Sooooo, looks like we have made it! The due date has come and gone and the baby is still not ready to meet the world. I have to say, can't really complain with how the pregnancy has gone, but this week has been tough...I think a foot is permanently stuck in my ribs causing a very painful pinch/burning sensation and I really don't see how much more my stomach can expand. Chuck officially waived a white flag as of last night and has taken refuge on the coach/futon in order to try and get away from my tossing and turning at night. And no matter how much I try to no think about the fact that the baby will join us at any minute, the thought is always right there. No worries to you out there as well; we will be sure to let you know once active labor starts! :)
Our last doc appointment was Monday and it went pretty well. I weigh 174 (25 lbs total...I am very very happy), measured at 40 cm with a heart rate of 140. Now offically 2 cm dialated and still 50%, the doc said my cervix is soft. Even though this technically means squat and I could be like this for 2 more weeks or go into labor as I am typing, it was still positive news that my body is getting ready and heading in the right direction.
Just a waiting game at this point...we are walking, swimming, and doing just about everything else those old wives tales suggest to get this moving along. Keep the suggestions coming!!
Love you all and can't wait to give ya'll the ultimate update!
Oh yea! For those of you wondering about the Entenmann's cheese filled cake, I up'd the anty. I baked a double layer chocolate cake with chocolate icing all from scratch (yes, including the icing). It was sooooo good and I ate about 1/2 on my own. Pretty excited!!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
38 weeks and ready to go...or so we think :)
Welcome back all! Hopefully this will be our final post before Baby Foster is here! Within the past week and a 1/2 we have had 2 doctors appointments. Here are the details from each.
Last Wednesday 12/16 we had our 37 weeks appointment. Weighed in at 171, measured at 36.25 cm, and the baby's heart rate was in the 150's (must have been the cheesecake I ate for lunch :) and yes, the white chocolate raspberry was amazing and very worth it!!) When the doctor went to check on any progress, it turns out I was 1 cm and 50% effaced (thinning of the cervix). So exciting!
On Monday 12/21, Chuck and I trekked back to the doc's office to get our updated ultrasound to see how big the baby is and if everything looks good on the inside. So far, they guess-ta-mated the baby's weight at 6.5 (so, we should have a 7/7.5 lb baby when all is said and done! Hopefully it will just slide right on out!!), the head is down (butt is located toward the left and feet are kicking me in my ribs on the right), and the amniotic fluid has gotten two thumbs up! I stayed at 171 lbs (despite my cheesecake from last week and ice cream over the weekend), measured at 37.5cm (which doesn't really mean much...the baby could be stretching when we measured), and the heart rate is at 144. As for progress, we are still at 1cm 50%, so nothing new to report. I was a little surprised as over the past week; things have been aching and pulling, but what else should you expect at 38 weeks!
Please be sure to call or send any recommendations for progression! Have a Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year! Thanks for all your love and support!
Last Wednesday 12/16 we had our 37 weeks appointment. Weighed in at 171, measured at 36.25 cm, and the baby's heart rate was in the 150's (must have been the cheesecake I ate for lunch :) and yes, the white chocolate raspberry was amazing and very worth it!!) When the doctor went to check on any progress, it turns out I was 1 cm and 50% effaced (thinning of the cervix). So exciting!
On Monday 12/21, Chuck and I trekked back to the doc's office to get our updated ultrasound to see how big the baby is and if everything looks good on the inside. So far, they guess-ta-mated the baby's weight at 6.5 (so, we should have a 7/7.5 lb baby when all is said and done! Hopefully it will just slide right on out!!), the head is down (butt is located toward the left and feet are kicking me in my ribs on the right), and the amniotic fluid has gotten two thumbs up! I stayed at 171 lbs (despite my cheesecake from last week and ice cream over the weekend), measured at 37.5cm (which doesn't really mean much...the baby could be stretching when we measured), and the heart rate is at 144. As for progress, we are still at 1cm 50%, so nothing new to report. I was a little surprised as over the past week; things have been aching and pulling, but what else should you expect at 38 weeks!
