The Baby Room

I don't think I posted any pics of the baby's room setup, other than my cloth diapering station. So here they are. I made the crib bumpers and crib skirt, bought the red sheet on Ebay, got the crib mobile on amazon. (I've wanted this particular mobile, but couldn't find it for less than $50 anywhere, so I held off on getting it, and ended up finding it when I was shopping for my textbooks for $30 so I got it.) I've woven the bumpers in and out covering 3 bars and leaving one exposed. It made for a tighter fit, and I like the look better. The mobile plays Brahm's lullabye.  I used some leftover fabric from the crib bumpers to make a cover for the changing table. And since he's going to be sharing with his big brother who already had a car theme going on, there's my older son's bed and half of the room. The only changes Ive made since taking these pictures is their names are above each of their beds in wooden letters, and there's a Lightning McQueen poster in between the names, right above the changing table. I think it's a very cool room if I do say so myself. :)

36 Weeks

Had a doctor and a chiropractor appointment yesterday. It was nothing exciting. Had my Strep B test done (oh joy) and got weighed. I've hit the 161lbs already!! Crazy! I am definitely heavier than I was when pregnant with Cohen, but bless my lovely facebook friends and coworkers, and faithful readers who tell me I look cute and skinny and stuff. It sure makes me feel better. I especially like this shirt I'm wearing in the pic, b/c from the front I barely look pregnant! Anywho, back to the doctor appointment. I am measuring at barely 35 weeks, so a week behind- not too worrisome, Cohen measured a little behind too (so maybe I will deliver closer to June than the end of May). Heartbeat's still good. Told her about all my contractions and pains and she said just keep an eye on it all (gee thanks doc). Some days I have a ton of contractions, and some I have a few. They've been coming every 10 minutes on the dot for the last 40 min, so that's kinda interesting.  My chriopractor confused me a lot this last visit. He said my pelvis is really tight and that for as far along as I am, that should be a sign that my labor might be difficult. This is confusing b/c up until yesterday he was saying all my problems have been from my pelvis loosening in preparation for childbirth? He says I must not be producing relaxin yet, but my doc told me that he must not know what he's talking about and not to worry about the delivery. (It wasn't my regular OB I saw, but a PA). She told me I can come back in 1 or 2 weeks if I want, and so I chose 2. No point in going in a week unless there's an issue. I also asked when those super fun cervix checks usually start and she says they do them starting at 38 weeks unless there's a reason. So I have a while, and I'm still debating whether or not I even want my cervix checked. We'll see. So there's the latest update. Somedays I think this baby is coming soon, and others It doesnt feel close at all. But regardless I am ready for him when he's ready to come out!! :)

35 Weeks

So, I'm pretty much done with 35 weeks and will be 36 on Thursday, but here's my 35 week picture. I thought I had posted it already. I am so uncomfortable it's not funny. I'm a pretty chill person too and have a high threshold for pain and discomfort. And I need this baby out now. That's saying somethin. I am starting the Evening Primrose oil once I get my doc's ok tomorrow at my appointment. I am not going past due with this one. (I don't think I will regardless of using the EPO, I have been busy with contractions and a head down baby on my sciatic nerve- this baby is getting ready to come out.) Wanna know the weirdest thing ever? And if you're a guy and get weirded out by lady talk, bounce out now, because I just wanted to say last night I felt this little guy moving (as in his hands by his face or something) directly on my pubic bone. That is a low baby! And I think my skin is streched to it's limit officially. DH has putting some pressure on my lower back last night b/c it was killing me, and any little tug on my skin HURT like a B. I seriously thought my skin was gonna rip apart. Belly is also just growing straight out. I feel like a walking torpedo belly. Haha. My coworker says I seriously look like I've got a basketball tucked under there. I wish, a basketball would weigh less! :) Anyways, this is me, miserable, but so happy to be pregnant and madly excited to meet this little guy in less than a month!

34 Weeks!

Well, I'm 34 weeks now... and of course growing more and more uncomfortable by the day, but it's still not too bad.  I have days when I am so miserable and have constant contractions, and other days when I am perfectly fine.  He is getting heavy though, and I can feel the weight pulling down on my belly. I was walking around Sears and hurting, so I was holding my belly up, and this random lady asked me if I was holding the baby up or in. I told her "up" and she said "Oh he can't be that heavy." That surprised me... and all I could think was "You try carrying around 5lbs of baby, 2lbs of placenta, 2 lbs of fluid all in the center of your body and have it pull on your middle half and tell me that's not heavy." Either she'd never been pregnant, or she carried a squirrel in her belly. haha.

But I had a Dr. appt yesterday and am weighing in at 155lbs... baby is "head down and ready to go" and his heartbeat is good. My blood pressure is still ok, so no signs of preeclampsia yet (I had it onset with my son around 38-39 weeks).  I have my strep B test in 2 weeks, and then I start going in every week for appointments! Crazy!!

Comparisons

So, I decided to compare my belly today with my 33 week belly when I was pregnant with my son. Here's the results. I am MUCH bigger this time around!

Feeling good so far! No major complaints!! I am getting really excited to meet this little guy!

32 Weeks!

Firstly, here's a pic...I was actually 31 weeks in this pic, but you get the idea. We spent a few days in Las Vegas last week... and being as pregnant as I am, and walking everywhere, my legs hurt so bad and my ankles swelled up so much that my shoes that don't normally fit right (always slide off my heel) fit me snug. It was really painful and I have never ever thought I couldn't walk anymore, but I honestly could not take any more steps once we reached the hotel again. And boy did it cause contractions! I guess walking is a good way to get baby coming! On our way back from Arizona, DH and I both got food poisoning. I have never had it before, and let me tell you I would rather die than get it again. I have never spent so much time in the bathroom. I couldnt even keep water down and got sorta dehydrated. I never felt so thirsty either. Luckily, I was able to keep down fluids, but no food for 2 days. Yucky. Had a doc appt yesterday, I gained another pound and am officially on the 2 week appt. schedule now. I think it's unnecessary, but I'll go anyways, gives me something to look forward to.  While on my trip we got a 3D ultrasound done, and here's one of my fav pics from the u/s. Isn't he just precious?

28 Weeks

Nothing new or exciting to report. I had an appointment this last week and my glucose test. My blood pressure is kinda low, low enough that they mentioned it anyways. I only gained 1.4lbs (yay for not gaining another 9!) and my blood sugar came back normal. I've got low iron too, but I'm not anemic. Baby's heartbeat was good, and I am measuring between 28 and 29 weeks based on the measuring tape.

I've begun seeing a chiropractor. I had severe back, shoulder, arm and neck pain a week ago and the chiropractor says it's due to my pelvis spreading out. So I get to wear a fancy pelvic belt to keep it in place. Since going to him, the pain has gotten almost non-existant. I have, however been dealing with leg cramps more and more frequently... and usually in the mornings before I get outta bed. Yesterday I had one so bad I couldn't move my leg or bed my foot! It was kinda scary, and my hubby came and helped me stretch it out. I still have the pain in my calf, but I don't know what else to do for it. Maybe the chiropractor can help.

I have 1 more monthly appointment left, then I get to start going every 2 weeks. That's nice b/c the end is in sight, but it also is annoying feeling like I'm there all the time. Anywho, that's all for now.