Baby

I had to do another baby update because so much has happened. of course if i posted more, I wouldn't have these huge brain dump posts every couple of weeks, but hey life happens. Well, we had our breastfeeding class and our childbirth classes. Both were pretty interesting, but not as informative as I would have wanted. I guess I kinda knew everything, cause I have been researching all things baby for pretty much the last 5 years. lol. I could probably qualify to be a labor and delivery nurse with all the info I have learned. lol. I am glad it is done though. we wont be doing the hospital tour because they included that in the childbirth class. I also had my own personal tour of labor and delivery last night, but more on that later. We have our maternity shoot on 12/1 and my first shower is on 12/2. D's man shower is on 12/2 also, and I have another shower on 12/9. So we are very blessed. whatever we don;t get from these showers, I'll then make a list of what else we need and probably go shopping for those items before Christmas.
Me and baby took a trip to the ER last night because I have been having this crazy pain since Friday. I was afraid that it could have been the start of preterm labor. I didn't want to overreact, but I also didn't want to under react, ya know what I mean? So from Friday to Monday I have been feeling my belly tighten, alot of pressure, and cramps regularly. the only thing that somewhat stopped them was taking Tylenol. they were coming every 9 minutes on Saturday and hurt so bad that I was on all fours with D massaging my back. Well by Monday afternoon, they were 3-4 minutes apart. See why I panicked? I did a drop in at my doctor's office, and they were closing for the day so they told me to go to the ER. That's when I lost it. I started crying in the parking lot and a few of my favorite nurses gave me hugs and tried to calm me down. (I love them, and definitely plan on sending them something when I have the baby). So I called hubby crying (he was at work) and he told me to go to the Er and get checked. I told him not to leave work in case there were no problems so he wouldn't have to lose any time. I then called my mom crying and she and my sister came to the ER with me. So the monitored me and baby for an hour and everything is fine with us. I also had a follow up appointment today with my doctor. Apparently baby girl is head down and causing pressure on my cervix so between that and the braxton hicks, plus me being dehydrated added to the pain. So Ive been told to stay off my feet whenever possible, rest more, SLOW DOWN, and drink more water.
I've been guzzling water all day, and have pretty much been in the bed since I got off work today. Hubby has banned me from doing pretty much anything lol and has been taking great care of me. I'm feeling ok now, but I can tell I need more water cause that's when the pains come back and pretty much anytime I'm up on my feet or driving for like 20 minutes or more, the pain and pressure starts to come back. Oh yeah and I'm measuring at 32 weeks, so that's two weeks ahead of where I'm supposed to be. That would put me at delivering mid January. I honestly don't think I'm gonna make it out of December, or have her in early January at the latest. I plan on having everything done for her before the end of December just in case though.
So I have to modify my cleaning and cooking schedule that I made up for myself. Now I'm going to just try to do one or two small cleaning items a day. Unless its something that I can do sitting down. And delegating alot more duties to D.
This pregnancy has totally changed my husband. He was always caring and showed me that he loves me in the past, but he has become so much more nurturing and compassionate, and I can actually see him becoming a family man and making sure that his girls are taken care of, above all else. And I love it, and love him so much more because of it.
I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks, so that my doctor can see how big baby really is, since I'm measuring so far ahead. I'm looking forward to that.
My mom ordered the crib and we ordered her dresser. both should be here by mid December so hopefully I can get my dad to put them together once they arrive. D says he is going to paint her room, since I wanted it done, but with everything that's going on, and all the extra duties on him, I don't want him to worry about it. if her room doesn't get painted, that's ok, the color is this light tan neutral color so it's fine either way. I'm going to start on her mobile soon (something I can do while sitting down)
I've been banned from helping with any part of Thanksgiving. I was supposed to host at my house, but its been moved to my moms house, I will probably be taking Tylenol to make it through that day. We are supposed to make stops at my moms, my dads, and hubby's sisters house. I just look forward to a few days off to rest and relax. All day while working and staying seated I was fine, but I tried to go into baby's r us, to see if they had anything new (hard headed I know). and literally a few minutes after I was in the store I started feeling pressure and cramps. So that tells me everything I need to know, that I really need to stay off my feet, and that includes driving, cause I felt them in the car also.

Updates:
How Far Along? 30 weeks 4 days (week 31)

Symptoms: Fatigue, braxton hicks, pressure, and sleeplessness. Oh and I think I'm starting to nest, cause I am feeling really anxious about getting things done, and not being able to do them myself.

Total Weight Gain: still holding at 183

Measurement: I am measuring at 41.5 inches. No denying that I am pregnant now!

Maternity Clothes: I am in full maternity wear. except maternity underwear. I refuse to wear those.

Stretch Marks: no stretch marks on my belly. I have two forming on my sides (one on each side) but I'm trying to keep them oiled so that they don't spread. lol

Sleep: Ugh sleep is hard to come by. I'm tired, but between bathroom breaks, my mind racing with thoughts, braxton hicks, and just general restlessness its hard to go to sleep. Once I am asleep I'm out like a light!

Food Cravings: I'm still loving simply orange juice with mango and hot chocolate has been added to the rotation. (not at the same time though. lol) nothing has changed here.


Best Moment This Week: Its still funny watching my belly move, and hubby can now see when she balls up on one side and makes my tummy lopsided or when she sticks a body part out he can feel it.   

Movement: All the time, all day long. lol

Labor Signs: Ugh, as I said earlier, painful braxton hicks that are causing my uterus to be irritable, so I don't think I'm gonna make it to my due date.

Belly Button In or Out? Total outtie at this point

What I Miss: I really miss sleeping on my back. I miss being intimate with mu hubby comfortably (TMI I know), I definitely miss not being in pain at this point. I still love being pregnant, and want my baby to bake as long as possible, but I'm ready to feel like myself again.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I'm looking forward to my ultrasound in 2 weeks, my maternity photos, baby showers, setting up her room, and of course meeting my baby!

Milestones: Umm does truly knowing what braxton hicks are count as a milestone? lol

Weekly Wisdom: Slow down has a whole new meaning for me now. Not that I didn't understand I was pregnant before, but with having to change the way I do things, has really made me understand where I'm at now. I start 8 months next week. and now realize that if I don't drink alot more water, rest, and stay off my feet alot more, then I will put myself in alot of pain. I never realized how independent i was until now. It is killing me to not really do anything and to sit back and let other people take care of me, but I know that's what I have to do for myself and my baby.