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37 Weeks!
EDD March 1
Well I did it. This boy is fully cooked and I am ready to meet him. He has definately dropped down a bit as I am now peeing no less than twice an hour, I am even waking up almost every hour at night to go pee. I am no longer comfortable in any position for longer than 2 minutes, my hips feel as if they are being cracked open, my back throbs with every move, I have contractions daily but cannot yet start timing them as they are still fairly irregular and I am bit on the whiny side. For some TMI input...BM's have been all over as well, some days I couldn't go even if I was bribed with my wildest dream and other days I am in the bathroom throughout the day. It's like my body can't decide whether it wants to hang on to things or purge them all out.
Yet of course I have zero dilation...not that that really means anything..it would just be nice knowing that these contractions are leading to something. I feel bad for Chris as I have been having mood swings and will suddenly just be cranky, I am trying to stop them or at least control them a bit better but so far no such luck. Although DH finally admitted last night that he too is dealing with his own emotion and that sometimes it really isn't me but him!
We spent about an hour last night with our hands on my belly and just felt Phin moving around. It is so crazy to feel his feet and knees and know that his bones are formed and all that good stuff. Chris I thik feels left out and is really afraid of watching me go through the pain we both know is coming. I told him to not worry and all I want is for him to be there regardless of how useless he may feel at the time, that just being there will make me better.
My mother in law will also be in the room with us, and I am so grateful that she said yes when I asked her. She is a wonderful person and I just want another woman in there with me that I know and that has done this before, not only to talk me through it but also for Chris and to help keep him calm if needed.
Let's see...hiccups are still part of Phin's daily routine as well as lots of rolloing and stretching. He gets super active when I drive or am in the car in general. Speaking of car, we put the carseat in one Saturday and it has a stand-in baby (stuffed monkey) buckled in ^_^. We actually youtubed proper installation techniques to make sure we had it in right. I am also going to have my SIL check it out (after 4 kids she can put those things in in her sleep).
So I think that covers it for my Monday updates and then some! Can't wait to hear where you all are.
EDD March 1
Well I did it. This boy is fully cooked and I am ready to meet him. He has definately dropped down a bit as I am now peeing no less than twice an hour, I am even waking up almost every hour at night to go pee. I am no longer comfortable in any position for longer than 2 minutes, my hips feel as if they are being cracked open, my back throbs with every move, I have contractions daily but cannot yet start timing them as they are still fairly irregular and I am bit on the whiny side. For some TMI input...BM's have been all over as well, some days I couldn't go even if I was bribed with my wildest dream and other days I am in the bathroom throughout the day. It's like my body can't decide whether it wants to hang on to things or purge them all out.
Yet of course I have zero dilation...not that that really means anything..it would just be nice knowing that these contractions are leading to something. I feel bad for Chris as I have been having mood swings and will suddenly just be cranky, I am trying to stop them or at least control them a bit better but so far no such luck. Although DH finally admitted last night that he too is dealing with his own emotion and that sometimes it really isn't me but him!
We spent about an hour last night with our hands on my belly and just felt Phin moving around. It is so crazy to feel his feet and knees and know that his bones are formed and all that good stuff. Chris I thik feels left out and is really afraid of watching me go through the pain we both know is coming. I told him to not worry and all I want is for him to be there regardless of how useless he may feel at the time, that just being there will make me better.
My mother in law will also be in the room with us, and I am so grateful that she said yes when I asked her. She is a wonderful person and I just want another woman in there with me that I know and that has done this before, not only to talk me through it but also for Chris and to help keep him calm if needed.
Let's see...hiccups are still part of Phin's daily routine as well as lots of rolloing and stretching. He gets super active when I drive or am in the car in general. Speaking of car, we put the carseat in one Saturday and it has a stand-in baby (stuffed monkey) buckled in ^_^. We actually youtubed proper installation techniques to make sure we had it in right. I am also going to have my SIL check it out (after 4 kids she can put those things in in her sleep).
So I think that covers it for my Monday updates and then some! Can't wait to hear where you all are.
