Belly Bump Updates!

So, I've been a little MIA...Little Bit is still kickin it though...I'll share more about her in a bit.

So here are my Belly Bump Updates...I don't think I'll have time to answer all my questions I've been answering in the past weeks, so we will see.

July 13th

38 Weeks

I think this is my favorite of all my week pics...

July 18th

39 Weeks

I'm not a huge fan of either of these pictures or my swollen face :) 

Today July 22nd!

One day before D-Day!!

We went for Sunday Brunch with Mike's family at Waterfront Grill, and it was very tasty...I had WAY to many carbs for my blood sugar levels...oh well!

A little about what's going on...we go in this evening to the hospital at 7:00. They will be a cream on my cervix to thin it out (which apparently helps if they have to induce me)...then we wait. Hopefully and prayerfully, I go into labor on my own, but if not, tomorrow morning 6 or 7 I would guess, Dr. Cox will break my water and start the Induce medicine and then sometime tomorrow, we will meet our precious little girl!! I'm so excited!!

Thankfully Mike is feeling better, we went to Urgent Care yesterday morning and he was able to get some antibiotics and cough med...he feels much better!  Praise Jesus and thanks for all the prayers for him too!

I've still been feeling just fine for being about ready to explode. I wake up with Shrek Feet about every morning now. Just about all of me is starting to swell...which I won't complain too much, because I know it will all be worth it.

My last day of work was Friday, which I am so excited about!  I know it's not a break, and I will be working in differnt terms when we come home from the hosptial...but I am very thankful to have a break from that work for a while. For the most part, the kiddos were very sweet and we excited for me to have my baby.

Rick and Mel flew in last night, they will be staying with us for while to help out. Which I am very thankful for. Not sure how long Mike will be able to take off of work, so it will be nice for Mel and my mom to come over and help...and whoever else!

Mom has been over the past two days and a few days in the past couple of weeks to help me clean and get the house all in order...she is a crazy cleaning woman!! And I am so thankful for that. She has cleaned things, I didn't even know you cleaned!! Or how to clean for that matter!

I finally did pack my bag last weekend, just in case. Mike still needs to get his stuff together tonight.

No, we still haven't picked a name yet. We will be choosing one once she gets here...good thing is she has to leave the hospital with a name...so no more procrastinating for Mike!

Alright, well, I'm gonna go get some more things done before we leave for the hospital. Next time I post, I will be a Mommy!!

Mike and I 

 Belly shot

Aunt Jo! 

The Evans 

The Excited to-be-Great-Grandparents! 

Later!!

Little Bit! 37 Weeks!!

So, I kinda slacked last week and didn't get the post up when I wanted. This was me at 37 weeks, but now, I'm almost 38! So there is about a week and a half to two week time frame in this post!

How far along: 37 Weeks, and 5 days to be clear :), Praise Jesus, the end is in sight!

According to What to Expect, we have a WATERMELON, about 19-22 inches and 6.5 pounds

I feel like I have a watermelon in my belly too!!

What I've Learned from What to Expect: She's shedding that filmy stuff off her body, she's probably swallowed some amniotic fluid...yummy! Her lungs continue to mature--which is really one of the big reasons, why I am okay with her staying as long as she needs too!  But secretly, I want her to come whenever!

Total weight gain/loss: 13 pounds.... up two more this week! I think its the swelling in my Shrek Feet!! and my lips...lots of people have asked me about my lips, so funny!  I did take pictures of my Shrek Feet and sent them to a friend a couple days ago...I don't know how to get pictures from my phone to the blog though, so I have nothing to show you now.

Stretch marks: Yep, Mike confirmed that there are some hiding under the belly that I couldn't see.

Sleep: Last week all good, Monday and Tuesday of this week, awful!! I think it had to do with my eating schedule though, I had eaten late both those nights, and probably eaten too much, so it was miserable trying to sleep. Otherwise, sleeping like a baby until the Babe gets here :)

Best moments this week: Having a couple days off work, getting off work early, ultrasounds at the doctors, 4th of July Fireworks and Celebration with friends, Going to see Ted--was really hoping it was going to promote labor, but it didn't. Taking naps, Mike has been more than usual super sweet lately, I think he can tell, I'm starting to feel very blah, did get her baby book semi-put-together still have some work to do.

