So I am sitting at work where I should be working to get all my stuff for the next few months done so Judith doesnt get stuck with it, but instead, I am just trying to kill time until these 650 prom students arrive and I can go home. So I figured it was a good enough time to get here and update everyone.
Lets do bullet points...
-- Well, 2 weeks ago I went for my weekly visit and found out I was measuring 5 cm bigger than I should. I had been doing perfectly this whole time so the doctor was a little concerned and was curious how big of a baby I was making, plus she had noticed the week before my fluid level was a little high, so she decided we needed to get it check out. On Tuesday Ian & I headed for another ultrasound to check the size of the baby and my fluid levels, and it turns out that both are on the high side. The baby was measuring almost 9 lbs (so could be 8 could be 10, but no one really thinks he is 8, they think he is probably closer to 9+) and my fluid level is on the high side. They spent about 40 minutes watching him, he has an excellent heartbeat and rate, his stomach is fine (so thats not a reason for the high fluid) and he is very active. So he got an all clear, as for my fluid level, they could not find a reason (as I guess is the case for about 70% of these situations) but either way wanted to be safe and had me schedule an appt for the next week so they can check on Logan again to just make sure he is still good and to see how much more he has grown.
I went to my normal doctor on the next day and we talked about the size and what that meant, and checked to see if I was dialated (which I was not), so she said she still doesnt think he is coming early on his own. She is ready to induce on wednesday (39 weeks) if I want, but I am trying to hold out for Lisa, so the current plan is to probably go ahead and induce on 6/1 or 6/2. At this point the dr said it is fine to wait, but depending on what the ultrasound shows on tuesday the plans might change. It is also my choice right now if i want to just go ahead with a c-section due to his probable size, but again, its currently my choice. If he does continue to grow come tuesday it might not be any choice, but at this point it is. Either way I am leaning towards one, but a formal decision has not been made by me yet (shocker, i know)
-- Since baby is almost here Ian and I realized we probably really need to get ready. Ian is home right now putting together the crib and the dresser we just purchased. I got laundry detergent so we can start washing some of the clothes, and then we have a big shopping trip planned tomorrow to get the mattress and other items off our registry that we will need for his arrival. We are trying to figure out what items we really need now and which can wait until after he comes. I looked at the list and I think we have a pretty good idea, Im sure a few of the things we dont need right away, but that it would be easier to get right away, so im probably being a little over prepared, but for me, I think i am scaling back as i should. We still have to put the stuff up on the walls and we still need a glider for the nursery, but otherwise we should have the necessary items by the end of tomorrow.
-- I have been trying to prepare the dogs for what is coming, but I just dont think they get it. I am very excited and curious to see how they will react to him and the crying and everything. I do expect them to quickly take over "guarding" job and really watch out for him. I think Jaska might get to that stage first, Annie will have some issues with not getting enough of my attention. She already thinks I dont pay enough attention to her, but I think she will adjust quickly and either way, wont take it out on him, she will take it out on me :)
-- Work has been super busy for both Ian and I, so this past month has just not been that fun. We have hardly seen each other so it will be nice to have a couple weeks together right after Logan is born. I know we will be busy but it will be nice to have some family time. Plus Lisa will be coming down for a few weeks, than Shawn will be joining her, than Dad & Ana will come down, than Mom! Then everyone leaves for a little while (when Ian goes back to work) and come August mom, lisa, shawn & eric move to Austin! It will be so great to have family near us again, its been 5 years since its been just Ian and I across the country. Which also means that on 7/2 (so potentially exactly 1 month after Logan joins us) that Ian and I will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. I cant believe its been that long, we have been together now for 9 years, that just seems crazy to me.
I feel as if I have been babbling, so I think I will stop now. Its really a shame that I couldnt concentrate on work, I would have gotten a lot done. Actually, I think I am going to have to because its still over 2 hours before the prom begins :( But stayed tuned to the blog, Lisa will update it once Logan joins us so everyone can stay up to date. The banquet servers all think I wont make it to Friday (which is my last day) but I really would like to make it that far, so everyone wish happy thoughts for me to make it through each day with this HUGE belly and MASSIVE ankles, and for mr fatty inside to stop growing!!
