I just wanted to blog real fast in between loads of laundry to let everyone know that I am still here!! No Kennedi yet, but I sure do wish she would come soon.
I guess I am getting my mental state and body prepared for some sleepless nights because with the exception of last night, the past three I have gotten about 3 hours of sleep a night. I guess the benadryl helped me a lot last night. I felt great this morning when I woke up. Either that or my productivity around the house exhausted me so much that I slept well. Yesterday was a productive day for us. The yard looked horrible!! Chris was determined to get things looking better yesterday and spent much of the early morning fixing all the flower beds around the house. This is a tough job when you have a dog that love to dig in them! When I got up, which was soon after him I went out to keep him company. I actually talked him into letting me get on the riding mower to cut the grass while he push mowed and edged. He was not thrilled about it but I told him I would stay away from the hills and he let me! It was nice because it didn't take long to get all the outside work done. I am sure it was pretty funny looking to see someone that looked like she was going to pop on the mower.
After we were done we headed inside to do some cleaning. Chris has been trying to get me into the basement for a few months...OK... longer than that.. its been about 7 months, to go through some boxes we still had down there from the move. I was in a cleaning mood so I went through some yesterday!! YEAH! What actually made me do it was that my nephew is moving into his apartment at school today and he was going to take some of things in the basement that every college kids needs and we didnt use. You know.... beer mugs and shot glasses and maybe a place setting or two. Ok just kidding... we gave him some furniture we had in the basement. Going from 2 houses to one we had a ton down there. And it was a good excuse to clean out the basement. I cant wait to see how nice the apartment is going to be with all the stuff he needed.
I guess some think that I am getting into that nesting stage... whatever it takes at this point I suppose.
Needless to say we are all ready for Kennedi to be here. It seems like she is never going to come but then again I guess I do have like 15 days left or so. She is on her calendar.. not mine and I am sure it will be like that for many months to come.
I have been having some dull pains and my back is sore a lot. But, other than the Braxtin Hicks there have been no real contractions yet.
Conner just called me and mentioned that I still had 3 days left.... When I asked him what he was talking about (I thought maybe he got the due date wrong) he said I bet you she is born in 3 days at 458. Hmmm well if the kid is right he is going to start to help me with some lottery numbers!! When I asked him in the morning or at night on the 4:58 he said both. One twin will be born in the morning and the other that night.... OK that is a really bad joke in this house. THERE IS ONLY ONE IN THERE!!
Well time to get back to the laundry. I need to get it done so everyone has clean clothes to wear if Kennedi does come in 3 days (that would be July 30 at 458 am and pm).
Have a great week and I will update again after our appointment this week....
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
37 week doctors appointment.....
Hey everyone... Chris and I just got back from my doctors appointment, whew... where to start??
It has actually been almost 3 weeks since my last appointment because I was at the beach for the last two weeks. With all the great food at the beach I gained a little more weight then I wanted to. They did not say anything to me about the weight gain which I guess is good but I hope that will be the end of the big jumps. Needless to say that my blood pressure today was the highest it has been the entire pregnancy at 128/82. I guess that is still OK but I blame it on being weighed before the blood pressure was taken. Little did I know then but it would probably get much higher later in the visit. Good thing they only take it once.
Kennedi's heart rate was 135 today. Still great!! But then came the tape measure..... like I just said I am 37 weeks today. Up to now I have measured right where I should be. When the nurse was done measuring and before she told me what I was measuring she asked me how big my last baby was.... OK this is when I could feel the blood pressure elevating a little. When I told her 8 lbs 15 oz she told us that I was measuring a little big for the weeks. Then Chris had to go do it.... he asked her what I measured. At that time she told us I was measuring at 39. 39......... the blood pressure went sky high I am sure (and I don't think it is normal yet). So when she left and we waited for the doctor I was freaking out. The possibility of another big baby and labor like Avery is not something I can look forward to.
After a few minutes of breathing exercises to get me calmed down (OK I was not THAT bad), the doctor came in. She checked me and I am dilated to a 1... oh great... long way to go. And then she asked if I had any concerns. Of course after being told I am measuring at 39 I am a lot worried about size. She felt the baby and gave a guess that right now she weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. I know that is not always accurate but its enough to make me think that if I go another 3 weeks I am going to give birth to big girl!! Not a pleasant thought. I think I will try everything I can to speed the process along. Needless to say I will be all for the epidural this time around. I have never had one but will be sure I raise my hand when they ask if I want one.
As if that appointment was not bad enough, they ended it with more blood work. They had to do a follow up on my iron level since it was low last time they checked.
We go back to next Thursday morning and hopefully there will be some more progression. Or even better... maybe we wont even make it to that appointment (but that would be too good to be true).
Until next time......
