Update...No more trips to Presby! Yay!

Today was my last visit to the perinatologist! The ultrasound shows Nicholas now weighs 6lbs 15oz. Big boy is on his way! Dr. Shaver was really sweet today and gave me a big hug before I left the office. He demanded pictures of Nicholas once he arrives and to see me if I decided to get pregnant again. Nicholas is looking great and I think the progress has already started. I saw the OB on Monday and she said that my cervix was about 30% effaced. She told me to stop taking the Procardia (to prevent contractions). I have been bumped up to weekly visits now until he arrives.

I am feeling pretty miserable these days. I can't sleep, I can't get comfy sitting, I am extremely bitchy and can't apologize to Brian enough. Poor guy! I know I am making him miserable, too. It's only fair to share.

The great news is that the Red Sox just won the World Series again. I think it's great! Go Red Sox! (Sorry, I had to throw that in there!) Nicholas is destined to be a fan, just wait!

Baby Nicholas is on his way...

I went to the doctor on Monday, October 15, only to be rushed out of the office with my chart to the hospital to have contractions monitored once again. After the two night extravaganza the week before, the contractions started again on the morning of the doctor appointment...8 minutes apart. This is weird to me seeing that I am already on a prescription to make the contractions "stop". So far, so good this week. I am trying to take it easy, but at this point, with 5 weeks to go, I kind of feel like if Nicholas is ready, I am ready. He dropped this weekend. I can tell because there is a definite slope to my belly. The round bump is so low now that I can barely sit down or hike a leg up to get in the car!!

Sleeping is a bit of a challenge lately. I was so tired last night that I thought I would be able to go to bed without the aid of the Ambien the doctor gave me to help me rest. WRONG!! I was peacefully sleeping for approximately 45 minutes, when Brian's screams of joy in the livingroom woke me up. While watching Game 7 of the Red Sox / Indians playoffs, our beloved team decided to bring it and show us what they are made of. So I just decided to get up and go enjoy this time with him. We do love those Red Sox! Thank goodness I don't have to get up early. Afterwards, I took the Ambien, and slept the rest of the night. Peacefully!

At last check, Nicholas weighed in at 5lbs 5oz. We don't have another ultrasound appointment until October 29, so hopefully then they will give us some insight on an early delivery date. That's what I am hoping for anyway. Who knows, maybe with the full moon this week...hmmmmm.

Maternity Leave at last

So, after two nights spent in the hospital with contractions 8 minutes apart and two shots of terbutaline to stop the contractions, I have been instructed to park it! I didn't ask for it, but apparently my doctor and I are on the same page. I called once again today to report contractions 8 minutes apart and I get a note to start maternity leave and two prescriptions! Yay! I am hoping to get some relief from these contractions because it's very early still. Hopefully the rest I am about to get will do me some good, that is if I can make myself rest instead of doing housework. I have another doctor appointment on Monday, so until then (unless something else happens......)......

8 weeks? Hopefully less

This week marks the 32nd week of pregnancy for us. So far Nick is doing ok. I know one thing. He is getting heavy! I am amazed by all the discomforts of pregnancy, but at the same time, I would go through it a million times if I could afford it.

I am hoping that Nicholas decides to come early. At last check he weighed 4lbs 15oz. That was last week via ultrasound. He is getting so much cuter every time I see him. I am so excited to meet him face to face.

Tyler is getting excited, also. Everytime he gives me a hug and kiss, he immediately gives my belly a hug and kiss. He is ready to be a big brother! This is something he has wanted for a very long time. I can't wait until the two of them finally meet for the first time. That is going to be a very special moment.

Brian, on the other hand, is also getting anxious. He keeps getting caught looking in the nursery and wishing there was a baby there to look at. I don't know what he is going to do once there is. I guess he will get no sleep for standing over the crib! (amongst other things...LOL)

Until next week....