Update & 36 Weeks

So, I've been totally MIA for over a week now, and I really appreciate everyone reaching out to me and checking on me since I wasn't feeling well last week. I was off work on Wednesday through Friday, so I was not on the computer, and I also came down with a cold on Wednesday which I'm still fighting. I think that I'm on the downhill slope, but it was not fun, especially since you can't take much.

In addition to having a cold and being busy with the holidays, my laptop broke. I went to check my email for work on Wednesday, and I turned on the computer, and the computer came on, but the monitor did not. I thought well, maybe it's just the monitor, so I took it to my office, and I plugged it into the docking station. Unfortunately, still no picture on my monitors. So, I've had no access to the computer this week.

It was my work computer, so I had to overnight it to Montana yesterday, and I'm using a training laptop until my new one comes in. We have a laptop and desktop at home, but I don't ever use them, so I just didn't use my computer over the holidays. I'm crossing my fingers that the computer comes back tomorrow from Montana! At least the computer still turns on, so I'm hoping that means they can still get my data off.

On another note, I'm 36 Weeks today! I have no picture, because we haven't taken one, but I went to my doctor's appointment today. The baby is measuring at 37 weeks, and my blood pressure has also gone down some, so they aren't as worried as previously, just want to keep monitoring it and want me to relax. I've gained 30 lbs., so I'm not doing too bad. The baby is probably almost 6.5 lbs by now...I'm hoping that he isn't any bigger! I got my Strep B Test today, and I'll find out the results at next week's appointment. Weston is head down and ready to go...he has dropped and my OB could feel his head when he did the internal exam. He said he is in my pelvis and ready to go! :) I am 50% effaced, but I haven't dilated at all! I'm hoping that changes by my appointment next week when I'll be full term!!

I'll try to update more regularly this week, but I likely won't be back regularly until after the New Year, because this is my last day of work this week, as well until after the holiday! Have a great week everyone!

Doctor Here I Come

Update as of 11:35 AM: So, Weston checked out okay during the non-stress test this morning. The doctor said he didn't move as much as he would've liked, but he was satisfied that maybe it was just a restful part of the day for him, and he appears to be doing fine. My blood pressure is up slightly from last week, so I'm on restricted activity (no more than four hours of standing / physical activity per day) until further notice. I assume he'll check it next week and make a decision at that point. I think it'll be tough to just sit around so much, but at least with a four hour time slot, I can still do some laundry, cook dinner and iron clothes...maybe not all in one day, but I can get it done. :)

So, I'm headed back to the Doctor's Office this morning...I'm a little worried, because I haven't felt Weston move this morning or throughout the night like usual. The last time he was really active was last night while I was watching a movie with Grant. I'm worried about him, because I'm also more swollen today than usual, especially on my right side which is strange. I hope it's nothing to worry about and that I'm just worried as a first time mom. :) I'll check back in with you all this afternoon or when I return from the doctor's appointment.

Finally Painted Nursery, 98 Days & 26 Weeks

So, first I'll share some photos of the finished stripes in Weston's nursery! Grant is SO thrilled to have finished all of the painting. Now, we are steam cleaning the carpet tonight, then we are going to put the crib in and start hanging decorations over the weekend. I'm SO excited to have it start to look like a real nursery! :)

Sign on Weston's Door

Photo from Corner of his Room looking into the Hallway

Looking into his room from the Door

On another note, I had 100 days left to go on Sunday, so I'm down to 98 days today! I'm finally in the two digits rather than three, and I'm SO excited. I can't believe that 168 days have passed since this journey began! It's amazing, and I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Also, I hit the 26 Week mark today! Grant didn't take a photo of me this morning, because I woke up late or had a hard time getting out of bed, and he was already headed to work before I made it downstairs, so I'm hoping that he'll take one this afternoon, and I can update my post to add a photo. If not, we'll take one tomorrow, and I'll post it then!

Here is my weekly update:
How far along? 26 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes...but I can still wear some non-maternity shirts depending on the type of shirt. I can still wear some of my t-shirts, as well as, some of my longer shirts.
Stretch marks? Nope...crossing fingers that I don't get any! :)
Sleep: Waking up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom, but overall, sleeping fairly well.
Best moment this week: Hitting the 99 day mark and finally being in two digits rather than three!! :)
Movement: Yes! He is moving a lot, and I love it!
Food cravings: Ramen Noodles
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope, hopefully not for a little while longer.
Belly Button in or out? In but getting more shallow
What I am looking forward to: Putting the furniture in the Nursery and Decorating! And my Family Baby shower this upcoming Saturday! It is going to be so much fun!
Weekly Wisdom: I don't know...I guess I don't have any this week! :)
Milestones: Hitting the 99 day mark!! Yipee!!

