Yup, my little bub is quite cosy and content inside and is now 3 days overdue! I'm really not too worried, as I'm not uncomfortable or unhappy, but I'm definitely feeling a little anxious (as in, when is this crazy labour stuff going to happen!) and excited to meet our little one. I'm also dying to know if baby is a boy or a girl!
Today is my Dad's Birthday and the family is coming over for a BBQ. Hubby had bets on that today would be 'the day' and my Dad and baby would share a birthday, but at this point it looks like Hubby might be wrong! My bets are on for Tuesday/Wednesday (31st-1st)... we shall see!
I better keep this entry short as I still need to whip up some potato salad, finish the birthday cake I baked for Dad and make some guacamole. We'll also be having American hot dogs (Aussie hot dogs are nowhere near as tasty!), I love that they make Hubby feel a little more at home...
Well, let's hope next time I update I'll be updating with a birth story!
Feel free to leave me a note if you read this blog, as I do occasionally wonder if I'm just writing to myself!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
40 Week Appointment
Well I had my 40 week appointment today. I had my favourite OB, a young-ish female who knows her stuff. She measured my blood pressure- which was good, checked out bubs heart rate- also good, she said baby was 'happy' awww.
Next I had to have an internal to see how things were progressing. Lucky me! ;-) To her and my surprise I am 2cm dilated! My cervix is soft and she could actually touch the babies head- which spun me out.. I can't believe she touched bub's head! Baby gave a bit of a kick when she did as well. haha!!
She also gave me a 'stretch and sweep' which is meant to get things going a little. Since then I've had a tiny bit of bleeding (normal) and have felt crampy ever since. So now I am just laying on the couch, trying to relax and realising this baby will probably be here sooner than later! I also have an induction date booked for the 7th June, but to be honest, I think bub will be here before then! I have a feeling we'll be having a May baby!
Next I had to have an internal to see how things were progressing. Lucky me! ;-) To her and my surprise I am 2cm dilated! My cervix is soft and she could actually touch the babies head- which spun me out.. I can't believe she touched bub's head! Baby gave a bit of a kick when she did as well. haha!!
She also gave me a 'stretch and sweep' which is meant to get things going a little. Since then I've had a tiny bit of bleeding (normal) and have felt crampy ever since. So now I am just laying on the couch, trying to relax and realising this baby will probably be here sooner than later! I also have an induction date booked for the 7th June, but to be honest, I think bub will be here before then! I have a feeling we'll be having a May baby!
Due Date
Well, here we are baby, it's your due date... come out, come out wherever you are!
40 weeks have absolutely flown by and I can't believe that some time in the next 2 weeks we will have a little baby. Today I have an appointment with my OB, she's going to check out how things are looking (gee, can't wait for that) and we'll also book in an induction date (which I hope I will not have to keep!).
At the moment I can't help that the only thing on my mind is baby, baby, baby!
I've been pretty busy lately, oh when I say 'busy' I just mean 'maternity leave busy'. e.g Nothing profound or pressing to do, just spending time with friends, catching up for lunch and coffee, going to the movies, seeing my Mum, going to pilates etc.
Everything is ready for baby, I've managed to cook a freezer full of meals, ready for those first couple of painful weeks when we're settling in and getting used to a routine. Our place is spotless and shining- we did a massive clean last weekend- can we say, nesting?
I'll get hubby to take a 40 week picture tonight and post it next entry.
Now, I wonder when baby will make an appearance?
40 weeks have absolutely flown by and I can't believe that some time in the next 2 weeks we will have a little baby. Today I have an appointment with my OB, she's going to check out how things are looking (gee, can't wait for that) and we'll also book in an induction date (which I hope I will not have to keep!).
At the moment I can't help that the only thing on my mind is baby, baby, baby!
I've been pretty busy lately, oh when I say 'busy' I just mean 'maternity leave busy'. e.g Nothing profound or pressing to do, just spending time with friends, catching up for lunch and coffee, going to the movies, seeing my Mum, going to pilates etc.
Everything is ready for baby, I've managed to cook a freezer full of meals, ready for those first couple of painful weeks when we're settling in and getting used to a routine. Our place is spotless and shining- we did a massive clean last weekend- can we say, nesting?
