I went to triage again today because after my nap this morning, I was doing kick counts and didn't feel her move at all. I tried all the tricks, including a shower. Nothing.
B was at work, so after I spoke with the doctor's office, I called our friend to see if she could drop me off at the hospital. She stayed with me until B arrived.
They did an NST (where Nuggette was asleep for 36 minutes, therefore did not pass until the very end), and then did a biophysical. This was my first biophysical and she passed that within the first 10 minutes. She had movement and practice breathing. My fluid levels were right in range and the CNM estimated that she is about 7 lbs 13 oz. Then came the cervical check and everything is still the same, including my posterior cervix, which makes these checks quite delightful < / sarcasm >.
After about 2 hours, we were on our way home. For a minute they considered keeping me and starting the induction early, but doc said to send me home. We will be back in 2 days on Sunday night.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Officially "Full-Term"
37 weeks.
According to that ticker over there, we have 18 days to go.
Wow.
Ever since I got pregnant, my mom has predicted the baby will come on April 1st. I told her I do not want an April Fool's baby, but I guess we will see.
Today she hits the final stage of watermelon. Woot! What we have been waiting for and watching for all along. We are in the home stretch here.
I found out at my last doctor's appt that I am one of the 25% of women with the Group B Strep. This means I will have antibiotics during labor and delivery. Leave it to my body to be in the minority.
My BFF at school, with the help of parents and students, threw me a surprise baby shower yesterday. The kids were so excited. We had decorations and games and snacks and prizes.
Tomorrow is my last day. I was hoping (for financial reasons) to come back the week after Spring Break, but I am guessing our little girl will be here by then. Even if she is not, I don't think I would be able to go back anyway. By the end of the day, I am wiped out. I am very grateful for Spring Break and then maternity leave!
Oh, and in non-baby news-I got my first ever traffic ticket the other day. (I turned left when the light was red and there was a no turn on red sign. In my defense, I had already entered the intersection and thought I was too far into it to retreat once the light turned red.) Anyway, the officer was a bit rude at first. After he ran my license and saw that I had a perfect record, he eased up. He became quite chatty and social and then asked about my husband. When I told him I had a partner, he said, "Oh, a girlfriend?" I answered yes and he proceeded to ask me how I got pregnant. I think he was genuinely curious, but so not professional. Very awkward.
According to that ticker over there, we have 18 days to go.
Wow.
Ever since I got pregnant, my mom has predicted the baby will come on April 1st. I told her I do not want an April Fool's baby, but I guess we will see.
Today she hits the final stage of watermelon. Woot! What we have been waiting for and watching for all along. We are in the home stretch here.
I found out at my last doctor's appt that I am one of the 25% of women with the Group B Strep. This means I will have antibiotics during labor and delivery. Leave it to my body to be in the minority.
My BFF at school, with the help of parents and students, threw me a surprise baby shower yesterday. The kids were so excited. We had decorations and games and snacks and prizes.
Tomorrow is my last day. I was hoping (for financial reasons) to come back the week after Spring Break, but I am guessing our little girl will be here by then. Even if she is not, I don't think I would be able to go back anyway. By the end of the day, I am wiped out. I am very grateful for Spring Break and then maternity leave!
Oh, and in non-baby news-I got my first ever traffic ticket the other day. (I turned left when the light was red and there was a no turn on red sign. In my defense, I had already entered the intersection and thought I was too far into it to retreat once the light turned red.) Anyway, the officer was a bit rude at first. After he ran my license and saw that I had a perfect record, he eased up. He became quite chatty and social and then asked about my husband. When I told him I had a partner, he said, "Oh, a girlfriend?" I answered yes and he proceeded to ask me how I got pregnant. I think he was genuinely curious, but so not professional. Very awkward.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
40 Days
There is a lot of talk today about the next 40 days (Lent). However, I'm a bit confused, because my ticker says that I have 40 days left until induction (on Palm Sunday). Don't these Lent-celebrating people really have 47 days then? I've never really counted the days. (Growing up Catholic, you just learn to believe what they tell you and not question anything.) However, now....
Anyway, NST was...well..hmm. They kept me hostage in the antepartum testing unit until my doctor called back. I knew something was up when they let my NST buddy leave before me. (Since I was hooked up a few minutes before her.) Apparently there was one abnormality in the very beginning, but then I was having contractions every 3-8 minutes. They were lasting 30-45 seconds. Of course, I wasn't feeling a thing. B was in the car (last week's appt only took 25 minutes, so she just waited outside for me and knitted.) She kept calling and texting, but my phone was off. I was finally able to call her and give her the update. I told her to just wait in the car and I would update her after the doctor called. No dice there. She was parked and up those elevators fairly quickly, just in time for me to get the go ahead to go home and eat and drink. Both the doc and the nurse are guessing the contractions were due to dehydration.
We were late to our childbirth class because of this, but the first session was on monitoring, so she fit us right into her lesson.
Once we got home, B filled me with enough water that I felt like I was floating away. I was up several times last night to use the bathroom. I will be sure to space my water out during the day.
I'm wondering if the doc will call me today to ask me to come in for any reason or if she will just wait until my next appointment in 2 weeks. Should I call and ask?
I also found out last night that my superintendent will not let my BFF give me her sick days. Bummer. Looks like I'm working until April 15th, or until baby comes....whichever comes first. Moneywise, I really need to make it until the 15th. It will be cutting it close, but with a week off for Spring Break, I think I can do it.
