Yesterday was my first real prenatal visit. It was pretty amazing! Had a medical student in there with the doc, apparently it was quite helpful to him that I let him do the exam and pap, that way he saw on the ultrasound machine what a 10 week fetus/uterus looks like, then felt it during the exam. That was VERY interesting, I've never had so many people in the room checking out my private parts when I've not been in labor!!
So anyway, they did an ultrasound yesterday, that was pretty cool to see. The doc actually snapped a pic of the machine with the pic on it during the ultrasound and messaged it to Emily, it was neat! (he assured me that that was all he had taken a picture of and showed me that he had deleted it afterwards lol)
Then we got to preregister. BOY, was THAT fun...ugh! Turns out the hospital wants the ENTIRE max out of pocket, and they want it all BEFORE the baby is due, which is in 7 months. HOW RUDE!! That's just over $350 per month, which is a LOT of money!! So long story short, we're going to try to explain to them that technically the drs office will be entitled to some of that as well, and since the drs office bills AFTER the birth, they won't have to pay it all up front and they will be able to EAT while they're waiting for their baby lol!
So yes, we saw the baby, she's seen the pics, I'll see if I can figure out how to post one on here, but no promises. Next appointment is in February, just have to go to Iowa City sometime in the next 2 weeks to get the genetic testing done, just a blood draw, no big deal.
So, I guess the next big update is in a month. Like I'll be able to hold off till then!! Hope evreyone's having a great start to 2011!!! Blessings to you all!!!
1.08.2011
1.04.2011
Nurse Visit Day
Had my appointment with the nurse from my OB clinic today. It was purely giving medical history, labs, pee in a cup, and organizing some details for when Henry and Emily come to appointments. I did actually happen to speak with the doctor today, but only because he came in the room to give the nurse some info for another patient, and he re-introduced himself to me, and I got to meet the medical student. Not sure if the medical student is a long-term thing, but he was easy on the eyes, if you know what I mean ;) Both the nurse and the doctor had some questions for me about surrogacy, it was kind of like I was the circus freak but I totally understand.
There was one interesting event that transpired: our due date may have changed. I'm having trouble (as is Emily) figuring out how we got our guess at a due date, but using the wheel and going by both when I ovulated AND my last period (I know TMI, sorry!) she said it gives us a due date of August 1st, give or take a day or 2. Anyway, the good news about that (there's 2 bits of it) are:
1. Emily will have more time with the baby before going back to school if s/he is born at the beginning of August rather than the end.
2. Due to the confusion, it ups our chance of having an ultrasound on Friday. The nurse said that between that and the "special circumstances" we might get one, but she was afraid to sound too sure, so I won't get mad if he doesn't do one, I'm sure.
Anyway, for the new possible due date, it looks like we're at 10weeks 1day.
So that's been my day, I had a HUGE craving for Taco Bell, so I went and got myself a chalupa and some nachos for lunch, which were FANTASTIC with some lemonade (now I understand the connection between mexican food and lime margaritas), the chips were so WONDERFULLY salty, the chalupa was perfectly seasoned and had just the right amount of hot sauce on it, the lemonade was the perfect sour addition, oh, it was like Heaven in my mouth! That is officially the first craving that I have fulfilled that I have actually liked the flavor of once I got it!!
Oh, and for those of you who like these things: all bets are on girl at this point. With the boys (yes, both) I craved sweets, the mere thought of sugar turns my stomach at this point. Also, a chinese gender predictor online said girl (I checked and it said boy for both of the boys). Henry and Emily are excited yet apprehensive at the thought of a girl, I just told Henry he needs to oil up his shotgun and he'll be fine ;) I have heard something about some method of telling sex by the placement of the placenta (left or right) on the ultrasound early, so I'm going to ask which side it's on as there are a group of us on my mom's board who are curious and have decided to do this just for fun. I'll let y'all know!!
Friday is my wonderful first visit with the OB, pap (can we say oh yay?) will be done then, and I think we will register for the payments. Ought to be interesting!!
Oh, and I am not allowed to say any names, but I just have to spill it: I have a friend who is also pregnant now!!! She thinks she is due around Sept. 1, so we will get to be pregnant together this summer!!! WAHOO!!! Have a fantastic week, everyone, I'll catch ya up on the due date (hopefully) on Friday!
