How Far Along - 35 Weeks. Wow! I would say 5 more weeks, but for me it's only 2! More on that later!
Size of Baby - Patrick weighs around 5 1/4 pounds and is over 18 inches! I can't wait to see how much he really weighs on the 28th.
What the baby can do this week- Because he is so snug in there, he won't be doing any more somersaults, but the kicks are about the same (Yes, right into my ribs!) His kidneys are fully developed and his liver can process some waste. Most of his basic physical development is complete now, he will spend the next few weeks putting on weight.
Total Weight Gain - 23.5 pounds. Yes that half pound counts....it sounds better than 24! Still right on track!
Maternity Clothes - Yes! I can still wear a few of my shirts, but mostly maternity shirts and definitely maternity pants.
Gender - A baby boy! Patrick James
Sleep - Pretty good...I am exhausted, but Michael is away so that never helps.
What I Crave - Cadbury eggs.
Symptoms - Heartburn! It's been killing me recently! Not only that but this kid is just sitting on my ribs so by the end of the day my ribs are so sore. My feet are starting to swell and by the end of the week they are rather large and gross. Thank goodness this baby is coming in two weeks because sandal season is almost here!
Baby Purchases - I don't think I will have to purchase anything for awhile after Patrick's shower! I have done four loads of laundry this week for him! That's more than I have done for me! He isn't spoiled one bit! I have organized everything and am feeling pretty good. Now Michael needs to get home so he can put everything together, like the stroller, jumper, high chair and pack and play. So exciting!
Yesterday at my Doctor's appointment I was able to convince him that I should work another week. But that is all I am going to get. Doc has said this is it no matter what. I am scheduled to be induced on April 1st due to my BP and my protein. My previous protein level was 320 which was a little high, but he said it was ok. This past one was 342, which he still said was ok. I asked when we start to panic and he said that I never do.....let him worry about it!(Obviously he doesn't know I Google everything).
I am ok with that. I am just glad I was able to get in three more weeks of work. The only bad part is because I am delivering early, I may have to go back to school for a few weeks :( I guess we will cross the bridge when I get to it.
For the rest of the day I will be doing laundry and organizing his room a little more. I can't believe we are going to have a baby in two weeks!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
SURPRISE!
I knew that my baby shower was coming up....or at least I hoped. My Type A personality was starting to have a nervous break down about making sure everything was ready to go for little Patrick's arrival.
I assumed it was this coming Saturday because my mom mentioned that my Aunt was coming down and we should all come over for dinner. Not to mention Michael is away at school for his Captain's Career Course and Mom would plan it then because then I would have something to do while he was gone!
Boy was I wrong. Awhile ago I received an invite to a Mary Kay party for this past Sunday at my Mom's friends house. I was actually kind of excited to go on Sunday because I need some foundation. I don't normally shop Mary Kay, but if I had to go to a party I might as well get some goodies!
Sunday morning Michael left, and thanks to my hormones I was a mess. It's only two weeks! You would think I was sending him back to Iraq. I was mad at myself for being so ridiculous! I just wasn't feeling hot and almost called my Mom to tell her I wasn't going to make it. BUT I sucked it up and decided to go at the last minute.
I think this pregnancy is killing brain cells because I missed all of the signs. Even my husband knew it was on Sunday when he saw the Mary Kay invite. I mean really! Needless to say I was shocked and upset at first because I really had a cute outfit picked out and would have put on more make up had I known (I was going to a Mary Kay party....I thought I would put on make up there!) I just wanted good pictures...geez!
Once I got over the shock, I was so excited to see all of my friends and family. I have to say the amount of presents we received was insane. When everything was brought to my house I felt like I had a Babies R Us showroom!
These are just the bags, there are huge boxes that include a stroller and car seat, high chair, Pack and Play, just to name a few!
I didn't want to put everything away because Michael really wants to see everything, but again the Type A jumped up and wouldn't let me rest! With Mom and Dad's help everything is out of the bags at least and somewhat organized. Let's just say Michael had A LOT to put together when he gets home next week! I really don't think there is one thing that we need to go out and buy! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
I assumed it was this coming Saturday because my mom mentioned that my Aunt was coming down and we should all come over for dinner. Not to mention Michael is away at school for his Captain's Career Course and Mom would plan it then because then I would have something to do while he was gone!
