I think I have hinted at the fact that Riley has become much more verbal lately- I think it is from moving into her new classroom. She was always a good talker- she articulates her words very well from what I can tell- and has always communicated with us well. But, ever since moving, she talks now pretty much non-stop...I pick her up from school and she literally DOES NOT stop talking until we get home. Maybe it is because the kids in her room are older now- the little ones in the old room just didn't talk as much or as well- honestly- some of them I really could not understand at all...and we are talking 3 year olds!
Anyway, today I sent an email to her teacher, Ms Kelly, just to share my address in case she ever needs me for anything, and also to encourage her to send me emails during the day to tell me little Riley tidbits (I know she does this for some of the other moms)...and this is what I got back:
Lisa,
I’m so glad Riley is enjoying herself. She is doing really well and she is very well behaved. She has been talking a lot at school about Annie.
Today she held my hand and walked around the playground with me to get some exercise without getting “too hot.” We discussed what we had eaten for dinner the night before and what foods we liked best. (She can be quite the conversationalist!)
I’ve added a tally count beside the Great Day chart so we can keep up with our days and get to the ice cream party.
Too funny...sounds just like my girl!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
38 weeks and holding
So, nothing is happening. Well, unless you count pretty much constant, painful contractions. But nothing else is happening, so apparently I will be pregnant forever!
Seriously, though, after a few episodes that I thought really might be "it", and now suffering through almost 5 weeks of false labor, my cervix is still the same, and I am scheduled for a 39 week appt next week! Had my OB visit today- lost a pound, so I keep losing and finding that same pound! BP was higher- 120/80, which I know is normal, but high for me, so of course, I will read more into this and be convinced that I am about to go into labor (one of my warning signs with Riley was elevated- for me- BP, but it probably means nothing at all)...doctor said things could change at the drop of a hat- I am still 2 weeks from due date- blah, blah, blah, as Riley would say...think he just felt bad for me because I was truly miserable there today...
So, enough complaining....I am really trying not to do that, hence the lack of posts lately! I know how truly lucky and blessed we are to be experiencing this miracle, I really do...but it just wears at your body...and trying to work full-time (two jobs, really), care for Riley and do all of the everyday things....well, it is a lot....
Blah, blah, blah!!!!
(For those who don't know, Riley is obsessed lately with the Barbie as Rapunzel Movie and there is a line in there that says that...so, of course, she now repeats it over and over and over and over......)
Seriously, though, after a few episodes that I thought really might be "it", and now suffering through almost 5 weeks of false labor, my cervix is still the same, and I am scheduled for a 39 week appt next week! Had my OB visit today- lost a pound, so I keep losing and finding that same pound! BP was higher- 120/80, which I know is normal, but high for me, so of course, I will read more into this and be convinced that I am about to go into labor (one of my warning signs with Riley was elevated- for me- BP, but it probably means nothing at all)...doctor said things could change at the drop of a hat- I am still 2 weeks from due date- blah, blah, blah, as Riley would say...think he just felt bad for me because I was truly miserable there today...
So, enough complaining....I am really trying not to do that, hence the lack of posts lately! I know how truly lucky and blessed we are to be experiencing this miracle, I really do...but it just wears at your body...and trying to work full-time (two jobs, really), care for Riley and do all of the everyday things....well, it is a lot....
Blah, blah, blah!!!!
(For those who don't know, Riley is obsessed lately with the Barbie as Rapunzel Movie and there is a line in there that says that...so, of course, she now repeats it over and over and over and over......)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Now with pictures
Tried to post an update yesterday, but blogger wasn't cooperating. Had OB appt- no progress. Disappointed, but dealing with it since I have no choice!
Stayed home today to get some rest, so I am in bed using the laptop! Wanted to post my 37 week pic Todd took yesterday:
Here is 37 weeks with Annie:
and 37 weeks with Riley:
Still only about 20 lbs weight gain, so I gained quite a bit more with Riley, but my belly is bigger with Annie- she is all baby! The good news is she is measuring right on target (she had been measuring big), but her growth has slowed...don't think she has any more room!
