Great news at my appointment, I am GBS negative and this baby is head down! It's such a relief to be negative, so I don't have to worry about anything during labor this time. The Hybicleanse rinse sounded better than antibiotics, but still not exactly appealing. Other than that, it was pretty routine, and I'll be back again next Tuesday for my 38 week visit. I also had my massage at the birth center yesterday - heavenly!
I'm hoping for the next few days to go by fast, so I will be preoccupied again. Wednesday we are going out to dinner with some friends of mine. Thursday is Thanksgiving of course, so we'll spend the day at my parent's house. Friday, Saturday and Sunday we'll keep ourselves busy by decorating the house, putting up the tree and finish setting up all of the baby stuff. That following Monday, I will hit 39 weeks, and then I'll be content to rest and just wait for labor to begin. I'm fairly confident I will go between 39-40ish weeks, maybe just slightly over, but I'm hoping not.
I suppose winter is trying to push it's way in sooner than I wanted this year. I was happy to enjoy fall for a few more weeks until after Thanksgiving was over. It's been snowing for almost 2 weeks now and it's COLD! When I turned on the computer this morning, it said it was under 20 degrees, brrr! We've had snow on and off for these past few weeks and even though it has accumulated for long, a little bit has stuck, mostly on our back deck. Abigail loves it, she has really enjoyed going outside to play with the little bit that is out there.
Hopefully I have a more exciting post to make in the next few weeks, until then, I suppose I'll just ramble!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Check, check, check!
A few more things done today to check off of my to-do list. We went to the mall and I stopped and got my hair cut, several inches so it's more manageable when the baby gets here (check!). We also stopped at Toys'R'Us and got our neice's birthday gift, who will be 2 next week (check!) and my nephew's Christmas gift (check!). I ordered both neice's Christmas gifts online the other day, and picked up the same puzzle I got for our neice for Abby for Christmas. I also wrapped the gifts we have for Abby so far, bought the baby's stocking and an ornament for Abby for this year. We have one gift left to get for Abby, which is a plush rocking chair, but the store that we'd like to get it from is waiting on a shipment of them. Everyone else is now bought for, although I'm considering getting DH something small for Christmas, even though we agreed not to exchange gifts. Another few things to add to the "done" list, I sewed and hung up the curtains for the baby's room and washed and put the covers back on the bouncer, swing and carseat. I also finished both the tandem nursing and natural childbirth books I was reading, and started packing my bag to bring with us when I go into labor. We'll put the carseat in the car next week, just before 38 weeks, and set up the pack'n'play and cosleeper the following weekend, along with decorating the house and putting up the tree (the weekend after Thanksgiving). As much as I would like to go early, I am hoping to go shortly after 39 weeks so I can have those things done. Not that it would be a big deal, but I'm overly organized sometimes and that would make me feel better to have them done.
My 36 week appointment went well. I did have my GBS test and my results should be in. I will find out at my next appointment. Clarice also had some slight doubts on her position at my appointment. She's definitely posterior (face up) which isn't favorable for labor, but just because it can make it a little more diffult and very painful. I pray she turns and if not, I have faith she may need a few good contractions and some persuasion to turn the way she needs to be. I may even consider seeing a chiropractor to hopefully get her to turn. Just to avoid that dreaded back labor would be nice. So I got off on a rant, but the question with her position: is she head down? Clarice wasn't sure if she was feeling a head at the top, or not. Although many signs point to her being head down, there's a shadow of a doubt, which is just enough. She wants to see what she thinks at the next appointment and if she is still in slight doubt, we'll have an ultrasound to check her position. That's okay with me, I would rather be sure before going into labor than to wonder "Maybe, just maybe..." I'm anxious for my appointment on Tuesday for those 2 reasons, plus the remainder of my diaper order was dropped off (Zinnia bumGenius 3.0s and the hemp doubler to use at night with Abby). I'm excited to get those and wash them and to see if the doubler will work for overnight diapering. The days seem to be ticking away slowly, although I know they are going just as fast as always. Tuesday will be here before I know it, let alone my due date!