Well I couldn't do an update yesterday because i was in the hospital with another infection! They thought they were going to have to send me to labor and delivery because i may have been leaking (tmi lol) amniotic fluid but i guess I wasn't and after sitting there uncomfortable all day they sent me home! I have mixed feelings about that I want to be done so bad but I know he isn't ready yet. I am 36 weeks!!! I can't believe it, and im so nervous.
33 weeks tomorrow!!
Edd march 31st
I am still feeling okay, getting tired pretty quickly and have had some days where mky ankles swell, but I am still working full time. Madasyn is moving all the time still, but I think she made her journey to head down, I think she may change again. I had some pretty bad braxton hicks the other night.
I still am anxiously awaiting my shower one of them is MArch 7th, but the other is a suprise, which I heard is this month. I want to have it though becuase her room only has the brib and some clothes in the closet. BUt it is roaring and ready to go when they do come.
9I go back to the dc in 2 weeks for my strep B test and a check up to be sure there is no dialation yet> Glad to hear everyone is ok even though most are uncomfortable. Can't wait to hear your labor stories, please keep us posted so we can calm our fears!!
Edd march 31st
I am still feeling okay, getting tired pretty quickly and have had some days where mky ankles swell, but I am still working full time. Madasyn is moving all the time still, but I think she made her journey to head down, I think she may change again. I had some pretty bad braxton hicks the other night.
I still am anxiously awaiting my shower one of them is MArch 7th, but the other is a suprise, which I heard is this month. I want to have it though becuase her room only has the brib and some clothes in the closet. BUt it is roaring and ready to go when they do come.
9I go back to the dc in 2 weeks for my strep B test and a check up to be sure there is no dialation yet> Glad to hear everyone is ok even though most are uncomfortable. Can't wait to hear your labor stories, please keep us posted so we can calm our fears!!
EDD - March 7th
36 weeks
I am very ready for Baby Brock to come! Not only do I want to meet him, but I can't wait to sleep on my stomach once again! Everything is still pretty much the same. Trouble sleeping and difficult to get up...lots of pressure changes once I stand from different positions. Clothes suck!
I have my last shower on Wednesday at school, and we have lots of laundry done and things put together so all we need to do is get the car seat and bases ready. He is doing lots of jabbing movements in my belly. I have not seen him make the big drag across my belly, but lots of jabs and hard spots. It would be interesting to know which body parts of his it is when he does that. Hope all is well with everyone! We're almost there!
36 weeks
I am very ready for Baby Brock to come! Not only do I want to meet him, but I can't wait to sleep on my stomach once again! Everything is still pretty much the same. Trouble sleeping and difficult to get up...lots of pressure changes once I stand from different positions. Clothes suck!
I have my last shower on Wednesday at school, and we have lots of laundry done and things put together so all we need to do is get the car seat and bases ready. He is doing lots of jabbing movements in my belly. I have not seen him make the big drag across my belly, but lots of jabs and hard spots. It would be interesting to know which body parts of his it is when he does that. Hope all is well with everyone! We're almost there!
35 weeks, EDD March 15
INDUCTION DAY: March 9
I went to the Doctor this morning, had my GBS test (even though I tested positive last time). My measurements correlate exactly to my sweet baby's gestational age. I have gained a total of 28 lbs this pregnancy, and my blood pressure is 98/54. She is going to induce me at 39 weeks because I have extremely quick labors (last one was 45 minutes) and we have to make sure that baby gets the antibiotics for the GBS before he is born. Mark has most definitely dropped as I feel as though I have 30 lbs resting on top of my pubic bone now. I am having no trouble sleeping, in fact I could take a nap anytime during the day and still be tired at night!
I have finished setting up Mark's room. Not a day goes by that I don't go in there and rock in the glider and daydream about his arrival. I am so completely in love with him already.
INDUCTION DAY: March 9
I went to the Doctor this morning, had my GBS test (even though I tested positive last time). My measurements correlate exactly to my sweet baby's gestational age. I have gained a total of 28 lbs this pregnancy, and my blood pressure is 98/54. She is going to induce me at 39 weeks because I have extremely quick labors (last one was 45 minutes) and we have to make sure that baby gets the antibiotics for the GBS before he is born. Mark has most definitely dropped as I feel as though I have 30 lbs resting on top of my pubic bone now. I am having no trouble sleeping, in fact I could take a nap anytime during the day and still be tired at night!
