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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
07.22.09 (Wednesday)
Early labor should just be renamed, "ANNOYING".
I've been like this for almost 2 days now! I'm having contractions about 6-7 minutes apart, lasting 45 seconds-1 minute and definitely stronger than yesterday. Dr's orders are to go to the hospital when they're 4-5 mins apart, definitely peaking and falling, and lasting 1 full minute. OR if my water breaks (which i would prefer at this point - at least it would end the guessing!!!) Since yesterday evening, the contractions went from discomfort to a little painful. Some even stop me mid-sentence or mid-step. Baby is moving between them though, which is a good sign.
I walked all day yesterday - around the apartment in the morning when I couldn't sleep, around the neighborhood while it was misting, and around Smithhaven Mall when it was pouring out. My sister walked me like a puppy. hahahaha. I noticed a change in the contractions after all the walking - definitely more consistent and more painful. That's GOOD!
And then last night we went up to St Charles to visit a friend's new (incredibly adorable) baby, and while there, I tried to convince the Tiny Man that all the cool kids were in the nursery and that he was the only nerd still in the womb. No luck yet.
I was woken up several times through the night with contractions, but thank God, I didn't wake up every 7 minutes. I must've been feeling them in my sleep though because I was making some odd noises - even woke Rich up. That takes a lot! Once I was awake and started timing them again is when I realized they're still keeping the 6-7 minute pattern, lasting for 45 secs, sometimes a minute. Some are stronger than others - some just feel like cramps. Some of them can't even be timed from the starting point, because all I feel is the peak.
I'll be really upset if i get to my Dr's appt later and there's no progress past the 2cm from 2 WEEKS AGO! I'm not at work (don't feel safe driving - i had a contraction driving home monday night and felt like i couldn't even steer my car. Not good!) and if this isn't "REAL LABOR", I’ll be pretty angry that I’m “wasting” these days!!!!
I understand it's still early.
I understand that things can go any way with a first baby.
I understand that i have no control over when he's ready
.... but I am having a hard time dealing with it. ENOUGH ALREADY. If he gets any lower, I feel like I won't even be ABLE to walk. Seriously – bowling ball in the crotch. (i don't want any whining comments - DAD.)
We’ll see what the Dr says later... Until then, at least it’s sunny so I can walk around the neighborhood some more.
:(
I’m getting really frustrated and I just want to meet him.
I've been like this for almost 2 days now! I'm having contractions about 6-7 minutes apart, lasting 45 seconds-1 minute and definitely stronger than yesterday. Dr's orders are to go to the hospital when they're 4-5 mins apart, definitely peaking and falling, and lasting 1 full minute. OR if my water breaks (which i would prefer at this point - at least it would end the guessing!!!) Since yesterday evening, the contractions went from discomfort to a little painful. Some even stop me mid-sentence or mid-step. Baby is moving between them though, which is a good sign.
I walked all day yesterday - around the apartment in the morning when I couldn't sleep, around the neighborhood while it was misting, and around Smithhaven Mall when it was pouring out. My sister walked me like a puppy. hahahaha. I noticed a change in the contractions after all the walking - definitely more consistent and more painful. That's GOOD!
And then last night we went up to St Charles to visit a friend's new (incredibly adorable) baby, and while there, I tried to convince the Tiny Man that all the cool kids were in the nursery and that he was the only nerd still in the womb. No luck yet.
I was woken up several times through the night with contractions, but thank God, I didn't wake up every 7 minutes. I must've been feeling them in my sleep though because I was making some odd noises - even woke Rich up. That takes a lot! Once I was awake and started timing them again is when I realized they're still keeping the 6-7 minute pattern, lasting for 45 secs, sometimes a minute. Some are stronger than others - some just feel like cramps. Some of them can't even be timed from the starting point, because all I feel is the peak.
I'll be really upset if i get to my Dr's appt later and there's no progress past the 2cm from 2 WEEKS AGO! I'm not at work (don't feel safe driving - i had a contraction driving home monday night and felt like i couldn't even steer my car. Not good!) and if this isn't "REAL LABOR", I’ll be pretty angry that I’m “wasting” these days!!!!
I understand it's still early.
I understand that things can go any way with a first baby.
I understand that i have no control over when he's ready
.... but I am having a hard time dealing with it. ENOUGH ALREADY. If he gets any lower, I feel like I won't even be ABLE to walk. Seriously – bowling ball in the crotch. (i don't want any whining comments - DAD.)
We’ll see what the Dr says later... Until then, at least it’s sunny so I can walk around the neighborhood some more.
:(
I’m getting really frustrated and I just want to meet him.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
07.16.09 (Thursday)
Things have definitely been changing these past 2 weeks!
Last week, at work on 07.08.09, I was having some pretty strong contractions - no set pattern/timing between them, but they averaged about 5 per hour. They weren't painful so I realllly didn't think I was in labor, I was just worried that it was too early for such steady contractions. I called my Dr's office and they said they wanted to get a sono of the baby just to make sure he wasn't under any stress, but they were all booked up for the evening and sent me over to the Labor & Delivery Unit at St. Catherine's Hospital. They hooked me up to some monitors and everything checked out OK. In fact, the little guy was so angry when they put the monitor on my belly to get his heartbeat, he kicked it right off! The monitor is strapped on and fastened with velcro and the little bugger kicked it hard enough to make it snap off. hahahaha. He's totally my kid - he HATES loud noises!
The sono was good - baby got a perfect score of 8. He's not under any stress in there at all. His hands were opening and closing and his feet were wiggling around in front of his face, as usual. He was still measuring about 2 weeks ahead and weighing over 6 lbs. He's in the perfect position to be born! I'm about 2cm dilated (out of 10), so that means NOTHING! hah! Baby can come tomorrow or weeks from now. I vote next week.
I had my normal scheduled weekly appointment at the Dr's office last night and all is well. Baby is getting a little squished in there...he's measuring approx 6lbs 10oz (give or take a WHOLE POUND, so he could be 6lbs now, he could be 7 1/2 - he's too big/squished to get exact measurements). Dr thinks we'll be looking at a nice healthy 8 pounder within the next 2 weeks. :)
I'm starting to get pretty uncomfortable. My gut is huge! I'm still working (and plan on working until the very end), so at least that keeps my mind off of things. Everything is DONE at home - baby stuff is all washed and put away in drawers, bouncer is put together and batteries are in, car seats are installed and checked for safety by the NYS Troopers, etc. (That's a GREAT service, if anyone's interested - once per month, the NYS Troopers have a free car seat inspection/installation workshop at the barracks in Farmingdale. They're professionally trained and so helpful!) I'm moving much slower than I normally do, but I'm still moving!
1 quick pic - as you can see, not only am I huge, but the baby seems to have dropped, too!
Last week, at work on 07.08.09, I was having some pretty strong contractions - no set pattern/timing between them, but they averaged about 5 per hour. They weren't painful so I realllly didn't think I was in labor, I was just worried that it was too early for such steady contractions. I called my Dr's office and they said they wanted to get a sono of the baby just to make sure he wasn't under any stress, but they were all booked up for the evening and sent me over to the Labor & Delivery Unit at St. Catherine's Hospital. They hooked me up to some monitors and everything checked out OK. In fact, the little guy was so angry when they put the monitor on my belly to get his heartbeat, he kicked it right off! The monitor is strapped on and fastened with velcro and the little bugger kicked it hard enough to make it snap off. hahahaha. He's totally my kid - he HATES loud noises!
The sono was good - baby got a perfect score of 8. He's not under any stress in there at all. His hands were opening and closing and his feet were wiggling around in front of his face, as usual. He was still measuring about 2 weeks ahead and weighing over 6 lbs. He's in the perfect position to be born! I'm about 2cm dilated (out of 10), so that means NOTHING! hah! Baby can come tomorrow or weeks from now. I vote next week.
