Getting Closer

I know this is going to be too much information for some but I lost my mucus plug last night. Just one more sign that he is on his way.

Oh and I am scheduled to go in at 5:30am on Sunday if he doesn't come out before then. Brett will become a daddy on Father's Day (just like Chelsea became a mommy on Mother's Day). This has a lot of significance for me but I will write about that some other day.

False Alarm

So today I mentioned to Brett I thought I might be leaking some fluid. Of course he got concerned. I told him I wasn't sure if it was fluid or discharge. Needless to say, this caused a trip to labor and delivery.

They hooked me up to all the monitors and tested me with a strip of paper sort of like litmus paper. It wasn't fluid so my bag of waters was intact. They left me all hooked up to the monitors while they waited for the on call doctor to come out of surgery.

The doctor finally came in and said everything was fine. The baby's heart rate was awesome, my blood pressure was normal, and I was 50% effaced and 3 cm dilated. Then came the question - "Do you want to to stay or go home?" I chose to go home. I am not quite ready to be a mom. I have a lot to do for work still and I am technically due on Saturday. I figured I would stick it out and see if he came on his own. If not, I will go in on Sunday as planned to have my little boy.

Almost but not Quite!!

We thought our little one might make an appearance on Saturday. I was having this strange pain in the front right of my stomach. It felt like one of those cramps you get when you run too much. It was occurring every 5 minutes or so. And then it stopped. Now there is nothing but him moving around in there.

I know I am having contractions but they don't hurt so I am having trouble timing them. Brett said to do it when my stomach gets hard but I seem to miss when it gets soft. I am so bad at this. Oh well, I have 5 days to go until I am supposed to deliver. I am not even close to being ready. Everyone tells me you are never ready. What was I thinking?!

Baby Buehner Update

I went to the doctor yesterday. I am currently 38-1/2 weeks along. I am up 31 pounds (ugh!) and my blood pressure was a little high but they said that probably had to do with the fact that it was 98 degrees here yesterday. I am measuring 37 weeks and the heart beat was good.

They didn't do an internal check because I am not having any contractions. That is right - NONE!! The little guy is moving up a storm but I think he is quite content in there. But I want him out. There are so many reasons why but the main one is I am selfish and I want to drink a big margarita!! With that being said, I am scheduled to be induced on June 15th if I don't have him before his due date (which is June 14th).

Maybe I will give Brett a great Father's Day present. If not, he will just get to spend it in the hospital with me. (BTW - I do not like hospitals!)

2.5 Weeks To Go

I went to the doctor today for my 37 week appointment (even though I am almost 38 weeks). I am up another 2 pounds (total of 29 as of today) and my blood pressure is great. I am measuring 37 weeks and his heart beat is good. The NP asked if I had any questions and I asked her if she could do an internal exam. She was kind of surprised I hadn't had one yet. I told her it was no big deal but I was just kind of curious as to where I was. I am currently 50% efaced and my cervix is closed (no dialation). She said there is a pretty good chance I WILL NOT have the baby this weekend. That is great news being that Brett has to go to DC to get the condo ready for our new tenant.

I am going to schedule an induction for June 16 just in case I go pass my due date of June 14. There are a number of reasons for this. The main one is that Brett has leave scheduled for the week of June 16. With the current staffing situation at WOMAC it is really hard for him to schedule off. Second reason is my parents will be here on the 18th. My dad and Brett are golfing in tournament at the club (and my mom and I are going shopping). I want to be back in my own house before they get here.

I will try to remember to write after next week's appointment.

Relief

I am happy to announce that our condo in DC has been rented. This is a huge relief to us. I was afraid we were going to have it empty for months and would be strapped for the mortgage payment. Especially with "the boy" coming this was not something I wanted to worry about.

Wii!!!

I got my Wii today! Brett and I have already bowled against each other. He beat me which sucks but I am going to practice all weekend while he is at work so I can beat him the next time. It will also be good practice for bowling tournament in October. Got to start training now.

I am hoping to get a Wii Fit but they are already sold out and they just went on the market yesterday. I figured it would be a good way to shed some baby fat once "the boy" decides to come out.

Frustrated

I am almost 37 weeks pregnant and I have no idea if I am starting to have this baby or not. I went to the doctor today and got my strep test and then he started getting ready to leave the room. I asked him if he was going to do an internal check. He said they normally don't do that until between 37 and 38 weeks IF I am starting to show signs of labor.

I just wanted a little bit of information. I am ready to have this little boy. Just give me some idea if I am progressing. That and the fact that I have no idea of how much they predict him to weigh. I asked that the last time and they told me they didn't take those measurements.

