Yesterday was my 32 week checkup. We just got back from a little vacation to Omaha on Wednesday, so I've been very busy getting laundry washed and put away and all of that other little post-vacation stuff you get to "enjoy" after being away for several days.
My appointment was at 10:15 but I had a bill to pay at the hospital, so I went early to do that, and ended up being at the drs office by 9:55 and they called my name right away! Pee looked good, baby's heartrate was in the 160s, measured on the bigger side of right on track, and weight looked pretty good. I didn't have any questions for the doc, but we discussed how my weight gain was doing, which was good. She pointed out the 1 month where I had gained 11 lbs (only had gained a few lbs up till then) and I commented that was the month I rediscovered swiss cake rolls. Then we got off on a tangent about yummy foods while she washed her hands, she commented that she has been known to eat a half loaf of french bread with olive oil and parmesan cheese. So of course after my visit, I had to run to the store for a few things and passed the freshly baked bread a couple of times. Do you think I managed to surpress the craving???
NO!!! So I ate 3 pieces of the bread on the way home. IT. WAS. DELICIOUS!!! And today I got to go to the farmers market and another pregnant friend has been recommending 1 lady's bumbleberry pie for a while (she wasn't there when I went a few weeks ago, I was disappointed) and I GOT ONE!!! Needless to say, lunch has started with a slice of it today, and might just end with one as well!!! DELICIOUS!!!
Oh, yeah, this blog is supposed to be about pregnancy, not food....um, well, I guess that covers my cravings!! (OK, let's be realistic, that doesn't even come close to covering my cravings, but the more I talk about them, the stronger they get!)
So, sorry this is another boring post, but that's all I've got for you, folks. Another checkup in 2 weeks. That will be another boring one. Aren't you glad you're following this blog?! How can you contain your excitement?!
6.11.2011
5.27.2011
30 week checkup!
Today was the 30 week checkup! Emily and Henry came up for the appointment, drove through the POURING RAIN on Wednesday evening just to get here for Thursday. Thursday we went for pedicures (Henry went along, but I SWEAR he didn't get a pedi!!) and lunch, then met with our awesome attorney to give her info she needed for the PBO paperwork. Then Thursday evening hubby and the boys and I met Emily and Henry at a mexican restaurant for a festive supper. Food was good, friends were better! My oldest has taken quite a shine to Henry. Big guy got a dirt bike yesterday and Henry is an avid ATVing dude, so they kind of bonded over that. Z wanted to sit on Henry's lap through supper, poor guy, but I think Henry kind of enjoyed it as well. He's so gentle with the boys, and really seems to like them, even though they can be trying at times (yes, believe it or not, kids can be trying at times, especially mine!!). He's going to make a great daddy, but I'm pretty sure Kenzie is going to have him wrapped around her little bitty fingers from the moment she's born!!
Anyway, on to today! We met at my house and headed to the doc's office. The interpreter met us there. She was SUPER AWESOME!!! The only bad thing about today was the exam room was a wee bit crowded, but hey, the more the merrier, right??? We had the doc, the nurse, the interpreter, Emily, Henry and I all in an itty bitty room meant for 2-3, possibly 4 people if you stretch it. But it was wonderful! Doc listened for the heartbeat first. He had them put their hands over the speaker on the doppler (that little speaker thingy they use to listen for the heartbeat) and they got to FEEL her heartbeat!!! It was amazing! THEN he got out the ultrasound machine (thus making it even MORE crowded, but I'm pretty sure it was worth it!) and pressed the dohickey (like my accurate medical terms?? :D I'm that good!) to my belly and looked around, showed them her face, her lips (which were moving!), her arm and hand, leg bones, heart, lungs, everything he could see!! Also pointed out that she appears to be measuring right on track for 30 weeks, AND she's head down at this point. Not that she can't turn between now and delivery, but it's good that she's headed the right direction!! Henry is still a bit worried about the thought of induction, as there are dangers associated with it, just like any other medical procedure (including non-induced labor!), so they discussed the procedure a bit more in depth with the doc than I can explain to them. Not sure where they stand on the induction idea now, but either way I'm good. Of course, having the luxury of sort of knowing when your baby is going to start making her entrance (or in my case, knowing when you're going to be incapacitated for a couple of days and needing to be sure your kids are taken care of) is VERY nice!! And I do know that just because we plan for an induction, doesn't necessarily mean that's what's going to happen.
