NST

Sorry I didn't update as soon as I got home from my NST. I was soo tired! We hit BK on the way home so I could enjoy one of my last whoppers and then we came home and I took a nice 2 hour nap. The nst and ultra sound went well. My fluid level is outstanding and my placenta seems to still be doing its job. No new pictures today, Tegan didn't want to show us anything! We did get to see the top of her head and her hair, and lets just say she will be coming out just like her daddy did...hardly any hair!!! lol she wont be born with the dark head full of hair that I was born with that is for sure! She is still breech, the ultra sound tech said that there isn't much room in there for her at all anymore. My Urine was wonderful like always and my blood pressure was 96/54 which is the lowest it has been in my entire pregnancy! Tegan's heart is still responding to her movements as it should be and she is still nice and healthy and not in any distress :) I only had two contractions while hooked up, bed rest is helping slow them down alot. I go back on tuesday and friday for my last two nst's then the following monday tegan will be here! only 10 more days to go..actually 9 1/2 now :)

NST results and 37 week belly shots

I just got home from my non stress test. I almost didn't get to come home at all!! All the times that I would whine that Tegan was pushing way out causing me pain wasn't Tegan, it was me contracting! lol my nst showed that I am having them every eight minutes! Boy do I feel stupid!!!! I saw the on call dr and got checked and I wasn't dialated so I got sent home. I am now on strict bedrest until my csection. If my contractions become five minutes apart I am to go into labor and delivery to be checked again. My ultra sound showed everything was still well, my fluid level was great and of corse Tegan is still breech lol. Tegan is doing wonderful and was moving ALL over during the nst, I thought she was going bust through the moniters a few times. She was reacting to movement just as she should have been and there were no signs of being in distress. My blood pressure was 100/60 and I have gained a total of 29lbs. I fell in love with the on call doc!! He sat there and explained everything to Zach and I and took away so much worry about the placenta issue. My placenta is calcifying (aging faster than normal) which made us very nervous about Tegan's well being. My dr never explained anything to us about it so I expressed my concerns to the dr I saw today and he made us feel so much better! He said it appears to be aging faster but looks aren't everything, function is what we need to look at. Just as a 90 year old man can be old and look old but be the healthiest man around. My placenta is doing very well, Tegan's activity and growth are proof of that. They are keeping a close eye on me to be safe but he said that as of now everything is perfect! My csection is scheduled for Nov 24th at 9:30 am, I am to be there at 7:30! yay!!! Only 13 more days until I get to meet my little miracle! Here are my 37 week belly shots along with the ultra sound picture we got of her today.

our little turkey

Zach painted my belly like a turkey the other night, it was even harder to paint this time then it was before. Tegan was bouncing all over and kicking up a storm making it really hard. She truely is our little turkey!!!

getting painted



turkey anyone??



something to be thankful for..



haha dont ask! simply priceless!



mommy's little turkey

little miss Tegan isn't so little-ob update

I am finally home, I'm sorry it took so long but we had a few other stops to make while in rockford. Everything is going well. I somehow lost two pounds, I suppose that is what happens when you dont eat whoppers every day. My blood pressure was 104/60 which is in my normal range. Tegan did turn lol but I suppose when I asked for turn vibes I should have asked for you to send turn head down vibes lol clearly the vibes got conffused. Tegan decided to turn..but she turned totally in the breech position! Her giant head is painfully in my ribs now causing pain when I sit up straight. She is a very big baby!!! Right now she is measuring in at 7lbs which puts her in the 83 percentile for weight, and her head is measuring at 39weeks 3 days gestation lol. I knew she would have the infamous Wright head like her daddy and her uncles.

My ultra sound showed the my placenta is aging faster than it should be. Dr Bhattacharya wants to do a csection Monday November 24th but I have to wait for scheduling to call me on monday to know an exact day and time. I have to go in twice a week now for non stress tests due to Tegan's size, position and my placenta issue. I have my next appointment on tuesday morning. Tegan will be here in two weeks!!!! YAY! Im so ready to meet my little girl! We were able to see more than her ear today, we still didn't get any clear face shots or anything due to her position but we were able to see our baby girl and get some pictures of her. She has her mommy's nose and her daddy's lips..she is simply beautiful. I will update you all on monday with the set date and time for my csection.

36 week belly shots

Here are my newest belly shots, they were taken this morning. I dont have much of an update for you all. Zach and I are getting very very anxious to see our baby girl, not too much longer! I go in this friday for my 36 week ultra sound to determine if I will be needing a csection or not. Turn Tegan turn!!!!!

Ready for the Christmas Season!!!!

Today Zachary and put up our christmas tree and got the inside of the house ready for Christmas. I know to some we are beyond crazy for putting it up before thanksgiving rolls around, heck I may just be a little crazy. It only made sense to put it up now and get things ready early. I will be 36 weeks pregnant tomorrow which puts me closer and closer to D-Day. We have always put the tree up the day after thanksgiving, this year that isn't at all practical for us. If I need a c section I will still be recovering at that time, and if not I will be big and 4 days shy of my due date so it only made sense to do it now and get it out of the way. Not to mention all the christmas gifts were piled up in little miss Tegan's room which was driving me bonkers!!! I just love having the tree up, it makes it feel so much more like home in here :) I have always loved the holiday and the cheer and happiness that comes with it. Looking at the tree and our three stockings hung brought tears to mine and Zach's eyes. We stood in the living room gazing at the tree giggling and crying. This is the best year ever and it is only going to get better!!!! We took pictures of putting up the tree and such to share with you all..and so Tommi could live through me until her tree goes up haha. It sure was a chore putting the tree skirt on lmao I didn't think my belly was going to allow me to do it, but I got the job done!!!! Enjoy all the pics :)

fixing the branches




hanging ornaments




putting on the tree skirt haha




our pretty home decorated for the holidays




My belly and I on the couch at 35 weeks 6 days

PICS! Tegan's finished wall and my square belly

Zachary finished up the last of painting Tegan's wall the other day. It turned out so cute!!! I hope she likes it and grows up knowing how much love her daddy put into painting it for her. It adds the perfect girly touch and fits in so well!! I love it! Yesterday Zach and his dad made Tegan's window seat toy box. It is basically a big rectangle box with four big baskets in it for her toys. I bought the foam and fabric today to make the padded seat, tomorrow I am going to sew it. Once that is done her room is finished!!! I Finished packing my bag today as well as the dogs bag (he will be staying with my mom while we are at the hospital) I can't beleive I am 35 1/2 weeks along. Zach bought a bag today, now all he has to to is pack it and put it in the work car incase I go into labor while he is at work. We bought Tegans first christmas stocking and ornament along with new stockings for Zach and I..and they are already hung!!! lmao only a few more days until the tree goes up!! Come over and help us Tommi!!! hehe. I know it is early and some of you think Im nuts but with Tegan's arrival coming fast and being so close to thanks giving(which is when it usually goes up) we decided to put it up now, not to mention all the gifts are in her room. I am nesting like crazy trying to get everything in order and perfect!! I know I still have atleast two weeks, wow that really isn't long haha, but I am trying to get it all done now. Only 6 more days until my 36 week ultra sound and the scheduling of my c section..that means little miss has 6 days to turn her little self into the right position. I know you all just saw belly shots 3 days ago but my belly looks WAY different now then it did! Tegan was pushed way out making me look very square so we decided to get the camera out! You can visually see that she is transeverse! Today I got my very first "you must be ready to pop" haha. Enough babble here are pictures!

Tegan's finished bedroom wall






Here is my square belly!! It looks so much bigger than it did 3 days ago! scroll down to my previous blog to compare, you wont believe it!