Monday, November 9, 2009

Wow, this is really depressing

I was looking back at my 2 weeks postpartum picture with Gavin and I looked a WHOLE lot better then. I also weighed 6 pounds lighter.

Sad


I can't wait till my pants fit again. Yet I'm not looking forward to working out. But all that muscle I built up is gone, I just have sag.

Ah, the life of a mom.
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Monday, November 2, 2009

1 week postpartum...

(I thought I already posted this, but I guess I just saved it, so it's a little late.)


I don't remember having a pooch this long before, but maybe I just forgot.

Birth story? Everything went well. I felt no pain, have hardly needed to take any pain meds after either. BUT I did have a first. I never understood when people said they cramped while nursing... now I know. Ouch!

As for things I said I would change this time, here is what I said prior to going to the hospital:

1. Get out of there as quick as possible:
Didn't happen
, had to wait all day for Jane to poop. Of course.

2. Make sure they put the IV in my hand and not my arm:
Didn't happen, I did ask and she said she would rather it be in the arm. I said "if you can do it in one shot I'll praise you." ...I praised her.

3. Not wear the oxygen mask unless absolutely necessary.
Not even an issue, no oxygen mask hurray!

4. Eat food whether they like it or not.
They didn't SAY I couldn't eat. I snacked on peanut M&Ms. But when they brought my food in the morning she said, "well you can't have it, but does anyone else want her breakfast?" How mean :)
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

39 weeks #3

I must be getting big. People (strangers) sure have been commenting on my pregnancy when we were out and about yesterday. I was lucky to not get any inappropriate comments :)

My mom and dad flew in on Friday night so they are here now for awhile to help out.

Could tonight be the night? Could be, we'll have to see what the hospital says.

I was induced with Logan and Gavin both at 38 1/2 weeks. So this is the longest I've been pregnant.

My doctor says she'll weigh around the same as the boys (Logan 8.11; Gavin 8.6). What are your guesses on her weight?
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Friday, October 23, 2009

So...

~This is the longest I've been pregnant. I now know what it means when people say they feel like they have a bowling ball between their legs...

~Still 2 cm...?!

~I call the hospital 8pm on Sunday. They may get me in then or sometime on Monday.

~They have a new way of doing inductions. It's a pill! Weird I know, but my doctor says it's very effective.

~My doctor thinks she will be around the size of the boys.

~I lost a pound.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

A 38 week pregnant belly

I tried re-creating the shots I took when I was pregnant with Gavin.

Today (#3)


Gavin (#2)


#3


#2

I didn't realize how similar I looked. Not much of a difference. 7 days to go!
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Saturday, October 17, 2009

38 weeks, 1 more to go!

I have been so sick. But I have taken it easy this last week. After having those contractions I didn't want to push myself before my mom gets here. If you missed how much the baby weighs thus far, check the previous post.

Notice how my hair is always up in these posts? It's hot! Ice chips have been my friend. Last week it was otter pops, but I just wanted plain this week.

Has anyone lost their mucus plug before? I wonder if I have or am losing mine...

My last pregnancy I took a bare frontal shot so I'll have to do that too, maybe tomorrow.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

My appointment...

I had my ultrasound done on Wednesday. She is estimated to weigh 7 pounds 14 ounces right now at 37 weeks.

I am dilated to a 2; 75 % effaced and she is at a -2.

Last night I got woken up by horrible contractions. They went on for a couple hours, but weren't consistent. Really got me scared though, I wasn't prepared! I've never gone into labor on my own.

Plus I have been horribly sick. Not sure what, but I have no energy. Luckily I have an AMAZING husband whom has helped out a TON!