I'm now 38 weeks! Wow! She's due in 2 weeks, but could make her appearance at any time. I had an OB appointment yesterday and everything is still looking good. I'm showing the same "progress" as the last appointment except that she has dropped down more and is now at -2 station. Everything seems ready, so I'm preparing myself for the possibility of labor starting any day or not until weeks from now.
Today was my last day of work! I was just working from home, but it was still keeping me really busy and admittedly stressed. My doctor's office strongly recommended that I not work up until my due date if I could avoid it, so I decided to take their advice. It feels odd to turn everything over and "sign off" of work, but I think it's a good thing. The hard part is going to be keeping myself from logging in and working on things anyway. We'll see how that goes.
((Photos to follow. I need to upload on my other computer.))
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Full Term!
Wow!! WOW!! Wow... I'm full term today. 37 weeks. That's pretty amazing. Theoretically Maddie could be here any day now and she'd be a fully-grown, thriving, infant. :) What an exciting thought! No more worry about a premature little one and the fact that she's going to be here soon is amazing. I cannot wait to meet her. To kiss her little face and play with her little fingers and snuggle her tiny body!
I had an OB appointment this morning. Everything looks good. I'm a "fingertip" dilated (just under 1cm), 50% effaced, and softened. So my body is starting to prep! No telling how long it will be, though. I definitely don't want to go down the emotional roller coaster of trying to guess when I'll go into labor, so I'm just going to go with the flow, see what happens, and not take any of the "signs" too seriously since they can be kind of meaningless.
I talked to the nurse today about when I should go into the hospital and was a little disappointed with the answer. They want me to come in right away if my water breaks, or if my contractions are 4 minutes apart, last 1 minute, and have been that way for a few hours. I am hoping to stay home as long as possible to avoid intervention of any kind. If I labor for a long time at the hospital, they will want to speed things up... which I definitely don't want. The Bradley Method recommends that contractions be 3 minutes apart and at least 1 minute long to avoid intervention and ultimately a c-section. That doesn't differ too much, but I'm concerned about "having" to go in right away when my water breaks even if I haven't progressed much. They will automatically put me "on the clock" and try to force my labor along if it isn't speedy. :-/
Anyway, here are some new photos (technically from 36 weeks.)
I had an OB appointment this morning. Everything looks good. I'm a "fingertip" dilated (just under 1cm), 50% effaced, and softened. So my body is starting to prep! No telling how long it will be, though. I definitely don't want to go down the emotional roller coaster of trying to guess when I'll go into labor, so I'm just going to go with the flow, see what happens, and not take any of the "signs" too seriously since they can be kind of meaningless.
I talked to the nurse today about when I should go into the hospital and was a little disappointed with the answer. They want me to come in right away if my water breaks, or if my contractions are 4 minutes apart, last 1 minute, and have been that way for a few hours. I am hoping to stay home as long as possible to avoid intervention of any kind. If I labor for a long time at the hospital, they will want to speed things up... which I definitely don't want. The Bradley Method recommends that contractions be 3 minutes apart and at least 1 minute long to avoid intervention and ultimately a c-section. That doesn't differ too much, but I'm concerned about "having" to go in right away when my water breaks even if I haven't progressed much. They will automatically put me "on the clock" and try to force my labor along if it isn't speedy. :-/
Anyway, here are some new photos (technically from 36 weeks.)
Monday, December 22, 2008
Earthquake??
Last night I went to bed early. When Jase came to bed I didn't even wake up. He got comfortable and was laying still to fall asleep when all of a sudden the bed went *shake shake* *shake shake*. California earthquake? Nope. Just "earthquake" Maddie kicking so hard that our thick, solid wood, 4-poster bed was shaking!!
It amazes me that I can actually sleep through that! When I first started feeling her kick, she woke me up often. But now that I'm used to it, I don't think she's woken me up with kicking once (well unless we count kicking my bladder... that'll spring a woman out of bed.)
I'm proud of my strong girl. She's going to be a real firecracker!
It amazes me that I can actually sleep through that! When I first started feeling her kick, she woke me up often. But now that I'm used to it, I don't think she's woken me up with kicking once (well unless we count kicking my bladder... that'll spring a woman out of bed.)
I'm proud of my strong girl. She's going to be a real firecracker!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The Nursery (Almost Done)
There are still a few things I want to add (like wall decals and a framed print of one of our maternity photos), but here it is almost finished.
This was Jason's changing table when he was a baby.
