39 weeks

I am now 39 weeks for this time.. wow! I can't believe i made this far. this morning I thought i'm in labor coz i felt numb between my legs and my friend said thats the first thing to feel to start in labor but the numb goes away. after i did the laundry, i took a walk in our backyard. i hope it helps my body to exercise. I'm just being ready for a labor. well, let see what i feel for this week. more updates for me next time.. have a good day!

My swelling toenail!

My toenail today was swelling :( the nail was already growing under the skin since i couldn't pedicure for a long time coz its hard to do it and beside im too preggy. I didnt go to parlor here coz the last time i went they really didnt clean too much so i dont like it the way they clean. anyway.. its really hurt. last night i tried to trimmed it and put alcohol. the next morning it was getting worst its really puffed and red. today i pedicure and manicure myself even if its hard but i tried to do it. I was afraid to clean the swelling toenail but I had to cut the growing nail under it. i was moaning for the hurt but i sacrifice it. the puff coming out and its yuck.. so now i can't feel the hurt anymore i will just wait to heal. hopefully it will better soon..

Prenatal visit

It was my prenatal visit today. in my doctor due date it was july 28 so i am already 39 weeks. but i based on my ultrasound due date which is 31. we didn't wait for a long time coz the nurse already knew us so she call us to checked me for my blood pressure and weight. I only gained 1 pound for this week.. my tummy was already so tight and stretch so no more room for my baby to grow. The nurse checked me if I have contraction and checked me if im near in labor. she use a machine to it. It's really uncomfortable to lay down while checking on me but I had to sacrifice. the doctor monitoring on that for 20 mins but the contraction wasn't too bad yet. so I still have prenatal visit for next week unless the baby will come.

Just being bored...

I feel bored today since i was just alone in the house. my hubby didn't go home for lunch coz they had a meeting today at work and the lunch is free. I look over the house and it was little messy to me. so i decided to clean around after i cooked. i vacuum the carpet, clean the electric fan and wipe some furniture. its nice to clean for this time coz when the baby is arrive i don't have time to clean anymore. Anytime by now my baby will come. I'm still hoping for a good labor and good delivery.

38 weeks

I am now 38 weeks of pregnant. I can't believe i made this far. time seems slow to me. I think im just anxious and excited to meet my little one. I know being a mother is hardest part of life. but i will try my very best to take care of my baby when she's arrive.

Bonding with Family!

Saturday afternoon my husband and I went to bro house to stay there for grandpa's birthday. We had a wonderful dinner with them. We had nice bonding together. We watched a movie called fantasy island.. it was okay. then we went to bed after. I had trouble sleeping last night its because I didn't sleep together with my hubby and I was really sad coz there is only 1 single bed and its only enough for me my hubby slept on the floor i coudnt sleep with him because its hard for me to get up since i was super big so i had to sacrifice. I really dont sleep much last night. i kept waking up to go bathroom. In the morning we get up early for for church. we went to rocky mountain christian church, the church was huge.. and the service was alright. i like the worship. but i dont like much the sermon . so anyway.. we back home for lunch. mom and bro's went to store to get something for dad. i really like the gift. its jps for car direction. Today mom and dad gave something for my baby again.. its a crib.. I really thankful to them, they are so generous. I love them so much. Im glad i have in-laws like them. they are really amazing grand parents:)

Doctor Appointment

It was my Doctor Appointment today. As usual the nurse checked my blood pressure and my weight. I gained 2 pounds for this week and my blood pressure was really good. My doctor checked my tummy and checked the heartbeat of my little girl it was really good so far. Then we talk about my feelings for this time..My husband and I want to know if I am dilated coz lately I can feel more frequent contraction and its really uncomfortable. the baby is like pushing on my cervix and its little cramping. so, we told the doctor to check me. when my doctor checked me.. she said I am already dilated for 1 and half cm..so that's means my cervix is start opening for now. I had ultrasound for today too coz my doctor wants to know if the baby's head is down. Its so amazing because I saw my little one again even though its hard to see her on the machine but I was still happy to see her. My doctor said I can have my baby by tomorrow or in a couple of days but it just all depend on the baby when she's ready to come out:)

Nurse visit!

