This weekend and today have been extraordinarily productive....and I can't help but wonder...if this isn't nesting, what is?
Both Michael and I have felt this consistent need to really keep things ship-shape around here. Michael, being the most perfect husband that he is has really gotten the cleaning bug. I tell you, I can't even put a single spoon in the sink without him, moments later, swooping in and cleaning it for me! He's been doing the dishes after meals (he has done that throughout our marriage, but this time with a rigor like I've never seen!) cleaning the kitchen, organizing the front room....wow! I'm SO spoiled.
Again, this isn't to say that he hadn't been doing this throughout our marriage, because he really has always been so helpful, but day after day, I wake up to find things neater than even the day before!
Baby Michael and I have been doing our fair share of chores too. In a compulsive shopping trip, I got stocked up on essentials like soap and shampoos and other cleaning supplies...then scrubbed the bathroom, washed my car and am now in the process of cleaning every last thread of laundry that can possibly be cleaned and vacuuming. All in about a 2 day period of time!
I must be nesting, right? I mean, thanks to Marita and Noree' who came down a few weeks ago and helped me organize Baby Michael's things, that has been done for a long time, so I can't really "nest" with his things....what else is there do to nest other than this?
If this is the case, maybe it's true that Michael's arrival is more immediate than not! We can hope!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Good Doctor's Appointment
I had a doctor's appointment today and it went very well!
I only gained 1 pound since my last one, which gives me a renewed sense of determination in my little diet...just a few more weeks to go, and then I'm so totally going to pig out on breads, chocolates, french fries....yum!!
The doctor wasn't too concerned about the swelling, and it has been going down well since I've been keeping my feet up pretty much all the time.
The doctor seems to think the baby is a little over 7 lbs now, so we'll see how much he grows in the next 0-4 weeks, however long it is until he comes.
In the meantime, all is well and I thank the Lord for another day of health for baby Michael and me!
I only gained 1 pound since my last one, which gives me a renewed sense of determination in my little diet...just a few more weeks to go, and then I'm so totally going to pig out on breads, chocolates, french fries....yum!!
The doctor wasn't too concerned about the swelling, and it has been going down well since I've been keeping my feet up pretty much all the time.
The doctor seems to think the baby is a little over 7 lbs now, so we'll see how much he grows in the next 0-4 weeks, however long it is until he comes.
In the meantime, all is well and I thank the Lord for another day of health for baby Michael and me!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
A Moment of Shock....
....when I looked at my ticker to the right and it said that there are 14 days left!!!!! Oh my goodness!!
Of course, he could come a little late. But still. 14 days?!
Of course, he could come a little late. But still. 14 days?!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
38 Weeks and still going strong!
These weeks keep flying by as Baby Michael is securely in that "he can come anytime" territory. At our baby classes, the instructor mentioned that due dates are just estimates, but babies come can come anywhere from two weeks before them, or two weeks after....we are now in the two-weeks before window! 4 weeks at the max!
All seems to be going pretty well, I can't complain too much, but my legs get so swollen and achy! That's really it, but it's pretty exhausting come the end of the day. I try to keep my legs up as much as possible, but it's hard to reach my keyboard comfortably at work, and I keep getting up and moving around to accomplish a variety of tasks. So, having my feet propped up for extended periods of time doesn't work too well.
Michael takes such good care of me and waits on me hand and swollen-foot from the moment I come in the door and collapse on the couch to the time we go to bed. Being the voice of reason, he always encourages me to go and change out of my work clothes into my relaxing clothes, but usually, he doesn't catch me in time before I plop on the couch...and once I'm down, I ain't gettin' up! He has been cleaning the apartment, getting me things, and arranging pillows for my feet. He is so wonderful!!
Really, the discomfort in the legs is the only complaint. I think because the tissues and muscles are almost always a little swollen, they are getting sore...kind of like I worked out too much or something (ha! That obvious isn't the problem!) I called the doctor to double check if that was ok, and the nurse advised me to just stay off my feet as much as possible, and if i'm worried about it too much, to come in later today. Since I've had my feet up all night last night and this morning, the discomfort subsided, so I think I'm going to skip that extra doctor's appointment unless the problem worsens. I have mine for Friday, anyways.
Baby Michael seems to be doing just fine! He is moving around as always....actually a little more now than before. It's nice to see feel him active and healthy, though sometimes he really gives me a good kick! He's not spending as much time in my ribs, but he still rests his feet up there pretty regularly.