Boy was I wrong. Awhile ago I received an invite to a Mary Kay party for this past Sunday at my Mom's friends house. I was actually kind of excited to go on Sunday because I need some foundation. I don't normally shop Mary Kay, but if I had to go to a party I might as well get some goodies!
Sunday morning Michael left, and thanks to my hormones I was a mess. It's only two weeks! You would think I was sending him back to Iraq. I was mad at myself for being so ridiculous! I just wasn't feeling hot and almost called my Mom to tell her I wasn't going to make it. BUT I sucked it up and decided to go at the last minute.
I think this pregnancy is killing brain cells because I missed all of the signs. Even my husband knew it was on Sunday when he saw the Mary Kay invite. I mean really! Needless to say I was shocked and upset at first because I really had a cute outfit picked out and would have put on more make up had I known (I was going to a Mary Kay party....I thought I would put on make up there!) I just wanted good pictures...geez!
Once I got over the shock, I was so excited to see all of my friends and family. I have to say the amount of presents we received was insane. When everything was brought to my house I felt like I had a Babies R Us showroom!
These are just the bags, there are huge boxes that include a stroller and car seat, high chair, Pack and Play, just to name a few!I didn't want to put everything away because Michael really wants to see everything, but again the Type A jumped up and wouldn't let me rest! With Mom and Dad's help everything is out of the bags at least and somewhat organized. Let's just say Michael had A LOT to put together when he gets home next week! I really don't think there is one thing that we need to go out and buy! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
Friday, March 11, 2011
34 Weeks
How Far Along - 34 Weeks.. A month and a half to go!
Size of Baby - Patrick weighs 4 and 3/4 pounds (it is probably more since he weighed that almost two weeks ago!) and is almost 18 inches long.
What the baby can do this week- According to BabyCenter his fat is still filling out, and his skin is smoother than every. His central nervous system is continuing to mature as are his lungs. The good news is babies who have no other problems who are born between 34 and 37 weeks generally do just fine!
Total Weight Gain - 22 pounds. Not bad!
Maternity Clothes - I wish I could stay in my PJ's all day.
Gender - A baby boy! Patrick James
Sleep - I slept good this week, probably because I was exhausted.
What I Crave - Chocolate...not good for the weight gain!
Symptoms - Patrick has his moments when he is moving like crazy, and then you know when he is taking a nap! He gives my ribs a break for awhile. He has his butt and his feet up there which explains why I am so sore. Belly is still getting bigger. I am starting to feel slightly huge! My BP was good all week, according to the nurse and not bad when I went to the Doc today! YAY!
Baby Purchases - Michael put together the changing table today! I will post pictures soon! So exciting.
I can also work at least another week! Yay for small victories!
Size of Baby - Patrick weighs 4 and 3/4 pounds (it is probably more since he weighed that almost two weeks ago!) and is almost 18 inches long.
What the baby can do this week- According to BabyCenter his fat is still filling out, and his skin is smoother than every. His central nervous system is continuing to mature as are his lungs. The good news is babies who have no other problems who are born between 34 and 37 weeks generally do just fine!
Total Weight Gain - 22 pounds. Not bad!
Maternity Clothes - I wish I could stay in my PJ's all day.
Gender - A baby boy! Patrick James
Sleep - I slept good this week, probably because I was exhausted.
What I Crave - Chocolate...not good for the weight gain!
Symptoms - Patrick has his moments when he is moving like crazy, and then you know when he is taking a nap! He gives my ribs a break for awhile. He has his butt and his feet up there which explains why I am so sore. Belly is still getting bigger. I am starting to feel slightly huge! My BP was good all week, according to the nurse and not bad when I went to the Doc today! YAY!
Baby Purchases - Michael put together the changing table today! I will post pictures soon! So exciting.
I can also work at least another week! Yay for small victories!