I am almost at the point that I had Riley..think she was 37w3days, so two more days and then I will be the most pregnant I have ever been!! Still hoping for a July baby!!!
Stayed home today to get some rest, so I am in bed using the laptop! Wanted to post my 37 week pic Todd took yesterday:
Here is 37 weeks with Annie:
and 37 weeks with Riley:
Still only about 20 lbs weight gain, so I gained quite a bit more with Riley, but my belly is bigger with Annie- she is all baby! The good news is she is measuring right on target (she had been measuring big), but her growth has slowed...don't think she has any more room!
I am almost at the point that I had Riley..think she was 37w3days, so two more days and then I will be the most pregnant I have ever been!! Still hoping for a July baby!!!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
More from the trenches
It's Sunday night.
No baby.
Nothing at all yesterday- had some serious contractions this morning. Riley and I were getting ready to head over to Grams and Gramps for a change of scenery since we spent the whole weekend cooped up in the house- my fault, not hers- and Todd almost didn't let me go. But we did- and it was nice. Riley slept a little later this morning, so she didn't have much of a nap today- she claims she didn't sleep at all, but I think she did...at least I got a little snooze in.
She and Todd are at the pool right now- think he felt bad for me since she and I have been together nonstop for 2 1/2 days!!! :) Not that I mind it so much, but I needed a little break from the non-stop chatter. Seriously, the girl can talk!! :)
So, I might head to work for a few hours tomorrow- unless tonight is the night- and then I have an OB appt in the afternoon- one I was hoping not to keep. At least I can get checked again...I am determined to have this baby in July. People are already having to change their birth date guesses....I know this could be a whole lot worse- I am not even officially term yet (TOMORROW!!!!), but I am so ready to meet her- I just want to see so badly what she looks like, and hold her in my arms....it will be soon, I know!
No baby.
Nothing at all yesterday- had some serious contractions this morning. Riley and I were getting ready to head over to Grams and Gramps for a change of scenery since we spent the whole weekend cooped up in the house- my fault, not hers- and Todd almost didn't let me go. But we did- and it was nice. Riley slept a little later this morning, so she didn't have much of a nap today- she claims she didn't sleep at all, but I think she did...at least I got a little snooze in.
She and Todd are at the pool right now- think he felt bad for me since she and I have been together nonstop for 2 1/2 days!!! :) Not that I mind it so much, but I needed a little break from the non-stop chatter. Seriously, the girl can talk!! :)
So, I might head to work for a few hours tomorrow- unless tonight is the night- and then I have an OB appt in the afternoon- one I was hoping not to keep. At least I can get checked again...I am determined to have this baby in July. People are already having to change their birth date guesses....I know this could be a whole lot worse- I am not even officially term yet (TOMORROW!!!!), but I am so ready to meet her- I just want to see so badly what she looks like, and hold her in my arms....it will be soon, I know!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Close call....
I think last night was a close call for us...maybe Annie really is trying to tell me something and it is not just my imagination or wishful thinking!
I didn't feel well all day. I was able to get a little more sleep after Todd left with Riley in the morning, but was just crampy and had some intestinal yuckies in the morning. I was able to make it at work all day, but was just exhausted when I got home. Luckily, Todd had a big lunch, so I only had to feed Riley and myself, and then they headed up to the pool so I could lay down. I was having some contractions while we ate, but then when I went upstairs, they were coming more and more. I started timing them, and some were 2-3 minutes apart, and averaging probably no more than about 5 minutes apart! Lasted for an hour or two, and then just started petering out...so we didn't do anything. I wasn't comfortable all night long- I even slept on the couch half the night because I was keeping Todd awake (and that is pretty hard to do!)
