Week #40-Come on baby!!!

Week #40

Baby is Size of: Jackfruit

Fun Fact: She's continuing to grow hair and nails

Weight this week:174.8

Change since last week -2 lbs

Weight gain overall: 27.8 lbs

Symptoms: continued stiffness in thighs and hips, some acid reflux, difficulty breathing at times, sleeping is getting more uncomfortable, however, thank goodness I'm still sleeping pretty good, getting full faster, still lots of movement from baby, however, not as many kicks-more movement, Walking is like a workout now-not as easy as it used to be, oh and restless legs when I'm trying to get to sleep at night-Every. Single. Night. so annoying! Oh, and Dan says I snore really bad! It must have something to do with me not being able to breathe!

Cravings: I've been partial to apple juice/cider lately 

40 Week Appointment-Dr Raul. -8:45-Friday, November 22-My due date!!!

We did the usual, blood pressure/weight/belly measuring. Blood pressure slightly higher, well for me at least, they weren't concerned-128/82. However, I was nervous and I couldn't breathe well when I came in since it's hard to eat and drink a lot! She checked for any dilation progress-still only a fingertip. UGH! She said that there isn't much that can be done at this point and everything is really myths and she will come when she's ready. She did say that she will not let me go over 41 weeks 6 days, so, the longest they will let me go before induction is December 5. I now go twice a week for Non-Stress tests. Basically, they hook me up to a monitor to monitor's baby movement and heartbeat for 40 minutes to make sure she's okay. I go back on Tuesday, November 26 at 2:30 pm. I had a breakdown when the doctor left. I'm just so frustrated. I would hope SOMETHING would be happening! I have to respect that she will come when she's ready. I just hope it's within the next week or so!

Baby thoughts- Honestly, the majority of the things we have to do is done. We still have the car seat to put in, I just have to pack clothes in my hospital bag. I need to look for some decor for the baby's room. I did find a few pictures that I need to get frames for. I also want to get a few white shelves, a rug and a window valence, that should be good. We want to get a book shelf but we are waiting on that for a bit. I feel good about everything. The house is clean, I have some grocery shopping to do, but overall, we are ready for her!!

This blog is called 40 weeks of pregnancy! Why is she not here yet??!!

39 weeks-Lots of Nursery progress!

Week #39

Baby is Size of: Watermelon!

Fun Fact: Her nails may extend past his fingertips.

Weight this week:176.8-Work had a baby shower for me yesterday, I splurged a little!-for what it's worth, I was 174.8 2 days ago when I happened to step on the scale. My new paranoia is going into labor on a really full stomach, I feel like that would be so uncomfortable! So, I am going to watch it this next week. 

Change since last week +2.4

Weight gain overall: 29.8

Symptoms: continued stiffness in thighs and hips, some acid reflux, difficulty breathing at times, get full faster-not as hungry, still lots of movement from baby, however, not as many kicks-more movement, I'm almost to the point of "done being pregnant, but not quite there, oh and restless legs when I'm trying to get to sleep at night-Every. Single. Night. so annoying! Lots of branxton hicks contractions this past week. I also almost have an outie belly button! BUT-no stretch marks still :)

Cravings: None.

Hematologist appt, Dr. Pierce-Wednesday, November 13-3:45

I was nervous again about this one. This was the quickest appointment yet. We got in, they took my blood work and had the results quickly. It was at 101! So, I don't have to go back and I should be good to go for delivery :). She wants me to follow up with her a few months after the baby is born. I really liked her, she gave me a big hug and wished me luck. 

39 Week Appointment-Dr Raul, Friday, November 15 2:15

We did the usual, blood pressure/weight/belly measuring. It was my first appointment with the new Dr. in the practice, Dr. Raul. She was nice, but I have to say, I am just partial to Dr. Hayes and Dr. Jaglan. They are both males and both my favorite! So, cervix hasn't moved at all, still only a fingertip dilated. She offered to sweep my membranes and stretch out my cervix  which may encourage labor. She said she was 4/4 in the last week with people going into labor after she did it, I said "maybe next week." I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm only 39 weeks, not full term. I may consider it next week, we'll see. It was probably my fastest appointment. I see the same doctor next week, Jaglan and Hayes were all booked. If I go past 40 weeks, I start going two times a week. They said they would not let me go past 42 weeks. Man I hope she comes before then and stays a November baby!

Baby thoughts- Man did we get a lot done this week! Lots of cleaning and lots of baby prep. See pictures below. All that is really left is to decorate and get a lot of cleaning done and other odds and ends. It feels good to not feel as overwhelmed as I did the last two weeks. We have been working hard to get a lot done! I am anxious to get decor in the room to finish it off. 

Dan put together the chair, I wanted it by the window so I could look out as I was rocking/feeding her

We still need to get the mattress

                   I'm glad we have a big closet! I didn't realize how much clothes she had 

                               36 Weeks                                                                                39 Weeks

Due date in 1 week???!!! EEEkK! Let's hope she is here around that time :)

Week #38-38 week appt/Baby pool

Week #38

Baby is Size of: Pumpkin

Fun Fact: She may have about an inch or so of hair :)

Weight this week:174.2

Change since last week:+1.2

Weight gain overall: 27.2 lbs-I think I'm right on track to gain 30 pounds. 

