I have been horrible getting this done. My baby has had his 1st birthday and is not actually 18 months old! Holy cow is fine flying!
Archer now walks/ runs everywhere. He has so so many words and is learning how ones daily. He can name and recognize colors and sort them too. He loves to hear the same process/ stories over and over. Things like "mama car"
"yes mama's car is in the garage"
"Garge... baby car?"
"Babys car is in the garage with mama's"
We talk about this stuff daily, lol. He's so much fun!
He likes to frown at you but for fun, and it's the tickliest giggly little boy! He loves cars, has a ton of them, and really loves kitties. That's all I have time for, but I'm going to try to write more soon...
Countdown to baby!
Friday, June 14, 2019
Well he's 18 months now... oops!
Thursday, November 1, 2018
11 months, holy cow!!!
My baby boy is officially 11 months old! Ive been slacking on the monthly posts, and that makes me so sad.... he's grown so much these past few months and I wish I had kept better account of when the changes happened. But I can only go forward now so without further ado...
11 month old stats :
Archer now crawls so fast, and loves being mobile
Stands himself up
Cruises furniture
Loves playing with cars of any shape and size
Loves stacking cups
Builds up toys then knocks them over
Makes zombie sounds to indicate "crash"
Says dada, ra ra, ya ya, ba ba, and a whole host of other sounds... but no mama. He does say MA! If he's upset and crying... lol
Has taken 1 very small step without holding on. He's not as interested in walking as I thought he'd be. But I guess it's because he's a good crawler.
He's started bringing us books to read. His favorite are the Hello Bugs and Hello Animals, which are both black and white with some small color spots. He also loves to turn the pages. A lot. He'll hand me the book over and over and over to flip through and by the end doesn't care about the story, lol.
Archer now has 7 teeth, with the 8th just barely poking through. He got his first 2 bottom front teeth at 3 months, them nothing until about a month ago when 5 teeth all started coming through at once!! Now that last little tooth is getting ready, and its so crazy to see him with all those teeth!
He had eczema when he was little, and I'm wondering if it will come back with the colder weather. He's had a few spots recently, but nothing like it was. I'm hoping it'll stay away so we can introduce some milk next month. Speaking of, my baby will be ONE in a month. Holy cow!!
Archer seems to have a food sensitivity, but I can't narrow it down very well. He's been fine with all the whole foods I've given him, but anything from a pouch had made him have what I amount to tempt tantrums. Bad ones. I know it isn't a tantrum in the traditional sense bc he's just a baby, but it's the closest thing I can compare it to. And it is just awful when it happens, crying , full out screaming, and nothing will comfort him. It goes on for over an hour, and usually happens about an hour after bed. It is just awful, and I feel so helpless. But thankfully I've got it narrowed to the prepouched food so he doesn't get those anymore. I just don't know what in them makes him react like that. It's organic and foods he's had... no dyes, but there is either lemon juice or citric acid ... so maybe that.
He's had all kinds of solid food, and we are starting on him eating pieces instead of me spoon feeding him purees. He loves feeding himself but now finds it incredibly more fun to drop food on the floor for snacking on later.
He still sucks his two fingers, same 2 as Abi did. But I think he's going to be left handed.... oh boy! Lol
That's all for now, hopefully I'll get another post up for his 1st birthday!!!!!
Friday, August 3, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
What sucks about being done
You know, my husband and I have decided we're done having kids. I'm mean done done... like he's already had a vasectomy done. And I'm totally on board with that, even tho in my heart I'd still welcome an oopsie. I love this baby phase. But I struggled with infertility and getting pregnant so long that I think it would be nearly impossible to have an oops. Then there's today. I've almost never had the good signs of ovulation, not even done
While on medication to make me ovulate. But yesterday and today I've had glaringly obvious ovulation signs. Today just for fun I took an opk and it was positive. Now I'm having the WORST ovulation pain! It's ridiculous, and while I know we are done... its making me want to try for another. I mean, I'd been tracking this stuff for years and now finally my body is doing something it's supposed to be doing, something I'd been waiting for and I can not do anything about it. Nothing but sit here and be in pain knowing that egg will not become anything... its such an odd thing. You don't think about it though Any cycle most of your life, until you ttc... or try not to. I'd be crazy to have another baby so soon. I'd probably lose my mind with the hormones. I know I'm done. It's just hard to accept.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Happy Baby
Archer is the happiest baby ever. He really doesn't cry unless he's tired/hungry or having a clingy day and I walk into the other room. While that seems like a lot, it's really not. He's pretty happy go lucky and is quite often quietly observing everything around him. He loves to smile at us and love love loves his sissy. She's pretty head over heels for him too, it's cute.
Archer has gone through a growth spurt lately and is getting so big! I don't know specifics at the moment but I do know he no longer fits on my lap the way he did just a few weeks ago. He's sitting up and playing with toys, and I've even seen him scooting backward just a little. I cannot wait to see what else he will be doing next!
Archer has gone through a growth spurt lately and is getting so big! I don't know specifics at the moment but I do know he no longer fits on my lap the way he did just a few weeks ago. He's sitting up and playing with toys, and I've even seen him scooting backward just a little. I cannot wait to see what else he will be doing next!
Sunday, July 1, 2018
7 months!!
