Headed to the hospital

So I went to the Dr for a blood pressure check and it was very high. They decided to do a full exam and monitor the baby for 20 minutes. They checked my blood pressure 3 more times and it had gone down from when I first arrived but still in the 130/70 something range. I am still closed and high but she is sending me to the hospital to monitor my blood pressure. She said they may send me home in a couple of hours. I hope not; it is my intentions to not leave that hospital without a baby!! I came home from the Dr, did a load of laundry, changed the kitty litter, took and shower and blew out my hair, finished packing, got clothes out for Little Manny for the next 4 days, wrote his valentines for daycare and a few other odds and ends. It is now 2 hours later and I am waiting on my husband to get his "stuff" together so we can go the hospital. Hopefully the next time you hear from me I will be announcing the birth of our son and you can finally find out his name!!!!

39 Weeks

So I had a doctor appointment today and still nothing. I am closed and high with just a little "softening". My blood pressure was higher today (130/78) so I have to go back Monday to have my blood pressure checked, Tuesday a Biophysical profile and Wednesday for another exam. I pray that she will induce me Wednesday. She got my hopes up at the beginning of the exam today when she mentioned she might induce me tonight...but no such luck. I do not want a 10 lb kid!! We might have a Valentine's baby after all. Please pray for me that something will happen this weekend and I will go into labor!!!

Another stubborn little boy...

I went to the doctors today because yesterday I was extremely swollen and it took almost 3 minutes after pushing down on my leg for the color to return. I though I was going just to have my blood pressure taken and they ended up doing a full visit. Blood pressure was great and my swelling was down this morning too. I was hooked up to the non stress test for 30 minutes and he had tons of movement. I am completely closed...as I was with Manny too. I am assuming I will have to be induced with this little guy too. I am going back Friday for my scheduled appointment and will hopefully know more then. I do feel better having been seen today; because Friday was looking soooo far away!!

38 Weeks

I am hoping I just came from my last sonogram!! According to today's guesstimate I am due tomorrow (someone better tell this to the baby so he gets moving) and he is 8 lbs. 3 oz. +/-20 oz.....there for the kid could be well into 9 lbs or just at 7 lbs.....I am hoping for 7 lbs!! I don't feel good, I've been nauseous for the past 3 days on and off. I am going for another massage this afternoon and I am hoping my sister-in-law can help me along into labor....work those pressure points.

37 weeks and no end in sight

So I had my weekly Dr appointment and the non stress test...and I am still closed and he is high...and she doesn't want to induce me yet!! So I am going to have to wait at least another week, unless he decides to come on his own. I've lost another pound, yes I eat so I don't know why. I am tired of the pins and needles in my hands, now it is a constant thing in my left hand... It amazes me how different each pregnancy is. I had the perfect pregnancy with Manny and not that this one has been horrible, it's just been filled with so many different issues that I never had with him (morning sickness, failed the first diabetes test, preeclampsia, tingly fingers). Oh little one I can't wait to meet you!!! I love you so much already!!

37 weeks

Little peanut got an 8 out of 8 on the biophysical sonogram today. He moved the entire time (thanks to the DD M&M donut I ate before going in). The latest guesstimate: 7 lbs. 3 oz. and due February 14. This is just what I though last week, we'd be back to my original due date (ok it's one day off). We'll see what Dr. D. says on Wednesday. I am fine with her inducing me next week but she may not want to. I am concerned that he lost 2 oz from last week; but I know these estimates can be off a whole pound. It all depends on the person doing the measuring. I'll update you more on Wednesday!!

"Not I" and potty training

Have you ever had something happen around the house and all of the "Not I's" stand up. It reminds me of the Family Circus cartoon in the paper. Somehow Friday or Saturday "someone" had my keys and bent the truck key. Now, Big Manny had the truck all day Friday (I didn't drive) and he used the keys Saturday morning to get something out. He claims there was nothing wrong with the key then. Now, we (the kids and I) were home all day yesterday and at no time did Little Manny have the keys, believe me I would have known, because I would have had a hard time taking them away. At about 4 yesterday afternoon I decided to take a quick run up to the house to see the cabinets. I grabbed the keys (didn't notice anything) and got everyone in the truck. I went to start the truck and realized the key was bent. After a few choice words and a call to Manny (no answer) I decided to bend the key back and go on my way. We went and walked through to see the progress then came home. When I went to take the key out of the ignition it broke and part of the key is left in there. The truck has to be towed tomorrow to the dealership and somehow get that key piece out. Now, Big Manny blames me for the bent key (I didn't have the key at all) and tells me I was lazy to not walk back into the house and get the spare key instead of the broken bent one. I don't call it lazy, I call it 9 months pregnant and not going all the way back inside to look for a lost key. Now he has to take me for my sonogram in the morning, then hopefully we'll get a rental.

On a side note I am sooooo proud of my little man!!!! He has been "using" the potty at daycare since June or so and will stay dry most days because they automatically put him on the potty every so often. At home it has been a different story. Up until recently I haven't been able to get him to go on the potty, except before bath time. Now that I am home and we go nowhere I have been letting him run around without a diaper or pull up on and putting him on the toilet every so often. These past two days besides me sending him, he has told me quite a few times he has to go and off we go running. It's quite a production...he has to take off his shorts (if he has any on), then get the stool, climb up onto the toilet and do a 5 point turn. I swear his foot or knee is going to go into the bowl sometime or so it looks. After he goes he has to hop off, flush, and wash his hands. A little while again we took his "nap time" pull up off and he told me had to go potty a little while later. Not even five minutes back into playing and he tells me to hurry, he has to go potty. Well I am skeptical but go back with him and he did go a little more. I am so proud that he is taking the initiative on his own now. Yesterday he asked me to put a diaper on so he could go hide and go poopy (the toilet scares him for this). Don't get me wrong though, if he has a pull up or a diaper on at home he will just go in there and not even tell me he has to go until after, "Mommy I wet." Keep up the good work big boy!!