We had our 36 week doctor visit today, and for the first time, we didn't get a perfect report. We don't think there is anything too seriously wrong, but we will be monitored very closely. They noted that the fluid in the placenta was measuring just shy of normal. I'll have to be careful to drink plenty of fluids especially with the high temps and humidity. Also, I am about 36 1/2 weeks along, but the baby is measuring 35 1/2 weeks. They said he weighs about 5.5 lbs. That isn't too troubling, but the baby's stomach is only measuring at 33 weeks. They will measure the baby again in 2 weeks to check his development. If he continues to measure small in the stomach, they will probably induce labor at that time. The OB said that sometimes an abnormal growth pattern is just baby's way of telling us he is ready to come out. The sonographer, who used to work for a high-risk OB, recommended that I eat more protein to help baby's growth catch up. Dallas, being the carnivore that he is, jumped right on that suggestion and started making plans for very high protein dinners! I'll do what I can to help this baby grow a "belly like Poppie's" over the next few weeks.
Baby wasn't much in the mood to pose for photographs today. Although in his defense, there isn't much room in his condo anymore! His little face was pressed up against the uterine wall, and he looked like he was smashing his face up against a glass door. I'll add the best pictures we got once Dallas gets them scanned.
On a positive note, the baby's movement is still very good. And, apparently, my cervix is beginning to soften. I don't really know what that means, but it needs to happen for this baby to arrive. According to the doctor, all we need now are the contractions. I will have weekly visits from now until the end.
The doctor agreed with me that July 10 is a great day to have a baby, but she didn't agree that it was the right day to have my baby! Oh well, I'm holding out hope!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
YaYa's Weekend Adventure
YaYa was in town this weekend. We had a great time getting ready for “NoneYet”, her name for our unnamed child. YaYa’s suitcase came loaded with wonderful little clothes for baby. We got a bookcase for the nursery and spent a lot of time modeling every diaper bag at Buy Buy Baby. I think Debbie almost got us kicked out of Buy Buy Baby because she kept starting every single little noise-making toy we passed! Let me tell you, that is a lot of nursery rhymes and barnyard sounds at once! We argued over the perfect toy for Rowdy. I wanted the soft little bear blanket thing (like Carly’s bunnies) that had the satin on the underside. She wanted the super duper soft little lion and monkey blanket toys that matched the nursery…but there was no satin. We finally “compromised.” She got the lion and monkey for baby and the satin lined bears for mom! We looked at onesies and gowns and soft things until my feet were too swollen to keep going.
We got home to find that Nemo and Stella had established a truce. They agreed to ignore each other. Stella was much more successful at this than Nemo, who stayed on edge when Stella got too close.
As usual, Deb was able to adjust my back and neck better than any other doctor who has ever treated me. I am so thankful to be free of back pain for the time being. She also gave Dallas some tips on how to help keep the pain away. He was a good student. I've been able to sleep for two nights without being awakened by back pain. Too bad she didn't have such a great fix for all the bathroom breaks I still have to make during the night!
Deb left Sunday morning. After a very full Saturday and an incomplete night of sleep, I took a long nap Sunday afternoon. Then, I finally broke down and made another pair of pants. I didn't want to do it with delivery day so close, but I officially grew out of my last pair of work pants last week. Since I will probably need to wear them 3-4 days a week for the next few weeks, I know I'll be glad I made them.
We have another doctor's appointment this week. I'll post a status update soon.
We got home to find that Nemo and Stella had established a truce. They agreed to ignore each other. Stella was much more successful at this than Nemo, who stayed on edge when Stella got too close.
As usual, Deb was able to adjust my back and neck better than any other doctor who has ever treated me. I am so thankful to be free of back pain for the time being. She also gave Dallas some tips on how to help keep the pain away. He was a good student. I've been able to sleep for two nights without being awakened by back pain. Too bad she didn't have such a great fix for all the bathroom breaks I still have to make during the night!
Deb left Sunday morning. After a very full Saturday and an incomplete night of sleep, I took a long nap Sunday afternoon. Then, I finally broke down and made another pair of pants. I didn't want to do it with delivery day so close, but I officially grew out of my last pair of work pants last week. Since I will probably need to wear them 3-4 days a week for the next few weeks, I know I'll be glad I made them.
We have another doctor's appointment this week. I'll post a status update soon.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Correction...
Please forget what I said in the last post about 37 days. I've made a decision that Rowdy needs to come 2 weeks early. My new due date, per me, is July 9th. I have been talking with Rowdy about it, and he generally kicks me. I'm sure this means that he agrees. I'll be informing my doctor of this new development late next week.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Ready for Rowdy?
As of today, I think I'm ready for Rowdy to make his entrance. I'm sure that will change a 101 times in the next 37 days. Yes, that's right, check the calendar. His scheduled arrival date is only 37 days from now.
And, I feel like we are ready. We have diapers. We have wipes. We have a rocking chair/recliner in the nursery. We have bottles and a crib and onesies. We could bring him home today and probably take care of his immediate needs.
Dallas and I spent a great part of the weekend putting away all the wonderful gifts we received at the shower and spending the gift cards to round out baby's needs. We put shelving in the closet to keep all the little things organized. We picked up the recliner we ordered for the nursery (Nemo thinks the recliner is a great new dog bed).
We still have lots of laundry to do to make sure nothing irritates baby's sensitive skin. And, since everyone I know seems to deliver about 30 days early, I will pack my bag for the hospital this weekend. Probably overkill, but why not?