Anyway, NST was...well..hmm. They kept me hostage in the antepartum testing unit until my doctor called back. I knew something was up when they let my NST buddy leave before me. (Since I was hooked up a few minutes before her.) Apparently there was one abnormality in the very beginning, but then I was having contractions every 3-8 minutes. They were lasting 30-45 seconds. Of course, I wasn't feeling a thing. B was in the car (last week's appt only took 25 minutes, so she just waited outside for me and knitted.) She kept calling and texting, but my phone was off. I was finally able to call her and give her the update. I told her to just wait in the car and I would update her after the doctor called. No dice there. She was parked and up those elevators fairly quickly, just in time for me to get the go ahead to go home and eat and drink. Both the doc and the nurse are guessing the contractions were due to dehydration.
We were late to our childbirth class because of this, but the first session was on monitoring, so she fit us right into her lesson.
Once we got home, B filled me with enough water that I felt like I was floating away. I was up several times last night to use the bathroom. I will be sure to space my water out during the day.
I'm wondering if the doc will call me today to ask me to come in for any reason or if she will just wait until my next appointment in 2 weeks. Should I call and ask?
I also found out last night that my superintendent will not let my BFF give me her sick days. Bummer. Looks like I'm working until April 15th, or until baby comes....whichever comes first. Moneywise, I really need to make it until the 15th. It will be cutting it close, but with a week off for Spring Break, I think I can do it.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Nesting
Yesterday, we spent the day:
Putting things away in the nursery
Doing more baby laundry
Putting her linens on her bed
Putting away our own clean laundry
Cleaning out/organizing the linen closet
Straightening the kitchen
Doing dishes
Cleaning/Rearranging the office
We are not done, but man, do I feel so much better about the state of our house. I know we are getting to the point where people are going to be stopping by, and I want it to always be in "visitor-ready" shape. I know once the bambino arrives, people won't even notice the state of the house (and if they do, they will be quite forgiving), but as for pre-baby, I want to get as much done as possible.
Everything looks so much more organized, and I love it!
Putting things away in the nursery
Doing more baby laundry
Putting her linens on her bed
Putting away our own clean laundry
Cleaning out/organizing the linen closet
Straightening the kitchen
Doing dishes
Cleaning/Rearranging the office
We are not done, but man, do I feel so much better about the state of our house. I know we are getting to the point where people are going to be stopping by, and I want it to always be in "visitor-ready" shape. I know once the bambino arrives, people won't even notice the state of the house (and if they do, they will be quite forgiving), but as for pre-baby, I want to get as much done as possible.
Everything looks so much more organized, and I love it!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
My favorite number
My favorite number has always been 33 since I was a teenager. I don't know why I didn't realize it sooner in this pregnancy that I would "turn" 33 weeks on March 3rd. 33 on 3/3...how cool is that?
Last night Nuggette did some major moving. I think she may have shifted to the head down position, actually (all while using my insides to get her where she wanted to go). I used to be able to feel her little rump right under my right rib and her head diagonally down above my left hip. Things are different this morning. Now everything seems more in the center.
I'm still trying to figure out my time off. If I work right up until my induction date, my last day of work will be April 15th. (Induction scheduled for the evening of April 17th) However, Spring Break is April 4th-9th. I would love to just not come back to school after that. But HR has told me that it will cost me approximately $300/day off. I'm not sure how this math works (since I know that is not what I make) and I have requested a meeting with her to discuss this, but I haven't heard back yet. My super generous BFF has offered me as many of her sick days as I need, but apparently my district doesn't allow this. I am also going to double check on that. I currently have 29 days of sick/personal time saved. I will need to take either 38 or 43 days off. If I can make it until April 15th, then it won't be as big as a deal, but I really don't want to. I guess it would beat having to come back for the last week of school though.
My first NST was just great and the childbirth class afterwards was good as well. We practiced pushing...lol. The nurse who is running the class is also a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital. She asked about my NST nurse and said she is one of her best friends. Childbirth teacher also said that our practice of OBs is highly respected by the hospital staff and many of the nurses and doctors use them to deliver their own babies.
Now I will leave you with a list of names I have been called lately:
Mother duck (one of the teachers said I look like the mother duck walking my students down the hall)
Mother Waddles (by two separate people-one was my dear wife!)
Oompah Loompah (another one by B!)
Last night Nuggette did some major moving. I think she may have shifted to the head down position, actually (all while using my insides to get her where she wanted to go). I used to be able to feel her little rump right under my right rib and her head diagonally down above my left hip. Things are different this morning. Now everything seems more in the center.
I'm still trying to figure out my time off. If I work right up until my induction date, my last day of work will be April 15th. (Induction scheduled for the evening of April 17th) However, Spring Break is April 4th-9th. I would love to just not come back to school after that. But HR has told me that it will cost me approximately $300/day off. I'm not sure how this math works (since I know that is not what I make) and I have requested a meeting with her to discuss this, but I haven't heard back yet. My super generous BFF has offered me as many of her sick days as I need, but apparently my district doesn't allow this. I am also going to double check on that. I currently have 29 days of sick/personal time saved. I will need to take either 38 or 43 days off. If I can make it until April 15th, then it won't be as big as a deal, but I really don't want to. I guess it would beat having to come back for the last week of school though.
