38 week check up

Hi all,

I just got back from the doctor's office. I am 1-2 centimeters dilated and 70% effaced!!

Let's see what else:

I have gained about 28-30 pounds so far.

Stretchmarks: No, I have been using the Wal greens brand oil everyday; but I have noticed some small stretch marks starting on my boobs (seriously I have gone up maybe half a size).

Contractions: Yes but nothing consistent

Right now we are scheduled for another doctor's appointment next week. But we'll see if I make it that far. I really hope since she is now fully developed that she makes an early debut!

37 weeks!

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37 weeks, 1 CM dilated, 50% Effaced!

I went in for my 37 week check on Wednesday. Ouch, if that hurts that much I can only imagine what I am in for!!!

Goods news though I am 1 centimeter dilated and 50% effaced. I am really glad to hear that some work is being done for me ahead of time! At least the pains and achy-ness (I don't think that is a word) I have been feeling (like PMS cramps) have been worth something!

Let's see I still need to put together my hospital bag (my goal for this rockin Friday night), have my hubby install and get the car seat checked at the Fire Dept.; I think that will be this week; and buy a few last minute items at Babies r us (nothing essential though; we have all that done!

And oh yeah - reassemble the pack n play inside the bedroom since it doesn't fit through the doorway (poor Daddy to be :( )

I have been trying to get super organized at work and stay on top of my chores at home since she could be coming at any time now!!

Any suggestions for hospital bag essentials they don't tell you about??

Braxton Hicks? Continued

Hi all,

I took a breastfeeding class this weekend - I am SO glad I did!! It was very informative and empowering. I really think I can do this!!! I am of course blessed that I have the option to work from home - this will help out tremendously with exclusively breastfeeding.

I asked the labor and delivery nurse about my question of are these menstrual like pains Braxton Hicks Contractions?

She said no. That Braxton Hicks are the ones I was feeling up top (like your belly is tightening up.)

She told me to make sure that I am drinking enough water and that I urinate frequently to get rid of the other pains. (I am pretty sure these are what normal contractions will feel like to a degree). Also she said that if I felt 4 in one hour then to call the doctor.

Luckily they have backed off somewhat but I still am getting them at least once or twice a day.

I have my next doctor's appt. on Wednesday and he will starting checking me to see if I am dilated. I will bring up my concerns then.

One more Month to go! - Braxton Hicks Contractions... I think

I can't believe I am only one month away from my due date!! Aghh!!

My Hubby finally assembled the pack and play and stroller - car seat set. We will install the car seat later this month.

I am feeling ok for the most part. My legs and feet continue to swell. It is getting really uncomfortable!

Also I think I have been getting Braxton-Hicks Contractions.

Sometimes I have pain down below in my groin and where pms cramps would be. (It feels like bad menstrual cramps that last about 10 - 15 minutes then go away)

But then last night the whole top of my uterus tightened up like a rock. It didn't hurt but it felt weird and uncomfortable.

So help me out ladies who have gone through this before - Are they both Braxton- Hicks Contractions???

Working from Home

Hey everyone,
I am working from home today! We set up the Internet program "go to my pc . com" so I can access my work computer.

I should also disclose that I work for a family company - so my husband and father in law are my bosses. They are extremely flexible which has been great for me this pregnancy, and not to mention TTC!

It worked out that I wouldn't have a car this morning, and my hubby leaves the house at 4:30 am. Instead of making me get up with him, he let me stay home today. So today is kind of like a trial run for when the baby comes!

I figure I will go in to work with the baby once or twice a week (most likely Mondays and Wednesdays - we'll see) And set up what I need to for the week, and do everything else from home. I really hope it will work out well.

Some days are really busy so I can't imagine how it will be with a baby there! But with my hubby's help and the ability to access my computer from home I think we will work it out!

Scheduled Pregnancy Photos! - Catching Up

Yay I have scheduled my Pregnancy photo shoot for Saturday!!! My husband is in a political club with another guy - his wife is a photographer that specializes in family / pregnancy photos!!! I can't wait.

I am a little nervous though. I'll let you guys know how it goes!

In other news. I bought a new laptop with some money we got during Xmas. I love it. My new "home office" should be set up soon so that I can work from home as much as possible when our baby girl comes. I am using a software called "go to my pc . com" so I can access my work computer from home - I love technology!!!

Since it is a family business I have the luxury of having a flexible schedule and understanding bosses - but the down side - no real maternity leave. My poor husband won't even get a full week off, and who knows how it is going to go with me. My hubby says he will try to do as much for me as possible, so I am not worried too much about it. I figure my real job will be to let him get enough sleep to be Superman for a while!

I am done with the marathon freezer meal session. My freezer is fully stocked with ready to go meals! (I strongly recommend trying the recipe first before you make quadruple batches!) I made some banana bread to freeze and it turned out extremely bland!

Also Allura's room is almost finished! I made her some decorations and put them up this weekend. I also ordered a bunch of stuff off the registry so we are very close to "being ready".

And Finally - Is there such thing as a cute Diaper Bag - anyone? I need HELP finding one!!