The Gerber's: November 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

34 Week and Misc. Updates

We had a dr. appointment Thursday and everything is still going well. Andrew was able to take the day off so we were able to enjoy the rain together with a nice long nap!! I had another ultrasound to determine size and between that and the belly measurement, this baby is a big one!! Baby is measuring 2 1/2 weeks ahead of schedule! I was 34 3/7 at the appointment and was measuring 37 weeks! Please say a long prayer that this little or big one comes early in December, or just start praying that the c-section goes well! :)

Dr. Shepherd thinks Gerber Baby is a girl and will arrive on 12/14 weighing 8lbs 4oz! I can't wait to see how close he is!

I was sick Monday and Tuesday (no fever or anything severe) but it is very difficult having your head in the toilet when you're 8 months pregnant! It's bad enough that I can't sleep, have reflux, a severe case of heartburn, oh and the swelling! By the end of one night at work my ankles triple in size! I'm sure I'm doing more than I should, but I hate having people do things for me!

Gerber Baby's room is basically ready! It got painted this week and everything got put in its place! Of course we don't have bedding, but we aren't getting that until after he or she arrives! Wednesday night Andrew and I were sitting in the baby's room and Shi came in more curious than ever! She was sniffing EVERYTHING and of course fell in love with a baby toy! We were laughing so hard! I am very interested to see how she will handle a baby brother or sister!

I also realized that I will be sitting the holidays out this year! I work everynight that there is a Thanksgiving planned and no matter what I don't plan on being at any Christmas, nothing against anyone!! Hopefully we will be enjoying our little one and home, but if not I'm sure that no one will want me there! If I'm ready now, I can only imagine what 5 weeks will bring! BUT feel free to bring leftovers!! ;) We are having the Gerber immediate family Christmas the first weekend in December and then Christmas with my parents will be sometime after Gerber Baby arrives! They all decided that they will just come to our place sometime (hopefully) Christmas weekend because Dad will be off and baby better be here!

My parents will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Monday, so we need to make arrangements with them in the mix of all the holiday plans to do something to celebrate!!!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

33 Weeks

Numerous random people have been asking how much longer I have...they all seem to answer their own question with, "a month". Apparently I am HUGE. I still have 7 weeks (technically)! Luckily I am measuring 2 weeks ahead or I might be a little offended! :)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Raining Baby Gifts!!

Thanks so much to everyone that helped with, and came to the shower! It means SO much to have such amazing family and friends that love and support us! It's overwhelming! It is always so difficult getting started with a new adventure but thanks to all of you, our transition to parenthood will be much smoother! Your thoughtfulness is GREATLY appreciated and I know Gerber Baby will love all the books, toys and other goodies!! We love you all so much!

I have a NICU Shower tonight! I am so excited to spend an evening with my co-workers and chow down some El Toro!!! YUM!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

32 Week Appointment

I was supposed to have an ultrasound with the appointment, but Dr. Shepherd forgot to order it!! I met with his nurse practioner for my appointment and she was just as amazing he was! I am so excited to have such great doctors and nurses working with me! She was a little concerned with the swelling in my ankles, but it was 8:30am after working 3-12hours shifts in a row. She told me just to be careful and if it continued then I would have to cut down to 2 days a week. I told her it was the last 3 in a row I was scheduled for before the baby! And she ordered me compression stockings, so that should help! Anyways, she, like Dr. Shepherd also says that the baby is big. I am measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule! So she scheduled an ultrasound for my next appointment on Nov. 19th. She also said that more than likely we will have a baby in 6 weeks! :) WOW...6 weeks!

Weight Gain since last appointment: 1 lb!
Weight Gain Total: 25 lbs
Belly Measurement: 34cm (should be 32--should measure how many weeks gestation you are)
Baby's Heart Rate: 135-140bpm (She says it may be a boy in the works!)

31 Weeks

Nothing really going on this week! We did get some things for the house....lights, rugs, etc! I was kinda having a bummer of a day and got a baby gift in the mail from one of my best friends in the whole world! I miss her so much and wish so bad that I could see her more often but that silly husband of her ran off to Alabama and took her with him! Thanks so much Bekah, I am positive Gerber Baby will LOVE the bouncer as much as I do! Shi didn't seem to be a fan though! Haha but she isn't a fan of anything in the babies room right now! She's got a lot to learn!

Madie's 2nd Bday

Mom wanted some pictures of Andrew and me while I'm pregnant. Andrew was being a goof trying to see who could get their belly to look bigger...I think I won without even trying!