It's been a busy few weeks as usual and I am finding low energy, increasing to do list and growing baby makes updating the blog a bit more challenging.
Not only did we hit 8 months but I as able to finalize my scheduled c-section. My OB has been saying from day 1 that he thought my pelvis was too small. A 2nd OB confirmed and they think she wouldn't descend. C-section it is. I am ok with it all (as long as people stop telling me how much harder it is!!) duh.
May 6th. I will meet my beautiful rainbow baby May 6th. I can't even wrap my head around it. I vascilate between excitement, fear and what ifs....I day dream about what she will really look like,act like and be! Scared to death something will go wrong. That its not going to happen. That the 3 year journey will be diverted. Normal feelings I guess?
So, I continue to take each day at a time. I finally, found a one bedroom/den apartment in my price range. Not my favorite part of the county due to commute but it will do and will resolve my parking issue. Over the last week, I have secured movers, started packing, made my 'to do' list and met with my realtor to list my condo as a rental. LOTS more to do in 6 weeks including move.
I am such a planner lets hope she doesn't plan to come early. All this and comtinimg to finish up things as work and prepare for maternity.
I was able to spend a bit of time with god momma and bestest friend in DC while she was here for a conference. A bad cold plus pregnancy didn't allow for our usual partying however we can always have a good time.
A couple days off this week have helped me feel less overwhelmed. Looking forward to acupuncture and a massage. It's a busy work week and these days I am usually only good till about 4 pm. I have 2 late 530 meetings. Hope I can mentally do it.
Luckily, March Madness has been a wonderful distraction....almost too much!
Off to finish a few odds and ends until its time for bed.
Thank goodness for ambien :)
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
30 weeks and Cankles
It's official....I have cankles! My feet have become swollen after work but this weekend they have not gone back down.
It was a long week at work but luckily I had a "snow day" in there. It never really snowed although I worked from home. Oh if everyday could be like that. It's getting harder and harder to motivate myself to work.
I had my 30 week u/s and despite her hiding her face the whole time everything looked fine. She is measuring 3lbs and 6ozs which is in the 48% percentile. Good job sweet girl. OB agreed that my rib pain was all muscular with some neuropathy. He said its not very common but does happen. Sticking to Tylenol as I don't want to expose her to ibuprofen. He agreed that was fine as was my upcoming prenatal massage. I was able to finally get a 2nd opinion about having a vaginal delivery. Dr. Thompson who I really liked didn't think she would descend. So much for birthing hips its all about the pelvis. I apparently have a small pelvis. She said if I had my heart set on it I could "try" to labor. Hmmmmm....No thanks!! Hours of laboring to still end up witty a csection!! I will meet w my OB in 2 weeks to discuss process and most likely schedule my baby's birthday.
It's my dads 70th birthday today and as I try to motivate to go to dinner (my least favorite meal) I have been thinking about how important my dad has been in my life. This of course is bittersweet as I realize that Baby Olive will not have that amazing daddy's girl relationship. I know she will be surrounded by amazing men: cousins, brother in law, grandfather, godfather and friends....it's just not the same. A part of me is sad for her already.
I have been nesting a lot and purging items in my closets in case I need to live here. No update on finding a new place to live. It's starting to cause some anxiety but not much I can do about it.
Good things have some March Madness to distract me!
It was a long week at work but luckily I had a "snow day" in there. It never really snowed although I worked from home. Oh if everyday could be like that. It's getting harder and harder to motivate myself to work.
I had my 30 week u/s and despite her hiding her face the whole time everything looked fine. She is measuring 3lbs and 6ozs which is in the 48% percentile. Good job sweet girl. OB agreed that my rib pain was all muscular with some neuropathy. He said its not very common but does happen. Sticking to Tylenol as I don't want to expose her to ibuprofen. He agreed that was fine as was my upcoming prenatal massage. I was able to finally get a 2nd opinion about having a vaginal delivery. Dr. Thompson who I really liked didn't think she would descend. So much for birthing hips its all about the pelvis. I apparently have a small pelvis. She said if I had my heart set on it I could "try" to labor. Hmmmmm....No thanks!! Hours of laboring to still end up witty a csection!! I will meet w my OB in 2 weeks to discuss process and most likely schedule my baby's birthday.
