I'm due tomorrow!

But absolutely nothing is going on!! I had some false labor last Saturday, technically early Sunday morning, I woke up at 2am and could barely walk, my back and hips had sooo much pressure and I felt cramp-like feelings every 10 minutes for the next 3 hours, but I got tired and fell asleep and in the morning they were gone. I'm not exactly in a rush to have the baby or anything, I just really don't want to be induced, I watched "The Business of Being Born" awhile ago and have dreaded having any sort of medical interference with my labor and delivery. I don't want Pitocin, I don't want an epidural, and I certainly do not want a c-section! I want to be able to move freely, and use a birthing tub. They say being induced causes the contractions to come on so strongly and so quickly that your body doesn't have enough time to produce the endorphins and hormones that help manage pain naturally so most women end up getting epidurals, where you are immobile, catheterized and on your back, which leads to no labor progress, which leads to more Pitocin and then that leads to fetal distress by the extreme contractions, which leads finally to a c-section. I really want to avoid all this!! So I've been reading up on natural ways to induce labor. The two most popular are walking and of course sex haha. So after my Doctor appointment tomorrow, hopefully we will see if there is any effacement or dialation and if there isn't I'm going to be trying to get this thing going!!

So tired, but... survey time!

I had dinner tonight with a friend from middle/high school. I hadn't seen her for quite some time.... it was nice though. I'm so tired though, I went shopping with my mom today too, I bought a nightgown for the labor and birth, and some stuff for my boyfriend's birthday which is next Sunday! I'm going to spoil him this year, because he's been so amazing and working so hard in school, and he deserves it, and I can finally afford to. I want to make it one of his best birthdays ever! It's his last one before we focus on the baby's birthdays instead of our own haha.

This is random but I wanted to fill this out before I went to bed, it's a pregnancy survey, whoo fun.

About Mommy
Name: Nancy
Age: 25
Pre-pregnancy weight: Ehhh...
Current weight: I've gained 20 lbs, let's leave at that :)
How far along are you: 34 weeks (8 months)
Is this your first pregnancy: Yes it is
If not, how long ago was your last: ----
Do you have any other children; names and ages: ----
How many children do you want to have: Three would be nice
Do you like being pregnant: I do!
Have you had any morning sickness: Nope, none
Have you had any mood swings: Not really no, I've been less emotional actually
Have you had a stronger sense of smell: Oh yes! I can smell garlic a mile away... literally
Have you had any swelling in your hands or feet: Nope no swelling!
Have you had any aches or pains: My hips ache a bit, and I've had round ligament pain but that's it!
What do you miss about not being pregnant: Not much... I've quite enjoyed myself, felt better than ever.
What makes up for that: Nothing will compare...
Will you take maternity leave: Yes
Favorite maternity outfit: I love all my maternity outfits haha
Favorite past-time while being pregnant: Baby shopping!
Have you bought any baby things: Yes :>
Are you more excited or nervous: Excited for sure.

About Daddy
Name: Michael
Age: 25 (26 in a week!)
Is he working: Yes
Relationship with you: He's my lover and best friend
How long have you known him: 8 years
Does he have any other children, names and ages: No
How many children does he want to have: I'm not sure, just one for now though haha :)
What is his favorite past-time: Listening to music, and he's gotten into art recently
Has he bought anything for baby: No, he leaves that to me and his mom haha
Will he take time off of work to help you: I'm not sure, maybe a little bit?
What are his strengths as a dad: He's soo smart, he's good with kids, and he's really caring and thoughtful, and fun :)
Is he excited: I think so... I think a bit more nervous though

Pregnancy So Far
When did you find out you were pregnant: January 18th
How did you find out: I had missed more than a couple periods... so my sister bought me a test and well...
Who was with you when you found out: Katy and her friend Tara
What was your reaction: I was pretty shocked and scared...
How did the daddy react: Well I had kind of warned him by saying I hadn't had my period, so he wasn't too surprised, just worried about how we'd handle it.
How did your parents react: They were really excited, pleasantly surprised.
How did his parents react: They were REALLY excited lol
Were you trying to conceive: No
Did you consider an abortion: No
Who is your doctor: Doesn't matter... she's only seeing me for prenatal appointments
How far along were you at your first appointment: 13 weeks
Have you heard the baby's heart beat: Yes :)
Have you had any ultrasounds: Four
Have you had a 3D/4D ultrasound: No :(
Have you had any complications: None
Are you high risk: No
Are you having a boy or a girl: A girl!
Have you picked out any names yet: Yes
If so, what are they: We are naming her Allorah Jane
Any food cravings: Not really, lemonade and mustard lol
Craziest thing you have eaten: Nothing too crazy... I've been on a pretty healthy diet
Do you have any pregnant friends: Not anymore, my friend had her baby in April
Do you frequent any baby forums: Baby-gaga.com!
Have you felt any movement: Tons!! She is a wiggly little worm
Has dad felt any movement: Yep
Do you or dad talk to baby: Sometimes, it feels awkward, my mom talks to her though haha
When did you first start showing: About 61/2 months
Do you have any stretch marks: Yeah :/
How have you been sleeping: Not too bad, sometimes I wake up at 5 or 6am and can't get back to sleep for awhile though.
Have you had any really strange dreams: Yes they've all been so vivid and weird.
Have you gotten any braxton-hicks contractions: I'm not sure...
Has dad had to make any midnight snack runs: No haha
Have you made baby shower plans: My boyfriend's mom has planned it all, it's next Saturday!
Have you registered anywhere: Babies R Us, Target, and Amazon
What was the first thing bought for baby: Clothes haha
Are you going to take any birthing classes: Already did
Have you read any pregnancy or baby books: Yes I've got a pile by my bed
When is your next doctors appointment: June 29th

