37 Weeks, 3 days

Week 37

What a busy couple of weeks! After my last Dr. Appt I went back to work and started feeling icky, 1 trip to urgent care and them telling me "oh sweetheart it's just a cold" I went home to rest before our last Cougar Football game before Kk's arrival!  Danny and Robby spent all day Sunday putting the changing table together while I slept, so glad they could have that bonding moment together :)

Monday I received a call from Urgent Care telling me in fact I DID have strep throat (go figure I understand my body better then they do).  It had been almost a week and I am feeling human again thanks to the antibiotics.

I have had some great things happening the last few weeks, got a promotion at work!  Although I am worried about how I will take going back to work, this little incentive will definitely help.

The nursery is FINALLY finished, we have put all the finally touches and the last thing we need to do is pack the diaper bag...maybe tomorrow!

We had a week full of car troubles so Danny and I spent the afternoon yesterday car shopping and bought our first car together!!  Looking forward to driving my "new" car :)  It is a 2011 Toyota Camry.  We loaded the car seat today and Danny deep cleaned the other Camry to get prepped for Kennedy's arrival!

Final preparations have begun, just need to get the house cleaned and we are ready for Kennedy to arrive, I am hoping it is soon for my comforts sack but my leave plan could definitely use another week or 2 of work!

Had a Dr. appt on Friday, with ultrasound and all.  We got to see her face for the first time since the very beginning, be prepared I am showing her 3D photo, but look how precious she is!!  After the ultrasound we had a stress test, Kennedy decided that was a good time to sleep so I laid connected to that machine for 45 minutes before she even moved.  Everything came back A-ok so now I am thinking she will decide to stay in there longer...just hoping she comes before her due date now!!

There are so many weird things that happen to your body but as all have mentioned the last month is definitely the oddest.  You can no longer do the basic things in life without it being a mass production.  You have random body parts that fall asleep regularly, my finger tips currently.  Showering/shaving, going to the bathroom are all an endeavor that takes much more effort than they EVER should.

Oh the joys.  counting down the days until she comes :)

How far along? 37 weeks

Baby size: Over 6 pounds and getting taller!

Total weight gain/loss:+42ish pounds! 

Maternity clothes? Looking forward to wearing some different clothes, I am currently very limited

 

Stretch marks? Hate them.  Hoping they fade and just glad I don't have a bikini body I flaunt regularly.

Sleep: Getting used to what it will be like being up half the night!  I wake up 3-4 times to pee, 2 or 3 to rotate because my hand/arm are asleep and sometimes I just wake up, WIDE awake and can't go back to sleep.  The best moments of rest are when I should be up getting ready for work but I snuggle with the dogs just a few extra minutes these days!

Best moment this week: The past 2 weeks, baby shower, coug game, NEW car, promotion.  So many great things!

Movement: When she is awake she rolls like crazy!

Miss anything?:  Being comfortable

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Can I get any bigger?

Symptoms: Pretty standard, she has dropped so my back feels much better but now my hips/low back are getting achy, a sure sign she is coming soon!

Labor Signs: Random contractions here and there, but wasn't dilated last week and my stress test showed such little contractions they didn't check this week...hoping to be at least a little dilated at my appt. Thursday!

Belly Button in or out? In...I am just wondering how my body will know to put it all back when it came from!

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, and my grandma's rings are now off too...just the cheapy claires ring from middle school...can't wait to get my bling back!

Happy or Moody?: Happy and worn out.  Nothing excites me too much anymore, the additional effort of moving makes it more difficult :)

Looking forward to: Her arrival!! EEK :)

35 Weeks

Week 35

Sorry for the lack of blog updates, but I am ready....VERY ready to be back to normal, or at least semi-normal.  I resemble a small whale in size and waddle like a penguin :)  We had our ultrasound last Friday and good news, Kennedy is looking GREAT, but exactly the size she should be based on her November 8th due date.  I however am still measuring 4 weeks ahead so apparently I am just big!  Her little head is perfect not too big and from what the Dr said not the standard "Wynne" head, this makes me and all my woman parts breath a sigh of relief! I have 1 more appointment next week, then I start going to see him once a week, I can't even believe we are at this point!

