We had another non-stress test on Friday. Everything went well. Baby moved so hard Paul saw my belly jiggle like a Jello mold. Baby's feet still seem to be planted right in my pelvis. I truly understand the meaning of "Evil Crotch Pain". We have another appointment on March 6th... which is 25 days before our DUE DATE!! My oh my time is flying now. At the next appointment, we will have an ultrasound first to see if Baby has flipped head first. Please cross your fingers. I don't want to have a version, and I definitely don't want a c-section. For now, I will try not to freak out about it. I had to see the midwife for my appointment, since my doctor was out of town. I really like the midwife, and I LOVE her nurses, so it wasn't a big deal. My blood pressure was much lower than normal, which may explain why I was feeling to worn out. My weight gain is up to 24 pounds. Right on track. I did notice that my weight went a little crazy in the 2nd trimester, but I've heard it's not uncommon to gain the bulk of pregnancy weight at that time. I gained 6 pounds one month and 8 the next... yikes!!!! Then I leveled out to a pound a week. I have gained 4 pounds in 6 weeks, so hopefully I can keep it at that.
We got the nursery finished on Saturday. It looks really nice. The insides of all of Baby's furniture are sanitized, all of Baby's clothes and bedding are washed and put away, all of the furniture is polished on the outside, and the carpets are vacuumed and steam cleaned. Needless to say, I was in an extreme amount of pain by Saturday night. I didn't know 24 extra pounds would hurt my back and feet so bad. I had a bad night, which made me cry, and the added pain made me cry even more. I know it is all worth it in the end, but I wish some of this extra weight could cushion my poor bones. I feel like I am walking on bare bones in my feet! And my sweet, sweet baby thinks it fun to stretch out into my spine. Mom, I am sorry for ever having caused you so much pain by being posterior, now please undo the curse you put on me. I am BEGGING you!!
Paul is out of town this week, but he bought me some entertainment before he went. I really do have a very thoughtful husband, in spite of what I may say in my more hysterical moments. He bought me a new Harvest Moon game, so I can get my farm on. He also bought me ice cream... rather... he let me buy some ice cream. I cry about my weight all the way to the refrigerator... The weather has been nice and the sun is staying up longer, so I am trying to get back to walking. I am going to need Heather to drag my hiney out whether I like it or not. It's just so easy to curl up in bed at the end of the day. But, if I want my ice cream, I need to be willing to expend a little extra energy to work some of it off. In my defense, I did buy a lifetime supply of fruit on Friday. I just like dessert afterward.
Basically, all is well in the Hancock world. The dogs are a pain, but what else is new. I am a bit crazy, but, again, what else is new. Paul is Paul. Very sweet and always caught in the middle of me and my personalities. God bless him. At least he will be prepared the second time around. At least he is still up for pregnancy number two someday.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Week 33
And a little before...
We had our baby shower on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. I have an amazing family and a wonderful set of friends. We got a variety of gifts, and we are about ready to meet little Hucklebaby. It was fun to get to spend time with my family, but it makes me heartsick once they leave. I have never been this far from them before, and it's hard for me to see them go. At least I am lucky enough to be able to visit them, and they visit us. I am in a rush and do not have time to tell the shower story, but there are a few moments worth mentioning quickly. Paul was a sport and changed a baby's diaper. He listened very carefully about what to do, and didn't complain once. Granted, it was a clean diaper, so we'll have to see how he handles a poopy one later on! One of the games we played was a Jelloo eating contest. You had to eat all the Jello in your bowl and suck out a tiny pacifier, all without touching your bowl. It was a close finish. I finished first (hey... it was an eating game... was there ever a doubt?), Suzy was a close second and Mom was a very close third. We had Jello all over our faces, and seeing Mom covered in red Jello was priceless. I will always have that mental image in my head!
