38 weeks 6 days

The day after tomorrow I will be 39 weeks 1 day... my life- our lives- will be forever changing. I will be the new mommy of a second precious little girl. John will be the new daddy of a second precious little girl. Delilah will be the new big sister of a precious little girl. I am so many things- excited, scared, nervous, excited. Today I got my reporting time for Thursday- we're to be there at 7:30 a.m.

The plan is for my parents to come here to watch Delilah. After lunch & a nice nap (hopefully she naps!) they'll all come up to meet our newest addition. I have the most adorable big sister shirt for Delilah to wear. It says "I'm the big sister" and it has two ladybugs on it. Delilah has the kitty to give Tatum that she picked out at Build-a-Bear. I have the blanket & owl I knitted for Delilah as a gift from Tatum. Everything is essentially ready- just have to throw a few things in the hospital bag the morning of.

The room is complete- the valances came the other day this week. I went to Tar.get today to get curtains & had some in the cart but decided not to buy them. They're just not THE ones so we're going to keep looking around. Besides they don't need to be in there until she moves in to her room which won't be until at least September.

38 weeks 5 days

Today was my growth ultrasound, non-stress test (NST) and pre-op appointment. It certainly didn't go the way I thought it would. I got there & checked in. I had to fill out some paperwork and then was called back for the ultrasound. Tatum looks great but is now estimated at almost 9 pounds! How did this little girl go from 7 pounds 6 ounces to almost 9 pounds in a little less than 3 weeks?! The best part of the ultrasound was the pictures the tech got. He got amazingly clear 3D face shots of Tatum- and in one of them she smiled!

After that it was off to the NST for them to monitor Tatum. Luckily I wasn't on the monitor long- she cooperated very nicely & gave lots of movement. Unfortunately I had a "room mate" who complained about her fingers hurting or becoming numb from having to hold the heart rate monitor in place (well not really hold it in place but put some pressure on it so it picked up baby better) whenever a nurse came in. Can you say shut up?!

Once I was done with the NST I headed to the exam room to meet with the dr. She came in and said she wanted me to go to labor and delivery because of my blood pressure (152/88) to be monitored. She also did some paperwork that I took over with me. I called John to tell him & was going to have him meet me over there but because he had to get Delilah back in to her car seat I just went out to the car. He drove me over to the main entrance to drop me off (it was Delilah's lunch time so they needed to get home since we didn't think we'd be that long) and up I went. Let me tell you it was very disorganized today. They couldn't find my chart, had no idea what they were doing with me because the paperwork I brought with me didn't have any orders, etc. I ended up being put in to a post-partum room instead of being in the labor & delivery part of the floor.

I got changed and hooked up by one nurse while another one went back and forth between my room & I don't know where else trying to still find my chart (it wasn't filed with the "Ws" hence why they couldn't find it). At one point the nurse who was kind of flitting back and forth really annoyed me because she was like "11, 12, 1- how are we going to go to lunch?" And I'm thinking 'Really lady? I haven't eaten or had anything to drink since 7:30 this morning & you just said that in front of me?' I get they need to eat but even if I was worried about that myself I wouldn't say it in front of a pregnant patient!

After a couple hours of monitoring and having to have an IV lock put in, just in case, I was allowed to go home. I'm not on modified bedrest any more but I do have to rest as much as possible & lay on my left side as much as I can. I'm still scheduled for Thursday for the c-section and should be getting my surgery time tomorrow.

38 weeks 0 days

Today I am 38 weeks- almost one week from Tatum's estimated arrival! Of course after today's events I'm hoping she doesn't make the debut sooner.

I ended up in labor & delivery for monitoring due to vision changes & slightly elevated blood pressure. It all started at work- I was sitting at my desk entering some billing when something happened where this light was flashing in front of my right eye. It was almost like someone had taken my picture & the flash of light was still lingering but kind of pulsing. I couldn't see right & when I looked up signs of pre-eclamsia I couldn't see the words on the screen right. I waited a few minutes but after reading that I decided to call the OB office. The nurse asked me if I had a headache when I told her my symptoms & I told her no. She then took my phone number & said she'd call back after speaking with the midwife. She called back, asked me a few more questions & I told her that it felt as though I was getting a headache at the base of my neck. She said the midwife wanted me to come in immediately.

