We still have nothing to report in baby news. We saw the midwife this morning and had the same test as our last visit. They monitored the babies heart rate and my contractions for half an hour. The baby is perfect and I didn't have a single contraction. The midwife said this is normal for my first baby, so now we just keep waiting.
I will call my doctor on Monday when he returns from vacation and set up an appointment for next week. This weekend is 40 weeks so I figure at the very most I will only be pregnant 2 more weeks. I keep thinking this is our last weekend without a baby but then the another week passes.
I will be sure to blog with any news. I hope everyone at home is doing well!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Another week and still no baby
We are still waiting, and nothing is happening. This weekend is 40 weeks and not a single contraction or anything. I have an appointment with the midwife tomorrow, I am not sure why, I think it is to check if the baby is coming anytime soon. My doctor gets back from vacation on Monday so it looks like he will probably deliver the baby.
It is rather frustrating that I stopped exercising, working and even going outside in fear of early labor and now it looks like the baby will be late! I guess we are better safe than sorry. I have been trying to get outside for long walks but it has been pouring rain for three days. I think the last time I was outside was Monday.
Last night Josh and I inventoried our wine cave which provided some entertainment for me. Today I put all the bottles in Cellar Tracker so that gave me something to do for a couple hours. I am really getting crazy sitting in this apartment. I have spent so much time in front of my computer I think I have come to the end of the Internet. I can't think of anything to Google!
We did have a lovely weekend with Maureen. We went to my favorite vegetarian restaurant for dinner and then took a long walk in the heart of Paris. It was really peaceful because most Parisians are on vacation. Josh took some great pictures while Maureen and I chatted. It was dark so not so many people stared at my belly with shock and fear. People no longer look at my face, only the belly and then they usually look frightened. I want to tell them it is okay, I don't expect them to deliver the baby if he comes. At one point Maureen and I were leaning on the bridge looking at Notre Dame and some young boys, probably under 20 came up and said "bon soir". When I turned and they saw my belly they quickly made their exit. At least being huge is good for something!
I will post tomorrow and let everyone know what the midwife says. I will probably be sent home and told to wait but maybe, just maybe they will say it is time!
It is rather frustrating that I stopped exercising, working and even going outside in fear of early labor and now it looks like the baby will be late! I guess we are better safe than sorry. I have been trying to get outside for long walks but it has been pouring rain for three days. I think the last time I was outside was Monday.
Last night Josh and I inventoried our wine cave which provided some entertainment for me. Today I put all the bottles in Cellar Tracker so that gave me something to do for a couple hours. I am really getting crazy sitting in this apartment. I have spent so much time in front of my computer I think I have come to the end of the Internet. I can't think of anything to Google!
We did have a lovely weekend with Maureen. We went to my favorite vegetarian restaurant for dinner and then took a long walk in the heart of Paris. It was really peaceful because most Parisians are on vacation. Josh took some great pictures while Maureen and I chatted. It was dark so not so many people stared at my belly with shock and fear. People no longer look at my face, only the belly and then they usually look frightened. I want to tell them it is okay, I don't expect them to deliver the baby if he comes. At one point Maureen and I were leaning on the bridge looking at Notre Dame and some young boys, probably under 20 came up and said "bon soir". When I turned and they saw my belly they quickly made their exit. At least being huge is good for something!
I will post tomorrow and let everyone know what the midwife says. I will probably be sent home and told to wait but maybe, just maybe they will say it is time!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Another Pregnacy Update
I promise once this baby comes I will blog about something other than being pregnant! Then every blog will probably be about THE BABY.
I had my doctors appointment last night, the one we scheduled on the slight chance I wouldn't have the baby by August 14. The appointment was at 9 PM because my doctor was in town for only one day. He did an exam and said the baby was big but not too big (at the last appointment he was REALLY big). I have cut out sugar and tried to modify my diet after having high glucose so maybe this made a difference, I am not sure. The baby is actually measuring at 38 weeks so for the first time he is on target with the due date. The doctor also said the baby is still high and I haven't started labor yet (not dilated or effaced). So much for having the baby early.
After the exam he sent us up to maternity to have a fetal stress test to check the baby was okay because I said he wasn't moving as much as before. The test was great, they baby is doing exactly what he should. I am also great, no contractions and my blood pressure is "perfect". I think maybe I just forgot how much the baby moved before compared to know, I am not sure. I did forget to put my shoes back on after my exam so I don't really trust my memory right now.
The maternity ward is beautiful. It just opened this summer and everything is brand new and lovely. I had my test in a birthing room which has a jacuzzi tub, an lots of cool buttons on the bed and a flat screen TV. Josh was under the impression the tub was for him after he goes for a run while I am in labor, I had to set him straight about that. The test was given by the midwife who was really nice, I hope the one I get is as sweet. I am glad I got a chance to see where I will have the baby before just arriving at the hospital.
