We had our 35 week Drs appointment this morning. Bryson is doing amazing! This dr. is guesstimating his weight to be around 6 pounds right now - and thinks he'll be around 7 pounds when he is born. Different from the last doctor - but I guess we will find out when he comes out! His heart beat was 158 bpm - and I lost 2 pounds (definitely water weight!) All in all - things are going perfectly and I couldn't ask for more.
Come on Bry Bry - we are ready to meet you :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
And the countdown continues
6 weeks left of being pregnant! It's bittersweet actually. I have not really enjoyed being pregnant like I thought I would - but love feeling him squirm around inside of me. Seeing the little kicks and punches makes me laugh. That being said - I am SO HAPPY and EXCITED to meet this little guy. We are all set for the most part - swing set up - stroller put together - nursery in order. All we need is our Bryson Michael to join the family. 6 weeks to go little man.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Yoga, Kicks, and the Countdown Begins!
For anyone out there who is battling the backaches of pregnancy (which can be quite painful as we all know) I highly suggest prenatal Yoga. For a couple of weeks now the backpain has been near unbearable. I hadn't gone to my Yoga class in awhile, so I decided to try it again last night to see if it would help. I feel like a whole new person today! My backache is gone (for the time being) and I feel more energized. I slept much better last night too! So ladies - PRENATAL YOGA!!!
On the kicking front, B is an active little boy today. I wonder if it is the cold weather (30 degrees in Florida?!) Whatever it is, it's nice to feel because I know he is doing OK in there. Kick away little boy - kick away.
Lastly - we are in the beginnings of the final countdown (queue Europe's final countdown song lol). Tomorrow - 8 weeks and counting until we meet our boy. I am so excited for that day I am just praying these next few weeks fly by. I should start working from home the beginning of February (just waiting on the final approval) and then before we know it he will be here! We are all set for him. His nursery was finished over the weekend - all we have left to do is push him out! Well - and a few other things like kid proof the house, pack my hospital bag, get the animals used to their tails being pulled - you know - the usual :)
On the kicking front, B is an active little boy today. I wonder if it is the cold weather (30 degrees in Florida?!) Whatever it is, it's nice to feel because I know he is doing OK in there. Kick away little boy - kick away.
Lastly - we are in the beginnings of the final countdown (queue Europe's final countdown song lol). Tomorrow - 8 weeks and counting until we meet our boy. I am so excited for that day I am just praying these next few weeks fly by. I should start working from home the beginning of February (just waiting on the final approval) and then before we know it he will be here! We are all set for him. His nursery was finished over the weekend - all we have left to do is push him out! Well - and a few other things like kid proof the house, pack my hospital bag, get the animals used to their tails being pulled - you know - the usual :)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Oh happy day!
It's amazing what a breathing treatment for asthma and a good nights sleep will do for you! Today, I am in a better mood than I have been in days. I feel blessed to be pregnant and happy to have gotten a good night's sleep. I think it is all due to the breathing treatment I got. Apparently, most of the day Sunday and yesterday in the morning, I was in the throws of an asthma attack. I used the albuterol inhaler - which made things better for a couple of hours - but then I'd have to use it again. Being afraid what the side effects of the meds would be on Bryson, I called up my mid-wife yesterday. She immediately sent me for a breathing treatment. OH MAN what a difference! I could get a full breath of air. And I still can! I think that is what helped me sleep through the night (with the exception of the three potty breaks) - but I fell right back asleep! I just wonder if I would have had this treatment earlier in the pregnancy if I would have enjoyed it that much more.
That being said - I am loving feeling Bryson move and kick. It was amazing when J finally felt him move. He loves when she reads to him - he starts moving around and kicking. I think that is going to wind up being a favorite pasttime between those two. Mama J's reading time :) She can do that in the rocking chair she is currently staining (picture included in this post!)
Little by little we are getting our home ready for our baby. J has been staining and going through drawers. I have been trying to clean - and tonight I will complete the drawer empty-fest and then J can move the armoir into Bry's room. Once that piece of furniture is in there, I can start organizing his clothes and getting his room set up - along with the cat's new area. Sometimes I feel like I can't do a lot with this belly and all - but I'm trying to do what I can to help get ready. I think one thing I will do this week is getting all of the outlet plugs into the open outlets and cleaning off old stuffed animals (if that is possible!)
All in all - this is a very happy time. I am so anxious and exciting to meet our little one. We are just about 10 weeks away max from seeing his tiny fingers and toes. Ah - the joys of a great night's sleep :)
That being said - I am loving feeling Bryson move and kick. It was amazing when J finally felt him move. He loves when she reads to him - he starts moving around and kicking. I think that is going to wind up being a favorite pasttime between those two. Mama J's reading time :) She can do that in the rocking chair she is currently staining (picture included in this post!)
Little by little we are getting our home ready for our baby. J has been staining and going through drawers. I have been trying to clean - and tonight I will complete the drawer empty-fest and then J can move the armoir into Bry's room. Once that piece of furniture is in there, I can start organizing his clothes and getting his room set up - along with the cat's new area. Sometimes I feel like I can't do a lot with this belly and all - but I'm trying to do what I can to help get ready. I think one thing I will do this week is getting all of the outlet plugs into the open outlets and cleaning off old stuffed animals (if that is possible!)
