boat as far as feeling nauseous before labor but some say their docs say there's no correlation. I'm still going to tell her how I've started to feel, and how my stomach is almost sore to the touch because of her crazy positioning and what not.
I get an ultrasound today so I'm hoping she's head down since heck I can't figure it out ever. And I'm going to try and con the weight out of them.
I called Mrs. B in law yesterday and now she'll be coming on Wednesday instead of Friday haha. She doesn't want me staying the night in the house alone as Mr. B would have to leave Wednesday I totally wasn't thinking that. But she has to bring her cat temporarily which is ok...Parle is more intrigued and she's thinking of putting her cat in the garage so Parle doesn't constantly sniff the bedroom door but Mr. B really wants that cat gone sooner than later because it's not good for babies since we haven't had cats. And I don't know how often they give her flea medicine. I should ask and pick some up just in case.
But since she'll be here on Wednesday she can meet brother in law (who will be caring for the cat) Thursday or Friday.
So I'm relieved on that.
Holy crap I've just been like la la la and I have to leave in 20 minutes for my ultrasound haha
I'll update later...here's to hoping I've progressed at least another centimeter!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Ready
to get this show on the road folks...
I can handle getting up to pee every 1/2hr-hour and no I'm not exaggerating when I say that, but what I can't handle is the physical pain Ava causes me at night with her lodging what I think is her butt in my left rib cage...she has always preferred the left side and I do try and sleep on my left as much as possible for blood flow but it hurts like to the point of tears these past few days and then I try and turn over to my right to get some relief and you can't imagine how painful it is shifting her body/weight over.
I don't get any sleep anymore because of it...granted she can stay in there as long as she'd like and I love her oh so much already and don't want to sound like a crab puss but hey we've reached our huge milestone of being "full term" so really she can come out at any point now and momma won't be upset....you hear that Ava?! :)
My hips and back are really hurting these days and I'm constantly thinking is my water going to break. I mean it's sick that I have dreams left and right about water breaking, epidurals, and contractions haha I guess I just really want it to happen now. Even though technically I want to get through the 29th here.
So Mr. B informs me that his work wants him to be in Birmingham on Thursday...yes folks that's just a mere 16 days from my due date...37 weeks 5 days and that's a 6 hour car ride. Thankfully my appointment is tomorrow morningish since that's all they had and I'll be able to see if I've progressed but even if I haven't and he goes and gets there and my water breaks or my contractions become frequent and in the time frame they should be he'll have a 6 hour car ride and that scares the shit out of me.
He said maybe they'd have to fly him but Birm to Baton Rouge there isn't a direct flight that I know of so he'd have to fly to New Orleans and drive the 1.5 hours or still take the connecting.
Mrs. B in law is planning on getting here I think Fridayish but depending on what the doc says tomorrow I may have to spring the news to her to hustle her butt and pack and get here for Thursday just in case.
We'll see.
What's with all the drama and anxiety this past week really??? I haven't even gotten to the family drama that didn't need to involve me but everyone needs a scapegoat right?! And everyone likes to make a woman at 36 weeks (then) cry uncontrollably because you're so selfish and say mean things when you're the one feeling guilt...right?! Oh no just me and my twisted family...oh it's ok because those folks are out of my life for good now and I feel much better being it's been a week.
I'm just counting down the time until I can hit up Jimmy John's for lunch haha
I can handle getting up to pee every 1/2hr-hour and no I'm not exaggerating when I say that, but what I can't handle is the physical pain Ava causes me at night with her lodging what I think is her butt in my left rib cage...she has always preferred the left side and I do try and sleep on my left as much as possible for blood flow but it hurts like to the point of tears these past few days and then I try and turn over to my right to get some relief and you can't imagine how painful it is shifting her body/weight over.
I don't get any sleep anymore because of it...granted she can stay in there as long as she'd like and I love her oh so much already and don't want to sound like a crab puss but hey we've reached our huge milestone of being "full term" so really she can come out at any point now and momma won't be upset....you hear that Ava?! :)
My hips and back are really hurting these days and I'm constantly thinking is my water going to break. I mean it's sick that I have dreams left and right about water breaking, epidurals, and contractions haha I guess I just really want it to happen now. Even though technically I want to get through the 29th here.
So Mr. B informs me that his work wants him to be in Birmingham on Thursday...yes folks that's just a mere 16 days from my due date...37 weeks 5 days and that's a 6 hour car ride. Thankfully my appointment is tomorrow morningish since that's all they had and I'll be able to see if I've progressed but even if I haven't and he goes and gets there and my water breaks or my contractions become frequent and in the time frame they should be he'll have a 6 hour car ride and that scares the shit out of me.
He said maybe they'd have to fly him but Birm to Baton Rouge there isn't a direct flight that I know of so he'd have to fly to New Orleans and drive the 1.5 hours or still take the connecting.
Mrs. B in law is planning on getting here I think Fridayish but depending on what the doc says tomorrow I may have to spring the news to her to hustle her butt and pack and get here for Thursday just in case.
We'll see.
What's with all the drama and anxiety this past week really??? I haven't even gotten to the family drama that didn't need to involve me but everyone needs a scapegoat right?! And everyone likes to make a woman at 36 weeks (then) cry uncontrollably because you're so selfish and say mean things when you're the one feeling guilt...right?! Oh no just me and my twisted family...oh it's ok because those folks are out of my life for good now and I feel much better being it's been a week.
I'm just counting down the time until I can hit up Jimmy John's for lunch haha
Friday, October 22, 2010
Almost Forgot!!!
Strep B Negative whoot. Not that it was a huge concern but what if I didn't make it to the hospital in time and had to have Ava at home I would be worried so I'm just happy to know that's one less then I have to worry about the hospital doing.
Look...
over to your right ----------->
WATERMELON FOLKS!!!!! haha this morning Mr. B was looking at me getting dressed and he was like "seriously that belly is huuuge" haha
WATERMELON FOLKS!!!!! haha this morning Mr. B was looking at me getting dressed and he was like "seriously that belly is huuuge" haha
Weekly Update: 37 Weeks
Countdown: 93% through pregnancy, 77% through 3rd tri. 22 days until due date, 1 days until full term. 3 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby? As of 34 Weeks and 5 Days she's 6lbs 7oz (so basically right at 6.5lbs) She gained a pound in a week folks. We didn't get weight at the one this week...so I'm just saying about 7-7.5ish
Weight gain/loss? Up 37lbs I lost a pound from week 36 to week 37 which seems pretty common from what I've read. Hey I have to admit I'm happy since I know that Ava is still getting nutrients...I really don't want to go over 40lbs
Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. I noticed one on my lower belly and have been applying like mad and it seems to come and go ugh
Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. My right hand has been swelling...just right though. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.
Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and being dilated.
Movement? Serious at night/early morning of course. The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!
Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and cramping has ramped up the past few days. I've gotten what seem like real contractions too. I am 1cm dilated and thinned some weeee
What I’m looking forward to next week? Seeing Ava again :) and hopefully progressed at least another centimeter if not more.
Weekly Wisdom? Your water will not trickle and you will not have to think "Is my water breaking"? Yours will gush...haha
Emotions? Pretty good except for my patience with people lately has been wearing thin. I have been able to take a deep breath especially with Mr. B.
This Week: Painting the belly cast. Finishing up Ava's room. Getting guest room ready for Mrs. B in law. Washing a few little things Ava got again haha
Thursday, October 21, 2010
37 week appointment
Lil one looked great as usual for the ultrasound...she had her hand clasped inside the other one which was cute.
She was practicing breathing and we could see her stomach/chest going in and out...she again passed her biophysical.
I got another internal which was annoying as usual but I'm 1cm dilated and thinned some weeee
She said that normally she'd like to have the head down in the cervix but because of my extra fluid she's kind of buoyant haha
She said don't listen to those stories of water breaking and sort of starting to trickle...
She's like you know that' won't happen to you right?
Yours will gush haha
So of course there weren't any appointments coinciding with an ultrasound except for Tuesday late morning so that's what I'll have to do...I said man I hate these weekly appointments and the girl was like yah we're going to schedule you the week after too and if you don't need it so be it...so I got a better one for that week.
But I got a copy of my chart and wish I knew how to read all of this ultrasound thing because I know the part of about my fluid and the sections they calculate that in but then there's something else that could be her weight and if that's the case she's 7lbs 7oz. who knows though
Next week I'll see if I can talk the tech into doing weight haha
I'll do my weekly update tomorrow
oh and guess what it says of course my EDD was the 13th but since the first ultrasound that u/s determined the 12th as my EDD and I even asked that tech the first time but I guess she just said it was the same since it was close enough...not that it's a big deal but a day difference ...well this far in the game is a big day difference haha so now I don't know if I should be telling folks the 12th vs the 13th...not that it really matters.
