Ok, so a lot has happened. No baby yet. But we're pretty much there. Quick background... Sunday was our ALL DAY class about Childbirth. Highly recommend it, but man, it wears you out! And I learned so much stuff. We covered contractions (which is what I was most worried about. Not knowing that I'm having them and then speeding to the hospital just in the nick of time..). We covered all the stages of labor, went through the hospital, different positions, etc. And I have come to realize people should have babies on Sunday. There's hardly anyone at the hospital! Ok, continuing on... Monday was my appointment with my doctor. Here's how it all went down.
Monday morning I woke up with my first ever contraction!!! It was all up in my back, oh it hurt so bad!! And then spread to the front. But mostly hurt in the back. I have no idea how long it lasted but it lasted a looong time. And as I was laying there I thought What if I go into the doctor's appointment and she checks me and goes "Oh my gosh, Let's get you to the hospital! You're in labor!" It sounded like a cool story anyway. Well, I just drank some water and it went away. Silly Braxton Hicks.
In our class, the teacher mentioned one part that I tried not to forget... for the next appointment ask the doctor 1. How far I'm dilated, 2. How far I'm effaced, 3. The baby's station, and 4. If my cervix is forward. In case you don't know... dilated is the measurement to 10cm. Effaced reminds me of a beanie hat with a tube at the end representing the uterus. When the tube folds up into the uterus, it means you're 100% effaced and you're water will break really quick and the farther you're effaced the faster you dilate too. The baby's station is measured by how far the baby's head is from a certain part of your pelvic bone. At zero, they're even, at -1 and -2 etc. they're farther up and +1 and +2 etc. the baby's pretty much out. And last if the cervix is back then when the baby comes down he or she will head bump your tailbone causing a tremendous amount of back labor pains... so a forward cervix is good.
Now to the good part. Aldo and I were driving to the appointment and we were discussing the questions that needed to be brought up. And he asks me what do I think I am. I say I don't know what I am, but I know what I want to be. 3 cm, 70%, I don't know... -3, and forward cervix. Wishful thinking. So we get to the appointment and go through the normal procedures. I weigh 202 lbs. Wow. Even though my feet look like tortas (pointed out by my very loving husband) my blood pressure is still fine. We told her about our class and I told her I wanted to know the answers to those 4 questions. Get ready for this. It will blow your mind!
1. I was dilated to 3 cm.
2. I was 70% effaced.
3. The baby's position was -2.
4. My cervix is forward.
YES! I'm better off than what I wanted! And I can't believe I guessed almost everything perfectly! I'm like a psychic medical guru or something! She said I could go any day. I'm very favorable. !!!!
So ever since then, we've been patiently... or trying to be patiently... waiting. Monday night I was having contractions all night. Fake ones of course. Tuesday morning came and so I didn't go to the hospital. Then Tuesday night came. I was up every hour on the hour going to the bathroom. But I didn't have one contraction. And the baby didn't move as much either. Then this morning came. And all morning I kind of freaked myself out because I kept thinking that maybe my water broke and I didn't know it and so I'm slowly draining and my poor baby isn't floating around in his little baby cushion any more. Well, now I know that's not true because I'm still just as big as I was this morning. What a little tease though. I'm so worn out from all the anticipation. But now it's Wednesday night and I'm eager to go home and roll around on my exercise ball a little bit and dance or whatever and then go to bed. Might be going to the hospital tonight. You never know!
All I can say is... the next time I get on here... there's gonna be a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT of a certain little man joining our family and entering our world! I can't wait.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
12 Days to Go
I just looked at the number... !! Not even two weeks!!
And I really want to go to the zoo. But I know my ankles will swell. So I guess I can't.
Anyway, the whole reason I was going to write today was because we had our Newborn Care class. I'm a little less nervous about taking care of him after the hospital... when we're at home all alone and thinking.. Ok, what do we do now?? We basically covered the car seat, changing diapers, first baths, sleeping time, feeding time, and swaddling. And the lady was really great at answering our questions. I was most worried about taking care of his belly button and his not-belly-button. I've never had a little boy around, so all of this is new to me. But, I guess it could be worse. There were two ladies that were having their firsts also - which happened to be twins. Eeek!