I had my normal scheduled weekly appointment at the Dr's office last night and all is well. Baby is getting a little squished in there...he's measuring approx 6lbs 10oz (give or take a WHOLE POUND, so he could be 6lbs now, he could be 7 1/2 - he's too big/squished to get exact measurements). Dr thinks we'll be looking at a nice healthy 8 pounder within the next 2 weeks. :)
I'm starting to get pretty uncomfortable. My gut is huge! I'm still working (and plan on working until the very end), so at least that keeps my mind off of things. Everything is DONE at home - baby stuff is all washed and put away in drawers, bouncer is put together and batteries are in, car seats are installed and checked for safety by the NYS Troopers, etc. (That's a GREAT service, if anyone's interested - once per month, the NYS Troopers have a free car seat inspection/installation workshop at the barracks in Farmingdale. They're professionally trained and so helpful!) I'm moving much slower than I normally do, but I'm still moving!
1 quick pic - as you can see, not only am I huge, but the baby seems to have dropped, too!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
06.30.09 (Tuesday)
Hiii!
34 week appt tonight and apparently Tiny Guy = not so tiny!!! He's measuring a little more than 2 weeks ahead, so the Dr ordered a growth sono for the next visit (in 2 weeks). Yaaaay, I get to see his fat little face again!!! Very excite.
HUGE news - I'm huge. It's official - I'm huge. hah. Measuring 36wks preggo and FINALLY in the positive re: weight gain. Officially up 4 lbs (after about 1/2 a lb of pasta at dinner tonight). It doesn't help that I've been called chubsy ubsy for weeks, because now I can no longer use the "I'm still in the negative!" line. poop! Otherwise, I'm doing really well. No swelling yet, no real pain/discomfort - just general fatigue by the end of the day. Blood pressure is my usual 120/78. The heat and humidity is the worst part for me. I'm always warm! Poor Rich sleeps with a down comforter and I freak if it even touches me. hahaha
Oh well. I'm definitely huge, I just didn't like seeing it on the scale. Guess I have to get over it. I'm happy that baby is getting all he needs and more from me. He was a very happy little bugger today, hopping all over the place when the Dr was trying to listen to his heart and dancing all through dinner. Feeling something move inside of you is DEFINITELY the weirdest thing I've ever felt in my life. Weird, but comforting. I'm going to miss having him all safe (and quiet) and all to myself in there - I hope I get a little better at sharing!
He takes after Daddy already....see? hahahahahaha
back in 2 weeks - or less, if something exciting happens! ;)
34 week appt tonight and apparently Tiny Guy = not so tiny!!! He's measuring a little more than 2 weeks ahead, so the Dr ordered a growth sono for the next visit (in 2 weeks). Yaaaay, I get to see his fat little face again!!! Very excite.
HUGE news - I'm huge. It's official - I'm huge. hah. Measuring 36wks preggo and FINALLY in the positive re: weight gain. Officially up 4 lbs (after about 1/2 a lb of pasta at dinner tonight). It doesn't help that I've been called chubsy ubsy for weeks, because now I can no longer use the "I'm still in the negative!" line. poop! Otherwise, I'm doing really well. No swelling yet, no real pain/discomfort - just general fatigue by the end of the day. Blood pressure is my usual 120/78. The heat and humidity is the worst part for me. I'm always warm! Poor Rich sleeps with a down comforter and I freak if it even touches me. hahaha
Oh well. I'm definitely huge, I just didn't like seeing it on the scale. Guess I have to get over it. I'm happy that baby is getting all he needs and more from me. He was a very happy little bugger today, hopping all over the place when the Dr was trying to listen to his heart and dancing all through dinner. Feeling something move inside of you is DEFINITELY the weirdest thing I've ever felt in my life. Weird, but comforting. I'm going to miss having him all safe (and quiet) and all to myself in there - I hope I get a little better at sharing!
He takes after Daddy already....see? hahahahahaha
back in 2 weeks - or less, if something exciting happens! ;)
Friday, June 12, 2009
06.12.09 (Friday)
Testing...apparently I can post from phone! Woohoo.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
06.04.09 (Thursday)
Hi! :) Unexpected update!
I didn't feel right Sunday, Monday and Tuesday...not BAD, just weird. I called the Dr and they brought me in for monitoring Tuesday night.
I was having a lot of low cramping (mostly left side- no organs over there, so nothing too bad to worry about) that didn't subside with water or walking or laying down. It was painful at times - it even woke me from a deep sleep Monday night. I now know that they were contractions! I'm experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions more often now too. YES, I'm contracting, but not in a pattern and not too often. Perfectly normal at this stage in the game.
Would you believe that I didn't feel the baby move at all Tuesday from 10am-6pm...then AS SOON AS I GOT ON THE SONO TABLE, he had the hiccups and started kicking me like crazy??? THE LITTLE STINKER!!! Like ha ha, I got you!
The tiny guy is over 4lbs already at 30wks... head, femur, etc are all measuring at 32 weeks or so. If my Dr's office changed due dates according to measurements (which some do, but mine doesn't- boo), it would be the end of July instead of August 12th. He's in the 80th percentile for height, 80th or 90th for weight (i don't remember/didn't see the paper too clearly). It was like looking at a mini-Rich but with my mannerisms. Nice long torso, long arms/legs - all up in front of his face again (explaining my low kicks). hahahaha
My left side pain can best be explained by the fact that baby is all jammed up on my left side and FINALLY - FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY, for the first time this pregnancy, HEAD DOWN!!! Good boy!
Mommy is down 1lb from our 28 week appointment 2 weeks ago.
He had me puking for an hour Wednesday morning and now he's bouncing all over in there. We had a discussion last night that he's not to trick Mommy anymore because she's the one that feeds him and it's NOT NICE! :)
Still crampy today, but overall relieved. Waiting for blood work results - should get a call within a week - but there are no "bad" signs that point to pre-term labor. I'm lucky that I haven't had any swelling, high blood pressure, etc. I guess I'm just not used to feeling low pressure because baby was never in head-down position before!
The bottom line is that everything is FINE and NORMAL and baby is happy and healthy. Couldn't ask for more!
Look at his chubby little mini-Rich face!! :) I wanna bite it.
My back and feet are starting to hurt a little now, depending on my daily activity. I think everyone should email Rich and tell him the benefits of massaging his wifey's lower back, legs, and feet often. Happy wifey = happy baby. Who doesn't want to make the baby happy?!? hahahahaha
I'm still sleeping well, too. No complaints there!
We're taking our hospital tour this coming weekend, getting tiny's room in order (aka emptying MY COATS out of his closet...hah), etc.
It's getting closerrrrr!!! woohoo!
Be back soon :)
I didn't feel right Sunday, Monday and Tuesday...not BAD, just weird. I called the Dr and they brought me in for monitoring Tuesday night.
I was having a lot of low cramping (mostly left side- no organs over there, so nothing too bad to worry about) that didn't subside with water or walking or laying down. It was painful at times - it even woke me from a deep sleep Monday night. I now know that they were contractions! I'm experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions more often now too. YES, I'm contracting, but not in a pattern and not too often. Perfectly normal at this stage in the game.
Would you believe that I didn't feel the baby move at all Tuesday from 10am-6pm...then AS SOON AS I GOT ON THE SONO TABLE, he had the hiccups and started kicking me like crazy??? THE LITTLE STINKER!!! Like ha ha, I got you!
The tiny guy is over 4lbs already at 30wks... head, femur, etc are all measuring at 32 weeks or so. If my Dr's office changed due dates according to measurements (which some do, but mine doesn't- boo), it would be the end of July instead of August 12th. He's in the 80th percentile for height, 80th or 90th for weight (i don't remember/didn't see the paper too clearly). It was like looking at a mini-Rich but with my mannerisms. Nice long torso, long arms/legs - all up in front of his face again (explaining my low kicks). hahahaha
My left side pain can best be explained by the fact that baby is all jammed up on my left side and FINALLY - FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY, for the first time this pregnancy, HEAD DOWN!!! Good boy!
Mommy is down 1lb from our 28 week appointment 2 weeks ago.
