Thursday, March 22, 2012
Week 38: I'm HUGE!
My lil peapod isn't so little anymore! She's taking up all the room of my tummy. I went to the OB on Monday and he told me that I have a bacteria known as Strep B. Strep B is actually common in women. And while it doesn't really effect the woman or the men, when a woman is giving birth vaginally, it can have an effect to the baby. So, to combat that, I have to take antibiotics when I'm admitted to the hospital. The cool thing is that I don't have to wait on timing my contractions or anything should my water break first.
Also, my Zoe was showing her booty to us while we were in the OB's office! I told Derrick she was showing her a**! :). She's been moving down slowly, hitting nerves and kicking spine :). Hopefully it won't be long now. I've been trying to "walk her down". I know she's going to come in her own time, but I really would like it if she would come soon :)
And to my cousin Shatoria...Happy Birthday, and I'm sorry but she's not coming today :)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Week 36: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!
I'm so ready to give birth. Now I see why women get anxious in the last month. Waiting... Anticipating... The arrival. It's not just because we want to see our babies. Which, of course, we do. It's because its so uncomfortable in the last month!!!! Breathing is a hard task. Getting comfortable is darn near impossible. The inventor of the lazy boy chair/recliner should be a nobel peace prize winner! That is the only place I can sleep comfortably. Not even my sleep number adjustable bed, which has been my savior during my pregnancy, is doing the trick anymore. Back pain, side pain, pain in my undercarriage...just pain. And this is the EASY part!!!! I just really want my body back.
Due to my lack of comfort as of late, I am rethinking my no drugs stance. At first, I was really thinking, no...no drugs. I don't want to effect the baby. But, after talking to the OB and learning that an epidural will NOT effect the baby...its not sounding so bad. Sure I'll have to wrap my mind around a big a** needle going in between my spine. But, if it means that I can push this baby out with little to no pain, it may be worth it!
I'm not going to rush things though. I am going to take this one day at a time. I want her to be fully developed and if it means suffering for a few weeks I will. I will just focus on other things. I'll do our taxes, study for my personal training examination, clean and cook. I've been banned from driving around alone (and my mother in law as a companion doesn't count), so I'll put my energy into my home and getting the rest that is needed before Zoe arrives.
I will say this. My hubby has been a godsent. He realizes that I'm not superwoman. And, that things that would usually take no time at all, take me forever now that I'm waddling wherever I go and that I'm running on low energy in just about everything I do. He's been amazing. When I complained about not getting enough sleep, he went and bought me this soothing lavender and vanilla bath oil that helps me sleep. For the past few months, he's been sleeping on the couch, giving me the room I need in the bed. And, when I need it, he uplifts my spirits. He has been really great. And, I appreciate him for all that he does.
My girlfriends have been awesome. Giving me advice that's needed because they have been where I am. My mom has been so helpful and she's so excited about her first grandbaby! Even my mom in law who initially was kind of indifferent, seems to be looking forward to the lil one's arrival. My dad calls and gives me advice and advocates for Derrick. And, my cousins have been constantly checking up on me and making sure I'm okay. My grandparents call every so often to see if I'm okay. I mean I just have this group of people who care so much and I have got to thank them all because they have been truly awesome and happy about this pregnancy.
Once Zoe arrives, this blog will convert to the going on of Zoe Nicole Ampy. So, if you want updates on how she's doing, I'll definitely put them all here :)
Bj
Due to my lack of comfort as of late, I am rethinking my no drugs stance. At first, I was really thinking, no...no drugs. I don't want to effect the baby. But, after talking to the OB and learning that an epidural will NOT effect the baby...its not sounding so bad. Sure I'll have to wrap my mind around a big a** needle going in between my spine. But, if it means that I can push this baby out with little to no pain, it may be worth it!
