I went to Nolan's physical therapy evaluation and intake appointment yesterday. The therapist was very nice and good with him. She explained more about the tilt and lean/turn that Nolan was doing and which muscles were causing the issue (good to know as I had it reversed). She used her "tools" to measure how much progress he would need to make and where he was at now. One looked like a giant protractor she laid on the floor with him to measure how much he could move without resistance/grump. And the other was like a soft clamp that she measured the difference of his head with (the flat side versus the rounded back of his head to over the opposite eye). He had an 11 cm difference. If he were closer to 6 months old this would mean Nolan would need a helmet but since he is still so young she believes we'll be able to correct the problem and his skull will fix itself before it's an issue. My understanding is around 9 months is when head shape begins to be permanent.
We'll be going to physical therapy weekly for the first month and then every other week after that along with doing lots of exercises and stretches for him at home. I hope we see an improvement rather quickly and the therapist thinks it will only take 6-8 visits to get him on the right track and hopefully be done. He is still such a happy baby and very easy going with the stretches we are to do with him.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
2 Month Update
*as with my girls these updates are for me to keep and remember.
Weight / Length: 12 lb 9 oz (76%), 24.21 inches (88%) and head circ 40.2 cm (53%)
Appointment Notes: We talked about tummy time and Nolan's dislike for it. Also determined that he probably has a little torticollis and Dr G wants him to be evaluated for physical therapy. I think he's doing better now that he is fully in the crib but Dr G thought his neck muscles still felt a little tight toward his left side. Other than that he is doing great and no concerns.
Appointment Notes: We talked about tummy time and Nolan's dislike for it. Also determined that he probably has a little torticollis and Dr G wants him to be evaluated for physical therapy. I think he's doing better now that he is fully in the crib but Dr G thought his neck muscles still felt a little tight toward his left side. Other than that he is doing great and no concerns.
Eating: We are still breastfeeding and still have the same tub of formula sitting around (yeah!). I'm debating between buying a backup tub or those nice travel pouches (I usually only supplement on the go) or just using a different formula sample we got from my ob/gyn appointment. Still happy it's working though and hoping to push until at least 6 months and maybe a year but we'll see.
Development: Nolan has great head control. He is very alert and likes to look around. Despite this he hates tummy time (okay he doesn't cry anymore but he usually just lays his head down and chills out haha). He seems to try to immitate "Hi" and loves to make eye contact and smile and coo. He loves watching his sisters as they run around or lay/sit by him to entertain him.
Development: Nolan has great head control. He is very alert and likes to look around. Despite this he hates tummy time (okay he doesn't cry anymore but he usually just lays his head down and chills out haha). He seems to try to immitate "Hi" and loves to make eye contact and smile and coo. He loves watching his sisters as they run around or lay/sit by him to entertain him.
Sleep: He started sleeping in his Rock n Play due to a stuffy cold and darn it all he got pretty attached to it. It cradles, rocks and vibrates so I can't blame him. I've been trying to break him of the habit for the last couple of weeks and had a breakthrough a few nights ago. I rolled up a blanket next to him (hoping it would make him feel more secure) and he went down without a fuss. So now he naps better and sleeps good at night also. He's in our room and won't move to his own room until next year due to the holidays and honestly not wanting to fight him on it just yet either. 3 months is a good time to hit that goal right? haha He goes to sleep between 10-11 pm at night until 2:30 (he has hit 4:00 am a couple of times...wow) and then again until 6:30-8:30 am.
Fun Memories: The girls still love on him. Seren is especially attached and likes to touch his head, hold him and lean on or near him. Kendall is okay with him but seems a little worried about hurting him, so we try to encourage her and she's getting better. Kendall is the first to ask "How is Nolan doing?" before she goes to sleep and loves to observe what he's doing and tell us. Nolan spent his first Thanksgiving sleeping most of the time on my chest. The girls are excited for Christmas and wrapped presents for him to open.
