39 Week Dr Appointment

Kris and I both went today with lots of questions about trying to figure out when Landyn will be here. We practiced asking them to each other on the way because we are so excited to figure out what will happen next!

Dr. Thompson checked me and I'm still only 1 cm dilated. I asked about effacement and she said I'm about 60%. I still have a ways to go. We wanted to ask about induction because I thought she would schedule something but she seemed hesitant. Kris did ask and she has us scheduled for an elective induction for October the 8th (unless Landyn comes before then). That does not mean it's a for sure thing. If we call (at 5:30am) that morning and they don't have room for me, then we are just out of luck and will most likely have to wait until October 13th-ish. We are really hoping and praying Landyn comes without having to be induced at all, but we are just so ready and anxious and feeling all kinds of other emotions!

While we were there I mentioned to Dr. Thompson about Landyn's movements decreasing significantly (I know it's normal at this stage, but there are times I get worried because I don't feel her for a long time). She had me go get an ultrasound to measure the amniotic fluid and other things that could push us into an early induction. Everything was perfect, a score of 8 out of 8! She passed her first real test!! It's a bitter-sweet feeling. We were able to watch her practice breathing. I knew she had been since she now gets the hiccups at LEAST once a day. But her little lungs her going through the motions and it made us so proud :)

As far as we and the ultrasound tech could tell, Landyn is on her side but she is head down, which is good. She needs to turn over before she can come out nice and easy :)

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. We really want to meet her, but only if it's good for her and me. We are very anxious and our emotions are really on the edge lately because of all of the "unknowns". Well, mainly just my emotions - haha!

We hope everyone has a great rest of the week. Maybe we will have updates before next week. Our next Dr. appt. is October 7th (after our due date) and we are praying we don't make it that far!

39 Weeks

One week to go! I have a Dr appt. tomorrow so I'll update you then on medical stuff. I feel good, taking this week off of work was such a great decision! I am getting things done and getting ready for our baby girl to be here. I'm not having many pains anymore, just some contractions here and there. Landyn has definitely slowed down with her spastic movements! It even worries me sometimes. She either really likes to sleep or as Amanda said, "She is getting too big for her luxury torso." I always said she has a luxury suite here with my long, wide torso.

Kris and I are enjoying spending a little time together without being exhausted - just having our last few days alone together. My mind is always thinking about where I'll be, what I'll be doing when Landyn decides it's time. I have a really good feeling that I'll end up being induced, which I really hope doesn't happen. I would love for it to be all God's timing, but I'm not sure she will be able to come out naturally if his timing is too much longer.

Kris and I both have been having several dreams a night about delivery day. We are so anxious!

We hope everyone has a great week! We will keep you updated!!!

38 Week Dr.'s Appointment

I'm dilated to a "full" cm! No other progressions though :( My blood pressure is rising each week, but because I'm not swelling, Dr. Thompson doesn't seem to be concerned. I did ask her about when a good time to stop working is and she said, "The sooner the better." So my last day will be this Friday! My mind and emotions are running wild about leaving my students and closest friends at work. I know I need to focus on beginning our family and so I pray that this is the right decision!

I still feel Landyn move quite a bit each day and it's so amazing! I am so ready to hold her and feel her move in my arms instead of my ribs and other not so comfortable areas :)

Kris and my mom predict she will come around the end of next week. I'm thinking it will be after her due date. Dr. Thompson said we will wait until next doctor's visit to schedule an induction (she does not like to do them because it is a long, drawn out process). Her on call day is October 8th so I'm assuming Landyn will be here on or before then! Crazy!!

I've had so much support from everyone and so we thank you for making this time pleasant and special for all of us!!! We can't wait for Landyn to meet her amazing friends and family :)

38 Weeks

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so more updates will be posted then :)

I've felt better since the false alarm. I've been much more tired in the last 2 weeks so resting has really helped cut down on the contractions. I'm really hoping that I've progressed since Friday and that Landyn is making her way into this world. Whatever happens tomorrow will determine my last day of work 0 which I'm thinking may be this Friday, but we will just have to wait and see!

Kris has been working a lot this week at night and I feel lonely and wish he was here :( At least when Landyn comes we will have time together as a new little family!!!

Keep us in your prayers - expecially for tomorrow!!! :)

False Alarm

I did it! I went in when I knew it wasn't the realt thing. But how was I supposed to know?!

