Even though I am ready to have this baby, I'm so glad that she's held off making her entrance into the world. :) I've had a few activities that I've wanted to have happen before the baby arrives.
-This past weekend a friend threw me a baby shower with some of my mommy friends from T-moms, we had a fun time celebrating together.
-My parents have been on a two week crusing vacation celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary (which is actually in March, but since that's when Elliana is due to arrive they decided to move it up so they'd be home!) They just returned home on Monday evening. I know my mom really wanted to be home for Ellie's arrival and I'm glad they made it back in time!
-Yesterday Hylke had a big night at JH as they lauched their new name, Elevate. The launch party was awesome and they had about 120 students come to celebrate!
-And finally, tonight my dear friend Kelly has offered to take Noah OVERNIGHT so that Hylke and I can have one last night together before Elliana arrives. We're going to go out to dinner and then do whatever else we want to do and not worry about when we get home (not that it'll be very late...:)). One of the things I'm most looking forward to is laying in bed tomorrow morning...just being lazy!! I'd say that I'm looking forward to sleeping in, but chances are, I won't be able to sleep. But, I will certainly be able to lay in bed and rest. This is only the second time that we've left Noah over night (not b/c we haven't wanted to, just hasn't worked out). The only other time we left him was when we went to a pastors and wives retreat...not really a relaxing time away. :) Needless to say, I'm glad that we're going to be able to spend this night at home together, and not in the hospital. Although there are a couple more events this weekend (it is Valentine's Day weekend, of course) I think that this was the last BIG event I wanted her to hold off for. :) I figure if she comes after tomorrow we'll both be well rested and ready for her. haha.
I'll try to remember to take a picture tonight to document our last date night before the baby arrives.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
To be completely honest....
...I am SO READY to have this baby. I can't imagine growing for 3 more weeks and 6 more days...it's just not possible. :) I agree with those of you who thought I might go into labor before my scheduled c-section date.
I actually ended up in the hospital for about 6 hours on Saturday (always a fun way to spend a BEAUTIFUL Saturday! :)) I had been having regular contractions since Friday night (probably about 5-7 mins apart) These were not the same intensity as the ,"I'm in LABOR contractions" however, since I have a planned c-section, and my hospital doesn't even do VBACS, they want me to come in before I get to the intense, can't talk through the contractions, contractions. I called Saturday morning and sure enough they said to come in. Once I was there they hooked me up and monitored the contractions and after seeing that yes, indeed, I was having regular, good contractions, and had even started dialating, they decided to give me a shot of Tributerol to stop the contractions. After monitoring me for another hour and 1/2 or so after the shot, the nurse took my readout to the dr. Unfortunately the first dose didn't wipe out the contractions like they had hoped. A second dose of Tributerol was administered and I was hooked up to an IV (always so fun ;)). The second dose really helped and the contractions stopped (for the most part). Unfortunately the Tributerol makes you feel kinda like you have the flu....so even though I was done, I was not feeling well at all. I just rested the remainder of the day.
Well, the contractions are back...though not quite as regular as they were on Friday night/Saturday. Sooooo....needless to say, I'm ready. I have things in order around the house, I've stocked up on anything and everything I possibly can and have even started making sure that the freezer is well stocked. Maybe she'll mellow out and I'll end up just going in as planned on March 2, but at this point, I just can't imagine!!
I actually ended up in the hospital for about 6 hours on Saturday (always a fun way to spend a BEAUTIFUL Saturday! :)) I had been having regular contractions since Friday night (probably about 5-7 mins apart) These were not the same intensity as the ,"I'm in LABOR contractions" however, since I have a planned c-section, and my hospital doesn't even do VBACS, they want me to come in before I get to the intense, can't talk through the contractions, contractions. I called Saturday morning and sure enough they said to come in. Once I was there they hooked me up and monitored the contractions and after seeing that yes, indeed, I was having regular, good contractions, and had even started dialating, they decided to give me a shot of Tributerol to stop the contractions. After monitoring me for another hour and 1/2 or so after the shot, the nurse took my readout to the dr. Unfortunately the first dose didn't wipe out the contractions like they had hoped. A second dose of Tributerol was administered and I was hooked up to an IV (always so fun ;)). The second dose really helped and the contractions stopped (for the most part). Unfortunately the Tributerol makes you feel kinda like you have the flu....so even though I was done, I was not feeling well at all. I just rested the remainder of the day.
