Stephen and Elizabeth's journey into parenthood [Archive]

lize566

11-21-2009, 04:41 PM

So I've been putting of starting my journal becuase I've been having quite a bit of colored discharge and some mild cramping. This pregnancy has turned me into a different person, and I have been so nervous! For some reason, I am now superstitious and thought that if I started a journal (or put away any of the gifts we have gotten from the G-parents) I would jinx it and something bad would happen. I know, I'm goofy!

Anyhow, I will be 11 weeks on Tuesday, the discharge is pretty well gone and the only cramping I am still having is from nausea. I think it's safe now :whew:

I'm mainly starting this to be able to journal my feelings. A good friend of mine is making a scrapbook for me, and she has asked me to journal as much as I can. I will do better if there are people reading and responding, holding me somewhat accountable, and since you all have been so great with my previous posts, I wanted to keep you all updated, as well.

I'm due in the middle of June, and my husband is over the moon happy about it! I mean I am, too, but he has like a permagrin since we found out and has become this loving overprotective fatherly person already, and I love it! He makes sure I am eating healthy, or at least he tries! He has just been wonderful for the last month and half or so....let's hope it lasts!

We can't wait for the next stage in the pregnancy, when we get to feel the baby and find out the sex. Things are going great right now, though. I'm completely happy with my life right now-which I blame partially on the hormones, b/c we still don't have any money and I'm not really sure how we are going to afford everything over the next few months, but oh well! It's happening and we are happy about it! Anyways, I guess that it's for now. Thanks for reading :metoyou:

ikkin510

11-21-2009, 04:51 PM

I was thinking about you the other day, wondering how things are going. Congrats on making it to 11 weeks! You are just about out of the first trimester.
Your feelings are completely normally. I think we all worry that something might happen or we might jinx ourselves. How wonderful to hear that your hubby is being so fatherly already!

Goin2thechapel

11-21-2009, 05:37 PM

Whoa....We're preggo buddies!!! Both due in June (i'm the 9th)

It's such a HAPPY and EXCITING time hun...Just enjoy it and forget about finances. My grandmother started her family during the great depression...You can never financially plan for a child :) (or so my family says)

gwenshack

11-21-2009, 06:16 PM

Yay! :confetti: Another journal! All the best to you during your pregnancy!

FutureKelley

11-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Congrats to you on making it this far! Wishing you all the best and can't wait to have another journal on here to follow.

Dani

11-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Wow, your almost at your 2nd trimester!!!!! Whoo-hoo!

I was thinking of you the other day and wondering how you are feeling.

Don't worry about the future, that's too much stress you don't need, just sit back and enjoy the pregnancy and let the hubby pamper you!
:p

f77g4

11-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Congrats and best wishes!!!!

savepaws

11-21-2009, 09:51 PM

Congrats! :confetti:

WBandMe

11-21-2009, 09:53 PM

NOTKT

11-21-2009, 10:34 PM

I'm so glad you started a journal!

Heywie

11-21-2009, 11:20 PM

I'm glad to hear everything is going well! I was thinking about you after your last post and was just waiting for an update!!!

Congrats on being almost through your 1st trimester! I'm just a week into my 2nd and I can't wait for all the exciting stuff to start happening!

lize566

11-22-2009, 05:40 PM

Congrats! I think it's normal to be worried about that stuff. I had a teacher in high school, 38y/o and single and never mentioned dating or anything... suddenly the summer after I graduated she's married! We were close and I asked her why she never mentioned being engaged to her students or even wore the ring to work... and she said she worried that it would jinx it somehow. Who knows! But I'm sure you and your baby will be just fine, and I am thrilled to have another journal to read!

Ps. My birthday is June 2, and my wedding anniversary is June 20. See what you can do! Hehe.

You know it's funny that I feel like this, all apprehensive and worried, becuase it's so not me! Normally I'm very laid back and just go with the flow, not much of a worrier at all. But I guess this is what hormones do to you!!

And about the date-my MIL b-day, as well as our dating anniversary is June 8, my dad's b-day is June 20, then father's day is in there somewhere, too (i haven't looked to see what day) so I have all kinds of dates I can hit! I think it would be neat to have the baby on one of their birthdays.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes and everything! I promise I will update regularly. I'm going to have plenty of questions for those of you that are currently or have previously been pregnant before!

NOTKT

11-22-2009, 11:19 PM

I was born on the 19th of June and it was really cool to be a Father's Day present!

uptowngirl

11-23-2009, 10:12 AM

I am so glad to hear things are going well Liz!! I hope that once you get into the second trimester (next week!!!) you'll be able to relax and just enjoy being pregnant!

FFC

11-23-2009, 10:24 AM

Heywie

11-23-2009, 02:30 PM

You know Liz, my mama always said if you wait till you can afford kids, you'll never have em. This is one of the reasons we've been TTC because there's never going to be a "right" time. I'm so happy for you and your hubby and happy that you're happy! Congrats!!! Looking forward to your updates!

My mom has always said the same thing! No one is every really ready for a baby - you just have to jump right in and figure it out as you go!

This is a beautiful thing! I'm so excited for you!

Brian's Bride

11-23-2009, 06:47 PM

Congrats on starting your journal! I'm really happy that I have mine to look back on. Cheers to a happy, healthy pregnancy! :toast:

lize566

11-23-2009, 07:21 PM

That's what everybody says, that there is no such thing as the right time to have a baby, at least as far as financially, which is exactly what we did! I keep trying to tell myself that, especially since I know in my heart that this was meant to happen. We only tried for 1 month...1 month! So many couples try forever before they get pregnant, so I know it was meant to happen. It's still overwhelming, sometimes, though, with me student teaching all next semester (so no paycheck), us needing a new car, our small credit card debt, insurance issues, just everything at times. It will be fine, though!! I know it will :calm:

I have my second doctors appt. tomorrow (and I get my hair cut, which I'm almost just as excited about lol) and I'm really looknig forward to it. I kind of hope they do another ultrasound even though they did one at 6 weeks to make sure everything was okay. Stephen wasn't there for it though, and I really want him to see it. They will at least listen to the heart, though.

I have a busy day tomorrow, but I will let you all know what the doctor says as soon as I get home!

f77g4

11-23-2009, 07:36 PM

Good luck at your appt tomorrow!

Nekochanpurr

11-24-2009, 01:40 AM

Aww, congrats!!!! Onewed isn't joking about this baby boom, huh? XD

lize566

11-24-2009, 05:49 PM

Well, I went to the doctor, and everything is great :biggrin:

They couldn't hear the heartbeat with the doppler, so we did an ultrasound. I was glad that Stephen got to see it...he was really excited! We got to see the heartbeating, the head, body, two legs and two arms. Stephen asked if she could tell what sex it was yet lol he's so anxious to know! So anyway, that's all they said, I go back in 4 weeks, although I'm going to try to make it a little longer since my insurance doesn't start until Jan 1. I didn't ask her about the H1N1, and she didn't say anything either, so I guess it's not a big deal if I don't have one right now.

f77g4

11-24-2009, 06:11 PM

Aww glad to hear everything is good!

FFC

11-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Yayyyy that's good news!!!

savepaws

11-24-2009, 07:26 PM

Awww, I'm so glad you got to see your baby!!! I bet that was so amazing!!!

I too am pretty nervous about the first trimester. I can't wait to get to the 2nd, it'll be a huge relief to me.

lize566

11-24-2009, 08:40 PM

Awww, I'm so glad you got to see your baby!!! I bet that was so amazing!!!

I too am pretty nervous about the first trimester. I can't wait to get to the 2nd, it'll be a huge relief to me.

I totally understand how you feel!! And of course, I am taking a bunch of special ed classes in school, so it's like I'm surrounded by all the things that can go wrong. I had no idea pregnancy was going to be this stressful lol!

lize566

12-13-2009, 10:43 AM

It's been a few weeks since I've updated, but everythings been going great! I haven't been gaining weight, but my clothes aren't fitting me well anymore. I start student teaching in January, so I'm going to have to go shopping to get some comfortable pants. I"m looking forward to actually getting some clothes I feel comfortable in that might actually look good, unlike the sweat pants I've been living in for the last few weeks! I've also noticedd some changes in my breasts...I'm not excited about this! I'm already fairly large up top, and I don't really want to get much larger, even if it is temporary. I hate regular bras as it. I can't seem to find a comfortable one, so I wear sports bras as much as I can, which I know doesn't exactly provide the most support. Anybody have any suggestions on where to look for comfortable and fairly affordable bras?

I'm also getting kind of anxious to start feeling something down there. I've been having occassional sharp twinges (I guess that's the best way to describe it) in my lower pelvic area, and I read that could be ligament pain or it could be the baby on my cervix. Either way, I'm looking forward to the next milestone in my pregnancy!

FFC

12-13-2009, 08:41 PM

Congrats on everything going well! I forget, are you planning on finding out the sex?

FutureKelley

12-13-2009, 09:28 PM

So happy to hear that things are going well!

As for bras, I'm not too much help. I always buy from walmart, which is affordable, but depending on what size you wear you may or may not be able to find some super comfortable. I'm finding it hard to find bras in the size I need now (went up a whole cup size, yikes!). :bbconfused:

I started to feel this little one every once in awhile at 14 weeks. It's such an amazing feeling. The kicks are sooo strong now, but it's such an awesome feeling (well, when you aren't being kicked in the bladder).

brendalin

12-14-2009, 02:37 PM

YAH! Glad that you cheked in and that things are going well!

Sorry, i am no help with the bra situation. I get all of mine from VS, but I am in a sports bra all week because of my job, so i don't own very many reuglar ones anymore.

Hopefully you can find some comfty clothes soon!

lize566

12-15-2009, 04:16 PM

Justina-yes, we are planning on finding out the sex. My next appointment is next Tuesday, December 22, and hopefully I will get to schedule the ultrasound to find out the sex. I will be 19 weeks for that one. Is that too soon to tell? I had read that it's usually around 20 weeks, so maybe we won't find out until February...I don't know if I can wait that long! I'm ready to register and we aren't going to register until we find out the sex.

I am 14 weeks today, and like, every little thing I feel in my stomach, I wonder if its the baby! I'm sure most of it's not, but it's so exciting to think about!

I usually live in sports bras, too, but I have to start dressing a little nicer for student teaching. Plus I don't think the sports bras are giving me enough support.

Heywie

12-15-2009, 04:23 PM

I'm 18 weeks and my ultrasound is this week so no, 19 will be perfect! Well, maybe I should get back to you after my appointment to see if we see anything! haha

I get a lot of piercing pain in my pelvic region. My doc said it's most likely round ligament pain too. It gets worse when I walk a lot, but I'm trying to exercise through it the best I can!

lize566

12-27-2009, 07:40 PM

I had my monthly appointment last week, and everything was for the most part. Still couldn't hear the heartbeat with the doppler so I had another ultrasound. It actually looks like a baby now!! The doctor also mentioned that my pH levels were a little high, so she was going to look at it under a microscope to make sure everything was okay...that's all she said though. She did mention something called bacterial vaginosis (I think) and told me not to worry, but didn't say when I would get the results, etc. Kind of frustrated me a bit b/c I don't really know whats going on with that.

On the bright side, though, I scheduled my U/S to find out the sex! We go on January 28, which is right before my husbands birthday, so it will be a nice bd surprise for him. I kind of want to tell our families that we couldn't tell and surprise them with the news when we see them, since we couldn't keep out mouths shut about being pregnant when we first found out lol! We wil see, though.

I think I felt the baby on Christmas day-it almost felt like something was vibrating, kind of like when you have your cell phone in your pocket or something, except my cell wasnt near my stomach nor was it ringing. Haven't felt it since then, though, so I'm not sure.

We had a great Christmas! Got a few things for the baby, but not a lot. I didn't expect anything, so I was pleasantly surprised. I hope everyone else had a good holiday, as well, and a happy new year!

Qtpie

12-28-2009, 12:20 AM

Very exciting, that very much could have been the baby. Oh I cant wait to find out what your having. Good Luck.

lize566

01-30-2010, 10:00 AM

Apparently I can only manage to make the time after my monthly appointment! I'm going to try to do better, plus we are going to start registering soon and I'm going to need all the opinions I can get!

My monthly appt. went okay. Everything was fine with the baby, but my blood pressure was up and I gained 5 pounds. I'm on BP medicine, but she upped it. I was kind of upset about it b/c I was really hoping to be able to keep it done throughout the pregnancy. I haven't been excercising like I should or eating well, so I am going to do better. I was also hoping to not gain any weight since I'm already overweight, and I know 5 pounds (I lost 2 the last time, so technically I've only gained 3 from my initial weight) isn't much. Hopefully if I start eating better I won't gain much more. I really need to finish student teaching, which ends at the end of April, so I need to stay healthy until then. We were also kind of hoping to go to Florida the week after I'm done. As a christmas present, my boss at the time gave us a week free in their condo, so I would like to use it soon but with my Bp I doubt we do. Oh well, it's all worth it! I just need to stay healthy so my little one is healthy!

We also found out what we are having!!! We are having a BOY!! I wasn't sure I really wanted to, but Stephen did. We had no trouble finding out at all-the ultrasound tech said he was very proud of it lol. We didn't tell our parents right away since we didn't wait to tell anybody about the pregnancy. We invitied them all over for dinner and had cupcakes decorated with light blue frosting and sprinkles for dessert. It was really fun and I'm glad we did it that way. Oh and my official due date, according to the nurse is June 16.

