37 week Update!

(pic-courtesy of Dr. Photo-Mr. John Keller)
We had our 37 week midwife check last Friday.  Since we have been enjoying our weekend-I realized that I hadn't posted in quite some time!  Well midwife stated that the baby's head has indeed dropped into my pelvic bone.  Honestly, I can't imagine hanging out upside down, with your head in this tight spot.  But I'm not a baby-so whatever works:)  I'm measuring 38 weeks--this is interesting because I was measured by my usual midwife.  She stated that I'd probably start measuring smaller now since the baby has dropped!

Lil rock's heartbeat was 128.  Lowest yet.  The midwife stated this was normal too, especially closer to delivery.  So pretty much all systems are go--we're just waiting!  With the midwife's suggestion, we are trying to do things each week that we couldn't do when the baby is here.  I decided that it helps me to have things to look forward to each weekend.  That way I'm not obsessing so hard over when the baby this baby is going to come hangout on the outside!

We went and visited my SIL this weekend.  It was great to see my niece!~ She is so stinkin' cute!  We got our car-seat from her thanks (thanks SEEVERS)!  While we were out there I was having 4 minute contractions, but after going to bed that didn't last too long:(  Bummer, yes-however; As much as I want to be flexible with my birth plan the idea of delivering outside of Lincoln wouldn't necessarily be part of my plan!

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend.  I want to say special props to my hubby for the time he served in the military, my Uncle Kenny who also served and left us too soon, and all those amazing people who are watching from above.

love,
mego

My Sunday is my Funday.

 

The morning.

The afternoon.

POOP, and awesomeness

I've come to a conclusion. Much of my home life already involves poop, so when we have the baby, I think it'll be safe to say that the majority of my consciousness will involve poop in one way or another.

Cats: I carry in litter and food and carry out poop.
Dogs: I carry in food and plant new grass and carry out poop.

I think we can just call the food "soon-to-be-poop".

Now don't misunderstand, I am not complaining at all. I just know that this home is already full of a lot of poop, so in a month's time we're going to be pooped out. And yes, I do mean in both ways. :)

And in other news....

Another conscious thought I've had just now is that Meg and I are already very fun people and manage to have a great time in life, so I think a child will amplify this. The same principle applies to unhappy, depressed people: having a child could possibly increase the extent of their misery.

I believe that much of life is what you make it, how you approach it, what you do with what you have. As for us, we'll spread a little more awesomeness in the world.

a human can be developed in just 40 weeks is mind blowing.

From the words of my Auntie Lisa....

This is helpful to give me perspective right now.  I remember back in the day (aka 3-4 months ago) and I had told myself, "Megan- you are going to be cool, calm & collected in the end.  You will be perfectly fine if this baby needs an extra week or two to cook.  Whatever the baby needs, no problem".  

Now that the time is here, or should I say almost here...I feel I am going against my words.  I am searching for some inner peace to be okay with what Little Rock needs.  Maybe I find myself thinking about D-day (delivery day) too much because I'm feeling huge, tired most of the time, done with trying to get out of bed, peeing (or at least feeling like peeing) all the time, or the mere fact that there have been some amazing Preggo friends of mine that have all given birth within the last week.  I'm not jealous at all, I'm just so happy for them! I can't wait until it's my turn.  Patience is key.  But I also think this is where the surrender portion that has been talked about it our classes comes into play.

I must surrender to this amazing process.  I can't make things happen before they are "supposed" to happen.  I must trust that Little Rock knows when it is time, and that my body knows when to transform itself from creating to delivering.  I told Russell last night that I may need to have extra support right now.  Whether that is physical support of putting on my shoes, pants, etc or the emotional support of "Yes, hon.  You are beautiful.  I love that belly".  

In my opinion, this is the start of Go-Time for fathers.  This is when you get to really step up to the plate.  I think about not having Russell around, and I have gained amazing respect for single-moms.  This pregnancy thing is hard work.  I can't imagine delivery....

Alright-that about sums up my thoughts for the day.  Take care all, and I'll work on my Peace.

-The Mom

Hello World!

When learning to program in a computer language, the first program you usually create is one that somehow displays the message "Hello World". Kind of a rite-of-passage.

You're right, I am NOT a programmer and can't even pretend to be one, nor would I want to! Still, I find the title fairly fitting.

Oh crap, I did it didn't I: started off my daddy-blog with some geek humor.

Let's all hope I can do our child a favor and be the Dad who is thoughtful, useful, and still manages to maintain some semblance of the "cool" factor.

