Sunday, August 28, 2011

33 weeks

almost 33 weeks.

I have been a little behind in updating, I have basically reached the omg is it over point in pregnancy. Don't get me wrong I don't want to have her for 3-4 more weeks. Though if she follows after her brothers, she could be here in less than 2!?!

As you can see in the above picture I am HUGE. At my 32 week appointment she measured 4lbs 9oz, which is just a bit above average. I was shocked! I was hoping she would be 3 3/4 or 4lbs, for perspective, Isaiah was 4lbs 6oz at my 35 week ultrasound and was born the next week at 5lb 4oz. So she is def on track to be bigger than her brothers.

As for my hugeness, the weight loss came to a screeching halt a few weeks ago and we started to climb the other way. I am still 7lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight though. The weight is all in my belly and enormous boobs. I am okay with it though, she is gaining rapidly and looks fantastic.

I have been having issues with my fluid levels, they started falling and dipped to 8 (after being at 15) and we were worried that they would continue to fall. I started pounding water, to the terrifying amount of 6-8 LITERS a day. I have also been soaking in the tub everyday. It worked! Fluid jumped back up to 12.4. So if I can keep this up we are good.

I started classes online, not sure what made me think this was a good idea, because clearly it's not. I can't even formulate a simple blog post. I am taking two computer classes that are VERY similar. I keep confusing them.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

And the winners are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the Hair Cuttery $50 gift card the winner as determined by random.org is
teetsels said...

A hair cut and some products for the kiddos.

August 16, 2011 8:17 PM
Congrats Teetsels!

And the winner of the 4 pack of Disney on Ice- Dare to Dream tickets is...

Christina Larsen said...

Kali loves aladin!

Congrats Christina!!

Winners please email me with you information as soon as possible.

For those who didn't win, please remember
I can offer my readers a special $11 ticket price (good for ALL
performances) on opening night, Friday, September 9 at 7:30 pm; Saturday,
September 10 at 3:30 and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, September 11 at 1 and 5 pm.
Simply visit the Amway Center box office or Ticketmaster and use promo
code “MOM11” at check out!!
**Note, this price isn’t good for Front Row or
VIP seats, limit 6 ticket per purchase. For more information on the show,
visit the Disney on Ice site.

Thanks to all who took part!



“I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.”

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Win a Disney On Ice Enchanted Experience from Hair Cuttery

As the momma to be of my first daughter this sounds like SO much fun!

Disney On Ice and Hair Cuttery have teamed up to bring you an enchanting offer. The Disney On Ice Enchanted Experience includes a shampoo, blow dry and princess finish at your local Orlando Hair Cuttery salon, and a special savings on Disney On Ice merchandise ($5 value). Once you’ve purchased your tickets to Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream in Orlando from Disney On Ice , add the Enchanted Experience to your order for just $20!

In order to purchase, look for the Enchanted Experience offer on the Review Page of your online ticket purchase. The enchanted package is also available for purchase at participating Hair Cuttery salons. It can be redeemed at select salons in the Central Florida area.* Visit www.HairCuttery.com for a more information.

I am so excited to be able to offer you a chance to win a $50 gift card to Hair Cuttery. You can use to purchase an Enchanted Experience, the services of your choice, or both at your local Hair Cuttery! To enter simply leave a comment and tell me what you would use the $50 on.



*Appointments not accepted. Please call in advance to determine wait time. Limited to children ages 12 & under.






“I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.”

Monday, August 15, 2011

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream Giveaway!

I am sooo excited about this giveaway. As many of you know Noah LOVESSS the Disney Princesses, all of them. He heard a commercial for this show on the radio and lost his mind.

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is coming and here is a chance to win four free tickets!
"Get tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice
presents Dare to Dream - the first Disney On Ice show to play the new Amway
Center. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as
Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an
uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat
of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the
Frog, in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss.
And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming,
with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. All your
favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate
Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Experience the beauty, sparkle, and
spirit when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream comes to your hometown!"


Now for the fun stuff!

I can offer my readers a special $11 ticket price (good for ALL
performances) on opening night, Friday, September 9 at 7:30 pm; Saturday,
September 10 at 3:30 and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, September 11 at 1 and 5 pm.
Simply visit the Amway Center box office or Ticketmaster and use promo
code “MOM11” at check out!!
**Note, this price isn’t good for Front Row or
VIP seats, limit 6 ticket per purchase. For more information on the show,
visit the Disney on Ice site.


And the best part! I am giving away four free tickets to the show at the all new Amway Arena (we haven't been there yet and are so excited to check it out). To win simply visit Disney on Ice with your children and leave a comment here about which princess they are most looking forward to seeing! The contest will end August 26th at 11:59 pm. One entry per household please.