How far along? 35 weeks 

Baby size: 6 pounds and 18 inches!! Think honeydew

Total weight gain/loss:+39ish pounds! 

Maternity clothes? Outgrowing some of them, not sure that was something I expected!

Stretch marks? Ugh, too many to count and the dark ones :(  Apparently mine didn't want to show up until my last trimester...so rude!

Sleep: Getting used to what it will be like being up half the night!  I wake up 3-4 times to pee, 2 or 3 to rotate because my hand/arm are asleep and sometimes I just wake up, WIDE awake and can't go back to sleep.  The best moments of rest are when I should be up getting ready for work but I snuggle with the dogs just a few extra minutes these days!

Best moment this week: Unexpected news and completing 25 freezer meals!!

Movement: All the time...and she is cramped so its not so comfortable!

Miss anything?:  Comfort :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Ha, that's funny!

Symptoms: All the typical ones are here, trying to remind myself they will only last a few more weeks and then we will have a beautiful baby girl!!

Labor Signs: Some contractions, a horrible 15 minute dose over a week ago...not sure I am tough enough for the real deal!

Belly Button in or out? In...but not liking how far out is it being pushed

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, and now round 2 is close to not fitting...UGH damn swolleness!

Happy or Moody?: Blah, just tired and worn out!

Looking forward to: Last baby shower this weekend, family time and finishing organizing her room!

Week 33!!!

Week 33

We are in the homestretch!!  Only 7 weeks and based on my Dr Appt last week, could be as little as 5 weeks :) 

It has been a busy 2 weeks for Danny and I, last week we put together all of our big items...the carseat.stroller was SOOO cute, but something was off.  As soon as Danny put the last piece on I realized...SHIT I registered for the wrong one!  Some may ask how I could possibly screw something like that up, we are wondering the same thing.  Pregnancy brain at its finest.  Needless to say I had an emotional breakdown, Danny stopped helping my crazy ass and I stayed up late trying to take the damn thing apart and get it perfectly back in the box.  The next morning I did the best I could and almost went into labor putting the box in my car but I was going to fix this, BY MYSELF!  The toys r us people were AMAZING, they said most people don't even try to put it back in the box, let alone bring every piece of plastic/cardboard that came with it.  They let me return it and even let me "build my own" travel system by picking individual items and putting them together (saved me $25 buck)!  It reassured me that there are people and places that understand sometimes shit happens and it really isn't that big of a deal.  Went to Pullman 2 weekends ago, the trek from RV to game is definitely hard work for me, I may have slightly overdone it but I am going to do it again this weekend!  Our seats are amazing, but in the sunshine, not the best during the hot games but AWESOME during the cold games :)

My mom threw me an amazing shower for my Tri-Cities girlfriends last Saturday, she even made monkey bread which is a Christmas Morning only dish...I am VERY lucky.  My sister said "Mom always makes the best stuff when you're around" I like to pretend its because I am the favorite!!

Last Friday I had my 32 week check up and Miss Kennedy was measuring 35-36 weeks.  My blood pressure is up, just on the border of worrisome, so they are thinking there is a chance she is coming early.  We go in next Friday for an ultrasound to make sure she isn't getting too much fluid and so they can measure her to make sure she isn't getting too big.  I want her to come a little early but I am not ready for her yet so hoping she can stay happy inside until at least mid October!

Yesterday 9-19 we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary!  I am so lucky to have Danny in my life, he is my best friend and partner in crime.  I am so blessed to have him by my side during this crazy adventure and lucky he puts up with the craziness (somewhat).

Looking forward to an awesome Cougar Football weekend and WIN as well as another week of organizing, baby showers and doctor appointments!  Time to pack the hospital bag :)

How far along? 33 weeks 

Baby size: Over 4 pounds and 17 inches. Think pineapple, but cuter :)

Total weight gain/loss:+35ish pounds! Been up and down the last few weeks.

 

Maternity clothes? Outgrowing some of them, not sure that was something I expected!

