A quick entry to report today's weekly midwife visit results. A midwife student was part of today's visit; she did everything the midwife did, thus I basically got two exams in one. Was a bit intense--they were not sure of your position, thought we may have to have an ultrasound. Though I'd have loved to get a peek at you, it turned out to not be necessary, so we'll have to hurry up and wait until we see you in person. They were able to confirm that you are still head down, and now mommy is 1cm dilated and 50% effaced! This has us excited because it means you are getting even closer...but you could still hang in there for a few more weeks at the same position, so we're trying not to let it get us too excited... One more thing: we were told that you are "not a small baby"--not to say that you are oversized, just not small--I already suspected as much ;)
One other thing about today--we went bowling! It was a mixer event for the honors group at DeVry for which daddy is a faculty 'sponsor'. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to bowl much, as I haven't been in quite a while and, well, as everyone was saying, it would be like bowling with two bowling balls lol! Ok, it wasn't exactly that, but I certainly could not make the effort I normally would have. Usually, I bowl about 100ish; tonight, game 1: 49 (I have never had this low of a score lol!!); game 2: 74 (I finally started doing better after a game and a half--even managed to get one strike!). It was a lot of fun and I'm glad I(we) went :) Now it is time for mommy to head to bed and probably for you to squirm around a bunch as I try to fall asleep. Love you lots, mommy.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
37 weeks
Yay, you are considered "full term" now! And it feels like it, too--my belly is huge and I can tell almost every time you move even a little bit these days. I've been having Braxton-Hicks contractions every day, usually more in the evenings, sometimes really intense ones. Keep wondering when you will choose to come out and meet us...
It's harder for me to get around and do much lately, though I am still working. If it weren't a job where I could remain seated, I don't think I'd be at it any longer, or not for very long at a time. I've been cooking and doing some things in the house, but I get tired easily and end up napping nearly every day. My sleep schedule is strange, as you might be able to tell by the time stamp on this entry. Am hoping I can fall asleep after I finish this; many times, I feel tired and sleepy, only to lie awake in the bed thinking too much or the sleepiness goes away suddenly. When that happens, I get back up and hang out on the computer or read until I'm sleepy again.
Not much has been going on other than work and wrapping up last minute preparations for your arrival. There's lots more change in your bank since I posted the picture in the last entry :) We put the car seat in daddy's vehicle over the weekend and got the bag packed for the hospital. I had to slightly rearrange your room to make sure there will be a space for the crib; Nana Linda is swearing to me that it will be ready in time unless you come early. I'm still going to use the bassinet at first, though, because it will be easier to keep you near without waking you (it's on wheels, the crib isn't). I also filled in as much as I could in your baby book; a lot of it has to wait until you are born, though.
Daddy has been super busy with work this week because it is finals week. He'd like it very much if you would come during next week or the one after, as he won't be too busy just yet. We'll see what happens. The midwife we saw at last appointment (Mary) seems to believe you will be late. I just want you to be healthy, good size, and ready, whenever that turns out to be.
Love you lots as always, mommy.
It's harder for me to get around and do much lately, though I am still working. If it weren't a job where I could remain seated, I don't think I'd be at it any longer, or not for very long at a time. I've been cooking and doing some things in the house, but I get tired easily and end up napping nearly every day. My sleep schedule is strange, as you might be able to tell by the time stamp on this entry. Am hoping I can fall asleep after I finish this; many times, I feel tired and sleepy, only to lie awake in the bed thinking too much or the sleepiness goes away suddenly. When that happens, I get back up and hang out on the computer or read until I'm sleepy again.
Not much has been going on other than work and wrapping up last minute preparations for your arrival. There's lots more change in your bank since I posted the picture in the last entry :) We put the car seat in daddy's vehicle over the weekend and got the bag packed for the hospital. I had to slightly rearrange your room to make sure there will be a space for the crib; Nana Linda is swearing to me that it will be ready in time unless you come early. I'm still going to use the bassinet at first, though, because it will be easier to keep you near without waking you (it's on wheels, the crib isn't). I also filled in as much as I could in your baby book; a lot of it has to wait until you are born, though.
Daddy has been super busy with work this week because it is finals week. He'd like it very much if you would come during next week or the one after, as he won't be too busy just yet. We'll see what happens. The midwife we saw at last appointment (Mary) seems to believe you will be late. I just want you to be healthy, good size, and ready, whenever that turns out to be.
