Monday, March 23, 2009

30 weeks!!

Here's a pic from my family baby shower this weekend...it's actually 29w6d...
The pregnancy e-mail updates I get weekly are usually informative, but this one made me laugh today...

"Your massive belly and nighttime heartburn might be making sleep difficult to come by. If you are able to drift off, you're probably having some strange and vivid dreams -- your subconscious is no less anxious than your waking mind."
Who tells a pregnant lady their belly is massive??? Apparently "they" did not get the memo! lol!

Friday, March 20, 2009

29w5d...


Thursday, March 19, 2009

Update: doctor appointment today...

I saw the docs at Winnie Palmer for the last time today (if all continues to go well) until it's time for Baby Katelyn's arrival. YAY!! My cervix measured the same as last visit, which is good, but I'm still in the bottom 5% of where it should be for this far along. Thus, my restrictions (modified bed rest) will remain in place and I'll continue the progesterone supplements until about week 35 or 37, depending on what my OB decides around that time.

It looks like, as the doctor said today we're "growing a big baby" - - EEEPS!! - - Katelyn apparently is weighing approximately 3 pounds 11 ounces at 29 weeks 4 days - but is measuring ahead at 31 weeks 2 days. OY VEY! LOL! Let's hope she decides to stop when she gets to about 7 pounds...I'm praying I won't have to have a c-section or a 10 pound baby! ha ha!

My next "doctor" visit will be for the follow up 4D ultrasound, and then I won't see the OB until 4/13. Let's hope the next four weeks things continue as normal and Katelyn doesn't get the munchies! :)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

29 weeks update (late, I know)

"Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments."

- - Not sure she's kicking "up" toward the ribs, but sometimes she does feel like she's trying to come out of my belly button, for sure!!

And her sleeping cycle used to be during the evening, along with my own, which was preferred...however, in the past several weeks she has decided that evenings are for play and naps are for day. Not cool. Hopefully that will change again or at least be different after she is born! Momma can't handle 'rave' hours! :)

4D ultrasound pics!

Can you see me smiling???


Another shot...



Not so clear, but a third shot...


We're getting another go at the ultrasound on 3/30 - so I'll have more pics to post after that visit. I hope they can get some better shots - but the "smiling" pic is fantastic!!

Birthday weekend pics...

Our room at the Omni...

the king size bed!

outside pool view...


back of the hotel & fountain...

Trevi's - the restaurant where we had my birthday dinner...

the yummy cake from Chef Eddie...



Shawn and I after dinner in our wonderful room!



















Tuesday, March 17, 2009

I am a slacker...

I can at least update, even though I have yet to upload pictures from my birthday weekend or 4D ultrasound pics from yesterday. I promise to find my USB cord and get that done tonite!

As for the surprise birthday weekend - Shawn took me to the Omni Resort at Champions Gate for two lovely and relaxing nights!! When we left our house Friday night, I still had no idea what the plan was...Shawn just drove us South and I waited to find out where we were going to stop and eat. (Because, regardless of where we're going, I'm on a schedule people and I need to eat after work!) So...pretending to stop off of the exit and wander around for a Chili's we drove into the Omni Resort complex to "ask directions" because we managed to pass the restaurant (located directly off of the exit). However, when we pulled in, Shawn advised the valet we were there to check in! YAY!! So we scoped out our room for a bit and our "premium view" of the golf course and pools. Very nice! Then we did head off to Chili's to eat. It was yummy. We went back to our room and got comfy for a movie and had a great nights sleep in our king size bed!

The next morning we didn't really sleep in too late (8:30ish) and had juices and milk brought to the room before heading down to the breakfast buffet. The buffet was really nice and we were very full! We took a short walk around and checked out the pools, lazy river, water slides and golf course/golf school that was behind the hotel before heading back to our room. Shawn then informed me that he had booked a prenatal massage for me at the spa! We relaxed in the room for a bit and watched some t.v., before heading off for my massage - it was WONDERFUL!! Afterward, we ordered a light lunch from room service and relaxed until our 6:30 dinner reservation.

We went to Trevi's for dinner, in the hotel, and Chef Eddie took excellent care of us. We only ordered filets for dinner since we weren't planning on pigging out...but the Chef had his own plans. We first received a bruschetta appetizer, which Shawn tried, but I passed on (tomatoes - ew!). Then came a too large portion of calamari and sauce that was very yummy, but could have served at least 6 people or more! We had a few pieces of that, but were already filling up. Then came our bone-in-filets with asparagus and potatoes...it was SO GOOD. We didn't finish all of that though...so they wrapped it up for us, along with some of the calamari to take home. We expected that dinner would end and we'd leave fully bloated and satisfied. However, to my surprise, Chef Eddie had created a three layer, cream filled, chocolate cake with the most wonderfully decadent chocolate frosting!! A whole cake! It said "Happy Birthday" on it even, and the staff came out with the cake (and one lit candle - nice job) singing. Shawn and I were shocked and could only manage a few bites out of one piece we shared. It was so yummy though! They also boxed that up for us to take home the next day - which was very cool! The biggest surprise came when we asked for our check and was told that Chef Eddie had picked up the ENTIRE tab! ROCK ON!!

So we went back to the room and vegged, and watched a movie, and got one more night of good sleep in our king size bed.

We got up the next morning (Shawn earlier than I) and headed down to the lazy river. After that, we laid by the pool for a bit but it was cloudy so we headed back to the room. We relaxed a bit and then decided to check out around Noon.

We had a wonderful time and I am so thankful for such a fabulous husband! I have to say thanks to Barb too though for the hook-up with the Omni and Chef Eddie!!

I'll post the few pics I took this weekend hopefully tonite or tomorrow.

Yesterday - we had our 4D ultrasound and we got about 8 pics and 2 videos. They turned out pretty good, but the tech said she thought she could get better ones, so they scheduled us to come back in two weeks to try again. Our mothers were there and were very excited about seeing Katelyn. After Shawn talked to Katelyn through my tummy, she was moving her mouth and even "smiling". The tech got a video of that, and it's really cool to see. (I have to figure out how to upload that.) Our moms were very impressed and so were we!

I also found out today that I passed my one hour glucose test I took yesterday too - WOO HOO - no three hour test for me! :)

I hope to get the 4D pics up later too!!

Thanks for reading the update!! :)

Friday, March 13, 2009

Late - - but here are some new pics..

Shawn's sister made and gave to us a beautiful baby quilt!! I love it - it has vintage Winnie the Pooh fabric, newer Pooh fabric, cute yellow chickies, bears and balloons, Noah's ark, etc. So cute!!

Here is the back of it - - she embroidered Katelyn's initials in the back on a few squares. LOVE!

And (while I hate pictures of myself) here is yet another pic - - from 26 weeks 6 days (yes, I know it's a week late)...at Barb & Wayne's at family birthday dinner last weekend.
I hope to have some new pics from this weekend - my birthday weekend - and my surprise get away!!! YAY!