So, yesterday I had my 35 week appointment and now I get to enjoy the joys of going every week... yay (insert eye roll here). So, the appointment was relatively quick, heartbeat was good, measurement was good, did my Group B Strep test (EWWW), and then came the discussion. Are we going to try turning the baby or are we going to schedule the c-section? My answer... I don't know, because I don't feel that I am fully aware of the risks. I know the benefits of both, but lets face it I'm married to an EM doctor and we are worse case scenario people. So, we discussed the risks, I got some information, and I sent a FaceBook message to Brian and told him we needed to talk.
Within about 15-20 minutes Brian happened to be by a computer and saw my message and was able to FaceTime me. We discussed the risks associated with turning the baby, doing the c-section, and being in the situation of an emergency c-section. Ultimately we have decided to go with scheduling the c-section for 39 weeks and if Jude decides to turn between now and then well then it won't matter now will it... lol!
So, with the idea of a c-section there are different complications that I must take into account and prepare for. There is the knowledge though that baby Jude will be here in just less then a month. I'm terrified, nervous, and mostly I just cannot believe it is already here! Just two months after that my husband will be home! It is slowly all coming to an end and I am amazed at how easy the 9 months of pregnancy have been and how difficult the 4.5 months without Brian has been!
Next week is the 36 week appointment and we will schedule the c-section so we will have a date in one week from today! Get excited!! :)
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
8 Month Appointment
This past week I had my 8 month appointment (I was actually 33 weeks, but close enough). I am still at 2 week visits, but will be switching to every week visits starting at 9 months (for me they will start at 35 weeks... close enough).
My doctor appointments go so quickly that it is somewhat annoying to have to drive the 30-45 min. each way to the hospital all the time, but I guess it's for the best.
Our dear baby Jude is still breech and though we still have a little under 2 months for him to move only about 7% of pregnancies are still breech at 32 weeks. The doctor did check and confirmed he is still breech. We will be checking again at my next appointment (35 weeks) and at that point setting up the procedure to externally turn the baby. From what I have heard and expect this will NOT be a fun experience, but we will discuss the pros and cons, check out how safe it will be for baby, and how safe it will be for me. I will have my bags packed (baby's bag is done... just need to finish mine) and ready when I go to my next appointment incase I can get squeezed in for the procedure that day. There is a slight chance it could send me into early labor so I just want to be prepared.
My mom left early yesterday and finally made it safely home to enjoy the day today (it was -15 as of 10 AM in Tinley Park). She helped me out a lot and we were able to get a lot of freezer meals most of the way done. I have a few more I need to make and some I need to cook up and separate, but it looks like for the most part I will have enough meals to survive until Brian comes home and can help me. Plus I will have my mom there for 2 weeks helping me and then Brian's parents for about a week to help also.
So, that's the plan... tomorrow I have my last birthing class (the first class that I missed...) and then at the end of the month is the breastfeeding class. In between there I will have my 35 week appointment and the day after the breastfeeding class is my 36 weeks appointment (ugh... I have to drive up there 2 days in a row! YUCK!!) I will try to be better about updating in these final weeks! I hope baby Jude will take his time getting here so that the time alone (without Brian) is as short as it possibly can be!
My doctor appointments go so quickly that it is somewhat annoying to have to drive the 30-45 min. each way to the hospital all the time, but I guess it's for the best.
Our dear baby Jude is still breech and though we still have a little under 2 months for him to move only about 7% of pregnancies are still breech at 32 weeks. The doctor did check and confirmed he is still breech. We will be checking again at my next appointment (35 weeks) and at that point setting up the procedure to externally turn the baby. From what I have heard and expect this will NOT be a fun experience, but we will discuss the pros and cons, check out how safe it will be for baby, and how safe it will be for me. I will have my bags packed (baby's bag is done... just need to finish mine) and ready when I go to my next appointment incase I can get squeezed in for the procedure that day. There is a slight chance it could send me into early labor so I just want to be prepared.
My mom left early yesterday and finally made it safely home to enjoy the day today (it was -15 as of 10 AM in Tinley Park). She helped me out a lot and we were able to get a lot of freezer meals most of the way done. I have a few more I need to make and some I need to cook up and separate, but it looks like for the most part I will have enough meals to survive until Brian comes home and can help me. Plus I will have my mom there for 2 weeks helping me and then Brian's parents for about a week to help also.
