Seth and David both love planes and helicopters so we always have to attend the annual air show. So off we went, all four of us. And we had a really great time. Well, all but Sean, he just slept the whole time.
Seth and David were thrilled about getting to see the many planes and helicopters on display. I was more interested in the airplanes doing their fancy tricks iin the sky. It was totally worth the money that we spent that we really shouldn't have...
I got a pretty bad sunburn on my shoulders and chest which is very sore. Everyone else was fine though. I remembered to put sunblock on them!
I need to go back to work. Being poor sucks.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
I guess that's why they call it the blues
I have finally realized what feeling this reminds me of. It is much like the feeling of breaking up with someone you loved for a long time. It's an empty, hollow feeling in your chest as if something that once was there is suddenly missing. An aching in your heart. A full body sadness.
But I can't figure out exactly why. When you break up with someone you have lost something that was once there. Having a baby you suddenly have another person where once there wasn't any, so shouldn't you feel less lonely and empty?
I know, I know..it has to do with hormone fluctuations and major life change issues. Last time I remember mourning the loss of my freedom and independence. This time, I'm not sure. Am I mourning the loss of what little freedom I had? Could it be my crappy financial situation since I'm out of work? I really think it has to do with the fact that I won't be pregnant again. I really know that we shouldn't have any more kids. But as miserable as I was during the latter part of my pregnancy I will be sad not to experience it again.
Maybe it's because for 9 months you have this build-up of excitement about waiting and waiting and having the baby. But then the day actually somes and it's all over with and you have this little person that is as cute as can be but they cry alot and want to be held alot and they don't let you sleep at night. And they can't even smile at you to let you know that they at least appreciate you.
I have to say I don't feel nearly as down as I did the first time around but perhaps the Zoloft could account for that. I have happy days and then some days are just plain lonely. Today is a lonely day.
But I can't figure out exactly why. When you break up with someone you have lost something that was once there. Having a baby you suddenly have another person where once there wasn't any, so shouldn't you feel less lonely and empty?
I know, I know..it has to do with hormone fluctuations and major life change issues. Last time I remember mourning the loss of my freedom and independence. This time, I'm not sure. Am I mourning the loss of what little freedom I had? Could it be my crappy financial situation since I'm out of work? I really think it has to do with the fact that I won't be pregnant again. I really know that we shouldn't have any more kids. But as miserable as I was during the latter part of my pregnancy I will be sad not to experience it again.
Maybe it's because for 9 months you have this build-up of excitement about waiting and waiting and having the baby. But then the day actually somes and it's all over with and you have this little person that is as cute as can be but they cry alot and want to be held alot and they don't let you sleep at night. And they can't even smile at you to let you know that they at least appreciate you.
I have to say I don't feel nearly as down as I did the first time around but perhaps the Zoloft could account for that. I have happy days and then some days are just plain lonely. Today is a lonely day.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sean's first trip to my work..
Since I had to fill out some paperwork to add Sean onto my insurance I thought I would take this opportunity to show him off at work and he was a hit!!! Of course, I figured he would be. Everyone wanted to see him and told me how "perfect" he was. They also told me how great I looked for just having a baby. I told them that I was going to come up there any day I was feeling down and thinking I was fat so everyone can make me feel good! LOL.
Last I checked I was 136 lbs. but that was a few days ago. I still feel big but, of course, people keep saying " You just had a baby 3 weeks ago!" It'll come off eventually.
I am tired, so very tired. Sean doesn't like to sleep alone. he prefers to sleep on someone or in your arms. Very exhausting. Heather said that since she is on spring break next week that she will come over and do an " all nighter" one day so I can sleep one night. God bless Heather!!! That girl is so sweet. And Seth loves her, little Sean seems to like her quite well also. I certainly hope my brother marries her one day.
Actually I should be sleeping right now. Goodnight
Last I checked I was 136 lbs. but that was a few days ago. I still feel big but, of course, people keep saying " You just had a baby 3 weeks ago!" It'll come off eventually.
I am tired, so very tired. Sean doesn't like to sleep alone. he prefers to sleep on someone or in your arms. Very exhausting. Heather said that since she is on spring break next week that she will come over and do an " all nighter" one day so I can sleep one night. God bless Heather!!! That girl is so sweet. And Seth loves her, little Sean seems to like her quite well also. I certainly hope my brother marries her one day.
