Only NINE days left! I'm in the single digits now...and I only just realized it this morning. What a staggering realization.
I'm excited...nervous...anxious...bewildered...awed. I can't wait to meet my baby boy. Talk to you all later!
Showing posts with label 38 Weeks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 38 Weeks. Show all posts
August 6, 2012
August 1, 2012
38 weeks...
Sorry everyone for not posting lately...super busy last couple of weeks. We had our baby showers, been working on the nursery (not as close to being done as we should be given I'm due in 2 weeks) and washing baby clothes. *sigh* And still SO much to do!!
How far along: 38 weeks today. =o) It's so hard to believe that it's already almost time! Like Diva mentioned, after waiting so long it's hard to believe that this is really happening...and I mean really happening!
Total weight change: I hate this part...I think I'm gonna skip this part. After all, I know how much dag-gone weight I've gained!
Maternity clothes: Same as last time, though even my maternity t-shirts are too snug. But I'm told that nothing is really comfortable this late in pregnancy. I bought some cotton shorts from Target in a few sizes too big so that I'd have something more comfy to lounge in...maternity clothes are SO expensive!
Stretch Marks: Still no new new ones.
Movement: His movements have slowed down a little to where they're not the actual kicks that I'm used to but more shifting and rolling.
Sleep: Definitely feel like I need more here lately, but the last couple of weekends have been busy so I haven't been able to get caught up like I'd like. But hopefully the next couple of weekends will be better. Sleeping pretty well during the night but I'm getting up more often in the night to use the bathroom since he's started dropping.
Best Moment This Past Week: Several since it's been so long since I've written: the work baby shower was on 7.19.12. The girls definitely took care of me!! We got so much stuff it was ridiculous! And then the following Sunday Mr. CB's mom and grandma threw us one at their church. Needless to say we got plenty of diapers, wipes, bath products, clothes, blankets, toys, gift cards, etc. The women that work with Mr. CB chipped in and bought us our travel system. The only things that we still need are an exer-saucer, highchair and travel car seat. And we've only used a portion of the gift cards. I still have some small things to get like something to put dirty diapers in, organizer baskets, some changing pad sheets, etc. Had my weekly appointment this week: dilated to 1.5cm, about 60% effaced and she said that Parker's head is a lot more down. I would have liked to have had a little more change, and she must have sensed that because she assured me that my uterus has changed a lot since the last check. She asked if I want to be induced at 40 weeks, which I do not, so she said we will schedule an induction date for about 1 week my due date but only as a "plan B."
Most Difficult Moment This Past Week: I swear I am so tired of hearing people tell me how big I am. And it really all depends on how they say it, you know? Like I had a patient yesterday (I swear I love this little old man) whom I always enjoy picking on and vice versa. Well he wanted to see me before he left so he could see how big the belly has gotten. Of course he gave me a hard time about it, but he's such a genuinely sweet man that it didn't come off as rude and we laughed about it for about 10 minutes comparing guts, etc. But then you have some people (and trust me, I've been dealing with these types of people my whole life) who just have a way about them where comments like that come out so freaking rude. A patient's daughter told me earlier this week that my nose is getting really big. Thanks lady...I had no idea.
Belly Button In or Out: Yeah, it's an outty.
Cravings/Aversions: I realized last night that I've really been craving salads the last couple of weeks. Could be worse...could be better without my ranch! =o)
Symptoms: Still having the heartburn and reflux, the swelling in my feet and ankles is getting pretty bad - I have to keep my feet up all evening when I get home or they won't even go down over night, but luckily my blood pressures have still been running good. More cramping underneath my belly and deep in my pelvis. Nothing horrible, just uncomfortable. The fatigue that I mentioned earlier...but I know that won't get any better in the next 5 years or so! =o) Bring it on!
How far along: 38 weeks today. =o) It's so hard to believe that it's already almost time! Like Diva mentioned, after waiting so long it's hard to believe that this is really happening...and I mean really happening!
Total weight change: I hate this part...I think I'm gonna skip this part. After all, I know how much dag-gone weight I've gained!
Maternity clothes: Same as last time, though even my maternity t-shirts are too snug. But I'm told that nothing is really comfortable this late in pregnancy. I bought some cotton shorts from Target in a few sizes too big so that I'd have something more comfy to lounge in...maternity clothes are SO expensive!
Stretch Marks: Still no new new ones.
Movement: His movements have slowed down a little to where they're not the actual kicks that I'm used to but more shifting and rolling.
Sleep: Definitely feel like I need more here lately, but the last couple of weekends have been busy so I haven't been able to get caught up like I'd like. But hopefully the next couple of weekends will be better. Sleeping pretty well during the night but I'm getting up more often in the night to use the bathroom since he's started dropping.
