Megan and James ~Our Baby~

[Qtpie]

Well I guess its time I start a journal to track my progress.

So I went to the doctor on Friday June 12. And I got to see my little peanut. She/He is sooooooo cute. Tiny but cute. I was 9 weeks and am now 9 weeks and 6 days. Yay!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for all my upcoming appointments.

Since I found out I am pregnant I am also found out three of my friends are pregnant. I went to Babies R Us the other day with one of them, just to wander around and I found so many cute things that I am definatley going to put on my baby registry.

We will find out the sex of out baby around September. I am so excited to find out, everyone keeps telling me I am having a boy because my morning sickness hasnt been TOO BAD! I have only thrown up once, but I seem to get nauseous ALL the time, morning, noon, and night. It seems to subside if I eat as soon as I start feeling nauseous. I am secretly wishing for a little girl, but I will be happy with whatever we have. I just hope its healthy.
Anyways, without further ado here is a few pictures of our little peanut.

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[Danielle9608]

Oh my gosh look at that little peanut!!! So exciting! I hear that about secretly hoping, I am actually hoping for a boy, but I will will be happy with a healthy baby no matter the sex.

[yam102284]

Aw look at that tiny little baby! Soo cute! :) Wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy!

[Qtpie]

Thanks girls. We are super excited to be parents. I went and bought James a fathers day card. I think he is going to laugh when he reads the card. LOL

[gwenshack]

Congrats to you! Can't wait to follow your journey. :)

[FFC]

Awwwww I can see the family resemblance ;) How EXCITING!!!! I hope you'll stick around so that we can see the baby when he/she is born!!!

[Nekochanpurr]

Aww. *^^* Its cute you bought a fathers day card already! I bet he loved it.

[Qtpie]

So I gave DH his fathers day card and he LOVED it.

I have an appointment tomorrow morning and am anxious to go, i have been freaking out the past few days as I have lost almost all my symptoms. I am not feeling sick, my boobs arent sore anymore, and i just pretty much feel great. almost like I am not pregnant. I cant wait to have the appointment tomorrow so I can hopefully put my mind at ease.
I will update you all tomorrow morning after i see the doctor.

[Danielle9608]

I am sure you are fine. Good news that you are feeling great!! Good luck at your appointment tomorrow.

[Qtpie]

Thanks, I am getting ready to go to the doctor in a little bit. I did wake up this morning and I gagged so bad I almost threw up so thats a good sign. LOL!!!! Well I will post an update as soon as I get home. Talk to you ladies soon.

[savepaws]

Aww congrats. Your little peanut is adorable! That must be so fun to have 3 other friends pregnant at the same time!!

[Qtpie]

So I just got home from the doctor. They checked everything over and said everything looks good. I got to hear the babies heartbeat again. YAY!!!! They did tell me that my uterus is tilted backwards a little bit, but she said that should not matter.

[Danielle9608]

Glad to hear you and the baby are doing good!

[gwenshack]

Yay! Glad you got a good report and that you and baby are doing well! :)

[NOTKT]

Congrats and I'm glad to hear pregnancy is going well :)

[Brian's Bride]

I know how you feel about the "not feeling any symptoms, am I still pregnant" feeling! My belly has finally gotten to the point where maternity clothes no longer fall down and I am starting to feel some flutters in there (as of yesterday, really). So I'm glad to hear all is well, and don't worry, you'll be entering into the next phase quickly!!

[Qtpie]

I know how you feel about the "not feeling any symptoms, am I still pregnant" feeling! My belly has finally gotten to the point where maternity clothes no longer fall down and I am starting to feel some flutters in there (as of yesterday, really). So I'm glad to hear all is well, and don't worry, you'll be entering into the next phase quickly!!

How exciting, I am looking forward to being able to feel my little one moving around. That is got to be the coolest thing ever. So only a few more weeks until you find out the sex of your little one.

[Qtpie]

I am terrible at updating my journal. LOL.

Well I am 19 weeks now. And I am going in for my ultrasound on Monday. Oh I am so excited. I hope our baby will give us a show and not be hiding. I am so anxious to find out what we are having. I had a dream the other night, my grandma who passed away last year, she came to me in my dream and I asked her what the baby was. She answered "Its a girl". Thats all she said, then she dissapeared. However, the Itelligender test said BOY. So now I dont even know what to think. Oh well only a few more days, and hopefully we will know.

[FFC]

How EXCITING! I can't wait for you to tell us what it is! Wouldn't that be something if it was in fact a girl?

[gwenshack]

I can't wait to find out either! I'm :star: super :star: excited for you to know!

[Qtpie]

Wow I suck at this journal thing. I need to try and come on to update this more often. Well incase you missed it, we had our ultrasound last week, and we found out we are having a GIRL! We are so excited. I have been feeling pretty good up until I woke up this morning. My left hip hurts so bad today, and it goes into my back. I think I slept on it wrong. Other than that, I am starting to feel the baby move more. I love the little kicks she gives me. I have a doctor appointment on September 15, and I will finally meet the doctor. The past 5 months I have met with the midwife. Anyways, thats about all for me at the moment.

[Heywie]

Glad to hear everything is going well so far and you've got a little female soccer player in there!

[gwenshack]

Thanks for the update! :jphappy: I hope your hip/back feels better!

[Qtpie]

Thanks for the update! :jphappy: I hope your hip/back feels better!

Thanks, it is feeling a little better this afternoon, but that was after I sat on the couch all morning with my feet up. I think i overdid it yesterday, i did 6 loads of laundry and cleaned the kitchen.

[Qtpie]

So this post is a few days late, but I went to the doctor on tuesday, we got to see our little Katie again. The doctor did a ultrasound to check the growth of the baby, and the placenta, he said everything looks great. We got to hear the heartbeat too, I just love the sounds of the heartbeat. He did mention that in about 5 weeks I will need to take the Gestational Diabetes test, I am so not looking forward to this one.

[FFC]

Yayyyy that you got to hear her heartbeat again!! So what does the G/D test include, do you know?

[Qtpie]

the G/D test consists of not eatting anything for 12 hours before the test, then you go to the lab and have to drink a very sugary drink, you have to sit there for 1 hour and they will draw your blood to check you sugar levels, however I have heard that the drink can make you nauseous, and if you throw up you have to do it again.

[FFC]

the G/D test consists of not eatting anything for 12 hours before the test, then you go to the lab and have to drink a very sugary drink, you have to sit there for 1 hour and they will draw your blood to check you sugar levels, however I have heard that the drink can make you nauseous, and if you throw up you have to do it again.

Oh weird - I've never heard of that test. I thought it was like the amnio or something. I'll take the drink/blood test over the amnio ANY DAY!

[ikkin510]

When I had it done with my son, I didn't have to fast or anything before hand. But the drink is suppose to be like an orange soda, but with a nasty after taste. I found it make me really lightheaded afterwards and slightly nauseas. I'd make sure you have someone with you when you take the test. A friend of mine was still feeling so sick afterwards she needed someone to drive her home after the appointment

[FFC]

When I had it done with my son, I didn't have to fast or anything before hand. But the drink is suppose to be like an orange soda, but with a nasty after taste. I found it make me really lightheaded afterwards and slightly nauseas. I'd make sure you have someone with you when you take the test. A friend of mine was still feeling so sick afterwards she needed someone to drive her home after the appointment

Good info Nikki! Another reason why I :hearts: this place :goodpost:

[Qtpie]

and that is the exact reason I am not looking forward to this test, but I will do anything to ensure the health of my Katie girl.

[Heywie]

Don't worry Meg! I'm sure you'll be fine!

My SIL just took it and her level was a little high so they made her come back in and do a second one with more fluid! She didn't get sick or anything, but for the second one she had to fast for 12 hours before and that was not easy!