Getting an official Induce Date!! If she doesn't make her debut sooner, her eviction notice is for

July 23!!! 

SO FREAKING EXCITED!!! We were told we'd go in the night of the 22nd if I'm not progressing at all and they would give me something to 'start me up', but if I have progressed some (dilating/effaced) then I will just go in the morning of the 23rd.

Miss Anything: Being able to feel my finger tips, my ankles, Wine---oh when I smell it, I can almost taste it now, I can't wait to have a nice glass of our Italy Wine when we get home!

 

Movement: Yep, still a little machine

Food cravings: sweet stuff

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Cleaning Mike's Shower (I shower in the guest bathroom, because it is a tub and feels bigger to me, than the standing shower in our master bath). That was the first time, I really felt like throwing up!! It was disgusting!!

Labor Signs: So sad, last time, I had so many 'Labor Signs', it was all a tease I guess! I haven't had anything since last week!  Maybe one BH Contraction...so my thought about her coming soon, is no longer...I really do hope she comes on her own before we induce, but now I'm thinking she will take her sweet time...she knows how awfully hot it is outside!

I may have lost a teninsy bit more of my plug, but it was so little, I'm not really thinking that's what it was.

 

I still have some feelings that she is starting to 'crown', like when I get up from sitting on the couch. But nothing like last time.

 

 

 

Belly Button in or out: Stretchie!!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: Oh, I got really upset with Mike sometime last week...I don't remember now what it was, nothing that was worth getting upset over, or at least as upset as I got :) but I cried about that for a while. I will randomly just feel like crying for no reason, some songs make me cry, and some tv shows will make me cry. Driving to and from work, I let my mind wander and then I start thinking all the 'what ifs' and I start crying from that. 

Gestational Diabetes Update: Managing Well. Getting sick of it though! Sometimes, I just really don't want to care! I'd be an awful Lifetime Diabetic, I think I'd just throw the towel in and say give me a pump. So, for all my friends  who do have diabetes, I am very proud of you for making good choices to manage it.

Pregnancy Symptom: Feeling like a 90 year old woman with Arthritis!! It sucks!

 

Dr. told me I probably have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...I started having tingling in my middle fingertip, I assumed it had to do with the daily pricking. But then it continued to get worse and then my index and ring fingertips went tingly, and my middle one went numb...Numb as in I feel I could rip my fingernail off and I wouldn't feel it. So, Dr. Cox recommended I get a wrist brace and it may help, I got one last night, I don't really see how it will make it better, but we will try it out.

 

Getting more anxious and excited about the big day.

Super tired. Glad work has been slow so I can come home early for naps...it is taking my PTO, but oh well!

My groin still is sore

My belly is so big, that it is getting harder and harder to wipe after the bathroom and I've been bumping it into things a lot lately!! Sticking more out there and it gets in the way!

Nesting and wanting to nest!

Feeling like I have arthritis all over my body.

Back Pain.

Shrek Feet. or Mike would say he's going to start calling me Sasquatch...he really just noticed how swollen they get today.

 

Wedding rings on or off: Off, glad I didn't get a temporary replacement, because I feel my fingers have swollen even more!  Not to the point of Shrek fingers yet, but I may get there!

Happy or Moody most of the time: TIRED! Able to take more naps, resting, and keeping my feet up. Moody earlier in the week, Happier later in the week.

Looking forward to: The big day, whenever that may be. Picking a name. Packing my bags---nope still haven't done that. I did have friends let me know that newborn clothes will be fine for the diaper bag, so I cleared out all the other size clothes. Enjoying my time with her once she gets here.

And Anything Else: Nothing, I can really think of.

35 Weeks!

How far along: 35 Weeks!!!! Yippee!!

K, so I am not thinking clearly and at work, some friends were trying to figure out how far along I was...remember how I thought I was 7 months for SOOOO long...well, I completely missed my 8th month apparently and that's why I thought I was 7 months for so long. I start my NINTH MONTH in 4 days!!!!

I think it's actually funny and kinda sad, that I didn't even realize I was 8 months pregnant for 3.5 weeks. I guess that's what pregnancy brain does of ya!

