1 week to go
Sep 13I’ve been busy lately but it doesn’t seem like I have anything to say about it. Randy’s been working as usual and yesterday we ended up going to the local steam show which was nice mainly because I got to spend time with him which we struggle with lately. The only negative to this was my ankles have decided that swelling is going to come back so I was limping around after about 2 hours or so. Lamesauce.
Back to the house we went where we gamed for like an hour before passing out at 7:15 because a certain someone hadn’t slept in a day and a half. We got 12 hours of sleep which was nice as well. Today’s another busy day though because him and Corey are going to go work on a vehicle which is their project while us women go and have a baby shower. It should be a good time I imagine. I just hope my back stops hurting soon because I tossed and turned all night. It is the story of my life lately. I’ve been having a lot of random cramps/pains so I’m beginning to think little Gracie is going to be here before her due date (1 week today!) which has no complaints from my end. I’m so over being pregnant.
I also need to do that whole house cleaning thing since my dishes need to be done and groceries I bought Friday have yet to be put away (All boxed/canned/bagged stuff, no worries) but I’m thinking it will be a project for tonight when he’s at work. We’ll see.
38 weeks and 2 days
Sep 08So I’m due in 12 days. Interesting? Eh, not so much. Maybe it’ll really sink in when I start having contractions or changes but from the looks of everything Gracie is sitting quite comfortably in my uterus.
We raised concerns about the seizure to my gyno who called my neurologist who upped my dosage. Her heart beat was only 113bpm on my back but on my side she went up to 127bpm. He told me not to lie on my back and I told him I only do in his office. I hate laying on my back as it is incredibly uncomfortable. Thankfully her heart rate was fine otherwise he was going to send me to the hospital for a NST. My next appointment is Monday afternoon. I got my WIC today too which included $24 worth of checks for the farmer’s market. Now to decide what we’re going to get that we can eat before it goes bad. I’m thinking grapes and corn sound good, maybe some potatoes for soup. Eh, who knows.
For now Randy and I are about to go curl up in bed for a few before he goes to work. My foot is incredibly sore right now still and I feel exhausted. Ugh. :-\
37 week appointment
Sep 02First off, I want to thank Kecia for the gift card. It was a great surprise to wake up to and I’m positive that Gracie will get some use out of it. 
My aunt is also giving us a crib which converts to a toddler bed. It was used for approx 2 months for her step grand daughter but long story short, custody is back to the birth mother and my aunt and uncle stepped out of the fostering issue due to not wanting to deal with court cases for the next 21 years.
Oh, Sarah asked why Randy and Carrie were only together for a month. Randy stole a 4 wheel giving him a grand larceny charge in early summer 06 and was sent to a halfway house. There he met Carrie in August of 06. They got married in Oct 06 and he told her to GTFO a week before Thanksgiving. He was drinking and stupid. Besides court, they haven’t seen each other since. Now things are much better. He doesn’t drink, smoke pot, or go around breaking the law. His nose is clean and he’s taking care of fines and legal obligations he may have caused in the past. She is a whole ‘nother situation and my definition of white trash. She’s lost custody of her illegitimate child multiple times due to neglect. (And I don’t think she knows who the father is still. She tried pinning it on Randy. Someone’s isn’t stupid enough to just believe her and demanded a paternity test. Ding Ding, NOT the father. Kthxbye)
Today was my 37 week checkup and everything is still going smoothly. One confusing thing is that my doctor always says I’m 2 days ahead of my original due date. I’m assuming he changed it when he read the 17 week ultrasound. If so, I’m due the 20th and not the 22nd. He said my platelet count is the best he has in his practice (TYVM iron pills). I kinda made a mess b/c as soon as he stopped the ultrasound I sat right up because I get horribly sharp pains in my lower sides when laying flat on my back and the gel got all over but that’s OK. He said he’d see me next week and then stopped and said “Unless she decides to make her appearance before then of course” That made Randy and I go woaaaaaaaah, this is for real. She is coming VERY shortly but who knows exactly when.
I’m really glad he hasn’t done any cervical checks on me. I don’t feel they’re necessary because you can be dilated for weeks before anything occurs. I’m trying for a natural birth with NO PICOTIN to speed things up. My body will do what it needs when it is good and ready thank you VERY much. I’m also hoping to avoid an epidural due to having seizures. There is an increased risk and I finally have them under control with medication. I don’t need any issues or distress during labor which results in a c-section.
And now it’s time to go work on ChaCha to help pay bills while Randy pulls his 3rd 12 hour shift in a row (mmm, overtime).
Trying to be optimistic
Sep 01I’m trying to keep a positive view on this shitty circumstances by reminding myself that it’s over and done with, we can’t change it. I’m grateful that the court proceedings are done and no amendments can be made to the amount that would cause even more hardship to us. I’m also hoping I never have to see her troll of a face again. We will be able to pay in weekly amounts much like child support works but that amount per week is still yet to be determined. They factor in costs of living/wages and us being married and his dependents will definitely assist with keeping the amount low over a longer period of time. She is what she is and karma will come back to bite her.
In the larger scheme of things it’s only money. I have him and we are expecting our daughter in only a short time period. We have a dog we love to death, a place to live (although we may have to penny pinch a bit more), and can afford a few luxuries like internet and the occasional going out to eat. We’re both in good health and have amazing family support networks.
Now onto more cheery topics, today I am officially 37 weeks or full term. This excites me somewhat but doesn’t in some other ways because I’ve known women who can go to 42 weeks. I’m hoping I’m not one of those. I have my weekly doctor appointment tomorrow which is usually a quick and painless ultrasound to check the heart beat, fluid, and my blood pressure along with amniotic fluid amounts. She’s low right now as I can tell by the pressure on my bladder 24/7 and on my girly bits as well. I’ve also got comments that it looks like I dropped. Randy and I are going to be installing our car seat sometime this week, complete with a garbage bag over it to avoid Colby hair sticking to it. He rides to/from work everyday when I pick up and drop Randy off. It’s his treat of the day.
And on that note I’m going to ChaCha for another 45 minutes before going to pick him up. He’s pulling a 12 hour shift today. Overtime has been very gracious lately.
36 week checkup
Aug 27I didn’t mean to sound angry or bitter in my last post. Just venting that pregnancy is not all the roses and butterflies some people attempt to make it out to be. I can’t wait to hold our daughter in my arms. Meeting her seems so incredibly far away although it’s only 3 1/2 weeks away until her due date.
I had my 36 week checkup yesterday and everything is still going well. She’s head down and I don’t see her moving any time soon. She is surrounded by a nice amount of fluid and has a heart beat of 117bpm. She’s very active and my BP is excellent. I gained 2 lbs this week (EWW). I just need to remember soon it will be off. My apartment sized washer is in so Randy and I are going to pick it up tomorrow. Then I am going to prep my cloth diapers. I’m excited over diapers. Wow. LOL. I also really need to organize all the clothes I have in garbage bags. My shower is on the 13th which is cutting it VERY close to the due date but I’m grateful. I need to get something for her to sleep in soon though, otherwise Randy is going to the couch.
Life is decent otherwise. My unemployment ran out so our income got slashed by about $600/month but we’ll manage. Don’t we always? I’m working on ChaCha daily and Randy is doing over time plus we’re just making sure not to splurge too often on unnecessary items. I’ve definitely learned in life where there is a will there is a way.
