Went for my 39 week OB appt. today. Everything is still the same. I'm dilated between 2 and 3 cm. Baby's heartrate was 148. My BP was good. Weight is at 165 so I've put on exactly 20 pounds. It turns out that they moved my due date back when I had my 20 week ultrasound to July 28th. I guess I didn't catch on to that or they just didn't tell me so as of today, I am only two days away from the 40 week mark. The doc decided to set induction date. He said they don't like to let us go more than a week past our due date. So, if baby Philip doesn't make his entrance before, I will be induced on Monday, August 2nd. I'm not real happy about the idea of being induced but if that's normal procedure then I guess I'll go with it. I just feel that if Philip needs to stay in there, then let him. I'm praying he comes before so it's not an issue. Doc said they could probably just break my water but may have to use drugs to start labor.
This past week has had its share of good and bad days. After my appt. last week, I had two or three days where I had lots of energy...I'm pretty sure it was me nesting. All I wanted to do was get the baby's room finished and get the house ready for company. Then, the not so good days came. I had no motivation to do anything! And, poor Charlie...I feel like he is just being so neglected. Daniel has been real good to take time with him as well as take care of me.
With the work I put in last week and the work Daniel and I put in last night, the baby's room is all but done. Just a few more letters to be put on the wall, a little touch-up paint and some outlining of truck tires and clean-up and we're done for now. I still want to add a few shelves or something on the walls but that will have to come later.
So, I can atleast leave you with a date for delivery. Praying he comes sooner though...
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
38 weeks
My 38 week OB appt was yesterday. Not much to report. Still holding at 2-3 cm dilated and around 70% effaced. So, baby Philip must have found a comfortable spot this week. His heartrate was around 140. My BP was good. We're just waiting on Philip to make his debut.
I've been feeling good this week with much more energy. I'm still ready for this baby to come but have been able to get some things done around the house and in the baby's room. I'm still painting...I don't think it's ever going to end! The walls are done. I've been finishing up the little things like the big truck on the wall, letters, etc. Maybe one of these days I'll get it to the point that I can post pics. I have managed to get all the baby clothes washed and put away though.
I've also been trying to keep the house somewhat clean so that I'm not completely mortified at the thought of family staying at my house while we're in the hospital. However, scrubbing bathrooms is not my idea of fun especially at 38 weeks pregnant!
So...with bags packed...we're just waiting...
I've been feeling good this week with much more energy. I'm still ready for this baby to come but have been able to get some things done around the house and in the baby's room. I'm still painting...I don't think it's ever going to end! The walls are done. I've been finishing up the little things like the big truck on the wall, letters, etc. Maybe one of these days I'll get it to the point that I can post pics. I have managed to get all the baby clothes washed and put away though.
I've also been trying to keep the house somewhat clean so that I'm not completely mortified at the thought of family staying at my house while we're in the hospital. However, scrubbing bathrooms is not my idea of fun especially at 38 weeks pregnant!
So...with bags packed...we're just waiting...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
worship
I am so thankful for the church that meets at Piedmont Rd. We are blessed to have such a wonderful church family. I have also begun to see more of the benefits now that Charlie is growing up there. There's definitely something to be said for having your children there on the pew with you each time the doors are open. At 3, Charlie already understands what worship and Bible/Sunday school are.
What's been exciting the last couple of weeks is that he is getting to participate. Sunday was either the third or fourth time he has made a monetary contribution. He has a specific container we put his penngies (pennies) in to take with us on Sunday mornings. He knows just when it's time to put them in and asks for them. He gets excited about it. Charlie helps to pass the communion plates to me as well. And, of course, he wants some. We just tell him "no" and he has learned to accept that. I look forward to the day when we can explain the significance of this act of worship and he actually understand.
Another other thing Charlie has begun doing is singing. What a joyful sound! I've always enjoyed hearing little kids sing during worship but when it's your own child, it's that much better. He's been waving his arm around like the song leader for a while now and Daniel noticed a while back that after the song leader says which verses we are going to sing, Charlie will imitate the pitch pipe sound. But, as of Sunday, Charlie was also making a joyful noise right along with the rest of us during each song. It was mostly just sounds and "dah dah dah". I couldn't help but grin.
