I just got back from my Week 27 Doctor's Appointment. Typically they wouldn't have me back two weeks in a row, but she wanted to check out my blood pressure AND it was time for my glucose screening. The kit they gave me last week had instructions that said you should get to the appointment early and tell them you need to have your blood drawn exactly one hour after taking the liquid stuff they give you. I have been a nervous wreck about it, not only because I'm afraid I'll mess up the instructions, but because there is a blood draw involved. So this morning I woke up early and kept a hawk eye on the clock to make sure I drank the stuff one hour before. I've heard horror stories about it, but honestly it tasted like fruit punch flavored Kool Aid.
So I got to the appointment 15 minutes early and they took me back to get my weight and blood pressure. i was trying to keep it cool the whole time, even though I was so nervous. I didn't gain anything (thank goodness) and then the nurse took me into the room for my blood pressure. It was something like 156/89 and she said "you're nervous huh?" and I'm thinking, UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE YEAR. I am gonna be in bad shape when I go into labor if I'm that nervous at my appointment. So she got another blood pressure thing out and took it on my other arm, where it was 136/85. that was a little better, especially accounting for how nervous I was. When my NP came in, she did the belly measure, checked for swelling and listened to his heart (belly measured perfect, no swelling, perfect heart beat). Then she took my BP again and it was back down to 124/82.
Next was my blood draw. I get SO nervous about getting blood drawn and it was the first time without Kelsey by my side, so I was not looking forward to it. The girl was really nice, though, and it was over before I knew it. They took 4 vials of my precious blood...no wonder I feel yucky now!
The next step was the Rhogam shot. This one is to add antibodies to my blood so it wont' compete with Luke's (in case he's RH positive). Now let's talk about where they put this shot. The girl says, "this shot goes into your hip!" and I reluctantly laid down on my side and tugged down my jeans. She said, "actually I need to go just a little lower." I pulled more. "No, loooweerr....it's actually not the hip, it's right in your cheek." So I pulled my jeans down and there went the shot right in my butt. I mean honestly. It wasn't bad at all, over before I even realized it, but still.
I walked out and made my next appointment, and felt just the tiniest bit woozy. I sat down and fanned myself and felt fine after that.
Next appointment will be another ultrasound to check his weight! I'm really looking forward to that one.
Countdown!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Bladders behind my eyes
At my doc appointment the other day I was telling my doctor about how emotional I've been getting lately and she said, "It's like you have bladders behind your eyes!" I hadn't heard that before but it's so true. Everything makes me cry, but not always in sad way. Sometimes the tears just come and I can't control it! The other day I cried because someone said something mean to Kelsey. It's not even pretty tears either -- it's big, fat, ugly sobs and contorted facial features. They only last for a couple minutes, but sometimes I'll get the "blues" for a couple hours after.
One night we were watching Mythbusters and they were doing a myth about how far a tree could bend before it broke. They broke several trees and I just got so emotional about those darn trees!
The other day I was driving home from work and a new Brad Paisley song came on. I hadn't heard it, so I listened to the words, and that was HUGE mistake. It was a song about him having a son. Here it is and here are the lyrics:
Well that last little bit really threw me over the edge. I started BAWLING right there on the main road from work. I could not help it, I just sobbed for a mile. Kelsey called and was worried -- he asked what was wrong and I told him about the song. He sort of giggled and said, "aw, baby that's sweet." He's been really good about trying to calm me down and sooth me even when I am being crazy and irrational. It comes with the territory I guess!
One night we were watching Mythbusters and they were doing a myth about how far a tree could bend before it broke. They broke several trees and I just got so emotional about those darn trees!