It's my nurse visit today. She brought me boppy and mosquito net for my baby. She also give me a book called first -year baby care which is nice coz i can read a lot information about when the baby is born. My nurse was really awesome, she take care of me and teach me lots of information for first time parents.

37 weeks

I am now 37 weeks of pregnant.My baby is now full term. I can't believe I have only few days to count. My baby weighs 6 1/2 pounds and measures 19inches long. My life is more difficult from now on because its heavy, hard to sleep hard to walk because my feet are still swelling. Also I feel frequently braxton hicks contraction its really uncomfortable because I feel like im having a labor already sometimes i can feel the pain. I always go to bathroom every hour at night to pee. Its really difficult for now but I always pray and ask guidence from God. I can feel that my baby is more decent now. I am now anxious to see my baby.:)

My experience for today!

Today is my 36 weeks Doctor Appointment. My Doctor due date is July 28 but in my ultrasound its July 31. It's so confusing but I will just have to wait when the baby is arrive. Today she told us about my GBS test results and it was positive. I was little bit worried but the Doctor said its mostly common in pregnant women. All I need is to have IV antibiotics during labor. I told the Doctor about my feelings today coz i can feel burning when I pee. so they test my urine today if I have an infection. were waiting for a moment for the results and im glad its negative. no infection.:) 21 days more to go and I will have my little girl. My husband ask me if I am ready to have a baby and I said absolutely "yes". Actually im all packed and ready. Im just nervous and worried for the labor pain. Hopefully i can get through it. Goodluck with me and God guide me always!

My experience on baking cup cake!

I feel like to bake something so I decided to bake cup cake. My husband and I went to grocery store to get something and I also get flour cake for the cupcake. Last night we bake it. My husband help me with that since its my first time to bake. The cupcake stick on the pan because I didnt spray cooking oil all over but that is okay because its still taste very good. My husband like to put cherry topping on it and I only like plain.. Hopefully next time I bake it will make it perfect.

WIC Appointment!

Yesterday was our WIC Program appointment and we accidentally missed it.My husband remember the appointment in the afternoon but it was already late. because the time is 4pm and he remember almost 5pm. we really frustrated coz we missed our appointment. So he call and ask for another appointment. were still hoping that they will call us back. Today after my breakfast, i got a call from them that told us to have an appointment today so were so glad for that. I'm excited for that because this time we can get free fruits which is very good.

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Ready for you my baby!

36 weeks 8 months!

I am now 36 weeks of pregnant. My baby weighs almost 6 pounds. and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. She's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. My baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of her first bowel movement. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) Most likely she's in a head-down position. But if she isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an"external cephalic version" which is a fancy way of saying she'll try to coax your baby into a head-down position by manipulating her from the outside of your belly.

Happy 4th of July to all America!

Happy 4th of July to all America. Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III. There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that had to be paid to England. This was commonly referred to as "Taxation without Representation" as the colonists did not have any representation in the English Parliament and had no say in what went on. As the unrest grew in the colonies, King George sent extra troops to help control any rebellion. In 1774 the 13 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to form the First Continental In April 1775 as the King's troops advanced on Concord Massachusetts Paul Revere would sound the alarm that "The British are coming, the British are coming" as he rode his horse through the late night streets.Congress. The delegates were unhappy with England, but were not yet ready to declare war. The battle of Concord and its "shot heard round the world" would mark the unofficial beginning of the colonies war for Independence. The following May the colonies again sent delegates to the Second Continental Congress. For almost a year the congress tried to work out its differences with England, again without formally declaring war. By June 1776 their efforts had become hopeless and a committee was formed to compose a formal declaration of independence. Headed by Thomas Jefferson, the committee included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the first draft which was presented to the congress on June 28. After various changes a vote was taken late in the afternoon of July 4th. Of the 13 colonies, 9 voted in favor of the Declaration, 2 - Pennsylvania and South Carolina voted No, Delaware undecided and New York abstained. To make it official John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence. It is said that John Hancock signed his name "with a great flourish" so "King George can read that without spectacles!." The following day copies of the Declaration were distributed. The first newspaper to print the Declaration was the Pennsylvania Evening Post on July 6, 1776. On July 8th the Declaration had its first public reading in Philadelphia's Independence Square. Twice that day the Declaration was read to cheering crowds and pealing church bells. Even the bell in Independence Hall was rung. The "Province Bell" would later be renamed "Liberty Bell" after its inscription -And although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August,and the 4th of July,has been accepted as the official anniversary of United States independence. The first Independence Day celebration took place the following year - July 4 1777. By the early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way to celebrate America's birthday. And although fireworks have been banned in most places because of their danger, most towns and cities usually have big firework displays for all to see and enjoy.

