Today, I literally feel like a million bucks. I have a burst of energy that hasn't been present for quite some time, and I think I may know where it came from! We had our 38 week appointment yesterday with our OBGYN. I told him about how terrible I have been feeling lately with stomach pains and nausea and just a general feeling of "blah." I also told him that I'm pretty sure I've been having some contractions off and on, but nothing too substantial. He said that was completely normal and assured me that I would not be pregnant forever. One of my favorite parts of these appointments is getting to hear Logan's heartbeat. Dr. G. noted that his heartbeat was strong and said that he was moving around alot, which he was. And, actually, always is! I have one active baby boy. After that, it was time to be checked for progress, and much to my surprise and excitement, I was 60% effaced and 1 cm dilated! Although it's not much, it's still progress and that gives me hope! Dr. G. was surprised and said that he expected me to be completely closed. He then spoke the most beautiful words I have heard in a long time as he said, "Well, let's schedule an induction for the 22nd so that we have it on the books just in case he doesn't come on his own before then." Um, yea, SOUNDS GOOD TO ME! The office called me after I left to inform me that the hospital was already booked for inductions on the 22nd and that I had been moved to the 23rd. They put me on a waiting list for the 22nd just in case a spot becomes available, but right now it is scheduled for the 23rd and I could not be happier! The 23rd is actually my due date so that would be perfect. Either way, Logan was served with eviction papers and I hope he starts packing his bags! It does mean, however, that we will be in the hospital on Thanksgiving day, the 24th, but in thinking about it, that's not all that bad. Most people will be off from work and will be able to visit us if they would like to and I'll get to buy a tiny onesie that says, "My First Thanksgiving." Funny how my thoughts and Justin's thoughts about this were so different. While he was beyond excited, he was also worried about a few other things, and buying another outfit for the holiday wasn't one of them! He told me that he hopes the TV in our hospital room works so he is able to watch the Detroit vs. Green Bay NFL game on Thanksgiving. I laughed and told him that I'm sure he will be able to watch it. On the inside, I was thinking, "Yea, right! You are going to have a newborn baby...football will be the last thing on your mind!" He also informed me that he does NOT want to miss out on the Thanksgiving meal, so he wants to have the family over to our house that weekend for dinner. I don't blame him for that one; I LOVE big holiday meals too! It's just funny that that's what he thinks of first!
He has, however, really impressed me throughout this entire pregnancy with his support. I have had something like 12 appointments so far with my OBGYN, and he has not missed a single one. Not one. He is there every time with me, asking questions and learning about the process. I am so thankful for him and I love that he cares so much. I don't know many husbands who go to every prenatal appointment, so I am very lucky to say that mine has, and it wasn't forced at all. :)
My last day of work will be one week from today on November 18. My mom, Becky and Justin all think he will come before the 23rd though, so I may have less time than I think! We shall see... All I know is that today, I feel great. And I'm having lunch with Nikki and expecting a relaxing weekend. I may even get off work early today since it's Veteran's Day. All in all, things are looking GOOD.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Friday, November 4, 2011
37 Week Appt- Some Things Never Change!
Yesterday, Justin and I went for our 37 week appointment at the OBGYN office. Throughout pregnancy, a woman's hormones are so different and intense, and I have been no exception to that! I laugh, I cry, I get excited and then super upset all within a period of 10 minutes sometimes. Little things set me off and random commercials have me crying non-stop. Justin knows to change the channel no matter WHAT if one of those animal shelter commercials comes on begging for donations or people to adopt another pet. The music they have playing and the looks on the faces of those innocent animals gets me EVERY single time. And Justin has to convince me that 2 dogs, a fish and a baby on the way are plenty of mouths to feed other than our own! Anywho, on the way to this appointment, I saw a squirrel get hit and killed in the street by the car driving in front of me. I was on the phone with Justin, and I instantly burst into tears. And the crying lasted a good 5 minutes as I asked God to take away any suffering the little guy might have been feeling and take him up to Heaven. I guess it reminded me that life is so very precious, and could be taken from us at any time. I instantly started to feel blessed that God chose to give me life, and then gave me another life to nurture for 9 months in my belly. After wiping off all my mascara, which had so fabulously run down my puffy, water retaining cheeks, I freshened up and got ready to see the Dr.