I am pretty sure if I had called the OB they would have told me to come in...but my bag still isn't packed and I just wasn't ready! But...I intend to pack my bag tonight and make myself ready...maybe this weekend will be a good time to have a baby :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't feel well all day. I was able to get a little more sleep after Todd left with Riley in the morning, but was just crampy and had some intestinal yuckies in the morning. I was able to make it at work all day, but was just exhausted when I got home. Luckily, Todd had a big lunch, so I only had to feed Riley and myself, and then they headed up to the pool so I could lay down. I was having some contractions while we ate, but then when I went upstairs, they were coming more and more. I started timing them, and some were 2-3 minutes apart, and averaging probably no more than about 5 minutes apart! Lasted for an hour or two, and then just started petering out...so we didn't do anything. I wasn't comfortable all night long- I even slept on the couch half the night because I was keeping Todd awake (and that is pretty hard to do!)
I am pretty sure if I had called the OB they would have told me to come in...but my bag still isn't packed and I just wasn't ready! But...I intend to pack my bag tonight and make myself ready...maybe this weekend will be a good time to have a baby :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
What a day....
Yesterday was a day I would rather not repeat. There was not just one single thing, but a combination of things that just wore me out. I had to get to work early to prepare for a meeting that I wasn't really sure where it would go...and had another right before it, so I knew that I needed that time. So Riley and I actually got out of the house on time, which was great- but I forgot my cell phone. I got to work to learn that the first meeting, at 9am, was cancelled, so that gave me a little more time...that was nice. The rest of the day was ok, until Riley's school called at 2:30 to tell me that there was a power outage across the whole campus, and that we would need to come and get her within the hour.
So, I scrambled- I had an OB appt, and Todd was entrenched in a big project at work, so we called Grams and Gramps and luckily Gramps was home (Grams still can't drive), and they were able to pick her up. That worked out really well, and they even agreed to feed her dinner (and me, too)...so off I went to my OB appt. I had to borrow a cell from work- it was dead, so I had to charge it on the way...luckily it was the same as my phone.
Wasn't too happy with the appt overall. I had to have the GBS swab, which is not pleasant and I won't go into details for you :). Then he checked me, and my dilation has not changed (not too happy at this...wish these contractions would actually DO something). Had to listen to him tell me the same story I heard last week about some other patient who had contractions all of the time, like me, who ended up going over her due date...really, really NOT what I wanted to hear....the somewhat good news is that my cervix is definitely lower. Gained 2 lbs, which can replace 2 of the 4 lbs I lost last month!
I drove to my mom's from there...oh, forgot to add....it was 102 degrees outside- and we had a nice dinner where Riley ate her weight in ham!! Then the fun started! We heard some thunder, and it looked like there were some storms all over the county. Just as we were leaving, Todd called and said we were getting hit at home, and to stay put. He said it was lightening and raining a lot, and then the hail started....so we stayed a while, and once he said it was better, Riley and I packed it up and headed home. We got about 3 miles down the interstate and the heavens opened up. Seriously, I have been through some bad storms, but this was *really, really* bad....it was hailing and the rain was coming sideways. I pulled over and so did everyone else, and Riley and I just sat there....for about 10 minutes and waited....it started to let up and then we drove home.
It was NOT fun at all, and we didn't get home until almost 8pm- we had planned to get home around 6:30....I was tired and sore and miserable, and of course, contracting....and think I fell asleep about 9:30!!! I know it could have been A LOT worse, but it was not a nice day, overall, and today has been much, much better :)
So, I scrambled- I had an OB appt, and Todd was entrenched in a big project at work, so we called Grams and Gramps and luckily Gramps was home (Grams still can't drive), and they were able to pick her up. That worked out really well, and they even agreed to feed her dinner (and me, too)...so off I went to my OB appt. I had to borrow a cell from work- it was dead, so I had to charge it on the way...luckily it was the same as my phone.
