Wednesday, October 8, 2014
38 Weeks and Picture Comparison Time!
Well, I made it!!! We're at full term.
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and is over 19 1/2 inches long (about the size of a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old.
Even though the doctor told me NOT to worry today, he still sent me to get an ultrasound because my belly didn't grow again within a week's time. It was still measuring at 35 inches. It was up two inches last week, but it should have been up again. He just wanted to make sure there was enough fluid for baby. Heartbeat was strong 148 beats per minute (sure seems like a boy) and this baby has been moving a LOT the past few days. Blood pressure was 110/52.
And hey...still gaining weight. So why isn't baby!??!?! Too much ice cream? Oh dear. It's OK. I'm not worried about this. So yeah...189 lbs if you're curious. I started at 145. Then dropped to 143 lbs. But we'll just stick with 145. Right? You do the math. WOWZA.
So this morning I went from Farmington. To Burnsville. To Shakopee. To Burnsville. Then to work. But hey, to hear baby seems FINE, I can now relax. Baby is measuring in at 36 weeks versus being 38 weeks pregnant. So maybe two weeks behind size-wise. He/she is about 5 pounds 10 ounces (give or take a pound) and is in the 43 percentile. This is about where Jackson sits all the time. SKINNY. It's OK.
What I couldn't believe was how LOW the baby's head is. I'm used to the ultrasound ON my belly. Oh no. We're talking WAAAAAY down there. Explains why I feel like the "gates are opening" and there is a ball stuck in there. No, I'm not getting checked either. It hurts and I had a friend sitting at 4 centimeters dilated for 3 weeks. NO THANKS. Doesn't matter. I was never dilated with Jackson.
ANYWAY... The ultrasound tech said nothing alarmed her one bit. The doctor still has to look over things, but she said she wouldn't worry either! We go back on Monday and Karl gets to make this upcoming appointment! YAY!
I had to look away every time she would check the gender regions, but even she said she didn't know what we were having! Baby was being shy.
What I love is every single tech we've had always has made time to do 3D pictures for us. They always run out and check their schedules and come back..."AHH! There's time for you!" They don't have to. But they do for us!!!! I LOVE THAT. I kept saying how much Karl would LOVE to see but he was stuck at work. They are too good to us!
Anyway, I've been emotional on and off lately. There's been a lot going on in my life (searching for daycare, finishing projects at work before I leave, my gma had a major stroke, dealing with a cold, prepping house for baby, and all the other stuff that goes on), but everyone has stuff going on. I picked up a nasty cold last Tuesday and because I rarely get sick, when I do...I tend to get more emotional. So that doesn't help either. But I have been thinking a lot about the changes about to happen and life in general. How nothing stays the same for long...good or bad. And we really need to soak up those good moments when they come. Sometimes we don't even know we're in a good moment. That's the problem.
I read this yesterday and it hit home -
Nothing in this world is permanent, including our stories. Yet we try to hold on to them for false security, which ultimately leads to sorrow and loss. Be willing to let go. Keep reinventing your story as you continue to grow!
I'm excited. I am. I'm scared too. I'm not sure how I'm going to do it but I know I will. I know it. I am strong. I am capable. And I am FULL of joy and light. Every time I look back on how far we've all come since Jackson was born, I can't help but puff my chest out a little. I DID THAT. ME. It was a TON of work. A TON. But I DID IT. And I'm going to KEEP doing it with a full heart. So there. That's settled.
Last night Jackson was being a silly-bean running down the halls and singing at the top of his lungs. I looked at Karl and said, "Why do I have a feeling our house is going to get a whole lot louder from here on out?"
We just laughed. Life is truly sweet.
I find myself thinking...."WOW! This little boy is OURS! How on earth!?!?!" I might not be the bestest friend right now or greatest sister or most present employee. I try my hardest to please everyone. I do. But my priority and my number one is being THE BEST mom and wife I can be every single day. Those take work. A TON of work. But you know what...I'm doing pretty OK at that! :)
Until next time!!!
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and is over 19 1/2 inches long (about the size of a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old.
Even though the doctor told me NOT to worry today, he still sent me to get an ultrasound because my belly didn't grow again within a week's time. It was still measuring at 35 inches. It was up two inches last week, but it should have been up again. He just wanted to make sure there was enough fluid for baby. Heartbeat was strong 148 beats per minute (sure seems like a boy) and this baby has been moving a LOT the past few days. Blood pressure was 110/52.
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| My pregnancy with Jackson |
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| Pregnancy with Baby #2 |
And hey...still gaining weight. So why isn't baby!??!?! Too much ice cream? Oh dear. It's OK. I'm not worried about this. So yeah...189 lbs if you're curious. I started at 145. Then dropped to 143 lbs. But we'll just stick with 145. Right? You do the math. WOWZA.
