Tuesday, May 22, 2012
He's Here!!
Connor Joseph Donahue was born May 15th 2012 @ 4:36 p.m. Weighing in at 9lbs. and 19 1/2 inches long!!!
Friday, April 27, 2012
1 CM.!!~!!
Good Morning!
It is currently approx. 4:45 am and I am wide awake! =( not cool!!! But since I have exhausted all of my other forms of useless activities to occupy my time, I thought I would do something useful and BLOG! I know I went M.I.A. again... but as of today I am officially 37 WEEKS PREGGO!!! yay! The last month has been nothing but getting everything ready to go for this little guy... and yet I seem like I have nothing ready.
I am officially out of commission as far as work goes... we are now down to a one income family - which leads itself to a whole other set of issues and anxiety. But I know we will be just fine!
My mom, brother and I visited San Antonio back over Easter weekend... I don't think I have ever been so swollen in my life! I will share some pics of that event with y'all.
So... getting back to the title of this bloggie... which I am sure caught your attention because of its riveting creativity! I had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday (I am now down to the weekly doc appointments) and I found out that I am officially 1 Centimeter dilated! I don't know about you guys... but for me that feels like an accomplishment! The prior week there was no glimpse of any sort of progression, and a week later... ta da! 1 CM. I know that I can very well just stay this way up until I am full term, but as of right now I will take what I can get!
I just wanted to touch base with you guys and let you know I am still breathing... I will leave you with a little to-do list of things I should probably get done in the next 24 to 48 hours!
It is currently approx. 4:45 am and I am wide awake! =( not cool!!! But since I have exhausted all of my other forms of useless activities to occupy my time, I thought I would do something useful and BLOG! I know I went M.I.A. again... but as of today I am officially 37 WEEKS PREGGO!!! yay! The last month has been nothing but getting everything ready to go for this little guy... and yet I seem like I have nothing ready.
I am officially out of commission as far as work goes... we are now down to a one income family - which leads itself to a whole other set of issues and anxiety. But I know we will be just fine!
My mom, brother and I visited San Antonio back over Easter weekend... I don't think I have ever been so swollen in my life! I will share some pics of that event with y'all.
So... getting back to the title of this bloggie... which I am sure caught your attention because of its riveting creativity! I had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday (I am now down to the weekly doc appointments) and I found out that I am officially 1 Centimeter dilated! I don't know about you guys... but for me that feels like an accomplishment! The prior week there was no glimpse of any sort of progression, and a week later... ta da! 1 CM. I know that I can very well just stay this way up until I am full term, but as of right now I will take what I can get!
I just wanted to touch base with you guys and let you know I am still breathing... I will leave you with a little to-do list of things I should probably get done in the next 24 to 48 hours!
- Pack Baby Bag
- Pack Hospital Bag
- Install Car Seat
- Wash ALL of baby's clothes and blankets
- Take as many naps as I can before baby arrives!
=) Rachel
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
1st Trimester.... or 3rd?!
So as I approach 34 weeks (hooray!) I am starting to feel like I have a case of Deja Vu!!! Waking up each morning takes a little more effort and it seems that I have a bad case of nausea each sunrise!!! hmmmm extra tired and nausea? This can't be... a repeat of the 1st trimester... yes, unfortunately IT IS!!! My 2nd trimester was a breeze!!! The worst part was when I caught a nasty head cold that knocked me on my booty for a couple of days... but this... this is much worse! I went to the doctor today and begged him to tell me that I have a high chance of going into labor next week!!!... YEAH RIGHT! I have no sign of contractions and my cervix hasn't budged AT ALL! It looks like I am in it for the long haul! I know I want my baby to cook for as long as he can... but you couldn't pay me to get up every morning and go to work! (oh wait, i guess i already do get paid to wake up and go to work) I am so exhausted.
We did however get to take one last peek at our little munchkin on the ultrasound... so far he is in the 73rd percentile weighing in at a major 6lbs!!!! This little man is not messing around! I am guessing by the time I give birth that he will be at least 8 lbs. I am shocked because this is my first baby and me and my husband were just around 7lbs at birth. I didn't think he would be that big. They gave us 3d ultrasound pics but our little guy didn't feel like cooperating (hmmm stubborn like his dad much) all the pics ended with parts of his cute little face covered by his arm. He did not want to come out and play. So I have another appointment in 2 weeks and then begins the once a weekers! I am so anxious for this little guy to come... we've read the books, took the classes and got his room almost 100% complete!
