| 40 weeks 2 days overdue |
[Oct. 5th, 2006|12:40 pm] |
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Well last night was interesting. After Daniel got home we went to Ft. Worth to have dinner at El Sombrero with the family, and to pick up our stuff from Granpa's house. I got some amazing cookware just like my grandma had, the glass kind that last for years and years. True family heirloom quality stuff. I am so proud to have it all and very appreciative. I cut Tristans hair last night and then we left. When we got back to the house I reorganized about half of the kitchen until Daniel snuck up behind me and said "it's time for bed" in a "quit actinglike a crazy robot" sort of way. So we went to sleep and I couldn't rest. I couldn't even keep my eyes shut for some reason and after about and hour of tossing and turning I went into the livingroom. I realized then that the contractions I had been having all night were getting worse and closer together, I thought "could I finally be in labor" and I stayed up all night fighting contractions that were getting worse until about 5:30 am when they just staying the same. So I went to bed and whispered to Daniel that it might be labor but that I would let him know. He got up at 7 and left for work , and I told him I would call him with any news. I slept really late till about 12:30 trying to get some rest. Now I am awake and I am still having contractions but I cant really time them and I would know if they were the real thing so I am just waiting around until I know they are real. I have alot of kitchen stuff to do today so I should probably get started, but we have no food in the house and I am too tired to cook anyways so I am probaby going to go pick something up for us. I guess I will post more later. |
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| 40 weeks 1 day overdue |
[Oct. 4th, 2006|05:58 pm] |
Well today was a very busy day. I woke up and fed Ani. Then Ani and I took a bath. We then proceeded to get dressed and ready to leave the house. We ran to the bank and went inside to get a money order for $650 for rent. Then we went to Sonic and got waters. From there we went to Weldon's (some saddle shop) to take Daniels belt to get holes added to it. After we got the holes we went to pick up mommies new glasses but even though I called before to make sure they were reay to be picked up, for some reason they werent ready so we had to wait like 45 minutes for them to finish them. Then I fitted them to my face. From there we went to the grand opening of the new super Target here in Denton. We walked around just browsing, and I can't believe how nice this place is! I am never grocery shopping anywhere else again. On the 6th when we get our food money I am not going anywhere but Target. Then Ani and I got some special laundry detergent designed for dark clothes for daddys new pants to stay bright. I drove like Mr. Magoo all day because my eyes are adjusting to my glasses so I was extra careful. We left Target and went to Fish and Chirps to get 8 dozen crickets to feed the sallies. We looked atall the animals and said goodbye to them too. We came home and dumped the cricketts in the tank and watched the sallies eat them all. Now Ani is in her room laying down for a nap watching a movie and mommy is about to get a big glass of water and grab the remote for a minute. DAniel should be leaving work right now, and he will be here in 1 hour or more. Still no sign of a baby, although I wish there was. Well thats all. |
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| 40 weeks part two |
[Oct. 3rd, 2006|07:20 pm] |
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Well I did it, I went to the doctor today. I took Ani and I waited forever because not only was MY doctor out of town but the doctor I was seeing was at the hospital delivering a baby. After almost 45 minutes I finally saw her. She told me that the baby was probably close to 8 lbs and that I was dilated 1 cm, no progression. Talk about disapointment. She basically looked at me with eyes that said (I know you will hate to know this) and told me. When I walked out of the room the receptionist asked the same question she always does "when did she want to schedual your next appt for?" and for some reason I wanted to jump onto her desk and kick her computer right off. But I remembered something Merri always tells me about "within the pause lies your destiny" and I took a deep breath and said "no appt, I will see her at my induction on the 11th" From there I told myself that if I wasn't having a baby tonight I was damn well having a nice dinner, so we went to Kroger and I bought some fresh fruit, salad, garlic bread and linguine. I came home and cleaned the house like a mom who took a triple dose of her kids adderall and now it's sparkling. I literally cleaned the whole house, did all the dishes and did all the laundry. Then I proceeded to cook a huge dinner and dessert. I obviously was taking my mind off of the fact that I feel like a hopeless case. Now I am waiting for my husband to walk through that door so I can feed him and shower him with kisses. Update tomorrow. |
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| 40 weeks (Due date) |
[Oct. 3rd, 2006|12:10 pm] |
