Dear Baby Rose,
I'm up at 3 am with a bit of insomnia. I was so tired during the day today, I went to bed about 9 pm! Then I woke up....probably at 12 pm. I finally gave up trying to get back to sleep about 1 am so that your dad could get some rest before his long day tomorrow. He has to head to work at 3 am.
I can't believe you will be here any time now! You're due to be born on 11-14. If you are not here by 11-21 we will have to induce labor. I have been lucky enough to be "on my own" for awhile now. But, that means that my schedule is quite important. I was only able to keep it clear until the first week of December. I'm so grateful that your Ummuchi will be able to stay with us for most of December.
I have been thinking more about how I am so ready to meet you, but there will be a biter-sweetness to the end of our closeness when you are born. I pray that we will always be close. But, now is the only time that I will know exactly where you are and that you are mostly safe :). Granted, there are risks of the cord getting wrapped around your neck or other concerns, but generally I know that no one can hurt you while you are inside me. My mom had a fun thought the other day. You will be one of the few people on this earth that have heard my heartbeat from the inside :).
I am so thankful that you have been healthy and safe so far. We pray every day that you will continue to be a healthy and blessed baby.
I can't wait to meet you. I hope that we are always somewhat close. I know that you will want to be your own person. Your dad is VERY independent. If you end up like him, I might not see much of you :(. I will try my best to respect your personal space baby Rose. Your dad and I were hanging out in your nursery the other day, just thinking about what kind of person you might be. Your dad and his sisters rarely went home once they left for college. I hope you don't end up doing that! I'm sure we also will not go the way of my parents, who required me to be one at least ONE WEEKEND NIGHT every week. That was a tough pill to swallow during my time at KU.
You are still moving around quite a bit. It makes me feel better that all is going well when you move. So thank you for that :).
Symptoms
I have started having some issues sleeping again. Maybe I just need to go back to the chiropractor. I have had discomfort behind my hips. That might be due to the urinary tract infection I found out that I have now. I had been feeling burning when I would urinate at some points. The preliminary stick test at the Midwife's office showed I might have one. The test to confirm I have one would have had some cost, and I would not have found out until Monday. By then I might have had a nasty fever. Apparently a UTI in pregnancy can be bad because it can cause fever, early labor, and low birth weight. Also, they would immediately put in a catheter at the hospital during labor, which would be no fun. The midwife proscribed Microbid. I was a bit scared to read that it can cause a blood issue in babies. I talked to the Midwife and apparently this would only happen if some enzyme issue runs in our family AND you are born within 48 hours of me taking the medication. We are still 2 weeks from your due date, so I am hoping I will finish the 7 days and have a few days to spare before you come. I am praying that you will be safe and not at all affected by this!
Weight and Fitness
I have gained WAY too much weight. I am at about 162 pounds right now. I started at about 124. I should have been at 115. I was 119 in November of last year for Maureen's bridal shower. Then I gained a few pounds over last Christmas. So I will really want to lose at least 50 pounds after you are born to get to 115. Hopefully 25 of that will be fairly quick after the birth and fluid goes away.
I have still been able to walk 3 miles several times a week. This week has been pretty busy. I need to get some walking in over this weekend.
I love you Baby Rose! I can't wait to meet you.
I'm up at 3 am with a bit of insomnia. I was so tired during the day today, I went to bed about 9 pm! Then I woke up....probably at 12 pm. I finally gave up trying to get back to sleep about 1 am so that your dad could get some rest before his long day tomorrow. He has to head to work at 3 am.
I can't believe you will be here any time now! You're due to be born on 11-14. If you are not here by 11-21 we will have to induce labor. I have been lucky enough to be "on my own" for awhile now. But, that means that my schedule is quite important. I was only able to keep it clear until the first week of December. I'm so grateful that your Ummuchi will be able to stay with us for most of December.
I have been thinking more about how I am so ready to meet you, but there will be a biter-sweetness to the end of our closeness when you are born. I pray that we will always be close. But, now is the only time that I will know exactly where you are and that you are mostly safe :). Granted, there are risks of the cord getting wrapped around your neck or other concerns, but generally I know that no one can hurt you while you are inside me. My mom had a fun thought the other day. You will be one of the few people on this earth that have heard my heartbeat from the inside :).
I am so thankful that you have been healthy and safe so far. We pray every day that you will continue to be a healthy and blessed baby.
I can't wait to meet you. I hope that we are always somewhat close. I know that you will want to be your own person. Your dad is VERY independent. If you end up like him, I might not see much of you :(. I will try my best to respect your personal space baby Rose. Your dad and I were hanging out in your nursery the other day, just thinking about what kind of person you might be. Your dad and his sisters rarely went home once they left for college. I hope you don't end up doing that! I'm sure we also will not go the way of my parents, who required me to be one at least ONE WEEKEND NIGHT every week. That was a tough pill to swallow during my time at KU.
You are still moving around quite a bit. It makes me feel better that all is going well when you move. So thank you for that :).
Symptoms
I have started having some issues sleeping again. Maybe I just need to go back to the chiropractor. I have had discomfort behind my hips. That might be due to the urinary tract infection I found out that I have now. I had been feeling burning when I would urinate at some points. The preliminary stick test at the Midwife's office showed I might have one. The test to confirm I have one would have had some cost, and I would not have found out until Monday. By then I might have had a nasty fever. Apparently a UTI in pregnancy can be bad because it can cause fever, early labor, and low birth weight. Also, they would immediately put in a catheter at the hospital during labor, which would be no fun. The midwife proscribed Microbid. I was a bit scared to read that it can cause a blood issue in babies. I talked to the Midwife and apparently this would only happen if some enzyme issue runs in our family AND you are born within 48 hours of me taking the medication. We are still 2 weeks from your due date, so I am hoping I will finish the 7 days and have a few days to spare before you come. I am praying that you will be safe and not at all affected by this!
Weight and Fitness
I have gained WAY too much weight. I am at about 162 pounds right now. I started at about 124. I should have been at 115. I was 119 in November of last year for Maureen's bridal shower. Then I gained a few pounds over last Christmas. So I will really want to lose at least 50 pounds after you are born to get to 115. Hopefully 25 of that will be fairly quick after the birth and fluid goes away.
I have still been able to walk 3 miles several times a week. This week has been pretty busy. I need to get some walking in over this weekend.
I love you Baby Rose! I can't wait to meet you.
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