So today I am still home waiting to have this little guy.
I woke up this morning with active contractions. Not able to find a comfortable position to sleep all night...I was a little tired but my body was contracting something serious. After I got home last night I started on Raspberry Tea by Yogi and it has helped bring on my contractions but still nothing serious. Not like people told me it would. I had a steady bit of contractions, then hubby had to go to a dentist appointment, which is on the same side of town as the hosptial. He was suggesting I go with him since at the moment we only have one car. I agreed to go because contractions were coming pretty consistently. However, once I took a shower and get dressed things cooled down, so I stayed home.
Then my mom and I decided I needed to walk ( well really her and my sister kept suggesting it) so out we went in the cool of the morning and walked to the grocery store to get some baking powder... a few onctractions while walking but nothing major...honestly I was able to deal better with contractions while up and walking around then when I was just sitting in one place.
After our 1 hour walk...we came home took hubby to the train so he could go to work and then we came back to MIL house and my mom cooked a few of my favorite dishes and we talked. It was a great experience really. Nothing notable to report at the moment. We have contractions but nothing steady and continuous warrenting a ride back to the hospital.
So here we sit, baby, my wonderful mommy and I...
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
To induce or not to induce
That is the question.
Labor Story part 1 -
The weekend was uneventful. I had no serious contractions and just mild cramping.
Monday morning rolled around and we were supposed to be at the hospital by 6:30 am but we didn't get out of bed until 6 am and the hospital is about an hour away. We hung around the house for a little while, I kept trying to convince the hubby to call off the induction, because really I was only a few days past my due date. Of course he was not having it and so off to the hospital we went. I was immediately taken a back when I walked outside because it was cold, windy and rainy...fall is clearly here. Of course the rain means traffic seeing as we were leaving the house at 7:30 in the am. So it took a bit longer to get to the hospital. On the way there I started to get a bit nervous...because I hadn't heard good stories about the drug they use to induce labor. I hear it cause the contractions to be more painful. My mom says that's often because they give too much so it's like going 0 -60 in 5 mins. Either way the whole idea made me uncomfortable. On the way to the hospital the doctor's office called to find out where I was, I told them that I was on my way and they were like ok. Turn out they like you to get there before the crack of dawn so they can monitor you and then start the process so that the birth doesn't go into the wee hours of the night.
Once I got to the hospital, we registered and they took me up to the room. It was all very pleasant. Once I got into my room though, it took 20 mins before I actually saw a nurse which was a bit off putting especially since they were expecting me and since there was only like two other patients on the ward. In the end I got an IV in my hand - very painful - for me anyway...my least favorite part. The nurse put Jelly Bean on a monitor, they put me on the machine to check my pressure and the contractions, which were very mild.
Then I had a ton of paper work to review and sign and I got hooked up to a glucose bag and antibiotics for the Group Strep B...
After I was all hooked up my petite little doctor walked in and was like, I think we can send you home. LOL...she had called me after I had been in the hospital for 2 hrs and said after a second review of my chart and the nurses review of my current progress I could probably go home because technically I was only a few days from my due date and since I was having mild contractions it looks like the little guy was making his way down and no need to force him if the body is doing what it's supposed to be doing and he is responding well. Turns out my chart at the doctor's office had the wrong due date, my actual due date was October 2 which is what I had been telling people anyway. I liked the idea of going home but was also a little perturb at the thought of not getting the little guy out especially since I was already there. Hubby was of the opinion they had be there go ahead and take him out...he is of course very excited and anxious to see our little guy.
In the end I opted to go home...I really would prefer not to be induced. Although anticipation of the whole ideal is getting to me and making me very weary. I still would prefer for him to come out as natural as possible. So we packed up and I left the hospital and treated my mom and hubby to this all local Italian eatery near the hospital that some work friends had taken me to that is absolutely delish. I have been meaning to take hubby there but because of the distance we hadn't made it so it was nice for us all have lunch together...
Labor Story part 1 -
The weekend was uneventful. I had no serious contractions and just mild cramping.
