Baby's bag is packed!
I packed this for the baby:
2 gowns
2 long sleeve onesies
2 coming home outfits since I'm not sure how big she will be ; )
2 burp cloths
socks
mittens
hats
clippers
lotion
brush
diapers
wipes
receiving blanket (of course I'll have to pick out a thicker blanket as well since it will be cold). I think that's all I packed. I'm sure we won't possibly use all the clothes I packed but I wanted to be prepared b/c I'm quite sure we won't have extra money to run out and buy stuff we might need if I packed less ; )
Wed Nov 5, 2008
Hot flashes!
Man oh man! The past couple days I have felt so hot! It has been a bit warmer out than usual. But I dont remember being this warm all summer. During the pregnancy I have never felt cold. I guess its the increase in blood flow and ''padding''. I thought maybe my sugars are lower, but theyre about the same. Just walking up the stairs or to the car wears me out. And Im not sweating at all, just feel really hot and flushed. And my skin is clammy to the touch. I feel good otherwise, just the sore back and hip as usual.
Annoying appointment
I was so annoyed today. I met with my dietician. Well apparently now Iam eating too much and gaining too much. Where a month ago I wasnt eating enough and not gaining enough! Its so frustrating!! As well, the specialist said shed like me to eat more, and frequent and that I should gain about a pound a week from this point on. I just hate how one doctor tells you one thing and another tells you something else... The dietician is a bit of a snob, and sticks to the books. So I will just tell her what she wants to hear. I feel breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And she wants me to eat 15 grapes and 1 peice of toast. Come on!! Sorry, I just had to vent... My other doctors
and nurse are happy with how things are changing and progressing, so I will stick with them :)
Thu Nov 6, 2008
Breakfast, blah!
I ate a boiled egg and peice of toast this morning and Ive felt like crap all morning. I think its ridiculous what she expects me to eat! Or not eat... My sugars stayed lower, but Ive had no energy and feel terrible. I think I am just gonna eat what I had been and tell her different next time I see her.
Nov 9, 2008
Stray hairs?
Am I the only person with extra hair growing in places while preggo? I have lots on the belly and lower back, as well as stray ones near my underarms. They are fine blonde hairs, like the little ones that cover my body. Not dark or thick... and hubby has pointed out I have a shiney moustache and beard. Also my hair on my head is extra thick andwavy, yet nice and shiney.
Mon Nov 10, 2008
8 months!
How far along are you?
I am 34 weeks and 1 day. I cant beleive I have 6 weeks left, give or take...
What symptoms are you having?
My butt, pelvis, hips, etc... have been very sore. Feels like everything is ripping apart from each other down there, and it feels bruised. As well, the heartburn has returned... I have had the Braxton Hicks here and there. One night I was afraid I was starting labour, cuz they were comeing every 8-10 minutes. But they disappeared after about an hour.
How are you feeling?
Very sluggish... I have absolutely NO energy anymore. Going for the mail, up and down the stairs, walking the dog, etc...nearly kills me! I feel so bad staying in bed and on the couch so much. But its the only way I can seem to get comfortable. I feel so hungry all the time. But I have to watch what I eat. Then once I do eat something, I fill up so quickly. I have been feeling sorta depressed... Just cuz I pretty much do the same thing day after day. Hubby is working alot lately, and I feel bad cuz Im not out there doing my share. I wish we collected more on maternity leave or could work as well somehow? But I do know, my job is to keep house and bake this baby, then my next job is that of mommy. Its just hard letting go of being with the public, working
hard, and bringing home a hard earned pay check... Ok enought with the pity party.
Anything else to share?
Think Ive shared plenty...Baby's room is pretty much finished. I just want hubby to get a few shelves up. My mom said theyre getting us a playyard that has the change pad and diapar station that hangs on the front. I would just feel releived if it were here set up and waiting... as well a cousin is letting us borrow a bassinette in our bedroom for baby. I just dont feel ready until things are here for me to see and feel. We wanna get the tiny closet in our bathroom set up as baby's closet. So we can store the bath, towels, bath toys, soaps etc in there. Its gonna be nice to have things designated as its space :)
Tue Nov 11, 2008
My mom is so cute!
My mom was telling me today that she is getting really excited for the baby to come. She works with the public and sees babies all the time. And she said she is almost in tears now each time she sees a baby. Just cuz she cant believe I am having one and were making her a grandma. She is so cute!! They have grandkids, but its step grand kids to her. Im the 1st of her kids to have a baby. I just thought Id share how cute I
think it is. Its like she is more happy then me sometimes! Well, not quite, but ya know what I mean...