Actually I should be sleeping right now. Goodnight
Thursday, March 15, 2007
I can't stand staying at home!
It makes me feel very sad and lonely to stay in the house all day with the boys. I have to get out! But the question is where?
I can't afford a double stroller right now so if we go anywhere I have to put Sean in the baby carrier and Seth in the stroller or Sean in a stroller and have Seth walk. That's awfully difficult though if we go to a crowded place since Seth likes to run everywhere and socialize...I'd be afraid to lose him. I don't have money to spend so it would have to be a free place, but the park can get so hot so quickly. We could go walking at the mall just to get out, I suppose. I can't go hang out with my mom or grandmother every day. They will get sick of me.
I have never been a person who likes to stay at home, unless I am feeling very tired or ill. I am very active and so is Seth. I know he gets sick of hanging around the house.
I really need a double stroller I guess. I was hoping to not have to buy anymore baby equpment since I have two strollers already and barely have anwhere to store them. Besides I really didn't want to spend any more money.
David and I went out last night to the Celtic Ray to watch the Peelers and drink a couple beers. we had a very good time but I am afraid that my two beers affected me more than I anticipated. My head hurts today. I suppose I should eat before I drink, huh? Goodness knows I always nag David about that. It was nice to get out and have some grown-up time with other adults. I think what I really miss is interaction with other adults during the day. I am home with two little boys but still feel lonely.
I can't afford a double stroller right now so if we go anywhere I have to put Sean in the baby carrier and Seth in the stroller or Sean in a stroller and have Seth walk. That's awfully difficult though if we go to a crowded place since Seth likes to run everywhere and socialize...I'd be afraid to lose him. I don't have money to spend so it would have to be a free place, but the park can get so hot so quickly. We could go walking at the mall just to get out, I suppose. I can't go hang out with my mom or grandmother every day. They will get sick of me.
I have never been a person who likes to stay at home, unless I am feeling very tired or ill. I am very active and so is Seth. I know he gets sick of hanging around the house.
I really need a double stroller I guess. I was hoping to not have to buy anymore baby equpment since I have two strollers already and barely have anwhere to store them. Besides I really didn't want to spend any more money.
David and I went out last night to the Celtic Ray to watch the Peelers and drink a couple beers. we had a very good time but I am afraid that my two beers affected me more than I anticipated. My head hurts today. I suppose I should eat before I drink, huh? Goodness knows I always nag David about that. It was nice to get out and have some grown-up time with other adults. I think what I really miss is interaction with other adults during the day. I am home with two little boys but still feel lonely.
Monday, March 12, 2007
So far, so good
Sean is sleeping okay. He wakes every 2-3 hours on average to eat in the night. He takes about 30 minutes or so to eat and then he goes back to sleep. He's not really fussy and doesn't cry unless he needs food. I'm thinking I got lucky this time!
Seth is utterly fascinated by him, he just stares and stares at Baby Sean, as he calls him. He also likes to count Sean's eyes and ears and beep his nose. Very cute, but sometimes he doesn't seem to understand that he has to be gentle with the baby.
I try to keep us all busy in the day so the boys sleep well in the night. Besides I cannot stand hanging around the house all day.
It is very hard not having my paycheck though, it sucks actually. We really don't have any extra money for anything. We barely have money for what we need and unfortunately some things will have to be paid late. I will most likely have to return to work after 8 weeks instead of the 12 weeks I had originally intended. I think it's ridiculous that we don't have paid maternity leave in this country.
At least since Sean is sleeping better than Seth did at his age it may not be as bad going back to work. I will be very tired though. Oh well, I have to do what I have to do.
Seth is utterly fascinated by him, he just stares and stares at Baby Sean, as he calls him. He also likes to count Sean's eyes and ears and beep his nose. Very cute, but sometimes he doesn't seem to understand that he has to be gentle with the baby.
I try to keep us all busy in the day so the boys sleep well in the night. Besides I cannot stand hanging around the house all day.