She was practicing breathing and we could see her stomach/chest going in and out...she again passed her biophysical.
I got another internal which was annoying as usual but I'm 1cm dilated and thinned some weeee
She said that normally she'd like to have the head down in the cervix but because of my extra fluid she's kind of buoyant haha
She said don't listen to those stories of water breaking and sort of starting to trickle...
She's like you know that' won't happen to you right?
Yours will gush haha
So of course there weren't any appointments coinciding with an ultrasound except for Tuesday late morning so that's what I'll have to do...I said man I hate these weekly appointments and the girl was like yah we're going to schedule you the week after too and if you don't need it so be it...so I got a better one for that week.
But I got a copy of my chart and wish I knew how to read all of this ultrasound thing because I know the part of about my fluid and the sections they calculate that in but then there's something else that could be her weight and if that's the case she's 7lbs 7oz. who knows though
Next week I'll see if I can talk the tech into doing weight haha
I'll do my weekly update tomorrow
oh and guess what it says of course my EDD was the 13th but since the first ultrasound that u/s determined the 12th as my EDD and I even asked that tech the first time but I guess she just said it was the same since it was close enough...not that it's a big deal but a day difference ...well this far in the game is a big day difference haha so now I don't know if I should be telling folks the 12th vs the 13th...not that it really matters.
Monday, October 18, 2010
awwww
So this morning was not a good morning because I guess I should back up and say over the weekend I turned on my work laptop and logged on and it said it couldn't get all the user's files or whatever...
so then my background was different and it only had my companies icons for different things we use. All of my excel files, templates, power points ...everything gone!
So I wasn't looking forward to this morning because Monday's are report days but I had a plan in my head on how I could work around things it was just going to take some time.
As soon as I walk in there are balloons and decorations one of the white boards says "Mrs. B's day welcome Ava Grace" awww.
My cubicle is decorated and then they had me go to the break room and there were presents and balloons and a cake in there too.
Then flowers were delivered as well. I mean how nice of them!
So we haven't had the party yet since the center manager had to run to New Orleans and back but just how sweet really.
I'll try and take some pictures with my cell phone...I'm pretty excited about the flowers because they are beautiful and so is the glass vase :)
so then my background was different and it only had my companies icons for different things we use. All of my excel files, templates, power points ...everything gone!
So I wasn't looking forward to this morning because Monday's are report days but I had a plan in my head on how I could work around things it was just going to take some time.
As soon as I walk in there are balloons and decorations one of the white boards says "Mrs. B's day welcome Ava Grace" awww.
My cubicle is decorated and then they had me go to the break room and there were presents and balloons and a cake in there too.
Then flowers were delivered as well. I mean how nice of them!
So we haven't had the party yet since the center manager had to run to New Orleans and back but just how sweet really.
I'll try and take some pictures with my cell phone...I'm pretty excited about the flowers because they are beautiful and so is the glass vase :)
Friday, October 15, 2010
Weekly Update: Week 36
Countdown: 90% through pregnancy, 68% through 3rd tri. 29 days until due date, 8 days until full term. 4 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby? As of 34 Weeks and 5 Days she's 6lbs 7oz (so basically right at 6.5lbs) She gained a pound in a week folks. We didn't get weight at the one this week...so I'm just saying about 6.5-7ish
Weight gain/loss? Up 38lbs (I don't weigh at home since it's probably not on with the doctors scale so I'll update next week) which baby is big and I have extra fluid so I think that is explaining the higher gain.
Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. It ticks me off that I took it out a year before getting pregnant and it's still there. But I can handle it if that's all I get. Some of the ones on the boobs are really meshing with my skin color and some are darker now.
Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. My right hand has been swelling...just right though. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.
Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and scheduling my first weekly appointment!
Movement? Serious rolling! The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!
Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and started to get cramping too. Back pain ugh
What I’m looking forward to next week? Seeing Ava again :) and being considered full term.
Weekly Wisdom? Nothing is jumping out...luckily I have managed to stay away from those types
Emotions? Pretty good except for my patience with people lately has been wearing thin. I have been able to take a deep breath especially with Mr. B.
This Week: Finishing up the belly cast to make it look nice haha. Finishing up Ava's room. Actually finally cleaning out trunk and putting bags and stroller in. Getting guest room ready for Mrs. B in law. Washing a few little things Ava got again haha
36 Week Appointment
I was brought back surprisingly early considering normally I wait forever. And the nurse says I need to derobe because I'll be getting an internal and strep b testing.
I do that and as soon as I do that the nurse comes in and says the doc had to go deliver the baby....guuuuuhhh reat.
So I laid there with those paper cover ups from the waste down on a bed that was only half and tried to nap...I did manage to doze off here and there.
She came in and the most uncomfortable part of the Strep B was the vaginal not anal. haha because she uses her little things that opens you up like a normal year exam but wasn't as much poking and prodding.
Then she did the internal...and let me freaking tell you that is PAINFUL!!!! Two fingers ripping and roaring in your hoohah....only for her to tell me I'm completely closed up..like closed closed and Ava hasn't dropped (lightening) yet...she's dropped from what she used to be but not dropped like she's ready to come out ugh I was hoping for a little progression.
She said her weight is in the 75th percentile so she's big but not too big. And she said right now she's not too concerned with the extra fluid but we're going to continue to watch it to see if it increases. I'm guessing that's why she wasn't as worried because from week 35 to 36 it stayed the same...yes high but the same.
But now of course since I'm on weekly all the good appointments are taken and she doesn't work on Wednesdays and only works Thursday afternoons...must be nice dude! So I have the u/s and appointment next Thursday in the middle of the day.
I didn't get to go to the daycare because my appointment ran so late so I'll have to figure that out.
I really do want to wait until I've finished out Friday October 29th if possible because then I don't have to come back until the beginning of the year but I really hope right after that I go haha...I'm anxious and just want her here!
I do that and as soon as I do that the nurse comes in and says the doc had to go deliver the baby....guuuuuhhh reat.
So I laid there with those paper cover ups from the waste down on a bed that was only half and tried to nap...I did manage to doze off here and there.
She came in and the most uncomfortable part of the Strep B was the vaginal not anal. haha because she uses her little things that opens you up like a normal year exam but wasn't as much poking and prodding.
Then she did the internal...and let me freaking tell you that is PAINFUL!!!! Two fingers ripping and roaring in your hoohah....only for her to tell me I'm completely closed up..like closed closed and Ava hasn't dropped (lightening) yet...she's dropped from what she used to be but not dropped like she's ready to come out ugh I was hoping for a little progression.
She said her weight is in the 75th percentile so she's big but not too big. And she said right now she's not too concerned with the extra fluid but we're going to continue to watch it to see if it increases. I'm guessing that's why she wasn't as worried because from week 35 to 36 it stayed the same...yes high but the same.
But now of course since I'm on weekly all the good appointments are taken and she doesn't work on Wednesdays and only works Thursday afternoons...must be nice dude! So I have the u/s and appointment next Thursday in the middle of the day.
I didn't get to go to the daycare because my appointment ran so late so I'll have to figure that out.
I really do want to wait until I've finished out Friday October 29th if possible because then I don't have to come back until the beginning of the year but I really hope right after that I go haha...I'm anxious and just want her here!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ultrasound....
Nothing much to report.
They wouldn't do weight :( She said that with it only being 6 days from the last they don't like to and only like to do it every 2 weeks...whatever
But I finally asked her my fluid number from last week to this week and it went down a tad but like she said it might not have since of course ultrasounds aren't exactly accurate.
So It was basically 29 centimeters and the max normal is 25.
The lady was like oh look she's sucking her thumb and then was like oh no she's sucking 4 of her fingers haha it was the cutest thing ever...and we saw her breathing and swallowing so that's great!
To me her belly looked bigger but what do I know right?
Something strange has happened the past two nights sleep where my right hand swells up. It's so much that I actually change positions for my hand thinking maybe I'm sleeping wrong and it still does it and still is like that when I wake up. No idea what that means since my left isn't???
I'm going to bring it up to my doc today. She maybe annoyed because I have a list of things like that, I want to know about the fluid level and what generally happens with that, the back stuff, and the cramping I'm feeling...
Hopefully she just gives me a more concrete path because I don't like the guessing game.
They wouldn't do weight :( She said that with it only being 6 days from the last they don't like to and only like to do it every 2 weeks...whatever
But I finally asked her my fluid number from last week to this week and it went down a tad but like she said it might not have since of course ultrasounds aren't exactly accurate.
So It was basically 29 centimeters and the max normal is 25.
The lady was like oh look she's sucking her thumb and then was like oh no she's sucking 4 of her fingers haha it was the cutest thing ever...and we saw her breathing and swallowing so that's great!