Best Moment This Past Week: Several since it's been so long since I've written: the work baby shower was on 7.19.12. The girls definitely took care of me!! We got so much stuff it was ridiculous! And then the following Sunday Mr. CB's mom and grandma threw us one at their church. Needless to say we got plenty of diapers, wipes, bath products, clothes, blankets, toys, gift cards, etc. The women that work with Mr. CB chipped in and bought us our travel system. The only things that we still need are an exer-saucer, highchair and travel car seat. And we've only used a portion of the gift cards. I still have some small things to get like something to put dirty diapers in, organizer baskets, some changing pad sheets, etc. Had my weekly appointment this week: dilated to 1.5cm, about 60% effaced and she said that Parker's head is a lot more down. I would have liked to have had a little more change, and she must have sensed that because she assured me that my uterus has changed a lot since the last check. She asked if I want to be induced at 40 weeks, which I do not, so she said we will schedule an induction date for about 1 week my due date but only as a "plan B."
Most Difficult Moment This Past Week: I swear I am so tired of hearing people tell me how big I am. And it really all depends on how they say it, you know? Like I had a patient yesterday (I swear I love this little old man) whom I always enjoy picking on and vice versa. Well he wanted to see me before he left so he could see how big the belly has gotten. Of course he gave me a hard time about it, but he's such a genuinely sweet man that it didn't come off as rude and we laughed about it for about 10 minutes comparing guts, etc. But then you have some people (and trust me, I've been dealing with these types of people my whole life) who just have a way about them where comments like that come out so freaking rude. A patient's daughter told me earlier this week that my nose is getting really big. Thanks lady...I had no idea.
Belly Button In or Out: Yeah, it's an outty.
Cravings/Aversions: I realized last night that I've really been craving salads the last couple of weeks. Could be worse...could be better without my ranch! =o)
Symptoms: Still having the heartburn and reflux, the swelling in my feet and ankles is getting pretty bad - I have to keep my feet up all evening when I get home or they won't even go down over night, but luckily my blood pressures have still been running good. More cramping underneath my belly and deep in my pelvis. Nothing horrible, just uncomfortable. The fatigue that I mentioned earlier...but I know that won't get any better in the next 5 years or so! =o) Bring it on!
November 24, 2010
Full Term Update
Who'd have thunk it?
Certainly not me.
More than 2 years ago, I had no doubt I wouldn't have any trouble getting pregnant. I was however, convinced that I would have trouble STAYING pregnant. Between my mother, my aunt and my grandmother, there must have been 15-20 miscarriages between them. I was sure I would follow that line.
Then 1 year ago, I was in the midst of what would be my 1st failed IVF cycle and about to sink into a horrible depression.
Who knew that my problem would be GETTING pregnant. Not staying pregnant.
Because apparently, STAYING pregnant I can do just fine.
Which brings me to today.
Despite my AMH. Despite MFI. Despite DOR/POF. Despite MTHFR. Despite 3 fibroids. Despite all of our diagnoses and a failed IVF cycle... and in memory of our lost twin... today I am 38 weeks pregnant.
Full Term.
Holy crap.
Our appointment today was largely uneventful. My cervix remains closed, although softening. Dr Loh can feel and move the baby's head, but she says still not any lower (i'd argue that... i'm rapidly losing anything that could be considered "below my belly"). I mentioned that movement has been very minimal the last 24 hours, so I got a quickie u/s to check our fluid levels (absolutely fine). Smudge is SO big. I can't even believe how big. I remember the days when we could see the whole baby on one screen. Now you can barely see one PART on one screen. It's amazing. The arms are up by his/her face with little fists. Dr Loh says Smudge's tone is great. Knees are drawn up and yep, those are feet in my ribs... crossed at the ankles. Maybe this is a little lady after all... I guess we'll see.
We also did an impromptu non-stress test (NST) to check the heartbeat patterns. So I got to sit on the monitor listening to the most beautiful sound in the world (my baby's heartbeat) for a half hour. It was wonderful. Smudge did exactly what s/he was supposed to do... when s/he wasn't trying to run away from the probe. This kid HATES being monitored in any way. It's really funny. We've been playing chase the baby for 8 months though. Why stop now, right?
Best news of the 38 week appointment. I lost a pound! Yay - go me. So after the 36 week debacle of gaining 4 pounds in 2 weeks, then holding steady at 37 weeks, at 38 weeks I have gained 20 pounds for the pregnancy. I am very proud of myself.
So - that's all for now. I hadn't had any contractions in about 36 hours until tonight, when I had 3 in the last hour... so i'm not holding my breath, but we'll see what happens. I think it's pretty funny that since becoming pregnant, we've thought i would deliver on thanksgiving. I guess we'll see. I did pack my bag the other day. That's surely going to keep me pregnant until 42 weeks. (Unlike if I hadn't packed at all - then i probably would have delivered 2 weeks ago.)
Horray for full term. Hooray for a healthy Smudge. And most of all... hooray for the difference a year can make.
Certainly not me.
