I can't believe it has been 5 weeks since I last posted. I fell behind, but I have good excuses, I promise!
So way back when...on November 12 (the day after my last post), my dad was in Memphis for work. He woke up that morning to put on his exercise clothes and had all the symptoms of a heart attack (he's had two others, so he knows what the symptoms are). He knew exactly what it was and actually took himself to the hospital! Crazy! They caught it early and did a stint in the artery that was 100% blocked. However, the cardiologist in Memphis told him his arteries were heavily blocked and he needed to see an expert ASAP. So that following Tuesday, the 18th, my parents managed to get him an appointment at Emory University Hospital. Side note: this place is incredible! If you ever have anything major wrong, this is the place to go. They met with the chief of cardiothoracic surgery who determined he needed 5-6 bypasses done sooner rather than later. So, the following Monday, 11/24 (Monday of Thanksgiving week), my dad had quintuple bypass surgery. The surgery was a success and he's on the mend! Yesterday was 3 weeks removed from surgery and he gets more energy back every day and is doing so well. We're thankful to God that the heart attack in Memphis caught this problem...otherwise, he would have been a ticking time bomb and things could have been much worse. This was all in God's plan to get him healthy for a grand baby! :)
So with all that said, you see how the past 5 weeks have been insane for us. We spent two weekends in Atlanta (the weekend before his surgery and then the weekend after as well) and have spent lots of time working on the nursery and getting ready for this sweet baby girl to join our family. Still can't do a nursery reveal since we're missing a few things, but hopefully soon!
I had my 36 weeks appointment today, which is the start of weekly appointments at the doctor. It is just insane to me how quickly all this time has gone. I remember back in May, when we first found that precious heartbeat on the ultrasound, thinking January felt eons away. Well, now it is here! Here is what we learned at the doctor:
• I tested positive for GBS (Group B Strep). I won't go into details of this, and you can Google it (although Google makes it worse than it is...always). I was kind of bummed to learn about this, but the doctor reassured me 25% of women have it. You either have it or you don't. You don't "catch" it and it doesn't mean you have the cooties or are dirty or anything like that. It is just a natural bacteria in the body. It is completely harmless to me. The only thing is, they check for it so I don't transmit it to the baby during labor. All this means is they will put me on an antibiotic IV during labor. So not really that big of a deal...I just hate that my body isn't perfect for her.
• The doctor is pretty sure she's head down! This has been something I've been worried about the past few weeks. At 32 weeks, she was breach. Breach means a c-section, which I am really trying to avoid. The past few weeks, I have felt this hard knot at the top of my belly so I've just assumed she has stayed breach and have been mentally preparing myself for that. She did an exam this morning and said she was pretty confident she is head down (and not butt down). So that hard knot at the top must be her little butt! Ha ha! We'll know for sure Monday if she's head down because...
• The BIG news is I measured 39 weeks! WHAT??? Gestationally, I am 36 weeks today. Crazy! So because on the fundal height measurement we are measuring more than 2 weeks off, we get to have a growth scan done Monday. This is so exciting, but also intimidating to me. I am excited because it means I get to see here again, but also because it means we may be closer than we think to meeting her! YAY!!!!!!! It's also intimidating because it means she may be a big girl and because it means we may be closer than we think to meeting her!
So here is where we are:
Weeks: 36 (measuring 39)
Size: More than 18.5" long and almost 6 pounds.
Sleep: I do not sleep. That's about the long and short of it. It's God's way of preparing me for when she gets here I think. I swear I'll sleep more once she's out than I am now! Ha ha! Between the intense hip pain and heartburn, sleep is but a thing of the past. Of course, I wouldn't change it for the world and am grateful this is where we are!
Feeling: She is a feisty little thing! All the apps say she should be on a wake schedule in the womb. HA HA HA! I laugh at them! This child does what she wants, when she wants. Sometimes she moves all day and is quiet at night. Other times I barely feel her during the day and start to get nervous about it, but then she'll squirm all night long. And I LOVE feeling her move! I'm going to miss not having her with me all the time and feeling this wiggles and punches.