OB/GYN
I finally get to meet my ob/gyn tomorrow. I have no idea what to expect? Will it be a million questions, full exam, tour of the maternity level??? Hubby has to work so I am taking my mom along with me. I am so anxious to finally put a face to the name. And see everything and learn more. Ill be sure to tell you all about it after the fact!
Heartburn!!
Heartburn has been back the last few days. I had it really bad in the beginning too. Ive tried everything! Tums, Rolaids, Maalox, milk, crackers, bread... I have been eating my small frequent meals like I am supposed to. Nothing acidic or spicey... Hmmm... If its not one thing, its another with us preggos eh!?!
HOW CAN I LOVE SOMEONE SO MUCH, THAT I HAVENT EVEN MET YET?????
Wed Nov 12, 2008
Feeling Overwhelmed
Well I had my appt. at the hospital I will be delivering at. Its so nice and cozy feeling there. First I was checked in and registered. Then I had my BP (good) heart rate (114, think it was all the running around I did to find the place), urine and weight checked (27 pounds so far). Then a nurse went through tons of questions. I then got measured (measuring big at 39 weeks) , and they listened to the baby's heart beat (in the 130's). Then I got to meet the baby doctor, she is so nice and funny. I am happy with her so far... So, the big news is, I will have a baby in about 4 weeks! They want to induce me
at 38 weeks. On account of the gestational diabetes and that I am considered high risk. So they will induce me, and shed really like it if I can have a vaginal birth. Me too! And they will see how things progress... may end up with a c-section in the end. So thats why I feel overwhelmed... No Christmas baby for me!So I go back every week, will get ultrasounds done at each appointment too. And they should have a set date for me in a couple weeks. I feel kind of relieved I will sorta know when I will have the baby. Not have to worry will I go overdue, will I have a 10 pounder, etc... So, I am just waiting for hubby to get home from work. How do I tell him we will have a kid in about a month? He thought 6 weeks was soon! So we are gonna get what we still need asap and get set up for the holidays. I am so happy we will be home for Christmas with our
baby :) Well, thats about all for now. I will share more later as I think of it... Kind of scatter brained at the moment :P
Fri Nov 14, 2008
Next Appt. Set
They already have my next appt. set up. I get an ultrasound done next Tuesday. Then I go see the doctor after that. They sure dont waste time! So I will go every week like that, until the baby is born. So exciting!
Wowsa!
Sat Nov 15, 2008
Super Lazy
I cant seem to get enough rest these days... Yesterday I had like a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. Then last night I slept about 10 hours. The sleep was broken though by getting up to pee and trying to get comfortable. But still, I cant seem to get enough rest. I feel so bad too cuz hubby is up doing things and going to work. He says its fine
and that I need the rest for me and the baby. I just cant help but feel bad... Ive been up a few hours, and I feel like I could go lay down again.
Sun Nov 16, 2008
Showering is a chore
I am starting to dread showering... I love being clean and fresh and girly. Its just getting in and out of the shower is such a chore. Stepping in and out, bending to wash things, washing hair, shaving, etc. The things I used to take for granted are getting so hard for me to do now. I have to sit to put pants on, its nearly impossible to get socks on, its crazy!! I just cant wait to have this baby and start getting my body and energy back.
Mon Nov 17, 2008
Psychic-Psycho?
My mom saw a psychic Friday. She told her we would have a boy and his name would involve the name Christian or Christopher- thats hubby's name. As well, wed have another baby 18 months after that and it will be a boy too. Whatever... Hubby's mom saw one a while back too, and said we would have twin girls. Go figure! I dont believe in that crap...
Tue Nov 18, 2008
Weekly Appt. Today...
I have my weekly appt. today. I was afraid Id miss it on account of the weather. It snowed non stop 2 days, and we have alot of snow! But it stopped over night and its beautiful! Hubby had to work today. So I took him so I can have the car. I want someone to go with me. I get an ultrasound first when I get there today. Just to see how baby is growing, how much fluid is left, how the placenta is, etc... Should be interesting. Then I see the interns and delivery doctor. I dunno what tests Ill get done? And if I will find out today when my induction date is... I will just have to wait and see. Ill write you all later once I get home.