I called John & he came to pick me up... while waiting for him the pulsing light stopped in front of my right eye but I got this weird feeling in my left eye. Then on the way up I got a headache behind my left eye. I got in & they checked my urine, weighed me, and took my blood pressure. Then I went in the exam room and waited for the midwife. She decided I should go to labor & delivery to be monitored since the vision issues & because my blood pressure was slightly elevated. So up I went and the monitoring began. At one point the nurse came in saying they wanted me to drink some water because I was having contractions. I didn't even know I was having them but after she said about it I realized the discomfort I was feeling in the one spot was the contractions.

In the end I was able to go home but I am now on modified bedrest. This means no more work, no strenuous activities, and no driving (boo!). Good thing I got the letters & wall hangings hung this past Monday!

The wall hangings

The letters

38 week belly pic

37 weeks 2 days

Yesterday was my first of 3 total weekly appointments (yikes!). It went really well- as usual my blood pressure and weight were good. Tatum measured & sounded good- happy little girl in there :-) My midwife A said I'd have one more growth ultrasound as well as a pre-op appointment with the dr. who will be doing my c-section. After my appointment we went out to the receptionist desk and A told the receptionist I needed a growth ultrasound & appointment with the dr- not this coming week but the week after. The receptionist looked at the schedule & said how the ultrasound tech wasn't in on Thursdays so how about Friday, March 18th. I told her my c-section is scheduled for March 17th. So I'm scheduled for March 14th at 9:30. According to A I should get my surgery time that day- yay!

After I returned to work I saw a client outside- he likes my tattoos and ever since he complimented me on them he's talked to me any time I've seen him. Anyway, he asked how I was doing & I responded in turn asking him how he was. That's when he noticed my stomach. Here's how the conversation went:

Him: Are you have a baby?
Me: Yep!
Him: When are you due... October?
Me: No- 2 weeks
Him: I don't think you'll make it more than a week and a half

Now given that he's not only a man but also a mental health client I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he was asking if I was due in October. Then again though I'd be in pretty big trouble if I'm as big as I am now and due in October!

Everything is ready for Tatum- well except me having my hospital bag packed. Which I should probably do. But the car seats are in the cars. Delilah loves having her seat behind the driver's side- it's so cute. She was telling John how fun it was there. The letters & wall hangings are done and ready to be hung. The essentials are purchased. The clothes are washed. The pack n play is put up downstairs (John still has to do the one in our room) and that's about it. We're ready!

36 weeks 0 days

I just can't believe how soon I'll be meeting our newest addition... I am excited, scared, nervous, excited... so many feelings & thoughts running through my head. I can't wait to meet Tatum and I can't wait for Delilah to finally meet her little sister. She seems so excited and even said something to John about it today.

I thought I was emotionally ready but as it gets closer and closer I'm not so sure about that. I am physically ready though LoL And everything is almost done and set up. The pack n play is set up downstairs, the crib is in the nursery along with the dresser my mom brought down yesterday, the blanket is done, and so are her letters for her room. We just have to get the scrapbook stickers put in that I'm still missing, put the carseats in the cars, finish her wall hangings, and set the other pack n play up in our room.

This week is my 36 week appointment and growth ultrasound. After my appointment this week I'll go every week until my c-section. So either 2 more times or 3... not sure if I'll be seen the week of the c-section or not.

The room- before

The room- after

Sprinkle gifts


My 34 belly pic compared to this weeks- 36 belly pic

34 weeks 3 days

Today was the baby "sprinkle". It was such a fun but exhausting time. We got a lot of wonderful things for Tatum including tons of diapers, outfits, a bath towel, cute fleece monkey blanket, diaper bag... there's just so much I can't remember it all! And of course Delilah got a few things including a Precious Moments Prayer Bunny from mommy & daddy (her favorite one from Auntie Ashley stopped working so I scoured the web looking for a replacement :-\).

I am so ready to be done & meet our little girl... I'm ready for Delilah to meet her new little sister... and I'm ready to stop being in pain when I get up to walk. Today has been the most excruciating that I've experience yet. My midwife A suggested a pregnancy girdle but I don't really want to buy it. I only have 5 weeks left- I can make it. Right?