And...I'll be officially full term on Monday! Yikes! Not that I expect or hope this baby comes anytime sooner than 39-40 weeks, but it's a scary thought. It seems like early babies are the topic lately. We must have well over 15 babies in the due date club already, all but one 37 weeks and before. My neice born in March was a 36-37 weeker and then again today, the woman cutting my hair mentioned her daughter had a baby recently, at 37 weeks. Why do these babies come so early? I can't say I'm prepared emotionally for the baby to be here yet, although I may not ever be. I'm starting to get excited for this pregnancy to come to an end. The discomforts are getting to me. I have tried to keep a good attitude. I see it this way, my chances of going to 40 weeks or even over, are still pretty good, and I shouldn't complain and make my last few weeks too miserable. It seems like things have intensified over the past week, making me more ready to have the discomfort and pains gone. Nursing Abigial is torture anymore. It hurts and it feels like my girls are just ultra-sensitive anymore. She latches on and I want to just scream. I am SO ready for that to be over with, because nursing just isn't enjoyable. It's emotionally hard, because she still wants to nurse and gets so upset when I tell her I need her to stop. It is a horrible mental and emotional struggle for me. I just keep thinking, I wish I had someone to talk to who would understand this! I need so badly to cry to someone about what I'm feeling, and yet no one can understand without having at least nursed a child themselves. I just want nursing my daughter to go back to normal again so I can enjoy it!
My 36 week appointment went well. I did have my GBS test and my results should be in. I will find out at my next appointment. Clarice also had some slight doubts on her position at my appointment. She's definitely posterior (face up) which isn't favorable for labor, but just because it can make it a little more diffult and very painful. I pray she turns and if not, I have faith she may need a few good contractions and some persuasion to turn the way she needs to be. I may even consider seeing a chiropractor to hopefully get her to turn. Just to avoid that dreaded back labor would be nice. So I got off on a rant, but the question with her position: is she head down? Clarice wasn't sure if she was feeling a head at the top, or not. Although many signs point to her being head down, there's a shadow of a doubt, which is just enough. She wants to see what she thinks at the next appointment and if she is still in slight doubt, we'll have an ultrasound to check her position. That's okay with me, I would rather be sure before going into labor than to wonder "Maybe, just maybe..." I'm anxious for my appointment on Tuesday for those 2 reasons, plus the remainder of my diaper order was dropped off (Zinnia bumGenius 3.0s and the hemp doubler to use at night with Abby). I'm excited to get those and wash them and to see if the doubler will work for overnight diapering. The days seem to be ticking away slowly, although I know they are going just as fast as always. Tuesday will be here before I know it, let alone my due date!
And...I'll be officially full term on Monday! Yikes! Not that I expect or hope this baby comes anytime sooner than 39-40 weeks, but it's a scary thought. It seems like early babies are the topic lately. We must have well over 15 babies in the due date club already, all but one 37 weeks and before. My neice born in March was a 36-37 weeker and then again today, the woman cutting my hair mentioned her daughter had a baby recently, at 37 weeks. Why do these babies come so early? I can't say I'm prepared emotionally for the baby to be here yet, although I may not ever be. I'm starting to get excited for this pregnancy to come to an end. The discomforts are getting to me. I have tried to keep a good attitude. I see it this way, my chances of going to 40 weeks or even over, are still pretty good, and I shouldn't complain and make my last few weeks too miserable. It seems like things have intensified over the past week, making me more ready to have the discomfort and pains gone. Nursing Abigial is torture anymore. It hurts and it feels like my girls are just ultra-sensitive anymore. She latches on and I want to just scream. I am SO ready for that to be over with, because nursing just isn't enjoyable. It's emotionally hard, because she still wants to nurse and gets so upset when I tell her I need her to stop. It is a horrible mental and emotional struggle for me. I just keep thinking, I wish I had someone to talk to who would understand this! I need so badly to cry to someone about what I'm feeling, and yet no one can understand without having at least nursed a child themselves. I just want nursing my daughter to go back to normal again so I can enjoy it!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Baby's room
Almost done! I'm getting ready to sew the curtains and I still have to hang some pictures. I also plan to do similiar letters to Abigial's after she is born and we've chosen a name. At least it's usable now though, if we need it (The cats seem to think that the crib is very usable already, ughh!)