He had me puking for an hour Wednesday morning and now he's bouncing all over in there. We had a discussion last night that he's not to trick Mommy anymore because she's the one that feeds him and it's NOT NICE! :)
Still crampy today, but overall relieved. Waiting for blood work results - should get a call within a week - but there are no "bad" signs that point to pre-term labor. I'm lucky that I haven't had any swelling, high blood pressure, etc. I guess I'm just not used to feeling low pressure because baby was never in head-down position before!
The bottom line is that everything is FINE and NORMAL and baby is happy and healthy. Couldn't ask for more!
Look at his chubby little mini-Rich face!! :) I wanna bite it.
My back and feet are starting to hurt a little now, depending on my daily activity. I think everyone should email Rich and tell him the benefits of massaging his wifey's lower back, legs, and feet often. Happy wifey = happy baby. Who doesn't want to make the baby happy?!? hahahahaha
I'm still sleeping well, too. No complaints there!
We're taking our hospital tour this coming weekend, getting tiny's room in order (aka emptying MY COATS out of his closet...hah), etc.
It's getting closerrrrr!!! woohoo!
Be back soon :)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
05.26.09 (Tuesday)
Voila, I am back.
Had a Dr's appt last week on Tues, 5/19 - our 28wk mark. We're officially in the 3rd (and final) TRIMESTER! That went fast, didn't it?
The appointment went well. I had to take my Glucose Tolerance Test - the test that determines if you have gestational diabetes. You drink really nasty sweet kool-aid-like "drink" (I use the word DRINK lightly, as that implies it was a liquid. It was GROSS - like a watery jello cube. GAG!) and then get your blood drawn an hour later to see how your body's insulin level reacts. I had to practice some deep breathing at the 45 minute mark because I was SO NAUSEOUS, I thought the goopy red stuff was coming up!! I held my ground and made it to the 1 hr mark like a champ.
I just got the call tonight with my results, and I admit, I was a little nervous because there's generally a predisposition for gestational diabetes in a) chubby folk and b) those with PCOS. Combine those 2 factors with the fact that I really could only eat carbs the first 4 months of my pregnancy... I figured I'd be a sitting duck, but NOPE! I passed with flying colors!!!
I've been a little tired lately...ok, maybe more than a little. I feel asleep at 7pm on Friday night and slept 13 hours!!! OMG! I can't tell you the last time I slept so much. I guess my body needed it, because my bloodwork results also showed a low iron level. It was borderline low at 20wks, but definitely low at 28wks. I start supplements tomorrow. Hopefully I'll see a difference in my energy level!
I'd like to gather a focus group of preggos and write down all the STUPID comments we've been subjected to these past several months. I've gotten a few winners this week alone. Don't people (ESPECIALLY women, who've been there before?!) know what insensitive comments do to their overly emotional pregnant counterparts? We already cry for NO reason at all - DON'T GIVE US REASON!!!! No, I don't spill things on my belly because I'm messy, I just like to share with my baby!
I've started getting some things ready...I separated all of the hand-me-down clothing we've received into sizes and washed the newborn and 0-3 month things. They're in the dryer right now, then they'll go in Baby's dresser. I've found and purchased hospital gear - a nightshirt/dress and some capris/tees. We've packed away our winter coats and clothes, making room in Baby's closet for all his "stuff", and we found and purchased the CUTEST "coming home from the hospital" outfit for the tiny guy. We both love little man clothes on baby boys, as opposed to babyish pastels and teddy bears and fluff. So excited! I think maybe my brother would buy this outfit for himself if it came in his size. Hahahah
Speaking of brother, here's a pic from Memorial Day. My only reaction was "oooooof." It's a good thing I don't feel as huge as I look lately! No, there's no baby in my butt. Thanks for asking.
29 weeks today, only 11 to go. And that's IF I make it to my due date! I'm kinda hoping I don't make it - I wanna bite his chubby cheeks!!! :)
Be back soon!
Had a Dr's appt last week on Tues, 5/19 - our 28wk mark. We're officially in the 3rd (and final) TRIMESTER! That went fast, didn't it?
The appointment went well. I had to take my Glucose Tolerance Test - the test that determines if you have gestational diabetes. You drink really nasty sweet kool-aid-like "drink" (I use the word DRINK lightly, as that implies it was a liquid. It was GROSS - like a watery jello cube. GAG!) and then get your blood drawn an hour later to see how your body's insulin level reacts. I had to practice some deep breathing at the 45 minute mark because I was SO NAUSEOUS, I thought the goopy red stuff was coming up!! I held my ground and made it to the 1 hr mark like a champ.
I just got the call tonight with my results, and I admit, I was a little nervous because there's generally a predisposition for gestational diabetes in a) chubby folk and b) those with PCOS. Combine those 2 factors with the fact that I really could only eat carbs the first 4 months of my pregnancy... I figured I'd be a sitting duck, but NOPE! I passed with flying colors!!!
I've been a little tired lately...ok, maybe more than a little. I feel asleep at 7pm on Friday night and slept 13 hours!!! OMG! I can't tell you the last time I slept so much. I guess my body needed it, because my bloodwork results also showed a low iron level. It was borderline low at 20wks, but definitely low at 28wks. I start supplements tomorrow. Hopefully I'll see a difference in my energy level!
I'd like to gather a focus group of preggos and write down all the STUPID comments we've been subjected to these past several months. I've gotten a few winners this week alone. Don't people (ESPECIALLY women, who've been there before?!) know what insensitive comments do to their overly emotional pregnant counterparts? We already cry for NO reason at all - DON'T GIVE US REASON!!!! No, I don't spill things on my belly because I'm messy, I just like to share with my baby!
I've started getting some things ready...I separated all of the hand-me-down clothing we've received into sizes and washed the newborn and 0-3 month things. They're in the dryer right now, then they'll go in Baby's dresser. I've found and purchased hospital gear - a nightshirt/dress and some capris/tees. We've packed away our winter coats and clothes, making room in Baby's closet for all his "stuff", and we found and purchased the CUTEST "coming home from the hospital" outfit for the tiny guy. We both love little man clothes on baby boys, as opposed to babyish pastels and teddy bears and fluff. So excited! I think maybe my brother would buy this outfit for himself if it came in his size. Hahahah
Speaking of brother, here's a pic from Memorial Day. My only reaction was "oooooof." It's a good thing I don't feel as huge as I look lately! No, there's no baby in my butt. Thanks for asking.
29 weeks today, only 11 to go. And that's IF I make it to my due date! I'm kinda hoping I don't make it - I wanna bite his chubby cheeks!!! :)
Be back soon!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
05.12.09 (Tuesday)
Hiiiiii :)
Just wanted to share some pics of the tiny guy --- we were given the opportunity to participate in new GE ultrasound machine training at Columbia's NY Presbyterian Hospital, and we were SO EXCITED to see our little squishy face in 3D or 4D (4D is 3D with motion - a video).
HOWEVER, it seems the little man doesn't really like to cooperate. He's still breech, curled up on my right side, facing my internal organs. AND he had both arms and both legs in front of his face about 98% of the time. hahahaha. Rich said he's totally my kid - stubborn and loves to be left alone!!!
From what we DID get to see, I think he's pretty cute. :)
(I might be a little biased.)
little smush face
face - open mouth, and yep, that's a leg and a foot up on the left side. I wanna eat his toes :)
they caught this pic mid-stretch. it was so cute - his arms and legs both went out, his back arched, and he yawned! aw!
hehehe my kid gives the finger already (top left)
from left to right: right leg, left leg, left arm (fist), THEN his face/head/ear
And finally, a little video of him squirming around in there:
YouTube link if the video below doesn't load:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyPX-tks-Uc
Hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day - we did!
Next Dr appt: LATE on Tues 5/19.
I'll be back next week with updates!
Just wanted to share some pics of the tiny guy --- we were given the opportunity to participate in new GE ultrasound machine training at Columbia's NY Presbyterian Hospital, and we were SO EXCITED to see our little squishy face in 3D or 4D (4D is 3D with motion - a video).