I thought the bathing was the best though. It answered my questions, and I also found out that some of the stuff people bought us.. was useless.. like baby powder. So... I guess I'll be the one to use it. Baby smells are just lovely anyway. (I'm talking about the lotions and oils and stuff. Not the other kinds of smells. Gross.)
So yesterday we installed the car seat, finished packing the bags and put them in the car, bought my month's worth of groceries, and somehow I took like two or three naps. Tomorrow is our Birthing class. All day. Let you know more later.
And I really want to go to the zoo. But I know my ankles will swell. So I guess I can't.
Anyway, the whole reason I was going to write today was because we had our Newborn Care class. I'm a little less nervous about taking care of him after the hospital... when we're at home all alone and thinking.. Ok, what do we do now?? We basically covered the car seat, changing diapers, first baths, sleeping time, feeding time, and swaddling. And the lady was really great at answering our questions. I was most worried about taking care of his belly button and his not-belly-button. I've never had a little boy around, so all of this is new to me. But, I guess it could be worse. There were two ladies that were having their firsts also - which happened to be twins. Eeek!
I thought the bathing was the best though. It answered my questions, and I also found out that some of the stuff people bought us.. was useless.. like baby powder. So... I guess I'll be the one to use it. Baby smells are just lovely anyway. (I'm talking about the lotions and oils and stuff. Not the other kinds of smells. Gross.)
So yesterday we installed the car seat, finished packing the bags and put them in the car, bought my month's worth of groceries, and somehow I took like two or three naps. Tomorrow is our Birthing class. All day. Let you know more later.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Change of Date! (15 Days to Go)
So obviously something big has happened...
Yesterday we went for my weekly checkup and to get my first "measurement" (to see how far I'm dilated). It started off nice. Gained 2 pounds in the last week. My blood pressure is amazing... apparently a lot of people have a blood pressure that goes up in the last days of pregnancy... but mine has been consistent all the way through. It impressed my doctor. :)
Anyway, when the doctor came in we discussed what she was going to do and we went over my records. Then she "got the measurement". OH MY GOSH! I was so not ready for it. But at least I didn't cry. I think it might have surprised her a little bit because she kept apologizing. Afterward, I asked her if giving birth would hurt that bad. She said Well, are you going to have an epidural? And I look at her and say I am now. Oh man. She then explained that with birth your stomach is contracting and it can be pretty painful. As I was listening, I thought Dang, I can handle stomach pain.. Aldo says I might just be a wimp. We'll see.
So I learned that I'm dilated to 1.5 and that the baby's head is still down. And she can actually touch his head. And basically with any huge movement I could break my water and go into labor. YIKES! Just the other day I was telling myself how ready I am to have him come out already and now... I NEED MORE TIME!!! There's no way it's been 9 months.
Next we asked some questions like if I should take prenatals while I'm breast feeding (Yes.) and then my always-thinking-ahead husband asked what would happen if I had to be induced. She whipped out her calendar and said let's plan one now. How about the 17th? Yep. I'll have you come in the 16th and we'll get you prepared and then the 17th we'll induce. !!!!!!!!
I am so worried it's not even funny. This week feels like it's almost over. Then I have next week of nothing planned. I'll probably clean every single day just to keep my hands from shaking. And then bam! The day is here. Poor child... the reason he never stops moving is probably from all my adrenaline!
Wish me luck.
P.S. How bad would it be if I passed out after my water breaks?
Yesterday we went for my weekly checkup and to get my first "measurement" (to see how far I'm dilated). It started off nice. Gained 2 pounds in the last week. My blood pressure is amazing... apparently a lot of people have a blood pressure that goes up in the last days of pregnancy... but mine has been consistent all the way through. It impressed my doctor. :)
Anyway, when the doctor came in we discussed what she was going to do and we went over my records. Then she "got the measurement". OH MY GOSH! I was so not ready for it. But at least I didn't cry. I think it might have surprised her a little bit because she kept apologizing. Afterward, I asked her if giving birth would hurt that bad. She said Well, are you going to have an epidural? And I look at her and say I am now. Oh man. She then explained that with birth your stomach is contracting and it can be pretty painful. As I was listening, I thought Dang, I can handle stomach pain.. Aldo says I might just be a wimp. We'll see.