Another friend of mine took the test a month or two ago and tested positive of G/D. She was bummed because she felt like she was hurting her baby. Turns out she was just eating too much fruit! Now she is doing better and just not eating anything that has sugar added. She's due in 2 weeks and the baby is very healthy!

Good luck! I'm sure everything will be fine!!!

[Qtpie]

thats kinda why I am worried, I am craving sweet things all the time, which means I know I am eatting way too much sugar. I just hope I dont have GD.

[Qtpie]

Boy am I bad at updating my journal. Anyways, tomorrow is my birthday, so this weekend was spent with the family celebrating. It was super cute, my mom and sister are so excited about little Katie, they went on a shopping spree on Saturday. They got for my birthday gifts things for Katie. My sister bought me a really cute baby bath, its a soft one, I have never seen a soft one before, but when I opened it I fell in love. My mom got me a diaper bag, it is super cute, two covers for the changing table, a really cute baby wipe travel container, and she sent me home with my baby cradle. My uncle hand carved it for my mom when she was pregnant with me. So with a little bit of cleaning I think it will be good as new. I definatly need to take some pictures of everything and post for you all to see.

One of my moms friends hand knitted a baby blanket for Katie, I absolutely fell in love with it the second I saw it. It is so pretty. After we got done at my moms house we went to the In Laws house, they took me out to dinner at the Olive Garden, and boy did I eat way too much. but it was worth it. They bought me the most beautiful Dendrobim Orchid.

I have a doctors appointment on Tuesday October 13 and I am really looking forward to it. I just love hearing Katies little heart beating away. Anyways thats about all for now.

[Heywie]

Well happy early birthday!!!

It's funny you had a mini baby shower for your bday! I love it!

That is so special that Katie will sleep in the same cradle as you did. I can't wait to see pics!

[gwenshack]

:confetti: Happy Birthday!! :heart:

[Nekochanpurr]

Happy birthday!! :D

[Danielle9608]

Happy birthday! :happybday:

[Qtpie]

thanks everyone.

[NOTKT]

Happy Birthday! That's really cool you got gifts for the baby! I can't wait to see pictures!

[FFC]

Oh yay happy birthday!!!!! Sounds like you had a great weekend with your family! I can't wait to see this nursery after it's furnished with all these goodies!!!

[Qtpie]

So I had a check up today. It was a great appointment, I have been having cramps for the last few days, the dr said there is not any concern unless they intensify and come every five minutes. We listened to the babys heartbeat, 159bpm. He measured my belly and said that Katie is measuring spot on. So that made me feel good. I then asked a few questions. One was about the umbilical cord wrapping around baby, there is apparantly and old wives tale that said if you bend over or put your hands above your head the umbilical cord will wrap around babys neck, he said this is not true. The length of the babys umbilical cord is what causes this to happen, he did say even if the cord wraps around baby it usually wont cause any harm but that is why the monitor you so closely while your in labor. Anyways, the appointment went very well and I just LOVE hearing Kaites heartbeat.
I have to call and schedule my glucose test for two weeks from now, ugh so not looking forward to this, they want me to fast for the test, I dont know if I will be able to, I Have to eat first thing when i wake up so I dont get sick. wish me luck.

[Qtpie]

Ugh, sometimes I really hate going to the bank, I just stood in line for 30 minutes to make a 1 minute deposit. LOL, they need a pregnant women line. LOL.

[FFC]

Oh that sucks about the bank! It reminds me of DMV in your other thread LOL.

That's great the doctor eased your concerns about the umbilical cord. My sister's baby's cord wrapped around her neck and she inhaled too soon - but they got it all under control and she's fine now! In the event that they suspect it happening, they'll have about a dozen doctors in your delivery room ready to do whatever possible to make everything okay - rest assured :)

[Qtpie]

Thanks Justina, Yeah the doc really made me feel assured. I was wondering how come nobody had read my updates.

[FFC]

Thanks Justina, Yeah the doc really made me feel assured. I was wondering how come nobody had read my updates.

Today is the first time I've been able to catch up since Friday ... wow.. almost a whole week!

Hey Megan... I think it's 'bout time to update that belly thread... what do you think? :eureka: :hearts:

[Qtpie]

Ok, I will take a picture and post it. Thanks for reminding me.

[Qtpie]

darn, cant take a picture tonight, My hubby was using the camera last night and the battery died, so charging it as we speak, will try to get a picture up tomorrow.

[FFC]

Alrighty :) I love when that thread gets updated... hope you had a restful night :D

[Qtpie]

Alrighty :) I love when that thread gets updated... hope you had a restful night :D

nope wasnt a restful night, James and I got into a fight, we were up until 4am arguing. Alot of it had to do with the fact that we don't have S-E-X anymore. ARGH, I just dont feel sexy right now, and it is kinda uncomfortable. I will try and get that picture posted in a little bit.

[FFC]

nope wasnt a restful night, James and I got into a fight, we were up until 4am arguing. Alot of it had to do with the fact that we don't have S-E-X anymore. ARGH, I just dont feel sexy right now, and it is kinda uncomfortable. I will try and get that picture posted in a little bit.

Aw shoot I'm sorry :( You'd think he'd be more understanding due to your condition.... I have already warned Matt when we get :preggo: he's most likely not going to get much - if any.

I'm sorry... hang in there!

[Qtpie]

Its ok, I am a bit in the dumps today, but I think he will get over it. At least I hope he does.

[ikkin510]

I think most women get to the point you are at. Men need to understand the woman's POV. It gets hards to do things the farther along you get too. Hugs hon. Hopefully he will understand.

[Qtpie]

Ok off to take a belly shot. hopefully will have it posted in a few.

[Heywie]

Oh man, Meg! I'm sorry to hear your not having a good day!

I feel the same way as you with Kevin sometimes, but instead of sex, it's with my morning sickness. He actually had the nerve to say, "Well it's going to be like this for awhile so get used to it!" when I couldn't get out of bed this morning! Turns out I have the stomach flu so he's kicking himself now!

Hope you feel better! I can't wait to see the updated belly pic! I'm off to look for it now!

[Qtpie]

sorry girls I havent updated the belly picture yet. I am going to get it done before the end of the weekend.

[FFC]

Aw don't stress it... I hope you have a nice weekend!

[brendalin]

Can't wait to see your picture!

Hopefully things get better a home soon!

[FFC]

Megan, did you get that gestational diabetes test behind you yet? How'd that go?

[Qtpie]

Megan, did you get that gestational diabetes test behind you yet? How'd that go?

LoL, No I didnt do it yet. I am such a slacker, so not wanting to take it, I am going to talk to the doctor on tuesday when i go and see if he still wants me to take it, I know they say your supposed to take it between 24-28 weeks and I am 30 weeks tomorrow.

[FFC]

LoL, No I didnt do it yet. I am such a slacker, so not wanting to take it, I am going to talk to the doctor on tuesday when i go and see if he still wants me to take it, I know they say your supposed to take it between 24-28 weeks and I am 30 weeks tomorrow.

Awwww shame shame!! Good luck with the doc on Tuesday!

[Qtpie]

Thank you Justina.

[Heywie]

Happy 30 weeks! It won't be long now!!!

[Qtpie]

Happy 30 weeks! It won't be long now!!!

I know, I cant believe how fast the last few weeks have gone, I am getting super excited. James is getting excited too. He said to me last night, "so you could go into labor and have a healthy baby in 7 weeks. I could be a daddy in seven weeks." I told him that right, and he smiled and his face lit up. It was so cute.

[Brian's Bride]

You're getting close, too! I took the diabetes test and failed the first one by a little. The long one I ended up passing (took 3.5 hours of sitting in the lab). It was so boring! Your doctor just let you slide by, eh??