“I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.”

Sunday, August 14, 2011

A Scare

On Friday Arabella wasn't moving much, none of my normal tricks were working I even tried eating sugar, but she didn't want to move. So I ended up in l&d, not long after she was on the monitors she started wiggling away, so I figured we would be out of there pretty fast.

Sigh.

The nurse on duty didn't think Bella was being reactive enough to the movements, meaning her heart rate was too steady. I later found out it's totally normal not to have those fluctuations until 35 weeks. She sent me down for a biophysical profile, which is a detailed ultrasound that checks for fetal movement (3), tone (2), fluid, and practice breathing (15-30 seconds) in 30 minutes. Bella had been moving up a storm for 2-3 hours and then on the way to the ultrasound, NOTHING. I watched the ultrasound screen and she wasnt moving at all. The tech shook my belly, had me change positions, and still not a wiggle. She did eventually give us 3 little wiggles, but no movements showing tone. She did practice breathing which is awesome. I wasn't that worried because she had been kicking earlier. I did however start to notice there was not much fluid and when it came time to measure it, I saw the numbers and they were NOT good.

Upstairs we waited for the results and when they finally came, they were exactly what I thought, Bella was fairly stable, but there was nearly no fluid. We were going to stay over night to be monitored and redo the ultrasound in the morning. If fluid levels were indeed that low, Bella could be coming MUCH sooner than later.
My mind raced with how we would handle the NICU again and silly enough if I would miss the boys first day of school.

As a side note, sleeping with monitors on is IMPOSSIBLE.

Bella got really active overnight and into the next morning. She did the movement and tone portions of the test within minutes and I noticed WAY more areas of fluid. His measurements were WAY higher than the night before. She didnt practice breathing long enough, but they were not concerned as she had 12 hours earlier and at 31 weeks that is normal. When we got up stairs again, the nurse came in and said the tech called her and said that he had no idea what happened last night, but there was plenty of fluid! They said depending on the babies position, they can shove all the fluid to the back and it is not visible. She had indeed totally changed position overnight.

MAJOR relief.

We went from worrying about delivering soon, to just waiting til my next doc appointment to be seen.

I was so happy to be home in my own bed. The only issue I have going on now and have for several days before all this is severe rib pain on my right side. It feels like they are broken! I am carrying SUPER high, the top of my uterus is touching the middle of my ribs. There is just a ton of pressure upwards and no relief in site since Arabella does not seem remotely interested in going head down or even hanging out anywhere near low.

Four and a half to six more weeks to go. EEK.

Friday, August 5, 2011

30 weeks

I am in the homestretch, if she comes when Jordan and Isaiah did, she will be here in 5 to 6 weeks (I am hoping for 7 more weeks) THAT IS ALL!

Holy heck!

In someways it feels like minutes away, in others, it feels like forever.

Like any normal hormonal pregnant woman, I am spending my days watching Baby Story, sobbing like a fool. In between sobbing over not having the food I am craving. Right. That. Minute.

I have finally let myself start to think about her birth. Arabella actually BEING here. After all we have been through, it seems so surreal that I will able to hold her in my arms and see her face. I am trying to prepare myself for the overwhelming emotion that will come when she is born. It's all so overwhelming. I am scared and excited. Just praying these last few weeks are smooth sailing and she is born healthy.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

29 weeks and summer break is almost over

I am thanking God for both of these things. Arabella is growing and getting strong! Her kicks shake my whole body and as my ultrasound yesterday she weighs 2lbs 14oz. I am hoping and praying she continues to grow at this pace.

I had a little scare with cramping and contracting that ended me in l&d. There were concerns about her heart rate and fluid, but the ultrasound cleared them up pretty quickly. I am on vistaril for the contractions, which makes me sleepy and semi-drunk and antibiotics for the uti that they think caused all of this to start. I was also diagnosed with an irritable uterus, something I had with Jordan and Isaiah, which contributed to them coming early. The p-17 shots are keeping my cervix long and closed for now and that is a good thing. I am supposed to be taking it easy, something that doesnt exactly happen when 3 boys are home from school.

Speaking of school... THEY GO BACK in less than 2 weeks. YYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!
Ahem.
Not that I don't love having my boys home and spending time with them, but mama is TIRED. Also I can't keep feeding them at the rate I am. Our grocery bill has gone up HUNDREDS a month over this summer. They eat like shipwrecked pirates. All. The. Time. I am not going to lie, so do I. I can't believe how hungry I am this around. I keep going up and down .5 lbs, but basically I am down 21 lbs for pregnancy despite eating 10 meals a day.