41 Weeks... OH MY

Let me explain why this is one of the last posts until she arrives!!! Today/tonight is the big day... We are going to start the induction process. I'm on this rollercoaster of emotions.

So let me leave you with this......

How far along?: 41 Weeks
How big is baby? Watermelon. :) - The DH said my stomach looked bigger last night.
Weight gain/loss?: I don't even want to worry about my weight... We're waiting for this baby!!
Stretch marks?: I think because she has been cooking for so long that I have finally started to get stretch marks on the lower part of my tummy. I'm not really excited about this. But thankfully she will be out and I can start working out when the dr gives me the okay.
Maternity clothes?: Maternity clothes all the way.
Sleep?: Sleep (YEAH RIGHT) - Sleep is not even possible. Or getting comfortable enough to sleep for a few hours.
Food cravings?: I will eat whatever I can keep down right now. Got sick a lot this past week... Had to breakdown and take a Zofran (YUCK).
Movement?: She definitely moves around, just not as intense as before (she's getting bigger). She is definitely getting into a schedule and sometimes worries me. Sleeping while I am going about my day. Then moving while I am trying to sleep.
Gender?: We have a beautiful baby girl growing inside me. :)
Belly button?: I feel like a turkey... POP.
What are you looking forward to this week?: We get to hold our baby girl in the next few days!!! Thank you Jesus!!!

40 Weeks Dr Appt

Hello readers!! Yesterday was the day we went to the doctor. We had a sono to see how much fluid was in there. Normally it is 10.0.... mine is 8.5. The doctor said it was because I am 40 weeks and that it is okay. She also said that they were not doing a non-stress test because the baby passed the biophysical profile with flying colors - mostly looking for movement and breathing. When we got to talk more to Dr. S., she checked my cervix and there was nothing. It was so painful - having someone's hand up your you know what. Its not a walk in the park especially when she is pressing down. I grabbed the DH's hand and I swear I put my nails in his hand. Though he says I didn't. After the exam, we talked more.... More like when we are going to get induced, what's the process and what kind of drugs am I going to have. So here it goes..... Cervidil and Pitocin. One is used to soften the cervix and the other is to start contractions. (Though the nurse said to me today that sometimes after talking to patients like me, they are in the hospital within a few days before induction).

My Birth Plan
In my birth plan, I have laid out important things that I want to happen. The nurse from our hospital said everything should be fine unless it goes against medical beliefs (or something like that). I promised her it would not... Just basic things such as the L&D room is only for the DH and me. I don't even want my momma in there. Yes, I know that sounds bad. But I just want my husband. After having her, I want as much skin to skin as possible before they take her to the nursery to get her first bath and all that stuff. I want a sacred hour before visitors come. Though I did find out that anyone can visit the first night (we will see how I feel about this one). After the first day, they have to follow normal visiting hours. With visiting hours, I have said that I don't want anyone in my room while I am trying to breastfeed because I am not a pro at this yet. And don't need people looking at me while I am trying to feed my baby. I also just want the DH to spend the nights at the hospital, no one else.

That's what I know right now. Its crazy. Its exciting. And sometimes I am a wreck with all of these emotions.

40 Weeks

How far along?: 40 Weeks
How big is baby? Watermelon. :)
Weight gain/loss?: I don't even want to worry about my weight... We're waiting for this baby!!
Stretch marks?: Stomach looks amazing. :) Thank you Bio-Oil!!
Maternity clothes?: Maternity clothes all the way.
Sleep?: Sleep (YEAH RIGHT) - Sleep is not even possible. Or getting comfortable enough to sleep for a few hours.
Food cravings?: Not really craving anything.
Movement?: She definitely moves around, just not as intense as before (she's getting bigger). She is definitely getting into a schedule and sometimes worries me.
Gender?: We have a beautiful baby girl growing inside me. :)
Belly button?: I feel like a turkey... POP.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Well, Baby E is staying in right now.. I'm okay with that. According to the countdown.. She is fully baked but maybe too comfortable. LOL. So on Tuesday, I will have a stress test, a sono to check the fluid and an appt to check my cervix. Praying for a miracle.

Two of my last pictures before the baby.....

Makes Me Laugh

Makes me want to laugh when I read that "She is fully baked but may hang around a bit longer because it is so comfortable." Oh little princess.... It might be scary to make the journey out... But it is so pretty out here. You will be loved. Spoiled. Cared for. And yes it might be scary but your mom and dad are waiting for you patiently.

We love you so much!

I wish...

I wish I was writing you to tell you that our baby girl is in our arms. Yesterday we found out that my cervix is open by a finger (probably not even a cm, if you ask me). I am not having contractions. Though I am walking like crazy (sometimes even 2x a day). Her heartrate was 134/137-ish. And Dr C. informed us on the plans for next week.