Stocked closet (not to mention the dresser drawers are full) Temporarily anyway, I'm sure we'll has stashes of everything all over the house once she is here.
Bedding close up
And a recent belly picture - 36 weeks!
Stocked closet (not to mention the dresser drawers are full) Temporarily anyway, I'm sure we'll has stashes of everything all over the house once she is here.
Bedding close up
And a recent belly picture - 36 weeks!
House pictures
Side note: Pictures are sized down to fit in the blog, you can click on them for a bigger view though.
I redocorated Abby's room with her new twin bed and bedding, and I love it! It makes her seem like such a big girl though *sniff*
I finally have the basement decorated and arranged how I want it. I prompted DH to clean out the storage room too (through the door) so it's well organized. I love the way it turned out! It gives us so much room to play and I think it will probably end up filling up fast in the next few years.
I redocorated Abby's room with her new twin bed and bedding, and I love it! It makes her seem like such a big girl though *sniff*
I finally have the basement decorated and arranged how I want it. I prompted DH to clean out the storage room too (through the door) so it's well organized. I love the way it turned out! It gives us so much room to play and I think it will probably end up filling up fast in the next few years.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Last month!
Today marks the beginning of the last month of my pregnancy! I have exactly 1 month left until my due date, which is such a good feeling. Even though I know I have at least several weeks before the baby arrives, it feels like it is getting closer. I suppose that's good and bad. I'm enjoying still being a mom of 1, but I'm excited to meet this baby and see what she is like. I think I feel equal excitement and nervousness. Having a baby changes your life and I feel it will be the same with the second baby. It marks a new beginning and there's no turning back at that point (not that there is now). At least now though, I can still enjoy my life as it is, as I anticipate the changes to come.
I many ways, I have come to realize that a second pregnancy is easier, although harder. It's harder, because I have more discomforts and pains, and don't get to relax as much. On the other hand, staying busy has helped distract me from it, so I'm not focusing on them. It doesn't seem as bad, in that aspect. It also has helped the time pass quicker, and I can't say at any point that this pregnancy has dragged by. I'm actually torn between wanting to have this baby now and being happy that I still have a few weeks left.
I think my GBS test is at my appointment on Monday and I'm extremely nervous to find out the results. I pray I don't have it again. Luckily, I can avoid antibiotics this time, but the other option they push is something called Hybicleanse. It doesn't sound any better, I believe it's a vaginal rinse you do every 6 hours while in labor. The last thing I want while in labor is put something up there, while there's something coming out! Overall, yes, it's a better option, but it still sounds as though it will be uncomfortable. I'm pretty sure they won't do an exam, although it's a little tempting to find out if I've made any progress yet, I know it doesn't mean anything, and that exams can only introduce bacteria and infection. Overall, it's not worth satisfying my curiosity.
Well, I'm getting tired and my mind is going blank, so that's it for now.
I many ways, I have come to realize that a second pregnancy is easier, although harder. It's harder, because I have more discomforts and pains, and don't get to relax as much. On the other hand, staying busy has helped distract me from it, so I'm not focusing on them. It doesn't seem as bad, in that aspect. It also has helped the time pass quicker, and I can't say at any point that this pregnancy has dragged by. I'm actually torn between wanting to have this baby now and being happy that I still have a few weeks left.
I think my GBS test is at my appointment on Monday and I'm extremely nervous to find out the results. I pray I don't have it again. Luckily, I can avoid antibiotics this time, but the other option they push is something called Hybicleanse. It doesn't sound any better, I believe it's a vaginal rinse you do every 6 hours while in labor. The last thing I want while in labor is put something up there, while there's something coming out! Overall, yes, it's a better option, but it still sounds as though it will be uncomfortable. I'm pretty sure they won't do an exam, although it's a little tempting to find out if I've made any progress yet, I know it doesn't mean anything, and that exams can only introduce bacteria and infection. Overall, it's not worth satisfying my curiosity.
Well, I'm getting tired and my mind is going blank, so that's it for now.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
35 weeks down, 5 to go!