Looking Forward to: I hope he starts enjoying tummy time more so that he'll eventually be more mobile. It will be fun to do Christmas stuff with the girls and Nolan. They love to see the lights. We've driven through Layton city lights twice now in a week and even Nolan stops fussing once there are above lights that he can see.
Looking Forward to: I hope he starts enjoying tummy time more so that he'll eventually be more mobile. It will be fun to do Christmas stuff with the girls and Nolan. They love to see the lights. We've driven through Layton city lights twice now in a week and even Nolan stops fussing once there are above lights that he can see.
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| It blows me away how much he has changed in one month |
Thursday, November 6, 2014
1 Month Update
*as with my girls these updates are for me to keep and remember.
Weight: He was 8 lb 9 oz at his 2 week check up. So he has gained back to his birth weight and a little beyond that at two weeks. Honestly I'm betting he's getting close to 10 lbs now (well maybe). He eats like a champ and cluster feeds a bit so I'm thinking growth spurt or just plain hungry and growing boy. He also had gained an inch at his two week appointment. 2 week checkup stats:
Eating: I am happy to report that breastfeeding is going well. We supplemented some in the beginning with his jaundice. We have had the same tub of formula for 3 weeks now...yeah! We'll see how long I can hang tough with it. I realize it's going to be difficult to my limited freedom already and I also wonder/worry if POI will take a toll with my supply after a while.
Diapers: This poor boy has the runs pretty good from breastfeeding. We've been peed on a couple times when the diaper is off but now mostly we are on the offense to catch runny poo as he likes to push it out when he's "free". Hopefully this will improve a little. The money we are saving on formula is going towards diaper rash cream haha.
Diapers: This poor boy has the runs pretty good from breastfeeding. We've been peed on a couple times when the diaper is off but now mostly we are on the offense to catch runny poo as he likes to push it out when he's "free". Hopefully this will improve a little. The money we are saving on formula is going towards diaper rash cream haha.
Development: Nolan has great head control for a one month old. He doesn't like to rest his head on you too much and is very alert to look around. He coos and makes sounds when you talk to him. He makes eye contact. He smiles quite a bit.
Sleep: Nolan goes down around 10:30 if we can keep him awake that long. We try to keep him awake from 8:30 pm or so on so that he'll sleep good at night. He then sleeps for about 3.5-4 hours then eats and sleeps again for another 3 hours and then usually a couple hour nap in the morning. He is sleeping in the pack n play bassinet in our room for convenience and our room is warmer. His room/nursery is still not done but getting there.
Fun Memories: The girls helped give Nolan his first tub bath in the infant tub. They are very eager to help out with him and hold him. He really enjoyed the tub more than I thought he would. Also in efforts to keep Nolan awake before bed I was making farting noises with my mouth. It woke him up and he seemed a little startled at first. Then all of the sudden he let out a pretty good toot of his own. He had the biggest smile and grinning eyes, like "that's how it's done Mom". I caught a video doing it second time but the first smile was the best (I'll have to add it later).
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| Nolan with his Super Mario (for eventual comparison) - 1 month old |
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| Still cute even with a case of baby pimples |
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| Seren, Nolan and Kendall |
Monday, October 13, 2014
Welcome Nolan Jeffrey...
Our little man was born on October 2nd at 2:16 am. He weighed in at 8 lb 5 oz and 20 inches long. He's beautiful and such an amazingly good baby. I went to my 38 week appointment and requested the induction. I was still scared of a big headed baby and possible c-section. There really wasn't a great reason to worry and I doubted the need for induction as September 30th came closer. We arranged for Jeff's parents to watch our girls that evening and next day. Unfortunately about the time they arrived for their duty I received a phone call saying the hospital was busy with spontaneous labor patients and couldn't fit us in. They offered to try for 10 pm and would call us at 9 pm to let us know. We waited and were again told they couldn't do it. They said they'd move us to 7:30 am and promised not to "bump" us again. We went to bed and neither Jeff nor I slept very good that night with nerves and excitement. But 6:30 am came and another phone call saying it just wasn't possible but that we would be the first person they called when it could be done. We went for a walk around the neighborhood to blow of steam as it was getting old at that point. Jeff's parents had stayed the night. We got a call at 10:30 am asking if we could be there by 11:30 am and agreed to this.