[Qtpie]

You're getting close, too! I took the diabetes test and failed the first one by a little. The long one I ended up passing (took 3.5 hours of sitting in the lab). It was so boring! Your doctor just let you slide by, eh??

not sure yet. I go to the doctor on tuesday, I have a real feeling that he is going to be a bit upset i didnt go to the lab. We will see though, the way i look at it though, its my right as a patient to decline any tests, Right? I just hope that Katie is not affected by my choice to skip out on the glucose test.

[Qtpie]

Ugh, i have had a crummy day today, last night my blood pressure was kinda low and made me feel dizzy and out of it. When I woke up this morning i felt even worse. Checked my blood pressure but it was ok today. I laid down to take a nap, I feel better since i woke up, but now i have some cramps in my tummy. I hope its nothing serious, waiting for James to get off work and then I am going to talk to him. The cramps arent really bad, just noticable and worriesome to me.

[gwenshack]

Just try to take it easy and not worry too much about the cramps. I hope he gets home soon. And I hope you feel better! :hug:

[Qtpie]

thanks gwen.

[FFC]

Aw I'm sorry you still aren't feeling very well :( Did James have any ideas for you?

[SkippyNXC]

maybe ur having some braxton hicks? ur prolly around the right time i'd think? i agree w/the others just take it easy and try to relax

[Qtpie]

by the time james got home from work i was feeling much better. I am thinking they were probably braxton hicks. I am just a real worry wart. thanks for all the concern though ladies.

[SkippyNXC]

i watch that show deliver me on discovery health a lot (that n the i didn't know i was pregnant which is usually a good laugh) and i remember them saying a few times that contractions are OK just as long as they aren't getting worse... but i'm no doc lol

[FutureKelley]

i watch that show deliver me on discovery health a lot (that n the i didn't know i was pregnant which is usually a good laugh) and i remember them saying a few times that contractions are OK just as long as they aren't getting worse... but i'm no doc lol

I think I remember reading as long as you are not having more than four per hour you are fine? I'm glad you are feeling better!

[Qtpie]

thanks guys, i am feeling much better. I am going to guess I was having braxton hicks.

[ikkin510]

Another sign of Braxton Hicks is your stomach will feel tight while it is happening. And once you drink water and either stand up if you get them while sitting, or sit if you get them while standing, they should stop.

[Qtpie]

Another sign of Braxton Hicks is your stomach will feel tight while it is happening. And once you drink water and either stand up if you get them while sitting, or sit if you get them while standing, they should stop.

thats exactly what happened, when i would go from sitting to standing the pain would stop.

[ikkin510]

Sounds a lot like what I've been going through..almost daily anymore. YOu'll find them starting to become a regular accurance. Your body preparing for the real thing.

[Brian's Bride]

I don't think I'd be able to tell if I was having a Braxton Hicks to save my life... and this is baby #2! Glad everything is okay with you!

[Qtpie]

so I am a bit nervous as we have been notified that we have to move by this weekend. A little background: my husband and I watched an apartment complex for trade in free rent and free utilities, but they will no longer be managing the property. We were told last night that we need to be out of the apartment by this weekend. Thank GOD they have a second property in town, that they will be moving us to. However, we need a two bedroom, with the baby on the way, and they didnt have any available, so we will move into a one bedroom for a few weeks to a month, until the two bedroom is done being rennovated. I am a bit nervous as we are getting close to our little princess' due date. We had the nursery all put together in our current apartment it just needed to be organized.
The GOOD thing about this move is that we will be in a MUCH better neighborhood. The apartment is also much nicer. Wish us luck with the move, I know I cant lift anything {per doctors orders at my appointment today} so my husband will be doing most of the move, I just hope he can find some friends to help him with the heavy stuff. And I hope that we are able to get to the permanent apartment and get Katie's room set up before she decides to make an appearance.

[Qtpie]

I went to the doctor today, this was my last monthly appointment, I am now going every two weeks, which is exciting cause I am getting close to meeting my princess.

My appointment was at 11:00am, but I didnt see the doctor until 12:30 as he had to run across the street to the hospital to deliver a little baby. So my visit was a bit short today, as he needed to catch up on his patients. James had to work today so it was just me. I got to hear the babies heartbeat, and as always, I LOVE her little heartbeat. It was beating between 140-150bpm. He said that Katie is growing just as she should be. BAD NEWS: I have to go take my glucose test before my next appointment, something i am absoulutley dreading. GOOD NEWS: Katie sounds healthy and is growing just perfectly. I will have an ultrasound at about 35 to 36 weeks to check the position of Katie, and hopefully my mom will be able to go to this appointment with me, she really wants to see the ultrasound. I am so excited to meet Katie, as is James.

As the above post states: James and I have been notified that we are moving this weekend. I am a bit nervous as I cant help out much, so he is going to have to do most all the move on his own. I hope that he can find some friends to help.

[gwenshack]

Wow, moving is stressful enough, but with short notice while pregnant? Yikes! :blink: I'm glad you'll be moving to a better area though - that's good news. :)

I'm glad there was a place for you to go though! Good luck with your move - don't get stressed too much.

[Qtpie]

Wow, moving is stressful enough, but with short notice while pregnant? Yikes! :blink: I'm glad you'll be moving to a better area though - that's good news. :)

I'm glad there was a place for you to go though! Good luck with your move - don't get stressed too much.

thanks, i hate moving as it is, so this is going to be a bit of a task, but thats ok. It will definatley be worth it.

[NOTKT]

Yea, it really seems they could have given you more notice than that!

[Heywie]

Wow, I can't imagine moving on such short notice! You seem to be taking it very calmly, I'd be freaking out!!!

[Qtpie]

Yea, it really seems they could have given you more notice than that!

unfortunately, the company didn't know they were going to be bought out until Friday evening, so they told us Monday evening, as neither hubby or I were home Monday during the day. So they notified us as soon as they were able to. They are moving us to there other property in town, and we will just be tenants now, so there wont be any late night walks in the cold, we will be paying $500 a month for rent, which is SUPER cheap. and the apartment will be very nice, and the best part about the move is, we will have a washer and dryer in our apartment, which will be super nice with the baby.

[Qtpie]

Wow, I can't imagine moving on such short notice! You seem to be taking it very calmly, I'd be freaking out!!!

oh believe me I am freaked out, I am very nervous about the move as we are moving into a one bedroom temporarily until the people living in the two bedroom they want to move us into move. Which should be end of november, so we will then be moving again in hopefully the second week of December, this is what makes me nervous, as that will be soooooo close to Katies due date, I just hope we can get settled in the new permanent apartment in enough time before katie comes, and that I can get her nursery put together in time.

[carrollove]

w0w congrats for the baby, you have a nice family hope its a baby boy...

[Brian's Bride]

Good luck with the move! Sounds like it's been a little stressful for you, but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. And the convenience of having a washer/dryer in your apartment is a HUGE positive!!!

[ikkin510]

I'm so glad they had another place for you to move to...although it stink you will have to move again until you get the two bedroom. Try not too stress too much. Relax when you can and keep thinking about holding your sweet little girl!

[FFC]

Wow Megan... I'm sorry I missed all this. I didn't think it was legal in CA for them to give you what, a week's notice? Whether you pay rent or not, you should by law have at least 30 days... but I know it's all water under the bridge at this point. What a PAIN!!!!! I wish we lived closer I'd help you guys move :( I'm sorry you have to go through all this so close to your big day.

On the positive side, I'm glad that you're going to a nicer neighborhood, and they got you a deal on a place. Are you at least getting a discounted rent until you get your 2bdr?



w0w congrats for the baby, you have a nice family hope its a baby boy...

She's having a girl :yesnod:

[gwenshack]

w0w congrats for the baby, you have a nice family hope its a baby boy...