Wasn't too happy with the appt overall. I had to have the GBS swab, which is not pleasant and I won't go into details for you :). Then he checked me, and my dilation has not changed (not too happy at this...wish these contractions would actually DO something). Had to listen to him tell me the same story I heard last week about some other patient who had contractions all of the time, like me, who ended up going over her due date...really, really NOT what I wanted to hear....the somewhat good news is that my cervix is definitely lower. Gained 2 lbs, which can replace 2 of the 4 lbs I lost last month!
I drove to my mom's from there...oh, forgot to add....it was 102 degrees outside- and we had a nice dinner where Riley ate her weight in ham!! Then the fun started! We heard some thunder, and it looked like there were some storms all over the county. Just as we were leaving, Todd called and said we were getting hit at home, and to stay put. He said it was lightening and raining a lot, and then the hail started....so we stayed a while, and once he said it was better, Riley and I packed it up and headed home. We got about 3 miles down the interstate and the heavens opened up. Seriously, I have been through some bad storms, but this was *really, really* bad....it was hailing and the rain was coming sideways. I pulled over and so did everyone else, and Riley and I just sat there....for about 10 minutes and waited....it started to let up and then we drove home.
It was NOT fun at all, and we didn't get home until almost 8pm- we had planned to get home around 6:30....I was tired and sore and miserable, and of course, contracting....and think I fell asleep about 9:30!!! I know it could have been A LOT worse, but it was not a nice day, overall, and today has been much, much better :)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Weekend stuff
Whoo-hoo...36 weeks pregnant today!!
We had a productive weekend- finally got the nursery ready- all of the toys moved out, clothes hung up (well, some of them at least), crib all set with bedding and just organized and even vacuumed (Todd did that!) We moved the cradle downstairs to use when we are down there, and the bassinet is in our room, just waiting for a baby! Riley was so cute with the cradle. She has a magic wand, and has been pretending to be one of the magic fairies from Sleeping Beauty. She puts a spell (a good one) on Annie (for pretend, of course), and then gives her a (pretend) kiss...she says she is just practicing. Very cute!
Then we tried to move on to the HUGE mess in the family (bonus) room- but we didn't get too far. Todd rearranged the crawl space, and pulled out more baby stuff. I went through some more baby clothes and found some more little things. We cleared a few more bins for toys....we have SO MUCH STUFF...WAY TOO MUCH STUFF really!!
So, I am pooped. Didn't sleep well last night at all, and I think I kept Todd awake, too, which is pretty hard to do. Not sure what my problem was...just contractions and cramping and really not comfortable. Oh, and it was hard to breathe...baby weight on your lungs is not comfortable!
Anxious for my OB appt today...I predict this baby is coming this week...we will see if he thinks any different. Todd is routing for the 22nd- that is TOMORROW...and my mom wants the 24th, so we will see.....
We had a productive weekend- finally got the nursery ready- all of the toys moved out, clothes hung up (well, some of them at least), crib all set with bedding and just organized and even vacuumed (Todd did that!) We moved the cradle downstairs to use when we are down there, and the bassinet is in our room, just waiting for a baby! Riley was so cute with the cradle. She has a magic wand, and has been pretending to be one of the magic fairies from Sleeping Beauty. She puts a spell (a good one) on Annie (for pretend, of course), and then gives her a (pretend) kiss...she says she is just practicing. Very cute!
Then we tried to move on to the HUGE mess in the family (bonus) room- but we didn't get too far. Todd rearranged the crawl space, and pulled out more baby stuff. I went through some more baby clothes and found some more little things. We cleared a few more bins for toys....we have SO MUCH STUFF...WAY TOO MUCH STUFF really!!
So, I am pooped. Didn't sleep well last night at all, and I think I kept Todd awake, too, which is pretty hard to do. Not sure what my problem was...just contractions and cramping and really not comfortable. Oh, and it was hard to breathe...baby weight on your lungs is not comfortable!
Anxious for my OB appt today...I predict this baby is coming this week...we will see if he thinks any different. Todd is routing for the 22nd- that is TOMORROW...and my mom wants the 24th, so we will see.....
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