I had my first real OB appt on Friday. It was helpful, but now I feel a little worried about this pregnancy. They will test me for gestational diabetes early, probably at 24 weeks. It is pretty likely that I will get it again. Yuck.
We talked about the low amniotic fluid that I had in my last pregnancy, and she said they will monitor me closely to watch for that in case it happens again. I will have an ultrasound at 28 weeks to check for growth and fluid and another at 32 weeks to check again. After 32 weeks, I will have weekly biophysical profiles (also done with ultrasound) to check baby's well being and to monitor my fluid. Kind of nerve wracking, but I am glad to know I will have all of those checks. Last time I never felt a thing and never knew anything was wrong, so it scares me to think what might have happened if I hadn't had a growth check at 32 weeks due to diabetes. Hadley may have died. Awful to think about something like that happening so late in a pregnancy.
We also discussed VBAC and repeat c-sections. She was leaning towards a repeat c-section at first because I had a c-section less than 18 months before starting this pregnancy. Then I asked about the varicosities around my uterus and then she seemed unsure about doing a repeat c-section on purpose. We decided that we will have to just take things one day at a time. I will plan for a VBAC unless there are complications with this pregnancy that make a c-section a better option. For example, if the baby is too big, if I don't go into labor spontaneously, if my fluid drops again, if the baby is breach, etc. There are so many scenarios - it is just too soon to make that kind of a decision. At least I know I feel comfortable with my new doctor and that I trust her opinions about all this.
I have been having more symptoms lately. I have acne on my chest and back, I have hair starting to grow in a line from my belly button on down, I have had a couple of headaches, I have sinus stuff going on (hard to tell if it is from pregnancy or not), and my wedding ring hasn't fit for a couple of weeks already. I know I had all of these symptoms last time, but I don't remember when they happened exactly.
Oh, and I forgot, when I was laying on my back at the doctor and she went to listen to the heartbeat, she said something like, "Wow, look at you, you're already getting a belly!" She's right, but I figure if she noticed, then it must be big. I have gained 4 lbs since my April appt. We still haven't spent any time working on a name. Lots of time for that, but it goes so quickly! Maybe soon.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
11 Weeks 5 Days
The screening results today came back good. It isn't a guarantee, but it shows the odds that our child will have a chromosomal abnormality. The tests changed the odds in our favor, we now have only a 1 in 5800 chance (give or take a couple hundred) that our child will have an abnormality. It doesn't cover all possible problems, but a couple of major ones like down syndrome. I know I'm not explaining it well, but let's just say it was a great result and leave it at that.
The ultrasound today was fun - the baby looks good. His/her foot measured 0.8 cm in length. So tiny! His/her heart rate was 163. He/she was moving like crazy. It's funny to see him/her move so much when you cannot feel a thing yet. They gave us a ton of cool pictures. In one, the baby is "waving" hello - you can see the whole arm and hand up by the face. Cute!
It is such a relief to have everything working out for this pregnancy. I will be 12 weeks on Friday and everything today seemed fine, so I should be in the clear for miscarriage. What a great feeling! Six months and I will have a second child! It seems like just yesterday we were struggling just to get pregnant the first time. Two babies two years apart - I never thought that would happen for us. I am glad our kids will be close in age. (well at least the first two!) We are feeling pretty blessed today.
The ultrasound today was fun - the baby looks good. His/her foot measured 0.8 cm in length. So tiny! His/her heart rate was 163. He/she was moving like crazy. It's funny to see him/her move so much when you cannot feel a thing yet. They gave us a ton of cool pictures. In one, the baby is "waving" hello - you can see the whole arm and hand up by the face. Cute!
It is such a relief to have everything working out for this pregnancy. I will be 12 weeks on Friday and everything today seemed fine, so I should be in the clear for miscarriage. What a great feeling! Six months and I will have a second child! It seems like just yesterday we were struggling just to get pregnant the first time. Two babies two years apart - I never thought that would happen for us. I am glad our kids will be close in age. (well at least the first two!) We are feeling pretty blessed today.
Monday, May 12, 2008
My Niece
I think she is the cutest baby I have ever seen, besides my own. So adorable! Now I really cannot wait to meet her. I just had to share a picture of her.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
11 Weeks 2 Days
I'm an auntie! My first niece was born on Saturday! She weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and mom and baby are both doing well. The only bad thing was me being at my in-laws cabin on the border of Canada and MN with no vehicle. I haven't been able to meet her yet. It's probably just as well, because Hadley has had a fever since Saturday, so she wouldn't have been able to visit anyway. We're hoping to go next weekend (they are about 3 1/2 to 4 hours from here). Either way, it is very exciting to know my brother has a daughter!
We made a great purchase on Thursday night. There is an electronic for sale/want ad system at my work, and I posted that I wanted a Graco double stroller that would work with the infant car seat we used with Hadley. A lady called on Thursday and said her friend had one in her garage sale for $75 and that it was in great shape. I sent Ben over and we bought it. Just like that, one major purchase made at half the price of a new one. Even better that it is black and gray and goes great with the infant seat we already have. It just needs a good cleaning and we'll be all set. What awesome luck!