Next week we will meet with Dr. S. Before we get to see her, I am going to get monitored aka stress test to see how my contractions are and how the baby's heartrate is doing during this 20 minute test. After the test, we will meet with Dr S. She will check my cervix and talk about the results of the stress test. After that, the DH and I will have our sonogram to check the fluid. If the fluid is low, I am assuming I would be induced. If everything comes back fine, I will have to be induced probably that Sunday or Monday.

So here's looking to holding our baby girl probably around the 28th or 29th of November.

God give us strength.

Baptism Class & Godparents

This past Wednesday, we went to a Baptism class. We have to pick two people who will be our baby girl's godparents. It was an easy decision to make because we have talked about this several times. We have decided to go with our siblings. So my sister and the DH's brother will be our baby girl's godparents.

The baptism will not take for a few months. Looking forward to this special event in our baby's life.

39 Weeks..

How far along?: 39 Weeks
How big is baby? Mini watermelon. :)
Weight gain/loss?: Well on Thursday's appointment, I gained about 4 pounds. So the fact that I haven't gain a pound since either Week 33 or 34 and just gained 4 pounds.. I'm not going to worry about it.
Stretch marks?: Stomach looks amazing. :) Thank you Bio-Oil!!
Maternity clothes?: Maternity clothes all the way.
Sleep?: Sleep (YEAH RIGHT)
Food cravings?: fruit, beef, noodles
Movement?: She definitely moves around, just not as intense as before (she's getting bigger). She is definitely getting into a schedule and sometimes worries me.
Gender?: We have a beautiful baby girl growing inside me. :)
Belly button?: Sometimes it looks like its popped and sometimes it hasn't.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Our appointment is this coming Friday. I will be 39 weeks and 5 days - So close to 40 weeks! And an explanation of my back pain (maybe contractions?).

38 Weeks Dr Appt

You always want a great report from the doctor. You always want to hear you are dilating and that you are making progress. Well, this doctor's appointment didn't go well... My cervix is closed (please note that last week - my doctor was able to insert a finger - TMI to the max). I am not dilated. Sadness. Heartrate was 125 - which is good but starting to get slower. Doctor S said that it happens as you get closer to finishing the pregnancy. The heartrate can be between 115 to 130. Everything else is good and she made some recommendations for my sleeping or the lack there of.

38 Weeks & Going Strong!! :)

How far along?: 38 Weeks
How big is baby? Measures from head to heel (like a leek)
Weight gain/loss?: I don't believe I have gained anything from 34 week to present!! Thanks to the nurses for telling me this great news!
Stretch marks?: Stomach looks amazing. :) Thank you Bio-Oil!!
Maternity clothes?: Maternity clothes all the way.
Sleep?: Sleep (YEAH RIGHT)
Food cravings?: fresh/frozen fruit, tuna casserole (I used to hate it, now I eat it more)
Movement?: She definitely moves around, just not as intense as before (she's getting bigger). She is definitely getting into a schedule and sometimes worries me.
Gender?: We have a beautiful baby girl growing inside me. :)
Belly button?: Sometimes it looks like its popped and sometimes it hasn't.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Our appointment is Thursday afternoon. We will see what kind of process has been made cuz I'm gonna ask for another internal exam (which could be a good thing or bad thing?)

37th Weeks Appt with Dr. S.

Well, we met with the doctor today. Exciting news ---- Since 34 weeks, I have not gained a pound!! Though the baby is Xpds, Xoz, everything is still good. Baby is great. Heartbeat was wonderful today (the doctor was impressed) since the last appointment, the heartbeat was not as loud/strong as it was today. The heart rate was in the 140s. :)

My internal exam..... Cervix is still mostly closed - she was able to put 1 finger in (sorry - that is definitely TMI to the max). And my cervix is starting to change. YAY!!

Here's hoping for some positive news next week. Doctors appointment is on 11/10.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Love ya.

Our Last Sono - 11.3.11

I would have loved to share the pictures with you. Unfortunately our little princess did not want us to see her face. We did get to see her hand/fist though. It was covering her face. LOL.

Baby E weighs Xpds, Xoz - small or big, we will see. Fluid is great according to the sono tech.

Tomorrow we get to see Dr. S. again and I am hoping for an internal exam. I am dying to know what my body is doing. LOL.

Lately, I have been having bad cramps (gets worse with walking)... Nothing else I don't think.

Hello November

November: A month to be thankful for.

In less than 30 days, the DH and I will be holding our baby girl. Though we would love her anytime; we know that she will come when she is ready. :)