At my appointment last week, he checked me for dilation/effacement/any signs of impending labor. I had none. It was ok at the point because I was only 36 weeks and a baby isn't considered full term until 37. So, naturally, I was REALLY hoping that at this appointment, something would have changed, even in the slightest, to give me hope that Logan will be here soon! He measured my uterus, which was measuring perfectly at 37 cm, and then listenend to his heartbeat. He had a good, strong heartbeat at about 135 bpm. The Dr. also felt my tummy and tried to make a guesstimate at his weight. He said he feels to be about 7 pounds or a little less right now and also noted that he seems to be long! Since Justin is 6'4'', that makes alot of sense! No wonder it's been tough to get comfortable; I have a pair of feet permanently lodged into my right side because he's running out of room in there. Anywho, after that, it was finally time to check my progress. After a most painful check, I was told what I somehow already knew but didn't want to hear: no change. I was still completely closed! No dilation whatsoever. Oh well; he needs to cook a little longer anyway. My Dr. also said it could happen at any time and I could go from nothing to 10 cm dilated overnight, so there's still hope. In any event, he will most definitely be a November baby and I will have no longer than 3 1/2 weeks until I get to meet him. But, as I've told him many times, he is welcome to come at any time now. (And Justin has told him more than once that 11/11/11 would be a pretty cool birthday!)
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At my appointment last week, he checked me for dilation/effacement/any signs of impending labor. I had none. It was ok at the point because I was only 36 weeks and a baby isn't considered full term until 37. So, naturally, I was REALLY hoping that at this appointment, something would have changed, even in the slightest, to give me hope that Logan will be here soon! He measured my uterus, which was measuring perfectly at 37 cm, and then listenend to his heartbeat. He had a good, strong heartbeat at about 135 bpm. The Dr. also felt my tummy and tried to make a guesstimate at his weight. He said he feels to be about 7 pounds or a little less right now and also noted that he seems to be long! Since Justin is 6'4'', that makes alot of sense! No wonder it's been tough to get comfortable; I have a pair of feet permanently lodged into my right side because he's running out of room in there. Anywho, after that, it was finally time to check my progress. After a most painful check, I was told what I somehow already knew but didn't want to hear: no change. I was still completely closed! No dilation whatsoever. Oh well; he needs to cook a little longer anyway. My Dr. also said it could happen at any time and I could go from nothing to 10 cm dilated overnight, so there's still hope. In any event, he will most definitely be a November baby and I will have no longer than 3 1/2 weeks until I get to meet him. But, as I've told him many times, he is welcome to come at any time now. (And Justin has told him more than once that 11/11/11 would be a pretty cool birthday!)
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
There's a First Time for Everything
Over the last few years, I have experienced alot of "firsts." I've always been one for writing, so I figured a good way to keep track of life while it's happening is to start a blog! Therefore, I have yet another first in my life: my first blog post.
But let me back it up just a bit.
In May of 2007, I met Justin Breen, the FIRST guy who was actually worth my time and my heart. On July 4th of that year, we officially started dating. Two years later, on July 23rd of 2009, we got engaged, and on July 17th of 2010, I married him. That was the happiest day of my life! :) He is my best friend and my rock. I couldn't have asked for anything more and I thank God every day for bringing us together.
Justin bought a house in Cordova in February of 2009 and we lived there for 2 years. In December of 2010, we decided after months of contemplation that we were going to build a house and we signed a contract for construction to begin! So, although Justin had already owned a house, this was my FIRST and I became a homeowner along with him in March of this year! Justin and I decided to build in Arlington, TN, and we could not be more in love with our house and the town of Arlington. We live in a really great subdivison with lots of families and kids running around. Things just tend to move a little slower out there....which we really enjoy.