I'll get hubby to take a 40 week picture tonight and post it next entry.
Now, I wonder when baby will make an appearance?
Pregnancy Stats:
Weeks Pregnant: 40 Weeks!
Weight Gain: 12kgs I believe (I will get weighed today at my appointment)
Weeks Pregnant: 40 Weeks!
Weight Gain: 12kgs I believe (I will get weighed today at my appointment)
Current Symptoms: Sleeplessness, braxton hicks, feeling lethargic
Food Cravings: The same as before, chocolate milk, ice water and ice cream!
Feeling: Nervous and anxious
Sunday, May 22, 2011
3 days until D-Day
Well, I am now 3 days off my due date. Can't believe it!
I will give you the update from my last appointment.... the OB seemed to think baby has not dropped any lower, and when I mentioned that I had an appointment with her the following week (on my due date!) she said she thought she would be seeing me then.. e.g- baby aint coming early! We also got one last ultrasound, which I totally didn't expect. She was checking measurements etc of the baby. It was pretty hard to even tell what I was looking at to be honest and she made us look away a few times because she knows that we don't want to know the gender of our bub! Again, not that I would even know what I was looking at!
I met my friend for coffee this morning and we had a walk around the mall and I was getting this fun little owie pain, which kind of felt like period pains. Rather annoying.
Anywho, one of my friends that I met at my ante-natal classes had her little baby on Friday, she is just adorable. So I managed to buy a cute little outfit for her. I got some cute little baby tracksuit pants with a matching top and little socks. All are by Bonds (love this brand!).
I will give you the update from my last appointment.... the OB seemed to think baby has not dropped any lower, and when I mentioned that I had an appointment with her the following week (on my due date!) she said she thought she would be seeing me then.. e.g- baby aint coming early! We also got one last ultrasound, which I totally didn't expect. She was checking measurements etc of the baby. It was pretty hard to even tell what I was looking at to be honest and she made us look away a few times because she knows that we don't want to know the gender of our bub! Again, not that I would even know what I was looking at!
I met my friend for coffee this morning and we had a walk around the mall and I was getting this fun little owie pain, which kind of felt like period pains. Rather annoying.
Anywho, one of my friends that I met at my ante-natal classes had her little baby on Friday, she is just adorable. So I managed to buy a cute little outfit for her. I got some cute little baby tracksuit pants with a matching top and little socks. All are by Bonds (love this brand!).
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| They look a lot bigger than they are- this is newborn size! So adorable! |
Speaking of shopping, I also got a couple of things in the mail today that I had ordered online. Firstly, I ordered some CD's from 'Rockabye Baby' which is a really cool company that takes songs that we know and love and changes them into baby lullabies!
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| Pretty crap picture, but you get the idea! |
The next thing I got in the mail is something that I think is going to come in handy post-pregnancy to attempt to whittle away the enormous belly I have accumulated! So I bought myself a 'Vespa and the LadyBird' post pregnancy belly wrap:
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| I really hope it works!! |
Oh and to top things off, here is my 39+1 week belly picture.
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| 39 weeks! Can hardly believe it! |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
39 Weeks
Well, I am 39 weeks pregnant today! Hard to believe that bub could come at any time now. I still get the feeling that it won't be until our due date, or even a little bit over. I have an appointment with my OB today, so I will be interested to hear what she has to say about how far the baby has dropped etc
I have to keep this entry short as I'm about to head off for my appointment, then lunch with Hubby, followed by meeting up with a friend. We're meeting at a chocolate cafe (mmmmm!!), so I'm sure I'll managed to fit in a delicious chocolatey treat- maybe even a chocolate milkshake (my favourite right now!). To end off, I have a 38 week picture (will take a 39 week picture tonight!) and some stats:
I have to keep this entry short as I'm about to head off for my appointment, then lunch with Hubby, followed by meeting up with a friend. We're meeting at a chocolate cafe (mmmmm!!), so I'm sure I'll managed to fit in a delicious chocolatey treat- maybe even a chocolate milkshake (my favourite right now!). To end off, I have a 38 week picture (will take a 39 week picture tonight!) and some stats:
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| 38 weeks! |
Pregnancy Stats:
Weeks Pregnant: 39 weeks
Weeks Pregnant: 39 weeks
Weight Gain: I have no clue! I have avoided weighing myself, but I'm sure I'll find out today at my OB appointment. Until then, we'll say 11 kgs.