Monday started out with a little scare. I called the doctor's office to let them know I really hadn't felt Baby move a whole lot over the past week. They wanted me to come in right away to be seen my the doctor. I freaked out and tried my best not to cry, but I just couldn't help thinking that I would be lost forever if anything happened to our little baby. We got to the office, and the doctor tried to perk Baby up by wiggling him and squeezing his head. That part will be really funny a little later. Baby moved a little, but not a whole lot. I got hooked up to a non stress test machine to monitor Baby's heart rate for a little while, and everything sounded fine as far as that went. We got scheduled for a bio physical profile for Wednesday.
On Wednesday we went for our ultrasound and discovered baby had moved toes first. Baby's head and upper body is mostly behind the placenta. Basically, baby is punching a pillow, so I can't feel the movement very well. Baby is also very stretched out, much to my dismay. So I have a head under my ribs and toes in my cervix. I had to have a cervial measurement to be sure it's still holding. It is. While she was measuring that, I saw something in the corner of the screen and asked if it was a foot. Suddenly, the foot crashed into my cervix (boy did I feel that), and she said, "wow. Those feet are low!" I knew something was hitting me there, I just didn't expect it to be feet! Baby was being very good and was even practicing breathing and swallowing, which was fun to watch. Baby has very long fingers and toes and has big eyes and chubby cheeks. The tech measure Baby's longest toe (she was in awe of how "adorable" Baby is), and it is already measuring a little over half an inch long. Baby has Mommy's toes and fingers!
Tomorrow, we have a follow up appointment with the doctor. All seems to be well, though. The tech said Baby is perfectly formed, so that is a relief. I guess we'll find out what the plan is since Baby is breech. We still have a couple of weeks to worry about that. I really don't think I will ever get around to posting any belly pictures, but I am posting new baby pictures. I will write an update next week on how our appointment goes tomorrow.
We had our baby shower on Saturday. It was a lot of fun. I have an amazing family and a wonderful set of friends. We got a variety of gifts, and we are about ready to meet little Hucklebaby. It was fun to get to spend time with my family, but it makes me heartsick once they leave. I have never been this far from them before, and it's hard for me to see them go. At least I am lucky enough to be able to visit them, and they visit us. I am in a rush and do not have time to tell the shower story, but there are a few moments worth mentioning quickly. Paul was a sport and changed a baby's diaper. He listened very carefully about what to do, and didn't complain once. Granted, it was a clean diaper, so we'll have to see how he handles a poopy one later on! One of the games we played was a Jelloo eating contest. You had to eat all the Jello in your bowl and suck out a tiny pacifier, all without touching your bowl. It was a close finish. I finished first (hey... it was an eating game... was there ever a doubt?), Suzy was a close second and Mom was a very close third. We had Jello all over our faces, and seeing Mom covered in red Jello was priceless. I will always have that mental image in my head!
Monday started out with a little scare. I called the doctor's office to let them know I really hadn't felt Baby move a whole lot over the past week. They wanted me to come in right away to be seen my the doctor. I freaked out and tried my best not to cry, but I just couldn't help thinking that I would be lost forever if anything happened to our little baby. We got to the office, and the doctor tried to perk Baby up by wiggling him and squeezing his head. That part will be really funny a little later. Baby moved a little, but not a whole lot. I got hooked up to a non stress test machine to monitor Baby's heart rate for a little while, and everything sounded fine as far as that went. We got scheduled for a bio physical profile for Wednesday.
On Wednesday we went for our ultrasound and discovered baby had moved toes first. Baby's head and upper body is mostly behind the placenta. Basically, baby is punching a pillow, so I can't feel the movement very well. Baby is also very stretched out, much to my dismay. So I have a head under my ribs and toes in my cervix. I had to have a cervial measurement to be sure it's still holding. It is. While she was measuring that, I saw something in the corner of the screen and asked if it was a foot. Suddenly, the foot crashed into my cervix (boy did I feel that), and she said, "wow. Those feet are low!" I knew something was hitting me there, I just didn't expect it to be feet! Baby was being very good and was even practicing breathing and swallowing, which was fun to watch. Baby has very long fingers and toes and has big eyes and chubby cheeks. The tech measure Baby's longest toe (she was in awe of how "adorable" Baby is), and it is already measuring a little over half an inch long. Baby has Mommy's toes and fingers!
