Michael and I had a doctors appointment on Monday with Dr. Wrennick. Her heart beat is good, all my vitals are chuggin' right along. I finished my 39th week, moving into my final week, and I haven't dialated or made any progress. She is, however, still head down - which is a plus. I had my first set of contractions on Sunday night. They were about 10 minutes apart for about an hour, but then just fizzled off. I've had a few sporatic ones here and there since then, but nothing to get excited over.
I have another doctors appointment with Nadine Thomas on Monday to see if I've made any progress - and another that following Friday morning. If I haven't made any progress or gone into labor, I have to go into the hospital on Monday, the 26th at 3pm. They will put a pill in my cervix to start the softening. I will spend the night, and then they will start me on pitocin the following morning. Its nice to see that there is an ending in sight until we meet our little girl. It would be much more ideal if she came earlier, but I'm ok with having to wait less than just 2 more weeks!!!!
Not to mention, we close on our house on Friday morning. We are still waiting on closing costs and our HUD. This weekend is also Michael's birthday, but he doesn't seem too interested to do anything for it. I'm going to try and sneak him away to at least dinner to celebrate. He is all about working on the house this weekend and getting things moved in. I can't wait until we are all moved in!!
My last day of work is this Friday, so I'll be able to work on the house next week - possibly painting the baby's room and getting things unpacked here and there. We have a lot of people that'll need to come out and do things too - so it'll be good that I'll be off work to take care of everything, while Michael is at work prior to her arrival.
So...lots going on. We are very excited anticipating her big debut. She moves here and there still, but is definitely running out of room. I will miss all her little movements, but look forward to holding her...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Guesses on date, time, weight?
Any one want to guess when her birth date will be? What she will weigh and at what time???? :)
Answered prayers...
Lots to catch up on...
Ok, so last week, I had an appointment with Dr Desmarais and found that baby M was breech - so we had to schedule a C-Section for July 13th. It was a really hard pill for me to swallow, because as crazy as it sounds, I really wanted to experience the whole 'laboring' process and didn't want surgery either! But oh well...I got over it and had convinced myself it was going to be ok. I was still very scared, as this is SURGERY, but it was what it was...and I didn't have a choice at that point.
I had a quick follow up visit yesterday with Dr Rodriguez, who was scheduled to do my surgery next Tuesday. Michael came with me, so he could meet the doctor. My blood pressure was much higher than normal, but still in the 'safe' zone and the dr didn't seem concerned. I was a nervous wreck! Just kept thinking...this is it...last time I'll be here, and I"ll be in the Operating room in a few days. Dr R immediately brought in the sonogram cart to see if she was still breech - thinking a pelvic exam wasn't necessary if she wasn't head down. She measured my belly, listened to the heart beat, and everything looked fine. She turned on the machine, and felt my belly in my lower pelvic area and hummed... I didn't know what she was going on. She immediately put the sonogram right on my lower pelvis and there she was...her pretty little FACE!!! Doctor said she has a "really nice round head" and is in the right position. WOHOO!!!!! I couldn't believe it and felt like a ton of bricks were taken off my chest - such a relief!!! Soo...needless to say, we cancelled the C-Section and I am just taking it day by day at this point. My cervix is still high and tight, so my best guess is that I'll have to be induced. They usually wait about a week - so they should induce me around the 27th or so...if I make it that far. We are soo excited!! I have another dr appointment on Monday, so hopefully she will stop being an acrobat, and will stay head down!! Fingers crossed!!!!!!
I think at this point, Michael and I have decided on a name...we've changed it ump-teen times, but finally are stuck on a name. We haven't told a single person...not even my USAA insurance agent who begged me to tell her yesterday! haha. I think it'll be a special moment when she arrives, and we can formally introduce her to everyone.
The bank on the house came back and agreed to drop the price to what we requested - SOO...we close on July 16th!! We have gotten all the paperwork to them, so now its just a sit and wait until the day comes. They should be letting us know the closing costs sooner than later, so we can take care of that, but other than that...we are good to go! I signed a POA yesterday too, so if I am unable to be there, Michael can sign all the paperwork with no problems. We absolutely love the house!! We are going to take our time moving in - since we are in no rush to move out of my parents place, and we have the storage unit until the end of August anyways. We'll clean real good, and paint some prior to moving furniture and getting movers. We purchased our appliances and got a great deal on them last weekend, which is nice to have done too! I can't wait to get it all decorated and set up!
We are taking things day by day at this point anticipating her arrival - she could come at a moments notice, and we are ecstatic!! Thank you so much for all your prayers and support...we couldn't have done any of this without you!