I have finished setting up Mark's room. Not a day goes by that I don't go in there and rock in the glider and daydream about his arrival. I am so completely in love with him already.
37w1d
EDD: March 1st
Well, I am counting down the days rather than the weeks now! :) So, I have 20 days to go. Phewww... I am ready to meet our little girl!
I am still feeling pretty good. I do get these extremely sharp pains "down stairs" and its like... "Wooow... where did that come from?" The take my breath away and I end up walking around like a 90 year old woman. I have no idea what they are... so if someone else would like to enlighten me, that would be great! hahaha... I really haven't had much heartburn (so, I guess if you believe the old wive's tale, our child will be bald when she is born!), and yes... the BMs are completely irregular. One day I could go 3-4 times and then the next day or two its like... Ok, I haven't gone in 48 hours!
Leighton's room is all set up... furniture, clothing, pictures hung, bouncer & swing all put together, etc. We had the car seat bases installed by the fire department. It was great because they gave us a lesson in car seat installation! We put her carrier in John's car so it is all ready when we are ready to head to the hospital. I had this fear that we would leave it behind!! hahaha...
That is pretty much all the updates for me... glad to hear everyone is doing well. Although, evthing4reason... you sound like you may go in early!!! HOpe your little one is okay :) Keep us posted.
EDD: March 1st
Well, I am counting down the days rather than the weeks now! :) So, I have 20 days to go. Phewww... I am ready to meet our little girl!
I am still feeling pretty good. I do get these extremely sharp pains "down stairs" and its like... "Wooow... where did that come from?" The take my breath away and I end up walking around like a 90 year old woman. I have no idea what they are... so if someone else would like to enlighten me, that would be great! hahaha... I really haven't had much heartburn (so, I guess if you believe the old wive's tale, our child will be bald when she is born!), and yes... the BMs are completely irregular. One day I could go 3-4 times and then the next day or two its like... Ok, I haven't gone in 48 hours!
Leighton's room is all set up... furniture, clothing, pictures hung, bouncer & swing all put together, etc. We had the car seat bases installed by the fire department. It was great because they gave us a lesson in car seat installation! We put her carrier in John's car so it is all ready when we are ready to head to the hospital. I had this fear that we would leave it behind!! hahaha...
That is pretty much all the updates for me... glad to hear everyone is doing well. Although, evthing4reason... you sound like you may go in early!!! HOpe your little one is okay :) Keep us posted.
35 Weeks Tomorrow
EDD March 17th
Well I guess for the last week and half or so I have been experieincing some on and off cramps and slight nausea like my period is coming. At my last appointment my doc said everything seems normal. There is absolutely no pattern to them so I still don't think much about them only that I hope they don't get too intense while I am work one day. I go back on the 13th to have my first internal exam and strep B test done.
I am not too anxious about the actaul delivery just yet. I think DH and I are most worried about the logistics of getting to the hospital. We both work 1 hour away from home in separate directions so we are working out a game plan.
Finally got all the baby's furniture in and set up. Last Saturday was my last shower so all next weekend I get to wash clothes and get the room ready. I am really excited about that part. I love organizing and cleaning. I also need to pack my bag so that will also be another weekend chore.
As for physical feelings things are pretty much the same. He is rolling and poking me all the time, which I love and will deeply miss in the next month or so. My sleeping is just horrible. Since he has not dropped yet I am getting awful acid reflux and I can never get comfortable. I think last night was the one of my worst nights. I had really bad reflux which started to choke me and both my nostrils we plugged so I couldn't breathe at all. I completely started hyperventilating and freaking out. I felt really by for DH. He doesn't know what to do and I think it scared him. I am glad this is not a regular occurance but I am really at my wits end with the sleeping thing. I pretty much dread going to bed anymore. I wish I didn't have to work everyday so sleeping at night wouldn't be so imparative. Oh well...just counting down the days now. I am ready for the physical pains to be over with and for our baby boy to arrive.
I guess last night wasn't the best way to start off the week. Thank goodness we have a long weekend to look forward to.
