We had our second weekly appointment today. I am negative for Strep B which they test for routinely between Week 36-38, so that is very good to know. I also didn't put on very much weight this past week so it was nice to have a little slow-down there.
Baby's heartbeat was back at 150 so someone must have decided to be awake for this one! I am also measuring well and have gone from 1cm to 2 cm dilated and still mostly effaced so things are moving along. We'll see what happens!?
I also asked about my very swollen ankles. About two weeks ago they started to swell and I think only someone who knew my feet and ankles well (like just me, maybe Max) could tell. They are so swollen now, as are my feet and calves, that anyone could tell. My ankles are about as big around as my knees I think and my feet and legs are all splotchy purple if I stand for any length of time. It feels awful. Unfortunately, the doctor said there is nothing I can do really except try and keep my feet elevated. Salt intake, water, etc. won't make it go away:( During our Infant CPR class yesterday (we are both now certified by the way) the nurse said that you swell even more after delivery (how big can my ankles get?!?!?!) and it lasts for about 2 weeks. Yikes!
However, with all that being said I think I have had a relatively easy, smooth pregnancy and if swollen ankles and feet are the worst that happens to me (so far they are) then that is a pretty darn good deal!
Friday, March 31, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
First Weekly Appointment--Final Countdown!
So we have something like 27 days to go, which I can hardly believe. Up to this point I have been feeling pretty good other than being very tired most of the time. I am still not so huge I can't do stuff (I can even shave my legs and clip my own toe nails and put on socks and tie shoes!) and according to what folks tell me I do not yet have the maternity waddle. It is nice, but I am waiting for the ball to drop:)
Today was Baby T's first weekly OBGYN appointment and we are doing well. Baby's heartbeat was lower today than usual but the doctor said it was ok--heartbeat was 140 and every other time it has been 150 or 160. They think Baby T might have been taking a nap! I am still measuring good belly-wise and I am a little dilated and quite a bit effaced. Also, baby is head down. We asked about induction if things aren't on time and my doctor kind of gave me what I interpreted as a 'no need to ask since that isn't gonna happen' look, so we'll see. Baby T might be a little early like Al.
I cleaned up my office, set my personal email to route into a folder other than my inbox and reset my email password. There are a couple of things I am still working on but I am about 85% of the way there on being able to leave when the time comes and not return for 8 weeks. It feels really weird.
Today was Baby T's first weekly OBGYN appointment and we are doing well. Baby's heartbeat was lower today than usual but the doctor said it was ok--heartbeat was 140 and every other time it has been 150 or 160. They think Baby T might have been taking a nap! I am still measuring good belly-wise and I am a little dilated and quite a bit effaced. Also, baby is head down. We asked about induction if things aren't on time and my doctor kind of gave me what I interpreted as a 'no need to ask since that isn't gonna happen' look, so we'll see. Baby T might be a little early like Al.
I cleaned up my office, set my personal email to route into a folder other than my inbox and reset my email password. There are a couple of things I am still working on but I am about 85% of the way there on being able to leave when the time comes and not return for 8 weeks. It feels really weird.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Newest Class Fiasco
We were supposed to have breastfeeding class tonight and I just received a phone call cancelling because of the weather. You would think it was going to snow a million feet and not a few inches the way people are acting around here!
The best part is they don't have a reschedule date yet and the next regularly scheduled breastfeeding class takes place 2 days after my due date so seems like a bad option. I am very much not impressed with the medical center. This is the second class they have cancelled and rescheduled on us, both with 24 hours or less notice. Luckily they refunded us all of our money already but I actually was really looking forward to learning more and have heard the breastfeeding class is very helpful. We'll see--hope they reschedule for a day I can make it (I scheduled all these in December so we could make other evening and weekend plans!).
The best part is they don't have a reschedule date yet and the next regularly scheduled breastfeeding class takes place 2 days after my due date so seems like a bad option. I am very much not impressed with the medical center. This is the second class they have cancelled and rescheduled on us, both with 24 hours or less notice. Luckily they refunded us all of our money already but I actually was really looking forward to learning more and have heard the breastfeeding class is very helpful. We'll see--hope they reschedule for a day I can make it (I scheduled all these in December so we could make other evening and weekend plans!).
