Checkup & Breast Feeding Class

I went in yesterday for my weekly checkup. I was very nervous going into it because I knew this would be my first time getting 'checked' and that whole aspect scared the living daylights out of me. They always check my weight before I go back, so I stepped on the scale. This time, it came out at a whopping 141 & Daniel wasn't there to have his foot on the scale, so I knew it was accurate. That means I gained almost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. Oh lord, help me!

Then I went back and had our last ultrasound. She did this to get measurements on the baby. She tried so hard to get a good face shot of him, but his is VERY low and has his head nuzzled against my hip bone. She never could get a good face shot, but we could see him sucking on his little thumb. Its amazing how big they get. Going into the first ultrasound it looks like a tiny little bean, and then this time she had to move it around so much just to get a shot of a foot, or a hand. The ultrasound tech guessed that he weighs 5 lbs. 11oz or somewhere in the area.

Then I went in and had my check with the doctor. She did the test for Strep B and then checked me to see if I was dilated. (It really wasn't as bad as I was thinking it might be!) She confirmed that his head was really low and that she could FEEL it! She also said I was dilated to a 1. Poor Daniel is trying to get everything done in the field before this baby gets here and she said to tell him not to worry, she definitely doesn't think we will have a baby this week. She said that she would guess he will be 7 pounds when he's born. It's getting so close it is almost unreal.

I then had my breastfeeding class that night after my appointment. Daniel was 'banned' from the class by me because he couldn't stop laughing in the first class about birth! I knew he would have a hay day at this class, so he wasn't allowed. Luckily, he was so busy on the farm he didn't even notice.  It was very informative and I am glad that there will be a lactation consultant at the hospital ready to help when I need it. There were 2 of them and they were both so kind and even gave us their cell phone numbers to call at anytime! Feeling more and more prepared as the days go by!

Weight: 141 (gained 27 lbs. total)
Heartbeat: 150's

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Baby is the size of… a coconut!
Maternity clothes? Yes—but I am starting to notice the belly flap on my maternity shorts is getting too tight and leaves a mark! It’s almost time!
Stretch marks? None yet! Daniel tries to remind me to put lotion on at least 2x a day.
Sleep: I don’t sleep all night anymore. Here lately I have been having pains if I don’t lay on my back, if I try to lay on my side I get awful pains.  
Best moment this week: My WONDERFUL family threw me an awesome baby shower. Everything was so cute & we got tons of things that we are going to need for little man. I am doing a baby shower post soon!  
Miss Anything? Normal sleep!
Movement: Seems like he is moving less now. Maybe because he is getting bigger, but I feel hiccups a lot.
Food cravings:  None really this week. I am noticing that it is hard for me to eat as much anymore. I’m hungry, but there just isn’t anywhere for the food to go!  
Anything making you queasy or sick: I got sick this morning. I called the doctor because of the stomach pains, and throwing up. Waiting on her to call me back.   
Gender:  Boy! We revealed his name at the shower. Not sure if people really caught on or not. J Can you tell what it is???
Labor Signs: Not that I really know of?!  
Symptoms:  Tired all the time, back hurts, feet hurt, definitely feeling pregnant now!
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but I do have days when I’m a rip. Especially days that I have Masters class for 4 hours.
Looking forward to: We have our last ultrasound on Monday! I’m excited for them to predict his weight and get to see him one last time before the real thing.

