I realize it's been a while since I've updated on the progress of baby #2 so here's a quick recap of the past few weeks. At 31 weeks (October 25th) I had yet another ultrasound to take a look at the location of the placenta. Finally, good news! It had moved up enough to allow for a normal delivery and baby girl looks great. They estimated her weight at 3lbs 12 oz, which was in the 49th percentile. The doctor was pleased with the results but asked that I stay on bedrest until 34 weeks, just to be cautious. I also asked that we do a color doppler ultrasound to check for the possibility of a dangerous condition that can be more previlant in pregnancies with placenta previa and accessory lobe placentas, both of which I had. He agreed and scheduled it for the next week (32 weeks).
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Baby Update
The color doppler ultrasound was done in the radiology department of the hospital the following week and everything looked great. They confirmed that the placenta was out of the way and there was no evidence of any other problems. Baby girl was estimated at 4lbs 7oz (give or take 11oz). This seemed like a big difference from the previous week's estimate but either way, she's healthy and that's all that matters!
My next appointment was at 34 weeks, November 16th. It was actually a pretty uneventful appointment other than the fact that I was FINALLY released from my 12+ week bedrest sentence. Of course, I was thrilled to have so much freedom but at the same time, a little nervous about rocking the boat. Obviously, there were times I never expected to make it to 34 weeks and I didn't want to push myself too much and cause any unnecessary problems. But I took my ticket to freedom and decided to ease back into my everyday responsibilities. I got home from my appointment and literally walked around the house aimlessly, not knowing where to start or how to spend my time. How quickly that question was answered! We were finally able to begin putting the baby's room together and getting all the other gear organized. How nice it's been to feel productive and see progress. It makes it real!
So here I am at 36 weeks and 1 day. I had yet another doctor appointment today and this one included my first exam. I am 2-3 cm dilated, 70% effaced, and baby is head down and fairly low (he didn't give me a stat on this one). I was thrilled to hear that I had already made progress. While I know it's possible for women to walk around like this for weeks, it gives me hope that she'll make her appearance before Christmas! The doctor encouraged me to get out and walk since this can move things along. How ironic that for five months I was instructed to lay low with no exercise and now it's the only thing that may get me out of this pregnancy on time!
Needless to say, we are so excited to welcome our new tiny piglet in the next few weeks. More to come soon (hopefully)!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Videos
I've officially been on bed rest for 12 weeks now and while I can't say that I've caught up on all my reading for the past few years, I have successfully organized and posted all of our videos. This was quite the task, considering many of them were stuck on an external hard drive and I was unable to view or edit them on our new Mac computer. They are finally all converted and have been posted on our gallery for all to see. It brought back such wonderful memories of our baby girl and it's evident how quickly she's grown. We're looking forward to creating more wonderful memories to come with Paige and her baby sister.
Here are a few of my favorite videos...
Of course, they're all pretty cute in my opinion. The rest can be seen at http://gallery.me.com/jessicaleeham#gallery. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Baby Shower
Some of the girls in the neighborhood were so sweet to host a baby shower for myself and another neighbor, who is also due her second child (a boy) just a week after my due date. The theme was all about cravings that you have during pregnancy. They made the cutest decorations centered around ice cream, using pink and blue colors. The hosts also made delicious food for the occasion, meatballs, french fries, artichoke dip, fried pickles, and sausage wontons. Of course, there were root beer floats and cake pops for dessert.
The guests were encouraged to bring a sample of foods that they craved while pregnant with their own children. Needless to say, there were plenty of goodies! We received some great necessities for baby girl, which helps me feel a little more prepared. It was a fun afternoon and so nice to be able to get out and catch up with some great neighbors.
View the rest of the pictures on our gallery. http://gallery.me.com/jessicaleeham#101218&bgcolor=black&view=grid
The mommies-to-be and the hostesses.
Angel, Jodee and I.
Adorable ice cream sundaes made from yarn.
Little ice cream sundae favors.
Very cute wreaths that one of the hostesses made for Dana and I.
Halloween 2011
Paige celebrated Halloween this year by dressing as Alice in Wonderland. It was actually a costume I found on clearance at Target last year but I think it seemed to suit her well and she enjoyed it. She wore it for her last soccer game on the 30th, trick or treating on the 31st, and a school party on the 1st so by the time she was done with it, we had more than gotten our money's worth!
Unfortunately, I couldn't join Paige and Daddy trick or treating but they met up with the Ernsbergers (Cole made the sweetest zookeeper) to hit a few houses in the neighborhood before coming home to eat candy in bed with Mommy. Of course, I enjoyed this part! Paige had a great time celebrating the occasion multiple times and we can't wait until Halloween next year when we have another little monster to add to the mix!
Paige and Daddy carving pumpkins. Nana, Lisa, and Oliver took Paige to the patch this year.
Paige chose a kitty cat on the big pumpkin (the pumpkin for Mommy and Daddy) and a happy face on the little pumpkin she picked for herself and baby sister.
The last game of soccer for this session. A perfect balance of girly and sporty.
Before she headed out for the evening. It was harder than I thought to not be able to join in on the fun.
Paige and Daddy ready to get some candy.
Not the best picture of Paige and Cole, must have been getting late!
Ready for her school party the next day.
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