Have a good night!!
=)
We did however get to take one last peek at our little munchkin on the ultrasound... so far he is in the 73rd percentile weighing in at a major 6lbs!!!! This little man is not messing around! I am guessing by the time I give birth that he will be at least 8 lbs. I am shocked because this is my first baby and me and my husband were just around 7lbs at birth. I didn't think he would be that big. They gave us 3d ultrasound pics but our little guy didn't feel like cooperating (hmmm stubborn like his dad much) all the pics ended with parts of his cute little face covered by his arm. He did not want to come out and play. So I have another appointment in 2 weeks and then begins the once a weekers! I am so anxious for this little guy to come... we've read the books, took the classes and got his room almost 100% complete!
Have a good night!!
=)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Week.... 31!
OK.... So I am completely aware that the last time I did a Weekly update was from Week 28. But, I am not going to lie, I fell behind and instead of catching up, I am just going to start back up where I am right now. To be honest, I can't even remember the specifics from the previous weeks... they all seem to blend in together, so when I am answering the questions for week 31 I may incorporate things from Weeks 29 & 30 that I remember. =)
How far along? 31 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Still mixing and matching maternity and non maternity... it is getting much warmer so I did pick up a few more warm weather maternity pieces so I am more comfortable
Stretch marks? None to report
Best moment of this week: Our Crib came this week, my in laws are visiting this weekend, so we will put it together then.
Miss Anything? Not really... I am able to sleep anywhere anytime for the most part and other than that I keep slowly and slowly getting bigger nothing has really changed
Movement: Yes... and now that he is getting bigger there will be times I look down at my tummy and it looks like there is a sea creature causing my stomach to make ripples and waves
Food Cravings: I have been craving sweets now more than usual... but nothing CrAzY
Anything making you queasy or sick: No... I still get a little nauseated in the morning if I wake up hungry.
Have you started to show yet: Um... Yes. And apparently I have gotten "REALLY BIG" ugh I love people's comments (NOT!!)
Gender: Boy... although in a few weeks I will have another ultrasound, so I will make them confirm that.
Labor Signs: No
Maternity Clothes? Still mixing and matching maternity and non maternity... it is getting much warmer so I did pick up a few more warm weather maternity pieces so I am more comfortable
Stretch marks? None to report
Best moment of this week: Our Crib came this week, my in laws are visiting this weekend, so we will put it together then.
Miss Anything? Not really... I am able to sleep anywhere anytime for the most part and other than that I keep slowly and slowly getting bigger nothing has really changed
Movement: Yes... and now that he is getting bigger there will be times I look down at my tummy and it looks like there is a sea creature causing my stomach to make ripples and waves
Food Cravings: I have been craving sweets now more than usual... but nothing CrAzY
Anything making you queasy or sick: No... I still get a little nauseated in the morning if I wake up hungry.
Have you started to show yet: Um... Yes. And apparently I have gotten "REALLY BIG" ugh I love people's comments (NOT!!)
Gender: Boy... although in a few weeks I will have another ultrasound, so I will make them confirm that.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? It is still in which I am very surprised/pleased about. It definitely has almost leveled out, but it is not protruding like through shirts or anything!! But definite alien type qualities.
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. But if I get really hot I have to soak my finger under ice water to get it off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but now that delivery is creeping up I am very anxious and nervous
Looking Forward to: Getting the nursery 100% done. We have our last set of visitors this weekend, so we will remove the bed and start organizing and setting up the baby room! It will give me a little piece of mind.
I go back to the doctor later today. Usually I am spending more time in the waiting room than with my actual doctor. Nothing exciting to report. Everything is normal and perfect and nothing to be concerned about. I know that I should be completely grateful for this, but for some reason I just feel like if I am going to the doctor every other week now, shouldn't it be for a good reason. I have definitely become a pro and peeing in a cup that is for sure!! =)
I have like 5 posts that have been started... but not quite finished - so my goal for this weekend/early next week is to get some of those posted. I have received my first Blumm box and my second one is on its way...so I want to share all of my goodies with y'all and as well as the nursery progression. I have been taking pics so hopefully I can show you where we started and how far we have come!!! Sheesh! So much to do!!