I had my appointment last Wednesday- it was uneventful... blood pressure & weight were good and of course Tatum measured & sounded great. I go back in two weeks for a growth ultrasound and another appointment. After that it'll be every week- yikes!!

Thursday we had our PEP visit- I was disappointed this time. We didn't even get a mini-tour & I thought it'd be a good idea for Delilah to be able to see where mommy was going to be. She kind of did but not really. We pretty much got our "homework", some pamphlets, and I was asked some pre-admission questions. Then we were on our way back home.

33 weeks 3 days

Things have been coming along- we got started on Tatum's room... well actually the contractor did... I finished her blanket (finally!), finished the letters for her name, and am working on the scrapbook now that the blanket is done.

Next week I have my appointment, PEP visit (where you get some paperwork done at the hospital and also get a little bit of a tour), and the baby sprinkle. I just can't believe how fast this whole thing is going. Ashley keeps saying how this has to be the fastest pregnancy in history & I must agree. It's like I blinked & I'm 33 weeks.

Things are SO different this time around- in some ways it's good, in others it's bad. Like I was never kicked (or whatever it is because of her position) in the cervix which hurts like a m-fer. I was never this uncomfortable my entire pregnancy with Delilah as I am now- sure I had some hip pain at night when pregnant with Delilah & trying to sleep but this is just all around discomfort. My stomach will just hurt- like muscle hurt- and my hip will hurt just laying on the couch. It hurts to walk up more than one flight of steps & I get so out of breath. I get pain when I stand up to walk down in my pubic area. The good is that I feel her so much more than I did with Delilah. Delilah didn't move a lot- not even when I'd lay down on my left side, drink something cold, or eat something sweet. After I'd poke or prod her she would but I'd worry constantly. Tatum just moves so much more & I'm constantly comforted by it.

But complaining aside I know I am very lucky to have been blessed not just once but twice- alot of women on the site I belong to have had or are having such a hard time getting pregnant.

30 week pic (please excuse the mirror)

32 weeks (again please excuse the mirror)

The finished product!

The room- Before

The room- Progress

The room- Coat of paint & new light fixture

29 weeks 2 days

I had another doctor appointment today and all is well. My weight is good as well as my blood pressure. Tatum is measuring right on track & her heart rate sounded great :-) I had a few questions for A that were answered and then I was off. I'm scheduled to meet with the dr. who will be doing my c-section in 2 weeks from Monday.

I won't be able to have Tatum in recovery with me if the c-section is done in the OR downstairs. But if I come in after hours & the c-section is done upstairs and a L&D nurse is in the OR room I'd be able to have her with me. But unless something unexpected happens I know that won't be happening. O well- at least I asked. I also brought up tubal ligation. I was convinced that I wanted to have one but then I would see stuff on my due date board that kind of made my start having doubts. I ~know~ this is our last baby and I really don't want to have to worry about birth control. But it's so permanent LoL I still have some time to consider my options but I'm still undecided right now.

28 weeks 0 days

28 weeks today... according to babycenter I'm in the 3rd trimester. Where did the time go? I mean really? I remember getting my positive pregnancy test and thinking it would be FOREVER until my first appointment. The only other time I remember things seeming to be dragging was when I was waiting for the 20 week ultrasound. Now it's like the weeks are flying. December has turned in to January and before I know it Tatum will be here. I'm not ready! LoL I want so much to meet this little girl inside my stomach & for Delilah to meet her sister... and yet it's change. Change I'm not 100% ready for- especially not after we seem to be in a comfortable spot with Delilah in our lives.

Last week I had my follow-up ultrasound and appointment. After waiting until what seemed like forever (since having to pee and having Tatum kicking my bladder) I got called back for the ultrasound. The ultrasound went fantastically- the tech got the shots he needed of her heart and then switched to the 3D view. We got better face shots than we did at our elective 3D-4D ultrasound! She even smiled & he got a shot of it! The tech gave me a few extra but I figured he owed me since we only got 22 pics and not 25 pics at the ultrasound last Monday. After the ultrasound I went back out in to the waiting room. No biggie except I STILL had to pee. Got called back for the appointment- was weighed, had my blood pressure taken, and got to pee. Then waited some more in that room until the midwife was out of her previous appointment. I luckily didn't have to wait too long to see her and we got right down to it. She listened to Tatum's heartbeat and measured the fundal height. I asked her the questions I had written down (no internal checks if I don't want- yay!; she has assisted the dr. who will be doing my c-section and will again if she's able... even if she's off- yay!) and then I was on my way out to get some blood work done.