Showing: Well, since we're measuring 39 weeks, I'll go ahead and say YES on this one! No need for further clarification and there will NOT be a bump picture, either.
Milestone: Hitting the 36 week mark, which means weekly doctor visits and also that if we were to go into labor at this point, she would be a good size/weight and would hopefully get to come home with me when I get released. Of course, staying in there a few more weeks is what is ideal, but it's a relief to know she could be delivered safely at this point.
We ask for prayers that God continue to bless this pregnancy and baby and for a safe and healthy delivery for both she and I. We're incredibly close to the end and I am joyful, excited, emotional, anxious and nervous all rolled into one. God has blessed Jarren and I beyond words with this gift and I love her so much. Every time I see her sweet face on my phone I get choked up with all the love. I know it only grows stronger! We have prayed, "Lord, light our path" and that He has done...He has illuminated it!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
31 Weeks
It's time for yet another update! We are 31 weeks today and time is still just flying by. I haven't made a written "list" yet of things to do...but it's in my head. And it's overwhelming! And now all of a sudden I hear people talking about a birth plan. A birth plan? What the heck is that? I thought my birth plan was to give birth? No? If someone wants to enlighten me on what a birth plan is, feel free. Because right now my plan is to get this child out safely.
We've still got about a dozen things to do for her nursery...I need a mattress pad, a rug (ordered one off Pottery Barn last night...everyone cross their fingers with me that it is the right color), a curtain rod/rings, a monogram for over the chest, a mirror for over the dresser, a changing pad, knobs/pulls for the chest, two large rustic/distressed frames...oh my gosh! The panic is setting in again! Our goal is to have the nursery finished by Thanksgiving.
I had my first shower in Birmingham a few weeks ago with Sorority sisters from my days at BAMA. And this weekend is my large shower here in town for friends and family. I feel so blessed that so many people care about us and Sarah Bradleigh and want to shower her with love. How awesome is it to have friends and family that care enough to go out of their way to host and attend a baby shower? My cup runneth over...
The outpouring of prayers we have received since this whole journey started with our loss in January is overwhelming to say the least. This child is such a blessing already and I love her more and more each day that passes. I long to have her in my arms and kiss her precious lips, hold her sweet hands, and tickle those sweet cheeks!
So here is where we are:
Weeks: 31
Size: At least 16 inches long from head to heel and about 3.5 pounds (the weight of a large coconut).
Sleep: Still have to take a Zantac every night for heartburn. Some nights it works, others it doesn't. It depends on how late I have eaten. But it is definitely better than before when I didn't have it!
Feeling: Starting this past Friday through yesterday (Monday) this child moved nonstop! I'm not even kidding...she would get to going to much that I could watch her move and squirm from the outside. And J finally felt her (and saw her!!!) move. She must of flat wore herself out because today I've felt a few "nudges", but that's it. It always worries me when movement slows down, but I just have to breathe and remember she has active days and slow days.
Showing: Yes! And I got my first "insult" (or what I consider a she-should-have-thought-before-she-said-it statement). A woman in a store asked me how far along I was. When I said, "almost 31 weeks...so only 9 more to go!" she responded with, "Really? You look a lot further along than that." I just smiled politely and said, "Nope - she's measuring right on track!" People - just THINK before you say something! When in doubt always reply with, "You look amazing and I bet you're getting excited." See? Easy!
Milestone: I would say Jay finally feeling her this weekend was a huge milestone! He just hadn't been patient enough to stop and sit for 5 minutes to try. He normally tries for 15-20 seconds, declares she won't move for him, and then goes on to something else. This time I waited until she was good and busy and just held my hand over his to keep him still. He finally looked at me and said, "OK, I definitely felt that!" I wanted to jump for joy, but he was cool as a cucumber about it. Get excited, man!!! It just goes to show that a woman bonds with her baby the moment she sees that heartbeat on an ultrasound. Then she bonds even further every time she feels her child move. But for a guy, I think the bonding comes in the firs 24 hours after birth...when he holds his child, smells his child, sees his child. For us ladies, we experience our child 24 hours a day for 280 days of gestation (if we're lucky).
