So, it's been a while since I posted. So sorry to those of you who read my blog. I guess I should start off by letting you know that I'm still preggo. Yes, I'm going on 38 weeks and I'm so ready to have this kid!!! I am definately at the miserable part of pregnancy. I am so uncomfortable. I can't sleep. I'm having tons of pressure. I can't breathe and just being at work all day feels like I've just run a marathon. I'm having a lot of Braxton Hicks Contractions so I'm hoping that means that the time is near. Without going into a ton of details, I'm progressing and hopefully at my next Dr. apt (Monday), I'll be even further along and that much closer to delivery. Also, just in case, we have packed our bags for the hospital.
I guess God knew what he was doing when he made pregnancy last for 9 months. I haven't been miserable or ready to go until now!! I guess it's his way of getting us to the point of "I don't care what it takes, how much pain I endure, I want this kid out and I want him out NOW!!" Ha! It's funny when I found out I was due on Jan. 3rd, my first reaction was, "Just so long as he's not born on or close to Christmas, I'll be fine." Now I'm like, "I just want to have him. I don't care when it is. But please, don't be late Judah...my body can't handle it!"
Another strange bit of information is I've had several ladies at my church tell me that they would be more than happy to be in the room with me and Justin at delivery to help coach me in case my family is not here yet. Yikes! Um, while that's extremely generous, I don't think that's something I want to share with someone I'll have to see at church or on the praise team for the rest of my life knowing that they've seen me at my worst emotionally, and not my best angle if you know what I
mean!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
PG-13
DISCLAIMER: For those of you who don't like skin, you may not want to look much further. I debated about posting these, but decided that some of you may want to see some of the pictures we had done. I am 35 weeks in these pics. Enjoy or just don't look...your choice. Much love.
Coveted Manila Envelope...
Well, Thanksgiving is over and boy was it a whirlwind. It was so nice to have my family in town and to spend some quality time hanging out and eating. We had nice weather here in FL...by nice I mean it didn't get above 80, which is considered winter here. (Sad, I know!) I will post pictures later.
I had a Dr.'s apt. today...It was just to check and see if Judah is head down. The ultrasound revealed what I already knew. He is head down and ready to go! Thank goodness. (He was breech last month) We didn't really get to look at him very long. The only thing the Dr. wanted to see was his head, and that it was down. I was sad about that. The doctor informed me that he is off on the weekend of my due date, so he wouldn't mind inducing me so he can deliver me before he's off. For some reason, I don't think I'll make it 'till then. I guess time will tell, but boy he is kicking and squirming around like he wants out of there. I think I had some contractions on Sunday night. My stomach was so tight that it brought me to tears. On a brighter note, I only gained 1/2 a pound this time...even after all that eating...I was shocked!!
I also got what most moms consider the coveted manila envelope from the Dr. This envelope holds all my medical records since I found out we were pregnant. I was informed to make several copies, keep one in my car, one in Justin's and one on me at all times. This is to insure that I have the correct paperwork in case I go into labor....YIKES. This scares me a bit that it really could be ANY time. Wow...say a prayer for my anxiety if you think about it.
I had a Dr.'s apt. today...It was just to check and see if Judah is head down. The ultrasound revealed what I already knew. He is head down and ready to go! Thank goodness. (He was breech last month) We didn't really get to look at him very long. The only thing the Dr. wanted to see was his head, and that it was down. I was sad about that. The doctor informed me that he is off on the weekend of my due date, so he wouldn't mind inducing me so he can deliver me before he's off. For some reason, I don't think I'll make it 'till then. I guess time will tell, but boy he is kicking and squirming around like he wants out of there. I think I had some contractions on Sunday night. My stomach was so tight that it brought me to tears. On a brighter note, I only gained 1/2 a pound this time...even after all that eating...I was shocked!!