Actually, she's having a little girl and naming her Katie. I think she was thrilled to find out she was having a girl! :baby: (As she should be...;))

[savepaws]

Oh wow, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this moving situation but it is a good thing they at least have somewhere for you to go. I hope you get all settled in the 2 br by the time Katie arrives!!

[Qtpie]

w0w congrats for the baby, you have a nice family hope its a baby boy...

not sure if you meant to post this here or on someone elses journal, but I am having a GIRL.

[Qtpie]

Wow Megan... I'm sorry I missed all this. I didn't think it was legal in CA for them to give you what, a week's notice? Whether you pay rent or not, you should by law have at least 30 days... but I know it's all water under the bridge at this point. What a PAIN!!!!! I wish we lived closer I'd help you guys move :( I'm sorry you have to go through all this so close to your big day.

On the positive side, I'm glad that you're going to a nicer neighborhood, and they got you a deal on a place. Are you at least getting a discounted rent until you get your 2bdr?





She's having a girl :yesnod:

They knew it was illegal to not give us a 30 day notice, unfourtunatley the new management company is taking over on friday, so that is why they are moving us to there sister property, we will NOT be paying any rent for the first month or so, until they get us moved into the two bedroom. Once we are moved to the two bedroom, we will only be paying a discounted price. They have gone way above and beyond to help us out in this situation, which we highly appreciate.

And yes, I am having a little PRINCESS, which I am very excited about. Thanks for the support ladies. Lots of LOVE, Hugs.

[FFC]

They knew it was illegal to not give us a 30 day notice, unfourtunatley the new management company is taking over on friday, so that is why they are moving us to there sister property, we will NOT be paying any rent for the first month or so, until they get us moved into the two bedroom. Once we are moved to the two bedroom, we will only be paying a discounted price. They have gone way above and beyond to help us out in this situation, which we highly appreciate.

And yes, I am having a little PRINCESS, which I am very excited about. Thanks for the support ladies. Lots of LOVE, Hugs.

Well it makes a big difference now that you say you're okay with it :) I'm glad they're accommodating you and James :hug:

[Heywie]

OMG, don't even bother unpacking when you get to your 1 bedroom!

I'm sure everything will work out and you will get Katie's nursery ready in no time!

[Qtpie]

I already told James that I will not be unpacking until we get into the two bedroom. He agreed with me.

[Nekochanpurr]

Do you have a bassinet?? I mean, that way you wouldn't have to take out/unpack the crib in a rush in case you need something.. And baby isn't gunna be big enough to get up and walk away yet. lol

[Qtpie]

I do have a cradle. Its actually the same one that my mom used on my sister and I.
We got some good news tonight, hopefully the two bedroom will be ready in about two weeks, which would mean plenty of time to get settled before Katie comes.:crossfingers:

[FFC]

WOOHOOO!!! That's awesome! It stinks to move everything twice but at least you won't have to unpack much :)

[ikkin510]

Less time to live out of boxes is a good thing. And you shoudl have plenty of time to get everything set up for Katie.

[Heywie]

That's great news! You'll be all settled in in no time!

[Qtpie]

:bawling:I can't sleep. This is the second time this week, where I have gone to sleep and ended waking up a few hours later wide awake, and in pain. My hips hurt sooo bad, I dont know if its cause i sleep on them all night long, or if its because they are opening up and preparing for birth.
I had a friend tell me yesterday that the baby is already dropping, and I got mad at her. LoL, I told her, its way too earlier for Katie to drop, I still have at least 5 weeks until she will be full term.
As for the move, we have made it to the temporary apartment, and now we are just waiting for the people to finish moving out of our permanent apartment. They started moving out yesterday and should be out by this weekend. Once they are completely out they will paint the apartment and then replace all the carpet, and do a through cleaning. Then we will be moving in. Yay, I cant wait to get all these stinky cardboard boxes unpacked and out of my home. I am anxious to get Katie's new room set up and ready before she makes her appearance. :baby:
Next week is going to go by super fast for me. On Tuesday I have a check up with the doctor, and then thursday is Thanksgiving, Mmmmmm turkey. Then Saturday is going to be my baby shower. I need to find my camera before next week and get it charged and ready.
Well thats about all thats going on with me right now. Hope everyone is well.

[FFC]

Yay for the new apartment!!! While I hate painting now, it sure is nice admiring the new look once it's all said and done! Good luck getting settled! And have a blast at your shower :)

[ikkin510]

HIp pain is definitely from your body preparing. It also could be that Katie is sitting on a nerve just right too.
It is possible for you to start to drop already. With your first pregnancy you can drop a few weeks before being close to delievery.

[gwenshack]

I'm sorry to hear you've been having pain! :( I hope you can get some sleep...

I'm glad you guys made is safely to apartment #1. Don't stress too much - everything will get done before Katie gets here. ;)

[Qtpie]

thanks guys.
Nikki- I have heard that the baby can drop a few weeks before labor, but I still have atleast 5 weeks until I am considered full term, so I hope she isnt dropping yet.

Justina- wanna come help me paint? LoL!

Gwen- I am hoping to be in the new apartment before Thanksgiving, but not sure if thats going to happen yet. And I am trying too not stress too much, but I hate all these stinky cardboard boxes all around me, and not knowing where anything is.

[FFC]

Justina- wanna come help me paint? LoL!


I don't mind if it's someone else's house :) But you'd have to sponsor my gas bill to get there and back :rofl:

[Qtpie]

Well it is 5:45 am here, and again I can't sleep. I am getting frustrated as i feel like all i do is wake up in the middle of the night and I cant get back to sleep. :bawling:

I go to the doctor for my checkup today, and I am really looking forward to seeing him today as I have a ton of questions for him. I have been having quite a bit of cramping these past few days, and seem to be losing bits and pieces of what I believe to be my mucus plug. I have been feeling Katie move less and less the last few days as well. I really wish he would do an ultrasound to tell me her position to as my poor hips feel like they are broken. I think this is part of my problem with waking up in the middle of the nights, that and I get soooo HOT, kinda like I am having Hot flashes. :keep_cool:

So when I get home from my doctors appointment I will update everyone. Hope you all have a fantastic day. :preggo::baby:

[FFC]

Good luck today Megan! Don't forget your list of questions :)

[Qtpie]

So, my doctors appointment was a freakin NIGHTMARE yesterday. I left my house at 9:00am as my appointment was at 10:30 and the office is an hour away. So I always make sure to leave early, I get to the office at 10:20. All the parking around the office is 90 minute parking, I thought, Oh that will be plenty of time. So I park and go in. The waiting room was PACKED, there was no where to sit. So I finally find a seat, and sit down to wait. At this point I had drinken about a LITER of water so that i could give them a pee sample, so I have to pee. I sat and waited, and waited, and waited. 75 minutes later they finally call me back to pee in a cup and take my weight. I didnt gain ANY weight in the last two weeks. So they put me in a little room and leave. I sat there about 10 minutes and then they came and moved me into a different room. I could hear the midwife talking about her dog to one of the nurses, and she just kept talking and talking and talking. At this point I need to go move my car so I dont get a ticket. GRRRRRR....... So I sat in the second little room for about another 15 minutes, I was very frustrated by this point. So finally, I came out of the room and told the nurse, I need to go move my car before I get a ticket, well just then the midwife comes out and says Oh I can see you right now. So I said OK, in a confused state.

I thought I was supposed to be seeing the Doctor. Why did I see the midwife instead, my appointment was for the Doctor. Well it turns out he was on vacation until December 2. Alright, what ever. So she asked me a few questions, and then measured my belly. I measured right on 32cm which is equal to 32 weeks. So that was good, then she takes the doppler and puts it on my belly. She had a hard time getting a reading, it kept dissappearing. She said oh the baby must really be moving around a lot right now. I told her i didnt feel it. So she decided she wanted to send me for a Stress test monitoring of the baby. This freaked me out. I called James and told him I was going to have the baby monitored for awhile. He got so worried, he was stuck at work.