Checkup & Birth Class

    We went for our 2 week check up and also birthing class on June 10. I had my check up first with my doctor and it was quick, but everything seems to be going well. She felt around on my stomach and confirmed that baby is still head down. We also got to hear the heartbeat and she measured me and said I was still right on track! Her saying that is always so reassuring! I really like her and love that she gives me plenty of time to ask questions and I never feel rushed.
    Once we left we still had about an hour to kill before our class, so we got a 'snack' at Dairy Queen. I am really starting to forget who is pregnant here b/c Daniel CAN NOT stop eating! We shared a chicken strip basket and I got the Smore's Shake I had been wanting to try and he got a strawberry shake. We shared the chicken strips, but I didn't love my shake. So, Mr. had his shake and mine, too! Ha! It just cracks me up how much he has been eating here lately.
    Then we went to the birthing class. I am SO glad that we signed up and went to this. It made me feel so much better about what is to come. The girl leading the class is a nurse in The Birth Place and she was very informative and helpful. Also, it was nice to know that we know one of the nurses that works there! It will be nice to see a familiar face while we are there. They talked about contractions, the epidural, etc. The first question Daniel asked was if we were going to have to watch a video of a birth. She said yes and he said he was closing his eyes and ears and not watching! The girl was having computer problems, but she did show us a couple videos (that weren't that bad) but, Daniel did not appreciate seeing them! Ha! I'm a little scared he has no clue what he's in for, even though he assures me he knows how cows do it & we are probably the same!
       They also gave us a tour of The Birth Place and you stay in your room from before baby until you go home. I love that. Also, there is a couch for Daniel to sleep on as well. They said they are pretty lenient about visitors & if we feel up to it, they can come whenever. She also said that they try to provide almost everything for mom and baby so that we don't have to bring much & don't have tons of laundry to do when we get home. They also have a snack room for the dads! (Daniels favorite part!) And, on our last night they give us a steak & shrimp dinner. Wahoo! Every aspect of it seemed wonderful and I am so glad I chose to have this baby in Bolivar.

Weight: 136 (gained 22 lbs so far)
Heartbeat: 150's

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Baby is the size of… a large cantaloupe!
Maternity clothes? Maternity shorts & capris for sure. Have been wearing medium sized shirts! J
Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: Getting harder and harder. Got up this morning at 5 because little man would not stop doing flip flops in my stomach!  
Best moment this week: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY! Daniel turned 27 this week. He has been getting lots done on the farm as this is their ‘busy’ season.  We have had several birthday parties for him & he can’t believe how old his is getting! J
Miss Anything? Regular pants without the stretchy part over my stomach. That gets OLD in this hot weather! Also miss sleeping on my stomach. Told Daniel the other day that I can’t wait to flop on the bed on my stomach! What an odd wish!
Movement: I am starting to see his sleeping patterns. He is up around breakfast time, before lunch, and before dinner. Then, sometimes in the middle of the night when it wakes me up.  
Food cravings:  I haven’t really had any this week…but, my pregnant husband sure has! He has been wanting Chinese BAD! I swear he is more pregnant than me & he swears he is gaining muscle instead of fat, too! Lucky him!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, but I do feel nauseous sometimes when I lay in bed so I have to switch positions.  
Gender:  Boy!
Labor Signs: Nope, but I did have some BH or contractions this week. I had to go to my Masters class and sit in class for a long time, and when I got home I could hardly walk in the door. It was definitely some sort of contraction. Luckily, they didn’t last long after I got home.
Symptoms:  Back pain and I seem to be getting cellulite everywhere! Ugh!
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! We are getting so close!  
Looking forward to: Tonight we are going to the birthing class! I am nervous, but mostly for Daniel. I hope it doesn’t freak him out even more! J

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Baby is the size of… a squash
Maternity clothes? Always wearing maternity pants unless I am in stretchy shorts. But, I can still get away with larger regular shirts. I am ready for my regular pants, tho!  

Stretch marks? None yet!
Sleep: Sleep is hit and miss. Some nights I sleep great---some I toss all night! Never know!
Best moment this week: During Memorial Day weekend Daniel and I got several things done in baby’s room! We have a name sign and deer antlers over the crib & I got the dresser completed! It’s coming along. As soon as its totally ready, I will put pictures up!