I still don't know for sure I've felt the baby move. I'm getting really anxious to feel it, and I can't wait for Stephen to be able to feel it. Well, I guess that's about all for now!

f77g4

01-30-2010, 10:37 AM

Dani

01-30-2010, 10:40 AM

Sorry to hear about the bp..hopefully it will stay down.

Congrats on the baby boy! What name do you have picked out?

How exciting to start working on the registry, I too have to do it, but I will do it online so I don't have to stand up in a store and do it. (I can't find my darn ankles!...lol)

lize566

01-30-2010, 11:12 AM

Yay for a boy!!!

Sorry to hear about the BP...and while you may feel like you don't want to gain any weight, I think it's important to keep in mind that you are pregnant and it's ok if you gain some weight as you want a healthy baby.

Good luck!

The doctor has told me that would like for me not to gain any weight, but if I do, I really need to keep it under 10 pounds. I'm pretty overweight, and everything I read online about it says the same thing. That's the only reason I say that...I personally don't care about the weight as long as the baby is healthy!

lize566

01-30-2010, 11:49 AM

We've kind of had names picked out for a while, but I don't think I want to actually start using one just yet. I'm too indecisive and I worry that I will change my mind lol! Right now, though, our number one choice is Zachary Scott, and number two is Caleb Daniel. We aren't completely sold on Caleb Daniel, so it will more than likely be Zachary Scott.

WBandMe

01-30-2010, 12:00 PM

Congrats on your baby boy! That's so exciting. I hope you stay healthy and your weight and bp stay where the docs want them to!

Brian's Bride

01-30-2010, 05:07 PM

Congratulations on your BOY!!!!! :hearts:

Qtpie

01-30-2010, 05:30 PM

congratulations on your little biy. I love the names you have picked out.

FutureKelley

01-30-2010, 05:56 PM

Congrats on it being a boy! And I love the name you have picked out!

lize566

01-30-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks ladies!!

My cousin is making all of our bedding, so we are going Tuesday to pick out fabric. I'm trying to decide what I want her to make and what I want to buy. I feel like I should buy the crib sheets, so they fit properly. I don't think we will use quilt or anything, but she really wants to make one so I'm going to let her and just use it for looks or hang it on the wall or something. I also think I've decided against crib bumbers, but all the pictures show them and I don't want the crip to look unfinished by not having one. What do you guys think? And does anybody have any recommendations on what fabrics to use or what we should make versus buy?

I'm excited but a bit overwhelmed!

FutureKelley

01-31-2010, 11:45 AM

Heywie

01-31-2010, 03:01 PM

I've read up a bit on crib bumpers because I wasn't sure we needed them also. After some research, I've decided to use them for the first couple months, but once the baby is big enough to grab at them, I'm going to take them off.

As for fabric, I suppose it depends what like! I would look for something breathable and washable. You really can't go wrong with an organic cotton!

lize566

01-31-2010, 08:41 PM

Thanks ladies..I think I will look for some mesh ones, and hopefully they are affordable.

brendalin

02-01-2010, 08:50 AM

Congrats on fiding out that you are having a boy! Zachary is such a cute name!

That is really neat that your cousin is going to be making your bedding for you! Can't wait to see what you guys pick out!

FutureKelley

02-01-2010, 10:05 AM

Thanks ladies..I think I will look for some mesh ones, and hopefully they are affordable.

If all else fails, check out walmart. I know they have some in blue/pink/green. I will be using our regular bumpers until baby is able to roll over, then will be switching to the mesh ones. I think the set I picked out was like $25.

savepaws

02-01-2010, 10:07 AM

Congrats on finding out its a boy!!!

If I end up using any crib bumpers, I plan on buying the breathable ones. I've seen them for about $24-$30 in the stores.

Brian's Bride

02-02-2010, 03:51 PM

Brant sleeps in a positioner, so he doesn't roll or anything. So I'm not worried about his bumper pads. Once he gets bigger and is actually standing I'll probably take them off. I don't need him using them for a boost to climb out of his crib!

lize566

02-03-2010, 08:57 PM

So blood pressure is still high...not as high as it was, but it was still high. They upped my medicine again, and I have to go back next week. And I gained like 5 pounds in a week. According to my scale, though, i'm exactly the same on my scale. That's frustrating.

On a happy note, though, I picked out fabric for the bedding!!

This is the what the quilt will look like, with the lighter blue on the bottom as the back and the edge. The polka dot pattern is also going to be the curtains (we are doing valences over the two windows) and the dust ruffle is going to be the light solid blue with the dark brown patterned fabric as the trim. The other picture shows solid a little better. We aren't completely sure what color furniture we are going to get-honey or white. Either way, I'm really excited about it. I can't wait to pick out our furniture and everything; I just wish my blood pressure would cooperate!

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Fabric2.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Fabric1.jpg

Heywie

02-03-2010, 09:49 PM

That's cute! I love your color scheme!

I'm sorry to hear your blood pressure isn't cooperating! I hope you can get it in check soon so you can be worry-free!

savepaws

02-04-2010, 12:16 PM

Great choices, I can't wait to see how it all turns out. I hope your blood pressure will go down!

lize566

02-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Blood pressure is finally under control, for now. I am also gearing up for my solo week in my student teaching. I can't wait until it's done so I will finally have a little time to relax and focus on this little man inside of me!

We both had snow days yesterday so we got the spare room cleaned up so it's ready to converted into a nursery when the time comes. I am SO ready to register, but SO overwhelmed. It takes me forever to make decisions like this; I want the best one for the money, so I research so much. Unfortunately I just don't have time for that, so I'm stressing a little bit. I am also getting anxious to start feeling him more consistently. I've felt him some, but not enough to be able to count number of kicks over a certain time or anything. I'm a little over 22 weeks, so I feel like I should be able to feel him more by now.

That's pretty much all that is going on over in my neck of the woods! Hope everything is going well for everyone else, too!

WBandMe

02-10-2010, 02:15 PM

I'm so happy that your blood pressure is under control! I'm sure that's quite a weight off you!

Heywie

02-11-2010, 12:15 PM

Don't worry about the kicks - you will feel them soon enough! 22 weeks is just fine for what you're feeling right now. My doc isn't having me start counting kicks until week 28.

Good luck with the solo teaching! I'm sure you'll do great!

And don't stress over the registry! You have plenty of time to research and add/remove items before your shower!

lize566

02-13-2010, 06:34 AM

Don't worry about the kicks - you will feel them soon enough! 22 weeks is just fine for what you're feeling right now. My doc isn't having me start counting kicks until week 28.

That's good to know, Haley, thanks!!

Nothing new around here, really. My brother is getting married in two weeks and I'm a bridesmaid, so I have to make sure it doesn't need to be altered this week...which means finding shoes that fit my even bigger feet and a strapless bra that fits my, well you know. And hopefully both of these things are comfortable enough to wear for an extended period of time, although I am going to change at the reception. Everyone should understand, I will be 6 months pregnant! And let me just tell you how excited I am about the prospect of standing up in front of 300+ people (yes, 300, they invited 400!) looking as big as a house. I guess b/c I'm not used to it being okay that I look so big, since I'm overweight anyway, that I still feel weird about having this belly, pregnant or not. Oh well, it's too late to do anything about it now!

WBandMe

02-13-2010, 10:53 AM

You're going to be beautiful for the wedding! Don't stress :)

savepaws

02-13-2010, 04:55 PM

You are going to look beautiful for the wedding and I bet when people look at you they will notice what a beautiful, glowing pregnant woman you are!

lize566

02-15-2010, 11:00 AM

My baby boy has been moving quite a bit the last few days :hearts: and wont be long until Stephen can feel him, too! I think I felt a kick yesterday while I was sitting on the couch with my hand resting on my stomach, but I wasn't sure.

It's been snowing quite a bit here, so we've had some days off from school, which has given me a great excuse to sit and look at registry stuff. We've decided on all the major items except for the high chair and play pen, if we get one. I don't know why I am struggling so much with the high chair, but I can't seem to find one I like. We want a nuetral one, or one with mostly blues, greens or yellow (since that matches our kitchen) and one that ideally can be folded for storage and put right up to the table so he can eat at the table when he's big enough. I would love to find one with a removable tray so he doesn't have to be lifted into it everytime once he's big enough, but that seems to be difficult to find. I'm also kind of thinking about one of those high chairs that just attach to the kitchen chair, but I don't think those store very easily. Any suggestions from you more experienced people out there??

We registered for furniture at Wal-mart (here's the link if you want to see it, the oak furniture looks kind of dull in some of the pictures, but every other picture I have seen looks much better. Let's hope the color is true to the other pictures!http://www.walmart.com/giftregistry/gr_detail.do?registryId=86170460188) and the stroller and carseat at Babies R Us (http://www.toysrus.com/registry/search/index.jsp?_flowExecutionKey=_c9BC836CD-1E40-7C86-7F17-FB27D21C02B5_k6B913F34-489F-C95F-1DC7-3302A790DDBB&overrideStore=TRUS)

We will probably register for the little stuff like bottles, etc. at both places so their are options at both places.

KMS

02-15-2010, 12:59 PM

We've been having a hard time picking out a high chair too! Haha...what is it about that?

Goin2thechapel

02-15-2010, 01:39 PM

I went with the Chicco Luna highchair. we also have a spacesaver highchair but I don't want to take up a dinning room chair with it.

I can't see your stroller/carseat :( Was it Graco? I registered for the Graco Stroller...Ben (style)

lize566

02-15-2010, 03:16 PM

That's funny, Keely! Why is it so difficult??

Amanda, it's a Safety 1st, in the Windham Desgin. Here is another link
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=safety%201st%20windham&origkw=safety%201st%20windham&f=Taxonomy/TRUS/2255957&sr=1

I just saw that there are 2 strollers on there...a stand alone and a convenience. There is quite a price difference, but I can't figure out what the actual difference is.

And I don't LOVE the design, but I wanted something affordable that got good ratings and is neutral. This set is the one I liked the best that fit the bill. We debated on a travel set, and might still change our minds. There are so many options!

savepaws

02-15-2010, 03:27 PM

When it comes to strollers/travel systems and high chairs and things like that, I have no idea what will work best for us. I try and read reviews but lately it just gives me a headache. I guess its good we have some time to figure it out yet! I hope you figure out what will work best for you & your little one!

lize566

02-15-2010, 06:07 PM

So we switched strollers and carseats...it's not really what I was looking for, but if I took the nuetrality of it out of the equation, it's my favorite out of every one we've looked at. It didn't get great reviews on one website that I've been looking at for reviews, but it got really good reviews on Wal-mart, Target, and Amazon. It's an Evenflo, which wasn't a well-known brand to me, but it's so hard to know what to trust! I am going to leave both on my registry until I can make up my mind. Here is the link to the new one
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-Aura-Travel-System-Georgia/10745710

uptowngirl

02-16-2010, 10:31 AM

Aww, I like both the carseats/strollers that you've picked out! DH and I went and looked at some last week, and OH MAN is it confusing!!!

I think we aren't even going to worry about a high chair for a while - baby isn't going to need it for a while, and it saves me the headache of trying to pick one out!!

Heywie

02-16-2010, 11:15 AM

When choosing my travel system, I went to the store and pushed them all around! For me, I wanted something light and easy to fold up. I ended up with a Graco one. I was up between two and decided the pattern could edge out the other one!

I also looked at reviews online. It is so hard to pick things out when you have no clue if you'll like it because you have no clue what to look for!

Good luck finding all the right baby stuff!

lize566

02-19-2010, 08:03 PM

I've been having this weird kind of sharp pain to the left of (and kind of below) my belly button. Is this normal? It's not constant or incredibly painful, just kind of sharp and I would say they are fairly frequent. It feels better when I put pressure on it. I've felt the baby some today, but not a ton. Any ideas? At what point shoud I call the doctor, if it continues?? This is the first real stomach pain I've had, so I'm a little nervous about it.

In better news, though, we got a good start on our registry last night at Babies R Us. And my birthday is next Friday, and I think my aunts and grandma are going to go in together and get us a bigger item off of it. I'm reaching the point where this baby is all I want to think about, which would be great if I didn't have other things that really needed my attention!

Anyways, what do you guys think about this stomach pain?

Dani

02-19-2010, 08:28 PM

I have had it where my stomach was tender, if it continues I would call the doctor.

Heywie

02-20-2010, 01:35 PM

I get occasional pains here and there in my abdomen, but they're usually dull. If it continues, it never hurts to call the doctor. They can reassure you best!

lize566

03-04-2010, 05:26 PM

I feel like I all I do in this journal is complain! That's not my goal, but for some reason this board just seems to be my outlet, just as it was during my wedding planning. You girls are just so supportive and give great advice...thank you all!!

So here is my current situation: My BP was up again last friday. 148/98. She wanted to do the 1 hour glucose test, as well, so I ended up in triage for 4 hours...it was not a good day. Then she asked me a 24 hour urine sample-again-which figures bc my brother's wedding was this past weekend, so at the rehearsal dinner I had to collect my urine (my last sample was the weekend of his engagament party, I actually find the irony hilarious.) Everything checked out fine, other than my BP. Baby was the right weight (1 lb. 8 oz), sugar was fine, no protein in my urine, and my 24 hour sample was higher than last time but still in the normal range. My BP was actually low the rest of the time at the hospital, once I calmed down. She also put me on another medicine, and wants to see me once a week, probably from here on out.

