January 29, 2012

The Night's Before Baby and All Through The House

we were cooking and cleaning and lounging around


My mom and aunt are up and Saturday we just hung out went and bought lots of groceries.
Buying groceries with 2 helpers went by really fast!!
Then we met daddy and grammie and went out to eat.
and on the way home Big Brother fell asleep with his balloon in his mouth


Saturday night Ean and I went to our friends surprise 30th birthday party!
I wasn't sure that I was up for the outing but I decided that we better do it cause it will be our last outing the 2 of us for quite a while!!
We stayed out till almost 10! :0

Today (sunday) we all picked a room in the house and cleaned.
Then we went to the bijou movie theater and watched The adventures of Tintin, Chasen fell asleep in the theater this time.

I kept asking Chasen all day what he wanted to do with mommy on his last day with just mama, but he just wanted to play with grandma :(
But grandma told him he had to cuddle with me for a few minutes before she would play with him. So I did get a little time with Chasen:)
It's kinda sad to think that he wont be my baby anymore but Im really excited to see him hug and kiss his baby tomorrow!!

Ean just installed the car seat and now we are gearing up to go to Gwens for our "last supper"

Then it's off to try and sleep before the big day!!

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers

January 26, 2012

It's Great To Be a Husker!!

We went to the Men's basketball game last night and it was a very good close game!
Chasen doesn't like going to the games because it's too loud and he kept asking is it over yet lol
but he enjoyed his popcorn.

So far we have attended 3 Nebraska vs Iowa sporting events this year and Nebraska has won all 3!!
Football, Womens Bball, and Men's Bball.
I believe Ne beat Ia in volleyball but Ia beat Ne in wrestling.
It was our last outing as a family of 3Im so so sore and tired today. We parked pretty far away and sitting in those seats really isn't comfortable at all. My hips, lower back and legs KILL today.

and Im exhausted, we went to the game with Brad and Julie and out for pizza afterwards, I didnt get to bed until 11:15. I usually go to bed at 8!!

Chasen has his first crush though I think. He kept talking about Julie and he was whispering in her ear all night and sitting by her. Of course he was whispering about dinosaurs in her ear!

It was the first time he had met her too and he is usually pretty shy.... Brad better watch out!

In baby news
Im more at ease about the whole induction deal.
Ive had several friends tell me about their experience and it sounds like a good decision for my case.

I also forgot about the fact that Im positive fro group B strep so being induced will give me time to get some antibiotics on board and in babies system so baby doesn't get sick!

Mom and Lisa will be here tonight not sure what the plans are for this weekend, thought about going to a hockey game but the basketball game wore me out so Im thinking a very relaxing low key weekend, maybe Ean and I can go out to eat alone, or something.

January 25, 2012

Ramblings of a Pregnat Woman

Well I thought for sure after the membrane stripping on Monday that I would have a baby by now.
I've been having slow progress.
But nothing significant.
I can't sleep at all probably anxiety and my hips & back hurt and pressure in my lower abdomen don't help at all I'm awake every night from around 3am to 5am.

I lost the mucus plug (gross) which means I've probably dilated another cm to 4cm.
Which is kinda scary cause that means when it happens I'm that much closer to 10!!
I don't want to end up like the lady on GMA this morning having her baby in the car and husband taping it!!
Which is why I'm getting induced on Monday. I was a little apprehensive about it because I'd rather have baby come on its own but I think this is the smartest route.

In the meantime I've been trying to relax.
Today Chasen went to daycare.
I have to pay for one day a week weather he goes or not so he will continue to go once a week.
So, while he was at daycare I got a mani, pedi and eye brow wax!!
So mama is all pretty for baby when it comes:)
I also ate at Panda Express and my fortune read....


I hope my "adventure" isn't to bold or dashing lol But the fortune has me saying baby is a BOY!

We have plans to attend the Nebraska vs Iowa mens basketball game tomorrow evening and then Friday my mom and aunt are coming up!

They planned the trip before we knew I was getting induced so it kinda works out well my mom is just going to plan to take the following week off of work!

Chasen is excited for baby and for all his family to come visit and of course he still has it in his head that the baby ='s mall time which is code for children's museum.

He loves this place (we went on sunday)


He also keeps referring to the baby as his fat baby.

"good night fat baby"

January 23, 2012

Tic Toc - Tic Toc

Im a ticking time bomb
Had my appointment today and I gained 2lbs which I think is a total of 20lb.
My BP was high and I have been having headaches but I don't have preeclampsia.
I was dilated 2cm and 100% thinned out.

The Dr. decided to strip my membranes, which didn't hurt as bad as I thought it might.

During the whole exam Chasen was stomping around and roaring like a T-rex *sigh* at least he wasn't screaming or being naughty!

after she stripped my membranes she said I was at 3cm and that if my water broke I better get in the car. She suggested I pack the car when I get home.
She's worried about me getting there in time (as am I)

She was nervous enough that she called my actual Dr. and scheduled an induction for Monday the 30th because she said I could possibly dilate farther and then I'd really be pushing it to get there in time.