To be Continued.....

[Qtpie]

So I go next door, the nurse did a quick ultrasound, which i didnt get to see, to check the amniotic fluid level. The midwife was a bit worried that the fluid level was a bit low, which it is NOT, the nurse said I have plenty of fluid. She then hooked me up to the fetal monitor, and found the heartbeat right away. Nice strong heartbeat, THANK GOD. She had me laying on my left side, which apparently Katie likes cause she kept going to sleep, so the nurse came in and put a vibrator buzzer thing on my belly to wake Katie up. About twenty minutes into the monitoring the nurse decided she wasnt happy with the readings, so she told me to turn onto my right side. She said if she doesnt get some better readings she is going to have to send me to the hospital where they could do some furthur tests. At this point I am ready to cry and am freaking out. So she left me attatched to the monitor for a while longer. Eventually she came in and looked at the readings and said MUCH BETTER, THANK GOD. So she says ok, everything is fine, your good to go.
So I go over to the hosptial to Pre-Register and then I came home. By the time I got home yesterday it was 4:00pm.
Talk about a stressful appointment. I will never schedule another appointment with the midwife.

Thank God Katie is ok.

[FFC]

Goodness Megan that sucks!!! You didn't get a parking ticket did you?

Sorry it was such a hassle... So what do you mean you preregistered at the hospital? You mean for delivery?

[Qtpie]

No I didnt get a ticket, and when i said i preregistered it means you go and register as a patient so that when you are in labor you dont have to go through the ER you just go straight up to the labor and delivery ward.

[FFC]

No I didnt get a ticket, and when i said i preregistered it means you go and register as a patient so that when you are in labor you dont have to go through the ER you just go straight up to the labor and delivery ward.

Oooohhh okay that makes sense. I'm glad you didn't get a ticket!!

[gwenshack]

Wow, they don't do too much to alleviate the stress for an expectant mother do they? :irked: I'm glad you made it through that nightmare, Katie is ok, and you didn't get a ticket. :heart:

[Heywie]

That does sound like a nightmare! You poor thing! These docs/nurses really need to remember who they are dealing with when they decide to start freaking out. I mean c'mon! Where's the bedside manner?!

I'm glad to hear Katie is okay!

[Qtpie]

thanks, it was such a relief to hear that she is fine. However today everytime i sit down and dont feel her right away, i think, are they sure she is ok.

[ikkin510]

How was your shower Megan? It was yesterday, wasn't it?!

[FFC]

I wanna hear all about it! I hope the move and the shower went well! :hug:

[Brian's Bride]

That midwife sounds like an idiot. Glad everything is okay with Katie! Brant also liked it when I laid on my left side!!

Post some shower pics! Did you get lots of good stuff?!?

[Qtpie]

Hey guys, sorry i havent updated in a few days. As most of you know we are in the middle of our second move this month. We got into the permanent apartment. Last night was our first night here, and it was terrible.
We got woken up like every hour. First some kids walked by our bedroom window making all kinds of noise, then at like 2am someones car alarm went off right outside of our bedroom window. James got up to turn the heater on at 3am and about 5 minutes later every smoke detector went of due to the dust burning off the heater. We got like 2 hours of sleep last night.

As for the baby shower, I dont have any pictures on the computer yet but will in a day or two.
The shower was awesome. We got so many great gifts, but there is still so much that we need. We havent gotten our car seat yet, but James mom says she will get it for us after pay day.

We got so many cute outfits. and so many fun toys. The food was delicious, and we had an awesome turn out, like 20 people.

Katie is kicking and moving around tons tonight, and we are getting very anxious to meet her.

[KMS]

Hooray for a wonderful baby shower! I am so sorry about the cruddy first night in the apartment though. Hopefully that was just a rough intro and things will get better and better.

[FFC]

Sorry to hear about your first night - I hope that's all the problem was (dust burning off the heater). How was last night? Any better?

I'm glad to hear your shower went so well! How exciting :) :)

[Qtpie]

Second night in the apartment was much better. We rearranged our bedroom and put the bed in a different location, which seemed to help a ton. I slept from about midnight till 10:45am today.

[FFC]

Yay for a full night's sleep! :)

[Heywie]

Oh I'm so glad you got to catch up on some sleep! Enjoy it! Katie will be here before you know it and it will be feeding every few hours and not sleeping a whole night's through!

[KMS]

I'm so glad that the second night was better than the first!

[Qtpie]

So yesterday was an interesting day. I am now 34 weeks and 3 days. Yesterday Katie decided to play the quiet card on me. I freaked out finally at about 9:30 last night, yelled at my amazing husband (which i now feel bad about). So he finally got me together and took me to the hospital. We got there and they found Katies heartbeat right away. Thank God! I was having some cramps as well so the nurse monitored me for contractions and then called my Dr. He asked her to check my cervix, and she told me that its softening and the first layer is about 1 - 2 CM open, but the second layer of my cervix is still very long and closed. Now I am completely confused as to what this could mean, am i going to deliver Katie early, will i carry her to full term? I will have so many questions for the Doctor when I see him tomorrow. For now, DH will not let me do anything, he told me that my job for today is to sit on the couch and rest.

As for him, he is planning on painting Katie's nursery today, and finishing painting the dresser that we found for her on friday night, its a beautiful pine wood dresser, and we are painting it white to match the crib and changing table. I will post before and after pictures as soon as its done.

As for me I am off to rest now.

[FFC]

I'm glad you got to hear her heartbeat!!! Enjoy your rest Megan :)

[gwenshack]

Sorry you had to make another trip to the hospital, but better safe than sorry. Glad to hear Katie is ok! Enjoy resting - you deserve it! :)

[Heywie]

That must have been so frightening! I'm glad to hear everything is okay! I'm also anxious to hear what your doc says about your visit... are we going to meet Katie early?!

Get some rest and keep us posted!

[Qtpie]

Well, yesterday James got Katie's new room painted, and got the crib set back up. He still needs to finish painting the new dresser we got for Katie, but that will have to wait until next weekend.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/katiesroom001.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/katiesroom002.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/katiesroom003.jpg

I go to the doctor today at 1:45pm, boy do I have a ton of questions for him, and hope to have some updates for you ladies as well.

[FFC]

YAYYYY Her room looks great!!!!!!

Good luck at the Doc's today... I hope you get answers to all your questions!

[gwenshack]

Looks awesome - really like the paint color choice! ;)

[Qtpie]

thanks, its actually set up a bit different, I will have to take pictures later today, but we put the dresser under the window and the changing table on the other wall.

The color was recommended by my mom, i think it turned out very nice.

[brendalin]

Good luck at your appointment today. Hopefully you get all of your questions answered.

The room is really coming along nicely. I love the paint color! Super cute!

[ikkin510]

The room is so cute! That looks like the same green we used when we did the nursery for Ryan! I love that color.

[Qtpie]

poor katie has the hic ups right now.

[Dani]

What an adorable nursery!

[Heywie]

The nursery looks great! I love the wall color!

Good luck at your appointment! I hope you get all your questions answered!

Katie has hiccups?! that must feel so weird!

[Qtpie]

So my appointment went great. The doctor was very pleased with everything. I talked to him about all my concerns, the checked my fluid levels, which were perfect, and monitored Katie for a little bit, they were very happy with all the results. She is head down, so now its a matter of letting her cook a bit longer. I go back to the doctor on the 22nd, and then after that appointment i will be going every week. Oh its getting close. I am so excited.

[KMS]

I lover the nursery! It's so cute and calming. I'm glad that you had a good appointment and that everything is coming along well. Wow...you're almost at the weekly visit mark. Incredible!

[ikkin510]

Yay! I'm glad to hear the appointment went so well!

