40w2d
That's a better question, because my answer is "nothing!" Got any exciting stories to tell me? I could live vicariously through them...
Cookie seems to still be content where he is. And I'm feeling much the same. I do have the lovely new symptom of pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel, though. My wrists are fine, but it feels like all my fingers have gone arthritic on me. Fun stuff!
Oh, and can I just say how much I am LOVING this cooler weather? It's so nice to be able to walk from the kitchen to the couch without breaking a sweat! :oP Haha.
September 30, 2009
September 28, 2009
Happy due date!
40w0d
When I went in for my very first ultrasound, my doctor gave me a range of dates, as early measurements can be far from accurate. I happened to pick up on the first day in that range (today) and I started using it as my due date. But he apparently decided to use a date in the middle of the range (October 1) instead, which I didn't learn for several months.
This is good in my opinion, though, because he doesn't really feel comfortable with me going past 41 weeks. Which means I have 3 extra days to get things going if they haven't started already. Which they haven't! We're still just waiting over here.
I'm getting lots of calls, texts, and emails from friends and family checking up on me. It's so nice to know that everyone is looking forward to meeting this little guy as much as we are. I promise that you will all know the news as soon as there is any news to know!
When I went in for my very first ultrasound, my doctor gave me a range of dates, as early measurements can be far from accurate. I happened to pick up on the first day in that range (today) and I started using it as my due date. But he apparently decided to use a date in the middle of the range (October 1) instead, which I didn't learn for several months.
This is good in my opinion, though, because he doesn't really feel comfortable with me going past 41 weeks. Which means I have 3 extra days to get things going if they haven't started already. Which they haven't! We're still just waiting over here.
I'm getting lots of calls, texts, and emails from friends and family checking up on me. It's so nice to know that everyone is looking forward to meeting this little guy as much as we are. I promise that you will all know the news as soon as there is any news to know!
September 24, 2009
Update, 39 weeks
39w3d
My belly grew another centimeter, and his heartbeat is still sounding nice and strong. But progress? Who wants progress anyway? Certainly not Cookie. He seems happy and snug in there, and is currently showing no signs of making an appearance. Ah well. We'll just keep waiting!
I did get a flu shot, though, so at least something productive happened today. ;)
Oh, and I went and got a facial after my doc appointment. Now I'm officially ready! Haha.
My belly grew another centimeter, and his heartbeat is still sounding nice and strong. But progress? Who wants progress anyway? Certainly not Cookie. He seems happy and snug in there, and is currently showing no signs of making an appearance. Ah well. We'll just keep waiting!
I did get a flu shot, though, so at least something productive happened today. ;)
Oh, and I went and got a facial after my doc appointment. Now I'm officially ready! Haha.
September 21, 2009
39 weeks
39w0d
Nothing new to report; we're just waiting...
The nursery is coming together. I'm just doing the last few loads of pre-baby laundry and organizing. All is well for now!
Nothing new to report; we're just waiting...
The nursery is coming together. I'm just doing the last few loads of pre-baby laundry and organizing. All is well for now!
September 18, 2009
New door!
38w4d
Chris has been working on the new door for the nursery for a few weeks now, as time has allowed. It's finally done, and I think it looks great!
From beginning to end:
The too-tall door with multiple layers of paint
The hardware we also purchased at Urban Ore
During the paint-stripping process (there were about 7 layers!)
During the sanding process
The trimmed and sanded door, pre-stain
During the staining process
The finished door!
Chris has been working on the new door for the nursery for a few weeks now, as time has allowed. It's finally done, and I think it looks great!
From beginning to end:
The too-tall door with multiple layers of paintThe hardware we also purchased at Urban OreDuring the paint-stripping process (there were about 7 layers!)During the sanding processThe trimmed and sanded door, pre-stainDuring the staining processThe finished door!September 17, 2009
Nope, no labor yet!
38w3d
I was woken up this morning by a friend who dreamed about Cookie having been born. She was convinced that her dream meant that I was in labor! But I'm sorry to report that no, I'm not quite there yet. It's great that everyone is so excited for his arrival, though!
