Lil' G Week 38

Week 38 (6/22-28/14)

Holy moly! 2 weeks left?!? Shit's gettin real! The last month had been going by really fast, but it is suddenly going by v.e.r.y. s.l.o.w.l.y. We are SO ready to meet Viv! We know she'll come when she's ready, but I really wish she was as ready as we are! Plus, I am miserable! So uncomfortable, hot (did I mention it's a steady 105+ degrees here?), and exhausted! I do have to say though... I'm pretty impressed with myself... I've managed to continue shaving and painting my own toenails all the way up to this point (not that I can see what I'm doing...). Adam did remove my old nail polish, but that was about as much of his man card that he would give me. I can't blame him since he is surrounded by girls and pink already! 

Speaking of Adam, his beloved Play Station 3 died. How so very sad. His solution was to buy a new $2500 Apple computer with gaming capabilities... ummm NO! Did he forget we're having a GIRL child, AND I'm leaving work?! I told him he better fix it for cheap or he'll just have to act like a true 31 year old (although I did like the PS3 since I use it to watch blu-ray and netflix). So, he found a YouTube tutorial on how to fix it, which apparently involves cooking the dang thing. Yep! You heard me right. He woke me up one morning asking if he could use my Pyrex to heat up his PS3. Again.... ummmm NO! So this was his solution for that:

That's 2 2x4's and a PS3 board on my stove... PS he also turned on the wrong burner at first and almost burned down my kitchen. Fun times. I have to say though, he DID get it working! I'm impressed!

 Speaking of crazy... I found myself turning into Erin Brockovich... mainly because I've been watching too much Erin Brockovich. I was convinced that the water I've been drinking for the last 9 months is contaminated. I do have legit reasons like we have a separate water company from Tucson and we have hard water/calcium build up, BUT everyone will be happy to hear that it's clean! You may all now sleep tonight. 

Tuesday was Adam's 31st birthday! Unfortunately we did't get to do anything for his actual birthday since it was "night week" and he was flying until midnight Monday and Wednesday. Plus, I hadn't really planned anything big since I was convinced we were going to have a newborn by then... NOPE! He also threw a fit prior saying he didn't want to share his birthday with Viv, but then the day after agreed it would have been a pretty cool birthday gift. Fickle much? 

I also went back to the doc on Tuesday... 2cm, 60% effaced and -1 station. Not much change... Viv is definitely a little too comfy in there! We'l see if she tries to make her debut anytime soon.

We had people come and deep clean our house on Wednesday.... glorious! Now we're really ready to get this show on the road! 

Work update: Last Friday was my official last day at University of Arizona.. pretty bittersweet, but definitely time to relax! I'm still working for Pima Community College and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future since it's mostly online and they'll allow me to continue when we move to Oklahoma. 

Friday night we went to Flemings Steakhouse for Adam's birthday with a few friends. More gloriousness. Then Saturday we went to Adam's flight commander's house for dinner. I'm happy to report that I did not have to fake labor again since he was very well behaved this time. The commander's wife even commented on how impressed she was with him when he turned down a drink (in front of the other guys) because "he made a promise". Yeah, he got shit for that, but not as much as he would have received from me... so well played, my love. 

Due Date: 7/7/14!! I'm beginning to believe more and more everyday that this date will be reached or surpassed... We're READY!! 

The baby is the size of: a pumpkin.... A freakin pumpkin people!!? 18.9-20.9in and 6.2-9.2 lbs

"Hey, your little one isn't so little anymore, weighing close to seven pounds and measuring 20 inches long. Fetal development is nearly complete as your baby tends to a few last-minute details like shedding the skin-protecting vernix and lanugo. She's also producing more surfactant, a substance that prevents the air sacs in his lungs from sticking to one another once she starts to breathe. Most of the changes this week are small but important: She’s continuing to add fat (so she can take advantage of all those photo ops by sporting a round, cute baby look!) and fine-tuning her brain and nervous system (so she can deal with all the stimulation that awaits him once he makes his entrance into the world)." http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-38.aspx

Gender: It's a girl!! 

Symptoms: Other than the misery I described above, nothing else has really changed... I have more energy, but I hit a wall by 5pm and am usually in bed by 7 or 8. I still have the sinusitis (constant stuffy nose).. especially when I eat?? Frequent headaches, hip/joint pain, and I pee all the time! like I have to pee after I pee... So, needless to say with the hip pain and peeing, I don't get much sleep either! She moves all of the time and there's not a whole lot of room in there anymore so it feels pretty crazy! It's VERY difficult to bend over or get comfortable. I'm ALWAYS hot, tired and hungry, and "Pregnancy Brain" is now SERIOUSLY no joke! The nesting has pretty much settled. 

Sleep: pretty much impossible! I get up every hour to pee and reposition. My snoogle is my best friend right now though!!

Cravings: I'm loving lara bars, tea, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and FRUIT, and ice cream! Basically anything cold. And this week was all about sweets!

