35w1d OB appt

So everything went fine. weight was 146lb; bp was 110/60, hb was 146bpm and fundal height was 35.1cm. She did the GBS test and checked my cervix. She said that I have a wierd cervix and it wasn't an easy exam. whatever that means! Anywho, 1cm dialated but still thick so she's not worried. She said if I start having contrax that get to 8 minutes apart to head in. She would rather I come in early then get into full blown labor since I'll be a repeat c-section. So I go back in a week to see the PA since she'll be out of town. She said I can tell the PA to skip the internal since I have a funky cervix and she'll check me again in 2 weeks.
I also got an e-mail that my crib and changing table are in and ready to be picked up! So he may have a room ready when he gets here after all. I can't believe that I was so stressed about everything being perfect for Kaelin and am so relaxed about that stuff this time around. Poor kid's getting the shaft already! But really, we have the carseat, a bassinet in our room for him to sleep in, he has clean clothes and blankets, he has Kaelin's swings and bouncer seats, and her changing table is still in use. We wouldn't even use his changing table for that function until she's potty trained anyways. What more does the little guy need right now?

33w1d update

I went in for another OB appt today. So far, so good. BP checked out ok, gained another 1 1/2 pounds, Sean's heartbeat sounded good and I'm measuring right on track. I have started paying attention to some Braxton HIck's I've been having. I'm only having a few a day, so nothing to worry about right now. My biggest pain right now is in my back. It feels like he's hanging out in my rib cage and spreading them apart. Driving or walking for a long period of time is pretty uncomfortable because of that, but otherwise I'm still feeling pretty good. I haven't really had to give up anything just yet. Although if Mike is around I let him do the carrying of the kiddo so I don't have to. I go back in 2 weeks and then after that I'll be down to weekly appointments until he's here! I'm feeling a little nervous about having another c-section, but I've heard that the second time around, and not being an emergency, is easier to handle. I hope so! I know Mike is looking forward to having the 2 weeks of vacation too! I'm hoping to have an early night tonight since we skipped nap, again.

Only 10 weeks left!

I went in for my OB appt today. I am at 29w1d, so I only have 10 weeks left until Sean is here! Man, we have alot to do! The appt went well, spent more time in the waiting room then the exam room. My weight is up to 141 (2 pounds from last time), BP was 102/60, Sean's heart rate was in the 150s and I was measuring right at 29cm. She asked about my headaches and if I started taking my iron. She told me to take it on an empty stomach or it does no good. I didn't know that, so I'm glad she said that.

So far I still feel pretty good. My feet are starting to hurt and I've noticed I'm getting cramps in my legs at night. It's starting to get uncomfortable to have a full stomach, I feel like I can't breathe after eating. Sean is doing the same thing that Kaelin used to do and like to wedge himself up under my ribs on the right side. As annoying as it can be, I know I'll miss it when it's gone. :) I still feel like I have a decent amount of energy, which is good because Kaelin has decided that she doesn't need a nap on most days. Today we got up early and she had a fun day at Grammy's, so she fell asleep on the way home and we took a nice nap.

Margret and I went to the mall after my appt so I could get a few new shirts. I had $60 credit at Motherhood from returning my dress for Mike's Christmas party that got cancelled. They still haven't said anything about rescheduling it so I decided there was no point in hanging on to the credit. I'll just get a different dress if we do end up going to a party at this point. They had a bunch of stuff on the clearance rack so I was able to get 4 new shirts. I admit, 4 shirts for $60 is kinda steep, but considering that's where I had the credit, I was happy to end up with more then 2 tops.

I was hoping to be farther along in potty training then we are by now. But sadly, we've really regressed. Kaelin had a bladder infection and a yeast infection last month, and now another yeast infection. So she is terrified of the potty from the whole trying to get a sample thing that ended up in 2 straight caths. Oh well, I know she is capable of doing it. She tells me as soon as she needs her diaper changed. I think I'll leave it alone for a month or so and then readdress the situation. I know once she's willing to get on the potty again she'll get it really quick. She was doing really good before this whole infection thing started. It would be so nice to only have to buy 1 size of diapers come April, but she'll do it when she's ready I guess.

Only 26w1d afterall

So I just spoke with my OB's office. They called to tell me they scheduled my c/s for April 8th. I was confused because that would be right at 40 weeks. So I called back and left a message and the dr just called me back. Apparently after my first u/s with the other dr in the office, they changed my due date to the 14th not the 8th of April but never told me. So I am now 26w2d instead of 27w1d. Whatever.

27 weeks!