Anyway, she told me that bedrest was coming sooner rather than later, which I had a feeling. However, I am student teaching and won't be finished until the end of April. I highly doubt I will make it until then, especially given that I am so stressed out about everything going on, I am hardly sleeping. Everybody keeps telling me to do whats best for the baby, but how do I know I'm not just taking the easy way out b/c I don't like my placement? If I knew I would be able to finish it, I would stick it out.

If I don't finish, I will take an incomplete and finish up in the fall, which means I won't be able to graduate until December, or get a job until January, regardless of whether I have 1 week or 8 weeks. Money will be tight, but if I stop teaching now I can work as long as a I can and try to save up more money. I have another appt. in the morning, but I know she's not going to be able to tell me anything. I DON'T want to be on bedrest, but at least the decision would be made for me. This should be such a happy time, but it's not and I hate that.

Thanks for reading, those of you that are still reading!

WBandMe

03-04-2010, 05:32 PM

Aww, I'm sorry to hear about that. Bed rest doesn't sound fun at all, and it will be inconvenient. But it's what you have to do to keep your baby safe, and that makes it SO SO worth it! And if you have to stop now.. well, December will be here before you know it. Time really does fly and you'll really only be losing 6 months or so of potential work. I wish you the best!

lize566

03-04-2010, 05:39 PM

saltyveruca

03-04-2010, 07:04 PM

Aw, Liz! That's too bad...but maybe your baby is giving you a nice little escape route on purpose. Stay healthy!

f77g4

03-04-2010, 07:22 PM

I'm sorry your BP was up again...do what you need to do to keep the baby safe - everything else will work itself out.

lize566

03-05-2010, 01:20 PM

Went to the dr. again this morning...BP was still up a little but down from last time. I decided to go ahead and postpone graduating until the fall, and I feel so relieved! I also found out that bedrest won't really help chronic hypertension, which is what I have, so I should hopefully be able to avoid it unless I develop preeclampsia. That was good news, although it makes me feel not as sure of my decision. Either way, though, everything will work out. Now I can focus more on the baby, which makes me happy! Thanks for the support, ladies!

f77g4

03-05-2010, 05:30 PM

Sorry you have to postpone graduation but once that little one arrives it will all be for a good reason....keeping him/her healthy is key right now.

KMS

03-05-2010, 11:18 PM

I am so glad that your bp went down some!!

lize566

03-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm glad it went down some, too, Keely. They didn't change my medicine, so hopefully this one does the trick for a while. And I already feel so much better after making the decision. I am going to work so we will have some income before the baby arrives, and I also won't have to deal with the stress of finding a job over the summer. I think it's going to work out for the best. I'm so ready to start talking about baby showers and getting the room ready and all that fun stuff!

lize566

03-11-2010, 06:52 PM

I have my weekly appt. tomorrow, and I REALLY hope my BP is okay. I've been reading about the effects of high BP in pregnancy, and I was freaking out a little bit. I know, I shouldn't have done it! I went in monday b/c I wasn't feeling him very much and it was high, but I forgot my medicine the night before and I had had some caffeine to get him to move. Let's hope that's the reason it was so high! Otherwise I have been feelng him move more regularly now (actually that night I felt him a lot. Figures since I made a trip to the doctor that he would start moving as soon as I get home)

Exciting news, though! We put the rocking chair together today and my MIL ordered the crib for us! We were planning on ordering it with gift cards I got for my birthday b/c my cousin needs some measurements from it to finish the bedding, but my MIL said she was planning on getting it for us, so she went ahead and ordered it. Hopefully it will be here in a few weeks and we can get it assembled! Since I'm not student teaching, I have a lot more free time, so we are getting so much more done on the house. This is really going to work out for the better, I think!

Heywie

03-12-2010, 01:48 PM

That's exciting news! You will have your room set up and beautiful before you know it! I can't wait to see pics!!!

Don't worry about your appointment tomorrow. Thinking about it and stressing will not help your BP any! Just be confident that you're doing everything right and there's nothing more you can do between now and tomorrow to change that!

Good luck! I hope you go in to the doc tomorrow and all your numbers are where they should be!

KMS

03-12-2010, 02:54 PM

I really think that things usually work out for the better in the end. I'm glad that you're experiencing that! I get a little anxious before all of my appointments too. I don't know why!

lize566

03-18-2010, 03:03 PM

Finally, a good BP reading!! It was 126/80! I'm so relieved. The dr. said that as long as my numbers stay okay everything should be fine...let's hope they stay that way!

I have to do another glucose test next week. This will be my third one. I don't know why I have to do so many (my last one was just a month ago, and it was perfectly fine) but oh well. I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'm still going to be going every week, which is fine. It's getting close to the time I would have to be going more often anyway.

I got the crib today! As soon as I can tear my husband away from March Madness I think we are going to start putting it together. We also bought the mattress the other day with a 20% coupon from Babies R Us, so he officially has a place to sleep! I also have some shower scheduled. I went from having 0 planned to 3! I was starting to worry that nobody was going to throw me one (only b/c we are all so close, it was really surprising that nobody had offered.) My first one is April 11, which isn't far away at all. I'm so excited, it's really beginning to feel real!

FFC

03-18-2010, 03:05 PM

Oh how exciting!! Congrats on the good BP reading! I am going to be doing frequent glucose tests as well... good luck next week!

Yay for the crib!!!! It kinda makes it feel so much more real huh? :)

lize566

03-19-2010, 08:28 PM

Oh my goodness, does it ever make it more real! My parents are coming over this weekend to help get the furniture out of the nursery (it's a g ot full bed, dresser and bookshelf in it right now) and I can't imagine what it's going to feel like to walk past that room and see the crib and rocking chair set up. I can't wait though :)

I don't mind taking the glucose test, I just don't understand why I have to do it so frequently. I mean, I know I'm overweight, but there is no reason to suspect GD otherwise. Oh well, I am just going to keep praying it comes back okay so I don't have to deal with that as well!

Why are you going to be taking them more frequently?

Goin2thechapel

03-19-2010, 10:26 PM

I'm on my second 3 hour...This is due to my PCOS, I have the insulin resistant type...Sooo, unfortunately I have more than just the 1 too :(

FFC

03-21-2010, 02:17 PM

Why are you going to be taking them more frequently?

I have blood sugar issues that the doctors haven't pinned down yet. I'm hoping they'll do them frequently if I even pass the first one.

Hope the furniture moving went well for ya!!!

lize566

03-21-2010, 03:08 PM

I hope they get it figured out!

Amanda, I haven't taken a 3 hour glucose test yet...when do they usually do those? I'm so not educated on being pregnant!

So far we have gotten the nursery mostly cleaned out and the crib put together!! It's so amazing to see it all start coming together :). Unfortunately, though, I'm not sure all my furniture is going to fit :(. I already have a glider and crib, and have registered for a 4 drawer dresser and changer w/a hutch. I think the hutch may be to big for the wall I was going to put it on, and the only other option I can think of involves not having the hutch. There is one more option we might try, but I don't think it's going to work either. Ugh. Obviously we will figure something out, or I will just live without the hutch. I still love the crib, so hopefully I love the other pieces as much! All in all it's been a pretty good day, though!

Goin2thechapel

03-21-2010, 05:07 PM

No 3 hour for you?!?! That's awesome!!! I'm only doing the 3 hour because I failed the 1 hours. Kudos to you babe!

lize566

03-22-2010, 02:23 PM

Oh, see I had no idea. Of course, though, after I ask you about it I get one of those weekly updates about the glucose testing! Hopefully this will be my last one, and hopefully I will pass it. I have a MAJOR sweet tooth, so I am a little worried about getting GD. Hopefully your 3 hour one goes well and you pass it!

lize566

03-25-2010, 04:42 PM

Another good BP reading reading today!! I was worried b/c we went out to dinner last night. We've been trying not to but I wasn't home until 8 and we don't have many options in the house right now that Stephen can/will cook! Either way, it was 120/80! I was so relieved. My glucose test results should be back in a few days, and hopefully those are okay, too.

Here is our crib! The rocking chair is in the corner, you can sort of see the edge of the ottoman. I didn't get a good picture of the chair though. The walls are a light brown and they are going to stay that color. Have I posted pictures of the fabric? I think I have, but if not I will.

http://webmail.aol.com/31226-111/aim-2/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.30638965&folder=Inbox&partId=2

Heywie

03-25-2010, 04:53 PM

Blast! I can't see the picture on my computer... maybe when I get home it will work for me!

Congrats on the good BP! Keep up the great work!!!!

lize566

03-25-2010, 04:56 PM

It might be the picture...I can see it, but I did it a different way than normal.

FFC

03-25-2010, 04:58 PM

I can't see it either. :(

lize566

03-25-2010, 05:02 PM

http://webmail.aol.com/31226-111/aim-2/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.30638965&folder=Inbox&partId=2Can anybody see it now?

FFC

03-25-2010, 05:06 PM

Nope.... You can attach it then open the attachment and put that image location into the IMG code... not sure if that's how you usually do it or not hehe.

lize566

03-25-2010, 05:11 PM

That's what I usually do, I think. I tried it again in my previous post. I so rarely post pictures that I can't ever remember how to do it!

FFC

03-25-2010, 05:16 PM

OH I see the problem! You're linking it from your email - which we would only see if we were logged into your email account. You're going to have to host it from your hard drive or from another site that isn't protected ;)

lize566

03-25-2010, 05:29 PM

Oh okay!! I knew that :doh:

Let's try it again

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Crib.jpg

Goin2thechapel

03-25-2010, 05:41 PM

I love it!!!! Very nice!

WBandMe

03-25-2010, 05:56 PM

Wow, it looks so classy! Your little guy is gonna be sleepin' in style! :) Glad your BP was perfect!

lize566

03-25-2010, 06:29 PM

Thanks ladies! I really liked this crib and furniture set b/c it's simple enough for it to be used as he grows, and was a reasonable price, I thought. I can't wait to get everything else in the room and start actually decorating it.

I am going to try to get some U/S pics up in the next week or so, but my scanner isn't working and I don't think the iphone pics do them justice! I'm working on it though.

BTW I can't believe I'm on the third to last baby! I've been reading Keely and Dani's journals and there is still so much I have to do. Hopefully after my shower in a few weeks I will feel more prepared. We also start taking classes April 5, and I'm sure that will help.

KMS

03-25-2010, 06:47 PM

Love the crib!! I thought that same thing as Kristen..."classy"!

Heywie

03-25-2010, 07:01 PM

Your nursery is going to be so cute! I wish I had such a nice room to put baby in!!!

lize566

04-01-2010, 02:03 PM

Three weeks in a row with good BP readings!! Yay!!

I am very hopeful that I will be able to avoid bedrest (unless I develop preeclampsia) and that makes me happy! I also asked about a vaginal birth with my BP and she said that plenty of women have a vaginal delivery with high BP, and it would really just depend on the situation, which I knew. I'm REALLY praying I don't have to have a C-section, but obviously everyone's safety comes first.

My shower is next weekend, and I'm getting really excited. I think I have another one the weekend after that, plus Derby is right around the corner (for those that aren't familiar, the KY Derby has a 2 week long festival leading up to the actual horse race) which is always an exciting time around here. And we start out childbirth classes Monday. This baby is going to be here before we know it :whoa:

lize566

04-01-2010, 02:28 PM

And I almost forgot, my glucose test came back normal, but apparently my iron levels were low, as were my platelets (she said they were higher than last time but still a little low. It must not be a big deal b/c I was never told they were low). Not really sure what exactly that means, but she wants me to start taking an OTC iron supplement (I can't remember what it's called, hopefully it will come to me) and a stool softener. I'm assuming the stool softener is b/c constipation can be a side-effect of iron supplements, but I don't think I'm going to start taking those until I see a need. They were running REALLY behind today, so I felt kind of rushed, which is the first time I have really had this problem, but it's still frustrating.

Heywie

04-01-2010, 02:42 PM

That's great news about your BP and glucose!!! Congrats!!!

I think if you just keep doing what you're doing, you'll be able to have that baby vaginally and safely!

Hooray for baby showers coming up! It really starts to feel real after you have a house full of baby items! I think it caused me a little nervous breakdown yesterday!

lize566

04-01-2010, 02:46 PM

I'm sorry you had a little breakdown, but I can totally see how it happens! Every night when I go to bed, I look into the nursery, and it's so surreal that in a few short months there will be a baby in there! I don't think my hubby and I quite understand the life altering event that is happening...I act like I do, but I don't! This shower on the 11 is the biggest one I'm having, so hopefully we get a lot of our stuff...but I'm afraid you are right, it's going to be SO overwhelming!

KMS

04-01-2010, 03:17 PM

What a relief that you have had 3 visits of good blood pressure! I check my blood sugar 4 - 6 times a day and every single time it is good, I am on such a happy high! I have slightly low iron so they put me on a supplement. At first they prescribed me one, but I told them that they were crazy if they thought I was paying that much on since it wasn't covered by insurance. I'm taking an OTC iron pill and thank God I have not had to do any stool softeners or anything like that. I take three small doses a day so maybe that's helped?

