Blog Post by Kati:
Yesterday was an interesting day. Around Monday I developed a lovely itchy rash all over my belly and ended up going to the doctor for it yesterday. They drew three different vials of blood for some tests to see if my liver was absorbing bile appropriately (because if it wasn't, a rash was a common side effect). If my liver wasn't working right, the doc said they'd induce me ASAP. He gave me a prescription for some Benadryl-like drug to help with the itching but I can only take it at home since it makes me drowsy. Anyway, the first 2 tests came back normal and the 3rd test was sent to Abbott and won't be ready til tomorrow. My normal doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so because I'll be 39 weeks and depending on the test or the readiness of my cervix, inducement is an option... so we'll see!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
1st Baby Prediction
Blog Post By Chris:
Back before we knew the sex of the baby we took predictions on sex, date, and time. Over 50 people gave their expertise advice on when they thought the baby would be born. Well today marks the very first prediction. Josh Knutson predicted today at 5:30 p.m. Now the next guess is not until the 18th, so he has a little time to get the closest. I know Kati at this point wants Josh to be right. I will try to keep this as up to date as possible with everyone's guess, even if you did guess a boy.
Back before we knew the sex of the baby we took predictions on sex, date, and time. Over 50 people gave their expertise advice on when they thought the baby would be born. Well today marks the very first prediction. Josh Knutson predicted today at 5:30 p.m. Now the next guess is not until the 18th, so he has a little time to get the closest. I know Kati at this point wants Josh to be right. I will try to keep this as up to date as possible with everyone's guess, even if you did guess a boy.
Stranger's Kindness
Blog Post by Kati:
Since it is SOOOOOOOO cold I decided to stop at Starbucks for a delicious hot (decaffeinated!) drink before work this morning. In line the woman ahead of me asked me when I was due and we were just chatting about babies. When she was buying her drink she told the cashier that she wanted to buy my drink too and said "Good luck with the baby!"
It was a great start to my morning. :)
Three days left of work until break! Friday is pajama day at school which is AWESOME. And it also means I only have to find appropriate work outfits for 2 more days. It is a struggle...not too much fits anymore!
Quote from my sister Mari:
"I just wanted to let you know that you are huge."
After explaining my maternity leave (that I have to stay at home for a couple months to take care of the baby) to my students, one student said:
"Just bring the baby here. We'll help."
Since it is SOOOOOOOO cold I decided to stop at Starbucks for a delicious hot (decaffeinated!) drink before work this morning. In line the woman ahead of me asked me when I was due and we were just chatting about babies. When she was buying her drink she told the cashier that she wanted to buy my drink too and said "Good luck with the baby!"
It was a great start to my morning. :)
Three days left of work until break! Friday is pajama day at school which is AWESOME. And it also means I only have to find appropriate work outfits for 2 more days. It is a struggle...not too much fits anymore!
Quote from my sister Mari:
"I just wanted to let you know that you are huge."
After explaining my maternity leave (that I have to stay at home for a couple months to take care of the baby) to my students, one student said:
"Just bring the baby here. We'll help."
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Vikings 11-2
Blog Post By Chris:
Well the Vikings won their game today 30-10. It was a breath of fresh air after last weeks loss. After todays win the Vikings clinched a playoff spot. However, they still need to clinch their division.
Today we did a little morning shopping to finalize all the things we still needed. We went to Target first and got a breast pump and some comfy clothes for Kati when we are in the hospital. After that we headed over to Babies R' Us to grab a few things. We purchased our pack and play crib and also bought another car seat base for my car. Thankfully the pack and play did not require much assembly, it is sort of fold and go.
Also this morning we had breakfast with Jed and Dominik Wachter. Nik was there too, but we weren't there to see him. It is always fun and interesting to see how other people parent, and to see how their kids react. This morning at breakfast Dominik was coloring with some crayons and ended up throwing them on the ground. Jed (his dad) told him that he wasn't going to get them back because of that. Dominik got this serious look on his face, turned to his dad and started babbling nonsense. Jed looked at me and said "he's trying to negotiate with me, but I have no idea what he just said". The serious look on Dominik's face was the priceless part. I can't wait to be a parent (seriously).
Well the Vikings won their game today 30-10. It was a breath of fresh air after last weeks loss. After todays win the Vikings clinched a playoff spot. However, they still need to clinch their division.
Today we did a little morning shopping to finalize all the things we still needed. We went to Target first and got a breast pump and some comfy clothes for Kati when we are in the hospital. After that we headed over to Babies R' Us to grab a few things. We purchased our pack and play crib and also bought another car seat base for my car. Thankfully the pack and play did not require much assembly, it is sort of fold and go.
Also this morning we had breakfast with Jed and Dominik Wachter. Nik was there too, but we weren't there to see him. It is always fun and interesting to see how other people parent, and to see how their kids react. This morning at breakfast Dominik was coloring with some crayons and ended up throwing them on the ground. Jed (his dad) told him that he wasn't going to get them back because of that. Dominik got this serious look on his face, turned to his dad and started babbling nonsense. Jed looked at me and said "he's trying to negotiate with me, but I have no idea what he just said". The serious look on Dominik's face was the priceless part. I can't wait to be a parent (seriously).