According to What to Expect, we have a Large Cantaloupe (again), about 19-22 inches and 6 pounds, but, we went to see Dr. Cox on Tuesday and she measured LB at around 5.5 pounds.  Obviously there is room for error with those ultrasounds, so we are right on track still!

What I've Learned from What to Expect: Growth is slowing down, one reason is she is saving up her engergy for her big debut!! Isn't that cool?!  Her skull is soft (thank goodness!) Many of her systems are mature now--Blood Circulation, Immune System. But some are still needing these last weeks including digestion, which they say won't completely mature until after birth.

Total weight gain/loss: 9.5 pounds.... No gain this week

Stretch marks: Not that I've seen, but I there is a lot of area that I can't really see anymore.

Sleep: For the most part is Good! Yay! Potty Breaks about every two hours.  

Best moments this week: Oh, geez, going to the doctor, seeing her sweet little feet...little stinker still hides her face, hearing her heart beat, feeling her be a little dancing maching, out boppy came that I ordered from zuilily...which, thankfully I have some self-control, because I love that website, we received more gifts today that were delivered! That was way exciting to come home too! We went to the birthing class over the weekend. Which I am glad we went, because the instructor shared lots of personal stories she went through. A lot of the actual information was things I've read about or something I feel we would've made it though if we didn't know it. But it was very nice to hear 'REAL' stories. She also gave us recomendations based on her personal experince. So that was nice. I really liked getting to tour the maternity unit, it was perfect...everything was all right there.

Miss Anything: Wine again, cookie dough, and cake batter!!  But, thankfully a friend had a recipe pinned for eggless cookie dough! So I checked that out and I think I have all the ingredients!! Yay!

Movement: Umm, Yes! All the Time!! I love it...if I had to choose a favorite feeling, it would definitely be feeling my little girl move all around in my belly!!

Food cravings: Fruits, Cookie Dough

Anything making you queasy or sick: I always forget about this one, I know there are things that I've seen on TV or heard about that make me feel sick to my stomach. Nothing has actually made me get sick, THANKFULLY...but yes there are random things I see or smell that just give me the willies!

Labor Signs: So last week, I mentioned the BH being less...well, they've increased this week. Still really random, but more here and there, none are painful, but some are uncomfortable.

Belly Button in or out: Stretchie!!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: I again, can't remember or think of anything.

Gestational Diabetes Update: Managing Well. Met with dietitian and she was happy with all she saw. Dr. Cox was happy too. I've still had a few high ones here and there, but I am thankful that I have been able to maintain with diet so far.

Pregnancy Symptom: TONS of Back Pain, Wanting to nest and love it!! Peeing ALL the time! Pregnancy Brain, Back Pain, Sore Feet, Feeling more tired, oh did I mention Back Pain. Some Round Ligament Pains in the side of my stomach if I move a certain way too fast--usually happens when I try to turn over in bed or getting out of bed. Getting a little anxious about the big day.

Wedding rings on or off: This is so sad...they are now Off :( I did tear up when I did take them off this weekend. I've been looking at temporary ones and will probably get me one this weekend.

Happy or Moody most of the time: TIRED! Able to take more naps, resting, and keeping my feet up. But otherwise, pretty happy this week!

Looking forward to: The big day, whenever that may be. We still haven't picked a name, so it will be fun to pick one...I really have a feeling though, that Mike is gonna hold out until D-Day. Enjoying my time with her  once she gets here.

And Anything Else: This maybe a TMI section this time, just so you know, haha! I have felt her hiccups in my butt sometimes! It getting harder to wipe when I got to the bathroom because my belly is getting so big. I'm a waddler now. I think it would be my groin...but I feel like I've been riding a horse for days now...has any other momma's felt this...or like when you have worked out or stretched in ages, and then you go all out, the next day you can barely walk feeling. I've thought about packing a hospital bag, and that's as far as I got. But then yesterday, Sarah, Mike's cousin who is expecting Mr. H early July, sent me a list that her friend sent her and it is amazing!! So helpful!!! For the hosptial for me, LB, Mike, and great ideas to make sure I have at home. Thanks Sarah! I've also done a lot of pinning on pinterest for some freezer friendly and crockpot recipes that Mike will be able to 'cook' when we get home. So I plan on doing some major chopping this weekend to get those prepared.