I went in for my 27 week appt and 1 hr GTT yesterday. My BP was low, but that's pretty normal for me. I must have finally gained enough weight because I didn't get hassled about it this month. I'm at 139, for a total of 10 pounds. Belly measured at 26 cm and HB was 147. We talked about circumcision and how my OB does it. I'm very relieved to find out that if we decide to do it, she uses anesthetic. They are supposed to call me with my c-section appointment but we're shooting for April 1 or 2. I go back in 3 weeks, then I'm down to 2 week appointments!

Overall I'm feeling pretty good. Starting to get hard to eat and breathe at the same time. And I'm pretty uncomfortable any time my stomach is full, but I remember that from Kaelin too. I've been having more round ligament pains in my lower belly and some pain in my back. But really, nothing too bad. My sister and I started talking about the baby shower yesterday. We decided on Feb 27 and she got the invites all written up yesterday afternoon. I just need a few more addresses and then I'll get them out into the mail. Mike and I are going to go and try to finish our registry this weekend. I've pretty  much picked out everything online but I want to see some of it in person before deciding for sure.

Ugh! The cat is trying to stick her face in Kaelin's breakfast. I swear, you'd think they were starving!

23w appointment

I had another routine appointment today. Weight is up to 133 lbs, BP was normal, fundal height measured at 23cm (perfect!) and the baby had a good strong heart beat. My doctor wants me to gain more weight, but I really think a pound a week is pretty good. I go back in 4 weeks for another check up and my glucose tolerance test. They offered both flu vaccines but I declined them. Dr Files said that if I am exposed to anyone with the flu to call her right away so I can get started on Tamiflu within the first 12-48 hours. So, pretty routine stuff. When I got home I saw I had an email about a giveaway I entered to win $500 worth of 0-3 month baby boy clothes- I won! Yay! It's only 15 pieces because it is boutique type stuff, but free is free!

Starting to feel very overwhelmed

For some reason I am feeling very stressed today. I'm looking around the house seeing all the things we need to do to get baby ready (and just declutter our lives in general) and I realise I have no idea where to start. I guess what I need to do is sit down and make a list of to-do's and just try to get something small checked off every day. Some of the main things are going through Kaelin's toys. She has way too much stuff and there is no way we can fit any Christmas presents in with all the stuff she already owns. I think I'm going to be brutal with that one too. Alot of stuff is going, like all the little happy meal toys and the 50,000 little Barbie pieces she has. Stuffed animals are going to be drastically downsized as well. She has a ton and doesn't even play with them, they are taking up room in her closet. If I can get rid of those then I can move her changing table into the closet once she's potty trained and she'll have more floor room in her room. I really want to reclaim my room and my bathroom from kiddo too. It was convenient when she was little to have a basket of toys in there to occupy her while I shower, but now more of her stuff is in there then my stuff. And I think her toothbrush and bath stuff needs to be done in her own bathroom more regularly. I know she loves my big bathtub but it's always full of toys. Plus she always grabs my candles and stuff and tries to play with them in the bath. I would love atleast one room in the house where I can go and just have adult stuff. Another big project I want to accomplish is getting all the closets and cabinets reorganized so they are a little more efficient. We have really tall cabinets in the kitchen and some of them aren't even being used. We have very little counter space in the kitchen so I need to better organize everything in there. Our master closet is a huge mess. I need to sort thorugh all the extra sheets and blankets and get rid of stuff we don't use. Not to mention, Mike's side of the closet is a wreck. He has clothes thrown all over the floor and he doesn't even use his dresser, all his clothes are on the built in shoe shelves in the closet. So he needs to get rid of a ton of clothes so our closet is clean. Then I can put the trunk at the foot of our bed in the closet with all the linens in it to clear up room in our bedroom. I think staying on top of keeping things organised is going to be our big challenge but I really think getting rid of a bunch of crap will make it so much easier. Maybe then the everday tasks won't seem so overwhelming.

18w5d update

Tuesday was a big day for us! We saw Dr Rowe, the peri, this morning for the follow up u/s from the integrated screening. Everything looks great with the baby! 100% definately positive it is a boy! We were able to get great shots of the head, face, stomach, toes, legs, hands, heart, etc. We got a few good profile shots and a bunch of shots of his penis. We even got a picture of him flipping us the bird! He's in trouble already! He's measuring a few days ahead at 19w even so that is good. Kaelin was always behind, so I'm sure he's going to be a little bigger then she was. He was moving all over the place and the tech had to keep chasing him down. They said the placenta is not close to my c-section scar but is covering the front and top of my uterus. So no big suprise I'm not feeling anything definite yet. All the bloodwork for any genetic issues came back negative. We waited for a little over an hour so Kaelin was kind of burned out by the time we got called back. But, overall, she did good.

