How far along? 30 Weeks
Size of baby? 15 1/2 inches and about 3 lbs
Total weight gain: Still about 16-17 lbs(we'll find out for sure on Tuesday when I have my dr's apt)
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep: Excellent, I've had to start sleeping with a pillow between my legs because my hips kill constantly
Best moment this past week: Spending time in San Diego. It was fun going to the beach, playing in the pool and going to the Padre games. And it was great seeing some of my family
Miss Anything? My hips not killing me
Movement: She moves all the time
Food cravings: Watermelon
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Hip pain and low back pain
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Figuring out something to help with my hip pain. It doesn't help that I have a job that I have to sit at a desk all day but I can't really do a whole lot about that. Also getting a dresser to go in the babies room-my mom is driving one up to us next week then we'll have to paint and rearrange some stuff. But it will be nice to get a bit more organized. I'm also excited for a couple classes coming up-a low intervention childbirth class and a caring for yourself and newborn class that I have to take to deliver in the new birthing center at the hospital
NOT Looking forward to: Nothing I can think of
Things are going really well, despite the horrible hip pain that I can't seem to help. In San Diego we got a few things we were needing for the baby and only have a couple more things on the list to get. In the next couple weeks I'll be able to get everything cleaned and organized in her room so that will be nice. I know I still have awhile (7-12 weeks, hopefully closer to the 11 weeks!) but I like having it all ready so I'm not doing anything last minute.
I can't remember if I posted about the birthing center last week or not, but I'm planning to deliver naturally in the new birthing center in the hospital here. It's basically a home birth setting but it steps away from medical intervention if needed. This is the closest Tony would ever feel comfortable with for a birthing center or home birth. It's connected to the labor and delivery wing at the hospital. Since the beginning of my pregnancy I've been planning for a natural delivery and have been trying to prepare my body and mind. Lots of yoga, reading, stretching, exercising etc. I had tried reading through the Bradley Method book and a couple supporting that method but it really didn't seem to fit with what I think I want. I was given the hypnobirthing book and CD's last week at an orientation for the birthing center. I finished the book while in San Diego and really enjoyed it. It fits along with what I envision being the best for me and it has got me really excited. I've tried listening to the relaxation/visualization stuff the past few nights and I can't get more than 5 minutes in before I fall asleep! I haven't even got to any of the visualization aspects of it-just the breathing. I need to figure it all out haha
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
29 Weeks
How far along? 29 Weeks
Size of baby? 15 inches and about 2 1/2 lbs
Total weight gain: I have fluctuated the past 2 weeks up and down about 2 lbs, so I'm still at about 16 lbs
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep: Good, I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow. Unless I wake up I don't have to go to the bathroom. I've started to need to use a pillow between my legs some nights to get a bit more comfortable. Last night I really needed it but Riley ended up in bed with me and threw that out the window
Best moment this past week: This morning was pretty nice-Riley was sick and ended up in bed with me at midnight and we didn't sleep a whole lot but this morning she had her foot basically in my face twitching and she was talking in her sleep, then baby girl was moving a bunch so I was just enjoying the little moment with my girls :)
Miss Anything? being able to lay on my back on the floor or sitting on the floor without it hurting so bad after that I can barely move
Movement: She's been moving more and more the past few days. Laying in bed two nights ago talking with Tony and my stomach just started moving a TON-he just said "that is really creepy" haha
Food cravings: Watermelon
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Back issues and last night/this morning my hip seems to be out of place and I can't get it back to how it should be
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On. I never had to take mine off with Riley and I doubt I'll have to with this one either
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: San Diego this weekend!
NOT Looking forward to: Sitting in the car on the way and way back from San Diego
This week I've really been feeling pretty good for the most part(at least I can't remember having too many complaints). My stomach is definitely more and more noticeable to people, but I think I still look pretty good and I can still wear my pants(can't button all of them but that's okay).
