How far along: 35 weeks 6 days!
How much weight gained: 11 pounds (gained 4 this past two weeks)
Symptoms: I have had constant back pain for the past few weeks, nothing major...just a dull pain that never completely goes away. My appetite has still decreased, no contractions, but I am still experiencing some swelling.
Sleep: I am still sleeping well through the night, but I certainly wake up often. Each time I roll over it is hard! It has become a lengthy process! Between the extra weight and my back pain it takes a lot to roll over!
Best Moment of the Week: Our house is inching closer and closer to being finished! We have bathroom walls, doors and everything is primed. Jeff is working on a few minor details, then we have to order the paint...hopefully Labor Day weekend things will be done! Jeff has also put the closet organizer system in Brynnlee's closet. This weekend I will be spending time working on organizing her things. Jeff will be up north on a man camp weekend with the boys. They are bringing diapers for the baby and beer for the boys. The weekend will be filled with fun times, drinking and tubing. I am glad Jeff has great friends who are doing this weekend for him.
Cravings: My cravings for sweets hasn't been crazy, but it hasn't calmed down either! I don't eat as much ice cream, but I definitely could consume cookies, dessert, brownies anytime! For my birthday I opted for some dessert before Jeff took me to dinner!
Movement: Her movement is slowing down again. There are times during the day where it feels like she is doing flips, but for the most part she has calmed down again. She often gets the hiccups at night though.
Milestone of the week:
My 27th birthday! This birthday was much different then the others! I now know what my parents meant when they said their birthday wasn't important anymore. I feel the same way, I love having a birthday...but I wasn't wrapped up in the thought that I had to have everyone call, email etc. My mom and Jeff were the only ones who called me on my birthday, and that is perfectly fine with me. I know everyone cares, but it will be a big deal for Brynnlee's birthday! Jeff was an amazing husband this birthday! He brought me flowers to work, took me to dinner and bought me the camera I have been wanting!! I can't wait to test it out!
I had my 36 week check up today. From now on its every week appointments! Dr Gardner was the one who saw me today. We discussed pain meds, epidural and what contractions feel like. She explained a lot which helped me to understand what to do and when to do it. The heart rate, my blood pressure and weight are still right on track. They have canceled my ultrasound for now. The doctor isn't concerned about Brynnlee being big.I am excited that she feels that way, but bummed because it doesn't sound like I will be able to see her until the big day. The doctor said that I am not dilated, and if I went to the hospital with labor pains I would receive medication to keep the labor away. So we are getting closer, but I don't think the doctor feels the time is just right!
29 more days to go!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
33/34 Weeks
Ahhh I am running late with posting AGAIN!...so here is two weeks wrapped into one post!
How far along: 34 weeks 6 days
How much weight gained: 7 pounds (went to the doctor on the 11th, I have lost two pounds since my last visit, but they are not concerned)
Symptoms: Some of my thirst has come back, and my exhaustion too! I am beginning to loose some of my appetite too. I have not had any contractions, but will find out on the 25th if I am dilated.
Sleep: For the move part I am still sleeping soundly. I rarely get up to use the restroom at night, I consider myself lucky! I have had some anxiety during the pregnancy, and some nights that causes to constantly flip around. But these days it takes a lot of effort to roll from one side to the other!
Best Moment of the Week: During week 33 I purchased the stroller/carseat combo and a swing/seat combo. I received great deals on each item, and put them together myself :) We put all of the money and Babies R Us gift cards from the shower together and purchased the stroller/carseat that we really wanted. We ended on paying only $30 for a $219 system! And I also had yet another wonderful doctor's visit. Heartbeat, my weight and blood pressure are all in the perfect range.
During week 34 Jeff and I took our final vacation as a couple. It was a great trip, but bittersweet. We are prepared to leave the carefree and light attitude behind to travel with an infant and all of their supplies. We took the dogs and headed to Munising on Thursday, came home on Monday. Somehow we forgot to take a few things; like pillows, blanket and phone charger, but we managed to have a wonderful trip. Nana & Papa were nice enough to watch the dogs so we could have a few nights to ourselves. We visited one of Jeff's friends who lives in Marquette, but was camping outside of Munising. On the way home my car had some troubles, luckily Jeff was able to get it going and get us back safely. I was terrified to be trapped out in the wilderness without a running car and cellphone service! The next morning we relaxed around the house while my car sat in the shop, thankfully it was just a part that needed to be cleaned $56 and a few hours later we headed to Marquette. We hiked Presque Isle (just don't tell the doctor), had lunch at Subway, stopped to check out the beach and visited the same friends home in Marquette. We definitely plan to go back there! The sights were amazing!