My first NST was just great and the childbirth class afterwards was good as well. We practiced pushing...lol. The nurse who is running the class is also a labor and delivery nurse at the hospital. She asked about my NST nurse and said she is one of her best friends. Childbirth teacher also said that our practice of OBs is highly respected by the hospital staff and many of the nurses and doctors use them to deliver their own babies.
Now I will leave you with a list of names I have been called lately:
Mother duck (one of the teachers said I look like the mother duck walking my students down the hall)
Mother Waddles (by two separate people-one was my dear wife!)
Oompah Loompah (another one by B!)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Family Shower
The shower was amazing. Being surrounded by such love from our family and friends was wonderful. People were more than generous. We are so blessed. Once I get some pictures uploaded, I will share a few. Some hard work went into this and it truly made us feel special. Of course, I broke down and started crying in front of everyone as I was trying to thank my mom and sister. =/
After the shower, B and I came home and sorted everything. We received some duplicates of things, and some extras of things we already had (really, how many tub thermometers does one family need?) , so we made a "keep" and "return" pile. Then we went through the return pile and separated by store and if we had a gift receipt. Both Target and BabiesRUs will not return items without a gift receipt. Sooooooo...we have some things that will be kept for future gifts or donated. I can understand not taking back items that could have been purchased elsewhere, but if it has your tag (or is your store brand), why wouldn't you take it back?
Anyway, now I know to always get a gift receipt when giving a gift. =)
Last night, we were so tired, we were both asleep by 9ish. I woke up 3 times to go to the bathroom and never fell back asleep after 3. I just kept thinking of all we have to do before she arrives. I figured I'd make a list and then feel better. So here is my list, for our benefit (feel free to skip).
In no particular order:
Finish making/write out/send thank you cards
wash bedding/put on
buy a new vacuum (We bought one, but when we got it home it had already been used. We tried it anyway and it was not good. We need to take it back)
clean out cars
install car seat bases
put together bassinet
laundry...it's already never ending (Getting there, but I'm guessing this will never fully get crossed off the list)
buy cloth diapers (anyone selling any used?)(We bought 4 so far and we bought a couple packages of newborn disposables)
rearrange office
put all the gifts away
return gifts
try to figure out loss of pay for 3 weeks off (if anyone understands this, please message me. Payroll clerk told me what I make per day, but clearly, that is not what I bring home)
pay bills
buy a Boppy cover
investigate buying/renting breast pump
get pumping supplies
buy new checks with our new address (yes, we have been living here for almost a year now)
upload pictures to facebook
update blog with new bellyshot
I'm sure there is more to this list, but that is all I can think of right now. I'll be happy to see some things crossed off that list by this weekend. =) Oh, and it's the end of the trimester-so I have a ton of things to do for school as well! Eek. Deep breath.
After the shower, B and I came home and sorted everything. We received some duplicates of things, and some extras of things we already had (really, how many tub thermometers does one family need?) , so we made a "keep" and "return" pile. Then we went through the return pile and separated by store and if we had a gift receipt. Both Target and BabiesRUs will not return items without a gift receipt. Sooooooo...we have some things that will be kept for future gifts or donated. I can understand not taking back items that could have been purchased elsewhere, but if it has your tag (or is your store brand), why wouldn't you take it back?
Anyway, now I know to always get a gift receipt when giving a gift. =)
Last night, we were so tired, we were both asleep by 9ish. I woke up 3 times to go to the bathroom and never fell back asleep after 3. I just kept thinking of all we have to do before she arrives. I figured I'd make a list and then feel better. So here is my list, for our benefit (feel free to skip).
In no particular order:
wash bedding/put on
buy a new vacuum (We bought one, but when we got it home it had already been used. We tried it anyway and it was not good. We need to take it back)
clean out cars
install car seat bases
put together bassinet
laundry...it's already never ending (Getting there, but I'm guessing this will never fully get crossed off the list)
buy cloth diapers (anyone selling any used?)(We bought 4 so far and we bought a couple packages of newborn disposables)
put all the gifts away
return gifts
try to figure out loss of pay for 3 weeks off (if anyone understands this, please message me. Payroll clerk told me what I make per day, but clearly, that is not what I bring home)
pay bills
buy a Boppy cover
investigate buying/renting breast pump
get pumping supplies
buy new checks with our new address (yes, we have been living here for almost a year now)
upload pictures to facebook
update blog with new bellyshot
I'm sure there is more to this list, but that is all I can think of right now. I'll be happy to see some things crossed off that list by this weekend. =) Oh, and it's the end of the trimester-so I have a ton of things to do for school as well! Eek. Deep breath.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Shower, Hospital Visit, Nursery Pics
My work shower was on Friday and it was absolutely perfect. There were just the right amount of people (around 20) and some pretty awesome food. (including pickles and buckeyes!) Again, people were more than generous and we received our travel system. B and I were worried we were going to have to purchase it ourselves, since it was such a big ticket item, but we got it! BFF said they didn't have it in the color we registered for (green), so she got it in pink. =) If the store by our house doesn't have it in green either, than we will just keep the pink. It's cute! We received an abundance of clothes and blankets, and we actually received some diapers! (Not cloth, but that's ok...we will use the disposable ones too!) Handmade gifts are super special and one of my coworkers made a shelf for the nursery. It is already hanging up and you will be able to see it in the pictures below. I love it. Overall, it was a wonderful party. I am so grateful for my friends.