This is the blank spot I want to fill. Up high I want to do some kind of vinyl branch (like this.) And then a little lower I'll hang the maternity photo print. I also want to do another vinyl design above the crib.
And her closet!
This was Jason's changing table when he was a baby.
This is the blank spot I want to fill. Up high I want to do some kind of vinyl branch (like this.) And then a little lower I'll hang the maternity photo print. I also want to do another vinyl design above the crib.
And her closet!
Baby's Mooning the Camera!
Maddie likes to stick her butt out. It's pretty strange how it completely morphs the shape of my tummy to one side or the other. I finally caught it on camera.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Amber Update
She's finally getting better!!!
Things were pretty rough for a while. She was going to the vet daily (HOLY VET BILLS, BATMAN!!!!!) to try to diagnose her and to receive medication and fluids. She wasn't drinking anything and was having a tough time eating. One of the days they almost kept her for the day on an IV. That's what the plan was when I was driving her over and I just broke down in tears at the thought of leaving her alone in a scary place while she's sick.
But now she has finally stopped vomiting, she's eating better, she's drinking, we're getting her meds down her easier, she's acting more like herself, and things are starting to work themselves out on the "other end." Jase and I are SO HAPPY!!! I swear we were about to have a party to celebrate. There were times where we weren't really sure what was going to happen to her. :( I love my little girl so much and am over the moon that she's going to be okay!!!
Last night was our 5th night of sleeping in shifts and hopefully our last. I'm just hoping we don't have any set-backs. One thing we still need to do, though, is go back in on Monday to re-test her for the muscle enzyme level to make sure it's decreasing. That result is still un-explained and worrisome, but I'm trying not to think about it too much.
Thanks for everyone's "Get Well" wishes! I really appreciated it.
Things were pretty rough for a while. She was going to the vet daily (HOLY VET BILLS, BATMAN!!!!!) to try to diagnose her and to receive medication and fluids. She wasn't drinking anything and was having a tough time eating. One of the days they almost kept her for the day on an IV. That's what the plan was when I was driving her over and I just broke down in tears at the thought of leaving her alone in a scary place while she's sick.
But now she has finally stopped vomiting, she's eating better, she's drinking, we're getting her meds down her easier, she's acting more like herself, and things are starting to work themselves out on the "other end." Jase and I are SO HAPPY!!! I swear we were about to have a party to celebrate. There were times where we weren't really sure what was going to happen to her. :( I love my little girl so much and am over the moon that she's going to be okay!!!
Last night was our 5th night of sleeping in shifts and hopefully our last. I'm just hoping we don't have any set-backs. One thing we still need to do, though, is go back in on Monday to re-test her for the muscle enzyme level to make sure it's decreasing. That result is still un-explained and worrisome, but I'm trying not to think about it too much.
Thanks for everyone's "Get Well" wishes! I really appreciated it.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
35 Week Belly Pics
Here are a couple photos from 35 weeks and 5 days. (I'm actually 36 weeks along now!! Eeee.)
I've actually been feeling pretty great most of the time. I definitely have short phases of fatigue, back pain, etc... But for the most part, I'm surprisingly comfortable for being so far along. I was much more uncomfortable around Thanksgiving, but a lot of that passed. :)
I've actually been feeling pretty great most of the time. I definitely have short phases of fatigue, back pain, etc... But for the most part, I'm surprisingly comfortable for being so far along. I was much more uncomfortable around Thanksgiving, but a lot of that passed. :)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
As my due date approaches (less than one month!!), J and I are getting really anxious for her to be here. One thing we didn't quite anticipate, though, is being so busy in these last weeks.
I decided less than a month ago that my goal is to have a completely un-medicated delivery of our daughter. Jase is really excited about the idea, also, and has been amazing in the preparation process.
We decided to go with the Bradley Method because of it's focus on a husband-coached birth. It's a way for him to be a true part of Madison's birth. :) Many of our evenings are now spent reading the material, doing the exercises, and role-playing the relaxation techniques and coaching methods. Typically preparation is started LONG ago, so we have a lot of catching up to do.
The interest that Jason has taken to doing everything he can to ensure that I have the birth experience I want and that Maddie gets brought into this world safely just shows what an amazing husband he is and what an outstanding father he will be. I can't wait to see our daughter in his arms.
I decided less than a month ago that my goal is to have a completely un-medicated delivery of our daughter. Jase is really excited about the idea, also, and has been amazing in the preparation process.