To me her belly looked bigger but what do I know right?
Something strange has happened the past two nights sleep where my right hand swells up. It's so much that I actually change positions for my hand thinking maybe I'm sleeping wrong and it still does it and still is like that when I wake up. No idea what that means since my left isn't???
I'm going to bring it up to my doc today. She maybe annoyed because I have a list of things like that, I want to know about the fluid level and what generally happens with that, the back stuff, and the cramping I'm feeling...
Hopefully she just gives me a more concrete path because I don't like the guessing game.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Back ugghhh
Seriously I'm sick of my back aching. It started yesterday and now it's back and honestly I can't tell if it's contractions or just hurting.
When my back hurt a couple of weeks ago due to my forward weight it was different....it was higher up.
This is low like where I used to get some of my period cramping. So that's why I'm like hmm maybe these are low grade contractions.
Either way it's painful and I could barely walk when I got home last night until like 7:30.
I can't wait to see my little girl tomorrow and find out her weight haha....But I'm more anxious to see my doctor on Thursday.
I have been monitoring my contractions and they are anywhere between 7-14 minutes apart so I'm not worried about that and they are only on average 45 seconds long...but it seems that couple with some cramping that my body is really getting ready.
But I don't know how I'll handle this back stuff if it continues for a month or for however long she thinks I will go.
When my back hurt a couple of weeks ago due to my forward weight it was different....it was higher up.
This is low like where I used to get some of my period cramping. So that's why I'm like hmm maybe these are low grade contractions.
Either way it's painful and I could barely walk when I got home last night until like 7:30.
I can't wait to see my little girl tomorrow and find out her weight haha....But I'm more anxious to see my doctor on Thursday.
I have been monitoring my contractions and they are anywhere between 7-14 minutes apart so I'm not worried about that and they are only on average 45 seconds long...but it seems that couple with some cramping that my body is really getting ready.
But I don't know how I'll handle this back stuff if it continues for a month or for however long she thinks I will go.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Belly Cast
Ok I talked Mr. B into doing my belly cast for me and let me just say he was not for the idea. He totally nixed the boobage idea so I had to put my arm over my boobs which wasn't a huge deal except he didn't pay attention to detail like I would've and it doesn't show my hand very well...you can tell my arm and the crease of my shoulder...that looks good but I'll have to kind of cast over it with my I think.
And he didn't get under the boobs to connect to the belly very well so I have to do that. Luckily I was smart enough to leave one roll of the strips left which I won't need all of it but still.
Then the kit I got was the deluxe so it comes with the proper sanding tool and then plaster to smooth everything out after I cut and sand and stuff to get it ready for painting.
It does show my belly button poking out which was cute haha.
I haven't decided if I'm going to paint it or not or just leave it and put her name and her feet prints on it.
I may just do a pale pink or something.
So that will be a project for this entire week and then maybe painting on Saturday while Mr. B is tailgating.
And he didn't get under the boobs to connect to the belly very well so I have to do that. Luckily I was smart enough to leave one roll of the strips left which I won't need all of it but still.
Then the kit I got was the deluxe so it comes with the proper sanding tool and then plaster to smooth everything out after I cut and sand and stuff to get it ready for painting.
It does show my belly button poking out which was cute haha.
I haven't decided if I'm going to paint it or not or just leave it and put her name and her feet prints on it.
I may just do a pale pink or something.
So that will be a project for this entire week and then maybe painting on Saturday while Mr. B is tailgating.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Yep...
I will be getting another ultrasound next week. The nurse said that the doctor said things look good but at this point she is going to monitor the fluid and now I'm assuming weight.
Of course they don't have anything around my appointment on Thursday so I go Wednesday late afternoon for the U/S and then Thursday my doctor and I can discuss it. I'll also be getting my strep b test (oh goodie can't wait) haha
Of course they don't have anything around my appointment on Thursday so I go Wednesday late afternoon for the U/S and then Thursday my doctor and I can discuss it. I'll also be getting my strep b test (oh goodie can't wait) haha
Weekly Update: Week 35
Countdown: 87.2% through pregnancy, 61.3% through 3rd tri. 36 days until due date, 15 days until full term. 5 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby? As of 34 Weeks and 5 Days she's 6lbs 7oz (so basically right at 6.5lbs) She gained a pound in a week folks.
Weight gain/loss? Up 35lbs (I don't weigh at home since it's probably not on with the doctors scale so I'll update next week) which baby is big and I have extra fluid so I think that is explaining the higher gain.
Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. It ticks me off that I took it out a year before getting pregnant and it's still there. But I can handle it if that's all I get. Some of the ones on the boobs are really meshing with my skin color and some are darker now.
Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.
Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and getting it confirmed she has a lot of hair haha
Movement? Serious rolling! The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!
Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and this week I had a few that were 10 in an hour! Body is definitely getting ready.
What I’m looking forward to next week? Hopefully seeing Ava again. I would assume they'll call to say I need one being my fluid level increased yet again. And I'm looking forward to seeing my doc for my 36 week appointment because I have a feeling we'll be discussing timing more.
Weekly Wisdom? Keep my feet up and relax. Make Mr. B do everything haha yah right.
Emotions? Pretty good except for my patience with people lately has been wearing thin. I have been able to take a deep breath especially with Mr. B.
This Week: Putting away all the extra little wash cloths and stuff I washed recently. Vacuuming my car out. Windexing all of my cars windows. Cleaning the trunk out. Stopping by the daycare and trying to coax her into taking my intial fee to for sure guarantee me a spot. Body casting my belly :) Thinking of making a bolognese sauce to freeze. Deep cleaning the kitchen and hopefully Laundry Room/Parle's room. Putting the bags in the trunk :)
How big is baby? As of 34 Weeks and 5 Days she's 6lbs 7oz (so basically right at 6.5lbs) She gained a pound in a week folks.
Weight gain/loss? Up 35lbs (I don't weigh at home since it's probably not on with the doctors scale so I'll update next week) which baby is big and I have extra fluid so I think that is explaining the higher gain.
Stretchies? I saw two tiny ones where my belly piercing was. It ticks me off that I took it out a year before getting pregnant and it's still there. But I can handle it if that's all I get. Some of the ones on the boobs are really meshing with my skin color and some are darker now.
Sleep? Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep. I'm really looking forward to getting up because of Ava rather then the serious pain of a full bladder.
Best Moment? Seeing my butterball again and getting it confirmed she has a lot of hair haha
Movement? Serious rolling! The tech said that I have so much fluid that even though I'm feeling a lot I probably don't feel half of the stuff she does in there!
Food Cravings? Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs? Having Braxton Hicks and this week I had a few that were 10 in an hour! Body is definitely getting ready.
What I’m looking forward to next week? Hopefully seeing Ava again. I would assume they'll call to say I need one being my fluid level increased yet again. And I'm looking forward to seeing my doc for my 36 week appointment because I have a feeling we'll be discussing timing more.
Weekly Wisdom? Keep my feet up and relax. Make Mr. B do everything haha yah right.
Emotions? Pretty good except for my patience with people lately has been wearing thin. I have been able to take a deep breath especially with Mr. B.
This Week: Putting away all the extra little wash cloths and stuff I washed recently. Vacuuming my car out. Windexing all of my cars windows. Cleaning the trunk out. Stopping by the daycare and trying to coax her into taking my intial fee to for sure guarantee me a spot. Body casting my belly :) Thinking of making a bolognese sauce to freeze. Deep cleaning the kitchen and hopefully Laundry Room/Parle's room. Putting the bags in the trunk :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ultrasound
Ok so I really do get annoyed when I have an appointment and people are late for it. There was one lady in there already and one in front of me and they had at least 2 tech's going and I think I was seen 15 minutes after my appointment and I got there 10 minutes early.
But whatev's
So I tell her why I'm there and she starts doing her measuring and was like look at her belly! her tiny waist and big belly he he
Then she asks how much Ava weighed last week and I tell her 5lbs 9oz....then she looks confused and says wait how much did she weigh? And I say again and she goes and you just got the ultrasound last week? I said yah a week and two days actually. She goes well this girl gained about a pound in a week! She's 6lbs 7oz....holy shitballs folks!
Like seriously she's only supposed to gain 1/2lb not a full lb! If she gained a pound a week and I went to my due date she'd weigh 10.5lbs haha ummm no thank you!
But she said she looked great! She was moving a ton and the lady said you're not even feeling all of this are you? I said nope...she said you're only going to feel when she really hits hard....which is crazy since I feel her moving all of the time ...turns out she's moving ALL of the time!
Then she said wow she's got a lot of hair haha I said yah in our 3D the lady said she did....she's like for me to see it on here it means a lot...I said well I had a ton too...which honestly I have to admit I'm super excited about!