Please be sure to call or send any recommendations for progression! Have a Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year! Thanks for all your love and support!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
35 going on 36...almost done!
Happy Holidays from inside! Soon, Baby Foster will be here and we are soooo excited! Thanksgiving was great; we even had thirds! And thank you all for the support and love! Each of the showers were VERY different, but perfect and more than we could have ever asked for! For those who joined, we hope you had a great time, and for those who couldn't make it, know we understand but missed you :)!
As far as progression goes, at our 33 week appt I measured at 33cm weighing in at 169.5 lbs with the baby heart rate of 146. At the 35 week appt this past week, we were at 34.5 cm weighing in at 170 lbs with the baby heart rate of 148. A total weight gain of 21 lbs so far. Though it is tough to tell with the measurements, it is encouraging that we are .5 cm behind (they say you should measure how far along you are). This either means a) I am dropping :) b) the baby is going to be smaller or c) squat. Hopefully a) and b) :). We have chosen our pediatrician and are gathering the final few items we will need to bring home baby. Our next appointment will be in a week and a 1/2 at 37 weeks and that is where we will schedule a final ultra sound (38 weeks) to be sure everything is good to go. We are keeping up with Yoga and Body Jam (fun dance class at our gym), and have a Infant CPR class on the 18th.
And in terms of uncomfortalbness, we are hanging in there. Shoot, I can't complain...I have just started regular back pain and slight lack of sleep with only 4 weeks to go...not too shabby! For now, I am using Yoga positions to help aleviate pain. Chuck is doing a great job of massaging and helping more and more. I do feel bad napping and taking it easy, but figure those days will soon be long gone so if I have a chance, I should take advantage of that :).
We will be staying here in MD for Christmas and New Years just in case. Plus sitting in a car for any more than 30 mins is just killer! We will miss you all this year, but will have the best gift soon! The baby can't wait to meet you! Till next time...
As far as progression goes, at our 33 week appt I measured at 33cm weighing in at 169.5 lbs with the baby heart rate of 146. At the 35 week appt this past week, we were at 34.5 cm weighing in at 170 lbs with the baby heart rate of 148. A total weight gain of 21 lbs so far. Though it is tough to tell with the measurements, it is encouraging that we are .5 cm behind (they say you should measure how far along you are). This either means a) I am dropping :) b) the baby is going to be smaller or c) squat. Hopefully a) and b) :). We have chosen our pediatrician and are gathering the final few items we will need to bring home baby. Our next appointment will be in a week and a 1/2 at 37 weeks and that is where we will schedule a final ultra sound (38 weeks) to be sure everything is good to go. We are keeping up with Yoga and Body Jam (fun dance class at our gym), and have a Infant CPR class on the 18th.
And in terms of uncomfortalbness, we are hanging in there. Shoot, I can't complain...I have just started regular back pain and slight lack of sleep with only 4 weeks to go...not too shabby! For now, I am using Yoga positions to help aleviate pain. Chuck is doing a great job of massaging and helping more and more. I do feel bad napping and taking it easy, but figure those days will soon be long gone so if I have a chance, I should take advantage of that :).
We will be staying here in MD for Christmas and New Years just in case. Plus sitting in a car for any more than 30 mins is just killer! We will miss you all this year, but will have the best gift soon! The baby can't wait to meet you! Till next time...
Friday, October 30, 2009
less than 10 weeks left...la la la
We are on the final stretch ladies and gentlemen. Hands and feet are starting to appear at random times from my belly, bending over is def. a chore, staying up past 11 is nearly impossible, and I find myself waddling at different points throughout the day! Chuck is so wonderful, giving me a nightly back massage, cooking dinner more, and helping take Sully outside. Last week I weighed in at 163, bringing the total weight gain to 14 lbs! The baby is def. growing! My uterus is up 4 cm taking the total measurement to 29 cm, right on schedule. We've officially hired a Doula, who we will meet next week to discuss our birth plan (more so what we would like, not what will happen...that is up to the baby that day :).