Charlie has also learned the order of things. Not that it's necessary but we humans tend to do things the same way over and over and the order of worship is no different most of the time. Charlie has become enthralled with the fooseball table in our fellowship hall and wants to go play every time we are at the building. Daniel is great to take him for a few minutes each time after worship or class, which ever is last on that day. But, during worship, Charlie will say to me, "One more song then go play balls?" Or, "Prayer then go play balls?" Sometimes I even get, "No more sing! Go play balls." And I have even gotten a "No Mr. Neil talk!" Sorry Neil! :)
He is coming out of Sunday School and Bible Study telling us all about what story they talked about. We've talked lots about Daniel in the lion's den and Noah's ark. It's been incredible to see him learn and retain these things. But, it's been fun to hear him talk about them as well.
The church building is one of the places Charlie enjoys and he feels very comfortable there. I pray that remains throughout the rest of his life.
What's been exciting the last couple of weeks is that he is getting to participate. Sunday was either the third or fourth time he has made a monetary contribution. He has a specific container we put his penngies (pennies) in to take with us on Sunday mornings. He knows just when it's time to put them in and asks for them. He gets excited about it. Charlie helps to pass the communion plates to me as well. And, of course, he wants some. We just tell him "no" and he has learned to accept that. I look forward to the day when we can explain the significance of this act of worship and he actually understand.
Another other thing Charlie has begun doing is singing. What a joyful sound! I've always enjoyed hearing little kids sing during worship but when it's your own child, it's that much better. He's been waving his arm around like the song leader for a while now and Daniel noticed a while back that after the song leader says which verses we are going to sing, Charlie will imitate the pitch pipe sound. But, as of Sunday, Charlie was also making a joyful noise right along with the rest of us during each song. It was mostly just sounds and "dah dah dah". I couldn't help but grin.
Charlie has also learned the order of things. Not that it's necessary but we humans tend to do things the same way over and over and the order of worship is no different most of the time. Charlie has become enthralled with the fooseball table in our fellowship hall and wants to go play every time we are at the building. Daniel is great to take him for a few minutes each time after worship or class, which ever is last on that day. But, during worship, Charlie will say to me, "One more song then go play balls?" Or, "Prayer then go play balls?" Sometimes I even get, "No more sing! Go play balls." And I have even gotten a "No Mr. Neil talk!" Sorry Neil! :)
He is coming out of Sunday School and Bible Study telling us all about what story they talked about. We've talked lots about Daniel in the lion's den and Noah's ark. It's been incredible to see him learn and retain these things. But, it's been fun to hear him talk about them as well.
The church building is one of the places Charlie enjoys and he feels very comfortable there. I pray that remains throughout the rest of his life.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
37 weeks
I have reached the miserable stage of being pregnant. I'm never comfortable, especially when I sleep. I've been lucky this time with little to no swelling in my feet and ankles. Amazing, I know. I've definitely been counting my blessings on that one! My issue this go 'round is walking in general. I've pulled/stretched some muscles (we won't mention where) that have made it difficult to walk. Yesterday, I went to push a box out of my way with my foot. Needless to say, the box did not move but my muscles did. I immediately felt the consequences and was unable to even lift my feet until today. To the point that Daniel had to literally pick up my feet and legs so I could lie down in bed. I've done well today though. Luckily, the soreness didn't stick with me.
After my appt last Tuesday, I have progressively been praying this baby comes soon. That night, well morning, around 3:45 am or so, I got up to go to the bathroom. When I laid back down, I just didn't feel right. Then, I found out why...the contractions began. These were different than my usual Braxton Hicks contractions. These were very low on the belly. They were coming about every 4-6 minutes but weren't very strong. I did wake Daniel up around 5:00 just because of the timing of the contractions being so close together. We discussed not having a bag packed and not having the car seat in among many other to do things. The contractions, however, did stop. I think my last one was around 6:20 am. I haven't had another one since then other than the usual Braxton Hicks contractions.
I went to my weekly OB appt. today. Everything checked out good. Weight is 161.6. Baby's heartrate was around 150. I am dialated to somewhere between 2 1/2 - 3 cm and about 70% effaced. So, it could be any day now or two weeks from now...who knows! I'm ready for sooner rather than later. :)
I got a burst of energy this afternoon and got to working in the kitchen and in the baby's room. I'm anxious to get it finished. I'm not sure if it was a little bit of the nesting syndrome that kicked in today or just that I'm tired of having to sit around due to lack of energy. I also wanted to be a little more prepared after my doc visit today in case the physical exam was the cause of my contractions last time and don't stop this time.