We decided to go with the Bradley Method because of it's focus on a husband-coached birth. It's a way for him to be a true part of Madison's birth. :) Many of our evenings are now spent reading the material, doing the exercises, and role-playing the relaxation techniques and coaching methods. Typically preparation is started LONG ago, so we have a lot of catching up to do.
The interest that Jason has taken to doing everything he can to ensure that I have the birth experience I want and that Maddie gets brought into this world safely just shows what an amazing husband he is and what an outstanding father he will be. I can't wait to see our daughter in his arms.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Our Poor Kitty
Our little girl kitty, Amber, is really sick. :( It started with just a head cold kind of thing with tons of sneezing... But now she hasn't been able to keep any food down and has been getting sick to her stomach even w/o food.
So DH and I have been sleeping in shifts to keep an eye on her the last two nights. When she vomits she tends to pass out (terrifying!) and handle it really badly so we're too worried not to keep an eye on her.
We took her to the vet yesterday morning. They did xrays to make sure there weren't any masses or blockages. Nothing bad showed on the xrays, so they gave her fluids, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds, and ran blood work.
She was still pretty miserable all yesterday and got sick again despite the anti-nausea meds. :( I am taking her in at 10:20 today to get the results of her blood work and to make sure she isn't dehydrated.
We've been watching her every move and I'm pretty darn exhausted, but I just want to make sure she's alright. I've never seen a kitty go through something like this. :(
I'm hoping the blood work looks good and that she keeps getting better. Thank goodness I'm working from home today.
And just for kicks: a pic of our little monkey.
So DH and I have been sleeping in shifts to keep an eye on her the last two nights. When she vomits she tends to pass out (terrifying!) and handle it really badly so we're too worried not to keep an eye on her.
We took her to the vet yesterday morning. They did xrays to make sure there weren't any masses or blockages. Nothing bad showed on the xrays, so they gave her fluids, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds, and ran blood work.
She was still pretty miserable all yesterday and got sick again despite the anti-nausea meds. :( I am taking her in at 10:20 today to get the results of her blood work and to make sure she isn't dehydrated.
We've been watching her every move and I'm pretty darn exhausted, but I just want to make sure she's alright. I've never seen a kitty go through something like this. :(
I'm hoping the blood work looks good and that she keeps getting better. Thank goodness I'm working from home today.
And just for kicks: a pic of our little monkey.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Maternity Photos
Yesterday Jason & I headed to Baker Beach in San Francisco to do a maternity photo shoot with Kelly Marie! She was wonderful and we already love the few sample shots she emailed over yesterday. Take a look!
Kelly M Photography
Kelly M Photography
Thursday, November 20, 2008
32 Weeks
I'm hoping to get a big update here all in one post.
Our Move & New Apartment
Thanks to our awesome friends and family who helped us unload ALL of our belongings from the POD into our apartment in absolute record time!!! That was on the 15th. Now (on the 20th) we are down to only a few boxes! Even the nursery is starting to come together. :) I'll have to take more photos of the place, but for now here are a couple of me mid-nursery-set-up:
We're still not set up with any phone/internet/TV services. We're trying to go with Uverse, but they're telling us it's going to be a MONTH until they can do the install. HUH? Seriously? So I'm often MIA on my email, etc. Sorry!
A HUGE thanks to Z & S for letting us invade their pad while we were "homeless." We had such a fun time while we were there! :-D
And our kitties sure made themselves at home!
Birthing Classes
We started our birthing classes a couple weeks ago. They're once a week for 5 weeks. So far it has been informative an comforting. Last week we watched some of the infamous videos. They weren't completely traumatizing and, per usual, I cried as soon as that baby was born! *lol* Pregnancy has turned me into such a sap.
The Pregnancy
So those little week to month converters are telling me I'm 8 months pregnant. EIGHT MONTHS!? Wow time is flying. I have to say: I'm starting to feel it. I've been lucky and have had a relatively easy pregnancy so far (aside from the morning sickness), but I'm starting to feel it now. My general comfort level has gone down a lot and I'm in pain a lot of the time. Most of the time it's the nerve in my back pinching (which makes it hard to move/walk.) So now I'm just starting to take it a little easier and stay off my feet more. As long as she's in there growing / kicking / thriving, then I'm happy. :)
Some Photos
30 Weeks
31 Weeks (On a day-trip to Monterey w/ Joann & Sarah!)
Our Move & New Apartment
Thanks to our awesome friends and family who helped us unload ALL of our belongings from the POD into our apartment in absolute record time!!! That was on the 15th. Now (on the 20th) we are down to only a few boxes! Even the nursery is starting to come together. :) I'll have to take more photos of the place, but for now here are a couple of me mid-nursery-set-up:
We're still not set up with any phone/internet/TV services. We're trying to go with Uverse, but they're telling us it's going to be a MONTH until they can do the install. HUH? Seriously? So I'm often MIA on my email, etc. Sorry!