Monday morning rolled around and we were supposed to be at the hospital by 6:30 am but we didn't get out of bed until 6 am and the hospital is about an hour away. We hung around the house for a little while, I kept trying to convince the hubby to call off the induction, because really I was only a few days past my due date. Of course he was not having it and so off to the hospital we went. I was immediately taken a back when I walked outside because it was cold, windy and rainy...fall is clearly here. Of course the rain means traffic seeing as we were leaving the house at 7:30 in the am. So it took a bit longer to get to the hospital. On the way there I started to get a bit nervous...because I hadn't heard good stories about the drug they use to induce labor. I hear it cause the contractions to be more painful. My mom says that's often because they give too much so it's like going 0 -60 in 5 mins. Either way the whole idea made me uncomfortable. On the way to the hospital the doctor's office called to find out where I was, I told them that I was on my way and they were like ok. Turn out they like you to get there before the crack of dawn so they can monitor you and then start the process so that the birth doesn't go into the wee hours of the night.
Once I got to the hospital, we registered and they took me up to the room. It was all very pleasant. Once I got into my room though, it took 20 mins before I actually saw a nurse which was a bit off putting especially since they were expecting me and since there was only like two other patients on the ward. In the end I got an IV in my hand - very painful - for me anyway...my least favorite part. The nurse put Jelly Bean on a monitor, they put me on the machine to check my pressure and the contractions, which were very mild.
Then I had a ton of paper work to review and sign and I got hooked up to a glucose bag and antibiotics for the Group Strep B...
After I was all hooked up my petite little doctor walked in and was like, I think we can send you home. LOL...she had called me after I had been in the hospital for 2 hrs and said after a second review of my chart and the nurses review of my current progress I could probably go home because technically I was only a few days from my due date and since I was having mild contractions it looks like the little guy was making his way down and no need to force him if the body is doing what it's supposed to be doing and he is responding well. Turns out my chart at the doctor's office had the wrong due date, my actual due date was October 2 which is what I had been telling people anyway. I liked the idea of going home but was also a little perturb at the thought of not getting the little guy out especially since I was already there. Hubby was of the opinion they had be there go ahead and take him out...he is of course very excited and anxious to see our little guy.
In the end I opted to go home...I really would prefer not to be induced. Although anticipation of the whole ideal is getting to me and making me very weary. I still would prefer for him to come out as natural as possible. So we packed up and I left the hospital and treated my mom and hubby to this all local Italian eatery near the hospital that some work friends had taken me to that is absolutely delish. I have been meaning to take hubby there but because of the distance we hadn't made it so it was nice for us all have lunch together...
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Eviction Notice
Today, I realized sadly that it was time to say goodbye to my little guy.
My mom told me in the 7th or 8th month I would get tired of being pregnant and be like yep it's time to get this baby out. Oddly enough I haven't felt that way. I enjoy the time spent with my little guy on the inside...as he rolls and tumbles away. His little hiccups which have increased as of late. It's like my own little playmate. Of course the added perk of people bringing me presents and getting to eat first is nice as well...
However, today as I embark on 38 weeks...I must say I AM READY...
I am over the restless nights
The moodiness and what seems to the the uncontrollable urge to tell people off as of late.
I hate that I have to pee at least once an hour and if I hold it I can barely walk.
I miss seeing my feet and when I do see them I think oh my goodness those things look like ham hocks...absolutely crazy!
I am tired of sweating for no reason at all...
And I am tired that every hug comes with a belly rub and a question as to when will I be dropping my cute little bundle!
Mostly though I am ready for my outside baby, the one that will smile and smell so good and give me itty bitty kisses one day. I know he will also keep me up all night and knight me with his pee as my nephews have done but still...I am excited to start our life together as a family of four...
So I am sorry Jelly Bean but you are officially on notice...space is tight and sooner rather than later I will be pushing you out. All in the name of love of course.
My mom told me in the 7th or 8th month I would get tired of being pregnant and be like yep it's time to get this baby out. Oddly enough I haven't felt that way. I enjoy the time spent with my little guy on the inside...as he rolls and tumbles away. His little hiccups which have increased as of late. It's like my own little playmate. Of course the added perk of people bringing me presents and getting to eat first is nice as well...