She said she saw her practicing her breathing so that was great. She did a few more things and said she passed her bio physical with flying colors...8 out of 8. So I'm not worried about that.
Then my doctor was in surgery so I met with the nurse real quick and she said immediately that my amniotic fluid level increased from last week. I mean no wonder why my belly is so big. With Ava weighing in at 6.5lbs and more fluid. I didn't ask how much fluid though...I should've.
I told her I figured my doc would want me to do another ultrasound next week while I had my appointment but didn't know and she said she'd call this afternoon to let me know. But I have a feeling with increased fluid levels and Ava gaining so much she will.
Now I'm really beginning to feel like we may get an induction at 37 weeks and then I was like crap....that means in 2 weeks I could be a mommy vs 4. Umm wowzer.
Even if she goes back to only gaining 1/2lb a week at 37 weeks she'll still be a healthy 7.5lber.
Granted ultrasounds can be off but I have a feeling it's pretty darn close.
Got another profile pic and she again said Look at those cheeks haha
Nervous, anxious, excited, and happy all in one...can't wait to meet my little girl!
But whatev's
So I tell her why I'm there and she starts doing her measuring and was like look at her belly! her tiny waist and big belly he he
Then she asks how much Ava weighed last week and I tell her 5lbs 9oz....then she looks confused and says wait how much did she weigh? And I say again and she goes and you just got the ultrasound last week? I said yah a week and two days actually. She goes well this girl gained about a pound in a week! She's 6lbs 7oz....holy shitballs folks!
Like seriously she's only supposed to gain 1/2lb not a full lb! If she gained a pound a week and I went to my due date she'd weigh 10.5lbs haha ummm no thank you!
But she said she looked great! She was moving a ton and the lady said you're not even feeling all of this are you? I said nope...she said you're only going to feel when she really hits hard....which is crazy since I feel her moving all of the time ...turns out she's moving ALL of the time!
Then she said wow she's got a lot of hair haha I said yah in our 3D the lady said she did....she's like for me to see it on here it means a lot...I said well I had a ton too...which honestly I have to admit I'm super excited about!
She said she saw her practicing her breathing so that was great. She did a few more things and said she passed her bio physical with flying colors...8 out of 8. So I'm not worried about that.
Then my doctor was in surgery so I met with the nurse real quick and she said immediately that my amniotic fluid level increased from last week. I mean no wonder why my belly is so big. With Ava weighing in at 6.5lbs and more fluid. I didn't ask how much fluid though...I should've.
I told her I figured my doc would want me to do another ultrasound next week while I had my appointment but didn't know and she said she'd call this afternoon to let me know. But I have a feeling with increased fluid levels and Ava gaining so much she will.
Now I'm really beginning to feel like we may get an induction at 37 weeks and then I was like crap....that means in 2 weeks I could be a mommy vs 4. Umm wowzer.
Even if she goes back to only gaining 1/2lb a week at 37 weeks she'll still be a healthy 7.5lber.
Granted ultrasounds can be off but I have a feeling it's pretty darn close.
Got another profile pic and she again said Look at those cheeks haha
Nervous, anxious, excited, and happy all in one...can't wait to meet my little girl!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
yesterday
So yesterday was going pretty normal having a few braxton hicks here and there and then I noticed they were getting more frequent and from 3-4 I had 10. So I called the nurse (by the way whenever you call you have to leave a message with the nurse and she calls back...apparently when you call at this stage and say you've had quite a few it's amazing they put you right through haha)
She wanted me to see how many I had in the next 45 minutes but I only had about 4 so that was fine.
I came home and took it easy and was watching tv and from 7-8 I had 10 more and the last like 2 or 3 were definitely crampy feeling.
but thent it went back to normal and if I had anymore I didn't notice while sleeping.
Today they seem to be back to normal. A little crampy here and there but I just figure my body is starting to practice and get ready for the real deal in a couple of weeks.
Ava was moving around a ton today...but when I mean moving around a lot really she was staying in the same position just jabbing her arms and legs around.
I have an ultrasound tomorrow so I'm going to see if the tech can look at my cervix and see how that is.
I really don't want to go into labor well at least until 37 weeks and even though I'm anxious for her would prefer to be 38 weeks.
My aunt thinks 2 weeks from now which of course is about 37 weeks.
Well I'll update on the weight of Ava and how my fluid is looking tomorrow morning
She wanted me to see how many I had in the next 45 minutes but I only had about 4 so that was fine.
I came home and took it easy and was watching tv and from 7-8 I had 10 more and the last like 2 or 3 were definitely crampy feeling.
but thent it went back to normal and if I had anymore I didn't notice while sleeping.
Today they seem to be back to normal. A little crampy here and there but I just figure my body is starting to practice and get ready for the real deal in a couple of weeks.
Ava was moving around a ton today...but when I mean moving around a lot really she was staying in the same position just jabbing her arms and legs around.
I have an ultrasound tomorrow so I'm going to see if the tech can look at my cervix and see how that is.
I really don't want to go into labor well at least until 37 weeks and even though I'm anxious for her would prefer to be 38 weeks.
My aunt thinks 2 weeks from now which of course is about 37 weeks.
Well I'll update on the weight of Ava and how my fluid is looking tomorrow morning
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Check and Check
We installed the Car Seat Sunday and let me tell you that was a surreal moment....now every time I get in and out I see that cute little car seat and just can't wait for Ava to finally get here to be in it! hehe I'm just so excited and ready for her.
I also called to set up a time to get the car seat checked. I'm quite sure that it's installed properly being my car has those latches specifically for car seats and all we had to do was click each one into the bars and pull the strap to tighten and our base has levels on each side so it's level.
But we're not taking any chances. They only do appointments on Wednesdays and she was full this Wednesday and then out for like the next two so I was going to have to find another place but she said she was doing some on Friday and she had a 4 o'clock...I mean couldn't get much better being I won't have to leave work too early.
I also froze my baked potato soup....and I made Gumbo and we ate that Sunday for lunch and dinner. There wasn't enough to eat it for dinner last night and freeze so I just froze the rest. I figure Mr. B can eat that and get 2-3 bowls out of it and that will be good for him if I'm busy with Missy poo.
I'm making Mr. B get his flu shot on Saturday as well while I'm out running Parle to the vet. He was due for his shots (even though the place that boards him already gave them to him mistakenly about 2 months ago) and he needs his annual exam anyways. So I'm getting another bag of dog food and big bag of treats while there because that will last us a couple of months. I should go ahead and try and get some things for his stocking since I won't want to be out too much.
My boss is out this week but on Monday I plan on talking with her about my replacement because by that time I'll only for sure (hopefully) have 2 weeks to work with someone and even though it doesn't take that long we'll still have to plan around each other's schedules and I want to go over my folks and the way I do things before it's too late. I think she isn't thinking like that and I understand she's never had a child before but with my extra fluid I just don't think I'll make it to my due date. Even when things aren't bad from extra fluid it seems like most women tend to go early. We'll see though. Either way I want work to be squared away.
A lady from work bought our mobile and the cute Lady Bug nightlight/song machine....aww so nice. She already told me that work was probably going to do a surprise baby shower but umm they better get cracking haha I mean I don't need anything else really except a few things that we are more then willing to get on our own but if they want to throw me something they are sure waiting until the end.
I could just be paranoid about this extra fluid thing. I'm not worrying because she is hiccuping like crazy so I know she's swallowing and stuff but in general even with babies that were perfectly fine it seemed like they women all were early either by induction or c-section. So I guess I'm just like holy crap in 2 weeks I could be a mommy....that is nuts everyone nuts! I tell you who would be really excited.....my freaking bladder! It is manageable until bed and I like to watch tv in bed for about 2-3 hours a night before going to sleep and our bed is so high up that I have to strain to get out and that hurts my bladder soooo bad. It's amazing how full it always is haha.
Well that's about it. I felt like I need to post something but honestly it seems pretty boring. Maybe something excited will happen later this week...at least I'll be able to blog about my U/S on Thursday morning.
I also called to set up a time to get the car seat checked. I'm quite sure that it's installed properly being my car has those latches specifically for car seats and all we had to do was click each one into the bars and pull the strap to tighten and our base has levels on each side so it's level.
But we're not taking any chances. They only do appointments on Wednesdays and she was full this Wednesday and then out for like the next two so I was going to have to find another place but she said she was doing some on Friday and she had a 4 o'clock...I mean couldn't get much better being I won't have to leave work too early.
I also froze my baked potato soup....and I made Gumbo and we ate that Sunday for lunch and dinner. There wasn't enough to eat it for dinner last night and freeze so I just froze the rest. I figure Mr. B can eat that and get 2-3 bowls out of it and that will be good for him if I'm busy with Missy poo.
