I am officially full term!!! I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and I am 1.5 cm dilated and 60% effaced. As my doctor put it,"Your cervix is ready to go!" Kind of a graphic way to say,"You could go into labor at any time now," but I will forgive her because I am so excited! She said that based on the progress my body has made since last week there is a good chance that the baby could arrive this week. Even if that doesn't happen it's fine because I feel so good now that I have come this far. I was amazed at the relief I felt when she told me that the baby could be coming soon. Last week I had a rough few days being pregnant and I was just at the end of my rope. Everything was uncomfortable, I was exhausted, I haven't been sleeping well, I was having tons of contractions, but no real labor ... I was having such a hard time making it through the day. I am 100% different this week and the weight has been lifted! I'm still carrying around 30 pounds of baby weight (I officially hit 30 .... uhhh), but mentally I am ready to go into labor.
IF the baby doesn't arrive in the next 2 weeks I will be induced on August 3rd. My doctor will be out of town at that time, but the OBGYN who delivered HER babies will be delivering mine. I don't really want to be induced since I'd prefer to not wait 2 more weeks, but even induction has an upside. I will get to be prepared and plan and make arrangements for Devon and know when the whole process is going to start as opposed to having my water break while I'm on the treadmill at the gym. My water broke with Devon, but 12 hours later I wasn't having contractions so I was given Pitocin with him, too. It was intense, but I didn't have a difficult time with it so I'm fine if I have to be induced this time around as well.
My hospital bag is packed, I got a pedicure and my hair done so I am ready now ;) I think today is a good day to have a baby so think "going into labor thoughts" for me and let's get this going!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Devonism
I was sitting with Devon in his room yesterday afternoon and we were reading books. Normally he sits on my lap, but was instead sitting next to me. He was really into the book he was reading and without looking at me he reached over, pat me on the knee and said,"Mama. Pretty."
Later that same day I was doing our typical night time routine. We look out each window in his room and look for the moon to wave goodnight to it. If we don't see it we say goodnight to whatever is outside the window, close the blinds and he says,"See yader." (see you later). After that I lay him down, stroke his hair and talk about all the things we did that day. My hair was hanging down low enough for him to touch and he was running his fingers through it and said,"Mama. Pretty. Hairs." He pluralizes most things these days so "hairs" was not a type-o.
I think what made this especially sweet for me was that yesterday was a pretty rough day. I was emotionally and physically drained by the time it was over. I was having contractions all day and some cramping by the end of it, probably from over exerting myself and not being able to rest. Devon took a super short nap so neither of us got to recharge. By the afternoon I decided that I was too tired to leave the house and since Joe would be working late I also decided that it was a no-make-up-not-doing-my-hair-day. I felt like a total lazy, exhausted, mess of a Mom that I try so hard to avoid being and my sweet little Devon told me on that particular day that I was pretty. I'm sure he probably doesn't totally know what he's saying, but it was nice to hear just the same.
Later that same day I was doing our typical night time routine. We look out each window in his room and look for the moon to wave goodnight to it. If we don't see it we say goodnight to whatever is outside the window, close the blinds and he says,"See yader." (see you later). After that I lay him down, stroke his hair and talk about all the things we did that day. My hair was hanging down low enough for him to touch and he was running his fingers through it and said,"Mama. Pretty. Hairs." He pluralizes most things these days so "hairs" was not a type-o.
I think what made this especially sweet for me was that yesterday was a pretty rough day. I was emotionally and physically drained by the time it was over. I was having contractions all day and some cramping by the end of it, probably from over exerting myself and not being able to rest. Devon took a super short nap so neither of us got to recharge. By the afternoon I decided that I was too tired to leave the house and since Joe would be working late I also decided that it was a no-make-up-not-doing-my-hair-day. I felt like a total lazy, exhausted, mess of a Mom that I try so hard to avoid being and my sweet little Devon told me on that particular day that I was pretty. I'm sure he probably doesn't totally know what he's saying, but it was nice to hear just the same.