It's my dads 70th birthday today and as I try to motivate to go to dinner (my least favorite meal) I have been thinking about how important my dad has been in my life. This of course is bittersweet as I realize that Baby Olive will not have that amazing daddy's girl relationship. I know she will be surrounded by amazing men: cousins, brother in law, grandfather, godfather and friends....it's just not the same. A part of me is sad for her already.
I have been nesting a lot and purging items in my closets in case I need to live here. No update on finding a new place to live. It's starting to cause some anxiety but not much I can do about it.
Good things have some March Madness to distract me!
Friday, March 1, 2013
29....what a doozie
I must admit compared to others I have spoken to I have had a very easy pregnancy. The first two trimesters were pretty much cake so I knew my time was coming. Week 29 appeared to be that week. As I have been dealing with rib/left quadrant pain for the past several weeks, it finally came full force the other night.
Between intense rib pain and lower back pain, I found myself back in L and D the other night. I haven't been there since week 16 so not to bad. After paging my OB due to the intense pain where only pacing was a distraction, I headed over to Mercy at 11 pm. It was quick registration process and I must admit a better experience than last time. I had the normal monitoring of Baby Olive and all seemed to be well. Heart rate was steady and no contractions. Physical exam showed cervix was closed and baby was head down with her butt in my right side (which could explain the back pain)
Four hours later, I was discharged with no major issues but no relief from the pain (it actually was worse from laying on that damn hospital bed). I spent the night in tears and without any sleep. OB convinced me the next day to take Motrin which isn't really good for my baby Olive's heart. I slept like a rock for 4 hours and moved to my bed for another 3 and the pain had subsided. Ahh. Of course, this was temporary and has started to return. Waiting to hear back from OB on next steps. Am thankful I can work from home. It's gonna be a long 10 weeks or until she drops. It seems my uterus is pushing on my ribs/stomach/diaphragm causing the pain.
On a happier note, my sweet grandma had an amazing turnaround. She started eating more and drinking. I did see her last weekend and really didn't think she was going to make it to see Baby. I am more hopeful this week. The hospice nurse told her she had been in bed for 2 weeks and she replied," I have? Well, put down the bars and I will get up" Thats my sassy gran. She was singing and feeding herself. Hope the postive turn continues to help her get stronger. Having this baby has been a dream come true for me....introducing her to my grandma will be icing.
Looking forward to lots of icing in the coming weeks!
Between intense rib pain and lower back pain, I found myself back in L and D the other night. I haven't been there since week 16 so not to bad. After paging my OB due to the intense pain where only pacing was a distraction, I headed over to Mercy at 11 pm. It was quick registration process and I must admit a better experience than last time. I had the normal monitoring of Baby Olive and all seemed to be well. Heart rate was steady and no contractions. Physical exam showed cervix was closed and baby was head down with her butt in my right side (which could explain the back pain)
Four hours later, I was discharged with no major issues but no relief from the pain (it actually was worse from laying on that damn hospital bed). I spent the night in tears and without any sleep. OB convinced me the next day to take Motrin which isn't really good for my baby Olive's heart. I slept like a rock for 4 hours and moved to my bed for another 3 and the pain had subsided. Ahh. Of course, this was temporary and has started to return. Waiting to hear back from OB on next steps. Am thankful I can work from home. It's gonna be a long 10 weeks or until she drops. It seems my uterus is pushing on my ribs/stomach/diaphragm causing the pain.
On a happier note, my sweet grandma had an amazing turnaround. She started eating more and drinking. I did see her last weekend and really didn't think she was going to make it to see Baby. I am more hopeful this week. The hospice nurse told her she had been in bed for 2 weeks and she replied," I have? Well, put down the bars and I will get up" Thats my sassy gran. She was singing and feeding herself. Hope the postive turn continues to help her get stronger. Having this baby has been a dream come true for me....introducing her to my grandma will be icing.
Looking forward to lots of icing in the coming weeks!
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