I'd heard recently and then read an article about the new birthing suites in our hospital here. They are for a natural delivery and are supposed to have a "homelike" setting. There is a queen size bed, full tub, private bathroom and kitchenette in each of the 2 suites. They also talked about how it is a shorter stay than if you used one of the regular rooms at the hospital. Immediately I decided that if I can I would love to deliver in one of those suites. I have been planning and preparing to have a natural delivery with this baby. I loved my epidural with Riley except for the fact that it didn't wear off for 12 hours after I had her. I've been trying to work out and do specific stretches every day to help my body prepare. Talking to my dr's one of them suggested hypnobirthing classes but we can't afford that. My other dr is all for essential oils and I have a few I'm hoping to use during this labor/delivery/recovery. I've been trying to read a lot and trying to do yoga to help learn how to relax when I'm tense. I really hope the preparation I've been doing helps. I'm also planning to go to a free class taught by a birthing center in town in a few weeks. If I am able to use one of the birthing suites(you have to send in an application) they require you to take one or two birthing classes, so I may be taking those as well-not sure if Tony will be up for joining me on those or not. I'm just hoping things go well and that I don't freak out and chicken out halfway through
Riley has had a fever the past two days. It keeps fluctuating and I think our thermometer is broken because I know she was warmer than 99 degrees yesterday. Tony brought her into bed with me at midnight last night and she was burning up. We got her some Tylenol and a cool washcloth for her to use. She was a little chatterbox until about 2 or so before she finally settled down enough to sleep. She also talked in her sleep a ton more than normal. I'm hoping she feels better today. I am grateful for Tony's aunt that watches her for being willing to take care of her while we work. If we weren't taking Friday and Monday off work I would take some time off to take care of Riley. If Riley's not feeling better tonight Tony is going to give her a priesthood blessing. Although we don't take advantage of having the priesthood in our home as much as we probably should, I am so grateful to know Tony is a worthy priesthood holder and that we have that blessing.
Size of baby? 15 inches and about 2 1/2 lbs
Total weight gain: I have fluctuated the past 2 weeks up and down about 2 lbs, so I'm still at about 16 lbs
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep: Good, I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow. Unless I wake up I don't have to go to the bathroom. I've started to need to use a pillow between my legs some nights to get a bit more comfortable. Last night I really needed it but Riley ended up in bed with me and threw that out the window
Best moment this past week: This morning was pretty nice-Riley was sick and ended up in bed with me at midnight and we didn't sleep a whole lot but this morning she had her foot basically in my face twitching and she was talking in her sleep, then baby girl was moving a bunch so I was just enjoying the little moment with my girls :)
Miss Anything? being able to lay on my back on the floor or sitting on the floor without it hurting so bad after that I can barely move
Movement: She's been moving more and more the past few days. Laying in bed two nights ago talking with Tony and my stomach just started moving a TON-he just said "that is really creepy" haha
Food cravings: Watermelon
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: None
Symptoms: Back issues and last night/this morning my hip seems to be out of place and I can't get it back to how it should be
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On. I never had to take mine off with Riley and I doubt I'll have to with this one either
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: San Diego this weekend!
NOT Looking forward to: Sitting in the car on the way and way back from San Diego
This week I've really been feeling pretty good for the most part(at least I can't remember having too many complaints). My stomach is definitely more and more noticeable to people, but I think I still look pretty good and I can still wear my pants(can't button all of them but that's okay).
I'd heard recently and then read an article about the new birthing suites in our hospital here. They are for a natural delivery and are supposed to have a "homelike" setting. There is a queen size bed, full tub, private bathroom and kitchenette in each of the 2 suites. They also talked about how it is a shorter stay than if you used one of the regular rooms at the hospital. Immediately I decided that if I can I would love to deliver in one of those suites. I have been planning and preparing to have a natural delivery with this baby. I loved my epidural with Riley except for the fact that it didn't wear off for 12 hours after I had her. I've been trying to work out and do specific stretches every day to help my body prepare. Talking to my dr's one of them suggested hypnobirthing classes but we can't afford that. My other dr is all for essential oils and I have a few I'm hoping to use during this labor/delivery/recovery. I've been trying to read a lot and trying to do yoga to help learn how to relax when I'm tense. I really hope the preparation I've been doing helps. I'm also planning to go to a free class taught by a birthing center in town in a few weeks. If I am able to use one of the birthing suites(you have to send in an application) they require you to take one or two birthing classes, so I may be taking those as well-not sure if Tony will be up for joining me on those or not. I'm just hoping things go well and that I don't freak out and chicken out halfway through
Riley has had a fever the past two days. It keeps fluctuating and I think our thermometer is broken because I know she was warmer than 99 degrees yesterday. Tony brought her into bed with me at midnight last night and she was burning up. We got her some Tylenol and a cool washcloth for her to use. She was a little chatterbox until about 2 or so before she finally settled down enough to sleep. She also talked in her sleep a ton more than normal. I'm hoping she feels better today. I am grateful for Tony's aunt that watches her for being willing to take care of her while we work. If we weren't taking Friday and Monday off work I would take some time off to take care of Riley. If Riley's not feeling better tonight Tony is going to give her a priesthood blessing. Although we don't take advantage of having the priesthood in our home as much as we probably should, I am so grateful to know Tony is a worthy priesthood holder and that we have that blessing.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
