Today was my official last day at work! Wa-hoo!
I took four vacation days prior to the induction because I wanted to. I don't really have anything to do that I can think of. I might just straighten the house up a bit, hang out at the mall and finish up doctor's appointments. Good times! Once I have the baby I will be put on maternity leave and I don't have to go back to work for three months (12 weeks)! So far it seems strange. I have worked there for five years and have never been on a leave of absence or anything over two weeks at one time...This may take some getting used to.
I was actually a little sad when I left! As unbelievable as I thought that would be...I even got a little weepy in the car. The same thing happened last Friday when I went to the Diabetes doctor. When I left I had this overwhelming feeling of sadness...I guess it's that whole things coming to an end. I'm feeling much better (for) now.
Tomorrow will be my last ultrasound/bio-physical and we will find out how big the baby is! I made a bet with Tom that she will be 7.2 and of course he tried to price's-right me and make his bid at 7.4. He's a sneaky one. I'll probably be closer because the OB said she is about 7lbs. There probably won't be a good pic of her tomorrow. Now that her bones are hardening it creates dark shadows and makes it near impossible to get a clear picture.
I guess I'm done rambling now :wink:
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Induction Time
I never would have guessed that today I would be told that I will be induced next Wednesday! Can you believe it!
The main reasons she listed for my induction:
1) Diabetes: She doesn't want the baby to be too large, the doctor guessed that she is around seven pounds now.
2) High Blood Pressure: She didn't want me to develop preeclampsia because my blood pressure is creeping up higher and higher at every appointment.
So her solution is to take the baby on the 5th before I develop any major problems. I am not quite sure how I feel, I am excited of course but right now I don't feel scared or nervous. I am sure that will come later!
I'll keep you all posted!
Update:
Now that I can think more clearly...
I am not dilated or anything as of today. However when she did my internal exam she pressed and said there is her head and Holy Jesus was that an experience! Of course today was the first time no one went with me to the OB and it was probably my longest and most detailed appointment. The doctor went over a lot of things such as the induction and everything like that and what I need to do. As soon as she said "I think we will just go ahead and take you on Wednesday." She was so nonchalant, I had to ask "you mean I am going to have the baby next Wednesday?" She said "Yeah, either Wednesday or Thursday." Well from then on I had to really focus to hear anything else she had to say. She said that because of my weight (i.e. I'm a fat girl) that "it is medically proven that heavier women have a harder time pushing the baby out because they are not as strong of pushers." She said with as much insulin as I am on and the baby most likely being seven pounds now that she would prefer to go ahead and take the baby before the baby was bigger (combined with my assumed lack of strength to push). My blood pressure is on the rise as well so she would also like to take the baby for that reason as well. She would prefer for me to deliver before I develop preeclampsia. This way the labor will be easier and less stressful for everyone. I'm cool with her explanation, it seems to be pretty logical to me.
So they will do a foley bulb induction on Tuesday night. Then on Wednesday morning they will start the potocin and I guess you just wait from that point on.
I feel that having a baby is as good an excuse as any to use my vacation days so...Tomorrow will be my last day here at work and I will use my vacation until my maternity leave kicks in the day the baby is born.
The doctor did say that the hospital mandates inductions so it could be possible to have the induction post-poned but I have high hopes it will all work out how it's scheduled as of today.
The main reasons she listed for my induction:
1) Diabetes: She doesn't want the baby to be too large, the doctor guessed that she is around seven pounds now.
2) High Blood Pressure: She didn't want me to develop preeclampsia because my blood pressure is creeping up higher and higher at every appointment.
So her solution is to take the baby on the 5th before I develop any major problems. I am not quite sure how I feel, I am excited of course but right now I don't feel scared or nervous. I am sure that will come later!
I'll keep you all posted!
Update:
Now that I can think more clearly...
I am not dilated or anything as of today. However when she did my internal exam she pressed and said there is her head and Holy Jesus was that an experience! Of course today was the first time no one went with me to the OB and it was probably my longest and most detailed appointment. The doctor went over a lot of things such as the induction and everything like that and what I need to do. As soon as she said "I think we will just go ahead and take you on Wednesday." She was so nonchalant, I had to ask "you mean I am going to have the baby next Wednesday?" She said "Yeah, either Wednesday or Thursday." Well from then on I had to really focus to hear anything else she had to say. She said that because of my weight (i.e. I'm a fat girl) that "it is medically proven that heavier women have a harder time pushing the baby out because they are not as strong of pushers." She said with as much insulin as I am on and the baby most likely being seven pounds now that she would prefer to go ahead and take the baby before the baby was bigger (combined with my assumed lack of strength to push). My blood pressure is on the rise as well so she would also like to take the baby for that reason as well. She would prefer for me to deliver before I develop preeclampsia. This way the labor will be easier and less stressful for everyone. I'm cool with her explanation, it seems to be pretty logical to me.