So this morning I went from Farmington. To Burnsville. To Shakopee. To Burnsville. Then to work. But hey, to hear baby seems FINE, I can now relax. Baby is measuring in at 36 weeks versus being 38 weeks pregnant. So maybe two weeks behind size-wise. He/she is about 5 pounds 10 ounces (give or take a pound) and is in the 43 percentile. This is about where Jackson sits all the time. SKINNY. It's OK.
What I couldn't believe was how LOW the baby's head is. I'm used to the ultrasound ON my belly. Oh no. We're talking WAAAAAY down there. Explains why I feel like the "gates are opening" and there is a ball stuck in there. No, I'm not getting checked either. It hurts and I had a friend sitting at 4 centimeters dilated for 3 weeks. NO THANKS. Doesn't matter. I was never dilated with Jackson.
ANYWAY... The ultrasound tech said nothing alarmed her one bit. The doctor still has to look over things, but she said she wouldn't worry either! We go back on Monday and Karl gets to make this upcoming appointment! YAY!
I had to look away every time she would check the gender regions, but even she said she didn't know what we were having! Baby was being shy.
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| Has dad's cheeks for SURE! |
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| My nose... Oh boy. |
What I love is every single tech we've had always has made time to do 3D pictures for us. They always run out and check their schedules and come back..."AHH! There's time for you!" They don't have to. But they do for us!!!! I LOVE THAT. I kept saying how much Karl would LOVE to see but he was stuck at work. They are too good to us!
Anyway, I've been emotional on and off lately. There's been a lot going on in my life (searching for daycare, finishing projects at work before I leave, my gma had a major stroke, dealing with a cold, prepping house for baby, and all the other stuff that goes on), but everyone has stuff going on. I picked up a nasty cold last Tuesday and because I rarely get sick, when I do...I tend to get more emotional. So that doesn't help either. But I have been thinking a lot about the changes about to happen and life in general. How nothing stays the same for long...good or bad. And we really need to soak up those good moments when they come. Sometimes we don't even know we're in a good moment. That's the problem.
I read this yesterday and it hit home -
Nothing in this world is permanent, including our stories. Yet we try to hold on to them for false security, which ultimately leads to sorrow and loss. Be willing to let go. Keep reinventing your story as you continue to grow!
I'm excited. I am. I'm scared too. I'm not sure how I'm going to do it but I know I will. I know it. I am strong. I am capable. And I am FULL of joy and light. Every time I look back on how far we've all come since Jackson was born, I can't help but puff my chest out a little. I DID THAT. ME. It was a TON of work. A TON. But I DID IT. And I'm going to KEEP doing it with a full heart. So there. That's settled.
Last night Jackson was being a silly-bean running down the halls and singing at the top of his lungs. I looked at Karl and said, "Why do I have a feeling our house is going to get a whole lot louder from here on out?"
We just laughed. Life is truly sweet.
I find myself thinking...."WOW! This little boy is OURS! How on earth!?!?!" I might not be the bestest friend right now or greatest sister or most present employee. I try my hardest to please everyone. I do. But my priority and my number one is being THE BEST mom and wife I can be every single day. Those take work. A TON of work. But you know what...I'm doing pretty OK at that! :)
Until next time!!!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
37 Weeks - GO TIME!
Just a short post! Went to the doctor today and he said, "See ya this weekend!"
It's our joke because he did that when I was pregnant with Jackson and sure enough... had him the weekend our doctor was on call.
Good news is last week my belly measured at 33 inches. This week it was 35 inches. So NO ultrasound. NO WORRIES. Baby's head is quite LOW. I'm getting cramps and TONS of pressure down there. SOOOO...could go early. Or could hang tight. Never know!
Up 40 pounds. YOWZA!
So yes, I'm freaking. I'm trying to get EVERY last minute thing done best I can. It's nuts. NUTS. And I have to give answers to daycare and I haven't had a chance AND my heart is breaking because my gma had a stroke. So that is THREE grandparents with strokes/brain bleeds. My thoughts are with her right now. I can't stop thinking of her!!!!!!
Praying SUPER DUPER HARD right now. Please pray with me!!!
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| Me at 37 weeks! |
It's our joke because he did that when I was pregnant with Jackson and sure enough... had him the weekend our doctor was on call.
Good news is last week my belly measured at 33 inches. This week it was 35 inches. So NO ultrasound. NO WORRIES. Baby's head is quite LOW. I'm getting cramps and TONS of pressure down there. SOOOO...could go early. Or could hang tight. Never know!
Up 40 pounds. YOWZA!
So yes, I'm freaking. I'm trying to get EVERY last minute thing done best I can. It's nuts. NUTS. And I have to give answers to daycare and I haven't had a chance AND my heart is breaking because my gma had a stroke. So that is THREE grandparents with strokes/brain bleeds. My thoughts are with her right now. I can't stop thinking of her!!!!!!
