Lucy Pearl
May 23rd at 9:58 am
7 lbs 6 oz 20 inches
May 23rd at 9:58 am
7 lbs 6 oz 20 inches
It is an understatement that we love her! We are so glad to have her here. It is the best birthday present ever (yes, today the 27th of May, I turn 27....).
Friday, May 27, 2011
Lucy Pearl
It is an understatement that we love her! We are so glad to have her here. It is the best birthday present ever (yes, today the 27th of May, I turn 27....).
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
transitions....
These last few days have been quite a medical adventure. Because of our transition from VA to MA we had to make some introductory visits here to make sure we were ready for delivery at a different hospital. Yesterday we met with the nurse practitioner who asked questions mostly related to the beginning of pregnancy. She even gave us a packet which contained all of the information that we received around 8 weeks. Needless to say she didn't spend a lot of time talking about things that we had already heard. She was friendly and nice. I appreciated her patience with us and the situation.
Today we did a hospital tour at the Emerson birthing center. Small (but comfortably sized rooms), cozy, and it has a tub--I am happy! Jimmy is happy because it seems to be very easy to get to, and very easy in terms of parking. After the hospital tour we met with the OBGYN, who was very kind and understanding. She mentioned a few logistical things, and set up an ultrasound. Yes, I had an ultrasound week 39 just because they wanted their own record of seeing the baby. The ultrasound was uneventful and even hard to understand. I think Mini Coop is pretty squished. They calculated her weight to be 8 lbs 4oz! I realize there is some error, but needless to say I was a little surprised! Everything is going well, Mini Coop is healthy, and it seems that my body and Mini Coop are just starting to progress, so any day now is possible!
Tomorrow Jimmy and I will meet the pediatrician, next week I meet with another OBGYN from the same practice, and Tuesday I begin stress tests in the actual labor and delivery unit. It seems we are set to go. Mini Coop is free to come as she pleases. She is has been such an obedient little girl already, let's hope that is some indication of her behavioral tendencies outside the womb.
So in conclusion, moving can be hard, but it is doable at 38-39 weeks pregnant. Although I don't reccommend it!
Today we did a hospital tour at the Emerson birthing center. Small (but comfortably sized rooms), cozy, and it has a tub--I am happy! Jimmy is happy because it seems to be very easy to get to, and very easy in terms of parking. After the hospital tour we met with the OBGYN, who was very kind and understanding. She mentioned a few logistical things, and set up an ultrasound. Yes, I had an ultrasound week 39 just because they wanted their own record of seeing the baby. The ultrasound was uneventful and even hard to understand. I think Mini Coop is pretty squished. They calculated her weight to be 8 lbs 4oz! I realize there is some error, but needless to say I was a little surprised! Everything is going well, Mini Coop is healthy, and it seems that my body and Mini Coop are just starting to progress, so any day now is possible!
Tomorrow Jimmy and I will meet the pediatrician, next week I meet with another OBGYN from the same practice, and Tuesday I begin stress tests in the actual labor and delivery unit. It seems we are set to go. Mini Coop is free to come as she pleases. She is has been such an obedient little girl already, let's hope that is some indication of her behavioral tendencies outside the womb.
So in conclusion, moving can be hard, but it is doable at 38-39 weeks pregnant. Although I don't reccommend it!
Friday, May 13, 2011
WE MADE IT!
I can breath a little easier now....no more wondering if the baby is going to come before we move to MA, because WE MADE IT! Now we are waiting for little miss Mini-Coop to come. I am excited to say the least, albeit a little nervous about the whole experience. But let's be frank, it will happen when it happens, and deep down inside I know it will all work out just fine.
Well, that is all. I just felt like celebrating the fact that we made it to MA without any mishaps or adventurous twists or turns.
Well, that is all. I just felt like celebrating the fact that we made it to MA without any mishaps or adventurous twists or turns.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
toes....
When I am supposed to be resting, I start writing instead. It makes me feel productive without having to do all the heavy lifting.