Cravings: Nothing new to report, but I do have days where I could eat everything in sight, and I have days where I eat very little. The heat has definitely messed me up!
Movement: Well movement has been flipping back and forth. When I am active she is very quiet, she just lets me know she is there by causing a ton of pressure. Then when I relax she bounces all over the place. I can feel her movements well, they aren't too strong though, but its hard to see them on the outside now. She has definitely settled back into a position where it makes it hard to see what she is doing. Some days she is all over the place, and some days she is just as calm as can be.
Milestone of the week: Well I would have to say our final vacation would be my favorite milestone. I also think my doctor's visit was another excellent milestone. The 34 week checkup went great. Heart rate dropped slightly, but that is normal as we get closer to the big day. My fundal measurements are right on target and they couldn't be happier with things. They had me reduce my sodium slightly because of swelling in my feet, but they think its mainly because of the humidity. They are also planning to send me to have an ultrasound in a few weeks. I have a long torso, which means I have the ability to hide a larger baby. So they want to check her size to make sure she is on the right track and not coming ahead of schedule. That doesn't mean she is going to big, I am hoping she isn't!!! We will see then (and hopefully be able to post some more ultrasound photos!
How far along: 34 weeks 6 days
How much weight gained: 7 pounds (went to the doctor on the 11th, I have lost two pounds since my last visit, but they are not concerned)
Symptoms: Some of my thirst has come back, and my exhaustion too! I am beginning to loose some of my appetite too. I have not had any contractions, but will find out on the 25th if I am dilated.
Sleep: For the move part I am still sleeping soundly. I rarely get up to use the restroom at night, I consider myself lucky! I have had some anxiety during the pregnancy, and some nights that causes to constantly flip around. But these days it takes a lot of effort to roll from one side to the other!
Best Moment of the Week: During week 33 I purchased the stroller/carseat combo and a swing/seat combo. I received great deals on each item, and put them together myself :) We put all of the money and Babies R Us gift cards from the shower together and purchased the stroller/carseat that we really wanted. We ended on paying only $30 for a $219 system! And I also had yet another wonderful doctor's visit. Heartbeat, my weight and blood pressure are all in the perfect range.
During week 34 Jeff and I took our final vacation as a couple. It was a great trip, but bittersweet. We are prepared to leave the carefree and light attitude behind to travel with an infant and all of their supplies. We took the dogs and headed to Munising on Thursday, came home on Monday. Somehow we forgot to take a few things; like pillows, blanket and phone charger, but we managed to have a wonderful trip. Nana & Papa were nice enough to watch the dogs so we could have a few nights to ourselves. We visited one of Jeff's friends who lives in Marquette, but was camping outside of Munising. On the way home my car had some troubles, luckily Jeff was able to get it going and get us back safely. I was terrified to be trapped out in the wilderness without a running car and cellphone service! The next morning we relaxed around the house while my car sat in the shop, thankfully it was just a part that needed to be cleaned $56 and a few hours later we headed to Marquette. We hiked Presque Isle (just don't tell the doctor), had lunch at Subway, stopped to check out the beach and visited the same friends home in Marquette. We definitely plan to go back there! The sights were amazing!
Cravings: Nothing new to report, but I do have days where I could eat everything in sight, and I have days where I eat very little. The heat has definitely messed me up!
Movement: Well movement has been flipping back and forth. When I am active she is very quiet, she just lets me know she is there by causing a ton of pressure. Then when I relax she bounces all over the place. I can feel her movements well, they aren't too strong though, but its hard to see them on the outside now. She has definitely settled back into a position where it makes it hard to see what she is doing. Some days she is all over the place, and some days she is just as calm as can be.
