Here's what the doc said today. Going back next week. Progress (whether we want it or not) has been made on the track to having this baby the old fashioned way. Contraction (braxton hicks I assumed) as the doctor walked in the door. Very much in pain. Doctor isn't certain if I'll make it to November 10th. Neither am I. Nor am I certain whether or not I want to make it! Not sure. Basically she said that if I come in next week and have progressed in other ways or to 3 or more we'll do the c-section then. Or if something happens before then obviously it will be then. She also said we can move the day up- but she'll only go 3 days. Day before Caleb's birthday. Didn't want that- but do I care at this point? Not sure about that either.
Yikes?!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
October 20th!?!
Today was a super weird day. I think it had something to do with when I woke up realizing this is the day we originally planned for the c-section when my due date was a week earlier. That, or I didn't get enough sleep last night (I finally dozed off around 3 so that's likely as well). Either way, today felt weird, I was a little cranky, and just not feeling like myself at all. Don't worry, this isn't a complaining post- the day got better!
I allowed Caleb and I to take a nap instead of just quiet time- even though I knew that would mean Caleb barely dozing off right now- at 10. So worth it! Then I got a call saying my neighbor would be bringing dinner over unexpectedly. Now, that sounds great, but if you knew my neighbor you would know just how excited I was! Of course it was full gourmet and an AMAZING spread. Wow. Good thing I couldn't fit any of the pie she brought in me (and let's pretend I didn't have one chocolate glazed Halloween Oreo) because two hours later my visiting teachers showed up and brought milkshakes for all!!! Definitely turned my day around, and was a much needed rest from cooking and cleaning- though I generally love that job of the day (cooking dinner). I've also recovered from that nasty cold, and WHAT a relief that is!
A few quick facts cause I might have to post tomorrow (I have an appointment and that could bring added info!)
*The baby has dropped. This is my opinion of course, but I felt it at 35 weeks- Caleb was at 37. For me, from here on out just gets more and more painful it seems- the baby is way too low to be comfortable, and somehow wedges just right to cause severe tailbone and pelvic pain. Ice is my best friend.
*I am totally experiencing bi-polar pregnancy emotions I didn't with Caleb. Having a scheduled c-section makes me not want to go into labor, ten minutes later I'm telling Phillip I hope it just happens and then I know it will be over within one day from an immediate c-section!
*Nausea is back but not as severe, appetite is still okay, heartburn is raging. All normal. I can handle those fine- if I could only walk normal!
*Granny Smith apples are a must.
*Sleep is illusive. Even with medication.
*I'm basically wasted every second of the day- and now that baby has dropped, I'm pretty sure nesting ain't happenin! Pushing through to strive and get SOMETHING done each day.
*Today I packed my hospital bag, the diaper bag, a small bag for Phillip, and a overnight bag for Caleb in case I don't make it to November 10th. It gave me some peace of mind! Tomorrow we're cleaning the car and installing the car seat. Who am I kidding? PHILLIP is doing the aforementioned items. :)
You may hear an update tomorrow- if not, I'm either at the hospital having the baby, or nothing has changed! haha We'll see!
A few really cute newborn photo shoot ideas I might just steal...
Link
Link
Link
Ifffff I learn how to use my camera properly. Oh yeah, that's on the "to-do" list too- BAHAHAHA!
I allowed Caleb and I to take a nap instead of just quiet time- even though I knew that would mean Caleb barely dozing off right now- at 10. So worth it! Then I got a call saying my neighbor would be bringing dinner over unexpectedly. Now, that sounds great, but if you knew my neighbor you would know just how excited I was! Of course it was full gourmet and an AMAZING spread. Wow. Good thing I couldn't fit any of the pie she brought in me (and let's pretend I didn't have one chocolate glazed Halloween Oreo) because two hours later my visiting teachers showed up and brought milkshakes for all!!! Definitely turned my day around, and was a much needed rest from cooking and cleaning- though I generally love that job of the day (cooking dinner). I've also recovered from that nasty cold, and WHAT a relief that is!
A few quick facts cause I might have to post tomorrow (I have an appointment and that could bring added info!)
*The baby has dropped. This is my opinion of course, but I felt it at 35 weeks- Caleb was at 37. For me, from here on out just gets more and more painful it seems- the baby is way too low to be comfortable, and somehow wedges just right to cause severe tailbone and pelvic pain. Ice is my best friend.
*I am totally experiencing bi-polar pregnancy emotions I didn't with Caleb. Having a scheduled c-section makes me not want to go into labor, ten minutes later I'm telling Phillip I hope it just happens and then I know it will be over within one day from an immediate c-section!
*Nausea is back but not as severe, appetite is still okay, heartburn is raging. All normal. I can handle those fine- if I could only walk normal!