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Baby Shower #5!!!!/Doctor's Appointment
Blog Post by Kati:
My final baby shower was today and it was a blast! It was thrown by the girls in my small group from church and all of my Twin Cities childhood/elementary/high school/college/adult friends were able to come! There was 14 of us and it was so fun to have so many girlfriends all in one place celebrating Baby Goose! :) We had a delicious lunch, played a couple of great games, opened presents and chatted. Here are some pictures from the festivities:
All the girls:
Fun presents!
Thanks to Bethany, Jenna, Lara, and all my girls for the wonderful afternoon!!!! :)
My doctor's appointment yesterday went really well. There has been definite progress from last week as I am now 50% effaced AND 1 centimeter dilated! I don't really know exactly what all that means, but it is more than last week so I'm happy. My baby bump also measured in at 40 cm...and since I'm only 38 weeks that means she has grown a lot in the last week (fyi for those who don't know (ahem, my sisters)- your baby bump usually measures the same number in centimeters as how far along in weeks you are). So the doctor said to have the hospital bag packed and that it could be any time! It is kind of hard for me to believe that since I still haven't felt any fake contractions or anything, but we'll see! :) We're making a final shopping run tomorrow to get some things that we still need so we'll be able to pack that bag and have it ready! We've already had the baby's bag packed for like a week, so if I go into labor tonight, at least she'll be all set!
It's amazing how at this point little mundane tasks become challenges: putting on a seat belt (I need a LOT of extra belt!), trying to get out of a bathroom stall (the ones at work are really small...or I guess I'm just really that big), sitting in a chair (kind of a free-fall, not so graceful) and getting out of chairs (requires physical and mental energy, along with a good push from someone nearby), putting on socks (I need longer arms), typing things on my computer at work (again, I need longer arms), and finding clothes that fit (it is a bad sign when are MATERNITY clothes too small!).
I'm just so thankful I'm at this point and that the end is in sight!!!!! And that I have such great people around so willing to help. :)
My final baby shower was today and it was a blast! It was thrown by the girls in my small group from church and all of my Twin Cities childhood/elementary/high school/college/adult friends were able to come! There was 14 of us and it was so fun to have so many girlfriends all in one place celebrating Baby Goose! :) We had a delicious lunch, played a couple of great games, opened presents and chatted. Here are some pictures from the festivities:
All the girls:
Fun presents!
Thanks to Bethany, Jenna, Lara, and all my girls for the wonderful afternoon!!!! :)
My doctor's appointment yesterday went really well. There has been definite progress from last week as I am now 50% effaced AND 1 centimeter dilated! I don't really know exactly what all that means, but it is more than last week so I'm happy. My baby bump also measured in at 40 cm...and since I'm only 38 weeks that means she has grown a lot in the last week (fyi for those who don't know (ahem, my sisters)- your baby bump usually measures the same number in centimeters as how far along in weeks you are). So the doctor said to have the hospital bag packed and that it could be any time! It is kind of hard for me to believe that since I still haven't felt any fake contractions or anything, but we'll see! :) We're making a final shopping run tomorrow to get some things that we still need so we'll be able to pack that bag and have it ready! We've already had the baby's bag packed for like a week, so if I go into labor tonight, at least she'll be all set!
It's amazing how at this point little mundane tasks become challenges: putting on a seat belt (I need a LOT of extra belt!), trying to get out of a bathroom stall (the ones at work are really small...or I guess I'm just really that big), sitting in a chair (kind of a free-fall, not so graceful) and getting out of chairs (requires physical and mental energy, along with a good push from someone nearby), putting on socks (I need longer arms), typing things on my computer at work (again, I need longer arms), and finding clothes that fit (it is a bad sign when are MATERNITY clothes too small!).
I'm just so thankful I'm at this point and that the end is in sight!!!!! And that I have such great people around so willing to help. :)
Friday, December 11, 2009
Leek
Blog Post by Kati:
Week 38!!!!!
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.
Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
Ahhhhh, another Friday! Another fast week!
Baby Goose has been very active this week...I'm looking forward to my doctor's appointment today to see if things are progressing along nicely. I think they must be since she dropped a little since the last appointment. We'll see!
I have my final shower tomorrow. It is being thrown by the girls in my small group with all of my girlfriends. I'm excited!!! :)
Have a great weekend everybody!
Week 38!!!!!
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.
Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
Ahhhhh, another Friday! Another fast week!
Baby Goose has been very active this week...I'm looking forward to my doctor's appointment today to see if things are progressing along nicely. I think they must be since she dropped a little since the last appointment. We'll see!
I have my final shower tomorrow. It is being thrown by the girls in my small group with all of my girlfriends. I'm excited!!! :)
Have a great weekend everybody!
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