Well then, here is proof I have no idea what I am talking about. We went to see the midwife and Christina is actually not engaged, far from it. She is breach. Her head is to the left of my belly button and her back is against my side. No wonder I've been feeling movements on my bladder, that is her new kicking ground.
So, there is still hope that she will turn around. There is still time for her to do so. So I am researching positions etc. to help her turn upside down.
The good news is, as far as we know, she is still perfectly healthy. Everything looked fine with me and it looks like despite the heat wave, I've been able to stay hydrated--wha-hoo.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Engagement
Christina is Engaged! Quite young to be making such a commitment but in her case, this engagement does not involve a diamond ring (that we know of).
Very early Sunday morning, I woke up with pains that came and went in waves with a little break in between. Felt a lot like contractions. They didn't last very long but were quite intense. Christina wriggled and squirmed and turned her whole body from left to right! The next morning, I noticed Christina's movements much lower in my belly. She used to push her little bum into and under my ribs (not very comfortable). Now her little bum is just a little bit above my belly button. Though I'm happy to have more room to breath, I now feel every movement in my bladder!
From the research I've done, Christina dropping into my pelvis (or lightening I guess is the correct term) does not mean I will go into labor right away. It could still be a month before we get to see her sweet face. (It could be quite problematic if she decided to slide out before 37 weeks). It is a bit un-nerving, knowing she has made progress towards deliver and we still have a 3 day drive before we get to the midwife I'm planning to deliver with!
So, we shall see!
Very early Sunday morning, I woke up with pains that came and went in waves with a little break in between. Felt a lot like contractions. They didn't last very long but were quite intense. Christina wriggled and squirmed and turned her whole body from left to right! The next morning, I noticed Christina's movements much lower in my belly. She used to push her little bum into and under my ribs (not very comfortable). Now her little bum is just a little bit above my belly button. Though I'm happy to have more room to breath, I now feel every movement in my bladder!
From the research I've done, Christina dropping into my pelvis (or lightening I guess is the correct term) does not mean I will go into labor right away. It could still be a month before we get to see her sweet face. (It could be quite problematic if she decided to slide out before 37 weeks). It is a bit un-nerving, knowing she has made progress towards deliver and we still have a 3 day drive before we get to the midwife I'm planning to deliver with!
So, we shall see!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Hydration
Today, I dumped a full bottle of water all over me and the couch.
Today, I dumped most of the water in my water bottle down my front after I tried to get a drink.
Today, I dropped a full glass of water on the table, breaking the glass and covering the table and floor with water.
Today, I dumped a container full of hot water down my shorts and onto the kitchen floor.
I hope I am soaking up water through my skin since getting it to my mouth has suddenly become a challenge.
Note: P.I.C is an actual term: Pregnancy Induced Clumsiness. Boy do I feel better :-P
Today, I dumped most of the water in my water bottle down my front after I tried to get a drink.
Today, I dropped a full glass of water on the table, breaking the glass and covering the table and floor with water.
Today, I dumped a container full of hot water down my shorts and onto the kitchen floor.
I hope I am soaking up water through my skin since getting it to my mouth has suddenly become a challenge.
Note: P.I.C is an actual term: Pregnancy Induced Clumsiness. Boy do I feel better :-P
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
35 Weeks!
Wow, how did it get to be Wednesday already? I have been very busy painting (with open windows and a fan so as to not inhale fumes). I hoped to get the rooms painted in our house so that when we come back, we can just move in. Since this is just a rental, I didn't want to spend a ton on paint so I've been looking at Home Depot for Oops paint. You can get a gallon of paint that someone either didn't like or didn't pick up for $5.00--such a great deal! I've been looking for paint but they have only had 1 or 2 gallons of some dark ugly color. I was feeling very discouraged. Last Saturday, John and I stopped at Home Depot and they "just happened" to be getting rid of old stock so they were pulling gallons off the shelves, adding a tiny bit of color, and placing it on Oops paint shelf! What a blessing! We found all the paint we need and want for $5.00 each! It has been wonderful to use it!
Monday, I began painting the kitchen. Our house does not have a bunch of windows so this room tends to be dark anyways, but when we arrived, the cupboards were dark green and the walls were 2 shades of brown! Not at all a nice place to cook! The kitchen is now light and cheery with white cupboards and light lime green walls. Wha-hoo.
Today, my friend Jeanna came over to help me paint Christina's room! John and I had mixed and re-mixed a light pink we found and I had great doubts it was ever going to look nice! Even as I cut in around the trim I was doubtful. But, when Jeanna finished rolling it, Wow! It is exactly what I had mind. God is so good!
Christina has been really active! She took a little break in her activity for a bit. I think she slept a lot while going through a growth spurt. At the time, I thought she must be running out of room. She is running out room but that has not slowed her down a bit! My ribs have never been so stretched! I can't wait to hold and enjoy her strength on the outside :0) The little thing on the right of my blog says she is gaining an ounce a day! I could imagine it is sheer muscle!