On Saturday, we took a tour of our hospital. We visited the labor and delivery unit as well as the mother and baby unit. We drove by a different hospital yesterday and I said to B, "Can you imagine delivering THERE?" She replied, "No way. We are delivering at the Ritz Carlton of hospitals." It truly felt that way. Everyone was so nice and everything is up to date. It is a teaching hospital and highly acclaimed in our neck of the woods. People come from all over to deliver here. We are blessed to live less than 2 miles away. At the end of the tour, they even had snacks for us, including sugar free cookies. (Not that I had anything, but I did manage to spill water all over myself.) I spoke with the nurse after the tour about our fear of induction and how to avoid it. She said, just be sure to eat some spice foods, do lots of walking, bounce on the birth ball, etc. She had full confidence that she would see me before the induction at 39w4d. =)
B and I have been trying to stay current on laundry and presents by putting them away when possible. We have been spending some time getting the nursery ready and I am prepared to share some pictures. We live in a bungalow, so as soon as you walk upstairs, you would walk into Nuggette's room. Directly off her room is two doors. One heads to a half bath (that also has a door to our bedroom) and one heads to our bedroom.
Changing table/dresser (Clearly, things will be moved off the top of this and we will get a changing pad to go on top):
Crib with wall art and Nuggette's real name. (The crib has a net over it, so the cats don't jump in it): 
Built-in book shelf and other shelves:
Corner next to changing table. This is the shelf my co-worker made. It's hard to see its beauty in this picture, but it's truly precious:
We got pounded with another 10 inches of snow, so B is out there shoveling all by herself. I wish I could help her. I have a Dr. appointment at 2 today, so she needs to clear a path in our driveway. Not fun for her. I am spending the morning inside writing out and making thank you notes. I have finished about 20 of them and have about 20 more to go. Then, I am going to pre-address some cards for our even bigger shower that is happening this Sunday.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
31 weeks
I'm starting to get a bit uncomfortable. This belly seems like it weighs a lot more than the weight I have gained. I'm pretty sure it's just the pressure on my insides.
I saw a picture of myself that was taken on Tuesday night. I'm large. We haven't taken a belly shot in a couple of weeks, so we will have to do one this week. She's definitely growing in there!
B is sick with some sort of upper respiratory cold. She can't breathe out of her nose, her body aches, she's tired, and she gets hot flashes. I hope she feels better soon (she's on day 3 or 4 of this), because I hate to see her so miserable. She went to work late yesterday and they sent her home early too.
Saturday is our hospital tour. If she is not better by then, I will reschedule. I don't want her to infect anyone else!
Tomorrow is my work shower. I'm so excited. =) My BFF told me there are close to 30 people coming! Wow. I wasn't expecting that! I'm glad it is at a co-workers house and more laid back. Everyone will be in Friday jeans and relaxed. The weather is supposed to be nice too, over 50 degrees!
I saw a picture of myself that was taken on Tuesday night. I'm large. We haven't taken a belly shot in a couple of weeks, so we will have to do one this week. She's definitely growing in there!
B is sick with some sort of upper respiratory cold. She can't breathe out of her nose, her body aches, she's tired, and she gets hot flashes. I hope she feels better soon (she's on day 3 or 4 of this), because I hate to see her so miserable. She went to work late yesterday and they sent her home early too.
Saturday is our hospital tour. If she is not better by then, I will reschedule. I don't want her to infect anyone else!
Tomorrow is my work shower. I'm so excited. =) My BFF told me there are close to 30 people coming! Wow. I wasn't expecting that! I'm glad it is at a co-workers house and more laid back. Everyone will be in Friday jeans and relaxed. The weather is supposed to be nice too, over 50 degrees!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Magical 30 Week Mark
Something about making it to 30 weeks makes me feel great.
Overall, I have loved every minute of being pregnant. People ask me all the time how I am feeling and the answer is usually an honest "Great!"
The last few days I've been pretty tired, and even took a 2 hour nap yesterday. I'm not sure if that is due to my schedule or this pregnancy, but if that is all I can complain about, I'll take it!
We are in the home stretch now and the websites say I should start to gain about a pound per week. So far, I have gained a total of 9 pounds this pregnancy. If I gain a pound a week until the end, that will put me at 18 pounds-ish. If it's more, no biggie. Whatever she needs to be healthy!
My card club friends threw me a surprise mini-shower. So amazing. We got lots of cute clothes and blankets. And gift cards. We are saving the gift cards until after our other showers to use them to fill in the holes.
Overall, I have loved every minute of being pregnant. People ask me all the time how I am feeling and the answer is usually an honest "Great!"
The last few days I've been pretty tired, and even took a 2 hour nap yesterday. I'm not sure if that is due to my schedule or this pregnancy, but if that is all I can complain about, I'll take it!
We are in the home stretch now and the websites say I should start to gain about a pound per week. So far, I have gained a total of 9 pounds this pregnancy. If I gain a pound a week until the end, that will put me at 18 pounds-ish. If it's more, no biggie. Whatever she needs to be healthy!
My card club friends threw me a surprise mini-shower. So amazing. We got lots of cute clothes and blankets. And gift cards. We are saving the gift cards until after our other showers to use them to fill in the holes.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
She's a squash!
Happy 29 weeks to us!
77 days left.
A couple people have commented in the past week saying I "have popped." To me, it's still the same ole big belly. In fact, I had two people today tell me they didn't even know I was expecting. HUH? Just thought I was getting fat?
My work friends are planning a nice low-key work shower and my sister is working on our big shower. I am so blessed.
