Sunday, August 9, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Update
We met with our Dr this morning. She said things look great, but I'm still not having any signs of labor. In fact, she thinks that the little one will be in there for another 3 weeks, putting me a week over my due date. She said the baby's size is in the 25 percentile, which means it's pretty small, good for late delivery because chances we are, we won't be having a 10 lb baby (at least keep your fingers crossed that we don't - ouch!). The Dr said to try to be as active as possible right now, which might induce labor. So, Dr. M and I went to the St. Louis Zoo this afternoon and walked the entire thing and even ate kettle corn (hey, at least we skipped the funnel cake, which for the record, smelled amazing).
We're officially registered for a birthing class at our hospital. It's from 9 am to 4 pm this Saturday and next, which we're not super excited about, but this late in the game, we don't really have a choice. Dr. M feels strongly about knowing his role and what to expect during the delivery (guess he hasn't been reading all the baby books that I have). I'll keep you updated on the exciting stuff we learn.
A friend came over this week and took inventory of the baby's room and the supplies we have to let me know what we're missing. With the exception of a few additional things (nothing major) she said we're all set which makes me feel relieved.
My belly is still getting bigger and is super tight right now. It feels like the poor little thing is crammed in there. I see and feel little elbows and feet constantly poking me in the ribs. It feels like time is going both fast and slow....at this point it's a waiting game....
Monday, August 3, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Getting ready...
Things are going great in the Moen house-hold. We're still unpacking and getting things organized (why does this always seem to take so long!?). The couch and crib finally arrived over the last week and I've been busy doing the fun part of moving - the decorating! It feels strange not to be working everyday. I'm just now starting to get bored and feel like a stay-at-home mom. I think the people at Target, Trader Joe's and Mr. Wizards Frozen Yogurt know me by first name now.
We had another Dr.'s appointment this morning (met with the nurse practitioner this time). She said everything in the sonogram pics looked great. She checked if I was dilated and said every thing is still closed, but is beginning to soften (which is a good thing). Her prediction is that the baby will be a girl (based on the speedy heart-rate this visit) and thinks that I still have 4 weeks to go (though I'll be 37 weeks in 2 days). We'll see...
Overall I still feel great! At this point I've gained about 25 lbs, don't have any stretch marks or swelling of body parts, no itchy skin or weird hair growth (that I can see), I don't even have that weird dark line under my tummy and my belly button is officially flat (and very clean!).
Here's the first glimpse of the nursery(!!!!):
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Baby Moen update!
Last week we met with our new doctor, who we're really excited to be working with. She's kind, mellow and treats us like we're her only patients. Together, we decided that Missouri Baptist Hospital will be our best choice for delivery which is just a short drive from our house. From this point forward, I will begin seeing the doctor once a week. Today was our second sonogram (more on this below), next week I will meet with the other doctor in the practice and the following week the nurse practitioner (to get acquainted with everyone in the office before delivery). So far, everything is falling into place. The nursery is painted and almost completely set up (still waiting for the crib and need to start washing everything) - don't worry, I'll post pics when finished.
Sonogram #2: Today was our second sonogram, which was so different from the first one 15 weeks ago. The baby is much bigger and seemingly crammed into my uterus which made it hard to make out what we were looking at on the sonogram screen. We were told that baby M weights approximately 5 lbs and 7 oz and is on track for the August 22 due date. It's fluid, placenta, weight and position all look great. We were most excited to hear that the baby is head down and pretty low in the birth canal, getting ready for delivery (which is great news!). Just a couple weeks ago we were told that the baby was breech, so we were preparing ourselves for the worst (c-section). It looks like things have turned around (literally) and looking good for a healthy baby and natural birth. And, no, we didn't cheat and find out the gender :)
Here's a sonogram pic. We were told this was an eye (but doesn't look like much to me). She said it's head was low and facing my spine so a glimpse of an eye was all she could get. That's okay, we'll see the little one in person before we know it!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Strangers
This might be one of my favorite parts about being pregnant. We've heard some pretty funny comments from strangers, so far! Here are a few:
A small, elderly, Italian woman in line in front of us at the grocery store placed her hand on my belly and in a thick accent said "it will be a girl." Then turned around and continued about her business.
A man at Home Depot looked at Dr. M, pointed to my belly and said "is this your fault?" The same man said he predicted the baby would weigh about 30 lbs (!?!).
The guy working at Trader Joe's asked if he could help "the three" of us find anything.
