So tomorrow is D-day and the strain is being felt.
Hubby-ism
Last night my 'oh so wonderful' hubby hit his wall. I have to chuckle because in the beginning when discussing my birth plan, he was very supportive of my aversion to being induced. But last night he proceeded to rant about what difference does it make being induced or waiting for nature to take it's course. To quote the hubby "there is pain either way so what does it matter".
The Back Pedal
This morning my wonderful husband apologized for his previous nights frustration. And that it truly was my decision/ my body and that I need to do what I feel comfortable with. Basically he totally was wonderful and just was expressing his frustration
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Damn BP
Today I was in the same bldg as my ob office getting a prenatal massage that my wonderful hubby bought me for my birthday. So I figured afterward I would stop in and have one of the nurses check the accuracy of my home blood pressure monitor. And I had forgotten to bring it yesterday at my regular appt.
The nurse had me check my BP with the monitor (159/94) and then she checked it (150/80 something). So good news was that the monitor is pretty accurate, bad news that my blood pressure was high yet again. She asked me about being done with work and I said that I had wrapped everything up that morning. Since it was high she was going to step out and talk to one of the midwives. Oh and to lay down on my left side in the mean time. There went my quick stop in!
The midwife came in and checked my BP and it was better. She then said that she would talk with one of the docs about increasing my BP med dosage. She reminded me to be resting about 80% of the time.
So she called later and yep they were increasing my dosage from 200 to 300 for the time being. And to be sure to call them if I have any concerns.
Here's to not going stir crazy on the couch!!
The nurse had me check my BP with the monitor (159/94) and then she checked it (150/80 something). So good news was that the monitor is pretty accurate, bad news that my blood pressure was high yet again. She asked me about being done with work and I said that I had wrapped everything up that morning. Since it was high she was going to step out and talk to one of the midwives. Oh and to lay down on my left side in the mean time. There went my quick stop in!
The midwife came in and checked my BP and it was better. She then said that she would talk with one of the docs about increasing my BP med dosage. She reminded me to be resting about 80% of the time.
So she called later and yep they were increasing my dosage from 200 to 300 for the time being. And to be sure to call them if I have any concerns.
Here's to not going stir crazy on the couch!!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Home Stretch - week 39
Growth Ultrasound
This week in conjunction with checking for amniotic fluid, the ultrasound tech also took measurements to see how big baby has gotten. The result is approx 8lbs 6oz! I asked what the margin for error could be and she said a difference of ounces. So regardless when the baby comes it'll be in the 8 pound range!
Blood Pressure is a *&)&^%
So up until this week my blood pressure has been ok. But for some reason this time it was high. So the nurse had me lie down on my left side while we waited for the midwife to see us. She came and checked my BP and it was normal. She did her exam and of course I was only a fingertip dilated, so basically nothing (shucks, does anyone say shucks anymore?). So after that as we were talking and I was upright, she checked my BP again, and it was high! ugh!!
As a result she was going to consult with one of the doctors about but first she asked what I wanted in regards to my birth plan (gotta love midwives). I told her that ideally I would like to go into labor on my own. And I told her my concerns with being induced and when I was with my son feeling like I was strapped to a bed with all the additional monitoring etc.
She came back and said that they had decided to let me progress towards my due date but that I should be done with work since my BP is better when I'm resting then up and about. I asked if that meant I was on bedrest and she said no but that I should group my activities together more and that I should be resting/reclining more than up and about.
Work
So the next day was friday and I was supposed to work the morning so it was filled with phone calls to my HR lady. And to my manager letting them know that I was done done. What a weird feeling though knowing that I was done with work until later this summer!
Midwives
I have to say that I really love that I'm seeing the midwives. I feel like they are really open to what I want and not what they always do with their patients.
We talked about what will happen next week when I get to my due date. And the midwife will check and see if my cervix is 'favorable', meaning dilated. If so then they would do things to help it along. I asked her about other methods than just pitocin/drugs. She was very ameanable to the idea and mentioned that she has had good success with the foley balloon. Which is a way to promote cervical ripening and labor induction.