We have done oodles of itty bitty laundry over the past two days and its all folded and put away. We have folded baby clothes in a nursery with a crib, for OUR BABY. Who would have thought? This journey started in 2007, but in my heart, I have been planning for this moment since I was a wee girl.
I am loving every minute of it. Even the parts when my back hurts or I have to run to the bathroom lest I wet myself, or when I can't put on my socks and shoes without help.
I am blessed.
Thank you God.
77 days left.
A couple people have commented in the past week saying I "have popped." To me, it's still the same ole big belly. In fact, I had two people today tell me they didn't even know I was expecting. HUH? Just thought I was getting fat?
My work friends are planning a nice low-key work shower and my sister is working on our big shower. I am so blessed.
We have done oodles of itty bitty laundry over the past two days and its all folded and put away. We have folded baby clothes in a nursery with a crib, for OUR BABY. Who would have thought? This journey started in 2007, but in my heart, I have been planning for this moment since I was a wee girl.
I am loving every minute of it. Even the parts when my back hurts or I have to run to the bathroom lest I wet myself, or when I can't put on my socks and shoes without help.
I am blessed.
Thank you God.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
I have the best wife
I know y'all might think that you have some pretty awesome partners. However, I have to argue that mine is at the top of the awesome list.
You see, since Saturday night, I have been sick. The not fun kind of sick where it hurts to move and your nauseous and don't want to eat or drink and you just want to sleep all day. I tried to brave work yesterday. Bad idea. She ended up leaving her work, coming to pick me up at my work (total, about an hour out of her way) and then drove me right to the doctor. Doc said it was just a bug and I should start to feel better soon. I did get my Rho-gam shot while I was there and my bloodwork which will determine if I am becoming anemic. Lost another pound, but doc said it was to be expected given my condition.
B has pampered me like no tomorrow, and even though she got a little pushy with the water (doc said that if I didn't drink it I would have to be admitted for IV fluids), she did it all with love for me and Nuggette.
Thankfully, today, I feel human. I took the day off from work (which turned out to be an excellent idea because last night was by far, my worst night ever) and have been lounging around the house. I have already drank 32oz of water and had a bowl of oatmeal. I may even eat some lunch today. This bug was horrible. I am no longer nauseous, but now I have a sore throat. Last night, it hurt to breathe. I will take the tiredness and sore throat over what I was feeling the past few days. It was horrible. Horrible. Horrible.
Today, B is bringing home EIGHT bags of baby clothes from one of her coworkers. EIGHT GARBAGE BAGS. Everything from newborn to 2T. I can't believe people's generosity. I'm so excited to go through all of them. Now, we just need to find some room to store them!
You see, since Saturday night, I have been sick. The not fun kind of sick where it hurts to move and your nauseous and don't want to eat or drink and you just want to sleep all day. I tried to brave work yesterday. Bad idea. She ended up leaving her work, coming to pick me up at my work (total, about an hour out of her way) and then drove me right to the doctor. Doc said it was just a bug and I should start to feel better soon. I did get my Rho-gam shot while I was there and my bloodwork which will determine if I am becoming anemic. Lost another pound, but doc said it was to be expected given my condition.
B has pampered me like no tomorrow, and even though she got a little pushy with the water (doc said that if I didn't drink it I would have to be admitted for IV fluids), she did it all with love for me and Nuggette.
Thankfully, today, I feel human. I took the day off from work (which turned out to be an excellent idea because last night was by far, my worst night ever) and have been lounging around the house. I have already drank 32oz of water and had a bowl of oatmeal. I may even eat some lunch today. This bug was horrible. I am no longer nauseous, but now I have a sore throat. Last night, it hurt to breathe. I will take the tiredness and sore throat over what I was feeling the past few days. It was horrible. Horrible. Horrible.
Today, B is bringing home EIGHT bags of baby clothes from one of her coworkers. EIGHT GARBAGE BAGS. Everything from newborn to 2T. I can't believe people's generosity. I'm so excited to go through all of them. Now, we just need to find some room to store them!
Friday, January 21, 2011
27 Weeks -- Getting closer
We are now at 27 weeks. Third trimester. 3rd DUDES! Can it really be true?
J's parents are still struggling with their health, so much of our time (and the time of J's sister and husband) has been spent over the last few weeks driving to their side of town to help with household duties and visits to the hospital that we haven't really had time to think about how far we've come in this pregnancy. When I just sat down this morning and checked our stats bars on the bottom of the blog and saw that Nuggette is over 2lbs, growing lashes, and filling up with bebe chub, my heart skipped a beat. Where is this time going? Can we really be so lucky to have this little peanut growing so fast and healthy? We still just can't quite believe it.
So imagine our surprise when J's sister called last week and said that instead of having a small shower in her (gorgeous, fully-finished) basement, she was renting a hall. She was throwing us a Shower with a capital S because we never had a wedding and she wanted this to be special. Her sister is throwing us a SHOWER in the middle of all of the stress and craziness with their parents. Invites went out last week. People are going to be RSVPing soon.
J posted on her FB last week that we are the girls that go to showers, not the girls that have showers. The idea that there is going to be a big party for us is unreal, and we are getting so excited. And just a few short weeks after that big party, our little girl will be here in our arms.
Wow.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
98-26 (and a lot of family health talk)
98 days left in this pregnancy, give or take a few.
26 weeks along.
Wow.
