We went to Pam & John's for Thanksgiving with all the family. It was very nice, lots of fun helping out in the kitchen. However, about the time that I started to have some back pain. I figured that it was because I had been standing so long. But I wasn't much more comfortable at the table sitting down. As the meal progressed, I had to take some Tylenol to ease up my back pain.
By 6:30 I was ready to get home and just go to bed. We left around 7:15 to get Natalie & Jackson to bed, and I just wanted to go to sleep too but was still experiencing pain. By the time we got home, I was experiencing pain in my pelvic bone and it didn't subside. It didn't throb, it wasn't contractions, I was really at a loss as to what this might be. It didn't go away for about 90 minutes, but when I got out of bed, it did subside and I was able to have a good nights sleep!
I think what must have happened is baby's head engaged in my pelvic bone. Which at Wednesday's appointment Dr. Kallock said baby was between minus 1 and engaged. So there we go. Who knows when the end comes, but at least, the pain is gone and I'm feeling up beat.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
It just keeps getting exciting
LICE !
This morning of my 36 week appointment, I finally figured out why Jackson's and my heads were itching. And thankfully was able to treat the lice before my doctors appointment. UGH, gross. But it is something that happens to the best of us.
And not much change with my pregnancy. Though, it could be any day, I'm now thinking it'll be a few weeks yet. Just to keep us on our toes, and the fun times coming (but hopefully no more lice).
This morning of my 36 week appointment, I finally figured out why Jackson's and my heads were itching. And thankfully was able to treat the lice before my doctors appointment. UGH, gross. But it is something that happens to the best of us.
And not much change with my pregnancy. Though, it could be any day, I'm now thinking it'll be a few weeks yet. Just to keep us on our toes, and the fun times coming (but hopefully no more lice).
Friday, November 22, 2013
One month to go
Nov 22, one month to Dec 21 due date.
Had an appointment yesterday, not much change in cervix, though definitely 2 cm. And baby is minus 2, minus 1 position above engaging in my pelvic bone-which is "engaged".
Will I or wont I make it through Thanksgiving?
Had an appointment yesterday, not much change in cervix, though definitely 2 cm. And baby is minus 2, minus 1 position above engaging in my pelvic bone-which is "engaged".
Will I or wont I make it through Thanksgiving?
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Dates of interest
My numbers game loving mind has picked a few dates that work . . .
My siblings and I have birthdays that add up together: Anna on the 14th + John on the 16th = Clare on the 30th.
Ross and his sibling have birthdays that add up together: Ross on the 8th + Emily on the 17th = Carl on the 25th.
Natalie is the 7th, Jackson the 15th. So this baby could be born on the 8th of Dec or the 22nd of Nov (or Dec, which seems awfully late).
Also, within our own family we have 7, 8, 15 & 30 already. So we could go with Dec 1 (or 15) for some more addition patterns. 1+7=8, 7+8=15, 15+15=30. But that's not as fun.
My siblings and I have birthdays that add up together: Anna on the 14th + John on the 16th = Clare on the 30th.
Ross and his sibling have birthdays that add up together: Ross on the 8th + Emily on the 17th = Carl on the 25th.
Natalie is the 7th, Jackson the 15th. So this baby could be born on the 8th of Dec or the 22nd of Nov (or Dec, which seems awfully late).
Also, within our own family we have 7, 8, 15 & 30 already. So we could go with Dec 1 (or 15) for some more addition patterns. 1+7=8, 7+8=15, 15+15=30. But that's not as fun.
Is the end near?
My exam at 32 weeks, 5 days said 1 cm dilated and completely normal cervix.
My exam at 34 weeks, 5 days said 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced (though my dr said if one didn't know the original length of my cervix would put me at 50%).
This last week and today more back pain and tightening. And change in potty behavior. . . today is 35 days 3 days. Next appointment is on Thursday--can't come fast enough to know what changes have taken place.
My exam at 34 weeks, 5 days said 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced (though my dr said if one didn't know the original length of my cervix would put me at 50%).
This last week and today more back pain and tightening. And change in potty behavior. . . today is 35 days 3 days. Next appointment is on Thursday--can't come fast enough to know what changes have taken place.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Birth dream
Last night I had a birth dream.
I was at my current gestation and sitting at a cafe table with my Mother-in-law. Baby started moving around in my belly but then more towards my right leg. Her face, in the dream I knew it was a girl, was pressing up against my skin so we could clearly see her baby image.