We got a good report at the doctor's last week. We won't have another check up until week after next. At that appointment, we will have another sonogram and should get an update on the baby's weight. I, for one, can assure you that he is growing...we both are!
And, I feel like we are ready. We have diapers. We have wipes. We have a rocking chair/recliner in the nursery. We have bottles and a crib and onesies. We could bring him home today and probably take care of his immediate needs.
Dallas and I spent a great part of the weekend putting away all the wonderful gifts we received at the shower and spending the gift cards to round out baby's needs. We put shelving in the closet to keep all the little things organized. We picked up the recliner we ordered for the nursery (Nemo thinks the recliner is a great new dog bed).
We still have lots of laundry to do to make sure nothing irritates baby's sensitive skin. And, since everyone I know seems to deliver about 30 days early, I will pack my bag for the hospital this weekend. Probably overkill, but why not?
We got a good report at the doctor's last week. We won't have another check up until week after next. At that appointment, we will have another sonogram and should get an update on the baby's weight. I, for one, can assure you that he is growing...we both are!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Baby Showers
We had such an amazing baby shower this weekend that I don’t even know where to begin. Hostesses Faith, Liza, Kim, Melissa, and Kay pulled off the magnificent! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Let’s start at the front door…where there is a 4 foot tall lion that is an exact replica of the lion in the nursery bedding welcoming people to “the jungle.” As you walked up the stairs, you entered the jungle as depicted in the nursery bedding with floor to ceiling vines, leaves and flowers complete with jungle animals created and colored by Hostess Kay’s 6 year old son.
Then there was the food…an entire kitchen full of delicacies. Mushroom couscous, bruschetta, rhubarb bars, fresh fruit, bacon, teriyaki chicken and pineapple skewers, home-made bread with fresh honey butter, lemon muffins, quiche, chocolate cookies, salad, and so much more!
Even with all the amazing planning, the party would not have been the same without the guests. We had about 30 beautiful, happy, laughing, creative, generous guests attend. It was so humbling to realize how many great friends we have. We laughed, ate, decorated onesies, and passed baby things around. Just like a kid, Dallas had a lot more fun with the wrapping than with some of the gifts.
We received so many generous gifts. Sweet tiny little baby clothes, bibs, and booties. Bottles and bath goodies and blankets. Swings and bouncy seats and toys. Gift certificates and nursery essentials and medicine cabinet essentials. I think we are finally ready whenever Rowdy wants to arrive!
Be sure to go to the photos page and check out all the photos from the shower.
In addition to the shower I knew about, a couple of wonderful co-workers orchestrated a surprise luncheon/baby shower at work on Friday. I was tricked into attending a “meeting” where we had a wonderful lunch with sandwich wraps and all the extras and a melt in your mouth chocolate lava cake and cookies. We spent some time trying to match celebrity toddler pictures to a list of celebrities. I was miserably horrible at this…I didn’t even know what some of the celebrities look like as adults…but it was really fun to see all my co-workers getting so competitive! I was completely surprised by the shower and appreciated the number of people who made a point to attend. AND, they gave us a very large gift certificate to Babies R’ Us!! I work with a really great group of people!
Let’s start at the front door…where there is a 4 foot tall lion that is an exact replica of the lion in the nursery bedding welcoming people to “the jungle.” As you walked up the stairs, you entered the jungle as depicted in the nursery bedding with floor to ceiling vines, leaves and flowers complete with jungle animals created and colored by Hostess Kay’s 6 year old son.
Then there was the food…an entire kitchen full of delicacies. Mushroom couscous, bruschetta, rhubarb bars, fresh fruit, bacon, teriyaki chicken and pineapple skewers, home-made bread with fresh honey butter, lemon muffins, quiche, chocolate cookies, salad, and so much more!
Even with all the amazing planning, the party would not have been the same without the guests. We had about 30 beautiful, happy, laughing, creative, generous guests attend. It was so humbling to realize how many great friends we have. We laughed, ate, decorated onesies, and passed baby things around. Just like a kid, Dallas had a lot more fun with the wrapping than with some of the gifts.
We received so many generous gifts. Sweet tiny little baby clothes, bibs, and booties. Bottles and bath goodies and blankets. Swings and bouncy seats and toys. Gift certificates and nursery essentials and medicine cabinet essentials. I think we are finally ready whenever Rowdy wants to arrive!
Be sure to go to the photos page and check out all the photos from the shower.
In addition to the shower I knew about, a couple of wonderful co-workers orchestrated a surprise luncheon/baby shower at work on Friday. I was tricked into attending a “meeting” where we had a wonderful lunch with sandwich wraps and all the extras and a melt in your mouth chocolate lava cake and cookies. We spent some time trying to match celebrity toddler pictures to a list of celebrities. I was miserably horrible at this…I didn’t even know what some of the celebrities look like as adults…but it was really fun to see all my co-workers getting so competitive! I was completely surprised by the shower and appreciated the number of people who made a point to attend. AND, they gave us a very large gift certificate to Babies R’ Us!! I work with a really great group of people!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Nursery
Rowdy’s nursery is almost ready for his arrival. After lots of measuring, cutting, and stitching, his nursery has a “theme.” Well, at least it has matching bedding and curtains! Here’s proof!
Crib:
Window treatments:
Shower Curtain:
And a bonus belly picture:
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