So, come on baby Philip! We're ready any time you are! :)
After my appt last Tuesday, I have progressively been praying this baby comes soon. That night, well morning, around 3:45 am or so, I got up to go to the bathroom. When I laid back down, I just didn't feel right. Then, I found out why...the contractions began. These were different than my usual Braxton Hicks contractions. These were very low on the belly. They were coming about every 4-6 minutes but weren't very strong. I did wake Daniel up around 5:00 just because of the timing of the contractions being so close together. We discussed not having a bag packed and not having the car seat in among many other to do things. The contractions, however, did stop. I think my last one was around 6:20 am. I haven't had another one since then other than the usual Braxton Hicks contractions.
I went to my weekly OB appt. today. Everything checked out good. Weight is 161.6. Baby's heartrate was around 150. I am dialated to somewhere between 2 1/2 - 3 cm and about 70% effaced. So, it could be any day now or two weeks from now...who knows! I'm ready for sooner rather than later. :)
I got a burst of energy this afternoon and got to working in the kitchen and in the baby's room. I'm anxious to get it finished. I'm not sure if it was a little bit of the nesting syndrome that kicked in today or just that I'm tired of having to sit around due to lack of energy. I also wanted to be a little more prepared after my doc visit today in case the physical exam was the cause of my contractions last time and don't stop this time.
So, come on baby Philip! We're ready any time you are! :)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
36 weeks
36 week OB appt. was today. It was the usual routine. BP was 110 over 60 something but it didn't seem to concern anyone. That's lower than my usual. I took a good look at my chart today to get my weight numbers correct. One month ago I was 155. Two weeks ago I was 161. Today I am at 160. So I have put on a total of 15 pounds.
Once in the exam room, the doc felt around the belly. Baby is most likely head down from her feeling around and from where she found the heartbeat. Baby's heartrate was between 140 and 145. Doc also swabbed me for the strep B test (usual procedure at 36 weeks) and then checked my cervix. I am 2 cm dilated with little to no effacement. She said this is usual with a second or third pregnancy and is nothing to be concerned about. So, Mom and MIL...don't pack your bags yet! :) I guess I do need to atleast think about packing a bag for me though since we're down to the last few weeks!
Painting in the nursery is done! Well, all but finishing the big truck on the wall. That's up to me to get done as I can. Daniel's mom was up last weekend to paint and my dad was up this past weekend to finish out everything. I was impressed at how much each of them got done while they were here! Daniel hung right in there with them and made great progress as well. Daniel and Dad got the crib put together and moved the dresser into the room. That made a huge difference. We've still got a few things to get on the walls so I'm holding off to post pics until that is done. If you want a sneak peek, you'll just have to come visit. :) It's most definitely a kid's room and I'm afraid I might have overdone it a little but we'll see once everything is in there.
My goal right now is to get the posts done that I'm behind on and to get the little things done in the nursery like finishing the decorating, washing and putting up baby clothes, etc. Where I'm going to find the energy to do all of that, I don't know. I was hoping the nesting syndrome would kick in but no luck so far. Maybe I can figure out a way to steal some of Charlie's energy!
Once in the exam room, the doc felt around the belly. Baby is most likely head down from her feeling around and from where she found the heartbeat. Baby's heartrate was between 140 and 145. Doc also swabbed me for the strep B test (usual procedure at 36 weeks) and then checked my cervix. I am 2 cm dilated with little to no effacement. She said this is usual with a second or third pregnancy and is nothing to be concerned about. So, Mom and MIL...don't pack your bags yet! :) I guess I do need to atleast think about packing a bag for me though since we're down to the last few weeks!
Painting in the nursery is done! Well, all but finishing the big truck on the wall. That's up to me to get done as I can. Daniel's mom was up last weekend to paint and my dad was up this past weekend to finish out everything. I was impressed at how much each of them got done while they were here! Daniel hung right in there with them and made great progress as well. Daniel and Dad got the crib put together and moved the dresser into the room. That made a huge difference. We've still got a few things to get on the walls so I'm holding off to post pics until that is done. If you want a sneak peek, you'll just have to come visit. :) It's most definitely a kid's room and I'm afraid I might have overdone it a little but we'll see once everything is in there.
My goal right now is to get the posts done that I'm behind on and to get the little things done in the nursery like finishing the decorating, washing and putting up baby clothes, etc. Where I'm going to find the energy to do all of that, I don't know. I was hoping the nesting syndrome would kick in but no luck so far. Maybe I can figure out a way to steal some of Charlie's energy!
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