Things have been flying by here, so I am doing a little catch up on documenting this pregnancy. Let's see, we had an appointment with our midwife on March 22nd. She basically reassured me that my spotting was normal and not to be alarmed unless it continued. Belly measured on track and baby's heartbeat was 148. I guess if you go by the old wives tail concerning heart rates, it looks like this baby might be a girl. We had our maternity photos done in week 28 by my sister, Abby. I haven't seen them yet, but hoping I don't look too fat to hang them! Kidding. Sort of.
I've started going to see our midwife every 2 weeks now. I can't believe it...we're actually in the third trimester. I had my 30 week appointment last week, the first of which Craig was not able to attend. But really, they are kind of pointless for him to go to. The only highlight is hearing the baby's hearbeat, but watching and feeling kicks every day seems to be a bigger highlight to us anyway. Again, belly measured on track (probably MORE than, but she didn't say that). And baby's heart rate was again 148 bpm. I asked her to show me how the baby was positioned, because I feel alot of big movement on the right side (like rolling or pushing), and more tiny flutters on the left side. She said that our baby was head down, and it seemed like the baby's back and bottom were facing the right side (thus the bigger movement- probably stretching). I also learned that once they position themselves head down they rarely ever turn breech. I didn't kow this, but she said that since the placenta is under the rib cage, it puts alot of pressure on the baby. Since they don't like pressure on their heads, they usually try to stay head down.
Baby seems to be ready to go...and while I want him/her to stay in there a few weeks longer, I'm kind of "ready to go" too.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Spotting...but all is well
Last Tuesday I had some spotting that scared the tar out of me! Actually, I think Craig was a little more nervous, because I had about 55 texts from him that day asking if I had "called our Midwife yet." All ended well, I just had some spotting and mild cramping, followed by 2 days of milder baby activity. I didn't end up going in, because nothing got worse, and the baby was continuing to move. Guess it was just another one of those millions of tiny veins that happened to burst, perhaps with some extra activity or something.
It was once again a good reminder of the miracle that is life, that is this pregnancy. I prayed all last week to be reminded of that, and to be able to rest in the fact that there is no one like our God. Obviously, I ask for healthy, happy, and safe, but ultimately the Lord knows the plan He has for our baby.
It was once again a good reminder of the miracle that is life, that is this pregnancy. I prayed all last week to be reminded of that, and to be able to rest in the fact that there is no one like our God. Obviously, I ask for healthy, happy, and safe, but ultimately the Lord knows the plan He has for our baby.
Glucose screen
We had another appt on March 1st at 25 weeks. It was a pretty basic appointment, just the regular weigh in, HB check with the doppler, etc. Heartbeat was 151bpm, I believe. Oh, and I also did the 1 hour glucose screen. I had prepared myself for the absolute worst tasting drink ever, but to be honest, it wasn't that bad. They let me choose the lemon lime flavor too, so it kind of tasted like a flat Sprite or 7 up.
Well....come Monday, I got the bad news. I failed the glucose screen and was to come back in on Friday for the 3 hour screen. From what I have read, a good number of people fail the 1 hour screen, and even more women with PCOS fail the glucose screen. I think it has to do with the fact that our bodies process foods at a slower pace, or something.
Fast forward to Friday. Three-hour glucose test = NIGHTMARE. I had to fast the night before, so I had not had anything to eat since about 9pm on Thursday, and nothing to drink since 10pm. Once I arrived, the nurse did not give me a drink option, so this hungry, dehydrated mama had to chug down a nasty orange flavored drink. (I do not like orange flavored drinks in the first place). The first hour of waiting was tolerable, but then my headache kicked in, and I was thirsty, and the waiting room was really hot! The tip of the iceburg was the fact that one other woman was doing her glucose screen the same day. And (of course), she brought a friend to keep her company, and (of course) they chose to talk and laugh the entire 3.5 hours, and (of course) they did NOT have "inside voices." By hour 2 of malnourishment, dehydration, nausea, sweating and headaches, it was everything I could do not to run over there and slap them. Oh and then I had to wait an extra hour for Craig to pick me up, because my car was in the shop.
Needless to say, he was met with one emotionally distraught wife, when he didn't think to bring me a drink with my lunch! Melt.down.
