Tasha's Journal (UPDATE: Our baby has arrived! Pics on last page!!)

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tasha,

Wow, Kylie is on the way!!!!!! This is so exciting. DOn't worry about the team, they better be able to see you have more pressing business right around the corner!!!!!!! You are at such an exciting time of life. Cherish it!

Sunny

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Thanks Tracy and Sunny! And Tracy, I was born a month early too. I weighed over 7 lbs. as well. I am not really concerned if she comes early for her health so much as I am my own. Well, not my health really...more like I want to feel like I am ready. I know that sounds silly but I feel like I will be expecting it to happen more in a couple of weeks than I do now. I have felt like she will be early but Scott keeps saying she will be on her due date or later, so I guess we'll see! As long as she is healthy, that's all that matters! I am getting really excited anyway! No contractions (false or real) so far today so that's good. I would hate to be having Braxton Hicks tonight at my class!

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Don't worry Tasha...sad thing is..even as it gets closer...you're never really exactly ready! But I do hope you last a bit longer to get through some of the classes. You'll do great either way!

Have a wonderful St. Patty's Day!!

Gail

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hey tasha..
i know what you mean about the game--im bowing out this week if we dont win...i have never seen csi and was not a big help with the game..im going to have to lookk at the list of people on your team and guess who is all into it LOL..its fun, but i just dont have the time anymore and this week both the babysitting kids had strep so ive been with them...o well, its a game,,its fun, but its a game LOL
i cant believe you got a nasty PM!

have a great weekened!!!!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Thanks, Gail! I didn't even realize it was St. Patty's Day until it was over! Sad, huh?!

And Jen, the PM wasn't exactly nasty...I just thought it seemed like she was taking things way too seriously and it didn't sit well with me. At least she sent it to everyone on the team and not just me. She is also a huge CSI fan so she was really into it. I am like you. I don't really watch CSI so I didn't have much to contribute. Oh, well, it's just a game! The person that sent the PM was not on your team when you were on the Monorail Reds so that narrows it down by one person anyway. I can PM the name to you if you'd like, but I'd better not say on here in case she has friends on here.

Well, I have had a few Braxton Hicks since I last posted but not very many. I don't feel like she is going to come before April anyway so that's good. I went to the breastfeeding class last night. It was a very helpful class with a lot of good information. But it did make me decide that I won't be breastfeeding. I was kind of disappointed b/c I had wanted to but I discovered I have...hmmm, how should I word this?...an abnormal mammary type (if you want more info. as to what that means, I will PM it to you!) and it will make breastfeeding more difficult for me than other women. It is already a time-consuming thing, and it will be even more time consuming for me with my situation so I don't think I will have the patience to do it. Oh, well, I was bottle-fed and I turned out fine and my IQ is somewhat above average so I don't think it affected me too badly! I had a lot of people tell me breast-fed babies have higher IQs...that is why I brought that up. I didn't bring it up just to brag!

 

[kris1973]

Oh boy it took me awhile to get threw your journal. I last posted you right after you found out you were prego. I fell off the wagon and I am just now getting back on 2days ago. That would be wonderful if you had the baby on april 16 for your hubby but neat for me as well since that is my birthday as well. LOL I hope everything continues to go well for you.

Kristin

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hey--i swear i wasnt being nosy--just wondering, im sorry!!!

i saw you got out of the comp this week--i was so ready to do that and then we won..so im around for another week LOL
hope you are feeling okay and resting! ill talk to you soon

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hey, Jen! Don't worry...I didn't think you were being nosy, so there's nothing to apologize for!

Hi, Kristin! Well, if DD comes on April 16 then I guess we will have to have a triple WISH b-day party...for you, DH, and DD...lol!

Well, it has been an interesting weekend to say the least. Friday night my brother came over and he wouldn't leave until after 1 a.m. I love my brother but I was ready for him to leave...lol! Then last night Dh's grandmother's brother had a heart attack and we ended up at the hospital for several hours and went back again this morning to be with his grandmother. He is going to be just fine but Scott's grandmother was a bit shaken up since her other brother died last Sunday. It has certainly been a tragic week for Dh's family. That is the reason I withdrew from the competition. I didn't have time to finish my individual project. Well, okay, I had several days but I always wait until right before it is due. I wanted out of the competition at this point anyway but didn't expect to have it happen this way. Guess it's true what they say...be careful what you wish for! I read the challenge that's due in a couple of weeks though and I have to say it looks like fun...but I am glad there is no pressure on me to do it!

