Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Baby News
Well, had my final OB visit today. I gained a total of 40 pounds, which is much more than I hoped for, but much less than I gained with Jasmine. I do know that most of the weight I gained in the last few weeks are water and baby weight, so not overly upset.
As for my delivery date, well they informed me today that my body will not go into labor because the baby's head is so large it cannot fit through my pelvic area, preventing me from dilating. We told them this is what happened with Jasmine and asked if we could deliver sooner because Jasmine was 9 lbs 15 oz at 38 weeks, but they refused. So the baby will be born around 8:30 am on Friday, August 22, 2008.
I believe that at 37 1/2 weeks I measured 41 with Jasmine. Today I am again 37 1/2 weeks and measure 39. This could mean the baby is a bit smaller, but doesn't mean much. I suppose we will know in 9 days.
I feel bad that my mom will have been here for four weeks prior to delivery, but am grateful at the same time. She will be here until September 6 or 7. I have to check with Ken's mom, but believe she will be coming the following Monday or following week.
Other than a quick email or phone call after delivery, no one will hear anything from us until the 26th or 27th of August. After that will send some photos and provide updates.
Love you all! Wish us luck!
As for my delivery date, well they informed me today that my body will not go into labor because the baby's head is so large it cannot fit through my pelvic area, preventing me from dilating. We told them this is what happened with Jasmine and asked if we could deliver sooner because Jasmine was 9 lbs 15 oz at 38 weeks, but they refused. So the baby will be born around 8:30 am on Friday, August 22, 2008.
I believe that at 37 1/2 weeks I measured 41 with Jasmine. Today I am again 37 1/2 weeks and measure 39. This could mean the baby is a bit smaller, but doesn't mean much. I suppose we will know in 9 days.
I feel bad that my mom will have been here for four weeks prior to delivery, but am grateful at the same time. She will be here until September 6 or 7. I have to check with Ken's mom, but believe she will be coming the following Monday or following week.
Other than a quick email or phone call after delivery, no one will hear anything from us until the 26th or 27th of August. After that will send some photos and provide updates.
Love you all! Wish us luck!
Monday, August 11, 2008
37 weeks and 2 days
Well I am 37 weeks and 2 days. At my last doctor's visit I was thinning, but not dilated which most likely means I will not be having the baby until my scheduled due date which is August 22. This is a little frustrating because with Jasmine I was already was 2 or 3 cm dilated at my 37 week appointment. That is not to say I won't dilate over the next few days, but I have a feeling that is not going to happen.
The good points about having the baby on the 22nd are that
A) It is my mother's birthday,
B) I really like the OB scheduled to delivery my baby,
C) We get to save a little more money while Jasmine is out of daycare and I am at work.
Of course the pelvic pain is increasingly more painful and my contractions are 10 minutes apart, though the contraction lenghs vary. My one concern is that it feels at though my upper abdomen is bruised. I did bump my belly a few days ago, but today is the first day I felt the "bruised" feeling. Luckily it doesn't hurt and the baby is active, so only need to contend with the pelvic pain which is now shooting through my thighs as well. I am told the cure is to walk more. I am not sure I would agree, but I am trying to walk as much as possible.
Last night I walked about a mile with my mom and Jasmine. Afterwards I felt the pain 10 folds, but maybe that means the baby dropped some more. Lets hope anyhow. I am going to walk a little a lunch with a co-worker (yes I am still working) and then again tonight with my mom. Maybe that will help my cervix dilate and put me into labor. I know, I know, don't rush it...but the pain is so unbearable. I know I have a low tolerance for pain, but I think even Ken would be screaming bloody murder by now.
Of course, none of this seems to bother the baby, who is still moving around in his/her little kingdom.
While Jasmine has been acting out as of late, she has also been more in tune with the baby. Yesterday she wanted the baby to help her with a puzzle so she took him/her out of my belly and sat him beside her. She has a very vivid imagination, which I think is wonderful. We steal each other's noses constantly. It really is a great deal of fun.
My next appointment is Wednesday. Not sure how much news there will be to report, but I will post again either late this week or Monday of next week. Will keep all of you in the loop.
Love,
Dina
The good points about having the baby on the 22nd are that
A) It is my mother's birthday,
B) I really like the OB scheduled to delivery my baby,
C) We get to save a little more money while Jasmine is out of daycare and I am at work.
Of course the pelvic pain is increasingly more painful and my contractions are 10 minutes apart, though the contraction lenghs vary. My one concern is that it feels at though my upper abdomen is bruised. I did bump my belly a few days ago, but today is the first day I felt the "bruised" feeling. Luckily it doesn't hurt and the baby is active, so only need to contend with the pelvic pain which is now shooting through my thighs as well. I am told the cure is to walk more. I am not sure I would agree, but I am trying to walk as much as possible.