I'm making Mr. B get his flu shot on Saturday as well while I'm out running Parle to the vet. He was due for his shots (even though the place that boards him already gave them to him mistakenly about 2 months ago) and he needs his annual exam anyways. So I'm getting another bag of dog food and big bag of treats while there because that will last us a couple of months. I should go ahead and try and get some things for his stocking since I won't want to be out too much.
My boss is out this week but on Monday I plan on talking with her about my replacement because by that time I'll only for sure (hopefully) have 2 weeks to work with someone and even though it doesn't take that long we'll still have to plan around each other's schedules and I want to go over my folks and the way I do things before it's too late. I think she isn't thinking like that and I understand she's never had a child before but with my extra fluid I just don't think I'll make it to my due date. Even when things aren't bad from extra fluid it seems like most women tend to go early. We'll see though. Either way I want work to be squared away.
A lady from work bought our mobile and the cute Lady Bug nightlight/song machine....aww so nice. She already told me that work was probably going to do a surprise baby shower but umm they better get cracking haha I mean I don't need anything else really except a few things that we are more then willing to get on our own but if they want to throw me something they are sure waiting until the end.
I could just be paranoid about this extra fluid thing. I'm not worrying because she is hiccuping like crazy so I know she's swallowing and stuff but in general even with babies that were perfectly fine it seemed like they women all were early either by induction or c-section. So I guess I'm just like holy crap in 2 weeks I could be a mommy....that is nuts everyone nuts! I tell you who would be really excited.....my freaking bladder! It is manageable until bed and I like to watch tv in bed for about 2-3 hours a night before going to sleep and our bed is so high up that I have to strain to get out and that hurts my bladder soooo bad. It's amazing how full it always is haha.
Well that's about it. I felt like I need to post something but honestly it seems pretty boring. Maybe something excited will happen later this week...at least I'll be able to blog about my U/S on Thursday morning.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Weekly Update: Week 34
Countdown:84% through pregnancy, 48% through 3rd tri. 43 days until due date, 22 days until full term. 6 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby? As of 33 Weeks and 3 Days she's 5lbs 9oz (running on the big side) :)
Weight gain/loss?Up 35lbs (I had been giving it 2 too much the entire time haha) which baby is big and I have extra fluid so I think that is explaining the higher gain.
Stretchies?None...I'm knocking on wood. Very lucky. The boobs have started to mesh with my regular color skin whoot!
Sleep?Pee breaks are so much anymore and sleep is getting restless. I'm going with carpel tunnel as to why I wake up with my hands and wrists asleep.
Best Moment?Put up Ava's wall letters and got the extra cabinet for our bathroom for her goodies.
Movement?Serious rolling! Yesterday she was moving like crazy from 7-9pm and then again from like 11pm-1am and then early this morning haha
Food Cravings?Nothing out of the ordinary just fountain drinks egh
Labor Signs?Having Braxton Hicks and they are getting much more severe
What I’m looking forward to next week? Seeing Ava again. I get to see her weekly now since I have that extra fluid.
Weekly Wisdom?Don't read the Internet. (My bad...I started investigating why I'd have extra fluid and many things were not good but from reading the comments most of the women had healthy babies) The only upsetting thing is it seems that most women end in C-Sections at 37 weeks and I really really want to try and avoid a C-Section if at all possible. I mean I will definitely do it for the health of Ava and myself but if I can go vaginally then that's what I want. And I'd prefer to go at 38 weeks ...just saying if I had my rather's haha
Emotions?Good except for anything that's sweet dealing with babies or families I get emotional. Like that commerical when the parents didn't tell the son and daughter where they were going until they go to the airport and then told them they were going to Disney World...an they freaked in joy! Yah I cry haha
This Week: Clearing the rest of the hutch off (got most of it done), washing the rest of Ava's wash cloths and little onsies we keep getting as presents haha. Freezing the loaded baked potato soup, making gumbo and freezing that (that makes 3 different dishes that can each easily be eaten on for about 2-3 days). Putting my bag and Ava's bag in the car sqeeee, getting the car seat checked out to make sure we've installed it properly. And my goal is to clean the living room really well (like in those tight corners where nobody can get to that I'm sure have spider webs) haha, dusting the entire house.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Progress...
Well yesterday I also managed to go pre-register. The lady was like kind of early??? I was thinking well I'm 33.5 weeks and they require you do pre-register at 35 weeks but technically this week was my 34 week appointment and I won't be in until closer to 36 weeks for that appointment so umm I'd rather do it before than later and me go into labor early and have to deal with all of the paperwork.
So I am set ...the only bad thing is if I go in and they say no false labor I have to re-sign the paperwork boo. But I hopefully don't anticipate that. And I can just call a number ahead of time and they get my room and everything ready (once they check me out to know I am in deed in labor).
And I registered to donate our cord blood. It's a great program to bank it privately but the expense just doesn't make sense especially if never use it and if some other child could use it well then that would be fantastic. And she said that we can withdrawal at any time (like even 10 years from now...though I don't know why we would want to) and she said something about if after a certain time it's still available and Ava or a family member needs it they can get on a list to try and get it which I thought was cool.
So glad that I'm done with all the hospital mumbo jumbo.
Just took a look at my To Do's on my 33 week update.
I have bought the storage cabinet for the bathroom and last night Mr. B and I put it together...that was fun! haha and tonight I'll fill er up.
I have cleared out some cabinet space for all of Ava's stuff but that's a work in progress because I need more room.
So all I need to do now is clear off the hutch, vacuum my car out, and install the car seat which the last two will be done on Sunday.
Glad things are getting done!
So I am set ...the only bad thing is if I go in and they say no false labor I have to re-sign the paperwork boo. But I hopefully don't anticipate that. And I can just call a number ahead of time and they get my room and everything ready (once they check me out to know I am in deed in labor).
And I registered to donate our cord blood. It's a great program to bank it privately but the expense just doesn't make sense especially if never use it and if some other child could use it well then that would be fantastic. And she said that we can withdrawal at any time (like even 10 years from now...though I don't know why we would want to) and she said something about if after a certain time it's still available and Ava or a family member needs it they can get on a list to try and get it which I thought was cool.
So glad that I'm done with all the hospital mumbo jumbo.
Just took a look at my To Do's on my 33 week update.
I have bought the storage cabinet for the bathroom and last night Mr. B and I put it together...that was fun! haha and tonight I'll fill er up.
I have cleared out some cabinet space for all of Ava's stuff but that's a work in progress because I need more room.
So all I need to do now is clear off the hutch, vacuum my car out, and install the car seat which the last two will be done on Sunday.
Glad things are getting done!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
My big baby girl...
Today was my 34 week appointment (even though I'm 33wk and 3 days) and I finally got to see my doctor back from her leave after 14 weeks. And I had to wait an hour even though my appointment was for 8:20...that's the one thing that I don't like however I love how she's blunt and laid back so I'll deal. Just a few more weeks right?!
Well she gave me the side eye for gaining 35lbs already. Listen I've been complaining about this everywhere and the whole thing is I'm not overeating and I don't indulge...the biggest indulgence I have is fries and ketchup and I try to keep that to 3 times a week. But otherwise I'm getting my fruits, veggies, dairy, and good carbs in and I'm drinking a crap ton of water. I'm sure more then some pregnant women.
When I told her all this then she said ..."then don't worry about it...I do not want you feeling like you need to diet and watch what you eat"
And I really only gained rapidly from month 5 to month 6 and after that I have been on point so I blame that one month which was like 8lbs. Because if I didn't then I'd be at like 28-30lb gain which would be better.
Anyways she measures my belly (last night I measured it and I got 35.5 weeks but didn't know if I was doing it right)...she then looked at the chart and remeasured and said that I was measuring big.
She wanted me to get an ultrasound which honestly I was pretty excited about being I wanted to know how much Ava was weighing.
She asked about contractions etc and then I said so my checklist says to ask you about pre-term labor and she was like we just talked about it haha and that's why I like her...she's no fuss and laid back because honestly what do you talk about? I'm not having more then 4 contractions and hour so she's not concerned.
So they had to fit me in for the ultrasound so that took a bit but I finally got in and it was good seeing Ava!
She weighs a whopping 5lbs 9oz folks that's over 5.5lbs already and measuring big per the ultrasound tech. She then tells me that I have a lot of fluid and I ask her and she says that the doctor will explain that...that's never good ugh.
So I go back and they give her the results and then she just has me meet her in the hallway and she says yes I do have more fluid but she'd rather me have more then too little but we want to monitor it so I'll be getting weekly ultrasounds now....so I'm nervous because I googled it what an idiot.
