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!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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.
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