Last night I walked about a mile with my mom and Jasmine. Afterwards I felt the pain 10 folds, but maybe that means the baby dropped some more. Lets hope anyhow. I am going to walk a little a lunch with a co-worker (yes I am still working) and then again tonight with my mom. Maybe that will help my cervix dilate and put me into labor. I know, I know, don't rush it...but the pain is so unbearable. I know I have a low tolerance for pain, but I think even Ken would be screaming bloody murder by now.
Of course, none of this seems to bother the baby, who is still moving around in his/her little kingdom.
While Jasmine has been acting out as of late, she has also been more in tune with the baby. Yesterday she wanted the baby to help her with a puzzle so she took him/her out of my belly and sat him beside her. She has a very vivid imagination, which I think is wonderful. We steal each other's noses constantly. It really is a great deal of fun.
My next appointment is Wednesday. Not sure how much news there will be to report, but I will post again either late this week or Monday of next week. Will keep all of you in the loop.
Love,
Dina
Monday, August 4, 2008
36 Weeks and counting
I have reached the final month of pregnancy and am only 18 days away from my scheduled c-section. Time seems to have slowed to a crawl, but we are trying our best to deal with the time remaining. I have been in and out of the OB office frequently over the past few weeks, but still no major news.
We are a step, and when I say step, I mean a very short step, closer to labor. Last Tuesday I went in and everything was the same. Prepare for TMI - last Thursday I went in and my cervix was starting to soften.
I was in bed most of Saturday due to pain and discomfort, but by Sunday the pain had gone away. Today everything is normal. Hopefully tomorrow my water will break...lol!
I am happy about one thing, and that is that my mother is here. Having her here has been such a blessing. I know she is bored to death, but knowing she is near has really decreased my stress level. I didn't get to share my pregnancy or the birth of Jasmine with my mother, so I am overly excited to be able to share this one with her. I cannot explain why really, it is just something that is important to me. I had hoped my father could be here for the actual birth, but I know he has a job to do.
Ken is doing well. He has been very patient, but is just as ready as I am for the baby to come, and not just because of my hormones, though I am sure that plays a huge part...hehehe
Jasmine has been out of daycare for a week now, but it seems like she has been out much longer than that. She has been acting out as of late. Not sure if it is the lack of daycare or the fact that there is a baby on the way. I have been trying to do more with her, but with limited mobility it has been hard. Yesterday we got to paint and tomorrow we are going to bake cookies. Hopefully that will help cheer her up a bit.
Her and her daddy have been spending a lot of time in the pool as well. She loves it and jumps in like a pro. She even remembered how to kick her feet. It really is cute to watch her. I have gone in a few times, but always pay for it afterwords. I just cannot help myself.
Ken really did an awesome job cleaning it up and getting it ready for use. Only one more month of pool fun before we close it up for winter.
Jasmine starts dance class on the 18th. Yesterday we got her little ballet outfit and she wore it all afternoon. She is really excited about dance class. Hopefully she will enjoy it enough to stick with it. She also start Gymnastics, which I know she will love. Not sure which path she will follow, but after this semester she will have to choose one or the other because she will only be able to take a Saturday class once I return to work. Guess time will tell.
I suppose that is all folks. I will write more next week!
We are a step, and when I say step, I mean a very short step, closer to labor. Last Tuesday I went in and everything was the same. Prepare for TMI - last Thursday I went in and my cervix was starting to soften.
I was in bed most of Saturday due to pain and discomfort, but by Sunday the pain had gone away. Today everything is normal. Hopefully tomorrow my water will break...lol!
I am happy about one thing, and that is that my mother is here. Having her here has been such a blessing. I know she is bored to death, but knowing she is near has really decreased my stress level. I didn't get to share my pregnancy or the birth of Jasmine with my mother, so I am overly excited to be able to share this one with her. I cannot explain why really, it is just something that is important to me. I had hoped my father could be here for the actual birth, but I know he has a job to do.
Ken is doing well. He has been very patient, but is just as ready as I am for the baby to come, and not just because of my hormones, though I am sure that plays a huge part...hehehe
Jasmine has been out of daycare for a week now, but it seems like she has been out much longer than that. She has been acting out as of late. Not sure if it is the lack of daycare or the fact that there is a baby on the way. I have been trying to do more with her, but with limited mobility it has been hard. Yesterday we got to paint and tomorrow we are going to bake cookies. Hopefully that will help cheer her up a bit.
Her and her daddy have been spending a lot of time in the pool as well. She loves it and jumps in like a pro. She even remembered how to kick her feet. It really is cute to watch her. I have gone in a few times, but always pay for it afterwords. I just cannot help myself.
Ken really did an awesome job cleaning it up and getting it ready for use. Only one more month of pool fun before we close it up for winter.
Jasmine starts dance class on the 18th. Yesterday we got her little ballet outfit and she wore it all afternoon. She is really excited about dance class. Hopefully she will enjoy it enough to stick with it. She also start Gymnastics, which I know she will love. Not sure which path she will follow, but after this semester she will have to choose one or the other because she will only be able to take a Saturday class once I return to work. Guess time will tell.
I suppose that is all folks. I will write more next week!
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