Tonight we check into the hospital at 7:30pm. They will start with the induction gel and let me progress on my own throughout the evening. In the morning, they will start the pitocin.
Nuggette will be here before we know it!
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Second trip to triage
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ultrasound (no pics yet)
The u/s went very well yesterday. Nuggette is measuring in the 28th percentile and is estimated to be about 5.5 pounds. My fluid level was 18 (although I don't know what that means), and the doctor said it was perfect. She's head down and ready to go.
Our daughter has the most roundest cheeks you will ever see and big lips (like her mama). Seriously-check out my baby picture off to the right. I was never a fan of my huge lips growing up, but when I look back, they make one cute baby face! I can't wait to meet our little chunker.
The appointment afterward was uneventful. I haven't gained any weight (still +13 from pre pregnancy). They did a GBS test and I'm sure I will hear the results in the next day or so. Doc said she can really come any time now and they won't stop labor.
NST was pretty uneventful as well. Of course I had to have the nurse hold the monitor for about 10 minutes because she kept swimming away right when they needed her. Oh well. Blood pressure and all that was fine. Overall, we are two healthy girls.
Last night B started packing our hospital bags. I think she pretty much has everything packed, give or take a few things. We are basically as ready as we are going to be. I am having the car seat checked next Tuesday, so hopefully we can hold off until then. =)
Tomorrow marks 36 weeks, and she turns into a watermelon. Albeit, a bit of a small watermelon, but it's her last fruit. We've come a long way, baby!
Our daughter has the most roundest cheeks you will ever see and big lips (like her mama). Seriously-check out my baby picture off to the right. I was never a fan of my huge lips growing up, but when I look back, they make one cute baby face! I can't wait to meet our little chunker.
The appointment afterward was uneventful. I haven't gained any weight (still +13 from pre pregnancy). They did a GBS test and I'm sure I will hear the results in the next day or so. Doc said she can really come any time now and they won't stop labor.
NST was pretty uneventful as well. Of course I had to have the nurse hold the monitor for about 10 minutes because she kept swimming away right when they needed her. Oh well. Blood pressure and all that was fine. Overall, we are two healthy girls.
Last night B started packing our hospital bags. I think she pretty much has everything packed, give or take a few things. We are basically as ready as we are going to be. I am having the car seat checked next Tuesday, so hopefully we can hold off until then. =)
Tomorrow marks 36 weeks, and she turns into a watermelon. Albeit, a bit of a small watermelon, but it's her last fruit. We've come a long way, baby!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Pediatrician
We visited a pediatrician's office yesterday and fell in love.
First of all, it is decorated in a very calm, but bright way. The waiting room has a few bean bags on the floor and some fabric covered I.kea chairs. Patients do not wait in the waiting room at all, instead, they wait in the exam room.
Let me tell you about the exam rooms....they don't have exam tables. They have leather couches. Right. They make the rooms look more like living rooms, because the children tend to be more relaxed.
The doctor who started this wellness center (who happens to have a comically Irish name), believes in trying alternative ways to wellness, while still following AMA guidelines. They always have 2 doctors in the office (unless one is sick or on vacation). One doctor is strictly for well-child check-ups, while the other is there in case of sick visits. There is also a nurse practitioner on staff.
Both doctors and the office manager are available after hours via email. We love this.
The energy of the office fits perfectly with our family and we look forward to bringing our daughter there (for well visits!)
They also gave us a free book.
First of all, it is decorated in a very calm, but bright way. The waiting room has a few bean bags on the floor and some fabric covered I.kea chairs. Patients do not wait in the waiting room at all, instead, they wait in the exam room.
Let me tell you about the exam rooms....they don't have exam tables. They have leather couches. Right. They make the rooms look more like living rooms, because the children tend to be more relaxed.
The doctor who started this wellness center (who happens to have a comically Irish name), believes in trying alternative ways to wellness, while still following AMA guidelines. They always have 2 doctors in the office (unless one is sick or on vacation). One doctor is strictly for well-child check-ups, while the other is there in case of sick visits. There is also a nurse practitioner on staff.
Both doctors and the office manager are available after hours via email. We love this.
The energy of the office fits perfectly with our family and we look forward to bringing our daughter there (for well visits!)
They also gave us a free book.
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.
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!)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Next Month
Since today is March 1st, I can officially say that we will meet our daughter NEXT month!
Today is my first (of weekly) NSTs and our first (of three) childbirth classes. The class is from 7-9pm. I sure hope I can stay awake!
