I posted my newest belly pic here.
Miss X
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All of you been there, done that mamma's I have a question. What baby item could you NOT live without? What was a waste? Thank you!!!
3 weeks ago
Monday, July 13, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Text Book
My last several doctor appointments have left me perfectly average and text book. After my tumultuous start to pregnancy and the blood pressure drama I am thrilled to be boring. Boring is perfect and I am so very grateful. I'm hoping my average streak continues.
Monday I started my every two weeks appointments with my OB. Only 3 more and then I am on to the weekly appointments. Can you believe how fast this is going? The appointment went great. My blood pressure was the lowest reading I have ever had in my pg. I was shocked! I had spent the weekend at my in laws and they had NO AIR CONDITIONING! It was 95 degrees and my legs had swollen to tree trunk size. I thought for sure my blood pressure would be through the roof. After several days of my cool air conditioning and drinking lots of water and my swelling is gone again. Thank God!
My weight is up to a grand total of 8 pounds. I'm thinking my goal of not gaining more then 20lbs is going to actually be achieved. Don't worry, I'm not dieting. I'm seriously eating very normal, I just have some sort of magic pregnancy thing happening. Whatever, I just hope it continues after birth and I can lose the rest of my extra, non-pg related weight!
I was exactly 31 weeks at my appointment and my belly measured...wait for it...exactly 31 weeks. (Yawn) Heartbeat was good and in the 150's. Baby Girl is not a fan of the doppler. As soon as the doctor placed it on my tummy she kicked it right off! The doctor laughed. Too funny. So with everything good the doctor declared me as "behaving". I do try to make people happy. ;)
Next week is my growth ultrasound and I'm still not convinced it is actually necessary. It is okay though, I'm glad for a sneak peak at Baby Girl. She should be huge compared to the 20 week ultrasound! They have 3D technology and said they would try to get a couple of pictures ,so I really hope that happens.
I'm busy for the next few weeks with my brothers wedding, out of town guests and then my baby shower. (I'm having a baby shower?! Me?!) Then life will hopefully slow down while I wait for Baby Girl to make her grand entrance. I still cannot believe this is happening. I'm totally shocked. And so totally blessed.
Miss X
Monday I started my every two weeks appointments with my OB. Only 3 more and then I am on to the weekly appointments. Can you believe how fast this is going? The appointment went great. My blood pressure was the lowest reading I have ever had in my pg. I was shocked! I had spent the weekend at my in laws and they had NO AIR CONDITIONING! It was 95 degrees and my legs had swollen to tree trunk size. I thought for sure my blood pressure would be through the roof. After several days of my cool air conditioning and drinking lots of water and my swelling is gone again. Thank God!
My weight is up to a grand total of 8 pounds. I'm thinking my goal of not gaining more then 20lbs is going to actually be achieved. Don't worry, I'm not dieting. I'm seriously eating very normal, I just have some sort of magic pregnancy thing happening. Whatever, I just hope it continues after birth and I can lose the rest of my extra, non-pg related weight!
I was exactly 31 weeks at my appointment and my belly measured...wait for it...exactly 31 weeks. (Yawn) Heartbeat was good and in the 150's. Baby Girl is not a fan of the doppler. As soon as the doctor placed it on my tummy she kicked it right off! The doctor laughed. Too funny. So with everything good the doctor declared me as "behaving". I do try to make people happy. ;)
Next week is my growth ultrasound and I'm still not convinced it is actually necessary. It is okay though, I'm glad for a sneak peak at Baby Girl. She should be huge compared to the 20 week ultrasound! They have 3D technology and said they would try to get a couple of pictures ,so I really hope that happens.
I'm busy for the next few weeks with my brothers wedding, out of town guests and then my baby shower. (I'm having a baby shower?! Me?!) Then life will hopefully slow down while I wait for Baby Girl to make her grand entrance. I still cannot believe this is happening. I'm totally shocked. And so totally blessed.
Miss X
Thursday, July 2, 2009
I (heart) Dr. Perfect!
Thank you ladies - especially Amanda. Your list of questions were very helpful.
Hubby and I went to a consult with Dr. Perfect Tuesday morning. He was recommended to me by my doula/birth instructor. All of our eyes met and the heavens opened. Birds sang. It was magic. Seriously, I am absolutely thrilled. The Dr. spent lots of time talking to us answering any and all questions we threw at him. We seem to have very similar philosophies and it is so rare to find that.
*We went over breastfeeding - he is a HUGE advocate and pointed to his stacks of breastfeeding books all over his office. Circumcision (in case we ever have a boy) - he does not recommend and gave lots of stats as to why. Vaccinations - he generally does standard timing, but is completely happy to do any alternative schedules the parents deem appropriate. He keeps same day appointments open in his schedule year round. Does not allow his schedule to be booked solid for more then 2 weeks to keep availability for patients. Very personable, on and on.*
YAY!
