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

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

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:

• toothpaste
• tootthbrush
• mouthwash
• lotion
• chapstick
• face wipes
• slippers
• bobby pins
• hair ties
• deodorant

I also had to pack a going home outfit for me. Just some yoga pants and a loose top. I also had to pack undies, nursing pads, nursing cover, and a blanket from home. I figure I would want something that smelt familiar.

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

Long time no see

Hello everyone!

I am sorry its been so long since my last post. My life has been pretty boring these past couple of weeks lol. So let me catch you up on everything!

I am officially 32 weeks pregnant and only have 8 weeks to go!!! I am so happy it is almost over!! What I can say is-Why the hek are people rude to pregnant women? I don't want to hear how big I am, I'm not pregnant with twins, I am not popping out of anything, and I am walking just fine THANK YOU!!! So at 32 weeks, you can clearly see that I am pregnant. But now all I am hearing is "your so big," "are you sure you not having twins," and "don't worry, you are allowed to waddle with all that extra weight." Since when were those freaking compliments!! I have had to get rude on a couple of people and hurt their feelings. I mean I don't know if you know this, but your freaking rude! Here are some pointers: you can just say I look nice today, or how is the baby, or even do you have everything you need? You can still be polite without being an A**hole :-)

Also, I have stated repeatedly that I DO NOT want people to touch me. I am not a Buddha, nor a good luck charm; keep your hands to yourself! For personal reasons, I do not feel comfortable with people touching me. I have made that a known fact to people I interact with on a daily basis, but yet they are surprised when they are given a "love tap" denying them access. But no, they think its a joke, and try it a second time. So when I have to be rude and use force, they get upset. When you are pregnant you can let whoever you want touch you, but you cannot tell me i have to allow you to do anything when I politely have declined the first 2 times. My advise is to ask if the pregnant women would mind if you could touch her belly. I have never even given you a hug, but it fine enough to touch my mid section, how does that make sense?

Now everyone has been trying to figure out the name. Don't worry you only have 8 more weeks to find out so DON'T ask, guess, beg, or swindle because I ain't telling you. Don't worry you are not alone, my mother doesn't even know it.

Ok let talk real quick about the "baby shower" FOR THE LAST FREAKING TIME, I AM NOT HAVING A BABY SHOWER, BECAUSE NO ONE IS THROWING ME ONE!!! Now all these people want to get invited to a baby shower, but they know my family isn't here to throw me one. If you really consider yourself as a "friend" you will not need a baby shower to buy a gift. If you want to buy one, I will not decline. Me and the baby will appreciate it. But don't say-"how are you going to get gifts without one?" My family sent me a bunch of stuff, really really good friends sent me stuff, and don't worry my MAN take care of the rest. So for the phony people that want a free day of free food and booze, you got the wrong girl. And don't ask me about it again. thanks :-)

I am pretty much ready for baby. This month (October), I will be packing my hospital bag, filling out all hospital paperwork, finalizing my birth plan, disinfecting bottles, and drinking red raspberry leaf tea. Can you believe I am only 2 months away from a baby Smooth lol (everyone in college calls my fiance Big Smooth). I don't know about you, but it's about time!! I have been pregnant FOR-EV-ER!! LOL and I am ready to get my normal body and bowels back!! My next doctor appointment is in 2 weeks and I will get to have an ultrasound!! I am so excited because I haven't seen her since the anatomy scan during week 18 eek!! I can't wait! My doctor says he wants to see how big she is :-) I will let you know how it goes.

See ya soon
Sabrina

10 Weeks to go!!

Hello everyone!!

Can you believe that I only 10 weeks to go!! Now I still feel like I've been pregnant for forever, but the finish line is so close. On Monday I have my hospital tour and next Saturday I start my Phlebotomy class. So, it will be a busy week for me. On Wednesday I do see my Doctor as well. I do have a couple of questions for him because I think I have been feeling some contractions, so just want to make sure she is ok.

As I start this 3rd trimester, I am feeling like my 1st trimester. I have been extremely tired, nauseous, and irritable. Work is definitely getting harder especially in the office. It feels like every time I have to use the bathroom, it "closed for cleaning" lol WTF. I have been walking a lot. I don't walk outside because it has been so hot, but I will go to the mall and walk for at least an hour.

I haven't purchased any baby items this week, since Big Head put me on suspension, but I may go purchase some books this weeks and some more baskets for the coat closet. Nothing major. I am missing football season. Today I am watching the CSU game online, but its not the same like when you are in the stadium.

I am feeling more and more anxious with it only being 10 weeks to go. When you think about it, babies always come early, so there is a possibility I could be pregnant for just 4 weeks or 6 weeks lol yeah yeah yeah yea-ah!! I can't wait to see her face and call her name.

True Story: I attempted to install my car seat because I couldn't find the manual. When I finally took a break I realized the manual is under the car seat. LOL! That would have been nicce 20 minutes ago. Now I have to do my fiance's car next, so hopefully it will be easier lol.

Now the name is a mess and me and Big Head have decided to paper/ rock/ scissors it on her birthday lol Wish me luck!! I want R.S.B. and he wants S.R.B. AHHHH I want to win.

Thats all for now.
See ya :-)

Sabrina

The Final CountDown

Third Trimester begins!!!

This is why black colleges get a bad name!!

Hello everyone!!

So I was having (emphasis on WAS) a good day. Had a doctor's appointment. baby is sound and growing good. I only gained 4 pounds. I passed the glucose test. I even bought some baskets for my changing table. I was having an awesome day!

UNTIL..........................................................................

I have been wanting to take a Phlebotomy course for a very long time. I called NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY  HIGHER EDUCATION and with all the running around, finally got registered. I didn't want to fully pay for the class until orientation was scheduled, so that I could make sure they did not reschedule the class at a later time when I could not take it. I called once a week from July til now asking when is orientation being scheduled. All the receptionist stated. "They do not know, and you will receive something in the mail when it is scheduled."

Today I call as normal, and was told that orientation was LAST NIGHT and I am no longer allowed in the course because it was a mandatory meeting. I indicated to the lady Ms. Lee (yes that is her name) that I have not nor EVER  received anything from this school regarding the orientation for this course. She stated well because the mail or email was never returned to them they have to assume I got it. I advised her, that nothing was ever sent in the beginning. She then forwarded my call to Dr. Montgomery, who was very rude and stated that he would email me to make sure they had my information correct. I NEVER GOT AN EMAIL FROM HIM. So I emailed him. He them replies to my message, so I know my email works, and stated that the class is full and he can sign me up for January. I do not want to take the class in January when my child has been born. My days off will be spent with her and not with her at a babysitter till 10 pm every night. "How is the class full when I am registered for it Sir " I ask. Guess what NO FREAKING RESPONSE!!!

For the life of me, I do not understand why black people (not all, just ghetto, ignorant, stupid ones) have a character flaw of being unorganized, dishonest, dispassionate, and plain freaking lazy!!! Then have the audacity to say "maybe the mailman isn't delivering your mail" Are you an incompetent horse? did your mother drop you on your head when you were a baby? What is it? Ms. Lee knows who I am, but is surprised when I call and say, "you were the one that said, it was in the mail every week"

PARENTS EVERYWHERE do not sent your kids to this school. they will leave with a college degree, but no real life skills that will actually help them contribute to society!!

Ok thats my rant for today. I am so furious!! Let me put a disclaimer up so people do annoy me even more

DISCLAIMER This is an opinion of student and Norfolk State has not endorsed nor has any organization approved this message. This author is not affiliated with NSU or any organization. I am using my first amendment right!. If you have a problem with me...Write your congressman.

See ya,
Sabrina