34 weeks down, 6 to go. 6 weeks has never looked so long, and unreachable. I don't even have much to do to get ready for her. We found some cute little plastic dressers at Target (only 11 dollars each!!) Unfortunatly it is not allowing me to upload a picture to show you. So I will just have to tell you that the frame of each is white, while each have different colored drawers. Blue, Green, and a purpleish-pinkish color. =) And right now all of her clothes are folded and put away in them. We will be getting baby hangers to hang up most of her outfit and using the drawers for blankets, bibs, socks, shoes, etc.
Oh! My wonderful mama has bought Elliott the cutest little bassinet! Here's the picture off the internet. (it hasn't gotten here yet, so I can't take a picture of ours. But ours will be exacty the same.) Ok nevermind! This stupid thing wont let me upload ANY of the pictures I intended on showing you! Gah! Now I am mad. I was going to show you my poor little belly button, thats as flat as can be and slightly poking out. I was also going to show you my pretty 34 week belly. But nope, you can't see it now!
So apart from being highly cranky with this stupid thing that wont let me show you the pictures...I'm bored. I would show you the pictures and doodles I've been drawing...but again my computer is retarded.
I almost cried today because I asked Matt to pick up Taco Bell for lunch (mmm!!) and I thought he had misunderstood and wasn't coming home for lunch and only buying for himself. He showed up with my burrito shortly after I started getting hormonal. =)
I've had little feet in my ribs aaaaalllll day today! And the owner of those little feet has already had the hiccups 3 times. Which is actually less than normal. She usually has hiccups 5-6 times a day. But it's only 3:06 pm...she's got time to catch up. Oh and she likes pushing her little bum out, I got a picture of it. You can see a bump at the top of my belly. But I'm not going to even try and upload it, only to have it tell me that it failed to upload. Stupid computer!
Speaking of her bum...I'm pretty sure she is heads down. I feel her hiccups pretty low and there are other reasons why I think she's heads down. But anyway...at my last appointment the doctor was feeling my belly to see if she could tell how Elliott is postioned. She said that she couldn't tell, and she'd try again at my next appointment, and if she can't tell again she'll get an ultra sound. I'm kind of hoping that she can't tell, and she does an ultra sound, then I can ask her to confirm that Elliott is in fact a girl. (I'm paranoid!) My next appt. is May 4th, the same day I get on the train for K-Falls. Exciting! Thankfully I'll only be gone a week because I'm going to weekly appointments after this next one. Oh and mama is planning baby shower for while I'm down there! I didn't think I was going to get one. I'm so excited!!
My record for this last week is 6. I woke up to pee 6 times in one night. SIX! It's rediculous! I'm going to do my best to NOT beat that record. I also managed to eat 6 cupcakes in 2 days...yeah it was yummy but I sent the rest with Matt to work, because I didn't want end up gaining 6 pounds in one week. =) I managed to drink 6 cups of water yesterday, which is pretty good for me. And of course I only have 6 weeks until my due date. 6 days until I leave for K-Falls. Oh and I got 6 stars on Mario Party last night. =) lol I wonder how many other 6's I can find. Wow..I'm bored.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
8 Months
8 months (32 weeks)
Other, slightly not baby related, stuff we have to get done...We are looking for a hide-a-bed couch, so that when mom and Holly get back up here they will have somewhere they can sleep that we can easily put away during the day. Our apartment is so small that once I get all the baby stuff organized there will be no room for guests to sleep (hence the hide-a-bed couch.) We've got to get rid of some stuff (my keyboard, and random nick-nacks, and hopefully Peggie's hope chest) so that we have the room to actually walk around in the apartment.
I've got other things to keep me busy until Mom and Holly come back. We just bought Zelda (used) for the Wii. Holly dropped off 3 books and a couple of Wii games when they were here, and then there are 2 more books that Matt and I bought not to long ago. But I can easily finish one book in a day if I let myself. But I sit at home alone all the time so even reading isn't helping with that.
I've made a friend. We met a while ago, and she just had a little boy on Easter. We might get together this weekend to hang out and so I can see the baby (which will more than likely just make me want mine even more.)
Doctor appointments are every 2 weeks now. But they seem so pointless! We'll sit there for over half an hour and only talk to the doctor for about 5 min. They check weight, ask how the baby is moving, take a urine sample, listen to baby's heart beat, measure my belly and send us on our merry way. It's tireing. The only good thing about the days I have appointments is Matt gets half the day off of work.