Ok, so last week, I had an appointment with Dr Desmarais and found that baby M was breech - so we had to schedule a C-Section for July 13th. It was a really hard pill for me to swallow, because as crazy as it sounds, I really wanted to experience the whole 'laboring' process and didn't want surgery either! But oh well...I got over it and had convinced myself it was going to be ok. I was still very scared, as this is SURGERY, but it was what it was...and I didn't have a choice at that point.
I had a quick follow up visit yesterday with Dr Rodriguez, who was scheduled to do my surgery next Tuesday. Michael came with me, so he could meet the doctor. My blood pressure was much higher than normal, but still in the 'safe' zone and the dr didn't seem concerned. I was a nervous wreck! Just kept thinking...this is it...last time I'll be here, and I"ll be in the Operating room in a few days. Dr R immediately brought in the sonogram cart to see if she was still breech - thinking a pelvic exam wasn't necessary if she wasn't head down. She measured my belly, listened to the heart beat, and everything looked fine. She turned on the machine, and felt my belly in my lower pelvic area and hummed... I didn't know what she was going on. She immediately put the sonogram right on my lower pelvis and there she was...her pretty little FACE!!! Doctor said she has a "really nice round head" and is in the right position. WOHOO!!!!! I couldn't believe it and felt like a ton of bricks were taken off my chest - such a relief!!! Soo...needless to say, we cancelled the C-Section and I am just taking it day by day at this point. My cervix is still high and tight, so my best guess is that I'll have to be induced. They usually wait about a week - so they should induce me around the 27th or so...if I make it that far. We are soo excited!! I have another dr appointment on Monday, so hopefully she will stop being an acrobat, and will stay head down!! Fingers crossed!!!!!!
I think at this point, Michael and I have decided on a name...we've changed it ump-teen times, but finally are stuck on a name. We haven't told a single person...not even my USAA insurance agent who begged me to tell her yesterday! haha. I think it'll be a special moment when she arrives, and we can formally introduce her to everyone.
The bank on the house came back and agreed to drop the price to what we requested - SOO...we close on July 16th!! We have gotten all the paperwork to them, so now its just a sit and wait until the day comes. They should be letting us know the closing costs sooner than later, so we can take care of that, but other than that...we are good to go! I signed a POA yesterday too, so if I am unable to be there, Michael can sign all the paperwork with no problems. We absolutely love the house!! We are going to take our time moving in - since we are in no rush to move out of my parents place, and we have the storage unit until the end of August anyways. We'll clean real good, and paint some prior to moving furniture and getting movers. We purchased our appliances and got a great deal on them last weekend, which is nice to have done too! I can't wait to get it all decorated and set up!
We are taking things day by day at this point anticipating her arrival - she could come at a moments notice, and we are ecstatic!! Thank you so much for all your prayers and support...we couldn't have done any of this without you!
Monday, June 21, 2010
29 days left!!
We are definitely at the point of counting down. I have grown more and more uncomfortable each day, but we can't wait to meet our little girl! We are no longer trimesters or even months...we are DAYS away!! 4 weeks left until the due date. Unbelievable!
Last night, Michael and I went through 3 large bins of clothes that were handed down to us from (the ever so wonderful) Kim, and Stacy's cousin. Once we pulled out the 0-3 months clothes, we got them started. LOTS AND LOTS OF PINK!! It was soo fun! And oh the shoes...I'm going to have so much fun! We also went to Babies 'R Us yesterday and picked up some other necessities that we needed. AND we started packing a hospital bag, and put together the pack n play in our room. Tonight, I'll get the laundry folded, organized, and put the sheets on the pack n play, and boppy. Now things are really starting to feel real...
After long discussion, Michael and I think we changed her name...AGAIN!! We have kept the name a secret for the most part, because we just weren't absolutely SURe on it yet. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we change it within the next couple weeks again...haha...its just such a hard decision!!
As far as the house is going...the inspection went well. Dennis (the inspector) found 2 'larger' problems, but nothing to be too worried about. The A/C unit needs to probably be repaired, and there are a few cracks in the stucco that are holding moisture and need to sealed and repainted. The bank has sent out some Fannie Mae vendors to put in some bids, and then they may come back with some concessions...we'll see. We still love the house, and are really excited about it. Tentative closing date...July 16th...4 days prior to baby's due date. They will be sending a 'mobile' closer, and I'll make Michael my power of attorney, so in the case that I'm in the hospital or incapable...he can sign in my name. Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow on the bid/vendors.
We are still living at my parents house, obviously - but it hasn't been too bad. They were in Sweden picking up a car for my dad this past week, so we had the house to ourselves.