Love you lots as always, mommy.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
35 weeks, 1 day
We are getting so close to meeting you! We're both very excited, of course :) You are moving around in my belly a lot at this very moment while I type this...can't imagine what exactly you are trying to do, but I hope you are still comfortable in there. I broke out with "pregnancy rash" about the same time as I wrote the last entry, but now it is getting much better (still not gone entirely, though, and have been told it may not until you come out). Otherwise, I am still feeling good, just feeling heavy and big with you now (not a bad thing). Each day, each night, I find myself wondering, "Will today be the big day??"
This past weekend, we went on one last road trip together, as we figure from now on, it is best to remain close to home. We went to Saint Louis; had a wonderful time, of course (despite how HOT it was)! It was just for Saturday-Sunday, so we only had time enough to do a few different things. First, we went shopping in St. Charles. I spent my birthday money on a few little things--some for me, some for daddy, and one for you! Here it is:
Now, every time daddy or I have some change, we'll be putting it in this bank for you--we started yesterday!
After shopping, we drove through Lone Elk Park, a place near which we used to live and visit often. We were lucky--we saw the elk, buffalo, and even a couple of turkeys! Then it was on to dinner at El Maguey--mmmmmmm.
The next day, we first visited the Butterfly House in Chesterfield. Love that place! I'd only been there once before (with daddy when we lived in St. Louis), daddy has been a few times. Even so, it's a place that is a different experience every time we go. This time, daddy bought you some more books (we just couldn't pass them up!):
Your library just keeps growing; since the picture I posted, I've bought more books, too, and now there are 321 total!! I still need to clear out another shelf to put them all up (will post when I get this done).
Next, we headed to Fritz's, our favorite frozen custard place. It was just as delicious as ever, and we found ourselves wondering what you will like there when we bring you and you are old enough to choose...
Then, we headed downtown to go to two places I'd never been: the Botanical Gardens and the Art Museum. Both places were great, no surprise there. Here is a picture of me at the Botanical Gardens:
See how big we are together?! It's funny, but I don't realize I'm this large until I see it in a picture (even though I know very well how heavy you are in there).
By the time we did the Art Museum, I was getting worn out--this worked out well, as it was time to head back home. On the way back, we stopped off in Carlinville (where daddy went to college) to eat at Nick's Pizza. Mmmm again! Wish I could have more of that...will have to wait for next trip...
Today, a special present arrived! This is the quilt that 'Auntie Suzanne' made just for you:
Close up of the tag:
It is her hope that it will be useful to you from the time you are born until you are an adult. It is super warm and really beautiful. I'm certain you'll be wrapped up in it within a couple of months :)
Time to go to bed now. Love you lots, mommy.
This past weekend, we went on one last road trip together, as we figure from now on, it is best to remain close to home. We went to Saint Louis; had a wonderful time, of course (despite how HOT it was)! It was just for Saturday-Sunday, so we only had time enough to do a few different things. First, we went shopping in St. Charles. I spent my birthday money on a few little things--some for me, some for daddy, and one for you! Here it is:
Now, every time daddy or I have some change, we'll be putting it in this bank for you--we started yesterday!
After shopping, we drove through Lone Elk Park, a place near which we used to live and visit often. We were lucky--we saw the elk, buffalo, and even a couple of turkeys! Then it was on to dinner at El Maguey--mmmmmmm.
The next day, we first visited the Butterfly House in Chesterfield. Love that place! I'd only been there once before (with daddy when we lived in St. Louis), daddy has been a few times. Even so, it's a place that is a different experience every time we go. This time, daddy bought you some more books (we just couldn't pass them up!):
Next, we headed to Fritz's, our favorite frozen custard place. It was just as delicious as ever, and we found ourselves wondering what you will like there when we bring you and you are old enough to choose...
Then, we headed downtown to go to two places I'd never been: the Botanical Gardens and the Art Museum. Both places were great, no surprise there. Here is a picture of me at the Botanical Gardens:
See how big we are together?! It's funny, but I don't realize I'm this large until I see it in a picture (even though I know very well how heavy you are in there).
By the time we did the Art Museum, I was getting worn out--this worked out well, as it was time to head back home. On the way back, we stopped off in Carlinville (where daddy went to college) to eat at Nick's Pizza. Mmmm again! Wish I could have more of that...will have to wait for next trip...
Today, a special present arrived! This is the quilt that 'Auntie Suzanne' made just for you:
It is her hope that it will be useful to you from the time you are born until you are an adult. It is super warm and really beautiful. I'm certain you'll be wrapped up in it within a couple of months :)
Time to go to bed now. Love you lots, mommy.
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