I also got what most moms consider the coveted manila envelope from the Dr. This envelope holds all my medical records since I found out we were pregnant. I was informed to make several copies, keep one in my car, one in Justin's and one on me at all times. This is to insure that I have the correct paperwork in case I go into labor....YIKES. This scares me a bit that it really could be ANY time. Wow...say a prayer for my anxiety if you think about it.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Vent Session
Okay, I just have to get a few things off my chest...
Disclaimer: I have had an extremely smooth pregnancy and this is not a complaint about being pregnant because I've loved it, just wanted to give everyone out there some tips, pointers and what-not-to-dos. Much love!
If you know someone who's pregnant here is a list of things NOT to say to them...
1) "Wow, your about to pop anyday now, huh?" Not the best thing to do since you may not know excatly how long she has left and the fact that you think she looks like she's going to explode and they really have 6 more weeks can be a bit disheartening.
2)"Look at you, you're SO BIG!" I mean really, do you think that she already doesn't feel huge? The fact that someone else thinks that you look about as big as you feel doesn't really help the old self esteem.
3) "I think you've got an 8 pounder in there." Seriously? Are you a doctor? Did you give the last sonogram. With the anxiety of labor looming over her poor head, do you think she really wants to hear she may have "an 8 pounder in there"?
These are just a few of the comments I have recieved in the past couple of days. I am so much more aware of what not to say to expectig women now that I am currently in the situation. Not to mention, maybe the reason these comments hurt me is becuase I'm going on about 4 hrs. sleep for the past 2 nights. That's another one..."You look so tired"...Really, becuase I'm so used to carrying around all this extra weight and it's so easy to get comfortable at night, not to mention the countless times I get up to pee. Can you hear the sarcasim in my voice? I'm just a bit uncomfortable at this point. I only have about 6 more weeks to go and the weight is hurting my back, legs and poor feet and ankles...I mean cankles. Wow, I feel so much better getting all of this out.
Disclaimer: I have had an extremely smooth pregnancy and this is not a complaint about being pregnant because I've loved it, just wanted to give everyone out there some tips, pointers and what-not-to-dos. Much love!
If you know someone who's pregnant here is a list of things NOT to say to them...
1) "Wow, your about to pop anyday now, huh?" Not the best thing to do since you may not know excatly how long she has left and the fact that you think she looks like she's going to explode and they really have 6 more weeks can be a bit disheartening.
2)"Look at you, you're SO BIG!" I mean really, do you think that she already doesn't feel huge? The fact that someone else thinks that you look about as big as you feel doesn't really help the old self esteem.
3) "I think you've got an 8 pounder in there." Seriously? Are you a doctor? Did you give the last sonogram. With the anxiety of labor looming over her poor head, do you think she really wants to hear she may have "an 8 pounder in there"?
These are just a few of the comments I have recieved in the past couple of days. I am so much more aware of what not to say to expectig women now that I am currently in the situation. Not to mention, maybe the reason these comments hurt me is becuase I'm going on about 4 hrs. sleep for the past 2 nights. That's another one..."You look so tired"...Really, becuase I'm so used to carrying around all this extra weight and it's so easy to get comfortable at night, not to mention the countless times I get up to pee. Can you hear the sarcasim in my voice? I'm just a bit uncomfortable at this point. I only have about 6 more weeks to go and the weight is hurting my back, legs and poor feet and ankles...I mean cankles. Wow, I feel so much better getting all of this out.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Break out the fine China, Let's EAT!
So, since I will be 35 weeks pregnant at Thanksgiving my doctor informed me I couldn't go to Savannah, my hometown, for Thanksgiving. I have to admit I experienced a wave of emotions...sad, mad, disappointed, depressed. I mean what was I going to do? Cook a big 'ole meal for just me and Justin? I think not. Also, I hadn't been home since May and I love to spend holidays in the house I grew up in with my family. Not only that, my mom and sister were planning on throwing me a shower while we were there. I was so looking forward to seeing old friends and church family.
