Countdown to baby!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The soreness...
It's gone. At least for today. I have had trouble bending, sitting, laying.. basically anything for the past 8 or more weeks. And all of a sudden today I don't feel so sore. I don't feel that crazy pressure and pain that I have been and it's a relief but it has me worried! Does this mean baby has moved up instead of settling down into the birthing position like he should be? ARGH! So confusing... I so desperately want to avoid a c-section or induction... baby please cooperate!
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
34 weeks... 6 more to go!
Not a whole lot of change this week. I feel like these weekly updates are mostly "same old same old" lol. But still, I like to re-read these.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
33 Weeks :)
How far along?: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Sunday, October 22, 2017
31 Weeks 4 days! Home Stretch!
Let me tell you.. the 3rd trimester is no joke. Little man is all crammed in there and while he's moving everyday, I can definitely tell he's running out of space!
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
29 weeks
I have been slacking! These past few weeks have been flying by and I just can't seem to remember to update these!
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
Friday, September 15, 2017
26 week update
How far along?: 26 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Friday, September 8, 2017
25 Weeks
How far along?: 25 weeks (I've missed a few of these!)
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
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