We arrived at the labor and delivery unit and were checked in. Our nurse was great and they had a student/intern following her around who did my IV and catheter (both were fine although I worried a little). They started me on pitocin and everything was cruising along just fine. Around 12:30 pm one of Dr B's colleagues was up at the hospital breaking another patients water and Dr B requested he also do mine. Once this was done the contractions were harder and more uncomfortable. My parents were up to visit and we sat around and small talked. Jeff would watch the monitor and point out when I was having a contraction (haha as if I couldn't tell from the discomfort/pain). He would time them out on the monitor and give me estimate for next one and then watch my face for the reaction. Kind of funny and kind of annoying. I wanted to put off the epidural and made it until about 4:30 before asking for it. I was only dilated to a 3 or 4 at that point. Once again having the epidural placed was the worst part of the whole experience. I don't think it was placed quite right as they said I should have warm tingle down my leg and I didn't. So they anesthesiologist pushed or wiggled it around...ouch. But once it was done I didn't notice the contractions so much.
Around 10 or 10:30 pm they checked and I was dilated to a 9+ but Nolan wasn't dropping very well. They waited for a "lip" of my cervix to finish dilating and checking his position. The new nurse wasn't as great as the first and couldn't tell which direction he was facing entirely. She guessed that he was not face down and that he was facing kind of sideways/diagonal towards my left hip. She had me do some trial pushes to see if he would move or drop and he didn't. So we tried some different laying positions to see if maybe he would shift direction on his own. He didn't. So around 1:30 am she contacted Dr B with the update and Dr B decided to come in and probably manually turn him and use suction. At this time my right leg started feeling a little tingly and my feet in general did not feel numb like I thought they should. The nurse put me off a little when I asked if it was normal. Then I started having definite feeling of contractions and back pain. I'm sure they were not anything like they would have been without the epidural but they hurt quite a bit (equal or worse to when I asked for the epidural) and also just made me really nervous it would wear off more and I'd be in full labor/birth without it. The nurse had me turn on my side and hug the pillow while she went to hopefully find the anesthesiologist again. I cried and pushed the manual button which would cover or take the edge off of the first contraction but the following one (a couple minutes later) would kill as there was a 5 minute delay on the button. Luckily they caught him before he went into a c-section and he was able to give me a "booster" that put the epidural back into full effect. My mom came in to check on progress and I told her Dr B was on his way. My sister had gone home already just barely so my parents were the only ones still there. I told my mom she was welcome to be in the room but that it might be a little awkward with my dad there. Of course he would have understood.
Dr B arrived and I'm guessing manually turned Nolan and placed the suction on his head, although I don't remember this. My mom was standing up by my head next to Jeff and they were having me push when my dad came in. He had been separated or locked out so missed connecting with my mom. I didn't care at that point and just told him he was fine to stay but just to stand by my mom. It didn't matter to me at the time and now I'm really grateful he was able to be there. I'm glad both of my parents could share that with us. They had me push three times with each contraction and I could feel the pressure as Nolan was crowning but not the pain. It seemed to take a while and the last contraction/pushing did begin to hurt and it felt like we were getting nowhere. Then he was born and they placed him on my chest with my hospital gown to cover him up. He was perfect and beautiful and covered in goo. It was a great moment and tearful. Then they took him to measure and clean off while I was stitched up.
So he's here and he's wonderful and we are doing great as a family. The girls were thrilled to come and meet him. They've both been a little extra whiney lately but hopefully that will lessen with time and a new routine to settle into. They like to hold him and snuggle up to him.