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Well today is the day I am due. I am needless to say a little sad that I have not gone into labor yet. Im so tired today. I went to bed early last night because I was having really bad pains in my pelvis and the baby wouldnt stop moving. I woke up at 10 this morning with a splitting headache and pains in my pelvis, lower back and thighs so bad that I literally couldnt walk. Im just barely walking around with my legs all bowlegged and standing on mytip toes like a cowboy. Today I have my doctors appointment and I am going to have the doctor check my cervix today because I am just about to die, and I need some sort of hope. Yesterday I went to walmart and got an eye exam and went to eyemasters to get my frames. They are supposed to be ready tomorrow, I can't wait to get my glasses back because the headaches are killing me. My doctor said that I have astigmatism in both eyes and my left eye is lazy and is severely nearsighted. He said I need to make sure and wear my glasses because all the time I have gone without them has caused damage. I made Ani eggs and toast and she is watching between the lions. I am folding laundry and about to start dishes. Im so tired today, I wish I had a maid. Im going to try to get all the house work and laundry done before mydoctors appointment at 2 but my dryer sucks so bad it takes 2 1/2 full 60 minute loads to dry 1 load of laundry. I also badly need to clean out my fridge and pantry but not just the food, I need to take everything out and clean off all the glass because it is filthy and sticky and smells bad. I need to sweep and mop my kitchen, I need to clean out my laundry room because it is full of empty laundry soap bottles and lint, I need to clean the bathtub and the bathroom sink badly there is a ring ( I would have cleaned it sooner but I cant bend over long enough), I need to vacuum the whole house and clean up Ani's room. I might call and see if a friend will watch Ani this afternoon while I go to the doctor just because my legs hurt so bad I dont want to tote her in and out of the car. Daniel is really enjoying his new job and all the people he works with. He leaves here at 7 in the morning everyday and doesnt get home until 7:30 pm so when he gets home I try to make things as comfy for him as I can. Im really proud of him. We are really anxious to move, this house is really getting irritating. Well I will update later. |
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| 39 weeks 6 days |
[Oct. 2nd, 2006|11:06 am] |
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I cannot believe I havent had the baby yet. Tomorrow is my due date and I am still pregnant. 109 women on my board have already had their babies and 90% of them have way later due dates than me. I guess I will just keep waiting. This weekend was good. Daniel enjoyed work at his new office on Friday then we went to dinner with my mom and Brian. Then we spent the night in Ft. Worth because he was so tired. I enjoyed the jacuzzi tub because my back was killing me. Then we went home early Saturday morning so Daniel could work at home. He worked all day and we went and got movies that night but he ended up being too busy with work to watch them so I just went to sleep so he could work. Then Sunday morning we went to DUUF and after we had a potluck. I brought chili and everyone enjoyed it. I met a lady from the PM LLL group there and I didn't know she went to my church. We talked and she had her little boy (due the same time as me) on the 18th, he was precious. Then Daniel and I came home and he went back to work. Then later we went to the mall and Daniel bought two shirts and a new belt. My mom met us at the mall to give us Ani. Then we picked up Grandy's for dinner because we have no food atthe house and I was craving fried chicken. Ani and I hung out all night while Daniel worked. He finally finished the project and we watched a movie then went to bed. This morning he got up really early for work and left at 7:30. I'm going to get glasses today because I havent worn mine in so long (ani broke them in two pieces literally) that I am getting headaches. Tomorrow is my last Dr. appt before my induction on the 11th. Thats pretty much it. Update later. |
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| 39 weeks 2 days |
[Sep. 28th, 2006|10:10 am] |
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Daniel has been busting his butt for the past two days on that project. He worked all night the night before getting paid $50 an hour working overtime, then he went to sleep yesterday morning and got up at noon to keep working on in ($25 an hour) then he was up all night last night finishing it up for $50 an hour. The poor baby is exhausted and is passed out. But the great news is that the company loves him so much that Friday afternoon he is going in for an interview and to possibly do some work. Also, this morning a very big very fun company called Funimation (which makes alot of the Anime that we like) called him to come in for an interview on Monday. I just knew that the second he put his resume out there people would be groveling at his feet asking him for interviews. So he has alot of possible options even now just 3 days after finishing and sending out his