So we had the opportunity to take some decent pics this time, of all of us together! I'll share:
Hope everyone has a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend!!! Next checkup is in 2 weeks, so I guess I'll update then unless something happens between now and then.
Anyway, on to today! We met at my house and headed to the doc's office. The interpreter met us there. She was SUPER AWESOME!!! The only bad thing about today was the exam room was a wee bit crowded, but hey, the more the merrier, right??? We had the doc, the nurse, the interpreter, Emily, Henry and I all in an itty bitty room meant for 2-3, possibly 4 people if you stretch it. But it was wonderful! Doc listened for the heartbeat first. He had them put their hands over the speaker on the doppler (that little speaker thingy they use to listen for the heartbeat) and they got to FEEL her heartbeat!!! It was amazing! THEN he got out the ultrasound machine (thus making it even MORE crowded, but I'm pretty sure it was worth it!) and pressed the dohickey (like my accurate medical terms?? :D I'm that good!) to my belly and looked around, showed them her face, her lips (which were moving!), her arm and hand, leg bones, heart, lungs, everything he could see!! Also pointed out that she appears to be measuring right on track for 30 weeks, AND she's head down at this point. Not that she can't turn between now and delivery, but it's good that she's headed the right direction!! Henry is still a bit worried about the thought of induction, as there are dangers associated with it, just like any other medical procedure (including non-induced labor!), so they discussed the procedure a bit more in depth with the doc than I can explain to them. Not sure where they stand on the induction idea now, but either way I'm good. Of course, having the luxury of sort of knowing when your baby is going to start making her entrance (or in my case, knowing when you're going to be incapacitated for a couple of days and needing to be sure your kids are taken care of) is VERY nice!! And I do know that just because we plan for an induction, doesn't necessarily mean that's what's going to happen.
So we had the opportunity to take some decent pics this time, of all of us together! I'll share:
Hope everyone has a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend!!! Next checkup is in 2 weeks, so I guess I'll update then unless something happens between now and then.
5.15.2011
I Passed!!!
Had my 28 week checkup on Friday. Also had the joys of getting my Rhogam shot and doing the glucose test (to check for gestational diabetes). Rhogam is not bad, just a shot in the hip or the shoulder, just burns pretty bad, kind of like a tetanus shot. I got to drink the juice stuff then go to my appointment then go back for my blood draw for the glucose test (they draw the blood exatly an hour after consuming the drink to see how your body breaks down the sugars in the drink, or something like that). While I'm not 100% sure of what the guidelines for "normal" are on the glucose test, I know that I got a 101. I'm choosing to believe that's like an A+ ;) but I think I might be a bit off on that. Either way, the nurse said it was good when she called me with the results. Nothing exciting at the checkup, she said my weight looks good (didn't tell me where I stand as far as my total), asked if I have any signs of preterm labor (no), asked if I have any questions (just one). I asked about the baby being big again. Bradin was a 9 lb baby and to be honest, I'd prefer not to go any bigger LOL! She did say that by measuring my uterus I was measuring right on, and that we could do an ultrasound farther on if we were concerned, but to be honest, there's nothing we can do about it. Large baby is not a good medical reason to induce early, just gives me a reason to aim for an earlier elective c-section (which I DO NOT WANT!).
Emily and Henry are coming up in 2 weeks for the next appointment, and the doc had said that we could probably arrange for an ultrasound to be done then!!! That's all I have for updates, I know, this is SO BORING isn't it??? But remember, that's a good thing!!!!
Emily and Henry are coming up in 2 weeks for the next appointment, and the doc had said that we could probably arrange for an ultrasound to be done then!!! That's all I have for updates, I know, this is SO BORING isn't it??? But remember, that's a good thing!!!!