There was one interesting event that transpired: our due date may have changed. I'm having trouble (as is Emily) figuring out how we got our guess at a due date, but using the wheel and going by both when I ovulated AND my last period (I know TMI, sorry!) she said it gives us a due date of August 1st, give or take a day or 2. Anyway, the good news about that (there's 2 bits of it) are:
1. Emily will have more time with the baby before going back to school if s/he is born at the beginning of August rather than the end.
2. Due to the confusion, it ups our chance of having an ultrasound on Friday. The nurse said that between that and the "special circumstances" we might get one, but she was afraid to sound too sure, so I won't get mad if he doesn't do one, I'm sure.
Anyway, for the new possible due date, it looks like we're at 10weeks 1day.
So that's been my day, I had a HUGE craving for Taco Bell, so I went and got myself a chalupa and some nachos for lunch, which were FANTASTIC with some lemonade (now I understand the connection between mexican food and lime margaritas), the chips were so WONDERFULLY salty, the chalupa was perfectly seasoned and had just the right amount of hot sauce on it, the lemonade was the perfect sour addition, oh, it was like Heaven in my mouth! That is officially the first craving that I have fulfilled that I have actually liked the flavor of once I got it!!
Oh, and for those of you who like these things: all bets are on girl at this point. With the boys (yes, both) I craved sweets, the mere thought of sugar turns my stomach at this point. Also, a chinese gender predictor online said girl (I checked and it said boy for both of the boys). Henry and Emily are excited yet apprehensive at the thought of a girl, I just told Henry he needs to oil up his shotgun and he'll be fine ;) I have heard something about some method of telling sex by the placement of the placenta (left or right) on the ultrasound early, so I'm going to ask which side it's on as there are a group of us on my mom's board who are curious and have decided to do this just for fun. I'll let y'all know!!
Friday is my wonderful first visit with the OB, pap (can we say oh yay?) will be done then, and I think we will register for the payments. Ought to be interesting!!
Oh, and I am not allowed to say any names, but I just have to spill it: I have a friend who is also pregnant now!!! She thinks she is due around Sept. 1, so we will get to be pregnant together this summer!!! WAHOO!!! Have a fantastic week, everyone, I'll catch ya up on the due date (hopefully) on Friday!
12.29.2010
It's next week!
Yep. My first prenatal appointment is next week. I meet with the nurse on Tuesday then one of the doctors on Friday. Emily and Henry haven't completely decided if they're coming up for it yet, but I figure whatever happens, happens. It's not like there's going to be anything overly exciting (for them) done at this appointment. Just a pap and weight and ask if I have any questions. I think I dread the weight the most ;) but I'll deal with it. That's all I really have for now, still at the boring point, this is starting to kill me!! Waiting waiting waiting!!! AAAHHH!!! We'll get through this, though, and eventually get to where the baby will start moving and we can feel it and have an ultrasound probably at the end of March. I'll update next week!
12.21.2010
A sad week.
This is a sad week for me. Everything is OK with the pregnancy, I'm sure that's going to be everyone's first question. I'm sad because I am quitting my job as a direct care provider to people with special needs. Yes, just like every single other job I've had, there were days when I wished I didn't work there (mostly because I was tired and wanted to stay home and sleep or because I wanted to spend time with my family!), but really, this is one of those jobs you just fall in love with and can't imagine yourself not being a part of.
Bubba's hours have changed and in order for me to continue working there, I would have to pay out more in daycare than what I'd make, so it just wouldn't make sense as our daycare generally is to come out of my paychecks for our budget to balance.
I will still get to see a lot of my friends from work at Sound of Washington, but I'm just not sure it will be the same, plus it's not in session year-round, so I may have to make a few house calls to those I won't be seeing around town.
I am at peace with my decision to quit, it only makes sense and I am looking forward to seeing my kiddos more. Of course, I'm a bit worried about taking time for myself, but I'm sure I can schedule it in somewhere. So to all of my friends out there that live near me (or will be visiting the area anytime) get ready for more invites out!!!
I know this isn't really surrogacy related, but I just had to have an outlet. Thanks for listening, everyone! Hope you all have a blessed Christmas, it's only 4 days away!! Oh, and I have a cute little Christmas story to share with you:
Zach was eating 2 cookies last night on a plate that had a reindeer on it. He took the second one and broke it into 8 pieces for Santa's reindeer! That boy LOVES his cookies, I was surprised to see that!! He's very very excited for Christmas to come, he thinks he's getting a dirt bike because "Santa said I could have one." Ah, if only it worked that way!!
