Less than 6 weeks!

We're getting close!  So Garrett and I have been busy putting all our wonderful baby gifts together, finishing the nursery, and just trying to enjoy some quiet weekends! We attended a childbirth class last weekend, so now we are more prepared for Baby O's arrival!  Even after the class though, child birth still makes me uneasy and nervous.  I just don't like the unknown mostly.

So the swing is ready to go, as well as the pack n play, which I plan to use in our room for the first few weeks instead of the crib.

We just need to put the carseat in the car and pack my bags for the hospital stay and we'll be ready! Yes, I would like a few other projects to be done around the house but at least we have all the necessities done for now.

This pregnancy is still going really well despite the gestational diabetes.  I've only gained 3 pounds in the past 8 weeks.  My doctor isn't concerned since she is still growing right on track.  It just seems now the weight I had gained before, which seemed to be spreading all over my body, is now all baby!  For now she is head down and she favors the right side of my belly.  She got the hiccups for the first time last night, and is kicking/moving a lot these days.  Hopefully she stays put so I don't have to schedule a c-section.  She hasn't made me uncomfortable yet like she's running out of room, but I definitely feel exhausted by the end of the day, my poor ankles are proof of that.

I had a doctor's appointment today and learned that my doctor will not let me go one day over my due date because of my gestational diabetes.  So this means I'll either go in labor before the due date (June 9th) or I will be scheduled to be induced around 39 weeks.  I have an ultrasound scheduled for May 7th so I will know a lot more info after that appointment.

These next few weeks are going to be really busy and fun!  I'm getting my bridesmaid dress fitted next week since my sister's wedding is May 12th in Asheville, NC!  I'm excited to see my family over that long weekend and enjoy some time off work!  Work has a baby shower planned before I leave as well on May 8th.  After I get back from the wedding I'll only have a few weeks to finish buying things, get our house ready in general, and mentally prepare for her arrival since both Garrett and I still can't believe she is almost here.

Baby Shower Weekend

So this past weekend was very busy! It all all started when Sara Propst, Garrett's cousin, came in town Thursday night.  I'm so happy she was able to help with the baby shower, I really enjoy it when she is here! On Friday, the carpet got replaced in the baby's room, I had my last monthly doctor's appointment, and my Mom and sister came into town!  

Before pictures of Baby room with the old carpet and blue floor!

My doctor's appointment went well.  Our baby girl is growing perfectly, my blood pressure was good, and I didn't gain any weight since my last appointment 5 weeks ago (probably since I've started to eat better on this new diet!) I start going to the doctor every 2 weeks now, and I will be getting one more ultrasound around 35-36 weeks.

Saturday was the day of my baby shower! Thanks again to Susan, Rebecca, and Sara for throwing such a beautiful shower.  And thanks to everyone for the great gifts. I had a great time celebrating with my family and friends. Garrett and I are blessed with great people in our lives! Thank you to Sara for all these photos as I forgot my camera!

Too cute! The popcorn was awesome too!

Beautiful flowers!

Yummy food

Bubble Bath Punch

Yummy cake balls! These are sooo good!

 

Reading cards and opening gifts!

Cute clothes from my Mom!

Sara and Me

 Susan and Rebecca

The boys before heading out to golf.  I love Garrett's bright neon pink shirt!

Finally on Sunday everyone helped to move the baby furniture and baby stuff into the room!  The room is close to being complete.  I still need to add some finishing touches like shades, wall decorations, and a rug I recently bought.  She will be here before we know it!

I'm so glad by Mom was here and was able to help set up the nursery!  I will be spending much more time in this room getting ready for our girl's arrival!

  

77 days left!

Only 11 more weeks to go! Some days June seems so far away and other days it feels like it's just right around the corner!  

I don't have any updates from any doctors appointments yet, since my last monthly appointment is on March 30th.  After that I will start going every 2 weeks.  So far since my last appointment Garrett and I have chosen a pediatrician and we have not decided on a name.  I think we might keep this a secret till the birth since it's so close to the end.  My pregnancy has been going really well so far with no issues until about a week ago.   I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes after taking my glucose tolerance test.  I have no history of diabetes, but the doctor said it is my hormones and placenta that is causing it and it will go away after pregnancy. Since it is something I could not control, I have learned to take the positives from it.  I had to meet with a dietician to learn how to control the diabetes, which has made me learn how to eat so much better.  I feel a lot better and not as swollen.  So, hopefully this is the only complication that comes my way.