I go back in 2 weeks (well by this time it'll be next Friday!) and then at the next appointment I'll meet with the dr. who will be doing my c-section.

28 weeks

26 weeks 5 days

Today we went to have our 3D-4D ultrasound done. I was so excited to see the baby again & also for Delilah to see the baby again. It actually didn't go as well as it had with Delilah but despite Tatum not being very cooperative we did get some decent shots. It was so neat to see her open & close her mouth as well as suck her thumb. Delilah didn't do any of that stuff although she did give us picture perfect shots. Most of the time Tatum had her face towards my back & was using the placenta as a pillow. Delilah didn't actually seem to care too much but I think it was because she couldn't really tell what she was looking at. At one point we told her to say "Come on sister!" to get her to cooperate & it was so cute, she kept saying it when she came back in the room! Adorable :-D

Wednesday I get to see our precious baby again as I have a follow-up ultrasound so the tech can get a few more shots of her heart (it looked good tonight!) and then I have an appointment after.

26 weeks 2 days

I don't know if I've mentioned before that I have the most awesomest parents in the whole wide world but I do! John & I were discussing the items we need which I was then discussing with my mom. Mom said that I should let them know what we wanted them to buy so I figured it'd be a bigger help if they got the car seat. Knowing there would be no way we'd be able to get away with one car seat (no matter what John thinks) and would have to buy another one later I thought we'd also buy one so we'd have two. My mom & dad however offered to buy both car seats since they bought two for Delilah. Thanks Mom & Dad- we love you!

Nothing much really going on- I'm so excited for Monday (yes that just came out of my mouth!) because we have our 3D-4D ultrasound scheduled. I can't wait to see Tatum and I can't wait for Delilah to see her too. The last time she saw her Tatum was only about 9 weeks developed. I'm just hoping she doesn't get upset & freak out about the ultrasound gel being on my stomach LoL Then I get to see Tatum again on Wednesday for my follow-up ultrasound for the tech to get another look at the heart & get the shots he wants (only 7 f-ing weeks later- ugh!). Then Saturday is Christmas! I can't wait to give Delilah her presents :-D

26 weeks 2 days

24 weeks 3 days

So the blanket isn't going very well- I had to restart it all the way back to the beginning of the pattern because the stitches started being off. Just the other night I seemed to be running in to the same problems and had to re-restart again. So frustrating. John insisted I pick a different pattern but I don't WANT to. I WANT to do this pattern. But if the same thing happens again I will pick a different pattern because this has to be done so I can bring Tatum home in it. The owl for Ash's baby boy is coming along nicely. I finished the body this afternoon and one wing this evening. I am so excited to see it all put together!

I had my appointment last Monday. It was supposed to be with the one midwife "A" but was switched to the OB who I wanted to do my c-section. The receptionist said he wanted to talk to me. I KNEW it was because he was going to tell me he couldn't do the section on the 17th (Thursday) and I was right. He said he got in trouble about it but since he's the head doctor I really don't see how. But whatever. I really didn't want to do it Friday because we were considering having John just go in to work since I'll be in the hospital all weekend anyway and if he does that Friday would not work for a c-section. We did decide however that he'll just take that weekend off so he can be with Delilah & she can have a little bit of normalcy. She's never been away from me for that amount of time- especially overnight- and while she would be in excellent hands it'd just be better if we kept differences in her routine, etc. to a minimum.