After a couple of days of trying to figure out what we were going to do, we came to a conclusion...my family is coming to my house for Thanksgiving!! That's right break out the fine China and let's eat! My mom, dad, sister, bro-in-law, neice, and uncle will be here, in Orlando all together. I can hardly contain myself! My bro-in-law, Josh and my Uncle Artie haven't seen our house at all since we bought it. Of course they will not be all staying with us, since our house is on the smaller side, but they will all be here, I will get to use my wedding china that I've never used before, I get to hang out with my neice Madison and show my family the wonders of Orlando (and my growing belly). Now...how do I get Justin to get the Christmas tree and decorations up in time for Thanksgiving?...we'll see.
I hope everyone else is looking forward to the quickly approaching holiday season. Mine is sure to be filled with love, food, fun, and maybe even a new addition to our family!
After a couple of days of trying to figure out what we were going to do, we came to a conclusion...my family is coming to my house for Thanksgiving!! That's right break out the fine China and let's eat! My mom, dad, sister, bro-in-law, neice, and uncle will be here, in Orlando all together. I can hardly contain myself! My bro-in-law, Josh and my Uncle Artie haven't seen our house at all since we bought it. Of course they will not be all staying with us, since our house is on the smaller side, but they will all be here, I will get to use my wedding china that I've never used before, I get to hang out with my neice Madison and show my family the wonders of Orlando (and my growing belly). Now...how do I get Justin to get the Christmas tree and decorations up in time for Thanksgiving?...we'll see.
I hope everyone else is looking forward to the quickly approaching holiday season. Mine is sure to be filled with love, food, fun, and maybe even a new addition to our family!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Support System...
We had another shower yesterday. This time we went to Tampa at Justin's parents house and were so blessed with seeing old friends and family. We received so many large gifts and and things that we needed. You can see pictures below.
After all of these showers and being blessed with so many things that we need I couldn't help but wonder how people with no support system bring a child into this world. I feel so grateful to have such a wonderfully supportive family-both mine and Justin's. We have such great friends and our church family is just that...an extended family that gives us love and support.
After all of these showers and being blessed with so many things that we need I couldn't help but wonder how people with no support system bring a child into this world. I feel so grateful to have such a wonderfully supportive family-both mine and Justin's. We have such great friends and our church family is just that...an extended family that gives us love and support.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Fun Filled Weekend
So we have had one busy weekend. It started out on Friday when my work gave me a surprise shower!! I can't believe they pulled one over on me!! It was so sweet. A lot of my co worker's spouses were there and Justin even showed up...sneaky. It was so thoughtful and sweet.
Friday night was our Church's Fall Fest. I was Mike Wizowsky and Justin was "Where's Waldo". We normally try to go as a couple, but had creativity issues with me being somewhat large this year. Here's our pic.
Saturday morning was the Church Baby Shower. It was so nice. My friend Erin and her family worked their tales off and made it so special and beautiful. I have a slide show below. We got so many nice things and I'm starting to feel a little better in case this bundle of joy comes early. We actually have diapers and clothes now. Another nice thing was that both my mom and Justin's mom were able to attend. After the shower, Justin surprised me with installing a new closet system so that Judah could actually have a closet instead of sharing one with his dad!! It was a wonderful day. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.
Friday night was our Church's Fall Fest. I was Mike Wizowsky and Justin was "Where's Waldo". We normally try to go as a couple, but had creativity issues with me being somewhat large this year. Here's our pic.
Saturday morning was the Church Baby Shower. It was so nice. My friend Erin and her family worked their tales off and made it so special and beautiful. I have a slide show below. We got so many nice things and I'm starting to feel a little better in case this bundle of joy comes early. We actually have diapers and clothes now. Another nice thing was that both my mom and Justin's mom were able to attend. After the shower, Justin surprised me with installing a new closet system so that Judah could actually have a closet instead of sharing one with his dad!! It was a wonderful day. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.
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