However, today as I embark on 38 weeks...I must say I AM READY...
I am over the restless nights
The moodiness and what seems to the the uncontrollable urge to tell people off as of late.
I hate that I have to pee at least once an hour and if I hold it I can barely walk.
I miss seeing my feet and when I do see them I think oh my goodness those things look like ham hocks...absolutely crazy!
I am tired of sweating for no reason at all...
And I am tired that every hug comes with a belly rub and a question as to when will I be dropping my cute little bundle!
Mostly though I am ready for my outside baby, the one that will smile and smell so good and give me itty bitty kisses one day. I know he will also keep me up all night and knight me with his pee as my nephews have done but still...I am excited to start our life together as a family of four...
So I am sorry Jelly Bean but you are officially on notice...space is tight and sooner rather than later I will be pushing you out. All in the name of love of course.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
JB Shower/inside pics
Last Saturday night...my adoring husband threw me a baby shower.
Odd I know but most of my close friends and family live out of town, hence the reason it was Saturday night and why my husband initiated the process. My amazing sister took care of the decorations(when I get some pics I will post)...my sister is awesome when it comes to event planning she has a special talent for it.
My nursery theme, though at the moment there is no nursery is nature/jungle theme...so the shower was themed king of the jungle.
It was a ton of fun. A friend from work made all the delicious food, white pizza, spinach balls, fruit skewers, cupcake trio and more. And one of my girlfriends from NY drove all the way down to come just for the few hours of the shower...I was touched to say the least. And while the 40 people we catered for did not show only about 20 did...I must say it was a blast. We played games and I got to see people I hadn't seen in a while. And I got a ton of gift cards which is nice because the baby has a ton of clothes so the gift cards allow me to buy what I really need...plus I got a cloth diaper cake...So now I have more than enough cloth diapers...
By the end of the night we were all pooped and the next day I got up and took my maternity pictures( the jury is still out on those but hopefully by next week I will have them and may share a few).
Odd I know but most of my close friends and family live out of town, hence the reason it was Saturday night and why my husband initiated the process. My amazing sister took care of the decorations(when I get some pics I will post)...my sister is awesome when it comes to event planning she has a special talent for it.
My nursery theme, though at the moment there is no nursery is nature/jungle theme...so the shower was themed king of the jungle.
It was a ton of fun. A friend from work made all the delicious food, white pizza, spinach balls, fruit skewers, cupcake trio and more. And one of my girlfriends from NY drove all the way down to come just for the few hours of the shower...I was touched to say the least. And while the 40 people we catered for did not show only about 20 did...I must say it was a blast. We played games and I got to see people I hadn't seen in a while. And I got a ton of gift cards which is nice because the baby has a ton of clothes so the gift cards allow me to buy what I really need...plus I got a cloth diaper cake...So now I have more than enough cloth diapers...
By the end of the night we were all pooped and the next day I got up and took my maternity pictures( the jury is still out on those but hopefully by next week I will have them and may share a few).
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Shy Guy
Yesterday was the 3rd and final ultrasound.
This time Hubby came along so we could get one more look at our precious cargo before he enters the world.
First we saw the tech, who’s name was Sandy (good sign), She was telling us the different things she was observing…that is until the Hubby upset her by asking her if a Doctor reviewed the pics and measurements she takes. To which she replied no one reviews my work and from that point she was silent and we were not able to get any good feedback about our Jelly Bean until the doctor came in. LOL…my hubby…so special.
So there are no wonderful pictures from the ultrasound except for some obscure picture of Jelly Bean's penis which really is unclear and worthless. After only talking to each other and getting nothing from the tech for 15 minutes the doctor came in. The doctor informed us that the baby is fine and that we would not be needing another ultrasound. ( bittersweet)
He took a look around, the baby is head down, which is a good thing because he is seriously running out of room. And then the wonderful doctor went to give us a 3D picture of the baby’s face…
And because well this is our baby, which means it’s probably stubborn and clearly has an opinion this early on in life, he decided not to cooperate because who takes pictures at 8:30 in the am. So we have no 3D picture of the face because his hand was over his face and there was a piece of the cord on top of his hand. Who knew personalities were formed so early in life!
