We will be welcoming our new bundle of joy! It is so strange to have something like this "scheduled". I have definately been more productive knowing THE DATE. But it has also made me more anxious. I am sooo excited, yet so nervous. I worry how Melia will react. I know it is going to be a big change having 2 under 2 in the house.
Chris' mom and my sister Lisa are taking turns watching Melia and cleaning my house while we are the hospital. Lisa is coordinating meals for when we come home using this really cool website - http://www.takethemameal.com/ I think the site is brilliant! We really are blessed to have Linda and Lisa so close by.
Our delivery has been moved up to 9AM, so we get to meet our little baby a few hours earlier! Can you tell I am excited?!?!?!?!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Slowest Week EVER!
Now that Baby Webb's arrival is literally days away, time seems to be standing still. It is only 1:30P on Tuesday and it feels like it should be Friday already!
I have to say that scheduling a delivery is a completely different experience. It is really nice, yet strange, to be able to plan everything out. I have had a huge list of things "to do" before baby arrives. Knowing when to expect baby has actually made me get some of the things done on the list. Today I even pampered myself a bit and got a pedicure and manicure. (The manicure is important for all the pictures of me holding Baby Webb, pedicure is important for the doctors, nurses, etc... that have to look at my feet in the hospital.) Of course, polish doesn't do much to hide the massive swelling I still have in my feet!
I have kept my schedule light at work this week, just in case someone decided to make an early appearance. That could be why this week seems to be going soooo slowly.
House is clean, laundry is done, bags are packed, food is in the fridge. Pretty sure we are ready! Of course I am sure Friday when I check into the hospital I will realize there is something I wanted to get done that didn't get checked off the list.
I have to say that scheduling a delivery is a completely different experience. It is really nice, yet strange, to be able to plan everything out. I have had a huge list of things "to do" before baby arrives. Knowing when to expect baby has actually made me get some of the things done on the list. Today I even pampered myself a bit and got a pedicure and manicure. (The manicure is important for all the pictures of me holding Baby Webb, pedicure is important for the doctors, nurses, etc... that have to look at my feet in the hospital.) Of course, polish doesn't do much to hide the massive swelling I still have in my feet!
I have kept my schedule light at work this week, just in case someone decided to make an early appearance. That could be why this week seems to be going soooo slowly.
House is clean, laundry is done, bags are packed, food is in the fridge. Pretty sure we are ready! Of course I am sure Friday when I check into the hospital I will realize there is something I wanted to get done that didn't get checked off the list.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Last OB Appointment!
Friday was our last OB appointment! The next time we see the doctor we will be meeting our new baby! For a pregnancy that seemed to last forever, I can't believe it is so close now.
No ultrasound, but belly is measuring where it should. Baby is still moving quite a bit (especially at night). My blood pressure and everything else looked good. I am still swollen - all day long now. Cervix is closed and baby hasn't dropped (both good things!). Baby is head down, just in case he/she decided to make an appearance early, this is a good thing too.
Our delivery is scheduled for 1230P next Friday. Expect texts or emails from Lisa on Friday afternoon!
No ultrasound, but belly is measuring where it should. Baby is still moving quite a bit (especially at night). My blood pressure and everything else looked good. I am still swollen - all day long now. Cervix is closed and baby hasn't dropped (both good things!). Baby is head down, just in case he/she decided to make an appearance early, this is a good thing too.
Our delivery is scheduled for 1230P next Friday. Expect texts or emails from Lisa on Friday afternoon!
Monday, September 20, 2010
The "big girl room" transition
A few weeks ago we started the "transition" to the big girl room for Melia. Slowly moving our stuff out of the room and slowly moving her stuff in. We set up the toddler bed, brought in a chair to read books before bedtime, etc... We started moving the baby stuff into the nursery and calling it "the babys room".
I have read tons of articles and books. I know I should have started this transition sooner. All the experts say "dont make any major changes less than 2 months before babys arrival". But Melia is a pretty well adjusted kid, so we started the transition. Plus, she started climbing out of her crib at night, so I wanted to get her moved before she hurt herself.
Our plan was that she could nap and play in her big girl room, and sleep in the crib at night. The baby will be in the bassinet for a while, so I figured we have plenty of time. Molly loves the big girl bed and gets in there to nap all the time. Melia, however, only uses the bed to play.