This is all very much in line with our views. It is so rare that I actually like a doctor so I am on cloud nine! Hubby liked him too so that is that! Decision made and one more thing I can check off of my to do list.
Speaking of my list....I better get a move on. Time is running out!
Have a great holiday everyone! :)
Miss X
*I hope it goes without saying, but this is NO JUDGEMENT on anyone who's views are different. These are just our personal views. I respect what other parents choose to do/not do.
Hubby and I went to a consult with Dr. Perfect Tuesday morning. He was recommended to me by my doula/birth instructor. All of our eyes met and the heavens opened. Birds sang. It was magic. Seriously, I am absolutely thrilled. The Dr. spent lots of time talking to us answering any and all questions we threw at him. We seem to have very similar philosophies and it is so rare to find that.
*We went over breastfeeding - he is a HUGE advocate and pointed to his stacks of breastfeeding books all over his office. Circumcision (in case we ever have a boy) - he does not recommend and gave lots of stats as to why. Vaccinations - he generally does standard timing, but is completely happy to do any alternative schedules the parents deem appropriate. He keeps same day appointments open in his schedule year round. Does not allow his schedule to be booked solid for more then 2 weeks to keep availability for patients. Very personable, on and on.*
YAY!
This is all very much in line with our views. It is so rare that I actually like a doctor so I am on cloud nine! Hubby liked him too so that is that! Decision made and one more thing I can check off of my to do list.
Speaking of my list....I better get a move on. Time is running out!
Have a great holiday everyone! :)
Miss X
*I hope it goes without saying, but this is NO JUDGEMENT on anyone who's views are different. These are just our personal views. I respect what other parents choose to do/not do.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Doctors, Updates, and Everything else..
29 weeks today! 11 weeks till my due date. Time is just flying by. I can't believe it! So excited!
I had my latest OB appointment today. Everything went great. My blood pressure is still okay. In fact the Dr. said "your blood pressure is really behaving beautifully!". Such a relief after all of the BP drama! They have my total weight gain as 6 pounds. I show 7 pounds at home, but there scale is nicer. ;) Baby Girl's heartbeat was beating perfectly in the 140's and my belly measured exactly on track. Yay!
I almost had a freak out when the Dr. said I would have to take the 3 hour glucose again. It was just a mistake someone had put in the computer. She saw my lab results from the 3 hour after I freaked and I said I already did it and she said they were "perfect". Finally a "perfect" appointment! So, so relieved.
This last Saturday was the bridal shower I threw for my brothers fiance. It turned out perfectly. It was a lovely, traditional High Tea. My mom and my grandma helped and we busted our butts for days in prep. Totally exhausting, but the bride is such a sweetheart and was so grateful. I'm glad she had a nice time. The previous weekend was my other brothers college graduation. The 9 hour drive was tough. My feet were swollen to a ridiculous level afterword. I was stunned and Hubby was totally freaked out! The swelling is pretty much gone now and only happens if I'm in the heat or on my feet too long.
Wednesday is our 1 year wedding anniversary! This year has flown by and honestly been the happiest of my life. We are headed to the coast for a long weekend with our dogs. It will be so nice to just relax on the beach. Our last little babymoon. :)
Oh! The family doctor we loved and who was to be Baby Girl's doc? She is moving away! How dare she! So now we have to find a new doctor. I was given a recommendation of a Ped and I have an appointment "Meet and Greet" with him next week. Frankly I have no clue what I'm doing. Any advice? What should I ask? What should I expect to hear? I've been told this Dr. is very pro-breastfeeding which is what I want. Anything else? Have pity on a first time mom. :)
That is all for now. Our nursery is almost complete so I will be posting pics on the private blog soon! :) Happy Summer everyone.
Miss X
I had my latest OB appointment today. Everything went great. My blood pressure is still okay. In fact the Dr. said "your blood pressure is really behaving beautifully!". Such a relief after all of the BP drama! They have my total weight gain as 6 pounds. I show 7 pounds at home, but there scale is nicer. ;) Baby Girl's heartbeat was beating perfectly in the 140's and my belly measured exactly on track. Yay!
I almost had a freak out when the Dr. said I would have to take the 3 hour glucose again. It was just a mistake someone had put in the computer. She saw my lab results from the 3 hour after I freaked and I said I already did it and she said they were "perfect". Finally a "perfect" appointment! So, so relieved.
This last Saturday was the bridal shower I threw for my brothers fiance. It turned out perfectly. It was a lovely, traditional High Tea. My mom and my grandma helped and we busted our butts for days in prep. Totally exhausting, but the bride is such a sweetheart and was so grateful. I'm glad she had a nice time. The previous weekend was my other brothers college graduation. The 9 hour drive was tough. My feet were swollen to a ridiculous level afterword. I was stunned and Hubby was totally freaked out! The swelling is pretty much gone now and only happens if I'm in the heat or on my feet too long.