So with 9 weeks left to go (6 until we're full term), I just ask that you continue to pray with us that she remains healthy and active. That she is protected and can get to full term. That we have a safe and healthy delivery. We appreciate the prayers SO MUCH and are in awe every day of this blessing the Lord has allowed for us. He is incredible and we give Him every ounce of credit for this miracle!
We've still got about a dozen things to do for her nursery...I need a mattress pad, a rug (ordered one off Pottery Barn last night...everyone cross their fingers with me that it is the right color), a curtain rod/rings, a monogram for over the chest, a mirror for over the dresser, a changing pad, knobs/pulls for the chest, two large rustic/distressed frames...oh my gosh! The panic is setting in again! Our goal is to have the nursery finished by Thanksgiving.
I had my first shower in Birmingham a few weeks ago with Sorority sisters from my days at BAMA. And this weekend is my large shower here in town for friends and family. I feel so blessed that so many people care about us and Sarah Bradleigh and want to shower her with love. How awesome is it to have friends and family that care enough to go out of their way to host and attend a baby shower? My cup runneth over...
The outpouring of prayers we have received since this whole journey started with our loss in January is overwhelming to say the least. This child is such a blessing already and I love her more and more each day that passes. I long to have her in my arms and kiss her precious lips, hold her sweet hands, and tickle those sweet cheeks!
So here is where we are:
Weeks: 31
Size: At least 16 inches long from head to heel and about 3.5 pounds (the weight of a large coconut).
Sleep: Still have to take a Zantac every night for heartburn. Some nights it works, others it doesn't. It depends on how late I have eaten. But it is definitely better than before when I didn't have it!
Feeling: Starting this past Friday through yesterday (Monday) this child moved nonstop! I'm not even kidding...she would get to going to much that I could watch her move and squirm from the outside. And J finally felt her (and saw her!!!) move. She must of flat wore herself out because today I've felt a few "nudges", but that's it. It always worries me when movement slows down, but I just have to breathe and remember she has active days and slow days.
Showing: Yes! And I got my first "insult" (or what I consider a she-should-have-thought-before-she-said-it statement). A woman in a store asked me how far along I was. When I said, "almost 31 weeks...so only 9 more to go!" she responded with, "Really? You look a lot further along than that." I just smiled politely and said, "Nope - she's measuring right on track!" People - just THINK before you say something! When in doubt always reply with, "You look amazing and I bet you're getting excited." See? Easy!
Milestone: I would say Jay finally feeling her this weekend was a huge milestone! He just hadn't been patient enough to stop and sit for 5 minutes to try. He normally tries for 15-20 seconds, declares she won't move for him, and then goes on to something else. This time I waited until she was good and busy and just held my hand over his to keep him still. He finally looked at me and said, "OK, I definitely felt that!" I wanted to jump for joy, but he was cool as a cucumber about it. Get excited, man!!! It just goes to show that a woman bonds with her baby the moment she sees that heartbeat on an ultrasound. Then she bonds even further every time she feels her child move. But for a guy, I think the bonding comes in the firs 24 hours after birth...when he holds his child, smells his child, sees his child. For us ladies, we experience our child 24 hours a day for 280 days of gestation (if we're lucky).
So with 9 weeks left to go (6 until we're full term), I just ask that you continue to pray with us that she remains healthy and active. That she is protected and can get to full term. That we have a safe and healthy delivery. We appreciate the prayers SO MUCH and are in awe every day of this blessing the Lord has allowed for us. He is incredible and we give Him every ounce of credit for this miracle!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
29 Week Update
Here we sit at 29 weeks! One week has passed since the start of the third trimester and things are going great! Here's a little update of all that has transpired since my 28-week appointment last week:
10/21 - 1-hour glucose test performed at my appointment
10/22 - notified I failed the 1-hour test by one point. Seriously. ONE. LITTLE. POINT.
10/23 - 3-hour glucose test. Oh, so fun!
