Baby Boy Update--37 Weeks

I went to see Dr. Irwin yesterday and my heart about stopped! Amy, the nurse, couldn't find his heartbeat immediately like she normally does. You know the worried look and I saw it on her face. She kept moving the wand and then finally said she would check the other side. Why do I freak out so?!?! I knew I had felt him move earlier that day but I thought he was alseep during the appointment. After playing around with the wand some more she finally found his litte heart beat on the left side (never once been over there!). Whew! Then Dr. Irwin came in and measured me and felt the baby through my stomach. Again, I saw this weird look on his face. What is going on?!?! He then did the exam and stopped and said with a big smile that "Baby Boy has turned around!!" He's no longer breach! I'm in shock because I'm 37 weeks and I thought it was uncommon for babies to change this late in the game. Either way, I'm still scheduled for a c-section so nothing really changes.
You might ask if I felt him turn and the answer is yes! (I think) One late night last week he was killing me. It was around 2am and I woke RJ up (of course.. ha ha) and said something was going on. He's very active and kicking all over the place. I "thought" he finally just changed from laying on his right side to his left side (it was really weird like a big ripple over my stomach and very uncomfortable.. by this time I had the lights on and had gotten up to walk around). I never thought he turned head down though. Crazy!
Well, I was talking to my mom and she said I did the same thing. I was breach the whole pregnancy and then turned around head down at 37 weeks. Unfortanely, I turned back frank breach and she had to have a c-section. I'm hoping I'm thinking about it too much but last night felt very similar to the pain I felt when he turned around last week. Surely he didn't turn back breach but at this point I have no idea. He's alot stronger than Campbell and feels longer in length.
I can't believe 2 weeks from now I will be holding him in my arms! I. can't. wait!
RJ and I where laying in bed the other night talking about him and guessing his weight, length, hair color, who he will look like, etc.... Here's our guesses ;)
Me-- 7 lbs, 10 oz, 19 1/2 in, brown hair (no much hair like Campbell), blue eyes, and looks like me (!!) since Campbell is spitting image of RJ.
RJ-- 7 lbs, 14 oz, 19 1/2 in, blonde hair (lots), blue eyes, and looks like him (ha ha... again)

Burp

Yep, you read the title correctly- Burp. My sweet, girlie, prissy, must have everything Mommy has, little girl loves to say the word burp. I can't believe it. She lets out a little burp or weird noise and says burp followed by lots of giggling. Funny yes, but it's getting embarrassing. How did this start you might ask?? She let out a small burp the first time and we laughed and told her ladies don't burp. Apparently, she thought the word burp was "interesting and fun" to say and now loves to repeat it. (In case your wondering, RJ and I don't burp in front of her). Crazy, silly girl! HELP!

The Difference/Similarities in both Pregnancies

This post is mainly for me to remember so I don't forget the differences/similarities between Campbell's pregnancy and Baby Boy's pregnancy.

DIFFERENCES:
Campbell-- throwing up sick before and after every meal from 5 weeks to 7 months!
BB-- nauseous 1st trimester but not bad at all

Campbell-- didn't really start showing until 6 months and gradually gained weight throughout pregnancy
BB-- started showing literally at 4 weeks (no joke) and kept popping out until around 6 months and then finally leveled out.

Campbell-- couldn't eat lettuce, dressings, certain smells killed me, loved pickles and salty foodies
BB-- can eat everything this go around, loves sweets and italian food

Campbell-- swelling! (*note to self don't eat lots of salty things) Right foot was huge and had a hard time catching my breathe, carpe tunnel
BB-- no swelling, no problem catching my breathe, babies breach so lots of pain from his head being launched in my rib cage

Campbell-- lots of energy in both 2nd trimester and all of 3rd trimester
BB-- exhausted the whole 3rd trimester!

Campbell-- heat stroke in Florida
BB-- gestational diabetes scare

Campbell-- feel like I carried the weight everywhere
BB-- feel like I am carrying the weight mainly in my belly like a basketball

Campbell-- had a name and completed nursery by 7 months for sure
BB- has no name and no completed nursery and we are 2 weeks out!

Campbell-- could still get up and out of the bed at night between bathroom breaks by myself- no pain
BB-- lots of pain rolling to my side or *trying* to sit up on my own to get out of bed. I have to wake RJ up for help (I'm embarrassed to even type that! ha!)