Today is my first (of weekly) NSTs and our first (of three) childbirth classes. The class is from 7-9pm. I sure hope I can stay awake!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
65 days
65 days OR LESS! before we meet our sweet baby girl.
I can't believe it.
Nursery is pretty much set up, her clothes and blankets/sheets are washed.
We do not have any bottles or diapers, but I am not too concerned about that, given we have two showers in the next 2 weeks. If we don't get any then, we will go out and buy some.
Our childbirth class starts in 3 weeks. It is 3 weeks long and is in our ob/gyn's office.
We had already picked a pediatrician, based on doctor and friend advice, but now we are rethinking our choice and have placed an inquiry at another practice. The other practice just seems like a better fit for our family. It's a few more miles away, but they seem to have an awesome staff and better hours. (Plus, you can email the doctors!)
We should probably schedule a hospital tour soon. Even though we have been there twice before to see a friend after she delivered her girls, it will still be good to go look around and see the nursery, nicu, etc.
We've had some major bills in the past month....new glasses, car repairs, prescriptions, HEAT (my goodness on that one!), so our flexibility with spending is not quite where we would like it to be. Luckily, it looks like in 2 weeks, we should be in the clear. We just need to make it 2 weeks. (and hope and pray that nothing else major comes up!) I was hoping to get a new outfit for the shower (and I think B should be able to get a new one too), but that would mean dipping a bit into the savings. I'm not sure about that. What do you guys think? It's not like it would be a lot...maybe $60 total? I can be persuaded either way. =)
I can't believe it.
Nursery is pretty much set up, her clothes and blankets/sheets are washed.
We do not have any bottles or diapers, but I am not too concerned about that, given we have two showers in the next 2 weeks. If we don't get any then, we will go out and buy some.
Our childbirth class starts in 3 weeks. It is 3 weeks long and is in our ob/gyn's office.
We had already picked a pediatrician, based on doctor and friend advice, but now we are rethinking our choice and have placed an inquiry at another practice. The other practice just seems like a better fit for our family. It's a few more miles away, but they seem to have an awesome staff and better hours. (Plus, you can email the doctors!)
We should probably schedule a hospital tour soon. Even though we have been there twice before to see a friend after she delivered her girls, it will still be good to go look around and see the nursery, nicu, etc.
We've had some major bills in the past month....new glasses, car repairs, prescriptions, HEAT (my goodness on that one!), so our flexibility with spending is not quite where we would like it to be. Luckily, it looks like in 2 weeks, we should be in the clear. We just need to make it 2 weeks. (and hope and pray that nothing else major comes up!) I was hoping to get a new outfit for the shower (and I think B should be able to get a new one too), but that would mean dipping a bit into the savings. I'm not sure about that. What do you guys think? It's not like it would be a lot...maybe $60 total? I can be persuaded either way. =)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Induction
So we have a tentative induction date.
Apparently, at our ob/gyn practice, if you have not delivered by 39 weeks, they induce you (if you have gestational diabetes). The PA told us today that it is in the best interest for mom and baby.
It was still a bit of a shock to us. Luckily, our lovely TTC/mommy community is surrounding us with positive induction stories. The main goal is a healthy baby, by whatever means necessary.
So I will be admitted on Sunday, April 17th in the evening and hopefully have Miss Nuggette the following Monday, April 18th. That is, unless, she chooses to come earlier on her own. On April 18th I will be 39w4d (I get the extra days because I want my last day of work to be Friday, April 15th and they don't do inductions on the weekend). So, it's pretty close to her actual due date, and who knows, she may choose to make an appearance even earlier.
Next regular doctor appointment is in 2 weeks and the appointment after that is our 35 week u/s. We finally get another peek at the little miss.
Apparently, at our ob/gyn practice, if you have not delivered by 39 weeks, they induce you (if you have gestational diabetes). The PA told us today that it is in the best interest for mom and baby.
It was still a bit of a shock to us. Luckily, our lovely TTC/mommy community is surrounding us with positive induction stories. The main goal is a healthy baby, by whatever means necessary.
So I will be admitted on Sunday, April 17th in the evening and hopefully have Miss Nuggette the following Monday, April 18th. That is, unless, she chooses to come earlier on her own. On April 18th I will be 39w4d (I get the extra days because I want my last day of work to be Friday, April 15th and they don't do inductions on the weekend). So, it's pretty close to her actual due date, and who knows, she may choose to make an appearance even earlier.