I was somewhat disappointed just to go home. I was kind of hoping they would tell me I was ready to have the baby or something. After the last appointment I really thought he would come any day but now it seems he is going to be on time. It is great that everything is going well and we are both healthy but I am so anxious to meet the little guy! I have an appointment with the midwife for August 24, I think she will check me then and let me know how things are progressing. My doctor returns from vacation on August 27 so I need to call him that day and make an appointment (if the baby isn't here yet).
In other news Kristen, Scott and Eric left this morning. It was really nice to see them and catch up after so long. We will see them again in November when we go out to California for Thanksgiving. Our friend Maureen is coming this weekend which will be great. I wish we had the baby to introduce her to but it seems like he is going to take his time. I have decided to leave the apartment more and get some exercise, I am not going too far or without Josh but I have to GET OUT! The baby is at full term so I don't think it can hurt for me to be a little more active. Maybe just a walk around the neighborhood in the evenings when Josh gets home from work.
Hopefully my next post will have baby pictures!!
I had my doctors appointment last night, the one we scheduled on the slight chance I wouldn't have the baby by August 14. The appointment was at 9 PM because my doctor was in town for only one day. He did an exam and said the baby was big but not too big (at the last appointment he was REALLY big). I have cut out sugar and tried to modify my diet after having high glucose so maybe this made a difference, I am not sure. The baby is actually measuring at 38 weeks so for the first time he is on target with the due date. The doctor also said the baby is still high and I haven't started labor yet (not dilated or effaced). So much for having the baby early.
After the exam he sent us up to maternity to have a fetal stress test to check the baby was okay because I said he wasn't moving as much as before. The test was great, they baby is doing exactly what he should. I am also great, no contractions and my blood pressure is "perfect". I think maybe I just forgot how much the baby moved before compared to know, I am not sure. I did forget to put my shoes back on after my exam so I don't really trust my memory right now.
The maternity ward is beautiful. It just opened this summer and everything is brand new and lovely. I had my test in a birthing room which has a jacuzzi tub, an lots of cool buttons on the bed and a flat screen TV. Josh was under the impression the tub was for him after he goes for a run while I am in labor, I had to set him straight about that. The test was given by the midwife who was really nice, I hope the one I get is as sweet. I am glad I got a chance to see where I will have the baby before just arriving at the hospital.
I was somewhat disappointed just to go home. I was kind of hoping they would tell me I was ready to have the baby or something. After the last appointment I really thought he would come any day but now it seems he is going to be on time. It is great that everything is going well and we are both healthy but I am so anxious to meet the little guy! I have an appointment with the midwife for August 24, I think she will check me then and let me know how things are progressing. My doctor returns from vacation on August 27 so I need to call him that day and make an appointment (if the baby isn't here yet).
In other news Kristen, Scott and Eric left this morning. It was really nice to see them and catch up after so long. We will see them again in November when we go out to California for Thanksgiving. Our friend Maureen is coming this weekend which will be great. I wish we had the baby to introduce her to but it seems like he is going to take his time. I have decided to leave the apartment more and get some exercise, I am not going too far or without Josh but I have to GET OUT! The baby is at full term so I don't think it can hurt for me to be a little more active. Maybe just a walk around the neighborhood in the evenings when Josh gets home from work.
Hopefully my next post will have baby pictures!!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Is it possilbe to be pregnant FOREVER???
Another week has come and gone and still NO BABY! I am starting to get a little stir crazy in the apartment. Thank goodness Josh and I were able to go grocery shopping and out to lunch this weekend. We even spent a couple hours walking in the park with hopes of hurrying this kid along... but no luck.
One good thing to come out of all this time home is my house has never been so clean. I am cleaning spaces I didn't even know existed, like the little space between my stove and the counter, 1/4 of an inch now clean. If I can reach it I am cleaning it. I think this is the first time in my life ALL the laundry has been done. There isn't even a sock in the hamper. I am not sure if it is "nesting" or sheer boredom but it is nice to have a clean apartment. I can only hope it lasts once the baby gets here but something is telling me it won't.
Josh's sister Kristin and her family are back today from a tour of Switzerland and Venice. It is really nice to have company to break the monotony of the day. They are here until Wednesday and then my friend Maureen might come for the weekend. She is in Brussels for work and will take the train to Paris. I wish the baby would get here so she can meet him but it will be nice to see her even if I am 39+ weeks pregnant. I thought having guests would be stressful but I am actually grateful for the company. People are also super helpful when you are soooo pregnant!
