Birth Plan

Here is our birth plan, Mike and I know things may change once labor actually hits but this is what we are hoping for:

We are excited to have you as part of our birth team. Below are a few general ideas of our expectation for our labor and birth experience.


Labor
- We intend to have a Natural Birth
- We know pain medication and an epidural is available, please do not offer them. We will ask if we want them.
- Please help us by suggesting natural pain relief options.
- Help us to keep the birthing room calm, quiet and as peaceful as possible.
- Intermittent fetal monitoring and a heparin lock are preferred. Megan will naturally hydrate with water.
- We would like to be allowed to progress free of stringent time limits and have my labor augmented only if necessary.
- When pushing I’d like to do it instinctively and be allowed to progress without a time constraint as long as the baby and I are doing ok. Please suggest numerous positions while pushing; if I seem to not be progressing.
- I would prefer not to have an episiotomy.

If a C-section becomes necessary we would like:
- Mike to present at all times during the operation
- the screen lowered a bit so I can see my baby being delivered
- the baby to be given to Mike as soon as s/he's dried, if appropriate
- to breastfeed my baby in the recovery room

After birth:
- Mike would like to cut the cord, if baby is healthy please wait until after the cord as stopped pulsing
- We do not know the sex of the baby, Mike would like to announce the sex.
- If a medical emergency shall arise with the baby, Mike will accompany the baby at all times
- Immediate skin to skin contact with mom is planned
- We plan to breastfeed and would like to within the first hour. Please hold all testing, weighing and bath until we have had a chance to try and bond.
- Please do not offer the baby a bottle or a pacifier
- All tests on baby shall be done in our presence, preferably in our room.

35 weeks

Not much has changed from last week 35 weeks down and 35 days until my due date!! 

Ready or not Blueberry is coming soon!

Blog Hop

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34 Weeks

How far along are you? 34 Weeks
How big is baby? The Size of a Honeydew- 4.3 to 5.8 pounds and 17.2 to 18.7 inches long
Maternity Clothes? All the time.  Even some of Mike's Shirts are starting to get small
Weight - loss or gain? Gain...Had an appointment on Tuesday Dr said it was right on.  Belly also measuring right on at 33 Cm.
Sleep: For the most part good, hips and lower back get sore
Movement:  When is there not movement.  Blueberry's but trys to get under my right ribs.
Food Cravings: Right now Mac and Cheese sound really really good
Food Adversions:  No not really although yesterday there was sauerkraut in a crock pot at work, that did not smell good.
Belly Button In or Out? In, Mike does not think I am going to pop.
What do you miss?  Being able to bend over easy, get out of bed or laying position easy, and red wine.

34 week picture

The Nursery

Crib

Dresser

Quote Wall and with Book Shelf

Crib, night stand, glider and shelf

Going Home Outfits: Boy or Girl

Window, toys and book shelf

We are getting ready for Blueberry to make his or her appearance!  Less than 50 days.  I am done traveling for work, yippee!  Diapers are almost all washed and prepped for wear.  

32 week update

How far along are you? 32 weeks
How big is baby? about the size of an Squash! 15.2-16.7 inches long and 2.5-3.8 pounds!
Maternity clothes? yes all the time, pretty much none of my clothes other than my large sweatshirts fit. 
Weight -Loss or Gain? Gain but nothing in the last 2 weeks! 
Sleep: It is getting more difficult my hips and back hurt in certain positions.  Having to get up 1-2 times a night to pee/
Any Movement? Lot of movement! I have been feeling different body parts sticking out.
Food Cravings? Not Really
Food Aversions? Nope none of those 
Belly Button in or out? in but definitely stretching, Blueberry is trying to make and escape out of it
What do you miss: the occasional glass of wine, being able to bend over easily

32 weeks along

8 weeks along

Happy New Year!

Wow I cannot believe it is 2012!  How does time fly by so fast? Last year my first blog post was "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss.  I can tell you looking back on 2011 it was a perfect prediction for the year.  Look at all the things that have changed in the last year for Mike and I. 
We adopted Cora.
We both got new jobs. 
We moved from Alaska to North Dakota.
We bought our house.
We are expecting our first Baby.
WOW!! That is a lot for one year.  I have no idea what this coming year has in store for us, other than Blueberry coming that is, in about 60 days!!!