If you'll notice the pregnancy ticker across the top of the blog, it reads: 40 weeks and 2 days. That is no mistake. Apparently I have a very hospitable womb and Sutton is really enjoying his stay. I went back to the doctor on Wednesday and am still 1.5 cm dilated. I was sure that he was going to tell me that I was 2.5-3 cm dilated, not that there was NO CHANGE from last week!!
So, we had an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid levels, which look good, and to see how he is doing. In order to pass the test, his diaphragm had to be moving up and down indicating he is practicing breathing (check), his growth had to be on track (check)and he had to move every extremity so many times all within 30 minutes. If he didn't pass the test, it would indicate that we may need to get him out. Well, for the first 20 minutes he would.not.budge. The ultrasound tech was poking and prodding him all over the place and he just wouldn't move. I told her that he wasn't a morning person. At this point, I was starting to get a bit worried, so she got out this buzzer and put it up to my belly and "buzzed" him. It sounded like the buzzer that goes off at the end of a basketball game and that got him going! So he passed that test and the stress test as well. The plan is that I will go back next Wednesday if he hasn't come already, check things out, and if things are still looking good we will schedule an induction for the 25th.
I really do not want to be induced if I don't have to, so please pray that he decides to come on his own before then. Any and all prayers for us in the next week would be greatly appreciated. Here's hoping that my next post will be announcing his arrival!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
39 Weeks and Counting
No, I've NOT had the baby yet! Although everywhere I seem to go, people feel the need to tell me that I'm about ready to pop, like I don't already know this. I went to the doctor again today and am now 1.5cm dilated about 60% effaced. So, we're making progress slowly but surely! He said that if I hadn't had him by my next weekly appointment next Wed (will be 1 day past due date) that he wants to hook me to the fetal monitor to make sure his heart rate is ok and possiby do a sonogram to check for size, fluid levels, etc. He mentioned that if I wanted to schedule an induction at that point for next Friday, that I could but I'm going to try and let him come on his own. There are alot more complications and pain associated with induced labor, so I'm going to try and hold off as long as I can without intervening. I am going to try some self-induction methods though like walking (which I have already been doing), eating eggplant parmesan and pineapple, and accupressure (NOT to be confused with accupuncture!!). I figure that none of them could hurt, so what the heck? I've decided to avoid drinking castor oil and nipple stimulation for obvious reasons!
Since it's been awhile since I posted a picture, here I am in all my 39 week glory:
AND...when I went to the doctor this morning, I had lost 2 pounds. I figure it was just water weight or something, but that brings my total weight gain down to 28 pounds and I'm sticking with it! Please keep us all in your prayers over the next several weeks. We're getting so close to finally meeting our baby boy!!
Since it's been awhile since I posted a picture, here I am in all my 39 week glory:
AND...when I went to the doctor this morning, I had lost 2 pounds. I figure it was just water weight or something, but that brings my total weight gain down to 28 pounds and I'm sticking with it! Please keep us all in your prayers over the next several weeks. We're getting so close to finally meeting our baby boy!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
38 Week Apointment
Had another appointment this morning and I am dilated 1 cm. I know that this is nothing to get too excited over since I could stay like this for 2 more weeks, but it's a step in the right direction! He said he is definitely head down, which I could have told him based on the amount of time I spend in the bathroom and the pressure I've been feeling lately. Everything else looked good: gained a pound, blood pressure normal and his heart rate was strong too. So, it could be tomorrow or it could be two weeks. I go back next Wednesday unless something happens before then.
Mom will be here tomorrow to stay until his arrival and my mother-in-law is coming with sewing/embroidery machine in tow to do some last minute monogramming. I am really looking forward to their visit, as I always enjoy spending time with these two ladies.
Hope you all have a good week!
Mom will be here tomorrow to stay until his arrival and my mother-in-law is coming with sewing/embroidery machine in tow to do some last minute monogramming. I am really looking forward to their visit, as I always enjoy spending time with these two ladies.
Hope you all have a good week!