On June 16 of this year, I became an aunt for the FIRST time! Justin's brother, Trey, and his fiance, Nikki, welcomed a baby girl, LilliAnna Monroe Breen, at 7:30 p.m. She is absoultely beautiful and Justin and I are so excited to be Auntie Emmie and Unlcle Justin!
Little did we know that while building our house and planning out each room with incredible detail, that we would be spending ALOT of our time decorating the downstairs "guest room" when we moved in. That guest room is going to have a tiny little guest (of 18 years or more) in it sometime VERY soon! On March 24, 2011, we found out that we were going to be FIRST time parents! Yep, I peed on a stick and it came back positive. Talk about alot of things at once! We have been SO blessed and are SO thankful for all the things in life, but THIS just takes the cake! What we thought would be a guest room has now become a nursery, and all it needs now is an occupant. Our baby boy, Logan Michael Breen, is due on November 23, so I have about 3 weeks until my due date....if I make it that long! It's been quite an experience, and naturally, has included MANY firsts for me: the first time I've felt a kick from in my belly, the first time I've weighed more than 105 pounds, the first time Cocoa Crispies cereal and buffalo chicken sounded like a good combination, the first time I considered a load of laundry "cute" and the first time someone I have never met has completely melted my heart. I know my entire life is about to change, and I am more than ready to meet my little Logan and begin my journey as a FIRST time mom.
It is my goal to keep everyone updated about our little family of 3 via this blog. I don't even know if anyone will actually care to read it, but it will serve as sort of an online diary for me and a way to record everything that is happening...all the "firsts" if you will. :)
But let me back it up just a bit.
In May of 2007, I met Justin Breen, the FIRST guy who was actually worth my time and my heart. On July 4th of that year, we officially started dating. Two years later, on July 23rd of 2009, we got engaged, and on July 17th of 2010, I married him. That was the happiest day of my life! :) He is my best friend and my rock. I couldn't have asked for anything more and I thank God every day for bringing us together.
Justin bought a house in Cordova in February of 2009 and we lived there for 2 years. In December of 2010, we decided after months of contemplation that we were going to build a house and we signed a contract for construction to begin! So, although Justin had already owned a house, this was my FIRST and I became a homeowner along with him in March of this year! Justin and I decided to build in Arlington, TN, and we could not be more in love with our house and the town of Arlington. We live in a really great subdivison with lots of families and kids running around. Things just tend to move a little slower out there....which we really enjoy.
On June 16 of this year, I became an aunt for the FIRST time! Justin's brother, Trey, and his fiance, Nikki, welcomed a baby girl, LilliAnna Monroe Breen, at 7:30 p.m. She is absoultely beautiful and Justin and I are so excited to be Auntie Emmie and Unlcle Justin!
Little did we know that while building our house and planning out each room with incredible detail, that we would be spending ALOT of our time decorating the downstairs "guest room" when we moved in. That guest room is going to have a tiny little guest (of 18 years or more) in it sometime VERY soon! On March 24, 2011, we found out that we were going to be FIRST time parents! Yep, I peed on a stick and it came back positive. Talk about alot of things at once! We have been SO blessed and are SO thankful for all the things in life, but THIS just takes the cake! What we thought would be a guest room has now become a nursery, and all it needs now is an occupant. Our baby boy, Logan Michael Breen, is due on November 23, so I have about 3 weeks until my due date....if I make it that long! It's been quite an experience, and naturally, has included MANY firsts for me: the first time I've felt a kick from in my belly, the first time I've weighed more than 105 pounds, the first time Cocoa Crispies cereal and buffalo chicken sounded like a good combination, the first time I considered a load of laundry "cute" and the first time someone I have never met has completely melted my heart. I know my entire life is about to change, and I am more than ready to meet my little Logan and begin my journey as a FIRST time mom.
It is my goal to keep everyone updated about our little family of 3 via this blog. I don't even know if anyone will actually care to read it, but it will serve as sort of an online diary for me and a way to record everything that is happening...all the "firsts" if you will. :)
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