We made a great purchase on Thursday night. There is an electronic for sale/want ad system at my work, and I posted that I wanted a Graco double stroller that would work with the infant car seat we used with Hadley. A lady called on Thursday and said her friend had one in her garage sale for $75 and that it was in great shape. I sent Ben over and we bought it. Just like that, one major purchase made at half the price of a new one. Even better that it is black and gray and goes great with the infant seat we already have. It just needs a good cleaning and we'll be all set. What awesome luck!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
10 Weeks 5 Days
I've got a bad case of pregnant brain. I keep forgetting stuff at work. Nothing that has affected patient care, but stuff that was kind of important to my co-workers. I am going to have to be extra diligent about writing stuff down from now on.
I had the finger prick yesterday. It was pretty dull - but they lied when they told me it would only take 5 minutes. I was gone from work for 20. Oh well - that's my only appointment so far where I'll have to miss work.
I have a stupid cold sore on my nose right between my nostrils. It isn't very conspicuous, but it hurts quite a bit. The funny thing is, they only other time in my life that I had a cold sore was right after I delivered Hadley. I hope this is my only bout with it this time around.
The only real craving I have had so far is for french fries. SOOOO unhealthy! Oh, and the smell of vinegar and cooked broccoli stink really bad to me. No nausea really, but they reek.
I have two friends that are being monitored for possible miscarriages. That news has hit me hard. I feel guilty that my pregnancy is still going well and the others are not. It will be hard to go on with mine feeling happy if they have losses. I imagine that knowing our babies were due around the same time will make it hard for them to watch me go through pregnancy. I hope if they lose their babies they will be able to try again and have success soon.
My brother's girlfriend is due Saturday. I haven't talked to them, but I would think delivery would be any day now. I cannot wait to have a niece! Hopefully next time I post I will be an auntie!
I had the finger prick yesterday. It was pretty dull - but they lied when they told me it would only take 5 minutes. I was gone from work for 20. Oh well - that's my only appointment so far where I'll have to miss work.
I have a stupid cold sore on my nose right between my nostrils. It isn't very conspicuous, but it hurts quite a bit. The funny thing is, they only other time in my life that I had a cold sore was right after I delivered Hadley. I hope this is my only bout with it this time around.
The only real craving I have had so far is for french fries. SOOOO unhealthy! Oh, and the smell of vinegar and cooked broccoli stink really bad to me. No nausea really, but they reek.
I have two friends that are being monitored for possible miscarriages. That news has hit me hard. I feel guilty that my pregnancy is still going well and the others are not. It will be hard to go on with mine feeling happy if they have losses. I imagine that knowing our babies were due around the same time will make it hard for them to watch me go through pregnancy. I hope if they lose their babies they will be able to try again and have success soon.
My brother's girlfriend is due Saturday. I haven't talked to them, but I would think delivery would be any day now. I cannot wait to have a niece! Hopefully next time I post I will be an auntie!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
10 Weeks 2 Days
Less than 2 weeks and I'll be twelve weeks! That's so exciting...I cannot wait! Things have been going good. Only that one night of disturbed sleep, thank goodness. I still haven't had much nausea. I have had a couple of minor pains in my pelvis, but nothing serious enough to go in for, and they haven't lasted long. I know I'm not as dizzy as I was with Hadley. I couldn't do any gardening because I would almost fall over every time I tried to crouch down or kneel.
We did a ton of yard work this weekend, and we still have more to do. It's been hard with snow the past couple of weekends. Hadley likes to "help" - she gets so dirty, but it's fun. She loves to be outside. We moved some plants, split some plants, trimmed some plants, raked, etc. Too bad our grass looks like crap. Neither of us is any good at that, and we cannot afford to pay the experts. Good thing most of our neighbors have crappy lawns, too.
Hadley's swimming is going well - she really enjoys it. She may not be actually learning anything, but she is getting used to the water and having a blast.
She started talking finally - she says "go" and "hi" and "ball" (bow is what it sounds like). She still says all the animal sounds she did before - "meow" and "moo" and "quack" (kack, kack, kack - so cute!) and "tweet" (tee, tee, tee) and she pants with her tongue out for a dog. I think she says dad (dah) and I'm not sure if she says mom or not. Sometimes I think so?
Tuesday I have my finger prick for the first trimester screening. We won't know the results until the 14th when I have the ultrasound part done. Some people don't have any type of screening during pregnancy, but I would want to prepare myself if my baby is going to have abnormalities at birth. The tests are not 100 percent accurate, but they can warn you of a potential problem. I'm sure mine will turn out fine.
We did a ton of yard work this weekend, and we still have more to do. It's been hard with snow the past couple of weekends. Hadley likes to "help" - she gets so dirty, but it's fun. She loves to be outside. We moved some plants, split some plants, trimmed some plants, raked, etc. Too bad our grass looks like crap. Neither of us is any good at that, and we cannot afford to pay the experts. Good thing most of our neighbors have crappy lawns, too.
Hadley's swimming is going well - she really enjoys it. She may not be actually learning anything, but she is getting used to the water and having a blast.
She started talking finally - she says "go" and "hi" and "ball" (bow is what it sounds like). She still says all the animal sounds she did before - "meow" and "moo" and "quack" (kack, kack, kack - so cute!) and "tweet" (tee, tee, tee) and she pants with her tongue out for a dog. I think she says dad (dah) and I'm not sure if she says mom or not. Sometimes I think so?
Tuesday I have my finger prick for the first trimester screening. We won't know the results until the 14th when I have the ultrasound part done. Some people don't have any type of screening during pregnancy, but I would want to prepare myself if my baby is going to have abnormalities at birth. The tests are not 100 percent accurate, but they can warn you of a potential problem. I'm sure mine will turn out fine.
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