Well we are now past Miss Taysen's "official" due date... which as we all know, are just estimates anyway. Only God knows when it is time for her to come out of the womb. I am however, praying and hoping it's soon -- SO SO ready to meet her. Tyler too, he can hardly sleep at night he's so excited. He says's it's like Christmas Eve but worse because you can't tell yourself for sure when "it" will arrive. I love that he's just as excited as I am.
Went to the midwife today and no new news there. I feel good so I get to keep working half days at work and walking in the evenings like I have been. Until I get about 41 1/2 weeks we won't do anything, if I make it closer to 42 weeks we will do a sonogram just to check on the baby and make sure the placenta is good, she's getting enough blood form the cord etc. Hopefully she will be here long before then!!!
I'm sure all of you will be getting a call or a text when she arrives until then just pray for His timing and for grace and patience for Tyler and I!!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Almost a full 37 weeks!!
Seemed like I would never get this far... but God created time for a reason right?! We've almost made it! At my last midwife appointment she checked my iron levels again and they went back up to 11.5 which is really good. I did my part eating better and taking my Floridex! Plus, Tyler banned me from drinking Dr Peppers which was probably a good thing, since caffeine robs iron along with who knows what else. So everything looks great!!
This Thursday our midwife will come over for our home visit, so she can see the house, know where it is and not be trying to find it in the middle of the night. Although, I'm praying Taysen arrives after a really great night of rest!!
We're very excited for her arrival but praying that we treasure each day that is left of pregnancy, it's been such a sweet time for us as a couple. God has been faithful and is growing our marriage even more each day.
When she decides to make her entrance we've decided to keep that special and between us. Tyler's mom is going to come over to help with the dogs and anything that the midwives need but only Tyler and I will be present (and midwives) when our new little miracle arrives. Mom will keep everyone updated via text, facebook etc but we're asking that everyone let us have our time with her before coming by. We welcome your prayers and are thankful for your excitement and once she is here we will let people know when it is ok to come meet our precious baby girl. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!!
This Thursday our midwife will come over for our home visit, so she can see the house, know where it is and not be trying to find it in the middle of the night. Although, I'm praying Taysen arrives after a really great night of rest!!
We're very excited for her arrival but praying that we treasure each day that is left of pregnancy, it's been such a sweet time for us as a couple. God has been faithful and is growing our marriage even more each day.
When she decides to make her entrance we've decided to keep that special and between us. Tyler's mom is going to come over to help with the dogs and anything that the midwives need but only Tyler and I will be present (and midwives) when our new little miracle arrives. Mom will keep everyone updated via text, facebook etc but we're asking that everyone let us have our time with her before coming by. We welcome your prayers and are thankful for your excitement and once she is here we will let people know when it is ok to come meet our precious baby girl. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!!
Almost a full 37 weeks!!
Seemed like I would never get this far... but God created time for a reason right?! We've almost made it! At my last midwife appointment she checked my iron levels again and they went back up to 11.5 which is really good. I did my part eating better and taking my Floridex! Plus, Tyler banned me from drinking Dr Peppers which was probably a good thing, since caffeine robs iron along with who knows what else. So everything looks great!!
This Thursday our midwife will come over for our home visit, so she can see the house, know where it is and not be trying to find it in the middle of the night. Although, I'm praying Taysen arrives after a really great night of rest!!
We're very excited for her arrival but praying that we treasure each day that is left of pregnancy, it's been such a sweet time for us as a couple. God has been faithful and is growing our marriage even more each day.
When she decides to make her entrance we've decided to keep that special and between us. Tyler's mom is going to come over to help with the dogs and anything that the midwives need but only Tyler and I will be present (and midwives) when our new little miracle arrives. Mom will keep everyone updated via text, facebook etc but we're asking that everyone let us have our time with her before coming by. We welcome your prayers and are thankful for your excitement and once she is here we will let people know when it is ok to come meet our precious baby girl. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!!
This Thursday our midwife will come over for our home visit, so she can see the house, know where it is and not be trying to find it in the middle of the night. Although, I'm praying Taysen arrives after a really great night of rest!!
We're very excited for her arrival but praying that we treasure each day that is left of pregnancy, it's been such a sweet time for us as a couple. God has been faithful and is growing our marriage even more each day.
