Going well

Laurel has been out of diapers for over a month now!! I can't believe it, but she has done so well. Accidents are pretty infrequent and she is even occasionally waking up with dry diapers in the morning and after her nap, which is totally new. Unfortunately right now she seems to be battling a cold, but other than that she's doing great.

Baby is doing well also. I had my 32 week checkup yesterday and baby's heart rate was 130. Both me and the doctor are both guessing it's a boy since the heart rate has consistently been pretty low. I'm feeling really well now that my back and hip aren't bothering me anymore; however, sleep is becoming harder and harder to come by. After lying on one side for about an hour I get sore and wake up and have to roll over. I've also had a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions this pregnancy whereas I never had a single one with Laurel. They aren't painful, but they do make me worry. The doctor said everything was okay as long as I can make them go away by lying down and drinking some water, but if I had more than 4 in an hour and they weren't going away to come over and let them check me.

It's strange, but as time gets closer I feel more calm about delivery rather than nervous. I'm not sure why since I was originally pretty terrified of a natural birth, but I really feel like I'll be in the best hands possible with the support of Tim and my doula, Angie. Also, I've met all four doctors at my new OB-GYN group and I feel really comfortable with all four of them. In fact, when they've looked at my chart, all of them have commented on how wonderful Angie is and how great she is to work with. That gives me a lot of confidence!

1 comments:

Nanny Fain said...

Laurel seems like such a little girl now, and not a baby. Cann't wait to meet the new baby. You and Tim have done such a wonderful job raising Laurel, I'm sure the new baby will be a blessing as well.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Going well

Laurel has been out of diapers for over a month now!! I can't believe it, but she has done so well. Accidents are pretty infrequent and she is even occasionally waking up with dry diapers in the morning and after her nap, which is totally new. Unfortunately right now she seems to be battling a cold, but other than that she's doing great.

Baby is doing well also. I had my 32 week checkup yesterday and baby's heart rate was 130. Both me and the doctor are both guessing it's a boy since the heart rate has consistently been pretty low. I'm feeling really well now that my back and hip aren't bothering me anymore; however, sleep is becoming harder and harder to come by. After lying on one side for about an hour I get sore and wake up and have to roll over. I've also had a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions this pregnancy whereas I never had a single one with Laurel. They aren't painful, but they do make me worry. The doctor said everything was okay as long as I can make them go away by lying down and drinking some water, but if I had more than 4 in an hour and they weren't going away to come over and let them check me.

It's strange, but as time gets closer I feel more calm about delivery rather than nervous. I'm not sure why since I was originally pretty terrified of a natural birth, but I really feel like I'll be in the best hands possible with the support of Tim and my doula, Angie. Also, I've met all four doctors at my new OB-GYN group and I feel really comfortable with all four of them. In fact, when they've looked at my chart, all of them have commented on how wonderful Angie is and how great she is to work with. That gives me a lot of confidence!

1 comment:

Nanny Fain said...

Laurel seems like such a little girl now, and not a baby. Cann't wait to meet the new baby. You and Tim have done such a wonderful job raising Laurel, I'm sure the new baby will be a blessing as well.

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