It's been forever since I've written anything here on the blog, but for good reason. Ever since my maternity leave, my carpal tunnel has been so horrible that I've tried to stay away from the computer as much as possible. My thumb, pointer, and middle fingers on each hand are somewhat numb and tingly, they burn all the time, I can barely make a fist and even typing this blog post is proving to be difficult. I'm ALMOST there though, almost at the end of this "wonderful" pregnancy and finally get to meet my little baby boy.
I thought for sure that by now he'd be here. I went to the doctor last Wed. and they said I was 2cm dilated and that the baby's head was way far down so they didn't think I'd make it past a week. Surprise surprise.....I'm still preggers a week later! Today I will be back at the doctor at 9am and hopefully they'll check me again and tell me I've made progress. I am feeling so uncomfortable now so needless to say I'm just anxious for this birth to happen. My pelvic bone is completely sore from all of the pressure, my mucus plug has come out (gross I know), I can barely get off the couch, and I'm now getting up to pee sometimes 3 times a night! The good thing is that the lack of salt in my diet lately is helping to keep my feet from looking like HUGE water balloons. They are still big, but nothing like they were in the past.
So now I wait. Because of my lack of typing and computer time, I have been sequestered to my couch to watch old episodes of Sex and the City and really horrible romantic comedies. I keep telling myself that this will be the last chance until I retire later in life to just sit around and do nothing so I'm trying to take advantage of it instead of feeling lazy. I know I only have a few more days to try and enjoy my quiet time and although I'll miss is, I am SO INCREDIBLY excited to meet/see my little bun!
Our apartment is pretty much ready for the bun, The co-sleeper is set up next to our bed, his room is virtually ready as well except for buying a little rug and hanging pictures. We had the place deep cleaned yesterday, my wonderful friend Julie cleaned all of the vertical blinds for me AND brought us food for our freezer. My hospital bags (I know, I have more than one) are packed and in the car already, the car seat is installed, and I am all registered at the hospital. Only thing I have left to do is wash the dogs so they smell nice for the new babe!
Hopefully we will be texting, blogging, and emailing in the next few days with the news of our arrival. Does anyone know if this water weight goes away immediately when giving birth. GOD, I hope so!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Updates!
Today is Tuesday April 7th (my wonderful dad's birthday) and less than 4 weeks from my due date! I'm now seeing the doctor every week on Wednesdays and all updates have been just great. Last week, I submitted my birth plan to the doctor and she thought it looked good and was thorough. I created the birth plan from the website www.birthplan.com which provides a template where you can choose components of the plan and also add your own instructions.
I now own two pairs of compression "socks", the second pair being much heavier than the first at 20-30 mm. Last Wednesday my feet were so swollen that the doctor said I need to wear them every single day to keep the swelling down. Lee & I searched a bunch of pharmacies to find the right pair which we finally did at $80 a pop! I have to say though, it's the best $80 I've spent so far on this pregnancy. The socks really help keep the swelling down and my ankles from throbbing. I just have to wash them every single night, but it's worth it. The brand I bought are called Jobst and I've heard they're the best. You can't find them at a regular CVS type of pharmacy, you need to find a specialty/medical supply store.
Our apartment is coming together finally after much hard work and our little boy's room is starting to look like a comfortable place to be/sleep. He will be with us in our room in a co-sleeper for the first 3 months, but I'd like to get his room together before his arrival regardless. I will be rocking him in my little black leather rocking chair quite often I'm sure.
Lee has started to compile the items I need in my hospital bag, however some of the things, like my favorite hair brush can't be packed until last minute. We are also trying to figure out what we're going to bring to the nurses when we are admitted because we've been told by MANY people (one of them being a doctor) that this is a must so that you are "in" from the get-go. We happened upon a store this weekend that makes all different kinds of creme puffs and thought an assorted box of them might be something unique to bring as an offering. Any thoughts?
I now own two pairs of compression "socks", the second pair being much heavier than the first at 20-30 mm. Last Wednesday my feet were so swollen that the doctor said I need to wear them every single day to keep the swelling down. Lee & I searched a bunch of pharmacies to find the right pair which we finally did at $80 a pop! I have to say though, it's the best $80 I've spent so far on this pregnancy. The socks really help keep the swelling down and my ankles from throbbing. I just have to wash them every single night, but it's worth it. The brand I bought are called Jobst and I've heard they're the best. You can't find them at a regular CVS type of pharmacy, you need to find a specialty/medical supply store.
Our apartment is coming together finally after much hard work and our little boy's room is starting to look like a comfortable place to be/sleep. He will be with us in our room in a co-sleeper for the first 3 months, but I'd like to get his room together before his arrival regardless. I will be rocking him in my little black leather rocking chair quite often I'm sure.
Lee has started to compile the items I need in my hospital bag, however some of the things, like my favorite hair brush can't be packed until last minute. We are also trying to figure out what we're going to bring to the nurses when we are admitted because we've been told by MANY people (one of them being a doctor) that this is a must so that you are "in" from the get-go. We happened upon a store this weekend that makes all different kinds of creme puffs and thought an assorted box of them might be something unique to bring as an offering. Any thoughts?
Friday, April 3, 2009
ONE month from today...
Our little boy bun is due to come into the world. I have again been so absent from my blog, but all is well with me, I've just been super busy still. I'm planning to catch up and write more once I'm on maternity leave which starts in 1 week - wow!
A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of getting together with Sweet Monday Photography (the women who shot my wedding) to do a maternity shoot and we had such a fun time. They just blogged a few pictures from the day, so check them out. They are the most fantastic photographers and I've learned so much from them! They always manage to make me look great even now when I'm feeling as big as a house!
http://sweetmondayphotography.squarespace.com/journal/2009/4/1/ellen-and-lee-are-having-a-baby.html
Today the people at work threw me a little party and gave me so very sweet gifts. I feel very blessed and know that my little son is coming into a world and family filled with a ton of love. Can't wait for him to get here!!
A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of getting together with Sweet Monday Photography (the women who shot my wedding) to do a maternity shoot and we had such a fun time. They just blogged a few pictures from the day, so check them out. They are the most fantastic photographers and I've learned so much from them! They always manage to make me look great even now when I'm feeling as big as a house!
http://sweetmondayphotography.squarespace.com/journal/2009/4/1/ellen-and-lee-are-having-a-baby.html
Today the people at work threw me a little party and gave me so very sweet gifts. I feel very blessed and know that my little son is coming into a world and family filled with a ton of love. Can't wait for him to get here!!
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