Hope everyone else is doing well. :)
EDD March 17th
Well I guess for the last week and half or so I have been experieincing some on and off cramps and slight nausea like my period is coming. At my last appointment my doc said everything seems normal. There is absolutely no pattern to them so I still don't think much about them only that I hope they don't get too intense while I am work one day. I go back on the 13th to have my first internal exam and strep B test done.
I am not too anxious about the actaul delivery just yet. I think DH and I are most worried about the logistics of getting to the hospital. We both work 1 hour away from home in separate directions so we are working out a game plan.
Finally got all the baby's furniture in and set up. Last Saturday was my last shower so all next weekend I get to wash clothes and get the room ready. I am really excited about that part. I love organizing and cleaning. I also need to pack my bag so that will also be another weekend chore.
As for physical feelings things are pretty much the same. He is rolling and poking me all the time, which I love and will deeply miss in the next month or so. My sleeping is just horrible. Since he has not dropped yet I am getting awful acid reflux and I can never get comfortable. I think last night was the one of my worst nights. I had really bad reflux which started to choke me and both my nostrils we plugged so I couldn't breathe at all. I completely started hyperventilating and freaking out. I felt really by for DH. He doesn't know what to do and I think it scared him. I am glad this is not a regular occurance but I am really at my wits end with the sleeping thing. I pretty much dread going to bed anymore. I wish I didn't have to work everyday so sleeping at night wouldn't be so imparative. Oh well...just counting down the days now. I am ready for the physical pains to be over with and for our baby boy to arrive.
I guess last night wasn't the best way to start off the week. Thank goodness we have a long weekend to look forward to.
Hope everyone else is doing well. :)
34 weeks with 2 offical weeks of bedrest to go
I have a shower on sunday, then after that i will be getting up around the house a bit, my cervix is ripe so i'm thinking it won't be long once i'm up. Dh's birthday is 18, mine is the 20. i'm hoping for a picses baby (not that i even follow stars that closely, i just know when i got my due date i said i hope i go a week early and have a pisces.)
My blood pressure is raising, i genereally am 95/65 and now its up to 122/71, so i feel my heart pounding and get headaches a lot and because i see a different Dr everytime they don't seem to listen since that number is normal for most people.
Not feeling as much movement now...i think he turned because i'm not getting any kicks just a bit of squirming and some movement down by my bikini line, it does make me a little nervous but i have to trust everything is ok
I have a shower on sunday, then after that i will be getting up around the house a bit, my cervix is ripe so i'm thinking it won't be long once i'm up. Dh's birthday is 18, mine is the 20. i'm hoping for a picses baby (not that i even follow stars that closely, i just know when i got my due date i said i hope i go a week early and have a pisces.)
My blood pressure is raising, i genereally am 95/65 and now its up to 122/71, so i feel my heart pounding and get headaches a lot and because i see a different Dr everytime they don't seem to listen since that number is normal for most people.
Not feeling as much movement now...i think he turned because i'm not getting any kicks just a bit of squirming and some movement down by my bikini line, it does make me a little nervous but i have to trust everything is ok
36 Weeks (tomorrow)
EDD March 13th
For me everything pretty much feels the same.... just that i am a bit more uncomfortable if thats possible..... I have been having contractions!!!! Yesterday they just seemed different than braxton hicks..... Kinda feels like period cramps that were going in to my back....and the stomach tightening! So i called the doc and they told me to come on in.... said it could be labor or a UTI.... When i went in they did check my cervix and i was already 2cm dilated!!!! They did end up sending me home tho bc the contractions were not coming any closer together..... so I am home now.... and still having them but they are not getting any closer! Well at least i know they are working and doing something down there! and I do want to keep our little guy in there for at least another week!!! Hope all is well with you ladies!! we are almost there!