As far as me, nothing new to report. I have not had any Braxton Hicks contractions since Friday. None yesterday and none today so that's good. I am in the mood to get all of my last minute things done now but I haven't yet. I am planning to wash the rest of Kylie's baby clothes and sterilizing her bottles and everything tomorrow. Scott and my mom have really been on my case about packing my hospital bag too. I haven't done it yet and they are concerned that I won't have it packed if she does come early so I guess I will try to remember to do that tomorrow too. Other than that we go on our hospital tour tomorrow night during our childbirth class. I am looking forward to that. Have a great night everyone!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hey, all!

Well, last time I posted I said that Dh's grandmother's brother had a heart attack but was going to be fine...well, he DIED last night! So his grandmother has had 2 brothers die in the past 2 weeks. She is a really strong lady and is doing really well considering. She just came over here Thurs. night and gave me a really adorable Winnie the Pooh blanket that she made. If I had any pictures of it I would post it. His grandmother is now the last of all of her siblings that is still living. She was the youngest though and is 83. I don't predict her time coming any time soon either but with the luck they have had it worries me some. Dh and his grandmother are really close...much closer than he is to his own mother. I also love his grandmother so I would also be devastated. But like I said, she is a strong woman...I predict she will be with us for quite a many more years still.

And I know that the last time I posted was a week ago and I said I was going to pack my hospital bag...um, still haven't done it! I REALLY plan to do it tomorrow though. I didn't have everything I needed last week and just bought the last minute things tonight. The only things I don't have yet are nursing bras and a nursing gown. I have decided to give breastfeeding a shot afterall just to see how it goes. I figure I can always stop if it gets too stressful. But anyway, I have ordered the bras and nursing gown so I should have them soon. I have finished washing all of the baby clothes except a few odds and ends that I just bought and some that I was just given as gifts. We also bought some paper plates, bowls, cups, and plastic silverware so that way we won't have to wash dishes (other than pots, pans, and things like that) until after Kylie arrives. I am so tired lately and washing dishes has gotten to where it strains my back standing over a sink like that. Scott helps but he works and is tired too so we figured this would make things easier...clever, huh? Actually, my childbirth instructor recommended doing that so I can't take credit for it but am glad that she told us that. I hate washing dishes anyway and am looking forward to the short-term break. I guess other than packing my hospital bag and doing some last minute cleaning we are as ready as we can get. I only have 5 weeks left until my due date and 2 weeks until I am full-term now. I can't wait!!! I have a dr.'s appt. Wed. to have my Group B Strep test done. I am sure the results will be good but better safe than sorry! I also only have 2 more childbirth classes left...time is just flying now!

Oh, we took the hospital tour last Mon. night...they have redone the birthing wing and I have to say it is really nice. The room where I will actually deliver is nicer than some hotels I have stayed in. It has a really nice bed (well a lot nicer than you might expect anyway!), hardwood throughout, an entertainment center with a TV and DVD/VCR combo, a loveseat, a recliner, etc. The room where I will actually stay for 2 days isn't quite as nice and looks more like a hospital room but it is still nice enough and it is private. That means I won't have a roommate and Kylie can room in if I want and Scott is allowed to stay the whole time too. The only thing I don't like is that the labor room is so nice and my actual room isn't as nice...I think it should be in the reverse order, don't you?! Well, I know this was a long post but I thought I'd catch you up. It's been such a busy, hectic week. Well, it's almost time...so are you all ready to finally be cyber aunts?!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

ETA: I forgot to mention that a friend of ours just came home for a whole year of leave after having been in Iraq for nearly 2 years now. His mom works with Scott and we have known him forever. I just saw him tonight. It is a relief that he is home safe and sound. He isn't supposed to go back until sometime next year...and of course we are hoping that they will have pulled the soldiers out of Iraq by then. Now one of my best friend's husband just went over there a couple of months ago and she is not dealing that well with it, which is understandable. He gets a couple of weeks leave in May but I wish he could also come home for at least a year. Keep him in your prayers please!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hello tasha!! happy easter to you too..
first , i am soo sorry to hear about DH's grandmothers brother--that is so sad....
Second-- i am so happy that your friend is home from Iraq..i saw your post on my journal but wanted to tell you here that that is such great news--i LOVE hearing about good things like that
I cant believe its getting so close that kylie is going to be born.c.ant wait to see pictures of my cyber niece!! the hospital sounds quite nice!!!

hope you had a great day..and i just wanted to say thanks for putting up with me on my journal lately..ive been a little bummed!!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hey, Jen...don't worry about it. I don't think you have seemed moody or depressing at all. You are going through some things with your friend going to Iraq and having the mole that could have been cancerous, etc. You are entitled to have a bad day now and then!