The other day I was driving home from work and a new Brad Paisley song came on. I hadn't heard it, so I listened to the words, and that was HUGE mistake. It was a song about him having a son. Here it is and here are the lyrics:
- I remember sayin' I don't care either way
Just as long as he or she is healthy I'm ok
Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen
And said "Ya see that thing right there well ya know what that means"
And I started wondering who he was going to be
And I thought heaven help us if hes anything like me
He'll probably climb a tree to tall and ride hes bike to fast
End up every summer wearin something in a cast
Hes gonna throw a ball and break some glass in a window down the street
Hes gonna get in trouble oh hes gonna get in fights
Im gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It safe to say that im gonna get my pay back if hes anything like me
I can see him right now knees all skinned up
With a magnifying glass tryin to melt the Tonka truck
Wont he be a sight with his football helmet on
That'll be his first love til his first love comes along
He'll get his heart broke by the time hes in his teens
And heaven help him if hes anything like me
He'll probably stay out to late and drive his car to fast
Get a speeding ticket he'll pay for mowing grass
Hes gonna get caught skippin class and be ground for a week
Hes gonna get in trouble we're gonna get in fights
Im gonna lose my temper and some sleep
Its safe to say that im gonna get my pay back if hes anything like me
Hes gonna love me and hate me along the way
Years are gonna fly by I already dread the day
Hes gonna hug hes momma hes gonna shake my hand
Hes gonna act like he cant wait to leave
But as he drives out he'll cry hes eyes out
If hes anything like me,
There's worse folks to be like,
Aw he'll be alright if hes anything like me
Well that last little bit really threw me over the edge. I started BAWLING right there on the main road from work. I could not help it, I just sobbed for a mile. Kelsey called and was worried -- he asked what was wrong and I told him about the song. He sort of giggled and said, "aw, baby that's sweet." He's been really good about trying to calm me down and sooth me even when I am being crazy and irrational. It comes with the territory I guess!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Week 26 doctor's appointment
I had my doctor's appointment for week 26 on Tuesday and it went well! I'd only gained about 3 pounds, which was great for me. I had gained 10 pounds in one month so I needed to slow down. I know this is because I've been watching what I eat and trying to walk on the treadmill at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more. I have heard several people say, "sometimes babies just have growth spurts!" so that's what I'm hoping happened. I never thought I'd be happy about ONLY gaining 3 pounds but I guess that's life as a preg!
They took my blood pressure and it was a little bit high (like 134/86) and the nurse gave me a stern talking to. The nurse doctor came in and I told her about the BP and she said she'd take it after and see what happens. She measured me and then listened to his sweet little heart...I'll never get tired of hearing it! His heart beat was 154/minute. She said it was "perfect" and then said "but this baby ALWAYS has a great heart rate." I said, "he get it from his momma!" (just kidding, but I was definitely thinking it) She asked if I'd had any nausea, headaches, etc. and I told her I hadn't. My headaches have really subsided since early second trimester, although I still get sinus headaches occasionally. She said my legs and arms looked good with no swelling. I'm actually surprised I haven't had the leg swelling I've heard so much about...of course, I have 3 more months! She told me to keep doing what I'm doing and come back in a week to re-check my BP and do the glucose screening, then also get a shot of Rhogam because my blood type could interfere with his. It's typical to have this between 26 and 28 weeks as a precaution during delivery.
I'm actually feeling really good. I know as soon as I type this, I'll probably start feeling like absolute crap! ha My hunger has actually lessened a little. I don't get the hunger pangs like I did a few weeks earlier where if I didn't eat I'd feel sick. I can balance my meals better that way. As far as getting around, I still get winded easily and sweat if I even LOOK at a thermometer that's over 80 degrees, but at least I can move and walk and feel OK.
He's kicking a lot more lately. There are days when he will kick all day long, other days when he only kicks a little bit. It's so weird feeling him in the bottom of my belly, then in the top. I always wonder what he's doing in there.
Yesterday I took this picture:
That's my belly looking down! I think this is a cool picture and something I don't want to forget. I love having him right there in my belly with me all the time..like a little companion. I texted Sarah and said "look...Luke says, 'get that girlie necklace off of me!'" I like to put words in his mouth.
Well that's the major update for now. Thanks Sis for reminding me constantly to update this!
They took my blood pressure and it was a little bit high (like 134/86) and the nurse gave me a stern talking to. The nurse doctor came in and I told her about the BP and she said she'd take it after and see what happens. She measured me and then listened to his sweet little heart...I'll never get tired of hearing it! His heart beat was 154/minute. She said it was "perfect" and then said "but this baby ALWAYS has a great heart rate." I said, "he get it from his momma!" (just kidding, but I was definitely thinking it) She asked if I'd had any nausea, headaches, etc. and I told her I hadn't. My headaches have really subsided since early second trimester, although I still get sinus headaches occasionally. She said my legs and arms looked good with no swelling. I'm actually surprised I haven't had the leg swelling I've heard so much about...of course, I have 3 more months! She told me to keep doing what I'm doing and come back in a week to re-check my BP and do the glucose screening, then also get a shot of Rhogam because my blood type could interfere with his. It's typical to have this between 26 and 28 weeks as a precaution during delivery.