And just because he’s his father’s son, once the ultrasound was over he was all kicks and punches… Hubby says he ( the baby) does not like the ultrasound and I really think that must be true.
As for Jelly Bean's stats –he is currently weighing in at 4lbs and 7oz, which is in the 50th percentile and he is head down but he has not dropped into place ( engaged.
7 and 1/2 more weeks... till I see my like bean...sigh...bittersweet
This time Hubby came along so we could get one more look at our precious cargo before he enters the world.
First we saw the tech, who’s name was Sandy (good sign), She was telling us the different things she was observing…that is until the Hubby upset her by asking her if a Doctor reviewed the pics and measurements she takes. To which she replied no one reviews my work and from that point she was silent and we were not able to get any good feedback about our Jelly Bean until the doctor came in. LOL…my hubby…so special.
So there are no wonderful pictures from the ultrasound except for some obscure picture of Jelly Bean's penis which really is unclear and worthless. After only talking to each other and getting nothing from the tech for 15 minutes the doctor came in. The doctor informed us that the baby is fine and that we would not be needing another ultrasound. ( bittersweet)
He took a look around, the baby is head down, which is a good thing because he is seriously running out of room. And then the wonderful doctor went to give us a 3D picture of the baby’s face…
And because well this is our baby, which means it’s probably stubborn and clearly has an opinion this early on in life, he decided not to cooperate because who takes pictures at 8:30 in the am. So we have no 3D picture of the face because his hand was over his face and there was a piece of the cord on top of his hand. Who knew personalities were formed so early in life!
And just because he’s his father’s son, once the ultrasound was over he was all kicks and punches… Hubby says he ( the baby) does not like the ultrasound and I really think that must be true.
As for Jelly Bean's stats –he is currently weighing in at 4lbs and 7oz, which is in the 50th percentile and he is head down but he has not dropped into place ( engaged.
7 and 1/2 more weeks... till I see my like bean...sigh...bittersweet
Monday, August 9, 2010
32 weeks - 2days
How far along?: 32 weeks 2 day
•Weight: I have no idea again...last week when I got on the scale it showed a 2lb gain in 2 wks but I also weighed myself at the end of the day so I am not sure how truthful that is...anyway, I would like to think the weight gain has slowed which is fine by me.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 3-3.5lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy. Also, got a pair of black maternity trouser pants last week, in long that I love...otherwise. 1 size up in dresses and 2 sizes in tops...
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: Yep, I am getting it...I still wake up in the mid-morning to pee but otherwise I am able to find a comfortable position due to U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing. I will admit I am tired of sleeping on my left side already.
•Food cravings?: non-fat soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness...And watermelon...I just can't get enough of that stuff...soo good.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: Today, oddly enough I miss a good hard work out. I have been taking it fairly ease this trimester but today I would love to just go for a short run
.
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound -tomorrow. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait.
•What I am not looking forward to: Still labor...the whole thought makes me a little
worried and nausea.
•Milestone: 32 weeks and still not at the point where I want to deliver or go mad...most say that's a milestone in of itself...that and not telling off people who are like you are ready to pop any day now until I tell them nope 8 more weeks.
•Weight: I have no idea again...last week when I got on the scale it showed a 2lb gain in 2 wks but I also weighed myself at the end of the day so I am not sure how truthful that is...anyway, I would like to think the weight gain has slowed which is fine by me.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 3-3.5lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy. Also, got a pair of black maternity trouser pants last week, in long that I love...otherwise. 1 size up in dresses and 2 sizes in tops...
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my cravings but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: Yep, I am getting it...I still wake up in the mid-morning to pee but otherwise I am able to find a comfortable position due to U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing. I will admit I am tired of sleeping on my left side already.
•Food cravings?: non-fat soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness...And watermelon...I just can't get enough of that stuff...soo good.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...
•What I miss: Today, oddly enough I miss a good hard work out. I have been taking it fairly ease this trimester but today I would love to just go for a short run
.
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound -tomorrow. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait.