Friday, July 9, 2010
36 weeks
I am getting so close to the end it's crazy!!! I keep telling myself that I get to be induced a week early so I can hang in there for 3 more weeks, but I think if I get to that point and I am doing OK I may just wait and let her come out on her own. I have good days and bad days and at least once a day I PLEAD for my water to break at that moment! Usually first thing in the morning when I'm showered, dressed and well rested ;)Other times I get teary eyed thinking of her being safe in my belly and just wanting to keep her there to feel her kick and keep her all to myself! I highly doubt I will go all the way til the end, though. I just feel like she is getting big, she's head down and I am starting to feel lots of pressure on my belly. I am getting painful kicks to the ribs and every time that happens or if I get a cramp I think I'm going into labor. Needless to say, we are a little jumpy around here ;)
I wouldn't describe myself as a a nervous person. I'm pretty calm and think that I handle crisis with a relatively level head, but I don't want to go through labor again! I mean, who does really, but seriously it's a pretty life changing experience that is truly intense. I think that women are really lucky to be able to have the experience of being pregnant and giving birth and getting to make PEOPLE inside our bodies! Amazing!!! Men miss out on those first kicks that only we get to feel and we get to take care of them 9 months before anyone else does. Everything we do, eat, drink and feel is for them during that time. Even though it was a really hard thing to go through and heal from, being able to push the baby out (and not via a C-section) was pretty surreal. I think the whole process epitomizes the sacrifices that we willingly make for our children and would do again and again just to have them with us. Not looking forward to labor, but I am looking forward to her little face.
I go to see my doctor every week now and as of today I am 1 cm dilated and 40% effaced. Not that that means anything really because I could stay that way for weeks, but it's something.
I wouldn't describe myself as a a nervous person. I'm pretty calm and think that I handle crisis with a relatively level head, but I don't want to go through labor again! I mean, who does really, but seriously it's a pretty life changing experience that is truly intense. I think that women are really lucky to be able to have the experience of being pregnant and giving birth and getting to make PEOPLE inside our bodies! Amazing!!! Men miss out on those first kicks that only we get to feel and we get to take care of them 9 months before anyone else does. Everything we do, eat, drink and feel is for them during that time. Even though it was a really hard thing to go through and heal from, being able to push the baby out (and not via a C-section) was pretty surreal. I think the whole process epitomizes the sacrifices that we willingly make for our children and would do again and again just to have them with us. Not looking forward to labor, but I am looking forward to her little face.
I go to see my doctor every week now and as of today I am 1 cm dilated and 40% effaced. Not that that means anything really because I could stay that way for weeks, but it's something.
Recipe: Egg rolls
I remember making egg rolls as a kid and this totally brought back memories. They are a little labor intensive, but if you have the time it's super easy. Even better if you have kids (or a willing husband)that are old enough to help. The best part (for me) is that the stuffing is relatively quick to put together, but you can cook it ahead of time, let it cool then assemble the stuffing right before you cook them. The stuffing is also great to freeze for later.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 4 cups peanut or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 bunches scallions (about 10), white and pale green parts cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into very thin matchsticks (2 1/2 cups)
2 celery ribs, cut into very thin matchsticks (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into very thin matchsticks (1 cup)
8 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 cups)
1 lb medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb), peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped *I don't eat shrimp so I left this out entirely.*
1/4 lb Chinese roast pork (char siu) or leftover roast pork, cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into very thin matchsticks *I SO didn't want to deal with a Chinese roast pork. I wanted to see if I could make these with stuff I could get at the grocery store and make it taste good so I used ground pork and they were great. If I had the time I could always go to an Asian market for the pork and these would be that much better. Next time I will try that. I used a pound of pork and that totally soaked up all the sauce so I would probably double the sauce.*
1 (1-lb) package Asian egg roll or spring roll wrappers *These are usually sold in the produce aisle. I used the small ones (3x3 I think), but I the recipe uses larger ones that can be rolled into actual rolls. I think the triangles are easier.*
1 large egg, lightly beaten
*I also added bean sprouts.*
Preparation:
Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add 2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling skillet to coat. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, and scallions until scallions are wilted, about 1 minute. Add celery, carrots, and mushrooms and stir-fry until vegetables are softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Push vegetables toward edge of skillet, then add shrimp to center and stir-fry until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pork and oyster sauce mixture and stir together all ingredients in skillet until combined. Season with salt and transfer to a large shallow bowl. Cool, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Place a small spoon full of veggie/meat mixture in the center of a roll wrapper. Dip your finger in water and dampen 2 sides of the wrapper.
Fold over into a triangle shape and seal tightly shut.
Heat the oil (I used vegetable oil) and in small batches cook the rolls until prefer ed doneness on both sides. Let rest on paper towels and cool before eating. These are good right after cooking, but will stay very crispy even an hour (or more) later so this would be great for a party or a late night snack.
