Growth Scan

At our doctors appointment on Tuesday the nurse told us she wanted to order a growth scan because I was measuring behind. She said that I have always measure a week or a week and a half behind and wanted to make sure everything was ok. I tried my best not to worry, but once I made it to the car I began to worry about something being wrong. I was able to talk myself out of it. I have been consistently gaining weight and my belly has been growing. I may be a little small, but I have been consistent throughout my pregnancy.

We had our scan on Thursday and our sweet girl is in the 32nd percentile weighing about 4 pounds. The ultrasound tech informed us that they generally don't worry unless the baby is measuring in the 10th percentile or below. It is a relief to know that she's ok and growing. It is definitely a lot more crowded in there. There were times when I had no idea what we were looking at because I couldn't make out any shapes, but I'm not a trained professional. I saw her yawn and we learned that she is head down, which is another huge relief.

The tech also told us that every time she would try to push Sadie with the wand to make her move, Sadie would push right back. That pretty much confirmed that we're going to have a little sassafras on our hands. Reed has mentioned on more than one occasion that he hopes the baby takes after him because he's so laid back and I'm... well... on the saucy side.

Each week brings us closer and closer to meeting her! We can't wait!

My Dream Job

I started working at a library close to my house in December 2012. I have always wanted to work at a library and I was finally doing my dream job. While it was a pretty easy job, it was also physically taxing. I spent a lot of time squatting, bending over picking up books, and pushing a cart that when fully loaded weighed about 50 pounds. My goal was to work until September and take it from there. I began feeling more and more wiped out the beginning of August. Reed and I talked about it and decided that working through the end of the month would be good. I would reach my goal and have time to nest before baby girl makes her arrival.

Yesterday was my last day and it was bittersweet. The ladies at work spoiled me. I was greeted with mini bundt cakes and presents. They are really thoughtful and it meant a lot to me that people who I have only worked with for 10 months gave me such a sweet goodbye.

I am excited to have some time at home to get a last few things in order and to start cooking some dinners to freeze. I am also sad to leave a job that I enjoy doing. I guess you can say I'm leaving one dream job for another because staying home with Sadie is going to be amazing.

Bump Watch: 32 Weeks

Size of baby: Napa Cabbage

Cravings: Nothing this week.

What I'm looking forward to: My baby shower was over the weekend and we were spoiled!! Everything is in our family room right now and I can't wait to start putting everything away. I love organizing!!

Miss anything?: Energy, I wake up exhausted and get more tired as the day goes on.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new this week.

Movement: She kept me up for about an hour one night around 2:00 A.M. I think she was re-decorating.

Gender: A sweet baby girl.

Happy or Moody: Happy! The baby shower was amazing. It was so much fun seeing everyone and celebrating Sadie Mae. Reed and I are incredibly lucky to have such generous people in our lives.

Bump Watch: 31 Weeks

This week was one of the weeks where I barely see my husband so I took my picture myself. I have great skills, don't you think?

Size of baby: As long as a bunch of leeks.

Cravings: Oranges.

What I'm looking forward to: My baby shower is this weekend. I can't believe it! My sister and friend have been working really hard on it. I can't wait to see everything and everyone.

Miss anything?: Energy, I wake up exhausted and get more tired as the day goes on.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new this week.

Movement: She's been moving like crazy the past two days. Last night Reed and I sat for 30 minutes and watched my stomach move.

Gender: A sweet baby girl.

Happy or Moody: Happy! I've been less hormonal lately which has been such a blessing. I still shed a few random tears here and there, but nothing like before. I'm trying to enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy. She's going to be here so soon. I had a dream that I gave birth. It was pretty realistic except for the fact that she was talking.

Childbirth Class

During the time Reed took off from work we had our childbirth preparation class. I decided to do the all day Saturday class instead of taking it over 4 weeks. Between our work schedules it would be too difficult to find a class during the evening that would work since I work until 8:00 pm three nights a week and Reed can get off anywhere from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The first thing we did was go through introductions, which is one of my least favorite things. I hate speaking in front of people, especially people I don't know. One of the questions we had to answer was when you hear labor and delivery what's the first thing that comes to mind? Almost every answer mentioned pain, I said babies.

The class consisted of watching movies, lectures, a tour of the maternity ward, and a relaxation exercise. The female body is pretty amazing. It is incredible how everything falls into place and works itself out during the birthing process. My favorite part was the tour. It was exciting seeing where our little bambino will be born. The labor and delivery rooms are really nice and bigger than I expected. 

It was an interesting class and I'm glad we took it. It made me excited about the birthing process and getting to meet our girl. It also reinforced how I want to bring her into this world. I'm trying not to have a plan about labor because anything can happen and I need to be open to that. I have surprised myself a little bit because I'm very much at peace with the whole birthing thing. To be honest, I really don't want a c-section, but if that happens I'll be ok and get through it. Our goal is a healthy baby! We're getting closer, nine-ish more weeks to go. 

