Last night I started having contractions, not Braxton hicks.

Around 1:30am, I was awakened from excruciating pain, which lasted a full minute or so. Seriously, this was the type of pain that would make you slap your mother! I only experienced two or three of these contractions before they stopped. However, my Braxton hicks continued and I was uncomfortable the rest of the night. This morning I phoned Dr. G to make sure he didn’t need to see me or anything before Friday due to the contraction episode. He assured me they were pre-pains and they might come back-if they come back with avenges to phone him. I would love for Karch to come before Christmas so we can celebrate his first Christmas this year. The waiting game continues. My appointment last Friday (12/05) was interesting. Dr. G started checking for dilation. Nothing was going on, but that can change within hours. I did find out due to being high risk Dr. G will not allow me to go full term. He said we will have a birthday by 38-39 weeks for sure! Karch arriving early is OK because he is 7lbs and shows at 38 weeks by his size. Plus, during the weekly sonograms they have been testing his reaction times and breathing- his development looks great (always scores an 8). Depending on my dilation Dr. G will choose to induce or go with a c-section. BUT Karch decided being head down and ready to go wasn’t comfortable for him any longer, so he flipped to breach again. If the little man doesn’t flip back, I will have no choice but to schedule a c-section. I think we will know more by December 19th visit. Karch's chubby cheeks at 35 weeks. (I took this photo of the sono picutre with my phone, so the larger picture is a litte fuzzy.)

Thanksgiving 2008 Photos

Finally a new belly picture- 8 months.

We skipped the 7 month photo. I will hit the 9 month mark on December 10^th, so look for a new photo then. If you go to August 8^th post you will see all photos side by side.

8 month photos

November 1st-2008 Crib Building

November 1^st Karch’s grandparent’s drove down from OK City to deliver their baby gift (crib) and dresser (gift from great grandma). As always it was great visiting with them for the weekend. The nursery is still not 100% finished. I hope to have it done by next weekend; we are still waiting on one decoration to arrive. Once it is complete, I will share photos with everyone!

COUNTRY CAMPING POTATOES

If you were at the baby shower and tasted the yummy breakfast potato casserole, my bet is you have been asking for the recipe. Well, thanks to Holly, here it is just in time for the holidays! I know I will be making this soon. COUNTRY CAMPING POTATOES 2 lbs. frozen hash browns1 stick butter, melted1 can cream of chicken soup2 c. Sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 c. green onions, chopped1 (8 oz.) sour cram2 tbsp. butter, melted1 c. Corn Flakes, crushed Mix all ingredients except 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup crushed Corn Flakes. Put into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with mixed butter and Corn Flakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. **I usually add more cheese and more green onion…but it depends on each person.

31WK Check Up

Last Friday, I had my 31 week ultrasound. Karch was measured and now weights 4lbs 13oz, almost 5lbs. At this stage he should be pushing 4lbs. He is still in a funky position, the tech called him Yoga baby. I call it trying to kill mommy position seriously; he is all up in my chest. Everything else is good, he is developing perfectly. Thursday, I have an appointment with my endocrinologist. She will be checking to make sure I am not still producing Graves Disease because it can attack Karch’s thyroid. It’s not as bad as it sounds since I have great doctors keeping such a close eye on me and the baby. Tonight is our last night of Lamaze. I am really looking forward to this class because the previous class brings in their newborns and tells us about their experience!

Last Week's Visit (30 weeks)

Karch at 30 weeks two days