It is very hard not having my paycheck though, it sucks actually. We really don't have any extra money for anything. We barely have money for what we need and unfortunately some things will have to be paid late. I will most likely have to return to work after 8 weeks instead of the 12 weeks I had originally intended. I think it's ridiculous that we don't have paid maternity leave in this country.
At least since Sean is sleeping better than Seth did at his age it may not be as bad going back to work. I will be very tired though. Oh well, I have to do what I have to do.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Reflections- courtesy of the new baby
I say that since, for some reason, I have been pondering alot of my past and remembering memories lately. Maybe it's hormones that have made me a little emotional or maybe it's the moments in the middle of the night I find myself rocking my new son in the dark quiet of the night staring at his beautiful face.
Whatever it is, I have to say I feel extremely content these days. I am so proud of the family that David and I have created. I have two beautiful little boys and a wonderful husband.
If you had told me years ago when I first saw David that I would marry him and he would father my two children I would have thought you were high on crack.
After I left my ex boyfriend when I was 21 I found myself severely depressed and friendless. So I started spending alot of time with my sister and her friends, one of which was Walter ( Whom I had originally met through her several years earlier) One night I was attending a party at his house and David walked in. We didn't speak but I remember thinking that he looked a little sad. He certainly didn't have a boisterous personality like Walter! At this time I wasn't aware that he was involved with my sister.
It was probably months later that we had become friends. There was alot of issues with my sister and him and her boyfriend..that part is very complicated.
She wasn't happy with me for awhile. I certainly didn't want to get involved with him due to all that nonsense, but somehow we wanted to spend more and more time together and he really grew on me. I discovered a warm, funny, and sensitive man that had experienced some rough patches in his life. As a depressive, overly sensitive person myself we actually had quite a bit in common. And we drank too much, yes we started out as drinking buddies.
We have had a wonderful life together so far. We have traveled to many different places through the country and had alot of fun!! Then we decided to start a family. We bought our first house and then we went through a horrible hurricane together and many months of housing repairs. We have been married for 5 years and it seems like we have packed 10 years worth of experiences in those years. And it's still only the beginning...
Whatever it is, I have to say I feel extremely content these days. I am so proud of the family that David and I have created. I have two beautiful little boys and a wonderful husband.
If you had told me years ago when I first saw David that I would marry him and he would father my two children I would have thought you were high on crack.
After I left my ex boyfriend when I was 21 I found myself severely depressed and friendless. So I started spending alot of time with my sister and her friends, one of which was Walter ( Whom I had originally met through her several years earlier) One night I was attending a party at his house and David walked in. We didn't speak but I remember thinking that he looked a little sad. He certainly didn't have a boisterous personality like Walter! At this time I wasn't aware that he was involved with my sister.
It was probably months later that we had become friends. There was alot of issues with my sister and him and her boyfriend..that part is very complicated.
She wasn't happy with me for awhile. I certainly didn't want to get involved with him due to all that nonsense, but somehow we wanted to spend more and more time together and he really grew on me. I discovered a warm, funny, and sensitive man that had experienced some rough patches in his life. As a depressive, overly sensitive person myself we actually had quite a bit in common. And we drank too much, yes we started out as drinking buddies.
We have had a wonderful life together so far. We have traveled to many different places through the country and had alot of fun!! Then we decided to start a family. We bought our first house and then we went through a horrible hurricane together and many months of housing repairs. We have been married for 5 years and it seems like we have packed 10 years worth of experiences in those years. And it's still only the beginning...
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Seth and mama day
Today my mom came over to watch Sean so that Seth and I could spend some much needed 1:1 time together. We went to the mall for lunch and then to the playground. We had a very fun time and Seth has been pleasant as ever. I told David I want to do this one day every weekend. I reaally think it's good for both of us to spend the quality time together.
Yesterday was Sean's circumcision, he was very brave. Poor little guy. He slept excellently last night. I don't know if it was because of the circ but I hope it wasn't a fluke. He slept for 2-3 hours at a time and would go right back after feedings.
Yesterday was Sean's circumcision, he was very brave. Poor little guy. He slept excellently last night. I don't know if it was because of the circ but I hope it wasn't a fluke. He slept for 2-3 hours at a time and would go right back after feedings.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
My life is sleepless yet again..
