As I approach the 37 week mark I am so excited to almost be considered full term! I cannot believe that this little guy is literally ready to meet the world any day! Yes, yes, I know that he will most likely come closer to his due date, or potentially after (ahh!) but either way, he's coming soon!
Life has been a bit on the crazier side lately. I feel like no matter how hard we try, Judd and I cannot seem to keep ourselves from being a bit over-committed. It doesn't help that in the last few days I have been feeling less myself and much more pregnant and hormonal. I have been pretty blessed throughout this whole process by feeling pretty good physically so its hard to complain if it just starts getting a little harder now.
What's going on...heartburn. Its bad. I have it throughout the day, seemingly independent of what I eat. And its really bad at night when I lay down. I have woken up in the middle of the night to stomach acid coming up my throat, ugh. Last night before bed I tried a remedy recommend by my midwife - drink 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with honey. It was real tart, but in combination with a few Tums, did the trick.
As I move around throughout the day I feel intermittent pressure in my pelvis, more precisely on my bladder. At first I thought I suddenly really had to pee, often, but then I realize that its just my future child's head settling in down there. He also tends to pinch a nerve in my inner thigh occasionally, making me feel like one or both of my legs could give out, haha. Oh the joys of the third trimester. :) At my apt. yesterday my midwife confirmed that he is ridding really low, which explains all of these symptoms, but is also an excellent position for him to be in.
I've continued to go to a chiropractor every other week, and will soon be every week and I have loved it. I really feel like she has helped keep my back and hips as in place as possible and minimized any discomfort I could be having. I'm curious if her handy work has anything to do with how low he is sitting. I'm hoping this means a quick delivery!
The babies room is ready, clothes are washed and folded and even our reusable-diaper sprayer is hooked up to the toilet. We plan to install the car seat early next week and really just feel ready! I'm not sure if me being ready will allow him to come early, or if I am actually just setting myself up for a long 5 more weeks of waiting...haha, who knows.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
Room Unveil!
Introducing Peanut's room!! I have had so much fun over the past few months, scouring Pinterest for ideas and breaking out the sewing machine. Judd's dad and grandpa were both pilots and so naturally Judd has always loved airplanes. Hence the theme: vintage airplanes.
There are many special things about this nursery such as:
- P-51 Mustang WWII fighter poster Judd bought on a trip with his grandpa and it always brings back great memories for Judd
- Aviator stuffed bear was Judd's when he was a baby
- Re-upholstered rocking chair was Judd's mom's grandma's original piece that Judd's mom had remade for us (thank you!). She rocked all of her babies in this chair and swears it is the perfect size :)
- Handmade newspaper airplanes in frame was a gift from my good friend Stephanie Whitehill
- Vintage globe, "R" (name will be revealed soon enough!) and red airplane are gifts from my sister-in-law Tamara and nieces, Hanna and Laurel from my CA shower
- Yellow bulb-like flowers were decorations at my friend Emily Stone's recent wedding
- Vintage airplane book was one of many super cool decorative books at our friends Justin and Ali's recent wedding
- Baby Tom's are a gift from my High School friend Stefanie (cannot wait to use these in maternity pictures!)
- Vintage images in some of the frames come from various old magazines and books that our dear friends Andrew and Danelle whom recently moved to Philadelphia have found and sent us
- And much of the hand-made stuff was made possible by many Pinterest tutorials (including the changing pad cover and bed skirt)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Time is Flying!
I have not written nearly enough lately. I think part of this is because there is so much to write about, I have not known where to start. Today marks 34 weeks and 4 days. I had heard that life speeds by in the third trimester, but judging by how slow it seemed to crawl through the first two, I never thought it could be true. The days are flying by however. I feel like I took a nap and August was gone. Incredible. I cannot believe that I am literally counting down the weeks/ days right now until this little man will greet the world!
What I have been feeling lately:
Emotional: (About babies) Example: I was just watching Dr. Phil and they brought a newborn baby out onto the stage. I immediately started to cry. When I see newborns (including those being born in the video's of our birth class!) I am intensely overcome with emotion. I know that this little boy is really with us now by how strong his movements are all day, but I still cannot fully comprehend that someday soon I will actually hold and look into his eyes. I am so excited.
Sleepless: Last night I tossed and turned and walked around the house from 1:30-3:30 AM due to what I believe were slightly more intense than normal Braxton Hicks. My stomach was so tight that it hurt and I felt hungry and like I was being punched in the stomach at the same time. It crossed my mind, "this can't be early labor...can it?!" A friend of mine went into labor a little under 5 weeks early, so I think mentally I am a little psyched-out as to the possibility that this little man could actually come much sooner than expected. As much as I want him to come before I have to be medically induced, I am hoping and praying that he hangs on just a few more weeks longer.