28 Weeks-Third Trimester!
How far along? 28 Weeks-hit my third trimester!
Size of baby? About 15 inches and about 2.25 lbs
Total weight gain: none from last week
Stretch marks? Haven't found any new ones
Sleep: Pretty good. Most mornings I think I wake up in the same position I fell asleep in
Best moment this past week: Amidst the tough time Riley has been giving me she has been extremely sweet and she's saying "I love you" a lot more. She was playing under our bathroom sink and kept opening the door and saying "bye! I love you!" Love her!
Miss Anything? Nothing really
Movement: She moves a lot. Yesterday was the first day that she's moved and it actually hurt. I was not a fan.
Food cravings: Watermelon! That's a close second to strawberries
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: I've had some really bad back issues the past week off an on. Last night was so bad that I just had to lay on my bed because it hurt so bad to move at all. I was able to use an ice pack and finally able to crack my back and that helped SO much. It's still sore today but I can actually function
Belly Button in or out? In but getting smaller
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I feel like this week I have been a lot more moody because of how Riley has been acting-I haven't handled a lot of situations the best
Looking forward to: San Diego next weekend. A new car at some point. And meeting our little one :)
NOT Looking forward to: The recovery from delivery. I had this conversation yesterday and I am definitely not looking forward to it
Size of baby? About 15 inches and about 2.25 lbs
Total weight gain: none from last week
Stretch marks? Haven't found any new ones
Sleep: Pretty good. Most mornings I think I wake up in the same position I fell asleep in
Best moment this past week: Amidst the tough time Riley has been giving me she has been extremely sweet and she's saying "I love you" a lot more. She was playing under our bathroom sink and kept opening the door and saying "bye! I love you!" Love her!
Miss Anything? Nothing really
Movement: She moves a lot. Yesterday was the first day that she's moved and it actually hurt. I was not a fan.
Food cravings: Watermelon! That's a close second to strawberries
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: I've had some really bad back issues the past week off an on. Last night was so bad that I just had to lay on my bed because it hurt so bad to move at all. I was able to use an ice pack and finally able to crack my back and that helped SO much. It's still sore today but I can actually function
Belly Button in or out? In but getting smaller
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I feel like this week I have been a lot more moody because of how Riley has been acting-I haven't handled a lot of situations the best
Looking forward to: San Diego next weekend. A new car at some point. And meeting our little one :)
NOT Looking forward to: The recovery from delivery. I had this conversation yesterday and I am definitely not looking forward to it
Monday, April 13, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
27 Weeks
How far along? 26 weeks 6 days
Size of baby? 14 1/2 inches and about 2 lbs
Total weight gain: 16 lbs (that's 2 less than I had gained with Riley at 28 weeks so I'm right about the same as with her)
Stretch marks? I don't think I have got any more, it's kind of hard to tell-I have so many from with Riley
Sleep: Good. I can never get enough-having a toddler that wakes up by 7 most every day(granted I have to get out of bed earlier than that during the week for work) doesn't help the matter
Best moment this past week: Spending time with Tony, Riley and family this weekend for conference and Easter. Also seeing this little girl for a minute during an ultrasound
Miss Anything? Being able to do cardio
Movement: All the time. Yesterday she had hiccups almost all day and I was getting so annoyed haha. She's been doing a lot more big movements.