Sunday night I continued to feel just plain crappy- David even called L+D because he was so worried about me becoming dehydrated again. They advised him to have me drink small sips of fluids and little bits of food if I wasn't wanting to come in for IV hydration. I didn't sleep very restfully because my stomach wasn't right all night. I went to bed early even. David was so great at helping out with Seth.
The next morning I got up to use the bathroom right after David left for work around 0730. A bunch of fluid just fell out of me, i immediately thought I had peed on myself. But since I was dehydrated I was surprised I had so much fluid in me to even urinate! I hadn't been urinating very much due to my stomach problems. Once I sat on the toilet I figured it all out though. The fluid was still falling out of me and I noticed it was clear and pinkish tinged. I called David ,apologizing profusely, and he came right home. Second phone call was my mom and then the Dr. I showered and got all of my things together. Fortunately Seth was still sleeping since I was having quite a few contractions in the meantime, AND they were ones that made me have to stand still until they were over with.
David and I left the house for the hospital around 0830 or so and I continues to have contractions on the ride to the hospital, they were getting worse and worse quite quickly. I didn't even bother timing them since they seemed to be one right after another. When we got to the hospital they checked us in and told us to wait for our nurse to do the admission. I was having alot of pain at this point. Apparently my nurse was on a break and didn't start our admission until 0930. That was when they started my IV fluid and took my blood to the lab. I was eager to get my epidural but was told I had to wait for the lab results, yuck! I did not want to wait. At 0930 they checked me and discovered that I was 5 cm dilated. By 1030 I was still waiting for my epidural and the nurse said she had called the lab twice and they didn't have my results yet. I was begging for it by this time!
At each and every contraction David held me through the whole thing keeping one eye on the monitor so he could tell me when they were going away. He stroked my back and and I leaned my head on his shoulder during them. He was wonderful and I consider myself very lucky to have a great husband who was so supportive.
She informed me to let her know if I got the urge to bear down. Which I did a short time later. She them checked me again telling me that it was too late for the epidural since I was fully dilated! I got very scared at this point knowing I was going to have to give birth unmedicated. I was having the uncontrollable urge to bear down and the nurse didn't discourage me. the Dr. was on her way but i was afarin she wouldn't make it. The nurse (Carol) was wonderful, she said the baby's gonna come if that thats what it wants to do and she has delivered several so it was okay if it were to happen.
The Dr. did get there in time though, I pushed a few times and he was out at 1113. Just less than 4 hours since the very beginning of my labor! It hurt like hell though and I was very afraid and yelling " Get it out, just get it out!!"
My main inspiration was that once the baby was out the pain would stop.
I didn't tear or anything and actually experienced less trauma and pain afterwards in my body than I had giving birth to Seth, maybe because the labor was so quick it didn't wear as hard on my body? In any case everything worked out well. No complications at all. We had to remain in the hospital for 48 hours due to my Group B Strep positive status so that was a drag but it gave me a chance to rest before coming home.
Oh by the way, it was a boy. Sean Elijah is what we named him and he was 7 lbs. 14 oz 21 inches long. He is cute as a button and we love him very much ( of course).
Little Sean is a great sleeper..during the day. At night he is miserable and wide awake. I guess in time he will be better. I am feeling pretty good. I have energy again and can pick stuff off of the floor again!
No more stomach problems, no more pain. Did I mention I have energy again! LOL
I don't feel as isolated and lonely this time, maybe because Seth is here so it's not just me and a little baby. Maybe it's because I've done this before so I'm not so nervous and unsure.
Plus David has been an enormous help and so has my mom.
I do feel a little bittersweet about the fact that I won't ever be pregnant again. Sounds odd now since I was so miserable a week ago but pregnancy is a good feeling and I'm a little bit sad I won't feel it again. David did leave it up to me whether we would try for a girl but I know that it's just not a good idea, logically or financially. Two is a good number.