As per a Turner family tradition, I couldn't let this meal go by NOT and fry up some empty wrappers and cover them in powder sugar. It's basically carbs, fat and sugar, but it's still good. I took it a step further and mixed some chopped pears, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook on the stove until softened. Spoon mixture into the center of a wrapper and cover with another wrapper. They look like ravioli. Fry then douse in powder sugar. So good!
This is not something I would usually make. Waaaaayyyy too much fat for my liking, but I have literally never made these before so I thought I'd try it once. It was definitely good enough to make again, but not healthy to make all the time. I'm sure, however, it will be fun to make when the kids get older. It's OK to splurge now and again, right? Hitting the gym tomorrow though ;)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
About 4 cups peanut or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 bunches scallions (about 10), white and pale green parts cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into very thin matchsticks (2 1/2 cups)
2 celery ribs, cut into very thin matchsticks (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into very thin matchsticks (1 cup)
8 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 cups)
1 lb medium shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb), peeled, deveined, and coarsely chopped *I don't eat shrimp so I left this out entirely.*
1/4 lb Chinese roast pork (char siu) or leftover roast pork, cut into 2-inch lengths, then cut lengthwise into very thin matchsticks *I SO didn't want to deal with a Chinese roast pork. I wanted to see if I could make these with stuff I could get at the grocery store and make it taste good so I used ground pork and they were great. If I had the time I could always go to an Asian market for the pork and these would be that much better. Next time I will try that. I used a pound of pork and that totally soaked up all the sauce so I would probably double the sauce.*
1 (1-lb) package Asian egg roll or spring roll wrappers *These are usually sold in the produce aisle. I used the small ones (3x3 I think), but I the recipe uses larger ones that can be rolled into actual rolls. I think the triangles are easier.*
1 large egg, lightly beaten
*I also added bean sprouts.*
Preparation:
Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved.
Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add 2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling skillet to coat. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, and scallions until scallions are wilted, about 1 minute. Add celery, carrots, and mushrooms and stir-fry until vegetables are softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Push vegetables toward edge of skillet, then add shrimp to center and stir-fry until shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pork and oyster sauce mixture and stir together all ingredients in skillet until combined. Season with salt and transfer to a large shallow bowl. Cool, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Place a small spoon full of veggie/meat mixture in the center of a roll wrapper. Dip your finger in water and dampen 2 sides of the wrapper.
Fold over into a triangle shape and seal tightly shut.
Heat the oil (I used vegetable oil) and in small batches cook the rolls until prefer ed doneness on both sides. Let rest on paper towels and cool before eating. These are good right after cooking, but will stay very crispy even an hour (or more) later so this would be great for a party or a late night snack.
As per a Turner family tradition, I couldn't let this meal go by NOT and fry up some empty wrappers and cover them in powder sugar. It's basically carbs, fat and sugar, but it's still good. I took it a step further and mixed some chopped pears, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of nutmeg. Cook on the stove until softened. Spoon mixture into the center of a wrapper and cover with another wrapper. They look like ravioli. Fry then douse in powder sugar. So good!
This is not something I would usually make. Waaaaayyyy too much fat for my liking, but I have literally never made these before so I thought I'd try it once. It was definitely good enough to make again, but not healthy to make all the time. I'm sure, however, it will be fun to make when the kids get older. It's OK to splurge now and again, right? Hitting the gym tomorrow though ;)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
21 months: Devon (June)
Devon continues to amaze me day after day. He is starting to regularly use 2 word sentences and it is really starting to feel like we communicate with a bit of back and forth information and not just me saying a word and he repeats it. That still happens, but less and less every day.
This morning (6.11.10) Devon pointed to a Connect 4 board game lid. Out of NO WHERE he points and says,"M! B!" He has had TONS on exposure to the alphabet through songs and books, but it's not something we actively work on. To my COMPLETE surprise I look at the box and sure enough there was an MB plain as day for Milton Bradley right there in the corner. My eyes teared up I was so impressed! Joe and I were both there, eyes wide, in total disbelief that he recognized 2 letters in a row and actually read them right in the right order. It's not like we were saying,"Devon, what letter is this?" and he said it. It's not a trick we're teaching him. He did it on his own. He's not even 2! It was totally amazing. Joe was reading by the time he was 3 so I'm hoping that Devon will grasp that skill early which he clearly seems to be doing. He can also count to 9!!!! How fun is that?
I am actually getting tired of getting him to do "tricks" and I'd rather him just learn stuff instead of him having to feel like he has to perform. It's fun to see him grow and progress every day and it's amazing to hear his little voice start putting together all these things we have taught him.