Milestone of the week: Well I would have to say our final vacation would be my favorite milestone. I also think my doctor's visit was another excellent milestone. The 34 week checkup went great. Heart rate dropped slightly, but that is normal as we get closer to the big day. My fundal measurements are right on target and they couldn't be happier with things. They had me reduce my sodium slightly because of swelling in my feet, but they think its mainly because of the humidity. They are also planning to send me to have an ultrasound in a few weeks. I have a long torso, which means I have the ability to hide a larger baby. So they want to check her size to make sure she is on the right track and not coming ahead of schedule. That doesn't mean she is going to big, I am hoping she isn't!!! We will see then (and hopefully be able to post some more ultrasound photos!
And the doctor said she is definately butt up (or atleast was during the visit). I feel a lot of pressure at the top of my stomach, so I believe that she is and has been head down for a few weeks now. The ultrasound will show if she is completely in the position or not!
Friday, August 6, 2010
32 Weeks
Once again I am late with posting! Today I am 33 weeks and 1 day!
How far along: 32 weeks
How much weight gained: 5 pounds total
Symptoms: Its hard to say, this past week has been tough on me. The primary election was the 3rd, and that stressed me out a lot. Needless to say I have been very tired and worn out, but I place most of the blame on the election!
Sleep: Sleeping was rough for the first part of the week. I spent most of my time thinking about what needed to be done, but the last few days have been wonderful! Still not sleeping as well as I would like to, but it is getting better!
Best moment of the week: Putting the election behind me! There is another election this year, but since this election went smoothly I have a feeling I will be not be as stressed next time around.
Cravings: The heat is still getting to me! I haven't been eating as much, but I do try to eat consisitantly. I haven't had any new cravings, and my desire for ice cream has slowed down...well atleast a little bit.
Movement: I can still feel her hiccups and her heartbeat, but her movements have truly slowed down this week. It may be because I have been so active, but she has been pretty quiet. I went to visit a friend who had her baby, while I was holding the baby Brynnlee kept kicking the poor thing. I don't think she liked my attention being on another little one!
Milestone of the Week: My baby shower was Sunday. I had a wonderful group of people show up, but I was disappointed in a few people for not coming. I definately learned who matters the most and who cares. I had a friend travel from Virginia for the big day, and Jeff's grandparents also made it down. About 30 people shared the day with me. It was wonderful and we receieved a lot of great gifts. She now has her pack and play; which will be her main bed for the first few months. We have to get a few more bottles, and small things. The money and gift cards we received are going towards the stroller/carseat combo system, which we are planning on purchasing this weekend.
How far along: 32 weeks
How much weight gained: 5 pounds total
Symptoms: Its hard to say, this past week has been tough on me. The primary election was the 3rd, and that stressed me out a lot. Needless to say I have been very tired and worn out, but I place most of the blame on the election!
Sleep: Sleeping was rough for the first part of the week. I spent most of my time thinking about what needed to be done, but the last few days have been wonderful! Still not sleeping as well as I would like to, but it is getting better!
Best moment of the week: Putting the election behind me! There is another election this year, but since this election went smoothly I have a feeling I will be not be as stressed next time around.
Cravings: The heat is still getting to me! I haven't been eating as much, but I do try to eat consisitantly. I haven't had any new cravings, and my desire for ice cream has slowed down...well atleast a little bit.
Movement: I can still feel her hiccups and her heartbeat, but her movements have truly slowed down this week. It may be because I have been so active, but she has been pretty quiet. I went to visit a friend who had her baby, while I was holding the baby Brynnlee kept kicking the poor thing. I don't think she liked my attention being on another little one!
Milestone of the Week: My baby shower was Sunday. I had a wonderful group of people show up, but I was disappointed in a few people for not coming. I definately learned who matters the most and who cares. I had a friend travel from Virginia for the big day, and Jeff's grandparents also made it down. About 30 people shared the day with me. It was wonderful and we receieved a lot of great gifts. She now has her pack and play; which will be her main bed for the first few months. We have to get a few more bottles, and small things. The money and gift cards we received are going towards the stroller/carseat combo system, which we are planning on purchasing this weekend.
As of today only 48 more days to go! Time is flying by quickly!
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