37 week check-up

18 Days to go!  

My doctor visit on Tuesday went well..Timothy J is getting ready for his entrance into the world.  I am 50% effaced and my cervix is really soft.  Good sign of my body getting ready I guess, I'm half way there! My tummy feels lower and I have had a lot of pressure on my pelvis and trouble getting out of bed pain-free lately. 

I get sporatic braxton-hicks contractions that make me stop and pause, but nothing thats really made me scared yet.  Dr. Shakr thinks we still have a little time left, but it will be soon! My next visit is on Thursday of next week so we will see what has progressed on that day. 

36 Weeks

We only have a few weeks to go, can you believe it! The anxiety isn't to bad lately since we have most everything ready for Timothy J's arrival. Clothes are washed, bassinet is all set...etc.

This week brings: swollen legs/feet, a total "weeble" feeling, pressure and tightness of the abdomen, and random bitchyness. I have been tired most days and its honestly a struggle to wake up every morning and head to work with a smile on my face. I have the waddle down pat and I am wearing the same pants pretty much everyday...(awesome!). My coworkers and friends are rather anxious to get "the call" and we are ready to finally meet our little man!

My last doctor visit went well...I have gained 17LBS, which I believe is all belly and hips. He is still in the birthing position and has yet to drop down for his final decent. Blood pressure is good and everything is on schedule. I have my 37 week check on Wednesday so we can see if there is any sign of his soon to be arrival.

Baby Shower 4/25

We so are blessed with great friends and family! We had our baby shower yesterday and received some very thoughtful gifts and lots of clothes! We had great food and an amazing Bruins cake to enjoy! I will post pictures soon.

The Mural

The mural is finally finished! T.J. changed up a few things and made it his own creation. I can't wait to get the crib up and see how the room will flow together.. We still have to put the quote up on the wall too.

34 weeks

As you can see I had a bad day before taking this picture...lets just say I am starting to not feel so hot these days and I am looking forward to being able to bend over and tie my shoes again.

We have started to try and put the room together..despite missing major baby essentials. Bottles & bottle gear, Diaper Genie, Crib Bedding, and a Swing are on our top priority list. Thank goodness for coupons... We will most likely be hitting up stores this week to get our necessities!

We are completely set with blankets and clothing for up to 6-9 months. Hopefully these next few weeks will not go by to fast and allow us to prepare for everything.

Crying Subaru

The short story:

A dumbass hit my car in the BORDERS Bookstore parking lot last week. He was arguing with a guy that cut him off and didn't look up in time to see me backing out of my space. He was nice and quick to give me all his info and take blame....but my car is officially trashy looking on the right side. Damages are around $3535.00! I cannot wait to get it fixed!

As a precaution for even a minor accident you should go to your doctor, and apparently my blood pressure was really high, which caused concern and I was sent to the hospital for 5 hours of monitoring. We got to see Timothy J in an ultrasound so it wasn't to annoying! I did get a taste of the birthing unit triage, and the experience at South Shore Hospital should be a good one in the near future.

33 Weeks

Thankfully I am expanding in the front, and not in the back! Timothy J is rather active, despite running out of room more and more each day.

Nielsen Eye Center Baby Shower!

My fellow co-workers put on a wonderful baby shower for me Monday afternoon! They were so thoughtful with all of their baby ideas, goodies, and gifts. I received many baby essentials, receiving blankets, goodies bags, clothes and baskets...to many things to mention! Everyone in the office pitched in to contribute to a "money tree" for us. We decided to take that money and start a savings account for Timothy J. We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives!

Here a few pictures...there were to many to post!! :)

Shonie Kodak Moment #2

Shonie has found a new bed. Its the bottom of a bottled water package..and we dare take it away from him, he is just to darn cute when he sleeps!!

32 Weeks

We had our 32 Week visit today with Dr. Shakr....we sure love that guy!!! My weight gain is 14LBS to date and my blood pressure/weight are right on target and "excellent". Timothy J is over 3LBS, heart rate in the 140's and is apparently very fiesty. I have been having alot of Braxton Hicks contractions and cramping, so he checked my cervix just in case. Everything is still good in there and he even felt his head (weird!).

We discussed Dr. Shakrs on call availability, unfortunately its not a guarantee that he will deliver for us, so we still have to meet a few doctors just in case we don't end up with him.

As far as mom goes...I have been wicked tired and heartburn has become my new best friend. I wake up every night between 2-3am for a massive pee-pee. Timothy J has discovered my ribs--which I found is a really good motivation for good posture. My mood swings are awful and I am missing the compassion gene while I am at work..poor patients. :( My fellow co-workers have been wonderful with me and have also discovered my belly for daily baby rubs.

55 Days to go....and it sure is intimidating!!