[FFC]

GREAT news Megan. You're SO close!!!!!!! I'm so excited for you :)

[FutureKelley]

The nursery looks adorable!

I can't believe she will be here so soon! I'm so excited for you!

[Ninedays9]

Very cute nursery! I am glad things went well at the appointment, :).

[SkippyNXC]

i think from now on (since ur SO close) every time you go a few days w/o coming on here the "is she in labor???" "is it time???" posts are gonna fly LOL

[FFC]

i think from now on (since ur SO close) every time you go a few days w/o coming on here the "is she in labor???" "is it time???" posts are gonna fly LOL

Hehe... you're so right... Megan, you better not forget your cell phone when you do go into labor hahahaha - as if you don't have enough to worry about :)

[Qtpie]

Hehe... you're so right... Megan, you better not forget your cell phone when you do go into labor hahahaha - as if you don't have enough to worry about :)

dont worry, i have this weird addiction with my cell phone, I can't leave the house without it. I feel sooo naked without my cell phone. Plus I have so many numbers in my cell phone that i will have to have James call once Katie had arrived.

[FFC]

dont worry, i have this weird addiction with my cell phone, I can't leave the house without it. I feel sooo naked without my cell phone. Plus I have so many numbers in my cell phone that i will have to have James call once Katie had arrived.

Perfect :) :)

*almost there... almost there*

[Nekochanpurr]

Yay. We are getting close to cute baby picture time! :D

[Qtpie]

Argh, I am having a pretty crummy day. It all started off with this morning, DH got out of bed and the carpet was wet right where he stepped. Well last night we left both the dogs out, which usually we put Chloe in a crate cause she usually pees sometime in the middle of the night. Well sure enough she peed on the brand new carpet. So DH was grumpy when he left for work. I steam cleaned the carpet with a little Green steam bot vacum thing. Worked pretty good, carpet looks great. So anyways, it got me to thinking. Whats going to happen when we have the baby. I might not have time during the day to take the dogs out, now with Bailey thats not a problem, she will hold it all day until DH gets home from work, but Chloe will pee in the house, and poop for that matter. Also last night a friend of mine brought her baby cousin over for a few minutes, and Chloe was scared to death, hid and cowerd the whole time. Well I dont have the heart to make Chloe live like that, so DH and I got to talking, and we think it might be better if we can find a home for her, where they will have more time to take care of her. :bawling: I dont want to send her to a new home, but I dont think its fair to make her live her life in fear.

Then to make my day even more depressing, I was watching a tv show, and all of a sudden NO MORE CABLE. Our cable got shut off, cause we didnt have the money to pay the stupid bill. So here I am stuck at home, in the rain, with no tv, all alone. Then I get a call from James, and I got happy cause i thought he was calling to tell me that he was coming home for lunch, but instead he told me that he was going to have lunch with his coworker today, and that he will see me tonight. :bawling: So when i hung up the phone with him i started crying.

I know thats not that bad of a day, but these pregnancy hormones are totally getting too me. Haha. Plus it gets lonely sitting in an apartment all alone, with nobody to talk to. And I havent worked in about a month (been on maternity leave) so I am getting anxious to meet my little princess now.

Anyways, enough for my vent, I am sure your all tired of listening to me complain.

[FFC]

Awww I know how it feels to be forced to get rid of a fur baby. I hope you find the perfect home for her and can maybe still visit her on occasion. I'm glad the carpet cleaned up well!!

Do you have any crafts to do while you're at home? Like sewing, making Christmas gifts, etc? I know that can all get old, but it's a thought....

:hug: I hope your day gets better!

[gwenshack]

I'm sorry you had a bad day Megan. :( When the cable goes out it's enough to make me crazy. I hope James came home and gave you a big hug. But here's an e-hug to go with it. :hug:

[Qtpie]

I am going to try and keep Chloe, maybe she will adjust with a newborn baby growing up around her. Fingers crossed.

No, I dont have any crafts to do. I am going to have James teach me how to use the DVD player tonight, so if I get bored I can atleast watch movies.

[Qtpie]

Here are some new pictures of Katies room. My mom and sister are coming in a week and a half to help us organize and finish everything.

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/bellyandchristmaskatiesroom001.jpg

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/bellyandchristmaskatiesroom002.jpg

this is the dresser we got on craigslist. James just needs to finish painting it.
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/bellyandchristmaskatiesroom003.jpg

[Qtpie]

http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/bellyandchristmaskatiesroom004.jpg

two pajama outfits we got last night at babies r us, with a gift card from the baby shower, we got tons of stuff, but I just LOVE these pjs.
http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss144/megnel02/bellyandchristmaskatiesroom005.jpg

[CaseyK37]

Katie's room is so adorable!:wub: I like the stuffed animals in the crib and the cupcake jammies. :cool3:

[gwenshack]

Everything looks so bright and cheery! What a great room to bring a baby home to. The dresser was a great find! :)

[Qtpie]

we were super excited to find that dresser, i had been looking for a dresser like this one for about 5 months, so when i found it, i immediately told the lady we would be out to pick it up in an hour.

[Brian's Bride]

Did you paint her room that pale green color? It's sooo pretty and matches everything! I wasn't sure because you're in an apartment if you could paint or not. Looks like you're all set for baby's arrival!

[Qtpie]

Did you paint her room that pale green color? It's sooo pretty and matches everything! I wasn't sure because you're in an apartment if you could paint or not. Looks like you're all set for baby's arrival!

We did paint the room that greeen. We are aloud to paint the walls as long as we return it to the original color when we move out.

[FFC]

OMG you have giant Pooh and most of his friends that's AWESOME!!!

Katie's room is adorable!!! I can't wait to see it once that dresser is painted it's going to be perfect!

[FutureKelley]

Awww, what cute little jammies! And the room looks wonderful!!

[KMS]

Oh wow your room is so close to being completed! It's so cute and happy!

[FFC]

FYI Ladies! I just heard from Megan and she is at the hospital in the early stages of labor. We're keeping in touch so I'll let ya'll know when things change!

[Nekochanpurr]

FYI Ladies! I just heard from Megan and she is at the hospital in the early stages of labor. We're keeping in touch so I'll let ya'll know when things change!

How exciting!! I do hope things go quickly for her. :hearts:

[Dani]

OH I will be thinking of her!!!!! I can't wait!

[Danielle9608]

YAY, looks like Katie wants to be here for Christmas. I hope she has a safe and fast journey here!

[FFC]

I haven't heard anything since her text last night - I'm hoping all is going well. It's still too early yet for me to text her and see how she's doing just on the off chance that she might be getting some rest (although not likely).

[Jacklynn]

Ohhhhh how exciting would that be for her if she got to bring her home for Christmas!

[gwenshack]

Thanks for the update Justina! :heart:

Best of luck to Megan and Katie! We'll be thinking about you!! PUSH! :)

[brendalin]

Oh wow!!!! What a great early christmas present!!!

Keeping you in our thoughts Megan! Some on out Katie, all your Onewed aunts want to say hello and see your beautiful face!

[Heywie]

Oh I am so anxious to hear something!!!

Good luck Megan! You can do it!!!! I can't wait to meet your little angel!!!!

[savepaws]

Oh wow, I was all excited to comment on how cute the room is but this news is so much more exciting! hehe! I can't believe she wants to come out already!! :) I will be thinking of you guys. Good luck!

P.S. The room is adorable. And I hope it works out so Chloe can stay. :heart:

[FFC]

**~~**~~**~~**~UPDATE~**~~**~~**~~**


Here's the text I just got from Megan:

Hey I am at home resting! They gave me meds to stop contractions as Katie would have been a bit early. I am still having them [contractions] but not as frequent. If they start back up again I will have to go back to [the] hospital. Didn't get home until 5am!