I'll be praying no c-section for both of us! :luxlove:

lize566

04-04-2010, 09:47 PM

Thanks for little tidbit of info, Keely. I'm nervous about taking the iron supplement (I don't know why, but I really don't want to take any stool softeners!) plus between my prenatals and my BP meds I'm already taking like 4 pills a night, plus one in the morning and I just don't really want to add another set of pills to all that.

Anyway, we had a great Easter!! My grandma and one of my aunts even got something for the baby! They each got him a little board book about Easter, and we read one of them (The Easter Story) to him tonight. They all refer to him as Zach or Zachary, since that's what we've been pretty much decided on, but we haven't called him by name yet so it was weird. I just haven't been quite ready to commit (although we've had his initials put on the quilt my cousin is making, so we've already committed lol) to calling him a name yet. My grandma also pointed out that the next time we would all be at her house, Zach would be here!! It's crazy, exciting, overwhelming, and so many other things!

We start some of our classes tomorrow, and we are excited. Stephen wasn't exactly looking forward to them, but he told me today that he was looking forward to it. One of them is about caring for the mom's afterbirth, like the emotional needs, etc. so that should be interesting and spark some conversation!

KMS

04-05-2010, 12:49 AM

I know what you mean. I'm taking DHA once a day and then both my iron and prenatals are three times a day. I would not want to add another pill to the mix! I am not a very good pill taker. :rain:

Enjoy the class tomorrow!

lize566

04-06-2010, 09:01 AM

We had our first class last night. It went well, I think Stephen learned a lot! Especially the after delivery care for mom portion...we learned all the details of afterbirth for mom, and some of it is gross lol. I could almost feel myself starting to get anxious while she was talking about some of it, but mostly the c-section stuff. I DO NOT want a c-section, but I know that delivering him safely is by far the most important thing. I can't wait to hear the details of all these new OW babies that arriving hopefully as I type this!

He hasn't been moving much this morning or late last night, so I'm hoping he starts soon so I don't have to call the doctor. That was one thing the nurse stressed; if I'm not feeling him as I normally do, I need to call the doctor.

This all seems so boring given some of the others are actually having their babies soon, or just had them lol!!

WBandMe

04-06-2010, 12:12 PM

I'm glad you had a good class! I'd probably get a little anxious hearing some stuff too, but it's still good to know.

Heywie

04-06-2010, 05:01 PM

I know what you mean about the class making you a little anxious! Sometimes, I wish I didn't know some of the things I do because they really don't help keep me calm!

lize566

04-06-2010, 05:19 PM

I know! The labor part was fine, it's the after labor that I'm not looking forward to. I definitely don't want a c-section, though. I kind of don't even want to go to the C-section class, just b/c if I end up having a c-section, it won't be by choice, so is it even worth getting all worked up over?

I'm also pretty sure I'm going to try to do it with an epidural. I'm going to a pain relief option class Thursday, so I'm going to ask about the effects of pain meds vs no pain meds on BP. I do know they will give you an epidural all the way up to the end, so thats comforting to know.

saltyveruca

04-07-2010, 08:21 AM

That's so good they taught about after birth! I don't think guys realize how much help you'll need after.

lize566

04-07-2010, 03:14 PM

My husband definitely didn't!! Not that I really knew everything they told us, either, though. It's probably better that way, though, b/c I'm not so sure I would have been as excited to get pregnant if I knew everything I know now lol. Currently I'm telling myself that I will be one of the super lucky ones and have an easy labor. I'm delusional, I know :laugh2:

lize566

04-07-2010, 04:53 PM

So I haven't been feeling great today. Just kind of blah, I guess. It's allergy season in KY, but I don't feel like its allergies. I've been a little shaky all morning-kind of hungry, but nothing really satisfied me. I also have not felt like doing ANYTHING, which unfortunately made work kind of sucky. I coach volleyball, and I canceled practice tonight b/c I just couldn't muster up enough energy to handle it. I am looking forward to spending the evening home with my husband, though. Hopefully he will be in a good mood. He hasn't been in a great mood lately, and I'm not really sure what his deal is. He's a typical man-not great at communicating! And I'm not really good at just letting him be grumpy :whoa:

Hopefully I will feel better after resting the rest of the day and getting to sleep in a little tomorrow. I am SO looking forward to this weekend! Friday I am getting my hair cut and a pedicure (YAY!!) and then I have my doctors appt. I'm going for 4 weeks in a row of good readings!! Then I have volleyball tournament Saturday, which I'm not overly looking forward to, but oh well, the season is almost over. Then Sunday is my first and biggest baby shower! I CANNOT wait!!! I'm so bad at staying of my registries though, and hardly anything had been bought yet! I will be getting my quilt that my cousin is making for him, which makes me really happy! I can't wait to put it in his crib. Hopefully we get a good amount of stuff, since there is supposed to be 20 or 25 people there. Either way, though, I am really looking forward to this weekend!

Heywie

04-08-2010, 11:39 AM

Sounds like you have a great weekend ahead!!! Now we just have to get there!

Brian's Bride

04-08-2010, 11:56 AM

There's a girl I work with who is due May 16th-ish. She felt the same way you do (shaky, not really hungry, etc.) and called her doctor. This was last week Tuesday. She went and got checked out and it turned out she was in labor! They admitted her to the hospital, gave her meds to stop the contractions, and now she's on bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you don't feel like yourself, it wouldn't hurt to call and check in with your doctor. Don't want to freak you out, but you never know!

Heywie

04-08-2010, 11:58 AM

Brian's Bride

04-08-2010, 12:15 PM

Oh my gosh! How crazy is that?!

Yep, it was totally unexpected! She also has gestational diabetes, so she can't even enjoy bon-bons while watching tv! :) She's actually trying to work from her bed for now on her laptop. How boring!!

lize566

04-08-2010, 12:40 PM

That is crazy! I felt better when I got home a laid down for a while, and I feel a lot better today. I have an appointment tomorrow and will mention it to them then. I just hope my BP is still down and it wasn't a result of that (although those aren't typical symptoms) I also worried about GD, but I was tested two weeks ago and it came back normal, so hopefully I havent developed it since! Thanks for the heads up though! I guess you never really know how labor is going to affect someone!!

lize566

04-09-2010, 04:38 PM

I knew 4 weeks in a row was too good to be true!! BP was back up to 140/90 :irked:

Dr. didn't seem too worried, though. It wasn't as high as it has been in the past and its been good for three weeks before. It even went down after I laid down for a few minutes (136/84 this time) so she didn't change my meds. I wasn't all that surprised, since we have eaten out more this week than we should have, plus my ankles had been swollen earlier in the week and I felt bad Wednesday, so I had some signs.

They also drew more blood to check my platelets and iron again...not really sure what's going on with my platelets. They were fine at the beginning, or at least I'm assuming they were since I hadn't heard any different until last week. I need to research this more, I guess. I don't even know the problem with having low platelets!

She had a little trouble finding the heartbeat...she said it was higher up in my uterus than they usually are, so she wonders if he's breach. I hope not, but we have time for him to turn around if he is.

I also found out that I will probably have an U/S every week starting next week!! I will be 31w3d or something like that at my next appt. so basically from 32 on I will be getting an U/S. It's the one positive of having a higher risk pregnancy :)

Since I have the rest of the day off I think Stephen and I are going to go walk around this outdoor shopping area we have here. A lot of it is new, so it should be fun. We are probably going to get something to eat over there (I know, but I usually allow myself a treat the night of my appt. I have the rest of the week to eat good :redface:) there is also this ice cream/dessert place I've been wanting to try called The Comfy Cow.

Heywie

04-09-2010, 06:54 PM

I'm sorry to hear your BP went up again, but at least you know the signs to look for for next time and you can maybe correct your diet as soon as you start noticing!

It's awesome you get an u/s at each appt from here on out! I am jealous! I have one on Monday and it may be my last for the pregnancy!

lize566

04-10-2010, 08:27 PM

My cousin, who is due two weeks after me, is also jealous that I get so many ultrasounds, but I would gladly trade all these U/S for not having to worry about the health issues!! It is definitely a big plus side to this though :)

I've been having major heart burn/acid reflux the last two days. It's awful! I've never had it before, and I'm thankful b/c I'm miserable. The worst part is that I think drinking water makes it worse and I LOVE water. I was up all night on and off with it, until I finally could get comfortable enough while propped up to fall asleep. I thought it was just the italian food we had for dinner, but tonight I had a salad and I still feel it in my throat. I would love for this to go away soon, but I'm afraid it probably won't. Luckily I have a pretty light week this week at work so it won't matter if I don't sleep great.

And my baby shower is tomorrow! I've been bad and have been checking my registry. Not a lot of stuff has been bought, which kind of worries me, but I'm still looking forward to it. My aunt and cousin are throwing if for me, and I know they are going to do a fantastic job!

f77g4

04-10-2010, 08:30 PM

Have fun at your shower tomorrow!

Heywie

04-10-2010, 09:24 PM

I've noticed I only really get heartburn when I eat marinara sauce! I think it's the acidity of the tomatoes! Maybe try to avoid them a bit and see if that helps!

As for the registry, I thought no one had purchased anything off mine, but then I got a bunch of stuff. I think the website just wasn't registering everything because it still says I haven't gotten some of the things I did get.

I hope you have a great shower!

lize566

04-10-2010, 10:03 PM

I had been trying to avoid marinara sauce, as I thought the same thing, but the other night we had tacos at like 530 then I had an ice cream cone from Mcdonalds at like 730, and had some reflux that night. Last night I actually had a calzone that white sauce in it, so I was hoping to avoid it, but it woke me up around 1:30. So now I'm just thinking it's a lot of different things lol! I've heard milk helps so I'm going to drink a little tonight before bed.

And you bring up a good point about the registry. I feel like I'm being really selfish, but this is my biggest shower with my closest friends and family members, so I am really hoping to get quite a bit of the stuff we need. Hopefully I still get a lot of stuff, b/c we can't afford it if we don't. Either way, I'm really looking forward to it! I've been looking forward to this weekend since I found out about it! I know I'm getting some clothes from my mom, and I already have some from my MIL. I'm going to wash all of it this week so I can start hanging some of it up. It's all becoming so real!

ikkin510

04-11-2010, 03:26 PM

I swear, everything cause heartburn for me! Drinking milk did help. It's also ok for you to take Tums or Pepcid.
HOpe the shower goes well today and you got some of your bigger items!

lize566

04-11-2010, 06:56 PM

My shower was so fun! I don't have the picture uploaded yet, but I am going to work on them tonight or tomorrow, hopefully. We didn't get any bigger items (well we get the high chair, but it's a space saver that fits to the kitchen chair, so it was only $50, so I don't really consider it a bigger item) but we get plenty of other stuff...especially clothes!! My cousin also gave me the quilt she made for him, and will hopefully have to curtains and bedskirt finished in the next couple of weeks. I cannot wait to see it all together!

Nikki-thanks for the advice on which meds I can take. It wasn't sure and since neither of us usually get heartburn or anything, I had no idea what to take! The milk did help (even if I did have it with a chocolate poptart :frogg:)

FFC

04-12-2010, 12:49 PM

I can't wait to see your shower pics!! Congrats on having so much fun at your shower - I can't WAIT for that!!!

lize566

04-12-2010, 01:28 PM

Baby Shower pictures!!

Coffee table centerpieces
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower10.jpg

Main table centerpieces
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/Babyshower11.jpg

Food table
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower14.jpg

Cake!! The invitations looked just like the cake, but I don't have a pic of the invitations.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower17.jpg

Pictures of me and stephen as babies and the favors, which were baby ducks
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower2.jpg

gwenshack

04-12-2010, 01:38 PM

Awww how cute with all the duckies! :) Glad you had a great shower!

FFC

04-12-2010, 01:43 PM

I LOVE the ducky theme! Is that what you're using for your nursery or was it just the shower theme? Fun pics!

lize566

04-12-2010, 01:47 PM

Here are some pictures of the finished quilt that my cousin made me. This is the same cousin who gave me the shower...she is so creative!!!

This is me holding the quilt and my mom is sitting next to me
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower8.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/BabyShower9.jpg

Here is the quilt on the edge of the crib with the corner flipped over to show his initials.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1411.jpg

She hasn't finished the bedskirt of the curtains, but the bedskirt is going to be the blue of the backing with the dark brown as a bottom border. The curtains are going to be valances and made of the blue polka dots.

Justina, the ducks were just the shower theme, but aren't they cute! I don't guess I really have a nursery theme. We are decorating in blue and brown.

FFC

04-12-2010, 02:01 PM

lize566

04-12-2010, 02:13 PM

We didn't get any of our big stuff, other than our high chair, which I don't really consider a big item b/c it wasn't expensive. We got lots of clothes and blankets!! We actually have another bag full of clothes that my MIL bought us right after we found out we were having a boy...she's one of those Kohl's bargain shoppers like Justina lol (not that I'm complaining!!) We also got the activity playmat thing, which I was excited about. It's the one toy that I wanted right away so we can do tummy time.