58 More Days!!
But more importantly: 40 more Work days!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. But if I get really hot I have to soak my finger under ice water to get it off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but now that delivery is creeping up I am very anxious and nervous
Looking Forward to: Getting the nursery 100% done. We have our last set of visitors this weekend, so we will remove the bed and start organizing and setting up the baby room! It will give me a little piece of mind.
I go back to the doctor later today. Usually I am spending more time in the waiting room than with my actual doctor. Nothing exciting to report. Everything is normal and perfect and nothing to be concerned about. I know that I should be completely grateful for this, but for some reason I just feel like if I am going to the doctor every other week now, shouldn't it be for a good reason. I have definitely become a pro and peeing in a cup that is for sure!! =)
I have like 5 posts that have been started... but not quite finished - so my goal for this weekend/early next week is to get some of those posted. I have received my first Blumm box and my second one is on its way...so I want to share all of my goodies with y'all and as well as the nursery progression. I have been taking pics so hopefully I can show you where we started and how far we have come!!! Sheesh! So much to do!!
58 More Days!!
But more importantly: 40 more Work days!!
=)Rachel
Monday, March 12, 2012
Random Belly Pic!
This picture is actually the one I talked about in the post below... I found it on my cell phone. It was originally taken back on January 29th. So my belly has grown quite a bit. Please don't mind the very serious look of concentration on my face! =) and you can take a peek at the stroller and car seat that we picked out as they create a wonderful back drop for this pic! LOL. I never said I was a photographer!!!
Hope you enjoy!!!
=) Rachel
Week 28!!!
How far along? 28 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Yea I still mix and match maternity and non maternity
Stretch marks? Not that I can see....
Best moment of this week: Probably my parents visiting and getting the room painted... it looks AMAZING! I am very happy with it.
Miss Anything? Just my energy still... as I get farther along it seems to slowly diminish
Movement: YES YES YES... he has created a home on the right side of my tummy and plays jungle gym with my ribbies! Yikes
Food Cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Oh yea! I found a pic of me from late January and the change in belly size is Crrraaazzzzy!
Gender: Bouncing baby boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but I will admit that I have my moments where I break down a little
Looking Forward to: This little nugget to make an appearance into the world...although i still have a long ways to
I promise I will spice up my posts! I was doing sooo well!! But I have pics that I want to post and it takes me forever to edit them and I have done some serious slacking... I am slowly trying to get all my weeks updated and posted!!
=)Rachel
Monday, March 5, 2012
Week 27
How far along? 27 Weeks 6 days
Maternity Clothes? Yea - I finally invested in a belly band... not sure why it took me so long, but it definitely helps with the dress pants I have to wear to work.
Stretch marks? Nope - but I keep reading that a lot of people get them when they are actually having the baby, so I am not out of the woods yet.
Best moment of this week: Getting ready for my parents to visit.
Miss Anything? Just having a lot of nonstop energy... or at least drinking my sugar free red bulls that imitate that nonstop energy
Movement: Yes... as he is getting bigger and the available space for him is getting smaller I can feel him not just kick... but actually like move around, it's really cool. I wish I could see what he was actually doing in there.
Food Cravings: Nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sheesh... I hope so, otherwise I have acquired some weird disease causing my stomach to expand
Gender: Still a Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but full of anxiety
Looking Forward to: my parents visiting and finally turning our plain spare bedroom into a nursery!
=)Rachel
Maternity Clothes? Yea - I finally invested in a belly band... not sure why it took me so long, but it definitely helps with the dress pants I have to wear to work.
Stretch marks? Nope - but I keep reading that a lot of people get them when they are actually having the baby, so I am not out of the woods yet.
Best moment of this week: Getting ready for my parents to visit.
Miss Anything? Just having a lot of nonstop energy... or at least drinking my sugar free red bulls that imitate that nonstop energy
Movement: Yes... as he is getting bigger and the available space for him is getting smaller I can feel him not just kick... but actually like move around, it's really cool. I wish I could see what he was actually doing in there.
Food Cravings: Nope
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Sheesh... I hope so, otherwise I have acquired some weird disease causing my stomach to expand
Gender: Still a Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In!!!
Wedding rings on or off? Still on. Gets a little tight after a long day.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but full of anxiety
Looking Forward to: my parents visiting and finally turning our plain spare bedroom into a nursery!
=)Rachel
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