It has actually been almost 3 weeks since my last appointment because I was at the beach for the last two weeks. With all the great food at the beach I gained a little more weight then I wanted to. They did not say anything to me about the weight gain which I guess is good but I hope that will be the end of the big jumps. Needless to say that my blood pressure today was the highest it has been the entire pregnancy at 128/82. I guess that is still OK but I blame it on being weighed before the blood pressure was taken. Little did I know then but it would probably get much higher later in the visit. Good thing they only take it once.
Kennedi's heart rate was 135 today. Still great!! But then came the tape measure..... like I just said I am 37 weeks today. Up to now I have measured right where I should be. When the nurse was done measuring and before she told me what I was measuring she asked me how big my last baby was.... OK this is when I could feel the blood pressure elevating a little. When I told her 8 lbs 15 oz she told us that I was measuring a little big for the weeks. Then Chris had to go do it.... he asked her what I measured. At that time she told us I was measuring at 39. 39......... the blood pressure went sky high I am sure (and I don't think it is normal yet). So when she left and we waited for the doctor I was freaking out. The possibility of another big baby and labor like Avery is not something I can look forward to.
After a few minutes of breathing exercises to get me calmed down (OK I was not THAT bad), the doctor came in. She checked me and I am dilated to a 1... oh great... long way to go. And then she asked if I had any concerns. Of course after being told I am measuring at 39 I am a lot worried about size. She felt the baby and gave a guess that right now she weighs about 7 1/2 lbs. I know that is not always accurate but its enough to make me think that if I go another 3 weeks I am going to give birth to big girl!! Not a pleasant thought. I think I will try everything I can to speed the process along. Needless to say I will be all for the epidural this time around. I have never had one but will be sure I raise my hand when they ask if I want one.
As if that appointment was not bad enough, they ended it with more blood work. They had to do a follow up on my iron level since it was low last time they checked.
We go back to next Thursday morning and hopefully there will be some more progression. Or even better... maybe we wont even make it to that appointment (but that would be too good to be true).
Until next time......
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Birthday, nursery and stuff.....
Ok so it’s only been a few days since I last posted but I got home last night and saw Kennedi’s room and it is incredible!! The painting is beautiful and the pictures I posted do not do it justice. You really have to see it in person to see how great of a job Becca did. Chris and I are going to spend the next few days getting the rest of the nursery ready for Kennedi. Hopefully by mid week everything will be complete.
Everyone in the house is at the point now where we are really anxious for her to get here. Avery keeps saying that he can’t wait to see what she looks like. I think that really he can’t wait to help out with the changing of some diapers (yeah right!). Conner is pretty quiet about all of it but I think once Kennedi is here and he gets to hold her, he will show his excitement. It’s rough to be almost 14 and be at the teenage “cool stage” and have to think about a little baby in the house. If she follows how early Conner was then she will arrive this Wednesday. But of course since we are ok with that it won’t happen and she will be more like Avery and only come a day before her due date. Either way there is not too much time left to get everything ready. Even through all the sickness and rough times this summer really did fly by.
If she doesn’t come early I will have to start back to work in just a couple of weeks (August 6th). But, I will most likely only be there for a day or two at the most.
On another note I have to mention how wonderful Chris has been! The entire time I was at the beach I was so swollen and at times hurt badly. He did everything he could to make my vacation comfortable. He rubbed my legs everyday for long periods of time, which is not his favorite thing to do. Then when I could not sleep in the middle of the night he rubbed my back until I could fall back asleep. It was wonderful and I appreciate him so much!
On top of all that I celebrated my birthday at the beach again this year…. I won’t say what number it was but I do have to say it was a great one!! What better way to celebrate than to lay on the beach and then take the kids mini golfing. The night before my birthday is when Chris gave me my birthday present since most of my family was there and it seemed like they all knew what I was getting. I am always the last to know everything!! Well Chris went a little overboard and got me 2 season tickets to Auburn Football!!! WOOHOOO Something I have always wanted and never been able to get. Of course I have to give one of the tickets to him, which I do not understand since supposedly he is a Georgia fan. I think that is some converting going on!!!
Well that is all for now. I go to the doctors Tuesday morning and hopefully we will have something to report. Until then……
Everyone in the house is at the point now where we are really anxious for her to get here. Avery keeps saying that he can’t wait to see what she looks like. I think that really he can’t wait to help out with the changing of some diapers (yeah right!). Conner is pretty quiet about all of it but I think once Kennedi is here and he gets to hold her, he will show his excitement. It’s rough to be almost 14 and be at the teenage “cool stage” and have to think about a little baby in the house. If she follows how early Conner was then she will arrive this Wednesday. But of course since we are ok with that it won’t happen and she will be more like Avery and only come a day before her due date. Either way there is not too much time left to get everything ready. Even through all the sickness and rough times this summer really did fly by.