ANYWAY- so there was that. The dr. did a stomach check, listened to Tatum (HR was 158- she was moving all around but I didn't really feel her much. I guess she moves more than I think!) He also told me even though I don't have to do the GTT I still have to get b/w & a urine analysis done but didn't tell me when to do it. After I was done & scheduling my next appointment I mentioned to the receptionist about having an u/s done so the tech could get a better look at Tatum's heart. She tried to tell me that they would schedule it at my NEXT appointment (which would make it 8 weeks from the 20 week scan- WTF?). I questioned her & she went to check with the dr. He had forgotten to write it down for her- and he's the one who said at my 20 week appointment that I would have it done in 6 weeks! Well I thought she'd schedule it for 2 weeks from the 29th but instead scheduled it 3 weeks from Wednesday as well as my next appointment. I also asked her when I should do the b/w because I wasn't told when & she had to go ask a nurse. Argh I just feel like they're not so spectacular there this time as they were when I was pregnant with Delilah. Like more lack of communication than anything.

On a happier note we did schedule the elective 3D-4D ultrasound. I wanted to do it Dec 23rd so John could be there but the gentleman that does the ultrasound (the same one who does the ultrasounds at the hospital) said he was leaving for Christmas vacation. So it's now scheduled for December 20th. I'm so excited and can't wait for Delilah especially to see the baby again. The last time she saw Tatum I was almost 9 weeks so there will be a BIG difference :-)

24 weeks 2 days

22 weeks 4 days

I've realized I haven't been posting much- time just seems to get away from me. I have so much to do I don't know what to do with myself. I have finished Delilah's blanket which was a huge relief. I started Tatum's blanket as well as her babybook but have also taken on making her & Delilah matching owls (knitted of course). And my friend Ash asked me to make an owl for her son due in January. Gosh I'm exhausted thinking of it all! LoL But it'll be well worth it :-)

The shopping trip was just about a complete let down. I found a bunch of cute pages for the scrapbook but just about no stickers. So I have to order those online. I found yarn for Tatum's blanket that looks beautiful- and the best part, it was on sale! Then we went to Burling.ton Coa.t Fac.tory to look for some long-sleeved onesies but found absolutely nothing. After that we went to the Hal.lmark store to buy Delilah's Christmas ornament.

I have another appointment in a week from tomorrow and then after that I'll have the follow-up ultrasound. I also called to schedule an elective 3D-4D ultrasound. We did one with Delilah and can't wait to do one with Tatum.

22 weeks

20 weeks 3 days

Nothing much really going on- just waiting for my next appointment and getting excited to go shopping Thursday. Not so much for clothes since we have a bunch of stuff from Delilah (but I do need to check how much long sleeved stuff we have) but for scrapbook stickers for the baby book I'm going to make and yarn for Tatum's blanket. O and letters for her room as well as some wooden somethings to paint stuff on.

Speaking of rooms I am soo excited! Tatum will have her own room!! John and I were talking the other night and he said about a space heater. I wasn't too keen on the idea just because I'd rather have a continuous heat source but I was looking around and they have ones that you can set to a temperature that will turn off once it hits the set temperature. I asked my brother if he would put drywall up, replace the door, seal the other door that goes to our now totally open, unprotected balcony thinger (we'll have to put some sort of heavy duty lock on it), lay down laminate flooring, and also run laminate flooring through the upstairs hall. I hope he can get started soon but he's super busy with work so that's why I asked him now. I'm so excited I get to decorate! I want to do a ladybug theme. I'm thinking a light green for the walls. I won't be buying a bedding set but I do want a ladybug lamp, light switch plate, nightlight, and crib sheets. That's why I'm buying some wooden squares to paint ladybug stuff on for decor.

20 weeks 3 days

19 weeks 6 days

Today was our anatomy scan and prenatal appointment. We were scheduled for 12:30 but got there 10 minutes early and got called back 10 minutes early too. John was in the bathroom so I had to go run and get him before we could go back. When we got back there the tech started right away. The baby was curled up in to a ball and was nestled low down in to my uterus. I was nervous that the tech wouldn't be able to tell what the gender was but he found it. We're having another girl! We are so excited that Delilah will have a sister and I can't wait to pull out all those cute little baby girl clothes we used for Delilah. After our ultrasound we went back out in to the waiting room to wait (ha, go figure) to go back to see the doctor.

He came in shortly after we got settled in to the exam room and went over the ultrasound report. Baby is measuring 11 ounces, and the heartrate was 159 when the dr. listened to it on the doppler. I'm not sure what the tech said the heartbeat was the tech measured it- I thought I heard 149 but I could be wrong. Anyway the dr. also said that the tech couldn't get all the measurements on the heart he wanted so I have to go back for another u/s in 6 weeks. I'm not worried about it though because I know my friend had that problem with her sons and they were just fine.

