I forgot to post about my last doctor's appointment. It was very uneventful. We went on Tuesday and as usual, my weight and blood pressure look great. I gained one pound last week so I am up a total of 21 pounds. Right on target.
I didn't have an internal this week so I have no idea if I've made any progress. We will find that out on Tuesday. She measured the baby and estimated that she will be "a 7 pounder" at birth. I'm very happy with that.
She also noticed that I have a little problem with swelling. She said to just take it easy and to really monitor it. She said that swelling in my feet is super normal and minor swelling in my face and hands is also normal but to be careful that my face and hands don't swell too much. Trust me, I've been watching it. I tend to put my feet up right away if I feel like they are starting to swell too much. Part of the reason is that I hate the way my cankles look, especially if there will be other people seeing them.
We also met with our Pediatrician this week. He came recommended by our NP and we are both really pleased with him. He is super nice and loves to talk which I think is a good sign. I don't know how to explain it but I just got a really really good vibe from him. He said to call him anytime and not to worry about bothering him because he loves his job. I think he'll be just perfect.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Weekly Update: 38 Weeks
How far along: 38 Weeks
How Am I Feeling?: A little uncomfortable. Definitely ready for her.
Mood: So excited. I can't believe I'm due in 2 weeks!
Clothes: I usually wear shorts and a tank top unless I'm going somewhere. Most days I don't really leave the house which is good for my wardrobe.
Sleep: Ugh. It's awful. I can't ever sleep through the night and sometimes I have a really hard time falling asleep. I usually stay up pretty late and then sleep in a little later in the morning.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: She loves to bounce on my bladder. That's a ton of fun.
Belly Button: Yeah, it's going to stay out. I think it's sticking out even more.
Labor Signs: none. We'll find out if I've made any progress at my doctor's appointment on Tuesday.
Best Moment This Week: Finishing up a lot of the shopping for baby.
What I Miss: My stomach not itching. It has been itching like crazy lately.
What I am Looking Forward To: Being a mom.
Milestones This Week: We met with the Pediatrician today. We both really really like him.
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a watermelon.
Your Baby: 38 Weeks
Your baby could be gaining as much as one full ounce of weight per day now. While he continues to urinate and practice breathing, your baby is also storing meconium (your baby's first bowel movement) in his intestines. His lungs are continuing to mature and his grasp has become even firmer than before. Your baby is approximately 20 inches long and weighs about 6 1/2 to 7 pounds. Almost all babies born now will live with little medical intervention.
How Am I Feeling?: A little uncomfortable. Definitely ready for her.
Mood: So excited. I can't believe I'm due in 2 weeks!
Clothes: I usually wear shorts and a tank top unless I'm going somewhere. Most days I don't really leave the house which is good for my wardrobe.
Sleep: Ugh. It's awful. I can't ever sleep through the night and sometimes I have a really hard time falling asleep. I usually stay up pretty late and then sleep in a little later in the morning.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: She loves to bounce on my bladder. That's a ton of fun.
Belly Button: Yeah, it's going to stay out. I think it's sticking out even more.
Labor Signs: none. We'll find out if I've made any progress at my doctor's appointment on Tuesday.
Best Moment This Week: Finishing up a lot of the shopping for baby.
What I Miss: My stomach not itching. It has been itching like crazy lately.
What I am Looking Forward To: Being a mom.
Milestones This Week: We met with the Pediatrician today. We both really really like him.
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a watermelon.
Your Baby: 38 Weeks
Your baby could be gaining as much as one full ounce of weight per day now. While he continues to urinate and practice breathing, your baby is also storing meconium (your baby's first bowel movement) in his intestines. His lungs are continuing to mature and his grasp has become even firmer than before. Your baby is approximately 20 inches long and weighs about 6 1/2 to 7 pounds. Almost all babies born now will live with little medical intervention.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Childbirth Classes: Final Week
I think I may have skipped some updates on the childbirth classes. That's probably because they were all about the same. We would learn about the birthing process and then she would teach us different breathing and massage techniques to cope with the pain. I enjoyed all of them. I felt like I got a lot of really good information and I actually feel prepared to give birth. I especially liked it when we got to practice the massage techniques and I would just lie there while Ben rubbed my back. That was nice. :)
This final class was our breastfeeding class. We had a different instructor. I liked her enough I guess. The class was incredibly informative though. We went over the correct breastfeeding techniques as well as some troubleshooting if things aren't going quite right. She also gave us a bunch of different numbers to call for support if I need it. I feel very confident that I will be able to breastfeed which makes me extremely happy and relaxes me a lot.
All in all, I would highly recommend the Non-Medicated Childbirth class through Tri-Health to anyone. I feel so much more confident and I actually feel prepared for the birth of our baby. Now we'll just have to see how confident I am about actually raising this child!