35 week appointment
I had my weekly appointment today. I had the ultrasound first. What a cute lil bugger I have in there! It so cool to see the chin and nose now, and lil toes and fingers. And its getting so chubby and filled up in there. It kept blowing bubbles or something and sticking its tongue out. It is still laying head down, and had its spine up against mine.
Explains the back pain and the kicks under each boob! Then I had my check up. I waited nearly 3 hours, it was ridiculous!! The heart beat was good, I am still measuring bigger at 39 weeks, I didnt gain any extra weight since last week... I had the group strep b test. It wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. Just a swab of the vajayjay with a big q-tip. So, I go back next Tuesday for pretty much the same thing. They will likely have a definite date after next weeks appointment or the one on December 3rd. So just a few weeks to go yet. Yipee!!
35 weeks
Thu Nov 20, 2008
Diabetes Clinic
This month is Diabetes Awareness month. I met with the specialist, nurse and dietician today. They are all happy with how things are going. According to their dumb scale, I am down 1.5 pounds since the last time I was there. They stocked me up on freebies. They upped my insulin 1 unit. And theyre setting me up with an endocronoligist at the
hospital I am delivering at. They are taking good care of me! I go back and see the specialist next week. I told her I wasnt happy with the dietician... and she said to follow the guidelines, but if Im hungry- eat! And that the insulin is in me to even things out... So it was a good appointment :)
35 weeks
Fri Nov 21, 2008
One month left, give or take...
Well, its November 21st, and my EDD is December 21st. So its a month till my due date. But this baby is to come before then. I cant believe how fast this last bit has gone by. In the beginning it seemed so far away. So I dont know how many days to actually count down to... 30 days minus 2 weeks, so just over 2 weeks I suppose. Eeeekkkk!! I am nervous, excited, anxious, scared... What a mix of emotions!
Cravings
I havent really had any cravings through the pregnancy. I thought usually it was in the beginning. Pickles and ice cream... Last week for me, it was toast with peanut butter and honey. I could have eaten it all day, everytday. Now the sight and smell of peanut makes me gag! Well, now all I want is grilled cheese with ketchup. So weird...
I hate pants!
I have like 4 pairs of maternity pants, and I hate them all! They just dont fit right and all they wanna do is fall down. I have no waist to hold them up. And I dont like to wear low riders, cuz stuff hangs out and gets cold! So I now live in jammie pants and jogging pants. Unless of course I go out, I have to wear pants. But its a relief when I get back home in my comfy pants...
Sat Nov 22, 2008
Super sore
I will be 36 weeks tomorrow. Today has been a very bad day. It feels like everything is being pulled away from its self down in my lower areas. I cant sit or stand or walk comfortably. My pubic area feels bruised. And I constantly feel like I have to pee or poo. I think baby must be moving down-dropping. My belly isnt as high up under the boobs as it has been. So I spent a majority of the afternoon in bed. Its the only place Ive been able to feel comfortable. I feel so useless though. Hubby works all week and now he is taking over all the chores. Hes such a good man! I just feel bad cuz all that is my job. Anyways... Im gonna see if a bath will help, I just dont wanna get stuck in there. Itsbeen so hard to get up and down and move around.
Dark line?
One thing Ive noticed is alot of women get that dark line straight up the middle of their belly. Whats up with that? I didnt get one, thank goodness. I do have alot of stretch marks below the belly button though. And cuz Im very light skinned, I have had alot of veins that have popped out on my belly and boobs.
Mon Nov 24, 2008
Dreams
I have had some crazy dreams through out my pregnancy, and some scary ones. There are ones when I am lost running down some back road in just a night gown. There are no houses, no cars, nothing and its dark... That one is recurring often. Then Ive had ones about my missing cat Zoe. She has been missing since August. Well I have dreams where she is at the door and I take her in and clean and feed her and Im so happy shes back. Then I wake up crying and looking for her :( And Ive had a few where Ive given birth, but its been to a litter of cats or puppies... and Im so proud and happy, and dont even care they arent human babies.