Edited to add: Several people have actually told me they have dreamt about him having been born already. I have yet to have that dream. :oP
I was woken up this morning by a friend who dreamed about Cookie having been born. She was convinced that her dream meant that I was in labor! But I'm sorry to report that no, I'm not quite there yet. It's great that everyone is so excited for his arrival, though!
Edited to add: Several people have actually told me they have dreamt about him having been born already. I have yet to have that dream. :oP
Update, 38 weeks
38w3d
Well, I'm still 50% effaced and not dilated at all. So I continue to wait. The belly did grow another centimeter though, so at least something is progressing! ;)
Well, I'm still 50% effaced and not dilated at all. So I continue to wait. The belly did grow another centimeter though, so at least something is progressing! ;)
September 14, 2009
38 weeks
38w0d
And the belly hangs even lower! I'm still feeling well, though a bit more tired as sleeping is becoming increasingly difficult on my hips and lower back. I just can't seem to get comfy for long. But I'm making do.
I still feel smaller than I actually am. I keep catching myself in moments where I didn't anticipate the belly being in the way. Like sitting in the car and trying to pass my purse between me and the steering wheel, only to find that the purse doesn't fit. Or parking at the gas station a little too close to a post and finding that when I opened my driver's door I couldn't squeeze out, and having to re-park the car. I guess I need to redefine my buffer zone!
And the belly hangs even lower! I'm still feeling well, though a bit more tired as sleeping is becoming increasingly difficult on my hips and lower back. I just can't seem to get comfy for long. But I'm making do.
I still feel smaller than I actually am. I keep catching myself in moments where I didn't anticipate the belly being in the way. Like sitting in the car and trying to pass my purse between me and the steering wheel, only to find that the purse doesn't fit. Or parking at the gas station a little too close to a post and finding that when I opened my driver's door I couldn't squeeze out, and having to re-park the car. I guess I need to redefine my buffer zone!
September 11, 2009
Maternity leave!
37w4d
As of right now, I'm officially on maternity leave. Woohoo! Working at home for this last month was great. I did end up in the office on a few days, but for the most part I enjoyed the lack of commute and dress code. ;)
I don't really know what I'm going to do with myself come Monday. I mean, I know I'm going to be organizing, doing laundry, running errands, picking up some of the last necessities, etc. I'll be busy I'm sure. But not working in the office, and for such a long stretch of time, will definitely be strange for me!
As of right now, I'm officially on maternity leave. Woohoo! Working at home for this last month was great. I did end up in the office on a few days, but for the most part I enjoyed the lack of commute and dress code. ;)
I don't really know what I'm going to do with myself come Monday. I mean, I know I'm going to be organizing, doing laundry, running errands, picking up some of the last necessities, etc. I'll be busy I'm sure. But not working in the office, and for such a long stretch of time, will definitely be strange for me!
September 10, 2009
Update, 37 weeks
37w3d
Not too much new to report...I'm still 50% effaced and not yet dilated. But my belly has grown another centimeter. My doc's educated guess is that Cookie is now a "nice sized baby" between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds. :)
Not too much new to report...I'm still 50% effaced and not yet dilated. But my belly has grown another centimeter. My doc's educated guess is that Cookie is now a "nice sized baby" between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds. :)
September 7, 2009
37 weeks
37w0d
Babycenter.com says, "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 (like a stalk of Swiss chard)."
Full term? Already?!? Where has this year gone?
I've been hearing from a lot of people lately that I've dropped. And this is evidenced by the amount of belly now hanging out of the bottom of the shirt! Yes, Cookie is sitting lower, but everything else is pretty much the same. He's still squirming around, kicking, and getting hiccups on a regular basis.
Babycenter.com says, "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 (like a stalk of Swiss chard)."
Full term? Already?!? Where has this year gone?
