It's Christmas Eve already! I can't believe how fast time is going, I'm 31 weeks now! I'm looking forward to having a low-key evening with my hubby drinking hot cocoa, listening to Christmas music, and spending quality time together. The greatest piece of advice I've gotten so far during this pregnancy is to cherish every quiet moment with my husband. Things will NEVER be the same again once our little guy comes! It's not to say that this is a bad thing, but it'll definitely be different. So tonight's goal is to: CHERISH THE QUIET. We'll try to stay up until midnight and exchange gifts but we tend to turn in by 9:30pm every night. I know, I know.. a bunch of nerds hehe. But he works two jobs (customer service and real estate) and I have been going to school, doing an internship, plus just having my tired pregnancy moments.
I'm happy to say that I am done with school and my internship this semester... woo hoo! I'm now free until the baby comes! Now it's time to do some serious NESTING! We only live in a one bedroom apartment and I would have loved to have a nursery for the baby, but it's too late in the game to let that get me down. We've already cleared out a lot of closet space, as well as drawer space. And my father-in-law already purchased the crib! So he and my hubby will be putting it together in about two weeks. Aww! Father son moment! :)
I've also been going wild with cleaning. I just can't stand to think of the baby crawling around, putting cat fur in his mouth.. yuk! So I'm doing as much as I can to keep the place neat. I'm trying not to overdue it though. Oh, in two weeks we start the Bradley Method birth class! I'm so excited! I can't wait to learn natural labor techniques! And in a couple of weeks I'm going to start packing my hospital bag! I already have the list prepared on my computer, can't wait to actually set it up. What else? ... Oh, the baby shower invitations should be going out next weekend.
The last update is that on Monday, I get another sonogram which is super exciting because I haven't had one since week 20. I can't wait to find out how much he weighs and how cute he looks now! He's definitely a strong little man with all the kicking and punching he's been doing... and at 4am to boot! ouch!
Anyway, that's all for now! I'll write again after the sonogram! xoxoxo
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Getting excited, but still have som fears.
I'm now 28 weeks and 3 days, woo hoo! Our little guy will arrive in less than 12 weeks! I can't wait to meet him. Thankfully in 3 weeks I get another sonogram so I'll be able to get another look at his cuteness. :) The hubby and I are thinking about doing the 3D ultrasound, but it'll probably be around 34 weeks so we can get a good picture of how developed he is.
So last week I took the Glucose Screening Test. Basically it's a test that most pregnant women are given now to check for the possibility of Gestational Diabetes. At the OB office you're given a super sweet drink and in an hour your blood is taken to measure whether the sugar is processed properly. Thankfully I passed the test with flying colors, but the sugary drink was gross! blechh! Especially since you have to drink it all down within 5 minutes of taking it!
Besides that, everything is going well. I met with our doula (natural birthing coach) a couple of weeks ago and we went over a lot of great information. She helped us tweek our birth plan and gave some advice on what to expect over the next couple of weeks, during labor, and also during delivery. I got a birth CD with soothing music which I'm listening to already to keep calm and relaxed. During labor I'll be listening to it as well, and the hospital room has a CD player in it so I'll be listening to it at the big moment too! I also purchased a birth ball which is cool. It's this big blue ball that I sit on daily to help with back pains and to start spreading out my pelvis to prepare for birth. You're also supposed to lean over it to start getting baby in a good position for delivery. Some babies are delivered in a "sunnyside up" position where they are facing the ceiling, and this makes delivery harder/more painful and causes tons of bruising on the little one's face! So by leaning over the birth ball, or anything you can (even a table), the baby's back gradually swings forward, which makes his face point in the proper position. Our doula has such a wealth of information. I'm so glad we hired her!
She also suggested using primrose oil to lubricate my "ho hum" starting six weeks prior to my due date to reduce the chance of tearing. I also have to take primrose oil capsules 2x/day for that reason as well. There are a lot of things that I'm trying to get together. I made a list of what to pack for the hospital stay. Creating the list was exciting, but nerve wracking too! It makes things so real! I must admit, I do get a little fearful of how the delivery will go. I'm nervous about the pain mostly. I am really looking forward to a natural birth so hopefully I can handle it.
Next month we're starting our birthing classes. We're taking 6 weeks of the "Bradley Method" course. I'm sure I'll feel more confident about labor and delivery after the class is complete. The Bradley Method is a a birthing method that teaches that we all can have positive, natural births by learning proper relaxation, natural breathing, propery nutrition, exercise, and getting educated about the process. It also focuses on the "husband-coaching" approach so that the husband plays an active and helpful role in the birth process. Studies show that 90% of Bradley Method moms who have vaginal deliveries are able to do so without pain medication. The C-section rate is much lower as well. The C-section rate is 10%, as opposed to the national average of 31%. Those are some great percentages! For more info, click on: Bradley Method
Well, that's all for now! I'll post again in a few weeks with new sonogram pics of our little jellybean!