The past few nights Melia has been dealing with two teeth coming in. She also spiked a temperature over the weekend (I assume because of the teeth) so sleep has not been going as well as normal. I cave very easy when she is screaming crying so I have ended up bringing her into our bed the past few nights. I don't think this is helping the situation with the transition. To make things worse, last night during one of her attempts to climb out of bed, she fell and busted her lip open. I, of course, now feel like the worlds worst mother.
So tonight, after our bed time routine, laying down on the toddler bed next to her, sitting on the chair next to her bed, etc... I decided to let her cry it out. Not a method I am a fan of, but something had to work. After about 20 minutes she stopped crying and is sleeping on the floor of the "big girl" room. We will see how long she lasts there and if Mommy and Daddy get any sleep tonight.
If you have any miracle suggestions for a smooth and quick transition, I am all ears!
I have read tons of articles and books. I know I should have started this transition sooner. All the experts say "dont make any major changes less than 2 months before babys arrival". But Melia is a pretty well adjusted kid, so we started the transition. Plus, she started climbing out of her crib at night, so I wanted to get her moved before she hurt herself.
Our plan was that she could nap and play in her big girl room, and sleep in the crib at night. The baby will be in the bassinet for a while, so I figured we have plenty of time. Molly loves the big girl bed and gets in there to nap all the time. Melia, however, only uses the bed to play.
The past few nights Melia has been dealing with two teeth coming in. She also spiked a temperature over the weekend (I assume because of the teeth) so sleep has not been going as well as normal. I cave very easy when she is screaming crying so I have ended up bringing her into our bed the past few nights. I don't think this is helping the situation with the transition. To make things worse, last night during one of her attempts to climb out of bed, she fell and busted her lip open. I, of course, now feel like the worlds worst mother.
So tonight, after our bed time routine, laying down on the toddler bed next to her, sitting on the chair next to her bed, etc... I decided to let her cry it out. Not a method I am a fan of, but something had to work. After about 20 minutes she stopped crying and is sleeping on the floor of the "big girl" room. We will see how long she lasts there and if Mommy and Daddy get any sleep tonight.
If you have any miracle suggestions for a smooth and quick transition, I am all ears!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
37 weeks
I had a check up this morning with the OB and our last growth ultrasound. Baby is measuring about 5lb 6oz (already bigger than Melia at birth!) and is in the 19th percentile. A big drop percentage wise from our last ultrasound. Placenta looks small and is starting to calcify, but it is much later in the game than our placenta issues with the last pregnancy. The doctor also said that measurements are less accurate with ultrasounds the further along in the pregnancy you get. (I think that is strange, but it is what it is).
Baby's heart rate was good at 143. Mommy's blood pressure is a little higher than it has been, so I am going back on Monday to have it rechecked. Not a huge concern, but my blood pressure is always low so they just want to stay on top of the spike. I honestly think it is work related. I have been trying to cram my 10 weeks of maternity leave work into my last few weeks in the office and it is getting overwhelming.
Tomorrow we are officially 2 weeks away from our scheduled delivery! We go back next Friday for our regular appointment.
Most of the things we need are ready to bring home Baby Webb. Bassinet is out of the attic, sheets are washed, clothing is out of storage, etc... Still a few crucial things I need to find, but I am feeling much better about being prepared.
Melia has been trying out all of the baby toys, swings, seats, etc... to make sure they are ready for her little brother or sister. We set up the toddler bed in her new room, but she is still spending the nights in the crib. It is going to be a slow transition. We are working really hard on teaching her what is for the baby and what is for Melia. She has started to point at things and tell me "baby" so I think it might be sinking in.
We are so excited to become a family of FOUR!
Baby's heart rate was good at 143. Mommy's blood pressure is a little higher than it has been, so I am going back on Monday to have it rechecked. Not a huge concern, but my blood pressure is always low so they just want to stay on top of the spike. I honestly think it is work related. I have been trying to cram my 10 weeks of maternity leave work into my last few weeks in the office and it is getting overwhelming.
Tomorrow we are officially 2 weeks away from our scheduled delivery! We go back next Friday for our regular appointment.
Most of the things we need are ready to bring home Baby Webb. Bassinet is out of the attic, sheets are washed, clothing is out of storage, etc... Still a few crucial things I need to find, but I am feeling much better about being prepared.
