we were on our way to the hospital. It all started about 10 pm when we were watching Benjamen Button and I started to choke on my spit. Hey, it happens from time to time...anyway about 2 minutes later I feel a warm gush. Hummmm, what was that? I went and changed my liner and settled back in to finish the movie. This happened two more times so we decided it was time to pack up and head on out.
I was not feeling many contractions and they were not getting worse like they say they will once your water breaks, but then again some women don't experience this either. I was moving rather slowly, not in any hurry because I figured it would be a long night in an uncomfortable hospital room.
So long story short, I got checked by the nurse: 60% effaced and dilated to 1 cm. Slight progress, better than nothing. Then she checks to see if my water had broke...negative. Well, she had the doctor come in to check a different sample under the microscope....negative again. Am I a fool? Am I just peeing and not realizing it? Then why is it a bit pink??? The nurse said this is what she does for a living and even she was wrong, not to worry it happens all the time.
During this time MJ asked what this meant and the nurse replied "Well, you are 41 weeks, you are pretty much here to stay at this point whether or not your water broke." As you may realize by now, I am not ok with this statement especially when it is said to me more than once in a matter of 2 hours. So once the Dr. confirmed that my water did not break and the nurse said that she talked with my Dr. and they would start pitocin in the morning since I was contracting too much for the cervix-softening gel, I was angry. Why sign me up for induction today, when I am scheduled for Thursday? Convince because I am already here? Not happening. This is when I asked to talk to my Dr. because I did not want to stay and be put on pitocin. Needless to say the nurse was surprised then said that my Dr. said I could go home if I wanted. Check please!
By the time we got home it was after 4 am. Poor MJ, he had to be up at 7 to take a final...not the ideal situation but he managed. I was up at 6:45 am just because I could not sleep.
So, I worked from home today and went to our 11:30 US. Peanut still looks good as does her fluid levels so we are on for Thursday....that is if I make it that long! I have been contracting every 5 minutes (for 30-45 seconds) since 8 am. Around 10 pm they kicked it up a notch in pain, length (45-60 seconds) and frequency (every 3-5 minutes now). I think this might happen in the next 24-36 hours!!! At this point I am hesitating because I would hate to get in there and them tell me that I am dilated to a 3 or 4 and have to stay at this point, only to not go fast enough for them and wind up on pitocin any way...
Wish me luck!!
August 17, 2009
August 15, 2009
Round Out the Week
Well here is the survey, did not get to cropping the photos yet, tomorrow....
How far along: 40 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: On a downward spiral to a 5—bathroom at night, hips hurt, getting hot…but at least I am getting more than 2 hours at a time!
Best moment this week: Seeing Peanut again and hearing that she is doing fine in the baby condo/womb.
Movement: Lots of wiggles!
Food cravings: Chocolate chip shake (wanted one from DQ but that does NOT agree with me so I got one from the local place instead…it was ok)
Labor Signs: Definitely kick it up a notch! LOTS of Braxton Hicks and much stronger too. Two other signs, but it might be a little T.M.I. for the average reader…
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Officially making Michael a father and seeing him hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being treated like a ticking bomb. Yes I am going to burst new life on to the planet at any given moment, but women do it all the time and I promise it is going to hurt me a whole heck of a lot more than it is going to hurt/effect you!
Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy every moment of pregnancy, it only lasts 40 or so weeks!
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello to Lyryn! Thanks for joining us and for the prayers.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: No comments just LOTS of looks.
Accomplishments of the Week: House is clean and ready for Peanut, Aunt Wendy put together the jogging stroller, wedding pictures in frames and put out, bags packed as much as possible, purchased all needed items from registry, enjoyed time with my hubby
How far along: 40 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: On a downward spiral to a 5—bathroom at night, hips hurt, getting hot…but at least I am getting more than 2 hours at a time!
Best moment this week: Seeing Peanut again and hearing that she is doing fine in the baby condo/womb.
Movement: Lots of wiggles!
