Lots of Updates on the Little Guy Front December 27, 2006
Where to begin. I guess I’ll start with today and work backwards. I had another non-stress test this morning followed by an OB appointment. The little guy passed the NST with flying colors, so that was a relief. The monitor also picked up a couple of contractions about 10 minutes apart. I thought that might happen since I started really noticing them yesterday.
My OB appointment went fine, too. I wasn’t exactly sure if the whole contraction thing was a good thing or bad, but my OB said it was good. I guess my body is starting to warm up a bit. It looks like my fundal height measurement has peaked at 32 weeks. She said that’s nothing to worry about, though, since we know the little guy is growing well, and it’s probably just due to my petite nature.
I had my Group B Strep test done today along with my first internal. The little guy’s head is low and my cervix is 70% effaced, but it’s still closed tight. This is to be expected since I’ve got the wonky cervix filled with scar tissue to contend with. There’s no telling what that darn thing is going to decide to do.
I go back for another NST followed by another OB appt next Wednesday.
I’ve really been trying to get things done considering the fact that we’ve got about 2.5 weeks left give or take. (I’m 35.5 now with plans to induce around 38.) I had an interview with a pediatrician last Thursday. I wish I could say I really liked him, but I didn’t so the search continues. I’m hoping to find someone whose philosophies on important issues are in at least in the same ballpark as ours. Finding someone who doesn’t make me feel like taking five minutes of his time is an imposition would be great, too. I have another consult scheduled with pediatrician prospect #2 on Friday.
We’ve also been continuing along with our hospital classes. We took the breastfeeding class on the 16th and have the infant CPR/first aid class on Saturday. Last up will be the infant care class on the 6th.
Dan and I had a nice low key Christmas and used a lot of the time to get things ready around the house. Now you can hear me walking around this place muttering things like, “What the hell is a baby swing doing in the middle of our living room?” It’s so surreal. We got the swing, bouncer, co-sleeper, and crib all assembled, and we got the car seat installed. It is so freaking weird to be driving around in my car with a car seat base in the back seat.
I really am trying to keep myself busy with the preparations, because the alternative is to let my mind go to not so nice places. I told my OB today that I’m still very afraid that my body is going to decide to kill the little guy before he’s out. I can’t help but think it. It’s just that after everything, I have little faith in my body. Two and a half weeks seems like such a short time, but on the other hand it seems like an eternity. I’m definitely not sick of being pregnant. I just want to know that he’s safe.
- Posted in : Post cycle #7: Trying to stay knocked up
- Author : amanda
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wow, i get to be 1st again? sweet! anyway, merry belated christmas! congrats on all your wonderful and positive news!!!! it’s really weird to me how you can truly care about a complete stranger, but i do. i stumbled on to your blog when you “conceived” (although didn’t know it yet…) this little guy. i have so enjoyed “sharing” your much awaited (and deserved) pregnancy. when i read your post i can just imagine you walking around your home with your huge (has to be quite big with your tiny body) belly saying, “wow, how the hell did i get so fat??” i don’t think this is going to completely sink in until you actually bring him home. well, maybe just feeling a bit sentimental, but i am sooooo happy for you!!!!!
hugs,
jennie
p.s. do you have a rocking chair or at least a recliner that rocks?? it is a must for those “middle of the night” feedings.
I am so excited for you, Amanda. Your little man will be just fine. He’ll sleep all day and be up all night, drool, spit up food, be cranky, pee on you or hubby once or twice…and it will be awesome and fulfilling. Enjoy every moment and post hundreds of pictures for us to ooooh and ahhhh at. I am just so happy for you!
2 1/2 weeks is a short time. But it’s also a LIFEtime!! I can imagine your brain must be working in major overtime right now.
I hate looking for a doctor. I hate feeling like I’m an imposition on a doctor, taking up his time, rather than a valued client who is contributing to his/her income! It’s SO worth it when you finally find that one that you click with, though. Good luck with the ped search, Amanda. I hope you find someone great!
Talk about a tough two-week-wait, huh? You’ve got to admit though, that this two-week-wait sure beats all the other ones to hell, doesn’t it? I am so incredibly excited for you. Take a deep breath and enjoy your last couple of days of life as you know it - everything is about to change, and you won’t know what hit you. But it is all changing in wonderfully good ways, and I am bursting with happiness for you and Dan. Hang in there - you will blink and presto - the 2 1/2 weeks will be over - as well as the last several years of waiting and wondering. Sending good vibes your way!
2.5 weeks? Yikes! Well, yay and yikes I should say. Funny how even after years, it comes down to 2.5 weeks and never being ready. Even though we have between four and five months left, I finally went on the dreaded Babies R’ Us site today and surfed around a little. After about ten minutes I kind of freaked out and had to step away from the computer. So much stuff! How do you know what they really need? I guess what I am trying to say is that while I am so ecstatic for you I very much feel your scaredness!!
Oh Amanda. Best wishes! That has come along quickly.
Amanda, I am so fricking happy for you I can barely stand it..I hope these next two weeks fly by and that precious baby boy is in your arms and home safe fast. What a way to start a new year, huh? :-)
Lots of love! Happy New Year sweetie
You’ve come a long way - congratulations!!
. . . so I see the worrying continues throughout pregnancy. Oh, I do hope you have an uneventful couple of weeks and smooth delivery. Happy New Year to you!
So happy for you! Enjoy the next couple weeks, and try to rest a lot. This is such an exciting time… your little guy will be here soon.
Happy New Year!
I can’t believe the little man is almost here. You really have come a long way. Relax and enjoy your last couple of weeks alone with your hubby. Soon, you both will be hopping to the cries of baby.
What a wonderful way to ring in the New Year!
Shell
As 2007 rapidly approaches, I just keep thinking about what a joyful year it will be for you! Can you even begin to compare this coming New Year’s Day to last year’s—or the years’ before? I’m SO happy that you have such joy to start off the year–and fill the entire year!!
So, one more thing for you to do in the next two weeks—if you wish to maintain your privacy, go get a P.O. Box so we can mail you cards and gifts when Little Guy arrives! Otherwise, let us know your mailing address. There are SO many people out there who want to share their joy for this wonderful event!!
Wow–2.5 weeks to go! Amazing how fast it sneaks up on you, huh? Yesterday someone asked me how much longer I had and when I answered, I though ‘nah, that can’t be,’ but oy, it is (six weeks and counting).
Like a previous commenter said, enjoy the remaining weeks of time alone with Dan. Before you know it, two will become three :-)
And good luck with the pediatrician search. I remember that quest well.
Happy New Year Amanda. May it be filled with precious memories and all the wonder and joy you deserve.