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow so I will report back Wednesday with baby news. Hopefully he will tell us it is time and to just go over to maternity. I am bringing my bag just in case, although that is probably wishful thinking.
One good thing to come out of all this time home is my house has never been so clean. I am cleaning spaces I didn't even know existed, like the little space between my stove and the counter, 1/4 of an inch now clean. If I can reach it I am cleaning it. I think this is the first time in my life ALL the laundry has been done. There isn't even a sock in the hamper. I am not sure if it is "nesting" or sheer boredom but it is nice to have a clean apartment. I can only hope it lasts once the baby gets here but something is telling me it won't.
Josh's sister Kristin and her family are back today from a tour of Switzerland and Venice. It is really nice to have company to break the monotony of the day. They are here until Wednesday and then my friend Maureen might come for the weekend. She is in Brussels for work and will take the train to Paris. I wish the baby would get here so she can meet him but it will be nice to see her even if I am 39+ weeks pregnant. I thought having guests would be stressful but I am actually grateful for the company. People are also super helpful when you are soooo pregnant!
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow so I will report back Wednesday with baby news. Hopefully he will tell us it is time and to just go over to maternity. I am bringing my bag just in case, although that is probably wishful thinking.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Still Waiting
It seems to be time for my weekly blog check-in. We are still waiting for the baby,obviously. I finished my medication to stop contractions today so maybe he will arrive soon. I feel good, besides the worrying about when he will get here. I saw the anesthesiologist last week and signed all the paper work for the epidural.
The anesthesiologist explained more about the delivery in one visit than my Obgyn did in 9+ months. I used the same anesthesiologist last year when I had surgery so I trust him and really like him. He also explained a little about my elevated blood sugar which was helpful.
In other more exciting news we received PRESENTS for the baby. Our friends from Sartomer US were so nice to remember us and send us gift cards and gifts for the baby. I was really surprised and so touched they thought of us all the way over here in Paris and gone for three years. I didn't expect anything in the way of a shower but it felt like I kind of had one when I received a big box full of treats.
We also got the baby area set up this weekend. Josh was so great and worked all day Saturday to get our upstairs super clean and ready for the baby. I can't do much because of doctors orders and sheer exhaustion so he did it all. We now have a cat hair free rug and the bed is all set up and ready. I have all his clothes for 0-3 months washed and ready to go in his little dresser. We also have a changing area and all his bath products ready. Now we just need the baby!
The anesthesiologist explained more about the delivery in one visit than my Obgyn did in 9+ months. I used the same anesthesiologist last year when I had surgery so I trust him and really like him. He also explained a little about my elevated blood sugar which was helpful.
In other more exciting news we received PRESENTS for the baby. Our friends from Sartomer US were so nice to remember us and send us gift cards and gifts for the baby. I was really surprised and so touched they thought of us all the way over here in Paris and gone for three years. I didn't expect anything in the way of a shower but it felt like I kind of had one when I received a big box full of treats.
We also got the baby area set up this weekend. Josh was so great and worked all day Saturday to get our upstairs super clean and ready for the baby. I can't do much because of doctors orders and sheer exhaustion so he did it all. We now have a cat hair free rug and the bed is all set up and ready. I have all his clothes for 0-3 months washed and ready to go in his little dresser. We also have a changing area and all his bath products ready. Now we just need the baby!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Stay tuned to this station...
Hi Everyone!
It's Josh this time. We're still waiting.. no rush! It should be hot this weekend so maybe that will convince him it's time to escape! Also, I have some pictures I wanted to put up.
Anyhow, things here are pretty much... in a holding pattern. I'm driving to work now so I can get back in a reasonable amount of time if and when needed, and I'll be working in La Defense some also which is closer to home. Maybe I can convince my boss to "make a home office" some days, too - he gets back from vacation on Monday.
Aside from the picture of Gena above, there are a few of the McIvers visiting. But now they aren't cooperating! And I gotta go, so maybe soon you can see more!
Josh
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Another week down ??? to go
I have managed to get through another week of maternity leave! Last week actually went quite quickly as it was filled with visitors and doctors visits.
Wednesday Josh's sister Kristin arrived with her husband Scott and their son, Erik. We had a lovely dinner across the street at the best Asian restaurant on our street. We live in a mini China town so this is high praise. After dinner we took a walk and showed them around our neighborhood. We haven't seen Kristin, Scott and Erik since our wedding so it was nice to catch up.
Thursday I had a long day at the American Hospital. I went by Metro for a morning appointment, Josh met me there. We waited an hour only to find out the appointment was changed to the evening, without anyone calling to inform me. The doctor wasn't even there at that time. I headed home having wasted 3-4 hours on a non appointment. My lovely husband was kind enough to drive me back that night for a 7:40 appointment. After a two hour wait we finally saw the doctor.
