Moments with the Murphys: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Stolen Picture

I stole this picture from Julia's blog because I really liked it. This is of my mom, me and my baby. I am 37 weeks pregnant here and really excited that it's almost time for us to meet Katelyn.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

We went to the doctor today and found out I am 1 cm dilated... probably too much information for the blog, but I don't care. I'm excited! And I wanted to say thanks to you girls who gave me encouragement a couple of posts ago when I was freaking out about the baby's size. You all made me feel a lot better. Today the doctor said that the baby isn't quite as big as she had previously said. So, I think I may have been worrying too much about nothing.

18 days till D-day!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

22 days!!!

Oh my goodness! I can't believe I'm going to be a mom in 22 days... give or take. How do you really prepare for that? I mean, we have all the necessary equipment... the carseat (which needs to be put in the car),

the crib,

rocker,

blankets,

clothing,

and diapers.

Our house is stuffed corner to corner with baby stuff... mostly pink baby stuff. But even with all that stuff, I feel so unprepared for this new adventure of taking care of a new life. I've read the books, talked to friends and family, and studied the internet, but until that baby is here, I don't see how I can really understand the weight of it all. I'm excited beyond belief, but the emotion that is ranking just a little higher than excitement is fear!!

What if I can't handle the crying?

What if I can't figure out the whole breast feeding thing? (no picture available)

What if she gets sick?

What if I never shower again :) ??

Well, I have 22 days. Ready or not, here she comes. (And I can hardly wait!!!!! :) )

Monday, July 20, 2009

Weighing in...

Justin and I went to the doctor today for my 36 week visit. Dr. Sherman says that Katelyn is already about 7 lbs. and may be about 9 lbs. by my due date! My first reaction was "ahhhhh....how am I going to deliver a 9 lb. baby?" It took a little time, but I have calmed down after talking to other people. I guess I can blame Justin's genes for this one. He was a 9 lb. 6 oz. baby himself. I am very thankful that we have a healthy baby, but I wasn't expecting her to be quite so big already. I guess I'm just worried about delivering her and the possibility of having to have a c-section. It's all just so nerve wrecking since this is my first baby. I'm just going to have to trust in the doctor and try not to worry too much. In two weeks, we will have another ultrasound so we can see just how big she is and go from there.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

36 weeks/ 8 months...almost there!

Here is my belly at 8 months pregnant. Wow!!

Even though I'm really, really, tired of growing and gaining weight, I still really do love being pregnant. I've had a relatively easy pregnancy with only just a few complaints. I actually dodged the dreaded morning sickness. Believe it or not, I never had it at all. However, around my 26th week, I was hit with a terrible sinus infection. It took a week to get over and I thought it would never end. The sinus pressure gave me so much unbelievable pain in my head, cheeks, and jaw, I thought this was it, "I will never get pregnant again, if this is what happens". But, I got through it and know now that I will most likely want more children in the future. (I know that sounds dramatic, but it was really horrible.) Another complaint I've had is back pain. If I do too much, which isn't really much, I will get pretty bad back pain. Other small symptoms of pregnancy that I have include heartburn and having to go to the bathroom often; it seems like every half hour I'm making the trek to the bathroom...so annoying. At first, shopping for maternity clothes was pretty fun, but now that I am more tired and feeling very large, it has become more of a chore than a pleasure. I'm hoping that I don't have to set foot in the mall for a while.

But there are lots of great and wonderful things about being pregnant. Like right now...my baby is squirming around and I can even see my stomach move with her. That is the coolest thing. I also love going to the doctor and getting to hear the heartbeat, which is usually right at 160 bpm. Not to mention, the ultrasounds. Those have been so much fun to experience. Getting to see the baby inside me gives me such a feeling of joy and happiness. I've enjoyed all the preparations that go along with having a baby. I've had two awesome baby showers and have enjoyed organizing all my baby things. I've had so much fun decorating the nursery and making sure we have everything we need to take care of our little girl.

So now, at 36 weeks, it's all about resting and waiting to meet Katelyn. Justin and I can hardly wait till the day we get to see her. This has been the most exciting time of my life.