Yesterday, my sister emailed me at work and asked what I was doing after school. Apparently, with the snow, my parents couldn't get out of the house for their podiatrist appointments. Mom was having a skin graft done (has to be done the day the graft is flown in) and Dad was having a re-check from his appointment on Monday.
I rushed there after school, shoveled a bit so mom could ride the scooter down the ramp and over to the car. Played the car shuffle. (They can't get into my van and the city had declared a snow emergency, so I could not park on the street.)
We finally got to the doctor at 5. I got the walker out of the trunk for my dad and sent him on his way inside. I went inside got the office's wheelchair and then brought mom in. We proceeded to wait in the waiting room for over an hour. All the while with my parents bickering like 5 year olds with each other.
After 6 I wheeled mom back and got her in the exam chair. Then I sat in the lobby with dad. Finally they called him back and then it was just me. I was getting hungry, but eh. I couldn't really leave.
After all was said and done, my mom received some good news. Her wound is healing nicely and she is off the wound vac until her next appointment at least.
Dad, however, has to get to the hospital. They didn't know if I was going to have to take him last night or if he could go in the morning. After I finally got them home, around 7:45ish, I did the car and parent shuffle, dad called the on-call cardiologist (who will have to admit him) and I made my mom some dinner.
I got them all settled and then headed home. Thank G for B, who had dinner waiting for me, which I finally was able to eat at 8:45. What a long day.
I have no idea how long my dad will be in the hospital and he has been the caretaker for my mom since she returned from the hospital. He has gangrene in his toe and it may need to be amputated if the cardio-vascular doc cannot get circulation to the infection. He had a PAD procedure done a week or two ago which was supposed to get rid of the 80% blockage in that leg...but I'm guessing it did not work. My guess is they will try some high dose antibiotic therapy and do something to help the blockage. (For a day or two). If that doesn't work, they will take the toe off. In the meantime, we have to figure out what to do with mom. She only has a nurse come to the house on MWF and he is only there for an hour or so.
She can't walk, but she can get around fairly well in the wheel chair. She can't get into the bathroom though, so she uses a commode in her bedroom. This may be a lonnnnnnnnng few weeks.
26 weeks along.
Wow.
Yesterday, my sister emailed me at work and asked what I was doing after school. Apparently, with the snow, my parents couldn't get out of the house for their podiatrist appointments. Mom was having a skin graft done (has to be done the day the graft is flown in) and Dad was having a re-check from his appointment on Monday.
I rushed there after school, shoveled a bit so mom could ride the scooter down the ramp and over to the car. Played the car shuffle. (They can't get into my van and the city had declared a snow emergency, so I could not park on the street.)
We finally got to the doctor at 5. I got the walker out of the trunk for my dad and sent him on his way inside. I went inside got the office's wheelchair and then brought mom in. We proceeded to wait in the waiting room for over an hour. All the while with my parents bickering like 5 year olds with each other.
After 6 I wheeled mom back and got her in the exam chair. Then I sat in the lobby with dad. Finally they called him back and then it was just me. I was getting hungry, but eh. I couldn't really leave.
After all was said and done, my mom received some good news. Her wound is healing nicely and she is off the wound vac until her next appointment at least.
Dad, however, has to get to the hospital. They didn't know if I was going to have to take him last night or if he could go in the morning. After I finally got them home, around 7:45ish, I did the car and parent shuffle, dad called the on-call cardiologist (who will have to admit him) and I made my mom some dinner.
I got them all settled and then headed home. Thank G for B, who had dinner waiting for me, which I finally was able to eat at 8:45. What a long day.
I have no idea how long my dad will be in the hospital and he has been the caretaker for my mom since she returned from the hospital. He has gangrene in his toe and it may need to be amputated if the cardio-vascular doc cannot get circulation to the infection. He had a PAD procedure done a week or two ago which was supposed to get rid of the 80% blockage in that leg...but I'm guessing it did not work. My guess is they will try some high dose antibiotic therapy and do something to help the blockage. (For a day or two). If that doesn't work, they will take the toe off. In the meantime, we have to figure out what to do with mom. She only has a nurse come to the house on MWF and he is only there for an hour or so.
She can't walk, but she can get around fairly well in the wheel chair. She can't get into the bathroom though, so she uses a commode in her bedroom. This may be a lonnnnnnnnng few weeks.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Questions
You know what question I hate..."Is this your first?"
As my growing belly is noticeably pregnant, often times, the first question is:
When are you due?
Then comes: Do you know what you are having?
After that: Do you have a name picked out yet?
And then sometimes I get: "Is this your first?"
In the beginning, I would take the time to explain about Sprout, but now I just say "yes." It beats having to deal with awkward conversation. I know in my heart, sweet Nuggette is not our first, technically, so what does it really matter.
Do any of you have experience with this?
As my growing belly is noticeably pregnant, often times, the first question is:
When are you due?
Then comes: Do you know what you are having?
After that: Do you have a name picked out yet?
And then sometimes I get: "Is this your first?"
In the beginning, I would take the time to explain about Sprout, but now I just say "yes." It beats having to deal with awkward conversation. I know in my heart, sweet Nuggette is not our first, technically, so what does it really matter.
Do any of you have experience with this?
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Shower
Well, we have a date for the shower. March 6th. I will be 33 weeks along. I think that will be just perfect timing. My sister is hosting it at her house. I am very grateful. Since it is at her house, she wants to keep the number around 40. Truth is, our list is a wee bit over 50. I'm thinking not everyone will come though. We will see.