HOWEVER, it seems the little man doesn't really like to cooperate. He's still breech, curled up on my right side, facing my internal organs. AND he had both arms and both legs in front of his face about 98% of the time. hahahaha. Rich said he's totally my kid - stubborn and loves to be left alone!!!
From what we DID get to see, I think he's pretty cute. :)
(I might be a little biased.)
little smush face
face - open mouth, and yep, that's a leg and a foot up on the left side. I wanna eat his toes :)
they caught this pic mid-stretch. it was so cute - his arms and legs both went out, his back arched, and he yawned! aw!
hehehe my kid gives the finger already (top left)
from left to right: right leg, left leg, left arm (fist), THEN his face/head/ear
And finally, a little video of him squirming around in there:
YouTube link if the video below doesn't load:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyPX-tks-Uc
Hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day - we did!
Next Dr appt: LATE on Tues 5/19.
I'll be back next week with updates!
(by request - i added a pic from Mother's Day!)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
04.26.09 (Sunday)
Hi everyone! I'm back!!
I had my 24wk appt last week, and FINALLLLLY, for the first time ever - all looks good! NO issues whatsoever! I even gained weight for the first time! The scale put me at +4.5lbs fully clothed (and after dinner), so now my total weight change is 17-18lbs less than my pre-pg weight. Where's my gold star???
Blood is good, urine is good, blood pressure is a happy 120/80. Yay.
The Dr was thrilled to hear that my morning hurl sessions are no longer solids, but mostly liquid. He said that's usually a sign of it slowing down! Let's hope he's right. YAAAAY!!!
No more sonos until the end, but at this point in time, baby is likely over a foot long and weighs about 2lbs. (plus another 2 pounds in amniotic fluid, and at least a pound in placenta! ewwies!) Our baby has been measuring big all along, so he may even be bigger than that! It's so strange that something the size of a poppy seed is now BABY sized.
Next Dr appt is in 4 wks.
Baby is moving ALLLLL DAYYYY LONGGG - I love every second of it! I can FINALLY stop worrying that he's OK in there, because he tells me. :) He REALLY REALLY LIKES green cactus salsa. I'm a pretty light sleeper, but THIS light?! Baby woke me up with his kicks yesterday!!! It was 6am and I think maybe he was doing bicycles or something. The kicks are definitely higher now than they've been the past couple of weeks - I wonder if he flipped over and isn't breech anymore? Either that or he's just punching me. Yay!
Long day yesterday - 6am wake up call and a fundraising gala for Rich's job at night - I was excited to hop into bed at 1am! And I slept til 9 today with only a few minor interruptions at 4 and 6. :) Yay!
Clearly, this has been a YAY post! :)
I feel the best I've felt in 6 months. I have some energy back,
Some pics:
24.5 weeks belly shot! (ignore the angry face - I was trying to hold the camera still with my right hand and it was a little difficult!)
And a pic from last night (taken after midnight- be gentle on me!!!)
Be back soon!
I had my 24wk appt last week, and FINALLLLLY, for the first time ever - all looks good! NO issues whatsoever! I even gained weight for the first time! The scale put me at +4.5lbs fully clothed (and after dinner), so now my total weight change is 17-18lbs less than my pre-pg weight. Where's my gold star???
Blood is good, urine is good, blood pressure is a happy 120/80. Yay.
The Dr was thrilled to hear that my morning hurl sessions are no longer solids, but mostly liquid. He said that's usually a sign of it slowing down! Let's hope he's right. YAAAAY!!!
No more sonos until the end, but at this point in time, baby is likely over a foot long and weighs about 2lbs. (plus another 2 pounds in amniotic fluid, and at least a pound in placenta! ewwies!) Our baby has been measuring big all along, so he may even be bigger than that! It's so strange that something the size of a poppy seed is now BABY sized.
Next Dr appt is in 4 wks.
Baby is moving ALLLLL DAYYYY LONGGG - I love every second of it! I can FINALLY stop worrying that he's OK in there, because he tells me. :) He REALLY REALLY LIKES green cactus salsa. I'm a pretty light sleeper, but THIS light?! Baby woke me up with his kicks yesterday!!! It was 6am and I think maybe he was doing bicycles or something. The kicks are definitely higher now than they've been the past couple of weeks - I wonder if he flipped over and isn't breech anymore? Either that or he's just punching me. Yay!
Long day yesterday - 6am wake up call and a fundraising gala for Rich's job at night - I was excited to hop into bed at 1am! And I slept til 9 today with only a few minor interruptions at 4 and 6. :) Yay!
Clearly, this has been a YAY post! :)
I feel the best I've felt in 6 months. I have some energy back,
Some pics:
24.5 weeks belly shot! (ignore the angry face - I was trying to hold the camera still with my right hand and it was a little difficult!)
And a pic from last night (taken after midnight- be gentle on me!!!)
Be back soon!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
04.16.09 (Thursday)
23 weeks now!
Hope everyone had a nice Easter :)
No changes here, everything is still status quo. Of course, there's the usual growing gut... and of course, daily [some discrete, some not so much] belly button inspections courtesy of Rich. Some wonderful person that he works with told him that it usually pops out by the end, so he's become a little obsessed. Just for the record, its still very much an innie.
We went to Citi Field last night (after I worked all day) - and yeahhhhh, I can't see that happening again anytime soon! I was exhausted all day today! Feel pretty lousy. It's now 8pm and I'm in bed as I type this.
No Dr. appts until the end of April, so no medical news for another couple weeks.
Easter Pic - Sunday, 04.12.09
Last night at the Mets Game...SEE? I look tired!!! Wednesday 04.15.09
Baby enjoyed himself - I got lots of kicks the whole time!
Be back soon :)
Does anyone still read this? LoL
Hope everyone had a nice Easter :)
No changes here, everything is still status quo. Of course, there's the usual growing gut... and of course, daily [some discrete, some not so much] belly button inspections courtesy of Rich. Some wonderful person that he works with told him that it usually pops out by the end, so he's become a little obsessed. Just for the record, its still very much an innie.
We went to Citi Field last night (after I worked all day) - and yeahhhhh, I can't see that happening again anytime soon! I was exhausted all day today! Feel pretty lousy. It's now 8pm and I'm in bed as I type this.
No Dr. appts until the end of April, so no medical news for another couple weeks.
Easter Pic - Sunday, 04.12.09
Last night at the Mets Game...SEE? I look tired!!! Wednesday 04.15.09
Baby enjoyed himself - I got lots of kicks the whole time!
Be back soon :)
Does anyone still read this? LoL
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
04.07.09 (Tuesday)
22 weeks already! That went fast, didn't it?
Mom, Dad, Danielle, and Tom came over tonight and we (ok - mostly Dad/Tom, but I DID put some knobs on AND I picked up the screwdriver gun once...) put the dresser together. I can't wait for the crib and the rug to get here so I can start making it look like a nursery! :)
Lots and lots of kicks these past few days. In fact, when I pushed where the kicks were this morning, he totally pushed back. hahahahaha
best.kid.ever.
Here I am.... large and in charge....STILL DOWN 20 LBS, SO I DON'T WANT ANY FAT COMMENTS!!! (and yes, "Chubsy" counts!)
Will update soon...
Mom, Dad, Danielle, and Tom came over tonight and we (ok - mostly Dad/Tom, but I DID put some knobs on AND I picked up the screwdriver gun once...) put the dresser together. I can't wait for the crib and the rug to get here so I can start making it look like a nursery! :)
Lots and lots of kicks these past few days. In fact, when I pushed where the kicks were this morning, he totally pushed back. hahahahaha
best.kid.ever.
Here I am.... large and in charge....STILL DOWN 20 LBS, SO I DON'T WANT ANY FAT COMMENTS!!! (and yes, "Chubsy" counts!)
Will update soon...
Saturday, April 4, 2009
04.04.09 (Saturday)
Morning!
I think this kid has woken up in there! hahaha!!!
The past few days, it feels like THIS in my tummy! I call Rich over when baby's really wiggling, but he hasn't been able to feel him yet. We'll keep trying!