Tomorrow, we have a follow up appointment with the doctor. All seems to be well, though. The tech said Baby is perfectly formed, so that is a relief. I guess we'll find out what the plan is since Baby is breech. We still have a couple of weeks to worry about that. I really don't think I will ever get around to posting any belly pictures, but I am posting new baby pictures. I will write an update next week on how our appointment goes tomorrow.
Monday, February 2, 2009
32 Weeks
Paul and I had an appointment last Thursday, January 30. We didn't get to see our regular doctor, but the appointment went well. I gained 2 pounds in three weeks. Hooray for that! I was pretty sure I had gained about 5!! So my weight gain is now around 20 pounds. Right on target. I am starting to feel better about my self image. I just try not to look at my rear in direct light... My blood pressure was nice and average, and Baby is moving often.
Paul and I also finished our birthing classes. We got to go on a tour of labor and delivery, and I almost cried a couple of times. No real reason other than my stinking hormones. It's just amazing to think we will be in there before too long having our own little baby!
Baby is nice and playful now. I have a head in my left hip, a hiney in my belly button, and a foot in right ribcage. My body is starting to really hurt me. I have a pretty consistent pain in the lower right side of my belly, and my back and hips hurt me beyond description at times. I am also starting to get pretty sleepy, but that could be due to my lack of sleep. Either I am too uncomfortable to sleep, I am comfortable but Baby is not or I just can't sleep. HOWEVER... I am not complaining. I am just updating you all on how I am feeling. eing pregnant is amazing, and time is passing to quickly. I will very much miss feeling my little baby moving around inside of me. I will miss having my baby with me where ever I go.
Paul and I worked on the house some more over the weekend. The nursery is primed and ready to be textured. The bathroom is almost completely grouted. Now, let's just hope we can get it sold this summer!
In any case... 8 MORE WEEKS!! Our next appointment is February 13. Our baby shower is this coming Saturday. My family (minus Dad) will be here on Friday, and I am so excited to see everyone. I think they will all get a kick out of seeing me the size of a small walrus. I really do need to post some belly pictures. I promise I will get on that shortly. Sometimes it really sucks not having internet at home. I have the pictures, I just need to upload them. I will try to update as soon as I can. I'm pretty sure it won't be until next week, though.
Paul and I also finished our birthing classes. We got to go on a tour of labor and delivery, and I almost cried a couple of times. No real reason other than my stinking hormones. It's just amazing to think we will be in there before too long having our own little baby!
Baby is nice and playful now. I have a head in my left hip, a hiney in my belly button, and a foot in right ribcage. My body is starting to really hurt me. I have a pretty consistent pain in the lower right side of my belly, and my back and hips hurt me beyond description at times. I am also starting to get pretty sleepy, but that could be due to my lack of sleep. Either I am too uncomfortable to sleep, I am comfortable but Baby is not or I just can't sleep. HOWEVER... I am not complaining. I am just updating you all on how I am feeling. eing pregnant is amazing, and time is passing to quickly. I will very much miss feeling my little baby moving around inside of me. I will miss having my baby with me where ever I go.
Paul and I worked on the house some more over the weekend. The nursery is primed and ready to be textured. The bathroom is almost completely grouted. Now, let's just hope we can get it sold this summer!
In any case... 8 MORE WEEKS!! Our next appointment is February 13. Our baby shower is this coming Saturday. My family (minus Dad) will be here on Friday, and I am so excited to see everyone. I think they will all get a kick out of seeing me the size of a small walrus. I really do need to post some belly pictures. I promise I will get on that shortly. Sometimes it really sucks not having internet at home. I have the pictures, I just need to upload them. I will try to update as soon as I can. I'm pretty sure it won't be until next week, though.
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