Here are all the gifts in a pile. It looks like less than it is b/c I packed everything into as few bags as I could get it so we didn't have to make as many trips to bring it all in.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1408.jpg

Here are the blankets and clothes laid out on the crib
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1410.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1413.jpg

This is a blanket my aunt makes for all the kids in the family. She had such a hard time finding the blankets this time, so she bought all that she could find so she would hopefully have enough for all her nieces and nephews to have at least one for our kids
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1412.jpg

And I'm in love with these overalls!!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1415.jpg

This is a decorative plate that my moms best friend got us. We are probably going to get a plate stand for it and put it on the hutch over the changing table that my mom is ordering for us this week.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/DSCF1409.jpg

lize566

04-12-2010, 02:17 PM

That quilt is priceless. I've asked my mom to make my baby a quilt when we find out what it is :crossfingers:

I'm considering a ducky theme - I think they're SO cute :) But blue and brown is runner up - my nursery is already 2 tone brown :)

I LOVE the quilt!!! Even my husband, who doesn't exactly get along with the cousin, was super excited to see it finished. It was her first quilt, although she sews all the time. I told her that she started a bad habit, though-I'm going to want one for each kid I have lol!

And I never even really thought about a theme to the nursery. I knew that whatever I was having I just wanted brown and pink/blue patterns for the bedding and to kind of go from there. If I had considered themes, though, I'm pretty sure ducks would have been one of the choices, especially after seeing how cute everything was at the shower!

NOTKT

04-12-2010, 10:33 PM

I'm glad you have a great time at your shower! :) I love the quilt and all those clothes!

Spatch4Officers

04-12-2010, 10:40 PM

So glad you had fun at your shower!! Thanks for posting pics - I love the ducky theme. Very cute! The quilt is amazing!!! And I'm a big fan of the homemade plate too. Good pick mom! :)

uptowngirl

04-13-2010, 11:29 AM

lize566

04-13-2010, 06:59 PM

What a cute shower Lize!! I know you didn't get a lot of big stuff (bummer!) but you sure got some CUTE clothes!! That little puppy dog bib is adorable! And I love the quilt!! My mom is working on one for me, and I can't wait to see it.

So have you guys decided on Zachary for a name? I had thought you were still deciding between two names, but maybe I missed an update somewhere...

Thanks everyone!! The quilt was definitely my favorite gift and what I was looking the most forward to getting.

Sarah, we were kind of torn between Zachary and Caleb, but my cousin asked about initials and my aunt embroiders (sp?) the names on a blanket, so we wanted to decide so we could have those things before he got here. We don't actually call him Zach or Zachary, although the extended family does! I don't know why I can't bring myself to call him by name yet...lol I'm strange like that sometimes!

uptowngirl

04-13-2010, 07:28 PM

Thanks everyone!! The quilt was definitely my favorite gift and what I was looking the most forward to getting.

Sarah, we were kind of torn between Zachary and Caleb, but my cousin asked about initials and my aunt embroiders (sp?) the names on a blanket, so we wanted to decide so we could have those things before he got here. We don't actually call him Zach or Zachary, although the extended family does! I don't know why I can't bring myself to call him by name yet...lol I'm strange like that sometimes!

That makes sense to me! We've pretty much decided that our little one is Hannah - but I am still calling her "baby girl". I guess part of me wants to wait until I meet her before deciding for sure!

Jacklynn

04-13-2010, 07:31 PM

My internet is being dumb and I can't see the pictures right now but I'm glad to hear you had a good time at your shower :)

lize566

04-13-2010, 07:33 PM

Thanks Jacklynn!

Sarah, I love that name!! It was one of my girl names, but Stephen didn't love it, and it doesn't matter now since we are having a boy lol. That's kind of how I felt, I just wanted to wait to make sure he felt like a Zach, but I also wanted his initials on a few things. Ultimately, though, it's the name we both liked better, so I think the decision was made.

FutureKelley

04-13-2010, 10:08 PM

Looks like you had a great shower!! Love the quilt, I think every child should have one made special for them. :)

lize566

04-15-2010, 07:14 PM

So my appointment went well today! My BP was back down (yay for 4 out 5 weeks with good readings!!) and I found out that I will definitely not be carrying this baby full term. She measured me at 33 weeks, when I am actually not even 32 yet, but I didn't have an ultrasound. I will have one next week and every week after. I really wanted to see him today, so I was little dissappointed, but it gives me something to look forward to next week! As far as my due date, though, I am techinically due June 12-16 (they have the 12, I was told the 16 most recently my an ultrasound tech) but the dr. said that if I don't go into labor on my own, I will be induced at 39 weeks. I'm guessing this is b/c of my BP and to hopefully help prevent preeclampsia from developing. Either way, I'm okay with it! She also said that if my BP spikes anytime after 37 weeks, I might just go ahead and delivery. That means that I could have a baby in just over a month!!!! Holy cow.

lize566

04-22-2010, 04:02 PM

Weekly appt went pretty well. BP was 130/84, so not bad. Ultrasound went great, they said he got an 8 out of 8 on his biophysical profile thing, and he weighs 4 lbs 7 oz, which is in the 50% percentile and is exactly where he should be. I got more pictures of his face/head, but they are so blurry! I meant to ask about a 3D ultrasound, but I forgot. Does anybody know how they work, as far as cost or insurance or anything? Oh, and they are still keeping an eye on my platelets.

In other news, my cousin, who is 30 weeks, also had an appt today and found out she was a cm dilated and 50% effaced!! So she's on bedrest. She thought she had been having braxton hicks, but turns out that were the real thing. It's scary, b/c up until now it's been a perfect pregnancy. She was even only going every 3 weeks instead of 2 b/c the doctor didn't see a reason for her to come more often. Obviusly she does now!! My cousin wasn't even going to tell her about the contractions, but it was a good thing she did. She's kind of freaking out for good reason. The doctor wants her to make it to at least 34 weeks, 36 would be even better. They gave her a shot today and she has to go back tomorrow to get another one, and she's taking some kind of medicine to stop the labor.

It's so ironic, that a month ago there is no way I would have though that I would still be okay and she would be on bedrest! Please keep her and the baby in your thoughts and prayers that she can make it a few more weeks.

lize566

04-26-2010, 02:41 PM

We were busy bees this weekend getting the nursery put together. We picked up our changing table and hutch on Friday and finally got it all put together Sunday. We also began unpacking all the presents and putting stuff away! Here are some pictures of the nursery...it's so close to being finished!

Here is the view from the door. The crib is just off to the right and there is a closet in the corner oppostite of the glider.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/nursery3.jpg

Here is the view from the corner with the closet, with the door to the right of changer.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/nursery2.jpg

Here is a straight away view of the changer. Clearly this isn't where everything is going to go! The changing pad I have doesn't fit in the spot for the changing pad, so I'm going to have to go buy another one. The basket on the bottom right is where we are keeping all the diapers and wipes, etc. for changing. Everything else you can see is going to be rearranged, I was just trying to get everything out. We have more bath stuff than we will need!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/nursery1.jpg

In other news, my feet and ankles are SO swollen and have been since Saturday. I've left a message for the dr. I know this is fairly typical, but since I've had BP issues I figured it wouldn't hurt to call them. I did a lot this weekend, so maybe that's why, but I still feel better telling the doctor. And it hit my today...I could potential have a baby in like a month!! If my BP goes up after 36 or 37 weeks, they are going to induce me. That's really soon!! I'm so excited, though. We just need a few more things and we will be good to go. We can't wait!

FFC

04-29-2010, 09:16 AM

I just love that hutch!!!

Brian's Bride

04-29-2010, 11:06 AM

I always felt weird calling the baby Brant while he was still in the womb, so I think that's a normal feeling. He was always baby boy until he was born. Try to elevate your feet and RELAX before baby gets here and hopefully that'll help with your swollen ankles! Time is just flyin' by and he'll be here before you know it!

lize566

05-10-2010, 03:39 PM

It's been a while since I've updated, so I here it goes!

My BP has been a little elevated at my last 2 appt, in the 130's/80's, but the dr doesn't seem to concerned. I still the plan is to induce if it spikes after the 37 week mark. I'm going to ask more about that this week. And oh my lord it just hit me that I will be 37 weeks in 2 weeks...holy cow!! I better get a move on it if I want to be prepared!

I had the last of my showers over the weekend...I don't know who was taking pictures, but I will try to get some, but I will post some pics of the adorable outfits my sister got me! I also had a surprise shower from my volleyball team on Friday night (I had an idea this was happening) and it was so awesome! Each girl (they are 13) decorated a onsie for me and they turned out so cute! I will definitely post pictures of these asap. And they gave me a $100 g.c to babies r us, which was way more generous than they should have been!

I ordered my stroller and carseat today, so the only big items left are my playpen and a bouncer and/or swing. I was going to use the g.c. for my playpen, but babies r us apparently doesn't carry it even though it's on their website b/c its been out of stock for like 3 months and they have no idea when it's going to be back in. I'm a bit frustrated with them right now!!

I've began feeling a bit overwhelmed with stuff that needs to be done. I would like to make some meals to freeze for after the baby gets here, there is still a lot I would like to get done on the house (such as door for the pantry, clear some space in the kitchen and bathroom for his stuff, etc), his room is completely ready (although it's close), I don't have a hospital bag packed or a bag for him. I feel good, though, so hopefully I will be able to get things done. Unfortunately my feet and are SOO swollen that when I try to do stuff, Stephen is continuously telling me to sit down, so I guess I need to talk to him about how I feel so he can help.

I guess that's about it for now...at least that's all I can think of!

Heywie

05-10-2010, 07:20 PM

Wow! You are really getting there!

You should definitely make some sort of checklist of everything you want to get done. That always helps me feel better when I'm overwhelmed. This way, you can show it to your husband and he can pitch in on some of the tasks so you don't overdo!

I want to see your onesies from the volleyball team! I love that idea and had hoped it would be done at one of my showers, but alas, it wasn't! Luckily, we got so many other onesies it's probably a good thing!

KMS

05-11-2010, 07:19 PM

Find the time to make some meals to freeze! We have been eating like cr@p around here. :rain: I wish that we would have done that.

lize566

05-12-2010, 11:58 PM

Find the time to make some meals to freeze! We have been eating like cr@p around here. :rain: I wish that we would have done that.

We have a hard enough time eating even remotely healthy, not to mention how much more money it costs to eat out, that's why I really want to get some meals frozen. Anybody have any ideas on what freezes well? All I could really come up with is lasagna and soup (chili is about the only soup we eat, though, and chili doesn't sound overly appetizing in the hot weather)

Anyway, here are some pictures from the weekend!

I will start with a picture of my and DH at Churchill Downs, a horse track, for Mothers Day. It doesn't really show of my baby belly, but I think I look pregnant (finally!!)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/MothersDay.jpg

Here are some of my favorite gifts from my last shower. I don't have any pics of the actual shower yet. The monogrammed stuff is from my sister's best friend. I LOVE all of it!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/3BabyShower1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/3BabyShower2.jpg

And here are some of the outfits my sister got me. She is so excited, it's so cute. She's going to be such a great aunt :luxlove: The stud muffin onesie is becuase I have worked at a bakery called My Favorite Muffin off and on for the last 10 years, so she saw it and obviously had to get it!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/3BabyShower3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/3BabyShower4.jpg

lize566

05-13-2010, 12:05 AM

Here are some of the onesies I got from my volleyball girls...they did such a good job. I'm not going to post all of them, b/c there are 10 girls on the team, but I have them all on FB. Here are some of my favorites

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower3.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower4.jpg

This is the front
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower9.jpg

And this is the back (don't you love the "poop shoot" comment...you gotta love 13 year olds lol)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower10.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower2.jpg

And this is by far my favorite (dig is a volleyball term, for those that don't know)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/VballShower1.jpg

I also have another one that I don't have a picture of, but it's green tie-dye. I LOVE tie-dye stuff, so I was really excited. My family sometimes has tie-dye parties-yes, we are that cool :laugh2:-and we are tie-dying some onesies and bibs and stuff at the next one!

Danielle9608

05-13-2010, 09:33 AM

Liz the hutch and dresser looks great!! I love all the boy clothes you got. So cute!

FFC

05-13-2010, 10:29 AM

starsthrumysoul

05-13-2010, 10:36 AM

I LOVE the onesies that your teammates made... that was a really cool idea!! I especially love the spike jr. one :laugh2:

lize566

05-13-2010, 10:38 AM

Liz, some yummy freezable meals can be enchiladas, pasta bake (similar to lasagna just use different kinds of pasta/sauces & veggies/cheese), pre-grilled chicken, frozen fruits for smoothies or snacking, frozen veggies.... just a few ideas :D

LOVE the onesies!!!

Thanks Justina...I've reached the point in the pregnancy (or perhaps I've been here for a while now:doh: ) where my brain just doesn't function the same.

I've been trying to stay away from mexican b/c of the high sodium content, but OMG enchiladas sound delish right now...lol

FFC

05-13-2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks Justina...I've reached the point in the pregnancy (or perhaps I've been here for a while now:doh: ) where my brain just doesn't function the same.

I've been trying to stay away from mexican b/c of the high sodium content, but OMG enchiladas sound delish right now...lol

If you make the enchiladas from scratch rather than using frozen burritos, you can go with low/no sodium beans ;) and use white sauce and make them white enchiladas with corn and diced tomatoes so they're more of a creamy southwest rather than the spicy red ones :D

If you don't like just bean and cheese, you can boil and shred some chicken breasts and make them chicken enchiladas....

