bguertner's Pregnancy

My Milestones & Events

On December 11, 2012 at 37 weeks 0 days pregnant
Packed for the Hospital/Birth Center
Had a doctors appointment yesterday and it was stressed to my husband and I how important is is to get mine and baby's bags packed and the car seat installed ASAP. Not sure if she knows something I don't know or is just trying to get us more prepared. Either way, baby's bag is packed and my bag is mostly packed - only things left are the things I still use every day. I did make a list of things that still need to go into my bag just in case my hubby has to finish packing it though. The car seat will probably be installed in the next few days. If I take it to Babies R Us they will install it for me :)

On December 3, 2012 at 35 weeks 6 days pregnant
Prental Tests: Group B Strep Test (GBS)
I had my GBS test today and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I will get the results at my appointment next Monday :) The doctor also checked me and said that she could only get a fingertip in my cervix...so I guess that means nothing is happening :( Oh well, only 3 more weeks until I am induced!

On October 3, 2012 at 27 weeks 1 day pregnant
3 hour glucose test
I failed the 1 hour glucose test and told the doctor that I didn't want to do the 3 hour test. I asked her if she would just treat me like I have gestational diabetes and she encouraged me to do the 3 hour test just to be sure. She said I was very close so we should retest and see. I am positive I have it though, which sucks, but I have no choice but to accept it and move on. Will hopefully hear results Friday.

On September 26, 2012 at 26 weeks 1 day pregnant
My son saw the baby move for the first time
Owen was moving around like crazy in my belly so I told Kaden to come over and watch for a few minutes. He really got a kick out of saying something to my belly and then watching Owen move inside. Then he got brave and would press down a bit on a part of my tummy and watch Owen kick back :) It was too cute to watch his face. Kaden is 9 years old and hasn't really taken an interest in the baby until now. I hope it continues :)

On September 25, 2012 at 26 weeks 0 days pregnant
Prental Tests: Glucose Challenge Test
I had myself all worked up that I was going to get sick, if not from the taste of the drink then from the effect the glucose would have on my body. I was totally wrong...it was not bad at all. Now just waiting to hear the results :)

On August 11, 2012 at 19 weeks 4 days pregnant
Picked a Name
We have had a name picked out for about a month now, but I forgot to record it. Our little boy will be named Owen Michael Guertner or OMG! Right now we are just calling him baby Owen :)

On August 11, 2012 at 19 weeks 4 days pregnant
Finished the Nursery
The nursery isn't 100% finished but really close. My husband and daughter painted the walls baby blue, put the crib together and put the bedding on (I still have to wash it but will wait till it gets closer. They also got the dresser/cubbies put together and filled with clothes, and the changing table brought upstairs. I am still waiting for my husband to bring the glider over from my parents house and bring up the bookshelf from the basement. I bought a cute sweet pea picture frame for the ultrasound picture we will get on Monday. I am going to start painting the wooden letters I bought for the wall above his crib that will spell his name. Other than that, we are all set! Now just need the baby to complete it :)

On June 27, 2012 at 13 weeks 1 day pregnant
Found Out Baby's Gender
It's a boy! I know it is really early but the u/s tech was very sure of herself. I had an external u/s first and she said it was looking like a boy but she couldn't tell for sure because baby was sitting on my cervix and wasn't budging. She said the doctor was running late with appointments so if I wanted to she would do a quick internal u/s. I said absolutely! She did it and right away she said it is a boy. It figures because I have been looking at all of the girl stuff and had girl names picked out that I really liked. I am actually relieved that it is a boy though, I think I would spend way too much money buying all of the cute girl clothes!

On June 27, 2012 at 13 weeks 1 day pregnant
Announced Baby's Gender to Family
We found out earlier in the day at our u/s appointment that we are having a boy! We wanted to tell the kids first since they were both hoping for a little brother. They were very excited when we told them. We then announced it to family and posted everything on facebook. Everyone is so excited for us!

On June 13, 2012 at 11 weeks 1 day pregnant
Felt My Baby Move for the First Time
It felt like a goldfish swimming around! I know it was the baby because I now feel it moving a couple of time a day :)

On May 12, 2012 at 6 weeks 4 days pregnant
Announced Pregnancy to Family
My mom and dad were excited! Not sure about my 2 sisters, they were rather stand-offish after the announcement. One of my sisters replied "well, don't expect us to spend more money on your kids at Christmas" Really? Because that is the farthest thing from my mind! I sure hope they come around by the time the baby arrives.