Hope everything for you is going well! I'll try and update this with more news as it comes...
Last night, Michael and I went through 3 large bins of clothes that were handed down to us from (the ever so wonderful) Kim, and Stacy's cousin. Once we pulled out the 0-3 months clothes, we got them started. LOTS AND LOTS OF PINK!! It was soo fun! And oh the shoes...I'm going to have so much fun! We also went to Babies 'R Us yesterday and picked up some other necessities that we needed. AND we started packing a hospital bag, and put together the pack n play in our room. Tonight, I'll get the laundry folded, organized, and put the sheets on the pack n play, and boppy. Now things are really starting to feel real...
After long discussion, Michael and I think we changed her name...AGAIN!! We have kept the name a secret for the most part, because we just weren't absolutely SURe on it yet. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we change it within the next couple weeks again...haha...its just such a hard decision!!
As far as the house is going...the inspection went well. Dennis (the inspector) found 2 'larger' problems, but nothing to be too worried about. The A/C unit needs to probably be repaired, and there are a few cracks in the stucco that are holding moisture and need to sealed and repainted. The bank has sent out some Fannie Mae vendors to put in some bids, and then they may come back with some concessions...we'll see. We still love the house, and are really excited about it. Tentative closing date...July 16th...4 days prior to baby's due date. They will be sending a 'mobile' closer, and I'll make Michael my power of attorney, so in the case that I'm in the hospital or incapable...he can sign in my name. Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow on the bid/vendors.
We are still living at my parents house, obviously - but it hasn't been too bad. They were in Sweden picking up a car for my dad this past week, so we had the house to ourselves.
Hope everything for you is going well! I'll try and update this with more news as it comes...
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
**6 weeks until due date**
Today marks only 6 weeks left...the weeks are flying by so fast!
This past week we got everything moved out and ready for the renters. The renters moved in on Saturday 6/5/10. We were overly exhausted - we couldn't believe how much stuff we had. We literally filled our storage unit to the brim...air couldn't fit in there! AND we have a bunch of stuff at my parents house too! Needless to say, we are VERY happy it is over and really couldn't have done it without my parents - they really were a saving grace with it all!
On Saturday, my mom had a baby shower for me at the River House. It was a really great time - Stephanie was even able to make a "Skype" appearance. She played a game with us reading a really great letter to me, which of course made me cry. It was nice that she was able to take a few minutes to join us. I got some really great things, and it was nice to see a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a long time!
On Sunday, Michael and I went to look at a few more houses, and ended back to one that we had walked around before we started looking. We loved the house and ended up putting an offer on it yesterday morning. Before the end of the day, my realtor called and said there were 2 other offers on the house (of course), so we needed to put our 'highest and best' offer in. Once we decided what we wanted to offer, she sent an email for confirmation of the amount with a pre-qual letter, and then will email the rest of the signed paperwork this morning that we signed last night. Crazy!! Of course, the houses we like others have to jump on at the same time! So...we are at that waiting pool now, and should hear within the next day or two if we have the better bid. I would be REALLY shocked if we weren't the highest...but others could be overly excited about it too...who knows?? **FINGERS CROSSED**
Last night was Michael & I's 2 year anniversary...where has the time gone?? Michael made reservations and surprised me taking me to the Melting Pot!! I LOVE that place!! The food, of course, was OUTSTANDING...and it was nice to have a little alone time and just reminsce about our past and very exciting FUTURE!!
I have a doctors appointment with Desmarais on Thursday. I'm pretty sure its just a routine quick in and out visit, but the next visit they will do more final tests.
We finished our child birth class last week too - and the showers are over until after she is here...soo....its go time!! I have a bunch of Braxton Hicks, so I'm not sure if that is any kind of indicator if she'll be early or not?? I'm hoping she is still head down and we can try for a natural birth...
42 days!!!!
This past week we got everything moved out and ready for the renters. The renters moved in on Saturday 6/5/10. We were overly exhausted - we couldn't believe how much stuff we had. We literally filled our storage unit to the brim...air couldn't fit in there! AND we have a bunch of stuff at my parents house too! Needless to say, we are VERY happy it is over and really couldn't have done it without my parents - they really were a saving grace with it all!
On Saturday, my mom had a baby shower for me at the River House. It was a really great time - Stephanie was even able to make a "Skype" appearance. She played a game with us reading a really great letter to me, which of course made me cry. It was nice that she was able to take a few minutes to join us. I got some really great things, and it was nice to see a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a long time!