Hmmm I'll let you know if I come up with any more ideas :)

WBandMe

05-13-2010, 12:48 PM

Thanks for sharing pics! The Spike Jr onesie is so cute--it doesn't even look homemade! And the poop shoot cracked me up, ew is right!

Spatch4Officers

05-14-2010, 10:24 PM

Loving the belly pic!! I think you definately look preggo and adorable :) the pics of the shirts from your volleyball team are so precious and original - i love the one that looks like it was professionally done and the "dig" term one is definately clever! As far as foods go...here are some things my mom freezes that always taste yummo -
meatloaf
meatballs
different types of homemade breads
shepherds pie (one of my altime FAVORITES!!!)

Just a side note - I google'd "foods that freeze well" and found this site with some different ideas
http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook/Foods-That-Freeze-Well-29659

The way my mom gets away with freezing meals up ahead of time without having to spend a whole day cooking - she just buys enough stuff to make another serving and puts it in those tin foil type containers you can buy at stores. (like pie tin things) you can put meatloaf in the small bread ones. They defrost and cook really well like that and the lids work good for writing whats inside and when you originally made it. Obviously with certain foods you'll have to bake them before freezing but certain things you won't have to. Let me know if you want some recipes.

:)

Heywie

05-16-2010, 02:19 AM

Those onesies are so cute and special! You have some great artists on the team!

We have been trying to get some meals frozen and are so lazy, we ended up picking up a bunch of stuff from Costco and just freezing it!

Dani

05-16-2010, 12:44 PM

Liz..I know what you mean about your brain not functioning the same...mine is still scatter brain, and it takes me a minute to understand what someone has actually said to me! Too much going on inside the head I guess.

Goin2thechapel

05-16-2010, 02:40 PM

I totally have preggo brain too!!!

lize566

05-17-2010, 03:38 PM

I am so mad at my husband/his job right now. He RARELY has to work overtime. He might occassionally have to stay a few hours later, but he never has pull a double shift. Well, yesterday he informed me he was at the top of the OT list (he works at a prison, so there is a rotating list they pull from if nobody volunteers). Then again this morning he reminded me of the same thing. He just called and left me a message b/c I didn't hear my phone ring saying he had to work over and wouldn't be home until midnight. And I can't call him back b/c he doesn't carry his phone and I've never called him at work before (I don't know what would happen if I did, he's just always told me not to unless it's an emergency). The message said there wasn't anything he could, but didn't apologize or anything. Was just basically like, don't know when I will be home, probably not until midnight, nothing I can do. Call you later, bye.

It just so happens that we were also supposed to go to our first Lamaze class tonight. We've already paid for it, and it's a two part class, and is only offered twice a month, two consecutives saturdays, which we've already missed for May and will probably already have the baby by the time they are offered in June then again this Monday and next. So basically I kind of feel like he didn't want to go tonight, even though he agreed to it, and now my chances of being able to go without an epidural are slim since I won't have had any classes.

I called and the only option is to just come next week, which she said would probably feel a little weird since we missed the introduction, or we could come next week then take the early June introduction class if I didn't have the baby. That would still be weird though b/c it would be out of order. And I think it would be weird to go with someone other than him, like my mom or something. I guess I could ask if she would go, but I would almost rather go by myself. I'm so mad right now I could cry, though!

Sorry for the rant.

Danielle9608

05-17-2010, 03:43 PM

Can you have your Mom or a friend step in tonight so you can go? I'm sorry I know how you feel. Jon's job is very demanding and he works late a lot, it really sucks!

lize566

05-17-2010, 04:02 PM

I could probably ask my mom, but it just wouldn't be the same, and I'd probably feel weird. I don't know why, I just think I would rather go by myself. If Mom offers I might go with her, but she works long days on Mondays and I know she would say yes just b/c I asked and I don't want her to feel obligated.

He just called, though, and said he was sorry and that he did everything he could to get out of it. I know it's not his fault, but it still upsets me. He knew I was upset so I know if there is anyway he can get off in time he will. I guess we will just go next week and see what happens. The women who leads it was very nice and understanding and I think she will try to make it as easy for us as possible.

Heywie

05-17-2010, 05:04 PM

That's a total bummer!

I think you should anyway tonight. You can fill him in on everything you learn so that he's caught up for next week. There's no point in missing it if you're available!

And there's no shame in bringing your mom. It might not be a bad idea anyway... what if DH passes out during the delivery and you need another coach?! hehe

lize566

05-17-2010, 05:10 PM

I'm thinking about going by myself. He has called a couple of times and says he is trying to get off in time to go, so we shall see. I'm not holding my breath though. Normally I wouldn't think twice about doing something like this by myself, but for some reason I just really wanted it to be us tonight. Now I think I'm just worried that I will get there and be all weepy b/c for some reason him not being able to go has me all emotional. That, and I think I'm finally realizing how soon this is all happening!

LOL at DH passing out...that probably shouldn't be funny, but he just isn't the passing out type, KWIM?

lize566

05-17-2010, 10:23 PM

So I put on my big girl panties and went by myself. Stephen told me he might be able to make it to some of it, but he didn't. That's okay, though I was fine by myself. I really enjoyed the class! I don't really see this being Stephen's kind of thing, but we will see I guess.

I have noticed today that I am really irritable, mainly with him. I just got so mad at him about missing class again (even though it really was okay by myself) then ended up in tears by the end of the conversation. Ugh, I'm kind of over these pregnancy hormones.

I don't know how to explain to him how I feel in a way that he understands. I've always been the strong, calm one in the relationship, and I don't know if I fully trust him to take that role when I go into labor. That really scares me, and I know it's partially my fault b/c I'm such a control freak that I have trouble letting him take that role, although he seems perfectly content with the way things are. At the beginning of the pregnancy he was fantastic-in fact, I can't remember ever being happier with our relationship. But the last few months, while he still seems excited, he doesn't seem to act like I am any different. Does that even make sense? He does his fair share of rubbing my feet when I ask a few times, but that's really all I ever ask of him and I don't even ask that often. I guess I would just like a little more attention for him. He plays a computer game A LOT and I feel like a second priority to that and when I ask him to watch TV with me or something, he wants to know what the difference is between sitting there watching TV or sitting there playing his game. The fact that his game is so much more fun according to him doesn't help b/c then I just feel like he doesn't want to be around me. I know that's just me being over sensitive, but am expecting too much? How do I get him to understand how I feel, or get him to talk to me about how he feels?

Sorry for all the complaining today...like I said before, I'm the strong one in most of my relationships and you ladies seem to be the ones I turn to when I am feeling not so strong. Thanks for always being here :flower4u:

Danielle9608

05-18-2010, 08:12 AM

First off I am glad that you made it to your class, even though you had to go on your own. I am sorry that you are feeling like DH is putting as much effort in. I felt the same way about Jon, and times still do. But I needed to remind myself that he doesn't know what it's like for me. I went through A LOT to get pregnant and while he was by my side he wasn't the one getting the drugs, injections, blood tests and exams. And the same goes with pregnancy. When I feel like he isn't pulling his weight I tell him now, as nice I am can. It's helped a lot. Men aren't very good at picking up on our singles. Yea, I wish he would just offer to clean the house or empty the dishwasher without me asking but he never did these things before pregnancy either. Anyways, I am rambling. My point is, have you tried telling him exactly what you expect from him? You might find that approach helps a lot. Hang in there hun! I am sorry you are feeling down! :flower4u:

uptowngirl

05-18-2010, 09:53 AM

I'm glad you went ahead and went to the class yourself!

I have been feeling the same stuff with my DH, so you aren't alone there! It's like most days I am not even pregnant and if I want any special treatment I have to ask for it...and then he gets annoyed with me when he catches me carrying a laundry basket or moving a box - but it's not like he was going to do it, and it needed to get done! I wrote a long letter to DH a few months ago expressing how I felt - that it took two of us to make this baby, and it will take two of us to raise her, and as far as I am concerned it's gonna take the two of us to get through this pregnancy. It's not fair of him to expect me to take care of this part on my own, when the whole project is supposed to be a joint effort. Things got way better after that, but they are slipping back into "too busy to think about baby" mode. Trusting DH to be there the way I need him to during delivery is a big worry for me too. It's like if I can't trust him to be intuitive and meet my needs now, how will I be able to relax and trust him in that situation!?

All that to say, I don't really have any answers, but I want you to know you aren't alone, and it's not just crazy hormones! Good luck!

FFC

05-18-2010, 09:55 AM

Hang in there hun. Some guys are cut out for the task of being the understanding, caring, thoughtful husband every woman needs in pregnancy, and some guys aren't. I mean, I'm sure he tries, but there's no way he can possibly understand your feelings and hormones right now. :hug:

ETA: Gotta add - I'm totally stoked you went to the class! And I'm even more glad that you enjoyed it :)

lize566

05-18-2010, 10:14 AM

Thank you ladies!!! I'm so thankful for OW and the support you all so willing give :hug:

You are right Danielle, he can't possibly know how what it's like to be pregnant, so I try to cut him some slack. And I have told him what can be done, but that's how it's always been and that's where my frustration comes from. I feel responsible for EVERYTHING in the house. I pay the bills, I clean up, I cook dinner most nights (even if he cooks, I usually help or suggest what he makes) and I work as well. He does stuff, it just usually takes me asking two or three times. He doesn't takes responsibility for anything so when the baby gets here, am I going to have go "Honey, the baby needs a diaper change, will you do it?" and it actually get done in the next five minutes as opposed to an hour from when I ask?

We made a list of chores and split them so we know who is responsible for what and how long they have to get it done, but we just did that this past weekend, so we will see if that helps. He already apologized this morning b/c he knows he should have loaded the dishwasher Sunday. He's just your typical man and can't look around and see what needs to be done-or he sees it but doesn't think it's that big of a deal that he has three days worth of clothes laying around the hamper instead of in the hamper lol!

Sarah-That is exactly how I feel! I remember you posting about writing that letter. It's a good idea, I thought about doing that. I told him this morning that I was kind of starting to freak out about everything, so I think we are going to talk about it tonight. I'm so glad to know that I'm not alone in feeling like that, though! He keeps telling me that he will be able to be there for me and support me during labor and all that, but I'm having trouble believing that b/c like you said, I'm not seeing those actions right now.

Justina-thank you for your comments! As much as I wish Stephen were more understanding and thoughtful, it's just not him and I don't know that I would love him as much if it were, as strange as that sounds. The Mother's Day card he bought me even said that he wishes he were better at romantic gestures, etc. It was really sweet. And I'm really glad I went to class, too. The teacher was hilarious and I think it's going to be really helpful in delivery. I already feel a little more in control over it.

lize566

05-18-2010, 12:56 PM

So I think it's time to post some happy stuff! I got my 10% off coupon from Babies R Us today. I cheated and put my due date a month early so I would get it ;) now we get to order some stuff! I wish my bouncer and playpen would come in stock though so I could get, but it's been out of stock for like 3 months, so I don't see that happening. Oh well! I don't know how much I will get, since we don't have a ton of stuff left, and most of it is pretty cheap. I have a $100 in gift cards, too, though, so I shouldn't have to spend any of my own money, unless the other things miraculously come into stock!

Also, my boss bought me a swing over the weekend! She is a huge yard sale person, so I told her I was looking for one. A few weeks later she called and said she found one for 20 bucks and it was in condition, so I told her to get it. It's part of my gift from her, since she hasn't gotten me anything yet. I kind of wanted a portable swing that matched my bouncer, but the pattern is still cute and she ended up only paying $15 for it, so I'm still super excited about it. Here is a picture of it

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/e4dbc13e.jpg

I can't wait for my appt Thursday! We are going to hopefully pick up the stroller and carseat after the appt, plus run a few other errands like taking some stuff back and buying anything else for the nursery we want. Plus, I am going to start getting cervical exams every week (who knew I would ever be excited about that :rofl:) to see if I have dialetd or anything. That means it's getting close!! I hope I go into labor naturally, but I doubt I will, so I will probably be induced at 39 weeks b/c of my BP, which will be around the 7.

FFC

05-18-2010, 01:00 PM

That swing is too cute!! I can't wait to hear how your appointment goes! :hyper: <<< we need a hyper icon :) :)

Heywie

05-18-2010, 01:29 PM

FFC

05-18-2010, 01:33 PM

Good point on the coupons - Also, check out Ebay ;) They have Babies r us coupons on Ebay too... sometimes it's worth the $0.99 to save 20% on something!

lize566

05-18-2010, 01:55 PM

My goodness, I just caught up on your thread!

I'm sorry you're not feeling you get the support you need. I'm right there with you on this. I think it's just a man thing. They can't possibly know how we're feeling. Kevin said something super insensitive the other day and boy did I let him have it! He has learned a pretty good lesson about keeping quiet if he feels like saying something about the pregnancy! Now, we joke about it. I hope you were able to talk to DH and things are all smoothed out for now. And don't worry about him not being there to be strong for you during delivery. I have a feeling he will step right up to the plate and be your knight in shining armour!

That swing is cute! What was the set you registered for at Babies R Us? Did they discontinue it? That would be a major bummer!