Nursery Reveal
Ever since we found out that we were having a boy, I have been trying to decide the direction I wanted to take with the nursery. Of course had we been having a girl, I knew exactly what I wanted, but maybe next time! I knew that I didn't want anything with a theme (jungle, under the sea, race car, etc) like most of the boy stuff I found online was. I also knew that I wanted something that was "babyish" but could grow with him as well. The first purchases we made were the crib and glider and then a very sweet friend of ours offered to make the baby bedding as a gift for us. The fabric really was the inspiration for the whole room. Let me give a side shout out here to the Cotton Patch in Brookhaven...if you need fabric, it's $5 a yard!!! Well, the minky is $7 but it's definitely worth a trip down south if you are in the market for fabric. Anywho, I couldn't be more pleased with the way things turned out. Now all we need is a baby!
So without further ado, let me present to you Mr.Sutton's room. I am also going to post the "before" pic of the room since we did some transforming there as well. Oh, and forgive the quality of the pics because they are from my phone. My memory card on my camera was acting screwy. A trip to Wal-Mart will be needed soon!
This is what the room looked like when we moved in. I originally loved the idea of the window seats with the storage, but they just took up too much room. One of these window seats now resides in my laundry room! Not even sure about the cabinets in the corner.
This is the view of his room looking in from the door in
Up close of the big bed. I didn't want to have to lose a guest bedroom and I knew there might be nights we would be sleeping in the same room, so luckily we were able to fit in a full bed in his room.
This is side of the room opposite the big bed. Thanks to Mimi and Poppy for our beautiful crib! Would really like some kind of mobile or something hanging over the crib, but I haven't found anything I really like just yet. 
Close up of the bedding for the crib. And yes, I know the big debate about not having bumpers on your baby's crib, but until he is old enough to move around in there I'm not really worried about it!
This is one of my favorite parts of the room. These are bookshelves that Sterling and I built together. One of my favorite things to do is curl up with a good book and this love of reading was instilled to me at an early age. I am so thankful that my parents took the time to read with me and teach me to read at an early age. Sterling's parents also did the same and I think it really makes a world of difference in a child's life (even though Sterling doesn't read much more that golf or hunting magazines these days!) It is my hope that Sutton will share this love of reading. We have already been rocking in our chair reading! The other special part of this is that most all of the books on the shelves were mine and Sterling's as a child. I had such a good time going through all of these books and remembering reading them when I was little.
Here is the other side of the room. The print by the door is an adorable ABC print I got from etsy. Notice the cute diaper stacker that matches all the bedding. This was a surprise in addition to all the bedding. I'm working on a large distressed picture frame that handy hubby of mine built to go above the changing table. Apparently my form of nesting has turned into crafting instead of cleaning!
So there you go! Let me know what you think, unless of course you don't like it :)
So without further ado, let me present to you Mr.Sutton's room. I am also going to post the "before" pic of the room since we did some transforming there as well. Oh, and forgive the quality of the pics because they are from my phone. My memory card on my camera was acting screwy. A trip to Wal-Mart will be needed soon!
This is what the room looked like when we moved in. I originally loved the idea of the window seats with the storage, but they just took up too much room. One of these window seats now resides in my laundry room! Not even sure about the cabinets in the corner.
This is the view of his room looking in from the door in
Up close of the big bed. I didn't want to have to lose a guest bedroom and I knew there might be nights we would be sleeping in the same room, so luckily we were able to fit in a full bed in his room.
This is side of the room opposite the big bed. Thanks to Mimi and Poppy for our beautiful crib! Would really like some kind of mobile or something hanging over the crib, but I haven't found anything I really like just yet. 
Close up of the bedding for the crib. And yes, I know the big debate about not having bumpers on your baby's crib, but until he is old enough to move around in there I'm not really worried about it!
This is one of my favorite parts of the room. These are bookshelves that Sterling and I built together. One of my favorite things to do is curl up with a good book and this love of reading was instilled to me at an early age. I am so thankful that my parents took the time to read with me and teach me to read at an early age. Sterling's parents also did the same and I think it really makes a world of difference in a child's life (even though Sterling doesn't read much more that golf or hunting magazines these days!) It is my hope that Sutton will share this love of reading. We have already been rocking in our chair reading! The other special part of this is that most all of the books on the shelves were mine and Sterling's as a child. I had such a good time going through all of these books and remembering reading them when I was little.