We arrived at the labor and delivery unit and were checked in. Our nurse was great and they had a student/intern following her around who did my IV and catheter (both were fine although I worried a little). They started me on pitocin and everything was cruising along just fine. Around 12:30 pm one of Dr B's colleagues was up at the hospital breaking another patients water and Dr B requested he also do mine. Once this was done the contractions were harder and more uncomfortable. My parents were up to visit and we sat around and small talked. Jeff would watch the monitor and point out when I was having a contraction (haha as if I couldn't tell from the discomfort/pain). He would time them out on the monitor and give me estimate for next one and then watch my face for the reaction. Kind of funny and kind of annoying. I wanted to put off the epidural and made it until about 4:30 before asking for it. I was only dilated to a 3 or 4 at that point. Once again having the epidural placed was the worst part of the whole experience. I don't think it was placed quite right as they said I should have warm tingle down my leg and I didn't. So they anesthesiologist pushed or wiggled it around...ouch. But once it was done I didn't notice the contractions so much.
Around 10 or 10:30 pm they checked and I was dilated to a 9+ but Nolan wasn't dropping very well. They waited for a "lip" of my cervix to finish dilating and checking his position. The new nurse wasn't as great as the first and couldn't tell which direction he was facing entirely. She guessed that he was not face down and that he was facing kind of sideways/diagonal towards my left hip. She had me do some trial pushes to see if he would move or drop and he didn't. So we tried some different laying positions to see if maybe he would shift direction on his own. He didn't. So around 1:30 am she contacted Dr B with the update and Dr B decided to come in and probably manually turn him and use suction. At this time my right leg started feeling a little tingly and my feet in general did not feel numb like I thought they should. The nurse put me off a little when I asked if it was normal. Then I started having definite feeling of contractions and back pain. I'm sure they were not anything like they would have been without the epidural but they hurt quite a bit (equal or worse to when I asked for the epidural) and also just made me really nervous it would wear off more and I'd be in full labor/birth without it. The nurse had me turn on my side and hug the pillow while she went to hopefully find the anesthesiologist again. I cried and pushed the manual button which would cover or take the edge off of the first contraction but the following one (a couple minutes later) would kill as there was a 5 minute delay on the button. Luckily they caught him before he went into a c-section and he was able to give me a "booster" that put the epidural back into full effect. My mom came in to check on progress and I told her Dr B was on his way. My sister had gone home already just barely so my parents were the only ones still there. I told my mom she was welcome to be in the room but that it might be a little awkward with my dad there. Of course he would have understood.
Dr B arrived and I'm guessing manually turned Nolan and placed the suction on his head, although I don't remember this. My mom was standing up by my head next to Jeff and they were having me push when my dad came in. He had been separated or locked out so missed connecting with my mom. I didn't care at that point and just told him he was fine to stay but just to stand by my mom. It didn't matter to me at the time and now I'm really grateful he was able to be there. I'm glad both of my parents could share that with us. They had me push three times with each contraction and I could feel the pressure as Nolan was crowning but not the pain. It seemed to take a while and the last contraction/pushing did begin to hurt and it felt like we were getting nowhere. Then he was born and they placed him on my chest with my hospital gown to cover him up. He was perfect and beautiful and covered in goo. It was a great moment and tearful. Then they took him to measure and clean off while I was stitched up.
So he's here and he's wonderful and we are doing great as a family. The girls were thrilled to come and meet him. They've both been a little extra whiney lately but hopefully that will lessen with time and a new routine to settle into. They like to hold him and snuggle up to him.
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| Nolan at a follow up appointment for jaundice. The glow might be the lights or the jaundice but it's one of my favorite pictures so far. |
Friday, September 26, 2014
Update: 38+ weeks
Baby update: Everything is still good. Dr B measured his head again and said he was just under 10 cm this time and even if that wasn't accurate that he felt I should still be fine. So I am holding out hope and trying not to worry anymore. He estimated his weight at 6 1/2 lbs this time (a little less that last time) so maybe u/s technology isn't that great. I think he'll be between 7 and 8 lbs but hoping he's not over that. Dilated to 2 cm and 75% effaced so not a lot of progress but enough to not feel worried. I was still chicken enough on size though to ask about being induced and Dr B said we could go that route. So I will actually be going in on September 30th to be induced but not until 8 pm...sounds like a horrible time as I imagine that will mean labor all night. I have my flight of fancy to walk my heart out on Monday and Tuesday to maybe go on my own before then but I doubt that will be the case.