Monday, March 20, 2006
Baby T Plays Hide and Seek
We had the final baby shower (yup, there were 3!) on Friday in honor of St Patty's Day I think...or in honor of Baby T. We got a ton more great things and some very nice 3+ mo. clothes which will come in handy since mostly we have 0-3 mo. stuff. Hopefully baby will be small and not need the 3 mo+ clothes a few days after getting out of the hospital (my friend Jamie's baby was almost 12 pounds when he was born--yikes!). Everyone has been awfully nice to baby and very generous. We also got presents in the mail from the Spencers and Fraziers and they contained lots of neat items as well as some beautiful baby outfits! See this awesome cake one of my co-workers made? She makes cakes professionally as a second business and they are yummy and gorgeous.
I ate quite a bit of spicy food this weekend and I think I ticked Baby T off. Sunday morning I had breakfast and was laying around and realized Baby T hadn't moved much all morning. So I ate a little more and laid on my left-hand side like I am supposed to if I need to check Baby T's movements (not necessary when Baby T is moving normally which is how most days go) and waited for a while and nothing, so I drank OJ (the next step) and waited for about 45 minutes and still nothing. So I decided to get a shower and try to do my regular routine to see if that would rile Baby T up and still nothing. I had just called my OBGYN office and was waiting on hold when Baby T finally started to kick and bounce and hiccup all over the place. Sneaky baby-not so nice to scare mom and dad that way! Since then Baby has been super active, I think to make up for the hide and seek.
I ate quite a bit of spicy food this weekend and I think I ticked Baby T off. Sunday morning I had breakfast and was laying around and realized Baby T hadn't moved much all morning. So I ate a little more and laid on my left-hand side like I am supposed to if I need to check Baby T's movements (not necessary when Baby T is moving normally which is how most days go) and waited for a while and nothing, so I drank OJ (the next step) and waited for about 45 minutes and still nothing. So I decided to get a shower and try to do my regular routine to see if that would rile Baby T up and still nothing. I had just called my OBGYN office and was waiting on hold when Baby T finally started to kick and bounce and hiccup all over the place. Sneaky baby-not so nice to scare mom and dad that way! Since then Baby has been super active, I think to make up for the hide and seek.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Daddy's Surgery
Max had surgery this morning and it was outpatient. He did just fine and is currently upstairs asleep because he is really tired. He has been able to eat and has been up a little bit between naps. I am using Baby T's nursery monitor to make sure he is ok upstairs while I roam around downstairs.
He had a laparoscopic hernia repair and they made a little incision in his belly button (I have one too from a laparoscopy I had done about 7 years ago) and then pumped him full of air and looked around. I think they got all of the air they pumped into him back out, which is good because with mine they left a lot of air in there and it is very painful! They also 'painted' him with green stuff so he has incredible hulk looking stomach right now which is kind of fun.
He should be back in action in a few days to a week, so keep your fingers crossed that his recovery goes as well as his surgery did today!
He had a laparoscopic hernia repair and they made a little incision in his belly button (I have one too from a laparoscopy I had done about 7 years ago) and then pumped him full of air and looked around. I think they got all of the air they pumped into him back out, which is good because with mine they left a lot of air in there and it is very painful! They also 'painted' him with green stuff so he has incredible hulk looking stomach right now which is kind of fun.
He should be back in action in a few days to a week, so keep your fingers crossed that his recovery goes as well as his surgery did today!
Baby T's Family and Friends Shower
We had a shower for family and friends on Saturday. Baby T got soooo much stuff! We are very lucky to have so many generous people in our lives and Baby T is going to be one decked out baby in all the cool clothes and a very happy baby with all the cool toys...lots of great baby things! We also had my favorite cake from Schneiders Bakery in Westerville. Yum!
A whole ton of my family was able to come including family that came all the way from Chicago, which is really neat. I also had quite a few friends here including Irene from Dayton who cross-stitched a really cute bib for Baby T. Nana (Mom T) made a really nice scrapbook to fill and also knitted a beautiful blanket as well. There were so many people here I am not sure I even got to talk to everyone, so I am sorry if I missed you in the party mayhem. We also received many presents from people who sent things ahead but were unable to come.
Most guests also painted a onesie for Baby T and there are tons of cute ones. My hope/plan is to take a picture of Baby T in each person's onesie and send them a copy so they can see their art in action.
Baby's room is almost ready...and only a few more weeks before baby is here. Next week we hit only one month to go--I can hardly believe it!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Classes and Vacation
These past several days have been very busy. We had our childbirth classes on Friday and Saturday and also did a baby basics class (diapers, bathing, etc. stuff). The classes were ok. We learned a whopping 3 breathing techniques, one of which I can't seem to remember even a few days later and also talked about positions and medication options and such.
