36 weeks - aka - HOME STRETCH

Heartburn, worry, fear, excitement...and 14 days til induction!

We did our NST a day early this week because Catriona was concerned about movement this morning. We went in and everything was fine - but always good to just get double-checked.

She ate too much at Rosh Hashanah dinner last night which led to a night and morning of heartburn...but lets hope that clears up soon with all the other wonderful ailments. She's ready to deliver this healthy, screaming baby! ;-)

35 Weeks

We just got back from our 35 week NST, and things look good. Baby passed quickly - unlike last week when s/he was overly active. This week s/he was just enough active.

Catriona was still having contractions yesterday so the doctor doubled her medication and since then she is doing well.

Until next week...

October 14

Just went to the doc. Assuming we don't go on our own, October 14th will be induction day! That will be 38 weeks. Its not set in stone yet, we aren't on the calendar. But he will let us know for sure in two weeks, he has to talk to some staffers at the hospital.

34 Weeks

We've been doing well this week. The contractions have stopped since we went on medication.

We had our NST today and baby passed with flying colors. In fact, s/he was so active that we had to stay hooked up until s/he calmed down so they could get a heartbeat without him/her moving so much. Does active baby in the womb mean active crazy toddler? ;-)

We go back to the OB tomorrow, stay tuned.

Two Fun Filled Days in a Row

Today we went in for our weekly NST...typically a 30-60 minute test. Turns out I was having pretty good contractions. I had been feeling them for a few days but thought they were nothing more than Braxton Hicks. I was wrong.

They gave me a shot to stop the contractions. It slowed them, but didn't stop them...so they gave me another. Finally - 4 hours later the contractions had stopped and we were able to go.

They said if I was two weeks further along they wouldn't stop labor, but we are just too early right now. They did check me though and I was only dialted 1. I'm supposed to call if I have more than 5 in an hour. I've had a couple tonight, but not 5.

33 Weeks

33 weeks - max of 6 weeks to go -thank goodness!!

Things are going very well. We now go in for weekly NSTs (non-stress tests). The first one went very well and baby "passed" with flying colors. We go in for our second one tomorrow.

I've finally reached that emotional stage that I have known would come. I sorta lost it today. I took Reilly to the ENT based on recommendation for her pediatrician and we have decided to move forward with having tubes put in her ears. The thought of having my baby girl go under for surgery is just heart-breaking and too much for me to take emotionally at 8 months pregnant!! Thank goodness for Daddy!!

I ended up taking most of the day off for "mental health"

pffffff