Next regular doctor appointment is in 2 weeks and the appointment after that is our 35 week u/s. We finally get another peek at the little miss.
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!
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.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Doctor
So after getting some high readings today, I decided to call the nurse after lunch. (Reading was 130). She asked me if I could come in today for an appointment. Due to the snow, I had a snow day (and coincidentally, so did B), so we headed over to the doc around 2ish.
She drew some blood to be sent to the lab to see if my meter is working alright (these high numbers coincide with me switching my test strips-even though I tested them with the control solution). She doesn't want to jump to prescribing me more meds until she sees my numbers tomorrow and we compare the lab's number to my meter's number. I like how this doctor works. I am to call tomorrow after my after lunch draw to let her know the numbers. We will take it from there.
She drew some blood to be sent to the lab to see if my meter is working alright (these high numbers coincide with me switching my test strips-even though I tested them with the control solution). She doesn't want to jump to prescribing me more meds until she sees my numbers tomorrow and we compare the lab's number to my meter's number. I like how this doctor works. I am to call tomorrow after my after lunch draw to let her know the numbers. We will take it from there.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
December 9th
Tomorrow is the anniversary of our EDD for Sprout. We've come a long way. Last year was a pretty depressing Christmas season. I had no holiday cheer, we didn't have our baby, and I was not pregnant again. This year is completely different. We still don't have our little Sprout, but I know he is just another angel in heaven watching over his moms and his baby sister. I'm grateful for that.
Today I had my weekly blood sugar check-up. I was down another 2lbs and spilling ketones. I'm guessing I am not getting enough calories. Doc wants me to call the nutritionist tomorrow, so that's what I'll do. She's going to tell me to add more protein and fat...I'm pretty sure of it. So that makes my total weight gain for this pregnancy 4lbs. Tomorrow marks 21 weeks.
I am also having a weird (embarrassing!) side effect of pregnancy as well. For the past few days, I have had a vibrating vagina. I know, right? It's like I'm sitting on a cell phone. Totally weird. There is no rhyme or reason to when it happens. The doctor said it is probably baby related. I consulted Dr. Goo.gle and from what I found, a LOT of women experience this. It doesn't hurt. It's just more annoying than anything.
Tomorrow I work all day and then head to a banquet at night. I'm staying the night at a hotel with a former co-worker and going to a conference all day Friday. I'm looking forward to the sleep. =)
Oh, and I miss B. She is a retail manager, so this time of year she is super busy and works late nights. By the time she gets home, I'm in bed, ready for bed, or asleep. Just a few more weeks of this hellish schedule and she will be back to somewhat normal. I can't wait. =)
Today I had my weekly blood sugar check-up. I was down another 2lbs and spilling ketones. I'm guessing I am not getting enough calories. Doc wants me to call the nutritionist tomorrow, so that's what I'll do. She's going to tell me to add more protein and fat...I'm pretty sure of it. So that makes my total weight gain for this pregnancy 4lbs. Tomorrow marks 21 weeks.
I am also having a weird (embarrassing!) side effect of pregnancy as well. For the past few days, I have had a vibrating vagina. I know, right? It's like I'm sitting on a cell phone. Totally weird. There is no rhyme or reason to when it happens. The doctor said it is probably baby related. I consulted Dr. Goo.gle and from what I found, a LOT of women experience this. It doesn't hurt. It's just more annoying than anything.
Tomorrow I work all day and then head to a banquet at night. I'm staying the night at a hotel with a former co-worker and going to a conference all day Friday. I'm looking forward to the sleep. =)
Oh, and I miss B. She is a retail manager, so this time of year she is super busy and works late nights. By the time she gets home, I'm in bed, ready for bed, or asleep. Just a few more weeks of this hellish schedule and she will be back to somewhat normal. I can't wait. =)
Friday, December 3, 2010
Glyburide
I was supposed to start my medication today. However, I am not going to make it to the pharmacy tonight, so I will just plan on starting tomorrow.
Part of the reason I am dragging my feet is I am not so sure I need the medicine, yet.
My fasting blood sugars are supposed to be less than 90. Most days they are right around 90. A few days, they have been above 90, with one day being 99 and one being 107, but most of the time, if they are over 90, they are 92 or 93.
My nutritionist/dietitian was not concerned about the numbers at all. She said they looked great. One of my doctors (it is a practice of 5) said she was happy with the numbers and it looked like I would be able to stay off medicine.
