Wednesday, April 23, 2014

39 Weeks and Anxious is an Understatement!

Today we are 39 Weeks and baby is still in tow. I'm still feeling great but feeling very anxious. This waiting game is no fun. My bags are packed, kids outfits ready, car seat loaded, baby clothes washed. Just waiting. Last night I had some contractions about 6-7 minutes apart for a short period of time. They were so intense with so much pressure that I began getting things together and panicking a little bit. Ha! Lhana came so quickly that I'm extremely nervous about not making it to the hospital on time with this one. Good thing Tanner is only 1.75 miles away! Surely I can keep baby in for that short car ride :/

Rory is so ready for baby he can't hardly stand it. He asks all the time if today is the day. He told his teachers last week that baby was coming. He wants baby to sleep in his room. Lhana is going to want to hold the baby and cover it up constantly I'm sure! She loves to wrap her babies, feed them, pat them, get on to them, put them in time out, all those things a mommy does, ha! They are going to be the best big brother and sister. I can wait to add a 3rd one to these two smiling faces! 

Both Lhana and Rory are so convinced that this baby is a boy. Lhana will NOT let you mention baby girl before she quickly corrects you and says, "No! Baby boy!". Don and I are leaning towards a girl. Eek!! We can't wait to find out!

Size of Baby: 7lbs
Total Weight Gained/Lost: + 22lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes. But most of my shirts are now too small. This belly is huge!
Movement: it's slowed down.
Sleep: waking much more to pee and roll over, but sleeping good and waking up well rested
What I miss: Moving around with ease. I love being pregnant, but it does get exhausted trying to move furniture or do laundry with this big ole belly.
Cravings: chocolate, fruit, ice cream, anything to drink. I am constantly thirsty.
Symptoms: mild back pain (after moving/lifting patients all night), heartburn, indigestion, strong Braxton hicks, pressure on my bottom, ligament pain, nerve pain in my right leg. This pain is show stopping! I can be walking and suddenly have to grab my thigh and hunch over with pain. It only lasts for seconds and is so random. I think baby has settled on a nerve.
Highlights from this week:  Celebrating Easter! The kids hunted eggs at Tanner on Saturday and then on Easter Sunday we had my family over for an egg hunt and then went to Don's parents for dinner and more egg hunting! The weather was beautiful and it was so nice to spend time with both of our families and enjoy this dwindling time as Riggins Party of 4!

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I am a pediatric nurse and a mommy to two amazing children, Rory Cole and Lhana June, with baby #3 on the way! Our family has been so blessed. We look forward to what the future holds as our family continues to grow.