I'm not going to rush things though. I am going to take this one day at a time. I want her to be fully developed and if it means suffering for a few weeks I will. I will just focus on other things. I'll do our taxes, study for my personal training examination, clean and cook. I've been banned from driving around alone (and my mother in law as a companion doesn't count), so I'll put my energy into my home and getting the rest that is needed before Zoe arrives.
I will say this. My hubby has been a godsent. He realizes that I'm not superwoman. And, that things that would usually take no time at all, take me forever now that I'm waddling wherever I go and that I'm running on low energy in just about everything I do. He's been amazing. When I complained about not getting enough sleep, he went and bought me this soothing lavender and vanilla bath oil that helps me sleep. For the past few months, he's been sleeping on the couch, giving me the room I need in the bed. And, when I need it, he uplifts my spirits. He has been really great. And, I appreciate him for all that he does.
My girlfriends have been awesome. Giving me advice that's needed because they have been where I am. My mom has been so helpful and she's so excited about her first grandbaby! Even my mom in law who initially was kind of indifferent, seems to be looking forward to the lil one's arrival. My dad calls and gives me advice and advocates for Derrick. And, my cousins have been constantly checking up on me and making sure I'm okay. My grandparents call every so often to see if I'm okay. I mean I just have this group of people who care so much and I have got to thank them all because they have been truly awesome and happy about this pregnancy.
Once Zoe arrives, this blog will convert to the going on of Zoe Nicole Ampy. So, if you want updates on how she's doing, I'll definitely put them all here :)
Bj
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Week 35: A look back on the Durham Baby Shower and other stuff...
This shower was totally different from my first shower. I say that because the first one was thrown by my wonderful cousin/bestie, Tiffani. I basically didn't have to lift a finger when it came to the preparations. This one, I did. My mom, I love her, but she is not the baby shower throwing type. :) She's good at a lot of things, but planning a baby shower isn't one of them :) So, I admit, I did a lot of the work, and since everything was done in a very short span of time...I can honestly say, it wasn't the best, but I enjoyed myself and I think my guests did too.
Even though...if there was something that could go wrong, it probably did!!! :) My mom and aunt got on me about being angry and worrying because it could affect the baby. And, they are absolutely right, no question. But, throughout this pregnancy I have had a lot of ups and a lot of downs and emotionally, I've been all over the place. I pray that I haven't affected Zoe negatively in any way. And, while GOD doesn't give you so much that you can't handle things, I have to say that I've had my share of things these past 8 months.
Back to the shower...we set up the night before. All the decorations were set. The gift bags were prepared. The games were set (thanks to my wonderful cousin/bestie/hostess, Kimberly) and the centerpieces, a beautiful diaper cake and diaper wreath made by some of Derrick's coworkers, were prominently placed where everyone could admire them. The venue was a bowling alley party room. Unfortunately, the downside to having your shower at a venue like that is that you have to purchase their food. The only thing we could bring in was the cake and ice cream. But, I was even okay with that.
Saturday came...and when we arrived, I should have known something was wrong when the Manager rushed over to me. There was a really bad thunderstorm Friday night and there was some flooding in the alley. And, it rained in the party room. Everything wasn't lost. But, the diaper cake got wet and they tried to clean it up. And, I was mad. I was mad because I thought about all the work people put into the cake. I mean on the top of the cake were these hand crocheted booties for our little girl. And, they got wet. They weren't ruined but it was just the principle of it all. Derrick told me that on Monday, the ladies thought it was hilarious! But, at the time, I was really hot about it. The finger food...not that great. The cake was awesome!!!! A good time was had by all. Zoe was blessed with some wonderful gifts. I got to catch up with some family and friends and it was a nice event.