Ok now I'm just rambling because I'm bored and lonely. =P
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Update
So as you all may have read, I was on the search for a midwife that would allow me to have an all natural homebirth. After much talk and a few cancelled consultations, Matt and I have decided that we can not do a homebirth right now. With our living situation, (if you've seen how small my apartment is you would understand that it's not fit for a homebirth.) and money situation (we would have to pay out of pocket up to 4500 dollars before Elliott is even born, which would take away from things that we need to buy for her.) we just can't do a home birth.
But that is NOT going to stop me from going natural or doing a water birth. The hospital I will be delivering at has birthing tubs in each room, and I will be writing up a detailed birth plan. (yes I know it's diffuclt to plan a birth because you don't know what will happen) But the nurses and doctors attending the birth of my daughter will all know not to even offer pain meds.
Matt and I will be researching different relaxing techniques that he can help me with. We will be prepared as we possibly can by the time Elliott makes her appearence.
Oh and we came to this conclusion on a non-cranky day with a clear head. Hormones had no role in making this decision. I'm relieved. It was getting quite stressfull thinking of money, trying to find a midwife that didn't have a full patient load, and all of that. I don't think I'm making the wrong choice. If we decide to have another child than we'll know from the beginning what we want and what to expect and we can plan for a homebirth then. Now I can concentrate on things like what she's going to wear home, and which car seat to buy. Rather than how we are going to pay the midwives, were the tub is going to go and what if the tub breaks and gallons and gallons of water spread throughout our tiny little home(and since we dont have renters insurance...that could be a BIG problem.)
Meanwhile.
BELLY!!
But that is NOT going to stop me from going natural or doing a water birth. The hospital I will be delivering at has birthing tubs in each room, and I will be writing up a detailed birth plan. (yes I know it's diffuclt to plan a birth because you don't know what will happen) But the nurses and doctors attending the birth of my daughter will all know not to even offer pain meds.
Matt and I will be researching different relaxing techniques that he can help me with. We will be prepared as we possibly can by the time Elliott makes her appearence.
Oh and we came to this conclusion on a non-cranky day with a clear head. Hormones had no role in making this decision. I'm relieved. It was getting quite stressfull thinking of money, trying to find a midwife that didn't have a full patient load, and all of that. I don't think I'm making the wrong choice. If we decide to have another child than we'll know from the beginning what we want and what to expect and we can plan for a homebirth then. Now I can concentrate on things like what she's going to wear home, and which car seat to buy. Rather than how we are going to pay the midwives, were the tub is going to go and what if the tub breaks and gallons and gallons of water spread throughout our tiny little home(and since we dont have renters insurance...that could be a BIG problem.)
Meanwhile.
BELLY!!
28 weeks. I am officianlly in my third trimester. This is the homestretch! WooHoo!!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
All Natural
When I first found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to have a non-medicated labor and delivery (No epidural for me.) Not long after that I heard the benefits of birthing in a tub of nice warm water, and I knew that's how I was going to bring my little girl into the world. I was excited to hear that the hospital has birthing tubs, and allows not only labor but delivery in them as well. (Yay!)
But I want more! I've come to the conclusion that I want to do this ALL natural. I don't want to go to a hospital where the temptation for drugs is just too high. I don't want to be asked ever contraction if I want that epi now. I want to be comfortable.I want to wear what I want (if anything) and I don't want to be parted from my daughter at anytime after delivery.
I am currently looking for a midwife that will assist in a home/water birth. I want to have my baby girl in the comfort of my own home. The fact that we live in an apartment should be no problem. Unfortunatly I have to wait until Monday to see if I can actually have this kind of birth.
Oh for any who think I'm crazy, I'm not. There is no harm in having a home birth. Midwifes are certified and know what they are doing. If something goes wrong they will know and will make sure that we are sent to the hospital, which is only 10 minutes away (at most...there's one or two that are even closer) I'm really excited about this and I hope everyone will trust my decision and support me. =)
But I want more! I've come to the conclusion that I want to do this ALL natural. I don't want to go to a hospital where the temptation for drugs is just too high. I don't want to be asked ever contraction if I want that epi now. I want to be comfortable.I want to wear what I want (if anything) and I don't want to be parted from my daughter at anytime after delivery.