Cravings: Sweets. Fried food. Nothing really good for me. Maybe it's more indulgence than craving.
Weight Gain: about 20 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He still moves a bit mostly just before bedtime. He likes to stick his feet into my right side and ribs. I also feel him occasionally where it seems he's trying to stretch out from head to toe. I don't have insomnia but now I don't sleep great due to discomfort. I think I've had a few actual though mild contractions but nothing consistent. If I walk a bit it usually tightens everything up but then goes away once I relax for a little while. My feet have also been swelling the last few days.
Day to Day: Trying to clean house and organize. Finishing packing a hospital bag and getting "big sister" gifts together. I definitely have not accomplished everything I wanted to but it will do and work out. Hoping to fit in a haircut today or tomorrow.
Baby Prep: Pretty much planning on just doing this after he's hear now haha Ooops. I'm a stinker. We have all the physical needs met but the nursery decorating can wait a bit.
The Girls: Love my girls. They are so good to each other and such good playmates, usually. They have such fun imaginations lately and conversations I love. Kendall was eating dinner with my parents the other night and kept saying "two grandmas and two grandpas" and I thought she was just saying she had two of each but she giggled and pointed and we realized she was crossing her eyes and seeing/making two of each. Cracked us all up, silly girl.
Looking forward to: Just looking forward to little boy being here and coming home with him now. Hoping it all goes smoothly.
Next visit: September 30th is set for the day.
Cravings: Sweets. Fried food. Nothing really good for me. Maybe it's more indulgence than craving.
Weight Gain: about 20 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He still moves a bit mostly just before bedtime. He likes to stick his feet into my right side and ribs. I also feel him occasionally where it seems he's trying to stretch out from head to toe. I don't have insomnia but now I don't sleep great due to discomfort. I think I've had a few actual though mild contractions but nothing consistent. If I walk a bit it usually tightens everything up but then goes away once I relax for a little while. My feet have also been swelling the last few days.
Day to Day: Trying to clean house and organize. Finishing packing a hospital bag and getting "big sister" gifts together. I definitely have not accomplished everything I wanted to but it will do and work out. Hoping to fit in a haircut today or tomorrow.
Baby Prep: Pretty much planning on just doing this after he's hear now haha Ooops. I'm a stinker. We have all the physical needs met but the nursery decorating can wait a bit.
The Girls: Love my girls. They are so good to each other and such good playmates, usually. They have such fun imaginations lately and conversations I love. Kendall was eating dinner with my parents the other night and kept saying "two grandmas and two grandpas" and I thought she was just saying she had two of each but she giggled and pointed and we realized she was crossing her eyes and seeing/making two of each. Cracked us all up, silly girl.
Looking forward to: Just looking forward to little boy being here and coming home with him now. Hoping it all goes smoothly.
Next visit: September 30th is set for the day.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Update: 37+ weeks
Baby update: Baby boy is still doing really well. Still head down but not engaged. He is estimated to weigh 7 lbs now. So if full-term somewhere around 8 lb estimate. I am still only dilated to 1.5 cm and now 70% effaced so nothing serious happening there. My issue/concern is this little guys head is measuring full term (the u/s said 41 weeks...yikes!). I asked Dr B somewhat nervously if this was going to be a problem and he didn't seem concerned and just gave his usual cheery tone of voice and said "It shouldn't be that's just why one has to dilate the full 10 cm". Not super encouraging. Plus during the cervical check he mentioned that baby needs to drop a bit still which has/had me worrying that he hasn't dropped cause there isn't enough room. Seriously? I have a nervous/scared cry anytime I really think about (despite reading online it's common for second-timers to not drop until actual labor sets in and big babies come natural all the time). Can we say considering induction again? and beating myself up for not taking the offer to sweep membranes and help things along too (I didn't want to risk actually going into labor before my parents got here).