On May 7, 2012 at 5 weeks 6 days pregnant
First Ultrasound
This was my first ultrasound, but not my regularly scheduled one. I had one because of some spotting and cramping. I got to see the little heartbeat though, which was amazing! There is so much on the internet about ectopic pregnancies and blighted ovums that I was so glad to see that everything, for the most part, is ok :)

On May 5, 2012 at 5 weeks 4 days pregnant
Announced the pregnancy to our kids
It didn't go like I had hoped, I think they were in shock. Their reaction made me sad, but then after a few days they began to warm up to the idea :)

On April 27, 2012 at 4 weeks 2 days pregnant
Bought Baby's First Outfit
I just couldn't resist...I bought 2 new little outfits for our little peanut! I was in Old Navy and just looking around and found a "My First Valentine's Day" romper and a "Mommy's little lucky charm" outfit for St. Patrick's Day. Both outfits were on sale. I don't know if our llittle peanut is going to be a boy or girl but the outfits could go either way. I wasn't sure what size to buy so I just went with the 0-3 months on both since I am due 1-1-13 and the baby will be 1 1/2 months old on Valentine's Day and 2 1/12 months old on St. Patrick's Day.

On April 26, 2012 at 4 weeks 1 day pregnant
Started Wearing Maternity Clothes
I bought some maternity shirts and decided to try one out today. I really like the shirts because they are not clingy like some of my other t-shirts. I can't wait till I really need them. I am also wearing them because we haven't told our children or our families yet. We are trying to hold out until Mother's Day weekend to tell the kids and Mother's Day lunch to tell the family.

On April 19, 2012 at 3 weeks 1 day pregnant
First Positive Pregnancy Test
I thought for sure I wasn't pregnant because I started to spot and have cramps at 7dpo. The morning of 9dpo I decided to take a test and saw a slight shadow. I went to work and came home for lunch and took a FRER and it was positive! We were so happy!

On April 19, 2012 at 3 weeks 1 day pregnant
Told Husband/Partner
My husband was right there with me when I read the test. We were both so excited! It felt like we were in a dream!

	Comment from Cockroach » Posted Dec. 11, 2012 11:52pm I mixed the castor oil with several things and so far I am still very much pregnant with no signs of labor :( I tried mixing it with raspberry lemonade, chocolate milk, mother to be tea, coffee, apple juice, and a melted chocolate shake (which is how my mom successfully got herself into labor with me!). Next step : Hot chocolate with some cayanne pepper. I am very desperate, my mom took vacation this week because we figured there would be a baby. My sudden halt in progression was a big surprise. I am scheduled for an induction next Thursday at 7:30 AM, I have a feeling doc doesn't think she will be coming here without assistance, as he said my only other option was to wait 3 more weeks and then he would make me get induced regardless. I wanted her here before Christmas, so I chose the next week date! Red raspberry leaf tea really did seem to help as far as effacement went! Sad I ran out :( Good luck to you with the EPO! I am still too cheap and too scared to try it!
	Comment from Cockroach » Posted Dec. 6, 2012 8:40pm Thanks! It's tough, but we gotta do what we gotta do. It is just very lonely here without him. We're hoping he will be able to make it, I'm actually praying for a long labor in case he has to drive from work because it will take him 3-4 hours depending on the weather to get to the hospital. I was really just hoping she would have come a few days back so we would have never had to be apart xD This baby thing is so rough. Worth it, but rough!
	Comment from ginabee » Posted Dec. 4, 2012 5:38pm Hey! I'm hanging in there! Sleep deprived but good! He is such a sweet little guy. How are you doing?! Getting close mama!
	Comment from Noelle8905 » Posted Dec. 4, 2012 7:25am Hey, I'm not doing too bad! These last few days are dragging! I had my last dr appt yesterday and I was 1.5 centi dilated and now I'm down to just a centimeter. Darn! My dr had mentioned inducing at my last appt, so this whole past week I've been talking to my bf about it and we both finally agreed to what we want. So I talked with my dr yesterday and we now are set to induce on December 6th at 6:30AM (my due date)!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited! I can't believe ill be holding my baby girl in just a matter of days! Of course tho, we are still holding out that she comes naturally. Sorry, I'm a chatty Kathy! Just soo excited!! How are things going for you?? 1 more week and you'll be full term!!!!
	Comment from Cockroach » Posted Nov. 29, 2012 8:11am I was going to, but with my husband having to drive 3 1/2 hours here to come to the hospital, I am trying to avoid anything that will speed up labor. I suppose I will just try exercise and stuff until she decides to make her appearance!
	Comment from Mrs.Mom » Posted Nov. 10, 2012 7:48am Hey! Thanks for checking in on me...I am sooo behind on the forums I dread trying to get back into it haha. Things with Ruby are amazing. She is such a good baby ...last night she slept from 9pm to 3am, ate/changed her and back to bed at 4am to 7 this morning! Her sleep pattern has been great this past week so I'm one happy momma! Motherhood has been a huge adjustment for me. I think it took the first two weeks just to sink in! I will give more detail in the forum. How are you?? Must feel like things are so close now??! Only 52 days remaining, not much at all!!