Now I just need to clean the bedding and we will be all set for Baby to come home and have not only a bassinet, but also a REAL crib to sleep in! Thanks Boys!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Building a Bed for Baby
Tonight my boys worked very hard to get the crib all ready for Baby. Miles of course was a big helper for Daddy, helping him the entire time.
Monday, February 27, 2012
32 Week OB Appointment
Poor Miles gets drug to all of my OB appointments because they are on Mondays, so he does his best to make the most of the time. Miles is quickly becoming a little artist. Today, while we were waiting for Dr. Allen to come in for my appointment be was having a fabulous time with his new found "paper" to draw on!
I was a littler nervous going intot he appointments, but my anxieties were quickly released... As today's appointment went exceptionally well, even better than I ever would have hoped for. On ultrasound, my placenta has continued to grow northward and has even shifted a bit, now only covering about 25% of my cervix, as compared to the 50% 2 weeks ago! This does not mean that we are clear of having a c-section, however it does take us pretty much out of the "danger zone!" I spoke with Dr. Allen about the possibility to truly making it to term and she is feeling optomistic. We will continue getting ultra sounds at every visit for the next few weeks to look at my placenta positioning, and then will have a full blown ultrasound at 38 weeks to make sure at that point the risks are out weighing the odds to continue on. So, what I took away from the visit is if my body will just cooperate we are a go for an April if not even May delivery! We are already at 32 weeks, so we should be expecting Baby to arrive sometime in the next 9 weeks, preferably not until 6-9 weeks from now (38-41 weeks)! As we are not fully in the clear, we will be remaining on the same precautions as before, which aside from this weekend we have done a really good job following.
Miles stayed up on the exam table the whole time this appointment, so Dr. Allen made him a part of the whole session. She even let him put the doplar to my belly and hear Baby's heartbeat, 144 bpm. Miles was really excited. He even yelled "Baby" when he heard the heartbeat. What a precious moment! He is going to be such a wonderful big brother (once he adjusts that is)!
I was a littler nervous going intot he appointments, but my anxieties were quickly released... As today's appointment went exceptionally well, even better than I ever would have hoped for. On ultrasound, my placenta has continued to grow northward and has even shifted a bit, now only covering about 25% of my cervix, as compared to the 50% 2 weeks ago! This does not mean that we are clear of having a c-section, however it does take us pretty much out of the "danger zone!" I spoke with Dr. Allen about the possibility to truly making it to term and she is feeling optomistic. We will continue getting ultra sounds at every visit for the next few weeks to look at my placenta positioning, and then will have a full blown ultrasound at 38 weeks to make sure at that point the risks are out weighing the odds to continue on. So, what I took away from the visit is if my body will just cooperate we are a go for an April if not even May delivery! We are already at 32 weeks, so we should be expecting Baby to arrive sometime in the next 9 weeks, preferably not until 6-9 weeks from now (38-41 weeks)! As we are not fully in the clear, we will be remaining on the same precautions as before, which aside from this weekend we have done a really good job following.
Miles stayed up on the exam table the whole time this appointment, so Dr. Allen made him a part of the whole session. She even let him put the doplar to my belly and hear Baby's heartbeat, 144 bpm. Miles was really excited. He even yelled "Baby" when he heard the heartbeat. What a precious moment! He is going to be such a wonderful big brother (once he adjusts that is)!
32 Weeks
At 32 weeks, Baby’s birth still seems kind of far away, but Baby and I are physically ready in a lot of ways, just in case there’s an early arrival. Baby has already turned so they are in the head-down position, poised for their trip down the birth canal. Intensity is building in the symptoms department, as heartburn and contractions intensify around week 32. But we are so excited about Baby’s impending arrival, they are not slowing me down much.
Baby's getting ready for their descent -- Baby's is in the head-down position now and probably feeling a even more cramped.
Still growing, Baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.
How far along: 32 weeks
Baby's getting ready for their descent -- Baby's is in the head-down position now and probably feeling a even more cramped.
Total weight gain/loss: +16.5 lbs
Pregnancy Symptoms: Unable to see my feet, BACK PAIN!!!, lightheadedness, pregnancy brain, sciatic pain, difficulty sleeping, difficulty breathing when walking up a flight of steps, left foot pain, thirsty all the time, Braxton Hicks, increased urination, difficulty eating as I am full after a few bites, swollen ankles and feet, minimal heart burn
Maternity clothes: Yep
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: What is sleep? Between Miles having trouble sleeping through the night, Daddy and Mommy feeling head colds and feeling uncomfortable, there is not much sleep around here right now.
Best moment last week: We made it another week, meaning Miles and Baby definitely do not share a birthday!
Movement: Baby is really not very active. I have to eat something sweet almost nightly to get Baby to move around so that I know they are ok. Sound nice, but I truly HAVE to eat something like ice cream to keep from panicking.
Food cravings: Anything Sweet
Gender: I am definitely thinking Boy right now
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks, oh yea
Belly Button (in or out): I'm an outie!!!!!!!!!!!!
What I miss: Walking up to the 3rd floor without loosing my breath
What I am looking forward to: Making it to term... Fingers crossed!
Milestones: Baby's big brother made it to 2 before Baby arrives
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Crazy Mommy
Ok I will admitt it - this weekend I hit the ultime craziest moments for a 32 week pregnant woman. I am going to stick with this story... It was not my fault! Today we took Miles to The Bounce Place to celebrate his birthday, and he wanted me to play with him so badley. Sure, Daddy was a lot of fun, but what about Mommy? I held out for a long while, but then...
The slide really was fun... All 10 times I think I did it!
But them Miles wanted to do the relay with me...
Miles kept telling me to hurry up... Now that was encouraging!
Break time!
Needless to say, I decided to take a rest after the slide, yet somehow I became a totally awesome climbing post...
All I wanted to say was "What did Baby and I ever do to you Miles?"
And then there was the finale... I had no idea there was no way out but through some boulsters! YIKES!!!
And we survived! Goodnight!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Taking Care of Mommy
Have I every told you just how wonderful my boys are to me and Baby? This evening, Daddy and Miles worked very hard to get my new "relaxation station" ready for me so that I can have a place of my own over the next few weeks and beyond to be me and in the short term, give me a place where my back will not hurt so darn bad!
Thanks so much boys! I know I will LOVE it and Baby will to!
"How do I do this again Daddy?"
Don't think it was all work and no play... Not with my boys!
Miles insisted on trying it out... Looks like it passed his seal of approval!
The finished project!
Thanks so much boys! I know I will LOVE it and Baby will to!
What a Long Night!
Needless to say, last night was not one of our better nights. Daddy and I laid down to go to bed around 11:30, but almost as soon as Daddy fell asleep, I began experiencing incredible pain. Immediately my mind of course went there... Oh no, we are only 31 weeks and this is it. The more I laid there and made every attempt I could to listen to my body, I realized that the pain was not coming from my abdomen, but rather from my back. Once I realized this I felt a bit calmer, however the pain was not going away, in fact it was getting worse. The pain was beginning rather mild and growing stronger and stronger with time,then letting up again, just like a contraction. Hum, this led me to wonder what back labor was, so I decided it was time to wake up Daddy and get a "second opinion." Daddy was super wonderful in making every attempt he could to make me feel better. After what seemed like FOREVER, the pain finally began to subside. I unfortunately had been in so much pain for so long that I was unable to even get into bed, so I slept in the recliner in our room the rest of the night. Lets hope we don't have another evening like last night!
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