10/24 - Realized I hadn't felt any significant movement in 18 hours. Scared this mama to death. I continued to pray and ask for protection for this baby and I knew the Lord was in control, but I was a nervous wreck. Called the doctor and they brought me in for an NST (non stress test). Everything was fine - heart rate was great! As soon as they hooked me up to the belts, she hated being constricted and started kicking like crazy. I swore up and down she hadn't been doing that. It still scares me just remembering it all. But God has brought us this far in this miracle journey and we're trusting Him to carry us the rest of the way through.
10/28 - 3D/4D ultrasound where we got to see this baby's precious, beautiful, sweet face! I know I'm biased, but I seriously have the most beautiful baby. She is perfect and I fell even more in love. I still don't think it has sunk in how amazing the experience was! You can see below...this child is the spitting image of her daddy! I don't see many of my features yet, but hopefully she'll have a little bit of me in her!
Weeks: 29w 1d
Size: A Hawaiian pineapple. During the ultrasound yesterday, she measured at 2lbs 15oz.
Sleep: I have discovered Zantac and it is amazing! One pill before bed has kept my heartburn either completely away, or I wake up only once per night for some milk. LOVE it!!! Still get uncomfortable and the hip pain is come and go, but it's all worth it!
Feeling: Some days she's a karate kid and I feel her movement all day long. Other days, as mentioned above, I feel very little and it freaks me out. We noticed yesterday during the scan that she hides behind that placenta a lot (her little face is mushed up against it a lot) so that is really shielding a lot of the movement. I just have to remind myself of that when I forget the last time I've felt her.
Showing: Oh, yes! I'm really trying to avoid buying maternity clothes and just stick with some basics (2 maternity pants, 1 maternity shirt, 2 maternity camis) and then add my cardigans and stuff. I'm going to have to invest in a few more pieces. Thank goodness for Target and Motherhood, both are very inexpensive!
Milestone: Her bedding and curtains arrived! We've picked out a light fixture and have ordered a rug. It is really all starting to come together. My mom and I plan to organize her room and really get it finished the Friday after Thanksgiving. Hopefully then I can post a room reveal. It's beautiful and exactly how I imagined it.
Please just continue to pray with us for health and protection for her while she grows. And also for health for me regarding blood pressure (which I've been able to keep in check on my own, which is great) - preeclampsia is a big fear of mine. I cry out daily to God in thanks and amazement for His blessings. I feel so fortunate and this gift from God is the most amazing experience. Sometimes I cannot grasp how incredibly faithful our God is. He is good!!!
10/21 - 1-hour glucose test performed at my appointment
10/22 - notified I failed the 1-hour test by one point. Seriously. ONE. LITTLE. POINT.
10/23 - 3-hour glucose test. Oh, so fun!
10/24 - Realized I hadn't felt any significant movement in 18 hours. Scared this mama to death. I continued to pray and ask for protection for this baby and I knew the Lord was in control, but I was a nervous wreck. Called the doctor and they brought me in for an NST (non stress test). Everything was fine - heart rate was great! As soon as they hooked me up to the belts, she hated being constricted and started kicking like crazy. I swore up and down she hadn't been doing that. It still scares me just remembering it all. But God has brought us this far in this miracle journey and we're trusting Him to carry us the rest of the way through.
10/28 - 3D/4D ultrasound where we got to see this baby's precious, beautiful, sweet face! I know I'm biased, but I seriously have the most beautiful baby. She is perfect and I fell even more in love. I still don't think it has sunk in how amazing the experience was! You can see below...this child is the spitting image of her daddy! I don't see many of my features yet, but hopefully she'll have a little bit of me in her!
Weeks: 29w 1d
Size: A Hawaiian pineapple. During the ultrasound yesterday, she measured at 2lbs 15oz.
Sleep: I have discovered Zantac and it is amazing! One pill before bed has kept my heartburn either completely away, or I wake up only once per night for some milk. LOVE it!!! Still get uncomfortable and the hip pain is come and go, but it's all worth it!
Feeling: Some days she's a karate kid and I feel her movement all day long. Other days, as mentioned above, I feel very little and it freaks me out. We noticed yesterday during the scan that she hides behind that placenta a lot (her little face is mushed up against it a lot) so that is really shielding a lot of the movement. I just have to remind myself of that when I forget the last time I've felt her.