When she decides to make her entrance we've decided to keep that special and between us. Tyler's mom is going to come over to help with the dogs and anything that the midwives need but only Tyler and I will be present (and midwives) when our new little miracle arrives. Mom will keep everyone updated via text, facebook etc but we're asking that everyone let us have our time with her before coming by. We welcome your prayers and are thankful for your excitement and once she is here we will let people know when it is ok to come meet our precious baby girl. Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September 9th, Midwife Visit
I think I've had two appointments since I've blogged last so I've decided to get back to it!!
I'm a full 34 weeks now so just a little less than 6 weeks left, that is SO unbelievable to me!! We started our birthing classes last Tuesday, that was interesting. I've read bunches of information so I don't think any of it was new to me, however it did make it much more REAL. The class totally calmed Tyler down and he said he feels much less nervous about the birth now, which is wonderful. However it had quite the oppositite effect on me, I started getting really nervous about not being in control of my body. So.... we're praying through that now and I'm sure by the time Taysen arrives I'll be full of peace and God's grace will be sufficient for the moment. We have 3 more birthing classes to go, which we're excited about because each one brings us closer to baby Taysen!!
We saw our midwife again this morning and all is well. My iron levels have dropped but she said that is completely normal because the baby is taking what she needs from me. She does however want it back up before I deliver so she is having me take Floradex. From my understanding it's basically an herbal supplement that is food based... so to give a visual it's like taking a handful of beets without actually having to eat them. Thank goodness for supplememts I would never be able to eat enough beets to get that much iron!!
Until next time... we love yall... The Thomas'
p.s. SO SO SO READY FOR FALL AND FALL WEATHER!!
I'm a full 34 weeks now so just a little less than 6 weeks left, that is SO unbelievable to me!! We started our birthing classes last Tuesday, that was interesting. I've read bunches of information so I don't think any of it was new to me, however it did make it much more REAL. The class totally calmed Tyler down and he said he feels much less nervous about the birth now, which is wonderful. However it had quite the oppositite effect on me, I started getting really nervous about not being in control of my body. So.... we're praying through that now and I'm sure by the time Taysen arrives I'll be full of peace and God's grace will be sufficient for the moment. We have 3 more birthing classes to go, which we're excited about because each one brings us closer to baby Taysen!!
We saw our midwife again this morning and all is well. My iron levels have dropped but she said that is completely normal because the baby is taking what she needs from me. She does however want it back up before I deliver so she is having me take Floradex. From my understanding it's basically an herbal supplement that is food based... so to give a visual it's like taking a handful of beets without actually having to eat them. Thank goodness for supplememts I would never be able to eat enough beets to get that much iron!!
Until next time... we love yall... The Thomas'
p.s. SO SO SO READY FOR FALL AND FALL WEATHER!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Last Midwife Visit
Hi Everyone,
My last midwife appointment was on July 29th and it went great! She had me eat two hours prior to coming in, then she checked my blood sugar at the appointment --- which was awesome, she seemed shocked it was so good! She said did you eat, I said yes and told her what I'd had... so she was happy and we were happy. They also checked my iron levels, blood pressure and checked for protein in my urine, all were great!! We heard the baby's heartbeat which was 155, easy for her to find and totally normal. She felt around and figured out that little Taysen it still head up, her back is up against my right side and her feet down low. She said that her position is totally normal but we don't want her getting "comfy" that way. So, she instructed me to put headphones on my lower belly and play music for her. The idea is that at some point, sooner rather than later, she try to get her head toward the music and be head down.
Tyler set my mp3 player up with some praise and worship music and I've been playing it for her for a few hours a day --- I don't think she's turned just yet but I know she will at just the right time.
Until next time friends!!! Love yall, Jenn
My last midwife appointment was on July 29th and it went great! She had me eat two hours prior to coming in, then she checked my blood sugar at the appointment --- which was awesome, she seemed shocked it was so good! She said did you eat, I said yes and told her what I'd had... so she was happy and we were happy. They also checked my iron levels, blood pressure and checked for protein in my urine, all were great!! We heard the baby's heartbeat which was 155, easy for her to find and totally normal. She felt around and figured out that little Taysen it still head up, her back is up against my right side and her feet down low. She said that her position is totally normal but we don't want her getting "comfy" that way. So, she instructed me to put headphones on my lower belly and play music for her. The idea is that at some point, sooner rather than later, she try to get her head toward the music and be head down.