Well I think that's about it for this week. I really can't believe she could be here ANY TIME now!!  I am so excited, but anxious, nervous, happy, and a little scared all at the same time.

And just by the way...I didn't have ANY misspelled words!!! That's amazing for this girl!!

34 Weeks!!

I couldn't pick a favorite out of these two...

How far along: 34 Weeks!!!! Mike and I really can't believe it. It sounds so close. But I feel I've been in '7 months' FOREVER now!

We have a Large Cantaloupe, about 19-22 inches and 5.5 pounds.

What I've Learned from What to Expect: They say most the growth now will be in her weight and not so much in her length. Her fat percentage has picked up to about 15%. Her brain is continuing to grow.

Next week at my appointment, Dr. Cox will do another measurement. I'm hoping she's doesn't measure super big. I told Dr. Cox when I found out I had Gestational Diabetes, that I didn't want a 10 pound baby...she assured me that she couldn't catch a 10 pound baby :)

Total weight gain/loss: 9.5 pounds.... 1/2 pound gain this week

Stretch marks: Nopers, not yet.

Sleep: For the most part is Good! Yay!  But, last night was awful! I couldn't fall asleep, when I did, I felt like I was only asleep for like 10 minutes before I had to get up and go to the bathroom...which has been on a pretty scheduled every 2 hours...I guess good for practicing nursing right! I also attribute the bad sleep last night to my stupid bedtime snack (GB) I have to have...I was already so full from dinner, but I have to have a carb snack around 11:30, so that I don't go longer than about 9 hours without eating. 

Best moments this week: Good golly she has been a dancing machine this week and my stomach has been doing the wave constantly. But as soon as I say something to Mike or someone to look or feel, she gets shy and stops. Reading to her is so much fun--Remi and Nellie still like it too, they get comfy while I read. And I really feel like between Sunday night and Monday morning, my belly really started poking out there!

Miss Anything: Starting to miss the Dr. Pepper again and Ginger Ale...they are full of carbs and I chose to eat my carbs rather than drink them. I also miss twisting and popping my back.  Mike has given me the reverse bear hug to pop it and it feels amazing...in fact, I may have him do that tonight!

Movement: Umm, Yes!

Food cravings: Fruits

Anything making you queasy or sick: I don't know what it was, but at work, there was some funk that just smelled and it made me feel blah and then at Marshall's this weekend, when I trying on some shirts (the one is the picture is a newby) the lady in the room next to me OBVIOUSLY didn't believe in deodorant or showering. She smelled so bad, I was almost dry-heaving and rushing to get through my clothes and get the heck outta there! So gross, people, just use soap and some deodorant!

Labor Signs: Some Braxton-Hicks contractions. I feel that they have decreased in the past week or two.

Belly Button in or out: Stretchie!!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: I get upset that Mike can't read my mind sometimes...I want him to know that I need my back rubbed and think it would be nice of him to just offer sometimes, rather than me always having to ask.  Call me crazy, I know. But I feel bad always asking and I feel it would be a nice gesture for him to offer sometimes. I did let him know my feelings about it as I was crying :)

Gestational Diabetes Update: Managing Well. I go meet my dietitian this week.

Pregnancy Symptom: TONS of Back Pain, Wanting to nest and love it!! Peeing ALL the time! Pregnancy Brain, Back Pain, Sore Feet, Feeling more tired, oh did I mention Back Pain. Some Ligament Pains in the side of my stomach if I move a certain way too fast--usually happens when I try to turn over in bed or getting out of bed. Getting a little anxious about the big day

Wedding rings on or off: On, but sometime I feel I have Shrek fingers now :)

Happy or Moody most of the time: TIRED! I napped on Sunday and I came home from work yesterday and took a nap for about 4 hours!! It felt amazing! But otherwise, pretty happy this week!

Looking forward to: Meeting her...I still want her to come in July, but I am so excited to see her and meet her and just love on her. Working on Baby Book. We have our Birthing Classes next weekend, so that will hopefully be exciting. Picking a pediatrician...We have it down to 4 and possibly to 2 if the other 2 aren't affiliated with Hillcrest. Thinking about packing a hospital bag-what do I need?! And probably need to figure out our options on D-Day! Maybe they will help us out with that at our Birthing Class.