On Sunday, Michael and I went to look at a few more houses, and ended back to one that we had walked around before we started looking. We loved the house and ended up putting an offer on it yesterday morning. Before the end of the day, my realtor called and said there were 2 other offers on the house (of course), so we needed to put our 'highest and best' offer in. Once we decided what we wanted to offer, she sent an email for confirmation of the amount with a pre-qual letter, and then will email the rest of the signed paperwork this morning that we signed last night. Crazy!! Of course, the houses we like others have to jump on at the same time! So...we are at that waiting pool now, and should hear within the next day or two if we have the better bid. I would be REALLY shocked if we weren't the highest...but others could be overly excited about it too...who knows?? **FINGERS CROSSED**
Last night was Michael & I's 2 year anniversary...where has the time gone?? Michael made reservations and surprised me taking me to the Melting Pot!! I LOVE that place!! The food, of course, was OUTSTANDING...and it was nice to have a little alone time and just reminsce about our past and very exciting FUTURE!!
I have a doctors appointment with Desmarais on Thursday. I'm pretty sure its just a routine quick in and out visit, but the next visit they will do more final tests.
We finished our child birth class last week too - and the showers are over until after she is here...soo....its go time!! I have a bunch of Braxton Hicks, so I'm not sure if that is any kind of indicator if she'll be early or not?? I'm hoping she is still head down and we can try for a natural birth...
42 days!!!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Moved out...moving on up...33 wks
I have taken pictures, but we've just been extremely busy, so I haven't had a chance to upload them to my computer - I'll try and do that sooner than later.
We did have maternity pictures taken at the beach - thanks to Corinna Hoffman. She did such a great job!! I'll definitely get a few framed immediately to put in her nursery (when we finally get it all set up).
http://corinnahoffman.blogspot.com/2010/06/robin-michaels-maternity-photo-session.html
We ended up finding renters, and they wanted to be in as soon as possible...on a weekend. So Michael and I moved out this past weekend, got a storage place close by, hired movers, and are now living at my parents house. I now know why I hadn't moved in over 7 years...I HATE MOVING!! And its especially hard now being 8 months pregnant, not being able to help much. I feel so incompetant!!
All my doctors appointments have still gone very well - all lab work and everything is looking great. She is still measuring about a week ahead...and OH YEAH...SHE TURNED!!! She is now head down...wohoo! She offered to do a quick sonogram to see where she was. With just feeling, she thought her head was still up, but the sonogram told another story. She's soo cute - her hand was up above her head...which explains the tickling around my pelvic bone!! haha The doctor said she should stay down there, but there is a slight chance she could flip again. She didn't seem too concerned though.
We put an offer on a house last week, but the bid didn't go through. We were up against 2 other bids, and we bid really low because there was a TON of work that needed to be done. It was a little bit of a let down, but we are staying optimistic that our house is out there, and we just haven't found it yet! I feel bad for our realtor, Lisa, having to take us out everywhere!! I'm going to try and go out again on Sunday with her to see if there are any others out there right now that we haven't seen.
My mom is having a baby shower for me this weekend. I'm really excited about it! My friend at work, Brandie, threw me our baby shower at work a couple weeks ago...it was soo nice! She did such a nice job!!
We are down to 7 weeks...less than 50 days. Where has the time gone?????
We can't wait to see, hold, and love unconditionally our little girl!
We did have maternity pictures taken at the beach - thanks to Corinna Hoffman. She did such a great job!! I'll definitely get a few framed immediately to put in her nursery (when we finally get it all set up).
http://corinnahoffman.blogspot.com/2010/06/robin-michaels-maternity-photo-session.html
We ended up finding renters, and they wanted to be in as soon as possible...on a weekend. So Michael and I moved out this past weekend, got a storage place close by, hired movers, and are now living at my parents house. I now know why I hadn't moved in over 7 years...I HATE MOVING!! And its especially hard now being 8 months pregnant, not being able to help much. I feel so incompetant!!
All my doctors appointments have still gone very well - all lab work and everything is looking great. She is still measuring about a week ahead...and OH YEAH...SHE TURNED!!! She is now head down...wohoo! She offered to do a quick sonogram to see where she was. With just feeling, she thought her head was still up, but the sonogram told another story. She's soo cute - her hand was up above her head...which explains the tickling around my pelvic bone!! haha The doctor said she should stay down there, but there is a slight chance she could flip again. She didn't seem too concerned though.
We put an offer on a house last week, but the bid didn't go through. We were up against 2 other bids, and we bid really low because there was a TON of work that needed to be done. It was a little bit of a let down, but we are staying optimistic that our house is out there, and we just haven't found it yet! I feel bad for our realtor, Lisa, having to take us out everywhere!! I'm going to try and go out again on Sunday with her to see if there are any others out there right now that we haven't seen.