Also, I passed my gestational diabetes screening, so no diabetes for me! I'm SO excited! This is great, and I'm thrilled that I have one less thing to worry about. They also tested my iron level while I was there last week, and it came back okay, as well. It's been a great week, and we've gotten so much accomplished. I can't wait to get more done, so we can get everything ready to go. Our weekends are booked solid for the next few months. I actually don't have a "free" weekend until January, so it's going to be busy, but we'll get it all done somehow! I'll be updating my To Do List today, as well, so if you are interested, check it out.

Busy, Busy, Busy

So, as you can tell, I didn't make it back yesterday to update my blog! It was such a busy day, and I ended up not logging back in and not reading anyone's blogs at all yesterday. Since I went to the doctor, I was out of the office, so it put me a little behind at work. I had to do work when I normally would've been blogging, because I was out for the appointment.

The appointment went well, and if I don't hear anything back with results by the middle of next week, then I passed. Keeping my fingers crossed that they don't call next week! :) I ate a Chick-fil-a biscuit after the appointment, and it was SO good. I wasn't even hungry for lunch since it was so late, so I skipped lunch yesterday. I had a Cancer Auxiliary Meeting yesterday after work, so I didn't get home until about 8:45 or so, and I was ready to curl up with Grant and not think about catching up on blogs!

I'm busy today too, but I wanted to stop in and post a quick update...I also got my flu shot yesterday. It wasn't bad, and I didn't have any reactions, so I'm thrilled. I had never gotten a flu shot before, so I was a little concerned. Today, I have errands to run after work before I can go home, then Grant and I are taking Banks to his hunt test tomorrow, so we'll be gone all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Question for all you Mom's out there...What did you bring your newborn home from the hospital in? Did you buy a special outfit or did you have something made? If so, what was it? I'm trying to decide what to bring Weston home from the hospital in, and I really have no idea what to buy or bring for him to wear. Any suggestions from anyone? I'd love to hear them!

Since I said I would post my list of things I was thankful for yesterday and didn't...I'm going to post it today.

Anyways, today and everyday I am thankful for...

• Baby Weston - A great doctor's appointment...wonderful growth, appropriate weight gain, low blood pressure and a strong heartbeat! All good news! :)
  
• Mr. Harvey - I've been really busy lately and gone during the evenings on a regular basis, and he never says anything about my busy schedule or makes me feel like it's a burden. I feel bad, because if I'm not home, he has to come home and take the dog on a walk and cook dinner, etc., and he has no one to share the evening tasks with. So, I appreciate him, and I am thankful that he does those things without complaints.
  
• The Weather - As much as I hate the cold weather, I am loving it this year, because the cooler it gets outside, the closer it gets to the birth of Baby Harvey! I'm loving that it's getting cool out and trees are starting to change color. It's awesome!
  
• My Friends & Family - I have wonderful friends and family, and within the past week, I've received two baby shower invitations for showers that they are throwing for me. I'm so excited about the showers, and I'm so thankful and appreciative of their hard work and willingness to do something like that for me! I'm looking forward to the first one that's next weekend! Yay!!

Well, I guess that's all for now...Hope everyone has a great weekend, and I'll be back on Monday!

So...Hungry!!

So, I have my glucose tolerance test this morning during my doctor's appointment. My appointment is at 9:00 AM. I'm starving though, and I can't wait until it's over, so I can have something to eat! Keep your fingers crossed that the test will go well, and I can't wait to find out that I passed. I think I might also get the flu shot while I'm at the appointment, because I haven't gotten one yet.

Anyways, I'll be back around 10:00-10:30 AM, and I'll post about the appointment, as well as, a list of blessings for Thankful Thursday! :)

He's Perfect in Every Way! :)

We had our big ultrasound this morning, even though we already knew that Baby Harvey was a boy, and it was so amazing to see him. He started the appointment off right with his legs wide open and showing the ultrasound tech that he was indeed a boy. He kept his hands over his eyes the entire appointment, and he was just so cute! I love seeing him, and it was such a good ultrasound, because he verified that he is doing great in there, and most importantly, he is perfectly normal. He has ten fingers, ten toes, four chambers in his heart, a stomach, bladder, two kidneys and a normal looking brain. So far so good, and I was so proud of him. I'm so proud of how he is doing in there! :)

My amniotic fluid is great and my placenta is great! So exciting...it's so real, and next week at this time, I'll be half way to the end of my pregnancy. I'm already so in love with little Weston. I love feeling him kick around inside me, and I love seeing him in an ultrasound. He is perfect in every way!