Christina's house continues to expand. I am now 41 inches around and I feel as big as house! John continues to be so kind and loving despite my awkward body. He is just wonderful ~
Monday, I began painting the kitchen. Our house does not have a bunch of windows so this room tends to be dark anyways, but when we arrived, the cupboards were dark green and the walls were 2 shades of brown! Not at all a nice place to cook! The kitchen is now light and cheery with white cupboards and light lime green walls. Wha-hoo.
Today, my friend Jeanna came over to help me paint Christina's room! John and I had mixed and re-mixed a light pink we found and I had great doubts it was ever going to look nice! Even as I cut in around the trim I was doubtful. But, when Jeanna finished rolling it, Wow! It is exactly what I had mind. God is so good!
Christina has been really active! She took a little break in her activity for a bit. I think she slept a lot while going through a growth spurt. At the time, I thought she must be running out of room. She is running out room but that has not slowed her down a bit! My ribs have never been so stretched! I can't wait to hold and enjoy her strength on the outside :0) The little thing on the right of my blog says she is gaining an ounce a day! I could imagine it is sheer muscle!
Christina's house continues to expand. I am now 41 inches around and I feel as big as house! John continues to be so kind and loving despite my awkward body. He is just wonderful ~
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Daddy's Kisses
Christina got her first kiss long before her birth. Since we have known she was on her way, her Daddy has been sending her greetings with kisses through my belly.
We had to pose for the picture so I could get my camera set up but the action is something that happens daily:
We had to pose for the picture so I could get my camera set up but the action is something that happens daily:
34 Weeks!
Christina has the hiccups! I guess that is the only way for her to say "Hello" to you! I can feel them really low so from what I've read, that means her head is still down--good place to be!
I think she is running out of room in there. She is still quite active but she actually takes some breaks. Then when she does move... she can be quite forceful!
It will be very interesting to see how she reacts to her newborn cousins when we see them in a few weeks. Whenever I talk about a baby or look at pictures of a newborn, Christina goes crazy! It would seem like she is jealous or excited--I'm not sure what to think of it! You know how in the Bible, the baby in Elizabeth's womb danced when Mary came to visit her when she was pregnant with Jesus? That does not surprise me at all!
Christina and I are still growing! I am continually shocked when I pass a mirror to see how much of me sticks out! John has begun calling my baby bump a Mountain and it really fits quite well! I will try to take/post some pictures this week.
I did not sleep well last night but it had nothing to do with pregnancy. As John and I were going to bed I realized how well it would work to switch the room we were going to use as an office and the room we were going to use as our bedroom. So I spent too much of the night planning it out in my head. I am itching to have each room painted and filled with our stuff. For those who do not know, John and I are planning to leave here early September to head back to take care of some jobs, pack our stuff, and deliver Christina. We will have 3 weeks after her birth before we need to be back here so our return date is quite up in the air. I am so grateful that it worked out this way instead of knowing that I Have to go into labor by X date. The pressure probably would have made for a late delivery if nothing else. So with the arrangement we have now, I am hoping for an early delivery ~
The best part of this week is the break we are having from the heat and humidity! Instead of temps in the 90's, it is lingering around the 70's--what bliss!
I think she is running out of room in there. She is still quite active but she actually takes some breaks. Then when she does move... she can be quite forceful!
It will be very interesting to see how she reacts to her newborn cousins when we see them in a few weeks. Whenever I talk about a baby or look at pictures of a newborn, Christina goes crazy! It would seem like she is jealous or excited--I'm not sure what to think of it! You know how in the Bible, the baby in Elizabeth's womb danced when Mary came to visit her when she was pregnant with Jesus? That does not surprise me at all!
Christina and I are still growing! I am continually shocked when I pass a mirror to see how much of me sticks out! John has begun calling my baby bump a Mountain and it really fits quite well! I will try to take/post some pictures this week.
I did not sleep well last night but it had nothing to do with pregnancy. As John and I were going to bed I realized how well it would work to switch the room we were going to use as an office and the room we were going to use as our bedroom. So I spent too much of the night planning it out in my head. I am itching to have each room painted and filled with our stuff. For those who do not know, John and I are planning to leave here early September to head back to take care of some jobs, pack our stuff, and deliver Christina. We will have 3 weeks after her birth before we need to be back here so our return date is quite up in the air. I am so grateful that it worked out this way instead of knowing that I Have to go into labor by X date. The pressure probably would have made for a late delivery if nothing else. So with the arrangement we have now, I am hoping for an early delivery ~
The best part of this week is the break we are having from the heat and humidity! Instead of temps in the 90's, it is lingering around the 70's--what bliss!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Undeserved Blessings
I woke up this morning to very precious blessings.
