The baby flipped - for now. My OB says it is still early and he still has enough room to flip again before the end. If he stays head down and labor starts and things still look good I will be able to try for a vaginal birth. Everything looked good on ultrasound and the doc measured me at 32 weeks. My fluid was okay, too. I won't know all the details of the ultrasound until I get my records on Thursday so I will post the rest of the info then. I know his heartbeat was 148 and they didn't measure his size today.
I think I was aware when he flipped this weekend because I felt his whole body move at one point. I remember thinking that I never felt anything like that with Hadley. It makes sense because by 32 weeks her fluid was quite low so she probably didn't have enough fluid to flip her whole body around.
His feet and butt keep pushing into my ribs, which Hadley never did either. Strange sensation. Heartburn is staying away as long as I take my medicine. I have gained 45 lbs so far. Holy crap! I'm not looking forward to having to lose that much. My very nice doc has not said anything about it, which is better than my last OB who loved to focus on weight.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
31 Weeks
Still not much new here. I feel like the baby is already running out of room in my belly. His activity isn't as wild as it had been. He still moves, but he feels less like a super ball bouncing around in there. We're still not settled on a name or on circumcision and no room is ready yet. We better get to it because he'll be here in 7 weeks at most. Scary!
My heartburn came back in full force this past week so I called my doc. She doubled the dose and I've been fine since then. My biggest maternity clothes and scrubs are getting tighter by the day. I don't know what I'm going to do if I outgrow them. Go shopping, I guess. What a waste to only need bigger stuff for a couple of weeks!
I saw the endocrinologist this week. Nothing really new. My insulin goes up at least once a week so that is a good sign? Sometimes I feel like I know nothing about this disease. My A1C was 5.0 this time, which is good - means my blood sugar has been well controlled over the last 2-3 months.
On Tuesday, I have a biophysical profile and an OB appt. Then Friday I have my first non-stress test. I am anxious to see how he is doing and how my fluid is holding up. I have no idea if he has flipped because when I feel a foot in my ribs it seems to only be on the side that his feet were last time. He could still be breech but have his feet up by his face now. However, I cannot feel his head when I check the upper part of my belly, and I know I was able to feel Hadley's head easily. Then again, her placenta was in the back, and his is in the front...right in front of where his head would be. I guess I'll have to just wait and see what's there on Tuesday.
My heartburn came back in full force this past week so I called my doc. She doubled the dose and I've been fine since then. My biggest maternity clothes and scrubs are getting tighter by the day. I don't know what I'm going to do if I outgrow them. Go shopping, I guess. What a waste to only need bigger stuff for a couple of weeks!
I saw the endocrinologist this week. Nothing really new. My insulin goes up at least once a week so that is a good sign? Sometimes I feel like I know nothing about this disease. My A1C was 5.0 this time, which is good - means my blood sugar has been well controlled over the last 2-3 months.
On Tuesday, I have a biophysical profile and an OB appt. Then Friday I have my first non-stress test. I am anxious to see how he is doing and how my fluid is holding up. I have no idea if he has flipped because when I feel a foot in my ribs it seems to only be on the side that his feet were last time. He could still be breech but have his feet up by his face now. However, I cannot feel his head when I check the upper part of my belly, and I know I was able to feel Hadley's head easily. Then again, her placenta was in the back, and his is in the front...right in front of where his head would be. I guess I'll have to just wait and see what's there on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
29 Weeks 4 Days
Okay, not much is new here, but I officially set up my appts today. My amniocentesis is scheduled for Nov 14th at 8:00 AM and I'll be admitted to the hospital after that. I have a c-section scheduled for 10:00 AM that morning and we'll be going forward with that if baby's lungs appear developed enough. I will be 38 weeks that day, so I would assume the c-section will be a for sure thing.
I am still going to try for a VBAC if baby flips and I go into labor spontaneously before the 14th. I will have a c-section on the 14th regardless if baby flips because induction is not safe due to my last c-section being less than 2 years ago.
Scary thing - eight weeks from Friday and I will have a son and a daughter - pretty cool.
Still no official word on us moving, but if the company can find a new location to lease, we're going to go for it. I'm scared about having to sell our house, but as long as we're together, the move itself will be fine.
I am still going to try for a VBAC if baby flips and I go into labor spontaneously before the 14th. I will have a c-section on the 14th regardless if baby flips because induction is not safe due to my last c-section being less than 2 years ago.
Scary thing - eight weeks from Friday and I will have a son and a daughter - pretty cool.
Still no official word on us moving, but if the company can find a new location to lease, we're going to go for it. I'm scared about having to sell our house, but as long as we're together, the move itself will be fine.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
28 Weeks 4 Days
My OB appt went well. I now weigh more than I did when I delivered Hadley at 34 weeks. They told me insulin can make you gain more weight, and I believe them now. The only thing I don't like about it is the thought of having more to lose when it is all over.