I've been hearing from a lot of people lately that I've dropped. And this is evidenced by the amount of belly now hanging out of the bottom of the shirt! Yes, Cookie is sitting lower, but everything else is pretty much the same. He's still squirming around, kicking, and getting hiccups on a regular basis.
September 4, 2009
Photos are in!
36w4d
Today we received the CD of the maternity photos that we took in early August with Kelly Marie of Kelly M Photography. Here are a few favorites...
Today we received the CD of the maternity photos that we took in early August with Kelly Marie of Kelly M Photography. Here are a few favorites...
September 3, 2009
Update, 36 weeks
36w3d
I just returned from the first of my now-weekly appointments with my OB. Things are looking good: Cookie is still head down, and I'm partially effaced but not dilated yet.
The belly is measuring a bit small (34 cm, when I should be around 36 cm to correspond with the number of weeks), but my doc is not too concerned as I am still showing growth between each of my appointments.
He gave me (what seemed like) a long talk about avoiding the H1N1 swine flu, and told me to call immediately if I experience any flu-like symptoms. It all seemed like common sense to me, but I guess they're very concerned about the susceptibility of the pregnant population, and they're not taking any chances.
Chris and I finished the series of childbirth/infant care classes at the hospital last night, so we're slowly but surely making all the final preparations. No news is good news at this point! :)
I just returned from the first of my now-weekly appointments with my OB. Things are looking good: Cookie is still head down, and I'm partially effaced but not dilated yet.
The belly is measuring a bit small (34 cm, when I should be around 36 cm to correspond with the number of weeks), but my doc is not too concerned as I am still showing growth between each of my appointments.
He gave me (what seemed like) a long talk about avoiding the H1N1 swine flu, and told me to call immediately if I experience any flu-like symptoms. It all seemed like common sense to me, but I guess they're very concerned about the susceptibility of the pregnant population, and they're not taking any chances.
Chris and I finished the series of childbirth/infant care classes at the hospital last night, so we're slowly but surely making all the final preparations. No news is good news at this point! :)
September 1, 2009
Curtains!
36w1d
Thanks Aunt Kelley! The curtains are fantastic! (And way more professional looking than anything I would have sewn.) Now, do you have any interest in sewing new curtains for the rest of the windows in our house?? ;)
Thanks Aunt Kelley! The curtains are fantastic! (And way more professional looking than anything I would have sewn.) Now, do you have any interest in sewing new curtains for the rest of the windows in our house?? ;)
We need to buy a door, too?
36w1d
Anyone who has been to our house knows that though we have lots of doorways, we have very few doors. And the few doors that we do have are accordian style and not very sound- or light-proof. (My mom's house has real doors...but I guess that's the difference between 1893 and 1906!)
So Chris and I took a trip to Urban Ore in Berkeley this weekend to scope out their selection and hopefully find something that would work in the door frame of the nursery. After arriving too late on Saturday to complete our search, we returned on Sunday. We found a door, found the lock, the plates, the knob, paid for it and got it out to the car...when Chris discovered a big crack in the door that we hadn't seen inside. Blah.
So back inside we went, and we were fortunately able to exchange it for one of our second choices. Chris is in the process of stripping off the multiple layers of paint, and then he'll sand it and cut it down to size. I'll post a progression of pics when he's done!
Anyone who has been to our house knows that though we have lots of doorways, we have very few doors. And the few doors that we do have are accordian style and not very sound- or light-proof. (My mom's house has real doors...but I guess that's the difference between 1893 and 1906!)
So Chris and I took a trip to Urban Ore in Berkeley this weekend to scope out their selection and hopefully find something that would work in the door frame of the nursery. After arriving too late on Saturday to complete our search, we returned on Sunday. We found a door, found the lock, the plates, the knob, paid for it and got it out to the car...when Chris discovered a big crack in the door that we hadn't seen inside. Blah.
So back inside we went, and we were fortunately able to exchange it for one of our second choices. Chris is in the process of stripping off the multiple layers of paint, and then he'll sand it and cut it down to size. I'll post a progression of pics when he's done!
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