She was searching for an exit and found the way out. I helped her arrive (not like a real birth, no blood or umbilical cord or vernix. She was just an infant. I was trying to figure out if I should put her back in or keep her out when I woke.
I was at my current gestation and sitting at a cafe table with my Mother-in-law. Baby started moving around in my belly but then more towards my right leg. Her face, in the dream I knew it was a girl, was pressing up against my skin so we could clearly see her baby image.
She was searching for an exit and found the way out. I helped her arrive (not like a real birth, no blood or umbilical cord or vernix. She was just an infant. I was trying to figure out if I should put her back in or keep her out when I woke.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Two ladies, one baby out, one baby in
Last week, I went up to Seattle to help my sister-in-law Emily get to her own doctor's appointment. And since she's still recovering from her C-section, I got to carry and coo over Elsa.
We did get some funny looks though. Emily, all slimmed down after birth walking freely, and I, obviously big in pregnancy carrying a month old in a car seat. In the elevator, a woman asked us how old Elsa was, and when we explained the baby was indeed Emily's, she asked if I was also expecting my first. When I told her my third, her reply was that I only look 12! Thanks, I think.
We did get some funny looks though. Emily, all slimmed down after birth walking freely, and I, obviously big in pregnancy carrying a month old in a car seat. In the elevator, a woman asked us how old Elsa was, and when we explained the baby was indeed Emily's, she asked if I was also expecting my first. When I told her my third, her reply was that I only look 12! Thanks, I think.
Week 35
Time keeps going and so does this pregnancy, and I'm okay with that. For now.
At my last doctor's on Thursday, Dr. K checked me again to see if everything I've been feeling (braxton-hicks and back pain) has does anything to progress towards having a baby. She diagnosed that I was now about 2 cm dilated, and she would say 70% effaced (though a doctor unfamiliar with my crazy long cervix would put me at 50% effaced). I have a feeling that I might have about two more weeks before this kiddo arrives.
At my last doctor's on Thursday, Dr. K checked me again to see if everything I've been feeling (braxton-hicks and back pain) has does anything to progress towards having a baby. She diagnosed that I was now about 2 cm dilated, and she would say 70% effaced (though a doctor unfamiliar with my crazy long cervix would put me at 50% effaced). I have a feeling that I might have about two more weeks before this kiddo arrives.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Week 33!
Since Elsa's birth, we have been actively getting ready for our bundle's arrival.
My Mom and Jim arrived for Halloween and really helped get the house ready and set up for guest/baby room. And the kids have been sharing a room, with bunk beds, for a little over 2 weeks. It has all be going well.
Though towards Halloween, I started to get really anxious and paranoid about when this baby might arrive. I had a doctor's appointment and while she said all was still solidly in place for continuing this pregnant, she said I could do the fetal fibranectin test that I had with Natalie. I decided against doing that just to put my mind at ease, since I wasn't sure if it really would make me relax any more.
I have been having braxton-hicks and back pains so things might be moving in the right direction on it's own, and without my being on bed rest.
On Nov 2 I hit 33 weeks gestation and all my anxiety went away, or rather diminished greatly. I think I'm feeling everyday I'm not on bed rest or preterm labor is an added bonus to accomplishing my tasks and not disrupting our family's schedule. However, I really can't imagine being pregnant for 7 more weeks, let along through the end of November . . . I guess we have to wait and see.
My Mom and Jim arrived for Halloween and really helped get the house ready and set up for guest/baby room. And the kids have been sharing a room, with bunk beds, for a little over 2 weeks. It has all be going well.
Though towards Halloween, I started to get really anxious and paranoid about when this baby might arrive. I had a doctor's appointment and while she said all was still solidly in place for continuing this pregnant, she said I could do the fetal fibranectin test that I had with Natalie. I decided against doing that just to put my mind at ease, since I wasn't sure if it really would make me relax any more.
I have been having braxton-hicks and back pains so things might be moving in the right direction on it's own, and without my being on bed rest.
On Nov 2 I hit 33 weeks gestation and all my anxiety went away, or rather diminished greatly. I think I'm feeling everyday I'm not on bed rest or preterm labor is an added bonus to accomplishing my tasks and not disrupting our family's schedule. However, I really can't imagine being pregnant for 7 more weeks, let along through the end of November . . . I guess we have to wait and see.
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