Stretch marks? Ew, I feel like one big stretch mark...have a few on the belly now...:(

 

Sleep: Up a couple times a night, usually 3 or 4.  2 to pee and the others to rotate because my arms/hands are numb.  Not fun!

Best moment this week: Baby Shower, Dr Appt, Cougar Football!

Movement: All the time...very active child, we are in for active little one!

 

Miss anything?:  The ease of moving/walking.  Lovey time with Danny...even cuddling is hard these days.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, sometimes my contractions make me want to puke...I am thinking these hurt...not a good sign!

Have you started to show yet: Bigger than ever!

Symptoms: All the typical ones are here, trying to remind myself they will only last a few more weeks and then we will have a beautiful baby girl!!
Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it. 

Happy or Moody?: Moody :(  Irritable, short fused pregnant lady right here!

Looking forward to: Cougar Football Saturday, Ultrasound next week and finishing up more organizing!

Week 31...9 weeks to go!

Week 31

ONLY 9 weeks left and if my mother's intuition is correct...only 8 weeks :)  So crazy how fast the time is FLYING by.  Great last week...had a nice relaxing trip to Chelan, but I must say I think I have hit the cranky part of pregnancy...me and people (drunk people especially) don't mesh well!  I have no patience, none, gone, out the window.  I am trying to lock it up but some times I just can't!

We threw mom a surprise 50th birthday last night (9/5) she has to be the HARDEST and crankiest person to surprise...you would think we were asking her to give birth to a child or something to get her to fall into our plan.  That being said we all feel VERY accomplished to have pulled it off!  Nikki did a great job wrapping it all together, so glad she was on top of it because I didn't have an extra brain cell to devote to organization.  All in all it was great to celebrate her big year, still can't believe she is 50!!

Tomorrow we head to Pullman (aka Heaven on Earth) for the first Cougar Football Saturday of the year...CANT WAIT!  Chelsea and Corey are coming as well so we are going to have a fun and rowdy (I am sure I will do great with this) weekend.  My plan is to make it to Vahalla so I can do some 80s dancing :)  Let's just hope our team makes an excellent showing...so proud to be a Coug!

How far along? 31 weeks 

Baby size: 3.3 pounds and over 16 inches

Total weight gain/loss:+33 pounds! The weight has slowed down the last few weeks making me a happy camper!

Maternity clothes? Love them! Just bought a few new items, can't wait to wear them.

Stretch marks? My legs and bikini line...YIKES!  Hope this doesn't continue.

Sleep: Not bad up once a night to pee and have to move a lot but I can't complain
 

Best moment this week: My mom's birthday party :) and seeing my BESTIE

Movement: Lots of somersaulting!  She doesn't kick much, rather makes large sweeping movements...

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Lots of things, at this point I am getting used to the lack of rowdiness in my life as a waddling pregnant lady has removed most fun from my being :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Farts...not naming names...but EW.  Being extra sensitive to smell does not help when around stinky men!

Have you started to show yet: Small Whale!

Symptoms: TMI:  My boob started leaking on Sunday.  At first I thought I spilled my drink, then I realized that NO that was colostrum.  I don't think I am ready for the whole breast feeding thing...kind of freaks me out!  Oh and braxton hicks contractions...they hurt!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it. 

Happy or Moody?: Moody :(

Looking forward to: Cougar Football Saturday, opening NFL weekend and a week without plans :)

Week 30

Week 30

Wow what a busy week! Let me introduce you to the craziness that has been our life this summer:

Thursday: Drive to Seattle, check-in to hotel, go to Rehearsal in Snohomish (an hour in traffic) and then drive back for Rehearsal dinner

Friday: Wake up, go to breakfast with Tyler (groom), get ready, Danny heads to begin wedding festivities, I drive to Lynnwood for shopping, wedding at 6, party till Midnight

Saturday:  Wake up, get ready, Post wedding festivities at Katie's house, head to South Center for errands, go to Corey and Chelsea's for Lincoln's 3rd birthday party, head back to Aunt Renee's at Midnight

Sunday:  The weekend is catching up with us now, get up, get presents for mom ready, have my baby shower (amazing), enjoy family and friends, hit the road, get home at 9 PM

Monday: Wake up for a full day of work

YUCK!  It has been a fun couple of months but definitely wearing on me, looking forward to slowing down (minus Cougar football) after our fabulous Chelan getaway this weekend.