The U/S tech asked if I had my gestational test and I told her yes I passed because generally you have more fluid if you have GD and then it could be congestion or ingestion where she's not swallowing but I know she's doing that because I saw it first hand at the 3D/4D and even on the 2D today she was opening and closing her mouth.
But since my doc didn't seemed too too worried I won't right now. I am happy to see Ava every week though especially to see how much she's gaining and that might give us a better understanding if we'll have to induce or just wait it out.
Mr. B was born 6 weeks early exactly at 5lbs. I am 33weeks and 3 days and Ava is 5lbs 9oz haha so I am happy to know that she is bigger then her daddy and earlier. But too early to come! I need her lungs to develop more.
And she's head down folks so that's good to know. Hopefully she stays that way :)
Well I'm not going to worry about it. The U/S tech gave me a lot of frontal pictures so it's hard to see but I took one with my phone to show you how chubby her cheeks are! I can't wait to kiss on them!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Ok so...
I seriously overestimated my body to be this amazing pregnant woman body and that's not true at all.
Saturday was the LSU game and since I knew the week before I was out there tailgating for 8 hours before the game was to start (I ended up leaving because I couldn't do it) I wanted to make the game. The game happened to be even later at 8p instead of 7p.
So I got out there at like 1:15-1:30. Well it was packed so I had to park a not so far ways away if I weren't pregnant but definitely further away as a pregnant chick.
So then I just sit and lounge for the next 5ish hours and Mr. B and I head to the game which is a good walk in and of itself. Then I have to walk up ramps...like 4 of them haha. Then I have to walk up 13 rows of steps. But we make it and I'm good. I do go to the bathroom about 4 times but hey the stairs were exercise.
Then we leave and I have to walk and climb up some stairs...I took a break haha....and about the 3rd qtr I looked at my feet specifically my left and my entire foot and ankle were swollen like I had broke the darn thing.
So we get back to our spot and I prop my feet up while we wait for traffic to die down. We get home and I immediately put lots of pillows in our bed but do you know how hard it is to properly prop your feet up on your side because I can't sleep on my back...
But when I woke up my feet/ankles were back to normal yippee!!!!
But when I got up o.m.g y'all it felt like someone had my hips in a vice grip, and the right hip hurt worse (doesn't surprise me) and my right quad hurt (again doesn't surprise me).
All day I hurt. And today I still hurt a little.
Next week the game is at 2:30 which makes me happy and I'll have to be out there for 8 but this time since we're driving together I'll be able to get a spot right by our tailgate so it won't be so bad. Then I'm done folks.
Anyways I headed off to BB&B today because we need extra storage in our guest bathroom to make room for Ava's stuff. I lifted the damn box into my cart at the wrong angle and immediately felt my stomach hurt haha but I managed...and then the lady asked if I wanted someone to help me out to my car but I said no and was smart enough to do it differently when sliding it into the trunk. Mr. B will definitely be getting that thing out!
Here's a picture
So I'll transfer all the guest towels to this and find some cute stuff to put in the shelves and then Ava can have the wider cabinet under the sink since we'll have more then just towels for her.
Weeee
Friday, September 24, 2010
33 Week Pic
Sorry I took it with my phone in the bathroom (classy right?!) and it's grainy...and hello definitely put on some weight in my face haha
Weekly Update: Week 33
I'm going with Jin's style because I think it's easier to read!
Countdown:
82.5% through pregnancy, 46.2% through 3rd tri. 50 days until due date, 29 days until full term. 7 weeks of work left (If I go to the end)
How big is baby?
Let’s see. If we’re gaining 8 ounces a week I'm guessing here but since I saw rolls a few weeks ago I'm going with she's either right below or right at 5lbs now.
Weight gain/loss?
Up 35lbs as of last doctors visit so I'm going with 36 this week (let's hope)
Stretchies?
None...I'm knocking on wood. Very lucky. The boobs have started to mesh with my regular color skin whoot!
Sleep?
I’m sleeping through the night (minus the pee breaks every hour past midnight) but it’s not restful sleep
Best Moment?
Getting Ava's baby book in and filling it out to when she arrives :)
Movement?
Serious rolling. Every time I think she's flipped to head down then I feel to hard spots in a different position and I never know. Her hick up's are super intense now hah
Food Cravings?
Nothing out of the ordinary
Labor Signs?
Having Braxton Hicks and they are getting much more severe
What I’m looking forward to next week?
Finally seeing my real doctor for my 34 week appointment. I haven't seen her since Week 20 since she was on leave herself and then getting acclimated. I'll be very interested to see how she reacts to my size haha
Weekly Wisdom?
Take it easy and put your feet up. When the baby comes all you should worry about doing is sleeping, and feeding Ava (my wonderful mother in law is going to be an awesome help)
Emotions?
For the sake of my marriage I am so happy I have evened out haha
This Week:
Nursery is finished as far as everything needed. I just need to clear off the Hutch and make it look pretty. Both Ava and my bags are packed and in her room just hanging out waiting patiently :) I'm going to be clearing out a cabinet in our kitchen for all of her bottles and the sanitizer. We're also buying an additional storage unit for the bathroom so that we have a place to put Ava's bajillin things :) Vacuuming my car out and cleaning out my trunk to get prepared for installing the car seat and putting the stroller in the trunk. I think that's enough for one week don't you?!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Whoa...
Ok yah so it says 51 days until my due date but holy crap I just did the calculations and only 30 until October 23rd which is considered Full Term and that happens to be Mr. B's bday so he kind of is secretly hoping she goes then.
30 Days....what???????????
Now that makes it very real!
I actually think it would be cute for them to share a bday but want her to go a little later because that puts me back at work the Monday after New Years and I'd much rather start back up on the 10th or 17th (if she goes to the end).
As luck would have it I was complaining on FB a couple of weeks ago about being wait listed still for many Daycares despite calling and being put on the wait list months ago. Well Mr. B's cousin used to work at the one that was Mr. B's first choice (happened to be really expensive) and she said do not take your child there and she actually quit.
Well she was chatting and it came about that her little brother who's about 16 his girlfriend works at a daycare in my area on the way to work in the afternoons and she thought they had spots open for infants and it was 150 a week (which is what we were prepared to spend)
I just called and she said that one lady is ahead of me and she's due in October so she'll need to start right at the beginning of January but they have one spot open so that will go to her and a baby graduates to the 1 year old room in January so that could be my spot.
She said it was looking very very hopeful and promising that I would get in when I need it and she put me on the wait list.
She really wants me to stop by which of course I would definitely do that before putting Ava there. I love when the places say stop in whenever because that gives me a better indicator on how Ava will be treated vs when they want us to schedule and appointment with the Director because then they'll be prepared.
She said that the 1 year old teacher is great but the infant teacher is so fantastic that parents actually get upset when their children reach 1 because they love her so much and they end up loving the 1 year old teacher too but you get used to your child being with someone for 9-10 months I can understand how it might be hard to transition over.
But now the problem is figuring out when I can just pop in because I have finally worked out a deal with my boss about staying later on days of the week when I have my doctors appointments but I always pick the earliest appointment because that ensures I actually get seen fairly close the the appointment time and can get to work faster. Very rarely does my doctor ever have an appointment later than 3 and I really need it to be 3:30 ish so I only have to stay late 2 days vs 3 days. And then if I could manage a late appointment I could have time to stop by but then I wouldn't want to stop by when everyone would be picking up their kids because I'm sure that would be stressful as well.
So who knows. But when I do go in and see if I like it I'm going to ask if I can pay the registration fee then and maybe ensure my spot. I understand them wanting money right away so if someone walked in and wanted to start tomorrow and they were making an extra 150 a week they would take that instead of waiting until January but I think it will be good. We'll see
30 Days....what???????????
Now that makes it very real!
I actually think it would be cute for them to share a bday but want her to go a little later because that puts me back at work the Monday after New Years and I'd much rather start back up on the 10th or 17th (if she goes to the end).
As luck would have it I was complaining on FB a couple of weeks ago about being wait listed still for many Daycares despite calling and being put on the wait list months ago. Well Mr. B's cousin used to work at the one that was Mr. B's first choice (happened to be really expensive) and she said do not take your child there and she actually quit.
Well she was chatting and it came about that her little brother who's about 16 his girlfriend works at a daycare in my area on the way to work in the afternoons and she thought they had spots open for infants and it was 150 a week (which is what we were prepared to spend)
I just called and she said that one lady is ahead of me and she's due in October so she'll need to start right at the beginning of January but they have one spot open so that will go to her and a baby graduates to the 1 year old room in January so that could be my spot.
She said it was looking very very hopeful and promising that I would get in when I need it and she put me on the wait list.
She really wants me to stop by which of course I would definitely do that before putting Ava there. I love when the places say stop in whenever because that gives me a better indicator on how Ava will be treated vs when they want us to schedule and appointment with the Director because then they'll be prepared.