Food Aversions: STILL can’t do bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, whole tomatoes or certain kinds of meat (especially chicken).

Total Weight Gain: 20lbs and 12 inches around my waist! Lil G is growing! and I'm beginning to feel large and in charge!

Activity: Going from a sitting to standing position is about all the activity I can handle these days. I am walking as much as possible to help get this business rolling! I really need one of these though... 

Lil' G Week 37

Week 37 (6/15-21/14)

We're full term!! So you can come any day now baby Viv... although I'd like you to bake for just a little longer! And so would your Dad... he has 4 flights left before he's all done with the B course, and we need him around as much as possible. Although, I know my body (and yours) wouldn't mind if you came a little early. 

The week started off with Father's Day! We gave Adam a "Daddy Survival Kit" complete with a surgical gown, mask and gloves (for diaper changes), monster energy drink, tylenol, ear plugs, hand sanitizer, kleenex,  snacks, beer, a gift card to Home Depot, and his current fave book "What Does the Fox Say". He also received a card from Lola and a book that Viv and I will use from now on to tell him how much we love him with drawings, notes and thoughts. 

I also agreed to go see the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" with him... It was ok, but I wasn't a fan.. If you want to see it, you could probably watch the first 10 and last 30 minutes and be fine! I must have wanted to sabotage this movie going experience because I also gave him a trip to the ER on the way to see it...   

As we were walking up to the movie, I tripped and fell on my left knee (HARD!!)... I heard a crack (it must have been the sidewalk). Let's just say it was NOT a graceful fall. Adam was about 20 feet in front of me racing to get tickets and said when he heard me fall he immediately thought "oh that's some fat-ass" and then turned around and realized it was me... so sweet. He rushed to my side as 4 other men helped me up. I insisted I was fine so we tried to go see the movie, but it was sold out. When we got back in he car, I lifted my dress and inspected my knee... it did NOT look (or feel) good. I'm usually not quick to go to the ER, but after that fall and a nudge from Adam I thought it may be a good idea. Plus I was going to be pissed if I broke my knee and couldn't labor! We needed to get this figured out asap! After an hour and a half in the ER, it was determined that it wasn't broken. Thank the lord! The doc did say that if it wasn't for all the pregnancy hormones (that relax my ligaments and bones) I probably would have broken it... yay me! Now that I know this relaxin hormone is doing its job, labor should be a breeze! Oh, and I have to add... Adam sat in the x-ray room with me and I noticed he was holding his hands behind his shield.. turns out he was "protecting his hands AND watch!?".. special. We were able to catch the movie after the quick ER trip.. not such a bad Father's Day after all, huh? 

The rest of the week was fairly uneventful. I finished my last day at UofA... very bittersweet... I love my job, but I have a new one coming soon and I need to get a little rest in before that starts ;). They had a sweet little going away part for me too. I went back to the doc... 1cm, 60% effaced, -1 station... progress but we still have a ways to go! I've been loading up on the red raspberry leaf tea and walking as much as possible to get it going a little. 

We finished the week with a dinner at Adam's weapons officer's house. Now that was eventful. Apparently Adam thought it was a good idea to get wasted.. yes, at a dinner party, at 4:30 pm. I still don't know how he can make an ass out of himself (barking at the dog and throwing bread up the stairs to it...) and everyone still thinks he's adorable!? I didn't find it very cute, so I waited until he was good and asleep (we were home by 8) and woke him to tell him I was in labor... he bought it and it was hilarious! He wasn't too amused when I told him it was a joke, but he did agree it was probably one of the top 5 best pranks I've pulled. That'll teach him! 

Due Date: 7/7/14!! I was beginning to think she was coming sooner than later.. but not so sure about that anymore... 

The baby is the size of: a winter melon. 18.9-20.9in and 6.2-9.2 lbs

"Congratulations! You've got what is officially considered a full-term baby, even with three weeks to go. That doesn't mean she's finished growing — in fact, she's still packing on about a half pound a week (at this age, the average fetus weighs about 6.5 pounds). That makes it a little crowded in your uterus, so she’s probably not kicking as much, though she’s probably stretching, rolling a bit, and wiggling (all of which you’ll be able to feel!). Right now, your little superstar is busy rehearsing for her big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid (to get the lungs ready for that first breath), sucking her thumb (to prepare for that first suckle of milk), blinking, and turning from side to side." http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-37.aspx

Gender: It's a girl!! 

Symptoms: I'm losing my energy. I still have the sinusitis (constant stuffy nose).. especially when I eat?? Frequent headaches, hip/joint pain, and I pee all the time! like I have to pee after I pee... So, needless to say with the hip pain and peeing, I don't get much sleep either! She moves all of the time and there's not a whole lot of room in there anymore so it feels pretty crazy! It's VERY difficult to bend over or get comfortable. I'm ALWAYS hot, tired and hungry, and "Pregnancy Brain" is now SERIOUSLY no joke! The nesting has settled in full force. And I'm really starting to get anxious/nervous. Will Viv be ok? How will labor go? All the "what ifs" are racing through my head! 

