39 long weeks

Well here I am at 39 weeks. McKenna is a big girl now, and my stomach feels like it can't get any bigger. McKenna is still moving a lot and it looks and feels really weird now. Many times her kicks and jabs hurt so bad! I have almost given up trying to sleep at night. Last night I had a hard time catching my breath and I felt like my heart was racing. I finally gave up and sat up in bed and I guess she moved away from my lungs. I still can't believe that our due date is next Tuesday, but I am also relieved. I am ready for her to make her debut into the world, and see what our little girl looks like. I will post more next week after our 40 week appointment. I am not seeing my doctor this week, because she isn't in the office. She is still in town, but working at the hospital most of the week. However, I don't see McKenna coming this week, so I didn't stress out over it. If everything works out, McKenna will be here by the end of next week...ready or not....

38 Weeks

Well Mike and I went back to the doctor yesterday, and I was so sure that I had started to dialate. In fact, when Dr. Smith walked in she was her happy, joking self, but after checking me I saw the seriousness wash over her face. I still haven't started dialating, and she thinks the scar tissue on my cervix is the reason. I knew going into this pregnancy that my cervix had scar tissue from my surgery in 2007, but I tried to keep a positive outlook on everything. Well, now that it is coming down to the end, my cervix isn't wanting to work with me. We talked about inducing now, but she said that it would only end in a c-section. It didn't take long for me to say no to that idea. So, here is what we came up with. I go back to her August 5th, and if I still haven't started dialating she will induce on either the 6th or the 7th. We aren't sure if she will try and induce, or just schedule a c-section. If my cervix is still completely closed, I have a feeling she might want to do a c-section. As much as I am wanting to have her normally, I don't want to go through hours and hours of labor just to find out my cervix isn't opening. So we have a lot to think about, but we still have 2 weeks to figure it out.

So, keep us in your prayers that things will work out like they should. We know that God knows McKenna's birthday, and He will bring her into this world when he sees fit. We will let you all know when something happens. Have a great weekend...Mike and I are celebrating our 1 year anniversary this Sunday. I can't believe a year ago I married my very best friend ever...I am such a lucky girl.....Love you to the moon and back Mike!

Oma's 60th Birthday

Well this past Saturday the 18th, we celebrated my mom's (Oma's) birthday. Deborah and I surprised her by driving into Elgin on Friday and shocking her as we walked into her party at work. I didn't have my doctor's permission to do this, but since there was no change at the last visit, I figured I would be okay. We spent 2 quick hours in Elgin and then drove back to Spring. It was a long and exhausting day for me, and I quickly realized why traveling this close to giving birth is crazy. I was so ready to get out of the car, and my poor toes were the size of watermelons.

On Saturday morning, my parents came to Spring and we spent the day at our house. My dad brought BBQ and all the fixins', and they brought us fajitas from Elgin for breakfast. It was a great day. Mike and I went swimming for a while and had some excitement. We were just lounging and Mike was pushing us from one side of the pool to the other. We did this several times, but then suddenly the side of the pool collapsed. I went down first backwards, which scared me to death. I didn't realize what had happened, and when I hit the ground I looked up to see Mike headed my way. He was able to stop himself from falling on me or my tummy, and he pulled the wall back up. I was dazed for several minutes. My mom and sister were out in the yard and ran over to check on us. Mike kinda started to laugh, but I started to cry. I didn't really hurt myself, I was just worried that the fall hurt McKenna. However, the water did help to soften our fall, and besides a few bruises and a scratch on my shoulder I was okay. Later that day I was able to laugh about the fall, but for a while I was very shaken up. I guess McKenna had her first wild water rapid...

I go back to the doctor on Wednesday, and I'm praying there is a change. I really want to have her naturally without inducing, but I will do whatever is best for her. I'll keep everyone posted. I wish now I had a picture of the pool incident to share, but believe me I'm sure it was a sight...have a great week.

37 Weeks....full term

Well we have made it full term! For so long we thought we might not make it to this day, but now McKenna seems very comfortable inside her momma. We went back to visit Dr. Smith today and she was excited that this day has come. However, after checking my cervix we found out that my cervix hasn't progressed any. This was a little upsetting for me, because I just knew that I was at least 1 centimeter, but not this week. I will admit when she was checking me I was in a lot of pain, she kept saying, "You might feel a little pressure..." Whatever! She said she was trying to get me started....wow, it was painful. So, she suggested walking as much as I can and spending some time with Mike...isn't that what got us in this situation to begin with???

We also spoke with her about how long she thinks we still might have. She feels McKenna will be here at about 39 weeks, but we will see. If she isn't here by 40 weeks, and my cervix still isn't progressing she will induce. She would start by trying to soften my cervix and see if it will open and then she would start pitocin. So, we have about 3 weeks to figure things out and see if McKenna will come on her own. Since I did have the surgery on my cervix back in 2007, the scar tissue is possibly the reason my cervix isn't wanting to work with us. However, Dr. Smith also feels that the scar tissue might be what kept my cervix closed, which didn't send me into preterm labor...so she said it might have been a good thing at that time.

Well I'll keep you all posted. We go back for our 38th week visit next Wednesday, so hopefully something will happen. Fingers crossed!

36 Weeks

Well today we are 36 weeks, and as you can see McKenna is a growing girl. I miss seeing my feet and being able to tie my shoes, but I can't wait to meet her. We went to the doctor yesterday and there were no changes in my cervix. Dr. Smith will check me again next week. I wasn't upset with the news, I just wish there was some kind of change. McKenna is facing down and I think her foot is in my ribs. It hurts pretty much 24 hours a day, unless I can get my fingers between her foot and my ribs. However, I don't think she likes that because she pushes back. I'm still walking between 1 to 2 miles per day for some exercise. My doctor was surprised to hear that, but after staying inside all day I have to get out. It isn't like I'm training for a marathon!
Good news, our pool pump should be in today, so I'll get to go swimming again. I have missed my little pond in the backyard. Also, we got a lot of rain this morning, which is great. I think the grass is already greener...
Have a great week...I'll update any changes as soon as I know something. We go back next Wednesday for our 37 week visit.

Daddy Mike

Macie and Callie going for a ride in McKenna's stroller.


Mike showing off his hard work...

Putting the stroller together.

Mike didn't like that I kept taking his picture.

He looks so happy that he is spending his day putting baby things together...but he did so well.

Mike was an awesome daddy and put together McKenna's stroller and swing for her. It took him half of the time it would have taken me. I know he is going to be a great daddy and McKenna is one lucky little girl. Thank you Mike, we love you!

Enough already...

I'm tired of being pregnant and feeling like my insides are no longer there. I even think McKenna is ready to come out. She really doesn't have much room left and every movement she makes hurts. I am just ready to see the little girl that has called my uterus home for the past 9 months. We had to reschedule our doctor's appointment to Monday at 4:00, but I doubt we will find out anything new. I was at the hospital on Wednesday with contractions, but they sent me home because my cervix was still closed. So I continue to have contractions which only makes my mood worse.

Besides being uncomfortable, apparently my nesting has set in more than ever. Mike and Deborah were making fun of me today, because I was ordering them around. I just wanted to get several things done today, and I needed their help. However, the carpets are now steamed cleaned and I feel much better. Tomorrow I'm going to work on the bathrooms and moping the tile. Right now I think I'm going to take a nap, and try to stop complaining for a few minutes. Have a safe and fun 4th of July.