resume. Funimation is located in Ft. Worth for those who want us there. Targetscope is in Plano. I guess we will see what happens over the next couple of weeks. I cut Ani's bangs because they were in her eyes and they look great!! I'm feeling about the same, I have been resting a whole lot because my body is making me. Ani is happy to be home and very happy that daddy has been at home during the day to take breaks and play with her. Today I am craving chocolate chip pancakes and I must have them. 40 weeks is fast approaching and my doctor will be out of town all next week so if I go into labor I will see her partner, who is a very kind older woman. The weather outside is great today! I thik i will open all the windows and air out the house. I'm so excited about the cold weather!! I'm losing weight this week but the doctor said it's fine because the baby is still gaining. I rounded off at a perfect 35lbs which is what my doctor recommended to be perfect for my height and weight. YAAY! Last night I watched 20/20 because it was all about Steve Irwin and his wife was speaking for the first time since his death, it was so sad. Steve Irwin was an awsome guy who worked very hard for animal conservation and no matter what PETA says he never hurt any animals and will be greatly missed and loved forever, especially by our family. Boy I feel energized this morning. Can't wait to let the air in the house! HOPEFULLY I WILL HAVE THIS BABY SOON TOO! |
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| 39 weeks |
[Sep. 26th, 2006|09:16 pm] |
Boy I'm tired tonight. Today I took advantage of Ani spending the day with Merri and I went all over the place trying to finish up last minute projects before I no longer have time. Today I went to the post office and bank, then I went to the WIC office for an appointment and to recieve vouchers, then I went to the Human Services office to renew Ani's Medical insurance, then I went to make Ani a dentist appointment, then I went to my doctors office to sign the consent form for the tubal ligation, then to the grocery store to get milk, eggs and cheese, then I picked up Daniel from work. Daniel was so excite when he got off work. He said he applied for jobs all day and that there were several companies interested in hiring him. In fact he was hired on a contractual basis with a firm he really likes and they are paying him $50 and hour to do projects from home on a temp basis when he is needed, which is great because its extra money until he finds something more permanent and full time. I am so proud of him and you can tell he is proud of himself. So basically he is going to be up all night tonight pulling an "all nighter" for $50 an hour until the task is complete. We are in Fort Worth right now picking up Ani and having dinner. Merri took Ani to the park for a while to play and she let me pick out 2 nursing tops she is ordering for me online, I'm so excited!!! I hope I have this baby soon. |
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| 38 weeks 6 days |
[Sep. 25th, 2006|04:20 pm] |
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The weekend was great. Lars surprise party was really great, lots of people came and they all dressed like him as a joke. It was super fun and Daniel was so pleased and surprised. I got him a dragon shaped cake and had them write "Dungeon Matser" on it (its a D&D thing for those who don't know). Saturday was great too we just relaxed and sat around than we had dinner at Mr. Chopstix with my mom for the last time because Mr. Chopstix was shut down for the Fry Street renovations. Then we rented the original Stepford Wives which neither of us had seen and watched it. It was pretty creepy. Then on Sunday we went to DUUF like usual. It was so great!! It was a whole service in memorial for the people who have died in the past year from gay hate crimes, and since a signifigant number of the people we go to church with are gay (and I didn't even know this)it was very moving. Then we went to Ft. Worth to have dinner with Merri and the family for Daniels birthday at El Sombrero. It was fun and then Danieland Rachel played D&D. We ended up spending the night last night and I didn't sleep at all. Today I went to the Dr. and she said that the baby already weighs 7 1/2 pounds and went ahead and set a date of induction for October 11th. She also said she doesnt think I will make it to then at all but just in case, she doesnt want me to try to deliver a 10lb baby. So were having a baby by Oct 11th come hell or high water (for lack of better term) Thank God. After I left the drs office I went to the grocery store and picked up some veggies. I'm picking up Daniel from work at 5 and were going to Target because he has a gift certificate. Wouldn't it just be lovely if I went into labor? The doctor said that the baby feels really ready to go and the lower back pain I have been having is a good sign she said. My house could not be more ready for the baby so I am very anxious. Boy I am gonna sleep like a brick that first night after having her, all I want to do in this world is a big fat cartwheel. |
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| 38weeks 3 days |
[Sep. 22nd, 2006|01:11 pm] |
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Hello!
