Storytime at 30 weeks

So I wake up this morning from the craziest dream. I suppose I dream every night but I rarely remember the dreams. So not the case today. I dreamt that Quinn was born! With a twist of course. She was born at home I assume since I was never in the hospital. And apparently there was no c-section because I was never in an discomfort. I started to notice that she didn't eat very much. She slept a lot! Didn't think anything of it until the next day when I went in her room (which, by the way, looked nothing like her actual room!) to wake her up. She was huge. She looked like a toddler. And to top it off, she was already walking! I was like "what in the world is going on? She is growing way too fast! we have to see the doctor!". And then I woke up. Pregnancy makes you dream the craziest things!

Nursery

So I have been busy this weekend working on Quinn's nursery and Haven's new bedroom.  Can we say "exhausted"?
I have been trying to do a few things here and there, but Saturday was the day I did the most! 
It all started last Monday with the room being painted.  It used to be yellow with brown trim.  Now it's pink with white trim!  On Friday night we moved the furniture into the room, which left Haven bed-less!  He was still sleeping the toddler bed, which is also the crib.  So Saturday morning we were off to find The Haive a new bed.  And wooo hooo! We found one!  I can't believe he is getting so big so fast!  And FYI: he has been sleeping soooo much better since he got in that bed.  I think he was really uncomfortable in the toddler bed. 
So, after we found Haven's new bed and chest of drawers we took it home, went to a birthday party, then came home and put it all together.  I then had to go out and get a mattress pad and some sheets.  Came home and put it all together.  I was whipped but happy with the results!
Then it was off to hanging things on the wall in Quinn's room and hunting down the side to the crib that we took off while Haven was sleeping in it.  Coming along nicely.  Still have several things to do before it's complete:

 Crib with monogram

 That mirror will be on the wall, between the chair and the changing table.

 Chair and ottoman that we will spend a ton of time in!

Chest of drawer and window.  Planning on hamper to go in the empty space.

And here is Haven's new room:



29 week Doctor's Appointment -Reynolds - 5.11.2012

So I saw Dr. Reynolds at my visit on Friday.  I went in at 2pm and drank my lovely "fruit punch" sugar water drink and then had a regular appointment.  I swear, they want you to drink that stuff in 5 minutes.  Both times I have had another girl sitting next to me and they chug that stuff!  How do they do that?  I am amazed that anyone can drink that stuff that quickly.  Not me...I take my whole 5 minutes.  And it's really not that bad. 
So, when I went in to see the doc we talked more about me scheduling a c-section.  I have been doing a lot of thinking about it and talking to others about it and it just makes the most sense.  I mean unless Dr. Reynolds can tell me that this babe is going to be significantly smaller than Haven was (which he could not at the appointment), then what is the point in even trying when my odds are real slim?!  So, he said that we can take a look at the schedule at my next appointment (5.21.10) and get it on the calendar.  They will not schedule it before 39 weeks, which is July 18.  He said that we will probably have good luck getting it for that day since it's so far out.  We'll see next Monday.  I asked if I could request a certain doctor to do it or was the "on-call" doctor the one that will do it.  He said that I can request a certain doctor if I would like, and they would have to see if that works for the doctor.  So we'll see about that one too.  Dr. Barnes did a good job with Haven, so I might ask him to do it again.  I need to talk to the Hub's about that too.
He also said that if I happen to go into labor before the c-section date and the babe is smaller in size then I totally have the option to try and deliver vaginally.  It will be up to me.  But if she is anything like her brother, she won't be in any hurry to get out of there. 
I haven't heard anything from the doctor's office and I would assume that I would have by now if I failed my test.  So it's looking like I'm in the clear! 
Next appointment is 5.21.2012.  I am every two weeks now.  Man, this is flying by!

Update: The doctor's office just called and all my labs look good.  I passed the sugar test!  They also said that I needed to have my Rhogam shot within 10 days of them testing me for the antibodies.  I have to have this shot because I have O- blood type.  I will be getting that at my appointment on Monday. 

28 week update

It has been a while since I have posted, but I have been busy chasing a three year old around, making Quinn's bedding and turning thirty!  I am 28, almost 29 weeks pregnant and have started getting tired again.  And let's not forget the lovely HEARTBURN.  I sure haven't missed that inbetween these pregnancies.  I finally had to breakdown, yesterday, and take a TUMS.  Those things are lifesavers. 
I am in the process of getting the nursey put together.  It's being painted today and I am still working on her bedding.  Yes, I am making her bedding myself.  Well...with the help of my Aunt, cause I sure wouldn't have the courage to make a single cut if she wasn't helping me.  But it's coming along.  I need to get it done so that I can mark that off my list of things to do!  I will post pictures as soon as I can.  But let's not hold our breath on that one....I have made it pretty clear that I am horrible about updating this blog! 
I have my glucose test on Friday at 2pm.  Not really looking forward to that, but I don't remember it being that horrible last time.  Hopefully I remember correctly.  Fingers crossed that I don't have any issues with that.  I think after this appointment I will start going every two weeks.  And I have to have my Rhogam shot here soon as well.
Here is a sneak peak of the bedding. Colors are Hot Pink, White, Navy and Light Pink. More to follow...hopefully!

This is going to be the bumper.

This mirror will go over her changing table.

Can we say "active"?

Good grief this child is an active little thang! I remember Haven moving around, but he was nothing compared to this little diva. She is moving a ton more than he ever did. She likes to kick. Haven did more of a roll around than kicks.
And she is still so low. I keep thinking she is going to move up a little and I still feel her lower. When do they move up or am I going to just carry her lower? I hear that happens with raj pregnancy, they get lower and lower.
Oh yeah, another strange sensation. I could swear that my c-section scar is stretching. It feels like it when I sit down, but then when I stand up it goes away. Weird.
The things pregnancy does to you.
P.S. the heartburn is slowly starting to rear its ugly face. Better get the TUMS soon!

Doctor's Appointment - 20 weeks

I saw Dr. Castellion yesterday. Everything looks good. Heart rate was 160 and blood pressure is good. She said that I will have my glucose test in 8 weeks (28 weeks) then after that I start going every two weeks.
This pregnancy is really flying by. I can't believe we are already halfway there. I need to get cracking on the nursery. More to come on that later...cause you know I already have a plan!

Poll

So those of you that voted about the sex of the abay are awesome.  Looks like the majority was right!  So I thought I would add another one for ya.  I have been going back and forth, for a while now, about what I want...another c-section or a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).  Part of me wants to be able to try for a VBAC.  Contrary to what Kelly might say, no I don't feel like any less of a woman if I never get to experience a vaginal birth.  If you know me at all you would know that I'm not that kind of girl.  It is all boiling down to recovery.  VBAC would be much less recovery than a C-Section.  I mean, I have been there, done that and got the scar to prove it.  I just know how hard it was last time and this time I have a three year to tend to as well.  But I could tear and deal with the dreaded "hemmroids".  Which I hear can be just as painful as a c-section.  (somehow I doubt it, but what do I know?)
However, on the flip side of things.  I can plan the c-section date about a week before my due date.  And let's face it...I'm gonna be 9 months pregnant during the end of July, so anything earlier will be wonderful.  I also won't have to go thru the torment of labor and possibly still having to have a c-section. 
I just don't know what the best option for me is.  The doctor said that if she is as big as Haven was (8 lbs 14oz) then there is no way I will be able to get her out.  Then I will have to have a c-section.  But if she is smaller, then I have about a 60% chance of being about to deliver vaginally.  He said we will have to see what closer to time.
What would you do if you were me?  Scroll to the bottom to cast your vote on what you would do if you were me.