After lunch I went back for my regular appointment with Dr Files, my OB/GYN. My weight is up to 129 lbs, so almost back to where I started at. Blood pressure was good at 100/60 and I assume my u/a was clear. We discussed circumcision and she said she does it in the hospital before discharge. That's realy good because I've heard of a few doctors waiting a few weeks to do them. I go back in 4 weeks and then we'll do the GTT at 28 weeks and schedule our c-section. So everything is looking great and we're just plugging along!

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Being Naughty!

I'm all BOY!

Stretching his long legs

Foot

14w4d doctor appointment

Mike was off today so he got to go with me to my appointment today. So far everything is good. I'm down another 1/2lb so I got quizzed over my diet. Dr Files also told me that I had +1 ketones in my urine so I need to really drink up some water. Nothing to be worried about yet, just cautioning me. My blood pressure was normal and the baby's heartbeat was in the 160's. We discussed my anterior placenta and whether it would move or cause any problems with the c-section. Luckily, it should be fine since it's not low, just in the front. She said they normally move up some as the uterus grows. She seems open to working with us on scheduling the c-section to where we don't use up all of Mike's vacation time in the hospital too. If we do it on Thursday or Friday then we would be home Sunday or Monday, so that would be good. We'll schedule that at around 28 weeks so she said just to remind her about that then. She didn't give me a hard time about not getting the flu shot, so I was happy about that. I had blood drawn for the cystic fibrosis test while I was there. I hate getting blood drawn! I go back in 4 weeks to see her for a regular appointment and to see Dr Rowe (peri) for the next u/s. The appointments are at 10:30 and 1:55 so I'll have to take Mike and Kaelin home and have lunch in between. I'm excited to take Kaelin to the appt. so she can see her baby brother too! That should be pretty cool for her!

Hello 2nd trimester!

Thursday I hit 13 weeks so I am now in the second trimester! Yay! The best news is that I'm starting to feel alot better. I haven't thrown up in atleast a week and the queezies seem to be easing up. In other news, Kaelin is starting to sleep a little better at night. Some nights I actually get an 8 hour stretch out of her. Too bad I'm up to go to the bathroom a few times a night. I've been looking at bedding and furniture somewhat. I've found a few cute things I like but haven't settled on anything just yet. Well, I guess we're off for another busy weekend of running errands.

12w5d ultrasound pictures

12w5d update

I saw Dr Rowe (peri) today for my 12 week screening u/s and bloodwork since my OB doesn't do it. Everything looks really good on the u/s and the nuchal fold measured at 1mm, so that looks perfectly normal. I was able to see the little face, hands, crossed legs, belly, stomach full of amniotic fluid, etc. The heartbeat was a wonderful 167 bpm. The tech asked if I wanted to know if he could tell what the baby is. Of course, I said yes! He told me it's only about 80% accurate at this point but that baby looks like a little boy! We have thought that from the beginning so I was not suprised at all! He said he could tell as soon as he started the u/s so I'm pretty sure it's right. When Dr. Rowe came in he said that they say 80% but he's showing off for us and he's going to say he's 80+% sure it's a boy. It was so neat getting to see that today, I was not expecting it at all! I called Mike on the way home and told him all about it. He's out of town for work so he missed it. I go back in 5 weeks for more bloodwork and then 6 weeks for another u/s. Plus I see my OB in 2 weeks for my next appt. I'm not sure if they'll still do an 18 wk u/s at their office or if they'll just go by the next one with Dr Rowe. I have a bunch of pics from today that I'll scan in at my Mom's tonight and post later!

I can't believe it's Sunday again already.

Mike was off on Friday so I was set for a fun and hectic weekend. We ran a bunch of errands and got a few things done before heading home. I started unloading and reloading the dishwasher to get my mess of a kitchen cleaned up. All of a sudden my right thumb went numb so I told Mike and he had me sit on the couch. By the time he came in the house my entire right hand was numb up to my elbow. I had these migraines when I was pregnant with Kaelin so atleast I knew what was coming. I had Mike call the doctor's office to see if they wanted me to go the ER like I have in the past to rule out a stroke. Whoever the doctor was on-call told me to take Tylenol and lay down and if it didn't help to go to the ER for something stronger. Mike's mom came over and hung out with them while I laid down for a while. When I got up I was feeling awful and was starting to go numb again. I had Mike call the doctor again to let them know we were going thinking they would call ahead and send us to the 4th floor again. Wrong! We sat in the ER just like everyone else. Luckily we got back pretty quick. They took all kinds of blood and urine samples and hooked me up to all kinds of machines. The PA came in and said it sounds like a classic migraine and he would give me some more Tylenol and Zofran. Great, thanks. So I sat in the horrible upright bed with the lights blaring for 5 hours to be told I had a slight UTI but could finally have a shot of Demerol and go home. It was almost 2am when my MIL dropped me off. Mike had Kaelin asleep on the couch finally so I went straight in to bed. I slept like crap though and then we had a crazy day of birthday parties yesterday. So my plan is to do pretty much nothing today. Well, except laundry and dishes, but nothing else!