All in all - this is a very happy time. I am so anxious and exciting to meet our little one. We are just about 10 weeks away max from seeing his tiny fingers and toes. Ah - the joys of a great night's sleep :)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Almost 29 Weeks and Blurry
So the past few days, my vision has been horrendous. Things either look blurry or out of focus or just long/distorted. I called up the midwife today and she recommended I get an appointment with my Optometrist today. So I am now waiting to head over there to see what in the hell is going on with the eyes of mine. I'm hoping that the pregnancy has just changed my prescription - it's just so odd how it happened so suddenly. I'll provide an update after the appointment later.
Other than that, things are status quo. I'm in the third trimester - very uncomfortable - sometimes feel like I have a bowling ball in my crotch. But all in all believe things are going well. I feel Bryson move quite often - which is reassuring. I just can't wait to meet him. Little by little we are getting things done around the house. Kitchen has been cleaned and a spot has been made for bottles/breast feeding materials. The crib and changing table have been put together and our rocking chair has come in. We got the gate up in the cats room - and realized we need professional help in installing a gate on the stairs. The last thing we want is shoddy work done on the stair baby gate - to me, that is the most important one as it is the one that keeps Mr. B safe.
Other than that, things are status quo. I'm in the third trimester - very uncomfortable - sometimes feel like I have a bowling ball in my crotch. But all in all believe things are going well. I feel Bryson move quite often - which is reassuring. I just can't wait to meet him. Little by little we are getting things done around the house. Kitchen has been cleaned and a spot has been made for bottles/breast feeding materials. The crib and changing table have been put together and our rocking chair has come in. We got the gate up in the cats room - and realized we need professional help in installing a gate on the stairs. The last thing we want is shoddy work done on the stair baby gate - to me, that is the most important one as it is the one that keeps Mr. B safe.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
23 Weeks!
Today we hit 23 weeks. We got to see Matzoh Bry on an ultrasound scan a couple of weeks ago. He is doing great - actually measuring a little big. While he should weigh around 12 oz - he is measuring in at 1 pound 1 oz. Hoping this means he comes to see us a bit earlier than expected!! My favorite ultrasound pic was of his foot - it is so clear that you can actually see all 5 little toes. I can't wait to play little piggy with his baby toes :)
On a separate note, Jaime and I are driving down to see my family this weekend. The main purpose is that we get a free anniversary night in the hotel we got married in last year. But we'll also visit with the folks. I'm excited to see everyone because I look so different every time I see them. It's nice to have them experience the pregnancy with me (even if it is for little bits at a time). Unfortunately, Jen is sick - I'm hoping she gets better before we go down there. If she isn't, I won't get to see her -which makes me sad :( But I'll keep hoping!!
In the mean time, Bryson has been kicking away. If I eat a lot of sugar, he goes to town in there. I also played some music up to my belly this morning and he started grooving along. It was some Broadway music - J thinks we're going to have a Broadway star on our hands! That would be absolutely fine by me!! I can see it now - Bryson Cooke in lights :)
On a separate note, Jaime and I are driving down to see my family this weekend. The main purpose is that we get a free anniversary night in the hotel we got married in last year. But we'll also visit with the folks. I'm excited to see everyone because I look so different every time I see them. It's nice to have them experience the pregnancy with me (even if it is for little bits at a time). Unfortunately, Jen is sick - I'm hoping she gets better before we go down there. If she isn't, I won't get to see her -which makes me sad :( But I'll keep hoping!!
In the mean time, Bryson has been kicking away. If I eat a lot of sugar, he goes to town in there. I also played some music up to my belly this morning and he started grooving along. It was some Broadway music - J thinks we're going to have a Broadway star on our hands! That would be absolutely fine by me!! I can see it now - Bryson Cooke in lights :)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Half Way Point!
So here we are at 20 weeks - half way through. I've been feeling Bryson (his official name is now Bryson Michael) move more and more. He's been quiet today, but that could be because I ate such a huge lunch that it put him to sleep! On the way back from lunch, back up to the office, some stranger lady said to me "you've definitely got that pregnant waddle....and oh my gosh you are so swollen...you have no ankles!!" WHY WOULD YOU SAY THIS TO A PREGNANT HORMONAL LADY????!!!?! Needless to say, I've already phoned my midwife and am just waiting for a call back. Should I be this swollen at 20 weeks?? Oy - the joys of pregnancy.
In all actuality though, I am enjoying my pregnancy more now than I was in past weeks. I enjoy feeling Bry move and love knowing that my body is creating something that is going to be brought into this world - who knows - maybe he'll be the next president of the United States! In all reality, I just want him to be a happy, healthy, person who makes other people just as happy in their lives.
In all actuality though, I am enjoying my pregnancy more now than I was in past weeks. I enjoy feeling Bry move and love knowing that my body is creating something that is going to be brought into this world - who knows - maybe he'll be the next president of the United States! In all reality, I just want him to be a happy, healthy, person who makes other people just as happy in their lives.
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