*Granny Smith apples are a must.
*Sleep is illusive. Even with medication.
*I'm basically wasted every second of the day- and now that baby has dropped, I'm pretty sure nesting ain't happenin! Pushing through to strive and get SOMETHING done each day.
*Today I packed my hospital bag, the diaper bag, a small bag for Phillip, and a overnight bag for Caleb in case I don't make it to November 10th. It gave me some peace of mind! Tomorrow we're cleaning the car and installing the car seat. Who am I kidding? PHILLIP is doing the aforementioned items. :)
You may hear an update tomorrow- if not, I'm either at the hospital having the baby, or nothing has changed! haha We'll see!
A few really cute newborn photo shoot ideas I might just steal...
Link 
Link 
Link Ifffff I learn how to use my camera properly. Oh yeah, that's on the "to-do" list too- BAHAHAHA!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Trying...Hard
I'm trying very hard to not be angry and bitter right now. I have a cold. A hideous, brain-numbing cold. It could be worse right? Oh yeah...like the time I had bronchitis two months ago. Or maybe the time I was vomiting for 7 months prior to that. Or... I had a good cry yesterday and then decided to get better as fast as possible. The good news is, that will be lots easier with a husband home for the next week for fall break!!! So much for that final push during this break to get everything baby oriented done right? At least I got that extra 7 hours in bed today. Tonight I'm on my own while the boys enjoy a cookout. Caleb has been asking about it for two days now. Sorry for cooping you up between pain and sickness on my part for nearly two weeks buddy! Hoping for a better tomorrow!This weeks to-do was the car-seat and hospital bags. I'm telling myself I technically still have the weekend right??? I did get everything washed I'm taking...baby steps.
Phillip hopes I have the baby next week so that I'm not frantically calling him during class telling him that I've gone into labor before November 10th. I so hope he's wrong. And all those dreams I and everyone around me has had- I hope those are wrong too. Another cup of hot chocolate will help my attitude I promise. Good night. :)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thanks Doc!
So I made it to 34 weeks. Hooray! Actually Monday will be 35, so double hooray! I am in that paradoxical world of end of pregnancy "so close- yet so far away" emotions. So much I want to get done it doesn't seem possible in a mere 5 weeks- yet I sometimes don't think I can stand another DAY of pregnancy. If you see or talk to me or I blog more than once a week at this point- expect complaining. I hurt all over. It's getting harder to smile and lie and give a "I'm great!" response to "how are you." A friend asked yesterday and since I knew she wouldn't think I was a grouch I asked if she wanted the truth or not! She wanted truth and she got it!
Before the 32 week apt and c-section scheduling, Phillip and I were both having anxiety and nightmares and such. We had a LONG talk with my doctor, settled everything, and since have calmed down and got to work. However, Thursday I met with my doctor's husband (also a OB) and he wanted to inform me that he believes it a distinct possibility I could go into labor before the scheduled November 10th, so we would get things in order early in case I need to go straight there in labor. HUH??~?~?~?!!!! Of course I always knew this was a possibility, but I was induced early at 39 weeks with Caleb, so I thought surely I could make it to 39 weeks! they are keeping my date scheduled, but if I go into labor I will just have a c-section that day. I know that the last two days of freaking out on the verge of hyperventilating or passing out were ridiculous, yet, I couldn't help it- I was freaking out anyway. Phillip has a very hard schedule right now, and I just love to plan ya know! :) Today I went to a last-minute baby shower for a friend who was able to adopt a little boy born last week. SOOO sweet! They have one biological son, and were so blessed to get this little boy! It was an amazing story, with too many details and too private for this blog's purposes, but it really helped me put things in perspective. I am so excited to have this baby! I just hope that happens November 10th! Haha, in the meantime, we will re-evaluate the to-do list, and bump a few things up. Also on the agenda for this month is planning Caleb's birthday, Halloween, and attending another baby shower-for me! I am seriously so blessed by loving people all around us!
Also this week I tried an experiment- going off of Zofran. Yep, I still take both Zofran and Phenergan to keep everything calm and heading south instead of north. It didn't turn out well! I thought I was ready cause I have felt so good the past few weeks on the medicine, that I thought it was silly to stay on it until the end. I've cut back to a third of what I was taking, plus I ran out, so I figured why get it filled? Um yeah- two days later I was at the pharmacy wanting to die! I've already tried life without phenergan on accident by forgetting to take it- that doesn't turn out well either! So meds it is until this little boy is out! Then more meds and someday I'll be back to normal haha.
3 other notes for this week:
*Gone are the nights of sleeping with "only" two interruptions for bathroom breaks. Now getting to sleep is much worse, I'm up multiple times for charlie horses and bathroom and bad dreams and thirst, and not able to sleep as late either. Naps aren't happening very often either.