I did buy Devon a little training potty and put it in the bathroom upstairs. I don't ever ask him if he has to go since I don't want to make a big deal out of it at this early age, but when he says,"Potty" or "Pee pee" I take him in there, sit him down and give him a chocolate chip. We don't keep candy or chocolate in the house, but for some weird reason I happened to have chocolate chips. Since he's never really had chocolate I thought it would be a good training treat because it is totally new to him. He is getting the hang of getting on and off by himself, but doesn't really use the toilet for anything other than getting chocolate chips. We're in no rush. I really hate it when people say,"Wait til you have to change 2 kids in diapers!", but I honestly don't mind changing diapers so when he gets it he gets it and whenever that is is fine with me ... as long as he's trained by 3 ;)
We did get the wood floors in, but we still need to do baseboard so they're not totally finished which is why I haven't posted about it yet. Since we didn't re-do the floors in Devon's new room I moved all this stuff in and he has been sleeping in there for nearly 3 weeks now. The first day he refused to nap so he sat in his crib playing. It took a lot of coaxing, books and songs to get him to sleep in there the first night, but he finally gave in. I love the furniture and I am slowly accumulating things to go in his room to make it cheerful, fun and to grow-it-up a bit away from baby stuff.
I put glow in the dark stars all over the ceiling, some wall hangings, a sweet sock monkey clock and some of Devon's art that he did at the Children's Museum.
I took the wooden letters out of his old room and repainted them. I am not done with the room yet, but I don't want to over do it and have it look cluttered so I am going to leave it as it is now for a while. How cute it that room?!?!
I have to admit that he is starting to be more challenging to take to stores and run errands with and I can't say that I blame him. It's really hot and uncomfortable and he wants to walk everywhere and isn't too keen to ride in the cart. He used to be my little golden child and just sit happily in the cart or in the baby carrier. People would always comment on how well behaved he was. I am feeling quite pregnant these days and I am just not in the mood to have to wrangle him. We either run one short errand together in the morning when he is well rested and it's not too hot or I end up running errands in the evening after he goes to sleep which I hate to do because by that time I am exhausted. It is nice to go and do these things by myself, but thinking of doing that with 2 makes my head spin.
Devon loves to eat pickles, Cheerios, fruit snacks and pizza. He has been sort of a picky eater lately and hardly eats anything at all other than fruit snacks. I always try to give him healthy meals, but sometimes I worry that he isn't getting anything into his belly so I give him Ramen noodles and he pretty much eats the whole thing. I've tried all the pediatrician's suggestions and basically he eats when he eats and there's nothing I can do about it. Kids go through phases of eating and not eating and that's where he is right now.
He has been saying more sophisticated words on his own lately like scissors, mayonnaise and my favorite ... fierce. He loves to read about fierce dinosaurs, cars going "vroom, vroom" and birds saying "tweet, tweet." He says "awesome" in a high pitched voice and if you say,"Devon you are so ..." he will fill in the blank with funny, smart, big, tall, handsome, awesome or cute. Gotta build that self esteem early ;)
The other day Joe was gone for work from early in the morning until about 7:00 at night. Devon missed him so much when he finally saw Daddy he said,"Daddy. Up. Up. Hug. Hug. Kiss. Love you. Friend. Buddy. Pal." All the while he was patting Joe on the back. I damn near cried it was so cute and he did it all on his own. He missed him so much and was happy to see him. I was feeling left out that he didn't call me his friend, but he said it to me a few days later so I'm OK now ;)
He drinks from a regular cup for meals and I will let him walk around the house with a cup with just water. He is really good about not spilling and if he does he tells me where the mess is and he cleans it up right away. He loves ice and munches on it all the time. He has started to ask to help me cleanup, he loves to swiffer and helps me push around the vacuum. I'm not kidding here. He'll say,"Clean up! Help you!" a million times until I give him a cloth to help me dust. He also hands me dishes out of the dishwasher to put away, even the glass ones, and he hasn't broken anything yet. It is so cute to see him watching what Joe and I do and copying it. It is a bonus that he actually is starting to help.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
34 weeks
I have been having TONS of Braxton Hicks contractions and in spite of what the "experts" say they have been painful and very uncomfortable. I think they noticeably started on Father's Day. We haven't figured out what we want to do with Mother's/Father's Day as a tradition, but Joe said he wanted to sleep in and play guitar. Easy enough.
