31 Weeks (9 weeks to go) ONLY 8 MORE WEEKS OF WORK!!!

I have not been keeping up with my updates!!!

Well here we are, its already 2009. 2009 is the year of Paige and I am so excited. I cant believe we are 2 months away from the arrival of Paige. Christmas and New Years was so nice and relaxing. I needed some time off from work to relax and get things in order for Paige. The nursery looks amazing. I have all the bedding washed and set up. My Rhinebeck shower was beautiful. I was so touched my mom went to so much trouble and really made the shower extra special. I took many pictures and we had 20 guests. I got beautiful gifts. Michele bought so many outfits from Gap I don't even know where to start LOL.
Next week we have a follow up with the OBGYN as well as a growth scan with Dr. White. I am really looking forward to seeing Paige again. I know she is still breech as I can feel her now and distinguish where her head is. It's funny when she is active, I can put my hand on my belly and she will eventually move towards my hand. That makes me feel so special, like she knows her momma's touch. I cant wait to meet her.

We love you Paige, please continue to grow big and strong......

28 Weeks (12 weeks to go)

Well we have made it through another exciting week.

Monday was our OB appointment with Dr. Trivette. We had a very quick "growth scan" which showed Paige is still doing well. She was measuring 2lbs 130z. and at the 60% for growth. Her arms and legs are VERY LONG just like Daddy. We also went for our glucose test (yet to hear the results) I am hoping and praying I pass this one as if I don't I will need to go back and take a 3 hour test.

Paige is still breech so the doctor said we will check her again at 36 weeks. If she is still breech we will schedule a c-section for week 39. This did bum me out at first but now I am finding the bright spots. (no long labor, no stitches down there etc.....)

Today was our growth scan with Dr. White

Cervix is holding strong at 4.50cm and Paige again looked really good. She is weighing in at 3lbs. and again long and ahead of schedule. Our favorite nurse did the sono and she put the 3D on and gave us amazing pictures. I am going to try and post one on this website. We go back at 32 weeks for another growth scan. They also gave me a movement chart I need to fill out.

We love you Paige, and can not wait to meet you:)

27 Weeks (13 to go)

Another week down. This week has been pretty good. I am starting to get really tired again and sore all over. My legs, feet, and back are in constant pain at this point. Again all worth it when we finally see the end result. This Saturday we have our birthing class from 9-5 at the hospital where we will deliver. I am looking forward to the class so I can get an idea of what to expect. I dont think it has hit me yet that I need acutally deliver Paige. Cant she stay in there forever?

Next week is a big week. Monday we have a non-stress test, growth scan, and gluclose blood work. Friday we have a cervix check and growth scan with Dr. White. I cant wait to see how much Paige has grown and how much she weighs.

Grow big and strong little one, we love you:)

26 weeks (14 weeks to go!!!)

Lets see this week we had a check up with Dr. Allen. She was much more personable which made me happy. Gained 7 more pounds, uterus looks good, healthy 147 hb. I really cant believe how quickly the weeks are going by now. Next week will be quiet as we have no appointments but the following week we will do glucose blood work, 2 sonos/growth scans, and a cervix check. Christmas is 3 weeks away and i am really looking forward to some time off and visiting with my family. We got a few more gifts.......DJ booth from Aunt Bobbie and a generous check from Aunt Kathy in GA. Looking forward to my shower and seeing all the wonderful gifts Paige will get. I will write next week.

We love you Paige, please grow big and strong

Mommy:)

25 Weeks/Thanksgiving

Another week down (just 15 to go)!!!!!
This week again was pretty uneventful which is always a good thing. I feel tired, sore, ligament pain etc......... But I will take all the pain if it means Paige is growing big and strong. This week is Thanksgiving and that means I get tomorrow and Friday off which I am really looking forward too. How many things we have this year to give thanks for!!!! Every year we say that around the dinner table but this year I feel it is just SO true.

Next week we will have another doctors appointment with Dr. Allen and we will get to hear her heartbeat. This is always something that puts a smile on my face. Starting next week we will see the OB every 2 weeks vs. once a month. We are getting there slowly but surely. I have said from day 1 that if we can just get through the holidays Paige will be here before we know it. Tomorrow officially kicks off the holiday season so I am really looking forward to it!!!!

Grow big and strong Paige, we love you!!!!!

24 Weeks!!

Things have been great!!! Week 23 went by without a hitch and here we are on week 24. This is a big week for me. I have read on the Internet that once a baby makes it till 24 weeks there is a good possibility they can be delivered and survive. As always i am hoping preterm labor will not be an issue but if it is at least I an have some hope. My next goal will be 30 weeks.
I went for a cervix check last Friday and everything looked really well. I had my favorite u/s tech (Patty) and she even gave me a quick peek at Paige. Cervix was holding strong at 4.78cm and fluids around Paige looked good. She was jumping around so much that Patty was finding it hard to get what she needed LOL Anyway I thought I would need to go again this week but Patty and Dr White confirmed I am done for now YIPPEE..... They booked me for another cervix check and growth scan at 28 weeks and said to call if I had any concerns. I love that office, they are all so nice and on-time!! I have a short break from doctors for the time being which is nice. Our next appointment is just an OB check up at 26 weeks with Dr. Allen (which will be all of 10 minutes knowing her)
Saturday we got Paige's room put together and DH put together the crib and glider. It looks like a real nursery and I just love it. I catch myself going in there just to rock on the glider and think about how it will be when Paige is here with us.
2 nights ago DH finally got to feel Paige kick from the outside. I think he was thrilled.... I also received my invitation for my home baby shower put on by my mom. I loved it, the theme is "a star is soon to be born" how cute.
Grow big and strong Paige we love you:)

22 Week Updates

Well we have had another great week!!
Thursday was our monthly OB appointment with Dr. Trivett. She was not my favorite but I guess she was OK. Nothing new to report there except all looks good. We heard a "healthy heartbeat" and my uterus is measuring exactly as it should.
Friday was another cervix check and growth scan for Paige. Cervix is holding strong at about a 4.38cm with no funneling Yippie!!! Then we got a look at Paige, HOW BIG SHE HAS GOTTEN. All organs including the heart still look very good. Overall she was measuring about a week ahead of schedule. However the length of her legs are 2 weeks ahead (I wonder where she gets that from? Could it be her Daddy?) They weighed her and she is 1 pound 6 ounces which is 6 oz. more than the normal. The nurse confirms she is in the 59% for growth which is great. Amniotic fluid levels were good and she has plenty of room in there to grow big and strong.
this was the first appointment that I could actually feel some of the movement I was seeing on the screen ( SO COOL) So over all she is a healthy little angel. We will continue with weekly cervix checks for 2 more weeks and the we will only need to go over 4 weeks for a growth scan to make sure she continues to progress.

I also set up the birthing class for 12/13 at the hospital we will deliver at. This is an all day Saturday class from 9-5pm. It should be very interesting.

Carpet is coming tomorrow and then finally maybe we can get Paige's room put together. I am so excited.

We love you Paige, grow big and strong for Mommy & Daddy