Tue Nov 25, 2008
36 weeks
I had my weekly appt. today. Hubby got a "snow day" and finally got to go with me. But he is so impatient and he drove me crazy!! There was no parking available in either lot, so we had to park 2 blocks away and walk. I was exhausted when we got there... Had my ultrasound, and they wouldnt let him in there with me. I thought that was odd. But it was mainly a medical check, to see that the baby was of the right size, etc. We got another pic, but he was upset as its just not the same as seeing it wiggling about on the screen. Baby is really squished in there now. Its hands and feet were all up in its face, and it was sucking on whatever got in the way. What a cutie! I then met with the delivery doctor. Baby has dropped considerably, and the head is way down in the pelvis. I have felt relief with breathing and heartburn, and I have been able to eat a bit more. Heartbeat was fast and strong, my heart rate, blood pressure, was all good. As well, I am now up to 30 pounds gained... Maybe 29, I had shoes and a long sweater on. The results of all my blood tests came back fine, as well as the Group B Strep was negative :) Anywho... I go back next Tuesday. We will discuss the birth plan, and get pre-admitted. As well as set a date for induction! I am so excited!! She says that if labour doesnt progress as it should, I will end up with a c-section. So we are going to decide whether to try and go vaginally, and see what happens... or just schedule a c-section. Id love a vaginal birth, but Id hate to go 20 hours or something and still end up with a section, ya know? So we will see... Well thats about all for now. Just a waiting game still :)
Wed Nov 26, 2008
Last appt. with specialist
I met with doctor McLean today. She has been my specialist regarding my diabetes. It was my last visit with her. She is happy with how my levels have levelled out. She is referring me onto an endocronologist at the hospital I am delivering at. She was a really nice doctor and very thorough. She says she will call in a few weeks to see how baby
and I are, and such. I am happy with the care I have gotten throughout the pregnancy. Its sad to see some doctors go :(
Animals!
I have always been an animal lover. I always had room in my home and heart for more. I think I did that to fill the void of having no kids yet. Well... I am so sick of them now. We did have a "zoo" last year. Dog, cats (upto 6 at one point), birds, fish, hamsters... We are now down to 1 dog, 2 cats, and a hamster :) But last night, well this morning... our older cat knocked the hamster cage down. This was at 5am... he had Hammy cornered and was beating the hell out of him. I was gonna kill the cat! But instead I handed him off to hubby before I did major damage to him. Anyways... I caught Hammy and got everything cleaned up and set back up in his cage. His back end is
screwed up and he is off balance and wobbly. Poor lil guy! He is now staying in our bedroom. Anyways... that cat has knocked him down like 6 times now. And a few months ago, he ate our bird Pete! I just dunno what to do with him??? We have had him 4 years now. He is always been bad, but lately its just gotten worse. I am afraid of what he will be like when baby gets here? I dont want the hassle of him then, and who
knows what he will be like around a baby. I know a baby isnt small like a bird or hamster, but still... If it werent winter, I would kick him outside and make him live in the barn. Anyways, I just had to vent over this whole thing.
Sun Nov 30, 2008
Shifting Belly
My belly has dropped! It is really low now. And the bottom part of my belly is really fleshy like jello now. Even the what were pink stretch marks, have become flesh toned. Its really weird. I am really waddling like a duck now. And my belly rests on my thighs. And if I sit with my legs apart, belly touches the seat. Its just funny how much it has
changed in a couple days. Baby is making its way down and getting ready to get out!
Mon Dec 1, 2008
Pre-admission
I have my pre-admittance appointment Tuesday. I have 3 sheets I filled out. Birth plan, payment info, and history... They just go over what your wishes are... and when we finally do go in, we just tell our name and were all set. Its to avoid any hold up and
processing. This way we just go in and get set up to have the baby. Like what type of birthing room we want, what extra things wed like, who our support people are, if we want a private room after, food we like, etc... lots of questions! Its pretty cool they care that much :)
Tue Dec 2, 2008
BIG NEWS!!
Well, I had my weekly appointment today. Everything went great! I will be induced Sunday night, so should have this baby Monday. We were preadmitted. Then the doc checked me over. She did an internal exam (UGH) and surprisingly I am 1cm dilated. Yay!! I had an NST and everything is great. And I met the diabetes specialist, and she likes how things are progressing. So, just need to prepare and get ready. Rest and try and stay as stress free as possible. Well, I better go. Ive been pretty crampy and have been on the go all day.
Wed Dec 3, 2008
What Im feeling...
I dunno if its cuz the doctor checked me internally, or cuz Im dilating or what? But since yesterday afternoon Ive been cramping. It comes and goes and it varies from hurting to just being uncomfortable. I have had alot of gassy pains, and it really hurts to try and pass gas. Then I am getting period type cramps. And baby is really hitting the cervix, or maybe thats the cervix contracting? I have just had alot of pains I am
not used to. I had a terrible dream as well. Well not terrible... I woke up in the dream thinking I was home in bed and had to pee. Then this odd voice said "one sec Ill get that for you" and they turned on the light. I was in the hospital! And no one familiar was around me. And I was hooked up to IV and different things and felt scared and all alone. I sure was glad to wake up and realize it was a dream and I was home safe and in my bed. Anyways... gonna go back to bed and try and get a couple more hours
sleep. I have an ultrasound this morning, and hope to get some shopping done afterwards.
