Waiting, Waiting, Waiting at 40 weeks

Well, this week's appointment did not go as I had hoped. Still only 1 cm dilated and 90% effaced. Our baby girl is getting big and doesn't want to come out. She has officially been given her eviction notice and if I don't progress naturally by next week, we will be induced next Wednesday night. We've heard the good, the bad and the ugly from everyone but we fully trust my doctor and his opinion for my health and the baby's health.
He stripped my membranes to see if it would help me dilate and contract on my own, but so far, nothing new to report.

I guess it is a good thing that we have another week since the car seat doesn't fit in our cars and we have to figure out a creative plan to all three fit. Oh fun! Looks like mommy will be in the backseat squished with baby. Everything else is ready and waiting anxiously for our little girl's arrival! As you can see in the picture, I'm not sure my stomach can stretch much further without rupturing! Stay tuned for pictures and the announcement of Little Missy's name!

39 Weeks & Counting!

So much for having Little Missy this week! I guess it is still possible but I'm not holding my breath. Here is an update from this week's Dr. appointment:
-I am 90% effaced but still only 1 cm dilated.
-Baby Girl is still in good position for a natural delivery (with drugs).
-She also grew and now the Dr. thinks she will be over 8 lbs when she is born. YIKES!!
-Dr. said everything looks good and healthy and it's just a waiting game...just what I wanted to hear!

Today was my last day of work and I'm so excited to relax tomorrow and do everything possible to help move labor along...if any of the wives tales are true!

As you can see, we are dropping lower and lower. Come on Baby Girl!!

Three More Weeks!

I think I'm starting to go crazy! I went from being terrified of labor and delivery to wanting and trying to get there! The last month truly is the hardest. Everything hurts. I hurt in places and ways I never knew existed! When the pain first started, I was almost in tears just trying to get up to go to the bathroom. Now, I can't tell if the pain has let up or if I've gotten used to it.

We took our full day crash course birthing class last weekend. When we left I was more terrified of giving birth then when we started the class. There is no reason they need to show us an episiotomy or a c-section. We did learn some good techniques to cope with the pain and have been using them ever since which do seem to help for a moment. We also toured the hospital while we were there. I have always hated hospitals and learned that so does Paul. Keep in mind, we are delivering at Sharp Mary Birch, a women and newborn hospital. At one point during the tour, Paul leans over and mentions he isn't feeling too well (dizzy and nauseous). I look up at him and he is sweating also. I hope that during labor, Paul is standing and calming me instead of passed out in the bed next me!

37 weeks

One More Month!!

This week everything became very real. My doctor said that since I'm at 35 weeks they don't stop me if I go into labor. Part of me was terrified while the other part was hoping I do go into labor because I am over being pregnant! My feet hurt, my ankles hurt, my thighs hurt and I could really get more done if I moved my office into the bathroom since I'm there every 10 minutes.

My doctor gave me a sonogram last week to make sure all the fluids were good and he did confirm we are having a girl! Yes, I was having nightmares that the baby could be a boy and I washed and folded all the girly clothing. She is head down and in position (hopefully she is ready to see the world and isn't too comfy in there). I have started getting contractions and they aren't necessarily painful but more very uncomfortable. My doctor told me how to monitor them and when to go to the hospital. The best news of all was that if I'm dilated at my August 1 appointment and am done being pregnant (which I am now), we can discuss being induced. This will also help ensure my doctor will deliver our baby girl.

It's been so hot this summer so I have been swimming whenever I can and it feels so good on my stiff, pregnant body and truly helps relieve water retention!

35 weeks

Do I like Pregnancy?

I was asked today if I like being pregnant. It is such a loaded question. I mean, think about, who really likes being pregnant? You say yes, you're a liar. You say no, you feel guilty for not liking it. Pregnancy is just such a different experience and truly does affect everyone differently.

1st Trimester: I threw up everyday, multiple times a day. I could barely drag myself out of bed to go to work or do anything. Did I like being pregnant then? NO.

2nd Trimester: I started to feel better and eat a lot, but I still didn't really look pregnant. This was the first time we felt Little Missy move and it was amazing. Did I like being pregnant then? I wouldn't say I liked it, but it was not such a bold NO answer as the first trimester.

3rd Trimester: WHOA, I've been hit by a truck! I am exhausted. I have to get out of bed to pee 4x a night. Getting out of bed is a trial in itself. I'm pretty sure Paul wakes up each time I get up from my strange maneuvering and groaning. By the end of each work day, my feet and ankles are swollen and in pain. I can no longer get up off the couch without help.The anxiety level is higher than ever right now: freaking out that we will have a baby soon, freaking out over labor/delivery and freaking out that we still have to wait for her to get here. Little Missy does move a lot and she responds to both Paul and I when we talk to her which is pretty cool. Do I like being pregnant now? Not particularly.

Don't get me wrong, I love feeling the baby kick and move around like crazy and can't wait to meet her. Having a good excuse to eat a lot is also not so bad. All in all, do I like pregnancy? Not really.

33 weeks

Showers Galore!

We are so lucky to have had two baby showers thrown for us: one in Las Vegas and one in San Diego. Between the two of them, we have pretty much everything we need. Paul commented that the baby already owns more things in our house than he does...I sure hope this is not a sign of what is to come! For such a small little thing, she does have a lot of large items to make her happy!

Here are some pictures from both showers - Enjoy!

30 Weeks and Counting

I can't believe we are already 30 weeks into the pregnancy yet still 10 weeks away!

Today I had a doctor's appointment and I left so excited (happy, excited).
Here is what we learned:
-I'm about to start retaining a lot of water. Note to self: Try to get pregnant in the summer next time and deliver in the winter.
-Because of the water retention that is about to take place, I'm going to gain more weight whether I diet or not. Hence, my doctor said it's my call to eat healthy or go crazy with sweets and carbs (yes, he might be the most awesome doctor ever). Don't worry, I'm not going to crazy since I know this baby weight must go away and it won't be easy.
-Baby Girl is head down already - woohoo! But, I'm sure there is still a chance she can turn upside down and scare us a little. We'll see.
-Doctor said if I we go until 40 weeks, she will be between 7 and 7 1/2 lbs. Let's hope this estimation is correct because mommy and daddy were much bigger babies...YIKES.
-Technically, I'm not supposed to have any more ultrasounds, but Dr. said to remind him at my next appointment and he will give me one (once again, yes, the most awesome doctor ever).

The closer we get, the more excited we become (and nervous)! Little Miss Pigott will be here before we know it!!

30 weeks and growing