As for the other major steps, we spoke to the doctor about the concerning flu season. We weren't really planning on getting the swine flu shot (reg seasonal flu shot we've already got) but it has hit our area and more specifically preg mom's from our doctors office. Soooo, Tuesday I bit the bullet. They say it takes about 5-7 days for your body to build up most antibodies and a full 14 days for your body to be ready to go, so if any of you are not feeling well, esp have had a fever, cough, etc within the past 48 hours (of coming into contact with us) or even have been around people with these symptoms (you can be a carrier for 24 hours and not know you have it), I love you, but stay far away. They've also suggested anyone who will be the primary caretaker for the baby in the first 3 months to get both flu shots as well since the baby can't get vaccinate until 6 months. At 36 weeks, Chuck will be able to get his. Good information to know! And we were not able to tour the OB facility. All the hospitals in the area went on lock down with the H1N1 so they have cancelled all tours for the rest of the year. It stinks but if we were delivering at this time, I wouldn't want everyone stompin through with their germs.
As for names, we had a few in mind (but a still open to suggestions and thoughts. Heck, we may meet this wonderful baby and think a completely different direction). For a girl, we are up in the air about first names but the middle name will most likely be Lynn. With the last name of Amadore...hehehe j/k Foster :). For a boy, Charles Joseph Foster V, #5 :) with a nickname of probably Joe, or Joey...heck maybe even the full Charles (when everyone is in a room here is how the nicknames go: Great Grampa is Chum, Grampa is Chuck, Dad is Charlie). That's where we are so far.
November will bring so much activity, Easton baby shower (with Gramma Doyle's famous Christmas cookies), Baltimore "open house" (so excited for it being coed), and Thanksgiving (eating thirds this year :)). Just remember, 10 weeks left means Christmas is 8 weeks away! How about them apples?!?!? Till next time...
As for the other major steps, we spoke to the doctor about the concerning flu season. We weren't really planning on getting the swine flu shot (reg seasonal flu shot we've already got) but it has hit our area and more specifically preg mom's from our doctors office. Soooo, Tuesday I bit the bullet. They say it takes about 5-7 days for your body to build up most antibodies and a full 14 days for your body to be ready to go, so if any of you are not feeling well, esp have had a fever, cough, etc within the past 48 hours (of coming into contact with us) or even have been around people with these symptoms (you can be a carrier for 24 hours and not know you have it), I love you, but stay far away. They've also suggested anyone who will be the primary caretaker for the baby in the first 3 months to get both flu shots as well since the baby can't get vaccinate until 6 months. At 36 weeks, Chuck will be able to get his. Good information to know! And we were not able to tour the OB facility. All the hospitals in the area went on lock down with the H1N1 so they have cancelled all tours for the rest of the year. It stinks but if we were delivering at this time, I wouldn't want everyone stompin through with their germs.
As for names, we had a few in mind (but a still open to suggestions and thoughts. Heck, we may meet this wonderful baby and think a completely different direction). For a girl, we are up in the air about first names but the middle name will most likely be Lynn. With the last name of Amadore...hehehe j/k Foster :). For a boy, Charles Joseph Foster V, #5 :) with a nickname of probably Joe, or Joey...heck maybe even the full Charles (when everyone is in a room here is how the nicknames go: Great Grampa is Chum, Grampa is Chuck, Dad is Charlie). That's where we are so far.
November will bring so much activity, Easton baby shower (with Gramma Doyle's famous Christmas cookies), Baltimore "open house" (so excited for it being coed), and Thanksgiving (eating thirds this year :)). Just remember, 10 weeks left means Christmas is 8 weeks away! How about them apples?!?!? Till next time...