So they will do a foley bulb induction on Tuesday night. Then on Wednesday morning they will start the potocin and I guess you just wait from that point on.
I feel that having a baby is as good an excuse as any to use my vacation days so...Tomorrow will be my last day here at work and I will use my vacation until my maternity leave kicks in the day the baby is born.
The doctor did say that the hospital mandates inductions so it could be possible to have the induction post-poned but I have high hopes it will all work out how it's scheduled as of today.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Here's To You Bestess...
God is surely trying to keep you and your husband in my thoughts. Every-time I hear this song I think about the both of you. I find it to be too big of a coincidence that out of 900 songs on my iPod it somehow manages to play this song at least once a day.
I knew who he was
When I took his name
But somehow knowin'
Is just not the same late at night
He knows the danger
But he does what he does
He calls it duty
But I call it love
So here I am
While he’s gone
To some foreign land
And I cry
'Cause I’m alone
And the nights get so cold and long
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone The yellow ribbon on my neighbor’s gate
Always reminds me that someone’s awake
Just like me
I hear the sirens
And I watch the news
He laughs and leaves with his gun
And his blue uniform
And I pray God keeps him safe from harm
And I cry
'Cause I’m alone
And the nights get so cold and long
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone I lose him in my darkest dreams
And my blood runs cold and my heart skips a beat
So I get up; I can’t take anymore
Sometimes I hate how much I love him
But everyday I love him more
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone
Something awakes me from where he should be
I reach for him; the telephone rings
-Reba McEntire & Faith Hill
Sleeping with The Telephone
I knew who he was
When I took his name
But somehow knowin'
Is just not the same late at night
He knows the danger
But he does what he does
He calls it duty
But I call it love
So here I am
While he’s gone
To some foreign land
And I cry
'Cause I’m alone
And the nights get so cold and long
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone The yellow ribbon on my neighbor’s gate
Always reminds me that someone’s awake
Just like me
I hear the sirens
And I watch the news
He laughs and leaves with his gun
And his blue uniform
And I pray God keeps him safe from harm
And I cry
'Cause I’m alone
And the nights get so cold and long
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone I lose him in my darkest dreams
And my blood runs cold and my heart skips a beat
So I get up; I can’t take anymore
Sometimes I hate how much I love him
But everyday I love him more
And I try not to think he won’t come home
But I’m sleeping with the telephone
Something awakes me from where he should be
I reach for him; the telephone rings
-Reba McEntire & Faith Hill
Sleeping with The Telephone
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Progress!
I've always enjoyed doing the laundry. It is one of those things that always felt rewarding to me. However, I have been doing laundry from 11:30 this morning until about 7:45 at night. I'm a little burnt out. I washed about 80 bajillion items for the baby and one load of regular laundry for Tom and I. Now I will be dragging it all to the new house and putting most of it away over there. I did keep her clothes and a few blankets here, just in case! I also managed to set a few things aside to go the hosptial with us, I just need to run to the store and pick up a few things to go in the bag and that will be done.
Friday, February 22, 2008
MEME You See...
I was tagged by Mark Alan over at Idle Ramblings Of A Slightly Mad Man with a meme that calls for 7 random facts about me. The rules are;# Link to the person who tagged you
# Post the rules on your blog.
# Share seven random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.
# Tag seven random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
# Leave a comment on their blogs so that they know they have been tagged.1. When I was in high school I vowed to never have children...I wanted to be the crazy cat lady.
2. I love to garden.
3. I wish I still worked at a flower shop. Although the pay was not great it was a super awesome job and I was damn good at it.
4. I hate cooking, I mean really hate it.
5. I love tubing in a river for a couple of hours, it is probably one of the most relaxing things that I have discovered in life.
6. I collect Disney movies, I don't collect anything else Disney related, just the movies.
7. I still haven't packed my bag to go to the hospital, I know it's pathetic.
So there you have it.
I tag whoever is reading this and would like to participate!
# Post the rules on your blog.
# Share seven random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.
# Tag seven random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
# Leave a comment on their blogs so that they know they have been tagged.1. When I was in high school I vowed to never have children...I wanted to be the crazy cat lady.
