That's just crazy talk!

Well, I made it to 41 weeks...  I guess around 50% of babies decide to overstay their welcome.  He must be living the good life in there!  I most definitely did not want to be pregnant this long and have to wait an extra week to meet my little man, but I guess I'm happy that he's a little late than way to early.  I'd rather have him chubby and healthy and have to go through another week of misery than have him arrive too soon and have problems.

This last week has been an emotional rollercoaster.  When you get pregnant they should really tell you to take your due date and move it back at least a week so you expect him/her to come late.  Something hits you after you've passed your due date.  You're supposed to be holding your baby, right?  It's all I can think about.  Anything can put me to tears.  Not only that but my body hurts constantly.  If it's not my belly feeling twinges of pain or cramps then it's my pelvis, my bladder, my back or my feet.  Man, these last few weeks of pregnancy are not my favorite!  Good thing Baby K is well worth the pain and waiting.

At my last doc appointment Baby K's heartbeat was 145 and my stomach was measuring a week ahead again.  The doc was going to strip my membranes to try to get things rolling but he couldn't reach.  Huge bummer.  So we decided on a date to induce if Baby K won't come out on his own.  So all I can tell you is that if he doesn't come on his own soon he will be evicted sometime in the next few days.  I really really don't want to have to be induced so I'm praying that he comes on his own.  It makes me feel like a bad mom or something.  Isn't my body supposed to just do what it's supposed to do on its own?

The last few nights have been difficult.  I've been feeling very very restless.  I can be completely exhausted but I don't want to go to bed.  When I finally do fall asleep I wake up at least once per hour and sometimes I just lie there for an hour trying to fall back asleep.  The last two nights I've waken up and wanted to just get up and start cleaning or do something.  But I couldn't think of anything to do so I just laid there until I fell back asleep or went and watched a little TV.  Ugh, these sleepless nights are really getting to me.  I'm hoping the restlessness is a sign that he's coming soon?  But all of the signs that I've had thus far haven't proved anything... 

Hopefully I will get to meet him very very soon.

I'm still pregnant.  That is all.

Well I'm 40 weeks and they say this marks the end of my pregnancy (psh, jerks).  I remember back in January when I found out I was pregnant.  I thought September 23rd would never come!  Well, it's here and I'm still pregnant.  I was hoping to be holding my little one by now but he's not ready to come out yet!  They say only about 6% of babies are born on their actual due date.  So that doesn't make me very hopeful that he will arrive today.  Hopefully he will be ready to arrive very very soon.

At my doc appointment he said my cervix was thinner but I didn't get a number.  I was also about 2 cm dilated.  So I'm not much further than I was at 36 weeks.  My doc was about an hour late to my appointment because he was delivering some other gal's baby.  Ugh, he said I was next!!!  Oh well, Baby K has had another week to get chubbier.  I'm guessing he will be 8+ pounds.

I've been feeling very blue the last few days.  I just want to meet him so badly.  I want to see his sweet little face and hold him and squeeze him.  I also don't want to be pregnant anymore.  I get more and more uncomfortable as each day passes.  Last night I didn't sleep a wink.  There is always a constant pain in my stomach.  It either feels kind of like the way your muscles feel after a day of hard core working out or there are twinges of pain (probably from my muscles stretching or something).  My belly also itches constantly.  It sucks.  I feel like if my belly got any bigger it might burst.   

All I can say is that there best not be a 41 week post!  Hopefully he will be here any day now!  I can't wait to meet him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sick and tired of going out in public these days.  Everyone stares at me.  Haven't you ever seen a pregnant girl before?!  Jeez laweez, it's not polite to stare people.

Holy moses, 39 weeks today!  I'll be honest, I was hoping I wouldn't have a 39 week post!  I guess Baby K just isn't ready to come out yet.  Hoping for this week though!

At my appointment last week Baby K's heartbeat was 135.  I'm finally measuring right on again.  Doc says it's probably because he's dropped.  He didn't do a cervix check but will next week.    

This last week has been quite challenging.  I've been more tired than ever.  However, I woke up Saturday morning bright and early and immediately started cleaning, organizing, cooking, etc.  I did 6 loads of laundry, finished organizing Baby K's nursery, cleaned our bedroom and 2 bathrooms, prepared and froze 2 lasagnas, dusted the doors, pictures and everything else in sight, and did other random cleaning and organizing.  I got more done yesterday than I have in months!  It felt so good but my back is now paying for it.  I've heard that some women get a surge of energy 24-48 hours before they have their babies.  Hopefully that was mine and I'll see him soon!  Otherwise, I'm just happy I got stuff done.

One year ago today I married my husband.  When I got pregnant and we found out the due date I assumed that we would have him on our anniversary.  Part of me hopes he doesn't come today but part of me hopes he does.  The day is only half way over so I guess we will see!  Either way I can't wait to meet him!

I can't remember if this was part of my last post or not but my bags are packed and in the car.  The carseat is installed and we are ready to go when he's ready to make his debut.  I sure hope I don't have to write a 40 week post!!!  



