35 Week Ultrasound

35 weeks YAY!!  Had my midwife appointment on tuesday this week and she wasn't sure if he was still breech or not so she sent me for an ultrasound to confirm baby's position.  If he is breech she would need to schedule a c-section.  At my midwife appointments I pee on a stick everytime to test for a bunch of stuff, usually the lins turn pink/light red, well this time it was bright purple.  I knew something was up right away.  So of course I was freaking out as I had to stare at this stick for 15 minutes until she was ready for my appointment.

So when she was ready for me, I asked right away about the colour of the stick.  Yup something in my urine.  The tests are used to tell if there is "something" in the urine that should not be there.  So I had to go to the hospital for one of their urine tests as they are more accurate and can tell exactly what it is.  Should know more next week.

Then, I had my ultrasound tonight.  Baby Mason is for sure breech.  Moving alot just not into the right position.  The ultrasound tech said I was measuring 35 weeks 5 days, so a week ahead and the baby is around 5 pounds 15 ounches.  He is going to be huge!

So about C-sections, I have read that they are scheduled to be before your due date, which means Mason could be here in like 3 weeks! Crazy!  I am nervous about the surgery part.  Although I am aware that he can turn, I am trying to prepare myself for the fear of the c-section.

Baby Purchases

I thought I would make a list of what we have so far for Mason.  I am pretty sure we have everything we need but this is our first baby so I could have no clue and be missing a lot of stuff.

highchair
stroller
car seat, car seat cover and a fitted think blanket (it will be quite cold here in February/March around -15 C)
mirror for car seat to be attached on the seat so we can see Mason from the front seats
crib, dresser, lamp
change table
baby monitor (the ibaby monitor which is pretty neat if anyone is an iphone user)
diapers (newborns and size 1)
wipes
baby bag (travel size wipes, baby powder, change pad to go)
baby medical kit (clippers, etc)
thermometer
little tub for baths with a sling to go in the tub
baby oil, shampoo
bouncer
receiving blankets (15ish)
lots of clothes (newborns, 0-3, 3-6, 6-9)

Am I missing anything?

32 Weeks

We finally made it to 32 weeks.  Felt like a year since our BFP. We only have 8 more weeks until due date.  This past week I have been so tired all day long.  Sleeping at night is now a challenge.  I can not seem to get confortable at all.  I stopped taking my diclectin (morning sickness helper pills) for about a week now and have been getting sick at night the past few nights.  I hate getting sick, but I also don't want to be taking 3-5 pills a day anymore.

Today I had a midwife appointment and learned alot and feel a little less stressed out.  Midwife was a little concerned about the amount of weight I gained since my last appointment, which was about 3 pounds a week.  She said that the overall total of 50 pounds is still okay since I am so tall.  Also my feet and ankles are very swollen so she wants me to put my feet up whenever possible and don't sit at my desk (at work) for too long without a break.  Blood pressure was a little high 130/80.

We talked about sleeping on my back, and I mentioned that I have a hard time sleeping on my left, like we are supposed to.  I am more comfortable sleeping on my right side.  She said that my body will tell me if and when I am doing something that is wrong for the baby so I am good to sleep on my right side.

Also chatted a bit about natural labour of a 10 pound baby, which has me very concerned.  Again, because of my height I should be fine.  I have to stop watching youtube videos of labour, it is starting to freak me right out!! Baby Mason has changed spots and is now head down :)

Weight Gain:  Well, I have now gained a total of 50 pounds! :(

Wedding Rings:  Off :(

Movements: All the time and I love it!

Sleep:  Some nights are okay, but most nights I toss and turn all night.  I feel most nauseous at night which makes sleeping uncomfortable.

 Countdown:  One more month until my husband is back in Canada, and 7 weeks and 3 days until due date!! :)

Well we are prepared and ready for baby to arrive, I keep going into his room and checking over everything and picturing him in his crib and his car seat.  Here is a picture of his car seat all ready to go for him:

That's it for the 32 week update.  I am hoping that the next 5 weeks go by really fast.

Emotional Month

Well I don`t know where to start.  This past month has been the worst month of my life.  Filled with death, car accident, trip to the emergency room and an emotional Christmas.  On November 24, 2012 my husband and I had our 3D ultrasound which was absolutely amazing!  By far, the most incredible view of our baby.  We were on cloud 9 for the rest of the day.

The next day, November 25, 2012, while out doing some Christmas shopping, my cell phone rings and it`s my mom.  I could tell in her voice that something was wrong.  My dad had passed away that morning, a heart attack at age 48.  I am very close with my dad and this news instantly broke my heart. I was so greatful that my husband was home and with me.  My parents live about a 9 hour drive away so we drove there that day.  After the funeral, my mom travelled back home with us to stay with us for a few weeks.  You would think that my dad passing away would be enough bad luck for a while, but no...

The day we were driving my mom back home, I decided that I wanted to sit in the back because I am getting far along in the pregnancy and was worried about the airbag if we got in in accident.  Well, while driving on the highway we were stopped at a red light and... BAMM! a car crashed into us from behind.  Me being pregnant became very scared and worried about the baby.  I left the scene and went straight to the emergency room at the hospital.  They checked me right away (urine test, fetal heart rate, and other tests).  My husband and my mom showed up quickly after.  We then went upstairs to the maternity area and was hooked up for a baby stress test.  We were there for 3 long hours.  All is fine with the baby and myself, but it was quite scary.

December 25, Christmas morning, being 1 month after the passing of my dad, came fast.  I just wanted to sleep the day away and skip Christmas this year.  But, I know my dad would not want us to sit around and be sad.  I came across this poem online and it helped me through the day.

What gets me through the days now is knowing that I have a precious baby boy growing big and strong in my belly.  He reminds me that his is there every 30 minutes with a lovely little kick.  Also we finally decided on a name for our little boy.

Our little boy will be named Mason.

To end this post on a happier note, we have finished our baby room, and we went with a safari theme. Here is a few picture:

My husband went back to work overseas on Boxing day so I have more time to try to keep up with my blog.

3D Ultrasound @ 26 weeks

We had our 3D ultrasound 2 weekends ago which was absolutely amazing and well worth the extra cash.  We had a 30 minute session which was recorded on a DVD for us to keep as well as 43 pictures on a CD.  Here are a few pictures:

He is just perfect! We can not wait until February to meet him.

There is not much of any update when it comes to the pregnancy, still taking the diclectin to help with the morning sickness and total weight gain so far is about 30 pounds.

Happy Halloween! 23 weeks

Here is my 23 week belly shot and Halloween costume as well.

Uppababy Vista Stroller

We have finally decided on the stroller that we are going to buy.  The name is Uppababy Vista.  Here is a picture:

The stroller comes with the basinet as well and can be switched easily with the seat.  The only thing is that the stroller does not come with a car seat but the stroller does have an adapter to attached a Peg Perego seat that we have decided on as well.  The stroller can be switched into so many positions and can be converted into a double when we have our next little one.

We are planning on getting this stroller in November when we are in Toronto for the baby show.  Has anyone heard anything (bad or good) about this stroller?  My husband and I are both quite tall and this stroller is suppose to have tall handles which is perfect for us.  We also live in a town where it snows (lots) half the year and we require a good solid, good wheeled stroller.  Again, I am a first time mom and have no experience with what to look for.  Any feedback is welcomed.