Can you believe I am EIGHT months? I surely can't. It's baffling to me... Well I have big news. Last Monday, my doctor office called to schedule my c-section. Madelyn Skye is scheduled to make her debut Monday, March 11, 2013!!!!!!!!!! I have to be at Labor & Delivery at 4:30am and my c-section is at 7:30am. I'm glad it's that early so I have the whole day to rest and start recuperating And I'm sure by the afternoon/evening I should be ready for visitors. I have a few friends who have just delivered via c-section and they told me it isn't as bad as people make it out to be-- it's just scary in the OR. They said recovery isn't bad either and to make your nurse let you get up the same day. Hopefully that stands true with me. So, it's 48 days until we meet Baby Madelyn... I am thrill to meet and hold this kid who is kickboxing in my belly. Her kicks and punches are crazy strong and are painful at times. When she moves my whole belly moves. And she loves her daddy already... She'll be all quiet but when David comes in from work and speaks, ohh man she goes insane. So sweet.
Last week was pretty rough, honestly. I went in Friday (1/11) to give an urine sample because I felt sooo bad and sure enough I had a pretty good UTI going on. They gave me antibiotics and some kind of pills to numb the urinary track. I took them and OMG they made me very sick. I tried just the antibiotic Sunday night and all night I was sick. Monday I passed out without any warning whatsoever. My momma said it took her a minute to get me awake. It scared her so bad. When I came to, I asked what happened and why was I on the couch. I passed out Tuesday and yesterday, too. Not sure what's causing it but it needs to stop. The doctor called me in a different antibiotic. I started it Thursday and I'm feeling soo much better. Whew, worst UTI ever. I'll be drinking cranberry juice daily from now on.
Friday (1/25), I have an OB appointment and ultrasound. I can't wait to see Madelyn and see how much she has grown and what she weighs. She feels huge and heavy in my belly, haha. Painful! Saturday (1/26) is my BABY SHOWER and my Momma's birthday!!! Ohh my goodness, I can't believe the baby shower is here already. Better yet, I cannot even believe that it is MY baby shower... Ahhhh! I'm totally looking forward to seeing everyone. Some are coming whom I haven't seen in forever. SOOO EXCITED!!!!!! It's going to be amazing. I'm so thankful for my Julie and Michele who is giving the shower.
This past week I've been in a very organizing, cleaning out, throwing away kind of moods-- very busy. I'm told I am in the "nesting phase"... I am trying to get everything organized, cleaned, and make room for baby. I think this "nesting phase" is driving David bonkers... But he has been helping me sooo much and being so understanding. Poor man with the crazy almost due preggo wife! I truly appreciate it though. :)
That's about it for this week. Next week's post will be full and filled with pictures. Please keep praying for a smooth pregnancy, delivery, and a very healthy Madelyn and mommy!
Pictures of my belly at 32 weeks:
The SINGLE digit countdown has now begun... NINE (9) weeks or less until we welcome Madelyn Skye into the world. I have so many emotions about that fact. I am excited more than anything to meet and hold this sweet miracle... Although, I gotta admit I'm terrified-- I am about to be a mommy to this little baby-- something I've dreamed about my whole life but never thought would become reality. This precious baby will depend on me for her every need while I've and still do depend on others for a lot of my needs. Can I do it? I have to do it and I will give it my all. I am Madelyn's mommy! It is going to be challenging; however, I have an amazing husband, momma, sister, daddy, family who is more than willing to help. I will have to do things differently, be creative, innovative, organized, and extremely patient and determined. Best part is though, Madelyn will not know any differently-- it'll be just normal. I am overwhelmed, too, with how much we have to do in so little time.... My sister promises that it will all come together just in time. I'm taking her word.
I am currently 30 weeks. It is weird to say that. These past two weeks have been fun with Christmas and New Years. I hope everyone had a great holiday-- I did! You could definitely tell I'm becoming a mom- I got a Hamilton Beach The Scoop for all those soon-to-be sleepless nights, things I'll need for the hospital like a robe, slippers, ect, Madelyn even got presents from her Aunt Crystal! Christmas night was a blast was all the kids, family, and good food. However, the Saturday after Christmas, Bailey, my 7 year old niece, was in the hospital having her appendix removed. Scared us all. That was a very nerve racking weekend but she came home the next day and is healing well. Poor baby! We all got together New Years Eve at Crystal's and had a bonfire and made s'mores to ring in 2013 which was really fun. I was telling David it didn't seem so scary to say we'll have a baby NEXT YEAR but now it's THIS Year, two months... Holy moly! haha.
Desirae and Dakota were spending the night with me and decided to do a "maternity photo shoot" They fixed my bed up, my bedroom, fixed my hair, did my makeup, changed my outfits, gathered props. Let me remind you they are 12 and 10 years old! And the results were this-- AMAZING: (29 weeks)
I had my OB appointment on Wednesday (1/2) and it went excellent. I was supposed to see a different doctor because Dr Alt was working on the L&D floor. She came through the office and saw me and told the nurse to text her when I was ready to be seen because she wanted to see me. I think that's just cool... I passed my glucose test, yay. Madelyn's prefect and growing like crazy! In the past 3 weeks, she has gained 1.1 lb making her weigh 2.15 lbs. BASICALLY THREE POUNDS!!! Wow hehe. And I've only gained a pound myself putting me at 105. Madelyn was asleep during the ultrasound so not very entertaining but her head's down and her knees were all up in my rib cage-- no wonder my ribs hurt! In the past few days, I have been in some pain with her in my ribs. It hurts so bad. It's all I can do not to cry. Everything just hurts. And these "braxton hicks" are increasing. She needs more room for sure but my belly grows everyday... And her movements are so strong now. There are less of them but bigger. I love seeing her hand going across my belly though. Just 9 more weeks! I can do it!!!!!!!!
I am getting so excited about my baby shower but can't believe it's already here. It is Saturday, January 26. Yayyyyy! I'm registered at Target and Babies-R-Us. It's going to be awesome! One of David's co-workers gave us a beautiful armoire and chest of drawers-- I love it. And this weekend we finally painted the nursery. My dad did an excellent job paining it! We left it to him because he is amazing at painting! It's all coming together. Here are some pictures:
Thank you for all the prayers! Please keep praying for a smooth, stress-free rest of this pregnancy and for a healthy Madelyn.