A HUGE thanks to Z & S for letting us invade their pad while we were "homeless." We had such a fun time while we were there! :-D
And our kitties sure made themselves at home!
Birthing Classes
We started our birthing classes a couple weeks ago. They're once a week for 5 weeks. So far it has been informative an comforting. Last week we watched some of the infamous videos. They weren't completely traumatizing and, per usual, I cried as soon as that baby was born! *lol* Pregnancy has turned me into such a sap.
The Pregnancy
So those little week to month converters are telling me I'm 8 months pregnant. EIGHT MONTHS!? Wow time is flying. I have to say: I'm starting to feel it. I've been lucky and have had a relatively easy pregnancy so far (aside from the morning sickness), but I'm starting to feel it now. My general comfort level has gone down a lot and I'm in pain a lot of the time. Most of the time it's the nerve in my back pinching (which makes it hard to move/walk.) So now I'm just starting to take it a little easier and stay off my feet more. As long as she's in there growing / kicking / thriving, then I'm happy. :)
Some Photos
30 Weeks
31 Weeks (On a day-trip to Monterey w/ Joann & Sarah!)
Monday, November 03, 2008
An update on us.
Well, it's a bit of a long story, but after a situation with the Home Owner's Association that we could not control, the loan (and therefore the entire house-purchase) crumbled just days before we were scheduled to close and we will no longer be home-owners (for now.)
It's frustrating and we were definitely disappointed, but we've accepted that it happened, are hoping it's because a better place is meant to come along, and we're moving on.
On the note of moving on, we've already signed a 6-month lease on an apartment that we really like. It's not far from our previous apartment and the floor plan is really cool!
For now we're living with our great friends, Zak & Sarah. We "moved" in on Sunday with our two kitties since we had to be out of my Father-in-Law's home due to it's sale. We'll be kicking it here in Z & S's rockin' "guest suite" until this Friday or Monday.
We also (finally) bought a second car. 2009 Toyota Corolla S in a Dark Shimmery Grey. It will primarily be baby & my car. It's been really great being able to get by with one car, but now that I am going to be home on maternity leave eventually and then working from home part of the time, it was necessary to get a 2nd one.
Baby Madison is doing great! We have an appointment tomorrow morning, but it's a very routine one. I'll post more photos soon. She seems to be growing quickly! I CANNOT wait to get her nursery set up. :) Soon! So soon!
It's frustrating and we were definitely disappointed, but we've accepted that it happened, are hoping it's because a better place is meant to come along, and we're moving on.
On the note of moving on, we've already signed a 6-month lease on an apartment that we really like. It's not far from our previous apartment and the floor plan is really cool!
For now we're living with our great friends, Zak & Sarah. We "moved" in on Sunday with our two kitties since we had to be out of my Father-in-Law's home due to it's sale. We'll be kicking it here in Z & S's rockin' "guest suite" until this Friday or Monday.
We also (finally) bought a second car. 2009 Toyota Corolla S in a Dark Shimmery Grey. It will primarily be baby & my car. It's been really great being able to get by with one car, but now that I am going to be home on maternity leave eventually and then working from home part of the time, it was necessary to get a 2nd one.
Baby Madison is doing great! We have an appointment tomorrow morning, but it's a very routine one. I'll post more photos soon. She seems to be growing quickly! I CANNOT wait to get her nursery set up. :) Soon! So soon!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Hiccups!
Tuesday night I was laying on the floor with J when I started feeling "kicking" in my stomach. Then I realized the "kicking" was a really consistent, rhythmic pattern. Hiccups!! I was surprised at how close together they were, but my mom-friends told me that's how their kiddo's hiccups were, too.
It was pretty awesome. ♥
It was pretty awesome. ♥
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
28 Weeks and a great appointment!
I'm 28 weeks and in my 3rd trimester today! I cannot believe how far along I am already. :)
I was pretty nervous about our appointment today because they were going to check on a few potential problems.