And Anything Else: I think Remi has a clue that something is going on and growing in my belly now. She hasn't changed a lot, but she has smelled my belly a lot more and she follows me around the house all the time.  Usually if she up and around she follows me around, but if she's napping or laying down, she normally just let me do my own thing...now, she will get up from her nap and walk to the bathroom with me and lay on floor by the bathroom, or walk with me to the kitchen when I fill my water bottle. I think its cute and sweet. She's also been a little more gentle about giving us her paw for 'shake' or 'high five'...or if she just wants to give us some paw-lovin. 

I don't think my boobs are as big as they were...Mike didn't comment :)

33 Weeks!!

 

How far along: 33 and a half Weeks!!!! The picture was actually taken at 33 Weeks...I'm just a little slow at getting this post going!

We have a Pineapple, about 19-22 inches and 4.9 pounds.

What I've Learned from What to Expect: Not a lot to report on this week from WTE, but apparently her fingernails are getting long...that is if she didn't take after her mommy and isn't biting them all down.  I have been proud of myself, I've only bitten one or two nails off since I found out I was pregger...don't really know why, but it's just been easier to not bite since I've been pregnant. I wonder if I'll go back to biting once she comes... 

Total weight gain/loss: 9 pounds...no gain this week

Stretch marks: Nopers, not yet.

Sleep: Is Good! Yay, Still!

Best moments this week: This is what I get for waiting too long....I forget!  But the ones I remember...Had another shower given by Amber and Amy that was absolutely wonderful! The grandma's got to see Little Bit with Aunt Amanda in a ultrasound. She was still bashful and was hiding her face. We registered at the hospital this week after my doctors appointment.

Miss Anything: Pizza was something week...I normally am not a fan of pizza, which makes Mike sad because he loves it. Well, with the GB, pizza made my numbers high each time, has something to do with the fat content apparently, so I have stayed away from pizza since then. Well, I couldn't decide on what I wanted to eat one night, so I was just going to have leftovers and Mike ordered pizza. It smelled SOOOO Good and that's what I missed.

Movement: Still a little wiggle worm, and in the ultrasound with Dr. Cox, she was wiggle those little cute toes again.

Food cravings: Fruits

Anything making you queasy or sick: There was something I saw on a tv show, but now I don't remember...

Labor Signs: A number of Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Belly Button in or out: Stretchie!!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: I don't really know what I was crying about, but I know I felt my feelings were hurt, but had no explanation...Love those hormones!

Gestational Diabetes Update: Still managing well, I have a few higher than the 120 numbers, but nothing that Dr. Cox is concerned with. I was worried since there were a few and she let me know that the individual high number here and there are nothing she's concerned with, it would be if the number were consistently high. So she was pleased with what she saw and even canceled next weeks appointment, Woo Hoo! There are times that it is difficult in making appropriate food choices, especially eating out. You just don't know all the nutritional value of foods and you think that you would be making a good choice---I went to the Bistro the other night---had artichoke dip-which is supposedly a low carb food, 4 pita triangles-which I counted as one carb (I can have 3), bacon-wrapped scallops--soo yummy, and assuming no carbs, veggies, a piece of bread-another carb, and a few bites of baked fudge, which I counted as one carb...and my number was 150!! Freaked me out. So things like that are a bit difficult, but nothing too awful, thank goodness!

Pregnancy Symptom: TONS of Back Pain, to the point I want to cry at times. Wanting to nest and love it!! Peeing all the time! Pregnancy Brain, Back Pain, Occasional Skrek Feet, Sore Feet, Feeling more tired, oh did I mention Back Pain. Some Ligament Pains in the side of my stomach if I move a certain way too fast--usually happens when I try to turn over in bed or getting out of bed. Getting a little anxious about the big day : / I sometimes forget that women all over the world and for years and years have been giving birth :)

 

Wedding rings on or off: Doing good again, and fingers aren't too swollen this week. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: LABILE! Happy, Sad, Moody, Happy, Tired

Looking forward to: Meeting her...I still want her to come in July, but I am so excited to see her and meet her and just love on her. Working on Baby Book. We have our Birthing Classes next weekend, so that will hopefully be exciting.

32 Weeks!!

How far along: 32 Weeks!!!! Wowzers!!

We have a Honeydew, about 19 inches and 4.5 pounds.