I'm actually feeling really good. I know as soon as I type this, I'll probably start feeling like absolute crap! ha My hunger has actually lessened a little. I don't get the hunger pangs like I did a few weeks earlier where if I didn't eat I'd feel sick. I can balance my meals better that way. As far as getting around, I still get winded easily and sweat if I even LOOK at a thermometer that's over 80 degrees, but at least I can move and walk and feel OK.
He's kicking a lot more lately. There are days when he will kick all day long, other days when he only kicks a little bit. It's so weird feeling him in the bottom of my belly, then in the top. I always wonder what he's doing in there.
Yesterday I took this picture:
Well that's the major update for now. Thanks Sis for reminding me constantly to update this!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ultrasound and updates
I'm terrible at updating this blog, so for the people who read it -- sorry! I actually don't' have a whole lot to update regularly so my sister keeps me in line and reminds me that I have this baby blog to tend to!
Friday we had our third ultrasound. This one was a "Level 2" which means it was more details (although it didn't look any more detailed to me). I think the main thing is that a doctor looks at it along with the ultrasound tech. So anyway, our appointment was at 2, so we got there right on time but still had to wait for at least 30 minutes. A resident called us in and she asked if it was OK for her to do the ultrasound and for a tech to come in after. Apparently it was her first ultrasound ever (or at least seemed like it) because she fumbled through the whole thing. The best part is when she kept it on my belly just long enough to watch Luke stretch and kick when I could feel it! It was the first time to see him and feel him at the same time. I started laughing and it made the ultrasound image shake.
An ultrasound tech came in to check on the resident and they saw him shaking his little banana at the camera. Of course they froze on it and took some pictures! Kelsey is so proud of his son's private parts, and I guess that's a guy thing. I've talked to lots of Mom's of boys and their hubbys feel the same way! They said it had been a long time since they saw a baby showing off that much. I hope that doesn't mean he's going to be a show off. :)
We waited about 30 more minutes for the doctor to come in. He brought in a resident who looked no older than our interns at work. The doctor sat down on the table with me and let the resident take the driver's seat. They went over every little part in detail. I felt like I was watching Sesame Street, Medical Edition. The doctor would say, "What's this funny looking thing?" and the resident would say "the stomach sir!" Then they found my extremely full bladder and got a kick out of looking at that.
The doctor gave him good "grades" on his development. He said everything looked great. He had an "impeccable nasal bone" and had just enough fluid to float around in. It was comforting to know that everything is going OK and hear it from a doctor. Not that our regular ultrasound tech doesn't' know her stuff, but the doctor was really thorough. We did find out that he is a little on the light side (doctor's words) but that it wasn't anything to worry about. he said some babies are line backers, some of them are gymnasts (or point guards, as Kelsey said later). I sort of hope he stays tiny so he'll be easier to push out!
So that's all the news with my little one. He is growing daily and likes to kick a lot. He hates when I wear clothes that are close to my belly and will kick at them all the time. I always wonder what he's thinking, if it's getting in his way and he's trying to kick it away from him. I also like to picture him dressed for whatever occasion I'm dressed for: during business meetings, wearing a little necktie; a trip to the beach he'd be wearing swim trunks. Hey, I can't see him, might as well imagine him!
Friday we had our third ultrasound. This one was a "Level 2" which means it was more details (although it didn't look any more detailed to me). I think the main thing is that a doctor looks at it along with the ultrasound tech. So anyway, our appointment was at 2, so we got there right on time but still had to wait for at least 30 minutes. A resident called us in and she asked if it was OK for her to do the ultrasound and for a tech to come in after. Apparently it was her first ultrasound ever (or at least seemed like it) because she fumbled through the whole thing. The best part is when she kept it on my belly just long enough to watch Luke stretch and kick when I could feel it! It was the first time to see him and feel him at the same time. I started laughing and it made the ultrasound image shake.