Well, the contractions are back...though not quite as regular as they were on Friday night/Saturday. Sooooo....needless to say, I'm ready. I have things in order around the house, I've stocked up on anything and everything I possibly can and have even started making sure that the freezer is well stocked. Maybe she'll mellow out and I'll end up just going in as planned on March 2, but at this point, I just can't imagine!!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Noah pics
Noah is so much fun! I love spending my days with him; he really does bring us so much joy! Enjoy these pics: 
Post nap bedhead:
Looking handsome at his cousing birthday party:
His first time hitting a pinata (thanks for the help uncle David):
Drinking his "choo-choo juice":
BIG SMILES!!
Post nap bedhead:Looking handsome at his cousing birthday party:His first time hitting a pinata (thanks for the help uncle David):Belly pics
Belly picture from two weeks ago:
Belly picture from today;
So...I'll get the official word tomorrow but there is a chance my c/s date will be moved up. I've been measuring ahead of schedule (ummm 3-4 weeks ahead ?!?!) my past two appointments. My dr. sent me in for an ultrasound to see if there was extra amniotic fluid, or if the dates were off. Baby is also measuring about 3 weeks ahead of my due date. Although they say that the first ultrasound is the most accurate, this has happened with both pregnancies. With Noah, my first ultrasound put me due on June 20 (although I was pretty sure all along that was off) when my subsequent ultrasound and my own measurements showed me further along, the dr. changed my due date to June 12. I went into labor on June 4th and delivered Noah on June 5th at 7 lbs. 14 oz and 20 3/4 inches. This time around my first u/s puts me due on 3/8...but baby (and my size) give me a new edd of 2/22. This really wouldn't be an issue if I wasn't having a planned c-section. Since my c/s is scheduled for 3/2 (just 8 days after my "new" dd) I'm not sure if the dr. will bump up the c/s date or not. We'll know tomorrow.
Belly picture from today;So...I'll get the official word tomorrow but there is a chance my c/s date will be moved up. I've been measuring ahead of schedule (ummm 3-4 weeks ahead ?!?!) my past two appointments. My dr. sent me in for an ultrasound to see if there was extra amniotic fluid, or if the dates were off. Baby is also measuring about 3 weeks ahead of my due date. Although they say that the first ultrasound is the most accurate, this has happened with both pregnancies. With Noah, my first ultrasound put me due on June 20 (although I was pretty sure all along that was off) when my subsequent ultrasound and my own measurements showed me further along, the dr. changed my due date to June 12. I went into labor on June 4th and delivered Noah on June 5th at 7 lbs. 14 oz and 20 3/4 inches. This time around my first u/s puts me due on 3/8...but baby (and my size) give me a new edd of 2/22. This really wouldn't be an issue if I wasn't having a planned c-section. Since my c/s is scheduled for 3/2 (just 8 days after my "new" dd) I'm not sure if the dr. will bump up the c/s date or not. We'll know tomorrow.
Monday, January 26, 2009
The significance of a picture
Today a friend said to me, "You really need to update your blog!" I explained to her that since the passing of our dear camera, nearly 2 weeks ago, I've not been motivated to blog. :) Surely people are far more interested in pictures than my words! I've been in a bit of a blogger's depression. We have not purchased a new camera (though we have been researching them...:)) and well, I've wanted to wait until I had a picture to post. Well, today I have a couple pictures to post and I will explain why they are so significant.
Picture #1: About 4 days after the "toliet accident" I decided to see if I could turn on the camera. They always say to let it dry out first. It attempted to turn on, but no luck. A couple days later I tried again..to my surprise it turned on!! I was actually able to take a picture and this is what it looked like. Clearly, it's a picture of my handsome hubby. :)
Picture #1: About 4 days after the "toliet accident" I decided to see if I could turn on the camera. They always say to let it dry out first. It attempted to turn on, but no luck. A couple days later I tried again..to my surprise it turned on!! I was actually able to take a picture and this is what it looked like. Clearly, it's a picture of my handsome hubby. :)
Picture #2: A couple days after taking picture #1 I decided to try again...and, well, this is what I got!! Yep, a bit more clear.