- Placenta Previa - I had a low-lying placenta last time. Result - It's back up and looks great!
- Gestational Diabetes - I had to take the 3 hour and got the results today. Passed! No GD!
As for everything else, the doctor checked her gender today (we got a 90-95% chance of girl previously) and she was able to confirm 100% girl today (no more nightmares of a surprise in the delivery room!). She's in the 70th percentile for size at 2lbs 14oz. Heart/brain/etc all look extremely healthy.
And we even got a great front-face shot of our little Madison!!
It's a good day. :)
I was pretty nervous about our appointment today because they were going to check on a few potential problems.
- Placenta Previa - I had a low-lying placenta last time. Result - It's back up and looks great!
- Gestational Diabetes - I had to take the 3 hour and got the results today. Passed! No GD!
As for everything else, the doctor checked her gender today (we got a 90-95% chance of girl previously) and she was able to confirm 100% girl today (no more nightmares of a surprise in the delivery room!). She's in the 70th percentile for size at 2lbs 14oz. Heart/brain/etc all look extremely healthy.
And we even got a great front-face shot of our little Madison!!
It's a good day. :)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Glucose Test & RhoGam
J and I stopped by the doctor's office today.
Turns out I failed my 1-Hour Glucose test that checks for Gestational Diabetes. I'm going in for the 3-Hour on Monday morning. The 3-Hour test is more accurate and will give me more of a yes/no answer about if I have GD or not. My mom had GD for both of her pregnancies, so I will not be surprised if I have it. :-/
Apparently I just get to the lab (after fasting all night and morning) and sit on my butt for 3 hours while they make me drink the sugar-drink and draw blood every hour. I definitely can't forget a book!
Oh and I got the a$$-shot of RhoGam for my RH negativity. Wow, that one stings!
Turns out I failed my 1-Hour Glucose test that checks for Gestational Diabetes. I'm going in for the 3-Hour on Monday morning. The 3-Hour test is more accurate and will give me more of a yes/no answer about if I have GD or not. My mom had GD for both of her pregnancies, so I will not be surprised if I have it. :-/
Apparently I just get to the lab (after fasting all night and morning) and sit on my butt for 3 hours while they make me drink the sugar-drink and draw blood every hour. I definitely can't forget a book!
Oh and I got the a$$-shot of RhoGam for my RH negativity. Wow, that one stings!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
I feel numb.
This home-buying process is starting to get to me. Both the loan and the request for extension from the seller are completely up in the air and we're completely out of control with NO type of guarantee that we'll end up in this condo. We've already passed our contingency time, so the seller could call at any moment and say, "Sorry, you're SOL. We're going with someone else."
The lack of communication from the bank (seller) is extremely frustrating. I'm not allowing myself to be stressed out because I want to do whatever I can to keep little Maddie healthy... But now I just feel numb. I'm just counting the days as they go by and making whatever back up plans I can. Tonight I start looking into apartments that will rent to us on a month-to-month basis so that we can house hunt after the baby is born.
I'm going to the New Kids on the Block concert tomorrow night and should be THRILLED (I certainly was when I bought the tickets!), but I'm not too excited about anything right now. I suppose it's better than being completely stressed out, but it still sucks to not really feel like myself.
Okay, enough whining. I know I have a lot to be thankful for. I need to focus on that. Thanks for listening to me.
The lack of communication from the bank (seller) is extremely frustrating. I'm not allowing myself to be stressed out because I want to do whatever I can to keep little Maddie healthy... But now I just feel numb. I'm just counting the days as they go by and making whatever back up plans I can. Tonight I start looking into apartments that will rent to us on a month-to-month basis so that we can house hunt after the baby is born.
I'm going to the New Kids on the Block concert tomorrow night and should be THRILLED (I certainly was when I bought the tickets!), but I'm not too excited about anything right now. I suppose it's better than being completely stressed out, but it still sucks to not really feel like myself.
Okay, enough whining. I know I have a lot to be thankful for. I need to focus on that. Thanks for listening to me.
Monday, October 06, 2008
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
Er... I mean 99 days of the pregnancy left! We're now in the double-digits of our countdown. Wow! We'll be 26 weeks tomorrow and have an appointment including my 1-hour glucose test in the morning.
Hopefully the appointment goes pretty smoothly. I'm going to be poked, prodded and injected. I'll be having blood drawn, getting a flu shot, possibly getting my RhoGam shot, and maybe getting an ultrasound to check my "low-lying placenta."