So I learned that I'm dilated to 1.5 and that the baby's head is still down. And she can actually touch his head. And basically with any huge movement I could break my water and go into labor. YIKES! Just the other day I was telling myself how ready I am to have him come out already and now... I NEED MORE TIME!!! There's no way it's been 9 months.
Next we asked some questions like if I should take prenatals while I'm breast feeding (Yes.) and then my always-thinking-ahead husband asked what would happen if I had to be induced. She whipped out her calendar and said let's plan one now. How about the 17th? Yep. I'll have you come in the 16th and we'll get you prepared and then the 17th we'll induce. !!!!!!!!
I am so worried it's not even funny. This week feels like it's almost over. Then I have next week of nothing planned. I'll probably clean every single day just to keep my hands from shaking. And then bam! The day is here. Poor child... the reason he never stops moving is probably from all my adrenaline!
Wish me luck.
P.S. How bad would it be if I passed out after my water breaks?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
36 Weeks, 4 Days (24 Days to Go!)
I am ready for this little monster to get out of me!! Not because I feel uncomfortable or anything. I just can't wait to see what he looks like and stay at home with him for weeks! :) A little bit of relaxation - that's what I need.
For the past two days, I've gone swimming in our apartment pool. The first day I was with Aldo and the water was so cold. But I didn't care. I just wanted to get out in my swimsuit. Love it! Well, we were competing against each other in how long we could stay under water, or who could swim the fastest lap, etc... I forgot that I need more oxygen than I normally would, and so we only swam for 30 minutes. I was too worn out! Then today I went with my sister. I knew ahead of time we'd only be in for half an hour, so instead I told her we should do water aerobics and easy stuff. I'm pretty sure we looked like fools. But we had lots of fun anyway.
The doctor's appointment went as usual. I gained 4 pounds in the last two weeks (making it a total of 27 pounds gained). I have no idea how I'll gain any more. There just isn't any room. And now I'll be visiting the doctor once a week. Crazy huh? I'll only see her maybe two or three times before the baby arrives. Oh, and it turns out that the pain I was feeling, was the baby's head moving. Sometimes I wonder, what in the world is he doing in there?
As for some lesser information. Aldo has had two dreams about the baby. In the first, he was looking at the white board and it said "Congratulations Mommy and Daddy! <SON'S NAME> 11lbs. 2 oz." I told him that it's not a dream, it's a nightmare. An 11 pound child?! Are you kidding me? And in the second dream, the baby came early and he was only 6 pounds. I'm hoping for something in the middle. Like eight. And healthy. And of course I had a little daydream myself... where the baby just came out and his arms were shaking and stretch out and he was crying and I started crying cuz I heard my baby crying and then I was wanting to hold him... :) So they put him in my arms and I was just bawling because he was mine. And he was red and squished and angry and messy. And now I am so excited. I'm gonna be a mommy!
For the past two days, I've gone swimming in our apartment pool. The first day I was with Aldo and the water was so cold. But I didn't care. I just wanted to get out in my swimsuit. Love it! Well, we were competing against each other in how long we could stay under water, or who could swim the fastest lap, etc... I forgot that I need more oxygen than I normally would, and so we only swam for 30 minutes. I was too worn out! Then today I went with my sister. I knew ahead of time we'd only be in for half an hour, so instead I told her we should do water aerobics and easy stuff. I'm pretty sure we looked like fools. But we had lots of fun anyway.
The doctor's appointment went as usual. I gained 4 pounds in the last two weeks (making it a total of 27 pounds gained). I have no idea how I'll gain any more. There just isn't any room. And now I'll be visiting the doctor once a week. Crazy huh? I'll only see her maybe two or three times before the baby arrives. Oh, and it turns out that the pain I was feeling, was the baby's head moving. Sometimes I wonder, what in the world is he doing in there?