Praying SUPER DUPER HARD right now. Please pray with me!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Fun with the Koesters!
Just keeping you all up to date on all the fun things we've been doing (in photos!). We're just your average young family trying to balance it all while enjoying every single moment!!!
ENJOY!!!
There you have it!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next time!!!
ENJOY!!!
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| Pretty sweet boy, huh? Love LOVE LOVE this kid. He LOVES his new firetruck shirt! Why? Cuz the "lights are on". |
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| Remember when it got cold in Minnesota quick? I was craving chicken noodle soup. I try and stay away from canned stuff, but it sounded SO good. I always ask...How can I make this dish healthier??? So I added veggies to make up for it! |
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| HEARTBREAKER - 2.5 years old! A picture of a picture. I know... What year am I living in? |
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| Coffee on the front porch in the morning = AWESOME. Seriously was only 2 minutes worth, but that's OK. I take what I can get! |
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| We took Jackson to a firetruck parade. He was SO scared. We did NOT expect this. Felt so bad! |
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| The trucks were pretty loud though. Karl said J-man was shaking. |
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| I LOVE FRUIT! |
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| Have I mentioned HOW NICE and WONDERFUL it has been to have KARL BACK!?!??!?! NO late hours. NO WEEKENDS. NO ON-CALL. I could CRY I'm so happy. The last 2.5 years were SO hard. I'm SMILING ALL THE TIME. I'm soaking up every SECOND right now! |
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| Love our little stunt man! |
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| Getting in stair climber 2x a week! Just dropped down to level 7 this week (36 weeks pregnant) |
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| I could have this for breakfast EVERY morning. Overnight Steel Cut Oats with FRESH PICKED apples! |
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| YUM! |
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| My PiYo workout. Jackson LOVES to join in! |
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| Yeah, this is how SWEATY I get from PiYo. I LOVE IT. |
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| Healthy goodness!!! |
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| Like I said, I'm obsessed with apples. We have four trees at work, though they belong to the office next door. So I have to ask permission every year. I swap them recipes for letting me pick their apples! |
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| We read these books over and over and over. I LOVE THEM!!!!! Jackson is obsessed with smoke stacks and letting us know if there are wheels or tracks on the construction equipment. He is CRAZY smart. |
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| AGAIN. I can't get ENOUGH of PiYo!!!! I'm down inches in my arms and thighs. NOT in my belly. I don't know why? HA! HA! |
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| My little helmet man |
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| Super golfer! |
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| Measuring things up! |
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| Just perfect |
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| SWING! |
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| My boys in the woods! |
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| Some apple quinoa treat. SO SO SO good. |
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| Apple cookies. SO SO good. |
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| A book I finished in a few weeks because it was THAT good. |
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| Baby #2 closet READY! Kind of. |
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| A quick walk over my lunch break. Time to reflect. |
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| My FAVORITE thing. ORDERING BOOKS!!! |
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| Pumping iron at the gym. Right now I get stopped by others at the gym to let me know I'm having a boy! |
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| The leaves are changing! SO PRETTY! |
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| Have you been to Total Wine? Oh my. DEALS. STEALS. AWESOME. |
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| Mommy/Jackson day!!!! |
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| Best jeans EVER for the tall, skinny toddlers. Kohl's Jumping Bean. $8.99 right now. They of course are all gone now. |
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| THIS MAKES MY HEART SING ON SO MANY LEVELS. My husband is SUPPORTING ME and MY DREAMS. |
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| FINALLY went out to a new restaurant. Turkey burger with chickpeas and cilantro and pistachios and all other healthy things. YUM. |
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| Storm rolled in. I made a watermelon slushy with fresh-squeezed lime. |
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| Oh, and back to apples.... Apple pancakes! |
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| Apple banana bread |
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| My coworker made baby #2 a sweet blanket!!! NICE! |
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| Even if my head feels like it's going to roll off, I've been taking time to soak in all the BEAUTY going on around me! |
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| YUM. Only a few ingredients. $7.99 at Target. |
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| YEP. This says it all. Need I say more? |
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| Why do I love being a Health Coach???? I get to HELP and INSPIRE others to get HEALTHY. Then I get rewarded with THIS. OMG. I can't WAIT to put these in our gym!!!!!! A ladder and a big gym ball! Have I mentioned how happy I am??? |
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| This guy is my world. |
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| LOVE HIM. LOVE HIM. LOVE HIM. |
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| Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats. YUM! |
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| IKEA. First time EVER for me. I'm IN LOVE. |
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| Steel cut Pumpkin Oats. House smelled SOO good. |
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| My purchase from IKEA for baby closet. I know were I'll be going while on Maternity leave.... |
There you have it!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next time!!!