10w4d OB appt.

I went in for my OB appt today. I ended up having to see the nurse because my doctor had to leave for a delivery. That could eventually be me, so I understand how that can happen.

My stats as of today:
Weight: 126 lbs. (down another 3 lbs.)
BP: 110/60
Baby HB: 155 bpm

I asked about switching to a prenatal that comes in a generic and they said that was fine. They didn't really have an opinion on my bruising so I'll ask about it again next time I see the doctor. She gave me a prescription for phenergan so hopefully that will help with my evening queeziness and my insomnia. I'm hoping for good sleep tonight! I got to hear the heart beat on the doppler for the first time! She had a hard time chasing it down, but once she did we could hear it really well. The nurse gave me a hard time about not getting a flu shot, but I just don't feel they are necesarry. None of us get them so I would rather not get one now. They said they'll have a swine flu one out soon but I am definately not getting that. She sent over orders to do the 12 week screening with Dr Rowe, so I'll call and see about that tomorrow. I have a very high deductible and am having to pay $330 a month for the next 6 months towards my retainer for Dr Files. So if this is going to be crazy expensive I'll have to skip it. We only have so much that can be contributed to the HSA a year and I need that to pay Dr Files off and Kaelin's ER bills. So we'll see.

I guess that's about all I have to report from this visit. I go back in 4 weeks.

Public restrooms are not morning sickness friendly

It's no secret I haven't been feeling all that good lately. I spend the majority of my days on the couch watching Disney movies over and over again. I'm counting down the days until the first trimester passes and I feel human again.

So last night I had visions of fried potatoes and french toast for dinner. But I royally screwed up the potatoes so Mike decided we should go get his new boots and dinner. We stopped at Cracker Barrel and I decided I could stomach a salad. Wrong! I ended up in the bathroom puking my guts out. That is so gross, throwing up in a place hundreds of people put their butts. I did, however, feel slightly better afterwards, so I guess that's my silver lining.

After dinner we went to Cavender's to pick out Mike's new boots Kae and I were getting him for his birthday. He found exactly what he was looking for and we even had enough cash left over to get Kaelin a pair of pink cowboy boots! They are so cute! I'll have to take a picture of her in them later. She's really into dressing up right now so all she'll wear is princess dresses and high heels. That's alot of fun walking through Wal-Mart!

My step-dad had his prostate removed last Thursday. They said it looked like the cancer was contained but we should know for sure this week. He spent a few days down at UTMB and is at home now. So far he seems to be feeling pretty good. They had a size too small stockings on his feet though so they are pretty bruised and sore from the swelling. The doctor thought he had gout in hhis foot since the pain was so bad, but it turned out to just be the compression stalkings.

Mike is leaving work early today for a dentist appt. He ended up with an emergency root canal last week after breaking a tooth on vacation. More medical expenses. Speaking of, I got the bills from the hospital for both of Kaelin's emergency visits this year. Over $900 each. Yeah, it costs the same to have them look at her burned hand and put a bandage on it as it did for them to stitch her forehead. Nice. Oh well, that's what the HSA is for. But I have to pay off my OB retainer first so these will have to get a minimum payment until we start our HSA again next year.

I guess I better get in gear. I have to run to the store and get 60 bows made before Carissa's birthday party on the 13th. Eek!

First U/S pictures!

Today was my first ultrasound appointment. I have to admit that I was totally freaking out that they were going to tell me I was having twins. But, it's just 1 healthy little bean! The doctor said that I am measuring exactly one week behind but she isn't going to change my due date just yet. She wants me to talk to my doctor next month when I go back in and see what she wants to do about it. She may even wait until my 18 week u/s. I figured I was a little behind what they were saying because I have long cycles, so I'm not suprised at all. Anyways, enough babble, here's the pics of my little blob!

Kaelin is going to be a big sister!

I'm so excited to finally be able to share the news! I found out 2 weeks ago that I am pregnant again! We told family while we were on vacation but I wanted to wait until we went to the doctor to tell publically. So yesterday morning we saw Dr Files and I had all kinds of bloodwork and stuff done. I should find out the results of all that tomorrow and then be able to schedule our first u/s. Right now they are estimating I am due on April 8, 2010 but it can (and probably will) change with the u/s. Kaelin seems to be taking the news well, hopefully that will be the case in April. So far I feel pretty good, a little queesy but nothing too bad. We justgot back into town Sunday night so I still have a lot of laundry and house cleaning to get done. The trip was wonderful, the wedding was beautiful, but we are so glad to be home!