Monday, March 7, 2011
I KNEW it! (Quick Update)
So today, just as the Doctor ordered, I had the nurse check my BP around 10 am. It was 136/83. I know, to most of you that is high, but that is around what it has run the whole time I have been pregnant. I hope that I get readings like that (preferably lower) all week so I can show the Doc that it's just when I come to his office. We will see! I would really like to work 2 more weeks, if not right up to when they induce me but I guess I will have to follow Doc's orders (reluctantly).
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Verdict
Well, I have convinced my Doc that I can work at least one more week! My mom and I went to the appointment yesterday and I prepared her for the waiting. OF COURSE, the one time that Michael is not there, we got called back in 10 minutes! HA. I am sure next week when he is there we will wait MUCH longer.
My urine looked good (no protein!) and I gained 1/2 a pound (I thought for sure it would be more, but I won't complain!) Then came the moment of truth. The blood pressure machine. I had been dreading it all day, actually all week. Especially after Michael and I met with our financial and insurance people from the school district and were informed that if I had to go out on Monday, I would be dropped from the insurance because we had 66 days of work left. We have the BIG dog insurance because we are both state employees so we don't pay anything! (I know...be jealous!). If I had to be on bed rest, 60 days is the cut off for insurance, so after that we would have to pay for it. This does not make me happy. Anyway, with all of that being sad, I KNEW m BP would be up....and it was, 150/90. Fantastic. I was NOT looking forward to seeing the Doc.
When he came in, before he even had a chance to talk I ran through all of the reasons why I should NOT be put on bedrest. He listened, explained why he wanted to, then said as long as I had my BP checked by the school nurse and it didn't get over a certain point, and I had a test repeated then I could work. I was so relieved. As we were leaving I guess he got a GOOD look at what my BP was, and instead of seeing me in two weeks, I go in one. Oh well! At least one more week of work is in my future!
I was also informed that I would not be allowed to go to my due date. Because of the preeclampsia they would induce me at 37 weeks, which would be April 1. The ONE day Michael said he did not want his son born. HA. I am sure there is some wiggle room there. I have mixed emotions about being induced. As a Type A, I LOVE planning and knowing dates (refer to NOT knowing when the shower is) but won't my labor be much longer and harder? I have read that many can lead to C-Sections because your body just isn't ready yet. I need to stop reading, seriously.
What do you think? Any stories about inductions?
My urine looked good (no protein!) and I gained 1/2 a pound (I thought for sure it would be more, but I won't complain!) Then came the moment of truth. The blood pressure machine. I had been dreading it all day, actually all week. Especially after Michael and I met with our financial and insurance people from the school district and were informed that if I had to go out on Monday, I would be dropped from the insurance because we had 66 days of work left. We have the BIG dog insurance because we are both state employees so we don't pay anything! (I know...be jealous!). If I had to be on bed rest, 60 days is the cut off for insurance, so after that we would have to pay for it. This does not make me happy. Anyway, with all of that being sad, I KNEW m BP would be up....and it was, 150/90. Fantastic. I was NOT looking forward to seeing the Doc.
When he came in, before he even had a chance to talk I ran through all of the reasons why I should NOT be put on bedrest. He listened, explained why he wanted to, then said as long as I had my BP checked by the school nurse and it didn't get over a certain point, and I had a test repeated then I could work. I was so relieved. As we were leaving I guess he got a GOOD look at what my BP was, and instead of seeing me in two weeks, I go in one. Oh well! At least one more week of work is in my future!
I was also informed that I would not be allowed to go to my due date. Because of the preeclampsia they would induce me at 37 weeks, which would be April 1. The ONE day Michael said he did not want his son born. HA. I am sure there is some wiggle room there. I have mixed emotions about being induced. As a Type A, I LOVE planning and knowing dates (refer to NOT knowing when the shower is) but won't my labor be much longer and harder? I have read that many can lead to C-Sections because your body just isn't ready yet. I need to stop reading, seriously.
What do you think? Any stories about inductions?
Friday, March 4, 2011
33 Weeks
How Far Along - 33 Weeks...Where has the time gone?