I like how people are all such experts on "when" I'm going to deliver. Half the time, people say "Oh, the baby is getting low...he should come any time now" whereas the other half say "Oh...he's still really high...you have a lot of time!" I don't know whether he is low or high. He is getting so big, my stomach can't really grow straight out like it did before, so of course he's dropping a little just because of pure physics! But the fact that his rear end and feet are so consistently in my rib cage leads to me agree with those who say he is still high. Well...he'll do what he'll do and come when he comes!
Lately, the intensity of contractions have been increasing significantly. I am now able to clearly discern peaks in the pattern, and also time the space between them. So far, 15 minutes apart is what the record is for last night. Unfortunately, as soon as I got up to use the restroom, the contractions stopped, so they failed to meet the criteria of "longer, stronger, and closer together." Alas...baby Michael isn't ready yet.
But soon!!
All seems to be going pretty well, I can't complain too much, but my legs get so swollen and achy! That's really it, but it's pretty exhausting come the end of the day. I try to keep my legs up as much as possible, but it's hard to reach my keyboard comfortably at work, and I keep getting up and moving around to accomplish a variety of tasks. So, having my feet propped up for extended periods of time doesn't work too well.
Michael takes such good care of me and waits on me hand and swollen-foot from the moment I come in the door and collapse on the couch to the time we go to bed. Being the voice of reason, he always encourages me to go and change out of my work clothes into my relaxing clothes, but usually, he doesn't catch me in time before I plop on the couch...and once I'm down, I ain't gettin' up! He has been cleaning the apartment, getting me things, and arranging pillows for my feet. He is so wonderful!!
Really, the discomfort in the legs is the only complaint. I think because the tissues and muscles are almost always a little swollen, they are getting sore...kind of like I worked out too much or something (ha! That obvious isn't the problem!) I called the doctor to double check if that was ok, and the nurse advised me to just stay off my feet as much as possible, and if i'm worried about it too much, to come in later today. Since I've had my feet up all night last night and this morning, the discomfort subsided, so I think I'm going to skip that extra doctor's appointment unless the problem worsens. I have mine for Friday, anyways.
Baby Michael seems to be doing just fine! He is moving around as always....actually a little more now than before. It's nice to see feel him active and healthy, though sometimes he really gives me a good kick! He's not spending as much time in my ribs, but he still rests his feet up there pretty regularly.
I like how people are all such experts on "when" I'm going to deliver. Half the time, people say "Oh, the baby is getting low...he should come any time now" whereas the other half say "Oh...he's still really high...you have a lot of time!" I don't know whether he is low or high. He is getting so big, my stomach can't really grow straight out like it did before, so of course he's dropping a little just because of pure physics! But the fact that his rear end and feet are so consistently in my rib cage leads to me agree with those who say he is still high. Well...he'll do what he'll do and come when he comes!
Lately, the intensity of contractions have been increasing significantly. I am now able to clearly discern peaks in the pattern, and also time the space between them. So far, 15 minutes apart is what the record is for last night. Unfortunately, as soon as I got up to use the restroom, the contractions stopped, so they failed to meet the criteria of "longer, stronger, and closer together." Alas...baby Michael isn't ready yet.
But soon!!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
37 Weeks
Today, I am 37 weeks pregnant...definitely in the "safe zone" for delivery!
I have been having frequent contractions, but none of them hard enough or long-lasting enough to be actual labor. Just my body warming up, I suppose. Though, a few days ago, after having regular contractions for a few hours, I began to wonder..."Is this it?!" And was mixed with emotions between totally excited and a little scared.
For so many weeks, contractions have been a bad thing. Something I had to take medicine in order to prevent....now...contractions are exactly what we are waiting for. They are the "Go!" signal...they are the way to get the baby out. So for the first time, when my normal habit has been to do whatever I need to do to stop contractions, now I find myself in the spot to try to keep them going...go for a walk, relax, etc. Such a turn of the table!
I have my 37 week appointment today. I know Dr. Delgado is not going to be happy with my weight gain. I am sure I've gained 5 pounds since the last appointment alone...and I still have 3 more weeks. Oh well. A girl's gotta eat. Especially a pregnant one. Not to mention, the swelling in my feet indicates I am retaining a lot of water..so...you know, I can hardly be blamed for water weight, right?
I will report any more news if I have some, but in the meantime, I'm trying to both take things a little easier, while simultaneously get stuff done. Michael and I packed our suitcase for the hospital, and I've got a few more loose ends at work to tie up. Other than that and getting our car seat installed, I'm pretty much good to go...just waiting for baby!