Wednesday was great! Merri and I went to the Wednesday AM LLL meeting at the Denton south library. It was a small group with younger moms and the leader had kids around Ani's age so it worked out perfect. The meeting was aweosme and I can't wait to return, and I am also going to give the PM class another go for sure. Thursday was good I bought Daniel a book for his birthday and he stayed up all night last night reading it, he loves it. It is about norse traditions and heritage. I fell asleep early and woke up early this morning with an upset stomach but I am fine now. Daniel got his diploma in the mail today and we rejoyced!! He didn't have to go into work today but he went in to finish some work on his portfolio and I am going to dye my hair. We miss Ani so much! I can't wait to see her tomorrow. My tummy is getting bigger everyday Daniel says, which is hard to believe. Everytime I lay down I get caught in the "turtle in trouble" position on my back. I am so ready to have the baby and I am so looking forward to it. Merri also bought me some vitamin E for my stretch marks and it is working wonders, THANK YOU MERRI! Also we were hit with some bad news this week. Grandpa Larsen passed away, he will be missed terribly and I am only glad we just recently spent time with him. Ani will miss tall grandpa. That is all. I have a DR> appt on Monday as usual. And tonight is the big surprise. |
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| 38 weeks! |
[Sep. 19th, 2006|07:47 pm] |
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Today went well. I mailed off some bills and made a big french toast breakfast for Daniel and Ani. After eating Daniel went on a run then came home and showered for work. Then Ani and I took a bath and cleaned up breakfast. Then about 12 my friend Kyle came over to hang out and keep Ani and I company, I hadn't seen him in a while so it was nice to see him. Then I made catfish and biscuits for dinner and Kyle ate with us. Now we are all watching Urgh! A music War, which is an awesome documentary of bands in 1980. Ani is a little stinker. Tomorrow morning Merri and I are going to the LaLeche League meeting at 10am. Ive just been trying to relax with the heating pad in the evnings lately because I usually get back pain by the end of the day. See ya. |
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| 37 weeks 6 days Part B |
[Sep. 18th, 2006|10:24 pm] |
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Well I went to the Dr. Today and she basically told me "see ya next week". All I do when I go every week is check my blood pressure, listen to the babys heartbeat and take a urine sample. We pretty much just waiting she said. She said that the baby is still measuring normally and that I have finally hit 35lbs of weight gain which is what she recommended I try to gain by the time I was full term, which is good. She didnt check to see if I was dilated because of all the checking they did this week when I was in the hospital. Plus I am suffering from some uncomfortable side effects from all the checks that I am dealing with. The last few days have been pretty silly for Daniel and I. Him and I both are sleeping like 14 hours a night and napping at least 2 times a day, because he is quitting smoking and I am just too pregnant. Ani doesnt seem to care, she just pick our noses while we sleep, or something equally entertaining. I made dinner then took the movies back and picked up a prescription for myself. Then I watched wife swap and super nanny while Ani played and colored.(Daniel took a nap). My skin hurts so bad from all the stretching. I think I am going to go read a book now. |
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| 37 weeks 6 days |
[Sep. 18th, 2006|11:39 am] |
Just wanted to take a sec out to say that Ani is the most precious, sweet little stinker in the world. She is sitting naked on the couch singing the ABC's with elmo on sesame street, wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of milk. I LOVE HER SOO MUCH. Anyways this is a quick entry think of it as being part A of a two part entry (I will post again this evening)
Today, I have a dr. appt. I'm going to get Ani up and around and were gonna go to Wal-Mart and get some jugs of water and fruit. My appt is at 3pm. Poor Daniel had a headache last night and some really really bad congestion from quitting smoking. So bad in fact that he sneezed all night long and carried a box of tissues around with him. So I told him to take an excedrine because it would help and it ended up keeping him upall night because of the caffine. At 4 am I woke up to use the bathroom and he was on the couch with bean dip, chips, tissues, a jug of cranberry juice watching The Lord of the Rings special features. Poor baby.
Physically today I feel pretty much the same. Not too much back pain but soreness in my legs and swelling in my ankles. My skin is really starting to stretch now and it hurts to have tiny tears all over my tummy again. Im keeping the cocoa butter close by.
By the way, thank you mom for the awesome dresser. It looks prefect in the girls room and it put together nicely. I will send you a picture. And since we chose the dresser that doesnt have knobs, ani hasnt opend all the drawers and pulled anything out.