The wedding and parties were all so fabulous this weekend.  Kennedy and I got spoiled rotten on Sunday!  She is going to be one best dressed baby!  IT was also my wonderful mother's 50th birthday, I can't believe she has hit that mark, she still seems so young to me :)  Guess that is good news for this girl?  She has a big year, 50, first time Gma and married for 30 years...SHE IS BUSY!

Yesterday morning I had my 3 hour glucose test.  Needless to say I was STRESSED about what the possibilities of the test could bring us.  I watched everything I ate on Tuesday (even skipped a donut, my favorite) and woke up Wednesday nearly at my wits end.  Got to the lab and started my test at 8:45, first draw not so bad but everyone is right, the drink doesn't taste bad but it kicks your ass.  After about 10 minutes my stomach was cramping bad and I thought I was going to throw up.  The lady told me if I did I would have to go home and come back another day to start over...obviously I coached myself through that!  After my 2nd draw I felt fine just HUNGRY.  Kept myself occupied working on thank you cards and facebooking, it is crazy how much information people give you once you vocalize what you are going through.  Found out a lot of people I know have been through this and they survived.  This morning I called the Doc and got GREAT news...ALL NORMAL LEVELS!!  No Gestational Diabetes for this girl :)  And note to all friends who may be having babies soon, DO NOT EAT ANY SUGAR the day before your test because it will effect the results of the 1 hour!

Tomorrow we leave on our last mini vacation without the little miss, so excited to see my bestie :)

How far along? 30 weeks 

Baby size: 3 pounds and almost 16 inches-head of cabbage

 

Total weight gain/loss:+32 pounds! The weight has slowed down the last few weeks making me a happy camper!

Maternity clothes? Love them! Wish I had a budget to buy a bunch but trying to control myself since I WILL NOT FIT in them after Kk arrives!

 

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6 on my sides and a couple on my bikini line...ew

Sleep: Eh, wish it was normal but I guess that won't be happening for a couple more years!

 

Best moment this week: My baby shower, I love getting showered and having the best friends and family a girl could ask for!

Movement: She is a tumbler.  Not only is she kicking, I think she rolls around during her awake times!  She also loves my right rib, she wedges herself in there real tight.

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Beer...first Cougar Football game of the season...this will be a long 2 months!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: That stupid sugar drink :) 

Have you started to show yet: Small Whale!

Symptoms: Had a pretty good week, fighting a cold but have felt great otherwise!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it.  Took my ring to the cleaner, it looks SOOO beautiful in the box :(

Happy or Moody?: Tired...

Looking forward to: Seeing my bestie and relaxing in Chelan this weekend!

29 Weeks

Week 29

I will start by apologizing for missing a week, I am not quite sure why I decided not to do my weekly post last week but needless to say I got lazy.  This has been 2 weeks of official pregnancy updates...not so fun!

Last Wednesday I woke up and my upper right thigh was numb.  Needless to say I had a minor meltdown but before calling my Dr in a panic I used the amazing babycenter.com.  Apparently this is VERY normal, there is a medical term for it, Meralgia Parasthetica, and in a nutshell my uterus is resting on nerve endings creating the numbness.  I am ok with is, except the disclaimer that it will most likely turn into a burning/tingling as I grow...NOT FUN!  The upside, this will go away after she is born, but 11 more weeks of a "dead thigh" will be weird.

Second pregnancy info, I took my glucose test last Thursday morning.  I was pleasantly surprised the drink was nowhere NEAR as nasty as I was led to believe, so I of course was going into the blood draw on a high...this was going to be easy.  Until I posted it on facebook, then I started getting all of this information about if you FAIL and the 4 hour test, lots of taking blood and yikes...gestational diabetes.  I may sound stupid but I embrace my naivety and didn’t realize how serious that test would be.  Then I started to get worried, I don't do needles and I really don't like the idea of fasting for 15 hours or being diabetic.  No news was good news so when I missed a call on Monday from the Drs office I knew I was in trouble.  I go in for the Gestational Diabetes Diagnostic test next Wednesday morning.  Please send me good juju that my increased glucose levels were a fluke because GD doesn’t sound fun!