I meet new doctor yesterday and she immediately jumps to medicine and the possibility of delivering early or via c-section. WHAT?
Baby is measuring perfect right now. I have gained a total of 6 pounds this entire pregnancy and my blood sugar numbers after eating are awesome.
She said, "It's only going to get worse as your pregnancy progresses, so we better start now."
I feel like when it gets "worse" then we do something. In the meantime, we work on getting those fasting numbers down by trying some other things (like eating a snack in the middle of the night).
What are your opinions? I have another appointment on Wednesday of next week, with another new doctor.
Part of the reason I am dragging my feet is I am not so sure I need the medicine, yet.
My fasting blood sugars are supposed to be less than 90. Most days they are right around 90. A few days, they have been above 90, with one day being 99 and one being 107, but most of the time, if they are over 90, they are 92 or 93.
My nutritionist/dietitian was not concerned about the numbers at all. She said they looked great. One of my doctors (it is a practice of 5) said she was happy with the numbers and it looked like I would be able to stay off medicine.
I meet new doctor yesterday and she immediately jumps to medicine and the possibility of delivering early or via c-section. WHAT?
Baby is measuring perfect right now. I have gained a total of 6 pounds this entire pregnancy and my blood sugar numbers after eating are awesome.
She said, "It's only going to get worse as your pregnancy progresses, so we better start now."
I feel like when it gets "worse" then we do something. In the meantime, we work on getting those fasting numbers down by trying some other things (like eating a snack in the middle of the night).
What are your opinions? I have another appointment on Wednesday of next week, with another new doctor.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
It's a GIRL!
I knew it all along. =)
Apparently so did many of you guys. Good job on the poll.
"Nuggette" wasn't very cooperative at first. She is breech and wouldn't show us anything. Then I got up, walked around, and emptied my bladder and she was more compliant.
Doc doesn't like my fasting blood sugars. She is putting me on medicine. I'll start it tomorrow. Boo!
A GIRL!!! We are so very excited.
Apparently so did many of you guys. Good job on the poll.
"Nuggette" wasn't very cooperative at first. She is breech and wouldn't show us anything. Then I got up, walked around, and emptied my bladder and she was more compliant.
Doc doesn't like my fasting blood sugars. She is putting me on medicine. I'll start it tomorrow. Boo!
A GIRL!!! We are so very excited.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Name
We chose our baby's name last night.
We were just sitting and watching TV and boom. There it was.
The name will be the same if it is a boy or if it is a girl.
I checked the SSA website to check on popularity and the first name is right around 300 and the middle name is right around 250, so just popular enough in our book. We want a unique name, but nothing too unique that people do not know how to pronounce or spell it.
We will not be telling anybody the name except B's best friend (Hi Aunt Sarah!) who is stationed over in Afghanistan.
Now we just have to hope and pray that our irl and our bloggy friends don't use the name before we do. =)
Appointment went great yesterday. She was impressed by my numbers. She said I will totally be able to manage my GD with diet. I have gained 8 pounds thus far. My bp was great and they said nothing about ketones this time. The heartbeat was strong (and my favorite part of the visit). We go back in 8 days for another appointment and the u/s. (P.S. That means you only have 8 days left to vote on whether we are having a boy or a girl! ------>)
We were just sitting and watching TV and boom. There it was.
The name will be the same if it is a boy or if it is a girl.
I checked the SSA website to check on popularity and the first name is right around 300 and the middle name is right around 250, so just popular enough in our book. We want a unique name, but nothing too unique that people do not know how to pronounce or spell it.
We will not be telling anybody the name except B's best friend (Hi Aunt Sarah!) who is stationed over in Afghanistan.
Now we just have to hope and pray that our irl and our bloggy friends don't use the name before we do. =)
Appointment went great yesterday. She was impressed by my numbers. She said I will totally be able to manage my GD with diet. I have gained 8 pounds thus far. My bp was great and they said nothing about ketones this time. The heartbeat was strong (and my favorite part of the visit). We go back in 8 days for another appointment and the u/s. (P.S. That means you only have 8 days left to vote on whether we are having a boy or a girl! ------>)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Diabetes in Pregnancy Class
The class went..eh..well?
The nurse running the class was interesting. It could have been called "Diabetes for Dummies" because it was very basic and simple. Perhaps if I hadn't grown up with a diabetic parent, it would have been more informative for me.