So I guess if baby doesn't come soon we have an end date!

Chasen really wanted to go to the mall/children's museum after my appointment but I really didn't want my water to break at the mall alone with my toddler so I told him we would go after baby came.
Then we got home and I tried explaining to him that baby will be here soon and that when it's time mommy is gonna be hurting a little bit and that we will have to go to the hosp. to have the DR. help mommy. and he said
No, you have to have the baby at the mall....
So I told him that one of the grandmas or aunties would take him to the mall while daddy took care of mommy so she could have the baby lol
I explained to him that the baby doesn't just show up at our house that mommy has to have the Dr. help her get it out of her tummy.
and he said "ohhhh" and just kinda had a confused look on his face ....
so we will see how this goes soon!


All families have been alerted, bags are packed (my mom's bag has been packed in her car for over a week now lol) Trista is making coloring pages for Chasen to hopefully keep him entertained.

And Im getting a little nervous/anxious.

off to clean and walk up and down the stairs a few 100 times:)

January 22, 2012

38 Weeks

Not much to report, Im 38 weeks today and have an appointment on Monday. Im hoping to be dilated 3cm so I can possibly get my membranes stripped later in the week in the hopes of getting this show on the road.
Tuesday-Sunday don't show any precipitation so that would be great if I could go then.
Today we are having freezing rain on top of the 4 -5 inches of snow we got friday :(


Below is a video of Chasen when he transforms into a T-Rex.
It's short but I think it is the cutest thing ever when he does it, his whole face transforms
He usually stomps around the entire house before attacking.

January 21, 2012

It's All in The Name

I think the reason I don't have a sense for what this baby is, is because I haven't found a boy name that I like...
until last night while we were out to eat it hit me!!
And now Im ready to have this baby boy or girl I can say we finally have a name for baby!
And we both actually agree.
I'm not gonna share cause I want you all to feel as anxious as I do about the arrival of this little babe. Although I'm sure you can't be as anxious or ready as I am.

but here is what our names mean:

•The name of Chasen creates a quick, analytical, and clever mind; you are creative, versatile, original, and independent.

• You have large ambitions, and it is difficult for you to be tolerant and understanding of those who desire less in life or who are more slow and methodical by nature.

• Patience is not your forte.

• You do, however, have leadership ability and would never be happy in a subservient position.

• You are ambitious and aggressive by nature.


It's true Chasen has no patience, and is not subservient what so ever and we struggle with it every day!!!
Im trying to give him more control and more choices over little things to avoid some of his aggression!!!


•The name of Ean has made you serious-minded, responsible, and stable.

• You love the security of a home and family, you are fond of children, and, as a parent you would be fair and understanding.

• Although you have good business judgment, you are not aggressive in your dealings because you do not like to create issues.

• You would be successful in any position dealing with the public as you have a diplomatic and tactful manner and possess a charming, easy-going nature which puts people at ease.

• People are drawn to you because they feel that you are patient, kind, understanding, and responsive.

Ean is so patient and so not an aggressive person and to responsible. Which is why we make a good match because as you'll read below I'm to spontaneous. If it weren't for Ean I'd have no money and just be floating around the world doing whatever I felt like that day lol

•Abby as a first name gives you a very independent nature, yet you are friendly, approachable, and generous.

• You can be a spontaneous, expressive, and talkative person.

• Generally you are good-natured, though at times you can be rather blunt and sarcastic.

• This name incorporates creative, artistic, and musical abilities, and there would be an element of originality in all that you do.

• You like to do things on the spur of the moment without planning or prior arrangements.

• Your spirits are buoyed up greatly by encouragement and appreciation.

poor Ean has some strong willed people to deal with on a daily basis.
Maybe baby and his/her name will be more easy going like Ean :)

neither of our boy or girl names were in the data base I used to find the meaning behind our names so I guess he or she will have to define their own meaning!

I will tell you that the names Myles and Lain are no longer in the top 2!

off to do some jumping jacks............

January 19, 2012

January 18, 2012

18 Day's Left

Had my 37 week appointment on Monday.

Nothing to report, I didn't make any progress, didn't gain any weight, BP was good and baby's heart rate was 148.

Tomorrow is my last night at work!!

The last couple of days I have been having lots of false labor pains which is unsettling because I'm just not sure Ill be able to tell when it's real and time to go. Chasen's contractions didn't hurt until they were about 2min apart.

baby is definitely "locked and loaded" he/she "dropped it like its hot"
( I need a little humor :) )
and is riding low (okay Ill stop now)
When I used to feel kicking or its butt in my ribs I now feel it right above my belly button. And have been having a lot of pressure too.

I have also been getting muscle cramps in my butt and groin and they hurt sooooooo bad. Leg cramps I can stretch out easy and make go away fast but these I can't and last night it caught me off guard and I yelled and I think Ean thought I had fallen or something.

maybe Ill take a pic of my large self tonight and post it later!

January 17, 2012

Out of His Mouth

"Mom, I haven't seen my friends in a while"

yah? Which friends.