Showing: Oh, yes! I'm really trying to avoid buying maternity clothes and just stick with some basics (2 maternity pants, 1 maternity shirt, 2 maternity camis) and then add my cardigans and stuff. I'm going to have to invest in a few more pieces. Thank goodness for Target and Motherhood, both are very inexpensive!
Milestone: Her bedding and curtains arrived! We've picked out a light fixture and have ordered a rug. It is really all starting to come together. My mom and I plan to organize her room and really get it finished the Friday after Thanksgiving. Hopefully then I can post a room reveal. It's beautiful and exactly how I imagined it.
Please just continue to pray with us for health and protection for her while she grows. And also for health for me regarding blood pressure (which I've been able to keep in check on my own, which is great) - preeclampsia is a big fear of mine. I cry out daily to God in thanks and amazement for His blessings. I feel so fortunate and this gift from God is the most amazing experience. Sometimes I cannot grasp how incredibly faithful our God is. He is good!!!
Friday, October 17, 2014
27 Weeks - the last of the 2nd Trimester
I'll be honest, I have mixed emotions right now. On one hand, I'm sad that the 2nd Trimester is almost over. It has been wonderful! On the other, I'm so excited to keep creeping forward on this journey to meeting our baby girl! So it is both bitter and sweet to be posting this today. But I think more sweet...yes, definitely more sweet!
My main concerns lately have been movement. One day she's kicking like crazy most of the day, and then I'll go a day or two where I have to stop and think about the last time I felt movement. I know this dang anterior placenta is to blame for most of it, but it makes an already nervous mama that much more nervous! Couple that with random aches and growing pains (I think that's what these are?) and I've been on a roller coaster of emotions lately. But enough with that, on to the update!
Weeks: 27 + 3 days
Size: A bunch of bananas. She weighs about 2 pounds and is about 14.5 inches long. She measured tall at the anatomy scan, though, so I'm guessing she's closer to 15 inches at this point.
Sleep: Same as it has been...hip pain, heart burn and potty trips at night. I'm not complaining one bit! I've always been the type that couldn't function unless I had a solid 8-9 hours of sleep at night. That isn't happening and I'm able to function. The Lord is preparing me for those first few months and I'm totally OK with that.
Feeling: When she kicks, they are noticeable now. No question about it. And my mom finally felt her move! Several times... Jay? Not so much. He just isn't patient enough to be still and hold his hand there for 10 minutes.
Showing: According to Jay, "some days you look really pregnant and others you just look like you need to hit the gym for some crunches." Thank you, sweetie. That's what every pregnant woman wants to hear. The bump is growing big (in my opinion) after not showing for 21 weeks. And I've managed to put the weight on everywhere - not just out front. Lovely. Not sure what my overall weight gain is (I'll find out next week at 28 weeks), but at 24 weeks, it was still 2 pounds under pre-pregnancy weight. I'm sure this has all been due to cutting out wine. :)
Milestone: The room is painted, the crib is assembled, and the furniture has been refinished! My wonderful parents helped ALL weekend a few weeks ago. It is really coming together. The bedding is scheduled to be delivered next week (EEK!!!) and we still need a light fixture (I've found one at RH Baby & Child) and a rug (need some desperate help on this). I'll do a nursery reveal when it's done and explain all the sweet details that we have incorporated from family heirlooms as well as some new things. It's really very special!
For now, please just pray with us for protection for this precious child we are in awe of. God has blessed us every moment of every day with her and we pray for health for both her and me and that she continues cooking at least another 10 weeks! We appreciate all the prayers from everyone.
My main concerns lately have been movement. One day she's kicking like crazy most of the day, and then I'll go a day or two where I have to stop and think about the last time I felt movement. I know this dang anterior placenta is to blame for most of it, but it makes an already nervous mama that much more nervous! Couple that with random aches and growing pains (I think that's what these are?) and I've been on a roller coaster of emotions lately. But enough with that, on to the update!
Weeks: 27 + 3 days
Size: A bunch of bananas. She weighs about 2 pounds and is about 14.5 inches long. She measured tall at the anatomy scan, though, so I'm guessing she's closer to 15 inches at this point.
