Hello everyone!!
Well I made it to 37 weeks! I am officially OVER IT! My tail bone pain has been worse, rib pain, and using the bathroom like crazy. My doctor still says I am 1 cm dilated, and I was cleared to travel to my sister's wedding. I have been drinking a lot of tea and water. I think the only reason my feet haven't been swollen is because all the water I've been drinking. My older sis got me a water purifier for my faucet, so no more bottle water needed :-) Now I think it is important for babies to have regular tap water, so the purifier is really for me lol.
My mom is also in town, so its been nice hanging with her. She was able to go to my appointment and hear the baby's heart beat and meet my doctor. I normally go to those appointments by myself, so it was really nice. And I even had some Haitian style oatmeal made for me so that was definitely a plus.
I have been very irritable lately. Like people irritate me, full gas stations irritate me, and rude neighbors lol. But hey, I guess that is what come with it all. Baby doesn't move as much with so little space, but she always wants to remind me that she is in there once a day with a large stretch and sometimes a roll.
I am definitely getting really tired and experiencing some dry eye. But I guess if the baby is healthy, who cares what the other stuff is. I am so excited to see her and can't wait for my family to meet her.
3 WEEKS TO GO!!!
See you soon
Sabrina
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
28 days left!!
Hello everyone,
I am officially in the 9th month of my pregnancy. I had a visit with my midwife that went great. I had the take the Step B test. This test is invasive, and I should have the results on my next visit. I go to an appoint every week now. I also got a cervical exam. I found out I was 1 cm. lol don't worry that is nothing. My cervix is still pretty high and mucus plug is still intact. I am definitely getting anxious!!
I had some awesome gifts come in the mail like a bathtub, hand sanitizer, and a faucet water purifier :-) I am still trying to figure out where to store the bathtub lol, but for now its in the crib lol. Some good news is I was able to find some really cheap, but quality nursing bras at Burlington Coat Factory. A friend of mine also suggested nursing tank tops are a must have as well.
I have a new symptom, ugh. LEG CRAAMPS!! And I mean in the middle of the night. and man are they painful. I also still have lower back pain, tail bone pain, and I am extremely sleepy. I have also been extremely emotional lately. I feel really bad for my fiance, but he has been nice and just says quiet on the phone and lets me go crazy on him lol
Great news, is my mom will get to come to my next appointment. She will hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. I don't know what it is, but no matter how crazy your mom is lol, its always nice to have her and experience my first born with her. I am a little sad I wasn't able to get an appointment when my sister came to town, but I will let her her the baby with my stethoscope.
My older sister is getting married next weekend as well. I was instructed my doctor and midwife that I will need to bring my hospital bag, prenatal history, and my birth plan if I intend to go. You aren't supposed to travel after 34 weeks, and I will make that decision as the days get closer. I was told that I could not drive for a long period of time, that I should be sitting down the whole time, and to stay relaxed. So that is what I am hoping to do. But, like I said anything can happen in a week. I am officially 36 weeks today, so technically next week my baby is full term. My midwife says that first babies either come a week early or a week late, so will will see what time she comes.
Hope everyone is having a good month. If you are not, cheer up its HALLOWEEN soon. :-)
See you soon,
Sabrina
I am officially in the 9th month of my pregnancy. I had a visit with my midwife that went great. I had the take the Step B test. This test is invasive, and I should have the results on my next visit. I go to an appoint every week now. I also got a cervical exam. I found out I was 1 cm. lol don't worry that is nothing. My cervix is still pretty high and mucus plug is still intact. I am definitely getting anxious!!I had some awesome gifts come in the mail like a bathtub, hand sanitizer, and a faucet water purifier :-) I am still trying to figure out where to store the bathtub lol, but for now its in the crib lol. Some good news is I was able to find some really cheap, but quality nursing bras at Burlington Coat Factory. A friend of mine also suggested nursing tank tops are a must have as well.
I have a new symptom, ugh. LEG CRAAMPS!! And I mean in the middle of the night. and man are they painful. I also still have lower back pain, tail bone pain, and I am extremely sleepy. I have also been extremely emotional lately. I feel really bad for my fiance, but he has been nice and just says quiet on the phone and lets me go crazy on him lol
Great news, is my mom will get to come to my next appointment. She will hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. I don't know what it is, but no matter how crazy your mom is lol, its always nice to have her and experience my first born with her. I am a little sad I wasn't able to get an appointment when my sister came to town, but I will let her her the baby with my stethoscope.