"the ones wif mommy's and daddy's"

"I have little boy friends. Daddy has big boy friends and you have your big mommy friends"

"Mom? Did you know animal's can't talk?"

Yes, yes I did.

"they can just look at us funny. look at kevin look at us. haaa he looks funny"

"Mom?"
yes
"does your back still hurt?"
yes honey it does
"Im not your honey dad is your honey" "you need to go to the chiropractor to help your back, and I can play wif the toys"

The other night Chasen was being naughty and not listening to us and we both were mad at him and put him in a time out.
He came out of time out hunched over, hands in fists shaking and growling saying "I'm turning into the hook (the Hulk, he had just watched it with Ean) because you make me mad, grrrrrrrr"

Chasen, tell the baby good night.
"good night poopy baby"
"I fink the baby is gonna poop in your tummy, ahhhh haaaa that would be gross"

and then he slowly stomps away hunched over like a dinosaur

January 11, 2012

36 Weeks

Had my appointment on tuesday
Chasen was very good at the appointment I was surprised!!
any way
heart beat was 147
measuring 37 weeks
total weight gain 17lbs
and I was dilated 1.5cm and 20%effaced/thinned. Which is a great start!
here's hoping I keep progressing!!!
My next apt. is Monday after I work the weekend, I'll be interested to see how far Im dilated after working?

The Dr. I saw said I might want to get induced at 39 weeks since I went fast with Chasen but I really don't want to do that. As tempting as it is I think Ill wait.
I know it will hurt less and go faster if I just wait.
and So far the weather has been perfect and my last day at work is the 19th so I really shouldn't have any problems getting to the hosp.

When my sister was down we went to build a bear and chasen got to pick out "lovies" as he calls them, for him and baby!
He picked out 2 different puppies his is 'Shappy' and the babies is puppy.
It took a little convincing to make him understand that one was for him and one was for baby.
Now he is excited for baby to come.

"mom when can we open the puppy"
" when baby comes"
tap tap on my tummy
"baby when you coming out?"

....."only baby knows"

January 10, 2012

These Two



This morning when Ean's alarm went off I rolled over so the lights wouldn't shine in my eyes and then I felt him tap me on the leg.
I was a little pissed because it's hard for me to sleep now days with this over sized basketball in front of me. What could he possibly want?!!?

He whispers "look at this"
So I heave myself into a sitting position only to see Kevin AND Chasen laying in kevin's dog bed.
Chasen with his butt in the air and face in the smelly, hair filled, dog bed.

Kevin was just laying there looking at us like uhhhhh is this for real?
His dog bed is barely big enough for him!

Kevin is a great big brother:)

so Ean picked up Chasen and put him in bed with me.
(Chasen and I don't get up at 6am. I will soon Im sure)

So later when Chasen woke up I asked him why he slept with Kevin.
"betause I heard stomping like a T-Rex"
"Kevin licked me allot"

Chasen has been waking up in the middle of the night for about 4 nights in a row now either because he had a bad dream about deer (why deer? I have no idea)
or he wakes up and asks for dad to tuck him in or read him a book.
He also really wants to sleep in our bed but the answer is usually no.
So I think that's why he settled for Kevin's bed!

I can't believe I didn't wake up though. I always wake up when he gets out of bed, his bed is really squeaky and he walks very loudly lol

Guess I was actually in a deep sleep!

January 9, 2012

A Fun Week!

Monday was the husker bowl game.
they didn't do so hot :(
But we had fun with family and friends anyway.

Chasen and Alana with a baby goat


Tuesday Alyssa came and stayed until Thursday. We did Christmas with her
and went to the Children's Museum.


we even go to play soccer and baseball outside because it was in the 50's!!

I went out with some friends Saturday night and actually got home at 11!!
I haven't been out that late since... I don't know when!
I came home to find Chasen in bed looking like this...
Ean claims he turned his back for 15 seconds. He also drew on the wall.

Sunday afternoon we went to the NE vs IA women's basketball game

Neb. won!!! and we all enjoyed some raspberry chocolate ice cream!


Sunday also marked 36 weeks in this pregnancy!
I have an appointment on Tuesday.
all I know is that I feel uncomfortable and HUGE!!

January 1, 2012

Starting off 2012 at 35 Weeks



I worked last night but before I went to work we got ready to head to Lisbon to go out to eat but the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so we ended up going to hardees lol

Chasen threw an hour long fit the worst one I have ever witnessed with him.
He was over tired and out of control.
We all needed a stiff drink after that but didn't have anything.

we came home and played some pitch before I had to get ready to leave.
Right before I left I made sure to give Chasen some noise makers!!




I also painted the belly to look like the New Years Eve Ball in Time Square.
It didnt really turn out like I wanted, the glitter didn't show up so I put huge globs on so you could see some of it.


The pumpkin for Chasen was definitely better!
this was 36.5 weeks with Chasen.
Im 35 weeks with this one and as big as I was at 38 weeks with Chasen.
At my appointment last week I had gained 15lbs total.
Heart Rate was 145
and baby was head down.
Not much else to report.