My 37 week appointment was on Tuesday! Once again, everything is still going great! Dr. Anderson guessed the weight of the baby now and she thinks he's around 6 lbs. She doesn't think that his head has quite dropped into my pelvis yet but at least his head is still down there! I've been out walking whenever I get a chance to hopefully help drop him down! Ron and I went for a relatively long walk on Sunday. It was actually kind of hot outside but it was nice to finally be able to go out! I don't know if I'm dilated or anything like that yet. My doctor doesn't check women until they are 39 weeks or if I go into labor earlier than that. Everyone at work thinks that I'm lying to them when I tell them that she really hasn't told me anything!
We have pretty much everything in place now for the baby, we're just waiting for him to arrive! We put in the car seat base Friday and I think we've done it right. I plan on having someone from the Health Department check it out. Hopefully, I can get it done before the baby comes! I'm starting to experience the Braxton Hicks contractions and it seems like they're coming a bit more frequently than they have in the past. I do have some swelling in my legs and ankles. To me, it's noticeable!
We have another interview with a pediatrician next Tuesday after my doctor's appointment so we'll see how that goes. They said to check out at least a couple so we decided on Dr. Brooks at St. Mary's. Well, that's pretty much it for now! Promise to write again soon!
Friday, April 27, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Another busy week!
Ron and I have been busy again this week with baby stuff and, of course, work and school. I had my 36 week appointment with Dr. Anderson and everything is still going well. She doesn't check her patients until 39 weeks unless I go into labor early so we are left wondering when it will all happen. I now start going to the doctor every week until the baby is here! Ron was fascinated as he got to feel the baby's head that was in the direction of my pelvis. He thinks he's an expert at baby body parts now!
We then went over to pre-register for the hospital and also register for a private room. We tried to see if we could get an employee discount since Ron sort of works there (for free by the way!) but didn't have much success! So, we are all ready to go when the time arrives with hospital stuff. The receptionist was really cute. She was trying so hard to be confidential with our information. The best part was when she whispered to me, "When was your last period?" I couldn't hear her the first time so I asked her to repeat herself. She leaned in even closer and whispered it again. Now had I not been pregnant I probably would have been embarrassed but since I was and realized that everyone around me also noticed it, it wasn't a big deal. Ron and I had a nice laugh after it!
To finish off the week, Ron and I met with Dr. Patel, a candidate for pediatrician. Ron knew him from the hospital and he was a speaker in one of our childbirth classes. He seemed really nice and down-to-earth. I told Ron that I thought he might be a nice balance for me since I can be a hypochondriac at times :) We were trying to decide if we should meet with this other doctor, Dr. Brooks, and check him out. Right now, we both like Dr. Patel and we'll see how it goes with the other one!
We didn't get a chance to put the car seat in last weekend. It was cold and we just sort of ran out of time. This weekend is supposed to be beautiful so hopefully we can get that situated. Other than that, the room and rest of the townhouse is baby ready. I just hope we are!
We then went over to pre-register for the hospital and also register for a private room. We tried to see if we could get an employee discount since Ron sort of works there (for free by the way!) but didn't have much success! So, we are all ready to go when the time arrives with hospital stuff. The receptionist was really cute. She was trying so hard to be confidential with our information. The best part was when she whispered to me, "When was your last period?" I couldn't hear her the first time so I asked her to repeat herself. She leaned in even closer and whispered it again. Now had I not been pregnant I probably would have been embarrassed but since I was and realized that everyone around me also noticed it, it wasn't a big deal. Ron and I had a nice laugh after it!
To finish off the week, Ron and I met with Dr. Patel, a candidate for pediatrician. Ron knew him from the hospital and he was a speaker in one of our childbirth classes. He seemed really nice and down-to-earth. I told Ron that I thought he might be a nice balance for me since I can be a hypochondriac at times :) We were trying to decide if we should meet with this other doctor, Dr. Brooks, and check him out. Right now, we both like Dr. Patel and we'll see how it goes with the other one!
We didn't get a chance to put the car seat in last weekend. It was cold and we just sort of ran out of time. This weekend is supposed to be beautiful so hopefully we can get that situated. Other than that, the room and rest of the townhouse is baby ready. I just hope we are!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
It's getting closer...
Hello everyone! Ron and I have been busily preparing for Baby Baker to arrive. I had my 34 week appointment last week and everything still seems fine. I did put on a bit more weight, somehow around 5 pounds, which is the most thus far in a two or four week span. So, I am up to about 160 now! I'm glad I have an excuse to weigh that much in such a short amount of time! The doctor said that the head in still down towards my pelvis but I have not dropped yet. Everyone at work has something different to say. Some think I have, some think I haven't. I never knew there were so many experts on pregnancy! Overall, I still feel pretty good for the most part but I am starting to walk slower and getting up off the couch or out of the car can be a pain in the butt!
Last Friday, Ron and I went and got all the rest of the things we thought we needed for the baby. This included the bedding which we think is quite lovely - of course, you are entitled to your opinion! We also have been putting stuff together and making room for all of the gifts! It's actually been kind of fun! Thus far, we have rearranged the living room, dining room, bedroom and baby's room. I guess that doesn't leave any room out! Now, we are just trying to clean and get everything somewhat organized.
We also went on a tour of DMH last week. I know Ron didn't really want to since he's there everyday but he was a good sport and went. We got to tour the rooms, nursery and other spaces. I still can't decide if I want to do the private or semi-private rooms. Unfortunately, DMH hasn't caught up with St. Mary's and all of the rooms are not private yet and they have a special cost added to it. The semi-private rooms are so small and with all the family in town, I am not sure they can fit. Therefore, I am thinking we might go with a private room at least for our first child and if we have more, I wouldn't mind a semi-private one.
Well, I have my 36 week appointment next week and then I will start going every week! I think Ron and I are going to try our luck with putting in the car seat this weekend. There's only a month to go!
Last Friday, Ron and I went and got all the rest of the things we thought we needed for the baby. This included the bedding which we think is quite lovely - of course, you are entitled to your opinion! We also have been putting stuff together and making room for all of the gifts! It's actually been kind of fun! Thus far, we have rearranged the living room, dining room, bedroom and baby's room. I guess that doesn't leave any room out! Now, we are just trying to clean and get everything somewhat organized.
We also went on a tour of DMH last week. I know Ron didn't really want to since he's there everyday but he was a good sport and went. We got to tour the rooms, nursery and other spaces. I still can't decide if I want to do the private or semi-private rooms. Unfortunately, DMH hasn't caught up with St. Mary's and all of the rooms are not private yet and they have a special cost added to it. The semi-private rooms are so small and with all the family in town, I am not sure they can fit. Therefore, I am thinking we might go with a private room at least for our first child and if we have more, I wouldn't mind a semi-private one.
Well, I have my 36 week appointment next week and then I will start going every week! I think Ron and I are going to try our luck with putting in the car seat this weekend. There's only a month to go!
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