Tyler set my mp3 player up with some praise and worship music and I've been playing it for her for a few hours a day --- I don't think she's turned just yet but I know she will at just the right time.
Until next time friends!!! Love yall, Jenn
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Week 29!!!
So... I'm not posting the fruit or veggie for these weeks because it's a squash. A squash?! They come in all shapes and sizes and it wasn't a very good comparison! But here is what it had to say about baby Taysen's development weeks 29 - 32.
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
So there you have it, she's growing and probably somewhere between 2.9 - 3.2 lbs at the moment... she loves punching, flipping, kicking and in general just moving around. I LOVE being woken up 30 minutes before my alarm goes off because she doesn't want to be still! Just Kidding, not a huge fan of that part, but it's totally worth it to know my sweet girl is doing well and growing fast.
It seems like these next 12 weeks can't go by fast enough, yet I still feel like I have much to do. My bedding is ordered, along with some fabric to match so that I can have Carrie Gant make me window treatments... my Crib and Changing Station are both ordered... and I have a couple of really cute shelves I need to hang... but most importantly I need all those things to come in so I can finish the nursery. I say "finish" like I've started, which I haven't... my shelves and cute decorations are patiently awaiting the furniture and bedding to make sure they get hung in the right place. Her room is going to be cowgirl! I searched and searched for beautiful girly bedding that was both vintage and frilly AND would go with barnwood furniture because that's what we have in that room. Well, never found any I loved BUT I did find a western set that I loved. So I picked out a crib that was vintage and distressed looking because I knew it would make the western more girly and definitely go with the barnwood furniture already there. I'll post picture when it comes in, don't want to ruin the surprise now.
This weekend is my sweet nieces 1st birthday, the next weekend Tyler and I are taking our concealed handgun class, then I have two "free" weekends before my first baby shower. I'm so looking forward to all of the fun events in August and am so thankful for my sweet family and friends who are throwing me a shower. I know it's going to be wonderful and I can't wait to post pics of that either!
SO MANY BLESSINGS AHEAD!! LORD, GIVE ME THE PATIENCE TO ENJOY EACH MOMENT AS IT COMES!!
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
So there you have it, she's growing and probably somewhere between 2.9 - 3.2 lbs at the moment... she loves punching, flipping, kicking and in general just moving around. I LOVE being woken up 30 minutes before my alarm goes off because she doesn't want to be still! Just Kidding, not a huge fan of that part, but it's totally worth it to know my sweet girl is doing well and growing fast.
It seems like these next 12 weeks can't go by fast enough, yet I still feel like I have much to do. My bedding is ordered, along with some fabric to match so that I can have Carrie Gant make me window treatments... my Crib and Changing Station are both ordered... and I have a couple of really cute shelves I need to hang... but most importantly I need all those things to come in so I can finish the nursery. I say "finish" like I've started, which I haven't... my shelves and cute decorations are patiently awaiting the furniture and bedding to make sure they get hung in the right place. Her room is going to be cowgirl! I searched and searched for beautiful girly bedding that was both vintage and frilly AND would go with barnwood furniture because that's what we have in that room. Well, never found any I loved BUT I did find a western set that I loved. So I picked out a crib that was vintage and distressed looking because I knew it would make the western more girly and definitely go with the barnwood furniture already there. I'll post picture when it comes in, don't want to ruin the surprise now.
This weekend is my sweet nieces 1st birthday, the next weekend Tyler and I are taking our concealed handgun class, then I have two "free" weekends before my first baby shower. I'm so looking forward to all of the fun events in August and am so thankful for my sweet family and friends who are throwing me a shower. I know it's going to be wonderful and I can't wait to post pics of that either!
SO MANY BLESSINGS AHEAD!! LORD, GIVE ME THE PATIENCE TO ENJOY EACH MOMENT AS IT COMES!!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Weeks 25 - 28... getting SOOO close!!!
Weeks 25-28 (month 6): Eggplant
Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.
Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.
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