Wow - 1 week 2 days old!

Okay - so, I'm working on my "Birth Story" post... but that seems to be slow-going! :) My mom has most of the details of the day..... and it really was ALL day. :P 25 hours from water breaking to baby out with the last 4 hours of that spent pushing!

I thought I'd let you know other things while we wait :)

- You know how I only gained 16lbs? Well... apparently even though I was gaining pregnancy weight, I was losing in the rest of my body. :) My total weight gain/loss right now is 12lbs!!! So, there's the 28lbs I was 'supposed' to have gained during pregnancy :) I feel so healthy! If it wasn't for my hips still being spread out I would be able to get back into my old jeans and I'm thinking they wouldn't be so tight anymore.

- Her kidney? The 'possible second collection system' is gone. Just gone. No more appointments, no follow-ups, no surgery... gone. YAY! It is a miracle, that's all there is to it.

- Her poor little belly button... I thought the umbilical cord had fallen off... part of it did. There is a little more and it is in her belly button and it bleeds old blood :( (I have another appt next Thursday for her two-week and I'll mention it then) We have to wipe it clean just so the scabby is out of the way so the cord can dry out.

- She's perfect. :) Yes, that is important to know. :) Okay - some of this will be in my Birth Story post but I think it is fun to mention it all at once: Her barely-a-cone head was already gone a few hours after birth, her Apgar scores were 8&9 (no babies get a 10 - they'd have to be perfectly pink), she passed her hearing test, the pediatrician at the hospital was impressed with her neck strength and gave her an A+ on her exam (yes, she said A+), part on her umbilical cord fell off already, her kidney thing disappeared, she seems to be slightly more awake during the day with big chunks of sleep at night... hm, what else... oh, she's beautiful with lots of hair, she spends some time awake and alert everyday and she's just perfect :) Need I say more?

40 weeks

How far along? 40 weeks
Due Date: August 13, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: +16. Down 1 from last week. :) I like the way this is going so far!

Maternity clothes? Yea.
Sleep: Actually sleeping is fine... getting in a comfortable position and making sure my belly is comfortable too is an entirely different matter!

Best moment this week: Saw a friend I only see a couple times a year AND found out about when we try inducing.

Movement: Yes. Tons. Almost no relief. Sometimes it is fun, sometimes it hurts! She tends to push so hard I feel like I'm contracting!

Food cravings: Right now nothing sounds good.
Food aversions: Nothing specific.
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: Yes - contractions are hard when they come... which at their closest seems to be every 10mn or so... and maybe the beginning on bloody show? Maybe? ... I never would have thought these were things to be excited about!
Belly Button in or out? Out... well, the middle is still in. I can feel it through my shirt... and now it shows through my shirt!
What I miss: Subway!!! (Cold Subway!) But I've been good this long, I'm going to wait out this last bit and then eat a celebration sub!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby to cuddle with.
Milestones: DUE TODAY!!! ... Wonder if  she'll make it?

Other: Dr appointment this week - dilated to 1cm (not much of a change from "about 1cm" but I'll take it!), still 50% effaced. I saw Dr. D (he delivered my niece) and I really liked him... he started the appt by talking about when we induce :P He said that he tried to stretch my cervix ... so maybe that will help things move along? My next appt is Tuesday 8/17 and if I make it that far we will be scheduling an induction for the next week. Pray that if she doesn't come on her own I at least dilate some more - the risk of needing a c-section is high if I'm not dilated more when I go for induction.

39 weeks

Fetal development in pregnancy week 39: Whether you give birth tomorrow or next week, it's pretty much all the same for your baby, who is now truly R-E-A-D-Y to face the big bright world outside of your womb. Speaking of wombs, your body is priming up for the big moment and hopefully, you're as prepared mentally as you can be. Your baby is well stocked up on fat, all their organs have put on the finishing touches. Here's hoping your child is already in the birthing position and basically just "hanging out" waiting for that elusive moment when all sysytems synchronize in your body to trigger the labor process.


How far along? 39 weeks
Due Date: August 13, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: +17. Ugh. Oh well. I've been forgetting to drink much water since I've been home and Klondike bars are not good substituted for yogurt :) I ate healthier while I was working. :P I've been off all this week and am now retaining water so my normal rings don't fit - poof! I've been walking a lot though so no fair!

Maternity clothes? Yea.
Sleep: Less comfortable than it has been. I almost sleep through the night but shifting positions is the worst! and sometimes my hips hurt so bad... especially when I try to get out of bed.

Best moment this week: I've been relaxing a lot! Last Friday was my last day at work until late October so I've been chillin' ... baking ... and trying to be productive!

Movement: Yes. Way more than I expected. I feel like she's still trying to stretch out my belly!

Food cravings: Heath Klondike bars :)
Food aversions: I haven't noticed anything lately... but I have to avoid peanuts and peanut butter because they comes back later :P indigestion, heartburn... whatever you call it, it is uncomfortable!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: Ow, yes. Back labor I think. I've had a few days where contractions would start getting regular and closer together... and then nothing. She is NOT in a hurry to come out.
Belly Button in or out? Out... well, the middle is still in. I can feel it through my shirt.
What I miss: Subway!!! (Cold Subway!) But I've been good this long, I'm going to wait out these last few weeks and then eat a celebration sub!
What I am looking forward to: Having a baby to cuddle with.
Milestones: 7 days left!! I just really hope she's not late!

9 days

38 weeks and 5 days pregnant... 9 days left to my due date!

Just got home from my Dr appointment. About 50% effaced but 'not really' dilated... I'm going to assume that means I'm 1 cm, same as two weeks ago. *sigh* It is good though that I'm effaced - I'm getting the feeling that is more important than being dilated. She suggested walking as a good way to get contractions started... Guess who is going to be using her walking shoes more often? Me!

More fun... ready?
"How tall are you, Amy?" ... I'm 5'3" and a little ... "I don't think this is a little baby. How big were you two, do you know?" ... I was 8lb9oz and Geoff was 7lb3oz ... "I think she'll be at least 8 lbs."

Oh, great. Now I really want her to come so she doesn't have time to get any bigger.

*sigh* Baby girl, please come! Mommy and Daddy want to meet you and would rather you do the rest of your growing outside of mommy's tummy. Thank you!