Had our appointment today and discussed the ultrasound with one of the regular CNMs. She recommends it, as does the Dr of the practice. We were in the 90th percentile for size (estimate) at the last ultrasound. So we are having another one on the 13th of May.
This week changes are afoot, and my foots are achangin'. My legs and feet are SWOLLEN! My hands are too a little but that doesn't bother me as much because they don't hurt as badly as my feet and legs. So, I am trying to elevate them (easier said than done at 8 months pregnant).
My belly is also getting much bigger, my sister came to visit on Monday of this past week and when she came over again on Sunday she noticed how much bigger I had gotten. (Sometimes it almost seems like I can feel it growing)
I now truly look very pregnant; which leads me to something else, people do not have the same consideration for pregnant women that they once did. I have people nearly run into me with their cars as they can't be bothered to wait until I am clear of the way to pull into parking spots, people cut me off with their carriages in grocery stores, and I can't tell you how many doors I have had dropped on me lately (ie the person ducks in quickly without touching the door so it shuts in my face). This is frustrating, I know that these people don't know me but what the heck?! I don't treat anyone that way let alone someone who is obviously having a hard time getting around.
I guess that's all for now except-
ONLY 4 MORE WEEKS!!!!!!
Ciao for now~
marymontmama
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Catch up time
Okay, I have been really bad about keeping up my blog, I know. I am going to try to get better now that everything is nearly ready for her arrival.
I have been having some pretty bad sciatic pain, and hip pain as well, but other than that, heartburn and getting worn out super fast everything is great!
The 3D ultrasound didn't work out as someone wouldn't move her hands out of her face. We did get another ultrasound just recently because the CNM who is covering for our regular CNM wanted to make sure Kat was head down. I thought it was silly to do this early as she could still turn, either way, but we never usually pass up the chance to see our baby girl so we did it. According to the measurements taken the tech said she is 6.7lbs (keep in mind however these measurements can vary greatly from actual baby weight). This week and last she was supposed to gain about a pound and then 1/2 of a pound per week until her due date. This means she could be over 10lbs at birth. The fill in nurse midwife,let's call her "Marge" wanted me to schedule another ultrasound for 13 days before my due date "to check baby's weight" I have so far declined to do so. My midwife will be back the first week in May and I will talk to her about it then. Marge is the first midwife I have ever met who makes me feel like pregnancy is a medical issue (read illness) to be dealt with, not a natural and joyous thing to be experienced. Sufficed to say, I do not care for her. Besides, the last time I went in she was WAY too rough when checking to see if Kat had descended, still ache and today is day 13 after that appointment.
We have completed all of our birth and baby care classes that we were scheduled to take and feel pretty confident about most if it. We are really hoping that even though the LOML is starting a new job they will let him have the time off while we are in the hospital at least.
We had our baby shower and have almost everything we need for her, still need to get risers for the cosleeper we have so it is level with our bed, the next sizes in the ecofriendly diapers we are using, a grooming/health kit for her, baby gate, and nursing stool, but other than those few things we are pretty ready.
I am nesting, but don't have the energy or ability I would like to get things done. Bending has become very difficult, and I also can't lift anything too heavy.(bags of trash, laundry, furniture that needs shifting) It is really frustrating, but my sister and niece came over a few days ago and helped me get a BIG part of the cleaning and prep done. I know once everything is ready I will get even more impatient for her to arrive. Today, when the LOML leaves for work, I am going to finish the kitchen and hopefully get laundry put up and maybe wash the windows if its nice and I don't get too chicken on the step ladder. :) I have a bit more besides that to get done but, it catches up to me pretty quickly so I don't want to task myself with too much more than I can handle or will be frustrated with myself for not accomplishing tasks.
I guess that pretty much catches you up to speed....I think but what do I know I have "pregnancy brain" or as my sister calls it "placental brain drain".
I will blog more soon.
Ciao for now~
marymontmama
I have been having some pretty bad sciatic pain, and hip pain as well, but other than that, heartburn and getting worn out super fast everything is great!
The 3D ultrasound didn't work out as someone wouldn't move her hands out of her face. We did get another ultrasound just recently because the CNM who is covering for our regular CNM wanted to make sure Kat was head down. I thought it was silly to do this early as she could still turn, either way, but we never usually pass up the chance to see our baby girl so we did it. According to the measurements taken the tech said she is 6.7lbs (keep in mind however these measurements can vary greatly from actual baby weight). This week and last she was supposed to gain about a pound and then 1/2 of a pound per week until her due date. This means she could be over 10lbs at birth. The fill in nurse midwife,let's call her "Marge" wanted me to schedule another ultrasound for 13 days before my due date "to check baby's weight" I have so far declined to do so. My midwife will be back the first week in May and I will talk to her about it then. Marge is the first midwife I have ever met who makes me feel like pregnancy is a medical issue (read illness) to be dealt with, not a natural and joyous thing to be experienced. Sufficed to say, I do not care for her. Besides, the last time I went in she was WAY too rough when checking to see if Kat had descended, still ache and today is day 13 after that appointment.
We have completed all of our birth and baby care classes that we were scheduled to take and feel pretty confident about most if it. We are really hoping that even though the LOML is starting a new job they will let him have the time off while we are in the hospital at least.
We had our baby shower and have almost everything we need for her, still need to get risers for the cosleeper we have so it is level with our bed, the next sizes in the ecofriendly diapers we are using, a grooming/health kit for her, baby gate, and nursing stool, but other than those few things we are pretty ready.
I am nesting, but don't have the energy or ability I would like to get things done. Bending has become very difficult, and I also can't lift anything too heavy.(bags of trash, laundry, furniture that needs shifting) It is really frustrating, but my sister and niece came over a few days ago and helped me get a BIG part of the cleaning and prep done. I know once everything is ready I will get even more impatient for her to arrive. Today, when the LOML leaves for work, I am going to finish the kitchen and hopefully get laundry put up and maybe wash the windows if its nice and I don't get too chicken on the step ladder. :) I have a bit more besides that to get done but, it catches up to me pretty quickly so I don't want to task myself with too much more than I can handle or will be frustrated with myself for not accomplishing tasks.
I guess that pretty much catches you up to speed....I think but what do I know I have "pregnancy brain" or as my sister calls it "placental brain drain".
I will blog more soon.
Ciao for now~
marymontmama
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