What I've Learned from What to Expect: She is opening her eyes when she's awake. She's developed her immune system!

Total weight gain/loss: She's definitely growing, I gained 2 more pounds this past week, so I up 9 Pounds!

Stretch marks: Thought I saw some last week, but didn't end up seeing them

Sleep: Is Good!  Yay, Still!

Best moments this week: Having lots of belly time!! We went to a friends wedding in OKC and LB got lots of belly lovin!  It was fun!  I don't mind people feeling my belly if I know them and they ask...thankfully, I haven't had anymore weirdos want to touch my belly. Rick and Mel being in town and I honestly think Rick has more of a baby glow than I do!

Miss Anything: Nothing in particular this week.

Movement: All the time!! There are times my belly looks lop-sided because I'm pretty sure she's sticking her little bootie out! She really started grooving in the car to David Crowder Band-After All (Holy), Eli Young Band-Break Your Heart (I think that's what it was called), and Matt Redman-10,000 Reasons. I thought it was really funny when she started moving to the music, I had read some threads that asked about certain songs that their babies reacted to, I don't know how far along they were, but LB wasn't doing that at the time, so I thought, they were just making stuff up about songs their baby 'supposedly' liked, welp, I've been told now... :)

Food cravings: Fruits

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing comes to mind...

Labor Signs: A number of Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Belly Button in or out: Stretchie!!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: I really can't think of anytime I cried this week...woot woot! I'll have to ask Mike to make sure though :)

Gestational Diabetes Update: For the most part good, I did have a high number, 133, after the Wedding Brunch...there were several factors that went into that too...the night before, I didn't have my bedtime snack because I was still so stuffed from the reception food, then I didn't get up and have something to eat for breakfast (Brunch was at 10:30), so I'd gone way too long without eating, then at the brunch they had the most amazing food!! I had two different types of breakfast casserole, a biscuit, sausage, and THE GREATEST CINNAMON ROLE I've ever had!!!  I'm hoping I can get that recipe from Kacy when they get back from their honeymoon! So, I knew it would probably be bad, so during the brunch I excused myself and went walking around the neighborhood for about 25-30 minutes and then tested and got 133. I was so scared, I called my Doc the following day and left a message. They called back and said everything was fine, but to keep an eye on it and call if it goes up again.

Pregnancy Symptom: TONS of Back Pain, to the point I want to cry at times.  Wanting to nest and love it!! Peeing all the time! Difficulty Pregnancy Brain--it gets worse and worse!! Really, if it didn't happen less than an hour ago, I won't be able to give you a reliable answer! I forget crap all the time!! Work has cause me some more 'cankles'.I truly feel I have Shrek Feet sometimes--Mike tells me they are far from Shrek Feet, but I think they are and sometimes they hurt. Feeling more tired. I had another Charlie Horse the other morning...I knew it was coming, it had been making it's way for the past week or so, and finally, it came on full throttle. I woke Mike up because I was slightly freaking out with the pain and he so kindly rubbed it out for me, it was sore the rest of the day and the next...I hate those things! I've also had a skin tag on my neck---do those go away, how do you get rid of them?
Wedding rings on or off: Getting really tight, I'm gonna have to get a temporary replacement.

Happy or Moody most of the time: LABILE! Happy, Sad, Moody, Happy, Tired

Looking forward to: My shower this weekend!! Getting to put it all in the nursery. Picking a name.  We also really need to get on the ball and find child care and a pediatrician!! We are super slow parents : /  Working on her Baby Book and getting that put together-I'm really excited about all that I found and the pages I'm creating :) I will share when I have it together. Having tomorrow off!! Yippee!!

31 Weeks!!

 

 

How far along: 31 Weeks!!!! Less than 9 Weeks left!! Holy Smokes!!

We still have a Head of Lettuce, about 19 inches and 3.9 pounds.

What I've Learned from What to Expect: She can move her head side to side and her skin is starting to be more opaque (Yay, no more see through baby!) because she's getting more layers of fat. I am having more Braxton Hicks and I am producing colostrum. 

Total weight gain/loss: 7 Pounds

Stretch marks: I think I may have seen a new one this morning, but it could also be a bed sheet mark...you know when you lay on something for so long it puts an impression on your skin...I'll have to check it out later :)

Sleep: Is Good!  Still lots of potty breaks and occasional I get through the whole night. Pregnancy Wedge has been very helpful, along with all the rest of the pillows I need. Mike still has to push me out of bed sometimes.

