4 days to go til our wedding! I'm excited, but I'm really glad that it'll be over soon. I came home from work yesterday to find out that (we think) Adam has a kidney stone. So not good. And because he won't have insurance until we get married, there's not really a lot we can do about it at this point except drown him with water and ibuprofen and hope the stupid thing comes out before Saturday. We also ended up having to make alternate plans for what to do with Scooter, too. Not a big deal, but something I would have rather dealt with a week ago, rather than five days before. But that's all worked out now, so I feel better.
Hormones + wedding planning=bad news. I cried for almost 4 hours on and off and upset myself to the point of giving myself Braxton Hicks contractions. Thankfully, my schedule of stuff to do was light and I was in my bed listening to my Hypnobabies by 7:30 and apparently passed out by 8:15.
Today I'm taking Scooter to Bark Bath & Beyond to get his nails trimmed and to get him some more food. I have a bit of homework, too, and I'm not looking forward to that. But I am almost done. Only about 2 weeks left now. Just 2 more weeks and I'll be done with school til Spring! I can't wait! I'd like to say it'll be a nice break, but it'll only be a nice break for a few months until Clara comes. Then I'll be busy all over again! :) But a lot happier because of it.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Holy belly, Batman!
25 weeks today! I know I posted yesterday that I was having a lot of pain. Well, I think I figured out why. Compare, if you will, the difference in belly size from exactly one week ago and today.
I do believe our little Clara has had quite the growth spurt!
Here's some interesting facts on what our girl has been up to in there. :)
Your Baby: Month 6
Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -he might be able to pick up her heartbeat (no need for a stethoscope). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving her a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink-perfect for batting those newly grown eyelashes.
Head to heels your baby now measures about 13.5 inches. Her weight-a pound and a half-isn't much more than a rutabaga, but she's exchanging her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more like a newborn. She's also growing hair-and if you could see it, you'd be able to discern its color and texture.
Coming up in August we've got our 28 week appointment (3rd trimester, yikes!). We'll be doing our gestational diabetes screening at that time. And a follow-up ultrasound to check on the placement of the placenta. After that, we'll be seeing Dr. V every 2 weeks. And August 21st will be our baby shower. Lots to look forward to, but first OUR WEDDING!!! One week and 2 days from now, I'll be Mrs. Adam Mueller. :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Complications.
So I haven't posted in almost a week. It's not really been all that crazy around here, surprisingly!
Tuesday morning I was woken up by a very bad leg cramp. I'm guessing I was extremely dehydrated because it took over 100oz of fluids for me to start feeling better. It's Wednesday, and I'm still not feeling my oats. I still have severe pain in my leg, as well as quite a bit of round ligament pains. Clara's still moving well, so I'm not worried, but I have striation marks on my leg (where the cramp was). I may see if I can get in too see the doctor tomorrow. I'm hoping it's just my little girl having a major growth spurt.
As for what's been going on around here? It's been pretty quiet. Friday we're going to stay at my parent's cottage near Sturgeon Bay and then at night we're going to see Eli Mattson play in Bailey's Harbor. Saturday night we're going to the Kewaunee County Fair, again to see Eli play.
As for the wedding, it's about a week and a half away!! I can't believe it's coming up so fast! My ring should be back tomorrow. My SIL Jessica is going to pick up both of our rings after she's done with work, and we'll get together with them later on to pick them up. My dress came in the mail yesterday!! We'll be dropping that off at Adam's parent's house later this week. Our marriage license should also be ready tomorrow. So at this point, we're just waiting for the day to come! I can't wait. :)
Tuesday morning I was woken up by a very bad leg cramp. I'm guessing I was extremely dehydrated because it took over 100oz of fluids for me to start feeling better. It's Wednesday, and I'm still not feeling my oats. I still have severe pain in my leg, as well as quite a bit of round ligament pains. Clara's still moving well, so I'm not worried, but I have striation marks on my leg (where the cramp was). I may see if I can get in too see the doctor tomorrow. I'm hoping it's just my little girl having a major growth spurt.
As for what's been going on around here? It's been pretty quiet. Friday we're going to stay at my parent's cottage near Sturgeon Bay and then at night we're going to see Eli Mattson play in Bailey's Harbor. Saturday night we're going to the Kewaunee County Fair, again to see Eli play.