SAME:
Campbell & BB-- looks like the same amount of weight gain as of now (I did just eat half a dozen cookies by myself so maybe I should wait on the weight thing.. ha!)
Campbell & BB-- didn't exercise during either pregnancy (bad me!)
Campbell & BB-- same issues of Dr. Irwin not thinking he will be able to deliver the babies
Campbell & BB-- remodeling a house both times
Campbell & BB-- blessed to have easy pregnancies

Baby Update

Campbell and I went to see Dr. Irwin yesterday and got our baby (brother) update. By the way, not so much fun taking a 20 month old to the OB with you. He did an exam on me to see if I was dilated (on going joke... Dr. Irwin said he doesn't think I will EVER reach dilation!). The whole time Campbell was screaming "Momma... Momma... Momma". She thought he was hurting me. Sweet, but stressful. I immediately had the nurse bribe her with chips (yes, you read right!) because that's the only thing I had in the car from our picnic earlier and I was worried I would need "something" to keep her quiet in the doctors office. I was right. Mother of the Year Award, huh?

Anyway, baby is doing great. Still breach (no big deal since it's a second c-section). Estimated to weigh around 7 1/2 -8 pounds!!! Cam was only 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 40 weeks when delivered. He's head is launched in my ribs and his feet are stretched out kicking my bladder ALL THE TIME! I haven't slept a good night's sleep in about 2 weeks. So tired. My stomach is also soooo tight-- I mean, super tight! Feels like a basketball tight. I asked the doctor if this was normal (same thing with Campbell) and he said yes he's covering my whole belly and that's another reason I'm so uncomfortable. I definitely have the waddle perfected too!

Oh, another great piece of info from my doctor was that he would NOT be delivering my second baby in 2 weeks. I was like... "WHAT!" He's obviously putting our health first but makes he very nervous. Dr. Irwin broke his arm rather bad (surgery, pins, plates, etc) back in July and still doesn't feel comfortable delivering. So, Dr. Cone will be delivering Baby Boy. We have seen him a couple of times and he's nice; he's just not "OUR" doctor but I know everything will be fine and God will put my fears to rest.

So, it's set in stone.... Baby Boy Moses will be delivered via c-section October 11, 2011 at 8:30am at Texas Women's Hospital unless he decides to come early. Just typing that makes me anxious. I can't believe I'm about to have 2 kids.... 2 (!!!!) under 2. That's a whole other post!

Like Father Like Daughter

RJ and Marcel's little mini me's! Thanks for the pic and post Lollie! :)
Campbell- 18 mns
Gracie- 2 yrs, 8 mns

34 Weeks

Baby Boy Moses will be here soon! He needs a name and a nursery first, though :) Here's a picture RJ snapped before we went to dinner with Laura & Marcel and JP & Angie.

Here's some fun stats:

Week: 34 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby Boy is the size of a cantalope (now weighing about 4 3/4 pounds and almost 18 inches long)

Maternity Clothes: Some maternity clothes and some regular clothes just one size bigger. I laugh when I write this because usually I'm wearing my "uniform" every other day (pink workout shorts and tank top from Target).

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!

Movement: Lots of movement these days. I wonder if he is still breach?!? Pain below my right rib and kicking on my bladder. More and more hiccups lately.

Sleep: Hit or miss. Lots of bathroom breaks (ugh!) and Campbell is waking up in the middle of the night with growing pains so between the two babies (and the big baby sleeping diagonal in the bed) I'm not getting much sleep.

What I miss: Bending over! I had sandals on yesterday that had a little buckle, it was quite a sight watching me try to get them on!

Cravings: nothing really. too tired! ha!

Symptoms: I have to go the bathroom every 5 minutes, so annoying! He's dropped. Waddling too! Nesting is in FULL force.

Best Moment this Week: Soaking in a day of Campbell and Mommy. Sometimes I get so busy just surviving the day and trying to get all my "chores" done before the baby comes that I forget to breathe and just thank God for my sweet blessing he has already given me. Don't get me wrong, I pray for Campbell all the time and thank Him for loaning her to me but this particular day I really took in the small moments. Cammy is so precious and is growing up so fast. I can't believe it!
Also, getting the good news that I passed my 3 hr gestational diabetes test. What a relief! Whoop!

Kid Pantry

In our new house I built a "kid pantry" for the kids snacks. Well, apparently I didn't close it all the way the other day. I looked up and Campbell had helped herself and Addy to some graham crackers and decided to just pop a squat right where she was to enjoy them.... ha ha!