Part B later |
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| 37 weeks 5 days |
[Sep. 17th, 2006|07:25 pm] |
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Well I haven't posted in a while. I ended up going into labor or so I thought and walked and walked then went to the hospital. Ended up they thought I wasnt in strong enough labor so they sent me home. The next night the same thing happened except alot stronger and Daniel and I walked pretty much all day to try to ease me into it. We went back to the hospital and after being up all night tryingto fight contractions my doctor finally saw me at 8 am. She told me I wasn't in strong enough labor and that It was probably a complication with my kidney and dehydration. So she said she was going to hook me up to an IV and give me fluids and pain meds and we would see from there but after the nurse put the IV in my hand and it didn't stay I told them I wanted to go home and hydrate myself with actual water and that I didn't want pain meds that I was up all night and I didn't ask for anything so I didn't need some now. So they released me (alot due to the fact that they had 13 women have babies that night and I was in the way) This weekend I have been trying to take it easy and tomorrow I have a dr. appt. I guess the baby just wasnt ready. Oh well i'm almost 38 weeks now and it will be soon anyway. |
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| 37 weeks 1 day |
[Sep. 13th, 2006|12:49 pm] |
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Hello! Yesterday went well. Ani woke up with a terrible rash that I tried to cure all day but couldnt. I was chopping the veggies for the General Tso's and Daniel decided he wanted to go with Merri and I to the La Leche League meeting and that he really wanted to eat at the cheap mexican food place down the street so I baggied up all the veggies and chicken and we headed over there. We met Merri there and we all ate, the waiters at that place love Ani so she was covered in attention. From there we left and went to the meeting and first things first when we show up they tell Daniel he isn't welcome and Merri looked at me like it was the strangest thing she had ever seen. He took Ani to a playground while we sat through the meeting. I leader in charge was rude and wouldn't stop talking about herself. The meeting was mania and the leader literally read straight off a page the whole meeting. And when Merri mentioned that she was also a LLL leader in Fort Worth the woman just kinda laughed at her and tried to show her up on the number of years she had been in LLL. There was one other pregnant lady there and she was older and obviously thought I was just some unwed mother or something because I am young and she (as most pregnant women do) tried to have some sort of rude rivalry with me because I was apparently stealing her thunder. Anyways, I enjoyed going with Merri and seeing the precious little baby toes everywhere but other than that I am going to try another group. I will be excited to attend a meeting with Merri in Ft. Worth but as far as meeting people at the Denton LLL and trying to make friends, I will just wait and make friends with the women in our fellowship. and eventually in homeschool situations. Plus if I needed any breastfeeding support at all, I have my own LLL, Merri, who is always just a phone call away. Anyways, poor Daniel was aggrivated and ready to go by the time the meeting was over and Merri decided to take Ani for a sleepover till today. Daniel and I went to Petsmart to find a UVB bulb for the turtle tank but had no luck. Then we went to walmart and bought and ironing board and iron so I can start ironing daniels shirts and pants for work. We also bought icecream bars and Daniel laughed hysterically when we were loading the bags into the car and I grabbed the box of icecream bars and hopped in the front seat with them. Needless to say I ate icecream bars all the way home. Then I talked Daniel into watching Dirty Dancing with me (the ultimate chick flick) and when it was over he kept dancing around the house in his boxers like patrick swayze singing "I had the time of my life" asking me if I thought he looked sexy. LOL. We then passed out and I woke up this morning and made him breakfast burritos and chocolate milk. I dropped him off a work so he didnt have to park far and walk. Today I have to finish the laundry and hang it all up. I might also take a nap since Ani is gone. That's it. |
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| 37 weeks! FULL TERM! |
[Sep. 12th, 2006|12:24 pm] |
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Today I am officialy full term! The baby is ready to go any day now.