Just a word to the wise, the 10% off everything on your registry is good, but keep an eye out for other coupons from Babies R Us, too! You can often find a 20% off one that will work even better! I made that mistake when I got all my stuff and I wish I had just looked around before jumping the gun!

Thanks Haley! I hope you are right about the labor process...and I hope that I can let him, b/c it's going to be a complete role reversal for us!

I registered for a bouncer and playpen at Babies R Us, but they weren't a matching set. Both said they were new, but out of stock, so I called and they have no information on them. Walmart has them both (they are cheaper at Walmart without the coupons, but I was hoping to use the coupons and gc for babies r us) so I know they haven't been discontinued. It's weird. My mom and I both get the 20% coupons and will be using them, but they aren't valid online and a lot of my stuff is online only. I am not a big shopper, so anything I can buy online, I do it. Unfortunately not everyone else is that way so I didn't get some of my big stuff.

Good point on the coupons - Also, check out Ebay ;) They have Babies r us coupons on Ebay too... sometimes it's worth the $0.99 to save 20% on something!

I didn't know that, I will definitely check it out. I actually found the portable swing that matches the bouncer on Ebay for like 45 compared to 60 or 70 everywhere else, and the bid ended today and the email notifications must be sent to my spam folder b/c I completely forgot and didn't get any reminders :doh:

And I always have trouble deciding which smiley icon to use for excited/hyper, etc so I agree, we need a hyper icon!

FFC

05-18-2010, 01:58 PM

Thanks Haley! I hope you are right about the labor process...and I hope that I can let him, b/c it's going to be a complete role reversal for us!

I registered for a bouncer and playpen at Babies R Us, but they weren't a matching set. Both said they were new, but out of stock, so I called and they have no information on them. Walmart has them both (they are cheaper at Walmart without the coupons, but I was hoping to use the coupons and gc for babies r us) so I know they haven't been discontinued. It's weird. My mom and I both get the 20% coupons and will be using them, but they aren't valid online and a lot of my stuff is online only. I am not a big shopper, so anything I can buy online, I do it. Unfortunately not everyone else is that way so I didn't get some of my big stuff.

I didn't know that, I will definitely check it out. I actually found the portable swing that matches the bouncer on Ebay for like 45 compared to 60 or 70 everywhere else, and the bid ended today and the email notifications must be sent to my spam folder b/c I completely forgot and didn't get any reminders :doh:

And I always have trouble deciding which smiley icon to use for excited/hyper, etc so I agree, we need a hyper icon!

You can also get coupons for Kohls and other department stores on Ebay - usually for just $0.99 you get a bunch!

As for the hyper emoticon... how's this? http://forums.onewed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6072&stc=1&d=1274205472

lize566

05-19-2010, 10:33 PM

So we tried the lamaze relaxation breathing last night...I had trouble keeping a straight face :doh: we are going to try again tonight. Let's hope I can do better.

I've been bored today so I've been trying to get everything finalized for the baby-making sure I have everything I want of the registries, starting to pack a bag for him (I'm struggling to pack for me b/c I don't have a lot of extras to pack), and all that good stuff. I'm going to make myself crazy, though!! I have no idea what I am going to need or what's going to work b/c I've never done this before. I was reading an article earlier about 5 common first time moms make, and one of the mistakes was expecting perfection. Yep, that's me!! I am in the field of early childhood, or working towards it at least by getting my masters, so I feel the pressure even more. I have to get over this, and I know it. I'm working on it...I promise!

Tomorrow we are going to run some errands and take stuff back, etc. I'm excited, but again, I hope I can make decisions about what I want and not second guess everything for fear that it won't be good enough. This is when I hate the perfectionist in me. Other times it's okay. Right now, it's annoying. I just can't wait for him to be here so I can actually use all this stuff!

I haven't been feeling so hot today-mostly just hip/back pain and braxton hicks for most of the day. I worked this morning, so I was on my feet for 4-5 hours, and I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. I feel a ton better since I took a nap and got to relax a bit. I'm anxious to here what the doctor says tomorrow, though. I'm sure I'm dialeted or anything, but I would be pretty excited if I were!

Danielle9608

05-20-2010, 08:38 AM

I am sure it's hard to because you want everything to be perfect for your baby. And then when it isn't you feel like you let them down. I am going to have a hard time with that too, I'm sure. But I think you are doing a GREAT job Liz!

lize566

05-20-2010, 08:52 AM

Thanks, Danielle! It's a lot harder than I thought it would be lol. It will all be okay, though. I almost feel like I did those few weeks before my wedding-all the major stuff is done and all that is left to do is the last minute details that can't really be done yet and then just wait. And wait. And then wait some more. Like the actual day is never going to get here. I can't imagine how Haley feels right now, and how Dani felt with Jack. I'm going to be induced early and I'm already this anxious, I can't imagine being overdue and still playing the waiting game!!

lize566

05-20-2010, 04:03 PM

My appt went great! He weighs 6 lbs. 10 oz, and everything looked good. My BP was in my normal range, but in the 130's/80's. I would prefer it to be lower, but they seem okay with it, plus it's been stable for a while. And I didn't gain any weight, which I was happy about!

Then she did the pelvic exam...I am 1 cm dialeted and 30% effaced! I know you can stay at those numbers for a long time, but I was excited to know my body is at least thinking about the next step. We also discussed induction a little bit more. She said she would like me to be at at least 2 cm before I get induced, but unless I go into labor on my own, I will be induced between the 5 and 8 of June! She told me it would kind of depend on my progress in the next two weeks, but to go ahead and start looking at that week to see if i have a certain day in mind. We don't so it will be just depend on Stephen's job and which doctor is on call. It's all getting to be so real, I can't wait :luxlove:

We didn't get to pick up the carseat/stroller today b/c it's not in yet, so we are going to do it tomorrow. It should be in by then. We will also hopefully finish most of the shopping for the nursery tomorrow!

FFC

05-20-2010, 04:09 PM

Awesome! I'm glad you're making some progress! 6 lb 10 oz... he's already a good size kid!!!

lize566

05-20-2010, 04:13 PM

He's in the 56%, so almost right on average. I've got 3 more weeks, and at 1/2 a pound a week (i heard somewhere that that is how much they typically grow at this point) it would but him at 8 pounds. Although, he's been adding a little more than that the last month. I know they can be off a pound either way, but I am going to hope he's not bigger than what they are saying! If I am going to do this without an epidural the smaller the better, IMO!

uptowngirl

05-20-2010, 04:58 PM

So exciting Liz! I am dreading those pelvic exams, but I suppose news like that has to be encouraging! I really hope Zac decides to show up on his own - a smaller baby and no pitocin will make that natural birth much easier - but you can do it no matter what!

saltyveruca

05-20-2010, 08:35 PM

That's a lot of good progress! Dilation, an induction time, and finally getting important baby gear. You're almost there!

lize566

05-21-2010, 05:12 PM

We are on our way to get our stroller and carseat but I wanted to update real quick. TMI alert.....I think I just lost my mucous (sp?) plug!! Not positive, but all day I've had an increased amount of discharge and Webb j went o the bathroom just before we left, here was a pretty big glob on the toilet paper when I wiped. Had a little brown streaked throughout but that's about it. Definitely the most I've ever seen before! But I had a pelvic exam yesterday and some bleeding afterwards...could it just be from that? I hvemt had any blood since yesterday afternoon though.

Danielle9608

05-22-2010, 03:25 PM

Sounds like it could be the mucous plug to me. You are making progress!!

lize566

05-25-2010, 12:43 PM

As of today, I know without a doubt I will have a baby in no more than 2 weeks!! I'm still pretty sure that I lost my mucous plug Friday night, but haven't really had any other labor signs. I've been having contractions on and off, but nothing that can be timed or even worth timing, really. Hopefully I will be dialeted and effaced more at my appt. Thursday.

In other news, we had a super productive weekend and I have pictures to prove it!

Friday night we picked up out stroller and carseat and assembled it all.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/ceee53ea.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/7c998c44.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/d638d817.jpg

It was pretty easy to assemble, and I know how to use it for the most part. I still struggle a bit with getting the stroller collapsed and then upright again, but I will get it. Then on Sunday we put cleaned out the car and put the carseat base in. We both have 2 door cars (me a Honda Civic, him a Chevy Monte Carlo.) I don't think the carseat will fit in my car, so we are going to use his for a while. Luckily he is going to take off work for a while so it won't be an issue, but when he goes back to work he may be taking my car. Either way, though, I'm thinking that we are going to end up with a new car before long. We can't even remotely afford it, but I don't know how long I can handle getting a baby in and out of his car, not to mention neither of the front seats can recline or be moved back far enough to really feel comfortable with the carseat in. I was hoping we would be able to put off buying a new car until January, or at least December, but I'm not going to hold my breath. Oh well! It's just money, right :doh:

I think I forgot to mention that my boss bought us a swing at a yard sale last weekend. If I did mention it, then here is a picture lol
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/e4dbc13e.jpg

I think I am going to let Mom use this one at her house, though. I'm weird I really wanted this portable swing that matches the bouncer I am getting, and it's not that expensive and I have gift cards anyway, so I bought that one. I should have just kept that one, but it's not all that portable and Mom needed on bc she's going to have him at her house a lot in fall. Plus none of my other stuff was a matching set, so I kind of wanted something that was a set, as silly as that is lol.

More about our weekend on the next post...

lize566

05-25-2010, 12:51 PM

We also finished out nursery!! The only thing left to do is hang a couple of picture frames and these big letters I ordered last week. They will hopefully be here tomorrow or Thursday, so by this weekend I will be completely done with the nursery! The only missing will be him :luxlove:

Here are the curtains my cousin made
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/28187_814984262970_12910200_4389484.jpg

A couple pictures of the bedskirt she also made
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/28187_814984272950_12910200_4389484.jpg

This one also shows the hamper at the end of the crib. It matches a little toy basket we got that I will post a picture of once the pictures frames are up b/c we are hanging the frames and initials on the wall above the toy basket
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/e847e5b5.jpg

Here is the hutch, finished for the most part. We bought the baskets on the middle shelf Sunday, and I am so glad they match so well! I love them!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/72c416f1.jpg

And here is just a wider shot of that side of the room
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p210/lize566/Baby%20Stuff/28187_814984267960_12910200_4389484.jpg

Please excuse the vast differences in quality of the pictures-I took some on my phone, and my cousin took the others on her really nice semi-professional camera.

So that was our weekend!! This week we finish up our Lamaze class and tour the hospital (we did that last night, but I will update on that later). I also plan on getting his bottles and other feeding things organized in the kitchen, making another meal or two to freeze, getting our hospital bags packed and a few other miscellaneous things done for the hospital. It seems like a lot to do, but really it's not. I've decided this will be my last week at work, so I will have next week off to finish all the last minute stuff, given he doesn't decide to come on his own!

Danielle9608

05-25-2010, 01:05 PM

The nursery looks great!!

brendalin

05-25-2010, 01:21 PM

WOW, you are cruzzing along! The nursery looks great! I hope that i am that prepared when the time comes!

NOTKT

05-25-2010, 05:22 PM

The room looks great! Good Job!

f77g4

05-25-2010, 05:48 PM

The nursery is looking awesome!!!

lize566

05-25-2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks guys! We started working in the kitchen tonight to make room for bottles, etc but every time I go to organize something, I realize I need some kind of organizer or container to organize everything in. It's frustrating, but I'm making a list and will hopefully be able to get some of it done soon. I'm hoping this is the beginning of the nesting stage! Not likely, but a girl can hope!

FutureKelley

05-25-2010, 08:20 PM

Everything looks GREAT!!

scarymary48

05-25-2010, 08:30 PM

lize566

05-25-2010, 09:57 PM

Everything looks great! I love your hutch set-up, those baskets look really awesome.

Sounds like everything is coming along nicely for you, losing your MP, doing a spot of nesting... Even though I'm nearly 2 weeks ahead of you, I have a feeing your little man is going to be here before mine. Hope you have your hospital bags packed!

Thanks Sarah!! I don't have my bag packed yet, that's on my list of to do's this week. I'm anxious for my Zach to get here, but I hope your Zac comes soon, too!

As much as I would rather go into labor on my own, I'm so thankful I have an ending date lol!!

uptowngirl

05-26-2010, 09:00 AM

saltyveruca

05-26-2010, 11:49 AM

Dear Liz, I am officially putting your thread on Baby Watch. :geek:

lize566

05-26-2010, 12:46 PM

Your nursery looks great Liz! Your cousin did a great job on the curtains and bed skirt! It must feel so good to have everything ready.

I am really hoping Zach shows up on his own - but either way - two weeks is so close! YAY! :)

Thanks! She did do a fabulous job...I think it took her a lot longer than she thought it would, though, and I felt bad. I offered to pay her, but she said it was a gift...the next one might cost me, though lol! I have zero ability or patience when it comes to that kind of stuff, so I greatly admire her abilities!

Dear Liz, I am officially putting your thread on Baby Watch. :geek:

:laugh2: Sounds like a good idea!! I have an appt tomorrow at 1, so hopefully there are changes!

lize566

05-27-2010, 03:50 PM

No progress-still 1 cm, and a little more thinned out, but she didn't say how effaced I was. BP was okay, 126/90. We tentatively set an induction date of June 7!! Next week we will go over everything is more detail. I'm seeing a different doctor, though, which is kind of frustrating, b/c I've never seen this one before and she won't be the one delivering me, but my usual dr isn't in the office next week. Oh well.