My mom is having a baby shower for me this weekend. I'm really excited about it! My friend at work, Brandie, threw me our baby shower at work a couple weeks ago...it was soo nice! She did such a nice job!!
We are down to 7 weeks...less than 50 days. Where has the time gone?????
We can't wait to see, hold, and love unconditionally our little girl!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
31 weeks pregnant - Craziness!
Ok, so today hits 31 weeks complete...I can't believe how fast this is all going!! I'm into my 3rd trimester, and have started my 8th month! Phew...ready or not, here she comes, right??
I had my glucose test a few weeks ago, and everything came back fine. (phew!) My homoglobin dropped a little bit, but she didn't seem to be too concerned yet, since its normal with most pregnancies. All other tests have come back great, and I'm just soo greatful to have had such an easy and fairly flawless pregnancy so far. I still have a feeling she is breech, but I think I've already convinced myself that I'm going to have a C-Section...to at least get my mind prepared for what could be the 'worst'...surgery! I think I've come to terms with it...its just a little disappointing. It can change at any time though. I'm pretty sure she is still head up though... Please keep me in your prayers for her to turn!!
As far as the house hunting...its just been a huge emotional roller coaster. We went and looked at a few more houses this weekend with Lisa and I found the house that would honestly be amazingly perfect for us to grow into; however, its at the top of our 'price range' and would need at least an additional $10,000 of flooring and paint to make it move-in ready. Its a short sale, and they have really let it go to crap, unfortunately. So...that one probably won't be 'the one' (tear) - but we both teeter on other houses...its just such a hard decision. Maybe we haven't found 'the house' yet either, which could be the problem!
On a positive note though, we have had 4 showings on our condo in the past 5 days!! And apparently, there are 2 applications already in process with the rental agency...YEA!! Michael and I have started packing and getting things together to move out. We have talked about getting movers for the furniture and a storage place, but if we have time, we may just ask friends and family to help - we really don't have THAT much stuff. And with a few people, we could knock it out in no time! We'll just have to see how quickly we have to get out - that may make a difference as well. We will move into my parents Golf house for the time being and hopefully figure out a house situation as well...sooner than later. Its going to be MADNESS!! I'm trying to stay relaxed and calm, but its soo hard with everything going on. Not to mention work is going through a merger, and oh...thats a totally different story.
So anyways, thats the latest. Nothing really too exciting, just a lot of craziness trying to get everything worked out.
9 weeks or just 63 days...til DUE DATE!!!!
I had my glucose test a few weeks ago, and everything came back fine. (phew!) My homoglobin dropped a little bit, but she didn't seem to be too concerned yet, since its normal with most pregnancies. All other tests have come back great, and I'm just soo greatful to have had such an easy and fairly flawless pregnancy so far. I still have a feeling she is breech, but I think I've already convinced myself that I'm going to have a C-Section...to at least get my mind prepared for what could be the 'worst'...surgery! I think I've come to terms with it...its just a little disappointing. It can change at any time though. I'm pretty sure she is still head up though... Please keep me in your prayers for her to turn!!
As far as the house hunting...its just been a huge emotional roller coaster. We went and looked at a few more houses this weekend with Lisa and I found the house that would honestly be amazingly perfect for us to grow into; however, its at the top of our 'price range' and would need at least an additional $10,000 of flooring and paint to make it move-in ready. Its a short sale, and they have really let it go to crap, unfortunately. So...that one probably won't be 'the one' (tear) - but we both teeter on other houses...its just such a hard decision. Maybe we haven't found 'the house' yet either, which could be the problem!
On a positive note though, we have had 4 showings on our condo in the past 5 days!! And apparently, there are 2 applications already in process with the rental agency...YEA!! Michael and I have started packing and getting things together to move out. We have talked about getting movers for the furniture and a storage place, but if we have time, we may just ask friends and family to help - we really don't have THAT much stuff. And with a few people, we could knock it out in no time! We'll just have to see how quickly we have to get out - that may make a difference as well. We will move into my parents Golf house for the time being and hopefully figure out a house situation as well...sooner than later. Its going to be MADNESS!! I'm trying to stay relaxed and calm, but its soo hard with everything going on. Not to mention work is going through a merger, and oh...thats a totally different story.
So anyways, thats the latest. Nothing really too exciting, just a lot of craziness trying to get everything worked out.
9 weeks or just 63 days...til DUE DATE!!!!
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