Week 28 has snuck up on me! It didn't hit me how close I am to my labor day until I thought, 28 weeks along means 12 weeks left!
My dr. appt was this week. I got the rhogam shot. My weight went up another 2 or so pounds, so I'm tracking right inline with my weight gain for Hadley. You wouldn't know it from the looks of my belly! My blood pressure and the baby's heartbeat were both good. From now until 36 weeks I will go to the doc's every 2 weeks!
My cold has finally left me - today. It was rough!
This little girl moves all the time! She is so strong too. Next time you see me, just watch my belly. She'll put on a show and you'll be able to see it!
I'm still carrying very low. I think carrying low, the summer heat, having a cold, and not resting well are all reasons that I have no stamina. That embarrasses me. But, oh well.
I was waiting to let Chris post the name announcement, but the wait is over! He's had plenty of time. Thanks to Hadley, we have decided on a name (but reserve the right to change it if we want). The winner is:
Madeline Kate Gundersen
I was playing with Hadley and asked if she could say Madeline (yes, I asked her if she could say other names too). She actually said it very well and then pointed to my belly! So, the decision was made.
Approximately 11 weeks or less until I get to meet my newest baby girl! I am so excited!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
26.5 weeks - General Thoughts
Today I've been reading some birth stories online. I read so many birth stories before Hadley was born. Learning about all of these experiences did help me prepare for Hadley's birth. My recollection of Hadley's birth has yet to fade, and I hope it never does. However, reading a story today did remind me of something about her birth that I hadn't noticed. This story ended with the comment, "There's nothing sweeter than the smell of a newborn baby." It hit me then that I didn't smell Hadley as a newborn. I had a pretty rough cold the week she was born and couldn't smell anything (interestingly enough, I am recovering from a bad summer cold as I type this). Maybe when this baby is born, I will get to experience the newborn smell!
Today, while lying on the floor with Hadley, the baby moved. Yeah, I know, big deal. Well, she moved below my belly button and pushed off of my back. I could see her whole body outline on my stomach! Not arms and legs, but I could wrap my hands around her! It was so crazy!
Today, while lying on the floor with Hadley, the baby moved. Yeah, I know, big deal. Well, she moved below my belly button and pushed off of my back. I could see her whole body outline on my stomach! Not arms and legs, but I could wrap my hands around her! It was so crazy!
Monday, June 22, 2009
25 Weeks
Last Thursday was my 24 week doctor's appointment. I drank the juice for the gestational diabetes test, as well as had blood drawn for a few other tests. I got the call today that everything came back fine! Woohoo!
I was measuring 22.5 centimeters, normal but on the small side (no surprise there). We also heard her heartbeat!
No name yet :( Sorry!!! We are just as anxious as everyone else to know her name, but she hasn't told us yet!
I was measuring 22.5 centimeters, normal but on the small side (no surprise there). We also heard her heartbeat!
No name yet :( Sorry!!! We are just as anxious as everyone else to know her name, but she hasn't told us yet!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Way Behind - 24.5 weeks
I'm way overdue for a post here! Over the past 3 weeks we've been busy getting ready for a kitchen remodel and family vacation. The vacation was a blast! We're smack in the middle of the kitchen remodel. Hadley and I left the house for part of the day today because some painting was being done. I don't want to bother this little growing girl with paint fumes.
For all who are interested, we still haven't picked out a name! I feel bad because we picked Hadley's name out by 21.5 weeks... We like Madeline Kate and Kendall (not sure on the middle name). I feel like this baby has a name already, we just have to figure out what it is. How funny would it be if we get to delivery without a name?! Maybe "funny" isn't the correct word here.
Swimming while pregnant was interested. I use the term "swimming" loosely. Holding Hadley in the water is more accurate. I did feel much lighter until I tried to swim. At that point my balance was a little off. Getting out of the pool was just weird. It was like all of the weight hit my legs at once. I had to take that part more slowly than usual.
All seems well. Baby G #2 is moving plenty. If I wake up at night and she starts moving, it keeps me awake for a bit. Chris and I are both getting very excited to meet and hold her! Less than 16 weeks!
More updates after my next appointment on Thursday.