As for the wedding, it's about a week and a half away!! I can't believe it's coming up so fast! My ring should be back tomorrow. My SIL Jessica is going to pick up both of our rings after she's done with work, and we'll get together with them later on to pick them up. My dress came in the mail yesterday!! We'll be dropping that off at Adam's parent's house later this week. Our marriage license should also be ready tomorrow. So at this point, we're just waiting for the day to come! I can't wait. :)
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Yay for V-Day!
It's Viability Day! I thought to celebrate, I'd actually post a picture on the day of, rather than on Sundays when I usually take my bump pictures.
We had our check-up at Dr. V's. My weight and blood pressure were good. Clara's heart rate was 150. She didn't like him checking on her-as soon as he put the probe on my belly she kicked at him. :) He measured my uterus and it's actually measuring at 25 weeks instead of 24! No wonder I feel huge somedays!
The only mild concern from the anatomy scan was the placement of my placenta, which is a bit low. It's actually borderline, but he just wants me to come back at our regular appointment in 4 weeks to get a quick ultrasound to make sure it hasn't gotten any lower. Other than that, we checked out great! Our next appointment is August 12...28 weeks. I'll also be doing my gestational diabetes screening. Yuck! After that appointment, I'll be going in every 2 weeks instead of every 4.
I had Adam take my pic for me today. But Dukie decided he wanted in on the picture, too!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wedding updates!
We met (after some confusion) with our photographer Katie on Monday. She's got all of our information and we'll be seeing her again at the wedding! I can't wait to see how the pictures turn out!
I finished putting together the wedding party invitations last night. I got them all stamped and threw them in the mailbox so they go out today.
And last night I ordered my dress from Motherhood Maternity.
Today we go pick up Adam's ring and send my engagement and wedding band out. I'll be picking them up again in about 2 weeks (hopefully sooner!). While my ring is gone, I'll be wearing my Grandma Kappelman's engagement ring. My mom got it all cleaned up for me and it's gorgeous. It's a large ruby with diamonds on both sides. I'm very proud that I get to wear it. :) I'll probably try to figure out some way to incorporate it into the wedding day, as well....possibly tying it into my bouquet.
I finished putting together the wedding party invitations last night. I got them all stamped and threw them in the mailbox so they go out today.
And last night I ordered my dress from Motherhood Maternity.
Today we go pick up Adam's ring and send my engagement and wedding band out. I'll be picking them up again in about 2 weeks (hopefully sooner!). While my ring is gone, I'll be wearing my Grandma Kappelman's engagement ring. My mom got it all cleaned up for me and it's gorgeous. It's a large ruby with diamonds on both sides. I'm very proud that I get to wear it. :) I'll probably try to figure out some way to incorporate it into the wedding day, as well....possibly tying it into my bouquet.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Another busy week.
It's a good thing I had a nice, relaxing weekend camping. We went to Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. We left Friday afternoon and came back yesterday. The weather was gorgeous! Sleeping was good and Scooter was mostly well-behaved. :)
Today starts a busy week ahead. Today is also the day that I want to start my Hypnobabies Home Study course. There are assignments every day, and I plan to do them all, as well as picking up on my Prenatal Yoga, and continuing my assignments for school! I can't wait until August when school is finished and I can just relax!
Tonight we're supposed to be meeting with our wedding photographer. I sent her an email on Friday about getting together today, but haven't heard anything back as of yet.
Tomorrow Adam has a VA appointment in Milwaukee to address some more of his disability. Shouldn't be an eventful appointment, but he won't be home by the time I get home so it will suck.
Wednesday after work we're going to Appleton to pick up his wedding ring, and to drop off my engagement ring to get sent out. It needs to get soldered to my wedding ring, as well as having my wedding ring sized.
Thursday we have our next OB appointment. We will be 24 weeks on Thursday, which is also Viability Day! It is at 24 weeks that babies are able to survive outside if they're born this early. Our little girl, however, has been given explicit instructions to stay in there until at least 36 weeks. It shouldn't be an eventful appointment. We'll probably do the weight/bp/heartbeat check ups, and possibly schedule my 1-hour glucose testing to screen for gestational diabetes.
Friday, we've got nothing on the schedule, so I plan to take it easy as Saturday is my friend Roxy's wedding and it'll probably be a long day.