I got up before Devon to get ready and make breakfast. We ate upstairs so we wouldn't disturb Joe, slipped out of the house around 8:00 and headed to the park. Can I just mention that at 8 am it is still in the mid 80's ... it gets extra hot when you're running around plus the hot temps so we were both sweating and poor Devon had red cheeks and ears. We stayed for 45 minutes and both of us had had enough. We did a little shopping then over to my Mom's until 12:30. I got Devon down for a nap, ran to the store to get groceries and got home to make Joe fillet Mignon with a brandy shallot sauce and bacon and walnut mashed potatoes. Yum! (I skipped out on the meat and just had potatoes. Not into meat these days). I literally had about 10 minutes to eat before Devon got up. We played for about an hour before heading over to Joe's parents house for dinner. We stayed until 7, drove home just in time for Devon's bath and put him down. I was contracting A LOT during the drive home I really was getting worried that I was going into labor. They weren't regular contractions and didn't get more intense, but they were painful and very uncomfortable.
I laid down for a while and took a long bath and that helped immensely so I knew it wasn't actual labor. I can tell that I am doing too much and not resting like I should be so it's no wonder that I am contracting. There is so much that needs to be done! Plus, it is SUPER easy to get dehydrated in this heat and I'm sure that has added to it as well.
Anyway, I have been enjoying decorating the baby's room and girly-ing it up a bit. I would have loved a room like this when I was little and I think it will last her a long time since it's not very babyish. I am still on the fence about weather or not to get another crib so I don't have to move Devon out of his before he's ready, but I'm just going to wait until after the baby is born to decide unless someone wants to buy me a crib (hint! hint! www.babiesrus.com Status Richmond Stages Crib - Walnut Finish) and spare me the time and expense of having to go and get it myself. It would be nice to have it here before she arrives so she has a bed to call her own and doesn't have to get used to one bed and then be moved to another one. Plus, I really want to put up the bedding which is SO cute!
This past Sunday was my last day teaching until after the baby and even though I really enjoyed being there it is a relief to know that I get to take a break. It is always so hectic before I leave to teach so it will be nice to just be home and have family time. My students have been so supportive and have had nothing but completely nice things to say. I am so lucky to have been able to be surrounded by such sweet people who want nothing but the best for me and my family.
I am trying to hang in there, but I am definitely getting to that point where I am getting antsy to have this baby. I am not losing-my-mind-gotta-have-this-baby-now antsy, but I am starting to feel pressure in my belly, I get little pains in my back, Braxton Hicks and getting down on the floor and playing with Devon is getting harder and harder everyday. I just want to be normal and wear jeans again ;) I had a doctor's appointment today and everything is fine. My doctor even commented that I don't have a single stretch mark ... go ME! My next appointment is in 2 weeks and they will start checking to see if I am dilated so I really am getting close! I still really love to feel her kick and I know that she has some growing to do so NOT going into labor for a few more weeks is best for her. I really don't have that much longer to go and there are a few projects we are finishing at the house that I would like to get done first. I also would like to finish sewing her quilt (read that as start her quilt ;) and finish the afghan that just needs a border. When it comes down to it I really only have a maximum of 5 weeks left. In 3 weeks she will be full term, but I can manage for 5 weeks ... I think ;)
I got up before Devon to get ready and make breakfast. We ate upstairs so we wouldn't disturb Joe, slipped out of the house around 8:00 and headed to the park. Can I just mention that at 8 am it is still in the mid 80's ... it gets extra hot when you're running around plus the hot temps so we were both sweating and poor Devon had red cheeks and ears. We stayed for 45 minutes and both of us had had enough. We did a little shopping then over to my Mom's until 12:30. I got Devon down for a nap, ran to the store to get groceries and got home to make Joe fillet Mignon with a brandy shallot sauce and bacon and walnut mashed potatoes. Yum! (I skipped out on the meat and just had potatoes. Not into meat these days). I literally had about 10 minutes to eat before Devon got up. We played for about an hour before heading over to Joe's parents house for dinner. We stayed until 7, drove home just in time for Devon's bath and put him down. I was contracting A LOT during the drive home I really was getting worried that I was going into labor. They weren't regular contractions and didn't get more intense, but they were painful and very uncomfortable.
I laid down for a while and took a long bath and that helped immensely so I knew it wasn't actual labor. I can tell that I am doing too much and not resting like I should be so it's no wonder that I am contracting. There is so much that needs to be done! Plus, it is SUPER easy to get dehydrated in this heat and I'm sure that has added to it as well.