Symptoms: continued stiffness in thighs and hips-it's getting worse!, some acid reflux, difficulty breathing at times, get full faster-not as hungry, still lots of movement from baby, however, not as many kicks-more movement, I"m almost to the point of "done being pregnant, but not quite there, oh and restless legs when I'm trying to get to sleep at night-Every. Single. Night. So annoying!

Cravings: None.

38 Week Appointment-Dr. Jaglan-12:00-Friday, November 8

We did the usual, blood pressure/weight/belly measuring. My belly is measuring perfect with the week I'm on-38 inches. So, for people who have said I'm "too big or too small," I am right on track! Blood pressure still good as 103/56. I'm nervous about that going up, but since it hasn't been high but more low this whole pregnancy, very unlikely that will change. He also checked me to see if I was dilated at all. He said I may be thinning a little and still soft but no dilation. I have a gut feeling this little girl is going to take her sweet time! We'll see! My next OB appointment is next Friday, November 15 at 2:15pm. It's with a new female doctor in the practice. Let's hope SOMETHING is happening! I also have a hematologist appointment Wednesday, November 13 to retest platelets, fingers crossed I'm still good. 

Baby Pool!

Dan started a baby pool! We have 22 people in it for $3.00 each so $66.00 is at stake! G'pa Kater has me going as early as November 15 and Nick Denny has me going as late at November 30, We'll see! It's neat, you guess the date/length/eye color/hair color and it computes it. Whoever has the least amount of points, wins the pool!

Baby thoughts- I have a three day weekend. Goal is to pretty much finish the nursery and put everything a way. Also, I want to order everything we need yet.  Then we'll just have the decor in the nursery to worry about. We have a lot of odds and ends too to finish up. We plan on getting a lot done. Let the nesting begin! I only wish we would have done a lot of this stuff 2 months ago! My energy isn't what it used to be :). Pictures will be posted next week of what's accomplished this next week!

I cannot believe she'll be here so soon! Lots to do this week! On to Week #39 :)

Week #37-Baby Shower!/More appointments

Week #37

Baby is Size of: Winter Melon

Fun Fact: She's practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking

Weight this week:173.0

Change since last week:+1.6

Weight gain overall: 26 lbs

Symptoms: continued stiffness in thighs and hips-it's getting worse!, some acid reflux, difficulty breathing at times, still lots of movement from baby, however, not as many kicks-more movement, I honestly feel pretty good, it's just getting harder to move around, oh and restless legs when I'm trying to get to sleep at night-so annoying!

Cravings: Still really none!

Hematologist Appointment-Dr. Pierce-4:00-Thursday-October 31.

I was nervous again for this one again! This was to check my platelet levels. They drew my blood and we waited. It was at 93! Which is still good. She wants to see me back in about 2 weeks since she's confident it will remain stable I go back on 11/13 to retest. It makes me feel better that it's more stabilized. It seems to be bouncing between 85-105 the past 4 weeks and I hope it continues to do so and not drop anymore. 

37 Week Appointment-Dr. Jaglan-2:45-Friday, November 1

We did the usual, blood pressure/weight/belly measuring. Nothing unusual. He basically said baby could come at anytime. He did an internal check and no progress since last week. He said my cervix might be "slightly dilated" but really nothing. I'm starting to get this gut feeling that she may come later than earlier! We'll see. Every time he sees me now, "we'll see you every week unless we have a birthday! We see Dr. Jaglan again next Friday.

Baby Shower

Mom, Beck and Amanda really put a lot of thought into the shower! Jenny helped as well but was not able to make it. The food was delicious. My favorite ham and cheese sandwiches were served as well as sloppy joes, A baby carriage was formed out of a watermelon with fruit in it, there was a good salad made by Aunt Donna, noodle salad. All were very good! The desert table had different cookies and bars and there was a centerpiece of newborn diapers as the diaper "cake". There was also a table that said, "ready to pop" which had caramel corn, tootsie pops, cake pops and "momosas" and mimosas with fruit garnish. 

We played four different games. One game was taking a ribbon and guessing how big I was. Whoever's gift was opened, I would then get the ribbon to see who's fit best. Grandma won that game. We also played Celebrity game in which you had to match up the celebrities with the names of their Children-Nicole Tubeseski won that game. There was also a alphabet book made for baby which there was pages from A-Z and everyone drew pictures on the page of an object starting with that name. Lastly, Dan and I filled out a questionnaire last week and they were used for the last game. People had to guess who said it. Amanda would ask the question and they would hold up a blue heart if they thought Dan said it and a Pink heart if they thought I said it.

People were very generous with their gifts and we are very blessed. She received MANY outfits and the majority of the things that she needed. Guests were asked to provide a book instead of a card if they wanted so we literally got about 50 books. It's nice to have such a collection of books to read to her.

Baby thoughts- Nesting mode has started!! Starting on Friday, November 1, I made a list of what we have to do each day and our "to do list" ending on November 10th, Sunday. So, we have a lot to do in the next 10 days. I really want everything done and organized so I can just relax and wait for her to come. Our list is pretty extensive and we have a lot to do, but I know we can get it done :) 

I cannot believe she'll be here so soon! Lots to do this week! On to Week #38 :)