Nursery Pictures

I have a few pictures of the nursery. There are a couple more but they have his name in them and that is TOP SECRET!!!

Escape Artists

So this morning I got up to let the dogs out at 6:30am. River is my alarm clock now (for at least the next 4 weeks). I went to lie down for 1/2 hour and then I was going to let them back in and give them breakfast. Just as I got out of bed Brett's phone rang. It was one of the neighbors down the street. He seemed to have 2 black labs in his backyard that did not belong to him. The dang dogs dug under our fence and ran down the street!!!

I am so going to have my hands full especially when Brett leaves!

Name Dilemma

What do you do when you have a name picked out for your child and then you find out (6 weeks before you are due) that a childhood friend of your husband's named his child the same thing? The kid is about 18 months old and we just met him for the first time last weekend and learned his name. Brett's brother is really good friends with this kid's dad and Brett has known him a long time. Do we still name him the name or do we change it? We have been calling him it the whole pregnancy almost.

Things They Don't Tell You!

Why is it that they don't tell you when you are 32 weeks pregnant and you sneeze you will most likely pee yourself? Aren't these things that every woman should know?

Self Image

I know I shouldn't be worrying about this since I am 30 weeks pregnant but I feel like a lard ass. At my last appointment (4 weeks ago) I was up 12 pounds but I had gained 11 in between my two appointments. I stepped on the scale this morning and it looked like I was up another 7 pounds. I am afraid to go to the doctor on Wednesday to see what I weigh. (Though I am excited to get my 3D ultrasound - we will get to see what our kid is going to look like).

My goal for once I deliver is to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight by the end of the summer. that will give me 3 months to lose whatever I have gained during the very long 40 weeks of pregnancy. I then want to lose another 10-15 after that. My ultimate goal is to drop a size (so then I can go shopping when I come home for the holidays! And oh yes, I will be home for the holidays. New Year's with adults - I can't wait!!)

Luckily the gym that we joined has free daycare so I can drop the baby off and go workout. I have to make sure I meet with the nutritionist, the trainer, and actually go to the gym at least 5 days a week. I think I am going to going to have to make a deal with myself if I do not meet the goal by 12/31. Most probably it will be a donation of some sort to a cause-worthy charity.

I "Borrowed" This

I am holed up in my office with the dogs because Brett is sleeping. He has to be at work at 2am. So I started surfing the web. I saw this on Marianne's blog and decided to try it. Here is what it said:

What Kelly Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

I even did the baby's name but I can't tell you that one. Maybe one day I will let you in on it!!

No Belly Pictures

I have been a huge slacker when it comes to blogging. My goal was to try to blog daily but as you can see that has not happened. I get up, go to work, and then go to bed. This pregnancy thing really has me exhausted.

I have been reading a lot of message boards and am starting to think either I am not really into this pregnancy thing or the other women are just crazy. They are constantly posting pictures of their bellies. As of this moment, there are no pictures of my belly. I don't want them. I have not enjoyed being pregnant at all and don't wish to be reminded of it. I just want him to come out and be done with it. Does that make me a horrible person?

And to think Brett wants me to do this again! I think not!!

New Things to Come

As you can see I am getting ready for the new year. Come back next week and there should be an actual blog!!

Lots of Stuff Going On

As someone pointed out to me, I haven't blogged in a while. I have had a lot going on. I found out I am pregnant and am still trying to get used to the fact that I am going to be a mom. We put Pepper down and then we adopted 2 8 month old Lab/Shepard puppies.

I have also been sick as sick can be. Whoever called this morning sickness needs to be shot because I seem to have it all day long and have for the last 4 weeks. Hopefully I will only have it for 3 more!!

RIP

You will always be in our thoughts. No other dog can take your place. We love and miss you Pepper!!

When Are You.....?

If one more person asks me when Brett and I are going to have kids I think I am going to scream. Last week it seemed to be the question of the week. The only answer I gave was we are working on it. My system seems to be out of tune and it is going in for maintenance shortly.

So please, if you see me in the next couple of weeks, don't ask me. When it happens you will all be informed personally.

Feeling Sorry for Myself

Please don't be upset with me about this post but I need to get it off my chest. I love being married and all the cool things I get to do and see by being an Army wife but gosh darn it I miss being home with my friends and family. I think it is all the things I miss out on like golf outings, bachelorette parties, and other stuff.

I also miss all the news and gossip. I think I just learned someone is expecting a child by reading it on the Internet.

I admit I have been HORRIBLE staying in touch with the people back home. I have been in one of my funks. I think I am pissed that I don't get to participate and that I am out of the loop. I guess I just need to grow up and get over it.