33 weeks

 

How many weeks-
33!!!!!

Size of the baby-

at my ultrasound on Monday the estimated her to be about 5 pounds :)

Weight Gain-

40 plus a few :(

Maternity Clothes-

absolutely and always, except for wearing Greg's clothes as pj's

Gender-

 she was def flashing us her "hamburger bun" during the ultrasound or atleast that's how the tech phrased it, lol

Movement-

 still lot's of movement which was driving the nurses crazy while I was in the hospital because she was always wiggling out from beneath the moniters

Sleep-

still about the same comfort wise but I've been finding it harder to sleep because I can't seem to shut my mind off from worrying and it's def worse at night when I'm just laying there

Symptoms-

same old peeing all the time, pelvic pressure, swelling and heartburn

Food Cravings-

sweet fruit like watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberries 

What I miss-

not being confined to either the bed or the couch... bed rest is no fun and annoying when all you can do is sit and think of all the things you need to be doing but can't

What I'm looking forward to-

meeting my little girl in less than four weeks now

 

Best Moment this week-

my pre-e remaining stable and seeing Mayson on ultrasound... it was so crazy to get to see what she's going to look like... cute little chubby baby with a big head like daddy and his pouty lips

In the blink of an eye...

Everything can change.
I have probably mentioned briefly at least a time or two about my high blood pressure, which was pre-existing pregnancy, but I don't think I even realized how big of a factor it was going to end up being in this pregnancy. I have been on blood pressure medicine my entire pregnancy and up until about 30 weeks everything was looking great and my blood pressure was under control.

Once I hit the 30 week mark my blood pressure started bouncing around; somedays it was normal other days it was creeping up hanging in the 150/95 range. Talked to the ob and we switched my medicine.

But just a week later at my next appointment my blood pressure was even higher so I had to do the lovely 24 hr urine test, have blood work done and have an ekg ran the next day. This was all on a friday.

Monday was my follow up appointment which would change the course of this pregnancy forever. My blood pressure was even higher 170/105 and my urine test showed to much protein all of which adds up to a diagnoses of pre-eclampsia. I was sent straight over to labor and delivery to undergo more tests to see how severe the pre-eclampsia was at this point. After another 24 hr urine test, three seperate blood draws, and almost constant fetal monitering the doctor's felt I was currently stable enough to continue with the pregnancy. The only cure for pre-eclampsia is delivery so now it's just a balancing act of making sure I don't get worse putting me and Mayson in danger versus trying to give Mayson as much time as possible before having to deliver her.

While in the hospital I recieved steroid shots for her lung development and as of tomorrow I will be 33 weeks. Our goal is to make it 4 more weeks. If we make it I'll be induced when I hit 37 weeks; making Mayson a mid October baby instead of a November baby. 

After two and a half days in the hospital I came home on strict bedrest. And honestly that was me pushing for bedrest at home. The doctor seemed like she would have prefered me to remain hospitalized until Mayson arrived but the thought of up to four weeks in the hospital was way to overwhelming for me. So luckily after agreeing to stick to strict bedrest and going in for three appointments a week, plus weekly blood work and weekly 24 hr urine test I am finally home.
I'm trying my best to relax and ignore the clock that seems to be ticking away in the back of my mind. The sound of those steady ever ticking seconds reminding me that things could change any time and Mayson Pearl could be on her way, 33 weeks along ot not :(

third trimester revelations

When you have a baby girl fetus who likes to hang out really low in your belly, laughing hysterically and suffering a coughing fit at the same time does not do wonders for your bladder.

And this previously mentioned laughing and coughing fit may have caused mommy to pee on herself... but just a little!!!

 But let's face it... whether it was a little or a lot... peeing yourself is peeing yourself!!! 

Not cool baby Mayson! Just not cool! 

30 weeks

How many weeks-
30!!!!!

Size of the baby-

according to our ultrasound estimate- 3 1/2 pounds

Weight Gain-

35 pounds

Maternity Clothes-

it's all I wear... that and Greg's t-shirts, boxers and pj's

Gender-

ultrasound confirmed she's still all girl!