I started feeling really strong cramps around 1 am on Friday morning. I even woke Kris up. They finally went away, I think, when I fell back to sleep at 2. I prayed and prayed to know something, but when I woke up I felt fine. I went to work and started feeling it again and timed them. It seemed like they were about 3-10 minutes apart so I called Dr. Thompson. She had me come in to be monitored.

Kris was sooooo cute! I drove up to the house to get him and our bags. He was in the driveway with our tourist camera around his neck, taking pictures of me driving up. He said he wanted lots of pictures just in case this was the big day! I love him! He had our bags packed and ready to load so we headed up to the hospital.

I was monitored for about 2 hours. I was contracting, but not enough to be considered "active labor". I also haven't dialted past 1 cm and I'm not effacing and Landyn is in a -2 position (she hasn't really dropped).

I was sent home and told to continue monitoring the contractions until they are 3-5 minutes apart.

I've rested A LOT all weekend and the contractions have decreased a bit. I still feel these "feelings" So we will have to see on my next Dr. appt. on Wed.

I will say that we prayed for an October baby. God is great and does answers prayers, even when we don't realize it. I've been praying a lot that Landyn comes early, but God may have other plans. We are blessed to have a healthy pregnancy so far and will continue to be patient. For sure, we will have Landyn in the next 3 weeks!!! YAY! We are so excited and continue to appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers :)

37 Weeks Dr.'s Appoontment

I went in, waited and hour to find that I have not progressed at all. Dr. Thompson doesn't think we will get to a point where induction will be necessary due to going past the due date. I've been feeling more of a contraction feeling in the last week, but more so today. Landyn is happy where she is for today. Good news! My Groups B Strep test came back negative and I'm so thankful I've had no complications and that our baby is growing on target.

I was disappointed that things aren't progressing, but trying to leave it to the Man upstairs!

37 Weeks

FULL TERM!!

Landyn is still moving a lot and I'm not quite sure how in the world she is not poking holes in the amniotic sack!

This week is my first week of school with just 20 students, instead of 24. It has been so much easier on my body and mind! I'm actually getting things done and prepared for the sub. I also found out that the lady I recruited for my long term sub took a position as the library aide and so she won't be able to teach my class for me :( She was very nice about it and got my approval first, but we are happy to have her anywhere in the school :)

My feet hurt and my back is still killing me, but I'm staying strong and hanging in there until it's impossible. My mind and energy are still pretty alive so it's hard to feel this body dragging me down. I feel like an old lady sometimes.

I go for my weekly check up tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned for updates!

36 Weeks

I'm finally in the "miserable" stage! Not that I want to be here, but my friend, Melissa, kept asking if I'm miserable yet and now I can actually, honestly, say YES! Landyn loves to cuddle right up to my back and stay on my siatic nerve, which has gotten unbearable. I'm not too sure how I will last another 4 weeks - maybe I won't!

I came down with a virus last weekend wehre I went to the emergency room because my throat was hurting so bad! The strep test came back negative, so they sent me home. I've been alternating between Sudafed and Tylenol and constantly spraying my throat with cloroseptic spray to help ease the pain. In addition I'm totally congested, so this week really is a miserable one!I went to the doctor today and they did the Strep Group B test. If it comes back positive, I'll be on antibiotics during delivery. I'll get the results in a week on that.

Marleen also checked me and said I'm about a cm dialated and she could feel Landyn's head! Hopefully she will jiggle down and get ready to come in a couple of weeks. After next week, I'll be totally ready since she will be considered full term!

Here are some pictures that we took today along with some that my Mom took a couple of days ago in her backyard. How can I get any bigger??!!

35 Weeks

Everything has gone pretty smoothly this last week. I had my first Monday at school and I'm already exhausted this week! I love my class so far and hope they are good for the sub. I'm still stressing about getting my lesson plans ready, but I'm usually good under pressure so hopefully I can get those finished up within the next week.

As far as how I feel - my back is really letting me down in the evenings, but a warm back and back stretches are my saviors!

I had an AWESOME baby shower on Sunday where we recieved a lot of great gifts that we need! There are a few things we still need to get, but for the most part, we are getting clsoer to being ready.

We are definitely excited to meet baby Landyn!!