So what (else) can I say in this post? I know more about birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting than most doctors in less developed countries. :) For those who know Meg, you will know that she does not know how to do something without at least mapping out a path and learning every aspect she can! Matter of fact, that's what I love about her. I can confidently, honestly say that we are very prepared to be parents and I am very excited. And, interestingly, knowing that we still have a lot to learn is a part of the vast amount of knowledge we have gained. Most of this confidence is due not to classes, but the fact that both Meg and I were very fortunate to be raised by some great parents ourselves. I know that we are fairly well balanced and will instill good values and teach good lessons to our kids. As far as I'm concerned, we have so many resources to call if we are in need of any advice about the small stuff.

Thanks everyone for helping us get to this point in our lives. Megan, thanks especially to you for having me in yours. I'm excited for the times ahead.

Damn, I was only planning on a 1 sentence post!

35 weeks...and a Couple Days!

Getting closer.....or should I say slowly going crazy am I...? 

Nah-things are going really well...but I'm just getting so antsy to see this little one.  A friend couple of ours just had their little one last night (shoutout to Rowan) and I can't tell you how much that makes me sooo excited for ours:)

The weekly midwife appointments start NOW & will continue on until this little one comes out.  At this latest appointment (today)- we saw a different midwife, which was good to get to know her since the midwives share on-call.  But funny story-she measured me & quietly said something as she was writing.  I wasn't quite paying attention-so then she gets out the doppler to hear the baby.  150---138---Baby is facing the way it should, head is down.  And then I realize what she had mumbled when she measured me...39..... Did you say 39 weeks is what I'm measuring???  Her reply-well I tend to measure longer than Karen (whatever that means).   So again-I am measuring 4 weeks ahead of schedule....Ahh that would explain midnight feedings again!  I swear this baby is going to be shooting basketballs 5 minutes out of the womb with this growth rate stuff:)

We watched a waterbirth-and again I cannot watch a birth video without wanting to cry.  It's so magical--and I just can't wait!  I can't wait to try water-I hope we get the opportunity...but I repeat to myself & to others reading, WHATEVER we need to do to deliver a healthy baby is the priority.

Today- Della & I put away the last of the clothes.  I can officially say that the room is done.  See pics below...Those keeping up on Facebook can see that Russ put up the Frog thingy in the bathroom (after my weekly bantering--when you going to hang the frog? what about the frog? you could hang the frog tonight!) 

And lastly, I'll put in a picture of Russ & our friend Alan.  This was before our Breastfeeding 101 class & they decided to figure out the Moby wrap.  This is good, because I still have to figure it out myself. 

I'll get by with a little help from my friends.

OH and stay tuned to a post from the Dad.  Supposedly, since school is out he plans to post on this blog.  We will see.  I don't think he has read the last couple posts---so much for a family blog:)-Can you feel guilt trip oozing out of this....?:)

-Lots of Love

Preggo Meggo

My new Passion.

Totes.  Yup.  That's right. I LOVE totes.  Organize, organize, organize.  I'm pretty sure I have now purchased at least 12 totes of all colors & sizes.  I mean seriously! Have you seen how many different types of totes there are?  It's really beautiful!

Fiber One Bars & Activa?

At my prenatal appointment I was prescribed Fiber One bars & Activa--due to well...you can guess.  Pregnancy Rocks and Rolls.


But in other news--I did officially pass the 30 lbs mark.  34 weeks. 6 weeks left.  We'll see if I can get to 40 lbs?:)


So baby is doing great--hanging out head down still.  It was quite cool because while our midwife was checking the heartbeat the baby had hiccups.  So in between the beating heart there was this microphone scratchy noise...hicup, hicup, hicup,.....Too cute.  Heart beating at 136-137-138. And I'm measuring 34 1/2 weeks---still on target.


We have completed our 12 week Bradley Class and our Centering Group (Prenatal group care).  We will finish our Breastfeeding class next week-and the following week we'll have our 1 session CPR class.  Then......THE END of classes.  We will be Certified Baby Experts.  We will probably write a book.  We will sign autographs for a low cost.  


Coolest. Smartest. Parents. Ever:)
-Momma



 

Pretty Much one of the Coolest Gifts Ever.

That's right.  Today I got a Shake Weight from my friend Marla.  So long baby arms:)--!  And I'm pretty sure my abs are going to get a workout from laughing while I do this:)

I heart you.