Food cravings: Chocolate chip shake (wanted one from DQ but that does NOT agree with me so I got one from the local place instead…it was ok)
Labor Signs: Definitely kick it up a notch! LOTS of Braxton Hicks and much stronger too. Two other signs, but it might be a little T.M.I. for the average reader…
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Officially making Michael a father and seeing him hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being treated like a ticking bomb. Yes I am going to burst new life on to the planet at any given moment, but women do it all the time and I promise it is going to hurt me a whole heck of a lot more than it is going to hurt/effect you!
Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy every moment of pregnancy, it only lasts 40 or so weeks!
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: Hello to Lyryn! Thanks for joining us and for the prayers.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: No comments just LOTS of looks.
Accomplishments of the Week: House is clean and ready for Peanut, Aunt Wendy put together the jogging stroller, wedding pictures in frames and put out, bags packed as much as possible, purchased all needed items from registry, enjoyed time with my hubby
Something a Pregnant Woman Should NEVER Have to Do
There are somethings women in general hate doing: going out in public w/o make-up, wearing flip-flops with chipped/yucky polish on, admitting our weight, sweating, trying on bathing suits, realizing it is time to move up to the next pant size, etc. I think that most of these are justified dislikes and should be avoided when ever possible.
Then there is the one thing a pregnant woman--make that a very pregnant woman-- should NEVER, I mean NEVER, have to do: give your measurements (more specifically measurements for a bridesmaid dress). I have always cringed at this task, not wanting to hear the numbers then being told what dress size you should order (Note to the men reading: dress sizes are ALWAYS bigger than our pants size and you know how much we hate that number...). This is a dreaded task non-preggers...imagine doing so at 40+ weeks.....yeah, feel my pain!
Now if that ain't love for a friend, I don't know what is!!!
Then there is the one thing a pregnant woman--make that a very pregnant woman-- should NEVER, I mean NEVER, have to do: give your measurements (more specifically measurements for a bridesmaid dress). I have always cringed at this task, not wanting to hear the numbers then being told what dress size you should order (Note to the men reading: dress sizes are ALWAYS bigger than our pants size and you know how much we hate that number...). This is a dreaded task non-preggers...imagine doing so at 40+ weeks.....yeah, feel my pain!
Now if that ain't love for a friend, I don't know what is!!!
August 14, 2009
Day 5 of Waiting
Today was a good day of waiting.
MJ and I started the day by cleaning the house in preparation of baby and a visit from my cousin Sara who is in from California. Then I showered and worked from home for a few hours until Sara and Shalin (her very cute and smart 1 1/2 yr.old son) showed up for their visit. I had a great time catching up with her--it has been over 8 years since we last saw each other. I am very thankful for the Internet/e-mail because without it I don't know that we keep in touch as much as we do. Sara, thanks for making time to visit during your trip home :) After my visit, it was time to get ready for Michael's cousin's wedding (we RSVPed "no" assuming that we would have Peanut by now or would not be in any condition to make it, but Auntie Jeannie refused to take no as an answer. She told us all along that she was saving a place for both of us and we were welcome to come if we felt up to it).
Yup, there I was at 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant getting all gussied-up for a wedding. All I have to say is THANK YOU pregnancy Spanks you saved my a*!, literally! With out this amazing little item I would have looked like I was smuggling a certain dairy product under my dress. Got to love what pregnancy does to a body.....All in all, I didn't look too bad for this stage in the game--and we had a lovely evening out to top it all off!
MJ and I started the day by cleaning the house in preparation of baby and a visit from my cousin Sara who is in from California. Then I showered and worked from home for a few hours until Sara and Shalin (her very cute and smart 1 1/2 yr.old son) showed up for their visit. I had a great time catching up with her--it has been over 8 years since we last saw each other. I am very thankful for the Internet/e-mail because without it I don't know that we keep in touch as much as we do. Sara, thanks for making time to visit during your trip home :) After my visit, it was time to get ready for Michael's cousin's wedding (we RSVPed "no" assuming that we would have Peanut by now or would not be in any condition to make it, but Auntie Jeannie refused to take no as an answer. She told us all along that she was saving a place for both of us and we were welcome to come if we felt up to it).