Birth Plans
At home or hospital: Hospital
Vaginal or C-section: Hopefully vaginal, I don't want surgery!!
Natural or medicated: Going for natural
Will you be induced: I sure hope not.
Who will be in the delivery room with you: Michael
Are you going to have a doula: No
What are a few things you will make sure to have with you: A picture of my cat lol, a pillow, maybe a little wooden back massager
Are you going to take pictures or video: Yes
Will dad cut the cord: Yes
If you are having a boy, will you circumsize: ----
Will any relatives come into town: I don't know, my grandpa might.
Are you scared: Not really, I just don't want unnecessary medical stuff done to me...

Baby's Arrival
Do you have a coming home outfit: Yes
Will you come home as soon as you can: Yes
What is the best thing about being at the hospital: Knowing they can handle an emergency
What is the worst thing about being at the hospital: They always try to do unnecessary things, and contain you to the bed.
What is the best thing about coming home: Being home...
What is the nursery theme: Pink and green, with animal prints.
Will you breastfeed or use formula: Breastfeed!
Will you co-sleep: No
Cloth diapers or regular: Regular
What can't you wait for the most: Just to see her, and hold her for the first time.

Update!

This is a digital scrapbook page I designed for my daughter :)

I should probably update on what's been going on, since I haven't in a very long time! I am now 34 weeks (Today) Only 6 more weeks left, that's just 42 days! (Give or take a few, of course) I had been feeling excellent up until this last week, it's kicking my butt! I've been tired and she's "dropped" so I'm feeling a lot more pressure on my hips and pelvis, which is not fun, I think it was all the walking I did on Sunday, I went to the City Fair (Rose Festival) in downtown Portland. It was fun though, and I was glad I wasn't the only preggo waddling around haha. It sure seems a lot bigger in my memory when I went as a little kid though... I can't wait to take Allorah! Anway, she is doing fine, kicking and rolling around like crazy. It's so strange but also so amazing that there's a little human swimming around inside me! A little mini me! Ha ha.

Today I Photoshopped a picture of Michael and I's baby pictures together, just to see what came about. I tried those photo morphing things online but they were just too weird and highly inaccurate. So here is what I came up with haha don't laugh, or do if you want! Ha ha!

I just have a feeling she's going to look more like Michael, especially from this last ultrasound, she has his forehead! I can't wait to see her little face in person :)

Baby Diary Jan 24th - 26th 2011

On the 24th I had my first ultrasound, Michael (the baby's father) came with me. It was really something seeing that little person wiggle around on the screen, we were both pretty surprised at how far along I was, how developed the baby was already. It got very real right then. We were both smiling, it was really cute, we saw it's little heart just beating away. I still can't believe there's a little person growing inside me right now. On the 26th I had my first OBGYN appointment, I got to actually hear the heartbeat then on her little doppler device, it was so sweet! The doctor wanted me to take the hour glucose test that day because I am overweight and had had hypothyroid issues in the past. I'm still waiting for the results! I'm just hoping it comes out normal! I would hate having to go to the doctor everyday to get my blood checked. Oh the worries are going to come by the millions now...

Baby Diary Jan 18th 2011 - Jan 20th 2011

I found out on the 18th of January that I was 13 weeks pregnant! I must have been in denial, becuase the only symptom seemed to be a missing period, after my sister had had hers for the third time, I was like okay something is up here! It is not uncommon for me to skip a period or two, but three was definitely not normal. So she goes out to buy me a test, the dear heart that she is, and I take it, it's a very "plus" plus sign, showed up instantly. I was in shock.... I called the doctor the next day to get a blood test, they told me to come in that day, and again the results were very positive! The nurse that called to tell me even said I was "very pregnant" haha. So the next day I had to come in to get even more blood drawn, so I picked up my prenatal vitamins while I was there and started taking them that day! Needless to say I was still in shock at this point.