Thu Dec 4, 2008
Last check up
I had what I think will be my last check up today. It was so quick, short and sweet. It was with another doctor at the hospital I will be delivering at. She and my other doctor will both be on call the days I am there. She was very nice as well. Its reassuring to have nice, thorough doctors. Anyways... Blood pressure was good, weight so far
is 33 pounds (had my shoes and sweater off today), baby was very active and heartbeat was 145. I didnt get an internal exam, as she didnt think Id need it seeing that I was there 2 days ago. And I didnt need another NST cuz everything looked great. So that was my last appointment in the clinic. The next time will be about a week after baby is born. It was weird leaving there thinking that... So the next time I go will be Sunday to have the Foley inserted. Im so excited!! The nerves are starting but what can I do? This baby is coming no matter what! We went shopping after my appointment. I got pads (I was confused what kind to get as I havent used them in 9 months!!), a nursing bra, some nursing pads, some comfy pants, socks and undies, and some
toiletries... So the bag for the hospital is starting to come together :) Im so happy and cant wait. But feel like the time is really flying by now!!
I cant believe!
I cant beleive my days are numbered! In 3 days I will be well on my way to having my baby. I am excited and anxious. But the nerves are starting to set in. There is so much to do! But are we ever fully prepared and ready for things in life? I have baby's bag
packed, and mine started. But we need to get things in order in the house, laundry, get the car seat base in, clean the car as well... Tomorrow I am meeting friends for lunch, getting groceries, and hopefully getting a haircut! Saturday we will be cleaning the house and car. Sunday we will be going to the hospital! Whew! I dont know how they expect us to rest and relax.
Fri Dec 5, 2008
Hmmm...
I had lots of back and belly pain last night. It started about midnight, till like 7am. I tried sleeping through it, but was up like every hour to pee and reposition to be comfy. This morning, I had a bit of brownish wet discharge... Then I had extreme pressure which ended up being a poop. But when I wiped my vajayjay... I had a glob of
discharge that was clear, yellow, brown and pink. It looked really gross!! I wasnt gonna tell hubby, but did and he even wanted to see it. So something is definetly happening on its own now. I have had cramping and tightening in the belly. But nothing constant. He thinks we should go to the hospital, but I think I should just go on as usual and try
not to think about it. The doctors also called and told me I go in for the Foley tomorrow and will be induced Sunday for sure. So I lost a day... But it looks like this baby maybe wants to beat them to it?! So Im gonna go have lunch with a friend, get groceries and do some banking. And get those bags packed and the house in order!! I wanna be as ready as I can be.
Gonna try and go to bed now...
Well, Ive done all I can do today. I am tired, but not exhausted. Its hard to go to bed with such a big event coming up. Its like before Christmas or your wedding day. I have had some more cramping tonight, not painful, just uncomfortable. I felt a little wetness down there, and it was some more pinky-brown discharge. Ugh! So something is
definetly going on in there... I hope I can sleep better tonight. As these next 2 nights may be my last ones at home in my own bed for a while.
37 weeks
Sat Dec 6, 2008
Going in!
I can go in any time after 430pm today to have the catheter put in. They may or may not keep me, all depending if I have progressed much... Theyre pretty sure Ill get to go home and relax (HA!) and get a good nights sleep in my own bed (HA HA!!). Just packing last minute things incase I have to stay. It has started to snow alot which is stressing me out. Last thing we need to be is out in a snow storm. I guess we are just to get some flurries... but I can barely see the neighbours house down the road! Anyways... This maybe the last time youll hear from me. I hope I get to come home tonight but you never know...
Home for the night
I went in and had the Foley catheter put in. It was uncomfortable, but its in there. I have had some cramping and mucusy bleeding, but thats to be expected. Its gonna be hard to sleep and stay relaxed. We will get a call sometime after 6am to go to the hospital and be admitted. So this may be my last time I write, or I will write in the morning.
I am getting the shakes and dry mouth from worrying. But theres nothing I can do! This baby is coming no matter what!
OFFLINE A FEW DAYS, KIND OF BUSY... HAVING A BABY!
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