This final class was our breastfeeding class. We had a different instructor. I liked her enough I guess. The class was incredibly informative though. We went over the correct breastfeeding techniques as well as some troubleshooting if things aren't going quite right. She also gave us a bunch of different numbers to call for support if I need it. I feel very confident that I will be able to breastfeed which makes me extremely happy and relaxes me a lot.
All in all, I would highly recommend the Non-Medicated Childbirth class through Tri-Health to anyone. I feel so much more confident and I actually feel prepared for the birth of our baby. Now we'll just have to see how confident I am about actually raising this child!
Weekly Update: 37 Weeks
How far along: 37 weeks. That means baby is full term!
How Am I Feeling?: I've been feeling pretty good. Starting to get uncomfortable though.
Mood: Extremely happy and excited. I just can't wait!
Clothes: I just keep re-wearing the same things. I don't really care anymore.
Sleep: Still having trouble sleeping. Luckily I don't have to get up at any time in the morning so if I have a bad night (like last night), I can just sleep a little longer in the morning and be okay.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: She's active but she's running out of room. I can feel her wiggling around trying to get comfortable. She seems to do that a lot. I don't mind but sometimes it really does hurt!
Belly Button: I'm hoping it will go back in. No such luck so far though.
Best Moment This Week: At my doctor's appointment when I found out that I'm about 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.
What I Miss: At my friend's wedding on Saturday, they had little glasses of wine sitting out for people to drink. I REALLY REALLY wanted one.
What I am Looking Forward To: Baby coming....
Milestones This Week: Baby is full term! Yay! Also, we had our breastfeeding class on Tuesday which means we're now finished with classes. That means we are 100% prepared for everything, right???
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a watermelon. I don't feel like my stomach is big enough to be housing a watermelon though!
Your Baby: 37 Weeks
Your baby is continuing to grow and gain weight during these last few weeks. Also, he is practicing breathing movements in preparation for the outside world. Your baby will also turn his head toward light and sound just as a newborn would. Around this time your baby's head should be down. If not he is in a breech position (the baby's bottom or legs come into the pelvis first). By the end of this week, your pregnancy will have come full term. Your baby can be born any day now. Your baby is anywhere from 19 to 20 inches long and weighs approximately 6.5 pounds.
How Am I Feeling?: I've been feeling pretty good. Starting to get uncomfortable though.
Mood: Extremely happy and excited. I just can't wait!
Clothes: I just keep re-wearing the same things. I don't really care anymore.
Sleep: Still having trouble sleeping. Luckily I don't have to get up at any time in the morning so if I have a bad night (like last night), I can just sleep a little longer in the morning and be okay.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: She's active but she's running out of room. I can feel her wiggling around trying to get comfortable. She seems to do that a lot. I don't mind but sometimes it really does hurt!
Belly Button: I'm hoping it will go back in. No such luck so far though.
Best Moment This Week: At my doctor's appointment when I found out that I'm about 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.
What I Miss: At my friend's wedding on Saturday, they had little glasses of wine sitting out for people to drink. I REALLY REALLY wanted one.
What I am Looking Forward To: Baby coming....
Milestones This Week: Baby is full term! Yay! Also, we had our breastfeeding class on Tuesday which means we're now finished with classes. That means we are 100% prepared for everything, right???
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a watermelon. I don't feel like my stomach is big enough to be housing a watermelon though!
Your Baby: 37 Weeks
Your baby is continuing to grow and gain weight during these last few weeks. Also, he is practicing breathing movements in preparation for the outside world. Your baby will also turn his head toward light and sound just as a newborn would. Around this time your baby's head should be down. If not he is in a breech position (the baby's bottom or legs come into the pelvis first). By the end of this week, your pregnancy will have come full term. Your baby can be born any day now. Your baby is anywhere from 19 to 20 inches long and weighs approximately 6.5 pounds.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Doctor's Appointment 10.0
I had another doctor's appointment yesterday. Everything went well. I am up a total of 20 lbs for the pregnancy. Hopefully I won't gain another 20 in the next three weeks. My blood pressure looks good too. The NP measured me and said that I'm measuring perfectly and the baby is right where she should be. She even said she's dropped since the last time! (Although it doesn't really feel like it to me since I'm still having a hard time breathing.)
I had my first internal exam and Group B Strep test. I was kinda dreading both. I was surprised because neither was as bad as I expected. She told me that I'm about 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I wasn't really surprised by being dilated 1 cm because it seems like everyone I have talked to has been dilated a centimeter when they go to the doctor. I think maybe they tell everyone that so they have some hope that their baby will be here soon. I was surprised that I am 50% effaced though. I really was expecting her to say that I wasn't effaced at all.
