Good Appointment :)

I had my doctor visit today, 35 week check up. It went really well. My blood pressure was a little high, but they think it's the "white coat syndrome." I got an exam to make sure no infection for delivery and she checked my cervix again and it's still the same...1-2cm dialiated. I was happy to hear it! She said to get up and move around more but take it easy. I got permission to go out a little and not have to constantly lay around when i'm at home. She chatted for a few and then gave me her number so I can call her when it's time so she can be there.

One bad thing about today is I had a horrible hot flash while I was waiting for her. I'm not sure if I was just nervous or what, but I haven't been that hot ever. I'm at the point where I'm just miserable and can't wait to have him.

After the doc we decided to go to the mall, haven't been in months. I rented a wheel chair and Jason and my mom just walked around with me for a little bit. I wasn't out too long and didn't buy anything, but it was nice to get out. I am exhausted.

Now I just have to get past the cervix clinic appt tomorrow. They seem to always send me to Labor and Delivery :( Hopefully everything goes good though cause it was good today.

35 Weeks

Today I am 35 weeks and still pregnant. I am very happy and anxious to have him. I want to meet him so bad. I can't wait to hold him. dress him, play with him and watch him grow.

I have two appointments this week and I hope they both go well. Tomorrow is my doctor appt and thursday is the cervix clinic. We will find out how much he weighs at the cervix clinic. Two weeks ago he weighed 4lb 5oz so we are hoping for 6 lbs this week. Hopefully he will show us his face this time at the ultrasound. He always covers his face, with his hands. We joke and say he doesn't want us to see him until he is born. He wants to make a grand entrance.

Anyway, nothing exciting going on today. Mom is heading down to stay a couple days and help out. Just hanging out and waiting.

I posted a nice belly pic of me :)

New Car

Today Jason and I got a new car. It's a 2007 Dodge Caliber and so purdy :) I have never had a nice car ever, It's a good feeling. I can't really enjoy it yet, but I will once Austin is here. I can enjoy riding to and from the doctor more every week though. It will be nice to have a safe and dependable car for Austin, that is the major reason we got it. That and we were WAY overdue for it. Now if we can only figure out how to get the car seat in there.

Only one shot left!!

Pic of my Nurse who comes to the house once a week to give me a shot. I know it's old, but I had to include it. I don't even look pregnant.

I recieve weekly progesterone shots to help me from going into preterm labor. I have been getting them since October. A nurse, Pat, comes to my house every Monday and gives me a shot, takes my vitals and listens to baby's heart. She just left and I'm so excitd because I only get one more shot and I am done!!! No more getting poked every week. That's a huge milestone to hit for me.

Hopefully everything goes well with the doctor this week and I don't have to deliver yet or get stuck in the hospital. I can't tell you how much I dislike being stuck in the hospital with no control of anything. I want to go to 37 weeks, that is full term. That would be great! Next goal is 36, try to keep small goals so it doesn't seem so far away. Here's to hoping!!

Boring Day!!!!

Oh how my mood chnges...I'm still happy and positive, just bored to tears. I spent all day watching the travel channel. They had specials on Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World... All in Orlando Florida. I found myself daydreaming to when Jason and I went to Orlando before our cruise. I wanted so bad to go to Disney World, but Jason wanted to wait until we had kids. He did drive me around Disney on the outskirts and we decided to go to Blizzard Beach Disney water park. That was fun, hope to get that body back after the pregnancy :) Anyway, I can't wait to take Austin there and experience the magic of Disney World with him. I've never been and it's always been a dream of mine to go.

Anyway, today was super boring and I slept a lot...Nothing too exciting to report today. Can't wait to start traveling again though :)

Change of Emotion

Today was a good day. I'm not sure why, but my whole mood and outlook is changing. I'm not so worried and negative about everything that has to do with the pregnancy. I have learned to give all of my fears to God and not worry so much about every little thing. I have realized that I am in a great place, almost 35 weeks!! So from here on out I will try to keep focusing on the positive and look forward to the arrival of our son, Austin.

I'm starting to move around a little more and it's not easy. I actually loaded the dishwasher for the first time in 4 months. Oh how I miss cleaning my house. Thank goodness for my mom who is a huge help!!

"The Loopy Shot"

I was talking to my wonderful husband about how I'm getting really stressed out about the delivery and the pain. I know it's going to hurt!! This is on my mind because it's getting so close. His response...,"Don't worry you will get the loopy shot and feel very happy." If it were only that easy :) He is a sweetheart, thats his way of making me relax.

I know it will all be worth it though, the reward is a baby!!

Contraction Drama

Oh so bored, nothing to do so I will give an update on whats been going on this week in the beautiful land of bedrest...

On monday about 5:20pm I started to fell little baby contractions. I wasn't too worried until they kept coming. I decided to do the normal routine for contractions...lay on left side and drink lots of water. This didn't work so I got a little concerned. Jason came home and helped me relax and they finally stopped. My mom came out just incase it was time, but good thing it wasn't.

Tuesday they started again at about the same time. They started out mild then got a little stronger. I went to sleep around 9pm and that made them stop thank goodness!!

Wednesday I decided to call the doctor and get checked out. To my suprise, there was no change in my cervix and doc wasn't at all concerned. She thinks I will still go for a while and if I did deliver now she is ok with it. She said don't worry about contractions unless they are very painful and really close together. If that happens, it's baby time!!

So, now that I can relax because I know the baby is ok i'm going to go take a nap or something...Till next time :)

What I Want Most

I've decided to document the rest of my journey through this pregnancy. I've come so far...34 weeks and still going strong. I never thought I would make it this far. I am still not ready to have the baby, but I am in a safe place. I have had many scares and been stuck in the hospital 5 times. On a positive note, 35 weeks the babies have a 99% chance of a normal life with no health problems. Hope to hit that big mark and pass it. This is what I want most in life, to get Austin here and for him to be ok. I will feel so fulfilled if I can get Austin here ok.

Jason is going to take me out of the house tomorrow maybe. If I do go out, I will be in a wheelchair. My doc wants me to get up more and move around a little bit. It's so hard beause I have been on bedrest for about 4 months now. I hurt !!

When I do finally have the baby I will be thrilled and for him to be here. What a dream come true to meet our son, Austin!!