2. I love to garden.
3. I wish I still worked at a flower shop. Although the pay was not great it was a super awesome job and I was damn good at it.
4. I hate cooking, I mean really hate it.
5. I love tubing in a river for a couple of hours, it is probably one of the most relaxing things that I have discovered in life.
6. I collect Disney movies, I don't collect anything else Disney related, just the movies.
7. I still haven't packed my bag to go to the hospital, I know it's pathetic.
So there you have it.
I tag whoever is reading this and would like to participate!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Look...Over There!-------->
I am OFFICIALLY nine months pregnant!!!
With less than thirty days left I can hardly believe it!
With less than thirty days left I can hardly believe it!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Eureka!
I think I've finally decided what I want to be when I grow up! YAY! I was going to start school back in January 07, but Grandpa died and I headed to Missouri. Then I thought I would start school in the fall of 07 but I got knocked up in the summer of 07. So...when I have the baby and get settled I think I will finally make an attempt at school, again.
This time I am not going to do what I had planned, Agricultural stuff, I think this time I will go for Perinatal Ultrasound Studies. Doesn't that sound like a good job to have! They make decent money and I won't be sitting at a desk all day. Since I've already been on the receiving end of the ultrasound chicks, I've decided I would be a damn good one. I think it is only a diploma (not a degree) which is fine for me because I don't want to spend the next forever in school.
Maybe this fall I'll be back in school? We'll see.
This time I am not going to do what I had planned, Agricultural stuff, I think this time I will go for Perinatal Ultrasound Studies. Doesn't that sound like a good job to have! They make decent money and I won't be sitting at a desk all day. Since I've already been on the receiving end of the ultrasound chicks, I've decided I would be a damn good one. I think it is only a diploma (not a degree) which is fine for me because I don't want to spend the next forever in school.
Maybe this fall I'll be back in school? We'll see.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Really? Nothing?
Went to the OB today...nothing going on there. I am neither effaced nor am I dilated. Really it kind of bummed me out. I had contractions for a good amount of time on Friday night and then again Monday night. I thought for sure that would start this ball rolling but, nothing.
I do have that Group B Strep thing. So when I am admitted to the hospital to give birth they will hook me up to antibiotics. When they did cultures in October I didn't have it but now I tested positive so I got a letter to take with me to the hospital. I am not really concerned about that, a lot of women I know had the same thing when they gave birth.
Tom's favorite thing to ask me lately has become, "Are you going to hurry up and have this baby yet or what?" We are probably the two most impatient people so you can imagine that after eight months of waiting we are ready to see the end result.
Today is the beginning of going to the OB once a week. That really makes it feel like this pregnancy is coming to an end.
Above is a pic of Tom and I that we had taken this past Sunday. It really does little for my self esteem to be photographed next to someone that has lost 80lbs. While my face is getting wider and wider his face has gotten thinner and thinner. But I am still proud of him!
I do have that Group B Strep thing. So when I am admitted to the hospital to give birth they will hook me up to antibiotics. When they did cultures in October I didn't have it but now I tested positive so I got a letter to take with me to the hospital. I am not really concerned about that, a lot of women I know had the same thing when they gave birth.
Tom's favorite thing to ask me lately has become, "Are you going to hurry up and have this baby yet or what?" We are probably the two most impatient people so you can imagine that after eight months of waiting we are ready to see the end result.
Today is the beginning of going to the OB once a week. That really makes it feel like this pregnancy is coming to an end.
Above is a pic of Tom and I that we had taken this past Sunday. It really does little for my self esteem to be photographed next to someone that has lost 80lbs. While my face is getting wider and wider his face has gotten thinner and thinner. But I am still proud of him!
Monday, February 11, 2008
OMG!
I am SO ready to be out on leave of absence. I really just can't stand sitting in a chair for eight hours+ a day! It really is hurting me when I get up after sitting for so long. My hip joints hurt and my keyboard digs into my belly, fun times.
So, I was thinking of asking the OB to put me out when I go tomorrow. I am not sure hip pain and a sore back is much of a cause. I was considering making up a story but I can't do it. Maybe I'll just suffer it out. I am ready to go home! 3:30 can not come fast enough!
Shouldn't it be an unwritten rule that a pregnant person can be put out on leave in there last month? I think it should be!
So, I was thinking of asking the OB to put me out when I go tomorrow. I am not sure hip pain and a sore back is much of a cause. I was considering making up a story but I can't do it. Maybe I'll just suffer it out. I am ready to go home! 3:30 can not come fast enough!