Sleep: Same as it has been...hip pain, heart burn and potty trips at night. I'm not complaining one bit! I've always been the type that couldn't function unless I had a solid 8-9 hours of sleep at night. That isn't happening and I'm able to function. The Lord is preparing me for those first few months and I'm totally OK with that.
Feeling: When she kicks, they are noticeable now. No question about it. And my mom finally felt her move! Several times... Jay? Not so much. He just isn't patient enough to be still and hold his hand there for 10 minutes.
Showing: According to Jay, "some days you look really pregnant and others you just look like you need to hit the gym for some crunches." Thank you, sweetie. That's what every pregnant woman wants to hear. The bump is growing big (in my opinion) after not showing for 21 weeks. And I've managed to put the weight on everywhere - not just out front. Lovely. Not sure what my overall weight gain is (I'll find out next week at 28 weeks), but at 24 weeks, it was still 2 pounds under pre-pregnancy weight. I'm sure this has all been due to cutting out wine. :)
Milestone: The room is painted, the crib is assembled, and the furniture has been refinished! My wonderful parents helped ALL weekend a few weeks ago. It is really coming together. The bedding is scheduled to be delivered next week (EEK!!!) and we still need a light fixture (I've found one at RH Baby & Child) and a rug (need some desperate help on this). I'll do a nursery reveal when it's done and explain all the sweet details that we have incorporated from family heirlooms as well as some new things. It's really very special!
For now, please just pray with us for protection for this precious child we are in awe of. God has blessed us every moment of every day with her and we pray for health for both her and me and that she continues cooking at least another 10 weeks! We appreciate all the prayers from everyone.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
25 Weeks
Gosh time flies by. Another week down...and only 15 to go! 15 weeks...when I think of how short of a time that is, it blows my mind! 15 weeks ago was July 1st and I was anxious for the First Trimester Screening. That really doesn't seem that long ago! Each week that passes is just another step closer to holding our sweet miracle.
I'm amazed every day at the way God has us knit together. It's an incredible experience and there is no doubt our Creator has orchestrated all of this to a T. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Wow!!! And to know the love I have for this little girl is a love I cannot grasp or explain...and God's love for us is infinitely greater. I love her so much already with every wiggle and bump.
Jay has yet to feel her move, but I think that's more of his impatience kicking in. With my anterior placenta (meaning it's on the front of my uterus), it makes it hard for people on the outside to feel her. I keep telling him he has to keep his hands there for longer than 10 seconds - she doesn't move on command! I urge things along with chocolate milk, but after a few seconds, he's over it. Bless him!
Here's what's going on at Week 25:
Weeks: 25
Size: An napa cabbage (???) on one app; a rutabaga on the other app. I'm questioning this so I'll go with measurements I understand: 13.5 inches in length and a little over a pound and a half.
Sleep: Between the trips to the bathroom, the heartburn, and my hips killing me every time there's a growth spurt, I don't sleep in long spurts. But that's OK! I think it's God's way of preparing me for what lies ahead.
Feeling: Bumps and Thumps every day. Some days are less than others and I'll be honest. Those days freak me out. The days where there is constant movement I'm fine. But then the days where I'm not feeling as much make me nervous something is wrong.
Showing: According to Jay, "she's really poking out now, isn't she?" Thank you, honey. Yes, yes she is.
Milestone: The crib was delivered Saturday and we assembled it ourselves in less than an hour with no fights and very minimal bad words. Woo hoo! It's sweet and precious and I can't wait to have everything put together.
Please continue to pray for Baby Girl as she cooks in there. And prayers for mama (me) for continued good health and no complications. Every prayer is felt and appreciated - so thank you!
I'm amazed every day at the way God has us knit together. It's an incredible experience and there is no doubt our Creator has orchestrated all of this to a T. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. Wow!!! And to know the love I have for this little girl is a love I cannot grasp or explain...and God's love for us is infinitely greater. I love her so much already with every wiggle and bump.
Jay has yet to feel her move, but I think that's more of his impatience kicking in. With my anterior placenta (meaning it's on the front of my uterus), it makes it hard for people on the outside to feel her. I keep telling him he has to keep his hands there for longer than 10 seconds - she doesn't move on command! I urge things along with chocolate milk, but after a few seconds, he's over it. Bless him!