My older sister is getting married next weekend as well. I was instructed my doctor and midwife that I will need to bring my hospital bag, prenatal history, and my birth plan if I intend to go. You aren't supposed to travel after 34 weeks, and I will make that decision as the days get closer. I was told that I could not drive for a long period of time, that I should be sitting down the whole time, and to stay relaxed. So that is what I am hoping to do. But, like I said anything can happen in a week. I am officially 36 weeks today, so technically next week my baby is full term. My midwife says that first babies either come a week early or a week late, so will will see what time she comes.
Hope everyone is having a good month. If you are not, cheer up its HALLOWEEN soon. :-)
See you soon,
Sabrina
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Awful Start to my week
Hello everyone!!
OMG I've had some crazy stuff happen and it has only been my first day off. So yesterday, while working, I broke a tooth. Yes a piece of tooth came completely off. I know crazy!! So this morning I went to the dentist. I was told I needed a Root Canal and a crown!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! this baby is taking my teeth too lol. If you know me and my family, we love our teeth. I love whitening them, I brush 2 times a day, I even floss every day. So why in the hek do I need a root canal, ugh!! Luckily, I do have dental insurance, but even with insurance it a crap load of money. (note to self: become a dentist). But they are saying if I wait to long the damage could be more severe, painful and even more expensive!! What the hek am I supposed to do. I have left a message for my doctor's nurse to contact me because I am only allowed Tylenol for pain medication, and with this tooth procedure I don't know if that is going to cut it. Now I am just waiting for a call back.
This Thursday will be the last week in month 8 of pregnancy. So, my due date is definitely approaching quickly. After this appoint, I will have an appointment every week until I give birth. I feel like that is going to make the weeks go by even faster.
Also, this morning I wake up and find a rash on my hip. It doesn't itch but it is definitely red. But there is no rash anywhere else. WTF. My face and feet are also starting to swell. Before you know it, I am going to look think a butter ball with extra butter. Skin has also been extremely oily lately. I find myself touch up my make-up more than usually.
I have been having some back, tailbone and hip bone pain as well. I honestly feel like an old lady (no offense to the elderly). I only have about 5 more Saturdays of class left so I hope my little one wait just a little longer.
Just a quick follow up, see ya soon.
Sabrina
OMG I've had some crazy stuff happen and it has only been my first day off. So yesterday, while working, I broke a tooth. Yes a piece of tooth came completely off. I know crazy!! So this morning I went to the dentist. I was told I needed a Root Canal and a crown!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! this baby is taking my teeth too lol. If you know me and my family, we love our teeth. I love whitening them, I brush 2 times a day, I even floss every day. So why in the hek do I need a root canal, ugh!! Luckily, I do have dental insurance, but even with insurance it a crap load of money. (note to self: become a dentist). But they are saying if I wait to long the damage could be more severe, painful and even more expensive!! What the hek am I supposed to do. I have left a message for my doctor's nurse to contact me because I am only allowed Tylenol for pain medication, and with this tooth procedure I don't know if that is going to cut it. Now I am just waiting for a call back.
This Thursday will be the last week in month 8 of pregnancy. So, my due date is definitely approaching quickly. After this appoint, I will have an appointment every week until I give birth. I feel like that is going to make the weeks go by even faster.
Also, this morning I wake up and find a rash on my hip. It doesn't itch but it is definitely red. But there is no rash anywhere else. WTF. My face and feet are also starting to swell. Before you know it, I am going to look think a butter ball with extra butter. Skin has also been extremely oily lately. I find myself touch up my make-up more than usually.
I have been having some back, tailbone and hip bone pain as well. I honestly feel like an old lady (no offense to the elderly). I only have about 5 more Saturdays of class left so I hope my little one wait just a little longer.
Just a quick follow up, see ya soon.
Sabrina
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Time is running out!
Hello everyone!