Hydrated: I drink tons of water, almost 100oz. a day. I figure, I am going to have to pee often anyway, I might as well do my body the favor of being extremely hydrated. A doctor told a pregnant friend of mine this: "if there is only one word of advice I can give a pregnant woman, its drink LOTS of water, it will help with everything." Done.
Adjusted and massaged: Two things I have indulged in this pregnancy: Seeing a chiropractor and getting a monthly prenatal massage. During the last few weeks my body has started to really feel the weight of these changes and I believe taking care of the discomforts as much as possible is serving me tremendously.
Educated: I cannot seem to read enough about labor and delivery, I love it. I find the entire experience extremely fascinating and am determined to do this naturally. I have read three books that were recommended by the midwives:
Although all three contain a wealth of valuable information, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth stands out above the rest. Ina May is the nations leading Midwife. The first 100 pages or so of this book contain inspiring, natural and beautiful birth stories. Before I started reading these stories I mostly had the typical Hollywood image of birth in my mind: Woman's water breaks as a complete surprise, she wails in blood-curling pain and is rushed to the hospital where everyone responds in a panic. She is immediately hooked up to numerous monitors and finally delivers, clearly in unimaginable pain. Its no wonder most women are terrified of birth. These stories have helped rewrite my understanding of what birth should and can be. I am not saying that I absolutely will not allow myself an epidural if it becomes necessary (truly, I do not know what I am getting into anyway), however, I do believe that my body was made for this and that it can deliver this baby boy naturally and beautifully. Honestly, I am more afraid of hospital interventions then I am of experiencing what my body can and will do on its own. I know this may sound crazy to some readers, so please excuse my short explanation, I would love to talk more in-depth if you are really interested. Only a few short weeks until I get to put my reading to the test!
Prepared: Car seat: check. Stroller: check. Crib: check. Reusable diapers: check. Adorable overalls for every stage of the first year: check. The nursery is nearly complete and I love it. I will post pictures asap!
What I have been feeling lately:
Emotional: (About babies) Example: I was just watching Dr. Phil and they brought a newborn baby out onto the stage. I immediately started to cry. When I see newborns (including those being born in the video's of our birth class!) I am intensely overcome with emotion. I know that this little boy is really with us now by how strong his movements are all day, but I still cannot fully comprehend that someday soon I will actually hold and look into his eyes. I am so excited.
Sleepless: Last night I tossed and turned and walked around the house from 1:30-3:30 AM due to what I believe were slightly more intense than normal Braxton Hicks. My stomach was so tight that it hurt and I felt hungry and like I was being punched in the stomach at the same time. It crossed my mind, "this can't be early labor...can it?!" A friend of mine went into labor a little under 5 weeks early, so I think mentally I am a little psyched-out as to the possibility that this little man could actually come much sooner than expected. As much as I want him to come before I have to be medically induced, I am hoping and praying that he hangs on just a few more weeks longer.
Hydrated: I drink tons of water, almost 100oz. a day. I figure, I am going to have to pee often anyway, I might as well do my body the favor of being extremely hydrated. A doctor told a pregnant friend of mine this: "if there is only one word of advice I can give a pregnant woman, its drink LOTS of water, it will help with everything." Done.
Adjusted and massaged: Two things I have indulged in this pregnancy: Seeing a chiropractor and getting a monthly prenatal massage. During the last few weeks my body has started to really feel the weight of these changes and I believe taking care of the discomforts as much as possible is serving me tremendously.
Educated: I cannot seem to read enough about labor and delivery, I love it. I find the entire experience extremely fascinating and am determined to do this naturally. I have read three books that were recommended by the midwives:
Although all three contain a wealth of valuable information, Ina May's Guide to Childbirth stands out above the rest. Ina May is the nations leading Midwife. The first 100 pages or so of this book contain inspiring, natural and beautiful birth stories. Before I started reading these stories I mostly had the typical Hollywood image of birth in my mind: Woman's water breaks as a complete surprise, she wails in blood-curling pain and is rushed to the hospital where everyone responds in a panic. She is immediately hooked up to numerous monitors and finally delivers, clearly in unimaginable pain. Its no wonder most women are terrified of birth. These stories have helped rewrite my understanding of what birth should and can be. I am not saying that I absolutely will not allow myself an epidural if it becomes necessary (truly, I do not know what I am getting into anyway), however, I do believe that my body was made for this and that it can deliver this baby boy naturally and beautifully. Honestly, I am more afraid of hospital interventions then I am of experiencing what my body can and will do on its own. I know this may sound crazy to some readers, so please excuse my short explanation, I would love to talk more in-depth if you are really interested. Only a few short weeks until I get to put my reading to the test!
Prepared: Car seat: check. Stroller: check. Crib: check. Reusable diapers: check. Adorable overalls for every stage of the first year: check. The nursery is nearly complete and I love it. I will post pictures asap!
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