Picture #3: This afternoon I thought I'd try one more time...just to see. Well...
Yep, there he is again, my handsome (and a bit caught off guard) hubby.
It seems as though there is new life in our camera!! Not only was I able to take this picture, I was also able to take a short video. I was also able to view them and download them to my computer with NO PROBLEMS!! I did have some issues at first as I changed the settings...I would put it to video and it would read "beach"...none of them were correct. However, after playing with it some, it seems like even that kink has been cleared up.
I fully anticipate making up for lost picture taking time. I'll even show you the latest belly picture...measuring 4 weeks ahead! I'll post more about that later. Could our little baby come early? What's your guess? And for those curious about Noah's size, he was 7 lbs. 14 oz.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
I was going to....
have a fun post with pictures this morning...including the latest belly picture. BUT....I just found my camera...in the toliet. Welcome to life with a toddler. Let's hope the camera is not ruined forever.
**UPDATE** Here's what happend...Noah and I had just finished reading a book and he went off to get his puzzle...or so I thought...I was picking some stuff up in the living room and he came back out to me and said, "water, water". My first thought was that he wanted to take a bath...though thinking back he usually just says, "bath". Sometimes in the morning I just let him play around in the bath...he LOVES it. Anyway, I followed him down the hall and he turned into our guest bathroom. At first glance I thought the toliet was filled with poo...GROSS! Then I realized, no that dark thing in the toliet is our camera. Our very nice, splurged before Noah arrived and while I was still working camera!!! I rescued our camera and took everthing out, trying to dry out every nook and cranny. After researching it a bit, I'm pretty certain it's gone for good. Fortunately I was able to laugh about it (at first). After I got him cleaned up from splashing in the toliet and down for his nap, it seemed a bit more overwhelming. We're not in the same position to replace that camera as we were when I was working. Oh well. It's just a camera...and it can be replaced. :)
**UPDATE** Here's what happend...Noah and I had just finished reading a book and he went off to get his puzzle...or so I thought...I was picking some stuff up in the living room and he came back out to me and said, "water, water". My first thought was that he wanted to take a bath...though thinking back he usually just says, "bath". Sometimes in the morning I just let him play around in the bath...he LOVES it. Anyway, I followed him down the hall and he turned into our guest bathroom. At first glance I thought the toliet was filled with poo...GROSS! Then I realized, no that dark thing in the toliet is our camera. Our very nice, splurged before Noah arrived and while I was still working camera!!! I rescued our camera and took everthing out, trying to dry out every nook and cranny. After researching it a bit, I'm pretty certain it's gone for good. Fortunately I was able to laugh about it (at first). After I got him cleaned up from splashing in the toliet and down for his nap, it seemed a bit more overwhelming. We're not in the same position to replace that camera as we were when I was working. Oh well. It's just a camera...and it can be replaced. :)
Monday, January 5, 2009
19 months
Today Noah is 19 months old! WOW! Instead of an 18 month check-up, he had a 19 month check-up. That's what happens when Mommy forgets to schedule the 18th month well baby visit at the 15 month visit...oh well. :)
This was an interesting visit. Noah screamed, and I do mean SCREAM, the ENTIRE time. The second, literally, that the doctor walked in, he went from being his happy little self, to screaming at the top of his lungs. I have NEVER heard him scream so loud or for so long. He kept saying, "all done" and "bye-bye". The poor doctor didn't have a chance. My other surprise this visit was that Noah didn't break 30 lbs. I thought FOR SURE he was over 30 lbs...but he's really just under. With all clothes and shoes on he weighed 29.2 lbs. He's 34 3/4 inches which puts him in the 80th percentile for weight and 95th for length. What a big boy! :)
This was an interesting visit. Noah screamed, and I do mean SCREAM, the ENTIRE time. The second, literally, that the doctor walked in, he went from being his happy little self, to screaming at the top of his lungs. I have NEVER heard him scream so loud or for so long. He kept saying, "all done" and "bye-bye". The poor doctor didn't have a chance. My other surprise this visit was that Noah didn't break 30 lbs. I thought FOR SURE he was over 30 lbs...but he's really just under. With all clothes and shoes on he weighed 29.2 lbs. He's 34 3/4 inches which puts him in the 80th percentile for weight and 95th for length. What a big boy! :)
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