Anyway, I have been enjoying decorating the baby's room and girly-ing it up a bit. I would have loved a room like this when I was little and I think it will last her a long time since it's not very babyish. I am still on the fence about weather or not to get another crib so I don't have to move Devon out of his before he's ready, but I'm just going to wait until after the baby is born to decide unless someone wants to buy me a crib (hint! hint! www.babiesrus.com Status Richmond Stages Crib - Walnut Finish) and spare me the time and expense of having to go and get it myself. It would be nice to have it here before she arrives so she has a bed to call her own and doesn't have to get used to one bed and then be moved to another one. Plus, I really want to put up the bedding which is SO cute!
This past Sunday was my last day teaching until after the baby and even though I really enjoyed being there it is a relief to know that I get to take a break. It is always so hectic before I leave to teach so it will be nice to just be home and have family time. My students have been so supportive and have had nothing but completely nice things to say. I am so lucky to have been able to be surrounded by such sweet people who want nothing but the best for me and my family.
I am trying to hang in there, but I am definitely getting to that point where I am getting antsy to have this baby. I am not losing-my-mind-gotta-have-this-baby-now antsy, but I am starting to feel pressure in my belly, I get little pains in my back, Braxton Hicks and getting down on the floor and playing with Devon is getting harder and harder everyday. I just want to be normal and wear jeans again ;) I had a doctor's appointment today and everything is fine. My doctor even commented that I don't have a single stretch mark ... go ME! My next appointment is in 2 weeks and they will start checking to see if I am dilated so I really am getting close! I still really love to feel her kick and I know that she has some growing to do so NOT going into labor for a few more weeks is best for her. I really don't have that much longer to go and there are a few projects we are finishing at the house that I would like to get done first. I also would like to finish sewing her quilt (read that as start her quilt ;) and finish the afghan that just needs a border. When it comes down to it I really only have a maximum of 5 weeks left. In 3 weeks she will be full term, but I can manage for 5 weeks ... I think ;)
Monday, June 14, 2010
32 weeks = 8 months = Almost there!
I passed the 30 week mark and just as I thought ... days and WEEKS are flying by. My doctor said that she would induce me a week early if the baby appears to be ready and I think I may take her up on that if the baby doesn't arrive earlier than that on her own. When I think about holding that little, pink baby in my arms my eyes just well up with tears. I am so excited to have her in our family and begin the rest of our lives all together.
I've put on 23 pounds so far so I think I will probably be around 30 pounds by the end. NOT putting on pregnancy weight is harder than it looks ;)I was trying really hard to stay at or below 30 this time around so I am happy with that. In spite of the horrified looks I get at the gym, I am still running and have started wrapping my belly with a 6 inch wide Ace bandage (thanks Amber for the suggestion) and though it has helped with feeling more supported which is been SO great, I think it gives me cramps from the compression. Not feeling like working out as much anymore, but we begrudgingly go anyway because I feel like a slug when we skip it altogether. (Can I just point out that I am wearing NON stretchy pants that are NOT maternity ... AWESOME!)
Speaking of which, I have decided to take maternity leave from teaching yoga starting in July and for a couple months after the baby is born. Every week when I come home from teaching I seem to be more and more tired as the weeks go by. I got a sub yesterday and it was so nice to have a whole day at home "resting" and spending the day as a family. We even went to the park all 3 of us and it was nice to have "play ground back up" with Daddy to help me keep an extra eye on Devon and we got to talk and hang out as well.
Even though I sleep great at night and only get up once for a bathroom break I am definitely feeling more tired these days. I know I stay up too late, but night time is when I am able to get things done around the house (like mopping the floor or getting the baby's room ready) that I can't do when Devon is awake. I am trying to just skip doing those things and go to bed, but I can't really relax when the house is not clean.
Aside from some heartburn and round ligament pain, overall I am feeling good and enjoying these last weeks of being pregnant. My friend just had her baby 3 weeks early and it totally put into perspective for me that my time is right around the corner. I know that this time with Devon is so special when it is just the 2 of us during the day and I am trying to fill the days with fun activities. I feel bad that we won't be able to go and do things together that first month after she is born, but it's only a month and we will just have to get creative at home, go to the park or arrange for one-on-one play dates.
Mom has been out of town this week and I had to have home made cinnamon rolls. Since she wasn't around to make them for me I made them myself for the first time and even though I over cooked them a little (which made them a little dry unless you heated them up) they were pretty good and not as big of a production to make as I thought. Going to make more over the weekend. Yummmmmmm
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