Sleep: pretty much impossible! I get up every 1-2 hours to pee and reposition. My snoogle is my best friend right now though!!

Cravings: I'm loving lara bars, tea, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and FRUIT, and ice cream! Basically anything cold. And this week was all about 

Food Aversions: STILL can’t do bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, whole tomatoes or certain kinds of meat (especially chicken).

Total Weight Gain: 19lbs and 11.5 inches around my waist! Lil G is growing! and I'm beginning to feel large and in charge!

Activity: Going from a sitting to standing position is about all the activity I can handle these days. 

Lil' G Week 36

Week 36 (6/8-14/14)

Helllooooo 9 months!! If only this was the end... We still have a month left! I just can't imagine.... This month already SUCKS! I'm exhausted, UNCOMFORTABLE, in pain, and just plain ready to meet baby Viv! 

Still not getting the idea? 

Have you ever stubbed 4 toes at once? Yeah, that's how this week went. At the end of last week I spent the day with awful braxton hicks contractions (see week 35), then the next day I somehow stubbed 4 of my toes all at once. I thought they were broken. They still hurt a week later, but not broken (at least I don't think). I also told Adam that I feel like I have meningitis of the body.. like every piece of me is cramped and spasming. The 100 plus degree heat doesn't help either. And the fact that there is just NO more room in there for Viv doesn't help... every jab and kick is excruciating!... especially since she typically goes for my ribs and bladder. I don't blame her for wanting more space. I feel like I have to go to the bathroom all.the.time but I don't, it's just all the pressure. I saw the MW on Thursday and so far I'm 1cm dilated and 30% effaced (not enough for my liking, but I'll take it!). Adam learned all these terms at our childbirth class so it was entertaining to hear his reaction and concern that they didn't tell me station (where the baby's head is in my pelvis).... I'll ask next week. They are guessing Viv is about 5.5lbs and should grow about half a pound a week. We'll see!

Speaking of Adam, he has been great! I told him I wasn't cooking anymore, and encouraged him to pull out one of our cookbooks and start learning. Well, he did... He made an amazing meal, problem is it took him 5 hours.... he didn't realize he was in the "special occasions" section of the cookbook. No complaints here! but I told him he could stick with 30 minute meals. 

Adam's Beef Wellington ladies and gentlemen:

He also finished building Viv's co-sleeper! 

Yes, it's TALL... but please refer back to week 35 for the size of our bed! I knew I wanted a co-sleeper, but there were none available that would fit our bed. So, I asked Adam to build me one. He tried to get out of it by buying one online (since he obviously didn't listen to my reasoning for building one), but quickly understood what I was talking about when it arrived... too small? imagine that!?! There are also co-sleepers available that attach to the bed (like hang in mid-air), but those just freak me out and are PRICEY! For those of you who aren't aware, a co-sleeper attaches to the bed (which we'll do with this one so it's sturdy and safe) so Viv can sleep next to me and be easily accessible, but still in her own safe space. We bought a bassinet mattress to fit inside. We also added storage on the side so I can change her diaper, clothes, etc. without having to get out of bed for everything... remember the stairs? It's not easy!  

Due Date: 7/7/14!!

The baby is the size of: a honeydew melon. 17.2-18.7in and 4.2-5.8 lbs

"Forget your aching back (and everything else!) by trying to focus on your baby, who is now about six pounds and 20 inches long, with soft bones and cartilage to allow a safer journey through the exit door. Most of her systems (from circulatory to musculoskeletal) are ready for prime time, though her digestion system — which has done only practice runs so far — will kick into gear as she takes her first suckle at the breast or bottle." http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/week-by-week/week-36.aspx

Gender: It's a girl!! 

Symptoms: Other than the misery I described above, nothing else has really changed... I have more energy, but I hit a wall by 5pm and am usually in bed by 7 or 8. I still have the sinusitis (constant stuffy nose).. especially when I eat?? Frequent headaches, hip/joint pain, and I pee all the time! like I have to pee after I pee... So, needless to say with the hip pain and peeing, I don't get much sleep either! She moves all of the time and there's not a whole lot of room in there anymore so it feels pretty crazy! It's VERY difficult to bend over or get comfortable. I'm ALWAYS hot, tired and hungry, and "Pregnancy Brain" is now SERIOUSLY no joke! The nesting has settled in full force. 

Sleep: pretty much impossible! I get up every 1-2 hours to pee and reposition. My snoogle is my best friend right now though!!

Cravings: I'm loving lara bars, tea, salads, sandwiches, smoothies and FRUIT, and ice cream! Basically anything cold. And this week was all about protein... lots of red meat and eggs.

Food Aversions: STILL can’t do bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, whole tomatoes or certain kinds of meat (especially chicken).

Total Weight Gain: 19lbs and 11.5 inches around my waist! Lil G is growing! and I'm beginning to feel large and in charge!

Activity: Going from a sitting to standing position is about all the activity I can handle these days.