An ultrasound tech came in to check on the resident and they saw him shaking his little banana at the camera. Of course they froze on it and took some pictures! Kelsey is so proud of his son's private parts, and I guess that's a guy thing. I've talked to lots of Mom's of boys and their hubbys feel the same way! They said it had been a long time since they saw a baby showing off that much. I hope that doesn't mean he's going to be a show off. :)
We waited about 30 more minutes for the doctor to come in. He brought in a resident who looked no older than our interns at work. The doctor sat down on the table with me and let the resident take the driver's seat. They went over every little part in detail. I felt like I was watching Sesame Street, Medical Edition. The doctor would say, "What's this funny looking thing?" and the resident would say "the stomach sir!" Then they found my extremely full bladder and got a kick out of looking at that.
The doctor gave him good "grades" on his development. He said everything looked great. He had an "impeccable nasal bone" and had just enough fluid to float around in. It was comforting to know that everything is going OK and hear it from a doctor. Not that our regular ultrasound tech doesn't' know her stuff, but the doctor was really thorough. We did find out that he is a little on the light side (doctor's words) but that it wasn't anything to worry about. he said some babies are line backers, some of them are gymnasts (or point guards, as Kelsey said later). I sort of hope he stays tiny so he'll be easier to push out!
So that's all the news with my little one. He is growing daily and likes to kick a lot. He hates when I wear clothes that are close to my belly and will kick at them all the time. I always wonder what he's thinking, if it's getting in his way and he's trying to kick it away from him. I also like to picture him dressed for whatever occasion I'm dressed for: during business meetings, wearing a little necktie; a trip to the beach he'd be wearing swim trunks. Hey, I can't see him, might as well imagine him!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Pregancy isn't that bad!
The other day I read somebody's status on Facebook, and it was a girl who was complaining about how much she hates being pregnant and it made me sad. I know that it's not all peaches and cream, but you're carrying your CHILD...how is that not a labor of love? What if your child heard you saying that? I know it's silly but I think pregnancy is really wonderful and so special..every time I see my little bump everything that is hurting just fades.
Although I'm still considered to be in the "honeymoon" of pregnancy, I have had a few aches and pains and "not fun" stuff. The heat is especially bad for me. We've had record breaking heat lately in Gainesville, so I try to stay in as much as possible. This weekend we did go out a few times, but luckily Sunday was rainy all day and it really cooled things down. When I get heated up, it's hard for me to cool down, thanks to this little space heater I'm growing. I get winded pretty easily, too, although since I've been trying to walk in the evenings it hasn't been as bad.
Then there's my bladder. It was small before a tiny person was laying on it, now it wont' hold any amount of liquid before I have to go to the bathroom. This morning I had a media assist, so I went to the bathroom, and had to go again after I got to the hospital! It's ridiculous. And I have trouble getting it all out, so I'm just sitting there with a marathon pee session where it comes out like a tiny stream.
I know it's going to get harder before he gets here, but I'm trying to enjoy every second of it, even the bad ones. You're only pregnant for the first time once. I mean, next time I'll have another child to take care of, so it's not going to be the same! I'm also going to come back and read this post when I'm 8 months pregnant and it's still 90 degrees in October. :)
Although I'm still considered to be in the "honeymoon" of pregnancy, I have had a few aches and pains and "not fun" stuff. The heat is especially bad for me. We've had record breaking heat lately in Gainesville, so I try to stay in as much as possible. This weekend we did go out a few times, but luckily Sunday was rainy all day and it really cooled things down. When I get heated up, it's hard for me to cool down, thanks to this little space heater I'm growing. I get winded pretty easily, too, although since I've been trying to walk in the evenings it hasn't been as bad.
Then there's my bladder. It was small before a tiny person was laying on it, now it wont' hold any amount of liquid before I have to go to the bathroom. This morning I had a media assist, so I went to the bathroom, and had to go again after I got to the hospital! It's ridiculous. And I have trouble getting it all out, so I'm just sitting there with a marathon pee session where it comes out like a tiny stream.
I know it's going to get harder before he gets here, but I'm trying to enjoy every second of it, even the bad ones. You're only pregnant for the first time once. I mean, next time I'll have another child to take care of, so it's not going to be the same! I'm also going to come back and read this post when I'm 8 months pregnant and it's still 90 degrees in October. :)
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