Getting Large & No Longer In Charge

Wow, I thought that time slows way down the closer you get to the due date? Maybe I will not be thinking the time is going by that fast when I am a day or even a week past August 11. I am hoping I do not go a week past the due date. It has been pretty tough to move around and there is so much pain and stretching going on in the pelvic/lower abdominal region, seriously it feels like my hips are going to burst.

We had a pretty eventful Father's Day...in the hospital. After 4 days of "violent vomiting" (there is no other way to describe it), I had no energy whatsoever and I was so uncomfortable. After talking to the OB it was decided that I should probably get checked out. I was terribly dehydrated and had to get 2 IV saline solutions. Because I had been experiencing the heartburn/nausea/vomiting cycle over the course of the pregnancy, the doctor started treatment for GERD (gastroesophogeal reflux disease). Because the baby was doing great they decided I could finish the treatments at home and released me as soon as I could prove that I could keep some food down. Thankfully the medications have been working, because my throat was so sore and irritated from all the acid. It is so weird how your body can go through so much, yet, the baby is 100% A-Okay and not affected and it doesn't help when he is practicing his ninjitsu skills while I am so nauseous.

On the upside of doctors visits this past week, my Blood Pressure was down to a safe number and I am hopeful that it stays that way. I do not want to be induced and having a high BP will only increase that chance. I was also a little surprised to learn that I have finally gained some weight. 6 pounds to be exact. How I gained that much in a week with not being able to keep anything down was actually quite shocking to me. However, according to most pregnancy charts the average weight of a baby at this stage in pregnancy is about 4.5 pounds. I noticed today just how far my belly is starting to stick out. And I feel so limited in what I can do and for how long I can do it. I definitely do not feel like I am in charge of anything anymore.

You know, if I had to go through it all again, I would for him. Because at the end of the night when I am laying quietly and I see and feel his movements my heart fills up with so much love and I have to thank the Lord for the miracle, blessing, and desire of my heart.

So much is changing and all I can do is give everything up to God. I don't know how much change is coming, but I do know it is on its way. I don't know how I will be adapting to the changes, but I know that I have the Lord guiding me and walking beside me. I was thinking about Eve and how when she went through this. Physically she was all alone. She was the first. There was no "What To Expect" book to help guide her through her pregnancy. She didn't have a mom or friend to turn to. All she had was the Lord. I can imagine her sitting there talking to God about everything. And I believe that the Lord gave her so much peace, a gift to the woman who went through it first. And while technology may make it easier and considerably safer to be pregnant, pregnancy itself is still the same as it was the very first time it happened. I do wonder what her thought was the first time she seen her belly squirming around, because it was amazing yet creepy the first time I seen it happen. Then again, all I could think about was the movie "Alien".

Hmmm... Definitely got off subject this time around. Anyhoo- other than that things have been good here. I definitely can't wait to have Brody in my arms, yet, I want to enjoy every last minute of him being just mine (and God's).

Love,

Kristina

Week 32 has begun

That is right! Week 32 has begun. And with it comes some lovely symptoms of pregnancy. Seriously, I love my OB, but if he says to me " No one gets pregnant to be pregnant, it is for the end result" one more time, I think I will lose it. I actually did want to go through the whole "experience" and it has been great except for a few lingering symptoms. Anyways enough complaining about pregnancy symptoms.

Thankfully school has come to a close and I already feel a great sense of relief. Although, I was pretty depressed a few days ago when I realized all the plans that I had made for this year have been put to a halt. Obviously my little man to be is most definitely worth it, but I wanted to save up a little before his arrival. But, God knows what he is doing and I have full confidence that his timing is perfect despite what may be going on around me.

Week 31 flew by, and I can't believe that week 32 is half over as well. The baby is kicking and grooving all around. And even though I haven't seen his little foot or hand poking out, I have been able to feel it and trace it with my finger tip. I can't wait to see what he looks like. Larry and I have been talking about all the things that we want to do with him and how we want to raise him. I am so happy that we are on the same page.

Over the next weeks it will be a time of rest and getting ready for Brody's arrival. I am currently working on the hospital bag. I only have a few things left to get to put in there but it is ready to go!

Birthing classes come to an end on Tuesday. It has definitely been an experience, and we have had a good time laughing with another couple who is due in July. I just hope that we can remember some of the stuff that we have learned.

Well that is pretty much it for now.

Love,

Kristina

Only 9 (-/+) weeks to go

Hello Everyone!

So week 30 officially ended on Wednesday.

On June 5th, my mom-in-law threw a family baby shower for us. We had such a great time of talking and she made a wonderful light dinner. It really meant a lot to me to get together with his family to share this experience. We are so thankful for the love and support that was overflowing.

Nausea, morning-sickness, and heartburn have made a huge comeback, and they have brought so many wonderful friends with them! This past week was kind of rough. On Wednesday I had my OB appointment, and I have lost more weight (which I am happy about, as long as Brody is okay). My blood pressure is still high, so I will be starting my weekly appointments earlier than normal. I need to start taking it easy and use my own discretion for things so that I am not put on "doctor-ordered" bed rest. Next week is my last week of school, so that will definitely cut out about 30% of my stress..lol!

We are still taking Birth Classes and the week prior we watched "Birth Videos" and I about puked! Seriously, who wants those "scenes" on video! It was not scary, it was nasty! This past week we learned about "creating a birthing environment" and relaxation techniques! We will see how well they work when I am in the labor process! For every class that we go to we earn $15 baby bucks to use in the "boutique". So far I have gotten some really cute outfits, which is great because I am tired of spending big $$$ at Motherhood Maternity just for the clothes to fall apart in the washer/dryer >{ We have also gotten some cute outfits for the baby. I feel a lot more confident now that we have taken the classes, but I know that with every birth it is different and you really can't expect anything to go a certain way. It is sad that the classes will be ending in 2 weeks =(

BABY NEWS: Not much of anything new, he is always kicking and rolling. I really do love that feeling!

Well that is pretty much it for now. Hopefully I will remember to post about week 31 a little earlier!

Love,

Kristina

30 Weeks and only 10 to go

Hello everyone!

Week 29 has officially ended!

Have I mentioned how quickly the time is going by? Well it most definitely is. I will admit that I am ready for the nausea, heartburn, and aches and pains to go away and to have Brody in my arms. However, I am enjoying these last 10 weeks of him being just mine and all his movements in my belly. I love laying and watching him move, it is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced and I am so thankful to the Lord for it, I am already missing it..LOL!

Last Wednesday we had another scare that sent us to the hospital. Upon arriving, my blood pressure was 139/80 and within 4 hours it spiked to 152/98. The urine test came back showing no presence of Protein, but they are still going to be monitoring for Preeclampsia until the end of the pregnancy.

I believe I already posted something about Gestational Diabetes, and at yesterdays doctor appointment, my OB decided to give it one more week before making a decision on putting me on the medication. I am hoping to get it under control, but, if I must go on it, it is good to know that the one I will be on does not cross the placenta so the baby will not be effected (is that the right one? affected/effected so annoying!).

Well that is pretty much all that has been going on.

Love,

Kristina