Week 39 Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 39 Weeks

Size of Baby: a pumpkin is 38 weeks

Appointment Updates: Yesterday I had my 39 week appointment. I am progressing as I should be which I hope means the baby could come any day now. I am very proud of the amount of baby weight I have gained and hope it is just as easy to come off.  

Symptoms: I am blessed because I am feeling very well. Obviously having something the size of a pumpkin attached to your front mid section can be very uncomfortable but that is how it works. I look forward to easily being able to get off the couch soon instead of picking up momentum to fling myself off. A few problems I have encountered are indigestion (no more spicy food), swollen feet, and the lovely problem of having no control of my bladder.

Cravings: Food has been a hit or miss lately. Somedays I feel like I could eat all day and other days my stomach gets full so quickly. At this exact moment, I am loving chocolate cake!!!

Nursery Update: We can finally sit back and wait for the arrival of the baby because the nursery is complete! A man came in to add matching trim to the new wall as well as seal the carpet. Brand new window treatments were hung this weekend. Nancy helped me make a cornice for the window which turned out great! I sewed a bed skirt for the crib and made a "mural" for the wall. I wanted to make the mural into a tree but think it would look funny where I placed it. The baby's name will be on wooden, circle boards behind the nursery and that is finished, (well as much as it can be). Grandma Judie is working very hard at completing the baby's quilt which will make the room complete. I love the outcome of the nursery and can't wait for our little peanut to make the room perfect!

 Nursery before the wall went up

Thanks to Mom and Grandma for the crib!! The baby's name is going to go above the crib on wooden circles. (Notice the bathroom is still a work in progress.)

A little Chi Omega and Delta Upsilon love in the nursery!

Changing Area

The window valance Nancy and I made to add to the new blinds!

The baby's reading area

Circle mural to match the quilt

Crib skirt that I sewed

 

Looking Forward: Today was Kohler's first day of inservice and since the baby has not arrived yet I was in attendance. We have inservice Wednesday and day and our first day of school is next Tuesday. It has been very difficult getting me in the mindset of school as there are many "what-ifs".

Prayers: Please continue to pray for Josh and I as we anixously await the arrival of Baby TeBeest. I slight anxiety over the pain that might occur but know that God has his hand over me. I pray that the baby enters the world healthy, happy and knowing how truly loved her/she is!!

I am exhausted after a long day of work!

Week 36 Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 36 Weeks

Size of Baby: a honeydew

Appointment Updates: Last night we had our 36 week appointment which means I go see the doctor now every week until the baby is born. I had the strep B test and have not heard anything yet so "no news is good news". I am barely dialated and over halfway effaced. I know it could still take a lot of time before the baby arrives but it is exciting to know that we are beginning the labor process!! Another guess the doctor gave us is that the baby will be about 7 lbs when it arrives.

Symptoms: To say that the baby is sitting low might be an understatement. I am now frequently the bathroom 3-4 times a night. I can definitely tell that after working/cleaning for a few hours I am completely exhausted and ready for a nap. On two occassions now, I have woken up around 4-5 and can not go back to bed which I guess must mean the baby is trying to get me ready for my lack of sleep.

Cravings: I am definitely not as picky with choosing meals as I was in the beginning. Sweets are definitely my favorite!!!

Nursery Update: The nursery and bathroom are both painted and waiting for the trim to be installed next week. Josh has put in new light fixtures in the nursery and bathroom. Next week Josh will hopefully get to put in his toilet and sink which means his man bathroom is back open. Josh and I put the crib up this past weekend and are slowly adding things to the nursery. Hopefully next week I will be able to upload lots of pictures!!!!

Weekly/Monthly News: As it has been almost a month since I last posted I feel like a lot has happened. Josh and I survived and had an amazing trip camping with Kat and Trent. Yes, I managed to sleep in a tent (on the aero bed) and even kayaked on Saturday. My family threw us a "Look Whoooo's About to Pop Shower" last weekend. Josh was a trooper and joined me for the shower. There were so many little touches that made the shower so wonderful. We are truly blessed with how many family and friends were in attendance and all of the baby items we received. I definitely feel like the baby could arrive any time and we would have what it needs, not saying it is organized though.

Just a few of the pictures from our shower:

Can you tell how much he loves the Bears outfits?

Thankful Josh's family traveled from WI to IL!

I am truly blessed!!

This past weekend we celebrated Josh's fraternity son's wedding in Appleton. Josh and I feel very honored to be able to be part of their big day!

I almost forgot..we finished our Labor, Birth, and Beyond classes this week! I think we can both say that the classes really did help us prepare for the many stages of labor. Josh was happy to hear the appropriate times to come to the hospital as he thinks I will want to go right away. Last night was Josh's 26th birthday and he spent it in Breastfeeding Class. Man, do I love him for being so supportive and comforting throughout my whole pregnancy. 

Looking forward: This is one of our first weekends all summer where we decided not to go anywhere. We have quite a large to-do list that we hope to tackle this weekend. The baby could come at any time so we want to be "prepared"!!!

Prayers: Please continue to pray for Josh and I as we wait with excitement and anxiety on the arrival of our little one. I need to keep reminding myself everything will come together just like it should!! I also ask for prayers to help ease my anxiety of possibly not starting the school year with my students.