Here's what's going on at Week 25:
Weeks: 25
Size: An napa cabbage (???) on one app; a rutabaga on the other app. I'm questioning this so I'll go with measurements I understand: 13.5 inches in length and a little over a pound and a half.
Sleep: Between the trips to the bathroom, the heartburn, and my hips killing me every time there's a growth spurt, I don't sleep in long spurts. But that's OK! I think it's God's way of preparing me for what lies ahead.
Feeling: Bumps and Thumps every day. Some days are less than others and I'll be honest. Those days freak me out. The days where there is constant movement I'm fine. But then the days where I'm not feeling as much make me nervous something is wrong.
Showing: According to Jay, "she's really poking out now, isn't she?" Thank you, honey. Yes, yes she is.
Milestone: The crib was delivered Saturday and we assembled it ourselves in less than an hour with no fights and very minimal bad words. Woo hoo! It's sweet and precious and I can't wait to have everything put together.
Please continue to pray for Baby Girl as she cooks in there. And prayers for mama (me) for continued good health and no complications. Every prayer is felt and appreciated - so thank you!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
24 Weeks
Wow! Where has the time gone? I can't believe we are already at 24 weeks. Time is flying by! We have to kick it in high gear to get ready for this blessing to arrive in just 3.5 short months. We have ordered a crib and her bedding and that's about it! I'm excited to do a room reveal when it's all complete. A lot of stuff is new, but a lot is also revitalized furniture from our families that is sentimental to us. So we're blending the old and the new - and it is involving a LOT of time, paint, stain, sanding, etc. I had my 24-week appointment and all looks good. Baby Girl's heart rate is 152 and my BP has (praise the Lord) done great - 118/70 today! We are giving all the glory to God for this miracle, the miracle of health, of her, and of this exciting time. I go through periods where I'm scared to death - scared of delivery, scared of the epidural, scared of taking care of a tiny human. But God has walked with us this entire journey, and His promises are that He will continue with us. Our hope for this baby is that she will be kind, and good, and caring and will accept Chris for herself one day.
So here's what she (and I) have been up to since our last post:
Weeks: 24
Size: An eggplant from head to rump!
Sleep: Sleep? Ha! I get it if I take a Benadryl first. But even then it's not constant. Mainly becuase of the awesome heartburn that plagues me at night!
Feeling: Flutters, no more. Now I feel bumps and thumps! They're so sweet!!! I didn't know what they were at first, but now there's no doubt. She's quite active! I do have an anterior placenta, which keeps me from feeling as much movement as other mamas, but I know she's in there now!
Also, and this is TMI, but "lightning crotch" started yesterday. Freaked me out! Don't know what that is? Be glad - and just Google it! :)
Showing: Oh, yeah! It's a LOT bigger in the afternoon/evening than the morning but there's no buttoning pre-pregnancy clothes anymore. I have 2 pairs of maternity pants and there are more on the way that I've ordered online. Thank goodness flowy tops are in right now because all my shirts still fit for the most part.
Milestone: Got a clean bill of health on her at our 20-week anatomy scan. Praise God! We do know she's going to likely be tall (long femur measurement) and she has my feet! :)
Your prayers are always appreciated for continued protection over her as she cooks away, and also for us - for our peace of mind and for me to continue to be healthy for her.
So here's what she (and I) have been up to since our last post:
Weeks: 24
Size: An eggplant from head to rump!
Sleep: Sleep? Ha! I get it if I take a Benadryl first. But even then it's not constant. Mainly becuase of the awesome heartburn that plagues me at night!
Feeling: Flutters, no more. Now I feel bumps and thumps! They're so sweet!!! I didn't know what they were at first, but now there's no doubt. She's quite active! I do have an anterior placenta, which keeps me from feeling as much movement as other mamas, but I know she's in there now!
