Waiting....impatiently

We we're at 38 weeks now...STILL pregnant... Dr. Orwick lied to me! LOL. I'm still 4cm dilated and 92% effaced. I went in today and she was wondering why the heck I was there and how on earth I'm still walking around! She can't induce prior to 39 weeks without a medical cause, and swelling alone isn't a cause (it certainly should be).  But she's comfortable with inducing since I'm almost half way there as it is. She said I might just need my water broken to move along. So....she's inducing me Wednesday next week if I don't go on my own for my own sanity and the sanity of those around me LOL.

On another note, we lost a very dear family member last night.  Our puppy, Fefe, died at home with mom and she was about 15 years old. We've had her since she was 1 and I remember BEGGING mom to let me bring her home because the neighbor was going to get rid of her.  She holds a huge space in all of our hearts and it won't be the same without her.

R.I.P. Fefe 1995-April 26, 2011

37 Weeks...is it time?!

Well we've had an interesting week. Installed the carseats in the cars, found out another neighbor is expecting. That makes 4 of us in a row that are expecting now! Guess if you don't want to be pregnant, don't drink our water on Winberry Creek!

I went to the doctor this morning and I'm almost 4 cm and still 90% effaced. The doc said that I'm making great progress being a first pregnancy and all.  She really doesn't want me to go full term because I'm small and doesn't want me to have a baby that's too big to deliver.

So around 10 this morning, I was in a meeting and noticed some cramping but I've had it on and off for the last week. But, this cramping was different than the other times and they had a start and a end. I tried to walk it out but it's not stopping so I came home. Maybe the doctor started my labor!  

I'll keep you posted!

Holy Crap!!!

So I went to the doctor today for my 36 week check up today...got some exciting/frightening news!  The doctor said that I'm 3cm dilated and 90% effaced! For those not up to par on medical terms, I'm including an illustration.

She thinks that I'm not going to go all the way to May for sure...she gave me about 1-2 weeks or so. If we have to induce because of my blood pressure, it would be super easy because I already have a head start.  Otherwise, baby is healthy, heart rate is going down though and was 140 today. My blood pressure was 140/90 again today, right on the edge but not enough to concern the doctor completely. She said the higher blood pressure is normal at the end of pregnancy and there is nothing I can do about the swelling except for delivering...

Now we feel the pressure to get the car seats installed and those last few baby items.

I'll keep updating as the news comes along!

Little scare

I went to take a much needed rest today at work at the nurses station and I asked the nurse to check my blood pressure for me since I'm still super swollen.  Well she checked it and it was a little elevated for me, 134/88, so I laid down on my left side for about 30 minutes and the nurse took my blood pressure again. It went up to 140/90! She suggested I call my doctor, which I did and they had me come in to check for protein in my urine just to be safe. 

Everything checked out ok, my blood pressure was still kinda high but no protein. The doctor is concerned about my swelling though in my legs and feet and she wants me to go daily and get my blood pressure checked at work. I have another appointment on Friday to check it at the doctors office and if it's still elevated, they'll do some blood work to try and figure out what's going on.

I'll keep you posted!

Almost 35 weeks

Welp...we're almost 35 weeks...5 weeks to go! Where has the time gone?! Lots of new stuff has been going on though.  I have my next appointment with the doctor April 12th and then I go weekly after that. She told me she's probably not going to do an ultrasound because I'm measuring so well and there's no reason to think that the baby will be too big.

I'm still super swollen but it's all for a good cause...right? While the nurse was getting the heartrate with the doppler, she asked me if I was having a little boy. I said well I don't know but what makes you think that? She said the heartrate, which was 145. I said well if you think so, I'll believe you! One more for team BLUE!

So I had a bad day at work last week and decided to stop at a car dealership that I pass every day on the way home...no intention of purchasing, just looking. Well after all the stars aligned with the numbers and I took it on a 24 hour test drive, I am the new owner of a 2011 Nissan Rogue! It's more space for the baby and Gracie and all the crap that comes with the baby and Gracie. I love it so far!

The nursery is finally getting some life to it...I found the floor again after sorting through all the gifts. Trying to get the thank you cards finished and sent out and just finish up some last minute things before our little bundle gets here!  Here's this week's belly pic! Not sure if I have any more room to grow any bigger!