I feel like as I hit 35 weeks, I am finally getting close to the end of the pregnancy. There's still 5 weeks left until my due date, but it doesn't seem all that far away anymore. If anything, it seems too soon! Even though I will likely go to or past my due date, many babies start coming after 38 weeks. That's only 3 weeks away, eeek!
The infamous question is starting to arise: Are you ready? Sure, in some ways. No in other ways. Are you ever truely ready for a baby? Even if you think you are, baby's room is set up, and you bought all of the gear you could possibly find - it's never that simple. Mentally, I don't feel fully prepared. It's almost worse the second time around, because I do know what to expect. I know the challenges and joys of raising a child. Not that I would turn back now, I am looking forward to being a mother again. I enjoy being the mother of just 1, too. I enjoy focussing my attention on her and having a little extra free time now that she is older. Physically, we are technically ready. There isn't really anything left to buy. I say, we could bring baby home tomorrow and be just fine. We might be a little more unprepared, things aren't set up completely, but it would work out. This weekend, we painted and set up the baby's room. Yay! I also started washing clothes, blankets, etc. to get it all ready (I have no idea why, I just felt like it all needed washed!)
I think the aches and pains of pregnancy are what you make of them. I know that I'm more uncomfortable and have more pain this time, than I did last time. However, I don't notice it or focus on it as much, because I'm busier and more distracted. Maybe I will feel differently if we have a 3rd, but I have pretty much enjoyed this pregnancy. I am glad that time has gone by quicker. It feels like it was just a week ago, I was 30 weeks along. To think, in those same 5 weeks, it will be my due date! I could even be holding my baby if I'm lucky enough to go a little early.
Even though I still have a huge list of things I want or need to get done over the next month, it's a huge relief to have several major things done: Abby's furniture is bought, the baby's room is painted and set up and the basement is done. I'm excited to show it all off, but I just have a few finishing touches to do with each, and then I'll be ready.
For now, I need to jump in the shower to get ready for the day. The temperature is good and the weather is nice, which means it's the perfect morning for a walk. Hopefully some others will be out and Abigail will get to see her friends, which she loves! I can't deny that I don't enjoy being around other adult women and getting that interaction. On another quick side note, I will post Halloween pictures later today or tomorrow!
The infamous question is starting to arise: Are you ready? Sure, in some ways. No in other ways. Are you ever truely ready for a baby? Even if you think you are, baby's room is set up, and you bought all of the gear you could possibly find - it's never that simple. Mentally, I don't feel fully prepared. It's almost worse the second time around, because I do know what to expect. I know the challenges and joys of raising a child. Not that I would turn back now, I am looking forward to being a mother again. I enjoy being the mother of just 1, too. I enjoy focussing my attention on her and having a little extra free time now that she is older. Physically, we are technically ready. There isn't really anything left to buy. I say, we could bring baby home tomorrow and be just fine. We might be a little more unprepared, things aren't set up completely, but it would work out. This weekend, we painted and set up the baby's room. Yay! I also started washing clothes, blankets, etc. to get it all ready (I have no idea why, I just felt like it all needed washed!)
I think the aches and pains of pregnancy are what you make of them. I know that I'm more uncomfortable and have more pain this time, than I did last time. However, I don't notice it or focus on it as much, because I'm busier and more distracted. Maybe I will feel differently if we have a 3rd, but I have pretty much enjoyed this pregnancy. I am glad that time has gone by quicker. It feels like it was just a week ago, I was 30 weeks along. To think, in those same 5 weeks, it will be my due date! I could even be holding my baby if I'm lucky enough to go a little early.
Even though I still have a huge list of things I want or need to get done over the next month, it's a huge relief to have several major things done: Abby's furniture is bought, the baby's room is painted and set up and the basement is done. I'm excited to show it all off, but I just have a few finishing touches to do with each, and then I'll be ready.
For now, I need to jump in the shower to get ready for the day. The temperature is good and the weather is nice, which means it's the perfect morning for a walk. Hopefully some others will be out and Abigail will get to see her friends, which she loves! I can't deny that I don't enjoy being around other adult women and getting that interaction. On another quick side note, I will post Halloween pictures later today or tomorrow!
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