Yesterday I cleaned house all day and prepared for my doctors appointment. I went to the doctor and Daniel and Ani went with me as usual. The doctor said that in 9 days I gained 5 lbs but that she wants me to try to gain at least 3 more before the baby arrives so that I can hit the 35lb marker for weight gained by 40 weeks. She also checked my cervix and said that I am 1 centimeter dilated and that I'm not effaced any yet simply because first time moms efface before they dilate and after you have already had one you dilate before effacing, so basically I am on my way. Im so ready to have the baby I swear I want to eat like a whole bottle of 5w and tie myself to a tredmill so I am forced to do nothing but walk. Yesterday when Daniel got home we went to get Salamander food and rent a movie. We rented Braveheart which wasn't very good but I needed to see it. We also went to Kroger to pick out some meals together for me to cook. We got stuff to make catfish, General Tso's chinese food, Jambalia with sausage, and spinach linguine. Being home all day I like to cook elaborate meals because its a fun project for me. Tonight I'm making General Tso's Chicken from scratch. Im frying chicken breasts and stir frying cabbage, carrots, brocolli and onion, then I am making the sauce and jasmyne rice to eat it over. It will take a while to make but it should be so good and Im gonna make a bunch and maybe invite someone over to share it with us. Today I need to do laundry and such....and hopefully I will go into labor. |
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| 36 weeks 5 days |
[Sep. 10th, 2006|11:30 pm] |
The weekend was great. Friday we went with my mom to eat at The Cheesecake Factory in Southlake Towne Center and then we picked up a new pet for the house. He is a box turtle and he is great. He has a roaring personality and likes to watch TV. In fact on Friday night Daniel and I watched a movie and the turtle watched it with us. He just stared at the screen then back at us then at the screen, all night. Saturday we cleaned out the cars and washed them, we also cleaned up the house a bit too. Saturday night Daniel had a HUGE show that was sold out and I went to it. I made it all the way through the show somehow and then we went home and went to bed. The show was really good and they were very entertaining. Sunday morning we woke up early and went to the Denton UU fellowship for the 10:30 service. We absolutely loved it and loved all the people who were members. We met some really nice poeple and families. We went to lunch with everyone afterward to get to know them all better. We signed up for a into to UU class schedualed for next Saturday and plan to attend every possible Sunday from here on out. We all ate Thai food for lunch and it was great. It was super spicy and delicious. From there we went home and I made lunch for the turtle and we changed into comfy clothes. We then went to Fort Worth to see Daniel's family and to pick up Ani from my mom. We have been over here all evening and we even went and rented a movie to watch with the girls. It happend to be SpiderMan 2 and we stopped by wal-mart to pick up movie snacks. Tomorrow I have a doctors appt and I am excited. I wish I would naturally go into labor right now, im so ready. But at the same time I know she will come when she is ready. Thats it! |
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| 36 weeks and 2 days |
[Sep. 7th, 2006|11:43 am] |
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The last few days have been nice. We are still finishing up all the last minute stuff around the house. I went to the grocery store yesterday and stocked up again. I bought everything in low-fat form and I bought NO junk food. I figure the last couple of weeks I should really buckle down on watching my diet and making sure I am getting all the vitamins I need. The last two nights Daniel and I have rented movies, and they were both romantic comedys, we are really enjoying our new, kind and considerate relationship. This morning I got up and made us protein shakes while he showered and then he left for work. Today I have to get all the wrinkles out of daniels nice shirts and replace the buttons on about 15 shirts. That is going to be a task for sure, but hopefully I can finish today. Ani is on the couch watching Sesame Street eating apples and drinking milk. I see my doctor on Monday instead of tommorow because she has to go out of town, and I think I am really starting to come to terms with the fact that I am due any week now. I feel like I could go at any day, and I have had about 100 people come to me and say I wont make it to 40 weeks.LOL. I certainly don't feel like I will. Also Daniel and I have been really exploring our options on the labor and hospital plans, and packing and stuff. I think (and don't quote me on this because we aren't positive) but, we think what we are going to do is when I go into labor this time we are just going to go to the hospital once my labor progresses and either right before I have the baby or right after we are going to call everyone to come and visit, that way Daniel and I can do all the hard work alone and there wont be any chance of me getting frustrated and yelling at anyone. Also, I don't want to rob any of the experience from Daniel and I think he will be even more stressed if I have all my family strolling in and out while im in labor pain. Plus Daniel and I will be in and out of the birthing tub naked and I know he wants the privacy. That way after I have the baby and Daniel and the baby and I have time to bond and breastfeed and time for the baby to get a bath and situated then we will really be ready for visitors. And Daniel and I will be filming the birth as well, we are placing the camera on the table so it will film the whole thing. Tonight Daniel is going to work out with our friend Andrew. I will most likely go over my birth plan and change anything I need to. This weekend my mom is taking Ani on Saturday and Daniel is playing a show that night with alot of our good friends bands and I really want to go. We live two blocks away from the club so if I get tired I can just zip home. Sunday Daniel and I are going to the 10:30 service at the Denton UU church, to see if we like it. I'm going to go take a shower and get ready to start sewing a bunch of buttons on shirts. That's all! |