Shouldn't it be an unwritten rule that a pregnant person can be put out on leave in there last month? I think it should be!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Randomness.
- The "new" house is coming along nicely. The bathroom should be done by this weekend and then the whole upstairs will be complete! (aside from the kitchen)
- The kitchen, it's kind of scary right now. It needs gutted and cleaned a little more. Then we need to paint, lay the flooring, put cabinets up, etc. This should be fun :-(
- Tom turned 25 last month and I then immediately called my car insurance company so we could get that sweet savings! We now pay $57 dollars less every month! Wa-hoo!
- Since I was "too tired" to go to breast-feeding class on Wednesday. Thursday I called to re-schedule and get into the next available class. Um...yeah, it's not until March 12th! I will have the baby by then so we'll see how this goes. I should have just gone Wednesday, darn it!
- The baby is doing good, she passed her bio-physical Thursday with an 8 out of 8 score! YAY! She was sleeping and not moving at all so that was concerning the ultrasound chick but she eventually prodded her enough to move around a little.
- Still haven't packed my hospital bag, I know, I'm procrastinating.
- Still haven't packed anything in my house yet so that we can eventually move.
- I am really sleepy and hungry lately, I went to sleep at six last night and didn't make up until this morning, what is up with that?
- I am suspicious the baby has/is dropped/dropping. I feel more pressure where her head is and I have to pee constant.
- I'm off to lunch!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Childbirth Class (Day 5)
Man am I glad this class is over. Not that I didn't like the class I just hate driving all the way to the hospital once a week from where I live.
They basically went over infant care this week and it was stuff I already knew. They also gave out the Certificate of Completion so I guess that makes us certified parents! ;-)
Tonight is the breastfeeding class and then I will hopefully not be going to the hospital again until I am giving birth, woo-hoo!
They basically went over infant care this week and it was stuff I already knew. They also gave out the Certificate of Completion so I guess that makes us certified parents! ;-)
Tonight is the breastfeeding class and then I will hopefully not be going to the hospital again until I am giving birth, woo-hoo!
Monday, February 4, 2008
The Year of The Rat (That's Me)
Today at work they are celebrating the Year of the Rat. I read it and I didn't realize that I am the year of the rat and my child is going to also be a rat. I thought the horoscope was pretty interesting.
Horoscope:
The year of the Rat (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
The clever rat has made many ambitious plans that will be put into action this year. Good fortune and good times will surround the rat in this year of glory. Easy social grace is a gift of those born in this sign, but trusted close friends and family are the center that the rat needs to secure prosperity. Beware of the battle of earth and water that may confuse the scurrying rat. This beginning of the year will see the rat tempted by many flirtatious relationships. Faithfulness and loyalty are difficult with so many admiring glances. Understand the fear of those you care for as you seem to be drawn to many new relationships. Take steps to avoid damage to your true partners. As the year passes the successful rat will see more serious relationships bear fruit. Although the rat is a water sign, boat cruises are not a good vacation plan. Travel to exotic lands to explore, meet new people and experience adventure may be the perfect honeymoon. With the influence of the earth aspects of this year, promises of commitments become real and those born in this sign may experience the blessings of marriage and of children added to their family. The rat who cannot focus on success will be misled and find much conflict and many uncomfortable scenes caused by staying from a match that will bring good fortune. When prosperity and love come easily they may not be treated with respect. The rat who will succeed is the one who remembers that greed and manipulation may bring quick victories but ultimately strengthen enemies. The cat is ever watchful of the rat who stole its place. Listen to the guidance of ancestors, loved ones and trusted friends. Beware of the flattery of casual admiration to completely fulfill the promise of extreme good fortune that this year holds.
Horoscope:
The year of the Rat (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
The clever rat has made many ambitious plans that will be put into action this year. Good fortune and good times will surround the rat in this year of glory. Easy social grace is a gift of those born in this sign, but trusted close friends and family are the center that the rat needs to secure prosperity. Beware of the battle of earth and water that may confuse the scurrying rat. This beginning of the year will see the rat tempted by many flirtatious relationships. Faithfulness and loyalty are difficult with so many admiring glances. Understand the fear of those you care for as you seem to be drawn to many new relationships. Take steps to avoid damage to your true partners. As the year passes the successful rat will see more serious relationships bear fruit. Although the rat is a water sign, boat cruises are not a good vacation plan. Travel to exotic lands to explore, meet new people and experience adventure may be the perfect honeymoon. With the influence of the earth aspects of this year, promises of commitments become real and those born in this sign may experience the blessings of marriage and of children added to their family. The rat who cannot focus on success will be misled and find much conflict and many uncomfortable scenes caused by staying from a match that will bring good fortune. When prosperity and love come easily they may not be treated with respect. The rat who will succeed is the one who remembers that greed and manipulation may bring quick victories but ultimately strengthen enemies. The cat is ever watchful of the rat who stole its place. Listen to the guidance of ancestors, loved ones and trusted friends. Beware of the flattery of casual admiration to completely fulfill the promise of extreme good fortune that this year holds.
