Now that our baby girl has been born, I will continue my posting under MurrayvilleMom.
I am so happy I could share my pregnancy venture with baby number six aka Courtney here. It has been really fun, and I am going to miss posting here. But, life moves on, and hey...life is beautiful.
See you there!
Cathy
Monday, November 19, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
16 days to go
And, yesterday I had consistent contractions from 3:30 - 6:30 every 20 and then 17 and then 15 minutes and then, they just stopped. It was exciting! But, obviously, those were just pre-labour or else I would have baby pictures posted here this morning lol! But nope. Baby is fine INSIDE, I am fine. I am OK with waiting. I will be 38 weeks on Saturday. Really, what is the rush.
Last night, I fell asleep upright on the couch, and I woke up to the lovely taste of puke in my mouth. This is one part of this pregnancy I am NOT enjoying. So, I got myself to bed, and slept with my head really raised up. And, thankfully I only got up a few times last night to go pee.
This morning, I feel great. And, the swelling in my legs is not so bad. Must be all of this chilly weather we have been experiencing.
Unfortunately, Cliff and most of the kids are getting colds. I am hoping I can stay healthy. I could not imagine having this baby, and then not being able to smell that newborn baby smell.
Last night, I fell asleep upright on the couch, and I woke up to the lovely taste of puke in my mouth. This is one part of this pregnancy I am NOT enjoying. So, I got myself to bed, and slept with my head really raised up. And, thankfully I only got up a few times last night to go pee.
This morning, I feel great. And, the swelling in my legs is not so bad. Must be all of this chilly weather we have been experiencing.
Unfortunately, Cliff and most of the kids are getting colds. I am hoping I can stay healthy. I could not imagine having this baby, and then not being able to smell that newborn baby smell.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Dr. Appointment Update
Well, here is the dilly-o.
I put on a pound, bringing my grand total to 34 pounds. My cervix has thinned out even more, and I was still a solid 2, but the head is way lower. Yup. I can feel that lol! My blood pressure and urine fine. Baby had a heart rate of 148 bpm. He said my baby has maxed out the capacity in my belly. I think by that he means I am measuring ahead a bit. He stirred the pot so to speak on my OK. Fine with me. If baby wants out tonight, baby will come out. If not, we wait.
He asked me what I wanted to do, I said I would be happy to wait to see when the baby comes out, on 'baby's time'. I said I am feeling good and I am in no rush. He said that is fine, but he said if next week at my appointment I am a good 3 cms with a bulging bag he would want to induce me by breaking my water. I said that is fine as we did that with great success with the last two kids. But we both feel that I would most likely not deliver at home if I were to just go naturally. Usually it takes a bit of time for my labours to kick in. So we go with that. And, thankfully the hospital is very close by too. And, so is my doc.
So, for now...that is all I can tell you. My doc has bets placed on a little girl (around 7 lbs 9 oz!) He thinks it would be cool for Cameron to say he has 5 little sisters. I think he is right. He is holding out for a boy for Cliff and Cameron right now, but doesn't think it is a boy! Me either.
I put on a pound, bringing my grand total to 34 pounds. My cervix has thinned out even more, and I was still a solid 2, but the head is way lower. Yup. I can feel that lol! My blood pressure and urine fine. Baby had a heart rate of 148 bpm. He said my baby has maxed out the capacity in my belly. I think by that he means I am measuring ahead a bit. He stirred the pot so to speak on my OK. Fine with me. If baby wants out tonight, baby will come out. If not, we wait.
He asked me what I wanted to do, I said I would be happy to wait to see when the baby comes out, on 'baby's time'. I said I am feeling good and I am in no rush. He said that is fine, but he said if next week at my appointment I am a good 3 cms with a bulging bag he would want to induce me by breaking my water. I said that is fine as we did that with great success with the last two kids. But we both feel that I would most likely not deliver at home if I were to just go naturally. Usually it takes a bit of time for my labours to kick in. So we go with that. And, thankfully the hospital is very close by too. And, so is my doc.
So, for now...that is all I can tell you. My doc has bets placed on a little girl (around 7 lbs 9 oz!) He thinks it would be cool for Cameron to say he has 5 little sisters. I think he is right. He is holding out for a boy for Cliff and Cameron right now, but doesn't think it is a boy! Me either.
Week 37 and 3 days - 18 days left
Well, it is a Tuesday that is for sure. I have been getting a lot of braxton hicks, and really really bad acid reflux, to the point where I wake up almost every night with throw up in my mouth. I have been eating tums once or twice a night. I also have the most painful 'roid. Not too fun.
On the whole, I have been feeling WONDERFUL! Seriously, I am still walking with the kids I am not even swelling that much in my legs. It must be the nice cool weather. And, the rest I took over the long weekend. I tried to keep my feet up as much as possible which was all thanks to my hubby.
Last night, I had a dream my water broke, and lots of water came out. I got to feel the baby hand beneath my skin, and then with a few short pushes SHE was born. It was a little girl. I am ready to meet this baby!