Size of Baby - Patrick weighs 4 pounds 9 ounces (as of Monday's ultrasound) and is about 17 inches long (according to Baby Center). The tech said he was right on schedule and looked perfect!
What the baby can do this week- According to BabyCenter he is losing the wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together which allows them to move so he can fit through the birth canal.
Total Weight Gain - 20 pounds but I see my Doc today, so it is probably more!
Maternity Clothes - I wish I could stay in my PJ's all day.
Gender - A baby boy! Patrick James
Sleep - I slept good this week, probably because I was exhausted. Probably won't sleep too good this weekend though - I never do when Michael is gone.
What I Crave - Cereal
Symptoms - Patrick has his moments when he is moving like crazy, and then you know when he is taking a nap! He gives my ribs a break for awhile. He has his butt and his feet up there which explains why I am so sore. Belly is still getting bigger. I am starting to feel slightly huge!
Baby Purchases - The new glider came on Monday and Michael put that together. I love it and can't wait to sit in it with him. Right now when I sit there, the cats join me! HA. I received a lot of clothes from a co-worker and can't wait to wash everything and put it away. We just have to wait for OUR furniture to come so I can move my clothes out of his dresser! I can't wait!
Still have no clue when the shower is. At this point, I am going to start bribing people.
I go see my regular OB today so wish me luck. I really need to keep working just to keep my level of sanity normal. I don't think I will be a good person on bedrest. I feel fantastic and Patrick is perfect so hopefully I will still be good to go. I will let you know!
Size of Baby - Patrick weighs 4 pounds 9 ounces (as of Monday's ultrasound) and is about 17 inches long (according to Baby Center). The tech said he was right on schedule and looked perfect!
What the baby can do this week- According to BabyCenter he is losing the wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together which allows them to move so he can fit through the birth canal.
Total Weight Gain - 20 pounds but I see my Doc today, so it is probably more!
Maternity Clothes - I wish I could stay in my PJ's all day.
Gender - A baby boy! Patrick James
Sleep - I slept good this week, probably because I was exhausted. Probably won't sleep too good this weekend though - I never do when Michael is gone.
What I Crave - Cereal
Symptoms - Patrick has his moments when he is moving like crazy, and then you know when he is taking a nap! He gives my ribs a break for awhile. He has his butt and his feet up there which explains why I am so sore. Belly is still getting bigger. I am starting to feel slightly huge!
Baby Purchases - The new glider came on Monday and Michael put that together. I love it and can't wait to sit in it with him. Right now when I sit there, the cats join me! HA. I received a lot of clothes from a co-worker and can't wait to wash everything and put it away. We just have to wait for OUR furniture to come so I can move my clothes out of his dresser! I can't wait!
Still have no clue when the shower is. At this point, I am going to start bribing people.
I go see my regular OB today so wish me luck. I really need to keep working just to keep my level of sanity normal. I don't think I will be a good person on bedrest. I feel fantastic and Patrick is perfect so hopefully I will still be good to go. I will let you know!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Growing Boy!
We had an appointment at my high risk OB yesterday. I was anxious because I really wanted Patrick to be much bigger just in case he needs to make an early appearance.
I got my wish...he is measuring around 4 pounds 9 ounces! Right on target and perfect. The amniotic fluid measured perfectly, the blood flow was great and all of his measurements were right on target. The Doc even said she saw some hair on his head when she scanned him!
I couldn't ask for better news. I explained everything that has happened recently with the test results and BP. she reviewed everything, took my BP (which was FINE at her office) and said that I shouldn't worry. Patrick is perfect and I feel great and as long as everything is going well, we are still fine!
Now if I can just convince my other Doctor of that on Friday!
I got my wish...he is measuring around 4 pounds 9 ounces! Right on target and perfect. The amniotic fluid measured perfectly, the blood flow was great and all of his measurements were right on target. The Doc even said she saw some hair on his head when she scanned him!
I couldn't ask for better news. I explained everything that has happened recently with the test results and BP. she reviewed everything, took my BP (which was FINE at her office) and said that I shouldn't worry. Patrick is perfect and I feel great and as long as everything is going well, we are still fine!
Now if I can just convince my other Doctor of that on Friday!
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