Miss Anything? Now that it is getting hotter, I really want pop with caffeine! But, I’ve made it this far! I can wait.  
Movement: Baby loves to move. His feet are always kicking me in my right side.
Food cravings:  BBQ has sounded really yummy this week, but I haven’t eaten any. Also, I really want a salad from Pizza Glen! I’m sure my wonderful husband will take me to get one soon!  
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender:  Boy! AND---he has a name!!! But, we aren’t sharing it with the internet yet! Sorry!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms:  My boobs are getting huge, my butt is getting huge…what ISNT getting huge?! Also, my 'What to Expect' app said that you might notice you are getting 'squirrell cheeks' around this time. Ha! I probably have those too!
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! I have been very lucky with an easy pregnancy so far. Only 7 more weeks to go!
Looking forward to: Daniels birthday is coming up and we are going to a birthing class in a week! I just hope it doesn’t freak me out! J

2 week checkup...5/23/13

I went for my two week checkup yesterday. I also made Daniel a foot doctor appointment because he has really flat feet and has been complaining alot lately about his knees killing him. So, we had his appointment first in Springfield, then had my appointment in Bolivar that afternoon. The doctor told Daniel he needed to stretch his calves to help his feet & also ordered him some new inserts that are made from molds of his feet. Hopefully this helps his feet and knees. We will see!

After his appointent, we went to Bolivar for mine. These two week appointments get pretty repetitive, but I love to hear his heartbeat! She comes in and checks my blood pressure, weight, and then checks babies heartbeat. Usually she puts it on my stomach and you can instantly hear him. This time, she put it on my stomach and NOTHING. I instantly freaked out, tears swelling up in my eyes and looking at Daniel, then she moved the monitor a little bit lower and there was his precious heartbeat. I have never been so worried. Usually we hear it instantly, so I was not ready to not hear it! Scared me to death! After that, she always measures my stomach. She said I was measuring right at 32 weeks, which made me feel good, too. Everyone always tells me I look too small...blah blah blah. So tired of hearing that I am too small (hormones, maybe?!) But, when I hear things like that I start worrying that there isn't enough room for baby, etc. It's nice to hear that he is measuring right along!

I also have been dying to ask her if I can paint the baby's dresser. I wanted to make sure Daniel was there so he could hear her answer in person. So, I asked, & she said it was fine. Daniel was not impressed (as the doctor could see by his facial expression), but dresser painting HERE I COME!

She said at the next appointment we will schedule the rest of my appointments and I will start getting checked at my weekly appointments starting at 35 weeks! How did this pregnancy fly by so fast?! We are in the home stretch!

Weight: 134 (gained 20 pounds exactly)
Heartbeat: 145

31 Weeks

 

How far along? 31 weeks

Baby is the size of… 4 navel oranges (weight)
Maternity clothes? Love my maternity pants and I can still wear some normal shirts…they just keep getting smaller!
Stretch marks? Nope J
Sleep: Sleep is getting more uncomfortable…I find myself getting up pretty early because I’m just tired of rolling around in bed.   
Best moment this week: School is out! I was so excited for school to be out and not have to go in every day, but I will really miss my co workers and the kiddos at school next year.
Miss Anything? Hot tub…I did go and clean it this week and put my legs in and sat on the side. J It was better than nothing!
Movement: Baby is always moving! I can tell he is getting bigger because the kicks are starting to be more painful. I finally started to feel hiccups this week.
Food cravings:  Sonic finally brought back their Chocolate Cream Pie Shakes!!! These were my favorite before they got rid of them about 3 years ago! Of course, they bring them back when I’m pregnant! Yum-O!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.
Gender:  Boy!
Labor Signs: No...but I think I might have had some Braxton Hicks this week.
Symptoms:  I still have back pain, but I am noticing more cellulite here recently. Ugh! I can’t wait to get rid of it once this baby gets here. Not good! And, I can't cross my legs anymore.
Belly Button in or out? Definitely out.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy…although Daniel would disagree. He swears I get more hormonal everyday…
Looking forward to: Getting lots of projects done now that school is out. I am working on painting a dresser, getting décor on the walls and making a changing pad cover!