Before the class I was super gung-ho for an epidural. Now I am not so sure. I think I will decide if I need it when the time comes. I know it really takes the edge off the pain but it also means you can't move around and when I got one for my first kidney stone surgery several years ago my blood pressure got all messed up (usually really low and it spiked really high). Anyway, what I think I most got out of the class was that I'll just need to roll with the punches that day because you really can't totally plan for what having a baby is going to be like. I do feel more prepared which is funny because now I really have almost no plan.
Sunday we left for Glenlaurel and we totally needed a mindless, calm, serene vacation. I think it did the trick even though we hit a few bumps along the way. On Monday we decided to eat lunch somewhere in Hocking Hills (not at our B&B) and NO WHERE was open. We drove around for at least an hour and tried 3-4 places with no success. We also stopped by to check out Ravenwood Castle. We have tried unsuccessfully to eat there several times to check it out. It was quite an experience just going for a look.
First, the driveway to the place was practically at a 90 degree angle and very scary. Then we got to the place and got out of the car and walked towards the entrance. About 3/4 of the way to the door this big black dog comes around a corner and starts barking at us. And then it comes towards us and we are kind of screwed because it wasn't leashed and no one was around. It kept following us and barking and we decided to get back in the car. Really doesn't make me want to stay somewhere when they have a mean-looking, barking dog running loose and no one comes when it barks. The driveway out was even worse than the one in and Max thought he was going to flip the minivan. I am guessing no repeats there.
We finally ended up stopping at a very bizarre covenience/general store place and got lunch for $5. It wasn't all that tasty but it was cheap:)
Glenlaurel though was awesome. The food was good both nights and we ate at their first ever 'French Night' which was fun. Our room was also very cozy and we had a lot of nice times reading and chatting by the wood stove fireplace and there was a huge bathtub which I loved and we hiked quite a bit. I am very proud of myself for having the energy to do several low-key trails in my 33rd week of pregnancy. I think I was able to hike more this time than I have in the past, which is too funny!
Yesterday after we came back we gaved the puppies baths because they really needed them and then I washed all of Baby T's clothes and linens stuff in Dreft. I am feeling much more on track now.
This weekend is Family and Friends Baby Shower and then I have off a little bit next week for Max's surgery (he's obviously gonna be off too). So we are total work slackers right now:)
Before the class I was super gung-ho for an epidural. Now I am not so sure. I think I will decide if I need it when the time comes. I know it really takes the edge off the pain but it also means you can't move around and when I got one for my first kidney stone surgery several years ago my blood pressure got all messed up (usually really low and it spiked really high). Anyway, what I think I most got out of the class was that I'll just need to roll with the punches that day because you really can't totally plan for what having a baby is going to be like. I do feel more prepared which is funny because now I really have almost no plan.
Sunday we left for Glenlaurel and we totally needed a mindless, calm, serene vacation. I think it did the trick even though we hit a few bumps along the way. On Monday we decided to eat lunch somewhere in Hocking Hills (not at our B&B) and NO WHERE was open. We drove around for at least an hour and tried 3-4 places with no success. We also stopped by to check out Ravenwood Castle. We have tried unsuccessfully to eat there several times to check it out. It was quite an experience just going for a look.
First, the driveway to the place was practically at a 90 degree angle and very scary. Then we got to the place and got out of the car and walked towards the entrance. About 3/4 of the way to the door this big black dog comes around a corner and starts barking at us. And then it comes towards us and we are kind of screwed because it wasn't leashed and no one was around. It kept following us and barking and we decided to get back in the car. Really doesn't make me want to stay somewhere when they have a mean-looking, barking dog running loose and no one comes when it barks. The driveway out was even worse than the one in and Max thought he was going to flip the minivan. I am guessing no repeats there.
We finally ended up stopping at a very bizarre covenience/general store place and got lunch for $5. It wasn't all that tasty but it was cheap:)
Glenlaurel though was awesome. The food was good both nights and we ate at their first ever 'French Night' which was fun. Our room was also very cozy and we had a lot of nice times reading and chatting by the wood stove fireplace and there was a huge bathtub which I loved and we hiked quite a bit. I am very proud of myself for having the energy to do several low-key trails in my 33rd week of pregnancy. I think I was able to hike more this time than I have in the past, which is too funny!
Yesterday after we came back we gaved the puppies baths because they really needed them and then I washed all of Baby T's clothes and linens stuff in Dreft. I am feeling much more on track now.
This weekend is Family and Friends Baby Shower and then I have off a little bit next week for Max's surgery (he's obviously gonna be off too). So we are total work slackers right now:)
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