10 days now having contractions. I had a check up with doc this morning, and discovered that all these contractions have made a little progress. Exciting part was, I am 75% effaced. Which is great, since I was 0 last week! Yeah!! I have only dilated from a 1-2 to a 2-3, though. But, considering I didn't dilate with the boys either, I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. I see petocin in my future... For the last two weeks, I've only had a 1 pound gain per week, so I think that is great, and doc agrees. So, there's the facts...
Now for the complaints. lol! Did I mention that I've been having contractions for 10 days now? Yep, and they've made all my muscles from my belly button down very sore. Ugh! All that I thought I knew about being pregnant has gone out the window with this one. I had contractions for two days with Zack before I went into labor, but they were nothing like the contractions I've had this time. These are serious, no fooling around, pay attention to me contractions. Now, if they'd only get closer together and stay consistent, we might actually have a baby! With both the boys, I never got to the point of being "miserable" and "just wanting to be done." Well, the wanting to be done part is sure here, and I have a feeling the "miserable" isn't too far off, considering my muscles and the lack of sleep.
Alright. On to brighter subjects!! My little boy is turning 3 tomorrow!! I can hardly believe that he is three already. In so many ways he's still my baby, and should not be allowed to be a "big boy!" Unfortunately, due to my lack of energy and creativity, we are having a very low key birthday party on Saturday. I refuse to stress about it, so we are just having cupcakes and popsicles at the park. That way, the kids can play outside, and I don't have to clean my house before or after. Yep, I admitted it. I don't want to clean up! Either way, I'm sure Zack will have a blast. It's all about making him feel special. I don't really think he cares what we do. I am just hoping that Adam will be able to get some time at home this weekend, even though he is scheduled to work. Hopefully, they will finish up the job they are one early on Saturday, and he can have some of the afternoon with us. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Nick is really excited for Zack's birthday. But not for the reasons you might think... He knows that after Zack's b-day is when Beth is supposed to get here. And that is what he is truly excited about. My luck, of course, is with the planning of Zack's party, that is when our little bundle will make her arrival.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Easter 2010
What a great Easter weekend. The weather was great! We didn't do a whole lot, got to stay home the entire weekend. What a switch, but SOOO nice!! Adam was off the both days, and we got the last of the odd and end things done for Beth before she makes her arrival.
Saturday was pretty relaxing. Adam and I got the last couple things out of the attic for Beth's room, including the bassinet and little bath tub. Nick is so cute when it comes to Beth's baby things. It's like it's Christmas for him! "Ohhh, is Beth going to use that? Ahhh, she's going to love that! OOOOOOHHH! That's so cute!" And then it is usually followed by a little giggle. Adorable!!
I got the bedding for the bassinet washed, and the rest of Saturday was spent watching general conference, and just hanging out the four of us.
Sunday was a little more eventful. Nana, PawPaw, Mom and Dad all came up for lunch. But, before they even got here, chaos ensued. While emptying the dishwasher, I broke a small glass bowl, and glass shards went everywhere. It couldn't have been just a simple break... NO, it shattered. UGH! Then, while cleaning that up, Adam found the boys in their room witha bottle of Windex, spraying the walls and carpet. Needless to say, after running the fan in there for the last 24 hours, it still smells like cleaner. Luckily the only thing I was in charge of for lunch was BBQ potatoes, so that was easy enough.
We had a nice lunch, then Dad hid the eggs in the back yard for the boys. They had a blast! Nick had been worried that morning that the bunny had forgotten them, so he was very excited to learn that the bunny had tricked him and hid the stuff in the back yard. Mom and Dad got the boys new "big boy" swings for the swing set, so now they can swing in the back yard. Of course they had to try them out, and they both love them. Nana and PawPaw got the boys battery operated bubble blowers, which they also love!
All grandparents left late afternoon, and I sure was exhausted by that time. I had contractions on and off all weekend, but not any other progress from what I can tell. The contractions are getting stronger, though, and I keep thinking any time. I was officially 35 weeks yesterday for Easter, so little Beth sure can make her appearance soon! :)
Saturday was pretty relaxing. Adam and I got the last couple things out of the attic for Beth's room, including the bassinet and little bath tub. Nick is so cute when it comes to Beth's baby things. It's like it's Christmas for him! "Ohhh, is Beth going to use that? Ahhh, she's going to love that! OOOOOOHHH! That's so cute!" And then it is usually followed by a little giggle. Adorable!!
I got the bedding for the bassinet washed, and the rest of Saturday was spent watching general conference, and just hanging out the four of us.
Sunday was a little more eventful. Nana, PawPaw, Mom and Dad all came up for lunch. But, before they even got here, chaos ensued. While emptying the dishwasher, I broke a small glass bowl, and glass shards went everywhere. It couldn't have been just a simple break... NO, it shattered. UGH! Then, while cleaning that up, Adam found the boys in their room witha bottle of Windex, spraying the walls and carpet. Needless to say, after running the fan in there for the last 24 hours, it still smells like cleaner. Luckily the only thing I was in charge of for lunch was BBQ potatoes, so that was easy enough.
We had a nice lunch, then Dad hid the eggs in the back yard for the boys. They had a blast! Nick had been worried that morning that the bunny had forgotten them, so he was very excited to learn that the bunny had tricked him and hid the stuff in the back yard. Mom and Dad got the boys new "big boy" swings for the swing set, so now they can swing in the back yard. Of course they had to try them out, and they both love them. Nana and PawPaw got the boys battery operated bubble blowers, which they also love!
All grandparents left late afternoon, and I sure was exhausted by that time. I had contractions on and off all weekend, but not any other progress from what I can tell. The contractions are getting stronger, though, and I keep thinking any time. I was officially 35 weeks yesterday for Easter, so little Beth sure can make her appearance soon! :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
34 1/2 week check up
Back to the doctors office this morning. Just a check up. Gained another pound. Just glad that it wasn't any more than that. Infection is gone, and all is good!
My ob is the best! She told Beth and I that we needed to wait until Monday to go into labor. Her dad is having surgery tomorrow, and then it is Easter weekend this weekend, so it would be much more convenient for her if we waited. LOL!! I told her I'd do the best I could, but made no promises. I got to thinking about it, and Zack was born the day after Easter too, so that would be pretty cool!
The weather right now is just awesome! The boys and I are sure taking advantage of the sunshine. We played outside most of yesterday, and are headed to the park again this afternoon. We need to enjoy it while it lasts, because we are expecting severe weather for the weekend. What a way to spend Easter... thunderstorms! Ugh!
My ob is the best! She told Beth and I that we needed to wait until Monday to go into labor. Her dad is having surgery tomorrow, and then it is Easter weekend this weekend, so it would be much more convenient for her if we waited. LOL!! I told her I'd do the best I could, but made no promises. I got to thinking about it, and Zack was born the day after Easter too, so that would be pretty cool!
The weather right now is just awesome! The boys and I are sure taking advantage of the sunshine. We played outside most of yesterday, and are headed to the park again this afternoon. We need to enjoy it while it lasts, because we are expecting severe weather for the weekend. What a way to spend Easter... thunderstorms! Ugh!
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