All is well over here. I feel pretty good! Only sick in the morning. I'm sleeping well, although it's starting to get a little uncomfortable. I'm a usual tummy sleeper, and well, that's not quite possible anymore. I end up propping myself on my side with blankets - it's working so far. I can't see getting one of those body pillows. They're huge!
Soooo we're off to Citi Field today for baby's first in-utero Mets game. Should be fun!
I'll check back in soon :) ... maybe with pics from the game later!
I think this kid has woken up in there! hahaha!!!
The past few days, it feels like THIS in my tummy! I call Rich over when baby's really wiggling, but he hasn't been able to feel him yet. We'll keep trying!
All is well over here. I feel pretty good! Only sick in the morning. I'm sleeping well, although it's starting to get a little uncomfortable. I'm a usual tummy sleeper, and well, that's not quite possible anymore. I end up propping myself on my side with blankets - it's working so far. I can't see getting one of those body pillows. They're huge!
Soooo we're off to Citi Field today for baby's first in-utero Mets game. Should be fun!
I'll check back in soon :) ... maybe with pics from the game later!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
03.25.09 (Wednesday)
Big appointment today! Full of good news! (other than the fact that the incompetent old hag of a receptionist scheduled me incorrectly...honestly, who schedules a level 2 sonogram without putting the patient into the sonography schedule?!)
We've passed the halfway mark, and baby looks GREAT! He passed his anatomy scan with flying colors - meaning all parts exist where they should! woohoo!
He's so calm... he's just chillin' in his little utero hotel. Not much wiggling/kicking/punching at all.
SURPRISE, we have a stubborn baby. hahaha
He's breech (head up near my ribs, feet bouncing off my bladder) AND face down into my back. The sono tech had to fight with him a little to get a shot of his face. :) Nothing to worry about yet, as he still has PLENTY of time to flip flop. And I'm sure he will!
Mommy gained 2 lbs this month - my first gain this whole pregnancy! The total weight-o-meter now sits at -20lbs. SEE, PEOPLE? I EAT!!! Stop yelling at me!!! As I've stretched, my placenta has moved and my restrictions have been lifted!
No more sonograms...just a measurement/heartbeat check in 4 weeks, then more bloodwork and measurements/heartbeat checks in another 4 weeks. I certainly won't miss waiting in that stupid waiting room for the next 4 weeks!!!
OK, that was all good news, right? FINALLY! :)
Some pics:
Our BOY confirmation...best way to describe this pic: picture you're floating on your back in toilet water, looking up at the little boy sitting on the bowl. hahahaha. If you can't see the boy parts, you need some help!!!
Face shot, head on. Not the best pic, like I said, baby was facing my back, so his face wasn't too clear.
Nice shot of his spine, little pot belly, profile of the face, open mouth, etc.
Another spine shot, baby's hand up by his mouth.
As always, if you click on each picture, it GETS BIGGER! MAGIC! hahahaha
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We've passed the halfway mark, and baby looks GREAT! He passed his anatomy scan with flying colors - meaning all parts exist where they should! woohoo!
He's so calm... he's just chillin' in his little utero hotel. Not much wiggling/kicking/punching at all.
SURPRISE, we have a stubborn baby. hahaha
He's breech (head up near my ribs, feet bouncing off my bladder) AND face down into my back. The sono tech had to fight with him a little to get a shot of his face. :) Nothing to worry about yet, as he still has PLENTY of time to flip flop. And I'm sure he will!
Mommy gained 2 lbs this month - my first gain this whole pregnancy! The total weight-o-meter now sits at -20lbs. SEE, PEOPLE? I EAT!!! Stop yelling at me!!! As I've stretched, my placenta has moved and my restrictions have been lifted!
No more sonograms...just a measurement/heartbeat check in 4 weeks, then more bloodwork and measurements/heartbeat checks in another 4 weeks. I certainly won't miss waiting in that stupid waiting room for the next 4 weeks!!!
OK, that was all good news, right? FINALLY! :)
Some pics:
Our BOY confirmation...best way to describe this pic: picture you're floating on your back in toilet water, looking up at the little boy sitting on the bowl. hahahaha. If you can't see the boy parts, you need some help!!!
Face shot, head on. Not the best pic, like I said, baby was facing my back, so his face wasn't too clear.
Nice shot of his spine, little pot belly, profile of the face, open mouth, etc.
Another spine shot, baby's hand up by his mouth.
As always, if you click on each picture, it GETS BIGGER! MAGIC! hahahaha
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
03.21.09 (Saturday)
Hi! :)
Not much to report here. Big Dr's appt coming up on Wednesday- can't wait to see the little guy again!
Still sick in the morning.
Still can't eat chicken (unless it's totally disguised in a fantastic burrito or something..hah!)
Not really into pickles and ice cream - go figure...
The belly is OUT now! Seriously NO HIDING IT. hahaha. Clients are noticing, checkout clerks are noticing, and I'm even getting smiles when I walk past strangers (especially old people!) :). It's adorable.
The baby's room is piling up. This kid is going have the best wardrobe EVER! We've bought a few things, Danielle has bought a few things (hah...more like 1/2 the GAP), Christine has brought us a few things, Candace and Brian and Lucas brought over 2 BAGS FULL! I love little man clothes!!!! :) Thanks again, everyone.
These pics were taken Thursday night. And just for the record, Thursday was an eating day! And the belly always comes out more at night. hah. I posted them on Facebook, so most of you have probably already seen them...but if you haven't, PLEASE don't laugh at me!!! hahahahaha
Baby has his FIRST VERY IMPORTANT ITEM OF CLOTHING!!!!
Not much to report here. Big Dr's appt coming up on Wednesday- can't wait to see the little guy again!
Still sick in the morning.
Still can't eat chicken (unless it's totally disguised in a fantastic burrito or something..hah!)
Not really into pickles and ice cream - go figure...
The belly is OUT now! Seriously NO HIDING IT. hahaha. Clients are noticing, checkout clerks are noticing, and I'm even getting smiles when I walk past strangers (especially old people!) :). It's adorable.
The baby's room is piling up. This kid is going have the best wardrobe EVER! We've bought a few things, Danielle has bought a few things (hah...more like 1/2 the GAP), Christine has brought us a few things, Candace and Brian and Lucas brought over 2 BAGS FULL! I love little man clothes!!!! :) Thanks again, everyone.
These pics were taken Thursday night. And just for the record, Thursday was an eating day! And the belly always comes out more at night. hah. I posted them on Facebook, so most of you have probably already seen them...but if you haven't, PLEASE don't laugh at me!!! hahahahaha
Baby has his FIRST VERY IMPORTANT ITEM OF CLOTHING!!!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
03.09.09 (Monday)
Not much to report - Baby wants to say HI though!!!
(this is a video - click the play button and make sure the volume is way up!)
YES, that's his heartbeat! Consistently 145 beats per minute.
If the video doesn't load on here, you can check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQkHDLXJcm0 :)
(this is a video - click the play button and make sure the volume is way up!)
YES, that's his heartbeat! Consistently 145 beats per minute.
If the video doesn't load on here, you can check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQkHDLXJcm0 :)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
03.04.09 (Wednesday)
Hiya :)
Had a scheduled Dr appt tonight for bloodwork/spina bifida screening/weight/etc.
Baby is doing well - Heartbeat is holding steady at 145 beats per minute. No ultrasound today - the big one (full anatomy scan where the tech goes through all the baby's parts just to make sure everything is where it needs to be) is 3/25. No appointments until then!
Mommy is doing well too (down 1 more pound even though I ate like a HORSE these past few days...I think the burrito I ate for lunch probably weighed 2 pounds!)
Official results are in from the Nuchal Scan last month:
Chance of Downs: 1 in 10,000
Change of Trisomy: 1 in 10,000.
The test maxes out at 10,ooo, so I think we're in a good place there.
Still puking - but it's really only in the morning now, unless I smell something reallllly bad during the day. hah. Don't laugh - it happens. I dry heaved at my desk today because a client stunk like motor oil. hahaha
The bronchitis is gone, too. Yay! I still cough here and there, but nothing - NOTHING like last week. Thank God.
