Well it's time to give an update on this 'bun in the oven' (I looked back to old posts and I'm pretty sure the last update I gave was week 26! We're at 35 weeks right now. So this post is everything baby!)
January 10, 2011
Joe and I were super thankful that the snow didn't affect our first prenatal appointment here in the states.
After getting tons of blood taken, a flu shot, the glucose test, and a physical we finally got to the best part of the appointment... the ultrasound.
We spent the whole day dodging our family and phone calls while we prepped for a little Baby Futt Gender reveal party at my sister and bro-in-law's house. My brother got some great shots from the night.
My friend Meg made some amazing cupcakes that held the big secret...
And it was so fun to watch the family get excited about biting in and seeing...
Then we made the family play a game to find out her name. We split them into teams and gave them envelopes full of letters, a glue stick, and a black poster board to post it on.
None of them had heard of her name (since it wasn't even on the short list) so it was really fun to watch!
**I had been so stressed about not having a girls name picked out... like losing sleep so stressed. But we ended up finding it in a baby name book that our friends the Lance's had at their house. Joe mentioned it while we were hanging out, but I didn't say much till we got to the car. It was like instantly I knew it was her name! Haven't doubted it since and got a full nights sleep from then on (minus all the potty breaks) :)
It's so fun to be able to pray for her and call her by name. It makes her feel even more real (not that all these kicks don't make it feel real enough)
I'm feeling more and more pregnant. And pretty sure the words "don't know if this belly can stretch any more" have come out of my mouth.
We've had our child birthing classes and tour of the hospital.
At week 32 our Dr told us that we most likely wont be making it to a full 40 weeks... Elsy is already head down and I'm already dilating and thinning. oh my!
At week 33 I woke up with some MAJOR back pain at 2 am. I made it through the day, but it got worse and worse... finally I ended up at the hospital around 6. Turned out it was a kidney stone. No wonder I was in pain! I had never been so thankful for those pain pills.
I'm not sure if I ever passed the stone or if it just disappeared but 5 days later I was finally feeling normal again. Passed or disappeared.... I'm thankful either way
At week 34 everything looked great at our appointment. Our Dr said that she's already dropped some. That explains the pressure I've been feeling :) who knew
We're now at 35 weeks. We used to joke and say that 'growing a baby was hard work' but now I'm saying it with a little less joke. I'm starting to get a little more uncomfortable.... but I tell Elsy every day that she's worth it!
We're anxious to go to the Dr on Monday and begin our weekly checks. I've been having quite a few Braxton Hicks so I'm curious to see where we stand. Just praying that Elsy will marinate at least a couple more weeks.
Oh and just a sneak peak to Elsy's bedding...
January 10, 2011
Joe and I were super thankful that the snow didn't affect our first prenatal appointment here in the states.
After getting tons of blood taken, a flu shot, the glucose test, and a physical we finally got to the best part of the appointment... the ultrasound.
We spent the whole day dodging our family and phone calls while we prepped for a little Baby Futt Gender reveal party at my sister and bro-in-law's house. My brother got some great shots from the night.
My friend Meg made some amazing cupcakes that held the big secret...
And it was so fun to watch the family get excited about biting in and seeing...
We're having a GIRL!
Then we made the family play a game to find out her name. We split them into teams and gave them envelopes full of letters, a glue stick, and a black poster board to post it on.
None of them had heard of her name (since it wasn't even on the short list) so it was really fun to watch!
Little ELSY KATE is joining the family soon!
Elsy means "My God is my Promise"
**I had been so stressed about not having a girls name picked out... like losing sleep so stressed. But we ended up finding it in a baby name book that our friends the Lance's had at their house. Joe mentioned it while we were hanging out, but I didn't say much till we got to the car. It was like instantly I knew it was her name! Haven't doubted it since and got a full nights sleep from then on (minus all the potty breaks) :)
It's so fun to be able to pray for her and call her by name. It makes her feel even more real (not that all these kicks don't make it feel real enough)
I'm feeling more and more pregnant. And pretty sure the words "don't know if this belly can stretch any more" have come out of my mouth.
We've had our child birthing classes and tour of the hospital.
At week 32 our Dr told us that we most likely wont be making it to a full 40 weeks... Elsy is already head down and I'm already dilating and thinning. oh my!
At week 33 I woke up with some MAJOR back pain at 2 am. I made it through the day, but it got worse and worse... finally I ended up at the hospital around 6. Turned out it was a kidney stone. No wonder I was in pain! I had never been so thankful for those pain pills.
I'm not sure if I ever passed the stone or if it just disappeared but 5 days later I was finally feeling normal again. Passed or disappeared.... I'm thankful either way
At week 34 everything looked great at our appointment. Our Dr said that she's already dropped some. That explains the pressure I've been feeling :) who knew
We're now at 35 weeks. We used to joke and say that 'growing a baby was hard work' but now I'm saying it with a little less joke. I'm starting to get a little more uncomfortable.... but I tell Elsy every day that she's worth it!
We're anxious to go to the Dr on Monday and begin our weekly checks. I've been having quite a few Braxton Hicks so I'm curious to see where we stand. Just praying that Elsy will marinate at least a couple more weeks.
Oh and just a sneak peak to Elsy's bedding...
Love it! I'm giddy excited for you guys as you get closer to the day Miss Elsy is in your arms. It will be the most incredible moment of your life! You are radiantly beautiful sweet friend! Looking forward to "seeing" you for "coffee" tomorrow!
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