Well this morning I had my 32 week check-up! I'm happy to be in the home stretch now, only 8 weeks left or just shy of 2 months!
Baby L is doing great! I am measuring right where I am supposed to be, baby's head is down (still) and little one was very active this morning- heart rate was up at 160! Funny about the head down though... The nurse kind of gave me an odd look after feeling around to see how baby was positioned. She asked if I get a lot of movement off to my right, to which I replied yes. Apparently head is down, butt is left and feet are right - so making an L shape essentially. Interesting, but makes complete sense with the way my stomach contorts to odd shapes as of late.I'm hoping that baby stays comfy in this position and remains head down so we don't have any goofy stuff to deal with when I get closer to Delivery (D-day).
In other news, Baby L is really spoiled, lucky and loved by all of our family and close friends. We had a small baby shower on June 7. And now aside from some minor rearranging, baby's room is really coming together nicely. We have the crib set all assembled and I have most of the baby items that need to be washed, washed. Extra necessities for baby are all in their place for the most part so now we just wait for baby. This week I am working on my birth plan and putting together items for my hospital bag. Oh and we need to buy gender specific take-home outfits for the hospital...
But all is well. I'm still feeling relatively well aside from increased peeing, swelling of my feet, exhaustion and general achiness (lower back mainly). But that is not me complaining because I have had a nice, easy pregnancy and I am just really looking forward to meeting little her or him in a few months!
6.16.2014
5.15.2014
Baby L - Wiggles on Camera
So I may or may not have an obsession with trying to catch my little babe on camera now that I've reached the stage where it seems like I have an alien inside me trying to bust out aka my stomach is in constant motion. Up until about a week or so ago, babe was camera shy and now s/he appears to not care, which is great and offers me hours of entertainment (literally). Rob isn't nearly as impressed.
I've started terming poking at my stomach as "pissin' off the child" because I poke until I get poked back and then my belly bounces around for a while. Rob did however find amusement the other day at it, he took my stomach in both hands and shook it. A LOT. I was highly amused, and good thing for amniotic fluid or I would have been convinced that the child received shaken baby syndrome...
Anywho, here is a 2-minute snippet of what I call Zumba baby. And no, the music was not actually playing (like my parents may have thought), I added it in before I uploaded it. Enjoy and be prepared, it's 2 minutes long.
Anywho, here is a 2-minute snippet of what I call Zumba baby. And no, the music was not actually playing (like my parents may have thought), I added it in before I uploaded it. Enjoy and be prepared, it's 2 minutes long.
3.21.2014
Ramblings on becoming a mom...
I've had nearly 16 weeks (since I found out I was pregnant SO early) now to absorb the fact that in a mere 20-ish weeks plus or minus a few days I will take on a new role in my life... that of a mom, mommy, mama or whatever our little child decides to call me. And I have finally hit the point of no return - maternity clothes. I'm wearing them in full force. My normal clothing does not fit me anymore. The few pants that had always been a bit big literally cut my stomach in half and make me look ridiculous... not to mention leaving marks on me where they are obviously too tight.
I won't deny the fact that I am SCARED beyond all belief - Will I make a good mom? Will I be able to support my kiddo financially, emotionally, physically? Will I survive on very little sleep (since I love it so)? Wait, lets take a step back - first fear: LABOR. I have told Rob all along that I would like to have as natural of a delivery as possible, un-medicated. I am not opposed to medication, but if I can keep myself calm, (God, mom and Rob help me) and have no serious complications - the goal from the get-go and forward is to labor without medicine - Wish me luck on that one. So once I get past that fun stuff (not), then we can skip to realtime fears that I mentioned first.
With all the uncertainty and fear I have I am extremely EXCITED because there are a few things I can say for sure about this little babe. He/she was and is wanted, he/she will be LOVED unconditionally, and that dad and I are going to be the best parents that we can be for this little one.
So as I've been feeling "flutters", "kicks" or whatever you want to call them (for a few weeks now), I need to come up with aname nickname for this kiddo. Seeing as we decided to not find out what we are having its hard to say Mister this or Misses that... but I've got some ideas, and so do a few others... As of now recent names have been "bean", "it" (as much as I hate referring to him or her as that), "Super Wonder Quad" (thanks Rob's family for that one) and this morning I thought of maybe "Wigglebean" or "Wiggleworm" since just about everyday there seems to be a constant dance party going on in my tummy. I am a part of a "secret" group of women that are all pregnant and due around the same time (between late July and early September) and one of the members mentioned in her weekly photo/journal how the baby feels like a bird pecking away inside, boy could that not be closer to the truth, so with that I could easily nickname wiggleworm to "baby bird" or "little bird".
So this women's group I am apart of - I've had quite a few people say that I shouldn't be in it because I would read into things (as many claim I did early on). For example, early on I was scared that something had happened or that something was wrong since I have had such an easy pregnancy and still continue to do so. I'm beyond that fear now that I have moving proof in me. But back to the topic of this women's/mom's group. I am so happy to be a part of it. I take what I hear with a grain of salt. Let me repeat, I take what I hear with a grain of salt! There has been a lot of useful information within this group, especially from those that have one or more kiddos. I am grateful for this group of knowledgeable women, not to mention its fun sharing in the "hump day, bump day" photos on Wednesdays and seeing everyone grow with their little ones!
So there be my random, very random, thoughts that have been going through my head as of late. This weekend I prepare myself to fly to Myrtle Beach to visit my parents. It will be wiggleworm's first opportunity to hear my mom and dad and I haven't seen them since the cruise, which was before I was pregnant - so I am beyond thrilled to see them!!
