NST some more

Well I went in Monday for my weekly NST. Lola's heart rate was a little low (she was hardly moving) so I had to continue the NST for about 3 hours. After those 3 hours, the doctors were still not satisfied so I had to go over to the hospital to get another NST done and an ultrasound. After another 3 hours, Lola started to move finally and then they decided that everything was okay. Lola is just stubborn-I keep trying to tell them that.

I just realized that in about 2 days Lola will be coming the next month. I guess it just hit me because someone asked me how far along I was the other day and after I told them they said "Oh, so next month?" And I was like "Huh!?" But then the lady said "Oh I guess I'm jumping ahead a few days..." It's becoming more real each day.

Still working on getting the dogs ready for Lola's arrival. We have been much more strict with them lately but need to put some other things into practice soon.

NST and such

Wow I have been slacking off completely. Well let's see what I can update....

Last Monday (over a week ago) I went to the doctor for my normal visit and for my last (and 4D) ultrasound. The ultrasound was great...Lola was adorable! Then I went for my visit after and they asked me about how much she is moving. Well...Lola really doesn't really move that much. I have told them every single time that she doesn't move much but as I get further along, they get more worried apparently. So they did a NST (Fetal Non-Stress Test) and after 2 hours, Lola had only moved like twice. So then I had to stay hooked up to the machine for what seemed like FOREVER and she finally started moving a little more. But they weren't satisfied, so I had to go across the street to the high-risk doctor where they did another ultrasound. They said that Lola's cord is wrapped around her neck, but she is completely fine. They did say that it's fairly common but something that really has to be monitored. They said if I ever go an hour without feeling her move 10 times, I need to go to the emergency room. The high-risk doctor told me to drink plenty of gatorade and water.

Overall, it has seemed to really be a lot better in the past week. I thought that drinking 8 bottles of water a day was enough before but now I realize that I have to drink a LOT more...and drinking gatorade has seemed to really help.

I do have to have a NST every week now until delivery. I went Monday and she moved enough in twenty minutes. However, she had the hiccups at the beginning so that really helped the count. :)

Tonight we start birthing classes. Can't wait!

Too hot for words

Today I started cheerleading with my Varsity girls again. I can't believe how fast the summer has gone by so far and I'm really hoping it slows down soon. On the other hand, I cannot wait for summer to be over. It's so hot outside and I just can't imagine going back to school and going out to the playground with my 1st graders in my school clothes...oh me oh my. Today I was only outside for about an hour but it felt like hours and hours. When I got home I felt like I couldn't move. It's crazy how heavy a three pound baby can feel when she is inside your stomach.

I'm really hoping I either find a dear friend with a pool soon....or I find a way to stay inside for the rest of the summer.

Doctor

Well the doctor was pretty uneventful as I kind of expected...she didn't really say much. She did say that Lola is measuring perfectly but that I still have poor weight gain. I have now gained 6 pounds (5 pounds up from 3 weeks ago) so I was pretty excited about that accomplishment. I am now going every 2 weeks so it will be easier to monitor my weight gain.

I go back July 12th and we will do the final ultrasound. Keith and I are excited to see precious Lola again.

10 weeks to go....oh me oh my.

Cloth diapers

More about diapers....just for me really to write it out and see what I actually have.
I now have 10 bumgenius 3.0 one size diapers
I have 2 FuzziBunz one size diapers
I have 3 XS bumgenius diapers
I have 5 Econobum diapers

That is 20....however the Econobum can really only be used around the house...they aren't that well made in my opinion and just don't seem like they will really work that great.

The XS bumgenius diapers will be AMAZING at first because they are smaller than all of the other ones....however as soon as Lola grows out of those, that leaves us with 12 really well-made diapers.

I'm hoping to buy about 10 more before she gets here....

Oh Lola....

Well life is pretty good. Lola seems to be doing great still. I go back to the doctor on Wednesday and we are pretty excited. Nothing special about this appointment really, but one more appointment just means that we are one step closer to getting to meet Lola. Keith's friend Jon gave us a little sound recorder (the kind from Build-a-Bear) and we are going to take it in Wednesday and record Lola's heartbeat. We are going to use the recorder and put it in a bear for Lola to have. We thought it would be a sweet gift for her.

I think I've gained a few pounds in the past week and so that's good. I will find out for sure on Wednesday.

We are still a little low on diapers but I am ordering some more with our Target cards. We now have 12...but are really wanting around 20 or so. My mom bought me some FuzziBunz this past weekend and I'm pretty excited about those.

Lola's Baby Shower #3

So this past Saturday was Lola's last shower. My mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and cousin threw the party and it was really fun. It was mostly the Tielke family and it was good to see them all. I got a lot of great things for Lola including: some knitted booties and mittens, a sweater, and scarf, an Alabama mobile, a UT lamp and shelf, Cheer for Me Potty, Baby Einstein bouncer and toys, dishwashing basket for bottles, insulated bottle bag, clothes, stroller, wipe warmer, and more. My mom also surprised me by telling me she was going to pay for Lola's bedding. That was a great surprise!

I go back to the doctor on June 30th and am really looking forward to September 11th finally getting here. My back is aching like crazy and I just feel uncomfortable.

I can't wait to meet Lola.