This whiny, bitter story ends well to say that I passed the 3 hour screen. Me and my Double Stuff Oreos could not be happier! :)
Well....come Monday, I got the bad news. I failed the glucose screen and was to come back in on Friday for the 3 hour screen. From what I have read, a good number of people fail the 1 hour screen, and even more women with PCOS fail the glucose screen. I think it has to do with the fact that our bodies process foods at a slower pace, or something.
Fast forward to Friday. Three-hour glucose test = NIGHTMARE. I had to fast the night before, so I had not had anything to eat since about 9pm on Thursday, and nothing to drink since 10pm. Once I arrived, the nurse did not give me a drink option, so this hungry, dehydrated mama had to chug down a nasty orange flavored drink. (I do not like orange flavored drinks in the first place). The first hour of waiting was tolerable, but then my headache kicked in, and I was thirsty, and the waiting room was really hot! The tip of the iceburg was the fact that one other woman was doing her glucose screen the same day. And (of course), she brought a friend to keep her company, and (of course) they chose to talk and laugh the entire 3.5 hours, and (of course) they did NOT have "inside voices." By hour 2 of malnourishment, dehydration, nausea, sweating and headaches, it was everything I could do not to run over there and slap them. Oh and then I had to wait an extra hour for Craig to pick me up, because my car was in the shop.
Needless to say, he was met with one emotionally distraught wife, when he didn't think to bring me a drink with my lunch! Melt.down.
This whiny, bitter story ends well to say that I passed the 3 hour screen. Me and my Double Stuff Oreos could not be happier! :)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Lucky Charms & Bathtime!
We've discovered two new things "baby in belly" seems to like, and I am trying to document every little thing. The first is Lucky Charms. Craig is a big fan of sugar packed cereals. We don't typically buy them, but will occasionally for a "dessert" option. With a metabolism like his, he could eat 12 times a day, so cereal often serves as a late night snack. The other day, I picked up a box of Lucky Charms, just because they sounded so good. The first bowl I ate resulted in major kicks and rolls in the belly, so I think this baby might share his/her daddy's obsession.
I've always loved taking warm baths. However, lately, I've started to get a few back and side aches, so baths have pretty much become an evening necessity to allow my muscles some relaxation. Last night, I saw some of the biggest kicks and leaps while enjoying my bath. My mom said she always saw alot of movement from us when she took warm baths, so I guess our little one might have gotten that from me.
May be a little bit of a boring post to read, but I'm trying to be good about documenting even the little things that happen in this pregnancy. They're important, at least to me!
I've always loved taking warm baths. However, lately, I've started to get a few back and side aches, so baths have pretty much become an evening necessity to allow my muscles some relaxation. Last night, I saw some of the biggest kicks and leaps while enjoying my bath. My mom said she always saw alot of movement from us when she took warm baths, so I guess our little one might have gotten that from me.
May be a little bit of a boring post to read, but I'm trying to be good about documenting even the little things that happen in this pregnancy. They're important, at least to me!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
24 week photos!
Week 24. I cannot believe it. Its going by way too fast. Ok slow at times, but fast, because I want to enjoy every single second. I cannot wait to meet our little one in June. I cannot wait to know whether we have a son or daughter, but I also want to love every second of this blessing...even the aches and pains.
Twenty-four weeks, also marks "viability," meaning our baby would have a fighting chance if born this early. Craig says he doesn't like to think about it (it makes him nervous thinking about possible premature birth), but I like thinking that we've actually reached a really important milestone. Of course we're praying this baby stays put for at least another 13 weeks!
We celebrated by shopping for our nursery. My parents actually found a great deal on an old dresser, that we'll be refinishing (or having refinished). Craig and I made some fabric selections for the rocker we plan to re-cover. And we actually bought two frames for the room. I am having the hardest time figuring out colors/fabrics. Those things overwhelm me anyway, but then add the fact that we don't know the gender, don't know where we are going to live, etc. and it becomes even more difficult. Hopefully it will come together!
I finally rounded up Craig, "sort of" got dressed, and took some pictures this afternoon. Craig actually learned to shoot into the sun for a little "flare" effect....so proud of my budding photographer. Just trying to get him ready for taking lots of good photos of our Pumpkin!