Ever since Monday and the Rhogam shot, I've been out of commission. My back/side have been in a lot of pain and yesterday I had diarrhea twice with a stomach ache. It has also been horrible hot. All this to say, a Huge pile of dishes has been growing since Monday. We were out of most silverware and dishes because they were all dirty. My friend gave me a pot of broth which I froze most of, but ran out of used yogurt containers to put it in, so the pot had been out growing terrible things.
This morning, John brought me breakfast in bed before he ran out the door. When I got up, I came out to the kitchen to discover that terrible pile of dishes, transformed to a dish drainer piled high with clean ones and a precious love note on my laptop. I haven't been able to stop crying since. I feel so loved, so cherished, so cared for, and that I've been given something huge that I do not deserve. It is like being taken out of pig pen and treated like a princess. But it is even better than that because this was all done out of selfless love vs. duty.
And this is only the beginning. John is hoping to have a shorter day so we can go to the office, I can meet everyone and then, we can head to the beach!!
Thank You Jesus for my Wonderful Husband!
Ever since Monday and the Rhogam shot, I've been out of commission. My back/side have been in a lot of pain and yesterday I had diarrhea twice with a stomach ache. It has also been horrible hot. All this to say, a Huge pile of dishes has been growing since Monday. We were out of most silverware and dishes because they were all dirty. My friend gave me a pot of broth which I froze most of, but ran out of used yogurt containers to put it in, so the pot had been out growing terrible things.
This morning, John brought me breakfast in bed before he ran out the door. When I got up, I came out to the kitchen to discover that terrible pile of dishes, transformed to a dish drainer piled high with clean ones and a precious love note on my laptop. I haven't been able to stop crying since. I feel so loved, so cherished, so cared for, and that I've been given something huge that I do not deserve. It is like being taken out of pig pen and treated like a princess. But it is even better than that because this was all done out of selfless love vs. duty.
And this is only the beginning. John is hoping to have a shorter day so we can go to the office, I can meet everyone and then, we can head to the beach!!
Thank You Jesus for my Wonderful Husband!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Week 33
Christina is Active! I think she moves more than she sleeps! This may be one reason my sleep has become so sparse but I'd much rather feel her moving than sleep anyways. Last night, John had his hand on my belly and I think she kept him awake as well with all her movements.
I am getting more uncomfortable as the weeks progress with back and side pains (even my belly button feels like it is getting stretched) but that seems to go with pregnancy. My belly has certainly never been this large before. Depending on how she is laying, I measure anywhere from 39 to 40.5 inches around! (Much different from the 20 something waist I had before)
I have begun reading Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way so that has me all keyed up for labor. I have even begun to wish I could go through labor twice so that I could experience both midwives, (the second time around should be easier anyways) and what I need to do would be so fresh in my mind but... I would still only end up with one baby so I guess I'll be happy with one labor for each baby!
Our sweet baby is growing all the time. According to my Week by Week book, she now weighs approximately 4.5 pounds with a head to bum length of 12 inches, and a total length of nearly 19.5 inches. (If only they had a guess of how powerful her kicks can be!)
I am getting more uncomfortable as the weeks progress with back and side pains (even my belly button feels like it is getting stretched) but that seems to go with pregnancy. My belly has certainly never been this large before. Depending on how she is laying, I measure anywhere from 39 to 40.5 inches around! (Much different from the 20 something waist I had before)
I have begun reading Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way so that has me all keyed up for labor. I have even begun to wish I could go through labor twice so that I could experience both midwives, (the second time around should be easier anyways) and what I need to do would be so fresh in my mind but... I would still only end up with one baby so I guess I'll be happy with one labor for each baby!
Our sweet baby is growing all the time. According to my Week by Week book, she now weighs approximately 4.5 pounds with a head to bum length of 12 inches, and a total length of nearly 19.5 inches. (If only they had a guess of how powerful her kicks can be!)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
32 Week Prenantal
I had a prenatal last night. We have really enjoyed getting to know the midwife here so it is rather sad to miss sharing the birth with her (we will be in another state for the birth) but she has hopes to attend one of our later births.
Christina had her head down (wha-hoo) though she may not stay that way. I am still measuring about 2 weeks small. My iron as at 10 (last month is was at 11) so we brought home some Floradix, (which I hate) to help build that up. For other "tasty" treats, I also have chlorophyll and black strap molasses. Mmm. Mmm. I was also quite dehydrated (which isn't too surprising with all this heat and humidity) so I now have a water bottle attached to me, well almost. According to her scales, I have gained a few pounds (my scales were not showing any difference) so that is a good thing. I have now gained almost 30 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight! We talked about visiting a chiropractor. I have been having a lot of pain in my left bum cheek and nothing seems to help. I also got my rhogam shot (without mercury, thank you Jesus) so it is getting painful to sit here and type.