EDD March 13th
For me everything pretty much feels the same.... just that i am a bit more uncomfortable if thats possible..... I have been having contractions!!!! Yesterday they just seemed different than braxton hicks..... Kinda feels like period cramps that were going in to my back....and the stomach tightening! So i called the doc and they told me to come on in.... said it could be labor or a UTI.... When i went in they did check my cervix and i was already 2cm dilated!!!! They did end up sending me home tho bc the contractions were not coming any closer together..... so I am home now.... and still having them but they are not getting any closer! Well at least i know they are working and doing something down there! and I do want to keep our little guy in there for at least another week!!! Hope all is well with you ladies!! we are almost there!
i love hearing from the girls a little ahead - it gets me so excited knowing I am not that far behind (but I hope you all check back after you have your babies to the board - where else where I go with all my questions ;-)
35 weeks this WED, EDD Mar 19
Just feeling more baby body parts. Sleep is about the same (usually on the couch sitting partially up). Lately I have been so much more hungry in the a.m.s (less so in evening).
Next week I wiull have my 36 week check up and we'll see if baby is in position. I think she is b/c most movement is high or above belly button. Sometimes I feel a weird "pulse" when I put my hand on the belly - not hiccups, but almost feels like heart beat or chest moving up and down -- what is that?
35 weeks this WED, EDD Mar 19
Just feeling more baby body parts. Sleep is about the same (usually on the couch sitting partially up). Lately I have been so much more hungry in the a.m.s (less so in evening).
Next week I wiull have my 36 week check up and we'll see if baby is in position. I think she is b/c most movement is high or above belly button. Sometimes I feel a weird "pulse" when I put my hand on the belly - not hiccups, but almost feels like heart beat or chest moving up and down -- what is that?
33 weeks and 3 days
March 27th
I dont have too many problems it is harder to eat alot because I get full so quickly. I am still having problems sleeping though it is just soooo uncomfortable I dont even try to lay down anymore I sleep kind of sitting up. My baby shower was suppose to be last Saturday but the doctor said I couldnt travel so I missed out on that :( but some of the people are suppose to go my registry to buy things so hopefully they will do that. Other than that I am just so ready to meet my little man!
March 27th
I dont have too many problems it is harder to eat alot because I get full so quickly. I am still having problems sleeping though it is just soooo uncomfortable I dont even try to lay down anymore I sleep kind of sitting up. My baby shower was suppose to be last Saturday but the doctor said I couldnt travel so I missed out on that :( but some of the people are suppose to go my registry to buy things so hopefully they will do that. Other than that I am just so ready to meet my little man!
March 1
37 Weeks
I am ready. haha. She dropped last week and it has been nice with the heartburn relief but it has made other things nearly impossible. I can rarely pooh and I pee all the time. She doesn't move as much or kick as hard and everything I have read says that means she is getting closer to making her debut! :) She still moves enough everyday that I don't worry but it is weird that she is getting ready to come out!
Saturday was my last shower! I am so happy THAT is finally over...and I can put things together now. My hand has finally experienced its last cramp from writing the thank you notes. :)
I have noticed a drastic change in my appetitte. I am rarely hungry. And when I do eat I can be full for a very long time and have to make myself eat later. I just assume that since she is so big and I don't really go to the bathroom THAT way then I don't have room...but I worry about her getting enough nutrients so I try to eat anyways.
I constantly dream about her too. That she is coming, that she is already here and I get to kiss and hug on her, and sometimes more disturbing dreams that something is wrong with her. :( But I try not to dwell on the unhappy dreams... :)
37 Weeks
I am ready. haha. She dropped last week and it has been nice with the heartburn relief but it has made other things nearly impossible. I can rarely pooh and I pee all the time. She doesn't move as much or kick as hard and everything I have read says that means she is getting closer to making her debut! :) She still moves enough everyday that I don't worry but it is weird that she is getting ready to come out!
Saturday was my last shower! I am so happy THAT is finally over...and I can put things together now. My hand has finally experienced its last cramp from writing the thank you notes. :)
I have noticed a drastic change in my appetitte. I am rarely hungry. And when I do eat I can be full for a very long time and have to make myself eat later. I just assume that since she is so big and I don't really go to the bathroom THAT way then I don't have room...but I worry about her getting enough nutrients so I try to eat anyways.
I constantly dream about her too. That she is coming, that she is already here and I get to kiss and hug on her, and sometimes more disturbing dreams that something is wrong with her. :( But I try not to dwell on the unhappy dreams... :)
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