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Thu, Sep 4, 2008 12:08 PM
Today was a much better day for the boys on the bus. Evan was excited about riding it this morning and climbed on and waved goodbye. Aidan did fine, too. So, all is well!! So glad the bus situation worked out.

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Thu, Sep 4, 2008 9:02 AM
32 WEEKS! (5 weeks until c-section!)

Your baby now weighs about 4.4 lbs (2000g) and measures about 12 inches (30cm) from crown to rump and about 19.4 inches (43cm) in total.

Now that your baby is running out of room in your womb, you can probably see your belly moving as your baby kicks.

Your baby may dream as he sleeps and when awake he may be alert, listening, feeling and even seeing dim shapes.

Though your baby is still inside the womb, he is learning all the time as billions of neurons are making connections.

Your baby is probably in his birth position by now.

Your baby's lungs may be sufficiently developed by now, though if he were born now, he would probably still need an incubator to stay warm.

My Pregnant Body:
Your weight gain by now may be as much as 28 lbs and you are gaining weight faster than at any other time in your pregnancy. This is because your baby is growing rapidly right now.

Your blood volume has increased 40% to meet your baby's needs and your uterus has grown 500 times since before you were pregnant.

You may be feeling uncomfortable and feel the need to urinate frequently.

You may be experiencing vivid dreams.

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Wed, Sep 3, 2008 12:06 PM
Today Evan and Aidan rode the bus for the first time. Evan had some serious anxiety about the bus. Mom and Dad both had to climb on in order to get him to stay ON the bus. :( I worried about him a lot. I even sent his teacher an email asking if he was crying/upset when he arrived. Miss Jennifer said he was fine, but I was still concerned. Mom said he did not want to ride whatsoever, but did stay after being given some cars to play with. Aidan did just fine. He climbed on, sat down and looked out the window.

Mom said both boys were fine on the way home, and got off the bus all excited. Hopefully tomorrow is better. Maybe Evan just didn't understand where the bus was taking him?

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Tue, Sep 2, 2008 9:04 AM
Today was Evan and Aidan's first day of preschool for the 2008/2009 school year! So exciting! We didn't have the bus lined up for them today, but they will ride tomorrow.

I am a little nervous because we have split the boys up this year. Evan will be with Miss Jennifer's class (a new teacher) and Aidan will stay with Miss Kim (their teacher last year). Hopefully they do well being separated and Evan does fine with a new teacher/new class.

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Thu, Aug 28, 2008 3:52 PM
I met with Evan and Aidan's preschool teachers today. Aidan will go back with Miss Kim (who the boys had last year) and Evan will go with Miss Jennifer. I am really glad they decided to keep Aidan with Miss Kim. Aidan does better with people he knows, and he definitely remembers Miss Kim and her assistant Miss Lisa. So that is a huge relief. Evan is friends with the world, so he will do just fine being with a new teacher and new classroom. Both boys will ride the bus this year. I am nervous about that, but I know they will do just fine. They love school busses!

The boys will start school on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. So this is the last weekend before school. I know how much they love school, so I am glad they are going back. They made so much progress in organization, behavior and language development after just attending January 08 - May 08.

I can't believe they will be 4 years old soon. It's just so hard to believe!

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Thu, Aug 28, 2008 8:02 AM
31 WEEKS!
Your baby's total length is 18.9 inches (42cm) and she is perfectly formed! She measures about 11.6 inches (29cm) from crown to rump. All she has to do is fill out more. Your baby weighs almost 4 pounds (1800g). If she were to be born now, she would still need to be incubated as she has insufficient fat stores to keep it warm.

Your baby can distinguish between light and dark.

Your baby can hear the outside world quite well now, and can also hear the sounds of your heartbeat, your digestion and the blood rushing in the umbilical cord. The pitch of women's voices are in the range babies are most able to hear over all the internal background noise. Your baby is already familiar with your voice and will be able to recognize it after birth.

My pregnant body:
Your uterus now extends to about 5 inches (12cm) above your belly button. You probably continue to feel tired and may sometimes feel dizzy. You feel your baby's kicking regularly. Your baby is probably in the head down position by now and is long enough that his legs can reach your ribs. The pressure of your baby's legs can make your ribcage sore. Taking care to sit or stand straight may alleviate this discomfort somewhat. You may feel short of breath, have heartburn, round ligament pain, a stuffy nose and other pregnancy symptoms. Your pelvic joints may have expanded for the birth and this may cause some discomfort. You may feel a desire to "nest" which may make you want to bake, clean and get things in order around your home.

(PS. Sophie is "frank breech" with her feet over her head. She is definitely NOT head down!)

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Wed, Aug 27, 2008 2:16 PM
Sophie's delivery date is scheduled!
10/10/08!!!

EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Brady just called and delivered the news.