*Caleb for the first time this week said to me excitedly that he is going to have a baby brother named Shane! Up until this point he has said, "I just want Baby Shane to come, not a little brother, he's not my little brother, just a baby." Or wanted to call him James or Big Peach. He's very anxious for the big show to go down, Grammy Pammy to come, and tired of this pregnancy maybe as much as I am! He also asked me WHYYY is the baby still in your tummy?! I know he's going to help with and care for his brother just as well as he does me!
*I only gained one pound the past 2 1/2 weeks! This was very good considering I should have gained two, and ate about 10 lbs of cake during that time between birthday and baby shower and sweet tooth! Phil had told me if I was worried (I was) about gaining weight I could always eat less sweets ya know. Haha, when the doctor told me to do "exactly what I was doing cause it was working and the baby is right on track for size" I called Phil right away to let him know I might be making beignets or cookies very soon! haha I'm still trying to get exercise and keep things under control, but seriously its nice to feel like I don't have to worry about having a cookie...or three. ;)
I thought I had more interesting things to say...or pictures...but I guess not. I'm sure there will be plenty over the next few weeks as we get everything done! Now I'm going to cook some Mexican food for dinner. Yum.
Before the 32 week apt and c-section scheduling, Phillip and I were both having anxiety and nightmares and such. We had a LONG talk with my doctor, settled everything, and since have calmed down and got to work. However, Thursday I met with my doctor's husband (also a OB) and he wanted to inform me that he believes it a distinct possibility I could go into labor before the scheduled November 10th, so we would get things in order early in case I need to go straight there in labor. HUH??~?~?~?!!!! Of course I always knew this was a possibility, but I was induced early at 39 weeks with Caleb, so I thought surely I could make it to 39 weeks! they are keeping my date scheduled, but if I go into labor I will just have a c-section that day. I know that the last two days of freaking out on the verge of hyperventilating or passing out were ridiculous, yet, I couldn't help it- I was freaking out anyway. Phillip has a very hard schedule right now, and I just love to plan ya know! :) Today I went to a last-minute baby shower for a friend who was able to adopt a little boy born last week. SOOO sweet! They have one biological son, and were so blessed to get this little boy! It was an amazing story, with too many details and too private for this blog's purposes, but it really helped me put things in perspective. I am so excited to have this baby! I just hope that happens November 10th! Haha, in the meantime, we will re-evaluate the to-do list, and bump a few things up. Also on the agenda for this month is planning Caleb's birthday, Halloween, and attending another baby shower-for me! I am seriously so blessed by loving people all around us!
Also this week I tried an experiment- going off of Zofran. Yep, I still take both Zofran and Phenergan to keep everything calm and heading south instead of north. It didn't turn out well! I thought I was ready cause I have felt so good the past few weeks on the medicine, that I thought it was silly to stay on it until the end. I've cut back to a third of what I was taking, plus I ran out, so I figured why get it filled? Um yeah- two days later I was at the pharmacy wanting to die! I've already tried life without phenergan on accident by forgetting to take it- that doesn't turn out well either! So meds it is until this little boy is out! Then more meds and someday I'll be back to normal haha.
3 other notes for this week:
*Gone are the nights of sleeping with "only" two interruptions for bathroom breaks. Now getting to sleep is much worse, I'm up multiple times for charlie horses and bathroom and bad dreams and thirst, and not able to sleep as late either. Naps aren't happening very often either.
*Caleb for the first time this week said to me excitedly that he is going to have a baby brother named Shane! Up until this point he has said, "I just want Baby Shane to come, not a little brother, he's not my little brother, just a baby." Or wanted to call him James or Big Peach. He's very anxious for the big show to go down, Grammy Pammy to come, and tired of this pregnancy maybe as much as I am! He also asked me WHYYY is the baby still in your tummy?! I know he's going to help with and care for his brother just as well as he does me!
*I only gained one pound the past 2 1/2 weeks! This was very good considering I should have gained two, and ate about 10 lbs of cake during that time between birthday and baby shower and sweet tooth! Phil had told me if I was worried (I was) about gaining weight I could always eat less sweets ya know. Haha, when the doctor told me to do "exactly what I was doing cause it was working and the baby is right on track for size" I called Phil right away to let him know I might be making beignets or cookies very soon! haha I'm still trying to get exercise and keep things under control, but seriously its nice to feel like I don't have to worry about having a cookie...or three. ;)
I thought I had more interesting things to say...or pictures...but I guess not. I'm sure there will be plenty over the next few weeks as we get everything done! Now I'm going to cook some Mexican food for dinner. Yum.
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