40 weeks and 1 day

I am forty weeks and one day pregnant with little miss Hadlee Alexus.

 I could not be more happy to get to my appointment this week to find out what is going on.

I have had several irregular, unpainful contractions. None of which have been anywhere near 5-7mins apart of to the point where I couldn't talk. I don't know if I am just handling them very well or if im just still so early in labor. I really hope to receive some good news as far as inducing me or monitoring me. I don't like not knowing!

The air conditioner went out last night and I was fortunate to make it through the night with box fans & a day full of fall temps and overcast skies. Had it of been a normal Florida fall day it would of been one of the most agonizing nights ever.

Not only am I getting anxious about Hadlee's arrival, but the fall fashion. I love layers, however Florida isn't ideal for such. Other things to look forward to are Florida football games, Halloween, Thanksgiving, my birthday and Christmas. If the end of the year is anything like te beginning it will fly by :(

Keep you updated on my little misfits arrival!

Still pregnant

Well I am still pregnant. I am due this Monday, September 27, 2010. I've had several contractions. None of which have been 5-7 mins apart or where I've lost my breathe. I'm starting to think Hadlee just doesn't want to come. I don't blame her with so many ignorant people in the world. I'd stay in my belly too as long as possible.

Didn't sleep at all last night after what was already a rough day for me with the dogs escaping and running down the road barefoot after them. Then just when im cozy in bed and about to fall asleep, GIANT cockroach invades my space. I then moved everything and sprayed my room down. Never did find him. I was told there was a dead one in the living room. I hope it was the same little bastard that kept me up ALL night.

Dad's intown and as much as I want to go see him I am just too tired to make the 35 minute drive. Maybe I will get some sleep tonight so I can make my way over there tomorrow.

Gator game on in 12 mins vs Kentucky at the swamp. Its GREAT to be a FLORIDA GATOR!

Expect the unexpected

I knew that yesterday was going to be a long day, but I was not prepared for the unexpected..

My morning started like any other day. I arrive to my doctors appointment 45 mins early and get taken back immediately. Blood pressure is back to normal thanks to much needed bed rest. No complaints besides being tired and some contractions. I have not dilated or thinned out anymore, but BAM here it comes..Hadlee's heartbeat is in the 170s-180s and isn't going down. Seeing as I am familiar with her movements I knew she was just doing her normal jazzercise in my belly. My CNM checks it a few mins later & here I am being shipped down to labor & delivery.

I've never been back to labor and delivery before because I have never been pregnant before. I give a urine sample. Get dressed into my super sweet hospital gown and wait for my nurse. Rachel was awesome! She was really down to earth and made me feel so comfortable. If I was about to have an emergency C-section or be induced I was ready. (MINUS the fact I did not have my hospital bag nor get to show my little pup Peanut much love before I left him for a few days.) Her heartrate went down as I knew it would & I was wheel chaired up to my second appointment 45 mins early.

Second appointment was very much fun. My beautiful baby girl is estimated to weigh around 7 lbs 5 oz. She appears to have a head full of hair with the cutest little lips and nose. How I have a baby that size in my belly is beyond me since I only look 5 months pregnant.

I get wheel chaired back to labor and delivery to be discharged and im on my way to Chickfila. I have never been so excited to eat! I tried the new Spicy Chicken sandwich which was good but definitely packs a punch and leaves you salivating.

I arrive home, shower & crash.

My next appointment is on Thursday, Sept 23 @ 10 AM. I will be 39 weeks & really hope im giving a scheduled C-section or induced.

The Waiting Game

My 38 week appointment is tomorrow along with an ultrasound. I will also find out exactly what the results were from my labwork on Thursday and what is in store for our future..

I will now refer to this stage in my pregnancy as, "The Waiting Game", since thats exacty what it is. I was anxious weeks ago for her arrival, but now it seems worse than ever and that she will never come. At the same time im sort of enjoying her being in my belly. I think what makes this so frustrating is that I'm on bedrest, which alone is the most boring thing ever. I have never been one of those people that likes to lay in bed allday. I would rather pretend like im Cinderella and clean everything in the house until I can see my own reflection.

I'll be posting soon about a labor and delivery plan unless things come unexpectedly.

C'iao!

One last message, the season finale of TRUE BLOOD is on tonight at 9, DONT MISS IT!

Bed rest

Bed rest is so boring! I can only do so many crossword puzzles. Reading doesn't get much more exciting. I'm all finished with my little girls room, but I still could be cleaning or doing something. I've never been a fan of laying in bed allday when there are a million other things in the world going on.

Yesterday was my 37 week appointment. I've gained around 26 lbs total. Of course that could be plus or minus a few lbs. Everything has been great thus far in my pregnancy until the last week or two when my headaches turned into throbbing neverending migraines. After several doses of Tylenol-3 and bedrest they kept occurring. On Monday my feet really started swelling and I was feeling really under the weather. One of the doctors yesterday saw these as warning signs for preeclampsia. Being that preeclampsia is very serious I started a 24 hr urine collection along with blood work this morning. Results should be back tomorrow.

At this point medically nothing surprises me. I've learned to expect anything and everything.

Ultrasound and 38 week doctor appointment has been scheduled for Monday. By then hopefully they will schedule a C-section or induce labor. Either way im ready to hold my baby through the endless weeks of sleepless nights. Just hoping that doesn't last too long lol.

37 Weeks

I am 37 weeks today which means I am full term. It truly amazes me how time has flown by, but now it seems like she will never arrive!  On Wednesday I went for my 36 week appointment. At that time I was around 80% effaced and 1 cm dilated. As we all know everyone is different, so it could be another 2 weeks before she decides its time. Hopefully it won't take that long!

Our bags are packed, the pediatrician has been picked so Hadlee its okay you can come now. Mommy has all your clothes washed. Your crib has been set up since mommy was 12 weeks pregnant. I understand you like the coziness warmth inside my belly, but I promise to swaddle you and love you even more than I do now.

37 week appointment tomorrow at 10:45, lets see where im at then..