So last week I took the Glucose Screening Test. Basically it's a test that most pregnant women are given now to check for the possibility of Gestational Diabetes. At the OB office you're given a super sweet drink and in an hour your blood is taken to measure whether the sugar is processed properly. Thankfully I passed the test with flying colors, but the sugary drink was gross! blechh! Especially since you have to drink it all down within 5 minutes of taking it!
Besides that, everything is going well. I met with our doula (natural birthing coach) a couple of weeks ago and we went over a lot of great information. She helped us tweek our birth plan and gave some advice on what to expect over the next couple of weeks, during labor, and also during delivery. I got a birth CD with soothing music which I'm listening to already to keep calm and relaxed. During labor I'll be listening to it as well, and the hospital room has a CD player in it so I'll be listening to it at the big moment too! I also purchased a birth ball which is cool. It's this big blue ball that I sit on daily to help with back pains and to start spreading out my pelvis to prepare for birth. You're also supposed to lean over it to start getting baby in a good position for delivery. Some babies are delivered in a "sunnyside up" position where they are facing the ceiling, and this makes delivery harder/more painful and causes tons of bruising on the little one's face! So by leaning over the birth ball, or anything you can (even a table), the baby's back gradually swings forward, which makes his face point in the proper position. Our doula has such a wealth of information. I'm so glad we hired her!
She also suggested using primrose oil to lubricate my "ho hum" starting six weeks prior to my due date to reduce the chance of tearing. I also have to take primrose oil capsules 2x/day for that reason as well. There are a lot of things that I'm trying to get together. I made a list of what to pack for the hospital stay. Creating the list was exciting, but nerve wracking too! It makes things so real! I must admit, I do get a little fearful of how the delivery will go. I'm nervous about the pain mostly. I am really looking forward to a natural birth so hopefully I can handle it.
Next month we're starting our birthing classes. We're taking 6 weeks of the "Bradley Method" course. I'm sure I'll feel more confident about labor and delivery after the class is complete. The Bradley Method is a a birthing method that teaches that we all can have positive, natural births by learning proper relaxation, natural breathing, propery nutrition, exercise, and getting educated about the process. It also focuses on the "husband-coaching" approach so that the husband plays an active and helpful role in the birth process. Studies show that 90% of Bradley Method moms who have vaginal deliveries are able to do so without pain medication. The C-section rate is much lower as well. The C-section rate is 10%, as opposed to the national average of 31%. Those are some great percentages! For more info, click on: Bradley Method
Well, that's all for now! I'll post again in a few weeks with new sonogram pics of our little jellybean!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Time is going by so fast!
Time is going by so fast! I'm already 23 weeks pregnant! (Almost 6 months) The picture above was taken this weekend at a farm in Long Island. I took my husband to pick pumpkins and go through a corn maze for his birthday. It was very fun! And look at my baby bump! I can't believe how round I'm getting! My face is getting kinda plump too lol I'm not too happy about that part but it's all worth it in the end. Only three more months to go before we meet our little prince!
And he's been moving up a storm lately! He even has his own little schedule. He'll move early in the morning, a little around 3pm, then he goes buck wild after 9pm! I read that babies tend to keep the same schedule they have in utero once they are born. If that's the case, we're in for a lot of sleepless nights LOL I guess we should try to get enough ZZzz's as possible now while we can!
Here is an updated pic of the little cutie pie at 20 weeks:
We can't wait to meet you little guy!!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
It's a BOY!!
We found out today that our little gift from God is a healthy little boy! We didn't have any really good "money shots" of the male parts lol So I don't have any pics to show for that, but we did get a good one of the baby's little right hand, and part of his face! We're so excited! I was secretly hoping for a little boy too hehe. Whenever anyone asked, I would always give the politically correct answer "As long as it's healthy, that's all I want." And that is definitely true, but in the back of my head I always thought it would be cool to have a little mama's boy to tote around! My husband is excited also. He had a feeling it was a boy and has been on sports websites to find the perfect baby bibs and onesies with the Dallas Cowboys football team logo on them LOL He even plans on putting a Dallas Cowboys mobile above the crib! What the! We'll have to get two different mobiles, and switch off every so often to be fair.. Sheesh!
