So this morning, I was doing my hair when I had about 1/4 cup of fluid come down... Not sure exaclty what it was but it stopped, I called the Doctors and they said if it continues to come on in. Luckily, it didn't so Dustin and I were able to go to Waynesville with Mom & Dad. I am so really for her to be here its not funny! Dustin is packing his bag tonight, and getting it in the car. I've got all mine & Pressley's stuff ready to go! YAY 13 days till her actual due date... although she'll be born this week... I just know it!
We went to meet Pressley's pediatrician today! His name was Dr. Chu- he kinda reminds me of my brother-in-law, Bill... He was very informative and Dustin and I both really liked him... Hopefully "the princess" will like him too! We got the referral from my OB-GYN that they were a "Christian" practice- Dustin like the fact that we will have doctors that have similar beleifs...
36 Week Appointment
ok- today was our first appointment where we found out effacement & things l like that... I was kinda nervous! Thank God Dustin will be able to go with me to it! I didn't gain any weight! YAY! I am about 10% effaced. Pressley is about 5.5lbs- and we are both very healthy... only 4 more weeks till we are full term... we can't wait! YAY!
OH YES! and we are meeting Maggie on Saturday night (she taught our Child Birthing Class) we are going to discuss with her about being our Doula! HOW FUN!
Doula!
We will have a doula for Presselys birth!
Dustin and I have the wonderful opportunity to work with Maggie as our Doula during labor/delivery of Pressley! Maggie is one of the nurses at our Doctors office and also teaches the childbirth class that Dustin and I attended. During our first class, Maggie mentioned that she is also working to earn her Doula Certification and needed 1 more couple (I think...?) in order to complete it! I had wanted the help of a doula since early pregnancy but wasn't sure the cost involved with something like that so we pushed the idea aside. We approached her the 2nd class we had and asked her if she would be our Doula, she said that we both should pray about it, as would she.
We met with her and her husband over dinner tonight and discussed our birth plan. We are SO VERY blessed to have her on "Team Pressley" She is a believer also which makes our bond seem even tighter.
Dustin and I have truely had an answer to prayer! THANK YOU GOD!
Dustin and I have the wonderful opportunity to work with Maggie as our Doula during labor/delivery of Pressley! Maggie is one of the nurses at our Doctors office and also teaches the childbirth class that Dustin and I attended. During our first class, Maggie mentioned that she is also working to earn her Doula Certification and needed 1 more couple (I think...?) in order to complete it! I had wanted the help of a doula since early pregnancy but wasn't sure the cost involved with something like that so we pushed the idea aside. We approached her the 2nd class we had and asked her if she would be our Doula, she said that we both should pray about it, as would she.
We met with her and her husband over dinner tonight and discussed our birth plan. We are SO VERY blessed to have her on "Team Pressley" She is a believer also which makes our bond seem even tighter.
Dustin and I have truely had an answer to prayer! THANK YOU GOD!
Nesting...
I have begun the "nesting" process at our home... It is something that is VERY fulfilling to do and both Dustin and I have enjoyed doing it. Each night once I finish doing my daily nesting I sit in the rocking chair in her room and I take in all that has been done. I get the opportunity to enjoy the room QUIETLY... with only 4 more weeks to go, I've got little time left when things will be quiet in there! I can't wait for her little coo's and giggles...
We still have to move her crib to a different wall but for right now, you'll get the picture of how it looks- so precious!
I finished packing up her diaper bag last night too- however I still need a couple more things to have a "completed" diaper bag... one trip to Wal-Mart and I'll knock it out.
Baby Shower --Regal Homes
My boss came to me about a month ago and asked me for a wish list of things that I wanted for Pressley... he thought it would be a neat idea to throw me a "MAN STYLE" baby shower! LOL!Here are a few photo's from my baby shower thrown by Regal Homes...
Our Sweet Little Cake- Not sure about the "africian american" baby-I'm pretty sure she's caucasian! LOL
Me getting ready to eat ALL the yummy food--- those guys can really cook! Thanks Duke & Dean!
Me getting ready to eat ALL the yummy food--- those guys can really cook! Thanks Duke & Dean!
this is pretty much the best Boss ever!
Thanks guys! You all did a great job!
Joel's Birthday
Today is Uncle Joels Birthday!
I accidentally called him on the 14th to wish him a happy birthday, however, it wasn't his birthday- But I have a good excuse! Read Below!!
It has been said that there is alot of forgetfulness that occurs during pregnancy. Here's a little bit of info as to why Pregnant women are forgetful!
