Still No Baby

April has come and gone. Happy May 1st everyone. My contractions have slowed down a lot. I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow. I'll keep you all posted. So it's pretty much wait it out. I'm staying close to home and not driving just in case. Brian is working in the morning and then coming home early. You know - we need to pick up drycleaning, buy Jack some more cat food - that kind of thing that I can't do right now. I don't like being this inactive. I do need to rest and take it easy.

OK more to follow...

Labor????

It's April 30, 2008. It's 2ish. I've been up since 5am - contractions are 1/2 hour apart. They started last night around 10pm. I slept for about 4 or 5 hours. Dr office still says to wait until I have 5 in an hour and then go to the hospital. Brian is home. I'm tired. Got a little bit of a nap earlier.

The photo is from this morning. I look a bit puffy. Glad the weather cooled down. Molly is being so good. We've watched many a Disney movie today. Now she's napping. I think I'll do the same in a few minutes.

So what do you think? Is tonight a good night for a new baby? Tomorrow? Or she going to hold on for another week?

Ta ta

10 Days to Go

Man it was hot this weekend. My hands and feet are all swelly. Was a strange weekend - we didn't do much. Brian let me sleep in today because I was feeling really really awful. I feel better now but mentally, I'm totally off.

Dr appt on Friday went fine. Brian and Molly went with. Dr. Spieser said my weight was good (I weigh less than I did with Molly due to this lame diet). My blood sugar numbers are good. I've got more non stress testing tomorrow. Friday is my pre-op appointment. Oh course, I'm supposed to go straight into the hospital if my contractions become regular (5 in an hour) or if my water breaks.

I'm getting really nervous. I know ultimately all will be fine but I can't help feeling anxious and scared. A c-section is major surgery - recovery sucks but at least it won't be as tramatic as Molly's birth. I'm more nervous about having 2 kids - how will Molly react and frankly, just how am I going to do it? Will I go back to work? Where? You know, that type of thing. It's been 9 months since I've worked which is the longest time I've not worked since I was 14 years old! I love this time I've had and I thank my parents for being so supportive. I'm feeling overwhelmed and hormonal. Ah such is motherhood.

Anywho, I'm delivering at St. Mary's in Long Beach on Atlantic. I'll be there for 3-5 days so I hope I'll have some visitors (hint hint). Just call before. My sister, Brian's mom and my mom will all be here to help me take care of Molly and our new one. Brian is going to take a week off.

Some bonzo got a hold of my debit card and tried charging $800 worth of stuff. Fortunately we caught it in time, I cancelled the card but overall it was a real pain that we are still trying to recover from. Also the external drive on our computer failed this week so I might have lost some files. I'm really bummed about that. Brian managed to save a lot but it's going to be a long process. AHH! more things to worry about. It's just life trying to mix things up. OK, I'm going to stay positive.

Oh, my friend Debbie had her baby on April 22 at 3:50 am. It's a girl. Her name is Delilah (I don't know if that's spelled correctly). She was 8.5 lbs and 20" long. Congratulations to Debbie & Brian Shields! I can't wait to see a photo of her. I know they are busy trying to settle in - it's their first and boy do I remember how overwhelmed I was the first 3 months!

OK it's late. I'm hot. I'll watch a little more tv and then attempt sleep.

Good night all.

I'm soo done

Today I feel pretty yucky. Molly & I have been watching movies all day. We took a nap, we went out for one errand and now we are just hanging out at home. I feel bad keeping her at home all day when I feel bad but at least she can run around in the yard. I really really think this baby is coming early. If I make it to May 7th, I will be surprised.

Obviously this photo isn't from today. Today's photo would look like something the cat dragged in and I'd be wearing jammies or sweats.

And the really good news is LOST is back on tomorrow so I'd better not into labor til maybe the weekend. :)

OK for something fun! Here is a list of 50 names. One of these names will be given to Baby Roth #2! Happy Guessing!

Alice
Agnes
Bertha
Betsy
Charlotte
Cornelia
Dorothy
Daisy
Edith
Esther
Edna
Gertrude
Greta
Holly
Hazel
Harriette
Helen
Ida
Irma
Judith
Josephine
June
Lorraine
Lula
Loretta
Mary
Martha
Minnie
Mildred
Norma
Nellie
Opal
Olivia
Peggy
Patsy
Pauline
Ruby
Ruth
Rosemary
Shirley
Sylvia
Thelma
Tillie
Violet
Virginia
Vivian
Wilma
Winifred
Willa
Zelma

17 DAYS TO GO

Good day everyone and Happy Sunday! There's only 17 more days to go before Baby Roth #2 makes her way into the world. I have been having lots of contractions so really she could come early. Either way, I still don't feel ready. Brian says I am and I'm sure it will be great but I'm nervous.