We go back next week for another appointment. She said she doesn't check me again though unless I've been having contractions or a lot of pressure. We also have an appointment with a pediatrician next Thursday. He came highly recommended by my NP so I hope we like him!
I had my first internal exam and Group B Strep test. I was kinda dreading both. I was surprised because neither was as bad as I expected. She told me that I'm about 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I wasn't really surprised by being dilated 1 cm because it seems like everyone I have talked to has been dilated a centimeter when they go to the doctor. I think maybe they tell everyone that so they have some hope that their baby will be here soon. I was surprised that I am 50% effaced though. I really was expecting her to say that I wasn't effaced at all.
We go back next week for another appointment. She said she doesn't check me again though unless I've been having contractions or a lot of pressure. We also have an appointment with a pediatrician next Thursday. He came highly recommended by my NP so I hope we like him!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Weekly Update: 36 Weeks
How far along: 36 Weeks. Just 4 more to go. That's less than a month. Oh geez.
How Am I Feeling?: My hips still bother me a lot and I've really had to be careful about staying on my feet so that I don't swell as much. It's definitely gotten better though.
Mood: So excited. Feeling more ready every day.
Clothes: I just hope I'll have enough clothes that are big enough to fit me for the next 4 weeks. My wardrobe is slowly dwindling.
Sleep: It still hasn't been too great. I don't ever sleep through the night and the pain in my hips is worst when I'm trying to sleep since my only option is to sleep on my side. Not to mention how incredibly difficult it is to roll from one side to the other with this big belly.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: Still very active.
Belly Button: I hate it. It's sticking out. It's totally noticeable.
Best Moment This Week: I finally got to see Emily! Also, I went to the Reds game with my parents, Emily, Johnny, & Bill yesterday. We were absolutely sweating through all of our clothes. I was soaked. Then, the rain came. It was an incredible feeling. Everyone else ran for cover and my family just stood there in the pouring rain. It was so awesome. Too bad we lost.
What I Miss: A full night of sleep.
What I am Looking Forward To: My baby shower on Sunday. Also, my doctor's appointment on Tuesday when I'll get my first internal and they'll be able to tell me if I'm at all close to having a baby!
Milestones This Week: We finished the birthing portion of our childbirthing classes. Next week will be breastfeeding and then we're done!
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 36 Weeks
Your baby continues to put on weight by about 1/2 pound each week. It's no wonder the womb is becoming very cramped. Your baby is gaining weight quickly because layers of fat pile on and help in both body temperature regulation and developing his immunity in preparation for life in the outside world. You may find you are carrying your baby much lower now (or soon will be) as the baby drops into the birth canal, readying himself for birth. Your baby is about 19 inches long and weighs from 5.5 to 6.0 pounds. The vast majority of babies born now will live with little need for intensive medical treatment.
Here are some belly pics. These are from last week in the airport. The whole family:
How Am I Feeling?: My hips still bother me a lot and I've really had to be careful about staying on my feet so that I don't swell as much. It's definitely gotten better though.
Mood: So excited. Feeling more ready every day.
Clothes: I just hope I'll have enough clothes that are big enough to fit me for the next 4 weeks. My wardrobe is slowly dwindling.
Sleep: It still hasn't been too great. I don't ever sleep through the night and the pain in my hips is worst when I'm trying to sleep since my only option is to sleep on my side. Not to mention how incredibly difficult it is to roll from one side to the other with this big belly.
Cravings: none anymore.
Gender: girl
Movements: Still very active.
Belly Button: I hate it. It's sticking out. It's totally noticeable.
Best Moment This Week: I finally got to see Emily! Also, I went to the Reds game with my parents, Emily, Johnny, & Bill yesterday. We were absolutely sweating through all of our clothes. I was soaked. Then, the rain came. It was an incredible feeling. Everyone else ran for cover and my family just stood there in the pouring rain. It was so awesome. Too bad we lost.
What I Miss: A full night of sleep.
What I am Looking Forward To: My baby shower on Sunday. Also, my doctor's appointment on Tuesday when I'll get my first internal and they'll be able to tell me if I'm at all close to having a baby!
Milestones This Week: We finished the birthing portion of our childbirthing classes. Next week will be breastfeeding and then we're done!
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 36 Weeks
Your baby continues to put on weight by about 1/2 pound each week. It's no wonder the womb is becoming very cramped. Your baby is gaining weight quickly because layers of fat pile on and help in both body temperature regulation and developing his immunity in preparation for life in the outside world. You may find you are carrying your baby much lower now (or soon will be) as the baby drops into the birth canal, readying himself for birth. Your baby is about 19 inches long and weighs from 5.5 to 6.0 pounds. The vast majority of babies born now will live with little need for intensive medical treatment.