Thursday, October 1, 2009
2nd Trimester...Check!
Sooo, here we are...almost done with week 26! Can't believe that we will soon culminate our 2nd trimester! So weird! Last week was our most recent doctors appt. So far my total weight gain is 9 lbs, I've grown 4 cm (bringing my uterus to 25 cm), and things are progressing beautifully. Thankfully, all my weight gain has been right in the belly area and I am feeling great (let's keep that going for at least another few weeks :)). The baby is moving sooo much lately and if I lay still enough, you can actually see my belly move around! It is the neatest yet weirdest thing! Oct 21st will be my last monthly visit to the OB, then I will go every other week, then weekly!
Gram came to visit to help with the baby furniture last week, so we are ready to go! Our first baby shower will be next week hosted by Mama Foster. We are so very excited to celebrate with family AND rumor has it Gramma Foster will be making some delish desserts...mmmmm. Speaking of food, I have done really well portion wise and keeping my cravings under control (Chuck just had his first store run to buy some banana split ingredients last week) but each time I go to the grocery store I pass by an Entenmann's display. One time, just one time, I am going to buy a Cheese Danish thingy and finish the whole thing, not to think a second thought about it! Will keep you posted!
Next Tuesday, Chuck and I will take the walk through of the GMBC labor and delivery wing. We are very excited to see the who and where of this who process. Also, we are considering a Lamaze class, but not sure. If anyone has any experience or thoughts, please give us a buzz or shoot an email; we would love some direction on this.
Gram came to visit to help with the baby furniture last week, so we are ready to go! Our first baby shower will be next week hosted by Mama Foster. We are so very excited to celebrate with family AND rumor has it Gramma Foster will be making some delish desserts...mmmmm. Speaking of food, I have done really well portion wise and keeping my cravings under control (Chuck just had his first store run to buy some banana split ingredients last week) but each time I go to the grocery store I pass by an Entenmann's display. One time, just one time, I am going to buy a Cheese Danish thingy and finish the whole thing, not to think a second thought about it! Will keep you posted!
Next Tuesday, Chuck and I will take the walk through of the GMBC labor and delivery wing. We are very excited to see the who and where of this who process. Also, we are considering a Lamaze class, but not sure. If anyone has any experience or thoughts, please give us a buzz or shoot an email; we would love some direction on this.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Second 1/2 here we come...
We are officially in our 22nd week of pregnancy and things are moving along just wonderfully! Recently, the baby has started to kick and not only can mom feel it, but so can everyone else. It is both amazing and weird all in the same :) (Kind of feels like a muscle twitch.) As of our last OB appt (Aug 26) mama has gained a total of 7 lbs (looks like much more :).) We inquired about being able to feel the baby so soon (as most of the articles, advice, and books read tell us that mom can feel baby around 18-20 weeks and everyone else around 26-28 weeks) and the doc said we must just have a strong baby (wonder who baby takes after??) After listening to the heart beat, she actually called baby a "thrasher" hehehe. We are feeling great (though still very strongly opinionated) and have started prenatal yoga.
As for baby preparation, we have most of the dates for the showers, started our registry at Baby's R Us, and taken on the baby room/office conversion. Oct will be in Williamsport for the Foster side, early Nov will be in Easton for the Amadore side, and mid Nov for Baltimorons...Keep an eye out for invites! When you take a look at the registry, you will notice that there isn't too much there. Chuck and I are very lucky for our wonderful family, friends, and everything god has blessed us with, but it is coming very quickly to our attention that space is exceptionally limited here in MD. Our condo has little room for storage, soooo it is looking like most of the necessities you would register for when the baby is 6 months and older (ie high chair) we are going to need to add as needs come along. Also, it is hard to trek larger items back to MD. For these reasons (and a few more), we are encouraging gift cards. We are so excited for everyone sharing this time with us and appreciate all your love and support.