I love my house of boys. And they love me. :)
The next morning I got up to use the bathroom right after David left for work around 0730. A bunch of fluid just fell out of me, i immediately thought I had peed on myself. But since I was dehydrated I was surprised I had so much fluid in me to even urinate! I hadn't been urinating very much due to my stomach problems. Once I sat on the toilet I figured it all out though. The fluid was still falling out of me and I noticed it was clear and pinkish tinged. I called David ,apologizing profusely, and he came right home. Second phone call was my mom and then the Dr. I showered and got all of my things together. Fortunately Seth was still sleeping since I was having quite a few contractions in the meantime, AND they were ones that made me have to stand still until they were over with.
David and I left the house for the hospital around 0830 or so and I continues to have contractions on the ride to the hospital, they were getting worse and worse quite quickly. I didn't even bother timing them since they seemed to be one right after another. When we got to the hospital they checked us in and told us to wait for our nurse to do the admission. I was having alot of pain at this point. Apparently my nurse was on a break and didn't start our admission until 0930. That was when they started my IV fluid and took my blood to the lab. I was eager to get my epidural but was told I had to wait for the lab results, yuck! I did not want to wait. At 0930 they checked me and discovered that I was 5 cm dilated. By 1030 I was still waiting for my epidural and the nurse said she had called the lab twice and they didn't have my results yet. I was begging for it by this time!
At each and every contraction David held me through the whole thing keeping one eye on the monitor so he could tell me when they were going away. He stroked my back and and I leaned my head on his shoulder during them. He was wonderful and I consider myself very lucky to have a great husband who was so supportive.
She informed me to let her know if I got the urge to bear down. Which I did a short time later. She them checked me again telling me that it was too late for the epidural since I was fully dilated! I got very scared at this point knowing I was going to have to give birth unmedicated. I was having the uncontrollable urge to bear down and the nurse didn't discourage me. the Dr. was on her way but i was afarin she wouldn't make it. The nurse (Carol) was wonderful, she said the baby's gonna come if that thats what it wants to do and she has delivered several so it was okay if it were to happen.
The Dr. did get there in time though, I pushed a few times and he was out at 1113. Just less than 4 hours since the very beginning of my labor! It hurt like hell though and I was very afraid and yelling " Get it out, just get it out!!"
My main inspiration was that once the baby was out the pain would stop.
I didn't tear or anything and actually experienced less trauma and pain afterwards in my body than I had giving birth to Seth, maybe because the labor was so quick it didn't wear as hard on my body? In any case everything worked out well. No complications at all. We had to remain in the hospital for 48 hours due to my Group B Strep positive status so that was a drag but it gave me a chance to rest before coming home.
Oh by the way, it was a boy. Sean Elijah is what we named him and he was 7 lbs. 14 oz 21 inches long. He is cute as a button and we love him very much ( of course).
Little Sean is a great sleeper..during the day. At night he is miserable and wide awake. I guess in time he will be better. I am feeling pretty good. I have energy again and can pick stuff off of the floor again!
No more stomach problems, no more pain. Did I mention I have energy again! LOL
I don't feel as isolated and lonely this time, maybe because Seth is here so it's not just me and a little baby. Maybe it's because I've done this before so I'm not so nervous and unsure.
Plus David has been an enormous help and so has my mom.
I do feel a little bittersweet about the fact that I won't ever be pregnant again. Sounds odd now since I was so miserable a week ago but pregnancy is a good feeling and I'm a little bit sad I won't feel it again. David did leave it up to me whether we would try for a girl but I know that it's just not a good idea, logically or financially. Two is a good number.
I love my house of boys. And they love me. :)
Sunday, February 25, 2007
I don't rememeber being this miserable...
Last night I was just so tired of being tired and nauseated and the loose stools and the soreness and a crampiness.
So David and I called my mom to stay with Seth and off to Labor and Delivery we went...
I was still 1 cm dilated and my cervix wasn't doing anything either but I WAS having contractions, most likely Braxton-Hicks though since they weren't doing anything. The nurse said it was most likely due to the diarrhea I was having. Apparently there is a stomach virus going around and they believe that is what I have.I was there for about three hours and recieved a bag of IV fluids ( since I WAS quite dehydrated) and they monitored me and sent me home with a sleeping pill ( Which worked quite nicely, I might add)
So now I am not very nauseated but everything I eat or drink goes right through me, and the diarrhea is all liquid so I can't imagine it will be long before I am dehydrated again, if I am not already. I am trying and trying to drink but my stomach hurts so much. And my legs are so weak, I just feel so tired.