I am currently looking for a midwife that will assist in a home/water birth. I want to have my baby girl in the comfort of my own home. The fact that we live in an apartment should be no problem. Unfortunatly I have to wait until Monday to see if I can actually have this kind of birth.
Oh for any who think I'm crazy, I'm not. There is no harm in having a home birth. Midwifes are certified and know what they are doing. If something goes wrong they will know and will make sure that we are sent to the hospital, which is only 10 minutes away (at most...there's one or two that are even closer) I'm really excited about this and I hope everyone will trust my decision and support me. =)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Dear Non-Pregnant Person...yeah, you!
(Note I, Kendra, did not write this. But I thought it was very funny, and oh so true. If you have ever been pregnant you will understand where this is all coming from. Oh and I havn't had any of this really come up yet, but this is definatly how I feel about it all. )
Dear Non-Pregnant Person,
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn't mean me- then you should probably read this twice.
1) The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is "Congratulations!" with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you an ass (including, “Did you plan this?”)
2) Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father- not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase "my baby".
3) On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it. The same goes for the name of the baby.
4) The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone's stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.
5) Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight- ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance, and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is "You look fabulous!".
6) By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don't need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes.
7) There is a reason that tickets to L&D are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital and the parents home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to "help out". If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
8) If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
9) The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
I hope this helps- it sure makes us feel better.
Signed,
All Pregnant Women
Dear Non-Pregnant Person,
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm. If you are thinking, surely she doesn't mean me- then you should probably read this twice.
1) The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is "Congratulations!" with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you an ass (including, “Did you plan this?”)
2) Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father- not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase "my baby".
3) On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it. The same goes for the name of the baby.
4) The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone's stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.
5) Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight- ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance, and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is "You look fabulous!".
6) By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don't need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes.
7) There is a reason that tickets to L&D are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital and the parents home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to "help out". If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
8) If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
9) The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
I hope this helps- it sure makes us feel better.
Signed,
All Pregnant Women
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Mental Melt Down
Yeah I know. That's not uncommon while pregnant.
But you see...it is for me. I have a habit of bottling my emotions until I've got so much turmoil and emotion inside that it has only one escape route...my tear ducts. Whether out of anger or sadness the tears come.
Today it was because of how lonely I am. I have Matt and I have Elliott, but I have NO friends. Every day I sit at home, on my butt, doing NOTHING. I know what you are all thinking.
"You live in PORTLAND!! Go out for a walk, go to the mall, go say hi to a random stranger" Oh yeah that sounds like a great idea! I'll go introduce myself to someone who could possibly want to kidnap me!! No...I don't like taking lonely walks, and I certanly don't like introducing myself to a possible KRM. (You wouldn't understand even if I told you.)
Besides family, I have one person right now that I talk to regularly and consider a friend, and the moment (See you March 15th!). All others have decided I'm not worth their time, or they are too busy. I've tried and tried, but it's doesn't seem to be working.
So with all these feelings of lonelyness, sadness that I just might not be good enough to be a friend, and anger that I'm too shy to do anything about it, I cried. All over my pillow and Matt's shoulder. He came home for lunch and the break down started when he had to go back to work. I made him late. He didn't care. If I'm going to cry, I'd rather do it in private. No one needs to see my red puffy leaking eyes, or my red puffy leaking nose. (I personally like to cry in the shower, easier clean up) But I was betrayed by my own hormones and ended up bawling right there in front of Matt.
Well, you don't read this to hear me go on and on with the "poor me" crap. So here have a baby update:
26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? Had to go through my shirts the other day and put most of them away...to tight and like to
show off my belly.
Stretch marks? just my sides and my poor bum, and they've began to creep down my thighs...sigh I look like a road map =(
Sleep: I think I get some between bathroom breaks, but can't be to sure.
Best moment this week: Felt Elliott roll against my hand, totally weird sensation.
Movement: She's getting pretty darn good at it, like to roll now, and punch my bladder.
Food cravings: wouldn't mind an apple. but don't really feel all that hungry all together. (don't worry I still eat)
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope, thank goodness!
Belly Button in or out? getting more flat with each passing day.
What I miss: Seafood, and sleeping on my belly, or just sleeping at all...yeah I definatly miss that
What I am looking forward to: June, I want to see her already.
