Charm and I had our 37 week appointment today. There aren't too many changes to report. I'm "definitely" 1 centimeter, but still high and not thinning. He's still head down. The OB asked if we were planning on an induction. While we're not "planning" to be induced, I'm not completely opposed to it if I'm not making progress. The induction would not occur any sooner than 39 weeks, and we'd prefer it to be as close as possible to 40 weeks if it's going to happen. Our plan is to see how things progress and go from there.
I had a wonderful "sprinkle" (aka, small baby shower for a non-first child) over the weekend with a small handful of guests. It was a great time, with delicious food, fun games, good conversation, and great company. Having others around to celebrate Charm's upcoming arrival makes me even more excited!
Brennan has been able to feel Charm's hiccups and thinks they are hysterical! He giggles every time Charm jumps!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
36 Week Appointment
We had our 36 week appointment this afternoon. Adam was able to go, allowing him to meet the new doctor and hear Charm's heartbeat!
Everything looks great with Charm! He's measuring on target and his heartbeat sounds great. Although it's still early, I'm not showing much progress and was told that I'm 1 cm dialated, long and high. Charm is head down. The doctor explained that, even though I was induced for Brennan, that doesn't increase my chance of being induced again. I'm starting to feel occasional tightening/stretching, which I'm assuming are Braxton-Hicks contractions. Although, they are hard to distinguish from his frequent stretching. We go back again in a week for another check up!
Despite regular activities, like rolling over in bed and picking up toys, becoming more uncomfortable and difficult...I'm still loving being pregnant! It's so neat to feel him moving around! At the same time, I can't wait to meet him and hold him in my arms!
Everything looks great with Charm! He's measuring on target and his heartbeat sounds great. Although it's still early, I'm not showing much progress and was told that I'm 1 cm dialated, long and high. Charm is head down. The doctor explained that, even though I was induced for Brennan, that doesn't increase my chance of being induced again. I'm starting to feel occasional tightening/stretching, which I'm assuming are Braxton-Hicks contractions. Although, they are hard to distinguish from his frequent stretching. We go back again in a week for another check up!
Despite regular activities, like rolling over in bed and picking up toys, becoming more uncomfortable and difficult...I'm still loving being pregnant! It's so neat to feel him moving around! At the same time, I can't wait to meet him and hold him in my arms!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Big Boy Room!
We transitioned Brennan into his "Big Boy Room" a week ago. Overall, the transition has gone much smoother than anticipated, complete with a fair share of trial and error.
Prior to transitioning him, we talked about his new "big boy room" frequently. Since we remodeled the room, we had plenty of time to talk about it! We also played in his room occasionally before switching him. Brennan helped us move his books and bedtime friends into his room for his first overnight sleep. We completed his regular bedtime routine and he was quiet in his room for about 10 minutes before coming out, looking terrified. With a few extra snuggles and songs, he fell asleep for the night.
Nap time the following day wasn't as successful. After multiple escapes and returning him to his room, we attempted a variety of strategies to get him to sleep--re-tucking him in, sitting in the room with him, locking him in his room (but Mr. Houdini unlocked it within seconds!), and putting a baby gate at his door. He was having a grand time with his new found freedom! After about 90 minutes, we gave up as we had plans to meet my best friend in Bowling Green. Brennan barely made it out of the neighborhood before falling asleep in the car!
We decided to keep the baby gate in his doorway, taking it down after he fell asleep. This resulted in Brennan coming into our room immediately after waking up in the morning, stating, "I don't want to sleep in there anymore!" After a few days of this, and his wake up time being earlier each day, we decided to keep the gate up overnight.
To encourage him to stay in his room happily, we put toys in his room after he fell asleep. Since he is able to reach his light switch, we tried turning off his ceiling light with the pull string. The next morning, we heard, "Please turn on the light" The next night, we left the light pull chain and only had to give minimal reminders to turn off his light. Another morning, after a few minutes of fussing, Brennan asked, "You want to play with me please?" while sitting in front of his toys. He also wants his door to be open. After closing it one night after he fell asleep, we heard him around 4:15am, getting out of bed, stating "I want it open", opening his door, and going back to bed.
He's getting better each day and we're so proud of him! Usually, he falls asleep quickly and rarely asks for us to come back to his room to tuck him in or sing another song. He frequently falls asleep on the floor, taking all of his bedtime friends, pillow, and blankets with him. We return him to his bed overnight--that's a long time to sleep on a hardwood floor!
Prior to transitioning him, we talked about his new "big boy room" frequently. Since we remodeled the room, we had plenty of time to talk about it! We also played in his room occasionally before switching him. Brennan helped us move his books and bedtime friends into his room for his first overnight sleep. We completed his regular bedtime routine and he was quiet in his room for about 10 minutes before coming out, looking terrified. With a few extra snuggles and songs, he fell asleep for the night.
Nap time the following day wasn't as successful. After multiple escapes and returning him to his room, we attempted a variety of strategies to get him to sleep--re-tucking him in, sitting in the room with him, locking him in his room (but Mr. Houdini unlocked it within seconds!), and putting a baby gate at his door. He was having a grand time with his new found freedom! After about 90 minutes, we gave up as we had plans to meet my best friend in Bowling Green. Brennan barely made it out of the neighborhood before falling asleep in the car!