•What I am not looking forward to: Still labor...the whole thought makes me a little
worried and nausea.
•Milestone: 32 weeks and still not at the point where I want to deliver or go mad...most say that's a milestone in of itself...that and not telling off people who are like you are ready to pop any day now until I tell them nope 8 more weeks.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Let the touching begin
It usually goes something like this.
Random Person: Hey, how's it going...wow you are getting big...how many more months do you have until baby comes?
Me: 2 and a half
Random Person: oh wow...you still have time. What are you having do you know?
Me: Oh we are having a boy, which is what we wanted..
Random Person: Oh ( they start reaching there hand out) that's good! (and then before I can stop them or even realize what's happening they are rubbing my belly).
OR
The other famous one is:
Someone sees me and gives me a hug and then after the hug they rub my belly.
Beware all you preggers moms...apparently there are no personal boundaries when you are having a baby...first that baby makes itself at home and then strangers are touching you left and right...it's almost like an out of body experience...never has my body felt so much not my own.
I honestly don't remember touching other pregnant woman growing up...I thought America was big on personal space and that a 10 inch invisible wall sound every person on each side...yeah well not so much.
Most of the people who rub admittedly I am acquainted with but it's a even weirder when my male acquaintances do it...
I mean would people still rub my belly if I was in a pissed off mood...would they get the hint that on that given day they should revert back to personal space rules? I don't know...one can only hope.
I tried to tell hubby about it because well he is my sounding board and he was like well you shouldn't be surprised. To which he adds if that was me, no one would be touching me...great thanks for the support buddy!
Random Person: Hey, how's it going...wow you are getting big...how many more months do you have until baby comes?
Me: 2 and a half
Random Person: oh wow...you still have time. What are you having do you know?
Me: Oh we are having a boy, which is what we wanted..
Random Person: Oh ( they start reaching there hand out) that's good! (and then before I can stop them or even realize what's happening they are rubbing my belly).
OR
The other famous one is:
Someone sees me and gives me a hug and then after the hug they rub my belly.
Beware all you preggers moms...apparently there are no personal boundaries when you are having a baby...first that baby makes itself at home and then strangers are touching you left and right...it's almost like an out of body experience...never has my body felt so much not my own.
I honestly don't remember touching other pregnant woman growing up...I thought America was big on personal space and that a 10 inch invisible wall sound every person on each side...yeah well not so much.
Most of the people who rub admittedly I am acquainted with but it's a even weirder when my male acquaintances do it...
I mean would people still rub my belly if I was in a pissed off mood...would they get the hint that on that given day they should revert back to personal space rules? I don't know...one can only hope.
I tried to tell hubby about it because well he is my sounding board and he was like well you shouldn't be surprised. To which he adds if that was me, no one would be touching me...great thanks for the support buddy!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Battle Scars
So last night as I was looking at my stomach, oddly enough I like to see the baby moving and see how my stomach pops out or ripples as the baby moves around. Anyway, I looked down and was horrified, even momentarily, there was two long stretch marks running from the bottom of my belly to the top part...to date all the stretch marks had been lower abdomen and nothing on the upper part...but low and behold there are now two...which i will be buttering up day and night because I don't want like the long ones...sign...my little one has left his mark...
Of course I had to tell hubby and show him, his reply, you are still beautiful to me. Ahh...the hubby sometimes he knows just what to say. Of course that didn't make me feel any better...because well I was still a little saddened by the marks but at least hubby knows that the road maps are cause by our little jelly bean.
Of course I had to tell hubby and show him, his reply, you are still beautiful to me. Ahh...the hubby sometimes he knows just what to say. Of course that didn't make me feel any better...because well I was still a little saddened by the marks but at least hubby knows that the road maps are cause by our little jelly bean.
Monday, July 26, 2010
30 weeks 2 days
How far along?: 30 weeks 2 day
•Weight: Last time I checked still the same as last week...if I can keep on that trend...I will be happy...I would really like to not put on more weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 3lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy. It's nice that the bottoms still fit but the belly part is getting snug so I just fold it under the belly. I brought a few more tops at an old navy sale the other day but I just went up a size since I am not fond of empire waist tops and they are perfect for the summer light and breezy. Also, great sale going on at GAP, I think it ends today but they have some cute bottoms (and dresses).