For all who are interested, we still haven't picked out a name! I feel bad because we picked Hadley's name out by 21.5 weeks... We like Madeline Kate and Kendall (not sure on the middle name). I feel like this baby has a name already, we just have to figure out what it is. How funny would it be if we get to delivery without a name?! Maybe "funny" isn't the correct word here.
Swimming while pregnant was interested. I use the term "swimming" loosely. Holding Hadley in the water is more accurate. I did feel much lighter until I tried to swim. At that point my balance was a little off. Getting out of the pool was just weird. It was like all of the weight hit my legs at once. I had to take that part more slowly than usual.
All seems well. Baby G #2 is moving plenty. If I wake up at night and she starts moving, it keeps me awake for a bit. Chris and I are both getting very excited to meet and hold her! Less than 16 weeks!
More updates after my next appointment on Thursday.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
21 weeks
I am officially 21 weeks in the morning! Woohoo! I am so in love with this little baby! She is becoming more active each day. Her kicks are getting stronger.
At 24 weeks, just after vacation, I have my 24 week visit which includes the gestational diabetes test. This went very well with Hadley. I'll be praying it goes as well this time. At my 28 week visit I get the rhogam shot... and it seems like something else happens then too... oh well. I can't remember. Have I mentioned that my blood pressure is very low? Each visit the nurses seem to do a small double take. The average is about mid 80s over mid 50s. No one mentions anything though (until I specifically ask). I hope this means I'm less likely to develop high blood pressure, which can cause problems with a pregnancy!
For those of you that are curious, we do not have a name yet. We are entertaining three possibilities at the moment, some with middle names, some that we haven't found a middle name for. Who knows where we will end up! I doubt we stay undecided for 19 more weeks though....
At 24 weeks, just after vacation, I have my 24 week visit which includes the gestational diabetes test. This went very well with Hadley. I'll be praying it goes as well this time. At my 28 week visit I get the rhogam shot... and it seems like something else happens then too... oh well. I can't remember. Have I mentioned that my blood pressure is very low? Each visit the nurses seem to do a small double take. The average is about mid 80s over mid 50s. No one mentions anything though (until I specifically ask). I hope this means I'm less likely to develop high blood pressure, which can cause problems with a pregnancy!
For those of you that are curious, we do not have a name yet. We are entertaining three possibilities at the moment, some with middle names, some that we haven't found a middle name for. Who knows where we will end up! I doubt we stay undecided for 19 more weeks though....
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Just thinking
Remember how I mentioned that this baby's head appears to measure in line w/ the rest of her body? Well, I have to admit, when I heard that I said, "I could have this baby at home!" Haha, I won't, but I really wonder if I could. Most everyone says the second baby is easier to deliver... Well, if this baby is going to be easier and have a smaller head, then I possibly could do it! Like I said, I won't. This is because 1) I doubt Chris would go for it, 2) I don't want to have to clean up afterwards (or have anyone else have to clean up my house), and 3) I like being catered to for a day or two in the hospital!
Just some random thoughts to make you, and years down the road, me, laugh!
Just some random thoughts to make you, and years down the road, me, laugh!
Monday, May 18, 2009
It's a GIRL!
Yep, you read correctly! Chris and I have been blessed with another beautiful baby girl! She is measuring right on target. Everything was normal. I gotta admit, when the doc said, "Everything looks GREAT!", I felt so excited, relieved, and proud! My 2nd daughter is already getting compliments ;)
For those of you that remember and are wondering (because I sure was), this little girl's head is measuring exactly the same as her body. Hadley's was a little big (and still is compared to the rest of her petite self), which is a big reason I had so much trouble pushing her out. Maybe this time delivery will be "easy"!
If I haven't said so already, I'm so excited!! Oh, and Chris and I have never planned to just have two children, so yes, we hope to get pregnant again one day and maybe have a boy! The truth is, we are both just thankful to be blessed with healthy children.
For those of you that remember and are wondering (because I sure was), this little girl's head is measuring exactly the same as her body. Hadley's was a little big (and still is compared to the rest of her petite self), which is a big reason I had so much trouble pushing her out. Maybe this time delivery will be "easy"!
If I haven't said so already, I'm so excited!! Oh, and Chris and I have never planned to just have two children, so yes, we hope to get pregnant again one day and maybe have a boy! The truth is, we are both just thankful to be blessed with healthy children.
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