Spring came early this year so Garrett is busier than ever.  He thankfully got the big projects done around the house to get ready for our little girl.  The nursery is still not put together, but we did order carpet yesterday and that will hopefully get installed by next week.  So after the carpet is replaced we can finally move the baby furniture in!  I will post pictures when it is all put together.

I'm getting very excited for my baby shower next weekend!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating our little girl's arrival.  I'm very thankful for everyone who is flying in from out of town as well! My Mom and sister, Grandma Pat, and Sara Propst are all flying in!  This makes my shower really special to me.

I am hoping to blog more since more eventful things will be coming these last 11 weeks!

Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, she weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but she's still got a ways to go -- can you believe she'll triple in weight before birth?

6 Months!

So what a difference 5 weeks can make! Ever since we found out we are having a baby girl, I definitely feel and look pregnant!  Over the past few weeks I've outgrown my scrubs that I wear to work. So now I can't hide my growing belly. Luckily, I have some maternity shirts I can wear to work plus some maternity scrub pants that were lent to me (thanks Cassie!).  Just this past week I have noticed my ankles and hands starting to swell.  I think this is the worst part!  So I'm really trying to drink a lot of water, keep my feet elevated, and watch my sodium intake so I don't swell up all over!

Garrett and I are still deciding on names. I believe this is going to be the hardest part!  I can feel her move more often now, but she is still pretty low on my belly so you can't feel any kicks on the outside yet.  My doctor said in the next month he should be able to feel her kick!

Garrett is making a lot of process on the house as well! He finished cleaning up our basement and sealing the cinder block walls.  He replaced our bathtub and the drywall is finished around it.  And my Dad painted the nursery walls and closet doors that were once blue for some odd reason. We just need to replace the carpet and then we can bring the furniture in!  I'm hoping we will have the room put together by our Baby Shower on March 31st. 

Introducing Baby Girl Overman!

Here are my sonogram pictures that were taken from my appointment last Tuesday.  Thank you to Cassie for scanning my sonogram pictures so I can share them with everyone!

The top picture is her on her side-her belly is in the middle and her head is on the right side, and her right hand is waving!
The bottom picture is her right foot :)

Baby's profile picture- you can see her nose and mouth!

These last two are pictures of her showing us she is a baby girl!

It's a girl!

So at 19 1/2 weeks pregnant we found out at my high def ultrasound yesterday we are expecting a girl!  It took about 30-45 minutes into the ultrasound for the doctor to finally tell us the sex because she was not cooperating most of the time! It was very interesting to watch the Doctor take all the measurements of the baby and see about every part of the baby close up! The baby's heart rate was 138 and she weighs 11 ounces. Hopefully my OB will be able to review the results of this ultrasound with me at my appointment next Friday, but according to the ultrasound Doctor everything looked normal.

I'm starting to feel flutters here and there but not any major kicks yet.  As you can see from the picture, my belly is growing!  I'm starting to outgrow some of my scrub tops for work.  I've gotten a few maternity tops already, but I think I may need to buy a few more tops for work!

Now that we know we are having a girl, I'm excited to finally be able to shop!  I plan on starting a registry soon since we are expecting to have a shower March 31st.  My Mom will be here visiting that weekend so that will make the shower so much more special!

17 weeks and monthly appointment

17 Weeks!

Baby's now the size of an onion!

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.


I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Even though I had to work it was still a nice day.  I got a few baby items: 2 gift cards from my mom and sister to the maternity store where I can buy clothes, some diapers, and some mustella lotion for stretch marks.


I had my monthly doctor's appointment yesterday.  It was a pretty quick appointment, because the doctor didn't do an ultrasound this time.  I got to listen to the heartbeat again with the doppler.  The heart rate was 150 this time, so our little one isn't making it easy to guess the gender according to the old wives tale!  All of my blood work was normal and I'm right on track with weight gain, I've gained 8 pounds total.  My next appointment is the high def ultrasound on Jan. 17th!  


Garrett's hand surgery went great last Tuesday!  He is pretty miserable not being able to use his right hand for two weeks, but I just keep telling him it's worth getting rid of the pain.  He goes back on Jan 9th to get his stitches taken out.


I'm looking forward to 2012 since there are a lot of great things to come!


I hope everyone has a safe and fun New Year's Eve!  Happy New Year!