Movement-

she's been moving around like crazy lately

Sleep-

okay I guess, starting to wake up sore and crampy though

Symptoms-

same as last week, lot's of potty breaks, swelling, pelvic pressure and now heartburn

Food Cravings-

all types of breakfast foods 

What I miss-

being able to move around without feeling like a sloth

What I'm looking forward to-

the third trimester flying by, lol

Best Moment this Week-

seeing our little girl in real time! she was grabbing her feet and blinking her eyes... it's the craziest thing ever to be able to take a sneak peek at her inside of her little world :)

Third trimester revelations

Being over seven months pregnant makes it hard for one to (ahem) groom oneself properly if you know what I mean. There's nothing more frustating, or perhaps hilarious, than trying to contort your body in all sorts of unnatural ways to see over your belly or using a mirror to be able to see all of your business down there so you can shave/trim properly. And I'm sure its only going to get worse from here!!! I'm this close to considering a revival in the 80's type "hairstyle" but I just can't bring myself to do it, lol! So for now I guess I'll keep hacking away, almost blindly, praying that I don't cut myself or see if I can finally talk my husband into doing it for me!!! Though that last one might be a long shot! I'll have better luck getting  my mom do it for me, which she totally would by the way... nothing like a mother's love I guess!!!!)

Oh there is nothing like the joys of pregnancy :)

29 weeks

How far along-

29 weeks

Size of the baby-

2 and 1/2 pounds and just over 15 inches

Weight Gain-

30 plus a few :(

Maternity Clothes-

pretty much all maternity clothes except a few shirts that I bought larges in, i'm thinking that i might just need to purchase some maternity shoes too!! i doubt they make these, perhaps i could make quite a killing if i came up with my own maternity shoe line :)

Gender-

GIRL :)

Movement-

still feeling quite a bit of movement

Sleep-

while its interupted by quite a few potty breaks and it takes  me a while to get comfy i'm not complaining because i'm sure it could be much worse

Symptoms-

peeing all the time cause Miss Mayson likes to bounce on my bladder, some swelling though its better than last week, lot's of pelvic pressure

Food Cravings-

apple pie (which was a bad breakfast choice because Mayson was not a fan) 

What I miss-

not feeling like my pelvic bone was being crushed!! mayson likes to hang out really low and half the time i feel like i'm one sneeze away from her shooting out!

What I'm looking forward to-

my ultrasound got scheduled for this week so on thursday morning Greg and I get the chance to peek at our baby girl again

Best Moment this Week-

celebrating Greg's 26th birthday and getting him his first ever "to my daddy" b-day card!!

28 weeks

How far along-

glance above to the blog title, lol :) 28 weeks

Size of the baby-

2 and 1/4 pounds and just over 14 inches

Weight Gain-

can yikes be my answer?!?! no? if you promise not to make fun of me I'll give you the brutally honest number... 30 pounds!!!

Maternity Clothes-

please refer to the previous question and you tell me if you think I could fit into anything but maternity clothes!!

Gender-

GIRL :)

Movement-

definite kicks and punches and still the occasional full body flip! gregory can easily feel her now and you can see my belly jump from the outside whenever she gets really going

Sleep-

still not too bad... it takes me a while to get comfy but the body pillow helps

Symptoms-

have to pee ALL of the time and swelling. the swelling was especially bad when we flew up to Philly last weekend, but thankfully it has gone down quite alot.

Food Cravings- 

grits!! and even though I'm a true southern girl I don't usually like grits at all 

What I miss-

having small boobs!! being able to get up and down with the kids at work, my belly is definitely making it hard for Mrs. Elizabeth to sit "criss-cross applesauce" during group time, lol

What I'm looking forward to-

since I have high bloodpressure and take a beta-blocker this coming week I'm being sent to the high risk ob for a precautionary ultrasound to make sure that Mayson is growing like she should be. i'm excited to have another chance to see our baby girl and hope that we recieve confirmation that she is growing and developing right on track :)

Best Moment this Week-

her stroller and car seat arrived in the mail, plus we purchased her pack and play and a few other items from BabiesRus. i'm getting excited seeing all of her things assembled and slowly taking over our apartment!