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38 Weeks Pregnant Progress Photo

September 23, 2013

38w

I can’t believe i’m just 2 weeks away!!! It’s crazy!

So a little update:

So far no contractions yet, but I have been getting a little cramping which the doctor says it could be because my body is getting ready. I’ve gained a total of 34.5 pounds so far (164.5) I weighed in at the doctor this morning. The newest body morph is the pain in my hands, but mostly my left hand, it almost feels like arthritis (not that I know what that feels like, but i’m taking a guess) which I guess is common too? Trying to drink as much water as I can, which is making me pee almost 12 times a day!! ugh! The baby is in head down position which is good and the baby room is finally ready! woo hoo!

The biggest shock to me, which happened last week is how everyone treats you like you can go into labor any minute…it’s just crazy to think…but I guess i’m at the stage where I could! I did have an interesting experience at the doctor last week, they talked about “stripping my membrane” which in my 7 birthing/labor care classes NO ONE MENTIONED! Apparently it’s a way to induce labor naturally? I had not heard of it and i’m still debating about getting it done? maybe at 40 weeks?


Filed Under: third trimester

Going to a concert 8 and half months preggo!

September 13, 2013

36 weeks

photo (2)So my husband got me tickets to my favorite band BEFORE we knew we were pregnant, and I asked my doctor if it was okay if I went and she said as long as I wasn’t too close to the speaker it would be fin. I was so excited! The concert we were going to see was Fun, which I love! I knew my husband was going to throw out the “pregnancy card” a couple times at the concert I just didn’t think it would work! As soon as we drove up to the venue he parked in VIP, and as the security guard came running up to tell us not to park there, he calmly said, “Um, mam, do you see what i’m dealing with here, I have a 8.5 month pregnant wife” and as soon as he said that she guided us toward the best VIP spot that had 🙂 Then when we were at the concert he went up to the security guard and explained our situation and that we had “mosh pit” tickets and we couldn’t be that close to the speaker and I couldn’t really stand the whole time, so they guided us to the best seats in the house where I could sit and enjoy the show! It was a great evening, I had so much fun at Fun! ha! And I owe it all to my hubby 🙂


Filed Under: Random, third trimester

Some serious nesting going on….

September 9, 2013

Everyone keeps asking me, “so are you ready for the baby yet?” and I would tell them honestly, “not completely, but getting there…” Then for some reason I was looking at the calendar and I realized….OMG I”M ONLY 29 days away!!!  So needless to say, i’ve gone on super nesting mode, put together the bassinet, got the carseat base in the car,  (and practiced removing and putting in the carrier), got a glider, bought all the essentials, like diapers and wipes and such…Now I just have to get a pediatrician and I should be all set. I still can’t believe it’s only a couple weeks away! So during this time, I did ALOT of research, and here are some top items you will need immediately when bringing home a newborn:

1) Car Seat- this is a must, they won’t even let you leave the hospital if you don’t have it properly installed

2) Diapers

3) Wipes

4) Diaper Cream

5) Bassinet (something for the baby to sleep in)

4) onesies (6 pack)  and socks (the kind that fold over, I heard they stay on better), sleep sacks (heard these are awesome makes changing in the middle of the night easier)

5) burp cloths

6) mittens (so they don’t scratch themselves)

7) formula (if your not breastfeeding)

8) breast pump ( i was wondering whether to put this as a necessity at first but I think I’m going to get one)

9) Bottles (especially if you formula feed, and if you pump)

10)Boppy pillow (they recommend bringing this to hospital if you plan on breast feeding)

11) swaddle blankets

12)  Nursing pajamas ( you need this at the hospital, I was told to get “nursing pajamas” not just regular, it make your life easier)

13) lanolin oil, for your nipples

14) breast pads, for the leaking….

15) glider/ rocking chair, I heard this was pretty important, not sure if it’s something you need right away, but it can help get the baby to sleep

Have I forgot anything? I probably have…what did you need ready right when you got home with your newborn?


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Just when you think you can’t get any bigger…

September 7, 2013

I remember telling my cousin at telling me at 28 weeks how big I thought I was and she would tell me….”oh just wait….” I didn’t really understand then…but I’m starting to get it now. Just when you think your belly couldn’t possibly get any bigger IT DOES. And here’s the thing, I get it, I look like i’m going to pop, my belly button is out at full attention, I waddle around like a little duck but please stop telling me “wow! you look like you are going to POP!”.  I literally hear that exact phrase about 15 times a day…and I’m not really sure how to respond? So if you can come up with any clever comebacks I am ALL hears. Some of you may not have seen this video collab I did with Elle at “what’s up moms” this amazing youtube channel, but if you haven’t please check it out!


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35 Weeks Pregnant Update Photo and Summary

September 2, 2013

Sorry about the blurry pic….night time shot

How far along? 35 Weeks

Your baby is the size of a coconut its’s about 17.2  to 18.7 inches long and weighs about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds this month.

How big is your baby: coconut

Total weight gain/loss:Gained 29 pounds (159)
 
Here is the updated summary:
So I originally thought I my belly button couldn’t get to be more of an “outie”….boy I was wrong, it’s at full attention now.  We took our labor and delivery class last week and it was amazing! It was an 8 hour class (even though I told my husband it was only 4 hours…that’s a pretty funny story) and I feel SOOOO much better about giving birth. They walked us through all the stages of labor, which I had no idea about. I thought your water broke and you popped out a baby. Cravings are pretty much the same though I don’t eat as many eggs as I used to. And the new addtion to the cravings are fruit snacks and fruit roll ups…yum!
Here are some things I learned from the baby class:
1) Do not go into the ER entrance this might not be for everyone, but the hospital i’m giving birth at has it’s own seperate entrance so you don’t come into contact with any sick people…which is a great thing!
2) Don’t come to the hospital unless your contractions are 5 minutes apart 1 minute each lasting for 1 hour…you would need to go sooner if…your water breaks, you are bleeding, rectal pressure, or if you can NOT talk through your contraction. If you start to experience contractions it might just be because your dehydrated, so they recommend to try and make the contractions go away on their own by drinking a glass of water and relaxing. Alot of couples come to the hospital when the contractions just start and they will most likely be sent home or be laboring for hours, when you can just labor at home for a bit.
3) Fun Fact: only 10% of woman actually have there water break! The others have there water broken when they are at the hospital
4) The real purpose of breathing techniques…is primarily to get your mind off what is going on and so you don’t hyperventilate. The rhythm of the breathing is a great way to stay focused. As well as focusing on a object to get you through the contraction.
5) If you can try not to get the epidural too early. This was another one I found really interesting since I was planning on getting an epidural. They recommend waiting  just incase the baby is head down BUT face up. you can try a lot of techniques to have the baby go face down if you are able to walk around and stand up. Once you get an epidural you are pretty much bedridden.
We learned a ton of other things but these are the things that stand out the most!
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