"Foley Balloon," a balloon that is inserted through the cervix and then inflated so it puts pressure on the cervix from the inside.
And then she talked about how if they did use pitocin that they could control the dosage and make it progress gradually and take me off of it once contractions were started. Or that if while on it I wanted to get in the whirlpool that they could unhook me and see how I do.
I have to say that the whole conversation was such a relief and that she really listened to my concerns and took them to heart! Whereas (& probably just my personal bias) I feel that a doc would have pushed for induction no matter at 39 weeks.
This week in conjunction with checking for amniotic fluid, the ultrasound tech also took measurements to see how big baby has gotten. The result is approx 8lbs 6oz! I asked what the margin for error could be and she said a difference of ounces. So regardless when the baby comes it'll be in the 8 pound range!
Blood Pressure is a *&)&^%
So up until this week my blood pressure has been ok. But for some reason this time it was high. So the nurse had me lie down on my left side while we waited for the midwife to see us. She came and checked my BP and it was normal. She did her exam and of course I was only a fingertip dilated, so basically nothing (shucks, does anyone say shucks anymore?). So after that as we were talking and I was upright, she checked my BP again, and it was high! ugh!!
As a result she was going to consult with one of the doctors about but first she asked what I wanted in regards to my birth plan (gotta love midwives). I told her that ideally I would like to go into labor on my own. And I told her my concerns with being induced and when I was with my son feeling like I was strapped to a bed with all the additional monitoring etc.
She came back and said that they had decided to let me progress towards my due date but that I should be done with work since my BP is better when I'm resting then up and about. I asked if that meant I was on bedrest and she said no but that I should group my activities together more and that I should be resting/reclining more than up and about.
Work
So the next day was friday and I was supposed to work the morning so it was filled with phone calls to my HR lady. And to my manager letting them know that I was done done. What a weird feeling though knowing that I was done with work until later this summer!
Midwives
I have to say that I really love that I'm seeing the midwives. I feel like they are really open to what I want and not what they always do with their patients.
We talked about what will happen next week when I get to my due date. And the midwife will check and see if my cervix is 'favorable', meaning dilated. If so then they would do things to help it along. I asked her about other methods than just pitocin/drugs. She was very ameanable to the idea and mentioned that she has had good success with the foley balloon. Which is a way to promote cervical ripening and labor induction.
"Foley Balloon," a balloon that is inserted through the cervix and then inflated so it puts pressure on the cervix from the inside.
And then she talked about how if they did use pitocin that they could control the dosage and make it progress gradually and take me off of it once contractions were started. Or that if while on it I wanted to get in the whirlpool that they could unhook me and see how I do.
I have to say that the whole conversation was such a relief and that she really listened to my concerns and took them to heart! Whereas (& probably just my personal bias) I feel that a doc would have pushed for induction no matter at 39 weeks.
Monday, April 1, 2013
38 weeks - Birthday/Easter Weekend
SLEEP where'd ya go?
Sleep is such a wonderful word but has continued to thwart me at every turn! About two-three weeks ago while on our mini babymoon, I tried sleeping with a pillow between my knees and oh my gosh it was wonderful! I slept great after that, even though it meant sleeping with three pillows; one for knees, belly and head. For the last 4-5 days, no matter the pillow combo, I cannot sleep through the night. Before I would wake up and have to go to the bathroom at least once which is pretty normal. But now its not even that just waking up and having to re-adjust, just not able to get comfortable, several times a night. Which I know that with only 10 days to go I really shouldn't be complaining, it could always be worse. But I feel that as this pregnancy has progressed I complain more and more.
My Birthday
Last saturday was my birthday and yes I'm still 25! haha My wonderful hubby made me breakfast in bed! He made cheese & onion omelets, toast with peanut butter and jam. He came in and sat with me eating his breakfast and mentioned oh the onions aren't very cooked are they!? I had discreetly scraped them out of my omelet and off to the side on my plate, determined not to even mention it. But once he said something then we both had a good chuckle over the fact that the onions were still raw. Its' always the thought that counts!
