Almost there

No baby yet. 

We had the sonogram this morning but didn't get official results in time for my checkup. BUT - the baby looked good and wasn't off the charts big so we're assuming things are fine unless we hear otherwise. Dr. A wanted to check fluid levels etc... and was going to call if anything was concerning. The tech was wonderful and it was nice to see the babe.

We got some City Bites between the appts. =) Yum.

My blood pressure was on the high side again but not nearly as high as last week (thank goodness). Still, it was high enough to warrant another blood draw and a 24-hour urine collection (yippee). Because my bp has been high and unstable, she will induce next week if the baby isn't here yet. I'm pretty anti-induction but I know that bp isn't something to mess with and I'd be past 40 weeks anyway so that makes me feel a little better about it. She's supposed to call with my lab results and the induction date tomorrow. I also drop my pee jug off up there tomorrow afternoon. We'll see how it goes! I was 3-4 cm dilated this time so I am definitely progressing. Dilating is all that's left - everything else is exactly where it needs to be for baby go-time. =)

Midweek Randoms

• After my appt. Wednesday, I just sort of took it easy.

• Thursday, of course, was Thanksgiving! We started out the day lazying around and watching a bit of the parade. We did lunch at my Grandparents'. Delicious as usual! =)

• Later that afternoon we went to Dac's parents' house for a very tasty round two! Needless to say, I overdid it and ate too dang much. Oy! I just couldn't help myself. Aside from the belly ache, the day was great and we enjoyed lots of visiting.

• Dac did yard work Friday while I continued to be lazy... that afternoon my parents came over and my mom decorated for Christmas. I almost decided to forego it altogether this year but I'm really glad she talked me into it and of course that she did the work. =)

•  Ol' Peety boy celebrated his 6th birthday! He's been with us over 5 years now. Even with his OCD tendencies, I sure do love this guy. =) He's such a great buddy and I'm so glad he adopted us. 

• Saturday was more lazy and we started watching Touch on Netflix. I also started watching Revenge. #ateupwiththenetflix

• I kept up with the Bedlam game too. Unfortunately, OSU lost. BUT in overtime during a game that OU never led until the very end. Sad panda. 

• Sunday wasn't nearly as lazy. I actually did some housework, Dac did more yard work here and at his parents'. Kayla picked me up for an ice cream date so I actually stepped foot out of the house for a bit.

• Monday was my first official day of maternity leave. Given the whole blood pressure thing and the fact that I can't stand for more than a couple minutes at a time, I think it was time. haha! I still showered and fixed my hair (winning) and did the dishes so I wasn't a total bum. I also watched lots of Revenge - I'm caught up now. I also like to take a stroll around the house a few times a day. My route typically goes like this: get up from the recliner, fold the blanket I was covered up with and will no doubt cover right back up with, throw any trash away and put any dishes in the dishwasher, pick up anything that's sitting out, go to the bathroom, pick up cinnamon spray and walk to the front of the house, look at Christmas tree, look outside, walk the remainder of the house spraying the cinnamon spray and then return it to the bathroom. Next, I fill up my water bottle, sit back down, and resume Netflix. =) Hey, it helps me feel accomplished.

• That evening Dac's dad came over to help with some house stuff and Cori brought us supper! =) Hot dogs, cheetos, and s'mores! Perfect!

• Yesterday was much more eventful. After getting a little more sleep Monday night,(THANK YOU LORD) I woke up, went to my chiropractor appt., got gas and an oil change (and a sonic drink), did a couple loads of laundry, actually put some of those lothes up, did dishes, ran the dishwasher, put drawer liner in the baby's dresser, got a few diapers ready to go in the top drawer, and even washed (in the most piping hot water ever #sensitivepaws) a couple varieties of 4 oz bottles and pacifiers. Maybe it was my last little burst of energy everyone talks about?? 

• As far the baby's concerned... there's still lots of contractions and more false labor. They've been sporadic throughout the day and pretty constant/consistent starting in the evenings. I also think the baby might be even lower now. Ay yi yi. 

• We'll know more later today. I have a sonogram late this morning and my normal check-up after lunch. My prayer for the day is that the baby has plenty of fluid, is still healthy and growing, oh and that my BP is back to normal. =) I'll be sure to report back!

Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 39 - It’s been a busy week and yet, we had lots of rest time too. I got my toes did and enjoyed the massage that came along with that. I also got my hair cut... makes me just that much closer to ready. =) Everybody is SO excitedly waiting for your arrival. Heck, we are too! You managed to stay in this long and we’re thankful. We had a great Thanksgiving and have been enjoying some much appreciated downtime since. Looking forward to meeting you... soon!!

Highlights

How Far Along: 39 weeks

Size of baby: Watermelon

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  I forgot to ask the total but I do know I didn't gain this week!

Maternity Clothes: Clothes shmothes. I think I'll just forget them for now. 

Gender: We'll find out soon! =)

Movement: Yes.

Sleep: Ha! My nightly routine still includes a Benadryl and I sleep sitting up in the recliner with a big pillow behind my back. It's the only way. This is also how I'm spending my evenings (and, ok, since I've been off work... my days too...)

Symptoms: Contractions, cramps, stabbing pains, headache, cough, cough, cough.

What I miss: 

Cravings: WATER.

Best Moment this week: Thanksgiving

What I am looking forward to: Baby day!

