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

32 weeks tomorow!

I am officially 8 months pregnant - less than 8-9 weeks before baby gets here. Korey and I have been busy moving into our new apartment. It's frustrating not being able to lift boxes and help move stuff around, but it's coming together and we are both excited. I had an appointment and ultrasound last week and everything looked good. My cervix hasn't changed and they did another fetal fibronectin test which came back negative. (Negative=99% chance I won't go into labor in the next 2 weeks). I am working part time. It helps that I work on a Maternity unit... My doctor said if I start feeling contractions or anything while I'm at work, just have someone hook me up to a monitor. Ha. He seemed nervous when I told him I was moving back to Batesville, which is an hour and 20 min away from the hospital but I think it will be fine. My roommate lives on the north side of Indy and we can stay with her if anything happens or if we have any false alarms. I am getting big and don't get very many "you're so tiny for ___ weeks" anymore. Ha. I feel good besides some really bad heartburn (especially at night... I wake up every couple hours from it). Tums have become my best friend lately.

On Friday, Korey and I got 3d/4d ultrasound pictures of the baby. The baby was stubborn at first and wouldn't move into a spot where the tech could get a good picture. But after some juice and jumping around he/she finally decided to cooperate. We were so excited to see baby's chubby cheeks and fingers, and even got to see some yawns and "smiles."

Pictures from Gulf Shores

Dad and his girls on the Dolphin Cruise

He's not a ham at all, is he?

Relaxing on the cruise : )

I have some more pictures like this, it was amazing

Katie and her friend Nicole at the pool

The best dad and step-momma ever : )

The crew (minus Krissy who took the pic)

The Greiwe-Norman's

Hanging out on the beach (the huge cups were from

a restaurant called Lambert's Cafe)

Korey and I on the beach

View from our balcony

Korey and I

Dad and Katie

The beach : ) We had a great time!

30 Weeks

Well we made it back from Gulf Shores and had an amazing time. Korey and I enjoyed relaxing all week and we all had a blast with Aiden, who is turning into a funny, smart little boy! He loved the pool and playing on the beach. We have a TON of pictures so I'll post some of them soon. I am so thankful we got to spend a week off of work/school to have fun and relax with the family.

I am 30 weeks pregnant today. 10 weeks left... I can't believe how fast things have gone by and how much we left to do before baby comes. Spending a few hours in the hospital last week really freaked me out and made me realize how close we are getting to baby being here... They checked me and said my cervix is showing some change (softening, 50% effaced, and 1 cm dilated). The nurse practioner (my doctor was out of town) asked me if I had been having contractions and I said no, I really haven't felt any, just a lot of uncomfortable pressure when I stand up and walk around. They hooked me up to a monitor and apparently I was having regular (very small) contractions. Once I could see on the monitor when I was having one I could feel with my hand how tight my stomach felt. They gave me some medicine to stop the contractions and after a few hours we went home. I am not allowed to work this week, but I see my doctor on Thursday for a follow up and I'm really hoping he tells me I can go back to work next week. Fingers crossed that all will be okay. Until then I am taking it easy and hanging out in Batesville with my family so I can get some stuff done here. Korey moves out of his apartment and is done with summer classes in 2 weeks so we have a lot to do to get the apartment ready before then.

Yesterday we painted the nursery and Mom cleaned the carpets for us. I loove the color and can't wait to put the rest of it together. I'll post pics as it all comes together.