Craziness at 35 weeks!

What a week it has been!

It all started on Monday morning- I got home from the gym and was getting ready for work and noticed that I had not yet felt Sloane move. I looked at the clock- it was 6:15 a.m. Got out of the house around 7 am- still nothing. I went into work and started clock watching. 8:00 came and nothing- soI decided to change it up from ice water and have something sweet- hot chocolate. How could that not help, right?!? 9:00 came and went- nothing. I decided it was time to call the doc who directed me to labor and delivery. I was told to come in immediately.

Got the hospital around 10:00 a.m. The hooked me up on the monitors and gave me a huge cup of ice water. We immediately got her heartbeat ...whew! I felt so much better! About 30 minutes into monitoring she was still asleep and not moving so they decided to use the buzzer to wake her. Poor baby. It startled the heck out of her! However, it got us some movement so I thought all would be well. Then a contraction came and her heartrate plummeted to 87. Not good. Doc came in to monitor. Her heartrate went back up. Then another contraction hit, another deceleration.So needless to say, I wasn't going to be released as soon as I thought due to the decelerations.

Doc couldn't figure out what was causing her heart rate to drop. She wanted us to go one hour with an elevated heartrate and then she would release me for follow up.That hour seemed like weeks! We made it through and I was scheduled for follow up the next day to complete a non-stress test (nst).

Checked into the hospital on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. They did an ultrasound which was so neat since I have never had one this late in the game. Sloaney looked awesome, but my water was a little low. We completed the NST with flying colors so still no answer as to what the heck happened on Monday.

I followed up with my doc on Wednesday for my 34/35 week appt. She said it was best to keep doing the NST's for 2 weeks just to be safe. I made it through my routine appointment and looked forward to relaxation and no appointments on Thursday! Yahhoooo!!!

So, today is Friday. I checked into the hospital at 9:45 and completed my NST. Still no answer as to what happened on Monday. We once again passed with flying colors.

I have 2 NST's scheduled for next week. I will then follow up with my doctor on February 23rd for a regular appointment and to determine if we have to keep doing the NST's.They are easy, it's just boring!!

So there ya have it! Talk about a crazy week!! Other than going to the doctor 4 times in 5 days, all is well! We made it to 35 weeks- which means only 35 days to go! I have only gained 15 lbs, so I have a feeling that our little princess will be a lot smaller than her big brother....or at least I hope so!

That's it for now! Will keep you all posted!

All our love,
The Dawsons

33 weeks

We are getting close! Just a few more weeks until we are officially on labor watch. I knew this pregnancy was going by fast- but now it just seems like it flew by. My belly is getting bigger everyday but I really don't have any major complaints!

We are slowly starting to get things ready for princess Sloane. We will start getting things out of storage and washed in the next few weeks. We bought her first ballerina outfit and slippers this weekend- it's just too cute!!

Hunter is getting excited to meet his sissy. He tells her he loves her every day- he either says "la you babee" or "la you Soan" It's as cute as can be...our little prince is going to have to share a house with a princess, and well, it will be funny to say the least!

We will try to keep everyone posted as things progress! Only 5 appointments left!

All Our Love,
The Dawsons

Sloane Pressley

We had so much fun at our 3D/4D ultrasound last week! Sloane has gotten so big and is such a pretty princess already. Her body was measuring right on, but her long legs were measuring a whole week ahead! Do we have a future supermodel in the family? She wanted to keep her face covered almost the entire time, but we did manage to get a few good shots!

We are so excited to meet this sweet little girl and can't believe we only have 10 weeks to go! Wow, the end is so close and we are not even close to being ready. We will make our way to storage in a few weeks to get the bassinet and infant seat out. It just seems so surreal. We will have 2 healthy, wonderful, happy kids in our house. Oh man, we are in trouble!!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!

Love,
The Dawsons

3rd Trimester

Merry Christmas from rainy San Diego! Ha! Yes, you heard right..RAIN! We are actually having "winter" weather this December in So Cal. I am just greatful we don't live where the temperature is in the single digits. I like cold weather and am loving every minute of this- but there is a difference between cold and freezing. I'm not into freezing!

We are in our 3rd trimester already! Wowweeeeee! Only 12ish weeks until we meet miss Sloane Pressley! It's amazing to me that we only have 12 weeks to go. I have my 29 week appointment next week and we will get to see this little princess in 4D. Ummm...let's hope she is still a girl! Tee hee!

Overall I am feeling pretty good! I have moments of ickyness but nothing to complain about. She is a little dancer and is moving constantly which I love. Lane is going to be wrapped around her little finger.....

That's our update for now! From our family to yours.... Merry Christmas!

Love,
Nicole

23 Weeks

Here we are in week 23! Holy toledo, time is flying. Our little girl is moving around a lot and I can feel her little heels when she digs them into the bottom of my belly. It's so neat! Hunter spent so much time in my ribs with his little butt sticking out that this is so different! I am not complaining one bit!

My next doctor appointment is on Friday November 28th. Thanks a lot doc...you want to weight me the day after Thanksgiving? What is up with that? Tee hee! Guess its a good way to control myself. At my 19w visit I was up 6 lbs which is great- but I fear what this appointment has in store. Dang Holidays and all of the yummy food!!!

Most of you have been asking about her name and yes we have picked one out! I better check with Lane before I go posting it for the world to see, but we hope you all love it as much as we do. I promise that I will post some ultrasound pics soon. Our scanner has been down, but I will try to get it working this weekend!

Love to you all,

Nicole

It's A....

GIRL!!!! The tech said she is measuring right on time and appears to be very healthy!! She is definitely smalled than Hunter was at almost 20 weeks. We are so excited and nervous at the same time. Thank goodness she will have her big brother to look out for her!!

Look out world, there is going to be one pretty lady joining us very soon!

Will scan and post her pics soon!

Love,
Nicole

Time is flying

18 weeks! Woah, where did the time go? We are just one week away from the big ultrasound. If this little one cooperates, we will find out if it's a boy or a girl! We are so so so excited. I bet this week will feel like the longest week in history...ok, maybe not...but close!

I am still tired but am feeling much better! Thank goodness. Round the clock nausea is not fun! Am just looking forward to this upcoming appointment and then the holiday season will be upon us. Ahhhh...my favorite time of year!

Please keep us in your prayers for this upcoming appointment/ultrasound. The most important thing is that this baby is healthy!!!

Love to you all,

Nicole