And Yet Another Prego Update

Yes, I am still pregnant. So I got to go to my sister's wedding. It was a beautiful experience and I am so happy that I got to witness it. That night at the wedding dinner I started having mild contractions. We went home and went to sleep. I woke up around 2:00 am with mild, steady contractions that were 3 minutes apart. I went for a walk with Talmage and then we went to the hospital. Walked some more and then checked in. My sister and brother were at home watching the Heber and Hannah

My contractions where long enough but grew farther apart and less consistent, 4 to 7 minutes apart. . They didn't grow stronger. They sent us home. That was good because I was getting so tired and really wanted to go to sleep

I had a couple strong contractions after getting home. I had mild contractions all day long about 7 to 15 minutes apart. After sitting around all day I was getting so mentally exhausted from just waiting and doing nothing. I decided to go to my sister's reception. While there, I swing danced, walked, skipped, hopped around the church building and climbed a small hill or two.

On the way home, I had a few strong contractions and was hopeful that I would be having the baby that night.

When I woke up the next morning I felt so good and rested. I had no contractions. Decided to go to church. After church we went and visited a couple of different friends in our neighborhood. Talmage rubbed my feet in the pressure point spots that induce labor. I had some contractions but then nothing.

I was so mentally exhausted from so much anticipation. I am so anxious to have my little girl and can't wait to see her.

This morning we went to the doctors office and they stripped my membranes. (Talmage and I both hate how that sounds). I've had cramps, but no contractions. Now I am just cleaning and waiting but feel calm and hopeful, not as antsy as I was feeling yesterday and the day before.

Another Prego Update

So, it is about three o'clock in the morning and I can't sleep. Maybe it is my body practicing for the sleepless nights to come. This happened two nights ago. I was up from 2 until 6.

Anyways, now you get to hear all about my day. I went to the doctors and had an ultrasound. This little girl is BIG. She is about eight and a half pounds. I also have a lot of fluid in me. The huge belly is making more sense. The best news of all is that she is head down!!! Yay!

I have been thinking to Olive trying to tell her to turn. I have also been praying to Heavenly Father that she would turn. I had a similar experience with Hannah and both times a miracle has occurred. I am so thankful.

If I don't go into labor this weekend or sometime early next week they want to induce me because of her size and also because so much amniotic fluid might cause the umbilical cord to come out before the baby if my water breaks unexpectedly. The baby pressing up against the umbilical cord could cut of blood circulation. Then she went on to explain what to do in that situation.

Talmage has Air Force this weekend and we were planning on me going with him but we just found out that he is sharing a room and I will not be able to come. It would have been nice because I would have been on base and he could be there at a moment's notice. We still haven't come up with a solid plan B yet. I feel a little anxious about all of this but I'm sure we'll figure out something.

Also, my sister is getting married this weekend. Part of the reason they are waiting to induce me. The wedding is tomorrow and the reception is Saturday. I spent all of today decorating for the reception. "You might as well do something while you're doing nothing." ~ Uncle Rico

I thought I would be exhausted, I was for awhile until I woke up around one thirty.

Prego Update

Still no baby. Amanda, my sister, is getting married this weekend. Talmage also has Air Force this weekend. So if I can hold out until Monday... either way I am going to have a baby sometime in the near future. How near though?

Ultrasound tomorrow, we'll see if she is transverse or not.

I'll be 39 weeks Friday. The twins came so quickly. It is nice to really be waiting and anticipating longer for this little one.

Prego

So I have two weeks and five days to go. In a way I like going through the last stretch over the Holidays. It is a great distraction and time has been flying quickly.

Four Sundays ago, Dec. 12th, I went into false labor. My contractions where growing closer together. They where about 2 and a half minutes apart at one point. We started to do last minute preparations to go to the hospital. Then they started to grow further and further apart. They kept happening about fifteen minutes apart the day after. I asked my doctor about it and she said that it was common for someone who had premies their first pregnancy. Their body goes into labor around the same time they went into labor before and then their body corrects itself. She said it might happen once or twice again.

I experience something similar about a week ago. Nothing since, just regular good ol' fashion Braxton Hicks.

My doctor thinks that she might be sitting side to side. She says that is likely that she'll turn head down. I have been praying that she will. I have an ultrasound this week.

I feel pretty calm and good about whatever happens.

Christmas

So I made it through Christmas without going into labor. Yay! We spent Christmas with Talmage's family in Globe. It was fun chatting with the family, going to the park, quadding (safe and slow of course), taking care of the kiddos, opening presents, reading a book, eating delicious food, and just relaxing. I felt like I relaxed and snacked the whole time. Pregnant woman interpretation: Wonderful.

How to Write a Children's Book

Step One: Think of a Child and occasion to write it for: Heber and Hannah's Christmas present.

Step Two: Have an amazing spouse who can think up the idea with you and write all the words.

Step Three: Order some blank baby books

Step Four: Take about ten hours or so and draw some pictures to put in the book.

Step Five: Scan them into the computer, add words, graphics, etc.

Step Six:Have someone with a good eye for words edit. Thank you Jana.

Step Seven: Print on sticky paper that comes with blank books. Stick into book.

Step Eight: Bask in the joy of finishing

Step Nine: Wrap and hope that they will like it

Step Ten: Give one to them to read and keep the other one on the tallest shelf in the house as a keep sake. Save a digital version, just in case.

Christmas Card

When Heber and Hannah where born I had this great idea of combining our Christmas card with their baby announcements.

What! You don't remember that?!? Well, that is because I dropped the ball. I went through all the effort of making them but fell flat on my face when it came to printing them out and sending them. Blame it on sleep deprivation and taking care of new born baby's.

Last year I didn't even attempt a Christmas card.

I am proud to say that I did one this year though. I just sent it out to our siblings, parents and grandparents. Start off small.

We hope you are having a Merry Christmas this year!

From the Hansen Family