We are the Millers

I'm now in the process of actually packing my hospital bag since I got yelled at on Sunday by my friend Marty. :) This was the original list that I had created: Birth Plan Health Insurance Information Driver's License Money for parking and vending machines Robe Slippers PJ's Underwear Pillow or blanket Lip Balm Shampoo/Conditioner Soap Razor Hair ties and clips Brush Make up Deodorant Toothbrush and toothpaste Cell phone and charger Book or magazine Notepad and pen Empty duffel bag (for all of the free goodies and gifts) Maternity outfit to go home in Baby going home outfit Mittens, booties, hat Receiving blanket Diaper bag with diapers wipe cloths blanket Camera Car seat iPod Snacks Comment on the List: Anonymous said... I think it is a good list. You'll need several pair of undies, and if you don't want to wear the hospital pads, bring your own(overnight large type) the hospital ones are like a foot and a half long, no kidding! You can certainly bring books and ma...

How far along: 37 weeks 6 days, 15 days to go! Size of baby: I have reached the size of a watermelon! Maternity Clothes: Nothing new. Hopefully I can pack these up soon! Gender: Baby Girl! Movement: She's been moving quite a bit lately! What I miss: My energy, being able to sleep through the night. Cravings: I'm not really craving much of anything. Symptoms: Severe swelling and heartburn and just sick all over :( Doctor's appointment went well. Her heart rate today was 141. No exam today because I haven't had any contractions or anything. So far my husband's wish has come true. Little Miss is still in there so he is out hunting! I would really like this little monster to come out now though! I have been feeling terrible since Thanksgiving! The doctor says it's normal but I just feel awful. I'm always nauseous and tired and the lower back pain is just ridiculous! I know she is moving down because she is pretty much always on my bladder. I just wish she woul...

My outfit is much better today so here is a baby bump photo: I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!

How far along: 37 weeks, 21 days to go! Size of baby: I have reached the size of a watermelon! Maternity Clothes: I got a new winter coat that I won't be able to wear much longer! Gender: Baby Girl! Movement: Starting to dwindle, no more room! What I miss: My energy, being able to sleep through the night. Cravings: I'm not really craving much of anything. Symptoms: Severe swelling and heartburn :( Doctor's appointment went well. Her heart rate today was 150 and I haven't gained any weight so the low salt diet is still working it's magic. They still have me a week behind but she said that I'm considered full term at 37 weeks so we are getting ready to go! Today was my first exam and I was not dilated at all. I was actually hoping that I would be but no such luck. Maybe next week. Boy does that exam suck! My husband just wants Little Miss to stay in there until next Tuesday. He wants to go hunting on Monday because he has never missed the opening day of deer seaso...

What a difference 3 weeks makes!

As Baby Day approaches, I am thinking about packing my hospital bag. I got the most adorable black and pink polka dotted bag to take with that is big enough to hold vacation clothes for a week! In researching what to pack, this is the list I have come up with: Birth Plan Health Insurance Information Driver's License Money for parking and vending machines Robe Slippers PJ's Underwear Pillow or blanket Lip Balm Shampoo/Conditioner Soap Razor Hair ties and clips Brush Make up Deodorant Toothbrush and toothpaste Cell phone and charger Book or magazine Notepad and pen Empty duffel bag (for all of the free goodies and gifts) Maternity outfit to go home in Baby going home outfit Mittens, booties, hat Receiving blanket Diaper bag with diapers wipe cloths blanket Camera Car seat iPod Snacks So, all you moms out there, I ask you, what do you think of this list? Too little? Too much? What else will I need to make my hospital stay more comfortable? Is there anything on here that I'...

How far along: 36 weeks, 28 days to go! Size of baby: The size of a honeydew! Maternity Clothes: Nothing new recently! Gender: Baby Girl! Movement: Lots and lots! What I miss: My energy, being able to sleep through the night. Cravings: I'm not really craving much of anything. Symptoms: Severe swelling and heartburn :( We had a good appointment today. Heart rate was 154 and everything looks good. I dropped 2 pounds since last week which means the low salt diet is working the way it should be! Trying to find foods to eat that are low sodium that actually have taste is tough! I still swell up but not nearly as bad as I had been. I go back every week from here on out. It's the homestretch! I still have not been able to sleep a full night. I wake up a few times throughout the night because I have to pee or because I have heartburn or just because! It's very frustrating and it's probably the reason I'm so tired all of the time. The nursery did not get done last week as pl...

How far along: 34 weeks 6 days, 36 days to go! Size of baby: The size of a honeydew! Maternity Clothes: Nothing new recently! Gender: Baby Girl! Movement: Lots and lots! What I miss: My energy, being able to sleep through the night. Cravings: I'm not really craving much of anything. Symptoms: Severe swelling and heartburn :( I decided to post an update today because I actually wound up going to the doctor today. Over the weekend, I had some pretty bad swelling in my feet, ankles and hands. I also had some sudden weight gain over the past week and I was seeing spots occasionally. My doctor told me to report anything odd because my blood pressure was a little high at my last appointment and there was protein in my urine. She wanted to be on the lookout for Preeclampsia. I wasn't too worried about it, I just thought it was a long weekend but my husband and best friend kept insisting that I call the doctor. So I finally broke down and called. She said it didn't seem like an eme...