I'm excited, but getting really freaked out. I've been emotional the last couple of days, since Lamaze, actually. We watched a birthing video and took a tour of the hospital, and I think it just made everything really real. I wasn't nervous up until now, really, but now I'm kind of freaking out. I try not to think about it, b/c, well, it's happening, like it or not. I think I'm just as nervous about after we get him home. Stephen and I are still kind of having communication issues, and that worries me. We've talked today, and hopefully things will get better, but I'm still really nervous.

Okay, that's enough rambling for the day! I'm actually in a pretty decent mood, just overwhelmed and emotional from time to time lol.

f77g4

05-27-2010, 06:03 PM

OOh thats the day of my exam. Sorry there wasn't more progress and I'm sorry you're feeling overwhelmed and emotional.

Here's hoping you go naturally without being induced and that you and hubby continue to work on the communication issues! :toast: :flower4u:

Danielle9608

05-28-2010, 08:55 AM

I am sorry you are freaking out Liz. I am sure what you are feeling is completely normal! I think you are going to do great and be an awesome Mom!

lize566

05-28-2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks ladies! It's been such an emotional rollercoaster lately! I am getting a lot accomplished around the house, which makes me feel better, and Stephen is even pitching in a little bit. I forget that his life is about to change forever, too, so I need to cut him some slack, but he's the typical male and doesn't talk about it, so I forget easily. I'm sure things will get keep getting better, though :)

It makes things easier knowing you ladies are always here, ready to let me vent, though :flower4u:

lize566

06-03-2010, 03:55 PM

So I had my last appointment today! It's so crazy! The baby weighed 7 lbs 2 oz, give or take a pound. He didn't gain much the last two weeks, but they were okay with it and I am certainly okay with him being smaller versus bigger! I still wasn't dilated much more than 1 cm, so she stripped my membranes (not fun, btw). I was kind of expecting some change b/c I've felt more pressure down there and have been having what I think might be small contractions since last night. Not really sure, though, b/c they don't hurt, more just like menstrual cramps, I guess. Hopefully things progress this weekend and I don't have to be induced! At first I liked the idea of being induced b/c I wouldn't have to play the waiting game, but now it's like the first say of school-I'm excited yet terrified and I can't quit thinking about it!

Since I kind of doubt I will go on my own, though, I've pretty much given up on doing this without an epidural. I really didn't have a good reason to not get one; mainly I didn't want the chance of having bad side effects and I wanted the quicker recovery time, but supposedly inductions tend to more painful faster, and my BP will probably be an issue. Once I allowed myself to say I will probably have an epi, I am a little less worried about everything. Still a bit terrified, don't get me wrong, but not as much as before lol!!

Otherwise I've had a good week. Got a lot done, and Stephen is done working for a while (his off days are Thurs/Fri, so he just went ahead and started his leave since we knew I would be going in to be induced sometime this weekend) so we will hopefully get more done the next couple of days. We got our playpen and bouncer today, so we officially have all the major stuff; just a few small odds and ends that I hope to get tomorrow and we will be done. I can't believe it's already time for Zachary to be here :luxlove:

f77g4

06-03-2010, 04:04 PM

You are so close! Good luck with everything and please keep us updated!

Brian's Bride

06-03-2010, 05:26 PM

Don't be afraid of the epi! I had one and still felt mostly everything. But it was enough to take the edge off so I could actually dilate. My only advice (which I didn't take when I received it) was to not wait until the pain was unbearable before getting it. Lie if you have to, but it is REALLY hard to hunch over and be still to get the epi while going through painful contractions. That was one of the worst parts of my labor. If I have a next time, I'm definitely going to ask for one earlier.

Good luck with everything! Your nursery looks great!

saltyveruca

06-03-2010, 05:33 PM

OMG this weekend! Wow, I can't believe the day is almost here!

I sure hope you're able to get going on your own, but I think you're so wise to plan on an epidural if you have an induction! That's what I am thinking, too, if we have to go the induction route.

Enjoy your last little bit of time before you're officially a MOM!

Dani

06-03-2010, 10:19 PM

Yes...make sure you have the epi!!! I was only dialated a 3 and asked for one..the contractions came every 5 minutes and were strong...they induced me and believe me, the person who does the epi will be your best friend! :)

Spatch4Officers

06-03-2010, 11:13 PM

Everything looks amazing Elizabeth!!! I can't believe you're going to be a mommy soon!!! I'll be praying everything goes well for you this weekend, take care and try to take a deep breathe every now and then and really soak the moment in!! :)

Danielle9608

06-04-2010, 08:40 AM

I can't get over how close you are!! Your going to have a baby this weekend. I am so excited for you and you are going to do just fine!

uptowngirl

06-04-2010, 09:51 AM

So exciting!!! I know you were wanting to go natural, but if having an epi (or even just thinking that you can have one if you want it) lets you be more relaxed and calm that is better than sticking it out and being stressed and fearful! At this point anything that makes you less worried is exactly what you need to do!

I can't believe Zach is almost here! I am excited to see him - and once you have Zach that means it's almost time for my little one to show up!

lize566

06-04-2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks ladies!!

Sarah, that's how I felt with Haley, Amanda and the other Sarah-I was next in line! And I do feel a lot better about labor after hearing what the others have said about the epi. I don't know why I was so worried about having one when I was apparently more worried about how I would handle the pain without one :doh:

My mom just called me and told me she dreamed that I called her in the middle of night saying my water broke! Maybe it's a sign lol! I think I was having some mild contraction last night; I was just really uncomfortable for a while, but then I fall asleep and feel completely fine in the morning. I'm going to get a pedicure with my sister then going to see Sex and the City 2 with my mom, cousin, and aunt after that, then hopefully doing some last minute errands with Stephen, so we will see how I feel after all that. As much as I want to go into labor on my own, it would not be fun to go into labor while getting a pedicure or at the movies!!

savepaws

06-04-2010, 11:18 AM

Oh you are so close!! Hopefully he'll come on his own but either way, you'll have a baby soon!! I'm so excited for you!!

lize566

06-06-2010, 12:34 PM

Well tonight is the big night! I'm so overwhelmed with so many different emotions, so let me start out by apologizing for the disjointedness of this post!

We went to my BIL and SIL last's night for my MIL's birthday, and they announced they were pregnant again!! We aren't that close to them, but it's exciting that the family is expanding so fast. They already have a little girl who is 19 months old. Last night was way more fun than I thought it would be, since Stephen and his brother don't typically get along all that well. Stephen was playing with our niece in the pool, and watching him with her made me so much less nervous about having the baby :luxlove:

No signs of him coming on his own though, although I will say that I don't think I completely lost my mucous plug a few weeks ago. I've been having some major discharge, with quite a few large pieces, so I'm thinking that this has been the mucous plug.

We have to call the hospital at 8 to see what time to come in. I really hope it's not like midnight or anything and they can get us in fairly quickly. The anticipation is killing me! We are just kind of relaxing around the house and trying to get a few last minute chores done. The doctor said I could eat a light dinner before I came in. We usually eat around 5 or 6, so I'm trying to figure out what I should eat. I want to eat something decent so I have some energy Monday, but I don't want to eat too much. Any suggestions?

I will have my computer with me, but I don't know how much I will be on. However, I can get on the internet with my phone, so I will try to update when I can, otherwise I wil be updating facebook.

SkippyNXC

06-06-2010, 12:36 PM

good luck!

uptowngirl

06-06-2010, 12:43 PM

lize566

06-06-2010, 12:47 PM

Good Luck Lize! I'll be thinking about you today!!! (and tonight, and tomorrow!!) You are going to do great, and hopefully by tomorrow you will be a MOM!!

As far as dinner goes - would imagine that what ever you can get down would be good! I know that I would be so nervous it would be hard to actually eat anything. Marathon runners eat pasta for energy, so maybe some chicken/pasta salad for lean protein and good carbs? Can you bring any snacks with you to the hospital? Like maybe stash a few granola bars in your purse or something?

Thanks ladies :)

Nothing is going to sound good b/c I'm already nervous, but I'm going to make myslef eat something. I was thinking some kind of pasta. And unfortunately once I check in, no more food. I hadn't thought about sneaking some in lol. I'm sure I won't be thinking about food, and I understand why they don't let you eat, but I would kind of like the option to help keep my energy up, you know. I'll probably eat a snack on the way to the hospital tonight...trail mix or granola bars or something.

Goin2thechapel

06-06-2010, 12:58 PM

Liz, I am sooo excited for you.

I promise you're going to be fine and I can't wait to hear that you're a mom!!! Enjoy this and cherish these last few hours. I look back at how excited/nervous I was and I just smile. These are the moments that you'll remember! I was more excited than on my wedding day!!!

Best of luck sweetie and if you need anything, I can PM you my number :)

f77g4

06-06-2010, 01:10 PM

All the best for a speedy and healthy delivery!!!

Danielle9608

06-06-2010, 01:11 PM

Good luck Liz! I will be thinking about you!

saltyveruca

06-06-2010, 01:28 PM

Yay Lize!!! I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear the good news! I think the pasta sounds good...really, anything you can get down. :laugh2:

yam102284

06-06-2010, 04:14 PM

Good luck! :)

FutureKelley

06-06-2010, 04:53 PM

Good luck tonight!!

NOTKT

06-06-2010, 05:15 PM

Good Luck Liz! Try to relax and just enjoy the time!

Danielle9608

06-06-2010, 06:39 PM

I hope everything is going smoothly Liz, just wanted to stop in and let you know that I am think about you!

Dani

06-06-2010, 06:41 PM

Good luck to you! Were thinking of you!

lize566

06-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Ugh I'm not going in until 11!!! Are they trying to kill us with anticipation???

Has anyone ever had a moment or experience where they just know it was God's way of answering a prayer? I've had one before, where we were in a pretty tight money situation and then Stephen's work gave him an unexpected raise, and today I experienced another. Now, I'm not overly religious, mind you. A friend of mine from school had a baby last weekend. We kind of sort of keep in touch, but haven't had a class together since last spring. Well, she called me today, like at 7:30, out of the blue, just wanting to see how things were with me (she knows I'm expecting and I knew she was, and she texted me when she had the baby). Well she was induced, it didn't work, so after almost 2 days (!!), she asked to stop the Pitocin to get some sleep and eat. They started it again the next morning, she had her baby boy later that evening. Completely natural, except for the Pitocin! If she can do endure all of that with no epidural then surely I can survive it with one! She said the same thing that every other mother in the world has said-it gets pretty intense for a while, but as soon as your baby comes out, you forget it all! Anyhow, I just wanted to share!

And thank you all soooo much for the words of encouragement! It means a lot to me :luxlove:

f77g4

06-06-2010, 09:11 PM

Ugh I'm so sorry it will be so late when you go in....thats crazy!

All the best!

lalaland13

06-06-2010, 09:13 PM

Good luck tonight, Liz! 11 is rather late, but maybe you'll have a kid by lunch tomorrow! Wishing a healthy and speedy delivery for you and the little one. I'm glad hearing about your friend eased your mind a little bit.

dizy1j62881

06-06-2010, 10:23 PM

ugh it stinks they can't get you in sooner...i mean seriously why not let you get a good nights sleep and come in the early am, all refreshed. I'll be thinking of you overnight and will watch here tomorrow for updates!! Good luck and an early CONGRATS!!!!

Danielle9608

06-07-2010, 08:37 AM

You are probably there by now. You'll do great!! We are all thinking about you!

lize566

06-07-2010, 09:56 AM

Soooooo nothing is happening. I've been on pitocin since midnight, and am now up to a 10 (20 is the highest dose) an I'm barely feeling anything. Mainly some discomfort. I'm so bored and hungry. I hope something starts happening soon! Anyhow, just thought I would update you guys :)

Danielle9608

06-07-2010, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the update Liz! I hope something start happening soon!!

dizy1j62881

06-07-2010, 10:08 AM

Good luck, hopefully you got some sleep!! Can't wait to meet little guy!!

FFC

06-07-2010, 10:21 AM

It took about 8 hours for the pitocin to work for my sis (if I remember correctly). Good luck Liz and you are in my thoughts and prayers today! I hope your little one decides to make his appearance very soon!

uptowngirl

06-07-2010, 03:12 PM

Oh I was hoping to check in and see baby news! Hopefully you are resting and relaxing with your little Zach!

dizy1j62881

06-07-2010, 05:37 PM

Oh I was hoping to check in and see baby news! Hopefully you are resting and relaxing with your little Zach!

me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everything is going well!!!

lize566

06-07-2010, 05:40 PM

Sorry to get everyone hopes up but STILL NO BABY!! Last check, which was around 2:30, I was still only 2 cm 60% effaced but he had move from a -3 station to -1. Progress, but slow! She left it up to me, so we decided to stick with the pitocin a d wait to see if anything else happens. If not they will take me off the drip let me eat and walk around, shower if I want, then start me back on pitocin early in the morning. She could have broken my water, but that doesn't necessarily mean I will go into labor.

The only good thing is that my bp is doing really well, as is the baby. It's still just a waiting game! And after my last cervical exam, there is no doubt that I will be getting an epidural lol! It did NOT feel good!