Today starts a busy week ahead. Today is also the day that I want to start my Hypnobabies Home Study course. There are assignments every day, and I plan to do them all, as well as picking up on my Prenatal Yoga, and continuing my assignments for school! I can't wait until August when school is finished and I can just relax!
Tonight we're supposed to be meeting with our wedding photographer. I sent her an email on Friday about getting together today, but haven't heard anything back as of yet.
Tomorrow Adam has a VA appointment in Milwaukee to address some more of his disability. Shouldn't be an eventful appointment, but he won't be home by the time I get home so it will suck.
Wednesday after work we're going to Appleton to pick up his wedding ring, and to drop off my engagement ring to get sent out. It needs to get soldered to my wedding ring, as well as having my wedding ring sized.
Thursday we have our next OB appointment. We will be 24 weeks on Thursday, which is also Viability Day! It is at 24 weeks that babies are able to survive outside if they're born this early. Our little girl, however, has been given explicit instructions to stay in there until at least 36 weeks. It shouldn't be an eventful appointment. We'll probably do the weight/bp/heartbeat check ups, and possibly schedule my 1-hour glucose testing to screen for gestational diabetes.
Friday, we've got nothing on the schedule, so I plan to take it easy as Saturday is my friend Roxy's wedding and it'll probably be a long day.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
23 Weeks.
17 weeks left to go. I can't believe how quickly the time seems to be going, though it does seem to have slowed down quite a bit since the 20 week mark.
Here's a few interesting facts about this week:
Size: She's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound.
Development: Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
She's quite the active baby most days. And I can definitely tell she's going to be a handful when she's born! She was quite the sassy girl yesterday! She gave her momma a kick so hard it startled me!!
We had Baby Boot Camp last night. I think we're the farthest behind out of all the couples, but I don't mind. Most of the couples are really nice. There's only a few who are a little "high school-ish," but we don't really socialize with them. We learned all about contractions and what to do if we think we're in labor before and after 35 weeks, as well as different induction methods.
While it was interesting to learn about, it's not something that will be included in my birth plan when I make it. Once your water breaks, you're on the clock (so-to-speak). I plan to labor at home as long as I can before going to the hospital. I want to be able to eat and drink when I want to and not be hooked up to monitors constantly. We have a doppler at home if we're concerned at all about the baby. And there's really no reason for me to go in as soon as labor starts, as I don't plan on getting pain medication. I'm planning on using hypnobirthing to manage my labor. I should be getting my home study course in the mail next week. I look forward to practicing, and it will allow me a few minutes relaxation everyday, too.
As for the rest of the week, I have a test to take tomorrow in Correctional Philosophy after work, and then we leave for camping! I can't wait, it looks like a beautiful weekend. I'm planning on bringing my Kindle so I can do some reading, and if it isn't too hot, I'd like to do a lot of walking, too.
Here's a few interesting facts about this week:
Size: She's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound.
Development: Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
She's quite the active baby most days. And I can definitely tell she's going to be a handful when she's born! She was quite the sassy girl yesterday! She gave her momma a kick so hard it startled me!!
We had Baby Boot Camp last night. I think we're the farthest behind out of all the couples, but I don't mind. Most of the couples are really nice. There's only a few who are a little "high school-ish," but we don't really socialize with them. We learned all about contractions and what to do if we think we're in labor before and after 35 weeks, as well as different induction methods.
While it was interesting to learn about, it's not something that will be included in my birth plan when I make it. Once your water breaks, you're on the clock (so-to-speak). I plan to labor at home as long as I can before going to the hospital. I want to be able to eat and drink when I want to and not be hooked up to monitors constantly. We have a doppler at home if we're concerned at all about the baby. And there's really no reason for me to go in as soon as labor starts, as I don't plan on getting pain medication. I'm planning on using hypnobirthing to manage my labor. I should be getting my home study course in the mail next week. I look forward to practicing, and it will allow me a few minutes relaxation everyday, too.
As for the rest of the week, I have a test to take tomorrow in Correctional Philosophy after work, and then we leave for camping! I can't wait, it looks like a beautiful weekend. I'm planning on bringing my Kindle so I can do some reading, and if it isn't too hot, I'd like to do a lot of walking, too.
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