Cravings: Nothing really. Spicy chinese was super delicious a week ago and milk always tastes good. Just the usual.
Weight Gain: still about 15 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He still moves a bit mostly just before bedtime. I have had insomnia issues going back to sleep for the last few days. Last night was definitely due to worrying about the big head concerns. I think I've had a few actual though mild contractions but nothing consistent. I'm hoping to step up my game on helping things along if I can.
Day to Day: Painting has stopped in main house. I may paint after he's born and before we transition to bedroom (he'll be in ours for a while I think). I borrowed my sister's sewing machine but haven't done anything and don't really want to or care if I do.
Baby Prep: I've lost my motivation to sew or do things for this. I did get a car seat canopy off a yardsale group on Facebook because I want one but lost all desire there too.
The Girls: They are doing great. They love playgrounds and climbing on things. They have great imaginative play developing. They love to ride the tricycles up and down in front of the house. They are excited for fall/winter/Halloween but not sure the "cold" idea really means much to them yet.
Seren was disappointed when I didn't come home with baby brother from the doctor's appointment yesterday. "Awww...no baby brother?" like he will just be something easy to pick up at the store or doctor and bring home. Kendall wanted to go to the appointment and I told her I had to take my bottoms off lately and she didn't want to see my bum. She asked "what's in your bum?" haha funny kids. Then she said she wanted to go next time so she could play on the playground...bless that sweet honest girl.
Looking forward to: Honestly I just want to go into labor now. Between being uncomfortable and fear of him getting any bigger to possibly not fit I just want to be done now. Hospital bag is mostly packed so yeah bring it on already.
Next visit: September 24th and October 2nd. Let's plan on cancelling the October 2nd one at least right?
Cravings: Nothing really. Spicy chinese was super delicious a week ago and milk always tastes good. Just the usual.
Weight Gain: still about 15 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He still moves a bit mostly just before bedtime. I have had insomnia issues going back to sleep for the last few days. Last night was definitely due to worrying about the big head concerns. I think I've had a few actual though mild contractions but nothing consistent. I'm hoping to step up my game on helping things along if I can.
Day to Day: Painting has stopped in main house. I may paint after he's born and before we transition to bedroom (he'll be in ours for a while I think). I borrowed my sister's sewing machine but haven't done anything and don't really want to or care if I do.
Baby Prep: I've lost my motivation to sew or do things for this. I did get a car seat canopy off a yardsale group on Facebook because I want one but lost all desire there too.
The Girls: They are doing great. They love playgrounds and climbing on things. They have great imaginative play developing. They love to ride the tricycles up and down in front of the house. They are excited for fall/winter/Halloween but not sure the "cold" idea really means much to them yet.
Seren was disappointed when I didn't come home with baby brother from the doctor's appointment yesterday. "Awww...no baby brother?" like he will just be something easy to pick up at the store or doctor and bring home. Kendall wanted to go to the appointment and I told her I had to take my bottoms off lately and she didn't want to see my bum. She asked "what's in your bum?" haha funny kids. Then she said she wanted to go next time so she could play on the playground...bless that sweet honest girl.
Looking forward to: Honestly I just want to go into labor now. Between being uncomfortable and fear of him getting any bigger to possibly not fit I just want to be done now. Hospital bag is mostly packed so yeah bring it on already.
Next visit: September 24th and October 2nd. Let's plan on cancelling the October 2nd one at least right?
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Update: 35 weeks
Baby update: Baby boy is still doing really well. Still head down with face towards my back bone. He is estimated to weigh 6 1/4 lbs now (more then Seren or Kendall weighed at birth). So if full-term somewhere around 8 1/4 lb estimate. Not too terrifying. I am dilated to 1.5 cm and 50% effaced so nothing serious happening there yet. I'm supposed to have weekly appointments at this point but Dr B is gone next Thursday and at my last appointment they said "you're probably okay to skip that week and if anything happens let us know" but then the nurse seemed a little more pushy to fit me in on Tuesday. But really an appointment 4 days after just seeing him and I'm only hitting 36 weeks...I declined but offered to squeeze it in if necessary. Again the same "you'll probably be fine just let us know". Of course. I have braxton hicks a decent amount but no inkling of actual contractions so I'm not worried.
