Contraction Update

Since I was having contractions every 3-4 min on Sat for more then 6 hrs(and couldnt enjoy my B-day celebration) and some yesterday & every 3 min this morning they moved my Dr. apt up to Today from Wed.
Well Barrett is measuring about 20-21 inches and is about 7lbs! HOLY Crap if I go another 3 weeks I am going to give birth to a toddler. LOL I am 1cm dialated and they said that the contractions are real contractions not Braxton Hicks, but that I am not in active labor yet.We are going to keep an eye on it and I will keep everyone posted.

35 weeks & almost 30

Ok so yesterday I went back to the Dr. (again). He said everything is looking good, Barrett is growing very well and that I am right on track. I am so excited!!!! I go back on June 18 to have some tests run (standard last min stuff) and to see if this kid is almost ready to make is grand entrence. I am so ready for him to get here but I know when God is ready this little man will show up.
ALSO for those who dont know in just 9 days I am going to be 30 yrs old. You know I never thought I would be 30 and having my 1st child, however I wouldnt change it for the world. I realize now that when I was younger I was not ready to be a parent, NO MATTER HOW READY I THOUGHT I WAS! I was not done with the having fun stage the hanging out with friends when ever I wanted the haveing freedom to just pick up and go when I wanted. But now I am in the right place. I am more mature, in a wonderful healthy marriage, and we (Ryan and I) both realize that becoming a parent is so much more then just poping out a kid. It is a lifestyle change. Both he and I want our children to be raised in church, with parents that are loving, supportive, and there no matter what. A child need Parents who aren't gone all the time, or drinking all the time, and we want our kids to grow up in a good home, knowing the difference between right and wrong. We realize that Being parents means you can't both drink when we go out, what is something happens and you have to take care of that child in the middle of the night, or rush them to the ER. How would that look if you showed up with your child in the ER and you both reaked of alcohol. I assure you the hospital would call CPS faster then you can blink. We have agreed for Our childrens sake not to keep Any in our house either. We also realize that we are going to have to spend less time with our friends, (just the 2 of us) hanging out. Every now and then is cool but when you are a parent it is all about that child, PERIOD, there are no if's and's or buts about that. To be a good parent it takes commitment, love, a great support system, and a strong Faith based family life. Ryan and I have decided we are ready for these lifestyle changes and we look forward to the arrival of our son with excitment and joy.

33 week update

It’s just me again with your 2 week update on how Barrett and I are doing. So this morning I had my 33 week checkup. Ok so this kid is driving me crazy, 1st he was 2 weeks ahead of schedule, then he was right on track, then he went to being 1 week ahead of the game. Well now he is back to being on schedule again. My Dr. told me today that he is measuring just right, and he is looking good. He did say however that that means nothing because Barrett will come when he wants to not when we tell/expect him to. He said he could show up tomorrow (although highly unlikely) or he could be right on his due date. I want him to make his big entrance on July 4 but who knows. On another note Barrett's room is almost finished we just have a few odds and ends to finish and then I will send pics out of that. OK well enough rambling I will let you go, just know that you will get another update in 2 weeks! Until then take care and I hope to talk to you soon.

Mothers day weekend

Well this weekend was blah! I was having problems with my feet and legs being swollen again so I had to stay home and stay in bed. It sucked!!!! Friday Ryan got to go out on our friends boat and have fun while I stayed home and watched tv. BLAH. Sat was also mellow, We were suppose to go to Austin for a friend's wedding but we again had to miss it cause my Bloodpresure was up and the Dr advised me not to travel more then 30 min outside Waco. This would have been fine but another friend from waco who is due like 2 weeks from now went so I am sure it looks bad, but when the Dr. tells me to do or not to do something I try to listen. Then mothers day was crazy we went to my in-laws for about 4 hrs and had lunch, it was great to see the brother/sister in'laws and all of their kids. We really had a good time there. Then it was off to my mom & dad's for dinner (cooked by yours truely) it was nice we spent about 3-4 hrs at my parents as well and we had a blast. Between my grandma being old and goofy and my mom laughing at her being goofy it was quite the weekend. OK well I probably wont have another blog until my next dr. APT on the 22nd.

Yet another Dr. APT

Well I went in to the Dr. Yesterday and good news is that I actually lost 6 lbs. The Dr. was very happy with that and told me to stick to the no sugar no salt and low carbs in my diet so that Barrett doesnt get to big. Other Good news is that Neither me or Barrett grew this week so he is now only about 9 days ahead of schedule. YEAHHHHH. Well my next appointment is in 2 weeks so I will send another update then. YEAH just 8 weeks from today we should be meeting Little Barrett.

Ultrasound Results

Ok so Ryan and I went to the Dr. Today to have yet another Ultrasound, Well he is measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule but they said it is ok for now. Dr. B. will go over all the results with me on the 7th at my next appointment. He did turn himself around in the last 3 weeks sometime, and is no longer breeched, so we are not going to have to have a C-Section for that. I have added 2 new pics of Barrett to my myspace pics but they arent very good because this little man wants to be difficult and he is now facing backwards so we couldnt get a good pic of his face. It seems that every ultrasound we have he doesnt want his pic taken. He either puts his hands in front of his face or he turns and faces my back so we cant see him. OH well in anywhere from 6-10 weeks we will see that handsome face. I will Keep everyone posted.

Swelling Update

Ok so I was really swollen in my legs today so my mom told me to just stop by the Dr.'s office to have them check it out and check my Bloodpressure. I did, & found out that My bp is a little high but not dangerous yet. GOOD news there.
BAD News is that I am measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule. He has scheduled an ultrasound for tomorrow, to check Barretts size and condition, & to see if he is still Breeched and thinks that if Barrett is getting too big they may induce me in June, and if he is still breeched we will have to have a C-section. We will see. I know that what ever God wants will happen. He also said I have to cut all salt and sugar out of my diet, OK that really stinks! BLAHHH.
I will send another update tomorrow after the results are in.
Take care & I will talk to you soon.
Kristen