We decided to keep the baby gate in his doorway, taking it down after he fell asleep. This resulted in Brennan coming into our room immediately after waking up in the morning, stating, "I don't want to sleep in there anymore!" After a few days of this, and his wake up time being earlier each day, we decided to keep the gate up overnight.
To encourage him to stay in his room happily, we put toys in his room after he fell asleep. Since he is able to reach his light switch, we tried turning off his ceiling light with the pull string. The next morning, we heard, "Please turn on the light" The next night, we left the light pull chain and only had to give minimal reminders to turn off his light. Another morning, after a few minutes of fussing, Brennan asked, "You want to play with me please?" while sitting in front of his toys. He also wants his door to be open. After closing it one night after he fell asleep, we heard him around 4:15am, getting out of bed, stating "I want it open", opening his door, and going back to bed.
He's getting better each day and we're so proud of him! Usually, he falls asleep quickly and rarely asks for us to come back to his room to tuck him in or sing another song. He frequently falls asleep on the floor, taking all of his bedtime friends, pillow, and blankets with him. We return him to his bed overnight--that's a long time to sleep on a hardwood floor!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
34 Week Appointment
Mommy and Charm had our 34 week appointment today. Everything with both of us looks great! I'm measuring on target and his heartbeat sounds good. We go back in 2 weeks and, after that, will begin our weekly appointments.
Charm is becoming more active. Although it may not always be comfortable, I love feeling him! At times, he enjoys pushing himself into my ribs. He starting to show some "stinker" behavior. He'll be moving and as soon as Mommy calls Daddy over to see/feel, Charm stops.
Charm is becoming more active. Although it may not always be comfortable, I love feeling him! At times, he enjoys pushing himself into my ribs. He starting to show some "stinker" behavior. He'll be moving and as soon as Mommy calls Daddy over to see/feel, Charm stops.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Mr. Imagination
Watching Brennan's imagination run wild while he plays is so fun! Some recent examples:
~A line of books quickly becomes a "book train track"
~Just about any object can become an instrument; typically a drum, trumpet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, keyboard, or guitar.
~After meeting Daddy for lunch in Elyria, he occasionally pretends that he is taking our order at a restaurant.
Brennan: "Do you want cheese hamburger/french fries/fruit/ketchup/hot dog/etc?"
Mommy/Daddy: "Yes, please"
Brennan: "Ok!" (scribble on a piece of paper)
Repeat.
~While playing in his sandbox and/or water table, he likes to make food. He typically makes coffee, chocolate cookies, or birthday cake.
In other news...
~He is able to count to 20, but consistently skips 16
~He enjoys listening to his "Pirate music" CD from the television show Jake and the Neverland Pirates and sings along when it's playing in the car. He also frequently sings nursery rhymes throughout the day.
~He usually has great manners and we're hoping they continue, especially his enthusiasm when using them. Instead of a simple thank you, he'll usually exclaim, "Oh! Thank you!" He's also doing a great job using "please" ("Please open this?" "Pick me up please") and "you're welcome". Burps and sneezes are usually followed by a giggle, an "Excuse me!", and "I had a burp/sneeze". Passing gas is either ignored or followed by a giggle. He also apologizes, sometimes without prompting.
~He enjoys coloring, an activity that will occupy him for up to an hour if Mommy/Daddy participates. He likes to dictate what Mommy/Daddy should color and gives occasional praise ("Good job!") when it's finished.
~When asked questions, he occasionally states, "I dunno", even when he knows the answer. When asked again, he'll usually provide the answer.
More updates on Charm after our next appointment in a few days!
~A line of books quickly becomes a "book train track"
~Just about any object can become an instrument; typically a drum, trumpet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, keyboard, or guitar.
~After meeting Daddy for lunch in Elyria, he occasionally pretends that he is taking our order at a restaurant.
Brennan: "Do you want cheese hamburger/french fries/fruit/ketchup/hot dog/etc?"
Mommy/Daddy: "Yes, please"
Brennan: "Ok!" (scribble on a piece of paper)
Repeat.
~While playing in his sandbox and/or water table, he likes to make food. He typically makes coffee, chocolate cookies, or birthday cake.
In other news...
~He is able to count to 20, but consistently skips 16
~He enjoys listening to his "Pirate music" CD from the television show Jake and the Neverland Pirates and sings along when it's playing in the car. He also frequently sings nursery rhymes throughout the day.
~He usually has great manners and we're hoping they continue, especially his enthusiasm when using them. Instead of a simple thank you, he'll usually exclaim, "Oh! Thank you!" He's also doing a great job using "please" ("Please open this?" "Pick me up please") and "you're welcome". Burps and sneezes are usually followed by a giggle, an "Excuse me!", and "I had a burp/sneeze". Passing gas is either ignored or followed by a giggle. He also apologizes, sometimes without prompting.
~He enjoys coloring, an activity that will occupy him for up to an hour if Mommy/Daddy participates. He likes to dictate what Mommy/Daddy should color and gives occasional praise ("Good job!") when it's finished.
~When asked questions, he occasionally states, "I dunno", even when he knows the answer. When asked again, he'll usually provide the answer.
More updates on Charm after our next appointment in a few days!
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