The Waiting Game! :(

So I'm officially 40 weeks and 1 day! ugh....Even my app on my phone says 10 months 1 day of being pregnant! If my phone wasn't so expensive to replace bring up that app and throwing the phone across the room might remove some of the frustration! The sad part about this is that both dads traveled across the county and they don't even get to meet her before they head back home!

At least the we have an end date! March 23th if she doesn't come any sooner. Rob and I get to call the hospital at 5:00am to see if we can come in to be induced at 5:30am! Everyone keep their fingers crossed!

This is why!

I never thought I would be that crazy person who bugs Doctors or anyone until I'm satisfied with the information they are telling me but apparently I am! After the past two days and the ordeal Rob and I went through I wasn't satisfied with why. Why we are waiting, why continue to monitor me and the baby for an extra week. I'm 38 weeks close enough I say.

Oh yes at this point in the post whatever you do......do NOT google, yahoo or any other search engine you use about what high levels of amniotic fluid leads to or what it can be a sign of. I did not do this either but after the doctors office called and Rob couldn't get a hold of his dad, Rob googled. He didn't tell me what it exactly said just that it wasn't pretty and he started to pace and bite his finger nails intensely.

Back to the story. So I called the office this morning asking all my questions to a nurse. She had no clue. Then after she realized that I wasn't going away so easily, made me an appointment to see the doctor. I pumped myself up. I told myself I wasn't leaving until I got all my questions answered and I was happy with his plan for me! I didn't hold it together very long, cry as soon as he walked through the door. Well it was the longest conversation I had with him and walked away feeling better. It boiled down to that even if the fluid level is high it can be monitored and he isn't concerned yet, next week could be a different story. Also he said that a 39 weeks delivery is better than 38 weeks. Since my body isn't ready yet for natural delivery he is hoping in the coming week it will me. It will help with inducing if my body is at least closer to being ready. So heres to me! I worked up the courage to get answers and I did! :)

Talk about a STRESSFUL day!

It all started yesterday! I had my 38 week appointment at the office in Prescott. (Thank God for that!) Anywho started out normal; they made me pee in the cup, took my blood pressure but then wanted to check to see if I dilated yet since I have been experience a lot of pressure! I have been complaining every appointment since January that I am retaining what to me seems like a lot of water. But they are the professionals so who am I to argue, the one who has not gone to medical school. So I was checked nothing so far and still experience a lot of pressure! Well Doctor sent me for an ultrasound wanted to double check how Stella was positioned and take a fluid measurement. Well it seemed that the ultrasound went good but they want to do one next week as well. I got home and forgot my phone was on silent. Went to turn it back to ringer and saw I missed a call from the Doctors office with a message! Oh good was my first thought!

Don't you just love when places like doctors office started messaged with, "Now this is nothing urgent or to worry about." Yet they do not leave any details just, "Please call us back at 8:30am that is when we start answering the phone." So Rob and I set our alarm for a little after 8 and just laid in bed until we could call. Well the office beat us to it calling around 8:15am which wasn't a good sign to me. A lot of information was covered in the conversation but it boils down to I have high levels of amniotic fluid. Normal range is 5-25 and I was measuring at 28. So they wanted me to come in for a non-stress test at 10 am. We were there for about 30 minutes and the doctor did not like how the test was going so he sent us to the hospital for further testing. We were there until 3 pm needles to say it was an emotion and long day for Rob and I. I was hooked up to a baby monitor for the whole time and they ordered a biophysical profile ultrasound for the baby. We got an 8 out of 8 which is good but the fluid is still high. Not as high as the day before but drop 4 units 28 to 24, back in the normal range but still high. So tomorrow I'm calling the office and ask what happens if the fluid goes back up! I'm 38 weeks and why just induce a bit early instead of having the mother and father worry. Oh yeah Rob is leaving Monday for 7 days!

37 Weeks!

I am hoping to God that my greatest fear does not come true! Rob left today and won't be back until Monday late in the afternoon. His only request was to keep the baby in there until he gets home. Well now I'm so worried about going into labor I'm afraid I'm going to stress the baby right out of me! So gone for 7 day then home for 6 and then gone for another 7! ekk

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day was a great day! I'm going to be 9 months this Friday and it has been so nice here in Prescott Valley. Stella and I have been sitting by the pool for the past 3 days waiting for daddy to get home! Yes I said it Stella is the name we are going with! And if you don't like it too bad we are not changing it, we already have stuff with her name on it! (That is a hint for the family members that can not hide there dislike of the names we picked out!)