 

This lack of energy thing really sucks.  The closer I get to the end of my pregnancy, the less and less energy I have.  It is extremely hard to make it through work these days.  Once I get home all I want to do is sit on the couch and watch TV.  I feel like a bad mom.  The poor dogs have so much energy and I don't even want them by me.  I used to play with them - throw a ball or whatever but not these days.  Luckily for them I've been going on a walk almost night (trying to get the baby out).  So at least they get some energy burned off.  Other than one little walk at night I'm a couch potato.  Hopefully after the baby comes I get my energy back!  God knows I'll need it then. 

38 weeks today!  Baby K is about 7 pounds and still growing!  I wouldn't be surprised if he was already more than 7 pounds.  I really can't imagine getting any larger.  But then again I've said that before and I still got bigger...

My co-workers threw me a baby shower over lunch this week.  It was very nice of them to do that!  We went to Pier 500 and I got what I've been craving for weeks now - a BLT!  Baby K got a lot of cute outfits and goodies!  

Work has been extremely stressful these last few weeks.  I've been busier than ever and have not had time to get organized.  But I did manage to train the gal in who is covering for me while I'm on leave.  I just hope I can get a little more organized before I leave.  I would feel much better leaving things in order.

At my last doc appointment Baby K's heartbeat was 133.  Everything is looking good.  I'm still measuring about a week ahead.  The doc didn't do a cervix check so I'm not sure where I'm at.  I'm going to make him check this week!  I'm quite curious to see how things have progressed.  I know I could be effaced and dilated for weeks but knowing my progress will help me get through these last few weeks.  And trust me, I need anything that helps get me through these last few weeks.  I'm soooo ready to meet Baby K and not be pregnant anymore.  

I'm still completely exhausted.  I did find some energy to get a little organizing done this weekend.  I went through more clothes so I'd be sure to have something to wear after baby comes.  I'm glad that the weather is cooling off so I don't have to go through my clothes twice for different seasons!  I just went through my fall/winter clothes.  I also put away all of my summer shoes (except the one pair of sandles that fit) and pulled out all my winter boots.  Baby K is coming just in the nick of time for my favorite season - fall!

Phil and I also went Walmart and grocery shopping and stocked up on stuff.  I feel better now that our pantry is full.  Hopefully I can find some time and energy in the next few days to make some food that we can freeze so after the baby comes we don't have to worry about cooking every day.  But that means finding room in the freezer...  Eh, we'll figure it out.

This heartburn is killing me.  The bigger I get the worse it gets.  It is one of the many reasons why I'm not sleeping at night.  Not sleeping at night is also killing me.  6 out of 7 nights I end up just getting out of bed and watching a little TV because I just can't sleep.  I can't get comfortable, I have to get up to pee 4-5 times and my mind just won't shut off.  Guess my body is just getting me ready for those sleepless nights once baby comes! 

It's crazy to think that it's possible that this could be my last weekly post.  I sure hope it is!!!  But I'm assuming it won't be.  I bet Baby K will want to stay in there until after my due date.

Don't get me wrong, I love my dogs BUT do they have to follow me everywhere?!  It gets rather annoying.  I get home and they jump all over me and whine because they are happy to see me.  I sit on the couch and guess who has to sit on my lap?  Vader.  I take a shower and guess who sits right in front of the shower waiting for me to get out?  Winston.  I get up to go to the bathroom and guess who has to follow me?  Yes, both of them.  God forbid they miss anything...  Do they do the same thing with Phil?  Nope.  They could care less if Phil leaves or goes downstairs.  They are going to have a rude awakening once Baby K comes and it's no longer all about them!!

37 weeks today!  Baby K is now considered full term.  The average baby at 37 weeks is 6.5 pounds so that's roughly how big he is.  This week Baby K is busy rehearsing for his big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid (to get the lungs ready for that first breath), sucking his thumb (to prepare for that first suckle of milk), blinking, and turning from side to side.  

I'm still feeling very tired and I don't have much energy.  Getting through the work days have been pretty rough lately.  I've been extremely busy at work lately so that does help but I've had no time to get organized for when I leave.  I sure hope I can get things more organized next week because I'd feel very bad leaving things in chaos for the lady taking over my spot while I'm gone.  

I had a doc appointment earlier this week.  I'll have one each week now until Baby K comes.  At this last appointment they tested me for Group B Strep to see if I needed to be on antibiotics during delivery.  I tested negative so that's one less thing to worry about.  Last week was the first week they checked my cervix.  I am 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated.  I understand that I could walk around like that for weeks but any progress is progress right?  I was pleased to hear that things have started.  Baby K's heartbeat was 142.  I still haven't felt any braxtons but I feel a lot of pressure these days.  I also had horrible cramps the other day and I could barely walk.  After sitting down for a little while they went away.  I could be meeting Baby K pretty soon here!!!

Latest craving: nachos, but not just any nachos.  Nachos from Pier 500.  They make the BEST nachos.  Last night Phil and I finally went and got some.  They were freaking delicious but I sure paid for them later when I woke up with the WORST heartburn ever.