Yesterday was also the delivery day of my newest niece! She got that cool birthday: 08.09.10! And isn't this unique? My brother and his wife have a baby boy. Both of my sisters and myself all have girls! So, next month, my other sister will deliver her girl and then... October will come and Christina will arrive, wha-hooo :0)
Christina had her head down (wha-hoo) though she may not stay that way. I am still measuring about 2 weeks small. My iron as at 10 (last month is was at 11) so we brought home some Floradix, (which I hate) to help build that up. For other "tasty" treats, I also have chlorophyll and black strap molasses. Mmm. Mmm. I was also quite dehydrated (which isn't too surprising with all this heat and humidity) so I now have a water bottle attached to me, well almost. According to her scales, I have gained a few pounds (my scales were not showing any difference) so that is a good thing. I have now gained almost 30 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight! We talked about visiting a chiropractor. I have been having a lot of pain in my left bum cheek and nothing seems to help. I also got my rhogam shot (without mercury, thank you Jesus) so it is getting painful to sit here and type.
Yesterday was also the delivery day of my newest niece! She got that cool birthday: 08.09.10! And isn't this unique? My brother and his wife have a baby boy. Both of my sisters and myself all have girls! So, next month, my other sister will deliver her girl and then... October will come and Christina will arrive, wha-hooo :0)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
10.10.10
Wouldn't it be fun if Christina decided to arrive on October 10?
Her birthday would be very memorable:
10.10.10
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wide Awake
This is the time for rest and sleep but my mind is running and my body is restless. Maybe I'm hungry? Maybe I'm over-tired?
I'm thinking about our daughter hiccuping inside of me. Who will she look like? Will she have hair when she is born? Will she be a happy baby? Will she be easy to nurse? I can't wait to hold her close and kiss her sweet self.
I'm thinking about our move and being so far away from family and all the things we will miss. I'm thinking about my sisters, getting ready to have their sweet babies and my sister-in-law who already has her son in her arms. I'm thinking about being a mom and all that entails. I'm thinking about labor and hoping it comes early vs. late. I'm thinking about the rhogam shot I still need to get and feeling worried about it's affect on our baby if I do or do not get it. I'm thinking about my belly, hoping our baby is growing fine--not too big or too small.
I'm thinking about John and how very blessed I am to be married to such a wonderful man. I'm thinking about all the hours he has put in these past weeks and how tired he is. I'm thinking about how quickly he has picked up so much new information and excited for him and us for this new opportunity.
I'm thinking about the house we are renting and all the things I want to do to it! I'm thinking about the oops paint I discovered and how to make the best use of it. I'm thinking about all the stuff we plan to move here... and that makes me tired ~
sweet dreams ~
I'm thinking about our daughter hiccuping inside of me. Who will she look like? Will she have hair when she is born? Will she be a happy baby? Will she be easy to nurse? I can't wait to hold her close and kiss her sweet self.
I'm thinking about our move and being so far away from family and all the things we will miss. I'm thinking about my sisters, getting ready to have their sweet babies and my sister-in-law who already has her son in her arms. I'm thinking about being a mom and all that entails. I'm thinking about labor and hoping it comes early vs. late. I'm thinking about the rhogam shot I still need to get and feeling worried about it's affect on our baby if I do or do not get it. I'm thinking about my belly, hoping our baby is growing fine--not too big or too small.
I'm thinking about John and how very blessed I am to be married to such a wonderful man. I'm thinking about all the hours he has put in these past weeks and how tired he is. I'm thinking about how quickly he has picked up so much new information and excited for him and us for this new opportunity.
I'm thinking about the house we are renting and all the things I want to do to it! I'm thinking about the oops paint I discovered and how to make the best use of it. I'm thinking about all the stuff we plan to move here... and that makes me tired ~
sweet dreams ~
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
32 Weeks!
And I am looking Quite Pregnant!
Christina continues to be quite active.She loves to reach under my ribs and tickle my bladder!
She has had the hiccups of few more times. One time, John laid his head on my belly and he could feel her hiccuping! He was also able to hear her heartbeat. He has been quite impressed with the force of her kicks! I love that he can share all of that with us.
Overall I'm doing well.
I've been having a lot of indigestion/acid reflux.
It isn't always horrible but there are some factors that tend to aggravate it:
Getting dehydrated
Feeling tired
Eating dairy products
Sitting in John's truck for a long time
(that last one makes travel very troublesome)
John has been working really long days.
I was able to ride around with him over the weekend.
It is always nice to be together
He had Monday off so we went to the beach.
Such Bliss!
My awkward body loves the water.
So many friends are either about to have a baby, or just had a baby.
I am so excited about our sweet baby's birth day!
Delighted to be this far along
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