The month flew by here in the Stapp house, seriously, I can't believe we're almost to October. So, to begin, when I was about 32 weeks along, I got put on "semi" bed rest, whatever that is, with a toddler. Anyways, the reasons were because baby girl Stapp wasn't measuring accurately, I hadn't gained any weight for about 6 weeks and at 28 weeks, I starting having very regular contractions. So, at my 32 week appt we had another ultrasound and baby girl was still a little small, so I was told I need to take it easy. So, I tried, again, how is that possible with a child like Brennar???? I did my best, went back to the doctor at 34 weeks, still hadn't gained any weight, was starting to thin out and baby's head was what doctor called "in the pushing postion" which basically meant she was ready to come. I still was told to take it much easier and put on more weight, it was then that I called my mom and begged her to come down!!! At my next appt the following week, I was starting to dilate and all previous factors were the same, so my doctor told me I would probably be having her before 36 weeks. Well, we really didn't want this to happen, so I finally convinced my dad that I needed my mom, and he gave in and let her come. My goal was to make it to August 12th, which was 37 weeks/full term (my due date was September 2nd), my mom came down on the 7th, I took it VERY easy that week, and I made it! I was able to get off bed rest at that point and baby girl could come any time, well.... she then decided she wasn't ready to come! Figures! So, I did my best to go into labor on my own; took Brennar to the zoo, went on walks, cleaned the house, made some dinners to freeze, but she still didn't come. Life just went on as usual then.
Here are pictures of the zoo and my big belly....
Brennar really had a great time, I am so glad I was able to take him to do something fun, before his baby sister came
37 weeks
This is Brennar in the ice cream truck inside the Babies R Us on our last run before 1 became 2
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