4.28.2011
26 week checkup!
Yep, this morning was my checkup. Boring, as usual. Heard the heartbeat, sounded good and strong, and doc said I am measuring just right for 26 weeks. We discussed my fear of this baby being even bigger than Bradin was (he came out at 9 lbs!), but doc said that measuring the uterus is fairly reliable and "normal" measurements suggest that baby is going to be of "average size" (7-8 lb range) but suggested we do an ultrasound at 30ish weeks (which, incidentally is when Emily and Henry will be here for a dr.s appointment...sort of a coincidince, sort of not hehe) to do some measurements, just to be more sure.
I start being seen every 2 weeks now, so the updates will be more frequent. And at my next checkup I get to do all of the fun stuff: 1-hour glucose test, rhogam workup, and rhogam shot. Yippee!!! That means that before my checkup I get to run over to the hospital and drink the orange drink (kind of tastes like half-carbonated orange soda, some women despise it, I don't mind it.) then in an hour they will do a blood draw to see how my body breaks down the sugars I ingest. The rhogam shot is just a shot, but basically it's since I'm Rh negative, if the baby's blood type is positive and the baby's blood mixes with my blood, my body could try to fight it like a disease and it could hurt the baby. This shot is given at 28ish weeks and prevents my body from reacting to the baby's blood. It's well worth getting a shot, and besides, who doesn't love a good burning shot in the hip or shoulder?????
The only negative thing that came out of today is the weight. By my weight chart, it APPEARS that I've gained 11 lbs in the last month. (My overall weight gain is good, about 14 lbs) I'm hoping the fact that I kept my shoes on is what makes the difference, but I'm guessing it didn't throw it off by that much...GRR!!! I'm hoping that with the weather warming up, we'll be able to get outside more and that'll help me work off some of the swiss cake rolls I've been eating!!! ;)
I start being seen every 2 weeks now, so the updates will be more frequent. And at my next checkup I get to do all of the fun stuff: 1-hour glucose test, rhogam workup, and rhogam shot. Yippee!!! That means that before my checkup I get to run over to the hospital and drink the orange drink (kind of tastes like half-carbonated orange soda, some women despise it, I don't mind it.) then in an hour they will do a blood draw to see how my body breaks down the sugars I ingest. The rhogam shot is just a shot, but basically it's since I'm Rh negative, if the baby's blood type is positive and the baby's blood mixes with my blood, my body could try to fight it like a disease and it could hurt the baby. This shot is given at 28ish weeks and prevents my body from reacting to the baby's blood. It's well worth getting a shot, and besides, who doesn't love a good burning shot in the hip or shoulder?????
The only negative thing that came out of today is the weight. By my weight chart, it APPEARS that I've gained 11 lbs in the last month. (My overall weight gain is good, about 14 lbs) I'm hoping the fact that I kept my shoes on is what makes the difference, but I'm guessing it didn't throw it off by that much...GRR!!! I'm hoping that with the weather warming up, we'll be able to get outside more and that'll help me work off some of the swiss cake rolls I've been eating!!! ;)
4.19.2011
25 Weeks Pregnant PICTURES!!!
OK OK OK, I know a lot of you have been asking to see belly pics. I tell you all that I look pretty much the same, pregnant or not, because I'm so fluffy. Yes, fluffy. Because it sounds nice, makes me think of an edible cloud of frosting :D
Anyway, on to the pics. Y'all are LUCKY, because I conned my friend Kim into taking a couple of shots quick before the Sound of Washington concert (a choir I help coordinate) tonight, so my hair is all DID and stuff, and I'm at that stressed/frazzled point, so I don't normally look this CRAZY (some might argue that point) but here they are:
Since she wasn't pleased with the background on the first one, she took a second one in the hallway with a better background:
So there. All of you who have been calling me a SLACKER!!! I slack no more!! :P Have a happy Easter!!!