Here is the other side of the room. The print by the door is an adorable ABC print I got from etsy. Notice the cute diaper stacker that matches all the bedding. This was a surprise in addition to all the bedding. I'm working on a large distressed picture frame that handy hubby of mine built to go above the changing table. Apparently my form of nesting has turned into crafting instead of cleaning!So there you go! Let me know what you think, unless of course you don't like it :)
Friday, February 25, 2011
37 Weeks
As many of you have pointed out, yes I need to update. This is becoming a recurrent theme of going long periods of time with no updates. Some of you are so good at keeping up with your blog! At least I know that there are still people out there waiting to hear from me. Well, the countdown is on...only 18 more days till d-day!
How far along? 37 Weeks and 3 days
Total Weight Gain: 28 pounds. Still within the healthy 25-35 pound weight gain range. This was my goal to stay within. Yesterday, the doctor said if Sutton were born today, he would weigh about 6.5 pounds. If he goes full term, he'll be an 8 pounder!
Maternity Clothes: The only clothes that fit these days!
Stretch Marks: Somehow I still have none, even though my belly is bigger than I ever imagined it could get. I have to get Sterling to check for them since I can't even see the bottom of my belly anymore
Sleep? When we moved into our new house, we bought a new King bed which is heavenly! If I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom so many times I would really be sleeping well
Best moment last week? Getting the nursery finished
Movement? His movement has changed more to rolls than kicks these days. It's so funny to watch him move across my belly. You can distinctly tell hands from feet now and it looks like an alien is trying to escape from my stomach. He's also been getting the hiccups alot
Food cravings? Nothing in particular. I'm just hungry all.the.time.
Gender? Sweet baby boy
Labor signs? When I went to the doctor yesterday, he said that he's head down, but I haven't dilated any. Definitely noticing the Braxton Hicks contractions more frequently and stronger
Belly button in/out? It's pretty flush. Still hoping it won't pop
What I miss? My independence. It's getting to the point where I have to ask Sterling to help me with even the smallest things. I know my limitations, but I'm just not used to needing so much help!
What I am looking forward to? Finally getting to meet our precious son and hold him in my arms.
Pics of the nursery and ever expanding belly (I believe the term "bump" is no longer applicable) to come soon and before-and-after pics of our new house. Have I mentioned how much I love my husband? He can do ANYTHING around the house! He's so handy to have around. Just wait until you see the pictures...you're gonna wish your husband was as handy (and good looking!) as mine!
How far along? 37 Weeks and 3 days
Total Weight Gain: 28 pounds. Still within the healthy 25-35 pound weight gain range. This was my goal to stay within. Yesterday, the doctor said if Sutton were born today, he would weigh about 6.5 pounds. If he goes full term, he'll be an 8 pounder!
Maternity Clothes: The only clothes that fit these days!
Stretch Marks: Somehow I still have none, even though my belly is bigger than I ever imagined it could get. I have to get Sterling to check for them since I can't even see the bottom of my belly anymore
Sleep? When we moved into our new house, we bought a new King bed which is heavenly! If I didn't have to get up to go to the bathroom so many times I would really be sleeping well
Best moment last week? Getting the nursery finished
Movement? His movement has changed more to rolls than kicks these days. It's so funny to watch him move across my belly. You can distinctly tell hands from feet now and it looks like an alien is trying to escape from my stomach. He's also been getting the hiccups alot
Food cravings? Nothing in particular. I'm just hungry all.the.time.
Gender? Sweet baby boy
Labor signs? When I went to the doctor yesterday, he said that he's head down, but I haven't dilated any. Definitely noticing the Braxton Hicks contractions more frequently and stronger
Belly button in/out? It's pretty flush. Still hoping it won't pop
What I miss? My independence. It's getting to the point where I have to ask Sterling to help me with even the smallest things. I know my limitations, but I'm just not used to needing so much help!
What I am looking forward to? Finally getting to meet our precious son and hold him in my arms.