Doc said she wants to deliver me herself. She is going to the Bahamas right around my due date, so if I haven't delivered by Nov 14th (38 weeks) they will do an amniocentesis and check baby's lung development. If things look favorable, they will schedule a c-section. Sounds okay to me. We are going to go for a VBAC if baby flips and I go into labor on my own. They will not induce me because of the previous c-section and the chance of rupture. I have a feeling it will be c-section, but you never can predict anything about childbirth. I found that out the first time around.
She put me on Zantac for my heartburn problems. I guess it is pretty common for pregnant women to need meds for that. It sure has been helping. She said to let her know if the rash on my hands comes back.
I had my rhogam shot at the appt, and the first of 2 steroid injections to develop baby's lungs in case of an early delivery. I had the 2nd steroid injection today. Not too painful, but I woke up this morning with a red face and chest. I felt flushed and warm - kind of like sunburn. I called and a nurse told me to take Benadryl for it. That helped.
I forgot to mention my 2 low blood sugar incidents on Fri and Sat. It was 43 both days at mid-morning. I started to get sweaty and shaky and dizzy on Fri and on Sat I was sweaty and starving. I was able to self treat them and I never passed out or anything, but it is scary and very unpleasant to go through.
The steroids have been making my blood sugars significantly higher than usual. They warned me that would happen, and they are just leaving my insulin doses for now.
No real news about our pending move. Hope to have a more definitive answer this week.
Doc said she wants to deliver me herself. She is going to the Bahamas right around my due date, so if I haven't delivered by Nov 14th (38 weeks) they will do an amniocentesis and check baby's lung development. If things look favorable, they will schedule a c-section. Sounds okay to me. We are going to go for a VBAC if baby flips and I go into labor on my own. They will not induce me because of the previous c-section and the chance of rupture. I have a feeling it will be c-section, but you never can predict anything about childbirth. I found that out the first time around.
She put me on Zantac for my heartburn problems. I guess it is pretty common for pregnant women to need meds for that. It sure has been helping. She said to let her know if the rash on my hands comes back.
I had my rhogam shot at the appt, and the first of 2 steroid injections to develop baby's lungs in case of an early delivery. I had the 2nd steroid injection today. Not too painful, but I woke up this morning with a red face and chest. I felt flushed and warm - kind of like sunburn. I called and a nurse told me to take Benadryl for it. That helped.
I forgot to mention my 2 low blood sugar incidents on Fri and Sat. It was 43 both days at mid-morning. I started to get sweaty and shaky and dizzy on Fri and on Sat I was sweaty and starving. I was able to self treat them and I never passed out or anything, but it is scary and very unpleasant to go through.
The steroids have been making my blood sugars significantly higher than usual. They warned me that would happen, and they are just leaving my insulin doses for now.
No real news about our pending move. Hope to have a more definitive answer this week.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
28 Weeks 1 Day
Sorry it has been so long - I was out of town for a week and I've been busy since I've been home. My rash went away but then my skin peeled and flaked off my hands. So weird. I'm just glad it is over. I have had more problems with heartburn - I actually woke up choking on vomit the other night. It wouldn't stop so I ended up sleeping in the recliner for a couple of hours. I have an appt with my OB on Monday and I am going to ask her if I should/can use something else besides Tums. It isn't helping to take them after I barf a little, and I'm not sure they work to take them ahead of time. We'll see what she says.
Other than that, I am feeling okay. Getting huge and weighing a LOT. I had a level II ultrasound and perinatology consult on Thursday. Baby weighs 2 lbs 11 oz or so, and he looks healthy and normal. He is still breech, though. The perinatologist said that even with my varicose veins and anterior placenta I should still be able to have a c-section if I want. He didn't seem to think it was that risky to cut. I am going to talk it over again with my OB on Monday and see what she thinks based on his opinion.
I started kick counts last night. He moved 10 times in 10 minutes. I'm going to try to do it daily, but I'm not sure I am doing it right. I guess something is better than nothing. I didn't really do them with Hadley and I probably should have.
We made a little progress with Ben's job. They offered him the position and now we're waiting to see if they can find a new store location. They are not going to stay open in the current location because it isn't the best for customers and the landlord is crazy. If they can find a place in time (by October) then we might move. Scary! I'll post updates as they happen.
Other than that, I am feeling okay. Getting huge and weighing a LOT. I had a level II ultrasound and perinatology consult on Thursday. Baby weighs 2 lbs 11 oz or so, and he looks healthy and normal. He is still breech, though. The perinatologist said that even with my varicose veins and anterior placenta I should still be able to have a c-section if I want. He didn't seem to think it was that risky to cut. I am going to talk it over again with my OB on Monday and see what she thinks based on his opinion.
I started kick counts last night. He moved 10 times in 10 minutes. I'm going to try to do it daily, but I'm not sure I am doing it right. I guess something is better than nothing. I didn't really do them with Hadley and I probably should have.
We made a little progress with Ben's job. They offered him the position and now we're waiting to see if they can find a new store location. They are not going to stay open in the current location because it isn't the best for customers and the landlord is crazy. If they can find a place in time (by October) then we might move. Scary! I'll post updates as they happen.
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