32 weeks

Not much to report again this week. My check-up went well and the baby is still measuring at the correct week. Fatigue is really starting to kick in...I have felt unrested every day since Monday.

I've been getting the 'wow you are getting big' comments EVERY single day. As many of you moms know, that comment does not go well with the existing feelings of unattractiveness topped off with unstable hormonal mood swings and lack of a good night's sleep that can cause a pregnant woman to go off at any unforeseen moment. Yep, that's been me lately. Miss Sensitive. Poor Shane...I feel for him right now. :) Sorry, Shane!

My final ultrasound is scheduled for April 22nd to check the size and development and also see if an early induction will be needed.

Thanks everyone for reading!

Misty

Painting the nursery

What started as a weekend project has turned into a month. Thankfully we are finished with the hard part. Still have the closet doors left to paint.


Big brother helping out...






Ada got in on the action too...

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After:

31 weeks

Really nothing new to report. Another week closer to meeting our little one and another pound heavier. :)

We still have yet to finish painting the nursery. Just when we think we are finished we find another place that needs to be touched up or redone. But the hardest part is over. I promise I will post pics when it is completely finished.

Last weekend we went to the Outlet Mall in Round Rock; Carters was having a 50% off sale. I love their clothes! We ended up getting tons of clothes and a few blankets, bibs, and socks. Our next purchase is going to be a glider/rocker. The Baby Depot in Burlington Coat Factory has some descent ones for a good price. We may end up getting a really nice one and add it to our living room later on.

Yes, I am counting down to when I get to forget about work for 12 weeks and focus on my kids....7 weeks to go! We are still not sure if I will be going back to work. Whatever the Lord decides for us to do is what we will do. Please pray that we will have an open mind when His plan for us is revealed.

Shane still continues to work long hours during the week and I have to say again that I am so thankful for him going that extra mile for us.

Thanks for reading!

Blessings,
Misty

30 weeks

My 30 week check-up went well. The glucose test came back normal, the baby is measuring at 30 weeks (please pray that he will continue to be of 'normal' size...haha), his heart rate is normal, and he is finally positioned correctly (his head dropped!). My blood pressure is still normal and no swelling in the feet or hands. I am praying for our continued health throughout the rest of the pregnancy as well as through the birth.

Speaking of birth I discussed with my doctor my birthing preferences and when the next ultrasound will be. Her first question is if I planned on using any pain medication. HA! Of course I will....gimme all you got! Okay....so maybe I didn't say it like that exactly. But I do choose to have an epidural. Ladies, I don't see how you can give birth without one! As of now we are planning another ultrasound at 36 weeks to check the size and development state. I was induced with Jeffrey at 38 week and he weighed 9 lbs and had the shoulder_dystocia experience. Luckily he had no lasting effects as a result. Taking this history into consideration my doctor has offered the option of an induction at 39 weeks if needed.

As a side note we did start painting the nursery last weekend but ended up disliking the color we chose for the borders and shelves in the room. We are planning to finish up this weekend if all goes well. I will post pics soon.

Thanks for reading!
Misty

Welcome, Braxton Hicks (29 weeks)

It seems that Braxton Hicks would like to join this wonderful pregnancy party and has made himself well known starting last week. Let the false labor pains begin. This is new for me; I did not experience this with Jeff. And might I add that sitting at work for 8 hours/day does not help the situation. By the way, my employer will not allow me to go to a part-time schedule (my last post mentioned that my doctor recommended that I work 6 hrs/day). The only option I was given was to start dipping in to the 12 weeks FMLA to make up the 2 hours/day that I would be out. And that would add up to a whopping 3 weeks that I would use before our baby even entered this world. Are they crazy?!! Yes, that's what I pretty much told them....they are crazy. I turned down the option. Thank you God for giving me the strength and wisdom to hold my tongue and resist the urgency to just quit this job all together. (There have been previous experiences that were added in to that equation of throwing in the towel...but we won't go there).

Anyway, I've been trying to get up more and even take walks during my break. So far it has brought on some relief. :)

Shane has seemed to enjoy his part-time job and I am so thankful that I have such a wonderful husband who is willing to go that extra mile to take care of his family. He is such a hard worker and hopefully something more will come of this opportunity for him.

Blessings to everyone,
Misty

28 weeks - 3rd trimester

I am officially in the 3rd trimester this week and with it comes the aches and pains. Over the last couple of weeks I've been having what I would describe as slight cramps only to find out that they are actually contractions. Not to worry, my body is just doing what it should do although I was instructed to avoid as many things as I can that seem to cause them; dehydration, sitting in one position for long periods of time, etc. My doctor has recommended that I cut my work schedule back to 6 hrs/day...yay!

I had a checkup with my doctor today and got the glucose test over with. I'm also RH negative so I got a shot too for that. (ouch!...yeah I'm such a baby when it comes to needles)
When we were listening to the heartbeat the nurse was trying to feel around to see how he was positioned. Right now he is laying long-ways across my belly...feet on the left, head on the right. No wonder I've been so uncomfortable! That must not be a common position at this point b/c she seemed pretty shocked to find that he is positioned that way. My next appt is in 2 weeks; it's hard to believe that we are at that point already!

Shane's first week working his second job was sort of tough for all of us but I think we have adjusted well overall. I think there's a positive scenario from every aspect...Jeff and I get more quality time together these last few months, Shane feels a sense of accomplishment, and we have extra money to add to our savings and also to buy all that baby stuff we need. Which reminds me....the nursery needs so much more work!....

Blessings,
Misty

Job and baby update

We are 27 weeks today....last week of the 2nd trimester. Poor baby; he is starting to run out of room to move around. I can definitely feel that he is starting to put on some baby fat as well as growing length wise. My nights aren't as restful anymore but thanks to my thoughtful hubby, I now have a body pillow to prop myself up on. That seems to take some of the pressure off of my back.

And did you know that babies can hiccup in the womb? I got to experience that last week. A mommy's instinct is to rub their back but for now I can only rub my belly. :)

As for the job update....Shane starts his new job today! His official position is not known yet but basically he is working for a company that deals with foreclosed homes. His job is to get the house 'market ready' by taking care of the utilities, etc. He will be working 25 hours/week (5 pm - 10 pm) in addition to his full time job. It will be a tough adjustment for all of us but we are thankful for the extra income and that he still gets weekends off. This is one step towards me staying at home full time!

Blessings,
Misty