*sigh* No baby yet.
Is it a bad sign that our little one is already running the show and she isn't even born yet? Mike and I, and many of you, are SO anxious to meet her but she wants to take her sweet time, enjoying her last few days in the womb no doubt.
This could be a very long weekend.
If she hasn't arrived by Tuesday they will induce so at least I can take some comfort in knowing that by this time next week we'll have our little girl but for now...we wait.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Maternity Leave
My maternity leave began this week. It's so nice not having to get ready for work everyday. My boss and coworkers had been very supportive and accomodating but just waking up at 6:30am and spending 40 hours away from home was getting exhausting.
I am not expected back to work until August and my intention is to go back only part time at first. My boss was actually the one who suggested this so I am very lucky to be working for someone so understanding. I expect the transition back to be difficult.
However, I will not think about that now. For now I can think only of the days leading up to my labor and delivery. I went to the doctor again yesterday and there has been no change since last week so we are still looking at April, 22nd as the due date and do not expect her to arrive early.
Mike is hoping the baby will be considerate and wait until next weekend to come out because he has 4 tests to study for that are all scheduled for...you guessed it, April 22nd!
His teachers will let him make alternate arrangements of course, but it would be more ideal if the exams were out of the way before the baby is born.
In the meantime, I am spending my days catching up with friends and getting the house ready. I put the finishing touches on the nursery this morning so now all that is left to do is wait...
I am not expected back to work until August and my intention is to go back only part time at first. My boss was actually the one who suggested this so I am very lucky to be working for someone so understanding. I expect the transition back to be difficult.
However, I will not think about that now. For now I can think only of the days leading up to my labor and delivery. I went to the doctor again yesterday and there has been no change since last week so we are still looking at April, 22nd as the due date and do not expect her to arrive early.
Mike is hoping the baby will be considerate and wait until next weekend to come out because he has 4 tests to study for that are all scheduled for...you guessed it, April 22nd!
His teachers will let him make alternate arrangements of course, but it would be more ideal if the exams were out of the way before the baby is born.
In the meantime, I am spending my days catching up with friends and getting the house ready. I put the finishing touches on the nursery this morning so now all that is left to do is wait...
Friday, April 9, 2010
Week 38
What a difference a week makes. I fully expected this pregnancy to get increasingly uncomfortable as my due date approaches but actually this week has been more pleasant than the last one. That is not to say it has been uneventful. Beginning with a 7.2 earthquake on Easter Sunday we have been experiencing aftershocks sporadically. We are also experiencing great weather. Spring has sprung in San Diego and while I have seized the opportunity to eat lunch outside all week, the warm weather makes my hands and feet swell more. However, my pelvic pain has subsided and so I am sleeping more soundly and moving around better.
Our little one continues to be active. I have to count her kicks daily and she consistently kicks about 10 times in 10 minutes. I went to the doctor today and she said although she is able to feel the head, my cervix has not dialated yet so, it's going to be a little while longer. That's fine with me. I have 3 more days at work until my maternity leave begins and do not wish to go into labor at the office.
Another highlight of the week is that we bought a new car!!
After deciding that neither my 2-door Civic or Mike's 2-door Focus would make getting a carseat in and out easy, we decided to shop around for a "family" car. Neither of us were ready to commit to a minivan or SUV yet so we settled on a 2008 Honda Accord. It's safe and spacious and gets great gas mileage. Mike has inherited my Civic and is now attempting to sell his car so, if you know anyone in the San Diego area who wants to buy a 2007 Ford Focus hatchback, give him a call.
See you next week!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Week 37
Hello all and welcome to our blog.
It is my intention to update this blog once a week so that you can stay informed on how these last few weeks of pregnancy are going and eventually all the changes that will be going on with our daughter.
Mike and I are well aware that once she's born people are going to be significantly less interested in what's going on with the two of us so, rest assured if you come here you will hear mostly about the baby's development and see plenty of pictures of her.
So, this is week 37 of my pregnancy. Approximately 3 weeks left! BabyCenter.com equates our baby to the length of a stalk of swiss chard (19 inches) and about the weight of a crenshaw melon (about 6 lbs.). Good thing I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow because I have no idea what a crenshaw melon looks like.
This is really the first week where I have been uncomfortable so since I have been lucky thusfar, I understand that I really don't have anything to complain about but, if you're curious, my feet and hands are swelling to the point where I had to remove my wedding rings and only really feel comfortable in flip-flops. Luckily we are in sunny San Diego so this is the norm anyway. I have also had some pelvic pain as my pelvis widens in preparation for delivery. But, I know there is more pain in the near future so I'm trying not to complain.
I am attaching a few pictures so you can see what's happened to my former six-pack abs and 22 inch waist (ha ha). Throught the pregnancy people have been telling me I'm small but I recently measured my belly's circumference and it is 41 inches around so, that's nothing to sneeze at.
Take care. See you here next week!
Bronwen
It is my intention to update this blog once a week so that you can stay informed on how these last few weeks of pregnancy are going and eventually all the changes that will be going on with our daughter.
Mike and I are well aware that once she's born people are going to be significantly less interested in what's going on with the two of us so, rest assured if you come here you will hear mostly about the baby's development and see plenty of pictures of her.
So, this is week 37 of my pregnancy. Approximately 3 weeks left! BabyCenter.com equates our baby to the length of a stalk of swiss chard (19 inches) and about the weight of a crenshaw melon (about 6 lbs.). Good thing I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow because I have no idea what a crenshaw melon looks like.
This is really the first week where I have been uncomfortable so since I have been lucky thusfar, I understand that I really don't have anything to complain about but, if you're curious, my feet and hands are swelling to the point where I had to remove my wedding rings and only really feel comfortable in flip-flops. Luckily we are in sunny San Diego so this is the norm anyway. I have also had some pelvic pain as my pelvis widens in preparation for delivery. But, I know there is more pain in the near future so I'm trying not to complain.
I am attaching a few pictures so you can see what's happened to my former six-pack abs and 22 inch waist (ha ha). Throught the pregnancy people have been telling me I'm small but I recently measured my belly's circumference and it is 41 inches around so, that's nothing to sneeze at.
Take care. See you here next week!
Bronwen
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