Woo-Hoo!

I actually slept last night! 8 hours straight! That was awesome!

10 days till due date

I can't believe I have 10 days left... It's been a long 9 1/2 months! My Doctor will induce me if I haven't delivered by April 12th. That means 14 more days is the longest I'll have to wait.

I'm getting cranky and impatient!

Other news from my last Doctor visit... I've lost 2 pounds and my blood pressure is still perfect. I've had a great pregnancy and my Doctor said it has been "better than the average." I'm very lucky and now feel like I can't complain as much about my hands swelling up.

I'd like to have the baby soon... please.

Adventures in Triage

My Group B streptococcus* test came back negetive. Woohoo!

Although... my nonstress test (NST) today showed that the baby wasn't moving enough. My Doctor, being cautious, sent me to triage (where they decide to admit you to the hospital or not) to have a biophysical profile** done for the baby. The baby passed the test with a perfect score: 8/8, so we went home and ordered pizza. If she hadn't, we would have called ya'll and given birth the evening of March 26, 2009. It was interesting to be in the process of being admitted to the hospital. I'm now comfortable getting through everything up through triage. Everyone was nice. I appreciate my Doctor for checking on everything so closely. Joel did great in the hospital with me. He was making me laugh so hard it looked like I was having extra contractions! (Goof ball) And he was rubbing my back during the NST, He's going to do great at the actual delivery. I'm glad I married well!

We have another ultrasound picture of the baby... she looks like Joel! Big eyes and lips.

*The group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria is usually harmless in healthy adults, but it can cause a relatively rare but very serious infection in newborns. Between 10 and 30 percent of pregnant women carry GBS bacteria and may pass it to their babies during labor or birth, making them sick.

**A biophysical profile is a painless, noninvasive test used to evaluate baby's well-being, and is usually performed when pregnancy extends past the expected due date and in the third trimester of high-risk pregnancies. The test consists of an ultrasound and a nonstress test, and uses five different measures to create an overall picture of baby's health.

Week 38

Still pregnant... 14 days till due date... just waiting

Baby daddy

From Gramma Jackie and Papa Keith!

Grandma Jackie and Papa Keith have struck again. Jackie made a beautiful pink and green blanket for Sable along with 2 thick swaddeling blankets. So soft and cute and pink! AND they got us a Travel system! Carseat with base and stroller combo. It has more cool features on it than my first (and second) car! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
On the drive home from picking up our new spoils, Joel and I kept saying "That's why we bought the Rav4 - to be a little family car" Everything fits perfectly.

We are officially ready! (Now if I could just get this baby out...)

18 days and counting

I'm less comfortable. All the waddling, stiffness in my hands and pressure in my belly has made me noticeably cranky (poor Joel). I still think I'm about two weeks away but I want to have this baby sooner than later...

Heart beat

Here is a quick video recording of Sable's heat beating during the Non Stress test and a photo of the results. The upper photo is a graph of her heart rate, the arrows labled 'FM' are for Fetal Movements that I felt. The lower graph shows contractions, though I wasn't having any. Last week there was more activity on that graph.

I've gained 2 more pounds, and I'm half a centimeter dialated (typical). She is head down, facing left and HAS dropped. She's ready.

I could have this kid tomorrow or three weeks from now.

Baby Center update

"Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel."

Random rumblings

Sable has a Neurology check up scheduled in June to check for any seizure activity. I've never seen a seizure and don't know how to tell if she's having issues or not.

The bed for her room showed up this week! Now the parent on baby patrol has a comfy bed to sleep in that's close. this way we have a quiet master bedroom for the other parent to actually sleep. Grandma Dawn is making throw pillows and a bed ruffle that matched all the bedding. (Thanks mom!)

Wednesday, March 18th, my pregnancy is officially "Full Term" I'm huge and happy and ready to meet her... soon

I'm walking funnier

I think the roof needs to be fixed soon... I'm getting nervous

Non Stress Test

I've graduated to seeing the doctor once a week now. I had my first Non Stress Test. They straped two monitors to my belly and monitored the baby's heartrate/movement on one graph and on the second graph I could see all the Braxton-Hicks contractions I was having. I can't feel the contractions at all; I had one about every three minutes. I layed there for about 40 minutes just listening to her heart beat and feeling her kick at the monitors. She's so cool! I gained a pound this week and measured perfectly at 36 weeks. I think she'll be born Easter weekend: April 10th, 11th or 12th. I'm feeling very confident about Sable being healthy and safe. My Doctor and I communicate well and she has been on top of any small concern with every part of my pregnancy. I'm very lucky.

One Month Countdown

I have exactly one month until the due date. Everything is ready except the hospital bag (finishing it this week). I can't believe how fast yet boring the third trimester has been. We're getting excited to meet our little girl! Everything is still going smoothly.

Happy Birthday Joel!

Sable's dad turns 40 today! Woot!

Newborn Care Class

This was our last class to take for the baby. There was really nothing new to learn but that just made Joel and I feel even more confident in our parenting skills. Sable wiggled around through the whole class. The instructor was funny and interesting. Joel and I swaddled, diapered, dressed and held the "baby" like pros. We're ready for the live version. Bring it on!

35 week check-up

Had a Dr. appointment today. My blood pressure is perfect, just like the baby's size and heart rate. I start going in weekly from now on. Sable is now positioned with her head down (good girl), facing forward (close enough). I've lost two more pounds this week, but since the baby is measuring exactly right and I am eating regularly, it's not a problem. I love going to the Doctors office, I always leave with good news!

Five weeks until Sable is here!

Don't forget the Pugs

Bexley knows there is something going on, but Beverly is just enjoying the extra nap time with mom-to-be. They've been so good.

nursery photos

Light green, white and pink! Sable's room is very relaxing to be in. Her Grandma Dawn made the pink daisy curtians and contributed the rocking chair she rocked me in. All that's left for decorating is a rug, more wall art and a bed spread (probably pink). What do you guys think?