Looks like Katie might be willing to wait a little while longer.... Hope you're feeling alright Megan! :hug:

[gwenshack]

Glad to hear you're doing ok Megan! We're all on 24 hour Katie watch now! :)

[Danielle9608]

Katie, behave for mom okay! Rest up Megan!

[Qtpie]

thanks for all the thought ladies. Last night was a bit nerve wrecking. James came home from work, and I told him i was having a lot of cramping, so we went to the hosptial to get monitored, where we found out i was having contractions every six minutes. They told me I was dehydrated and I immediately started drinking water. Tons and Tons of water. The contractions didnt stop, they got worse, they were now coming every three minutes. The nurse spoke to my doctor and they said because of how far along i was they dont do anything to stop contractions, So James and I prepared ourselves to meet Little Katie a bit early. I didnt even have the car seat with us, or my hosptial bag, or Katies bag, so I started panicking. About thirty minutes later the nurse came back and checked my cervix, she said I WAS dialating and that they were going to admit me. I started crying as I know its a bit too soon for Katie to come but the nurse reassured me that Katie would most likely be just fine as I am only 1 1/2 weeks shy of full term.
The nurse told me that they were going to try and slow down my contractions as they were coming about 2 minutes apart at that time. So she gave me a shot in my right arm. Wasn't too bad, but it made me super shakey. About an hour later, she said my contractions had slowed down and they were going to try one more shot to stop the contractions, this shot was given to me in my left arm and it hurt like H**L. I squealed when she gave it to me. My arm still hurts. They checked my cervix 4 hours later and said I was still only 1.5 cm dialated. So they sent us home, and said if I start having more contractions or anything to come back immedieately. I am not feeling too great right now as I am still having some contractions, and my lower back is hurting really bad, but I am hoping that Katie will hold out for a bit longer, we want her to be full term before she comes.

[FFC]

Aw I'm sorry the shot hurt so bad!! I'm glad they were able to slow down the contractions even though they said they couldn't. We're going to keep you in our prayers so that Katie stays put at least until you're at full term. Who knows, maybe you'll have the first baby of 2010! :)

[Qtpie]

Aw I'm sorry the shot hurt so bad!! I'm glad they were able to slow down the contractions even though they said they couldn't. We're going to keep you in our prayers so that Katie stays put at least until you're at full term. Who knows, maybe you'll have the first baby of 2010! :)

I am not sure if Katie is going to wait that long, we will just have to play the waiting game now.

[FFC]

Did the doc give an opinion as to when Katie would make an appearance or is it a waiting game to him too?

Great, now we're ALL playing the waiting game! You, Haley (today), and soon it'll be Nikki! :)

[gwenshack]

Sounds like quite a night! Think of that as the trial run - now you know everything you would have wished you'd have done and you'll have the car seat and the bags good to go.

We're so excited for you - she'll be here so soon! :hug:

[savepaws]

I'm glad she is still in there!! I hope she will stay put until its really time for her to come out.

[Qtpie]

Did the doc give an opinion as to when Katie would make an appearance or is it a waiting game to him too?

Great, now we're ALL playing the waiting game! You, Haley (today), and soon it'll be Nikki! :)

Unfourtunatley its all a BIG waiting game, no idea when Katie will arrive now. I will definatly keep you updated though, either here on onewed, or Justina will get text messages.

[FFC]

Well ladies, Megan is on her way back to the hospital right now. She said she's having contractions again and she lost part of her mucous plug (TMI???? Not sure). I'll keep ya'll updated as I hear from her. Right now they're stuck in traffic :irked:

[Brian's Bride]

Wow! An exciting day for Megan! I'm sure everything will be fine. Can't wait to see Katie!!! I hope Katie doesn't decide to make an appearance while they're in the car, though...

[Dani]

Wow! An exciting day for Megan! I'm sure everything will be fine. Can't wait to see Katie!!! I hope Katie doesn't decide to make an appearance while they're in the car, though...


No kidding..could you imagine? YIKES!

[Nekochanpurr]

Oh geez! I hope things are going okay for her and Katie! What an exciting day..

[FFC]

Well, Megan's been walking the halls for a couple hours now. She's dilated 3-4cm right now and is pretty sure Katie will be coming this time. She's a bit nervous because Katie's early, but the nurse says she'll be just fine.

I'll update as I get her updates!!!

[FutureKelley]

Oh my goodness! I hope mommy and baby are both doing well and it's an easy labor if she does indeed make an appearance.

[Heywie]

Oh my! Katie is ready! Can't wait to meet her!

[gwenshack]

How exciting! Good luck Megan! Thanks for keeping us updated Justina!!! :)

[Qtpie]

Hey girls, just a quick update as I have an IV in my hand. I havent been checked again, but last time they checked me I was 4cm. I have been walking the halls all evening. They will be checking me again in the morning. Also have been recieving antibiotics as Katie is a bit early, they have to be safe. They are planning on starting Pitocin at 6am to get things moving, and they say I should have a little baby by the end of the day. We are super excited and a bit nervous at the same time as we are only 36 weeks, but my doctor said that he is going to just treat me as a full term delivery. I will try and give you some more updates tomorrow, depending on how I am feeling. Otherwise good night and I will talk with you later.

[brendalin]

Hope everything goes smoothly today! Good luck, you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

[Danielle9608]

Megan I wish you a fast and safe delivery. All us internet Aunties can't wait to meet little Katie!! :teddy_wave:

[Dani]

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you!

[FFC]

Hey Megan!!! I'm glad you were able to update - I was wondering how your night went - although it's been 5 hours since you updated lol. I'm glad the doctor's not overly concerned about Katie being a little early - that's a good sign.

:hug: Good luck today!!!!

[Qtpie]

Thanks ladies, i got a tiny bit of sleep last night, and now that I am awake, I am freaking out, I am getting super nervous, they checked my cervix a few minutes ago and I am still 4cm, they are going to get me up and have me walk some more as soon as my antibiotic is done running. I will walk for an hour, and then they will give me bit of breakfast, and they will start with the pitocin. I want to google that so bad, but am avoiding doing so at all costs. I will try and update in a bit, otherwise, maybe next time I come on we might get to meet Katie. We will see.

[FFC]

Awww I'm glad you got some rest. Hang in there - my sister used Pitocin and it did the job - it just took awhile. She was induced at 10am (before she started dilating) and had the baby at 11:30pm. Since you're already at 4cm, you'll be just fine and it shouldn't take nearly as long. She didn't have any side effects either if I remember correctly.

I'm glad they're letting you eat - they wouldn't let my sister eat anything but jell-o from the night before until after she had the baby - that was about 30 hours with no food for her :blink:

Can't wait to hear you've met Katie!!!!!!!

[Danielle9608]

STAY OFF GOOGLE!! You will do fine, stop worrying, you can do this! Hang in there girl!

[Qtpie]

dont worry I have forbidden myself to even look at google.

[SkippyNXC]

pitocin is just a synthetic version of oxytocin which is what our bodies produce that is responsible for AF cramps... and in turn contractions... i've known LOTS of women who've needed it to speed things along, don't worry...

and i'd say your nurse is right, don't worry about Katie being a little early... you're WELL beyond the worry point... and it's good the doc is treating u as full term b/c while they'll probably closely monitor katie as a just in case, it sounds like they won't be panicking or monitoring her in the NICU (which i have way to much familiarly w/in my fam... know someone who gave birth @ 25 weeks n another @ 30)

[gwenshack]

Everything is gonna be just fine, Megan. :) Hang in there and tell little Katie that she's expected to make a quick debut. Yay! :baby:

[brendalin]

No need for google! Everything is going to be fine1 Hoepfully things start progressing quickly for you! Can't wait to see you little one!

[Heywie]

I'm sure you've already completed your laps and had some breakfast by now! I hope you are doing well and staying calm! More than anything, I hope Katie shows her pretty little self as soon as possible to make your delivery easy and quick!