Hopefully the appointment goes pretty smoothly. I'm going to be poked, prodded and injected. I'll be having blood drawn, getting a flu shot, possibly getting my RhoGam shot, and maybe getting an ultrasound to check my "low-lying placenta."
Friday, October 03, 2008
Isn't it ironic?
Isn't it ironic that when I have lots of interesting things to post about is the exact time in my life that I have the least amount of time to post about them??
Things are still absolutely batty around here for us. Maddie is doing great, so thank God for that. House buying is nuts. We're currently waiting on both the bank and the government (wish us luck on THAT. *lol*) and everything is still a bit up in the air. While we think the sale is still going to go through, things could come crashing down in a number of ways.
And just for some added fun: We're going to be temporarily homeless!!! Okay, so that is admittedly dramatic... But we're currently renting a room in my FIL's home while we buy our condo. They've been trying to sell their house for over a year and guess what? It just sold and will in all probability close before our condo does!!
*EEK!!!* All of our things are stored in their garage and we have 2 cats! We're going to have to "couch hop" (luckily we have lots of family and friends to do that) and move all our stuff twice w/in a month. Oh and did I mention I'll be seven months pregnant?!?!
I'm trying to suppress a heart attack by planning planning planning. Tell me I can fix this!
On a positive note, here are some 25 week photos I promised. The first few are of the two slings I got from www.sleepingbaby.net. Thor likes the sling even more than the Moby! He was purring like crazy and nuzzling his face into my neck. A-DOR-ABLE!
Okay, so WHEN did my double-chin show up!? I guess it's good that no one mentioned it, but I did eventually discover it - in THIS photo!
There's more, but that's all I have time for today. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Things are still absolutely batty around here for us. Maddie is doing great, so thank God for that. House buying is nuts. We're currently waiting on both the bank and the government (wish us luck on THAT. *lol*) and everything is still a bit up in the air. While we think the sale is still going to go through, things could come crashing down in a number of ways.
And just for some added fun: We're going to be temporarily homeless!!! Okay, so that is admittedly dramatic... But we're currently renting a room in my FIL's home while we buy our condo. They've been trying to sell their house for over a year and guess what? It just sold and will in all probability close before our condo does!!
*EEK!!!* All of our things are stored in their garage and we have 2 cats! We're going to have to "couch hop" (luckily we have lots of family and friends to do that) and move all our stuff twice w/in a month. Oh and did I mention I'll be seven months pregnant?!?!
I'm trying to suppress a heart attack by planning planning planning. Tell me I can fix this!
On a positive note, here are some 25 week photos I promised. The first few are of the two slings I got from www.sleepingbaby.net. Thor likes the sling even more than the Moby! He was purring like crazy and nuzzling his face into my neck. A-DOR-ABLE!
Okay, so WHEN did my double-chin show up!? I guess it's good that no one mentioned it, but I did eventually discover it - in THIS photo!
There's more, but that's all I have time for today. I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
25 Weeks
I'm 25 weeks pregnant today. :) These last couple days have been interesting. I had some spotting yesterday, which freaked me out. I called the advice nurse and she said it was normal and not to worry. Well, throughout the day I was having cramping and lower back pain and had convinced myself these could be pre-term labor symptoms. I wasn't sure if the cramping was contractions or not.
So I called this morning and they told me to come in. I had an ultrasound and full exam done to check on little Sprout and make sure I wasn't having pre-term labor symptoms. I'm happy to report that I was overreacting and everything looks great. J and I are REALLY relieved! Plus is was great to see our little girl again. It was fun watching her move on the monitor and feeling that same movement. The last time I had an u/s, I wasn't feeling her move very often, so it was definitely different.
Here are some growing-tummy photos that I haven't put up yet:
20 Weeks
21 Weeks
22 Weeks
24 Weeks
I don't have any photos for this week yet, but I'll add some soon.
So I called this morning and they told me to come in. I had an ultrasound and full exam done to check on little Sprout and make sure I wasn't having pre-term labor symptoms. I'm happy to report that I was overreacting and everything looks great. J and I are REALLY relieved! Plus is was great to see our little girl again. It was fun watching her move on the monitor and feeling that same movement. The last time I had an u/s, I wasn't feeling her move very often, so it was definitely different.
Here are some growing-tummy photos that I haven't put up yet:
20 Weeks
21 Weeks
22 Weeks
24 Weeks
I don't have any photos for this week yet, but I'll add some soon.
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