We've had some pretty funny gender guesses too: "Oh, you're carrying high, it's a girl" or "Wow, you are carrying low, it's a boy." I've even been asked if I've gained weight in my hips because "that means it's going to be a boy." Or if I'm craving chocolate, because "that means it will be a girl."
I'll post more as we hear them (you can't make this stuff up!!).
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
33 and a half weeks
Time seems to have flown by these last few months. We've been incredibly busy, saying goodbye, moving and getting settled, but we're officially St. Louis residents now. We've been here 3 nights and are starting to feel somewhat settled. With the help of some awesome local friends, we've had a home-cooked meal and great company each night this week. Today our cable and internet should be hooked up (we've been regulars at the local coffee shops the past few days, using their internet). We've unpacked the kitchen, our closets and even ordered a new couch that should arrive today. Things are starting to come together, though boxes still clutter the halls and most rooms, it's starting to feel more and more like home. We're looking forward to walking to the Maplewood farmers market this afternoon and attending a local art festival in downtown Maplewood this Friday. Saturday we'll be back in Columbia for our final baby shower (girls shower - I can't wait to see everyone). Then, we're back here for more unpacking....
I can't believe I'm almost 34 weeks (sorry, still no digital camera)! Overall, I'm still feeling great! My stomach is still getting bigger, my belly button is almost completely flat and the little one is getting much stronger. It's amazing to sit and watch my entire stomach contort and wiggle under my skin, almost alien-like. Good news - I've found a new local doctor and I'm looking forward to my first appointment with her next Thursday. At my last appointment in Lawrence we found out that the little one is breech (bottom down, head up - not so good for delivery), so I'm anxious to hear the new doctors plans to flip the little thing. Pregnancy is still treating me well, no stretch marks, itchy skin or even swollen ankles....yet. At times my hips and lower back ache, which is to be expected, but I've been enjoying the pool and sleeping with numerous pillows between my knees. Just 6.5 more weeks to go.
So far, so good. Life in St. Louis is treating us well...and keeping us busy!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Our Life...
When it rains it pours, huh? Well then the last month in the Moen house has been one heck of a storm. Moving to a new city, finding a house, selling our current house (this one even produced a tornado and baseball-sized hail), packing, leaving a job I enjoy and moving....all while 7+ months pregnant. As of now, all of our belongings are in the St. Louis house (in boxes and piles spread throughout the house). We're currently sleeping on an air mattress at our home in Lawrence, which we close on this weekend (woohoo!), Dr. M leaves for a week-long conference Saturday morning and I'll be house-sitting for a friend next week to complete my last few days of work......on top of it all, our digital camera broke last week! I know, I know, you're anxious to see big belly pics, but you'll have to wait until we purchase another camera (this week, hopefuly).
Do you feel sorry for us yet? Well, don't. Though it may sound like there's a little black rain cloud following us around, the truth is we've been incredibly blessed. It's true. We found an amazing home in St. Louis, we were able to sell our house (which, in this market is amazing), Dr. M has the job of his dreams, our friends and family have been SO generous and supportive and we'll soon welcome an amazing miracle into our lives, baby M.
"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." - Dr. M
Monday, June 8, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
SOLD!
With a huge sigh of relief our house sold last week!
Ready or not, here we come, St. Louis...
...all 5 of us!
Mother's Day
Sunday was my first Mother's Day. It was an amazing feeling. Though Dr. M was in Spain for the week, he thoughtfully left me a card with specific instructions not to open it until Sunday. I received several cards and well wishes from family and friends all weekend, which I spent at home with my own mother. It was one of the first Mother's Days I can remember that I actually got to spend in person with her. We celebrated the day early, on Saturday, went to the Farmers Market, shopping (new maternity clothes for me!), had lunch and just had fun hanging out together. As my mom said "Mother's Day will have a whole new meaning to you next year...."
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
We're Registered!
We've finally registered for all sorts of fun, cute, practical (and non-practical), green baby stuff!! Though it took us three hours, several websites and a few heated discussions it's finally done. I'm sure we'll think of things we forgot or can't live without, which we'll add along the way. Please keep in mind that we will not find out the gender of the baby until it decides to come out and show the world. So, please keep items non-gender specific (we love the color lime green). We also want to be as environmentally "green" as possible and plan to use cloth diapers (Bummis Brand), natural skin care and avoid plastics (and BPA) as much as possible.
With that said, we're registered at the following sites:
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