Best moments this week: Lots! Mike and I went on our Babymoon/5 year Anniversary!! It was fabulous!! More on that later. Mike getting to feel her so much this weekend, she loved the car ride and was a Jumping Jelly Bean all the way down there, so Mike got some great Daddy/Daughter time!Seeing my doctor, my Blood Sugar Levels being under what they are suppose to be, doc being happy with the levels, Going to the doctor again and my mom getting to come with me...which I think was the best moment for her. She got to see her on the ultrasound and hear her heartbeat.

Miss Anything: Wine, lots of fruit at one time, not being able to just snack on whatever I want since I'm having to watch the different things I eat.

Movement: All the time!!

Food cravings: Fruits, The Most Amazing Cookies, (to all my Pi Beta girls, I think they are better than Arrow Cookies!!!)...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing comes to mind...

Labor Signs: A number of Braxton-Hicks contractions. My doc said as long as there are no more than 6 in an hour, I'm good...I feel like I have at least 1-2 an hour. They aren't painful, yet...

Belly Button in or out: How about a Stretchie!! Not completely stretched yet, but really close!

Most Ridiculous thing I've Cried about or gotten Upset about: Oh my, I feel it gets worse and worse each week...I feel so bad for Mike, he is such a trooper, I love him so much for be so supportive and understanding. Today, I cried when I heard "I will Always Love You" on the American Idol show (which I don't watch and I just so happened to flip though, I love Whitney Houston!) This weekend (on our Babymoon!) I got upset with Mike and cried because he wanted to take a shower before we went to breakfast...yes, a shower, yes, I'm crazy, yes, Mike still loves me :) Last week, I would just cry in the shower for no reason at all...boohoo! It's really bad!

 

Gestational Diabetes Update: I have to prick my finger four times a day and it is cumbersome to make sure I test 2 hours after I eat. I have slight freak out moments thinking I've missed it. I also have to make sure I eat around 10:30 at night because I'm not suppose to go longer than 9-10 hours without eating. Which sometimes makes it difficult to get to sleep. So anywho, my numbers have been good, Dr. Cox was very pleased with them. When she checked Little Bit's growth, she measured her at 4 pounds and me about 4 days ahead of original due date. She said that 4 pounds was within the acceptable range, but a little on the bigger side. She's in the 68th percentile...which, I don't completely understand yet, but I know I will. So, all in all, I was hoping that Dr. Cox would say I didn't have to prick 4 times a day still, but she said, even though it good now, it gets worse the further along I go, so she wants me to continue to the 4 times. I do like that she is being through. I am keeping track of what I eat, times, proportions, and then my numbers. I get nervous sometimes because I'm not quite sure how my body will react to certain things. I did find out early on, that pizza is a no go for me, and after talking with the dietitian, she said pizza seems to be a problem for a lot of people with GB or Diabetes, because of the fat content. Even though, I'm considered High Risk now, Dr. Cox said that if my numbers stay down, and LB doesn't get too big, then I will be able to deliver as a 'normal' delivery. So, so far, so good.

Pregnancy Symptom: TONS of Back Pain, to the point I want to cry at times. My nails are growing like crazy!! Wanting to nest and love it!! Peeing all the time! Difficulty breathing sometimes. Pregnancy Brain--just like my crying episodes, it gets worse and worse!! Really, if it didn't happen less than an hour ago, I won't be able to give you a reliable answer! I forget crap all the time!! Emotional-basketcase!! Work has cause me some more 'cankles'. Feeling more tired.

Wedding rings on or off: Getting really tight, I'm gonna have to get a temporary replacement.

Happy or Moody most of the time: LABILE! Happy, Sad, Moody, Happy, Tired

Looking forward to: Picking a name...I think we may have a first name, but definitely no middle names...Mike is still waiting for 'The One' to pop into his head....I'm afraid, she'll never be named if we have to wait on him to find 'The One'! And Mike made the comment, he thinks it'd be fitting for us to name her on the way to the hospital!  I really really don't want that to happen! Going to Derek and Kacy's wedding this weekend, my shower next weekend