With that, I leave you with my weekly photo (sorry it's blurry, Rob apparently can't stand still long enough for it to be clear - LOL!)
I won't deny the fact that I am SCARED beyond all belief - Will I make a good mom? Will I be able to support my kiddo financially, emotionally, physically? Will I survive on very little sleep (since I love it so)? Wait, lets take a step back - first fear: LABOR. I have told Rob all along that I would like to have as natural of a delivery as possible, un-medicated. I am not opposed to medication, but if I can keep myself calm, (God, mom and Rob help me) and have no serious complications - the goal from the get-go and forward is to labor without medicine - Wish me luck on that one. So once I get past that fun stuff (not), then we can skip to realtime fears that I mentioned first.
With all the uncertainty and fear I have I am extremely EXCITED because there are a few things I can say for sure about this little babe. He/she was and is wanted, he/she will be LOVED unconditionally, and that dad and I are going to be the best parents that we can be for this little one.
So as I've been feeling "flutters", "kicks" or whatever you want to call them (for a few weeks now), I need to come up with a
So this women's group I am apart of - I've had quite a few people say that I shouldn't be in it because I would read into things (as many claim I did early on). For example, early on I was scared that something had happened or that something was wrong since I have had such an easy pregnancy and still continue to do so. I'm beyond that fear now that I have moving proof in me. But back to the topic of this women's/mom's group. I am so happy to be a part of it. I take what I hear with a grain of salt. Let me repeat, I take what I hear with a grain of salt! There has been a lot of useful information within this group, especially from those that have one or more kiddos. I am grateful for this group of knowledgeable women, not to mention its fun sharing in the "hump day, bump day" photos on Wednesdays and seeing everyone grow with their little ones!
So there be my random, very random, thoughts that have been going through my head as of late. This weekend I prepare myself to fly to Myrtle Beach to visit my parents. It will be wiggleworm's first opportunity to hear my mom and dad and I haven't seen them since the cruise, which was before I was pregnant - so I am beyond thrilled to see them!!
With that, I leave you with my weekly photo (sorry it's blurry, Rob apparently can't stand still long enough for it to be clear - LOL!)
3.13.2014
Baby L
This past Monday, I had my first ultrasound- for anatomy! I was 18 weeks 0 days. We could have opted to find out gender but decided to stick with our original idea of having it be a surprise.
The 20 minutes of ultrasound was so amazing. Baby was very relaxed (heart rate of 154 bpm) and had one hand behind its head and it's feet crossed at the ankles. Only was did baby decide to be a little stubborn and turn while the ultrasound technician was trying to look at all areas of the heart. She was successful eventually. Seeing baby and knowing I'm growing a human inside is very surreal and the ultrasound really brought to light my future as a mom, and Rob's as a dad. Baby was currently 265 g or 9.3 ounces which happens to be right in the middle of the pack (55th percentile) for weight. I am not promised I'll get another ultrasound unless I encounter any complications or they need to check things out as I get close to delivery, but this is surely a memory I will not forget. This pregnancy has truly been easy and if things keep as they have, I won't mind another 1 or 2 in the future. Here's our little bug :)
The 20 minutes of ultrasound was so amazing. Baby was very relaxed (heart rate of 154 bpm) and had one hand behind its head and it's feet crossed at the ankles. Only was did baby decide to be a little stubborn and turn while the ultrasound technician was trying to look at all areas of the heart. She was successful eventually. Seeing baby and knowing I'm growing a human inside is very surreal and the ultrasound really brought to light my future as a mom, and Rob's as a dad. Baby was currently 265 g or 9.3 ounces which happens to be right in the middle of the pack (55th percentile) for weight. I am not promised I'll get another ultrasound unless I encounter any complications or they need to check things out as I get close to delivery, but this is surely a memory I will not forget. This pregnancy has truly been easy and if things keep as they have, I won't mind another 1 or 2 in the future. Here's our little bug :)
2.10.2014
Fur Babies!
November 23: We... I... bought a dog! Advertised on Craigslist as a Poodle/Yorkie, but according to previous vet records Jack Russell Terrier Mix. He is adorable and I am in love!
Granted, he has now been with us going on 3 months, we LOVE him to pieces, and yes I said we. He is "my" dog, but Rob plays with him and adores him just the same. He may not admit that though...
So onto the cute photos of our new fur baby!
He has recently seen the groomer and looks less rag-a-muff, but I will post those later :)
Granted, he has now been with us going on 3 months, we LOVE him to pieces, and yes I said we. He is "my" dog, but Rob plays with him and adores him just the same. He may not admit that though...
So onto the cute photos of our new fur baby!
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| Coming home! |
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| Loves his toy! |
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| My boys :) |
He has recently seen the groomer and looks less rag-a-muff, but I will post those later :)
11.06.2013
House
Rob and I have a home!
It's taken me only over a month to share, not because I didn't want to but because I have been so busy lately! I am actually writing this as I sit on the 10th floor of my hotel in downtown San Diego where I am staying for a 3-day work conference. Well, here is our house! Work in progress, but we love it and are already enjoying calling it home!
It's taken me only over a month to share, not because I didn't want to but because I have been so busy lately! I am actually writing this as I sit on the 10th floor of my hotel in downtown San Diego where I am staying for a 3-day work conference. Well, here is our house! Work in progress, but we love it and are already enjoying calling it home!
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