6 more days!!

Well it's official, my doctor called today and my c-section is next Wednesday. I just have to hang in there for 6 more days! I just hope he doesn't come sooner so I better really take it easy the next several days. Expect an update next weekend!

37 weeks...

Well it could be any day now! I had my 37 week appointment today and I am now 1 cm dialated. My doctor is going to see about rescheduling my c-section for next Wednesday instead of Friday. She's going on vacation after Friday but wants to make sure she's around after the surgery to see that everything is ok, which is fine with me! She is going to talk with the ultrasound doctor - I know there's a technical name for that but can't think of it - to make sure it would be safe for the baby. It's only 2 days earlier so hopefully it'll be ok. Although, there is still a chance I could go into labor before that! I'm hoping not but if this little guy is ready to come out I won't fight it! :) I will keep you updated.
On another note, Jack is doing great. He has now figured out how to climb onto the couch so that's his favorite thing to do, go up and down off the couch.

2 weeks and 4 days...

The countdown has begun. 2 weeks and 4 days until July 25th - my scheduled c-section. I had my 36 week appointment this morning along with another ultrasound and everything is going well. The baby measures 6 lbs. 6 oz, he's already bigger than when Jack was born. I continue to push through and just take it day by day. It is definitely harder this time around, mostly because the baby is VERY low. But I know it's not for much longer!

Our 4th of July weekend was quiet and relaxing. Mike was actually home for 3 whole days! I can't remember when he's been home for a whole weekend so it was nice to have him around and to just be able to rest and relax. I definitely needed it. We did go to a Tomato Festival and Jack got to see some animals. We didn't stay long since I can't really walk for very long, but it was a nice day to be outside. Other than that we really havn't been up to too much. Mike is crazy busy at work but doing well. Jack and I just hang out at home since I need to stay off my feet as much as possible. We have a couple play dates coming up though so that will be fun.


Jack chasing a goat


Jack petting a goat


Jack and Murphy


Jack sitting in his new baseball chair

And that's that! Until next time...

Busy week

Lots to report about this past week. Jack had his follow up appointment with the urologist and everything is healing just fine. A few stitches still need to dissolve but other than that he's doing great. He also had a follow up appointment to check his weight and I'm happy to report that he gained almost 2 pounds in 1 month! It's been stressful and frustrating trying to get him to eat, most of the time I have to chase him around and shove food in his mouth! I don't plan to do that too much longer, especially when the baby comes. He's eating much better though and is growing so that is good. He's just SO active!

I had my 34 week appointment and everything is going well. My doctor has scheduled my c-section for July 25th! I will be about 39 weeks at that time. She is out the following week so it had to be then. It isn't the best time for Mike as he is Chief resident now and will be busy with a lot of surgeries that month, but if I can have the baby out then that's what I'm doing!! So if everything continues to go well and I don't go into labor sooner then that is the big day.

A friend of ours, who is a wife of one of the other residents, is a teacher and is off for the summer and has offered to babysit Jack whenever she can, so... I took her up on that! She watched Jack while I had my doctors appointment and also while I pampered myself and got a pedicure. She invited us over to the pool at her apartment complex and Jack really loved being in the pool. We will have to go again this week if the weather is nice.





Last thing I want to write about is on Saturday night we went to the annual Chief Dinner, which is a dinner for the graduating residents. Grandma and Papa came down to watch Jack for the night so we were able to go. It was a nice evening and exciting to see the official start of Mike's 4th AND FINAL YEAR!!! Part of what goes on is the upcoming Chiefs get their coats presented to them. I took a picture but it came out really dark so I tried my best to lighten it up. The best part of the night was that Mike received an award of excellence ("it's a major award"). He received the highest percentage on this years OMSSAT exam, which is an exam they take every year. He got a framed certificate and a check. We are very proud of him, especially since he has worked so hard. He gets up at 4am to read so he can spend time at night with Jack and I. I honestly don't know how he does it, but am very greatful and so proud of him.

Mike with his "major award"


Mike being given his Chief Resident coat


Just a random picture of Jack being a little ham for the camera.

32 Weeks

As you can see I'm getting HUGE! It is pretty much all baby too. And because of that I can feel every little move he makes and boy let me tell you, it doesn't always feel good! Everything is continuing to go well. I am tired a lot now and just plain uncomfortable. I'm hoping he comes early but Mike insists he has to wait until August! He's chief resident in July so for his work schedule it would be better if he came in August, but I just don't want to wait! We'll see what happens, he'll arrive when he's good and ready.

Today I went to see a nutritionist for Jack. That went well and it was interesting to see what and how much of things he should be eating. Hopefully this will help and he'll start gaining some weight now. It's just a lot of work on my part trying to make sure he gets the right number of servings and portions a day. Other than that he's doing great. We're just trying to keep cool in this 100+ degree weather!

Successful Surgery

Today was the big day, and I'm so glad it's over! We got to the hospital at 6am but they didn't take Jack back until almost 9am because they had to give the IV and other medication started. The surgery went really well and Jack did great. The only thing he hated was getting the IV put into his foot but once that was in he was fine. They gave him some pain reliever/relaxers and boy did they work! You can tell from these pictures he was kinda out of it. The "crib" they had him in was huge! It looks like a cage! He seemed to enjoy it though.





We got him a big froggy balloon to take home which he loves. He's pretty sleepy today and hopefully will be back to himself by tomorrow. We have to go back in a month to have the urologist check him out. In the meantime he gets some medication for a week to prevent any bleeding. I'm so glad it's over, I just wish we didn't have to go through it again with the next baby!

31 Weeks

Today I am 31 weeks and I had an ultrasound done. My doctor wanted to measure the baby and make sure he's growing where he should be. I'm happy to say he is and everything is going well. I go back next week for my regular checkup. My due date is still Aug. 3, but hoping he comes sooner!!

Jack's surgery IS on for Monday. I'm very nervous about it but glad to have it over with. I will update everyone next week on how that goes.