Sunday, Aug 26, Mike and I headed to Calvert to eat crabs with my Dad. Before we left, I had Mike stop by Babies R Us so I could get one of those support belt things to help take the pressure of the baby off my pelvic area some. It's an odd contraption to wear under your clothes, but it seems to help!
On Tuesday, I had my second and final teeth cleaning of the pregnancy. One of the weird side effects of pregnancy that no one told me about was swollen, bloody gums. My teeth bleed EVERY time I brush my teeth and even bled when I was eating corn on the cob! It's gross and annoying. I'm glad my dentist made me go back after 3 months of the last check up because with swollen gums, there's more places for plaque to build up. They wanted me to keep using my electric toothbrush, but it is too bloody, so I've been using my manual brush every day.
Labor Day weekend Mike and I spent time cleaning the house and organizing things. We also went to dinner with the Clarks and Dennis's family that was in town for his Dad's birthday. Heather came over with Rosie and watched a movie. Well, tried to watch a movie with the dogs chasing each other all over the basement :)
School started this week so Mike's schedule went back to being somewhat normal, plus the football practices every day and two games a week.
That weekend I got another massage and pedicure with my leftover gift cards at Red Door and then Jess DeMarr came to visit and keep me company. She stayed Sunday for the Redskins game and we went to Mediterranean Breeze to watch the game. I was definitely "the pregnant girl at the bar," but I didn't care because the Redskins won!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Week 31
This is the week that sleeping started becoming a real issue. I wake up at least 2-3 times a night... sometimes I'm up for an hour or so for no good reason. They say it's preparation for what's to come...
On Monday, Aug 20, Mike and I attended a Baby Care class from 6-9pm at Reston Hospital. It was all about what to expect at birth and for the first couple weeks, and we got to practice swaddling, diaper changing, and "bathing." I had no idea Mike hadn't changed a diaper before! We were sad to leave our little black baby girl at the end, haha.
That week we got the wall decorations in the mail for the nursery. Mike surprised me by putting them up before I got home from work. Then, together, we put the up decal with his name on it. The nursery looked so much more decorated!
The pain in my pelvic area had gotten progressively worse over the past month and peaked on Friday, Aug 24 when I woke up and could not walk. I painfully got out of bed and stood up, but could not lift a leg to take a step. Lifting either of my legs while lying down was equally as painful. I was in tears because my complaints to the OB in the past were futile. There was nothing they could give me. I called them again that morning and they told me to come in. I had to call out of work. When I finally got there with lots of painstaking steps, they examined me and then sent me to the fetal specialist that I've been seeing to make sure my cervix was still closed. After their examination and monitoring, the doctor comes in and says "the baby is fine." Well I knew that! It is me in pain. I basically got a suck it up look and was sent home and told to take some Tylenol.. Gee thanks, Doc. I gave myself bedrest from 1pm, when I got home, until I went to bed. I woke up Saturday in a little less pain, so resting was definitely helpful.
I sucked up the pain, and Mike and I went to a more intensive class on Saturday at Virginia Hospital Center that I had scheduled weeks ago. It was an 8 hour class on everything from pregnancy and anatomy, to going into labor, to the stages of labor and breathing exercises. It ended with a tour of the labor and delivery floor. I thought that this floor would be filled with screaming women and babies and nurses and doctors flying around. I was surprised to see calm people, sleeping babies, and a fairly quiet floor. The walking tour of the hospital was a painful one, but I'm stubborn and refused the wheelchair! The couples in the class were really nice and most were having boys too! We were so exhausted from the class that we grabbed sushi out, went home, and passed out!
On Monday, Aug 20, Mike and I attended a Baby Care class from 6-9pm at Reston Hospital. It was all about what to expect at birth and for the first couple weeks, and we got to practice swaddling, diaper changing, and "bathing." I had no idea Mike hadn't changed a diaper before! We were sad to leave our little black baby girl at the end, haha.
That week we got the wall decorations in the mail for the nursery. Mike surprised me by putting them up before I got home from work. Then, together, we put the up decal with his name on it. The nursery looked so much more decorated!
The pain in my pelvic area had gotten progressively worse over the past month and peaked on Friday, Aug 24 when I woke up and could not walk. I painfully got out of bed and stood up, but could not lift a leg to take a step. Lifting either of my legs while lying down was equally as painful. I was in tears because my complaints to the OB in the past were futile. There was nothing they could give me. I called them again that morning and they told me to come in. I had to call out of work. When I finally got there with lots of painstaking steps, they examined me and then sent me to the fetal specialist that I've been seeing to make sure my cervix was still closed. After their examination and monitoring, the doctor comes in and says "the baby is fine." Well I knew that! It is me in pain. I basically got a suck it up look and was sent home and told to take some Tylenol.. Gee thanks, Doc. I gave myself bedrest from 1pm, when I got home, until I went to bed. I woke up Saturday in a little less pain, so resting was definitely helpful.
I sucked up the pain, and Mike and I went to a more intensive class on Saturday at Virginia Hospital Center that I had scheduled weeks ago. It was an 8 hour class on everything from pregnancy and anatomy, to going into labor, to the stages of labor and breathing exercises. It ended with a tour of the labor and delivery floor. I thought that this floor would be filled with screaming women and babies and nurses and doctors flying around. I was surprised to see calm people, sleeping babies, and a fairly quiet floor. The walking tour of the hospital was a painful one, but I'm stubborn and refused the wheelchair! The couples in the class were really nice and most were having boys too! We were so exhausted from the class that we grabbed sushi out, went home, and passed out!