Happy Saturday!
Lets do bullet points...
-- Well, 2 weeks ago I went for my weekly visit and found out I was measuring 5 cm bigger than I should. I had been doing perfectly this whole time so the doctor was a little concerned and was curious how big of a baby I was making, plus she had noticed the week before my fluid level was a little high, so she decided we needed to get it check out. On Tuesday Ian & I headed for another ultrasound to check the size of the baby and my fluid levels, and it turns out that both are on the high side. The baby was measuring almost 9 lbs (so could be 8 could be 10, but no one really thinks he is 8, they think he is probably closer to 9+) and my fluid level is on the high side. They spent about 40 minutes watching him, he has an excellent heartbeat and rate, his stomach is fine (so thats not a reason for the high fluid) and he is very active. So he got an all clear, as for my fluid level, they could not find a reason (as I guess is the case for about 70% of these situations) but either way wanted to be safe and had me schedule an appt for the next week so they can check on Logan again to just make sure he is still good and to see how much more he has grown.
I went to my normal doctor on the next day and we talked about the size and what that meant, and checked to see if I was dialated (which I was not), so she said she still doesnt think he is coming early on his own. She is ready to induce on wednesday (39 weeks) if I want, but I am trying to hold out for Lisa, so the current plan is to probably go ahead and induce on 6/1 or 6/2. At this point the dr said it is fine to wait, but depending on what the ultrasound shows on tuesday the plans might change. It is also my choice right now if i want to just go ahead with a c-section due to his probable size, but again, its currently my choice. If he does continue to grow come tuesday it might not be any choice, but at this point it is. Either way I am leaning towards one, but a formal decision has not been made by me yet (shocker, i know)
-- Since baby is almost here Ian and I realized we probably really need to get ready. Ian is home right now putting together the crib and the dresser we just purchased. I got laundry detergent so we can start washing some of the clothes, and then we have a big shopping trip planned tomorrow to get the mattress and other items off our registry that we will need for his arrival. We are trying to figure out what items we really need now and which can wait until after he comes. I looked at the list and I think we have a pretty good idea, Im sure a few of the things we dont need right away, but that it would be easier to get right away, so im probably being a little over prepared, but for me, I think i am scaling back as i should. We still have to put the stuff up on the walls and we still need a glider for the nursery, but otherwise we should have the necessary items by the end of tomorrow.
-- I have been trying to prepare the dogs for what is coming, but I just dont think they get it. I am very excited and curious to see how they will react to him and the crying and everything. I do expect them to quickly take over "guarding" job and really watch out for him. I think Jaska might get to that stage first, Annie will have some issues with not getting enough of my attention. She already thinks I dont pay enough attention to her, but I think she will adjust quickly and either way, wont take it out on him, she will take it out on me :)
-- Work has been super busy for both Ian and I, so this past month has just not been that fun. We have hardly seen each other so it will be nice to have a couple weeks together right after Logan is born. I know we will be busy but it will be nice to have some family time. Plus Lisa will be coming down for a few weeks, than Shawn will be joining her, than Dad & Ana will come down, than Mom! Then everyone leaves for a little while (when Ian goes back to work) and come August mom, lisa, shawn & eric move to Austin! It will be so great to have family near us again, its been 5 years since its been just Ian and I across the country. Which also means that on 7/2 (so potentially exactly 1 month after Logan joins us) that Ian and I will celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. I cant believe its been that long, we have been together now for 9 years, that just seems crazy to me.
I feel as if I have been babbling, so I think I will stop now. Its really a shame that I couldnt concentrate on work, I would have gotten a lot done. Actually, I think I am going to have to because its still over 2 hours before the prom begins :( But stayed tuned to the blog, Lisa will update it once Logan joins us so everyone can stay up to date. The banquet servers all think I wont make it to Friday (which is my last day) but I really would like to make it that far, so everyone wish happy thoughts for me to make it through each day with this HUGE belly and MASSIVE ankles, and for mr fatty inside to stop growing!!
Happy Saturday!
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