I also got a two 30 min prenatal massages. I'm really looking forward to that which reminds me I should make an appointment to get in this week. My son also got me a book that I had been wanting.
After breakfast I went to the drop in time at the therapy pool where I go for the prenatal swim class. The instructor always offers to anyone to come and relax and up until now I have always had plans on saturday mornings. So it was really nice to go and just hang out. I was really surprised at how busy it was there. As I was leaving another gal from the T/TH class was coming in, I didn't get a chance to talk to her but she was due the previous saturday so obviously was going on a week late!
That evening we went out to eat at Aunt Maude's which I had never been to before but had always heard good things about and that it was pricey. Hence why on a normal evening out didn't pick it. My dinner was really good the husband didn't really like his steak sandwich but overall was good.
Easter Sunday
I remember when I was younger that I actually had easter fall on my birthday. This year was the day after so who knows when it will happen again. I should google it.
So we went to my husband's grandmothers house for easter. Our 14 year old drove us there, its about 20 minutes away, we survived. But he still hasn't completely grasped the whole yes you have to stop completely at stop signs and no you don't have to come to a complete stop when turning (and no stop signs around). It's definitely a learning process!
Almost all the family was there, 18 and counting that day. We have 3 nephews and a niece, all under the age of 4. So needless to say at times mass chaos! in the nicest way possible to be sure. At one point my husband and I walked outside, it was a little chilly but quiet! We are well aware that we are going to be contributing to the little kid chaos soon.
Sleep is such a wonderful word but has continued to thwart me at every turn! About two-three weeks ago while on our mini babymoon, I tried sleeping with a pillow between my knees and oh my gosh it was wonderful! I slept great after that, even though it meant sleeping with three pillows; one for knees, belly and head. For the last 4-5 days, no matter the pillow combo, I cannot sleep through the night. Before I would wake up and have to go to the bathroom at least once which is pretty normal. But now its not even that just waking up and having to re-adjust, just not able to get comfortable, several times a night. Which I know that with only 10 days to go I really shouldn't be complaining, it could always be worse. But I feel that as this pregnancy has progressed I complain more and more.
My Birthday
Last saturday was my birthday and yes I'm still 25! haha My wonderful hubby made me breakfast in bed! He made cheese & onion omelets, toast with peanut butter and jam. He came in and sat with me eating his breakfast and mentioned oh the onions aren't very cooked are they!? I had discreetly scraped them out of my omelet and off to the side on my plate, determined not to even mention it. But once he said something then we both had a good chuckle over the fact that the onions were still raw. Its' always the thought that counts!
I also got a two 30 min prenatal massages. I'm really looking forward to that which reminds me I should make an appointment to get in this week. My son also got me a book that I had been wanting.
After breakfast I went to the drop in time at the therapy pool where I go for the prenatal swim class. The instructor always offers to anyone to come and relax and up until now I have always had plans on saturday mornings. So it was really nice to go and just hang out. I was really surprised at how busy it was there. As I was leaving another gal from the T/TH class was coming in, I didn't get a chance to talk to her but she was due the previous saturday so obviously was going on a week late!
That evening we went out to eat at Aunt Maude's which I had never been to before but had always heard good things about and that it was pricey. Hence why on a normal evening out didn't pick it. My dinner was really good the husband didn't really like his steak sandwich but overall was good.
Easter Sunday
I remember when I was younger that I actually had easter fall on my birthday. This year was the day after so who knows when it will happen again. I should google it.
So we went to my husband's grandmothers house for easter. Our 14 year old drove us there, its about 20 minutes away, we survived. But he still hasn't completely grasped the whole yes you have to stop completely at stop signs and no you don't have to come to a complete stop when turning (and no stop signs around). It's definitely a learning process!
Almost all the family was there, 18 and counting that day. We have 3 nephews and a niece, all under the age of 4. So needless to say at times mass chaos! in the nicest way possible to be sure. At one point my husband and I walked outside, it was a little chilly but quiet! We are well aware that we are going to be contributing to the little kid chaos soon.
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