I am not inviting anyone from work (since my sister lives over an hour away from where I work) and usually when teachers are pregnant they do something after school, so I wouldn't want my school friends to feel obligated. B is inviting people from her work, but she does not think many will come. People at church keep asking about a shower, but we just don't have the room to accommodate. I don't want people to feel offended, but I also don't want people to think we just want presents. Ya know?
Speaking of presents....we went to one of those big box stores yesterday, in search for a crib tent (to keep the kitties out of her crib for the time being). It is a store that many, many, women register at, but not one we are interested in due to HRC rating scales. However, while we were there, I fell in love with a blanket (not so in love that I wanted to spend $22 on it though!). I could only find a small picture online.
As far as I can tell, they do not carry the brand at either of the other two stores we are registering at, so maybe I will go back and get it in the future...we will see.
We will register next Saturday. I have already created a spreadsheet with 6 columns (need/want, description, price, Store A, Store B, and received?) This way we can keep track of which store we registered for each item and keep a good balance of price items at each store. I used the web, mom message boards, and my own brains to figure out what to put on the list. If you have any must-haves that I may have forgotten, feel free to let me know!
I am not inviting anyone from work (since my sister lives over an hour away from where I work) and usually when teachers are pregnant they do something after school, so I wouldn't want my school friends to feel obligated. B is inviting people from her work, but she does not think many will come. People at church keep asking about a shower, but we just don't have the room to accommodate. I don't want people to feel offended, but I also don't want people to think we just want presents. Ya know?
Speaking of presents....we went to one of those big box stores yesterday, in search for a crib tent (to keep the kitties out of her crib for the time being). It is a store that many, many, women register at, but not one we are interested in due to HRC rating scales. However, while we were there, I fell in love with a blanket (not so in love that I wanted to spend $22 on it though!). I could only find a small picture online.
As far as I can tell, they do not carry the brand at either of the other two stores we are registering at, so maybe I will go back and get it in the future...we will see.
We will register next Saturday. I have already created a spreadsheet with 6 columns (need/want, description, price, Store A, Store B, and received?) This way we can keep track of which store we registered for each item and keep a good balance of price items at each store. I used the web, mom message boards, and my own brains to figure out what to put on the list. If you have any must-haves that I may have forgotten, feel free to let me know!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Picture it...
December 2000. I had just broken up with my girlfriend about a month ago and had been chatting via AIM with a friend of a friend for a few weeks. We decided to meet up at the local lesbian bar on the night of December 23rd.
On my way from campus, I swung by my aunt's house where my older, Mormon, just married to a Catholic, cousin was staying for the holidays. She was going to go with me to the bar.
The beginning of the night is a blur. I do know that a lot of my friends were there, including my ex (Lynne)
On my way from campus, I swung by my aunt's house where my older, Mormon, just married to a Catholic, cousin was staying for the holidays. She was going to go with me to the bar.
The beginning of the night is a blur. I do know that a lot of my friends were there, including my ex (Lynne)
Let me pause here to tell you a little bit about Lynne. She was my first official gf and she looked like a 12 year old boy. She was slightly younger than me and had short spiky red hair. She had tattoos and piercings (2 of which I accompanied her to get). She was a super fan of Metallica and wore a chain to connect her wallet to her pocket. As the first girl I ever brought home, my parents were less than thrilled. (Before her
I "dated" the only black guy in my high school and then a convicted criminal for
2.5 years-Dear God please don't let our daughter put us through this!)
Anyway, back to the story. We were having a great time, watching the drag shows and dancing. Through our conversations, B knew two of my favorite songs. Since we were such regulars at the bar, we knew the staff. Without my knowing, B requested the two songs from the DJ and she played them back to back. Curious of the songs? Joe-I Wanna Know (still one of my favs!) and Faith Hill-Breathe (I have an eclectic choice in music). Since both are slow songs, we danced on the dance floor as if no one else was around. It seriously felt like the entire club emptied out. Except, of course, for my ex, staring at us from the side lines. Luckily, in swoops straight Mormon cousin! She slow danced with Lynne and kept her occupied while B and I danced, and eventually kissed.
We made our way back to the other (quieter) side. Since the drag shows had ended, it was pretty deserted. I said to her, "I want you to be my girlfriend." The rest is history. It was after midnight, so technically our anniversary is today, Christmas Eve.
I can't imagine a more perfect woman to spend my life together. Last night, as we laid in bed, her hand on my stomach to feel our daughter kick about, she said to me, "Who would have thought 10 years later we would be here?"
It's truly amazing. I love you B with all of my heart, soul, and left toe. May the next 10 years be even greater!
xoxo
Sunday, December 19, 2010
A poke here, a jab there.
I promise to post the pictures of the beautiful ornaments soon! (Man, I feel like such a slacker lately). Good news is, mine went out yesterday, so my recipient should receive the box on Monday.
In Nuggette news, I felt her move from the outside a couple of days ago. I tried to get B to feel it, but of course, she couldn't. Until yesterday! She felt her and it was awesome. I love that she can share more of this pregnancy now. Woot!
I can't believe our little one is receiving gifts already and she's not even born! Aunt Sarah sent another package full of different kinds of pacis, a bib, paci holder, and a thirsties diaper. Last night, I was at a small Christmas gathering with friends. Typically, we only buy for the kids...well apparently my little kiddo counts! I received 2 beautiful and soft blankets from my friends. People's generosity is truly amazing.