I asked the dr. about him doing my c-section even if it wasn't on a Friday. He said his OR day was Fridays but said that if he was in town he could do it. Then he asked why and I said I was hoping to have it done on March 17th which is a Thursday. He said he'd have to bump the dr. out that has the OR on Thursdays for a time slot but he didn't think it'd be a problem. So my c-section is scheduled for March 17th with him. At my last appointment the midwife had said that maybe I wouldn't have to take the Glucose Tolerance Test since I'm taking such a high dosage of Metformin and could do some fasting bloodwork. She wanted me to bring it up to the dr. today so I did and thankfully I'm getting out of that test! O I could've kissed the dr. LoL! Something I've been curious about is it was put in the report he did after performing my last c-section was that I wouldn't be a good candidate for a VBAC but it never said why. I asked him today why that was and he said that when he was in there he noticed that the baby never descended in to my pelvis. I guess it's just not built properly. At least with a repeat c-section though I won't have to labor first and I know the date we'll meet our 2nd little princess.

After our appointment we headed home to wait for Delilah to wake up so we could go out to pick out an outfit as a family. We stopped at Boscov's but surprisingly they had nothing I liked. Then we went to Gymboree so I could look there before we went to Bonton. They had the cutest panda bear stuff at Gymboree but I wasn't paying $16.75 for just one onesie. So off to Bonton we went where we found a really cute elephant outfit. John wandered off and found a beanie baby Hello Kitty doll for Delilah so she could have a big sister gift.

Tatum Hannah

Her first outfit!

Delilah n her new Hello Kitty

18 weeks 3 days

Nothing much to really update- feeling pretty good. Time is flying- which is good and bad. Good because not only do we get to see our sweet baby soon but we'll be meeting him/her before we know it. Bad because I still don't have Delilah's blanket done LoL I have about 2 weeks and some odd days to get it done. I'm going to have to kick butt here. I'm also trying to figure out when the heck I'm going to knit this baby's blanket as well as do his/her scrapbook.

I did have an insurance scare the other day. I had gotten home from work & John told me there was a message on his voicemail from the insurance company. Of course by the time I listened to it the lady (a caseworker) had gone for the day. I was so worried thinking of all the things they could be calling about including that because I have PCOS I'd have to pay out of pocket for my care (since it was a "pre-existing" condition & I didn't have this insurance when I was diagnosed). I called the lady's number & left her a voicemail with my cell phone number. I was so anxious for the next morning to arrive. I got to work and went to pull out my cell phone... and it wasn't there! I had left it at home- argh!! So I called the lady's number (thankfully I took the paper with me) and called her. I wanted to get this over with. I got a hold of her and she asked me how I was doing. I told her I was fine, asked her the same, and told her I was nervous. She told me not to be nervous and that she is given cases that she looks over & if something sticks out that she needs more information on she calls the insured.

She got my file and went on to say that it showed I have Type II diabetes. I said "Um, noooo." Then she asked me what I took the Metformin for (a diabetic drug sometimes used for the treatment of PCOS) and I told her that I was taking it because of the PCOS. She said that the dr. office hadn't noted in my file that I was taking it for something other than Type II diabetes. She was calling to verify if that was correct because they like to follow cases of pregnant women with Type II diabetes closely because there's an increased risk of issues. I was sooo relieved to find out that it was just a simple question such as that. It also makes me wonder why the heck the dr. office writes down or leaves out things are seem to be crucial information.

My 18 week picture- I have to remember not to wear this shirt for pictures again. It doesn't help that I look more fat than pregnant :-\

17 weeks 2 days

Two days ago I was trying to listen to the heartbeat. But the baby was moving all over the place and I could not get a lock on the heartbeat. Maybe I shouldn't have a coke before trying to listen to the baby LoL! When I finally got the heartbeat on the doppler I felt a little nudge. I felt the baby moving! It's the first time I distinctively felt the baby & knew it was the baby.