The baby seems to be getting extremely large. The doctor said he is full term and we can expect him at anytime. I am taking some medicine to keep me from going into early labor but he told me to stop the meds on August 7. The doctor will be on vacation for all of August, returning only one day to see patients. I am scheduled to see him again August 14 (the one day he is in office)but he thinks I will have the baby before August 14. So, we wait.
Saturday Josh played tour guide with our guests while I stayed home and rested. We had a very busy day Sunday (at least by my standards). We went to our friends Berenger and Martin's house for brunch. It was really nice and so French. They announced their engagement which was really exciting. They plan to be married next fall in the South of France. I think we will be back in the States by then but maybe we can use some Air France miles to return for the wedding.
After brunch we headed to our friends Jasmine and Alvaro's where they fed us a beautiful cake. They also gave us a beautiful baby bed that their daughter has out grown. We were planning to use a deluxe Pack and Play with a bassinet and changing table for the baby until we returned to the states. We are still planning to use the Pack and Play until he is too big for the basinet part. Then we will switch to the bed, if we have room to set it up. If the bed is too big we will save it for the US when the baby will have his own room.
We finally got in some time after 9 on Sunday night and I was exhausted! I haven't left the house since, although I might venture down to check the mail today. We also just had a rocking chair delivered so I might try to assemble that this afternoon. The days are passing much faster now that I have gotten used to being home all day.
Josh is now driving to his office so he can get back quickly (about an hour) if I need him to take me to the hospital. I hope the baby decides to come at night so Josh will be here and I won't have to worry. We can get to the hospital in about 20-30 minutes so that shouldn't be a problem. Thursday I am meeting with the anesthesiologist so they have my info on hand for the delivery. I am still not really sure what to expect when I go to the hospital. I know from books how things work in the states but I have very little info about French deliveries. I tried to ask the doctor but he answers were vague, he just says everything should be fine and no problem. Unfortunately I don't know what fine and no problem means. I can only pray for the best and rest assured it is a very good hospital.
Wednesday Josh's sister Kristin arrived with her husband Scott and their son, Erik. We had a lovely dinner across the street at the best Asian restaurant on our street. We live in a mini China town so this is high praise. After dinner we took a walk and showed them around our neighborhood. We haven't seen Kristin, Scott and Erik since our wedding so it was nice to catch up.
Thursday I had a long day at the American Hospital. I went by Metro for a morning appointment, Josh met me there. We waited an hour only to find out the appointment was changed to the evening, without anyone calling to inform me. The doctor wasn't even there at that time. I headed home having wasted 3-4 hours on a non appointment. My lovely husband was kind enough to drive me back that night for a 7:40 appointment. After a two hour wait we finally saw the doctor.
The baby seems to be getting extremely large. The doctor said he is full term and we can expect him at anytime. I am taking some medicine to keep me from going into early labor but he told me to stop the meds on August 7. The doctor will be on vacation for all of August, returning only one day to see patients. I am scheduled to see him again August 14 (the one day he is in office)but he thinks I will have the baby before August 14. So, we wait.
Saturday Josh played tour guide with our guests while I stayed home and rested. We had a very busy day Sunday (at least by my standards). We went to our friends Berenger and Martin's house for brunch. It was really nice and so French. They announced their engagement which was really exciting. They plan to be married next fall in the South of France. I think we will be back in the States by then but maybe we can use some Air France miles to return for the wedding.
After brunch we headed to our friends Jasmine and Alvaro's where they fed us a beautiful cake. They also gave us a beautiful baby bed that their daughter has out grown. We were planning to use a deluxe Pack and Play with a bassinet and changing table for the baby until we returned to the states. We are still planning to use the Pack and Play until he is too big for the basinet part. Then we will switch to the bed, if we have room to set it up. If the bed is too big we will save it for the US when the baby will have his own room.
We finally got in some time after 9 on Sunday night and I was exhausted! I haven't left the house since, although I might venture down to check the mail today. We also just had a rocking chair delivered so I might try to assemble that this afternoon. The days are passing much faster now that I have gotten used to being home all day.
Josh is now driving to his office so he can get back quickly (about an hour) if I need him to take me to the hospital. I hope the baby decides to come at night so Josh will be here and I won't have to worry. We can get to the hospital in about 20-30 minutes so that shouldn't be a problem. Thursday I am meeting with the anesthesiologist so they have my info on hand for the delivery. I am still not really sure what to expect when I go to the hospital. I know from books how things work in the states but I have very little info about French deliveries. I tried to ask the doctor but he answers were vague, he just says everything should be fine and no problem. Unfortunately I don't know what fine and no problem means. I can only pray for the best and rest assured it is a very good hospital.
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