Weekly Wisdom: i'm too tired to share wisdom.
Milestones: 3rd trimester. 2 more weeks!
But you see...it is for me. I have a habit of bottling my emotions until I've got so much turmoil and emotion inside that it has only one escape route...my tear ducts. Whether out of anger or sadness the tears come.
Today it was because of how lonely I am. I have Matt and I have Elliott, but I have NO friends. Every day I sit at home, on my butt, doing NOTHING. I know what you are all thinking.
"You live in PORTLAND!! Go out for a walk, go to the mall, go say hi to a random stranger" Oh yeah that sounds like a great idea! I'll go introduce myself to someone who could possibly want to kidnap me!! No...I don't like taking lonely walks, and I certanly don't like introducing myself to a possible KRM. (You wouldn't understand even if I told you.)
Besides family, I have one person right now that I talk to regularly and consider a friend, and the moment (See you March 15th!). All others have decided I'm not worth their time, or they are too busy. I've tried and tried, but it's doesn't seem to be working.
So with all these feelings of lonelyness, sadness that I just might not be good enough to be a friend, and anger that I'm too shy to do anything about it, I cried. All over my pillow and Matt's shoulder. He came home for lunch and the break down started when he had to go back to work. I made him late. He didn't care. If I'm going to cry, I'd rather do it in private. No one needs to see my red puffy leaking eyes, or my red puffy leaking nose. (I personally like to cry in the shower, easier clean up) But I was betrayed by my own hormones and ended up bawling right there in front of Matt.
Well, you don't read this to hear me go on and on with the "poor me" crap. So here have a baby update:
26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? Had to go through my shirts the other day and put most of them away...to tight and like to
show off my belly.
Stretch marks? just my sides and my poor bum, and they've began to creep down my thighs...sigh I look like a road map =(
Sleep: I think I get some between bathroom breaks, but can't be to sure.
Best moment this week: Felt Elliott roll against my hand, totally weird sensation.
Movement: She's getting pretty darn good at it, like to roll now, and punch my bladder.
Food cravings: wouldn't mind an apple. but don't really feel all that hungry all together. (don't worry I still eat)
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope, thank goodness!
Belly Button in or out? getting more flat with each passing day.
What I miss: Seafood, and sleeping on my belly, or just sleeping at all...yeah I definatly miss that
What I am looking forward to: June, I want to see her already.
Weekly Wisdom: i'm too tired to share wisdom.
Milestones: 3rd trimester. 2 more weeks!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Pregnancy update!
How far along? 23 weeks 5 day
Total weight gain/loss: At my doctors appointment 4 weeks ago I had only gained 9 pounds. I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes, can't even think about my pre-prego pants! I can still wear all of my shirts though.
Stretch marks? ..grr...yes! Not on my belly, just my sides and my poor bum. =(
Sleep: Eh, not the best but I get a little.
Best moment this week: Watching my belly move with Elliott's kicks. =)
Movement: All the time! She's going to be a soccer player
Food cravings: Biscuits and (sausage) Gravey, still. and Apples!! mmm.
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope, thank goodness!
Belly Button in or out? getting more flat with each passing day.
What I miss: Seafood, and sleeping on my belly
What I am looking forward to: Getting big enough that you can tell I'm pregnant even when wearing a sweatshirt!
Weekly Wisdom: Take a walk daily. It will help you sleep better.
Milestones: 3rd trimester. Only 4 more weeks and I am there!
Total weight gain/loss: At my doctors appointment 4 weeks ago I had only gained 9 pounds. I'll update tomorrow after my appointment.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes, can't even think about my pre-prego pants! I can still wear all of my shirts though.
Stretch marks? ..grr...yes! Not on my belly, just my sides and my poor bum. =(
Sleep: Eh, not the best but I get a little.
Best moment this week: Watching my belly move with Elliott's kicks. =)
Movement: All the time! She's going to be a soccer player
Food cravings: Biscuits and (sausage) Gravey, still. and Apples!! mmm.
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope, thank goodness!
Belly Button in or out? getting more flat with each passing day.
What I miss: Seafood, and sleeping on my belly
What I am looking forward to: Getting big enough that you can tell I'm pregnant even when wearing a sweatshirt!
Weekly Wisdom: Take a walk daily. It will help you sleep better.
Milestones: 3rd trimester. Only 4 more weeks and I am there!
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