Yup, there I was at 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant getting all gussied-up for a wedding. All I have to say is THANK YOU pregnancy Spanks you saved my a*!, literally! With out this amazing little item I would have looked like I was smuggling a certain dairy product under my dress. Got to love what pregnancy does to a body.....All in all, I didn't look too bad for this stage in the game--and we had a lovely evening out to top it all off!
The wedding was nice and dinner was great. The Spanks did start to feel a bit too constricting at hour four and MJ does have class tomorrow, so we called it a night at about 9:30. Not bad, not bad!
So that was my day in a nut shell or should I say "as" a nut shell....
So that was my day in a nut shell or should I say "as" a nut shell....
August 13, 2009
Nonstress Test Results.....
Well..........
Snack time worked! We just got home from our appointment and NST and Peanut is still looking good. Stubborn, but good.
I am dilated just a "fingertip", cervix is softer, baby is still high. Lori, the midwife, suggested that I lay on my right side to get her to turn and hopefully drop a little more, as well as a few other suggestions for getting things started on their own. All in all, she felt that we weren't ready just yet and that it would be best to give it a few more day. So our options were to be induced on Monday or Thursday of next week (though she hesitated on the Thursday option because the doctors might not agree on waiting that long). I told her that I really wanted to avoid induction because I did not want to do 18-23 hours of work then have to have a c-section because things just weren't happening...if I'm not ready, I'm not ready. She agreed (and told us that at the last practice she worked at they did not start talking induction until one reached 42 weeks, which for us would be the following Sunday) and checked the schedule to see what she could do.
SO---we put in for next Thursday. I will call tomorrow to check with the hospital to see if we were able to get that day, if not Lori will see what she can do. That means that we would check into the hospital at 8 p.m. Wednesday night for the cervix-softening gel to be administered and pitocin started on Thursday morning. Which means, this time next week I will be in labor/a new mom (if things don't happen on their own before then!)!!!! We will have another US on Monday (11:30 a.m.) to make sure all is STILL well and that she can handle her mommy-condo until Thursday--or perhaps she will make the move on her own.
Keep your fingers crossed and positive thoughts coming our way!!
p.s. I would like to add Lori, the mid-wife, to our list of new friends that we have met while venturing through Pregnancy Land.
Snack time worked! We just got home from our appointment and NST and Peanut is still looking good. Stubborn, but good.
I am dilated just a "fingertip", cervix is softer, baby is still high. Lori, the midwife, suggested that I lay on my right side to get her to turn and hopefully drop a little more, as well as a few other suggestions for getting things started on their own. All in all, she felt that we weren't ready just yet and that it would be best to give it a few more day. So our options were to be induced on Monday or Thursday of next week (though she hesitated on the Thursday option because the doctors might not agree on waiting that long). I told her that I really wanted to avoid induction because I did not want to do 18-23 hours of work then have to have a c-section because things just weren't happening...if I'm not ready, I'm not ready. She agreed (and told us that at the last practice she worked at they did not start talking induction until one reached 42 weeks, which for us would be the following Sunday) and checked the schedule to see what she could do.
SO---we put in for next Thursday. I will call tomorrow to check with the hospital to see if we were able to get that day, if not Lori will see what she can do. That means that we would check into the hospital at 8 p.m. Wednesday night for the cervix-softening gel to be administered and pitocin started on Thursday morning. Which means, this time next week I will be in labor/a new mom (if things don't happen on their own before then!)!!!! We will have another US on Monday (11:30 a.m.) to make sure all is STILL well and that she can handle her mommy-condo until Thursday--or perhaps she will make the move on her own.
Keep your fingers crossed and positive thoughts coming our way!!
p.s. I would like to add Lori, the mid-wife, to our list of new friends that we have met while venturing through Pregnancy Land.
Snack Time
Dear Peanut,
I don't really believe in using food as a motivator, but I really need you to cooperate for today's non-stress test...that is the only reason why I am feeding you juice AND ice cream before our 2:45 appointment. See, mommy's worry is that you are not going be awake enough to get the information that they need and then would push for induction today or tomorrow when we may not need to go that route. So, enjoy your snack!