Food cravings: Fresh fruit
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Nothing
Belly Button in or out? In but getting more shallow. I don't know if it will go out at all
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Figuring out a dresser for baby girl's room so I can get a bit more organized
NOT Looking forward to: Doing the actual organization in her room haha.
This morning I had my glucose test, I haven't heard back on the results yet. This one wasn't nearly as bad as with Riley. They had a fruit punch one instead of orange and it was definitely better than last time. I had some spotting and pain a couple weeks ago so they did a quick ultrasound to make sure my cervix wasn't starting to soften or shorten. It's still looking how it should. Baby girl was asleep during the ultrasound, found a nice little pillow in my placenta to smash her face into. She had her little pinky up by her face. She's got a squishy little face and it looked like she was furrowing her brow. Can't wait to see her!!
Riley has been such a hoot recently. She is talking so much and has so much personality. She cracks me up constantly. Her favorite sentences are "I cute" or "I funny", she also says "I don't know". She has so many words she's picked up on recently. The other night we were looking at a book that has just a bunch of items in different colors on each page and she could point out at least 90% of the items(there are a TON). I was so impressed!
We have been trying to transition away from a bottle completely recently. She hasn't had one for naptime in about a month and for the past couple weeks she has had a sippy cup of milk for bed instead of a bottle. She's been doing really well so I put all the bottles in a box for baby girl. Since she's been doing really well we've changed her routine at night to give her milk while reading stories, then brush teeth and then I'll sit down and cuddle with her for a couple minutes before putting her in her bed and she's been doing great!!
I sure am loving our little family and can't wait to add this little one in a few months! We still can't believe we're going to be a family of 4!
Size of baby? 14 1/2 inches and about 2 lbs
Total weight gain: 16 lbs (that's 2 less than I had gained with Riley at 28 weeks so I'm right about the same as with her)
Stretch marks? I don't think I have got any more, it's kind of hard to tell-I have so many from with Riley
Sleep: Good. I can never get enough-having a toddler that wakes up by 7 most every day(granted I have to get out of bed earlier than that during the week for work) doesn't help the matter
Best moment this past week: Spending time with Tony, Riley and family this weekend for conference and Easter. Also seeing this little girl for a minute during an ultrasound
Miss Anything? Being able to do cardio
Movement: All the time. Yesterday she had hiccups almost all day and I was getting so annoyed haha. She's been doing a lot more big movements.
Food cravings: Fresh fruit
Gender: Baby Girl
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Nothing
Belly Button in or out? In but getting more shallow. I don't know if it will go out at all
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: Figuring out a dresser for baby girl's room so I can get a bit more organized
NOT Looking forward to: Doing the actual organization in her room haha.
This morning I had my glucose test, I haven't heard back on the results yet. This one wasn't nearly as bad as with Riley. They had a fruit punch one instead of orange and it was definitely better than last time. I had some spotting and pain a couple weeks ago so they did a quick ultrasound to make sure my cervix wasn't starting to soften or shorten. It's still looking how it should. Baby girl was asleep during the ultrasound, found a nice little pillow in my placenta to smash her face into. She had her little pinky up by her face. She's got a squishy little face and it looked like she was furrowing her brow. Can't wait to see her!!
Riley has been such a hoot recently. She is talking so much and has so much personality. She cracks me up constantly. Her favorite sentences are "I cute" or "I funny", she also says "I don't know". She has so many words she's picked up on recently. The other night we were looking at a book that has just a bunch of items in different colors on each page and she could point out at least 90% of the items(there are a TON). I was so impressed!
We have been trying to transition away from a bottle completely recently. She hasn't had one for naptime in about a month and for the past couple weeks she has had a sippy cup of milk for bed instead of a bottle. She's been doing really well so I put all the bottles in a box for baby girl. Since she's been doing really well we've changed her routine at night to give her milk while reading stories, then brush teeth and then I'll sit down and cuddle with her for a couple minutes before putting her in her bed and she's been doing great!!
I sure am loving our little family and can't wait to add this little one in a few months! We still can't believe we're going to be a family of 4!
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