Tuesday, August 10, 2010
36 week Drs Appt
We're dilated 1 cm!!! Dr.Lampley said baby's head is down. So that makes two physicians to confirm she's down and ready to go...Baby's heart beat is still good and she's still growing. Things are going well. Maybe we'll see her sooner than Sept??
Monday, August 9, 2010
Baby Shower #2
The weekend crew in the ICU threw me a mini baby shower on Aug 1, 2010 since they couldn't make my shower on Aug 8th. They texted me to come on that Sunday and I knew it was going to be something for baby. But I didn't know that they were going to have food and lots of gifts. I was quite impressed their spread. Sadly, I didn't bring my camera because I didn't know it was going to be an actual party/shower..Just thought it was going to be a hey! look what we got your for baby kind-of-thing.
We got lots of stuff and very excited about the bouncer we got..
We got lots of stuff and very excited about the bouncer we got..
Baby Shower #1
My high-school girlfriends threw me and Baby Ava a baby shower on July 11, 2010 at Lauren's house. It was a great and fun shower. Lots of delicious food, great friends, and fun games. These girls know how to throw a party and are very creative.
Our welcome banner
check out the food spread!! it was all soo delicious!!
Love Love my cake!! Dr Seus theme. One fish two fish three fish!!
Little mommy fish walking her baby fish :0) How adorable!
Me and Meg!
The old high school gang
Me and Mal
Me and "Lavender"
Me and Brandy
Me and "Sneed"
Me and Lauren
Me and "Cov"
Me and Miss Julia!!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Updates
Weight: 142 lbs
Total weight gain: + 27 lbs
*People say that I've gained it all in the belly. Semi true - I'm definitely getting hips, bigger thighs, and J-Lo booty.
Innie/Outie: The belly button is definitely out there now. You can see it pretty much through anything I wear, even if I layer it. I find that a lot of peole poke at my belly button than rub the belly. Weird I know.
Swelling: Yes!! It used to be only if I ate something salty that day or day before. Now my feet and hands are swollen all the time. It's not bad. But I used to be a 4 1/2 ring size. Now I'm a size 6. Charlie had to buy me an el cheapo replacement ring from Belks. Also, I used to wear size 5 1/2 - 6 in dress shoes. I have orientation all this week July 19-23 and have to dress in business casual clothes. My shoes no longer fit me. I have borrowed some of mom's and she wears size 7. Some of her shoes hardly fit me!! It is just swelling though. I don't have pitting edema yet - where my fingers leave indentions in my ankles/feet.
Mood: Ill and mean. I have found that pregnancy makes me more impatient and grouchy. The little things that never bothered me make me so ill these days. Especially now, my hormones are going crazy. Sometimes I just want to punch somebody's face if they something that I don't like. Yeah..it's bad..
I don't feel bad. And I still smile and laugh a lot. I'm just way more impatient.
Physical ailments 1. I can barely shave my legs these days. Shaving in the shower is a major accomplishment for me. 2. I gag everytime I brush my teeth. I hate to brush my teeth. 3. My feet and legs hurt no matter what shoes I wear to work. 4. My back hurts when I'm sleeping. I actually wake up in the middle of the night because my back hurts. It hurts when I sit for long periods of time. And it hurts every day that I'm at work even if I'm taking it easy. 5. Baby girl loves to kick and rearrange my organs these days. Which is fine because I want her to have lots of movement. It's reassuring to know that she's ok and strong. 6. I get leg cramps like crazy. 7. I have restless leg syndrome especially in the middle of the night. They will just have this weird sensation and I feel like I have to constantly move or kick my legs. 8. I can't breathe after I eat because she is so high up.
**These physical ailments are all normal. I take all of them pretty lightly and just laugh. All I care about is that Baby Girl is healthy.
Upcoming events: Maternity photo session at Myrtle Beach on July 24. Second Baby Shower Aug 8
Thoughts: It's so crazy thinking that I will be a mommy in about 6-7 weeks. It's mind blowing actually. I am so excited to finally get to meet the little munchkin that's been in my belly for so long. Charlie is sooo excited. I wish that I could record how his face lights up when Baby Girls moves and kicks. I will wake up in the middle of the night and feel that his hand is still on my belly - exactly where it was when I fell asleep. Baby Ava and him play a game every night at bedtime. He gets her all excited and she just moves and rolls while he lays there and laughs at me. Believe it or not, I can fall asleep even if she is a little tumbler in there.
Total weight gain: + 27 lbs
*People say that I've gained it all in the belly. Semi true - I'm definitely getting hips, bigger thighs, and J-Lo booty.
Innie/Outie: The belly button is definitely out there now. You can see it pretty much through anything I wear, even if I layer it. I find that a lot of peole poke at my belly button than rub the belly. Weird I know.
Swelling: Yes!! It used to be only if I ate something salty that day or day before. Now my feet and hands are swollen all the time. It's not bad. But I used to be a 4 1/2 ring size. Now I'm a size 6. Charlie had to buy me an el cheapo replacement ring from Belks. Also, I used to wear size 5 1/2 - 6 in dress shoes. I have orientation all this week July 19-23 and have to dress in business casual clothes. My shoes no longer fit me. I have borrowed some of mom's and she wears size 7. Some of her shoes hardly fit me!! It is just swelling though. I don't have pitting edema yet - where my fingers leave indentions in my ankles/feet.