There's a mint Skinny Cow with my name on it begging to come out of the freezer - NO CHIPS - seriously, its a little sandwich sent straight from Heaven.
Til next time...
(I'm aware this pic is the same outfit as 2 weeks ago - I DID THAT ON PURPOSE!) :)
Had a scheduled Dr appt tonight for bloodwork/spina bifida screening/weight/etc.
Baby is doing well - Heartbeat is holding steady at 145 beats per minute. No ultrasound today - the big one (full anatomy scan where the tech goes through all the baby's parts just to make sure everything is where it needs to be) is 3/25. No appointments until then!
Mommy is doing well too (down 1 more pound even though I ate like a HORSE these past few days...I think the burrito I ate for lunch probably weighed 2 pounds!)
Official results are in from the Nuchal Scan last month:
Chance of Downs: 1 in 10,000
Change of Trisomy: 1 in 10,000.
The test maxes out at 10,ooo, so I think we're in a good place there.
Still puking - but it's really only in the morning now, unless I smell something reallllly bad during the day. hah. Don't laugh - it happens. I dry heaved at my desk today because a client stunk like motor oil. hahaha
The bronchitis is gone, too. Yay! I still cough here and there, but nothing - NOTHING like last week. Thank God.
There's a mint Skinny Cow with my name on it begging to come out of the freezer - NO CHIPS - seriously, its a little sandwich sent straight from Heaven.
Til next time...
(I'm aware this pic is the same outfit as 2 weeks ago - I DID THAT ON PURPOSE!) :)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
02.21.09 (Saturday)
As most of you know, I've been dealing with bronchitis since Thursday... I love having a cautious Dr, because between the violent coughing and high fever (up to 103 for a while there), she ordered another sono just to check things out. I'm down another 3lbs making total baby gain a whopping NEGATIVE 21. hahaha. Dr doesn't seem concerned - baby is getting all it needs.
We went for our appt at 9am, and as proven in the past, we definitely have a morning baby on our hands! Much more active in the morning than at night. Everything looks great and the tech was able to tell us that we have a perfect, yet SHAMELESS little boy on our hands! Legs wide open. hah! I joked that he already knows how to sit like Daddy.
IT'S A BOY !!!
I am so excited. SOOOOO EXCITED!!! I actually put both arms up in the ultrasound room and let out a roaring, "NO PINK! WOOO!"
You all know I don't DO pink, and I've never really been "good at girls". hahahaha
I can't wait to go pick out blue and green and all things BOY!
Some new pics of our little Logan Paul :)
(again - if you click on each pic, it will get bigger)
Looking at this pic, I guess his little legs WERE crossed for a moment or 2 - ok ok - I take back the "shameless" part :)
Next appt is 3/4, just for bloodwork, then 3/25 for another sono.
And thanks for all the love lately - bronchitis really does stink, but like I said, I'd take morning vomit and bronchitis and whatever else you want to throw at me for 9 WHOLE MONTHS as long as we get to take home a happy, healthy little boy at the end of it all.
See you later!
We went for our appt at 9am, and as proven in the past, we definitely have a morning baby on our hands! Much more active in the morning than at night. Everything looks great and the tech was able to tell us that we have a perfect, yet SHAMELESS little boy on our hands! Legs wide open. hah! I joked that he already knows how to sit like Daddy.
IT'S A BOY !!!
I am so excited. SOOOOO EXCITED!!! I actually put both arms up in the ultrasound room and let out a roaring, "NO PINK! WOOO!"
You all know I don't DO pink, and I've never really been "good at girls". hahahaha
I can't wait to go pick out blue and green and all things BOY!
Some new pics of our little Logan Paul :)
(again - if you click on each pic, it will get bigger)
Looking at this pic, I guess his little legs WERE crossed for a moment or 2 - ok ok - I take back the "shameless" part :)
Next appt is 3/4, just for bloodwork, then 3/25 for another sono.
And thanks for all the love lately - bronchitis really does stink, but like I said, I'd take morning vomit and bronchitis and whatever else you want to throw at me for 9 WHOLE MONTHS as long as we get to take home a happy, healthy little boy at the end of it all.
See you later!
Monday, February 16, 2009
02.16.09 (Monday)
Hi! Ok, first, you get a rundown of the past 10 days, then some pics.
Let's just get this out of the way early --- I'm still hurling. I had ONE GLORIOUS DAY of puke-free goodness on Friday the 13th, but it was back with a vengeance on the 14th. Even worse today. I'm getting kind of used to it.
My butt and thighs are shrinking, but my tummy is growing. I tried to wear regular work pants this morning and I swear they laughed at me when I tried to button them. I'm at that stage where strangers are asking me if I'm pregnant (and not just fat!). I like it. :)
I had a scheduled Dr's appt for 2/11, but on 2/9 I started to feel a little 'off'. I didn't know if it was from eating (because I actually DID eat that day), or something else. I slept on it, and when it was still there on 2/10, I called the Dr. I left a note on the nurses line and they called back within 30 mins. They told me to come in that evening instead of the next day. They're really awesome. :)
I walked right into the ultrasound room and everything looked great with the baby. My 'off' feeling and cramps was probably just normal stretching twinges. The tech noted something not so normal in her notes, but didn't say a word to me about it. I guess the Dr needs to tell you those things? I was shuttled into a room and my favorite Dr everrrr came in and hugged me. :) I LOVE DR. RUBIN. She said the baby looks perfect, and is measuring in the 90th percentile for it's age. She also mentioned that I have a marginal placental previa. Basically, the placenta (baby's food/oxygen room service) is low. Since this is only the 2nd trimester, there's PLENTY of time for Mr Placenta to scoot north by delivery. If he chooses not to, I'll just need a C-section. No big deal. I'm supposed to take it easy- no exercise, no lifting, feet up when I can, no excessive walking, standing, etc. Rich is doing an excellent job at making sure I follow those rules.
My test results for the Downs Syndrome screening came back perfect... we have a healthy little booger. I lost another 3 pounds since my last appointment, so now I'm down 18 lbs. The Dr hasn't expressed any concerns about this because, frankly, I have the padding, and clearly the baby is getting everything it needs.
My next Dr's appt is 3/4, but it's not a scheduled sonogram. We'll see what the Dr does that day...one never knows. She may want to check on the previa. I know the AFP bloodwork is scheduled (spina bifida screening).
I had a great birthday and Valentine's Day, and then we spent Sunday (yesterday) in the city to see Guys n Dolls on B'way. Apparently this little hippo likes showtunes, because I FELT THE BABY during the show!!! At first it was just a little tap tap and I thought it was gas (as usual). Then a little while later, it was tap tap tap in the same spot! It went on and off for about an hour - little thuds in the same spot. I actually giggled out loud. hehehehehe! Now that I know what it is, I realize that I've been feeling it for a few days now, just never recognized what it was. In fact, it's doing it right now!
Other than the mornings, I'm feeling great. I really only eat 1 full meal a day (lunch) because my stomach can't handle any more than that, but it's enough. I used some birthday gift money and bought myself some comfortable clothes that actually fit - much better!!!
I'll leave you with some pics from our 2/10 appt:
(***IF YOU CLICK EACH PIC, IT WILL GET BIGGER***)
Profile shot. Baby was wiggling a lot again, but not as many log rolls as last time. It seems we already have a morning person on our hands. Please note the tightly closed legs. They're crossed at the ankles and kicking me. Hey, modesty is awesome.
Baby's face is turning away from the ultrasound wandy-thing in this pic. I can just hear, "LEAVE ME ALONE, PEOPLE!" Ahhhh, definitely my kid.
AND FINALLY, the same profile shot above, this time DECODED for those that don't speak ultrasound. I had no clue - with Rich as my witness, I had the u/s tech point out all the body parts. I am NOT GOOD at little wiggly blobs!
Until next time... :) hehehehehehehehe
Let's just get this out of the way early --- I'm still hurling. I had ONE GLORIOUS DAY of puke-free goodness on Friday the 13th, but it was back with a vengeance on the 14th. Even worse today. I'm getting kind of used to it.