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| 36 weeks |
[Sep. 5th, 2006|11:22 am] |
Hello everyone,
Sorry I havent posted in a while. We went to The Woodlands this weekend to visit Daniel's grandpa. We went to a bunch of parks and played. We went to all the parks that Daniel enjoyed as a boy and fed ducks, we went to a movie(The Illusionist) which was really good, and we caught a bunch of bull frogs. We brought two bullfrogs home and made them a tank under the salamanders tank and Ani is really enjoying them. On the way home we stopped in Buffalo and visited my grandma at Liberty Cemetary. Her headstone was really nice and I cleaned it up a bit. After talking to her for a while we went home. Daniel and I are so happy to be home! It has been a really great few weeks but it just feels good to be home and have a new start. Daniel is not very busy right now and because his boss will only let him have 19 hours a week he has alot of feetime to really relax and sleep in. Last night we unpacked and started organizing the house. Were on a total reorganization kick right now, were throwing out a bunch of junk and keeping only what we need. Were getting the house organized with tupperwares and getting ready for the baby. Last night we went through Daniel's clothes and threw the majority of it out. It is unreal how much stuff he didnt need, or didn't fit him. He kept the basics, nice slacks, button up shirts and T-shirts and jeans. All the crazy silly stuff of ours we threw out or put in a costume box for Ani. Daniel wants to wear nothing but suits and slacks from now on because we think he looks best in them. He is really excited about fall and getting to wear his sweaters again too. I am going to need to go fall shopping bad after the baby is born, I only have summer clothes and maternity stuff. I will probably just buy some nice skirts and tights, sweaters and such. Today I am just going to try to organize as much as possible, tomorrow we get our food money and can go shopping again. I cut Daniels hair last night into a really short comb-over just like when we first met and it looks so good, and he told me that next time we dye it he wants to go a shade or two lighter until we get him back to his natural color so he doesnt have to worry about dying it all the time when he gets a job. Im 36 weeks today and I feel every bit of it. I'm really so uncomfortable anymore that I just can't wait to have this baby. 1 week until I am considered full term!! I went to the doctor the other day and she informed me that the baby is already 6 1/2 lbs and she doesnt expect that I should be late with her at all like Ani. She said I have a really healthy baby (fat). I can't believe how big the baby is!!! |
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| 35 weeks 1 day |
[Aug. 30th, 2006|09:17 pm] |
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Not much to say. I had a very busy last couple of days, trying to get ready for Daniel's return. Daniel is home now and we are spending much needed time together. I feel like I am about to burst at any minute. Walking for more than 10 minutes at a time has proven to be very painful lately which is strange. I have been out and about shopping and things alot lately and it has been really hard, because I have been getting really deep pains and contractions after walking for 10 or 15 minutes solid. No big deal, just means it is almost time. Daniel and I went shopping for his new job clothes the last two days and he found some really great stuff. I am so happy for him, we have renewed our relationship and now were heading toward our future with confidence in our life and relationship. Ani is doing great spending quality time with the family and being spoiled with love. I feel so blessed because I have no worries right now. I have a doctor's appt on Friday and hopefully everything will go smoothly. I went to dinner with Daniel and my mom tonight and it was nice. That's all! |
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| 34 weeks 5 days |
[Aug. 27th, 2006|11:21 am] |
Hello!
It has been a quick past couple of days. Friday we went to babies r us and out to lunch and I bought Ani and the new baby a matching outfit. Ani's says " I'm the big sister" and the new baby's says " I'm the little sister". That night my mom and I went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner and then drove around talking with Ani. Then we stopped at Sonic to get a malt and Ani wouldn't share it with anyone. Then as we were driving ANi kept mumbling something that we couldn'[t understand. We kept asking her what she was saying but it was very vague. Later we realized she was saying " Nana I want a sock" because the backseat a/c vent was pointed at her feet and her feet were cold, it was really cute. Next day Karah and I took Ani to the zoo. It was unbearably hot so we left and went to lunch. After lunch we went to KArah's house and ANi swam in her pool for a long time. Then we gave her a bath and Karah took us home. Yesterday I woke up with serious leg problems. I couldn't move my legs at all without getting the most painful charlie horses. I just knew it was the circulation but after about 5 charlie horses that brought me to tears I called my mom to come get me because Merri and the girls went to Tyler. We checked my blood pressure and it was average so were trying not to worry about it. Plus I have a Dr. appt tomorrow. Needless to say my legs hurt incredibly bad from all the pulled muscle and I can't walk without limping. Today I am going to do laundry and probably see my mom. |
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