Mood: Ill and mean. I have found that pregnancy makes me more impatient and grouchy. The little things that never bothered me make me so ill these days. Especially now, my hormones are going crazy. Sometimes I just want to punch somebody's face if they something that I don't like. Yeah..it's bad..
I don't feel bad. And I still smile and laugh a lot. I'm just way more impatient.
Physical ailments 1. I can barely shave my legs these days. Shaving in the shower is a major accomplishment for me. 2. I gag everytime I brush my teeth. I hate to brush my teeth. 3. My feet and legs hurt no matter what shoes I wear to work. 4. My back hurts when I'm sleeping. I actually wake up in the middle of the night because my back hurts. It hurts when I sit for long periods of time. And it hurts every day that I'm at work even if I'm taking it easy. 5. Baby girl loves to kick and rearrange my organs these days. Which is fine because I want her to have lots of movement. It's reassuring to know that she's ok and strong. 6. I get leg cramps like crazy. 7. I have restless leg syndrome especially in the middle of the night. They will just have this weird sensation and I feel like I have to constantly move or kick my legs. 8. I can't breathe after I eat because she is so high up.
**These physical ailments are all normal. I take all of them pretty lightly and just laugh. All I care about is that Baby Girl is healthy.
Upcoming events: Maternity photo session at Myrtle Beach on July 24. Second Baby Shower Aug 8
Thoughts: It's so crazy thinking that I will be a mommy in about 6-7 weeks. It's mind blowing actually. I am so excited to finally get to meet the little munchkin that's been in my belly for so long. Charlie is sooo excited. I wish that I could record how his face lights up when Baby Girls moves and kicks. I will wake up in the middle of the night and feel that his hand is still on my belly - exactly where it was when I fell asleep. Baby Ava and him play a game every night at bedtime. He gets her all excited and she just moves and rolls while he lays there and laughs at me. Believe it or not, I can fall asleep even if she is a little tumbler in there.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
28 weeks
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How Far Along: 28 weeks!! Last Trimester!!
Current Weight: 135 lbs
Total Wt. Gain: 20 lbs
Waist Measurement: 37.5 in
Innie or Outie: Helloooo Outie!!
Maternity Clothes: My scrubs are definitely too tight now. I have to wear tshirts over my scrub pants. My scrub pants are also getting waaaay small. But I hate to buy new ones at such a late time in the pregnancy. I love wearing sundresses b/c they are much cooler in these hot summer months.
Stretchmarks: Thank God none that are obvious yet. But I'm starting to see something around my thighs...unfortunately, the belly is not the only thing growing but also the butt and thighs..
Sleep/Fatigue: I want to sleep all the time now. My body really does not want to move after a hard day at work the day before. It's so weird. Before pregnancy, I told myself that I would not let pregnancy slow me down - that I had control over my body. Boy was I wrong. After working 7a-7p at work, it takes me a whole day to recover the next day. I have really bad back pains too but I've had that all through pregnancy. But I guess the extra 20lbs does not help with back pain either.
Exercising: Just go ahead and hang this idea up. I'm too lazy, too tired, and too hot all the time to exercise. I've been to the beach several times already and seeing all the beach bodied girls makes me really really miss my old body. But in a way, it's a great motivator. Everytime I see a skinny girl, it makes me that much more motivated to exercise..AFTER baby Ava is born. LOL.
Food Cravings: Still love steak!! I love some sweet potatoes too!! Pretty much eat anything and everything these days.
N&V: Yes some small vomiting but that is usually my fault. I vomit on two occasions: 1. If I've not eaten in awhile 2. If I've eaten waaaayyy tooo much!! My torso is short and Baby Ava is getting bigger and bigger which leaves no room for me to eat or breathe. You would think that I learn my lesson but each time, I always eat and eat and end up miserable after. It gets so bad that I've had to sleep with a ton of pillows at my head. I'm basically sitting up sleeping so that I can breathe. Fun times fun times :0)
What I miss: I really do miss my old body. I miss being able to squat without a problem. I miss putting on my shoes, socks, and underwear without any trouble. LOL.
What I look forward to: Duh! Seeing baby Ava!! I wonder who she'll look like?
How Daddy Charlie is: Charlie is so awesome. He talks to baby Ava ALL the time. He's the only one who can get her super excited. She will kick and roll soo much after hearing him talk. It's amazing. I think she recognizes his voice more than mine. He does it on purpose too like if I'm about to take a nap or go to sleep. He'll talk to her and push on my belly and that is it. She'll be active forever. Those two are plotting against me already :0)
Updates: Charlie recently lost his job. It's a total bummer. It's never a good time to get laid off but at least it's come at a better time this time. Last time he was laid off, I was just starting nursing school and just turned Part Time. This time- I have graduated and will soon start a FULL time position as a RN. We've done it before and I know we can do it again. Hopefully Charlie will find a job soon, but if not, at least we will save money on day care because he can keep baby Ava. I would actually like this better.
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