My butt and thighs are shrinking, but my tummy is growing. I tried to wear regular work pants this morning and I swear they laughed at me when I tried to button them. I'm at that stage where strangers are asking me if I'm pregnant (and not just fat!). I like it. :)
I had a scheduled Dr's appt for 2/11, but on 2/9 I started to feel a little 'off'. I didn't know if it was from eating (because I actually DID eat that day), or something else. I slept on it, and when it was still there on 2/10, I called the Dr. I left a note on the nurses line and they called back within 30 mins. They told me to come in that evening instead of the next day. They're really awesome. :)
I walked right into the ultrasound room and everything looked great with the baby. My 'off' feeling and cramps was probably just normal stretching twinges. The tech noted something not so normal in her notes, but didn't say a word to me about it. I guess the Dr needs to tell you those things? I was shuttled into a room and my favorite Dr everrrr came in and hugged me. :) I LOVE DR. RUBIN. She said the baby looks perfect, and is measuring in the 90th percentile for it's age. She also mentioned that I have a marginal placental previa. Basically, the placenta (baby's food/oxygen room service) is low. Since this is only the 2nd trimester, there's PLENTY of time for Mr Placenta to scoot north by delivery. If he chooses not to, I'll just need a C-section. No big deal. I'm supposed to take it easy- no exercise, no lifting, feet up when I can, no excessive walking, standing, etc. Rich is doing an excellent job at making sure I follow those rules.
My test results for the Downs Syndrome screening came back perfect... we have a healthy little booger. I lost another 3 pounds since my last appointment, so now I'm down 18 lbs. The Dr hasn't expressed any concerns about this because, frankly, I have the padding, and clearly the baby is getting everything it needs.
My next Dr's appt is 3/4, but it's not a scheduled sonogram. We'll see what the Dr does that day...one never knows. She may want to check on the previa. I know the AFP bloodwork is scheduled (spina bifida screening).
I had a great birthday and Valentine's Day, and then we spent Sunday (yesterday) in the city to see Guys n Dolls on B'way. Apparently this little hippo likes showtunes, because I FELT THE BABY during the show!!! At first it was just a little tap tap and I thought it was gas (as usual). Then a little while later, it was tap tap tap in the same spot! It went on and off for about an hour - little thuds in the same spot. I actually giggled out loud. hehehehehe! Now that I know what it is, I realize that I've been feeling it for a few days now, just never recognized what it was. In fact, it's doing it right now!
Other than the mornings, I'm feeling great. I really only eat 1 full meal a day (lunch) because my stomach can't handle any more than that, but it's enough. I used some birthday gift money and bought myself some comfortable clothes that actually fit - much better!!!
I'll leave you with some pics from our 2/10 appt:
(***IF YOU CLICK EACH PIC, IT WILL GET BIGGER***)
Profile shot. Baby was wiggling a lot again, but not as many log rolls as last time. It seems we already have a morning person on our hands. Please note the tightly closed legs. They're crossed at the ankles and kicking me. Hey, modesty is awesome.
Baby's face is turning away from the ultrasound wandy-thing in this pic. I can just hear, "LEAVE ME ALONE, PEOPLE!" Ahhhh, definitely my kid.
AND FINALLY, the same profile shot above, this time DECODED for those that don't speak ultrasound. I had no clue - with Rich as my witness, I had the u/s tech point out all the body parts. I am NOT GOOD at little wiggly blobs!
Until next time... :) hehehehehehehehe
Thursday, February 5, 2009
02.05.09 (Thursday)
Soooo it's been a week since I've been here. Nothing new to report.
Still hurling like it's a part time job.
Safely nestled in the 2nd trimester.
Next Dr's appt not til next week (no sono though...although I may fib and tell them i fell and would feel better with a look at the baby...kinda like an early bday gift...we'll see how the day treats me.)
Still puking.
I have a new pain in my butt, but hey, who wants to know that?! It feels like I busted my tailbone in 3 places. Never felt THAT before. Dr's office suggested getting a Boppy and planting myself on it instead of regular chairs. It's been 2 days and it seems to be working.
For those not fluent in "baby", THIS is a Boppy:
[I don't blame you. I had no clue what it was either. I had to google it.]
Rich likes to steal it and wear it around his neck. He looks like a cross between the Lion King and Smokey Robinson being mUlested by the letter U back in the day when Sesame Street was pretty awesome. (YES, I spelled molested with a U. It's fun.)
Evidence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyUxVCR0p9g
Ok that's it for now... be back soon.
Still hurling like it's a part time job.
Safely nestled in the 2nd trimester.
Next Dr's appt not til next week (no sono though...although I may fib and tell them i fell and would feel better with a look at the baby...kinda like an early bday gift...we'll see how the day treats me.)
Still puking.
I have a new pain in my butt, but hey, who wants to know that?! It feels like I busted my tailbone in 3 places. Never felt THAT before. Dr's office suggested getting a Boppy and planting myself on it instead of regular chairs. It's been 2 days and it seems to be working.
For those not fluent in "baby", THIS is a Boppy:
[I don't blame you. I had no clue what it was either. I had to google it.]
Rich likes to steal it and wear it around his neck. He looks like a cross between the Lion King and Smokey Robinson being mUlested by the letter U back in the day when Sesame Street was pretty awesome. (YES, I spelled molested with a U. It's fun.)
Evidence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyUxVCR0p9g
Ok that's it for now... be back soon.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
01.28.09 (Wednesday)
Had another Dr appointment this morning- all looks well! Baby Hippo has 2 arms and 2 legs and it's already taking after Mommy... the sono tech had to try 3 times to get measurements because Hippo was stubborn and uncooperative and wouldn't stop moving!! Friggin log rolls, I tell you. LoL. Lots of kicking and arm movement too, and it was cute to see the mouth opening and closing. Heartbeat is strong at 148 beats per minute. Very wiggly. I think I may have seen some of the Raspberry Beret dance going on. We're going to have to nip that ASAP, along with baby crocs. :-P
We're taking bets on the gender/date/time/etc. Enter your guesses here: multiple guesses allowed. http://www.expectnet.com/games/HippoBaby
Mommy is doing well too. Still no weight gained, and down 15lbs from pre-pregnancy. Not nearly as sick anymore, though some mornings are still pretty rough.
The pics are kind of stinky, because, like I said, Hippo wouldn't stop moving. I call these it's "action shots". hahaha
We're taking bets on the gender/date/time/etc. Enter your guesses here: multiple guesses allowed. http://www.expectnet.com/games/HippoBaby
Mommy is doing well too. Still no weight gained, and down 15lbs from pre-pregnancy. Not nearly as sick anymore, though some mornings are still pretty rough.
The pics are kind of stinky, because, like I said, Hippo wouldn't stop moving. I call these it's "action shots". hahaha
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
01.20.09 (Tuesday)
Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that have reached out to us since Thursday...thank you thank you thank you. I'm still not even sure how I'm "supposed" to feel. I'm hanging in.
Oh- and thank you for realizing that I hate the phone and NOT calling me! hahaha.
Your cards, emails, texts, IMs and everything else that comes through my computer (hah) were perfect. Just knowing that everyone is here for us is huge. It's actually all we can ask for right now.
Here's some hippo love for you - thanks for keeping us in your thoughts!!!
Oh- and thank you for realizing that I hate the phone and NOT calling me! hahaha.
Your cards, emails, texts, IMs and everything else that comes through my computer (hah) were perfect. Just knowing that everyone is here for us is huge. It's actually all we can ask for right now.
Here's some hippo love for you - thanks for keeping us in your thoughts!!!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
01.18.09 (Sunday)
As promised... some updated baby pictures. Baby Hippo is a real wiggle monster. The little arms and legs were going the whole time! I anticipate a LOT of kicks in the future... :)
Friday, January 16, 2009
01.15.09 (Thursday)
Had my OB appt tonight... I can't really talk about this - like physically CAN'T - but it's much easier to write it all out and see it on the page.