In Nuggette news, I felt her move from the outside a couple of days ago. I tried to get B to feel it, but of course, she couldn't. Until yesterday! She felt her and it was awesome. I love that she can share more of this pregnancy now. Woot!
I can't believe our little one is receiving gifts already and she's not even born! Aunt Sarah sent another package full of different kinds of pacis, a bib, paci holder, and a thirsties diaper. Last night, I was at a small Christmas gathering with friends. Typically, we only buy for the kids...well apparently my little kiddo counts! I received 2 beautiful and soft blankets from my friends. People's generosity is truly amazing.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Weekend Blood Sugar Phenomenon
During the school week, I am very good at sticking to a food schedule (mostly because I am forced to eat when I have my break scheduled). Anyway, during the weekend, not so much. First of all, I can sleep a lot longer than during the school week, getting 8-9 hours of sleep, instead of 5-6. I have noticed that this throws off my blood sugar levels. This morning, my reading was 92. (Remember they want it less than 90 and now I am on gly.buride) I thought for sure it would be in the normal range because when I got up to use the bathroom at 4:30, I went downstairs and took it. Ugh. How frustrating. After being up for a few hours, I ate my breakfast (the same breakfast I eat every morning-eggbeater with cheese on toast and a glass of milk-fully in my meal plan). I went back to sleep and set my alarm for 2 hours later, which is when I have to check my after meal level. It was 122 (They want it less than 120). Double Ugh.
I dont' typically get my snacks in during the weekend, so I just went back to bed, feeling defeated. I woke up 3 hours later and made myself lunch. (A very sensible, on the meal plan, lunch-salad with sunflower seeds and shredded cheese, masala burger on flat bread, cottage cheese, water). Now I have to wait 2 hours before checking again. I like being on track, so this is driving me buggy!
It doesn't help that I was at a banquet on Thursday night and the vegetarian option had zero protein. That threw off my sugar for my after dinner reading and my morning reading. Breakfast was oatmeal, fruit, and a juice bar, so I ate by myself at the restaurant in the hotel. =/ At least I got my protein and limited my carbs.
I can't wait to get back on track. Of course, then holiday break comes around and I have 2 weeks off. Perhaps I will have to set some alarms to eat.
In baby news, during one of my naps this morning, I dreamt that we were having triplets. Everyone kept introducing us and then throwing in, "and they are having triplets!" After we were alone, I questioned B, "I thought there was only one? We only have one name!" LOL
B and I also found out that I am one of 3 pregnant ladies on our block, including our next door neighbor that is due 3 days before me. We all will be delivering at the same hospital. Too funny. We may be neighbors in the birth center as well. =) Next door neighbor is due April 18th and her husband is a tax accountant, so she really wants to go full term or later (at least for his benefit!) My doctor told me to keep in my mind that they may need to deliver earlier than 40 weeks due to the gestational diabetes. We will see. My friend, Karen, from undergrad is due in April too. Lots of Spring babies!
I dont' typically get my snacks in during the weekend, so I just went back to bed, feeling defeated. I woke up 3 hours later and made myself lunch. (A very sensible, on the meal plan, lunch-salad with sunflower seeds and shredded cheese, masala burger on flat bread, cottage cheese, water). Now I have to wait 2 hours before checking again. I like being on track, so this is driving me buggy!
It doesn't help that I was at a banquet on Thursday night and the vegetarian option had zero protein. That threw off my sugar for my after dinner reading and my morning reading. Breakfast was oatmeal, fruit, and a juice bar, so I ate by myself at the restaurant in the hotel. =/ At least I got my protein and limited my carbs.
I can't wait to get back on track. Of course, then holiday break comes around and I have 2 weeks off. Perhaps I will have to set some alarms to eat.
In baby news, during one of my naps this morning, I dreamt that we were having triplets. Everyone kept introducing us and then throwing in, "and they are having triplets!" After we were alone, I questioned B, "I thought there was only one? We only have one name!" LOL
B and I also found out that I am one of 3 pregnant ladies on our block, including our next door neighbor that is due 3 days before me. We all will be delivering at the same hospital. Too funny. We may be neighbors in the birth center as well. =) Next door neighbor is due April 18th and her husband is a tax accountant, so she really wants to go full term or later (at least for his benefit!) My doctor told me to keep in my mind that they may need to deliver earlier than 40 weeks due to the gestational diabetes. We will see. My friend, Karen, from undergrad is due in April too. Lots of Spring babies!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Gifts
Yesterday we received our first gifts for our little one in the mail.
Aunt Sarah (B's best friend who is stationed over in Afghanistan) sent us an adorable pink camo crib hat and this beautiful receiving blanket:
How perfect is that?!Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the big day.
Our u/s is scheduled for 4pm and then we have an appointment with the doc after that.
Post should arrive sometimes between 6-7pm EST.
Or, if you are friends with one of us on facebook, I am sure you will see it there. =)
Some of you special people will receive a text from B as soon as we know.
Tomorrow also marks 20 weeks. Half way there.
Our u/s is scheduled for 4pm and then we have an appointment with the doc after that.
Post should arrive sometimes between 6-7pm EST.
Or, if you are friends with one of us on facebook, I am sure you will see it there. =)
Some of you special people will receive a text from B as soon as we know.
Tomorrow also marks 20 weeks. Half way there.
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