Okay, ladies, the official countdown to "baby day" is now less than a month away! We attend our last childbirth class on Monday, April 4. Then Wed. I have my next dr.'s appt. and they are going to see how much I am dilated...if at all. I am anxiously waiting for little miss Kylie to "drop" down into my pelvis. That will be such a great milestone for 2 reasons: means labor will not be more than a few weeks away at most and the heartburn will ease up. For those of you who have been preg., did you have the terrible heartburn? I seriously am having a difficult time imagining labor being worse than that as silly as that might sound! The baby must be pretty big now b/c she has this habit of keeping either her feet or butt or some other body part right below my breast bone and I can not even bend to the waist without it poking me and making me uncomfortable. She is measuring normally still but I feel like I am going to give birth to a baby elephant...lol! She is still as active as ever and has decided that her mommy's ribs are so much fun to kick! Ouch! Anyway, I finally packed my hospital bags...although I admit I didn't do it until Tues. so I was still behind. I am waiting on my nursing bras and nursing gown to come in; I ordered them from JCPenney (none of our stores carry those so I have to order them online!). They should be in next week and that and a few odds and ends are the only things that I have left to add to my hospital bags. I still need to clean the house and am waiting to see if I will get that burst of energy that they say you usually get a day or 2 before labor. That would be great to get the last minute things done b/c right now I have no energy and am always tired. My mom told me the other night that she wants me to have the baby on April 6...that's this Wednesday!!! I asked her why. She said b/c she will be off for 4 days in a row. I told her I was sorry but that it doesn't work that way...lol! Wouldn't it be ironic if she decided to arrive on the 6th?! I hope she'll wait at least 2 more weeks though. I just am not expecting her before Scott's b-day on the 16th so I will be shocked if she comes sooner. I have no oncoming signs of labor and have not had any false contractions at all in almost 2 weeks. Scott doesn't think she will be born until sometime in May. I hope she comes before then honestly. My due date is May 1 which is my grandmother's and stepmother's b-days. I don't want her to share their b-days even if that does sound silly. And I don't want her to be after that b/c then she will be overdue and I already know I will be miserable if she is!

Oh, another family drama issue I need to vent about (sorry this post is getting so long!!!). My dad (whom I have mentioned I am not at all close to) is starting to get on my last nerve! He insists that we call him before we even go to the hospital when I am in labor so he can get there before the baby is born and sit with us until she is born. Okay, that is not my idea of a good time, let me tell you! I told him that we don't plan to call anyone until right before she is born or right after she is born depending on how everything goes. He is really offended that I don't want him there the whole time. He didn't want to be there for me while I was growing up but he wants to get in the way while I am in labor. He is the type that will drive you nuts and end up having the nurses kick him out anyway. I can't make him understand that Scott and I don't want anyone in there with us while I am laboring. We are able to watch a DVD or take a shower (Scott has to wear a bathing suit though!) to help with the labor pains if I want. The last thing I want is my dad there while I am in the shower! I don't understand why he wants to be there so early. I could be in the hospital for 8 hours or something before she is even born. Then right after she is born they are going to give her to me to try to breastfeed. Then the family gets to see her for only 5 min. before they take her to the nursery to do all the basic things. The best time to come is AFTER she has been born and had all of the nursery basics done, then they can visit with Scott, the baby, and me for more than a few minutes since I am allowed to keep her in the room with me. Does anyone else think that what I am saying makes sense? My dad is really offended and mad that we don't want him there sooner even though we explained our reasons (calmly and nicely, I might add!) and told him it wasn't personal and that we aren't calling anyone else either. It is getting to the point that if he keeps pressuring me we may not call him at all. Honestly, we don't really care if he is there or not but feel like we are *supposed* to have him there since he is my dad! Oh, well, sorry for the long heated vent! I just had to get that off my chest! Now on to happier thoughts of rainbows and butterflies...

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Although i have never been pregnant (you know my luck with guys haha) ...i understand what you are talking about..i dont think you are wrong at all to want it to just b e you and scott--Its YOUR baby, not your fathers...vent away,,,but i wouldnt call him till after kylie is born--
I cant blieve it is so close--i better get to see pics of my cyber niece does that make you my cyber sister LOL

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Well, we attended our last childbirth class tonight. It was okay although I'll admit it was a little boring compared to the other classes we attended. They gave us a certificate saying we completed the class and our hospital discharge papers so we won't have to do anything further (as far as baby education is concerned) before leaving the hospital after I have the baby. We also signed up to have a "class reunion" in Sept. to meet with all of the preggos that were in our class and their spouses and new babies. I thought that would be fun as a couple of us got along really well. I think Scott is a little relieved the class is over b/c he had to rush home from work on Monday nights and barely had time to shower before we had to leave to go to the class.