I'm back... it took me a few hours to get myself together, but here I am. We lost Baby B. After seeing AND hearing the heartbeat and movement, no less. :(
We really thought we were OK, but I guess God has other plans. I had no bleeding, no cramping....nothing. According to the measurements, Baby B died just days after my last ultrasound.... right around Christmas. He just stopped growing.
I'm a little numb, and it hurts, but I'm not sure how. It aches, really. Of course, I blame myself and I just feel SO GUILTY. I know it's ridiculous, just let me deal with that for a while.
A woman at the OB's office actually SAID to me, "At least you still get 1."
SERIOUSLY?!
Bittersweet...
Baby A is thriving. I really think she's a girl. Just instinct, I guess. (I thought B was a boy.) HB is 162 beats per minute, and she was wiggling all over. (it really looked just like my wiggle peepee dance. LoL) Her brain is developed - 2 perfect little hemispheres...and she's measuring a few days bigger, too. YAY for fatties :). She's perfect.
We're so lucky to have her. This whole thing is really a miracle. Some of you know that I was told that I would never conceive without IVF or IUI...we were lucky to conceive at all. We're so lucky to have her. But it still hurts when I'm flipping through my sonos and have 4 with 2 babies, and now 1.
I really really love my Dr - she didn't even have to say anything, she just hugged me. I'm so glad it was her... I was shaking, and I just felt like falling off that table and laying on the floor til it all went away. I know it sounds a little dramatic and you know I hate the prissy girl crap, but I can't even begin to tell you what it feels like. Thank God for Rich, and how well he knows me. He didn't push me to talk about it, he didn't push me for ANYTHING, really...he just wrapped his perfect hugging arms around me and kept them there until I moved. I know he has to be hurting too, but the way he was there for me, you'd never know. I'm a lucky, lucky girl.
Thanks everyone, for being here, and for understanding that I can't really talk about it.
We love our little hippo.
I'll scan and post some pics tomorrow/later/sometime. Here's a cell pic to hold you over :-)
I'm back... it took me a few hours to get myself together, but here I am. We lost Baby B. After seeing AND hearing the heartbeat and movement, no less. :(
We really thought we were OK, but I guess God has other plans. I had no bleeding, no cramping....nothing. According to the measurements, Baby B died just days after my last ultrasound.... right around Christmas. He just stopped growing.
I'm a little numb, and it hurts, but I'm not sure how. It aches, really. Of course, I blame myself and I just feel SO GUILTY. I know it's ridiculous, just let me deal with that for a while.
A woman at the OB's office actually SAID to me, "At least you still get 1."
SERIOUSLY?!
Bittersweet...
Baby A is thriving. I really think she's a girl. Just instinct, I guess. (I thought B was a boy.) HB is 162 beats per minute, and she was wiggling all over. (it really looked just like my wiggle peepee dance. LoL) Her brain is developed - 2 perfect little hemispheres...and she's measuring a few days bigger, too. YAY for fatties :). She's perfect.
We're so lucky to have her. This whole thing is really a miracle. Some of you know that I was told that I would never conceive without IVF or IUI...we were lucky to conceive at all. We're so lucky to have her. But it still hurts when I'm flipping through my sonos and have 4 with 2 babies, and now 1.
I really really love my Dr - she didn't even have to say anything, she just hugged me. I'm so glad it was her... I was shaking, and I just felt like falling off that table and laying on the floor til it all went away. I know it sounds a little dramatic and you know I hate the prissy girl crap, but I can't even begin to tell you what it feels like. Thank God for Rich, and how well he knows me. He didn't push me to talk about it, he didn't push me for ANYTHING, really...he just wrapped his perfect hugging arms around me and kept them there until I moved. I know he has to be hurting too, but the way he was there for me, you'd never know. I'm a lucky, lucky girl.
Thanks everyone, for being here, and for understanding that I can't really talk about it.
We love our little hippo.
I'll scan and post some pics tomorrow/later/sometime. Here's a cell pic to hold you over :-)
Monday, January 12, 2009
01.11.09 (Sunday)
Hey, I have a bump! Whether it's bloat or babies is still up for discussion...but it's there! heeheeeeee!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
01.07.09 (Wednesday) through 01.10.09 (Saturday)
For some reason, I couldn't access my blog for the past few days! Rarrr. Idk if the issue was with blogspot or the fact that I attempted it from my work computer. eh. whatever. over it.
Photo 1: Carrots. nummmm. Actually, that's all I ate on Wednesday! Spicy, jalapeno-juice covered carrots. The medicine seems to be helping, because now I just hurl from about 3am-8am, and only a max of 5 times. Sure beats 10-12 times over the entire day!!!
Photos 2 & 3: Gizmo is here to visit this weekend. Joe had to go back to school and Danielle is in VT on her ass in the snow...er...I mean SKIING... so we're doggy-sitting! I really <3 this little monster!
His favorite part is snuggly time with the Riiiiich.
And finally photo 4: I didn't take it, but apparently this is what the hippos look like now. They have eyelids and throw punches! I hope they're not beating each other up in there...
see you tomorrow!
Photo 1: Carrots. nummmm. Actually, that's all I ate on Wednesday! Spicy, jalapeno-juice covered carrots. The medicine seems to be helping, because now I just hurl from about 3am-8am, and only a max of 5 times. Sure beats 10-12 times over the entire day!!!
Photos 2 & 3: Gizmo is here to visit this weekend. Joe had to go back to school and Danielle is in VT on her ass in the snow...er...I mean SKIING... so we're doggy-sitting! I really <3 this little monster!
His favorite part is snuggly time with the Riiiiich.
And finally photo 4: I didn't take it, but apparently this is what the hippos look like now. They have eyelids and throw punches! I hope they're not beating each other up in there...
see you tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
01.06.09 (Tuesday)
oh boy... I could've gone without Tuesday. Tuesday was a pukey, fainty, terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
I gave in and called the Dr. I've been dealing with morning sickness every day for a month now, but Tuesday was just too much. I lost my cookies 10 TIMES. TEN. TIMES. Including on the side of the Southern State Pkwy. hah. I couldn't keep anything down all day and somehow fainted in the bathroom at work. I called Charlie cryingggg- she picked Rich up and they came and rescued me and my car. I ended up at the Dr's office in the late afternoon. All is great with my little hippos :). Dr prescribed a crazy-expensive wonder drug (don't worry - it's as safe as tylenol) to help kill my nausea.
With that, I bring you today's pic... the little piece of heaven that has allowed me to vomit only twice today, not 10 times. YAY for Zofran!
Happy Wednesday! [hump]
I gave in and called the Dr. I've been dealing with morning sickness every day for a month now, but Tuesday was just too much. I lost my cookies 10 TIMES. TEN. TIMES. Including on the side of the Southern State Pkwy. hah. I couldn't keep anything down all day and somehow fainted in the bathroom at work. I called Charlie cryingggg- she picked Rich up and they came and rescued me and my car. I ended up at the Dr's office in the late afternoon. All is great with my little hippos :). Dr prescribed a crazy-expensive wonder drug (don't worry - it's as safe as tylenol) to help kill my nausea.
With that, I bring you today's pic... the little piece of heaven that has allowed me to vomit only twice today, not 10 times. YAY for Zofran!
Happy Wednesday! [hump]
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
01.05.09 (Monday)
Bahhhh I hate Monday after a vacation/long weekend. I seriously think people FORGET how to drive. $%#%^&%^. OK we (the feti and I) are done whining.
Monday's pic was actually taken Sunday, but I can't stop giggling over it. I received it in a text msg with the comment, "This is what your babies are going to look like."
AHHHHH!!!!!! Can someone explain how my 18yr old brother got his booty into that carseat?!?! LoL
Happy Tuesday!
Monday's pic was actually taken Sunday, but I can't stop giggling over it. I received it in a text msg with the comment, "This is what your babies are going to look like."
AHHHHH!!!!!! Can someone explain how my 18yr old brother got his booty into that carseat?!?! LoL
Happy Tuesday!
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