I have been having frequent contractions, but none of them hard enough or long-lasting enough to be actual labor. Just my body warming up, I suppose. Though, a few days ago, after having regular contractions for a few hours, I began to wonder..."Is this it?!" And was mixed with emotions between totally excited and a little scared.
For so many weeks, contractions have been a bad thing. Something I had to take medicine in order to prevent....now...contractions are exactly what we are waiting for. They are the "Go!" signal...they are the way to get the baby out. So for the first time, when my normal habit has been to do whatever I need to do to stop contractions, now I find myself in the spot to try to keep them going...go for a walk, relax, etc. Such a turn of the table!
I have my 37 week appointment today. I know Dr. Delgado is not going to be happy with my weight gain. I am sure I've gained 5 pounds since the last appointment alone...and I still have 3 more weeks. Oh well. A girl's gotta eat. Especially a pregnant one. Not to mention, the swelling in my feet indicates I am retaining a lot of water..so...you know, I can hardly be blamed for water weight, right?
I will report any more news if I have some, but in the meantime, I'm trying to both take things a little easier, while simultaneously get stuff done. Michael and I packed our suitcase for the hospital, and I've got a few more loose ends at work to tie up. Other than that and getting our car seat installed, I'm pretty much good to go...just waiting for baby!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
It's My Turn Next!
As you may have seen from Kathy's blog, she went into labor on Wednesday afternoon and had Peter early, early early Thursday morning!!
Congrats to the Campbells!!
It was a great labor, and she did great. I got to spend a good deal of time with Kathy and David during the labor, and though I didn't stay in the room for the actual delivery, I got to see all the updates first-hand...though I'll let Kathy post whatever details she feels like posting later. Suffice it to say, Mom, Dad and baby did great and we couldn't be more excited that baby Peter is here!!
I got a chance to hold Peter a little after he was born, and then again the next day when I visited Kathy in the hospital. It was so neat...looking at that little baby...seeing him take in the world and trying to process all this new information...it really got me thinking that we will be there in that same position of holding a newborn very, very soon!!
A funny little story about baby Michael throughout it all....I was holding Peter, and being 9 months pregnant, it's hard to hold anything in my arms without having it touch my tummy. So of course, Peter was resting as much on my stomach as he was in my arms. All of a sudden..."pow! pow! pow!" His cousin Michael gave him a few swift kicks in utero. I guess he knows that this is the only time he can kick his cousin and not get yelled at or put in time out for it. I guess he thought "Hey...it's crowded as it is in here without you compressing my space! Get off!!"
Aw...from the very earliest moments of their interaction, Michael and Peter no doubt will be little rascals to each other.
On Thursday, I got to visit my other two adorable nephews as I went over to the Campbells to babysit while my mom and David saw Kathy.
Thomas and Jack were as cute as always, and we had a great time building a tent, blowing bubbles and having lunch. Much of the time spent over there was during naptime, so Wheetah got a chance to catch up on much needed sleep!
The first thing they told me was "Peter's here!" or "Mommy's in the hop-it-toe (Thomas' version of "hospital") with Peelo" (Thomas' version of Peter). They were excited at the idea of Peter, but as I heard today, a little anxious to see Mommy again, since she had to spend a couple days in the hop-it-toe.
The nurses at the hospital kept asking me about my due date (and one even thought I was a patient needing to be helped as I was waiting in the waiting room!) and I responded, "Well, I'll be here in a couple of weeks!" One way or the other, in 6 weeks or less (and 6 weeks is the "overdue" estimate) Michael and I will be there, welcoming our baby boy as well.
Congrats to Kathy, David, Jack and Thomas on welcoming baby Peter!!
Congrats to the Campbells!!
It was a great labor, and she did great. I got to spend a good deal of time with Kathy and David during the labor, and though I didn't stay in the room for the actual delivery, I got to see all the updates first-hand...though I'll let Kathy post whatever details she feels like posting later. Suffice it to say, Mom, Dad and baby did great and we couldn't be more excited that baby Peter is here!!
I got a chance to hold Peter a little after he was born, and then again the next day when I visited Kathy in the hospital. It was so neat...looking at that little baby...seeing him take in the world and trying to process all this new information...it really got me thinking that we will be there in that same position of holding a newborn very, very soon!!