Wednesday is our 1 year wedding anniversary! This year has flown by and honestly been the happiest of my life. We are headed to the coast for a long weekend with our dogs. It will be so nice to just relax on the beach. Our last little babymoon. :)
Oh! The family doctor we loved and who was to be Baby Girl's doc? She is moving away! How dare she! So now we have to find a new doctor. I was given a recommendation of a Ped and I have an appointment "Meet and Greet" with him next week. Frankly I have no clue what I'm doing. Any advice? What should I ask? What should I expect to hear? I've been told this Dr. is very pro-breastfeeding which is what I want. Anything else? Have pity on a first time mom. :)
That is all for now. Our nursery is almost complete so I will be posting pics on the private blog soon! :) Happy Summer everyone.
Miss X
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Belly Pic Time!
32 Weeks 7/13/09
28 weeks
24 weeks
20 weeks
I can't see a big change this time. Just rounder I think.
Miss X
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Busy, Busy, Busy....
Everyone in a first pregnancy seems to always comment on how slow the time goes by. All of my friends have always complained that the second half of pregnancy takes forever. They must not have had a schedule like me! My summer is insane! Time is really flying by!
Here's a taste at my schedule for the next couple of months:
This weekend we are driving 8 1/2 hours to my brother "S"'s college graduation. I'm really excited for him, but not really looking forward to sitting in a car that long. Oh well, I bought a portable dvd player and snacks for the car ride so that should help. ;) The following weekend I am throwing a huge bridal shower for my brother "D"'s fiance. The next weekend, we are taking a long weekend to a beach house. It will already be our 1 year anniversary! I can't believe it! The next weekend is already the 4th of July. We have to drive 3 hours north to our in laws. This is also known as the last time I will be driving up to their house in my pregnancy. I'm drawing a line. The next weekend we have free (!) to hopefully get some things together around the house. The next weekend is my brother D's wedding! We have to help with the rehearsal dinner and entertain out of state family. The next weekend is my baby shower. (Am I really having a baby shower?) and then we are in August! Are you exhausted reading this?
I've been taking a stand against going ANYWHERE for the month of August. Considering my doctor is planning on me delivering at the end of August, I really think I need some time to rest and make sure the nursery is ready to go. Maybe August will end up crawling by, but at the moment that sounds kind of nice. I'm picturing lounging on the couch, air conditioning cranked and some nice movies. Ahhh!
I hope everyone is having an interesting Summer! I sure am. ;)
Miss X
P.S.
New belly pic next week!
Here's a taste at my schedule for the next couple of months:
This weekend we are driving 8 1/2 hours to my brother "S"'s college graduation. I'm really excited for him, but not really looking forward to sitting in a car that long. Oh well, I bought a portable dvd player and snacks for the car ride so that should help. ;) The following weekend I am throwing a huge bridal shower for my brother "D"'s fiance. The next weekend, we are taking a long weekend to a beach house. It will already be our 1 year anniversary! I can't believe it! The next weekend is already the 4th of July. We have to drive 3 hours north to our in laws. This is also known as the last time I will be driving up to their house in my pregnancy. I'm drawing a line. The next weekend we have free (!) to hopefully get some things together around the house. The next weekend is my brother D's wedding! We have to help with the rehearsal dinner and entertain out of state family. The next weekend is my baby shower. (Am I really having a baby shower?) and then we are in August! Are you exhausted reading this?
I've been taking a stand against going ANYWHERE for the month of August. Considering my doctor is planning on me delivering at the end of August, I really think I need some time to rest and make sure the nursery is ready to go. Maybe August will end up crawling by, but at the moment that sounds kind of nice. I'm picturing lounging on the couch, air conditioning cranked and some nice movies. Ahhh!
I hope everyone is having an interesting Summer! I sure am. ;)
Miss X
P.S.
New belly pic next week!
Friday, June 5, 2009
I Passed!!!!
I had my 3 hour glucose test this morning. I passed all four blood draws with flying colors. Not even close to elevated numbers. I really think eating before my last test messed me up. They told me to eat, but I don't think they knew what they were talking about. ;)
I am SO relieved! All of that wailing and gnashing of teeth for nothing. :) Thank you so much for all of your advice/prayers/support. It is so appreciated.
In quick other news - 3 days until the 3rd trimester! WOOT! Tomorrow we are scheduled to tour the hospital! Double WOOT! It's getting close. I can't wait.
Miss X
I am SO relieved! All of that wailing and gnashing of teeth for nothing. :) Thank you so much for all of your advice/prayers/support. It is so appreciated.
In quick other news - 3 days until the 3rd trimester! WOOT! Tomorrow we are scheduled to tour the hospital! Double WOOT! It's getting close. I can't wait.
Miss X
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