I have a confession to make...

I failed my one hour gestational diabetes test. I was pretty devastated. There was part of me that worried I would fail, but I'm pretty healthy and I haven't gained a ton of weight so I wasn't too worried. The nurse told us at our last appointment and it took everything in me to not burst into tears (they came later). Our daughter isn't even born yet and I've already failed her. I'm not off to a good start with this whole parenting thing.

I took the three hour test last week and it was pretty rough. Since I had to fast I went early in the morning to get it over with. It starts with a blood draw and then I had to drink the glucose drink which had two times the amount of glucose in it from the first drink. Yuck! I started feeling pretty crappy about 50 minutes into it. If you throw up the test is over and you have to do it all over again. I was determined not to let this happen. I laid down on a bed they had in the back in between my one hour and two hour draw. Laying down helped immensely and I was able to get through the test without getting sick. I was pretty proud of myself for handling four blood draws and not fainting! When I got home I ate my lunch in about 5 minutes. I hadn't had anything to eat since 6 pm the night before and by the time I got home it was close to noon. I was starving and feeling shaky from the drink.

I was at work when I noticed I had a missed call from the doctor. I thought, this is it, I failed pretty horribly for them to call me so soon. It took almost a week to get my results of the first test and this time I took the test on Friday and they called me on Monday. I called them back and left a message. As I was waiting for them to call me back I kept thinking what am I going to do if they say I have gestational diabetes? I had googled the diet they put you on and it really isn't too different from how I eat now. If that doesn't work, I'd have to go on insulin. I don't want to do any of that!

After what seemed like hours, but was really 10 minutes, the nurse called me back and informed me that I had passed. YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! I shouted hallelujah and she said I totally passed and was good to go. In your face gestational diabetes!

I'm so thankful that I passed. Testing positive increases your chances of having diabetes later in life and would give Sadie girl an increased risk as well. I have about 10 weeks left until she gets here and I want to focus on being as healthy as possible until she makes her arrival with the exception of a few sweets. Hey, if you can't have chocolate what's the point in living?

Bump Watch: 30 Weeks

Size of baby: Large Cabbage

Cravings: Sweets. This kid may be born with a KitKat sticker stuck to her forehead.

What I'm looking forward to: My baby shower. I can't believe it's time to celebrate already. I have a couple of friends flying in from out of town for the shower and I can't wait to hang out with them!

Miss anything?: Nothing this week.

Maternity clothes: I finally found a couple outfits! I found a dress that should work for the shower and an outfit to wear for our maternity pictures. I was getting really worried I'd have to wear something like what I'm wearing in this weeks picture.

Movement: Our little gymnast is stretching and moving like crazy.

Gender: A sweet baby girl.

Happy or Moody: Happy! Reed was off this past weekend and knocked quite a few things off his to do list. Plus, we celebrated his birthday and got to hang out. We had our childbirth class on Saturday and it made me want to get this show on the road and meet her!

Happy Birthday!

My husband turned 29 on Thursday, that's right he's getting old. Next year he'll be getting depends and arthritis medicine. Ok, maybe he's not quite there yet. We spent the day shopping and went to Yard House for dinner. It is one of his favorite restaurants and since he took the day off we were able to get there for happy hour where I drank it up. Kidding, he drank it up and I drank water, lots and lots of water.

I talked about his love for pictures here and unfortunately it hasn't gotten any better at 29. Maybe he'll suddenly enjoy smiling at 30, I can only hope.

Bump Watch: 29 Weeks

Size of baby: Large butternut squash. At our doctors appointment on Friday she said going forward the baby can gain up to 1/2 a pound each week until she's born. Wowza! I think Sadie may have started early because looking at the past few weeks I look noticeably bigger each week. Please don't be a 10 pound baby!! :)

Cravings: A hotdog and fries from the best little place in Glendale called Dazzos. Yum.

What I'm looking forward to: Reed is taking some time off this week so we can celebrate his birthday and get stuff done around the house for Sadie girl. He worked on some stuff this past weekend so his list isn't as long.

Miss anything?: I'm starting to have a hard time getting comfortable when going to sleep. My back is starting to hurt towards the end of the day and it's getting old sleeping on my side. I'm getting bigger so that makes it harder to roll over. Once I fall asleep I'm out, well until I have to get up to pee. The past few nights the baby has been moving around when I get up so I stay awake so I can enjoy those sweet little moments.

Maternity clothes: We're going shopping on Thursday so hopefully I can find some cute outfits.

Movement: She's been having dance parties in there. It's the most amazing feeling when she moves.

Gender: A sweet baby girl.

Happy or Moody: Happy! We're getting closer to meeting her. We see the doctor every 2 weeks now. It's going by so fast. We can't wait to meet her.