As for some lesser information. Aldo has had two dreams about the baby. In the first, he was looking at the white board and it said "Congratulations Mommy and Daddy! <SON'S NAME> 11lbs. 2 oz." I told him that it's not a dream, it's a nightmare. An 11 pound child?! Are you kidding me? And in the second dream, the baby came early and he was only 6 pounds. I'm hoping for something in the middle. Like eight. And healthy. And of course I had a little daydream myself... where the baby just came out and his arms were shaking and stretch out and he was crying and I started crying cuz I heard my baby crying and then I was wanting to hold him... :) So they put him in my arms and I was just bawling because he was mine. And he was red and squished and angry and messy. And now I am so excited. I'm gonna be a mommy!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Same Day
Oops, One thing.
I'm swelling! I was getting into bed last night and looked down and gasped, "My ankles are CANKLES!" Aldo was laughing for thirty minutes straight. Probably another reason why I'm so tired. And he was poking at them too. Going Awww... honey, you do have cankles. Look at them. You're retaining water. And then he'd just laugh more. How rude! So.. the point is.. it's coming. I'm not looking forward to looking like a bloated up pregnant woman... especially in the face. What ever happened to the "glow"? I still haven't seen that yet.
I'm swelling! I was getting into bed last night and looked down and gasped, "My ankles are CANKLES!" Aldo was laughing for thirty minutes straight. Probably another reason why I'm so tired. And he was poking at them too. Going Awww... honey, you do have cankles. Look at them. You're retaining water. And then he'd just laugh more. How rude! So.. the point is.. it's coming. I'm not looking forward to looking like a bloated up pregnant woman... especially in the face. What ever happened to the "glow"? I still haven't seen that yet.
36 Weeks (28 Days to Go!)
I am soo completely drained right now. Of all energy. I'd like to be a big baby and just tell work I can't work anymore, I hurt too much and I'm too tired, and have my husband rub my feet because they're swollen the size of balloons, and make me something good to eat, and pity me... but I can't. I'd feel guilty. And selfish. But it's a really good daydream anyways.
Lately, there's been a lot going on. To keep it short, Aldo and I went to a breastfeeding class.
It was really good and made me a little bit more confident in being a mother. Informative too. Now we just have two more classes to take at the beginning of June. A newborn care class and a childbirth class.
Recently we had another baby shower with my dad's side of the family. It was fun. And dad went CRAZY!!! Everything Winnie the Pooh. It's so cute. I had to open it all when I got home. And I packed my bags! We were going to have my mom's side baby shower tomorrow, but it was canceled (for a funeral unfortunately). So now we'll have an after-baby-born baby shower. :) And now, because my mom will be gone all week, I am in charge of taking care of her chickens and ducks. Which smell really really bad. And hopefully they don't get eaten or die of cold. That would be my luck.
Yesterday night Granddad took me out to play Pinochle for the first time. I got high score for the ladies! The only reason I even had a score though was because I had a really good partner for the first three games. Anyway, it didn't end til 11:30... I can't do it any more. I just can't stay up. Maybe that's why I'm tired today. ?? Well, on the way home, my back was hurting so so bad. It seriously felt like it was splitting in half at the spine. Finally, when we got home, I got out of the car and it felt better, but then I had "lightning" feelings to my belly button. I'm pretty sure, they're contractions. Ugh. If they are, well, the contractions aren't that bad. But please please please don't let me suffer with back labor!!!
Doctor's appointment on Monday. I'll fill you in later.
Lately, there's been a lot going on. To keep it short, Aldo and I went to a breastfeeding class.
