Lazy Uterus

Thursday May 19th, 9:23 pm.  STILL NO BABY.  Is it possible I have a lazy uterus?! 

Starting at 36 weeks, I've had the option to have my cervix checked for dilation.  For the last four weeks I've politely declined.  I haven't felt any painful contractions so on Monday's 40 week appointment, my OB referred to my uterus as "lazy".  HAHA.  I finally caved and had her check my cervix on Wednesday (2 days past due).  Turns out I'm 2-3 cm dilated and 80% effaced!  BOOYA Dr. Spears, not so lazy after all!   

Anyways, we've scheduled a medical induction for next Tuesday, May 24th at 7:30 am.  Pray the baby arrives before then.  I've tried various natural methods this week but to no avail!

Monday, May 16th:

• prenatal massage - relaxation
• spicy mapa tofu - stimulates the gut and bowel and encourages the uterus to contract
• pineapple - contains enzyme bromelain which is thought to help soften cervix

Tuesday, May 17th:

• walk - the pressure of the baby's head pressing down on the cervix from the inside stimulates the release of oxytocin
• acupuncture - 18 very fine needles inserted in the ear, lower back, feet, ankles, hands, and shoulders used to stimulate energy within the body

Wednesday, May 18th:

• strip membranes - remove the membranes around the amniotic sac, causing your body to naturally release hormones that begin labor

Thursday, May 19th:

• acupressure - top pick for naturally inducing labor, acupuncture minus the needles, stimulates contractions
 



  
• red raspberry leaf tea - help prepare the uterine muscles for labour to start

Any other suggestions?

Our Home

We bought our house in 2008, a year before we got married.  There was significant water damage but thanks to a full year of my dad's hard work (dry walling, texturing, interior/exterior painting, new carpet, new wood floors, new bathrooms, etc.) our house is now a home. 

April 2008 - Before we painted the exterior

April 2008 - Front Door

April 2008 -Water Damage!

 

April 2008 - Master Bedroom

   

April 2008 - Dad Texturing Walls

  

April 2008 - Living Room

 

April 2008 - Awesome picture of Mom digging a tree out of the window well

 

2 years later, April 2011...David vacuuming :)

For those of you who have never been to our home, here's a video we shot tonight...welcome to the Choi's!



At last!  After what seems like forever, we're finally done with the nursery.  Good thing Baby Choi is fashionably late because I just added the finishing touch today (a day past due date). 



February 2011 - David putting the crib together



May 17, 2011 - Nursery is DONE!

ONE MORE DAY!

So here we are...one more day until our due date and no Baby Choi (he/she is lazy like dad).  Sorry for the late update.  I've spent this past week working from home, finishing the nursery, cleaning and spending quality time with David. 

Starting tomorrow (our due date) we'll have to start naturally inducing labor.  Doctor's order...spicy foods, acupressure, sex, and lots of walking.  I think we have one week before the doctor will force baby out with meds :(  I hope he/she comes before then!

Here are the results so far of the baby pool!  Losers are grayed out!

Name	Date	Weight	Sex
Brice	5-May	9.2	F
Andy	8-May	6.9	M
Little Momo	10-May	7.1	F
Martin	10-May	7.7	F
Jamie A.	11-May	6.4	F
Wayne	12-May	7.3	F
Rhonda	12-May	7.1	F
Kendie	13-May	7.4	F
TT	13-May	6.8	M
Lea	14-May	7.2	M
Big Momo	15-May	7.3	M
Lucas	16-May	7	F
Amber	16-May	7.8	F
Chris	17-May	7.8	M
Kylie	17-May	7.2	F
David J	18-May	6.8	F
Big bok bok	18-May	7.2	M
Little bok bok	18-May	7.1	M
Mom	19-May	7.9	F
dad	19-May	8	F
Jayme	20-May	8.8	M
Sarah	20-May	6.12	F
Diane	20-May	6.8	F
Tammy	22-May	8	F
Kim	22-May	7.3	F
LJ	23-May	7.7	F

	Primary Guess		Tie breaker	Just for fun
	Sex	Birth Date	Baby weight	Birth Time	Baby Length
Joanne	Boy	12-May	7 lb 6 oz	7:35 PM	19.8 inches
Joanne	Girl	19-May	7 lb 1 oz	4:40 AM	19.7 inches
Kathy	Girl	17-May	7lb 12 oz	1:20 PM	19.5 inches
Leah	Boy	22-May	7.8 oz	10:30 AM	20 inches
Lori	Boy	9-May	7 lb 11 oz	9:02 PM	19.5 inches
Ray	Girl	10-May	6 lb 15 oz	3:00 AM	20.0 inches
Scott	Girl	18-May	8 lb 7 oz	14:00	21 inches
Sheri	Girl	15-May	7 lb 0oz	6:22 AM	19.9 inch
Tim	Girl	18-May	7 lb 0oz
Tim	Girl	16-May	7 lb 0oz
Tim	Boy	15-May	7 lb 2oz
Tim	Boy	12-May	7 lb 3 oz
Tim	Boy	10-May	7 lb 8 0z

38 Weeks!

AH!  I can hardly believe it.  Only twelve more days until our due date!  I think I'm starting to waddle and I definitely feel like a balloon.  Someone asked me last week if I was having twins :(  WAH why me?!

Friday is my last day at work and I can't wait!  Even though I still plan to work from home, I'll have more time to rest, relax and hang out with David.



May 2, 2011...38 Weeks!



Babymoon

Babymoon =  a vacation taken by a couple that is expecting a baby in order to allow the couple to enjoy a final trip together before the many sleepless nights that usually accompany a newborn baby. 

David and I took a short trip to Vail on Saturday, April 9th.  It was great to get away for a day.  On the way back we stopped by Blackhawk.  I lost $8 on the penny slots. 




Enough snacks for a two week road trip.  I'm eating for two!



David packing our lunches :)

Vail Village

Gondola Ride to the top!

Update

These past couple of weeks have flown by and now there's only 3 more weeks until Baby Choi makes his/her big arrival.  Here's an update of the latest happenings...

On April 13th, we had our 35 week appointment.  Our doc suggested we do one last ultrasound to make sure the baby is head down and that the placenta is out of the way.  The good news is that everything is where it should be!  The bad news is that Baby Choi has possibly inherited David's monster nostrils and my huge lips...

Sweet Baby Choi @ 35 Weeks

Last Sunday (April 17th), I taught my last Sunday school class.  I'm sad to leave the youth group but maybe someday after baby gets older, I'll be able to teach again!  My 9th graders are so sweet...they wrote me a card and bought me a cake made of cupcakes!

My 9th Graders!

Cupcakes!

Yesterday (April 22nd) was Good Friday.  David was able to administer communion for the first time ever.  We ordered a minister's robe for this special occasion!

Rev. David Choi or Harry Potter?

Currently (10:47 pm) David is watching game 3 of the Nuggets playoff like it's the end of the world.  He keeps yelling at the TV..."GOOD BOY!!", "PICK AND ROLL!", "GET HIM OUTTA THERE!" 

I'll be glad when basketball season is OVER. 

BAHAHA (please don't be mad at me)