Anyway, other than that, my dad is being a nuisance again...only he hasn't said anything to me this time. He told my brother (who I am extremely close to) that I emailed him and said that we plan to call him before we even leave to go to the hospital and we aren't going to call anyone else until an hour later so that way he will be the first to arrive. I don't know where he gets these things from! I even reread my email that I sent and I was extremely clear and stated at least 3 times in it that we would not be calling him until after the baby is born. I did say that we would call him an hour before everyone else to give him a head start b/c he lives further away than Scott's family. But not once did I say he would be there before she was born. I have decided to just let him think whatever he wants unless he emails or calls and asks me again. He just won't be getting a call until after Kylie is born and hopefully he will have enough sense not to start anything in the hospital.

On a happier note, when we got home from our class tonight there were 2 boxes sitting near our front steps. Scott's aunt had stopped by. She bought us a high chair and a walker. It was nice.

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Hi Tasha!

Oohh....heartburn. I suffered from heartburn with both kids and at the very end of pregnancy I would sometimes sleep propped up because the heartburn was worse when I lay down.

I'm sorry your dad is giving you such a hard time. I think he's being really selfish, wanting to experience the birth of his grandchild without considering your wishes and your husband's wishes. The birth of a child is a very special, personal experience and if you choose to have a private birth with only your husband present, he should respect that. The only thing you need to concentrate on is bringing Kylie into the world.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tasha,

Try not to let your Dad or anyone else push you into things that you don't want to do. This is YOUR time, YOUR baby, do what is right for YOU!!!!!

Oh the heartburn, I had to sleep propped up, too. It was the pits

I'm so excited for you! Its almost time!

Sunny

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Tasha-I agree with sunny and rae ann--Dont let your dad try to ruin this for you--its going to be about you , scott, and kylie..no one else (except me of course )I have found that you cannot make everyone happy no matter what you do, so just focus on you and scott and kylie!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hey, all!

Thanks Rae Ann, Sunny, and Jen! Don't worry...my dad is usually one of my least concerns, as cold as that may sound. He was just getting on my nerves but I have since decided to forget about him until he says something else to annoy me, which he no doubt will.

Well, I went to my weekly dr.'s appt. yesterday. My NP was out sick so I had to use the other one at the clinic. I also had to use her last week so at least she is not a complete stranger to me. The good news is I didn't gain anything at all since last week and my weight gain is still only 26 lbs which is good. Everything else is looking good and the baby's heartbeat and measurements were good. And the really good news is that the baby is FINALLY starting to drop!

The bad news is that I got my test results back from my Group B Strep test that I took last week and I tested positive for it. Some of you may already know what that means and what they will do for it but for those that may not know...It is basically a bacteria that I am a carrier of. It can be transmitted to the baby during birth (if not treated) and cause her to either become very ill or even cause death in severe cases. That's the reason they test for it to make sure they can keep that from happening! What they will do is give me antibiotics during delivery that will greatly reduce any chances of her catching it. The chances of her getting it with treatment is reduced from 1 in 200 to 1 in 4000 chances. So it isn't very likely that I will need to worry about it. I have a lot of faith in God and although it wasn't fun hearing that I am a carrier I do believe God will protect my child and all will turn out for the best.

I also had to have my sugar tested again b/c when I took my glucose test at 24 weeks I was borderline for gestational diabetes and they said they would test me again a few weeks before my due date. I will find out next Wed. at my next appt. if I need to worry about my sugar too. I am hoping for decent results on that one. I think one health worry is enough right now! I also finally noticed the swelling in my feet and hands that a lot of preg. women get. I have had to wear my wedding rings on my pinkie this week b/c my fingers are too swollen to wear them on my ring finger. I was hoping since I made it 36 weeks without swelling that maybe I wouldn't get it...nope, no such luck! I am just really glad that the things I do have are either normal or easy enough to treat! I am very optimisitic about everything and can't wait to meet Kylie!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hello!!! Well im glad you explained what it was, because i had nooo idea! Im sorry about your results, but it sounds like you have a great attitude about it and the medicine looks like it will help greatly! You wont have to wait very long to meet her, 24 days your counter says!
Have a great day

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Ooohhh... Do you have to do one of those 3 hour glucose tests? I had to do that with DD because I was "borderline".

Its so nice to see your positive attitude on every aspect of your pregnancy!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Rae Ann! No, I don't have to do the 3 hour test. I took the 1 hour test 13 weeks ago and even though it was borderline they didn't think it was high enough to need the 3 hour test. They just said they would draw some blood around 36 weeks and see how everything went. And that's what they did. They will go from there I guess. I don't think my sugar is high enough for gestational diabetes but I don't think it is good either. But I will be due in 2.5 weeks when they give me the results so I am not sure how much difference it will make in that short amount of time anyway. I would honestly have been fine taking the 3 hour test 13 weeks ago as well if they had wanted me to but they didn't think I needed to so I am just hoping that my results Wed. are okay. My motto is if they aren't treating it like it is a big deal then neither will I b/c they are the experts and (hopefully) know best!