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my craving but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: Yep, I am getting it...I still wake up in the mid-morning to pee but otherwise I am able to find a comfortable position due to U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing. I will admit I am tired of sleeping on my left side already.
•Food cravings?: non-fat soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness I want...I have found that I am satisfied with whole fruit frozen bars as well so my freezer currently has 3 box of those.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss not being so large but also wishing I could have slept in...I went to bed early last night and woke up at a decent hour but for some reason I still wanted to go back to sleep.
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound in 3 weeks. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait. •What I am not looking forward to: labor...is it too early to be concerned...probably...I try to avoid the thought as much as possible and reading up on it like crazy.
•Milestone: Jelly is a jumping jelly bean and I love it...Haven't heard anything from the doc office about my diabetes test...so I am guessing no news is good news.
•Weight: Last time I checked still the same as last week...if I can keep on that trend...I will be happy...I would really like to not put on more weight.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly and the amount of movement I feel - he's probably between 3lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy. It's nice that the bottoms still fit but the belly part is getting snug so I just fold it under the belly. I brought a few more tops at an old navy sale the other day but I just went up a size since I am not fond of empire waist tops and they are perfect for the summer light and breezy. Also, great sale going on at GAP, I think it ends today but they have some cute bottoms (and dresses).
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my craving but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: Yep, I am getting it...I still wake up in the mid-morning to pee but otherwise I am able to find a comfortable position due to U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing. I will admit I am tired of sleeping on my left side already.
•Food cravings?: non-fat soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness I want...I have found that I am satisfied with whole fruit frozen bars as well so my freezer currently has 3 box of those.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss not being so large but also wishing I could have slept in...I went to bed early last night and woke up at a decent hour but for some reason I still wanted to go back to sleep.
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound in 3 weeks. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait. •What I am not looking forward to: labor...is it too early to be concerned...probably...I try to avoid the thought as much as possible and reading up on it like crazy.
•Milestone: Jelly is a jumping jelly bean and I love it...Haven't heard anything from the doc office about my diabetes test...so I am guessing no news is good news.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Daddy freak out
Last Thursday was my first birthing class.
I missed the first class because I was at the beach or rather away for work near a beach.
Anyway, Hubby has agreed to go to birthing class with me which is nice, and something he didn't do with his first so it's a new experience for him. We get to class early and he's pumping up our ball and they are playing a word search game of the different stages of labor and the parts of the baby and women and all the names for what goes on during the process. Hubby is great at competitive things so he sails through the game no problem. Then the teacher puts on a birthing video...and hubby is fine making jokes and all...
The video is the birthing story of a man and a woman and their first child. It talks about the stages of labor and the things the lady, Deb, did to relax since cope with the pain since she decided to go drug free. Then of course it shows the birth of the couples baby girl and that part was gruesome even for me who's been there while a baby was born but I have never looked or seen the actual baby coming out because well it's a bit much for me...
So we watch the video and the couple talk about the bonding experience but also how difficult it was...lights come back up and my hubby is white as snow and looks like he's about to pass out. The teacher comes by and rubs his shoulder and he's like please don't touch me, I feel light headed and weak...I think I may pass out and he goes on like this for about 10 mins. I was hysterical...My hubby a man's man, he's macho can build a house, lay carpet, he's great with his hand and a manly, burly type man fainting over a labor and delivery video...it was too much. At first I thought he was kidding but he was serious. He even promised not to come to class if they kept showing the videos...now that part I know he was kidding about but still the whole situation was quite comical...my poor hubby...
I had to call my mom after class and ensure she would be there when I deliver my little one because I honestly don't think hubby is going to make it past active labor into the pushing phase.
I missed the first class because I was at the beach or rather away for work near a beach.