David has been wonderful taking care of everything so I can rest alot but tomorrow when he goes to work it's going to be hard to manage Seth in my current state. I swear that boy is driving me nuts with his constant destruction throughout the house, I just can't tolerate it right now. I sure hope I feel better in the morning.
So David and I called my mom to stay with Seth and off to Labor and Delivery we went...
I was still 1 cm dilated and my cervix wasn't doing anything either but I WAS having contractions, most likely Braxton-Hicks though since they weren't doing anything. The nurse said it was most likely due to the diarrhea I was having. Apparently there is a stomach virus going around and they believe that is what I have.I was there for about three hours and recieved a bag of IV fluids ( since I WAS quite dehydrated) and they monitored me and sent me home with a sleeping pill ( Which worked quite nicely, I might add)
So now I am not very nauseated but everything I eat or drink goes right through me, and the diarrhea is all liquid so I can't imagine it will be long before I am dehydrated again, if I am not already. I am trying and trying to drink but my stomach hurts so much. And my legs are so weak, I just feel so tired.
David has been wonderful taking care of everything so I can rest alot but tomorrow when he goes to work it's going to be hard to manage Seth in my current state. I swear that boy is driving me nuts with his constant destruction throughout the house, I just can't tolerate it right now. I sure hope I feel better in the morning.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Will it be a weekend baby?
At my last appointment on Wed. I was still 1 cm., 50% effaced. Still no progress. My next appt. is scheduled for March 2 for the Dr. to strip my membranes so I can avoid the awful Pitocin crap.
I have been feeling crappy for the last two days. My appetite has been extremely poor and I was feverish a couple night ago. Very achy yesterday. Today I awoke feeling alright but passed a big glob of icky mucus this morning and have been feeling occasional discomfort in my lower belly and lower back. Does it mean something or doesn't it? I guess I just have to wait and see.
I honestly just don't feel right so I think somethings up.
I have been feeling crappy for the last two days. My appetite has been extremely poor and I was feverish a couple night ago. Very achy yesterday. Today I awoke feeling alright but passed a big glob of icky mucus this morning and have been feeling occasional discomfort in my lower belly and lower back. Does it mean something or doesn't it? I guess I just have to wait and see.
I honestly just don't feel right so I think somethings up.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
I can't imagine where he gets it from..
Picture it: the rock station is playing on the digital cable. One cute two year old boy dancing and bopping his little head while he pretends to play a very small plastic toy guitar.
If you are picturing it like I saw it, it's quite an adorable site. He loves music, and he's watched Daddy play his guitar and sing enough times to want to imitate him. I am very proud of my boys, especially since my family is musically challenged. That's not to say we don't enjoy our tunes but don't ask us to dance or sing. It's certainly not pretty!
That aside I am feeling large and slow more and more by the day. I have three work days left until my leave begins and I am ready!
baby is squirming and stretching all the time. I am not having any contractions or even Braxton-Hicks contractions lately. I kinda wish I would because I am becoming anxious to have my energy back. And I wouldn't miss having to urinate constantly either. THAT got very old months ago. I don't enjoy spending half of my day in the bathroom.
I have this fear that I will go a week beyond my due date and I will have to be induced anyway. My mom is predicting Feb. 25 or 26. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict March 1st just for the heck of it.
If you are picturing it like I saw it, it's quite an adorable site. He loves music, and he's watched Daddy play his guitar and sing enough times to want to imitate him. I am very proud of my boys, especially since my family is musically challenged. That's not to say we don't enjoy our tunes but don't ask us to dance or sing. It's certainly not pretty!
That aside I am feeling large and slow more and more by the day. I have three work days left until my leave begins and I am ready!
baby is squirming and stretching all the time. I am not having any contractions or even Braxton-Hicks contractions lately. I kinda wish I would because I am becoming anxious to have my energy back. And I wouldn't miss having to urinate constantly either. THAT got very old months ago. I don't enjoy spending half of my day in the bathroom.