More than 2 years ago, I had no doubt I wouldn't have any trouble getting pregnant. I was however, convinced that I would have trouble STAYING pregnant. Between my mother, my aunt and my grandmother, there must have been 15-20 miscarriages between them. I was sure I would follow that line.
Then 1 year ago, I was in the midst of what would be my 1st failed IVF cycle and about to sink into a horrible depression.
Who knew that my problem would be GETTING pregnant. Not staying pregnant.
Because apparently, STAYING pregnant I can do just fine.
Which brings me to today.
Despite my AMH. Despite MFI. Despite DOR/POF. Despite MTHFR. Despite 3 fibroids. Despite all of our diagnoses and a failed IVF cycle... and in memory of our lost twin... today I am 38 weeks pregnant.
Full Term.
Holy crap.
Our appointment today was largely uneventful. My cervix remains closed, although softening. Dr Loh can feel and move the baby's head, but she says still not any lower (i'd argue that... i'm rapidly losing anything that could be considered "below my belly"). I mentioned that movement has been very minimal the last 24 hours, so I got a quickie u/s to check our fluid levels (absolutely fine). Smudge is SO big. I can't even believe how big. I remember the days when we could see the whole baby on one screen. Now you can barely see one PART on one screen. It's amazing. The arms are up by his/her face with little fists. Dr Loh says Smudge's tone is great. Knees are drawn up and yep, those are feet in my ribs... crossed at the ankles. Maybe this is a little lady after all... I guess we'll see.
We also did an impromptu non-stress test (NST) to check the heartbeat patterns. So I got to sit on the monitor listening to the most beautiful sound in the world (my baby's heartbeat) for a half hour. It was wonderful. Smudge did exactly what s/he was supposed to do... when s/he wasn't trying to run away from the probe. This kid HATES being monitored in any way. It's really funny. We've been playing chase the baby for 8 months though. Why stop now, right?
Best news of the 38 week appointment. I lost a pound! Yay - go me. So after the 36 week debacle of gaining 4 pounds in 2 weeks, then holding steady at 37 weeks, at 38 weeks I have gained 20 pounds for the pregnancy. I am very proud of myself.
So - that's all for now. I hadn't had any contractions in about 36 hours until tonight, when I had 3 in the last hour... so i'm not holding my breath, but we'll see what happens. I think it's pretty funny that since becoming pregnant, we've thought i would deliver on thanksgiving. I guess we'll see. I did pack my bag the other day. That's surely going to keep me pregnant until 42 weeks. (Unlike if I hadn't packed at all - then i probably would have delivered 2 weeks ago.)
Horray for full term. Hooray for a healthy Smudge. And most of all... hooray for the difference a year can make.
March 20, 2010
37... I mean 38 Weeks!
Wow... I've been horrible blogger.
I just realized that I never blogged about my 37 week appointment… it.was.horrible. Dr. C was out of town so I saw Dr. W. I've seen her once before and didn't really get a good vibe from her but after this appointment I REALLY don't like her.
- She kept talking about "the second time around" insinuating this is my second kid. I corrected her... twice.
- When she measured my belly she said "oh right on target for being 36 weeks..." um... I corrected her again telling her I'm actually 37 weeks. I know the measurement is still normal either way but still irritating.
- She couldn't find Baby GB’s heartbeat - even after I showed her exactly where they always find it... after she finally found it she had to pull out her iphone to time it cause she "forgot her watch today." WTF?
- When asked about taking a birthing class, I got a lecture cause I said we haven't and that we didn't plan to?! Seriously lady??? Seriously?
- Dr. C told me that if I wanted she'd do an internal which I actually really wanted just to see if anything's going on yet… but after that I didn't want her to touch me.
- She gave me the great news that I tested positive for that Group B Strep crap! I know it's nothing serious and that I just have to get treated while in the hospital for delivery but just the fact that SHE delivered the news makes it that much more irritating!
- To boot - all of this lasted a total of about 5 minutes... Dr. C usually takes at least 15-20 min sometimes longer if we get to talking... thanks doc for the pointless appointment?
I just kept thinking after that appointment that PLEASE Baby GB PLEASE don’t come this week since Dr. C is out of town… we don’t want Dr. W to deliver us!!!!! Well, he obviously didn’t come cause I'm now 38 weeks 5 days knocked up.
I've been having 3 appointments a week; two non-stress tests to make sure Baby GB is moving around and that his heart rate is raising when he does, an ultrasound to measure his amniotic fluid levels and my regular appointment with Dr. C - who told me on Wednesday that there's nothin' going on down there... thanks Baby GB... let’s get this party started!!!
Anyway, my next appointment with Dr. C is on Monday - Monday the 22nd - we are REALLY hoping he makes his appearance on this day (even though technically it would be 1 week early). There are already a handful of 22nd birthdays in my family so it would just be neat to add another one. Stay tuned....
Here's a picture of Baby GB from this week’s ultrasound... it’s adorable cause he looks exactly like daddy!!! We can’t WAIT to meet him!!!
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