And in other news, I've been feeling the baby move and kick! I think at this stage it's called "quickening", but it feels like a spasm that happens in the lower abdomen. It's like if you had an eye twitch, but at random times in the lower belly. It's so cute though! It usually happens after I eat or drink something sweet hehe. This baby has a sweet tooth already!!
Anyway, I'm on cloud nine and am so happy that the Lord has blessed us with this little cutie! Sometimes we get worried about our financial situation and how we'll be able to afford everything, but God will provide. He has gotten us through so many things and will definitely be there for us and for this baby. Amen! :) :) :)
Friday, September 4, 2009
Ba-dump Ba-dump Ba-dump!
I'm 15 weeks today! Time is flying all of a sudden! I had another doctor visit today with a NEW Obstetrician (Thank God!). I decided to change because my previous one was way to busy. She never returned my calls when I was concerned about anything. I always felt rushed in her office so I could never ask any questions. And sometimes I would have to wait almost 3 hours just to see her! My goodness! It was like a herd of pregnant women all cuddled up together in a waiting room desperately waiting for their name to be called. Not my scene!
So I was referred to this new OB by a friend and let me tell you, he's wonderful! I explained to him why I left my old OB and he told me how he was different in every way. I was able to sit in his office for a half hour and ask as many questions as my little heart desired! And I came prepared LOL He thought I was joking but I literally had 8 questions written in my cell phone to ask. And after leaving I even came up with a few more that I'll ask the next time around hehehe. Hey, I'm about to be a first time mom! I'm clueless!
Anyway, the whole experience was grand. The office had free parking, which was not the case with the previous office. Also, the waiting room only had like 2 other women in it and it was so comfy in there! Nice TVs, carpeting, the works!
The best part was, I was able to hear my little one's heartbeat (Ba-dump, Ba-dump, Ba-dump!) I wasn't able to hear it in the prior weeks since it was so early. But now as soon as he put the Doppler on my round belly, I heard it loud and clear! Yes, I had ultrasounds before this, but there's something special about hearing your baby's little heart beating so quick and strong. Amazing! The doctor even helped me distinguish what noises my little bean made when it was moving around (swoosh! swoosh!) It was like he/she was doing karate in there!
I can't wait until I really start feeling some movement in my tummy. Then it'll really feel "REAL". For now, I sometimes feel flutters after drinking ginger ale or eating something sweet. I think it's the baby but who knows - could be gas for all I know. I'm not quite sure what it is since this is my first baby and all. But from what read, it won't be too long til I feel definite kicks! It's supposed to be easy to feel around 18-22 weeks. Can't wait!
p.s. Since I'm nearing the 4 month mark, we're finally going to start telling more friends and family. In fact, I just posted my blog up on facebook LOL Let's see how long it takes some of my FB friends to catch on to our big surprise by reading this blog! Fun Fun Fun!
So I was referred to this new OB by a friend and let me tell you, he's wonderful! I explained to him why I left my old OB and he told me how he was different in every way. I was able to sit in his office for a half hour and ask as many questions as my little heart desired! And I came prepared LOL He thought I was joking but I literally had 8 questions written in my cell phone to ask. And after leaving I even came up with a few more that I'll ask the next time around hehehe. Hey, I'm about to be a first time mom! I'm clueless!
Anyway, the whole experience was grand. The office had free parking, which was not the case with the previous office. Also, the waiting room only had like 2 other women in it and it was so comfy in there! Nice TVs, carpeting, the works!
The best part was, I was able to hear my little one's heartbeat (Ba-dump, Ba-dump, Ba-dump!) I wasn't able to hear it in the prior weeks since it was so early. But now as soon as he put the Doppler on my round belly, I heard it loud and clear! Yes, I had ultrasounds before this, but there's something special about hearing your baby's little heart beating so quick and strong. Amazing! The doctor even helped me distinguish what noises my little bean made when it was moving around (swoosh! swoosh!) It was like he/she was doing karate in there!
I can't wait until I really start feeling some movement in my tummy. Then it'll really feel "REAL". For now, I sometimes feel flutters after drinking ginger ale or eating something sweet. I think it's the baby but who knows - could be gas for all I know. I'm not quite sure what it is since this is my first baby and all. But from what read, it won't be too long til I feel definite kicks! It's supposed to be easy to feel around 18-22 weeks. Can't wait!
p.s. Since I'm nearing the 4 month mark, we're finally going to start telling more friends and family. In fact, I just posted my blog up on facebook LOL Let's see how long it takes some of my FB friends to catch on to our big surprise by reading this blog! Fun Fun Fun!
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