Today I had my appointment- I was actually able to see the midwife I really like "A". I wasn't sure I was going to see her because last I had heard she was out on a medical leave. Anyway my weight and blood pressure was good. The baby sounded good- his/her heartrate was in the 150s. I told "A" that I would like to schedule my next appointment for the 2nd of November because we have off for Election Day. It's a Tuesday which means the ultrasound tech is in (woo hoo!) and so is Dr. S. We also talked about the GTT (glucose tolerance test). I *might* be able to get out of it this time around which would so rock. "A" said that I may just be able to do a fasting test without drinking the drink. Especially since I'm taking such a high dosage of Metformin.

I have my anatomy scan scheduled for November 2nd at 12:30. I was hoping to get in earlier in the day but that's the earliest time I was offered. Poo... I hate waiting! LoL I'm excited to see the baby again and also to see Dr. S. He did my c-section with Delilah. I really want him to do the c-section for this baby. But I also want to ask him why he put in his report that he didn't recommend that I try for a VBAC. I'm just curious because there was no reason recorded. Also I'll ask him his opinion regarding the GTT and if there were any alternative tests we could do ("A" told me to ask him). So excited I'll be seeing the babe in about 3 weeks!!

16 weeks 2 days

The heartbeat... a sweet, sweet sound when you hear it for the first time. I heard it for the first time at my 13 week appointment on the midwife's doppler. Before that I had tried on my POS doppler that I ended up selling. Today my new doppler came and I was very excited to try it out. After I put Delilah to bed I went to our room and made myself comfortable. Maybe 20 minutes or so, and lots of ultrasound gel later I finally, finally found my little darling's heartbeat. What a beautiful sound! It took a bit and baby was moving around (I heard the movement on the doppler) but I finally got him/her to stay still long enough to hear him/her. I tried to reach the phone to call John so he could hear too but of course that bit of movement made me lose it & then I couldn't find it again. Ah well- he'll hear it soon enough :-)

16 weeks 0 days

I am 16 weeks today! Next week is my appointment- yay!! Then I'll get to schedule the anatomy scan. I'm hoping to get it done the first week of November. I don't think I could wait any longer than that! This whole waiting thing is killing me- I'm really having a harder time this time waiting between appointments (well mainly this appointment & the next).

We've decided on a middle name for a girl- Hannah. We were thinking about using the middle name Elizabeth because I'm just not too fond of some other family member names/middle names to use them. I was talking to my mom last Sunday and asked her what my grandma's mother's name was. I knew my grandma had mentioned the name Faye when I was pregnant with Delilah and I was like "Um, no.". Great grandma's name was Hannah Faye but she went by Faye. I really like how Tatum Hannah sound together so that's our middle name!

I bought another doppler. I just got to thinking more about it and felt as though I would feel better if I had one (one that works anyway). John & I talked about it on Saturday and I ordered one on Sunday. Unfortunately it still has yet to ship which also makes the waiting difficult. I want my friggin doppler! LoL Did I mention I don't wait well?

16 weeks

14 weeks 2 days

14 weeks already! I think I'm going to do this every time I post LoL I just cannot believe how fast things are going. But it's almost like they're not going fast enough since the anatomy scan seems like FOREVER away.

I'm selling my doppler- I've had enough. I just can't seem to hear the heartbeat. I don't know if I'm not pushing hard enough or if the baby is moving & I can't lock on it long enough to hear it. I was going to buy a new one on Ama.zon. A lot of girls on my due date board got one from there & they all love it. I got to thinking that maybe I won't buy another one though. I don't need it for reassurance at this point- I just thought it would be nice to be able to whip it out & hear the heartbeat. I also thought it'd be neat for Delilah to hear the heartbeat once the baby got a little bigger. But I figure I'll just save the money for something we'll need for the baby- like scrapbook stickers for the babybook I'm making :-D

I've noticed this time around I'm not as worried as I was with Delilah's pregnancy. I got a little manic at first- especially reading of people losing their little ones at the beginning of our pregnancies on my due date board. One thing I haven't gained since Delilah's pregnancy is patience. I'm not waiting in between each appointment any better than with Delilah LoL

I took a belly pic the other day & I think my belly has rounded out a little more. With the other pics I think it's more like bloating- or maybe it's just the shirt. I dunno but I'm posting comparison pics below.