Bump-Date: Week 37

Friday was a rather busy day.  I went to my little brothers high school graduation breakfast, shopping with my mom, to my mom's doctors appointment, then to my 37 week appointment.  At this appointment I found out that I'm 90% thinned and 1 cm dilated.  I was secretly hoping to be further along, but I can't rush my body I guess...not matter how much I try.  My mom and sister ask after each appointment if the dr said how big Colton is, and as always I forget...BUT since mom was there with me she remembered to ask.  He said that he thinks he's about 7-7.5 lbs right now...which assuming I carry to 40 weeks that puts him around 8.5lbs when we deliver...give or take a little.

So how am I feeling...miserable!  The novelty has long worn off and been replaced with swelling, sleepless nights, cramps, braxton hicks, and annoying questions from everyone and their dog!  When I was first pregnant the questions didn't bother me, but now I get the same questions every day and it's rather annoying.  Want to know the kicker?!?  I tell them it annoys me and they still keep asking!!  For whatever reason it doesn't bother me when certain people ask questions, but there are some people that it just irritates the hell out of me!!  Then they make some comment about being grumpy, in a bad mood, hormonal...something....and it makes me want to smack them haha!  I mean I understand people have questions and wonder, but geez asking me every 5 minutes how I feel doesn't do anything but irritate me even more.  I guess if they would actually listen when I say quit asking that would be one thing, but when they totally ignore it that's another...

One thing I know for sure...I'm ready for Colton to make his appearance...so baby c'mon!!! :)

Just saw this and LOVE it!!

36 Week Appointment

Baby Size: 18.5"
Baby Weight: 6 lb
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I had my 36 week appointment today and the doctor said Colton has dropped!  Not only has he dropped, but my cervix has dropped and is starting to thin.  The doctor said that based on what he 'typically' sees he doesn't see me making it 2 more weeks much less make it to my due date!  A little scary, freaky, exciting, and anxious all at the same time.  I still have so much to do!  I'm going to pack my hospital bag and Colton's stuff tonight.  Then finish getting his room ready tomorrow :)  Super excited!!!!!

Bump-Date: Week 33 & 34

Week 33
Baby Size: 17"
Baby Weight: 4 lb

Week 34
Baby Size: 18"
Baby Weight: 4.75 lb
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Goodness I have been slacking on my blogging!  I have been super tired and busy the last couple weeks.  Everything is starting to make me anxious and I feel like I am running out of time to get everything finished before Colton gets here in a few weeks.  I have furiously been working on the nursery getting things unpacked, washed, arranged, and put there I think I want them to go...some of that will probably change once he's here and we find better places for things :)  I'm scared, anxious, and excited all at one time!!

I have been complaining for the past few weeks about swelling and I am saddened to report that has not gotten any better...if anything it is worse!  Some laugh because my ankles disappear some days, but it's all part of the game I guess :)  Braxton hicks are few an far between, but the cramping is daily.  It feels like period cramping, but instead of it lasting all day, it lasts for a few minutes to a few hours then goes away, and comes back.  My doctor said that's just everything getting geared up for delivery so it isn't anything to be concerned with unless they get regular or unbearable.

Speaking of the doctor, I talked with him at my appointment last week about the results from my last ultrasound...I know it's been over a month since I got it done, but he was out having shoulder surgery so we haven't had a chance to talk about it.  Anyway, my placenta is 2cm away from the cervical opening, and that is apparently far enough that he is confident we will not need to schedule a c-section!!  I understand things can go wrong/unplanned during delivery that can cause a c-section, but for now it appears like the placenta shouldn't be the issue!  He said they will monitor is more closely during delivery since it is low lying to ensure it isn't causing any issues for my or the baby, but other than that all should be good :)  Woohoo!!!!

We have officially finished our child birthing classes!  I don't feel like there was a lot that I took away from the class because most of what we went over I knew from family or from experience with others babies :) I also took a breastfeeding class that really has me excited to try breastfeeding!  I was always one to say heck no to breastfeeding because I was worried about personal reasons rather than health reasons for Colton, but as it gets closer I realize that it is the best thing for him; especially at first!  I'm not sure that I will be able to do it long term just based on the amount my mom and sister were able to produce, but I am going to give it a shot.  The class really taught me a lot that I didn't know...which was practically nothing about breastfeeding...and like I said got me excited to try!!

Bump-Date: Week 32

Baby Size: 16.7"; Large Jicama
Baby Weight: 3.75 lb
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 Ugh!  That's the best way I can describe this week!!  I have been sooooo exhausted :( I don't do much (other than grow my unborn child) and I get so worn out.  I mowed grass Saturday morning/early afternoon, and it knocked me out the rest of the day.  I'm guessing I won't be mowing grass much longer...darn! haha!

Tuesday we went to our first child birth class...didn't really learn anything I didn't already know.  I was expecting it to be like my mom use to talk about, where they teach you breathing techniques and such, but all we did was listen/watch a powerpoint presentation the L&D nurse did.  We have three total classes; Tuesday nights for 3 weeks.  This next week we are suppose to go over C-sections and issues with labor.  I want to ask her about my placenta, and if she thinks it will cause any issues during labor.  I really want to talk to my dr about it, but I'm not totally sure how to ask.  I understand that issues can arise in a normal pregnancy and a c-section may be needed, but I'm curious if he thinks my placenta being low will cause any issues.  What are the chances of issues?  If there can be issues, what is his limit on how far he'll let me go?  If I have a c-section, what is his view on natural delivery for #2?  I tried to talk with him about it before, and he said it was still too soon to tell.  Now I'm 7 weeks away at the most (hopefully) and I'm getting concerned.  Not 'concerned' but anxious about knowing/not knowing what to expect.  My next appointment is May 1st, so I'll try to talk with him about it again.  Hopefully I can get some answers then, if not I'll talk to the L&D nurse at birth class about it that night I guess.

I'm also still having cramping and braxton hicks periodically.  The cramps seem to begetting worse every couple days, and happen a few times a day; the braxton hicks aren't as frequent and are painless.  I asked my dr about the cramping at my last appointment and he said it's everything just getting geared up for delivery.  Before labor you can experience two things, cramping and/or braxton hicks...I happen to get both; cramping just more than the braxton hicks.  Oh and I'm still swelling too :(  My feet swell all the time!!  I know it's just getting geared up, so hopefully it stays in the feet and lower legs...sure don't want it moving up to the rest of my body!!

Swelling

Oh how the swelling is starting..my poor ankles are now cankles and my little piggies are sausages!  I hope this doesn't last too long, but secretly I realize it's only just beginning.  My ankles are swollen to the point that it is uncomfortable and painful in some positions.  It seems to help when I elevate my feet, and thanks to a friend a work I have a box to prop my feet on at my desk :) thanks Jackie!!  I guess I'll start drinking water by the gallon and see if that helps relieve it any...goodness I hope so...my feet look so pathetic! :P