Or maybe it will be Friday depending on how things go. I haven't been able to update the past few days because my computer's graphics card was broken and we had to send it away to be fixed. Apple was very accommodating and fixed it for free even though we were eight days out of our three year warranty. I would have been pissed if they didn't fix it.
Anyway, back to the important things. A baby. Tomorrow. That is such a weird concept to grasp. I was really hoping to wait for things to start up on their own, but my blood pressure is not cooperating. It's not that bad at this point, but these things can turn really bad and I don't want to go through being so sick again. Last Wednesday it was 92 on the bottom. Then on my birthday night we went to labor and delivery because I suddenly swelled up like crazy (likely the salty food I ate) and my BP was 156/87 on the grocery store machine. While I was in L&D, my bottom numbers were in the mid to high 80's and top numbers in the 130's. A diagnosis of pregnancy-induced hypertension is made with two BP's of over 140 or 90 taken at least six hours apart. So, I'm not officially there, but my doctor advised us not to take any chances and we definitely agree. Preeclampsia is not the word at the moment because all of my urine dips are clear as were my labs on Saturday. As of Monday, I am 4 1/2 cm and 80% effaced, so hopefully all that will have to be done is breaking my water. Think non-pitocin related thoughts for us!
Oh, and my group strep B was positive, so I will have to deal with the antibiotics. Woo.
I am so happy to be at this point. And very nervous about tomorrow. We will be updating Facebook with the news. She's estimated at 8 lbs!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
38 Weeks!
Our 38 week appointment was this morning. 4 cm dilated and 70% effaced. My OB said it was amazing that I could walk around like that. I have episodes of "could this be it" on a daily basis before the contractions stop again. It seems that he expects me to go into real labor soon, but had me make an appointment for Monday just in case. I'm sure he will talk induction at that point. I am really hoping to avoid any induction. We'll see how I'm feeling Monday though. It would be nice to make it to Friday since that's when Bernie's mom is flying in.
I'm feeling ready and a tad bit impatient. My bp was a little high (122/92) on fist check which is always worrying to me. It came down to 130/80 on a second check and my OB was fine with that.
I have been cleaning/organizing like crazy and have most of the items on my list checked off. Bernie is off for four days after today and has one more set of shifts before he starts his official baby-leave. Of course, he will start it sooner if Vivian decides to make her appearance before then.
I find that I don't have anything else to say at the moment. Hope everyone is well and maybe we will be introducing Vivian in the next post!
I'm feeling ready and a tad bit impatient. My bp was a little high (122/92) on fist check which is always worrying to me. It came down to 130/80 on a second check and my OB was fine with that.
I have been cleaning/organizing like crazy and have most of the items on my list checked off. Bernie is off for four days after today and has one more set of shifts before he starts his official baby-leave. Of course, he will start it sooner if Vivian decides to make her appearance before then.
I find that I don't have anything else to say at the moment. Hope everyone is well and maybe we will be introducing Vivian in the next post!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
36 weeks!
That was yesterday, so technically we are past that mark. I had two doctor's appointments this week. On Tuesday I saw my specialist for the final ultrasound. Vivian is a big girl! She is tipping the scales at 6 lbs 3 oz already and everything looked great. Dr. even called me a normal pregnant person. The birth discussion with my OB was yesterday. We discussed all the exciting possible delivery scenarios as expected. I left feeling reassured, 3 cm dilated, and 50% effaced. Anyone want to take a guess on the birth date??? It might keep me a bit more occupied during this final countdown to keep track of the guesses.
Now I just need to get to work on the birth plan. Full term coming up next Wednesday!
There was a trip to L&D last week due to some higher BP readings at the grocery store. They kept me an hour and all was fine. Normal BP and no protein in my urine. My BP's were nice and low at both doctor's appointments this week.
I have started getting some meals together for after the birth. OK, so I made one 5+ lb turkey meatloaf that is frozen into three meals. But I have plans for more! Hopefully a very large pan of lasagna will get made this weekend. Any other ideas for easily frozen meals? The mom's group I am a member of is also going to help out with five meals after Vivian arrives. It's really awesome to be part of a group that is so willing to help out other families.
I am in the process of helping to plan a Promise Walk for Preeclampsia for 2011 in Denver. I have made an amazing number of connections to area PE survivors and we have big plans. It will be the first walk in Colorado, so definitely a learning process. We are in the process of finding a location and sponsors. If anyone around here has any advice for me or would like to walk with us, please let me know!
Bernie is up at the lake today getting one last fishing trip in. He tells me he caught 6 or so. If anyone wants them, I will secretly give them to you so they don't take up space in my freezer. I'm sure pheasant will be coming down when Big Bernie comes. Yuck. Seriously, I will leave our door unlocked if anyone wants to come and steal it.
Just kidding Bernie. I can't wait to try some pheasant stew, or pheasant fajitas, or maybe a little breaded and fried pheasant.
Cute things Bennett has done recently:
He's finally blowing bubbles in the bath water. We have been showing him this at the pool for some time, including during swim lessons. He loves to blow the bubbles first and then drink as much of the bath water as possible.
He smells "stinky socks." He'll pick up socks, give them a little sniff, and pretend that they smell bad.
He says "mmmm" when he sees us eating something. He usually doesn't want any, but instead enthusiastically agrees that it must be good.
He refuses the park sometimes. I'm not sure if this is cute, but it is totally Bennett. There have been two instances in the past two weeks where we pull up and he simply refuses to go. I guess we are asserting our right to make decisions!
Sorry if this post is scattered...that's basically how my mind is working right now.
Now I just need to get to work on the birth plan. Full term coming up next Wednesday!
There was a trip to L&D last week due to some higher BP readings at the grocery store. They kept me an hour and all was fine. Normal BP and no protein in my urine. My BP's were nice and low at both doctor's appointments this week.
I have started getting some meals together for after the birth. OK, so I made one 5+ lb turkey meatloaf that is frozen into three meals. But I have plans for more! Hopefully a very large pan of lasagna will get made this weekend. Any other ideas for easily frozen meals? The mom's group I am a member of is also going to help out with five meals after Vivian arrives. It's really awesome to be part of a group that is so willing to help out other families.
I am in the process of helping to plan a Promise Walk for Preeclampsia for 2011 in Denver. I have made an amazing number of connections to area PE survivors and we have big plans. It will be the first walk in Colorado, so definitely a learning process. We are in the process of finding a location and sponsors. If anyone around here has any advice for me or would like to walk with us, please let me know!
Bernie is up at the lake today getting one last fishing trip in. He tells me he caught 6 or so. If anyone wants them, I will secretly give them to you so they don't take up space in my freezer. I'm sure pheasant will be coming down when Big Bernie comes. Yuck. Seriously, I will leave our door unlocked if anyone wants to come and steal it.
Just kidding Bernie. I can't wait to try some pheasant stew, or pheasant fajitas, or maybe a little breaded and fried pheasant.
Cute things Bennett has done recently:
He's finally blowing bubbles in the bath water. We have been showing him this at the pool for some time, including during swim lessons. He loves to blow the bubbles first and then drink as much of the bath water as possible.
He smells "stinky socks." He'll pick up socks, give them a little sniff, and pretend that they smell bad.
He says "mmmm" when he sees us eating something. He usually doesn't want any, but instead enthusiastically agrees that it must be good.
He refuses the park sometimes. I'm not sure if this is cute, but it is totally Bennett. There have been two instances in the past two weeks where we pull up and he simply refuses to go. I guess we are asserting our right to make decisions!
Sorry if this post is scattered...that's basically how my mind is working right now.
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