Love,
Mommy
I don't really believe in using food as a motivator, but I really need you to cooperate for today's non-stress test...that is the only reason why I am feeding you juice AND ice cream before our 2:45 appointment. See, mommy's worry is that you are not going be awake enough to get the information that they need and then would push for induction today or tomorrow when we may not need to go that route. So, enjoy your snack!
Love,
Mommy
August 12, 2009
Just Another Day of Waiting
Yep, still waiting...not much new. MJ and I spent the day relaxing and enjoying some time together. We went to MJ's brother's in-law's house for a dip in the pool then came home and we for a walk. A one mile walk. Anything to help little Peanut find her way out of the womb and into Mommy's arms :)
No such luck thus far. The Braxton Hicks (hey, when do they turn into real contractions? When they don't stop and there for are in labor for real??) are happening more often and for longer periods of time, but nothing significant yet. Guess we will have to wait to see what the next few days (and tomorrow's non-stress test) bring.
No such luck thus far. The Braxton Hicks (hey, when do they turn into real contractions? When they don't stop and there for are in labor for real??) are happening more often and for longer periods of time, but nothing significant yet. Guess we will have to wait to see what the next few days (and tomorrow's non-stress test) bring.
August 10, 2009
Still Waiting for Peanut
Hello Followers and Friends! All is well in Pregnancy Land and we have some great new pics of our little one! I won't make you wait, here they are:
Here is Peanut and her full cheeks with a little hand near her mouth.
Here is Peanut and her full cheeks with a little hand near her mouth.
Here is profile shot. See her ear (the white spot on the lower right), nose and eye?
So the Ultrasound Tech. said that there looked to be plenty of fluid for Peanut to swim in, umbilical cord had plenty of resistance, the placenta is a grade 2 (of 3) which is normal at this stage. She did not see anything that would suggest the need for induction at this point. GREAT news!! As for the weight she is a healthy 7.5 lbs--not to big, not too small!! So here we are, still waiting for Peanut to make her grand entrance!
August 09, 2009
40 Weeks!
Well, here we are at 40 weeks! I can't believe how fast these 40 weeks went. It doesn't seem like it was just less than 40 weeks ago Michael and I realized that we were going to have a baby. Now here we are, patiently waiting for the little Peanut to decide when she is ready to meet the world and change our lives forever. It has truly been a roller coaster ride, one that I can honestly say that I have enjoyed.
Round Out the Week
Here is a pic of us at the end of 39 weeks:
Still growing and not dropping! As a reminder here I am at 36 weeks:
How far along: 39 weeks, 6 days
Sleep: 7 starting in the middle of the night to get up to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Making it to my one year mark at GS which qualifies me for FMLA!
Movement: Peanut tends to hang out with her bum to the left so I’m getting little punches low and to the right.
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: Getting more and more “crampy” with occasional back pain.
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Knowing when I get to hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being stared at when walking into a room. I’m only pregnant people!
Weekly Wisdom: Remember that it is ok to ask questions about what procedure/process is being suggested. You are a consumer of the services being provided by the doctor or the doctor’s office; it is your job to be an informed consumer and it is their job to fully explain what they are “selling” you before you purchase it. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask—you might be surprised at why they are suggesting it…
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: No one new this week.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: Not so much rude this week, but more of a “seriously!?!” The lady who has told me for the past 6 months that I’m “huge” and there is no way I am going to make it to my due date and wondered if I was sure that I’m not having twins just got back from 2 week vacation only to tell me that “oh, you’re still carrying so high, you’ve got a least two more weeks before you go…” SERIOUSLY—make up your mind!!
Accomplishments of the Week: Car seat checked at local police department, got to a place at work where it would not be horrible if I was done working, and the below list:
* Finish sewing 12 burp cloths for Peanut-Half way done (and there are 16 of them)
* Sew snap in panel in nightgowns to cover cleavage (don't need guests seeing too much)-Panel done, just hand sewing on snaps-this can be done in the hospital too.