Doctor Date

This was more of a blind date with a doctor I've never met before. My doctor is gone this whole week for Thanksgiving so I saw another doctor in the practice. She was very nice at least. =) 

I didn't gain any weight this week... holla! =)

On a not-so-good note, my blood pressure was high. =( I'm pretty sure this is the first time it's ever been high in my life - total surprise. My bp always tends to run on the low side if anything. During pregnancy it's ran around 115/60. Today it was 150-something over 100. Yikes. I hadn't even been doing anything this morning. I've had a headache the past few days and I had a quick vision issue yesterday but I thought those were due to coughing attacks. Who knows. They had me lay on my side for quite a while then checked it again... still high... so they sent me to have blood work done. She was hoping it would give them a better idea of what might be causing it. Unfortunately it's a long weekend and I haven't heard from anyone yet. Sigh. I guess I'll just take it easy this weekend and try to check my bp every now and then. 

As for the baby, the heart rate was 147. I'm dilated to 2.5 cm this week, still 90% effaced, and baby is still at zero station (ie: super-stinkin'-low). We're just hanging in there! =) 

Enjoy the heck out of Thanksgiving!! We will and we certainly have tons to be thankful for!

Midweek Randoms

• Oh me oh my - days are starting to run together. 

• Let's see... you know I had my doctor's appt. After that, Dac and I made a quick trip to Target and ate soup and sandwiches at Panera. That night he and I watched Criminal Minds and that was that!

• Thursday was the work dinner and shower! That night, my grandma came over to measure some curtains for me and my mom and Dad came to help with some other chores. I'm so thankful for the help we've been receiving. I cooked for what I'm sure will be the last time pre-baby. =) Made mini meatloaves, mac-n-cheese, and had leftover rolls from the work dinner. I had also made pumpkin muffins the night before so we had those for dessert.

• I was apparently up and around too much that night because I started feeling absolutely miserable later and was still struggling a bit the next day. =( Lesson learned. 

• Friday, I worked then went home and I don't think I did much else. I guess I finished up some thank you cards... just a few more to do (we've seriously been so spoiled!) and caught up on a couple shows I missed during the week. Here's my "sit-on-my-buns-all-night" station.

• Saturday, I started watching Glades on Netflix. My aunt had started hemming my curtains so my grandma came by to iron them for me! Dac started feeling pretty sick later in the day and was running an over 100 fever. =( So we both had a bit of a lazy evening.

• Sunday, my aunt and grandma both came over with complete curtains!! They are officially all hung up. =) This wasn't just one room either... practically the whole dang house. It makes such a difference!! Thankful thankful thankful! 

• I went with Val, Cori, and Charli to Wichita. We ate lunch at BJ's, paid a visit to the Fresh Market (in love), picked up some baked goods, got our toes did (mine are bright orange), made a quick trip by Target and the Quik Trips, then headed home. That was enough for me. =) It was fun and I'm so glad I got to get out and do that! I pretty much sat on my buns the rest of the night watching more Glades while Dac worked on the baby's dresser, photos, and picking up some stuff. He was such a worker bee even though I know he still didn't feel the best.

• Monday, I took the plunge and told work I wouldn't be back next week - baby or not. We have Wednesday - Friday off this week for Thanksgiving (having that many off is new this year). I just think it's time. I was struggling to be at work and this way hopefully I can get a little more rest in before baby day.

• That night I threw together some spaghetti with some leftover sauce and worked on a little Christmas craft. =) I'm not done yet - but I think they're turning out cute.

• Yesterday I had a chiropractor appt. and a hair appt. And a date with the TV.

• I have a dr's appt. this morning and we have two Thanksgivings tomorrow! 

Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 38 - You’re still in my belly and seem to be doing great! You are just moving right along and apparently have a good-sized noggin. =) Brain power baby! There’s a little concern about you being on the big side but we’re certainly not too worried about it at this point. Every day I wonder if this will be the day I meet you. We’re getting so close now. You’re sleeping more throughout the day now - or are at least too cramped to move as often. If I haven’t felt you in a while, your dad will get real close and talk to try and wake you up. Sorry about that. =) I’m sure you’ll pay him back in the middle of the night once you’re here! Hang tight Pop Tart, we’ve just about got this!

Highlights

How Far Along: 38 weeks

Size of baby: Pumpkin/Watermelon (this explains so much...)

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  I forgot to ask again. Just know that it's a lot... still.

Maternity Clothes: I still live only in my maternity yoga pants and a couple shirts I wash constantly.

Gender: We'll find out soon! =)

Movement: Yes.

Sleep: My nightly routine includes now includes a Benadryl and I sleep sitting up in the recliner with a big pillow behind my back. 

Symptoms: Contractions, cramps, mega back pain, heartburn, some nausea... Perks = hair not shedding! I'm gonna miss that.

What I miss: Being able to get up and do things. I'm dying to tackle some projects and just can't do it. When I try, I pay for it big time.

Cravings: WATER.

Best Moment this week: Lots of sweet messages from family and friends, learning my cousin Courtney is going to be able to fly in after Christmas, and a surprise shower at work!

What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving and meeting the babe.

Worksgivingshower

Our office always does a pot luck around Thanksgiving... then we do a huge open house for Christmas. Everyone's pretty good cooks too so it's pretty tasty.

I ate my weight in goodies.

During the lunch, they surprised me with a baby shower. =) Those sneaky girls. We got lots of great stuff.

My cousin Carina made this cake for it. Divine. It was a pumpkin walnut cake with caramel cream frosting.

And here I am. Still jumbo size. =)

I'm thankful to work with people who care. They're all SO giddy and excited about the baby, it's hilarious. =)