Still a major slacker....but still want to docment the END of pregnancy before Macyn gets here and everything is deleted from my memory and replaced with images and memories of her! 

I have had a rough end of pregnancy but very blessed that Macyn is still in there and full term now! (I am 39 weeks and 3 days today!) 

but for about a week now...I have been counting down the days even though there is no end in sight! =P

Even though I have been diagnosied with mild pre-e- I still continued to work until I was 39 weeks +1 day even though that night I was defiently feeling the wrath of it! My right foot/leg has been swelling to an elephant size and yes! I freaked out. Thankfully after a call to Shelly (my midwife) she assured me I was probably okay and just to sleep it off- it was better by morning, thank God! 

We got to see Macyn's sweet little chunky face on Jan 29th to see what she was estimated to weigh. They told us 7lbs 4 oz (at 37 weeks!) but midwife swears she will be a little bit bigger than that- guess we will see. 

39 week check up I think was the hardest so far. Was told I would have to be induced unless "by miracle" I went before my due date. He is inducing because of her size and my blood pressure because she hasn't dropped and I haven't dilated or effaced really (50% 1cm -- for 2 weeks now) 

I cried. =( I just want to have natural labor and birth! so sitting here at 39+3 I am praying she will come soooon! We pick a date on Wednesday on when to have her this weekend. 

Emotions are over coming me (and V too) knowing that this is our last week as just me and him. We are so excited that we will soon have a daughter but I know it is going to be tough! I just pray we are strong for each other and for Macyn. 

I think now the time has come- I am just worried she won't be perfect. Even though she will be perfect in my eyes no matter what- I want her perfect in everyone else's too! 

We will see though- def feeling "early labor" symptoms. Back is achy, crampy, tightness, pelvic pain GALORE (mostly on right side) and finally lost something lasting night! Now just praying she comes before Agrios takes her this weekend :( 

so yes- will I do this again? probably not. LOL I am amazingly blessed in having a text book pregnancy though- if there is a next time- I will not gain as much as weight and I will be sure to save $ for maternity leave!

 

 

How far along? 39 weeks + 3 (ONLY 4 DAYS TIL HER DUE DATE!) 

Month: February 2013

Baby is as big as a: a pumpkin!

Total weight gain: over 50lbs! =/ but I haven't gained any in a couple weeks so that's good! =)

Maternity clothes?slowly growing out of them! I have one pair of jeans I wear and the rest are my dresses!

Stretch marks? NONE! and I pray they stay away during and after birth too! :) I love my smooth belly!

Sleep: unisom induced!

Best moment this week: knowing that Macyn will be here this week!

Nicknames: Macy May <3

Food cravings: still on my cold kick! cereal, strawberry/chocolate milk, sushi & even water! 

Missing just being me and not in pain! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I get queasy sometimes....but mostly anxiety stricken sickness!

Gender: Macyn is ALLL girl <3

Symptoms: back ache, horrible swelling, crampy.

Belly Button in or out? innie still! I kinda want an outie but will probably never happen!

Mood: SO READY but NOT SO READY! haha. 

Exercise: I try to walk...but it hurts! I will start that E word soon though!!!
Looking forward to: my water breaking and going into labor...seriously. like it can happen today! 

Macyn's cute little face at 37.5 weeks <3 Cant wait to meet my chunky monkey!

Week 32-35

I am pretty upset with myself on how bad I am of a slacker....

but I can honestly tell you that who ever said once you hit your 3rd trimester it's all down hill from there- was not kidding! 

I have been exhausted from about 32 weeks and now today at 36 weeks- doesn't not think I can go too much longer..but sadly- Macyn still technically has 4 more weeks to bake. 

I will quick update on what's been cracking. 