These last few days have been interesting. I feel kind of helpless. I know that 9 month pregnant woman shouldn't do heavy lifting of boxes, or bend down too much, all that jazz, but seriously... how do things get done if I don't? Jimmy is pretty occupied with the write-on and research, and I don't want him to feel like he has to do all the packing stuff by himself. So, I let him work and I do projects that don't seem too strenuous. And I sneakily carry a box or two. Don't worry, they are not that heavy. Jimmy still gives me the Cooprider stare when he catches me so I don't do it often. Plus, I don't want to go into labor just yet.
Today we delivered two more car loads to our "storage" space. We disassembled a few more bookcases/furniture, and took all our clothes and starting putting them in suitcases. We are constantly filling boxes, and moving things around. Hopefully by early next week most of our apartment will be packed and we can begin cleaning. I am determined to clean the apartment to the point that it looks better than when we first arrived.
Funny story. Last night before I went to bed, Mini Coop was doing fetal gymnastics and consequently it took me a little longer to fall asleep. I think because of her movement I had the following dream. Jimmy and I were with some of his friends from law school when Mini Coop began some pretty intense movement. So intense that I could make out a foot with toes protruding from my belly. When I counted the number of toes on her foot she had 7. Yes, I dreamed our little Mini Coop had 7 toes! Later in the dream one of the law students saw the foot and began to tug at it and by doing so the entire leg our baby began to appear. Remember the baby is still inside my belly. I must have very elastic skin, or at least in my dreams I do. Funny, funny dreams.
Only 5 days until we leave. Can Mini Coop hold out? We will see.....
By the way, Happy early Mother's Day!
These last few days have been interesting. I feel kind of helpless. I know that 9 month pregnant woman shouldn't do heavy lifting of boxes, or bend down too much, all that jazz, but seriously... how do things get done if I don't? Jimmy is pretty occupied with the write-on and research, and I don't want him to feel like he has to do all the packing stuff by himself. So, I let him work and I do projects that don't seem too strenuous. And I sneakily carry a box or two. Don't worry, they are not that heavy. Jimmy still gives me the Cooprider stare when he catches me so I don't do it often. Plus, I don't want to go into labor just yet.
Today we delivered two more car loads to our "storage" space. We disassembled a few more bookcases/furniture, and took all our clothes and starting putting them in suitcases. We are constantly filling boxes, and moving things around. Hopefully by early next week most of our apartment will be packed and we can begin cleaning. I am determined to clean the apartment to the point that it looks better than when we first arrived.
Funny story. Last night before I went to bed, Mini Coop was doing fetal gymnastics and consequently it took me a little longer to fall asleep. I think because of her movement I had the following dream. Jimmy and I were with some of his friends from law school when Mini Coop began some pretty intense movement. So intense that I could make out a foot with toes protruding from my belly. When I counted the number of toes on her foot she had 7. Yes, I dreamed our little Mini Coop had 7 toes! Later in the dream one of the law students saw the foot and began to tug at it and by doing so the entire leg our baby began to appear. Remember the baby is still inside my belly. I must have very elastic skin, or at least in my dreams I do. Funny, funny dreams.
Only 5 days until we leave. Can Mini Coop hold out? We will see.....
By the way, Happy early Mother's Day!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Report
In case you are wondering, Jimmy and I went to the doctor today, and I was "checked." It's not like they don't check something every time. This time I was checked-checked. Mini Coop is head down, but still high up. Not to be terribly gruesome (you don't have to think about it too much) but my doctor felt her skull. I think that is quite incredible...Jimmy thinks it is insane, borderline--too much for him to bear. I think he is going to spend most of his time comforting me from the shoulders up. And I am okay with that.
So, not too much to report.
Actually that is a good thing. We are moving in a little over a week and it would be much appreciated if it wasn't an eventful week. Just pack, get in car and drive to MA. Inserting -- going to hospital to deliver baby--might make things a little more eventful. I reiterate from previous posts, not bad, just more eventful!
Today commences Dabney finals. I will turn in all my grades by Tuesday the 10th. I am excited. Very excited.
And that is my report.
So, not too much to report.
Actually that is a good thing. We are moving in a little over a week and it would be much appreciated if it wasn't an eventful week. Just pack, get in car and drive to MA. Inserting -- going to hospital to deliver baby--might make things a little more eventful. I reiterate from previous posts, not bad, just more eventful!
Today commences Dabney finals. I will turn in all my grades by Tuesday the 10th. I am excited. Very excited.
And that is my report.
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