I have this fear that I will go a week beyond my due date and I will have to be induced anyway. My mom is predicting Feb. 25 or 26. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict March 1st just for the heck of it.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
37 week appointment
First of all.. Happy Valentines Day!!! David and I recieved a gift card for Outback Steakhouse for Christmas so we used that last night for our Valentines day dinner. It was very nice. Heather watched Seth for us. Unfortunately there won't be any nookie for David this Valentine's since I am so very large. Yes, I know many women do it until the day they give birth but I just can't think of a proper way to do it that wouldn't be very awkward. Plus, I get winded even thinking about it,LOL!
Anyway, baby heart rate was fine. My BP was fine. My urine showed some WBCs so they are going to send it to a lab to see if it grows anything that would require me to take some antibiotics.
I also found that my cervix is about 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated. No big deal. About any woman that ever gave birth has a 1 cm dilated cervix.
I think I have dropped a bit more though.
My check from my 401K loan has arrived at my work!!! So David and I will just have to go and sign for it and then I will deposit it into the bank. Now I can get caught up a little and get the blinds and lighting for the baby room. No worries.
Anyway, baby heart rate was fine. My BP was fine. My urine showed some WBCs so they are going to send it to a lab to see if it grows anything that would require me to take some antibiotics.
I also found that my cervix is about 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated. No big deal. About any woman that ever gave birth has a 1 cm dilated cervix.
I think I have dropped a bit more though.
My check from my 401K loan has arrived at my work!!! So David and I will just have to go and sign for it and then I will deposit it into the bank. Now I can get caught up a little and get the blinds and lighting for the baby room. No worries.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Sean Elijah it will be...
If it's a boy, of course. We finally decided on the boy name after many long months of not being able to agree on a middle name. Jillian Ruby or Sean Elijah, I am ready for you.
Nursery is almost complete!!!!!!!
All I really need now is some blinds for the window. The crib is set up, the baby clothing and blankets are all washed AND I have my hospital bag packed. I have a mobile and a bouncy seat from my sis. The swing and the cradle are set up and ready. Now I am not freaked out anymore about things not being ready is the baby comes early.
Now I just need to make it through seven more days of work until my time off begins. Some days are better than others but I am feeling bigger and slower every day. I feel like I am half as effective as I was a few months ago.
Now I just need to make it through seven more days of work until my time off begins. Some days are better than others but I am feeling bigger and slower every day. I feel like I am half as effective as I was a few months ago.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
My 36/37 week appointment.
I haven't gained any weight since last week, still 155lbs.
Everything was fine ( as usual). My U/S results were good. They are going to check for dilation and effacement next week. I told them that I do NOT want to be induced unless it was absolutely necessary medically.
I did find out that my Dr. will be on vacation during the last week in Feb. so I am hoping that I don't have this baby early. Mostly due to the off chance that my former OB would be on call and have to deliver the baby. I truly dislike him so I don't want anything to do with him.
Seth is really trying me these days. He is absolutely exhausting!
Everything was fine ( as usual). My U/S results were good. They are going to check for dilation and effacement next week. I told them that I do NOT want to be induced unless it was absolutely necessary medically.
I did find out that my Dr. will be on vacation during the last week in Feb. so I am hoping that I don't have this baby early. Mostly due to the off chance that my former OB would be on call and have to deliver the baby. I truly dislike him so I don't want anything to do with him.
Seth is really trying me these days. He is absolutely exhausting!
Monday, February 05, 2007
My last U/S (ever)
Baby is in the correct position, heart rate is fine, size is fine. The estimated weight is 5 lbs 15 oz right now. The U/S tech had some trouble finding a good pocket of fluid without cord in the way though since my uterus was so full of baby. I'm hoping it's okay though.
My mom brought Seth to see the U/S, he didn't care. He wanted to run throughout the hospital and say "hi!" to everyone and ,of course, touch everything. My poor mom was exhausted by the time we were through.
Then Seth and I went to Walmart to price some baby items. I found a decent crib for $120 so I think David and I will be going to get it in the next couple days. I also found a set of dresser drawers for $84 that I'd like to get for Seth's room.
The nursery is ready, just needs furniture now. I just might have it all together before this baby comes!!
My mom brought Seth to see the U/S, he didn't care. He wanted to run throughout the hospital and say "hi!" to everyone and ,of course, touch everything. My poor mom was exhausted by the time we were through.