I am not ready for that! I think I was dumbfounded.

I said, "My amnio is 10/10?"
He said, "No, your delivery is 10/10."

(Note: I will have an amnio the day prior to check for lung maturity and if lungs are not mature, I will get steroids & push the delivery out 48 hours).

WHAT?

That is just barely over 6 weeks left!

That means my 8 weeks of maternity leave will be up on 12/5 and I will have to come back to work 2 weeks before our Christmas shut-down close starts at the end of 12/19.

I would MUCH rather push my delivery out just 1 more week, return to work on 12/12 and only have to work 1 week until Christmas close! (We get paid from 12/22 through January 2 for Christmas close).

I'll talk to Dr. Brady at my next appt. on 9/8, but for now, her delivery is set for 10/10/08!

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Jodi: That is my daughter's first birthday! I hope everything goes well. I am so excited for you!

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Mon, Aug 25, 2008 12:00 PM
Today I had my 30 1/2 week Perinatology appt with Dr. Coppage. Dr. Coppage is the Perinatologist who delivered Bella. This is the last time I will see her, as she is due to deliver her baby any day now. I wished her well!

I can't believe it. 6-7 more weeks to go and that's it!!!!! We scheduled the rest of my appts. through delivery. Now I have to go twice a week to Good Sam Hospital for Non-Stress Tests and Amniotic Fluid Index (ultrasounds).

My chart is now on Dr. Brady's desk awaiting him to schedule my c-section. I will find out the date on 9/8 when I see him next.

So basically starting 9/15 I will live at the Hospital. I have twice weekly NSTs and AFIs beginning that date, and another Level 2 Ultrasound. I can't believe this pregnancy is so close to the end. Wow.

Appts:

9/8 - 8:30 am Dr. Brady (Perinatologist appt)
9/15 - 11 am Level 2 Ultrasound
9/15 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
9/18 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
9/22 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
9/23 - 9:15 am Dr. Brady (Perinatologist appt)
9/25 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
9/29 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
10/2 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
10/6 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
10/9 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
10/13 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)
10/16 - 11:30 am Non-Stress Test & Amniotic Fluid Index (Ultrasound)

That last one MAY be cancelled, as my c/section will be between 10/14-10/17.

Oh and I gained 1 lb. Two weeks ago I had lost 1 lb, so I guess I'm even now. Dr. Coppage said my weight is awesome! My blood pressure is low/good and there is a trace of protein in my urine.

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Fri, Aug 22, 2008 10:24 PM
Bella,
Happy 2nd Birthday, my precious girl. You have no idea the sunshine you have brought into my (our) lives. You have turned into this beautiful, spunky little toddler with a facial expression and phrase for absolutely everything. You are the sweetest thing that has ever been in my life, however, you also have the quickest temper I have ever seen. My life (our lives) are forever changed with you in it. I am very lucky to call you my daughter and feel so blessed that God gave you to me, in my life. Thank you God for my children - all of them.

You are still so attached to me, and me to you. I don't ever want that to change.

Happy Birthday my sweet Iziu, my Bella. I love you more than I can ever say. You are my baby girl.

Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin, Izabella.

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thu, Aug 21, 2008 8:18 AM
30 WEEKS!
Your baby now weighs about 3.5 lbs (1600g) and measures about 18 inches (40cm) in total and about 11.2 inches (28cm) from crown to rump.

Your baby's increasing size means that she has less room to move around in your uterus.

Your baby could already be moving into the head-down position.

Your baby's lungs are maturing and their lining, which prevents air sacs from collapsing, is growing. This lung development means that your baby would have a much greater chance of survival if he were born prematurely.

About 16 fluid ounces of blood are flowing through the wall of your uterus to the site of the placenta, though your blood never mixes with your baby's blood. It is separated by the placental barrier which is a very thin wall. Water, nutrients and waste are exchanged across this barrier at a rate of 0.3 fluid ounces per second.

Your baby swallows amniotic fluid and urinates.

Your baby's ears are sufficiently developed to hear and recognize your voice, the voices of other family members as well as familiar musical tunes.

My Pregnant Body:
You feel your baby moving about regularly and this may cause you to feel bonded with him. You don't need to worry though if you do not already feel bonded with your baby. For some women, the baby still seems abstract when it is inside. You may bond rapidly or gradually after the birth.

Fatigue will probably continue and you may feel breathless after physical activity.

Colostrum may be leaking from your breasts. However, this does not occur for all women and in no way indicates that there will be a problem breastfeeding if colostrum is not present before birth.

You may have trouble sleeping for various reasons: it may be difficult to find a comfortable position, you may have to urinate frequently during the night, baby's activity can prevent you from sleeping and you may be feeling anxious.

Your back probably aches since the muscles and ligaments that support it have begun to relax and loosen in preparation for labor.

You may have also developed some varicose veins.

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