Pics of the nursery and ever expanding belly (I believe the term "bump" is no longer applicable) to come soon and before-and-after pics of our new house. Have I mentioned how much I love my husband? He can do ANYTHING around the house! He's so handy to have around. Just wait until you see the pictures...you're gonna wish your husband was as handy (and good looking!) as mine!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Almost 30 weeks
I really need to get better at updating the blog...New Year's resolution maybe?! In the last couple of weeks, we have traveled the state visiting family and friends. We had wonderful Christmas celebrations and ate lots of food. To make things even more interesting, we have purchased a new house, which we hope to close on next week. We have lots of renovating to do in the next month or two, but hoped to be moved in the house by February 1st. The house will need its own post, so hopefully I will get to that soon! To make things even more hectic, we start childbirth classes this month on Thursday nights and breastfeeding classes on Thursday nights, and I start back to work next week. Then my poor husband has to pack and move the entire house without much help from me. January will be gone before we know it!
So for a quick update on the little bambino and mama:
How far along? 29 weeks and 4 days
Total Weight Gain: 18 pounds as of my last appointment (12/21). Doc says he weighs about 2.5-3 pounds and I can expect to gain about a pound a week from here on out.
Maternity Clothes: Still loving them!
Stretch Marks: Still none...thankful for this
Sleep? Not the greatest. Getting more uncomfortable. Lots of tossing and turning and bathroom trips. I think this is God's polite way for preparing me for sleepless nights to come
Best moment last week? My sweet sister and bestie RC hosted Sutton's first shower! It was absolutely adorable and deserves its own post, which I will hopefully also get to later. Oh and Presley spent a couple of nights with us and we had a blast. Have I mentioned how much I love her?!
Movement? All.the.time. He is a very active little boy. His new trick is to poke either his head or bottom (can't really tell which) into my right side and just press hard. You can clearly feel the outline of whatever body part it is. Most of the time with a little nudging, I can get him to give me a break
Food cravings? Nothing in particular; however, it's getting harder to eat. I get so full easily and my stomach just feels super tight. Space is becoming a commodity in there!
Gender? Sweet baby boy
Labor signs? None. The Braxton Hicks have actually let up, so that's good
Belly button in/out? Thinking it's going to make it's way out anyday now
What I miss? I am really trying to enjoy everything about these last weeks alone with my baby, so I really try not to focus on anything negative. It will be nice though to be able to bend down and tie my shoes and not have to visit the bathroom so often.
What I am looking forward to? Starting all of our classes, getting started on the house renovations and getting settled in, and our big shower at the end of the month!
Wishing all of you a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2011. I know we can't wait to see what God has in store for our family!!
So for a quick update on the little bambino and mama:
How far along? 29 weeks and 4 days
Total Weight Gain: 18 pounds as of my last appointment (12/21). Doc says he weighs about 2.5-3 pounds and I can expect to gain about a pound a week from here on out.
Maternity Clothes: Still loving them!
Stretch Marks: Still none...thankful for this
Sleep? Not the greatest. Getting more uncomfortable. Lots of tossing and turning and bathroom trips. I think this is God's polite way for preparing me for sleepless nights to come
Best moment last week? My sweet sister and bestie RC hosted Sutton's first shower! It was absolutely adorable and deserves its own post, which I will hopefully also get to later. Oh and Presley spent a couple of nights with us and we had a blast. Have I mentioned how much I love her?!
Movement? All.the.time. He is a very active little boy. His new trick is to poke either his head or bottom (can't really tell which) into my right side and just press hard. You can clearly feel the outline of whatever body part it is. Most of the time with a little nudging, I can get him to give me a break
Food cravings? Nothing in particular; however, it's getting harder to eat. I get so full easily and my stomach just feels super tight. Space is becoming a commodity in there!
Gender? Sweet baby boy
Labor signs? None. The Braxton Hicks have actually let up, so that's good
Belly button in/out? Thinking it's going to make it's way out anyday now
What I miss? I am really trying to enjoy everything about these last weeks alone with my baby, so I really try not to focus on anything negative. It will be nice though to be able to bend down and tie my shoes and not have to visit the bathroom so often.
What I am looking forward to? Starting all of our classes, getting started on the house renovations and getting settled in, and our big shower at the end of the month!
Wishing all of you a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2011. I know we can't wait to see what God has in store for our family!!
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