If she doesn’t come early I will have to start back to work in just a couple of weeks (August 6th). But, I will most likely only be there for a day or two at the most.
On another note I have to mention how wonderful Chris has been! The entire time I was at the beach I was so swollen and at times hurt badly. He did everything he could to make my vacation comfortable. He rubbed my legs everyday for long periods of time, which is not his favorite thing to do. Then when I could not sleep in the middle of the night he rubbed my back until I could fall back asleep. It was wonderful and I appreciate him so much!
On top of all that I celebrated my birthday at the beach again this year…. I won’t say what number it was but I do have to say it was a great one!! What better way to celebrate than to lay on the beach and then take the kids mini golfing. The night before my birthday is when Chris gave me my birthday present since most of my family was there and it seemed like they all knew what I was getting. I am always the last to know everything!! Well Chris went a little overboard and got me 2 season tickets to Auburn Football!!! WOOHOOO Something I have always wanted and never been able to get. Of course I have to give one of the tickets to him, which I do not understand since supposedly he is a Georgia fan. I think that is some converting going on!!!
Well that is all for now. I go to the doctors Tuesday morning and hopefully we will have something to report. Until then……
Friday, July 18, 2008
Kennedi's room and update....
Hey everyone... I just wanted to post a quick update....
The nursery is done!! I cant wait to get home and see it all in person but I have some pictures that Becca sent to me.... I will post some more when I get home.
We are heading home in the morning and will be driving all day... YUCK!! The drive up here was not too bad, I did swell some but I followed my instructions and I stopped every 2 hours to walk some. It will be nice to be the passenger this time.
There have not been any changes to report, thankfully. I got some rest and sun the past two weeks. The water was nice most days and it only rained one day (to where it kept us from the beach).
We go back to the doctor this week so I will have another update then. I am hoping that Kennedi comes a little early because its getting close to going back to work and I sure would love to have another 12 weeks off!
Enjoy the pictures.......
The nursery is done!! I cant wait to get home and see it all in person but I have some pictures that Becca sent to me.... I will post some more when I get home.
We are heading home in the morning and will be driving all day... YUCK!! The drive up here was not too bad, I did swell some but I followed my instructions and I stopped every 2 hours to walk some. It will be nice to be the passenger this time.
There have not been any changes to report, thankfully. I got some rest and sun the past two weeks. The water was nice most days and it only rained one day (to where it kept us from the beach).
We go back to the doctor this week so I will have another update then. I am hoping that Kennedi comes a little early because its getting close to going back to work and I sure would love to have another 12 weeks off!
Enjoy the pictures.......
Thursday, July 3, 2008
34 week doctors appointment...
Hey everyone...
Chris and I went to my 34 week appointment this morning. Again, not much to report which is just fine right now. I gained 2 pounds and according to them I have only gained 31 pounds total. That is not too bad. Of course knowing my pre pregnancy weight I have gained a little more than that. My blood pressure is still good at 120/70 and so far no swelling. Kennedi's heart rate was 144 this morning. My iron is low so I am now taking iron pills. I guess that is why I am tired all the time.
Everything looks good for the trip on Sunday. When I get home I will be a few days under 37 weeks and will start to go to the doctor every week. I got the speech about stopping every 2 hours to walk and drink lots of water... The 9 hour drive is going to turn into more of an 11 hour drive. But I guess i will listen and stop and walk when I am supposed to.
An update on Conner's baseball team... we are still playing. He actually has a game tonight at 7pm and then another tomorrow. Yes the 4th of July we will be playing baseball but that is ok.. it is the semi-finals.
Hope everyone has a safe 4th of July and we will post again when we get home from the beach...
Tara & Chris
Chris and I went to my 34 week appointment this morning. Again, not much to report which is just fine right now. I gained 2 pounds and according to them I have only gained 31 pounds total. That is not too bad. Of course knowing my pre pregnancy weight I have gained a little more than that. My blood pressure is still good at 120/70 and so far no swelling. Kennedi's heart rate was 144 this morning. My iron is low so I am now taking iron pills. I guess that is why I am tired all the time.
Everything looks good for the trip on Sunday. When I get home I will be a few days under 37 weeks and will start to go to the doctor every week. I got the speech about stopping every 2 hours to walk and drink lots of water... The 9 hour drive is going to turn into more of an 11 hour drive. But I guess i will listen and stop and walk when I am supposed to.
An update on Conner's baseball team... we are still playing. He actually has a game tonight at 7pm and then another tomorrow. Yes the 4th of July we will be playing baseball but that is ok.. it is the semi-finals.
Hope everyone has a safe 4th of July and we will post again when we get home from the beach...
Tara & Chris
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