Hang out!

It's been a long day today. We hang out with Mom and Dad to Rocky Mountain and Estes Park. It's been a long drive but I had fun looking at the scenery.I wish to see deer in the rocky mountain but its seems hiding, it didn't come up. On our way back home . I saw a 3 deers beside the road. I was happy coz atleast i saw them at last. We didn't be able to go in the highest mountain because its not good for me since I'm still pregnant. the doctor said my water will break if i will go on high altitude. Hopefully when the baby is born we can go back there and see more further.

CANADA DAY!

July 1 is the Canada Day. Thousands of people celebrated today by having picnic,fireworks, street performances,parades, carnivals, festivals, barbecues, air and maritime shows,and free musical concerts. Canada's national day is a statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of July 1 1867 enactment of the British North America Act. which united Canada as a single country of four provinces. Canada Day observances take place throughout Canada as well as internationally.

My sweeling feet!

I took a short walk in our backyard this afternoon since this can help for my swelling feet. All pregnant women may experience this on the third trimister of pregnant. My doctor said this is pretty normal. my blood pressure were good so i'm not really worried about this. If anyone experiencing like me here are some tips to minimize the puffiness:• Put your feet up whenever possible. At work, it helps to keep a stool or pile of books under your desk. At home, lie on your left side when possible.
• Don't cross your legs or ankles while sitting.
• Stretch your legs frequently while sitting: Stretch your leg out, heel first, and gently flex your foot to stretch your calf muscles. Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes.
• Take regular breaks from sitting or standing. A short walk every so often will help keep your blood circulating.
• Wear comfortable shoes that stretch to accommodate the swelling.
• Don't wear socks or stockings that have tight bands around the ankles or calves.
• Try waist-high maternity support stockings. Put them on before you get out of bed in the morning so blood doesn't have a chance to pool around your ankles.
• Drink plenty of water. Surprisingly, this helps your body retain less water.
• Exercise regularly, especially by walking, swimming, or riding an exercise bike. Or try a water aerobics class — immersion in water may temporarily help reduce swelling, particularly if the water level is up near your shoulders.
• Eat well, and avoid junk food.
Try not to let pregnancy swelling get you down. The sight of your swollen ankles will probably add to your feeling of ungainliness, but edema is a temporary condition that will pass soon after you give birth.

35 Weeks 8 months!

My baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and weighs 5 1/4 pounds. Because it's so snug in my womb she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times she kicks should remain the about the same. Her kidney are fully developed, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of her basic physical development is now complete. She'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight. By this time my practitioner will see me every week. from 34-37 weeks the doctor do Group B streptococci (GBS) test. This is to check the vagina if there is a bacteria. If you're a GBS carrier, you'll get IV antibiotics during labor, which will greatly reduce your baby's risk of infection.

Doctor Appointment for GBS

My experience for Group B strepcocci(GBS) was just short and easy. I was nervous at first because I know the doctor will check my genital and i'm not comfortable with that at all. All pregnant women need to be test like this from 34-37weeks. They need to check if there is a bacteria in your vagina. I just pray and hope that I can pass this test. All of us want to be healthy all the time.