Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wow. I really can't believe I have 28 days until my due date. Maybe more? Maybe less? It seems so far away! I know most first time mamas go over their due date on average about a week, but my doc won't let us go more than a week past (thank god). So, we at least know Baby P will be here by Halloween! Don't think I didn't get him a little festive onesie. I thought I would hold off on dressing him in a costume in the first week of life. I mean, he will have been through enough at that point, right?
As far as how I am feeling - well, relatively good, I guess. I am really tired and my feet and ankles have been swelling like lovely elephant feet almost every night. Whether it's catching spills or preventing me from rolling over easily at night - my belly is frequently becoming more of an obstacle. Sleeping comfortably is still a challenge and I never really feel very rested, but I kind of expected that. I think the main thing I am dealing with right now is anxiety about labor - when, where, how, etc. After our childbirth class a couple weeks ago, I have been waking up (or lying awake) thinking about labor and the unknown. The class was great and it was so beneficial for both of us, especially Matt. Who, by the way has also admitted to lying awake at night thinking about all things baby. I imagine we are both laying in bed next to each other with our eyes wide open! Anyway, back to the class. It was an almost all day affair and there were are about 15 couples in the class. Everyone seemed to be about as far along as we are and about as clueless as we are. I think the most informative aspect was the part about postpartum care - which should be renamed "The Part that NO ONE Wants to Talk About". They passed around a box with items needed in postpartum care and each of the husbands had to pull one out and say what they thought it was used for. What did Matt get? Witch Hazel Pads - in other words hemorrhoid pads. At least he didn't get the condoms like the guy next to us.
Next up - breast feeding class! Oh how my weekends have changed!
Oh and happy 31st birthday to my amazingly smart, funny, handsome, handy, creative and always positive husband. You just get better with age! Seems like yesterday we were celebrating your 21st, but I don't really remember. Hmmm.
As far as how I am feeling - well, relatively good, I guess. I am really tired and my feet and ankles have been swelling like lovely elephant feet almost every night. Whether it's catching spills or preventing me from rolling over easily at night - my belly is frequently becoming more of an obstacle. Sleeping comfortably is still a challenge and I never really feel very rested, but I kind of expected that. I think the main thing I am dealing with right now is anxiety about labor - when, where, how, etc. After our childbirth class a couple weeks ago, I have been waking up (or lying awake) thinking about labor and the unknown. The class was great and it was so beneficial for both of us, especially Matt. Who, by the way has also admitted to lying awake at night thinking about all things baby. I imagine we are both laying in bed next to each other with our eyes wide open! Anyway, back to the class. It was an almost all day affair and there were are about 15 couples in the class. Everyone seemed to be about as far along as we are and about as clueless as we are. I think the most informative aspect was the part about postpartum care - which should be renamed "The Part that NO ONE Wants to Talk About". They passed around a box with items needed in postpartum care and each of the husbands had to pull one out and say what they thought it was used for. What did Matt get? Witch Hazel Pads - in other words hemorrhoid pads. At least he didn't get the condoms like the guy next to us.
Next up - breast feeding class! Oh how my weekends have changed!
Oh and happy 31st birthday to my amazingly smart, funny, handsome, handy, creative and always positive husband. You just get better with age! Seems like yesterday we were celebrating your 21st, but I don't really remember. Hmmm.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
We set up the new camera to take a pic the other night when I got home from work. I really wanted to get a pic of all of us from this time in our lives and realized I hardly had any of Matt. Please note the beard action Matt has going on. I thought this was going away, but alas it is still here. Maybe he is trying to look older to prepare for fatherhood. Maybe he just thinks beards are cool. I can't figure it out. Actually, my brother is also sporting a sweet one lately so I guess there is a beard trend going on. But I digress. I also want you to note the calm, well behaved dogs! Well, there is only one reason for this and it's spelled b-a-l-l. Matt set it up on the table and they will sit perfectly still for an hour if they have to for that thing. We actually got a rare Java pic!
I love our little family.
Friday, September 17, 2010
I work with some pretty fabulous people. Last Friday, they threw me an awesome baby shower in true Resource style. We had Willy's and the most amazing cupcakes for dessert. Literally, the icing was bigger than the cake part. Besides having an all around lovely time - Baby P and I got some sweet stuff - sidenote: Resourcers have impeccable taste :)
Here are some photos from the shower extravaganza.
Ooohhhh. Someone got a BlaBla Doll (actually - two)!
Here are some photos from the shower extravaganza.
Ann and Tracey!
Ooohhhh. Someone got a BlaBla Doll (actually - two)!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers – which he'll need to regulate his body temperature once he's born – are filling her out, making his rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.
Also, I had a doctor's appointment yesterday that went well - it was uneventful to say the least - which is good! I have another in 2 weeks and then we start going every week! I can't believe I am nearing the end of this pregnancy. It's really hard to wrap my mind around it right now. I have moments of intense anxiety and moments of complete happiness and excitement. It's truly a roller coaster and is an exercise in letting go - something that is hard for me to do. I have to realize that I can't control when he'll be here. I can't control how labor will go. I can't control anything but taking care of myself, Matt and the baby. And right now, that's fine with me!
Monday, September 6, 2010
We got back from Emily's wedding in Asheville over the weekend and it was a much needed get away! The weather could not have been more perfect, or the festivities, for that matter. We stayed downtown and got to get out and walk around some. I was in the wedding and thankfully the dress was really cute with the big baby bump I am now sporting. The ceremony was outside in a little glen area across from the reception at The Homewood. It was absolutely Asheville and absolutely Emily. I am so happy for one of my oldest and best friends. She was a gorgeous bride and looked like a little wood fairy. I am glad to be back home but can't wait to get back to NC!
The only drawback to the weekend was that I was so exhausted. The not sleeping thing is really catching up with me and poor Matt has to hear about it all the time. I am obsessed with finding a solution to my sleep position problem. I have found that propping myself up in a reclining position helps, so I am going to try that tonight again. Paired with the constant bathroom trips and heart burn, I actually dread laying down for the night! That is not a problem I have ever had!
Well, I won't bore you readers with any more of my uncomforts. I know how lucky and I am! I just never realized how much you take the little things for granted!
The only drawback to the weekend was that I was so exhausted. The not sleeping thing is really catching up with me and poor Matt has to hear about it all the time. I am obsessed with finding a solution to my sleep position problem. I have found that propping myself up in a reclining position helps, so I am going to try that tonight again. Paired with the constant bathroom trips and heart burn, I actually dread laying down for the night! That is not a problem I have ever had!
Well, I won't bore you readers with any more of my uncomforts. I know how lucky and I am! I just never realized how much you take the little things for granted!
Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.
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