Today, I have my 37 1/2 week check up. I think today is a good day to have a baby! It is beautiful outside and sunny. All of my kids so far have come into our lives on a beautiful day! But, I think this is wishful thinking. I think this baby is very cozy inside. I honestly do not feel ready to have this baby. Even though I am, I am not. You know, it is that bittersweet time. Between I love being pregnant, but I love a newborn. But, I know what will entail when baby is on the outside!
I will update after my appointment in the afternoon. Hopefully more progress!
On the whole, I have been feeling WONDERFUL! Seriously, I am still walking with the kids I am not even swelling that much in my legs. It must be the nice cool weather. And, the rest I took over the long weekend. I tried to keep my feet up as much as possible which was all thanks to my hubby.
Last night, I had a dream my water broke, and lots of water came out. I got to feel the baby hand beneath my skin, and then with a few short pushes SHE was born. It was a little girl. I am ready to meet this baby!
Today, I have my 37 1/2 week check up. I think today is a good day to have a baby! It is beautiful outside and sunny. All of my kids so far have come into our lives on a beautiful day! But, I think this is wishful thinking. I think this baby is very cozy inside. I honestly do not feel ready to have this baby. Even though I am, I am not. You know, it is that bittersweet time. Between I love being pregnant, but I love a newborn. But, I know what will entail when baby is on the outside!
I will update after my appointment in the afternoon. Hopefully more progress!
37 Weeks - 3 weeks to go
37 Week Photo of the ever-growing belly!
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Congratulations! Your baby is full-term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. He weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Survial, I'm going to make it, I will keep on survivin'
Today, I am one day shy of 37 weeks, and also the day I wished this baby would be born. I don't think I am going to get my wish, or my Granny's wish (sorry Gran) but all I know is that the baby will be here soon and that is very comforting.
If I could paint the picture of how I look today, this would be it. Hardly cleaned up. Wearing track pants that just barely fit, and fall down when I bend to do toilets and mopping. A t-shirt from my pre-pregnant days that does NOT even come close to covering the belly. And a hair clip and a hair band to keep the hair out of my face so that I do not have to touch my hair or face with chemicals. Oh yes, a vision of beauty I tell ya.
I have been doing FULLLLLLL on nesting today. That and resting. If you read my other blog I did not have a very good day today. I think it time this baby comes out. I think a baby on the outside would be better now, than on the inside.
Today, I was a busy bee. I washed out the inside of the fridge, and all of the compartments and purged old jars. It is sparkling. I also vacuumed the main level of the house. I washed down all the cupboard fronts in the kitchen, the door frames, did all of the windows and doors. I also mopped the main level of the house. I am awaiting the arrival of a brand new dishwasher and range any moment now. That is a good thing. I also dusted and totally cleaned the main powder room clean. Scrubbed everywhere as much as I could. I cannot STAND that bathroom. It stinks and I can never keep it clean enough. I washed the baseboards in there, and the walls in there. I think Cliff is going to paint it this weekend, and finally get a mirror in there. Update it a bit. It really needs it, especially because EVERYBODY who comes in here uses it.
I also washed down the staircase railings and posts. They were SOOOOO dirty too. I dusted the light fixtures too. It feels good to clean, but trying to keep the kids occupied is truly another story.
The rest of the mopping will be done tonight when the kids get into bed. I need a break from them today. I am tired. Trying to keep five kids happy, and trying to just survive the day is a crazy day. It was nothing like I wished it to be...
Something positive about today, well my in-laws have decided to give me a bit of housecleaning for the first month after baby is born. That is a good gift!
If I could paint the picture of how I look today, this would be it. Hardly cleaned up. Wearing track pants that just barely fit, and fall down when I bend to do toilets and mopping. A t-shirt from my pre-pregnant days that does NOT even come close to covering the belly. And a hair clip and a hair band to keep the hair out of my face so that I do not have to touch my hair or face with chemicals. Oh yes, a vision of beauty I tell ya.
I have been doing FULLLLLLL on nesting today. That and resting. If you read my other blog I did not have a very good day today. I think it time this baby comes out. I think a baby on the outside would be better now, than on the inside.
Today, I was a busy bee. I washed out the inside of the fridge, and all of the compartments and purged old jars. It is sparkling. I also vacuumed the main level of the house. I washed down all the cupboard fronts in the kitchen, the door frames, did all of the windows and doors. I also mopped the main level of the house. I am awaiting the arrival of a brand new dishwasher and range any moment now. That is a good thing. I also dusted and totally cleaned the main powder room clean. Scrubbed everywhere as much as I could. I cannot STAND that bathroom. It stinks and I can never keep it clean enough. I washed the baseboards in there, and the walls in there. I think Cliff is going to paint it this weekend, and finally get a mirror in there. Update it a bit. It really needs it, especially because EVERYBODY who comes in here uses it.
I also washed down the staircase railings and posts. They were SOOOOO dirty too. I dusted the light fixtures too. It feels good to clean, but trying to keep the kids occupied is truly another story.
The rest of the mopping will be done tonight when the kids get into bed. I need a break from them today. I am tired. Trying to keep five kids happy, and trying to just survive the day is a crazy day. It was nothing like I wished it to be...
Something positive about today, well my in-laws have decided to give me a bit of housecleaning for the first month after baby is born. That is a good gift!
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