Current Symptoms: Sleeplessness, braxton hicks (now aren't they fun!)
Food Cravings: STILL chocolate milkshakes, ice.
Feeling: Anticipating the pain to come!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Nursery Pictures
Anyway, here are some pictures of how the nursery is looking:
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| Bub's cot and cute little wall decal |
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| Drawers and a few little cute bits and pieces on top. |
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| Change table |
There are a few other things in the nursery that I haven't posted, such as the delightful glider chair (oh, so comfortable), but you get the general idea. It's very hard to imagine that there is actually going to be a little baby sleeping in that cot very soon!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Not Long Now...
Well, I'm 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant! As of today I have officially started my maternity leave. Ahh! I am glad I made it working as long as I did, but things were getting pretty uncomfortable at work this last week. I am a teacher, and having to be on my feet and with a class full of kids all day long got pretty exhausting! Especially when I got fun little pains in my belly and had to just pretend everything was ok, and teach through it!
Well, this weekend I have quite a few things on. Firstly, I have a friends bridal shower/ high tea on this afternoon. It should be really nice, I love a good high tea! Tonight we have another friends 30th Birthday party, and tomorrow is Mothers Day, so we're going out for lunch with my Mum, brother and sister in law.
Next week, my first week of actual maternity leave, I have lots of plans. No sitting around for me! I plan on buying all the last things we need for baby. We have mostly all the things we need, but I'd like to buy some terry towelling squares (good for burp cloths etc), I need to buy some bassinette sheets and I think that's it! I also need to pack my hospital bag (ahem, suitcase!!), and make sure everything is washed and put away in the nursery (nursery pics to come soon!).
I also have plans to get the baby capsule installed in the car, I have a hair appointment, an OB appointment, coffee with a few friends, pregnancy pilates, oh and a maternity photo shoot with hubby on Monday! We also have a wedding down the coast on Saturday, and poker on Sunday!
So, a fun week ahead. Bub better not come early, as I have too many plans and things going on!
I really don't think bub will come early though, because at my appointment last week, I was told the baby has not dropped, so I think I still have some time.
And to end off...
Pregnancy Stats:
Weeks Pregnant: 37 weeks, 2 days.
Weight Gain: Well my weight is definitely up! I have gained 11kgs.
Current Symptoms: Period type pains, tiredness, sleeplessness and all that good stuff ;-)
Well, this weekend I have quite a few things on. Firstly, I have a friends bridal shower/ high tea on this afternoon. It should be really nice, I love a good high tea! Tonight we have another friends 30th Birthday party, and tomorrow is Mothers Day, so we're going out for lunch with my Mum, brother and sister in law.
Next week, my first week of actual maternity leave, I have lots of plans. No sitting around for me! I plan on buying all the last things we need for baby. We have mostly all the things we need, but I'd like to buy some terry towelling squares (good for burp cloths etc), I need to buy some bassinette sheets and I think that's it! I also need to pack my hospital bag (ahem, suitcase!!), and make sure everything is washed and put away in the nursery (nursery pics to come soon!).
I also have plans to get the baby capsule installed in the car, I have a hair appointment, an OB appointment, coffee with a few friends, pregnancy pilates, oh and a maternity photo shoot with hubby on Monday! We also have a wedding down the coast on Saturday, and poker on Sunday!
So, a fun week ahead. Bub better not come early, as I have too many plans and things going on!
I really don't think bub will come early though, because at my appointment last week, I was told the baby has not dropped, so I think I still have some time.
And to end off...
Pregnancy Stats:
Weeks Pregnant: 37 weeks, 2 days.
Weight Gain: Well my weight is definitely up! I have gained 11kgs.
Current Symptoms: Period type pains, tiredness, sleeplessness and all that good stuff ;-)
Food Cravings: STILL chocolate milk! Ice.
Feeling: Excited and nervous!
Feeling: Excited and nervous!
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