Bubba's hours have changed and in order for me to continue working there, I would have to pay out more in daycare than what I'd make, so it just wouldn't make sense as our daycare generally is to come out of my paychecks for our budget to balance.
I will still get to see a lot of my friends from work at Sound of Washington, but I'm just not sure it will be the same, plus it's not in session year-round, so I may have to make a few house calls to those I won't be seeing around town.
I am at peace with my decision to quit, it only makes sense and I am looking forward to seeing my kiddos more. Of course, I'm a bit worried about taking time for myself, but I'm sure I can schedule it in somewhere. So to all of my friends out there that live near me (or will be visiting the area anytime) get ready for more invites out!!!
I know this isn't really surrogacy related, but I just had to have an outlet. Thanks for listening, everyone! Hope you all have a blessed Christmas, it's only 4 days away!! Oh, and I have a cute little Christmas story to share with you:
Zach was eating 2 cookies last night on a plate that had a reindeer on it. He took the second one and broke it into 8 pieces for Santa's reindeer! That boy LOVES his cookies, I was surprised to see that!! He's very very excited for Christmas to come, he thinks he's getting a dirt bike because "Santa said I could have one." Ah, if only it worked that way!!
12.13.2010
more pregnant
Yep. I'm more pregnant than I was last time I blogged. Don't feel it, don't look it (at least that's what I'm telling myself). Just still sittin here makin a baby. We were throwing around the idea of doing an ultrasound when/if they come up for the first appointment, but when we called the imaging company to price them, it's $266. So that may or may not be in the plan right now! Although we did find out that IF there's twins (always a possibility) the after 20 weeks ultrasound would be around $280 for a singleton and add another $200 for the extra fetus!! YIKES!! Kinda says "shame on you for having twins" huh? Oh well. Whatever happens happens. This is your update, nothing exciting is going on. This weekend will be 5 weeks pregnant. Yippee!!
12.09.2010
Pregnancy, week 4
Yes, I'm just a day or 2 away from 4 weeks pregnant. Strange, huh? I don't really feel any different, I had a bad couple of days as far as nausea goes, but I was exhausted so I think that contributed to it. I have noticed an increase in appetite (but really, I think I just have an excuse to eat more, so I do ;) you all know me!) but not that "get me some food or I'm going to either puke or pass out" feeling.
I have my first OB appointment scheduled for the first week of January, I should be about 8 weeks then. Emily and Henry are unsure if they are going to come to the appointment, but it's completely up to them. Of course, they would kind of like to see an ultrasound, but that doesn't typically happen until about 20 weeks. They will be here for that for SURE! I was told there is a very slight chance that they will do one in the office at that first visit, but I'm not so sure about that. I'm not going to discourage it, but I'm not going to hold my breath on it. Either way, they're going to be excited, I know.
Anyway, that's my boring update on the pregnancy. Somebody give me some ideas of what to blog about: is there a particular aspect of surrogacy you're curious about? let me know and I'll do my best to explain or answer you. I'm planning to do another update before Christmas, we'll see if I find time ;)
I have my first OB appointment scheduled for the first week of January, I should be about 8 weeks then. Emily and Henry are unsure if they are going to come to the appointment, but it's completely up to them. Of course, they would kind of like to see an ultrasound, but that doesn't typically happen until about 20 weeks. They will be here for that for SURE! I was told there is a very slight chance that they will do one in the office at that first visit, but I'm not so sure about that. I'm not going to discourage it, but I'm not going to hold my breath on it. Either way, they're going to be excited, I know.
Anyway, that's my boring update on the pregnancy. Somebody give me some ideas of what to blog about: is there a particular aspect of surrogacy you're curious about? let me know and I'll do my best to explain or answer you. I'm planning to do another update before Christmas, we'll see if I find time ;)
12.02.2010
For sure!!
We are now FOR SURE pregnant. I went in Tuesday for a blood test and got the results yesterday. POSITIVE. I would have updated yesterday but our computer has decided it's going to have a mind of it's own and didn't let me online yesterday...and today it's giving me fits, wanting to open some pages, but not letting me open some...we'll figure it out sooner or later!! Or we'll replace the darn thing!!
Anyway, yes, it's now completely official, I HAVE SOMEONE ELSE'S BUN IN MY OVEN! And Bubba's OK with it! :D
Anyway, yes, it's now completely official, I HAVE SOMEONE ELSE'S BUN IN MY OVEN! And Bubba's OK with it! :D
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