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Results from the sonogram yesterday:
Molly is 5lbs 8oz and 18 inches.
Dr. said that was on the small side but still ok.
She scheduled the delivery:
10/21 around noon.
So if I do not go into labor early we are looking a less than three weeks!!!
Oh my Gosh!!! :)
Ok...it is my third day at the office..I am lookin pretty tired, got the waddle walk goin and having some major Braxton Hicks contractions!!!!!
The waddle is coming from the Braxton Hicks...when I walk they seem to get worse...I thought it was supposed to be the other way around. To get rid of them...you get up and walk around......for me...sitting is MUCH better.
She feels like she is about to jump right out of my belly button....very active.
WOW....I am really pregnant and it is about to be over. I know people will call me crazy for this next comment due to all my issues....but I will miss being pregnant.
:)
Last week was one of the longest weeks ever! It felt like Monday never ended.
I worked at the office every day and never left before 7:00pm. It was nice to be back with the land of the living but I got so tired that I just could not think at all. Tasks I can complete in my sleep I had to think about.
Being on my feet so much made my ankles swell and ache. It really is the first time for the swelling so that is not too bad. Most pregnant women's ankles start to swell much earlier.
My parents and Camille came over yesterday and put together Molly's room. Camille is the best you know...not sure if I have told ya'll that lately.
Dad and I went to Babies R Us and Target to pick up some furniture while Camille and my step-mother put together the room, washed clothes and cleaned. They did such a WONDERFUL job!! I would have never gotten all that done. The room looks great and my bathrooms are all clean!!!
Camille took pictures of the room. Linked are before and after pictures. I have not hung the pictures on the wall and the changing table is on order.
There are also pics of the two of us, including 9 month pregnant belly pictures. Now keep in mind it was around 9:00 in the evening Saturday after a LONG week. :)
Also..the last picture is Camille and her work of art! A organizing cart that Camille showed who was boss! It took awhile to put together but she mastered it!!! :)
Thanks again!!
Well..I worked till around 4:15 today. I did chat with my manager though.
He came in and was giving me several projects and talking about meetings I needed to attend...and then noticed I looked like Sh*t. He asked how I was feeling so I told him I did not feel well..he thought it was from putting together Molly's room Saturday. OK...NO! It was from all the hours I put in last week at the office.
Great quiz. Thanks Susan.
Dr. appt went ok today. Cervix not dilated yet, but Dr. Motta told me to expect the baby any day!
I think she meant that due to some syptoms and the energy I had last week while working so many hours. She was extremely surprised I was able to hold up so well.
She was really excited for me and so was Dee.(nurse) I feel like we all have been through so much this past nine months. Last week Dee asked to be there for the delivery. I was so touched. Dr. Motta is allowing her to leave the office that day and attend. I think that is great.
Dr. Motta, Dee, Camille and I...sounds like a great team to me!! Four women with a mission!
I know..I know...I should be out of denial. Today after the Dr. appt I went to return some maternity clothes at The Gap. While there they were having a sale on baby clothes, so of course I had to purchase tons! They are all so cute..shoes..onies...sweaters..jackets..pants...even cord pants..I really got a great deal on everything.
Then on to the grocery store. While in line the lady in front of me asked if this was my first baby. We started to chat and went on to tell me she had three children and how wonderful it was when you first bring the baby home and the bonding process. She then told me how beautiful I was and that I looked great.
That was so nice. A total stranger to tell me that...I was at a loss. She was surprised that I was 37 weeks and told me to enjoy every moment even the bad ones because they go so fast.
On the way home, it hit me...I am about to not only having "A" baby...I am having my daughter. My daughter. I just bought clothes for My daughter. I cried the entire way home. It was a happy cry, a joyous cry, a calming cry.
I am excited today. I am happy that I am about to be a mom. I can't wait to see her, to kiss her face and hug her forever.
I know...what is all this mushy stuff...I just can't help it. I hope it stays with me. It is a great feeling!
I have been cooking at night. I never do cook..but for some reason I have just felt like it. Made dinner Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. I am a pretty good cook when I just make myself do it. Usually, I do not like too because it is just me and I HATE left overs. But with baby coming I will have to cut out the eating out so I guess I just got started early.
I have been pretty darn proud of myself.
I just can't help it. She has dropped some more and it really makes me walk funny. One of the ladies here at the office was smirking earlier...I saw her and we just both laughed.
I hurts to walk sometimes so it is just much easier to waddle. I wish ya'll could see it.....it is pretty funny!!!
You are in my thoughts Micheal Scott.
Well, I worked three full days at the office and two at home this week. Looks like I will have at least three full days next week as well. I am starting to think they do not realize that after next week it will be 8 to 12 weeks that I will be OUT of the office on leave.
It is hard for me to believe, but these things that they want me at the office can be handled by someone else. Yes, I have more knowledge but this is my last week and they are changing it after next week anyway..so why learn new crap that they are going to change??? It is no big deal....I just don't want to be too tired before the delivery.
Ok, I had a plan yesterday..but I did not follow through.
Around 10:30ish I started to get really tired so I thought I would lay down and close my eyes for a minute. Ok...4 1/2 hours later I woke up. Guess I was pretty tired.
Got up this morning early...closed my eyes again around 9:00 and woke up 2 1/2 hours later. WOW...