The color we are looking to paint the baby's room is from the Home Depot, Ralph Lauren color - Tuloumme http://www.ralphlaurenhome.com/rlhome/products/paint/items.asp?haid=49. As for furnature, we going with IKEA Leksvik line and the Fabler line for textiles http://www.ikea.com/. Gramma Amadore will be coming down September 26th to help get the room together! So exciting!!
As for baby preparation, we have most of the dates for the showers, started our registry at Baby's R Us, and taken on the baby room/office conversion. Oct will be in Williamsport for the Foster side, early Nov will be in Easton for the Amadore side, and mid Nov for Baltimorons...Keep an eye out for invites! When you take a look at the registry, you will notice that there isn't too much there. Chuck and I are very lucky for our wonderful family, friends, and everything god has blessed us with, but it is coming very quickly to our attention that space is exceptionally limited here in MD. Our condo has little room for storage, soooo it is looking like most of the necessities you would register for when the baby is 6 months and older (ie high chair) we are going to need to add as needs come along. Also, it is hard to trek larger items back to MD. For these reasons (and a few more), we are encouraging gift cards. We are so excited for everyone sharing this time with us and appreciate all your love and support.
The color we are looking to paint the baby's room is from the Home Depot, Ralph Lauren color - Tuloumme http://www.ralphlaurenhome.com/rlhome/products/paint/items.asp?haid=49. As for furnature, we going with IKEA Leksvik line and the Fabler line for textiles http://www.ikea.com/. Gramma Amadore will be coming down September 26th to help get the room together! So exciting!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?
Neither can we! As a quick update, last week we went for the 18 week ultra sound. At this point, you can see a lot of things with the baby, the heart, liver, stomach, finger/toes, gender, etc. It was so exciting to see how big the baby has gotten (check out the difference from the 7 to 18 weeks). We have to give props to the tech; the baby was moving around like crazy since I had a glass of OJ prior to the ultrasound so she was trying to keep up. After they did a photo shot (she took like 30 pics of the baby) she moved on for the big reveal on the gender of the baby. Turns out, the baby sat on his/her feet the whole time and we couldn't tell! After 20 mins of me turning on each side, talking a walk, doing a back flip (j/k,) the baby still wouldn't move!
This morning we got verdict on the final results of what the doc can see from the photos and....the baby is HEALTHY!! Yea!! When we had the ultra sound, the tech was able to get all the photo shots needed to check for everything, but since Chuck and I wanted to know the gender, she wrote that she couldn't see the feet clear enough, sooooo we thought we were getting another ultra sound at my next appt (next Thursday 8/20). Well apparently, the doc didn't think we needed another one, so no ultra sound next week. I then asked when the next one would be (the tech said 32 weeks) and she said not necc. If everything is progressing along awesome, we might not even need one then!! ahhhhhh!! To make a long story very long, it truly looks like this baby, no matter what we or anyone else wants, is not going to show itself!! We are going to make the final decision tonight, but I am sure if we wait until 30 something weeks, we may as well hold off :) Just as long as the baby is healthy, that is really all the matters :)!
This morning we got verdict on the final results of what the doc can see from the photos and....the baby is HEALTHY!! Yea!! When we had the ultra sound, the tech was able to get all the photo shots needed to check for everything, but since Chuck and I wanted to know the gender, she wrote that she couldn't see the feet clear enough, sooooo we thought we were getting another ultra sound at my next appt (next Thursday 8/20). Well apparently, the doc didn't think we needed another one, so no ultra sound next week. I then asked when the next one would be (the tech said 32 weeks) and she said not necc. If everything is progressing along awesome, we might not even need one then!! ahhhhhh!! To make a long story very long, it truly looks like this baby, no matter what we or anyone else wants, is not going to show itself!! We are going to make the final decision tonight, but I am sure if we wait until 30 something weeks, we may as well hold off :) Just as long as the baby is healthy, that is really all the matters :)!
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