A funny little story about baby Michael throughout it all....I was holding Peter, and being 9 months pregnant, it's hard to hold anything in my arms without having it touch my tummy. So of course, Peter was resting as much on my stomach as he was in my arms. All of a sudden..."pow! pow! pow!" His cousin Michael gave him a few swift kicks in utero. I guess he knows that this is the only time he can kick his cousin and not get yelled at or put in time out for it. I guess he thought "Hey...it's crowded as it is in here without you compressing my space! Get off!!"
Aw...from the very earliest moments of their interaction, Michael and Peter no doubt will be little rascals to each other.
On Thursday, I got to visit my other two adorable nephews as I went over to the Campbells to babysit while my mom and David saw Kathy.
Thomas and Jack were as cute as always, and we had a great time building a tent, blowing bubbles and having lunch. Much of the time spent over there was during naptime, so Wheetah got a chance to catch up on much needed sleep!
The first thing they told me was "Peter's here!" or "Mommy's in the hop-it-toe (Thomas' version of "hospital") with Peelo" (Thomas' version of Peter). They were excited at the idea of Peter, but as I heard today, a little anxious to see Mommy again, since she had to spend a couple days in the hop-it-toe.
The nurses at the hospital kept asking me about my due date (and one even thought I was a patient needing to be helped as I was waiting in the waiting room!) and I responded, "Well, I'll be here in a couple of weeks!" One way or the other, in 6 weeks or less (and 6 weeks is the "overdue" estimate) Michael and I will be there, welcoming our baby boy as well.
Congrats to Kathy, David, Jack and Thomas on welcoming baby Peter!!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Feeling Plump
It's unbelievable...looking at that little ticker and only seeing "32 days left" is insane! Granted, it may be a few more days longer than that (though no longer than 2 weeks), but the idea that Baby Michael will be coming in 6 weeks or less is both thrilling and scary too!
Labor is definitely on the forefront of my mind as something I want to just get through and have behind me...though I'm trying not to be too anxious about it. It's just one of those things that I have to do to get the baby out. I just hope it goes smoothly for us!
But however he comes out, Baby Michael will be here in 6 weeks or less. Do you realize that 6 weeks ago, it was just about the beginning of May....that wasn't that long ago! Those memories don't yet seem that distant, and to think in that amount of time or less, we'll have our little boy in our arms! So exciting!
As this phase of pregnancy ends, and Michael and I are preparing to enter the exciting new world of parenthood, I'm definitely starting to feel a little slower and sluggish. My hands and feet are swelling up a lot. It's a little uncomfortable, but I guess the worse part of it is that it's just ugly. I look at my ankles and they are so plump...ugh!! It's one thing to have a big belly sticking out, but I can just blame that on the baby...but there is no baby in my ankles!
It's neat to experience life inside me, and it has been a great experience being pregnant...something we hope to do again, but it will be nice to have my body back!!
It is pretty fun that he is very responsive...he moves around a lot in response to voices, both mine and especially Michael's. It used to be really on his terms that we could get him to move around, but lately, all we have to do is talk to him (and poke him a little if he's asleep) and he'll wiggle around. It will be so great to play with him, hold him, hug and kiss him in a few weeks!
Jack and Thomas seem to be looking forward to him with eager anticipation too. At Kathy's non-stress test on Friday, they had a good time trying to wake him up by talking to him and poking at my tummy. Jack asks about Baby Michael a lot, and seems to be very concerned that there are plenty of accomodations for him at the Campbell household once he arrives. He told me very convincingly that there are two cribs at their house, one for Peter and one for Michael..."You got that, Wheetah?" Yes...I got it!
Ahh....just a little more time before baby Peter arrives!! I can't wait!! Jack and Thomas bring me so much joy...and to know there is a third one that can come any day now...it's the best feeling ever! And then to be able to add one to the brigade of boys. It's so much fun!
Hurry Peter...your family is chomping at the bit to meet you!!
Labor is definitely on the forefront of my mind as something I want to just get through and have behind me...though I'm trying not to be too anxious about it. It's just one of those things that I have to do to get the baby out. I just hope it goes smoothly for us!
But however he comes out, Baby Michael will be here in 6 weeks or less. Do you realize that 6 weeks ago, it was just about the beginning of May....that wasn't that long ago! Those memories don't yet seem that distant, and to think in that amount of time or less, we'll have our little boy in our arms! So exciting!