So, that's the plan... tomorrow I have my last birthing class (the first class that I missed...) and then at the end of the month is the breastfeeding class. In between there I will have my 35 week appointment and the day after the breastfeeding class is my 36 weeks appointment (ugh... I have to drive up there 2 days in a row! YUCK!!) I will try to be better about updating in these final weeks! I hope baby Jude will take his time getting here so that the time alone (without Brian) is as short as it possibly can be!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
30 Weeks
Well, today I had my 30 week appointment. I now have to go to OB/GYN appointments every two weeks (Ugh… I hate driving out there every other week!). So, today was another 5-10 min. appointment. Belly measured right on, baby's heart beat was great, and I got my quick questions/requests answered. Then, I went to make my appointment only to find out the next available appointment my doctor has is January 21st uh… that's 5 weeks away. So, I took that appointment, but asked if I can just be squeezed in some time in two weeks and I guess I'm waiting to hear from them tomorrow, but I will call Wednesday if I don't here just to check. If not then I will just have to see someone else I suppose…
After that I had to go to the pharmacy, because in my appointment I learned that my gestational diabetes test was fine & my CBC was fine, but I am slightly anemic. I guess I somewhat expected that, because I was borderline prior to pregnancy. So, I need to be put on iron supplements twice a day (oh fun… now I have to try to remember….). So, since my pharmacy number was over 30 away I decided to run to the immunization clinic to get my Tdap vaccine so little Jude will be somewhat protected from Whooping Cough after he is born and before he can be vaccinated. It for the most part worked out and I only had to wait about 20 min. after my vaccination waiting to get my prescription. Waiting a total of about an hour for a vitamin is just ridiculous!!!
Then later this evening I had class three of my birthing class, which thankfully was quick. This class was basically about once the baby was born and taking home a newborn. It sounds like one of the pediatricians does the circumcision we want in the hospital (hopefully I can get her to do it while we are there…). Also, my chances of getting a nurse to help me with the baby is not very likely, which is worrisome because while my mom plans to be here I do still have two dogs at home that need to be loved on and taken care of.
I guess at some point I need to really sit down and try to figure this out which is really difficult with so many moving and ever changing parts. I am sure everything will work out fine and if all else fails the nurses at Mother-Baby will just have to help me or they will deal with me even longer… LOL!!
Now its time to get back to crocheting and puppy snuggling! :D
After that I had to go to the pharmacy, because in my appointment I learned that my gestational diabetes test was fine & my CBC was fine, but I am slightly anemic. I guess I somewhat expected that, because I was borderline prior to pregnancy. So, I need to be put on iron supplements twice a day (oh fun… now I have to try to remember….). So, since my pharmacy number was over 30 away I decided to run to the immunization clinic to get my Tdap vaccine so little Jude will be somewhat protected from Whooping Cough after he is born and before he can be vaccinated. It for the most part worked out and I only had to wait about 20 min. after my vaccination waiting to get my prescription. Waiting a total of about an hour for a vitamin is just ridiculous!!!
Then later this evening I had class three of my birthing class, which thankfully was quick. This class was basically about once the baby was born and taking home a newborn. It sounds like one of the pediatricians does the circumcision we want in the hospital (hopefully I can get her to do it while we are there…). Also, my chances of getting a nurse to help me with the baby is not very likely, which is worrisome because while my mom plans to be here I do still have two dogs at home that need to be loved on and taken care of.
I guess at some point I need to really sit down and try to figure this out which is really difficult with so many moving and ever changing parts. I am sure everything will work out fine and if all else fails the nurses at Mother-Baby will just have to help me or they will deal with me even longer… LOL!!
Now its time to get back to crocheting and puppy snuggling! :D
Monday, November 25, 2013
Projects, Baby Shower, and a new Niece!
Today I finally have a moment to write a long awaited blog. First, let me go back a week when I was finally able to finish up the glider I was refinishing! I love it and it looks fabulous in Jude's baby room so here it is:
Saturday was my baby shower and it was a lot of fun! I was so excited to see everyone and we had a great time! We were able to get a lot of things that we will want and need for baby Jude! It was a blast and here are a few highlighted photos:
Last, but not least, today Brian and I became an Uncle & Aunt again! Brian's little brother John & his wife Sarah had their baby girl Lillian Audrey! We are both very happy and cannot wait to meet here, though it probably won't be until May… Here is the little sweetie pie:
Before ---------- After
Saturday was my baby shower and it was a lot of fun! I was so excited to see everyone and we had a great time! We were able to get a lot of things that we will want and need for baby Jude! It was a blast and here are a few highlighted photos:
My mom & I
The Cake
Diaper Wreath
Me in all my Mom To Be Get-up
Last, but not least, today Brian and I became an Uncle & Aunt again! Brian's little brother John & his wife Sarah had their baby girl Lillian Audrey! We are both very happy and cannot wait to meet here, though it probably won't be until May… Here is the little sweetie pie:
Proud Family
Friday, November 22, 2013
The Day Before my Shower
I am so excited that tomorrow is our baby shower! I am so thrilled I get to see so many friends and family and just enjoy the day!