We are about 30 days away hopefully sooner to seeing her and Rob and I can't not wait any longer! Our hospital bag is pack and we have almost everything for the baby! I'm sure Rob will be making a run to the store for anything we completely forgot but we are feeling good!

Here are a few of the last photos of me being pregnant! So enjoy!

All the girls enjoying the wonderful pool!

Erin, Sanne, Me, Wyatt, Katie(21weeks), Henrick, Nell and Kristen

The new mommy Nell with her little man Henrick. Katie with her man Wyatt and pregnant with another little man and Me 9 months pregnant with Stella!

Good News!

I am eight months today and only 7 weeks to go. On Wednesday January 20th we had our check up and ultrasound. We found out a lot of good news! Even though my belly is large and in charge, it is right on track! Even though I believe it to be bigger than the average belly, I guess I'm mistaken! Also the baby is looking healthy; heartbeat is strong, 4 pounds and growing. However her head is measuring more mature than the rest of her body. Leaving me with two forms of thought. 1: She is already to smart for her own good and will surpass Rob and I by the age of 9. or 2: She is going to be one big baby!

More good news! No C-section! Feelings are a little mixed about that. The positive side of the c-section was that Rob and I would have got to meet her 3 weeks early. We would have been able to pack our bag and go to the appointment. Everything planned, nice and neat. But apparently God wants me to work for our little miracle! So we are planning on inducing March 15th that is if she does not come any earlier!

Ok now to the bad news. We were allowed to bring a CD and a DVR so we could get a copy of all the pictures and a DVD of the ultrasound. The DVD works, don't know how to upload it but I will keep trying to figure it out. The lady doing the ultrasound didn't copy the pictures to the CD. So no pictures for this update! Sorry

Holidays and 7th Month Doctor's appointment!

It has been a busy month with Rob on the road every other weekend and the two holidays. For the lack of weight I have gain since the pregnancy first started has officially been made up for this last month! At least I'm hoping it the pregnancy, not the average Joe's holiday cookie weight gain!

Thanksgiving:

We celebrated the day before. Which anyone who lives the hockey life knows that sometimes holidays get celebrated either days or a week before the holidays. A group of us had dinner at the Bartalones. Marieanna who is an amazing cook made ham and turkey and everyone who came brought a side dish. Rob got to enjoy our favorite wine Seven Deadly Zins as I got to drink sparkling grape juice! Baby Lehtinen loved the sparkling grape juice. She moved like there was no tomorrow! The day of Thanksgiving Rob and I made King Crab legs and played golf. Rob dominated me winning by at least 80 points! Game is still under investigation!

Christmas:

We started off the Christmas hockey break with an ugly Christmas sweater party. December 20th (Picture to follow) It took place in the lobby of our apartment complex and of course Rob's outfit was one of the best! After that we took it easy. Just hung around PV and watch Christmas movies. We had to celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve since Rob was leaving at 4:00 am Christmas morning. The day started with brunch at the coaches house! Caroline made amazing food that I need to get recipes for! After that came home and started cooking Christmas dinner. We had a roast with traditional holiday sides. The ichated with my sister and parents after dinner as they watched us open our gifts. It was a very successful Christmas. The baby girl isn't even here yet and made out like a little bandit. Auntie Dani, Uncle Ryan and cousin Teagan got her a car seat with car seat toys and bottles. The Gardners got her a bottle cleaner, small bottles and extra nipples. Grammy and Grampy got us a heart listen machine. This way we can hear her heart beat anytime we want.

7th month Doctor's appointment:

We have had three appointments here and Rob finally got to meet our doctor. He really likes him. The fact that the doctor and his son are Sundog fans had no influence on Rob's decision I'm sure. :) The Doctor likes the shape of my belly and said my glucose test was very good. It came back at a 98. Also my blood pressure is nice a low which is also good! She has been moving a lot and is getting strong enough to push out. Making is obvious she is moving. During the appointment Rob and I got to feel her butt mean she is head down! Lets hope she stays that way. Next appointment is January 20th. This appointment will determine if we need to have a c-section the beginning of March or let nature take its course. This ultrasound comes with a DVD of her and a CD of pictures of her. So next entry will have a lot of look at! After the appointment Rob and I were excited and feeling unprepared. So we went and bought her bassinet. A nice little pack n' play.

Here are the ugly Christmas outfits Rob and I came up with for the party! I decorated Rob's vest with jewels and present tags! These outfits came from the thrift store!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!