Journal Date: 03/02/12
Weight: 137.9 lb
Notes: Our NST went fantastic!! One major contraction not too much to
worry about. It was funny because today you were kicking the monitor so
that it would pop off. The nurse had to come hold it on there for a
little bit. It was so funny. What was even more funnier is when the
nurse was asking me about your big sister. We were having a little
conversation about your big sister and stuff. All of a sudden you start
moving like crazy; hands, feet, butt, everything! She told you to calm
down because tomorrow is the baby shower and all about YOU! It was the
funniest timing.
The water looks good. She said I have plenty of it and really nice
pockets. You are head down and I'm pretty sure you'll stay like that. I
think by now your comfy in that right position. She pointed out you have
nice chunky thighs - I just love it! Better to have some chunks, I say.
Until next week for our double appointment: NST and Dr. check up.
Journal Date: 03/03/12
Notes: It's party time celebrating the arrival of Jalilah Iolana.
Today is our babyshower themed Mocktail Party. It was so much fun!!!
Mommy got to dress up in my NOT SO MATERNITY dress, yes I went to one of
my fave stores and bought a dress (Bebe). I did the same thing with
Bri'elle. It was nice walking into the mall to shop. it has been way to
long. I put on my platform black Jessica Pumps and a cute pearl-flower
inspired necklace from Charlotte Russe. My nails were painted the night
before by Sherin in lovely girl themed designs. Hair was braided back
and a touch of makeup completed my onsomble.
The treats were Cheese and chocolate fondue (my faces) along with meatballs and some other goodies.
The games were kept to a minimum because I wanted it to be more mellow
and relaxed so we did a raffle style game setup. I also liked it because
it allowed everyone at the party a chance to win. You received a raffle
for coming; wearing pink, lace, floral, and pearls - a raffle ticket
for each; a raffle for diapers/wipes; a raffle for a baby book; the only
game we played was "guess how big mommy's tummy is". The winner
received a stream of raffle tickets. There were four different prizes to
choose from. Raffle holders got to put their raffle in the bottle that
represented each gift. They could put as many as they wanted in each
bottle and could even put them in all of them if they chose to.
The decorations were baby items that I already had like bottles and
pacifiers. Also a streamer canopy that I got a DIY from ((blog)). Along
with a few extra girl themed decor.
It was a lot of fun gathering with family and friends celebrating the
special arrival of Jalilah. It turned out better than I had imagined
besides our down fall of time (I was fashionably late). But nonetheless I
will replay this day over and over until Jalilah arrives. I thank
everyone for coming and celebrating our second little princess.
Journal Date: 03/09/12
Weight: 137 lb
Notes: At our appt today we discovered you are fully head down and
literally staring at the floor. Your body is positioned almost in like a
C but sideways. You were very active today as he did the ultrasound,
which is always great. We got good news today! Actually great news,
mommy can walk! And walk as much as I want or how much my body will
allow. This will help with delivery so I'm on a mission. Not too many
contractions have been happening so the doctor didn't check to see if
I'm dilated. I don't feel like I could be.
We had our NST next which went great however if registered 4-5
contractions within 20 mins and they were more on the
uncomfortable/painful side. Luckily I was able to go home since the Dr
appt went so good and if anything I could come back if it seemed like it
was labor.
After the appts, daddy and I headed to Costco to start my walking.
The contractions kept coming stronger and stronger or more often but it
didn't feel like labor. We were there for about an hour or so. On our
way out we grabbed a bite to eat; polish dog with all the fixins and a
fruit smoothie. Ahhh, it was so goooood. Our way home the contractions
were still happening. About 2 hours in they finally stopped when we for
home. I was a little nervous thinking I might be in labor but since my
gut told me it wasn't I followed my instincts and I'm glad. I probably
would've got stuck at L&D waiting just to be checked for them to
send me home.
That got me a step closer. We need those contractions just not labor ones yet.
Journal Date: 03/16/12
Notes: NST stats: Perfect today!
Our fluid was measured and we have 18cm of fluid. According to the
nurse this is excellent because they want you to be over 7cm and we are
definitely far from that on the good scale. I'm hoping I have lots of
water for my contractions. It felt like it gave it a relief when my
contractions happened and the water would come out. Keeping my fingers
crossed!
The nurse who measure our fluid gave me the pictures of you from that
ultrasound. I'm so happy :) your album of ultrasound pictures is almost
full!!!
Journal Date: 03/21/12
Weight: 141.9 lb
Notes: Two appts today!!!!
First up was the appt with the doctor. It went great as they have
been recently. You are head down still. I've had quite a bit of
contractions since the last appt but they are all in conjunction with
getting mommy read for the big day. He measured you to be 5lbs 13oz.
Which we can assume you will be somewhere in the 7lb range. You had us
going for awhile because you were looking more like an 8-9 lb girl. I
don't really feel like your big. Compared to Bri'elle I carry you very
different. You are extremely low which Bri'elle was not and your head
down and Bri'elle was breach right up until the last day. It is very
different and I'm glad I have this experience. We will now get seen
every week since we are getting down to the last couple of weeks. On a
side note: I've been switched to two daily injections of my blood
thinners instead of once a day. This will allow for pain medication if I
opt for it and easier for c-section if needed.
At the NST you were sleeping which is not like you. Usually you are
very very active kicking away at the monitors. The nurse had to push on
mommys tummy which was a little uncomfortable to get you to move for an
accurate heart beat and motions. You even got an attitude with her from
moving you around. Once she stopped moving you she walked away, in the
meantime I felt you move your body so the monitor wasn't registering
your heartbeat. The nurse walked back in to fix the monitor. As she was
taking it off to move it to the other side you moved back where it was.
It was so funny. I was trying not to laugh. From then on we had a good
NST.
See you next week!
Mommy total weight gain: 38-41 lbs
Baby's weight: approx 5lbs 13oz
Journal Date: 03/30/12
Weight: 144.9 Lb
Other Notes: We are
getting closer! Now I'm taking two shots a day of heparin in hopes I'm
able to get pain mess and to prevent for hemorrhaging. You look great
and doc measure you to be about six pounds and four ounces. You are a
healthy little girl. He saw that you haven't completely dropped yet
which most second babies don't until middle of labor so it's normal. On
to my NST. See you next week!
The NST went great. You were moving like crazy and I even had a couple
contractions while I was on the monitor. Looking good girl!
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