Before I left for Illinois I was able to get a lot of different projects down around the house. I put together all the baby gifts together that came, I redid our glider for our baby room, and I did some decorating and cleaning.
Here is the before & after glider photo:
Yesterday I was able to spend the day with Brian's family which was so much fun! It was very exciting to see everyone and just spend some time catching up about everything going on. So far the visit to Illinois has been going well and though I am looking forward to getting home after Turkey Day (it is soooo much warmer in GA) I will be thrilled if I can come home again for a short visit at Christmas. That is all up to the doctor I suppose…
Before I left for Illinois I was able to get a lot of different projects down around the house. I put together all the baby gifts together that came, I redid our glider for our baby room, and I did some decorating and cleaning.
Here is the before & after glider photo:
Yesterday I was able to spend the day with Brian's family which was so much fun! It was very exciting to see everyone and just spend some time catching up about everything going on. So far the visit to Illinois has been going well and though I am looking forward to getting home after Turkey Day (it is soooo much warmer in GA) I will be thrilled if I can come home again for a short visit at Christmas. That is all up to the doctor I suppose…
Sunday, October 27, 2013
6 months
Only 6 more months and my hubby comes home! Interestingly enough on Saturday (upcoming) I will be 6 months pregnant. Now, if only the deployment could speed up and the pregnancy slow down I would be one happy camper! I guess that's impossible, but I can keeping hoping!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Highlight of the day
Today I was awoken by a Facetime call with my wonderful husband! I was so thrilled because I have not seen him in 2 weeks and I had not talked to him in about a week. Looking at it typed out 2 weeks I suppose is not that long, but it certainly felt like a lot longer. It is no fun to go from seeing someone every day to not seeing them for two weeks. I woke up both the girls so they could see their daddy and showed him my growing baby bump and it is great to hear the amazement and excitement in his voice. The girls love seeing him on the phone, but today Delilah really tried to figure out how to get him out of the phone. She sniffed the phone, licked it, and then eventually crawled up to it and snuggled against it. It was so sad and sweet at the same time.
Yesterday was a full day of dentist, 3rd (and final) Hep. B shot - which I started prior to getting pregnant and just needed to finish, dropping off old/ not needed prescriptions at the drug drop off - I no longer look like a crazy pill popper, and I did some general cleaning around the house. On tap today I want to work on cleaning the garage, finish a fleece blanket, and vacuum/swiffer all the floors in the house. Due to the fall like weather I hope to also take each pup-dog on a little walk around the neighborhood. Tonight I need to go to bed early because tomorrow is the community wide yard sale, which I hope to acquire some baby stuff for our little nugget. So much to do today and so glad that Brian's phone call has given me motivation to get my tushy in gear! :D
Oh yeah! I have to share that on Wednesday I single handedly put together two large baby items! Though I got frustrated at times I got them done and they were put together correctly! Here they are:
Yesterday was a full day of dentist, 3rd (and final) Hep. B shot - which I started prior to getting pregnant and just needed to finish, dropping off old/ not needed prescriptions at the drug drop off - I no longer look like a crazy pill popper, and I did some general cleaning around the house. On tap today I want to work on cleaning the garage, finish a fleece blanket, and vacuum/swiffer all the floors in the house. Due to the fall like weather I hope to also take each pup-dog on a little walk around the neighborhood. Tonight I need to go to bed early because tomorrow is the community wide yard sale, which I hope to acquire some baby stuff for our little nugget. So much to do today and so glad that Brian's phone call has given me motivation to get my tushy in gear! :D
Oh yeah! I have to share that on Wednesday I single handedly put together two large baby items! Though I got frustrated at times I got them done and they were put together correctly! Here they are:
Pack n' Play/ Bassinet with changing table and rocker bed
Thank you - Aunt Ruth, Louise, Lauren, and Michelle
Swing and Rocker that Brian picked out and fell in love with
Thank you - Darla and Reg
These are not the only gifts I have received thus far and I don't want anyone to think I am ungrateful. I don't want to forget anyone...
Thank you Baker family for the onsies I love them & I know the baby will as well and
Thank you again Aunt Ruth, Louise, Lauren, and Michelle for Sophie the Giraffe! :D
Love to you all! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)
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