So I wanted to wait to make another post after my doctor appointment. I had one today with an ultrasound. Now, don't get to excited, the baby was moving so much we couldn't even get a good picture. The technician also told me that the bigger the baby, the worse the picture can be. Oh poopie! I was really looking forward to seeing her face. The picture we did get is still cute, and I think she is going to look exactly like Big Head. Yay!!
The baby is also measuring at about 6 lbs and in is the 65th percentile. So I was told she is measuring bigger, but all seems well. The more awesome news is, I didn't gain any weight from my last visit! Woot woot!! And I have to be honest, I have been eating like a pig. I guess walking around Walmart is paying off lol. She is also head down now.
On a serious note, I did have a positive fetal fibronectin test. This test determines if have an inkling to go in to preterm labor (in la min terms). If you have a negative test you are definitely not going to go into preterm labor; if you have a positive test you could go into labor, but 80% of women go full term. I know it's kind of weird. My doctor is not worried, so I am not worried. He says he would like me to go 37 weeks, but if I go early he will be ready lol. I am glad he will I am not so sure I will lol.
I did pack my hospital bag. I was able to go to the dollar store and pick some travel items to take with me. Here are a few essential I have packed:
For the baby, I backed her going home outfit, a hat, socks, and 2 blankets. I also packed her diaper bag, just in case we go to my mother-in-law's house (her house is a lot better for receiving visitors, without being cramped in my apartment).
I haven't felt like nesting, so I am taking that as a sign that I have some time lol. I have actually felt the opposite. I have felt like cleaning anything. I am officially 34 weeks tomorrow, and I am pretty sure my baby wants to go to my big sister's wedding to see what the fuss is about lol, but we will see.
I am nervous and excited. I do wish people would stop telling me to relax. I am relaxed, but I don't see people bending backwards to help take my trash out or bring my groceries up the stairs, so for now I still have to do those things. I do want to do a spiritual cleanse in my apartment, so if anyone had done one let me know :-). I have been drinking 2 glasses of red raspberry tea everyday, so we will see if that helps with labor.
Hope everyone is great!
See you soon.
Sabrina
So I wanted to wait to make another post after my doctor appointment. I had one today with an ultrasound. Now, don't get to excited, the baby was moving so much we couldn't even get a good picture. The technician also told me that the bigger the baby, the worse the picture can be. Oh poopie! I was really looking forward to seeing her face. The picture we did get is still cute, and I think she is going to look exactly like Big Head. Yay!!
The baby is also measuring at about 6 lbs and in is the 65th percentile. So I was told she is measuring bigger, but all seems well. The more awesome news is, I didn't gain any weight from my last visit! Woot woot!! And I have to be honest, I have been eating like a pig. I guess walking around Walmart is paying off lol. She is also head down now.
On a serious note, I did have a positive fetal fibronectin test. This test determines if have an inkling to go in to preterm labor (in la min terms). If you have a negative test you are definitely not going to go into preterm labor; if you have a positive test you could go into labor, but 80% of women go full term. I know it's kind of weird. My doctor is not worried, so I am not worried. He says he would like me to go 37 weeks, but if I go early he will be ready lol. I am glad he will I am not so sure I will lol.
I did pack my hospital bag. I was able to go to the dollar store and pick some travel items to take with me. Here are a few essential I have packed:
- toothpaste
- tootthbrush
- mouthwash
- lotion
- chapstick
- face wipes
- slippers
- bobby pins
- hair ties
- deodorant
For the baby, I backed her going home outfit, a hat, socks, and 2 blankets. I also packed her diaper bag, just in case we go to my mother-in-law's house (her house is a lot better for receiving visitors, without being cramped in my apartment).
I haven't felt like nesting, so I am taking that as a sign that I have some time lol. I have actually felt the opposite. I have felt like cleaning anything. I am officially 34 weeks tomorrow, and I am pretty sure my baby wants to go to my big sister's wedding to see what the fuss is about lol, but we will see.
I am nervous and excited. I do wish people would stop telling me to relax. I am relaxed, but I don't see people bending backwards to help take my trash out or bring my groceries up the stairs, so for now I still have to do those things. I do want to do a spiritual cleanse in my apartment, so if anyone had done one let me know :-). I have been drinking 2 glasses of red raspberry tea everyday, so we will see if that helps with labor.
Hope everyone is great!
See you soon.
Sabrina
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