Then Seth and I went to Walmart to price some baby items. I found a decent crib for $120 so I think David and I will be going to get it in the next couple days. I also found a set of dresser drawers for $84 that I'd like to get for Seth's room.
The nursery is ready, just needs furniture now. I just might have it all together before this baby comes!!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Almost 36 week appt.
Originally my EDD was 3-2-07 ( by conception date) My Dr. office changed it to 3-4-07 ( by U/S estimate). I tell everyone it's March 2, close enough. So my calculations make me 2 days more pregnant.
Anyway, my appt. was good. Everything was good, baby heart rate ,BP, measurements ,etc. Monday is my U/S appt to check baby's position and all.
Today Walter's wife was induced. Apparently he says that she was having such violent contractions that she was vomiting. I hope to God that I don't have to be induced. I want it to happen naturally this time.
Anyway, my appt. was good. Everything was good, baby heart rate ,BP, measurements ,etc. Monday is my U/S appt to check baby's position and all.
Today Walter's wife was induced. Apparently he says that she was having such violent contractions that she was vomiting. I hope to God that I don't have to be induced. I want it to happen naturally this time.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
I am super preggo bitch!
Poor David. I really am quite the nag lately ( just refer to my previous entry) and I do feel quite badly about it but I just want stuff done! You see, then I won't have the room to worry about. I can move on to worrying about something else. And ,yes, there are plenty of things to worry about. Only one wall of the nursery needs to be painted yet and that would be done if I didn't run out. I will have to wait until pay day to purchase more so in the mean time I would like to shampoo the carpet, that's tomorrow's task of the day.
I had a baby shower at work today, a lovely surprise. It was mostly for this other pregnant girl that I am friends with but I suppose they included me to be nice. I honestly did not expect anything,this being baby #2 and all. I got alot of onesies and blankets. I have sio many receiving blankets it's absolutely ridiculous! And nice pretty soft ones as well. There is no way I will use all of them!!!
I told David to ask Walter if he might need some blankets for his upcoming addition. They are nice and brand new. I also gave David a stuffed lamb to bring to the hospital if he goes to visit Walter's baby after he's born tomorrow.
Right now I feel pretty good. Haven't had any backaches lately. More like feet and leg discomfort..and feet swelling. Not severe, but uncomfortable anyway. Also the occasional braxton-hicks contractions, mostly when i am very anxious or upset. My little ones head seems to be doing a number on my bladder though. I have to urinate so frequently and today at work, it felt like I was having actual bladder spasms. Once I emptied my bladder I was okay though. Strange. I seem to have the occasional cervical twinge and I wonder whats actually going on way down there.
Being a nurse I wonder what every little pain and discomfort means, if anything. I don't jump to conclusions and get freaked out but I wonder just the same.
Oh , and I got a $25 American Express gift card today today so now I can afford my bouncy seat that I want so much. Hee Hee.:)
I had a baby shower at work today, a lovely surprise. It was mostly for this other pregnant girl that I am friends with but I suppose they included me to be nice. I honestly did not expect anything,this being baby #2 and all. I got alot of onesies and blankets. I have sio many receiving blankets it's absolutely ridiculous! And nice pretty soft ones as well. There is no way I will use all of them!!!
I told David to ask Walter if he might need some blankets for his upcoming addition. They are nice and brand new. I also gave David a stuffed lamb to bring to the hospital if he goes to visit Walter's baby after he's born tomorrow.
Right now I feel pretty good. Haven't had any backaches lately. More like feet and leg discomfort..and feet swelling. Not severe, but uncomfortable anyway. Also the occasional braxton-hicks contractions, mostly when i am very anxious or upset. My little ones head seems to be doing a number on my bladder though. I have to urinate so frequently and today at work, it felt like I was having actual bladder spasms. Once I emptied my bladder I was okay though. Strange. I seem to have the occasional cervical twinge and I wonder whats actually going on way down there.
Being a nurse I wonder what every little pain and discomfort means, if anything. I don't jump to conclusions and get freaked out but I wonder just the same.
Oh , and I got a $25 American Express gift card today today so now I can afford my bouncy seat that I want so much. Hee Hee.:)
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