Anyway, Hubby has agreed to go to birthing class with me which is nice, and something he didn't do with his first so it's a new experience for him. We get to class early and he's pumping up our ball and they are playing a word search game of the different stages of labor and the parts of the baby and women and all the names for what goes on during the process. Hubby is great at competitive things so he sails through the game no problem. Then the teacher puts on a birthing video...and hubby is fine making jokes and all...
The video is the birthing story of a man and a woman and their first child. It talks about the stages of labor and the things the lady, Deb, did to relax since cope with the pain since she decided to go drug free. Then of course it shows the birth of the couples baby girl and that part was gruesome even for me who's been there while a baby was born but I have never looked or seen the actual baby coming out because well it's a bit much for me...
So we watch the video and the couple talk about the bonding experience but also how difficult it was...lights come back up and my hubby is white as snow and looks like he's about to pass out. The teacher comes by and rubs his shoulder and he's like please don't touch me, I feel light headed and weak...I think I may pass out and he goes on like this for about 10 mins. I was hysterical...My hubby a man's man, he's macho can build a house, lay carpet, he's great with his hand and a manly, burly type man fainting over a labor and delivery video...it was too much. At first I thought he was kidding but he was serious. He even promised not to come to class if they kept showing the videos...now that part I know he was kidding about but still the whole situation was quite comical...my poor hubby...
I had to call my mom after class and ensure she would be there when I deliver my little one because I honestly don't think hubby is going to make it past active labor into the pushing phase.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
29 Weeks...MOVING TOO FAST!
How far along?: 29 weeks 1 day
•Weight: Oh...I have no idea...I worked out for 2 weeks during my convention but then fell off. Had a doc appt today... I have reached my max weight gain with 2 months to go...sigh...I need to start watching what I eat or I will still be carrying a toddler after I birth my baby.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly is but he's probably between 2 - 2.5 lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy and some khaki's I purchased 3 weeks ago for the convention from Old Navy that I absolutely love.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my craving but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: sleep has been a whole lot better since I am back home and have my U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing.
•Food cravings?: soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness I want...I have found that I am satisfied with whole fruit frozen bars so my freezer currently has 3 box of those.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss not being so large...I saw my profile in a mirror yesterday and was sadly disappointed...I always wanted to be one of those cute fit pregnant women and I have horribly failed. I had not idea being would make me so tired. I took 2 naps yesterday alone..
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound in 4 weeks. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait. •What I am not looking forward to: labor...is it too early to be concerned...probably...I try to avoid the thought as much as possible and reading up on it like crazy.
•Milestone: Jelly is a jumping jelly bean and I love it...Also today was my diabetes test...still waiting on the results but at least the test part is over.
•Weight: Oh...I have no idea...I worked out for 2 weeks during my convention but then fell off. Had a doc appt today... I have reached my max weight gain with 2 months to go...sigh...I need to start watching what I eat or I will still be carrying a toddler after I birth my baby.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, is getting big based on how my belly is but he's probably between 2 - 2.5 lbs
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I brought a few more maternity tops but for the most part I have the bottoms I purchased earlier in the pregnancy and some khaki's I purchased 3 weeks ago for the convention from Old Navy that I absolutely love.
•Stretch marks?: definitely...I blame my genes and my craving but too late to do anything about them now...so I will not worry about it.
•Sleep?: sleep has been a whole lot better since I am back home and have my U-shaped pregnancy pillow...I love that thing.
•Food cravings?: soft serve or custard...it's probably the heat but any creamy cold goodness I want...I have found that I am satisfied with whole fruit frozen bars so my freezer currently has 3 box of those.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss not being so large...I saw my profile in a mirror yesterday and was sadly disappointed...I always wanted to be one of those cute fit pregnant women and I have horribly failed. I had not idea being would make me so tired. I took 2 naps yesterday alone..
•What I'm looking forward to: My last ultrasound in 4 weeks. I will get to see my little guy one last time before he leaves the protection of my womb and enters the real word. Can't wait. •What I am not looking forward to: labor...is it too early to be concerned...probably...I try to avoid the thought as much as possible and reading up on it like crazy.
•Milestone: Jelly is a jumping jelly bean and I love it...Also today was my diabetes test...still waiting on the results but at least the test part is over.
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