The threat of bed rest

Yesterday at work I was bleeding. It turned out to be nothing, but I was told I had to start taking it easier or I might be told I have to stop working before Warren comes. Things seem to have settled down so I'm going to try to take it easy and hope the little guy just works his way out.

8 days to go till due date.

Any day now?

Saw my midwife today and she checked me out. I'm 2 cm dilated and 60% effaced. I've also lost my plug. It could still be a couple of weeks but I'm really hoping I get to meet my little guy by this weekend. He is also really really low - I feel if I take a really big step he might just fall out.

10 days and counting.

Breaking Family Tradition

So, I'm 38 weeks today and no sign of the Baby Warren, which is sad as my mom and sister had all of their kids at 38 weeks. Needless to say I think this kid is all Tom, which isn't bad because I love my hubby but still can't he come out already.

I've had some Braxton Hicks contractions and the baby has dropped a little (I think) but nothing to get excited about. I'm beginning to go through all the natural ways to induce labor and decide if I think any of them are a good idea as I'm getting huge and uncomfortable. Yesterday I put my feet up on the coffee table and didn't even recognize my own feet they were so puffy.

Oh well - I'm just going to keep praying he comes up sooner than later.

14 days till due date!

December is here!

Well, I saw my midwife yesterday. She said everything looks great. Baby is head down and his heart rate is going strong. My blood pressure and weight gain are all still in line with my progress. I then asked her the big question - do you think he'll be on time? She said there was no way to no for sure, but I shouldn't count on it. She didn't check me, but said she would next week mostly because I told her I'm trying to plan my last day of work. I would really like to work until I go into labor so I have the maximum time off when he arrives, but we will see how that goes.

16 days and counting!

Bags are packed.

Today I was out and about running errands and was having an unusual amount of Braxton hicks contractions. I'm sure it doesn't mean anything, but when I arrived home I told Tom that we needed to put the car seat in and get the bags packed. We did just that so now everything is ready to go. Now I just need my little man to show up.

I see my midwife tomorrow so I'm hoping she might check me to tell me if the little man has made any progress towards joining us in the outside world because I'm ready for him at this point. And, I think that coming two weeks early would be perfect timing - keep your fingers crossed for me.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm officially full term today (37 weeks)! We are finishing up all the last minute baby stuff around the house this weekend and have planned our last date before we are parents for Saturday just in case the little guy wants to make an early appearance. I'm still feeling pretty good overall just tired at the end of the day.

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

Hypnobabies

What's that you ask?

Hypnobabies is the form of classes Tom and I chose to take to prepare for the birth of our baby. I wanted to take a class that prepared us for an un-medicated birth experience. And, no I'm not trying to be a hero - I'm just terrified of needles. Plus, I want to be able to move as much as possible during birth.

The program was a series of six classes and our class was today. I feel prepared for the birth and I'm excited about the little guy's arrival.

I've also been nesting quite a bit. I've washed the base boards, scrubbed every inch of the house, and spent the weekend washing all the little guys stuff. I even got my bag out tonight to start packing.

I'm only 36.5 weeks, but I keep hoping he'll come at 38 weeks! I can't complain though as I still feel pretty good - I would just like his birthday further away from Christmas for his sake if possible.

Anyway, I'm excited about the short week ahead and a four day weekend. Hope everyone has safe Thanksgiving week.

Happy Running!

4 weeks til Due Date

Today I'm 36 weeks! That means I'm in the home stretch. I have to admit that my pregnancy has been pretty enjoyable and I don't have much to complain about. I haven't been able to run and working out has slowly diminished over the last few weeks. Yet, I haven't had any complications and I sleep pretty well. This week fatigue has started to set in again though, and frankly I'm tired of wearing maternity clothes so I say bring on the baby. For safety reasons the little guy should stay inside for at least two more weeks but I would be happy if he would like to appear at 38 weeks because I can't wait to meet him!

Starting Monday I'll be seeing my midwife every week and see how I'm progressing, which means I might actually have something to blog about again!

Happy running!
28 DAYS TO D DAY!

I passed!

Earlier this week I had to do my glucose test. I'm happy to report I passed with flying colors - thank goodness because the stuff the make you drink doesn't taste good. I'm also not anemic which is good because I don't know if I could swallow those iron pills - they are huge!

So, I'm happy to say my pregnancy continues down a smooth path.

My in-laws are here currently helping but the nursery together which is exciting. Hopefully we will have things in good shape by the end of the weekend.

Jogging Strollers

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Nashville. I took a power walk but really missed running a lot. So, here is the great debate - I want to register for a jogging stroller. I have done extensive research and can only find consistent positive reviews on the BOB. I would love to buy a BOB, but it $400! I hope to have another child in the next 3 years or so after this little guy so I don't feel like I should buy such an expensive stroller when I might have another kid some day. Does anyone else have a jogging stroller they would recommend! Thanks.

Happy Running to all.