She said that the 1 year old teacher is great but the infant teacher is so fantastic that parents actually get upset when their children reach 1 because they love her so much and they end up loving the 1 year old teacher too but you get used to your child being with someone for 9-10 months I can understand how it might be hard to transition over.
But now the problem is figuring out when I can just pop in because I have finally worked out a deal with my boss about staying later on days of the week when I have my doctors appointments but I always pick the earliest appointment because that ensures I actually get seen fairly close the the appointment time and can get to work faster. Very rarely does my doctor ever have an appointment later than 3 and I really need it to be 3:30 ish so I only have to stay late 2 days vs 3 days. And then if I could manage a late appointment I could have time to stop by but then I wouldn't want to stop by when everyone would be picking up their kids because I'm sure that would be stressful as well.
So who knows. But when I do go in and see if I like it I'm going to ask if I can pay the registration fee then and maybe ensure my spot. I understand them wanting money right away so if someone walked in and wanted to start tomorrow and they were making an extra 150 a week they would take that instead of waiting until January but I think it will be good. We'll see
Want to see...
What I ordered.....
You can get your very own at Luckymade. That's her Etsy shop and she makes adorable crocheted items. I seriously can't wait to do a photography session with lil miss Ava in that adorable hat!
Thank you to Mrs. Shoe (don't want to post her blog for everyone to read since she's local)
You can get your very own at Luckymade. That's her Etsy shop and she makes adorable crocheted items. I seriously can't wait to do a photography session with lil miss Ava in that adorable hat!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Lists...Lists...and More Lists
Ok so I've been a list making fool! haha
But it's one thing to make a list and it's another to actually follow through.
My lists recently were for my hospital stay bag and Ava's as well.
Today I ran to Target to try and get some things.
I got me...
Small deodorant
Small toothbrush/toothpaste pack
Lip Balm
Small Shampoo/Conditioner
Small face wash
A nursing bra (I guessed on the size and got a 38 DD since they are 38D's now...I hear they get bigger but heck how am I to know what size they'll be?)
A nursing tank top
Some black kind of bikini briefs figuring black was best those first few days haha
I looked at PJ's but didn't want to pay that much at target for something I have at home.
I have a few pairs of black pj/yoga pants that I can bring and I'll live in those and my nursing bra most likely.
Then I can just bring some socks from home and a zip up hoodie or sweatshirt
and my other little things
I also picked out the outfit that I want Ava's pictures to be in but I'll run it by Mr. B first.
And then I have 2 outfits for her going home. One are actually PJ's but they are cute and the other the in law's got so I feel like I should have her wear it.
The baby book is finally on it's way ugh...the one I had on my registry got taken off and then it was at Kohl's but then before I could order it was discontinued poop.
So I found one on Target's site but it's being sent via usps so who really knows when I'll get it. I'd like to update some things in there before she comes but then need to make sure that goes into my bag so they can do her foot print.
Oh and I started leaking today...but just out of my right boob haha I felt something kind of cool but nothing serious. So when I went to the bathroom and checked it was there...not a lot but I was like dang I wish I would've bought some pads for the maternity bra haha
And then I happened to find a cute polka dot sheet for Ava's mattress because you need extra for sure. Right now we have the one on that came with the set, and I had bought a striped one from Target a while back and then Mr. B's cousin gave us a sheet but it doesn't go at all with the bedding and will only be used as a last resort if others are dirty so I figured one more can't hurt.
And nobody bought the other changing table cover so I wanted to have a spare for when there are accidents.
Then I got her some noonies just to have in her bag ready to go.
And then haha I wanted to get a light for her room and they had a white base lamp on clearance for like 2.50!!! The shade was 8 eh but oh well a lamp for 10.50 can't beat it right?!
Not sure where I'm going to put it but I'm going to put a low lit bulb in there so I can see what I'm doing at night.
Well Mr. B in law got the job in Texas and it looks like he'll be flying tomorrow or Wednesday to go start! Crazy! I don't know when we'll see him though because he said he's going to help with putting Ava's wall letter's up but I doubt that will happen and Mr. B and I will have to do it and then I should just do it on my own haha.
Mr. B is going out of town starting tomorrow but he'll be back Thursday...I told him he better get his traveling in this week, next, and the week after because after that I don't feel comfortable with him traveling. I'll be 35 weeks at that point and that will just be too close unless he's staying somewhere like Lake Charles which is about 2 hours away from the hospital.
I didn't sleep well at all last night! My back was killing me ugh...and of course the Saints game doesn't start until 7:30 tonight so I'll most likely not make it through the whole thing unfortunately. oh well
I'm running to get Hooters for us....I always think it's funny being pregnant beboping into Hooters...hey at least these big bad boys are real...doubt the men would want leaky big boobs but hey you never know haha
But it's one thing to make a list and it's another to actually follow through.
My lists recently were for my hospital stay bag and Ava's as well.
Today I ran to Target to try and get some things.
I got me...
Small deodorant
Small toothbrush/toothpaste pack
Lip Balm
Small Shampoo/Conditioner
Small face wash
A nursing bra (I guessed on the size and got a 38 DD since they are 38D's now...I hear they get bigger but heck how am I to know what size they'll be?)
A nursing tank top
Some black kind of bikini briefs figuring black was best those first few days haha
I looked at PJ's but didn't want to pay that much at target for something I have at home.
I have a few pairs of black pj/yoga pants that I can bring and I'll live in those and my nursing bra most likely.
Then I can just bring some socks from home and a zip up hoodie or sweatshirt
and my other little things
I also picked out the outfit that I want Ava's pictures to be in but I'll run it by Mr. B first.
And then I have 2 outfits for her going home. One are actually PJ's but they are cute and the other the in law's got so I feel like I should have her wear it.
The baby book is finally on it's way ugh...the one I had on my registry got taken off and then it was at Kohl's but then before I could order it was discontinued poop.
So I found one on Target's site but it's being sent via usps so who really knows when I'll get it. I'd like to update some things in there before she comes but then need to make sure that goes into my bag so they can do her foot print.
Oh and I started leaking today...but just out of my right boob haha I felt something kind of cool but nothing serious. So when I went to the bathroom and checked it was there...not a lot but I was like dang I wish I would've bought some pads for the maternity bra haha
And then I happened to find a cute polka dot sheet for Ava's mattress because you need extra for sure. Right now we have the one on that came with the set, and I had bought a striped one from Target a while back and then Mr. B's cousin gave us a sheet but it doesn't go at all with the bedding and will only be used as a last resort if others are dirty so I figured one more can't hurt.
And nobody bought the other changing table cover so I wanted to have a spare for when there are accidents.
Then I got her some noonies just to have in her bag ready to go.
And then haha I wanted to get a light for her room and they had a white base lamp on clearance for like 2.50!!! The shade was 8 eh but oh well a lamp for 10.50 can't beat it right?!
Not sure where I'm going to put it but I'm going to put a low lit bulb in there so I can see what I'm doing at night.
Well Mr. B in law got the job in Texas and it looks like he'll be flying tomorrow or Wednesday to go start! Crazy! I don't know when we'll see him though because he said he's going to help with putting Ava's wall letter's up but I doubt that will happen and Mr. B and I will have to do it and then I should just do it on my own haha.
Mr. B is going out of town starting tomorrow but he'll be back Thursday...I told him he better get his traveling in this week, next, and the week after because after that I don't feel comfortable with him traveling. I'll be 35 weeks at that point and that will just be too close unless he's staying somewhere like Lake Charles which is about 2 hours away from the hospital.
I didn't sleep well at all last night! My back was killing me ugh...and of course the Saints game doesn't start until 7:30 tonight so I'll most likely not make it through the whole thing unfortunately. oh well
I'm running to get Hooters for us....I always think it's funny being pregnant beboping into Hooters...hey at least these big bad boys are real...doubt the men would want leaky big boobs but hey you never know haha
Friday, September 17, 2010
poop
Literally.
This flu thing that I have sucks...
I never like to puke, or poop well when I mean poop I mean gross all the time poop (told you I'd be honest on here) but honestly being pregnant and sick is the worst!
You have to eat because you have a baby to take care of but honestly the thought of eating makes me want to puke!
And then when I do eat I poop
So I'm in a no win situation.
Water makes me feel sick too.
I went and laid on the floor in my conference two different times for 30 minutes each today and that wasn't bad but as soon as I get up I'm feeling it.
I hope I feel well enough tomorrow for the game darn it!
This flu thing that I have sucks...
I never like to puke, or poop well when I mean poop I mean gross all the time poop (told you I'd be honest on here) but honestly being pregnant and sick is the worst!
You have to eat because you have a baby to take care of but honestly the thought of eating makes me want to puke!