Cravings: Chocolate. Sweets give me heartburn sometimes. Water. I feel like I drink a lot of water later and I'm still thirsty. Nothing out of the ordinary food wise though...just my usual temptations.
Weight Gain: about 15 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He is moving quite a bit still. Sometimes I feel his bum, foot or knee (who knows) slide across my stomach trying to get comfortable. He usually likes to start moving the most after we put the girls to bed and I'm chilling on the couch.
Day to Day: We are almost to the stopping point for painting the kitchen...one wall left. I still want to paint his room but my internal motivation is not really there. My sewing machine had a part issue so I'm borrowing my sister's and hoping for motivation to finish my projects (bedding, car seat canopy thing and some burp clothes)...I'm sure I'm not going to get it all done but I want to try.
Baby Prep: Super Mario nursery decor. This is my first sewing goal. Followed by ordering last needed items from Amazon along with some Mario wall decals.
The Girls: They are doing great. We took them for a day out yesterday and went downtown. They had fun. They love playgrounds and climbing on things. They have great imaginative play developing.
As for baby stuff, Seren complains that "baby brother's taking too long" and Kendall doesn't seem to mind. They comment on my belly being big sometimes. We got some formula in the mail and I talked to them about baby brother breast feeding and Seren laughed at me and said "nuh uh". But she mentioned it to Jeff when he got home so it didn't go over her head either. Kendall is more interested in rocking her baby brother when he arrives. We brought up the recliner/rocker we used in their nursery and they rocked in it and were excited.
Looking forward to: Getting some nursery stuff made and cleaning up the house. Hospital bag is mostly packed so yeah. Just basically settling in for the final few weeks and looking forward to his arrival.
Next visit: Sept 18th and Sept 24th?? (I think) Is it bad that I'm hoping those might be the last two.
Cravings: Chocolate. Sweets give me heartburn sometimes. Water. I feel like I drink a lot of water later and I'm still thirsty. Nothing out of the ordinary food wise though...just my usual temptations.
Weight Gain: about 15 lbs up from pre-pregnancy weight.
Movement / Symptoms: He is moving quite a bit still. Sometimes I feel his bum, foot or knee (who knows) slide across my stomach trying to get comfortable. He usually likes to start moving the most after we put the girls to bed and I'm chilling on the couch.
Day to Day: We are almost to the stopping point for painting the kitchen...one wall left. I still want to paint his room but my internal motivation is not really there. My sewing machine had a part issue so I'm borrowing my sister's and hoping for motivation to finish my projects (bedding, car seat canopy thing and some burp clothes)...I'm sure I'm not going to get it all done but I want to try.
Baby Prep: Super Mario nursery decor. This is my first sewing goal. Followed by ordering last needed items from Amazon along with some Mario wall decals.
The Girls: They are doing great. We took them for a day out yesterday and went downtown. They had fun. They love playgrounds and climbing on things. They have great imaginative play developing.
As for baby stuff, Seren complains that "baby brother's taking too long" and Kendall doesn't seem to mind. They comment on my belly being big sometimes. We got some formula in the mail and I talked to them about baby brother breast feeding and Seren laughed at me and said "nuh uh". But she mentioned it to Jeff when he got home so it didn't go over her head either. Kendall is more interested in rocking her baby brother when he arrives. We brought up the recliner/rocker we used in their nursery and they rocked in it and were excited.
Looking forward to: Getting some nursery stuff made and cleaning up the house. Hospital bag is mostly packed so yeah. Just basically settling in for the final few weeks and looking forward to his arrival.
Next visit: Sept 18th and Sept 24th?? (I think) Is it bad that I'm hoping those might be the last two.
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