Twenty-four weeks, also marks "viability," meaning our baby would have a fighting chance if born this early. Craig says he doesn't like to think about it (it makes him nervous thinking about possible premature birth), but I like thinking that we've actually reached a really important milestone. Of course we're praying this baby stays put for at least another 13 weeks!
We celebrated by shopping for our nursery. My parents actually found a great deal on an old dresser, that we'll be refinishing (or having refinished). Craig and I made some fabric selections for the rocker we plan to re-cover. And we actually bought two frames for the room. I am having the hardest time figuring out colors/fabrics. Those things overwhelm me anyway, but then add the fact that we don't know the gender, don't know where we are going to live, etc. and it becomes even more difficult. Hopefully it will come together!
I finally rounded up Craig, "sort of" got dressed, and took some pictures this afternoon. Craig actually learned to shoot into the sun for a little "flare" effect....so proud of my budding photographer. Just trying to get him ready for taking lots of good photos of our Pumpkin!
Sorry for the squinty scowl...it was so WIIIIINDY!
New Pregnancy Quirk
Other than the 20 lbs I've put on (YES 20!!) and the side ache I get in my rib cage on the right side, I've had only a few pregnancy issues/symptoms/quirks. No nausea or sickness. A few food cravings, but nothing weird. A few weird dreams, but not frequent. Lately, I've started to a develop a new one. Snoring. Seriously, out of all the cute and funny things that people say pregnant women do, I got SNORING. Poor Craig has been woken up almost every night by my loud ZZZZZzzzz's. And I have to admit, I wake myself up alot too. I think some of it may have to do with the dry air, and the fact that no matter how hard I try to sleep on my side, I still somehow wind up on my back throughout the night, AND the fact that I've added a good 20 lbs in body weight. But I've also read that snoring is not uncommon in pregnancy. Let's just hope this little quirk doesn't stick around.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Big Kicks
Tomorrow will be 23 weeks, and I can barely believe it! Time is flying by. I am feeling the baby move more and more, pretty much ever since our anatomy scan. I was getting a little anxious about it before the scan, because I just wasn't feeling much at all. And after the scan showed my placenta was anterior, I was content to wait a couple more weeks for movement. However, it seems the moment we got home, I've been feeling little kicks and turns ever since.
Last night, I was feeling a little movement, but it was still mostly quiet in there. Craig decided to put his head on my belly and start talking to the baby. I think he was making up songs about how he wanted to feel a kick, and I kid you not, Baby D nailed him in the ear. A little while later, he got a big punch in the cheek. It was the first time he and I have felt significant kicks or punches at the same time. Pretty much made our Monday!
Today is Valentines Day, so hopefully Craig will get home early enough to take another picture before we hit 23 weeks. But we don't have any plans tonight, since we're pushing our celebration to the weekend. Maybe we'll get a 22 week photo after all. Even if its not that cute.
In other news, I have started temping for a company, just 3 days a week until May. So far, its going well, and my biggest crisis is staying busy and figuring out what to wear in the morning. I thought getting dressed for work was a pain before, its a whole new ball game with nothing fits, and you really don't want to spend money on "work clothes" that can only be worn for a couple of months.
Last night, I was feeling a little movement, but it was still mostly quiet in there. Craig decided to put his head on my belly and start talking to the baby. I think he was making up songs about how he wanted to feel a kick, and I kid you not, Baby D nailed him in the ear. A little while later, he got a big punch in the cheek. It was the first time he and I have felt significant kicks or punches at the same time. Pretty much made our Monday!
Today is Valentines Day, so hopefully Craig will get home early enough to take another picture before we hit 23 weeks. But we don't have any plans tonight, since we're pushing our celebration to the weekend. Maybe we'll get a 22 week photo after all. Even if its not that cute.
In other news, I have started temping for a company, just 3 days a week until May. So far, its going well, and my biggest crisis is staying busy and figuring out what to wear in the morning. I thought getting dressed for work was a pain before, its a whole new ball game with nothing fits, and you really don't want to spend money on "work clothes" that can only be worn for a couple of months.
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