So what's been going on? Still injecting insulin 3x a day - going better, still checking blood sugar 4x a day (my fingers are getting very calused), dieting has caused me to lose weight (dr. said it was normal).

I have non stress testing Monday & Thursday and my next reg. dr appt on Friday. If I'm dialated at all I go into surgery. So stay posted!

My dad had surgery on Thursday (hernia). It was just a one day thing and now he's up and about but can't do any heavy lifting for a while. My mom is taking care of him through the weekend.

Molly is being quite a 2 year old today. I am out of patience. Thank goodness Brian is home.

Talked to my friend Debbie yesterday. She's due this week with her first. She is nesting big time. I can't wait to meet her little one.

Hmm, I'm a little blue today so maybe tomorrow or later today will be better for writing.

OK Bye.

May 7 is the date

It's very late but I can't sleep.

I found out my scheduled c-section date is May 7! I asked if it could be any earlier but they said they won't schedule any sooner than 39 weeks. My big question is what if I go into labor sooner? A question I will be asking my doctor on Tuesday with the expectation of lots of details - not just "go to the hospital if you go into labor". I need information people! Do they just start the operation then or wait or what?

The above photo is me and my friend Debbie last weekend. She's due on April 18. Aren't we super cute with our matching bellies? Debbie and I used to work together. I miss seeing her every day and I'm sad we couldn't share our pregnancy together but I am happy that I've been able to be home during this pregnancy. It's not the worst but it's not been the best either. The other photo is me 2 days ago.

What else? Both Grammas will be here tomorrow. Gramma Bev is bringing the bassinet and the infant car seat she's been storing for the last 2.5 years! Thank you Gramma! Molly is excited to see them both. She is so lucky to have such wonderful Grammas. I like that I can have a little bit of Mommy time. Hopefully I can sneak out for some prenatal yoga. I usually go once a week but twice is even better.

This week was busy. I tried to keep myself (and Molly of course) occupied with lots of activities to keep up moral. I've been feeling yucky - physically and mentally. We went to Olvera Street, Museum of Natural History, Discovery Science Center, my friend Suzanne's house for lunch, dinner with John, Leigh & Nico, the park.

I was supposed to be going for testing every week but Thursday after I had Brian plan to come home early for back to back appointments, the antenatal nurse went home sick and they wanted me to come in the next day and I said forget it. Then they never called me for appointments for this week (why they can't schedule more than a week at a time, I don't know). I wasn't about to call them. I know the baby is healthy. I'm doing everything I've been supposed to do - kept up with my diet and the insulin. I have my regular appointment with my OB on Tuesday.

So what else? I still think this month is the month. I've been having Braxton-Hicks like crazy. I think she wants to be an April baby...is this mostly me wanting that? You betcha.

Well my eyes are getting a little bit tired so I guess I'll go try to fall asleep. Good night all.

9 Months Pregnant

I'm officially 9 months pregnant. Did you know that pregnancy is actually closer to 10 months? (40 weeks) I know all you moms already know that. Anyway - next month is the month! You all get to meet little __________! I can't wait to meet her. I think she's going to be nothing like little Miss Molly.

I got my hair highlighted and trimmed last week (and flat ironed). Molly was a little weirded out by the new hair but it went back to being curly so she was cool with it. Plus she now says "I got my hair done too."

I've been getting a little better with the routine: insulin, blood testing and the diet. I still hate it. My poor belly is black and blue. I want candy and a Surplee and Jamba Juice and some potato chips and real coffee and a doughnut and a beer (the list goes on).

The baby is in good health. I've been having to do testing a few times a week (non-stress, stress & fluid measurements). Last week was my first week. I did NOT enjoy the stress test and from what I can gather, there is no really good reason why I should be going through it. So I'm undergoing non-stress testing 2x a week plus regular doctor appointments. And the worst part is that I have to find care for Molly during these stupid appointments. Thank goodness for my cousin Liz! Thank you! Thank you Liz! Molly LOVES going to "Aunt" Liz's house because she gets to play with Seamus and Annie.

What else? Ichy palms and feet - that's a weird pregnancy symptom. I did not have that with Molly. In fact I didn't have heartburn or any of the stuff I have had this time around. But I do have nice swollen ankles and fingers like I did with Molly. Wow - who would ever want to get pregnant?

So with all the "drama" of this pregnancy, I'm looking forward to an orderly delivery. When I was pregnant with Molly - easy peasy pregnancy followed by an all drama delievery! I know, it could be much much worse. Sorry for complaining.

But I'll tell you, all of this is worth it. I would do it all over again because the result is amazing. I can't believe what an amazing and beautiful daughter we have. The new baby is going to be equally amazing. I really do love being a mommy.

OK it's late and I need some sleep.
Ta ta.
C