Weeks 29-30
On Monday Aug 6, Mike and I went to an ultrasound appointment with Dr. Vyas. It was so great to see baby Hudson and the 4d pics were awesome too. She told us his bones were measuring above average at about the 60th percentile and he was about 5 days ahead of schedule.
That Saturday, Aug 11, was a crazy busy one... First off, it was my baby shower! Secondly, Mike's Dad (Mike Sr.) was flying in for a two week visit. My dad also decided that it would be a good time to finish the base molding in the bedroom downstairs while Mike thought having a party with the men at our house would be cool since the women would be at my shower. Whew!
Mom, Patti, and Christina showed up around lunch and Mike and I took them to Jackson's. Afterward, they went to set up and Mike went to pick up his dad from the airport. Dad, Vicki, and Aunt Susan showed up and Dad, as usual, began working after a long hello to his favorite Daisy. The shower started at 5pm and was AMAZING! My mom and friends pulled together a huge shower with not so annoying games, haha. It was great to see everyone in one place and having a good time. And I was truly showered with gifts. We filled the back of Mike's tacoma and our venza too!
The next day I was exhausted and ended up skipping a concert with the girls that I had bought tickets for months ago. But the Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw concert didn't start until 4pm and I'm so glad I didn't go because it was hot and the girls didn't get home until after 1am on a Sunday night.
The rest of the week I spent time with Mike's dad who stayed with us. Mike started coaching the HHS freshman football team for the first time this year so he had practices most week days and Saturdays throughout August. We had no idea how much of his time it would take up being an assistant freshman football coach!
That Saturday was another busy Saturday. Courtney and Mike got married and Aunt Diane and Uncle Dave had a 50th wedding anniversary luau at their house. My dad and Vicki came out for the luau and Mike went there too. I went to Courtney's wedding stag and got to meet Jen Marie's new baby Cavin for the first time at just 5 days old! The ceremony was so pretty too! I left the wedding after the dances and met the family at the luau later in the evening. They had quite a turnout! Guess you make a lot of friends after 50 years of marriage :)
That Saturday, Aug 11, was a crazy busy one... First off, it was my baby shower! Secondly, Mike's Dad (Mike Sr.) was flying in for a two week visit. My dad also decided that it would be a good time to finish the base molding in the bedroom downstairs while Mike thought having a party with the men at our house would be cool since the women would be at my shower. Whew!
Mom, Patti, and Christina showed up around lunch and Mike and I took them to Jackson's. Afterward, they went to set up and Mike went to pick up his dad from the airport. Dad, Vicki, and Aunt Susan showed up and Dad, as usual, began working after a long hello to his favorite Daisy. The shower started at 5pm and was AMAZING! My mom and friends pulled together a huge shower with not so annoying games, haha. It was great to see everyone in one place and having a good time. And I was truly showered with gifts. We filled the back of Mike's tacoma and our venza too!
The next day I was exhausted and ended up skipping a concert with the girls that I had bought tickets for months ago. But the Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw concert didn't start until 4pm and I'm so glad I didn't go because it was hot and the girls didn't get home until after 1am on a Sunday night.
The rest of the week I spent time with Mike's dad who stayed with us. Mike started coaching the HHS freshman football team for the first time this year so he had practices most week days and Saturdays throughout August. We had no idea how much of his time it would take up being an assistant freshman football coach!
That Saturday was another busy Saturday. Courtney and Mike got married and Aunt Diane and Uncle Dave had a 50th wedding anniversary luau at their house. My dad and Vicki came out for the luau and Mike went there too. I went to Courtney's wedding stag and got to meet Jen Marie's new baby Cavin for the first time at just 5 days old! The ceremony was so pretty too! I left the wedding after the dances and met the family at the luau later in the evening. They had quite a turnout! Guess you make a lot of friends after 50 years of marriage :)
Weeks 27-28
So the months got away from me and I'm at 36 weeks trying to catch up. Luckily, I post things on Facebook that helps me remember what I was doing and feeling each week, haha.
At week 27, I had the 3 hour glucose test which I barely passed... whew. Drinking that much sugar on an empty stomach is a horrible feeling! Nausea... and crash... upset stomach.
That weekend, Mike and I went to the 311 and Slightly Stoopid concert at Jiffy Lube Live. I surprised him with tickets because Slightly Stoopid has been his favorite band for years. I almost made it to the end. I was super uncomfortable in the plastic chairs and ended up leaving with a few 311 songs left, but I've heard them in concert before so it wasn't too disappointing. Plus we got out before the masses!
Week 28.. the beginning of the third trimester... the beginning of Hell on Earth.
This week hit me like a ton of bricks. All the sudden I was exhausted, and in pain more than usual. My mom had given me some gift cards to Red Door Salon so I got a massage and mani/pedi on Saturday that seemed to help a lot. Mike went to the Nationals game on Sunday and I opted out. I was able to relax and stay out of the heat :)
At week 27, I had the 3 hour glucose test which I barely passed... whew. Drinking that much sugar on an empty stomach is a horrible feeling! Nausea... and crash... upset stomach.
That weekend, Mike and I went to the 311 and Slightly Stoopid concert at Jiffy Lube Live. I surprised him with tickets because Slightly Stoopid has been his favorite band for years. I almost made it to the end. I was super uncomfortable in the plastic chairs and ended up leaving with a few 311 songs left, but I've heard them in concert before so it wasn't too disappointing. Plus we got out before the masses!
Week 28.. the beginning of the third trimester... the beginning of Hell on Earth.
This week hit me like a ton of bricks. All the sudden I was exhausted, and in pain more than usual. My mom had given me some gift cards to Red Door Salon so I got a massage and mani/pedi on Saturday that seemed to help a lot. Mike went to the Nationals game on Sunday and I opted out. I was able to relax and stay out of the heat :)
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