Melia has been trying out all of the baby toys, swings, seats, etc... to make sure they are ready for her little brother or sister. We set up the toddler bed in her new room, but she is still spending the nights in the crib. It is going to be a slow transition. We are working really hard on teaching her what is for the baby and what is for Melia. She has started to point at things and tell me "baby" so I think it might be sinking in.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Never a dull weekend
Saturday Melia woke up with a blotchy rash all over her body. Mainly concentrated around her waist area and under her arms, but there were spots all over. Luckily our pediatrician has "on call" Saturday hours, so I gave them a quick call and got an appointment to bring her in.
We ran through everything she had eaten or been in contact with and the only "suspect" was a hot dog she had on Friday night. She has only had a few hot dogs in her entire life (I can literally tell you everyone she has had). We have never had a reaction before, but like the doctor said, you never really know what you are getting inside a hot dog. She said the proteins or nitrates were the possible cause of the reaction.
She told us what symptoms to look out for in case the rash was a result of a virus. We were told to give her Benedryl and just keep an eye on her. If things got worse, or the Benedryl didn't help then we would have to give her steroids.
We started giving her Benedryl (not an easy task!) and by the 2nd dose she had already started clearing up. The rash is now almost completely gone. So long story short, no more hot dogs for Melia! (which is too bad, she barks like a dog when she eats them - hot DOGS - so cute!)
But the weekend wasn't completely wasted, we spent all day on Sunday moving Melia into her big girl room and trying to get the nursery ready for Baby Webb #2. Melia is very excited about her Elmo room!
We ran through everything she had eaten or been in contact with and the only "suspect" was a hot dog she had on Friday night. She has only had a few hot dogs in her entire life (I can literally tell you everyone she has had). We have never had a reaction before, but like the doctor said, you never really know what you are getting inside a hot dog. She said the proteins or nitrates were the possible cause of the reaction.
She told us what symptoms to look out for in case the rash was a result of a virus. We were told to give her Benedryl and just keep an eye on her. If things got worse, or the Benedryl didn't help then we would have to give her steroids.
We started giving her Benedryl (not an easy task!) and by the 2nd dose she had already started clearing up. The rash is now almost completely gone. So long story short, no more hot dogs for Melia! (which is too bad, she barks like a dog when she eats them - hot DOGS - so cute!)
But the weekend wasn't completely wasted, we spent all day on Sunday moving Melia into her big girl room and trying to get the nursery ready for Baby Webb #2. Melia is very excited about her Elmo room!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
26 days to go!
After months of complaining that this is the longest pregnancy EVER, we are in the final countdown!
We had another OB appointment on Thursday this week. It is amazing how quick I can get in and out of an appointment this time around! At this point in my pregnancy with Melia I was in an appointment with my OB or the high risk OB every three days. Appointments took a minimum of 2-3 hours because of monitoring. This time, I am still on an every two week check up basis and can get out in about 20 minutes. It is reassuring to have a "textbook" pregnancy, but it feels a little strange.
Blood pressure and everything looks great. Fetal heart rate is perfect and growth is tracking normal. Next growth ultrasound in 2 weeks.
I feel like the Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man. I am so swollen. My feet are so swollen I can only wear flip flops. I squeezed into a pair of tennis shoes today, but it was NOT pretty! I googled all my symptoms and of course I had some horrible disorder. I asked the doctor and she said all my tests look normal, it is just a part of being pregnant during the summer in Florida. I haven't been able to wear my rings in weeks. Even my nose is swollen now! (I think I look like Grandpa Joe).
Keeping my feet up as much as possible and continuing to count the days til we get to bring home our little baby!
We had another OB appointment on Thursday this week. It is amazing how quick I can get in and out of an appointment this time around! At this point in my pregnancy with Melia I was in an appointment with my OB or the high risk OB every three days. Appointments took a minimum of 2-3 hours because of monitoring. This time, I am still on an every two week check up basis and can get out in about 20 minutes. It is reassuring to have a "textbook" pregnancy, but it feels a little strange.
Blood pressure and everything looks great. Fetal heart rate is perfect and growth is tracking normal. Next growth ultrasound in 2 weeks.
I feel like the Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man. I am so swollen. My feet are so swollen I can only wear flip flops. I squeezed into a pair of tennis shoes today, but it was NOT pretty! I googled all my symptoms and of course I had some horrible disorder. I asked the doctor and she said all my tests look normal, it is just a part of being pregnant during the summer in Florida. I haven't been able to wear my rings in weeks. Even my nose is swollen now! (I think I look like Grandpa Joe).
Keeping my feet up as much as possible and continuing to count the days til we get to bring home our little baby!
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