Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
38 Weeks & Just about cooked :)
Baby AJ is getting ready to meet everyone! Went to my 38 week appt and everything is looking good. He's has officially "lightened" and is still in perfect, head down position. Yesterday, I was feeling an unusual amount of cramps and thought this could be it! False alarm, and luckily I already had an appt with my doctor to confirm this otherwise I would have called in. No dilatation and cervix is still closed, but my doctor confirmed its from the baby being so low and its now just a waiting game. He also mentioned of a potential cinco de mayo baby, which will be six days before our given due date. As long as he's cooked and ready, then we will be too!
In other news, Franko and I met with a pediatrician yesterday. His name is Dr. Joe Scaramozza and he works at the Pediatricial Healthcare Association on Main Street in Melrose. He's actually Bridgette and Kiernan's doctor, so the recommendation comes from two great and healthy sources! Glad we met and liked him, because its important to have a pediatrician picked out BEFORE you go into the hospital for delivery --- something to note. It's also comforting to know that Dr. Joe is linked with Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and will be does routinely rounds every Tuesday and Thursday on newborn babies. So if Baby AJ comes out on one of those days, then he'll have a chance to meet him. Otherwise, we'll go to his office two days after leaving the hospital for a first time examination.
I've also been having this extra burst of energy (started last week) and can't sleep, can't do anything but think of my "to do" list. The other night I woke up every hour, popping out of bed feeling that I had something important to do and then finally just got up for the day at 5AM to work on the baby's room. This included washing the babies clothes, washing new bottles, organizing our mountain hill of diapers and wipes!!, etc. . . the list is endless. Thanks to my wonderful Franko, he had last week off from school (April vacation) and voluntarily took some of these "to do's" off my plate. I'm one lucky lady for having such a supportive hubby (xoxo!!).
Thanks to this amazing spring weather, Franko and I have been doing a daily walk after dinner in our neighborhood. My doctor actually lives only a few blocks up on Country Club Road and said he has spotted us a number of times walking. It's funny how small a town can get! But I'm super anxious about trying to stay on my feet as long as I can. Keep myself going. Not only do I need it mentally, but its also really good for the baby. No swelling in the feet or anything, and again thanks to mother-nature, I've been feeling awesome otherwise. It's a great time of year to be pregnant.
Not sure if I'll be able to blog again until after the baby's born, but knowing me, I'll keep you guys fully posted as much as I can. Keep those cell phones charged and ready! Baby AJ is just about cooked :)
Love you all and we look forward introducing you to Baby AJ very soon!
& Happy early Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day!
In other news, Franko and I met with a pediatrician yesterday. His name is Dr. Joe Scaramozza and he works at the Pediatricial Healthcare Association on Main Street in Melrose. He's actually Bridgette and Kiernan's doctor, so the recommendation comes from two great and healthy sources! Glad we met and liked him, because its important to have a pediatrician picked out BEFORE you go into the hospital for delivery --- something to note. It's also comforting to know that Dr. Joe is linked with Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and will be does routinely rounds every Tuesday and Thursday on newborn babies. So if Baby AJ comes out on one of those days, then he'll have a chance to meet him. Otherwise, we'll go to his office two days after leaving the hospital for a first time examination.
I've also been having this extra burst of energy (started last week) and can't sleep, can't do anything but think of my "to do" list. The other night I woke up every hour, popping out of bed feeling that I had something important to do and then finally just got up for the day at 5AM to work on the baby's room. This included washing the babies clothes, washing new bottles, organizing our mountain hill of diapers and wipes!!, etc. . . the list is endless. Thanks to my wonderful Franko, he had last week off from school (April vacation) and voluntarily took some of these "to do's" off my plate. I'm one lucky lady for having such a supportive hubby (xoxo!!).
Thanks to this amazing spring weather, Franko and I have been doing a daily walk after dinner in our neighborhood. My doctor actually lives only a few blocks up on Country Club Road and said he has spotted us a number of times walking. It's funny how small a town can get! But I'm super anxious about trying to stay on my feet as long as I can. Keep myself going. Not only do I need it mentally, but its also really good for the baby. No swelling in the feet or anything, and again thanks to mother-nature, I've been feeling awesome otherwise. It's a great time of year to be pregnant.
Not sure if I'll be able to blog again until after the baby's born, but knowing me, I'll keep you guys fully posted as much as I can. Keep those cell phones charged and ready! Baby AJ is just about cooked :)
Love you all and we look forward introducing you to Baby AJ very soon!
& Happy early Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Baby Shower 4.25.10
Great day! Thanks everyone for coming and giving baby AJ such wonderful and thoughtful gifts. He can't wait to meet you all soon!
38 weeks on Tuesday!
38 weeks on Tuesday!
Friday, April 23, 2010
37 Week Doc Appt & Full Term
Went to the doctors yesterday (now bumped to every week) and everything is looking great. No "lightening" yet, but head is still down and his growth has been well and steady. I've been feeling a lot more pressure in the pelvic area (sorry to be graphic!) so I was surprised to hear that he hasn't moved yet. And I'm still feeling the Braxton Hicks contractions every night after our walks, which can be uncomfortable but manageable. Its a similar feeling to a cramp you get after a work out or running, very very tight. Next appt the doctor is going to give me a full exam to see if I have dilated at all, which I'll probably know/feel already, but he wants to double check. He also predicts that my whole pregnancy is a 30 lb weight gain.
Here is the latest update on babycenter.com:
"Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. (Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.)
Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz."
Here is the latest update on babycenter.com:
"Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. (Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.)
Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz."
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
37 Weeks & Red Sox Game
Nothing stops us! 37 weeks and enjoying a night out at the Red Sox game on 4/20/10 --- Sox beat Texas 7-6 with a homer from newbie player McDonald (#54) in the 9th!
First picture of the Penney Family at Fenway Park. Baby AJ was kicking and loving the atmosphere already!
36 Weeks & Caroline's Baby Shower
Belly kiss! Caroline (34 wks) and I (36 wks) got together to celebrate Caroline's baby shower in Worcester. She's expecting her first baby (boy) on May 25th, and it has been really exciting to share this experience with such a special friend. Bienvenuto Bambino!
Parenting classes went well. Franko was super cute how intense he was with going. He even skipped out on Sox vs. Yankee tickets with his Dad to go to this class, I wasn't kidding! The guys learned how to swaddle, hold a baby, feed and change a diaper. They even used a fake 8 lb baby doll each to learn from, must of been hilarious to see. Us women/moms-to-be just sat in a seperate room and chatted about our feelings, fears, goals, birthing plans, etc. . Overall, it was a good experience and something I would recommend if you have any doubts/concerns. It's always nice to know that you're not floating in the new parenthood boat alone!
And speaking of new parents, MANY CONGRATS to the Ganchi Family who delivered baby Spencer Paulo Ganchi on April 8th at 8AM. So happy for you guys! Make sure to keep your notes handy because we're going to be looking to you for advice very soon! Yayyy for spring time and baby boys!
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