Childbirth Class (Day 4)
Almost forgot about this day...
Last Tuesday we had our fourth class. It consisted of a tour of Labor and Delivery as well as the area you go after you have the baby. It was nice to be able to see everything and I was surprised to not hear any screaming or anything. I guess I just have an active imagination :wink:
Then after that the teacher told everyone how having a child will put a strain on your relationship and that you need to set aside time once a month to be with one another. Blah, blah, blah. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would realize that you are introducing a new person that needs constant care into your life, of course your marriage won't be the same! It would be ridiculous to think it would be the same as pre-baby marriage.
Then we watched a video on post-partum depression and having the baby blues. I asked Tom what he would do if I had post-partum and he so loving replied, "I'd ship your ass of to your mother's house, I'm not putting up with that shit." And I so loving replied, "Ok, Tom Cruise!"
Last Tuesday we had our fourth class. It consisted of a tour of Labor and Delivery as well as the area you go after you have the baby. It was nice to be able to see everything and I was surprised to not hear any screaming or anything. I guess I just have an active imagination :wink:
Then after that the teacher told everyone how having a child will put a strain on your relationship and that you need to set aside time once a month to be with one another. Blah, blah, blah. Anyone with an ounce of common sense would realize that you are introducing a new person that needs constant care into your life, of course your marriage won't be the same! It would be ridiculous to think it would be the same as pre-baby marriage.
Then we watched a video on post-partum depression and having the baby blues. I asked Tom what he would do if I had post-partum and he so loving replied, "I'd ship your ass of to your mother's house, I'm not putting up with that shit." And I so loving replied, "Ok, Tom Cruise!"
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Me? Procrastinate?
I've never been a procrastinator but somehow I seem to be procrastinating! Even more shocking to me is that is just hit me that I am procrastinating.
Monday the nurse at the OB asked if I had my bag packed for the hospital...um no. She informed my I needed to do that. Then she asked if the babies room is ready...um no. Then I started to explain how we just bought a new house and are in the process of remodeling and I thought her eyes might pop out of her head. Clearly she was wondering if I was on drugs. So I guess I might get around to packing my bag...maybe tomorrow. The babies room is practically done, we just need to install the floor, slap some trim up and but the wall border on. Then after that is done we can put the crib and dresser together, no sweat! That will probably be completed prior to the Superbowl tomorrow so the men folk can go and enjoy the game.
My mom is hilarious, she asked if I started packing up the house yet....hahaha! Not even close. Then when I told her I needed to pack my bag, she said do you even have a bag? And thanks to my lovely and beautiful friend Laura I do have a bag! Approximately two Christmases ago she bought me a Vera Bradley duffel bag so I plan on taking that one with me to the hospital. See I have a slight game plan with all of this, I just need to put it into action! I think I might venture out tomorrow and buy Dreft so I can wash all of the babies stuff and put it away. At least then I can tell people the room is ready when they ask!
Monday the nurse at the OB asked if I had my bag packed for the hospital...um no. She informed my I needed to do that. Then she asked if the babies room is ready...um no. Then I started to explain how we just bought a new house and are in the process of remodeling and I thought her eyes might pop out of her head. Clearly she was wondering if I was on drugs. So I guess I might get around to packing my bag...maybe tomorrow. The babies room is practically done, we just need to install the floor, slap some trim up and but the wall border on. Then after that is done we can put the crib and dresser together, no sweat! That will probably be completed prior to the Superbowl tomorrow so the men folk can go and enjoy the game.
My mom is hilarious, she asked if I started packing up the house yet....hahaha! Not even close. Then when I told her I needed to pack my bag, she said do you even have a bag? And thanks to my lovely and beautiful friend Laura I do have a bag! Approximately two Christmases ago she bought me a Vera Bradley duffel bag so I plan on taking that one with me to the hospital. See I have a slight game plan with all of this, I just need to put it into action! I think I might venture out tomorrow and buy Dreft so I can wash all of the babies stuff and put it away. At least then I can tell people the room is ready when they ask!
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