I have now started a countdown, I feel like a horrible parent but I can't wait until Kk arrives and my body is mine again.  I now require a step stool to get in bed, rolling over is an act of congress and everything causes pain and discomfort.  I will make the disclaimer again, but I am a wuss so I am hoping nothing else happens because I am sure I will get whiny!

Started planning my maternity leave with work, what a stressful, BIG decision.  I know I can change my mind, but I want a plan in place and have realized that babies just don't like plans.

We registered at the hospital on Saturday, WOW so many things I didn't know.  The labor and delivery bed...WTF, the bottom half detaches and they have a large garbage can with a bright red liner...obviously I knew it wasn't a pretty situation but the bed creeped me out!  The OB technician rubbed me ALL the wrong ways, I felt like she was discouraging an epidural telling me ALL the things I could do to progress labor without it...I would rather lay in bed and not feel any of that, but thank you for your advice...NOT!  She also really thinks Danny should watch, it’s a once in a lifetime thing....um isn’t turning a blind eye to things sometimes good...like the destruction of his adult male playground?!?  I told her that I prefer to not know all of the potential issues that could arise as I would worry about them and would rather go in trusting the Dr will have mine and Kk's best interest at heart she looked at me like I needed help.  Danny says I was being sensitive he didn’t pick up on any of that, so maybe I was looking for a fight but still a weird situation.

Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joe came to visit, we had a fabulous dinner and I am sure I did more talking than anyone would prefer :)  Glad we got to show them our new home and I think they were impressed with the city and the life we have created for ourselves here.

Looking forward to a fun filled weekend, Tyler and Katie get married Friday...YAY, Lincoln's birthday BBQ Saturday and my baby shower/mom's big 5-0 on Sunday!

How far along? 29 weeks 

Baby size: 2 and half pounds and 15 inches-our little butternut squash

Total weight gain/loss:+30 pounds! The weight has slowed down the last few weeks making me a happy camper!

Maternity clothes? Love them! Just bought a new dress for this weekend!

Stretch marks? Still holding strong at the 6 on my sides BUT looked down and realized my bikini line is starting to have stretch marks...NOT ok...bring on that vitamin E oil.

Sleep: UGH.  Up at least once a night to pee and now laying on my sides hurts because of the weight of my tummy...overall super uncomfortable.

Best moment this week: Aunt Lynn and Uncle Joe visiting! and Mom and Dad bringing the glider they got us for Kennedy's nursery love it!

Movement: She is a tumbler.  Not only is she kicking, I think she rolls around during her awake times!  She also loves my right rib, she wedges herself in there real tight.

Food cravings: Nope

Miss anything?: Taking care of my body.  Shaving, personal hygiene, painting my toe nails...it is all a task.  Comfortable sleep and snuggles with Danny.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Have you started to show yet: Big time :)

Symptoms: Too many things, I have reached the hard part of the 9 months but trying to keep my eye on the prize...she will be here in 11 weeks!!

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In...holding strong :)

Wedding rings on or off?  Off, I hate it.  Taking my ring to be cleaned and inspected this weekend, wish I could put it back on after it gets all pretty :(

Happy or Moody?: Overwhelmed.  So many things to get ready for

Looking forward to:  A busy weekend.  Great friends getting married and my first baby shower!

Week 27.5-Danny's Perspective

How Far Along: 27.5weeks!!  I am running out of time :)


Thing you miss most about your life pre-pregnancy?:  My dancing and drinking partner at social events.  Cassi is not very fond of my dance moves sober :(  Oh well i will just dance with Kennedy

Weight Gain/Loss?: Starting to gain some weight back!!


Emotions in the house?: Drained.  We have been going and going.

1 thing every man should know about pregnant women:  They pee a lot especially at night.

Best moment this week?  Quite a few things since my last update:  Erin's Wedding, Riverfest and getting Kennedy's room almost finished.

Most looking forward to? Seeing Uncle Joe and Aunt Lynn...it has been a long time.