False Alarm

We thought I might be in labor last night. I started feeling really icky around 4:30 yesterday, and was still feeling that way at bedtime. We both had a hard time getting to sleep because we were anxious, and didn't want to fall asleep only to have to get up to go to the hospital. But, I wasn't having regular contractions. I felt better when I woke up this morning, then had another period of feeling icky. But, right now (afternoon) I am feeling okay. I was thinking I would go into labor really really soon, but now I don't know.

I did go to the doctor this morning. I am still at 3 cm and 50% effaced. But, I suppose if I were any more dilated than that, I would definitely be in labor. So...I made an appointment for next Tuesday, but I'm really hoping I won't have to go!

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Sunday night, Annah decided she was going to put a diaper on Elmo, and she did it with no instructions from anyone. We were so impressed; we told her she gets to change all of the baby's diapers! She said, "Okay! But, I'm not going to wipe its bottom." As Annah continued to play diaper-change with Elmo, Sylvia began to announce that Elmo had a "stinky pooey!" Since then, "stinky pooey" has been one of her favorite phrases for the past few days.

Yep, we're still waiting

I am 39 weeks, 2 days pregnant, and  yep, we're still waiting. We've had a nice weekend though. Yesterday, we did some errands and took the girls to the park with McDonald's [food] for lunch. Annah has been asking for the baby to be born every day for about the past 5 days. She is getting pretty anxious. We're not sure if she is more excited about meeting the baby, or the fact that grandparents and other family will be coming to our house soon. ;-) 

Friday night, Annah flooded our upstairs bathroom again. For some reason, she didn't turn off the water after washing her hands, and it was about 15-20 minutes before we went upstairs and found the situation. She felt really bad, and we were just glad we don't have carpet!

Sylvia has finally started to say, "I love you." It sounds more like, "ahfoo," but we love hearing it!!!

It's such a beautiful fall day today, we had to get some pictures in the pretty yellow fallen leaves of our front yard tree. 

Low heart rate

Today the baby's heartrate was low when the doctor checked it. She put me on the monitor for a few minutes, and saw that it was fine. Of course, it kind of freaked me out in the process though. She said my belly is measuring right on, and that I am now dilated to a "good 3 centimeters." She asked if I was wanting to be induced, and I told her I prefer not to be. (She told me that my last ultrasound showed a due date of 10/2/04, which would make me now overdue.) She also asked how big my biggest baby had been, and I reminded her that Annah was 8 pounds, 13 ounces. She asked if I thought this one was as big, but I told her that I feel like, no, this one is smaller. So, she didn't pressure me to be induced. I think since I am dilated to 3, she thinks I will labor somewhat soon. I hope that's the case.


The girls and I got McDonald's and went to the park with Carlene and Ashley after school today. It was nice to be outside, and the kids had fun playing on the playground. Sylvia even went down the big slide again and again. She is a brave one.

Swolling

A couple days ago Annah noticed that I'm having some swelling issues...

 She said, "Mommy, your legs are getting big."

 "Yes, Annah, I'm swollen because of all the extra water I have in my body from the baby."

 "Oh. Your legs are swolling ."

 "Yes Annah. My whole body is swollen ."

 "Mommy, your bottom is swolling."

 "Well, thank you for noticing, Annah."

Urologist

I went to the urologist today. I asked him how long after the baby being born he plans to do the lithotripsy, and his answer surprised me. He said I will need to recover before having the lithotripsy, so he will see me a few weeks after the baby is born. So, I'm not even scheduled to see him again until November! I was thinking I would have the kidney stones removed while still in the hospital with the baby. So, even though I can see how it will be good for me to have some recovery time, I am somewhat disappointed that I am going to be dealing with these kidney stones into November or after! Argh. I also asked if the stones are going to be broken up small enough that it won't be too painful, or if it will be like passing a whole bunch of kidney stones. He said the goal is to break them up as small as sand, so that the discomfort is minimal. But, since the stone in my left kidney is so large, there is some concern as to how small it will be able to be broken up. Not what I wanted to hear.

Getting ready!

I had my weekly check-up this morning. I am still dilated to 1 centimeter, and am also now 50% effaced! Dr. W. said I should pack my bags! I am working on it, but my guess is I will not be going into labor this week. I suppose I could be wrong, but I think it will be closer to the duedate. Baby's heartrate was in the 150's today. That's the highest it's been in many weeks. I have no idea whether this is a boy or a girl! I can't wait to find out!

Anniversary, doctors, baby needs

Happy "anniversary" to us! Today we have been "together" for 13 years!!! Pretty amazing, really, for only being 27 and 29 years old! We've also been married for 4 years and 4 months today. ;)

Sylvia had her 18 month check-up today. She is finally back on the growth chart for weight! Yay! She is in the 10th percentile at 20 pounds, 9 ounces, and is 32 inches tall. Dr. K. said she made a big jump in the past 3 months, and is looking really good and healthy.

I had a baby check-up today too. Baby's heartrate was 136, and I am dialated to 1 centimeter! We have an appointment every week now! It's getting close!!!! We can't wait to meet this baby!!!!!!!

We're not registered anywhere, but since people have been asking, we're making a list of things Baby L could really use.

Pediatrician visit

Both girls visited their pediatrician today. Annah had her ears flushed to get out tons of extra wax. She did very well once she was convinced that it wouldn't hurt. She got to eat lunch at McDonald's for her reward. Sylvia is finally back on the growth chart, and the doctor gave the okay for her to switch from formula to whole milk! Yay! We like the idea of $2/week much better than the $33/week her formula has been! Sylvie grew 2 1/2 inches and gained 3 pounds, 2 ounces in the past 3 months. We have been working and praying hard for this! She did very well with her 3 shots today too.

Sharing a room

The girls are doing surprisingly well with sharing a room! (This is just one more example of proof that prayer works!) Sylvia cries for a few moments after we put her in her crib (which isn't anything new), but she and Annah have both slept through the night quietly for the past two nights. The only thing is that Annah wakes up earlier than Sylvia is used to, so she's getting a little less sleep right now. We're not even attempting naptime in the same room, because Annah doesn't actually do much sleeping at naptime these days. She is getting to rest in Mommy & Daddy's room for naptime, and Sylvia is doing just fine napping in the "new" room. Yesterday, I moved all of Sylvie's clothes, and today her toys, into the shared room. So, now, the baby will get its own room!

Annah started preschool yesterday. I am kicking myself because my rechargeable digital camera batteries died just as I turned on the camera to take her picture with her backpack all ready to go to school. It takes 13 hours to recharge them, and I didn't have film for the regular camera either. Aargh! I did do a little video interview with her, which was really sweet. I guess I'll have to take pictures of "Annah's 2nd Day of School."

Sylvia's new favorite word is, "NO!" She is using it frequently these days, directed at any one of us, especially her sister, from whom she learned the word!

Baby check up

We had a "baby check-up" yesterday. Everything seems fine. Baby's heartrate was in the 120's, and my belly is measuring right on at 33 weeks. Baby has been head down for a while already too.

I think the nesting thing has kicked in a little. I'm not sure is a good thing since I'm supposed to be taking it easy because of the kidney stones. But, I was feeling good this morning and did some rearranging of things in Sylvia's room. I still don't know if Sylvia or the baby will be sharing a room with Annah...we need to get another crib. Does anyone have a crib they want to get rid of for a couple of years or even permanently? Please let me know if so!