It was really good and made me a little bit more confident in being a mother. Informative too. Now we just have two more classes to take at the beginning of June. A newborn care class and a childbirth class. Recently we had another baby shower with my dad's side of the family. It was fun. And dad went CRAZY!!! Everything Winnie the Pooh. It's so cute. I had to open it all when I got home. And I packed my bags! We were going to have my mom's side baby shower tomorrow, but it was canceled (for a funeral unfortunately). So now we'll have an after-baby-born baby shower. :) And now, because my mom will be gone all week, I am in charge of taking care of her chickens and ducks. Which smell really really bad. And hopefully they don't get eaten or die of cold. That would be my luck.
Yesterday night Granddad took me out to play Pinochle for the first time. I got high score for the ladies! The only reason I even had a score though was because I had a really good partner for the first three games. Anyway, it didn't end til 11:30... I can't do it any more. I just can't stay up. Maybe that's why I'm tired today. ?? Well, on the way home, my back was hurting so so bad. It seriously felt like it was splitting in half at the spine. Finally, when we got home, I got out of the car and it felt better, but then I had "lightning" feelings to my belly button. I'm pretty sure, they're contractions. Ugh. If they are, well, the contractions aren't that bad. But please please please don't let me suffer with back labor!!!
Doctor's appointment on Monday. I'll fill you in later.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
33 Weeks, 4 Days (45 DAYS TO GO)
I know.. I'm not keeping up very well on my blogging. Somehow, I've been constantly busy. Even though now that I look at it, I have no idea what I've been doing. ??? Anyway....
Last week I went to the doctor for my check up. I am currently 7 pounds away from matching my husband. A freaky idea. Yes, it's all baby, but still - I really don't picture myself weighing anything different than what I did before. Moving on, baby's measurements are fine. Heartbeat's fine. It's been a textbook pregnancy. We'll see if that's how it goes at the hospital. (I do NOT want to be one of those that go through 48 hours of labor. I don't think I could handle that.) So, we went to the hospital the next day for our tour. Had to go through the list of things that will help the hospital plan ahead - like my medical history, epidural or IV, circumcision, all the testing that will be done, pictures, etc. Never knew how much planning goes into having a baby! Geez.
And now all I have to do is get us signed up for birthing classes. I'm actually not that nervous about the hospital anymore. The only thing that scared me was the stirrups. And... I'm already going to go to a breastfeeding class taught by my personal lactation consultant. She's really nice. So that'll be helpful.
And Currently........
Today is Cinco de Mayo. Aldo taught me how to make cheap flautas (boxed taquitos.. hee hee) and salsa. Mmmm... scrumptious. I have been chugging down the Sidral and Jarritos Pineapple flavor. Oh my gosh, they are so good. For the rest of the week, I'll probably be finishing up some pages of the scrapbook I put together. And unfortunately I have to work Mother's Day. I guess there's plenty more. :)
Adios Amigos! Quiero tu amor y comentarios.
Last week I went to the doctor for my check up. I am currently 7 pounds away from matching my husband. A freaky idea. Yes, it's all baby, but still - I really don't picture myself weighing anything different than what I did before. Moving on, baby's measurements are fine. Heartbeat's fine. It's been a textbook pregnancy. We'll see if that's how it goes at the hospital. (I do NOT want to be one of those that go through 48 hours of labor. I don't think I could handle that.) So, we went to the hospital the next day for our tour. Had to go through the list of things that will help the hospital plan ahead - like my medical history, epidural or IV, circumcision, all the testing that will be done, pictures, etc. Never knew how much planning goes into having a baby! Geez.
And now all I have to do is get us signed up for birthing classes. I'm actually not that nervous about the hospital anymore. The only thing that scared me was the stirrups. And... I'm already going to go to a breastfeeding class taught by my personal lactation consultant. She's really nice. So that'll be helpful.
And Currently........
Today is Cinco de Mayo. Aldo taught me how to make cheap flautas (boxed taquitos.. hee hee) and salsa. Mmmm... scrumptious. I have been chugging down the Sidral and Jarritos Pineapple flavor. Oh my gosh, they are so good. For the rest of the week, I'll probably be finishing up some pages of the scrapbook I put together. And unfortunately I have to work Mother's Day. I guess there's plenty more. :)
Adios Amigos! Quiero tu amor y comentarios.
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