I received my very basic meter and supplies, as well as a log and meal plan.
I was led to believe that the meal plan was going to be tailored for each of us. The dietician said she looked at our pre-pregnancy weights and determined our diets. Funny thing...all 7 moms in the room were put on the same 2000 calorie diet. I know for a fact that the tiny woman next to me and the larger woman two seats away were not the same pre-pregnancy weight. The dietician was a bit weird too, and socially awkward. Overall, I was quite glad when it was over.
I was happy when my blood sugar during the class was 90. B and I were starving afterward, so we had a Taco Bell dinner (not so much on the meal plan) and when I tested my sugar just now (2 hours after eating) it was 122. They want it less than 120. Not bad for not on the meal plan. Tomorrow is a new day and my first day following the plan. We will see how my numbers are then.
The nurse running the class was interesting. It could have been called "Diabetes for Dummies" because it was very basic and simple. Perhaps if I hadn't grown up with a diabetic parent, it would have been more informative for me.
I received my very basic meter and supplies, as well as a log and meal plan.
I was led to believe that the meal plan was going to be tailored for each of us. The dietician said she looked at our pre-pregnancy weights and determined our diets. Funny thing...all 7 moms in the room were put on the same 2000 calorie diet. I know for a fact that the tiny woman next to me and the larger woman two seats away were not the same pre-pregnancy weight. The dietician was a bit weird too, and socially awkward. Overall, I was quite glad when it was over.
I was happy when my blood sugar during the class was 90. B and I were starving afterward, so we had a Taco Bell dinner (not so much on the meal plan) and when I tested my sugar just now (2 hours after eating) it was 122. They want it less than 120. Not bad for not on the meal plan. Tomorrow is a new day and my first day following the plan. We will see how my numbers are then.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Cold Sore
Anyone here know what is safe to use on cold sores while pregnant?
I have two tiny ones on my bottom lip that are spreading. Normally I use Abreva, but it says that no testing has been done on pregnant women.
I am going to ask my nurse friends tonight, but I thought I would throw it out here too.
I have two tiny ones on my bottom lip that are spreading. Normally I use Abreva, but it says that no testing has been done on pregnant women.
I am going to ask my nurse friends tonight, but I thought I would throw it out here too.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Recent Happenings
- When I called my mom to wish her a happy birthday on Friday, she proceeded to ask me how much weight I have gained so far in this pregnancy. Honestly, I have no idea. Last time I was weighed, it was like 3 pounds. It's been a few weeks, so I'm guessing that number is higher now.
- She then told me to "You need to watch what you eat. I only gained 3 pounds when I was pregnant with you and I only gained 8 pounds when I was pregnant with your sister." Thanks mom. =/
- I'm guessing that pregnancy pantyhose is different than giant plus size pantyhose. Anyone have experience with this? I am wearing a dress to church today and I found a package of size D (up to 240lbs) nylons in my nylon box. They fit perfectly around my belly, but my legs seem a bit baggy.
- Wednesday is my 3 hour "Diabetes in Pregnancy" class. I was not happy about having to take a 1/2 day off of work, but you do what you gotta do. Luckily, B is able to come with me. I will also get an individualized meal plan at that time. The nurse said it is not an issue that I am a vegetarian. Yay!
- Our gender u/s is in 18 days. I'm so excited!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
GD
Gestational diabetes.
Really?
Ugh.
I feel like such a failure.
Fasting 89 (They like it less than 95, so I was fine)
1 hour 192 (They like it less than 180..big fat FAIL)
2 hour 178 (They like it less than 155...even bigger fat FAIL)
3 hour 131 (They like it less than 140, so I was fine again)
2/4 = FAIL
I have to attend a "Diabetes in Pregnancy" class, test/log my blood sugars several times a day, see a nutritionist, and then have WEEKLY appointments at my doctor's office.
And just today I thought, wow..."I'm a pretty normal pregnant person."
Really?
Ugh.
I feel like such a failure.
Fasting 89 (They like it less than 95, so I was fine)
1 hour 192 (They like it less than 180..big fat FAIL)
2 hour 178 (They like it less than 155...even bigger fat FAIL)
3 hour 131 (They like it less than 140, so I was fine again)
2/4 = FAIL
I have to attend a "Diabetes in Pregnancy" class, test/log my blood sugars several times a day, see a nutritionist, and then have WEEKLY appointments at my doctor's office.
And just today I thought, wow..."I'm a pretty normal pregnant person."
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