I'm 35 weeks. Starting next Monday, I will see the doctor every week. Zoe is starting to make her descent. I am excited...and a little scared. Only because I realize that in a matter of a few weeks, I will become a mommy to this little person. I will be instrumental in molding and shaping this little person. And, while I know its an adventure into the unknown and you really can't prepare for it...its a little scary :) Derrick, the insightful person that he is, had this revelation on Facebook, and it was like he put into words everything I had been feeling but was scared to talk about. He has a tendency to do that. I think that's part of the reason why I love him so. But, he has no idea how his words and the words of a few others, helped me. I felt like I had to try to be strong and hold how I felt in. I've done that a lot in life. But today, he truly made me realize that I don't have to do that anymore. What I do know is that Zoe is going to be loved and cared for. And, that I'm not doing this alone. And, that gives me comfort and strength. I have a loving husband who is there for both my daughter and me, a mother and a mother-in-law who are both willing to help out any way they can. A father and an other mom who are sure to be flying in and out of RDU more frequently as soon as Zoe arrives. I have a network of people who love this child so much already and she's not even here yet. I admit, we are blessed :) And, that makes the fear and the stress go away. So for these next 5 weeks, or more if lil Zoe deems it so, I am going to be extra happy because I can focus on the love I have for her and my family, and not worry so much. I can be the mommy that I want to be.
Bj :)
Even though...if there was something that could go wrong, it probably did!!! :) My mom and aunt got on me about being angry and worrying because it could affect the baby. And, they are absolutely right, no question. But, throughout this pregnancy I have had a lot of ups and a lot of downs and emotionally, I've been all over the place. I pray that I haven't affected Zoe negatively in any way. And, while GOD doesn't give you so much that you can't handle things, I have to say that I've had my share of things these past 8 months.
Back to the shower...we set up the night before. All the decorations were set. The gift bags were prepared. The games were set (thanks to my wonderful cousin/bestie/hostess, Kimberly) and the centerpieces, a beautiful diaper cake and diaper wreath made by some of Derrick's coworkers, were prominently placed where everyone could admire them. The venue was a bowling alley party room. Unfortunately, the downside to having your shower at a venue like that is that you have to purchase their food. The only thing we could bring in was the cake and ice cream. But, I was even okay with that.
Saturday came...and when we arrived, I should have known something was wrong when the Manager rushed over to me. There was a really bad thunderstorm Friday night and there was some flooding in the alley. And, it rained in the party room. Everything wasn't lost. But, the diaper cake got wet and they tried to clean it up. And, I was mad. I was mad because I thought about all the work people put into the cake. I mean on the top of the cake were these hand crocheted booties for our little girl. And, they got wet. They weren't ruined but it was just the principle of it all. Derrick told me that on Monday, the ladies thought it was hilarious! But, at the time, I was really hot about it. The finger food...not that great. The cake was awesome!!!! A good time was had by all. Zoe was blessed with some wonderful gifts. I got to catch up with some family and friends and it was a nice event.
I'm 35 weeks. Starting next Monday, I will see the doctor every week. Zoe is starting to make her descent. I am excited...and a little scared. Only because I realize that in a matter of a few weeks, I will become a mommy to this little person. I will be instrumental in molding and shaping this little person. And, while I know its an adventure into the unknown and you really can't prepare for it...its a little scary :) Derrick, the insightful person that he is, had this revelation on Facebook, and it was like he put into words everything I had been feeling but was scared to talk about. He has a tendency to do that. I think that's part of the reason why I love him so. But, he has no idea how his words and the words of a few others, helped me. I felt like I had to try to be strong and hold how I felt in. I've done that a lot in life. But today, he truly made me realize that I don't have to do that anymore. What I do know is that Zoe is going to be loved and cared for. And, that I'm not doing this alone. And, that gives me comfort and strength. I have a loving husband who is there for both my daughter and me, a mother and a mother-in-law who are both willing to help out any way they can. A father and an other mom who are sure to be flying in and out of RDU more frequently as soon as Zoe arrives. I have a network of people who love this child so much already and she's not even here yet. I admit, we are blessed :) And, that makes the fear and the stress go away. So for these next 5 weeks, or more if lil Zoe deems it so, I am going to be extra happy because I can focus on the love I have for her and my family, and not worry so much. I can be the mommy that I want to be.
Bj :)
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