32 week Doctor Appointment

Good news/Bad news

Baby sounds great/my belly button will never be the same.

We will see the doctor again in 2 weeks and also have an ultrasound then. If I go into labor in the next 2 weeks they will try to stop it like before with the same medicine. After that she said they will just let it happen.

Heard at the Huang house or Madagascar 2?

a. You're the plumpiest girl around.
b. Don't sit on my legs, you'll break them.
c. You're huge.

Tip- only one is from the Huang house.

What have you done lately?

I finally finished another Ring Sling and successfully attached a pocket. I sent my original one to my sis Court. I hope she gets to use it soon.
I also made some flannel receiving blankets and they were sooo much easier to make than I expected.

Things I've learned about pregnancy

• Stretch marks hurt
• You can get heartburn from water
• Buying maternity clothes in your pre-pregnancy size is a lie
• It's impossible to "eat for two" due to the baby pushing on your stomach
• It feels like an Olympic event when you have to get out of bed or walk around a storeAnd here are some 32 week belly pictures

8 things tag

I was tagged by my friend Lindsey

8 TV shows I love to watch :
1. CSI
2. The Office
3. Jon and Kate + 8
4. 30 Rock
5. Grey's Anatomy
6. Ellen
7. Scrubs
8. Rookies

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1.McCormick and Schmick's
2. Olive Garden
3. Yen Cheng
4. Noodles and Company
5. Morton's
6. BD's
7. King Wok
8. Sprouts (Oh, how I miss you)

8 Things that Happened today:
1. Checked out freebie blogs
2. Stuffed about 200 bags of candy for Operation Christmas Child
3. Cooked
4. Updated blog
5. Cleaned kitchen a little
6. Listened to music and danced for about 5 seconds before getting exhausted
7. Ate some candy as I packed it
8. Cleaned Daisy's feet after she went digging in the garden

8 Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Meeting our little boy
2. Mom coming to visit
3. Pumpkin Pie
4. David taking vacation time
5. Looking at Christmas lights
6. Having family come to visit
7. Being surrounded by friends
8. Seeing David hold our boy

8 things on my wish list:
1. Finish nursery
2. Finish to do list that seems a mile long (Although my to do list has now become David's to do list)
3. Get Christmas shopping done
4. A smooth labor and delivery
5. A healthy, happy little boy after Christmas
6. My clothes to fit again
7. Time with family and friends
8. Snow!

8 people I tag:
1. Karla
2. Courtney
3. Zombie Mom
4. Sara
5. Vegas Mommy
6. Sarah
7. Jenn
8. Shari

Cord Blood Banking

This is something that I knew I wanted to look into but wasn't sure if it would be useful for us. After doing some research there are two options here in Indiana, public donation or private banking.
With public donation we would be donating it for research since we are not delivering at Clarian. If we were to deliver at Clarian then others could use it. I found this info here. The public bank can be found here.
Now for private banking, initially I found that cord blood could only be used to help a few diseases and most likely for a sibling not for the child the cord blood is coming from. But now I have come across some wonderful trials the medical community is doing, which I am very excited about. I also found that there is a cord blood bank here in Indianapolis which is half the price of Viacord, the national bank.
We decided to donate the cord blood for research. I called the bank and within 24 hours they sent us a collection package.
How awesome would it be to see a cure for breast cancer developed in my lifetime. I am amazed at how God made our bodies perform miracles.

31 weeks

Your baby now weighs as much as four navel oranges. (Length: over 16 inches, head to heel.)

Doctor appointment

For those of you keeping up with my doctor's appointments here's how yesterday's went.
Told to lay off the carbs because my glucose level is high.
Can stop taking Procardia unless I start having contractions again. No contractions last night that I know of.
Cough may get better by not taking Procardia, if not take Robitussin.
Baby sounds great and see the doctor again in two weeks.

X-Ray

The chest X-Ray came back negative. That means I don't have pneumonia. So what is it? The antibiotics didn't work and the cough hasn't changed in 3 weeks.

30 weeks

Baby sees the world through rose-colored glasses. Well, actually, through tomato-red colored glasses. Sunlight shines through your tummy into the womb, and your baby can feel the warmth and see the light.By now, your chubby little one looks like he will when he arrives--just a smidge

Trick or Treat

Halloween was great on Hickory Hill. The weather was warm and our book covers were a hit, you would have thought they won the lottery. Towards the end of the night we got one little girl that came up to David and just held out her bag. They stared at each other for a good few seconds before she said, "What are you going to give me." Notice I ended that with a period because she did not sound like she was asking a question, more like making a demand.
Then David said, "What are you supposed to say?" and her answer, "Halloween."
I'm still cracking up from their interaction.

Happy Birthday Olivia!

My sister, Courtney, had her baby today through C-section. Olivia and Mom are doing great. She was 6 pounds 13 ounces and 21 inches long.

Fetal Fibronectin (fFN) Test

It came back negative! YEAH! That means there is a high chance that I won't go into labor in the next two weeks. I'll see the doctor again next Tuesday and hopefully I will be able to stop taking this medicine that makes my feet and ankles swell when I stand up. Baby is doing great and I am still just taking it easy, which is hard when I really want to get this house ready for baby.

Month 7

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

Snow?

Yup, I saw it. There were flurries this morning at 3am! I'm used to rain for Halloween not snow. I guess it's that crazy Indiana weather.

Taking it easy

After spending over 5 hours in the hospital today the treatment is to take it easy. Which means no lifting, no prolonged walking or standing, and the doctor doesn't want to see me at Wal-Mart, but she did not put me on strict bed rest. Just medication to stop the contractions. All this time I thought it was just Buster kicking me.
Earlier today I had a little bleeding and called the on-call doctor who then told me to go to the hospital for monitoring and an ultrasound. Ultrasound looked good but I kept having contractions so we tried a couple different medications. The second one worked so I got to go home and am now taking it easy. 10 more weeks to go!

Halloween Party!

We got second place.

This guy (Rock'em Sock'em Robot) got first.

Carrots anyone?

These are supposed to be Short & Sweet carrot, but they are huge! This is only a few of the hundreds we have. If you would like some carrots just let me know. They have such great flavor. Once you have some home grown carrots, store bought carrots will never taste as good.

Week Twenty-Eight Facts

• Eyebrows and eyelashes are now very noticeable!
• Hair on baby's head is growing longer. Some babies are born with almost none at all, while others appear to be ready for their first haircut!
• Eyes are completely formed now. Quite a view from inside!
• Your baby's body is getting plump and rounded. Most of that increase is muscle tissue and bone. Fat will be added during the third trimester.
• Muscle tone is improving. Preparation for the Olympics feels like it is taking place in your womb!
• Lungs are capable of breathing now (but baby would still struggle and require medical attention if born now)
• Talk to your baby often, reading stories, singing songs and more. He or she can recognize your voice now and will often calm to it later on!
• Your baby weighs in now at 2.2 pounds (1005gm) and is 14.8 inches (37.6cm).

When you're pregnant...

and you want to decorate.