And then when I do eat I poop
So I'm in a no win situation.
Water makes me feel sick too.
I went and laid on the floor in my conference two different times for 30 minutes each today and that wasn't bad but as soon as I get up I'm feeling it.
I hope I feel well enough tomorrow for the game darn it!
Weekly Update: Week 32
How far along? 32 weeks...8 Months whoot
How big is baby? about 18 inches (head to feet) and about 4 pounds
Weight gain/loss? 35 lbs..so only about a lb a week which is normal...glad I've slowed
Maternity clothes? exclusively plus a swellybelly band
Stretchies? Still just the ones on my boobs thank goodness
Sleep? This week has been a freaking nightmare. I could handle peeing a lot but now I'm just uncomfortable and can't breathe
Best moment this week? Making it to 32 weeks!
Movement? oh all over ...5am this morning she would hit the left then the right...left then right...I bet it looked hilarious
Food cravings? none
Food aversions/foods that make me sick? none
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? Some BH going on. Once a day usually I'll get an intense one that's sever cramping for a few seconds
Belly button in or out? Out for good now
What I miss? sex and walking normal
What I am looking forward to next week? Just another week closer to meeting my baby girl
Milestones? honestly I've been feeling sick the past two days so I'm not thinking of anything haha
New things this week? I got the flu like symptoms from the little girl and lady that threw my shower for me. It sucks..today I really haven't eaten much. A bagel with cheese, a big orange, and some animal crackers. Water doesn't even feel good.
Weekly Wisdom? Get some comfy cloths/pj's for the hospital/when you get home since you'll live in them.
Emotions? They have evened out unless Mr. B says something stupid of course haha
Belly/Body Changes? swelling in my feet and ankles...belly continues to grow haha...hips hurt a lot
How big is baby? about 18 inches (head to feet) and about 4 pounds
Weight gain/loss? 35 lbs..so only about a lb a week which is normal...glad I've slowed
Maternity clothes? exclusively plus a swellybelly band
Stretchies? Still just the ones on my boobs thank goodness
Sleep? This week has been a freaking nightmare. I could handle peeing a lot but now I'm just uncomfortable and can't breathe
Best moment this week? Making it to 32 weeks!
Movement? oh all over ...5am this morning she would hit the left then the right...left then right...I bet it looked hilarious
Food cravings? none
Food aversions/foods that make me sick? none
Gender? Girl!
Labor signs? Some BH going on. Once a day usually I'll get an intense one that's sever cramping for a few seconds
Belly button in or out? Out for good now
What I miss? sex and walking normal
What I am looking forward to next week? Just another week closer to meeting my baby girl
Milestones? honestly I've been feeling sick the past two days so I'm not thinking of anything haha
New things this week? I got the flu like symptoms from the little girl and lady that threw my shower for me. It sucks..today I really haven't eaten much. A bagel with cheese, a big orange, and some animal crackers. Water doesn't even feel good.
Weekly Wisdom? Get some comfy cloths/pj's for the hospital/when you get home since you'll live in them.
Emotions? They have evened out unless Mr. B says something stupid of course haha
Belly/Body Changes? swelling in my feet and ankles...belly continues to grow haha...hips hurt a lot
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Do you...
see that up there?
Yah that's 59 days folks...59 days! Yikes! That's really not that long yet it still seems so far away. I started feeling this way at like week 28 where it has gone by super fast but at the same time stood still...I don't know it's hard to describe but another momma to be agreed with me, but she's 36.5 weeks so she's lucky she's almost there!
Oh and my In Law's are coming back tonight haha
Too bad they even had to leave on Sunday!
Mr. B in law has a job interview in Beaumont Tx tomorrow. That's about 45 minutes west of Uncle Benny and about 3 hours from us...which is much better than the 8ish that it takes to get to TN.
Meanwhile Mrs. B in law is going to wash and iron (her choice not mine) the rest of Ava's clothes that we got from them and the shower and she said she'll do anything else I need like clear out my cabinets in the kitchen haha.
I do need to make room for cabinet for Ava's stuff since she now has a cute lil Ava sippy cup her daddy got her, and she has a ton of bottles that we just got and LSU ones too haha and I'm sure before I know it she'll be getting bowls and what not. I wouldn't mind just putting her bibs in there but not sure the cabinet can hold the 52 gazillion that we have already haha
I hope Mr. B in law can help Mr. B hang Ava's wall letters on Friday because I don't trust Mr. B to do it on his own and he was going to do it on Sunday and now he's going golfing...which is fine by me...it'll be nice to have a day to sleep in and relax especially since Saturday is the LSU game
I seriously can't breath anymore and it's annoying and getting my anxious which I know won't help the breathing situation. On the right where it has already updated and said 32 weeks it said that she maybe flipping to head down soon because right now she's lying from side to side very very high so maybe if she flips to head down that will help.
The only relief I get is if I'm sitting in my work chair and bend over sort of like when they tell you to put your head between your legs if you're hyperventilating...and clearly I can't sit like that all day...I wouldn't get any work done and folks would probably think I was nuts hah
I was just sitting here thinking what if I had Ava when I'm full term at 37 weeks...that's only 5.5 weeks away...now that my friends seems much closer than 2 months. Mr. B would sure love that since it's his bday but I really want to make sure that I don't come back to work until after the first of the year because I get that day paid and it's an extra day with little miss thing.
I'm already getting discouraged trying to figure out who will be visiting when. Everyone wants to come at the same time and I know I just can't handle having more than one set of folks there even if they're in a hotel.
We'll see....
Yah that's 59 days folks...59 days! Yikes! That's really not that long yet it still seems so far away. I started feeling this way at like week 28 where it has gone by super fast but at the same time stood still...I don't know it's hard to describe but another momma to be agreed with me, but she's 36.5 weeks so she's lucky she's almost there!
Oh and my In Law's are coming back tonight haha
Too bad they even had to leave on Sunday!
Mr. B in law has a job interview in Beaumont Tx tomorrow. That's about 45 minutes west of Uncle Benny and about 3 hours from us...which is much better than the 8ish that it takes to get to TN.
Meanwhile Mrs. B in law is going to wash and iron (her choice not mine) the rest of Ava's clothes that we got from them and the shower and she said she'll do anything else I need like clear out my cabinets in the kitchen haha.
I do need to make room for cabinet for Ava's stuff since she now has a cute lil Ava sippy cup her daddy got her, and she has a ton of bottles that we just got and LSU ones too haha and I'm sure before I know it she'll be getting bowls and what not. I wouldn't mind just putting her bibs in there but not sure the cabinet can hold the 52 gazillion that we have already haha
I hope Mr. B in law can help Mr. B hang Ava's wall letters on Friday because I don't trust Mr. B to do it on his own and he was going to do it on Sunday and now he's going golfing...which is fine by me...it'll be nice to have a day to sleep in and relax especially since Saturday is the LSU game
I seriously can't breath anymore and it's annoying and getting my anxious which I know won't help the breathing situation. On the right where it has already updated and said 32 weeks it said that she maybe flipping to head down soon because right now she's lying from side to side very very high so maybe if she flips to head down that will help.
The only relief I get is if I'm sitting in my work chair and bend over sort of like when they tell you to put your head between your legs if you're hyperventilating...and clearly I can't sit like that all day...I wouldn't get any work done and folks would probably think I was nuts hah
I was just sitting here thinking what if I had Ava when I'm full term at 37 weeks...that's only 5.5 weeks away...now that my friends seems much closer than 2 months. Mr. B would sure love that since it's his bday but I really want to make sure that I don't come back to work until after the first of the year because I get that day paid and it's an extra day with little miss thing.
I'm already getting discouraged trying to figure out who will be visiting when. Everyone wants to come at the same time and I know I just can't handle having more than one set of folks there even if they're in a hotel.
We'll see....
Monday, September 13, 2010
Randoms...
Ok so we got this freaking adorable pearl bracelet that I just had to show...
Sorry it's dark but the flash wouldn't show anything. Super cute!
Here are Ava's wall letters. So happy with how they turned out. Now I just need to hang them once Mr. B goes out of town haha.
Oh we're selling the Escort finally whoop! Mr. B's co-worker car crapped out so he came to look at it yesterday and went and got a fuel pump and was trying to change that thing in the dark last night at like 9....umm yah not cool but whateva's...but since the battery had been sitting for a couple of months (even though it's new) of course it was dead...so they're charging it today and tonight he's coming back to finish. I just pray it's just the fuel pump but from talking with folks who've had that issue it sounds like it's it. I mean it sat for like 2 years not being driven so it makes sense and that happened on my old probe too. Just happy to be getting money and it would be perfect timing because we'd use that money to supplement my income when I'm only being paid 60% for maternity leave.
So say a little vibe for me! hah
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