As this phase of pregnancy ends, and Michael and I are preparing to enter the exciting new world of parenthood, I'm definitely starting to feel a little slower and sluggish. My hands and feet are swelling up a lot. It's a little uncomfortable, but I guess the worse part of it is that it's just ugly. I look at my ankles and they are so plump...ugh!! It's one thing to have a big belly sticking out, but I can just blame that on the baby...but there is no baby in my ankles!
It's neat to experience life inside me, and it has been a great experience being pregnant...something we hope to do again, but it will be nice to have my body back!!
It is pretty fun that he is very responsive...he moves around a lot in response to voices, both mine and especially Michael's. It used to be really on his terms that we could get him to move around, but lately, all we have to do is talk to him (and poke him a little if he's asleep) and he'll wiggle around. It will be so great to play with him, hold him, hug and kiss him in a few weeks!
Jack and Thomas seem to be looking forward to him with eager anticipation too. At Kathy's non-stress test on Friday, they had a good time trying to wake him up by talking to him and poking at my tummy. Jack asks about Baby Michael a lot, and seems to be very concerned that there are plenty of accomodations for him at the Campbell household once he arrives. He told me very convincingly that there are two cribs at their house, one for Peter and one for Michael..."You got that, Wheetah?" Yes...I got it!
Ahh....just a little more time before baby Peter arrives!! I can't wait!! Jack and Thomas bring me so much joy...and to know there is a third one that can come any day now...it's the best feeling ever! And then to be able to add one to the brigade of boys. It's so much fun!
Hurry Peter...your family is chomping at the bit to meet you!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Back to Blogging!
Sorry I have been so remiss in blogging...but I'm back!
Fortunately, nothing too new to report, since in this stage, "new" typically means drama, and I'm thankful for low drama!
Baby Michael is at 35 weeks, which is great!! What a far cry from 10 weeks ago when I was just thankful he made it to 27 and 28, and so on. Now that he's 35 weeks, I'm pretty much on the "Baby, you can come any time you want!" and he would be pretty healthy...although at least 37 weeks is still ideal.
We had a great baby ultrasound a few weeks ago...here's a picture:
Our chubby little boy is such a cutie! In the video, I definitely saw a lot of essence of Michael....which is really great because I think Michael is the most handsome ever :)
We had a fun day getting our ultrasound, with both sets of our parents able to enjoy (Actually it was a Mother's Day present for both our moms) and also Michael's sisters. It was way fun to have everyone there and then go out to lunch together.
My doctor visits have been going really well, although I'm pretty depressed about the weight gain issue. I am trying SO hard to eat well, but I just keep exceeding the weight the doctor wants me to gain. Basically, he wants me to keep it under 5 more pounds of weight gain until the baby comes...yikes! That's not that much considering I've gained 5 pounds in the past 3 weeks. Oh well...so what if I go a few pounds over that...I know why he is advising it, primarily so I have a higher chances of haivng a smaller baby...but still. It's hard! I'm always so hungry!!
So things are going really great. I'm feeling really well (a little swelling and some backaches and hunger aside). Michael is taking great care of me and we are, little by little, getting everything ready for our little guy! We can't wait!!!
Fortunately, nothing too new to report, since in this stage, "new" typically means drama, and I'm thankful for low drama!
Baby Michael is at 35 weeks, which is great!! What a far cry from 10 weeks ago when I was just thankful he made it to 27 and 28, and so on. Now that he's 35 weeks, I'm pretty much on the "Baby, you can come any time you want!" and he would be pretty healthy...although at least 37 weeks is still ideal.
We had a great baby ultrasound a few weeks ago...here's a picture:
Our chubby little boy is such a cutie! In the video, I definitely saw a lot of essence of Michael....which is really great because I think Michael is the most handsome ever :)
We had a fun day getting our ultrasound, with both sets of our parents able to enjoy (Actually it was a Mother's Day present for both our moms) and also Michael's sisters. It was way fun to have everyone there and then go out to lunch together.
My doctor visits have been going really well, although I'm pretty depressed about the weight gain issue. I am trying SO hard to eat well, but I just keep exceeding the weight the doctor wants me to gain. Basically, he wants me to keep it under 5 more pounds of weight gain until the baby comes...yikes! That's not that much considering I've gained 5 pounds in the past 3 weeks. Oh well...so what if I go a few pounds over that...I know why he is advising it, primarily so I have a higher chances of haivng a smaller baby...but still. It's hard! I'm always so hungry!!
So things are going really great. I'm feeling really well (a little swelling and some backaches and hunger aside). Michael is taking great care of me and we are, little by little, getting everything ready for our little guy! We can't wait!!!
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