Also, and this is TMI, but "lightning crotch" started yesterday. Freaked me out! Don't know what that is? Be glad - and just Google it! :)
Showing: Oh, yeah! It's a LOT bigger in the afternoon/evening than the morning but there's no buttoning pre-pregnancy clothes anymore. I have 2 pairs of maternity pants and there are more on the way that I've ordered online. Thank goodness flowy tops are in right now because all my shirts still fit for the most part.
Milestone: Got a clean bill of health on her at our 20-week anatomy scan. Praise God! We do know she's going to likely be tall (long femur measurement) and she has my feet! :)
Your prayers are always appreciated for continued protection over her as she cooks away, and also for us - for our peace of mind and for me to continue to be healthy for her.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
19 Weeks...I'm so behind!
The title says it all. I'm so behind...behind on EVERYTHING! We have not purchased anything. I take that back...we've purchased 2 outfits and 1 pack of diapers. That's it. We haven't painted. We haven't purchased bedding. We haven't purchased a crib. We haven't refinished the furniture we're using. We haven't registered. I can feel my BP rising just typing it all out. Oh my gosh!!!
And since I already made it Facebook official, I'll go ahead and ad that...
Holy cow! You read that right! You should have seen both of our faces when the tech told us at 15 weeks that what we had been told at 12 weeks by Dr. G (he's someone I was seeing for a 1st and 2nd trimester screening), which was a boy, was wrong. Especially poor Hubs. His jaw about hit the floor. He was excited, but shell shocked to say the least. So we're trucking along, planning for Baby Girl to make her debut in (eeeek!!!) less than 5 months.
Here's where we are:
Weeks: 19 (plus 2 days)
Size: A mango from crown to rump. And hopefully just as sweet!
Sleep: Still struggling with side sleeping. I hate it. I wake up 10 times per night because the arm of whichever side I'm sleeping on has gone totally numb.
Feeling: Movement! I finally felt the "flutter" on Friday night. Just propped up in bed watching some TV before going to sleep and I felt a tickle. I muted the TV for a sec to be sure and there it was again! A light tickle right where her feet had been the day before. It was incredible! I don't feel her often, but every once in a while I get that little flutter feeling and just grin. :)
Showing: I officially "popped"! I woke up Saturday morning just shy of the 19 weeks mark and couldn't button my pants for the first time. When I looked in the mirror, there it was. A sweet little bump. Still not in maternity clothes, but I feel like that will have to change in the next week. I'm getting by on maxi skirts and dresses right now.
Milestone: Announced the gender after the fourth confirmation. Yes, four. I guess I just didn't believe it.
I continue to just be in awe of God's grace and abundance in this experience. He has blessed us beyond our comprehension. If you will join us, we've been praying specifically for a good anatomy scan on August 26th and also for continued help in managing my blood pressure without medication. Preeclampsia is my biggest fear in all this. So join us in continuing to pray for a healthy babe and healthy mama!
And since I already made it Facebook official, I'll go ahead and ad that...
Here's where we are:
Weeks: 19 (plus 2 days)
Size: A mango from crown to rump. And hopefully just as sweet!
Sleep: Still struggling with side sleeping. I hate it. I wake up 10 times per night because the arm of whichever side I'm sleeping on has gone totally numb.
Feeling: Movement! I finally felt the "flutter" on Friday night. Just propped up in bed watching some TV before going to sleep and I felt a tickle. I muted the TV for a sec to be sure and there it was again! A light tickle right where her feet had been the day before. It was incredible! I don't feel her often, but every once in a while I get that little flutter feeling and just grin. :)
Showing: I officially "popped"! I woke up Saturday morning just shy of the 19 weeks mark and couldn't button my pants for the first time. When I looked in the mirror, there it was. A sweet little bump. Still not in maternity clothes, but I feel like that will have to change in the next week. I'm getting by on maxi skirts and dresses right now.
Milestone: Announced the gender after the fourth confirmation. Yes, four. I guess I just didn't believe it.
I continue to just be in awe of God's grace and abundance in this experience. He has blessed us beyond our comprehension. If you will join us, we've been praying specifically for a good anatomy scan on August 26th and also for continued help in managing my blood pressure without medication. Preeclampsia is my biggest fear in all this. So join us in continuing to pray for a healthy babe and healthy mama!
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