Best of luck! I can't wait to hear all about it! (Feel free to censor if there is anything scary because I will be in your shoes in a few months! ;) )

[FFC]

Well ladies - looks like a change of plans. Katie's not ready to come out just yet - so they're not pushing the Pitocin. Megan is going home to wait her out again. Last I know of she was dilated at 4cm... nothing past that as far as I know.

[Brian's Bride]

Now you'll have time to google your heart out! Pitocin isn't bad, that's what I had for my induction. Just make sure you ask for the epidural early enough before the contractions get too bad!

Good luck with the wait, Megan!

[gwenshack]

Katie is definitely keeping us on our toes! :)

[amisteratwisterandme]

Oh Megan! Try to get some rest. What a couple of long days for you. You are in our thoughts.

[SkippyNXC]

Katie is definitely keeping us on our toes! :)

i think she wants to be an x-mas baby ;)

[Qtpie]

so I am home, my mom came up to stay for a few days with us. She is going through baby clothes and washing all of Katies things. I am going to go lay down and take a nap as I only got a few hours of sleep last night.

[FFC]

Thanks for the update Megan. I hope you get some rest :hug:

[gwenshack]

I'm so glad your mom is coming. Get some rest sweetie! :)

[Nekochanpurr]

Oh wow, thank you for all the updates. :) We'll be praying for a safe and quick delivery when she is ready to come. <3

[ikkin510]

I'm glad your mom is there to help get all the last minute things ready. Rest while you can hon!

[Heywie]

I'm glad you're home! Get lots of rest and tell that Katie girl to come when she's ready and not a moment too soon!

[Qtpie]

well its official, i dont think it will be much longer, I have lost my mucus plug, sorry TMI, so now we are waiting.
I haven't had anymore contractions though, oh this is nervewrecking. LoL, I am so excited to meet Katie.

[gwenshack]

I've been wondering what was going on! Thanks for the update! I'm so excited for you. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[NOTKT]

hehe, she is almost here!

[KMS]

Oh gosh, I'm wondering what's happened in the last few hours! :hearts:

[Qtpie]

well since i lost the mucus plug, i have had NO contractions, i am so on edge as to when i will have little Katie.

[Qtpie]

plus on top of this, i am getting a cold, i have been sneezing ALL DAY and my nose keeps plugging and running. ARGH

[amisteratwisterandme]

Ah Megan. The wait has to be awful! Sounds to me like Katie has her own mind already, stubborn little one :yesnod:

I wish lots of rest for you, and I sure hope you aren't getting sick.

[KMS]

Oh my goodness...she sure is taking her sweet little time!

[gwenshack]

I see you on-line...how are you??? :hug:

[Heywie]

No contractions yet?

That little girl is going to come whenever she's ready! Keep us posted! I can't wait to hear!

[FFC]

Megan, have you talked to the doctor since you lost your plug? Do they know you've had zero contractions since you lost it?

[Qtpie]

No contractions yet.

Justina- it is not uncommon to lose your plug and not have any contractions for up to a few weeks. I have not called the doctor yet. I have an appointment for tuesday afternoon, so if nothing before then I will talk with him the.

For now I am just sitting her very anxious and becoming very inpatient. Getting very anxious to meet my little Katie.

[Danielle9608]

Hope you are doing Ok Megan and getting some rest!

[FFC]

Good gosh Megan. Talk about getting the runaround :( Keep your head up.. You'll have some answers tomorrow!

[gwenshack]

I had a dream about you last night! You had Katie and everything was fine.

Of course then some weird man tried to give you a house in Mexico - that was a scam - but the baby part was all good. :blink: :lafhard:

[SkippyNXC]

I had a dream about you last night! You had Katie and everything was fine.

Of course then some weird man tried to give you a house in Mexico - that was a scam - but the baby part was all good. :blink: :lafhard:

:rofl: gwen i think u need a break from the TTC section if ur having dreams like that :rofl:

[Qtpie]

I had a dream about you last night! You had Katie and everything was fine.

Of course then some weird man tried to give you a house in Mexico - that was a scam - but the baby part was all good. :blink: :lafhard:

LoL, LoL, LoL, some guy tried to give me a house in Mexico. Thats hilarious. I am glad that Katie was fine though. Thats a good sign.

[SkippyNXC]

any updates?? :)

[ikkin510]

I talked to her earlier today. Her appointment was at 230 today....She was having some slight cramping this morning....I'm surprised we haven't heard anything from her yet about the appointment though!

[Qtpie]

Hey ladies, I just got home from the doctors. It was actually a really good appointment. He checked my cervix, and I am only 3cm and 80 percent effaced now. Which means I went backwards by 1cm. but hey thats ok. He said he thinks that I will go a bit longer before I have Katie, which is fine by me, cause I know the longer she is in there, the better it is for her. He measured my belly and said that I am measuring at 34cm now. Which means in the last two weeks I didnt grow, which did concern me a bit. I asked him if he had to guess how much she weighs, he said around 5 pounds, so if I make it to 40 weeks he said she will be between 6 and 6 1/2 pounds, so sounds to me like she is going to be little. He also said that Katie is not dropped down and that she is still sitting high, but I know that she has dropped down some. I asked him if I am ok to travel to the in laws for Christmas, he said that should be fine, but he gave me copy of my records for just in case. So all in all, I had a great appointment today.

He explained to me that there was a HUGE misunderstanding between the nurse and him on friday when they were talking about giving me the pitocin, he thought that I was still actively contracting but stopped dilating, apparently the nurse failed to mention that I was no longer contracting.

[uptowngirl]

Wow Megan you've been though a lot in the last few days!! I am glad Katie decided to stay put for a little while longer!

[FFC]

I'm glad you were able to talk to the doc... finally - some ANSWERS!!!!!

[Danielle9608]

I am so glad the doctor cleared everything up for you!

[KMS]

Well, I am so glad to know that you talked to the doctor and got everything figured out so you know exactly what is going on. I hope that you have an uneventful Christmas, in the best way possible!

[Heywie]

Oh my gosh! I'm glad they caught the mistake before inducing you! That would have been a major mistake!

It sounds like Katie tried to make her early arrival, but she'll be coming out when she's good and ready! All the better for you both!

Have a merry christmas! I hope nothing eventful happens aside from a great day of celebrating with family!

[KMS]

Well, I guess we didn't have a Christmas baby!!

[Qtpie]

No, no Christmas baby, she is taking her sweet time. We are getting very anxious to meet her, but she will come when she is ready. I go to the doctor on tuesday again, so maybe I will know more by then.

[FFC]

I was out of service for the weekend and was really hoping I didn't miss the big news :D Looks like I'm in the clear hehe!

[gwenshack]

Just got back to town and all I wanted to know is whether or not we have a little Katie yet!!! No news?!? :)

[Qtpie]

Nope, no Katie yet. I am trying to be patient but its so hard. I am so excited and anxious to meet her. I go to the doctor tomorrow afternoon, so maybe we will find out more.

[Qtpie]

So I am home from my doctors appointment, everything went well. We heard the heartbeat, everything sounds great. The doctor measured my belly and he is saying she is measuring at 35-36 weeks, but that is because her head is soooo far down in my pelvis. He seems to think that I will go to 40 weeks. I wasnt too excited when he said that, as I was hoping she would show her beautiful face sooner than that. He then caught that I have not taken my glucose test yet, so he is sending me for the glucose test tomorrow morning. :( He said its kinda late to take the test but he still wants me to go. I go back to the doctor next tuesday for another check up.

On the way home from the doctor we went to Babies R Us and I got a maternity support for my belly, as it has dropped so much its soooo heavy to carry around all the time. LoL, I put the band on as soon as I got home, and boy does it make a HUGE difference.