I am about to walk out the door now and run errands. It is 61 outside!!! That is pretty cool for Dallas. I like warmer weather much better but the cool breeze will feel good.
Have a good day.
My Dr.'s office left a message over the weekend confirming my appt for today at noon. ???? what appt is this I thought....
I called this morning and they said it was for the delivery!!! I was like..."I don't think so....it is scheduled for next Monday the 21st at noon." Carmen again stated that I was booked for today and could I come in. She then put me on hold and Dee got on the line.."Shelby...what is up with you..don't you want to have two c-sections..one today and one on the 21st?". Dr. Motta had scheduled herself for two!!! ..lol...
So...the 21st is still on!
I left the office around 4:00 today, but at least I did not have to work on that project. My manager decided that it would not be fare to get me involved in such a detailed and time consuming project. THANK YOU!!!!!!
However...it seems he still wants me there in case he has questions! I answered ONE today...one that I could have answered from home. I have to go in tomorrow as well. I have decided(and hope I stick with it) that I will tell them that I will NOT be in the office Thursday and Friday.
I need to get some rest and relaxing time...in just 7 days I will never know what rest is again! :)
Ok...I know I chose the name Molly a long time ago...what if I changed my mind?
Is it too late...everyone thinks of her as Molly....will it be confusing to her because I call her that...(yes, I know she does not know all that stuff yet..but she can hear)? And if I did decide to change would it be better to leave her first name as Molly and call her by her second name?
Hormones....I know....but I would really like your opinions. Please comment.
(by the way, I have been having second thoughts on the name Molly for a long time..but did not have another one chosen...last night I thought of one I really like..sorry not sharing that at the moment.)
Well...after my doctor's appt yesterday I spoke with my manager and we both decided it was time for me to go on leave. I will still work from home(a little) over the next three days, but no more office.
At the appt the babies heart rate was extremely high and I had to stay at the office for a couple of hours so they could monitor her. It finally came back down but I have to say it was the most terrifing couple of hours I have ever experienced.
It is a beautiful day. I think I will run some errands and maybe catch a movie later this afternoon.
Just have a nice relaxing day! I am tired but need to get out some.
Enjoy your day as well!
Did not feel so well today. Never made it out of my pjs.
I am nausuas and have a pounding headache. Hopefully, I will feel better tomorrow.
Visted a few day care centers yesterday and was extremely disappointed. I toured the highend facitlities and was NOT impressed.
One, I liked the people but did not care for the infant room all that much..another I really like the infant room but did not like the care givers.
I have called several home cares today. I will make a few appts closer to the time I go back to work. I hope to find a home care rather than day care.
What I did find with both though...THEY ARE ALL FULL! Everyone is having babies! I am sure I will find a place I am comfortable with but I have a feeling it will not be close by. Probably about 30 mins or so out of the way..adding an hour to my drive time..but I think it is worth it. I have to know my baby is in a good environment.
I really wish I was the one staying home with her.....I would have NEVER thought I would say that..but it is true.
I feel much better today!
Hopefully I will continue to have good days till Monday.
I am really looking forward to spending time with Camille this weekend. It will be so nice to have her around.
I am SOOOOOO sorry about lunch!!!! I really am!!!
Camille and I had a full day yesterday. Ran errands all day. Accomplished a great deall I think but put in a lot of walking.
Camille was great. She walked at my slow pace and never complained. I seem to be walking slower and slower this past week. She also put up with my pregnant ways....telling her how to drive..which directions..etc.. Ok, she gets around so much better than I do, yet she never said a word. I finally realized what I was doing and apologized..she just smiled. How great is she???!!!
Pretty tired today. We have a few things to do but not as much as yesterday. I wanted to get as much done yesterday as possible so today could be more relaxing.
I can't believe tomorrow I will be a MOM!!!
I am one of those people who does not get excited till I get to the place I am going....so I am sure tomorrow I will be a bundle of nerves! I am excited and nervous..but still in denial a little I think. If you do not have children you can imagine what it will be like once they get here, but not really know what it will be like.
WOW...one more day!
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement. It really helps and means a great deal to me.
Camille is on her way over. She is spending the night with me and taking me to the hospital in the morning. I know I have said this many times..but she is just plain AMAZING! I must have done something right in my life to be blessed with her friendship.
Ok..my brother just called and asked me if Camille and I liked cheesecake. I said yes, so he is bring it over right now!!! It is 10:15pm here..but he knows I can not eat after midnight due to the c-section..so he is brining it over now. How sweet it that!!! He wanted me to have a treat on my night before the baby!!!
Again, thanks to everyone and Camille will be updating you tomorrow!!!
Happy thoughts everyone.........!!!
Molly Elyse is here and doing well. She was 6 lbs 9 oz, and 18 3/4 inches long. Shelby is doing well too.
I'll post pictures very soon.
UPDATE: Pics are up!
Thank you to everyone for their wonderful comments and happy thoughts!
This will be short.....more later.
Being a mommy is an amazing thing. Annessa was right..thanks for all you wisdom.
I wish you all could hold her and feel the beauty that is Molly.
I could have NEVER gotten through this week without Camille. You are the TRUE sister that I never had...but always wanted. Thanks you dearly!!! I love you.
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