32 weeks- the week of Christmas- everything was going well- still growing but I was comfortable and throughly enjoyed my 2 week winter break from school:) 

33 weeks- still enjoying winter break and was able to get a few things finished/started in Macyn's room. Was still comfortable as far as sleep and ailments went. Started going to prenatal massages though for the horrible hip/right back pain I was having. feeelllssss so nice :) 

34 weeks- back to work...and definitely in that "tolerable" stage of pregnancy. Hard to sleep (I nap sooo much better) Had doctors appointment. Still measuring 3-4 cm ahead (fundal) and will schedule a sonogram next appointment to see how big she is. Starting to get horrible heartburn and had to break down and take Zantac for it a couple days this week. Still no dropping feeling but definitely getting very large! *lost 8lbs from Thanksgiving too! maybe I should I always stay home?* 

35 weeks problems begin...right at the end! Had severe swelling one afternoon in my foot and OB wanted to see me ASAP the next morning. Was diagnosed with "mild pre-eclampisa" due to my elevated blood pressure (156/94), seeing stars and swelling in arms/legs. Second trip to labor and delivery for Vernon and I...not fun! :( but so far...so good. They tested me and said I was okay to go home and take it easy but now diagnosed as "high risk with pre-e"...joy! and all my weekly appointments begin next week and have to start non-stress tests too....thank goodness I only have a few more weeks left!! 

as far as comfort....HECK NOOO!!! either my wild woman has her head completely lodged under my rib 24/7 or has her hiney lodged under there....but she is NOT moving. Beginning to feel a little pressure and pain down below...but doubt labor will be any day now :P boo! 

My belly is SOOO tight and high I really have to make myself eat. Walking hurts...my feet/ankles have a permanent red "rash" from the stress of my HUGE body and I am so incredibly exhausted. I can't believe I am still working honestly....or even that I am brave enough to last 2 more weeks but bills have to be paid...so momma has to do what momma has to do! 

I did have my baby shower last Saturday though :) It was very nice and I got alot of great things- and my sister n laws actually organized Macyn's room for me! YAY! 

but sad news is we have spent a week traveling back and forth to Gainesville to sit in the ICU waiting room. :( Vernon's meemaw had stomach surgery and then was placed on "life support"....it was one of the hardest things I have had to go through with my husband...and sadly the outcome is still not here yet. 

I can tell you that on Monday..I never have seen a stronger family then I did. Everyone was saying goodbye as they expected Meemaw not to breathe on her own after being taken off life support....extremely hard to see my husband cry =( but as God is such an all mighty powerful healer...she is still hanging on :) She is still in critical condition but such a sweet little fighter!! I am praying she will be here to see Macyn- I think that's the one thing that would just make Vernon so happy. 

so yes- been a tough 35-36 week for sure!! Have a doctors appointment tomorrow- another stress test as well as monitoring my BP/pre-e to make sure me and baby boop are healthy and safe to keep on this journey...

I can't believe there is only 28 days left until she is possibly here....maybe (PRAYING) sooner! I can't wait to meet our princess <3 

How far along? 36 weeks todayy!

Month: January 2013

Baby is as big as a: melon...def have a watermelon in there! 

Total weight gain: I think I have jumped the 50 lb mark...boo! I can blame some on water retention though :)

Maternity clothes? It has been 80+ degrees here in Florida so I have been wearing nothing but dresses!

Stretch marks? none yet...praying it stays that way!! only 4 more weeks pretty skin!

Sleep: what the hell is that?

Best moment this week: getting close to D-day! =P

Nicknames: Macy May <3

Food cravings: cold things! I love cereal (Raisin Bran has been my cereal of choice) and anything cold! salads, sandwiches, fruit, veggies, ice cream =P

Missing sleep, being and feeling normal, able to walk like a normal person, regular clothes.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Macyn's head/butt all pushed up under my boobs! 

Gender: Macyn is ALLL girl <3(I hope!)

Symptoms: upper stomach pressure, braxton hicks for sure, pelvic pain (sometimes) and swelling feet/arms

Belly Button in or out? innie still! I kinda want an outie but will probably never happen! my belly button is so deep- still! 

Mood: exhausted!!!!

Exercise: haaaa.....maybe next month.
Looking forward to: my water breaking and going into labor...seriously. like it can happen today!