Week 33 included a regular checkup on Thursday, and then the hospital visit on Friday. The checkup on Thursday was normal and totally harmless. Even when I was due with Karsen, I didnt have this huge long list of things I wanted on a Birth Plan. I really just wanted a healthy baby...AND I wanted to hold the baby first. Call me childish but I couldnt WAIT to hold Karsen! Well, if we recall, I was put under complete anesthesia and when I came out, Bruce was sitting there holding Karsen. Haha. I even felt, as I was coming out of the sedation, that I wasnt fully awake and able to hold him. He was out of the womb for a good few hours before I even had the chance to snuggle that little bug. So for round two, even though I know it is a scheduled C section, I still want the option to hold Baby C FIRST! I have been reading a lot online about how hospitals are not strapping moms arms to the table, so that as soon as the baby is pulled out, it can be cleaned and handed straight to mom for some skin-to-skin contact. I asked my doctor about this option at the appointment on Thursday and he said "Well, they have to strap your arms down, but dad will carry the baby over to you" and I was NOT excited about that answers. But what did he know...he was JUST the doctor. I wasnt going to take that as my final answer, so at our hospital visit the next day, I wanted to make sure to talk about it. Lucky for me, the nurse we met with said they have started incorporating immediate skin-to-skin contact with C section mamas so I SHOULD be getting my wish! YESSSS!!!! Having our appointment at the hospital got me even more excited for Baby C. I feel so much more at ease knowing what to expect this time around. Of course the whole birth process will be different this time because I should actually be awake but overall, it should be very similar. We even requested a nurse we had last time during our stay. She was SO AWESOME and while I know their schedules arent made yet, to at least mention her name seemed to make the hospital proud.
Here are some pics of Karsen...many of which have already been seen on Tiny Beans. This kid is so fun! He was always so good about asking to go "night night" for naptime and bedtime, but lately he has been fighting it a little. It got to the point where we just kind of had to force the issue because one afternoon, it was almost 3p and he still hadnt gone down for a nap. He whines for maybe 30 seconds when we put him in the crib, and then he passes out. He is also starting to get a little bit of an attitude, but he is already so mild, that it isnt hard to deal with at all. It has been great to get him outside to play in the evening as well. He is just a happier kid when we can do that.
Being a daredevil and climbing up the big structure at the park.
His infamous "side eye."
Watching dad play indoor soccer.
Enjoying some chocolate milk for the first time!
Enjoying the weather!
Saying his prayers.
Eating breakfast in his tower while watching some tv. He fits right into our family. Haha.
Our indoor soccer family hosted a diaper shower for us on Sunday at Top Golf and it was a blast! I did swing the golf club a few times and while they werent great swings, the ball still managed to get off the tee! Here are some pics from the morning!
Below is the week 33 pic!
How far along? 33 weeks. Size of a Coconut
Total weight gain: According to the scale at the doctors office, I was up 21 pounds.
Maternity clothes: I have still be enjoying the clothes from the other mom at daycare. She gave me some good stuff. All stuff that I wanted to get myself but just couldn't come to terms with spending that kind of money on clothes I'd only wear a few months.
Sleep: Sleep has been ok still. Still getting up to go to the bathroom, and still some pain in my hips. Oh well. Nothing I cant handle.
Best moment this week: The hospital appointment! I am getting so excited!
Miss anything? Still wine. Bruce talked to a guy at the liquor store about the smaller bottles of wine I had asked for and he is waiting to hear back from him. If we dont hear anything, then Ive got a back up source to ensure I can get a few sips in!
Movement: This kid is moving ALL. THE. TIME. And they are big rolls from side to side. I feel a little bruised inside even because he moves and pushes so hard!
Food cravings: Still raspberry flavored iced tea, but the occasional DDP too!
Symptoms: Tight belly...and tired early in the evening.
Belly button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On and comfortable.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Let's be honest, I am fairly moody. I am on countdown for a break from these bratty 7th graders...26 school days left...
Looking forward to: I was gifted a double stroller from a friend but I dont know if it is going to fulfill our needs so I have been on the hunt for a stroller that might be more ideal. I think I found one so I will be ordering that within the next few weeks!!
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