Why have I felt so absentminded since I've been pregnant?Many pregnant women say their short-term memory isn't up to par during pregnancy, particularly during their first and third trimesters.It certainly seems to make sense: In your first trimester, you may be distracted by thoughts about this new adventure you're beginning or worries about your baby's health, as well as exhausted and nauseated from the hormonal changes you're undergoing. During your third trimester, you may be overwhelmed or just plain distracted by the huge life changes you're about to experience and again exhausted if you're having trouble getting a good night's sleep.Research on pregnancy and memory is limited, so no one knows for sure what's really going on. While some studies have found evidence of verbal and memory deficits during pregnancy, others have shown that pregnant women actually do just as well in cognitive tests as women who aren't pregnant.One study found that pregnant women did experience a decline in memory, but only in the third trimester. Interestingly, in a different study, pregnant women rated themselves as having performed worse than they would have before pregnancy, even though they tested just as well as a group that wasn't pregnant. So if you think you're flakier than usual while you're pregnant, it may just be your perception.
Is there anything I can do about it?Try devising strategies to help you remember what's important. Mimi Towle, a journalist from Mill Valley, California, pregnant with her first child, couldn't remember the phone numbers she'd dialed for years. "I'd take a break from whatever I was doing and try to visualize myself dialing that number," she says. "The process of calming down often helped."You can also reduce frustration by using tactics such as carrying a small notebook for jotting down reminders, keeping a detailed daily calendar, and assigning items you use often, such as keys, to one place.Forgetfulness may be your cue to simplify your life. Easier said than done, of course. But you don't absolutely have to wallpaper that room you've been meaning to get to for a while now. Or clean all your closets just because a new baby is arriving. This sort of self-imposed stress, part of the feverish nesting that women often get into before a birth, can lead you to forget things.If this is your first baby, make time for some long baths, leisurely dinners by candlelight, long walks, and satisfying spells with a novel or two. If this isn't your first child, then you know the importance of finding help so you can take care of yourself. In short, try to relax and save your energy so you can better focus on the things that are really important to you. Is forgetfulness ever a sign that something's wrong?Not by itself. However, if you find you're really having trouble thinking or concentrating, and you're also feeling down or you notice a loss of interest or pleasure almost every day, you could be suffering from depression.If you're feeling unusually sad or overwhelmed, it's important not to suffer alone. Be sure to discuss it with your caregiver so you can get the help you need.
Baby Shower--Hartmann's
So I'd like to say how thankful that God blessed me with so many wonderful people in my life! My Best friend Abby & her Mother & Sister threw me a Baby Shower today! Pressley got soo many cute little things! We can NOT wait to put all her things up in her room! The shower was so much fun! Check out the photo section labeled Baby Shower for some photos! Thanks Brenda, Abby & Jenn for your kindness, I LOVE YOU! And thanks to everyone else who attended the shower- your kindness will not be forgotten!
30th Week Appointment
Mom got to go with me to the Doctors appointment today- She heard Pressley's heartbeat! The Doctor said everything was PERFECT!
Dustin has been teasing me that I'm gaining "TOO MUCH WEIGHT" So I thought I'd throw this one on here for him...
MY BMI is 19.5
Your BMI
Recommended Weight Gain
Below 19.8
28 to 40 pounds
How to use these charts to plot your weight
19.9 - 26.0
25 to 35 pounds
26.1 - 29.0
15 to 25 pounds
29.1 and Above
Less than 15 pounds
Birthing Class
Dustin and I attended our first "Birthing Class" today! We had so much fun! Our Teacher is a very kind lady named Maggie- She is also a doula... I have heard both positive and negative feedback about our choice to do birthing classes and have a doula. Thankfully, this is our child and WE are able to make the decisions regarding bringing her into the world! Anyways! Dustin and I had a very posative experience on Sunday and can't wait until our next class.
I had a dream...
Last night, I had a dream that my brother Joel, made me eat a live iguana- and that it was moving around in my stomach--- its funny how things play games on your mind- pressley's activity is getting more and more easy to feel- which sometimes has an adverese effect on my sleep...
28th Week Appointment
YUCK! I just got back from our 28 week visit and had to take that gluecose screening! I had to drink this orange drink that tasted like pure sugar mixed into a orange soda- I don't think i'll ever have an orange soda as long as I live.... Pressley is growing great! and unfortunately so is mommy... UGH!
The Joys of Pregnancy
Last night was a ROUGH night... between the Braxton Hicks Contractions and the Restless Leg Syndrome I was in for a long night! Luckly, Dustin slept well and was refreshed enough in the morning to get me up and out of bed and off to work looking good and with a full belly! He's such a good man!
ITS A GIRL!
Today we had our Dr's appointment to find out what we are having... ITS GIRL! Pressley Danyelle Chapman! We were told that she is 12 oz. A BIG GIRL! and that she is a show off! A lot of times, the ultrasound tech isn't able to get everything they need to correctly analyze the baby, but in our case Pressley was moving around enough so that she could see EVERYTHING! Chance was excited to see his little sister, he kept wanting to see the screen! How CUTE! After finding out, Dustin took Chance and I to Michael's to get Pressleys scrapbook so we could begin recording memories of our pregnancy! Then Daddy and Chance went and bought her a little onesie that reads: Daddy does my hair. I can't wait to see her wear it!
New Beginings...
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