Here are some belly pics. These are from last week in the airport. The whole family:
A close up of my bump.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Weekly Update: 35 Weeks
How far along: 35 Weeks. I'm at 35/35 which means I have 35 weeks down and only 35 days to go. Crazy. I can't believe I'll have a baby next month.
How Am I Feeling?: Not as good this week. Maybe I'm overworking myself. Yes, I know I'm unemployed. I've still been really busy though. My legs are super restless every night and I still have hip pain. Last night, I'm pretty sure the baby's foot was lodged in my ribcage which was actually very painful.
Mood: Excited.
Clothes: I don't fit it some of my maternity clothes anymore. I'm hoping what I have will last me the rest of the time. Don't make fun if I wear the same shirt every day.
Sleep: Terrible. I can't sleep through the night. It's not just that I get up a couple times each night to go to the bathroom and then go back to sleep. It's that I wake up and I can't go back to sleep for an hour or more.
Cravings: none right now
Gender: girl
Movements: She is moving quite a bit. And by moving, I mean every time she moves, I can see and feel my entire stomach shifting. It's the weirdest/coolest thing ever.
Belly Button: Ugh. It's sticking out and you can totally tell in some shirts I wear and depending on how many layers I have on.
Best Moment This Week: My sister is finally coming home and she'll finally get to see me and my bump!
What I Miss: Sleeping without pain. Being able to roll over without making a huge production over it.
What I am Looking Forward To: Seeing my sister at noon today.
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 35 Weeks
Your baby is getting plump. The fat deposits are now beginning to offer form and fullness to your baby's legs and arms. Your baby is taking up most of the room in your uterus, so there is a lot less room to move around. Also, your baby's lungs are now completely developed and producing what is called surfactant, a substance that helps in the exchange of oxygen in the lungs. Your baby is now approximately 18 inches long and weighs about five pounds. If you were to have your premature baby now, you'd be happy to know that there is a 99 percent chance of the baby surviving.
How Am I Feeling?: Not as good this week. Maybe I'm overworking myself. Yes, I know I'm unemployed. I've still been really busy though. My legs are super restless every night and I still have hip pain. Last night, I'm pretty sure the baby's foot was lodged in my ribcage which was actually very painful.
Mood: Excited.
Clothes: I don't fit it some of my maternity clothes anymore. I'm hoping what I have will last me the rest of the time. Don't make fun if I wear the same shirt every day.
Sleep: Terrible. I can't sleep through the night. It's not just that I get up a couple times each night to go to the bathroom and then go back to sleep. It's that I wake up and I can't go back to sleep for an hour or more.
Cravings: none right now
Gender: girl
Movements: She is moving quite a bit. And by moving, I mean every time she moves, I can see and feel my entire stomach shifting. It's the weirdest/coolest thing ever.
Belly Button: Ugh. It's sticking out and you can totally tell in some shirts I wear and depending on how many layers I have on.
Best Moment This Week: My sister is finally coming home and she'll finally get to see me and my bump!
What I Miss: Sleeping without pain. Being able to roll over without making a huge production over it.
What I am Looking Forward To: Seeing my sister at noon today.
Milestones This Week: none
How Big is Baby?: According to The Bump, the baby is still the size of a honeydew.
Your Baby: 35 Weeks
Your baby is getting plump. The fat deposits are now beginning to offer form and fullness to your baby's legs and arms. Your baby is taking up most of the room in your uterus, so there is a lot less room to move around. Also, your baby's lungs are now completely developed and producing what is called surfactant, a substance that helps in the exchange of oxygen in the lungs. Your baby is now approximately 18 inches long and weighs about five pounds. If you were to have your premature baby now, you'd be happy to know that there is a 99 percent chance of the baby surviving.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Doctor's Appointment 9.0
At my doctor's appointment on Tuesday, it was the usual drill. I peed in a cup, they weighed me, took my blood pressure and the NP measured me and listened to the baby's heart beat. It was not my first internal exam so not only did that stupid nurse lady tell me that I have cankles, she also lied to me. I guess my first exam will be in two weeks.
I have gained a total of 18.8 lbs which is really good. The NP was very impressed saying that I am looking great and I haven't gained much at all. She said it's all the baby and that I shouldn't have much trouble losing the weight after the baby is born. That's awesome.
The baby's heart rate looked great and I am once again measuring perfectly. I go back in two weeks for my first internal exam and then my appointments start every week. We're really getting into the home stretch now!
I have gained a total of 18.8 lbs which is really good. The NP was very impressed saying that I am looking great and I haven't gained much at all. She said it's all the baby and that I shouldn't have much trouble losing the weight after the baby is born. That's awesome.
The baby's heart rate looked great and I am once again measuring perfectly. I go back in two weeks for my first internal exam and then my appointments start every week. We're really getting into the home stretch now!
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