Getting a little anxious...

Korey and I had our 36 week appointment on Friday. Everything looked good, baby is measuring fine and my doctor said I was a fingertip dilated and the baby's head was down low. I don't feel like he/she has dropped yet, I can't eat or breathe and the baby is definately up in my ribs still. Not a lot of complaints. Just the usual fun of being almost 9 months pregnant... sharp back pains, indigestion, lack of sleep (I cannot get comfortable and about 10 minutes after I do I have to go to the bathroom. Ha). Not knowing when this little one is going to make an appearance makes me anxious. I'm a planner and I don't love surprises (if it weren't for Korey, we'd be buying pink or blue right now!). It's weird to think that the baby may not come for another month or he/she may be here in a week or two! Everyday is a countdown. : ) And we still have lots to do! (How many times have I written that in a post?) I went back to work last week. I was really happy to see everyone and enjoy doing my job again. Though it was a little tough being on my feet for such a long period. I had to keep telling myself to slow down and take breaks which isn't always easy on an OB unit! (Or any hospital unit really). I work a few more shifts next week and then I may take it easy until the baby arrives. Korey's been working construction with my dad all day Monday-Thursday and we are going to have a LOT of unpacking to do after next Friday when I move out of my Indy apartment. I'm so scared of coming home from the hospital to BOXES everywhere. Hopefully nesting will set in soon and kick my exhausted butt into gear. : )

Updates - 34 weeks

Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.

I am 34 weeks pregnant this week. Last weeks appointment went well, fetal fibronectin test was negative again. I'm still taking medication to stop contractions but they've slowed down a little this week (probably because I've been resting a lot more than usual). We are continuing work on the apartment and nursery. Besides some normal aches and pains I think I am lucky to be feeling as well as I do, and I already think I will really miss being pregnant. My belly is big and baby has been moving a lot. He/she gets the hiccups at least twice a day and I love it. Korey's parents and grandparents bought us the stroller/car seat and we are both really excited about it. Korey set it up a couple days ago and it is sitting in the nursery. I started doing baby laundry this week, I feel better that we are checking things off the list as we get closer to the baby's arrival. (But the list is still long!)

The baby shower had to be moved to Sunday, August 9th at the Hillindale Club House. Invitations are coming and I really hope to see everyone there! Our baby registry is finally finished, you can click on the link on the right to access it. Let me know if you have any problems or questions. : )

Being a first time mom is frustrating!

Korey and I went to see the doctor yesterday because I had a rough weekend with contractions/back pain. I was taking my medicine to stop them every 4 hours and they were more intense than usual. I didn't know if they were just really uncomfortable Braxton Hicks or what was going on. After being up most of the night Sunday we called the doctor and went in for a check. They hooked me up and while I had some contractions on the monitor, they were not regular or timeable. My cervix hasn't changed much which is good news and since the fetal fibronectin test I took a week and a half ago was negative, they told me to go home and take it easy this week (no work again). I'll get another fetal fibronectin on Friday. Since I've never experienced "real" labor contractions before it's been frustrating trying to figure out what's going on and when I should call or not call. But it seems like everything is alright and this baby is just kicking my butt a little bit. : )

Also, a head's up for everyone: We are planning the baby shower for the second Saturday in August (the 8th). We'll be sending out invitations soon, sorry for the late notice. Hope to see everyone there, more details to come!

Sneak Peek of Baby Padgett