Well, just when I thought I knew when we were having our baby, it changed! I had my doctor's visit today and everything was fine. We are at 1 cm dilated, so making some progress towards having a baby! Sorry if TMI. Just the facts of life. :-) The dr. was a touch concerned because the baby isn't moving like he used to, so I had to be monitored a while, and he still wasn't moving much. They gave me a coke to drink and boy, that got him riled up! He was moving then. We concluded he's probably close to 8 lb. now and doesn't have much room to move and jab me like he used to. It was weird, because the nurse and I could SEE my stomach moving, but I wasn't really feeling it. Maybe I'm just that used to it??? I don't know. Anyway, he's a healthy, strong boy. I guess when in doubt, I'll drink a coke or my personal favorite....Mickey D's sweet tea! :-) Yes, I've broken quite a few pregnancy rules I would have NEVER broken with the twins.
I also went to the hospital and had to pre-register in 2 different places. I was there almost 2 hours. I found out there that I was on the books for the 14th, not the 13th. So, we are having a little Valentine's Day baby! I guess he'll really be a heart breaker! LOL. Apparently, they will not induce until you are exactly 39 weeks or later, and on the 13th I will technically be 38 weeks and 6 days. So, we were splitting hairs over 24 hours. I was bummed to have to wait the extra day, but my dr. is available that Tuesday as well, so all is back to being okay. I was worried he wasn't available or in surgery that day......People shouldn't stress a VERY pregnant woman out! Seriously!!!! I hope that on my induction day, things will go smoothely because I think I signed a waiver for everything under the sun today. I even filled out almost everything on his birth certificate. Yes, even his name. :-)
I am very excited! It's like "real" now. Haha! She was telling me how once he was born, they'd put him on a blanket on my chest. I tear up thinking about it, I am most excited about that and Dustin was really excited too. I didn't get that with the twins and I can't wait to have that moment with our new baby boy-the twins were whisked away pretty quickly, we had more time with Emmy than Carson. It should be a much calmer, quieter birth than the twins. We had about 12 people in the O.R. when the twins were delivered, everyone was on stand by for a c-section if necessary, the neonatologist was there.....I even declined to let any student dr.s or nurses be present for the delivery. I WANT some quiet time with my baby and a calmer delivery.....they will have to learn on someone else this time. Last time I was like, what the heck....it's already so many people, what's a few more???? We could have sold tickets to the twins' delivery! Just kidding....it did feel like a spectator sport though.
Of course I got all the fun info on the epidural too.....the stuff they have to tell you. I was like "I don't care, I want it!". Anyway, I hope getting all that hospital stuff done will be a big help. I love the nurses at the hospital, they are so nice and kind. I even put in my request for my favorite nurse....so we'll see if she's working the 14th. I sure hope so!
As far as preparations go, I have a hospital bag packed, we have a crib assembled, I think we are close to being ready. Last week I took the week off from nesting for some reason. I did nothing. I was so tired, I wanted to have my baby last week. I was just exhausted. I was being an anti-nester. :-) This week so far is better, I got laundry and dishes back under control anyway. I am really tired today from all my running around, so I am going to go take a nap! I did get some shopping done in between appointments. Carson & Emmy may or may not be getting a couple new outfits in their Easter baskets. I couldn't resist and anything to get ahead. The thought of trying to shop with 3 children is incentive to plan ahead for all holidays! And doesn't Emmy need a "I"m a wild child" shirt and matching skirt? Of course she does! Boys clothes just aren't as cute as girl ones....it's a bummer. I'm so glad I have at least one girl to doll up. She IS a wild child though, so who knows how long I'll get to pick her clothes......I can't imagine what she would pick on her own. She's a lot like my little sister though, so we may have peace signs and no more dresses in our future when she's old enough to choose......sigh.
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