Anyway, on to the pics. Y'all are LUCKY, because I conned my friend Kim into taking a couple of shots quick before the Sound of Washington concert (a choir I help coordinate) tonight, so my hair is all DID and stuff, and I'm at that stressed/frazzled point, so I don't normally look this CRAZY (some might argue that point) but here they are:
Since she wasn't pleased with the background on the first one, she took a second one in the hallway with a better background:
So there. All of you who have been calling me a SLACKER!!! I slack no more!! :P Have a happy Easter!!!
4.15.2011
Nothing new, but fun!
Well, it's been a couple of weeks since the last update, and I've been told I'm slacking on the blogging, although nothing really exciting or fun has happened lately. Today, though, Dorothy decided she was going to be interesting. I was sitting on the couch, vegging out as I tend to do when I'm trying to figure out if/what I'm going to make for supper (I won, didn't cook tonight! hehe) and suddenly my belly (and other fatty parts of me, although that doesn't really narrow it down...) started wiggling, with no explainable reason from the OUTSIDE. I could feel her squirming and kicking inside, and it was so fun to finally SEE her kicks!! She's a bit of a turkey, as every time I feel her kick and am able to try to feel it with my hand, she stops...let's hope this doesn't indicate a trying child for Henry and Emily!!!
On a different note, I've been thinking a lot lately about my surrogate tattoo. I found a pretty celtic mother's knot, that the intention is you add a dot for each baby:
but my long-term intent would be to add initials and dates for each future surrobabe, plus most artists won't even touch you for less than $50, so paying that much for a little dot would make me mad. So here's my challenge to you all: help me with my tattoo!!! Come up with a great idea, nothing too big or gaudy, but something that's sweet (like me hehe) and will fit nicely on my left shoulderblade (my kids are on my right). The prize will go to the winner(s), it will be my lifelong thanks for coming up with an awesome tattoo idea!!!!
Another checkup is next Thursday, the 28th, so be looking for an update then, although I'm sure it will be another boring visit!! Have a great Easter, everyone!!!
On a different note, I've been thinking a lot lately about my surrogate tattoo. I found a pretty celtic mother's knot, that the intention is you add a dot for each baby:
but my long-term intent would be to add initials and dates for each future surrobabe, plus most artists won't even touch you for less than $50, so paying that much for a little dot would make me mad. So here's my challenge to you all: help me with my tattoo!!! Come up with a great idea, nothing too big or gaudy, but something that's sweet (like me hehe) and will fit nicely on my left shoulderblade (my kids are on my right). The prize will go to the winner(s), it will be my lifelong thanks for coming up with an awesome tattoo idea!!!!
Another checkup is next Thursday, the 28th, so be looking for an update then, although I'm sure it will be another boring visit!! Have a great Easter, everyone!!!
4.01.2011
22 Week Update
Went in for my checkup this morning. Boring, as usual. But that's a good thing. Of course she measured the fundal height (yep, sure, whatever that is hehe) and listened to the heartbeat. Little Dorothy was a wiggler this morning and it actually took the doc a couple of minutes to find (and keep) the heartbeat long enough to count it, but she ended up with something in the 140s, consistent with where she's been.
Nothing unusual has developed, so I didn't really have any questions for her. Rhogam shot (because I'm Rh negative) will be in about 6 weeks, next appointment is in 4 weeks, and after that one I start being seen every 2 weeks. wow! Time has flown by! We will probably start seriously talking about scheduling an induction at one of the next few appointments. Still not quite sure what Emily and Henry are thinking as far as dates, but we can schedule as early as July 29th, so that's all still up in the air, but hey, at least we know she'll be born sometime between today and the middle of August!!! Everyone have a fantastic weekend!!
Nothing unusual has developed, so I didn't really have any questions for her. Rhogam shot (because I'm Rh negative) will be in about 6 weeks, next appointment is in 4 weeks, and after that one I start being seen every 2 weeks. wow! Time has flown by! We will probably start seriously talking about scheduling an induction at one of the next few appointments. Still not quite sure what Emily and Henry are thinking as far as dates, but we can schedule as early as July 29th, so that's all still up in the air, but hey, at least we know she'll be born sometime between today and the middle of August!!! Everyone have a fantastic weekend!!
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