* Laundry-3/4 done
* Finish packing hospital bags (as much as possible)
* Fill out pre-check in to the hospital on line (did a paper version before but have not heard from them...)-Check
* Put iTunes on laptop-Check
* Add soothing music for labor to iTunes-Check
* Charge cameras-Check
* Doc appointment at 12-Check
* Grocery shop-Check
* Dinner at Longhorn with Michael-Check
* Purchase Gift Certificates for upcoming weddings and showers-Check
* Exchange MJ's jogging pants-Check
* Maybe do a Babies 'R Us run to get little items not purchased
* Look for plane tickets and hotel for Uncle Jason's wedding in October
* Scan and put out wedding pictures (yes, we just got them due to our very late ordering. But hey, they will be up before the baby pic. take over the house)
* Put away misc. baby gifts
* Clean our bedroom
* Put together jogging stroller (have to hit the trail ASAP after delivery and I want to be ready!)
* Went to a wedding shower
* Baked zucchini bread
* Visit with Emily, Steve and the girls (Happy 2nd Birthday girls!!)
* Sterilized pacifiers and 1/2 of the bottles
Sleep: 7 starting in the middle of the night to get up to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Making it to my one year mark at GS which qualifies me for FMLA!
Movement: Peanut tends to hang out with her bum to the left so I’m getting little punches low and to the right.
Food cravings: Nothing really
Labor Signs: Getting more and more “crampy” with occasional back pain.
Belly Button in or out: The top of my belly button is peeking out, though I wouldn’t consider it popped…Don’t think it is going to happen.
What I am looking forward to: Knowing when I get to hold Peanut for the first time.
What I miss: Not being stared at when walking into a room. I’m only pregnant people!
Weekly Wisdom: Remember that it is ok to ask questions about what procedure/process is being suggested. You are a consumer of the services being provided by the doctor or the doctor’s office; it is your job to be an informed consumer and it is their job to fully explain what they are “selling” you before you purchase it. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask—you might be surprised at why they are suggesting it…
Random Belly Touches: Not out in public much this week, so no.
Shout outs to new followers: No one new this week.
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: Not so much…
Rude Comment of the Week: Not so much rude this week, but more of a “seriously!?!” The lady who has told me for the past 6 months that I’m “huge” and there is no way I am going to make it to my due date and wondered if I was sure that I’m not having twins just got back from 2 week vacation only to tell me that “oh, you’re still carrying so high, you’ve got a least two more weeks before you go…” SERIOUSLY—make up your mind!!
Accomplishments of the Week: Car seat checked at local police department, got to a place at work where it would not be horrible if I was done working, and the below list:
* Finish sewing 12 burp cloths for Peanut-Half way done (and there are 16 of them)
* Sew snap in panel in nightgowns to cover cleavage (don't need guests seeing too much)-Panel done, just hand sewing on snaps-this can be done in the hospital too.
* Laundry-3/4 done
* Finish packing hospital bags (as much as possible)
* Fill out pre-check in to the hospital on line (did a paper version before but have not heard from them...)-Check
* Put iTunes on laptop-Check
* Add soothing music for labor to iTunes-Check
* Charge cameras-Check
* Doc appointment at 12-Check
* Grocery shop-Check
* Dinner at Longhorn with Michael-Check
* Purchase Gift Certificates for upcoming weddings and showers-Check
* Exchange MJ's jogging pants-Check
* Maybe do a Babies 'R Us run to get little items not purchased
* Look for plane tickets and hotel for Uncle Jason's wedding in October
* Scan and put out wedding pictures (yes, we just got them due to our very late ordering. But hey, they will be up before the baby pic. take over the house)
* Put away misc. baby gifts
* Clean our bedroom
* Put together jogging stroller (have to hit the trail ASAP after delivery and I want to be ready!)
* Went to a wedding shower
* Baked zucchini bread
* Visit with Emily, Steve and the girls (Happy 2nd Birthday girls!!)
* Sterilized pacifiers and 1/2 of the bottles
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