2 weeks ago baby boy was 17lbs 12oz 27inches long and had his very first shot. He did great! Archer is such a happy baby and loves me and daddy and sissy so much! He giggles, rolls front to back and back to front, is eating lots of different solids but still taking about 4oz bottles every 2 hours or so. He sleeps in his crib and is, for the most part, sleeping through the night. We went to the zoo for the first time the other day and even though it was really hot he did super well. He's starting to sit up on his own more and more and it looks like he'll be army crawling/scooting here soon. He loves to blow raspberries and stick his tongue out. He's had the same 2 teeth since 3 months and while I think he's teething now, there's no obvious sign of teething coming in yet. I love this little guy just oh so much!
I've been dealing with post partum depression and anxiety and have been put on a low dose medication for it. Can't say it's made things perfect, but it certainly has taken the edge off. I've gained back all the weight I lost and so I've decided to start the Keto diet here soon. My husband lost over 50lbs since Jan/Feb on it, and I'm hoping that I can have even remotely similar weight loss. I know that I have to go low carb anyway so this will hopefully work out pretty well for me. We'll see. I've been on and off so many diets it's crazy.
I've been dealing with post partum depression and anxiety and have been put on a low dose medication for it. Can't say it's made things perfect, but it certainly has taken the edge off. I've gained back all the weight I lost and so I've decided to start the Keto diet here soon. My husband lost over 50lbs since Jan/Feb on it, and I'm hoping that I can have even remotely similar weight loss. I know that I have to go low carb anyway so this will hopefully work out pretty well for me. We'll see. I've been on and off so many diets it's crazy.
6 month update!
Wow, have I been lacking in the update department! I cannot believe my little man is 25 1/2 weeks old (almost 6 months by date!!) He's rolling over now, back to front but while he has gone front to back, will not currently. He'll just lay there and scream until we move him back or pick him up. Silly little guy! He's taking 3-4oz of milk every 2-3 hours and sometimes sleeping through the night. But lately has been waking every hour or so until about 11pm. He is eating his first solid food this week... Avocado! The same food we started Abi on. He LOVES it! He has been ready to eat solids since about 4 months. He was showing all the signs but we were not comfortable starting so soon, especially with his eczema. So we waited. I'm glad because now he just devours his yummy food! Not sure what's next but it will probably be met with the same enthusiasm as the avocado. He didn't even really make any funny faces!
Friday, March 2, 2018
13 weeks / 3 month update
Archer is now officially 3 months old, though he turned 12 weeks last Friday. Odd how that works. Anyway we have finally seen our new pediatrician, and I'm hoping this will be a better fit for our needs. Here are a few stats on our little man!
14lbs 13oz and 24 1/4 inches long. He's my little chunk!
Smiles and cooes all the time now, and it just melts my heart!
Has started to laugh (an advanced milestone I understand) but only in the bath tub.
Head control is getting much better, he can hold it up for a minute or so before getting wobbly.
Loves his swing, bouncer seat, jungle mat, Christmas lights... not super big on snuggling excet at night.
He enjoys smiling and cooeing at mommy and is starting to find his hands and watch them with his eyes. He sucks on his hands a lot, he just hasn't really noticed them until now.
He likes his sleep and will nap 3-4 hours in his crib if we let him, but his night time sleep is still up in
the air. Lately he's been going a few days of waking every 3 hours then a few days of sleeping a full 6 hour stretch before waking. I never know what's coming!
Hates being swaddled but will allow me to put him in the Halo sleep sack for his naps. I'm convinced if we were to put him in his crib at night in that thing he'd sleep 8 hours. I'm not really ready for that yet...
We are switching him from a size 2 to size 3 diaper and he is in size 3-6 month clothes!
Hates tummy time on the floor but will tolerate it modified on mommy. He also hates being in his car seat when the car is stopped. He has screamed himself hoarse on several occasions.
I think that's it! I'm still very much in love with my little man and I am so enjoying learning everything about him and watching him grow!
14lbs 13oz and 24 1/4 inches long. He's my little chunk!
Smiles and cooes all the time now, and it just melts my heart!
Has started to laugh (an advanced milestone I understand) but only in the bath tub.
Head control is getting much better, he can hold it up for a minute or so before getting wobbly.
Loves his swing, bouncer seat, jungle mat, Christmas lights... not super big on snuggling excet at night.
He enjoys smiling and cooeing at mommy and is starting to find his hands and watch them with his eyes. He sucks on his hands a lot, he just hasn't really noticed them until now.
He likes his sleep and will nap 3-4 hours in his crib if we let him, but his night time sleep is still up in
the air. Lately he's been going a few days of waking every 3 hours then a few days of sleeping a full 6 hour stretch before waking. I never know what's coming!
Hates being swaddled but will allow me to put him in the Halo sleep sack for his naps. I'm convinced if we were to put him in his crib at night in that thing he'd sleep 8 hours. I'm not really ready for that yet...
We are switching him from a size 2 to size 3 diaper and he is in size 3-6 month clothes!
Hates tummy time on the floor but will tolerate it modified on mommy. He also hates being in his car seat when the car is stopped. He has screamed himself hoarse on several occasions.
I think that's it! I'm still very much in love with my little man and I am so enjoying learning everything about him and watching him grow!
11 weeks...
My how time flies. My baby boy is now 11 going on 12 weeks this Friday. He is gaining more head control, smiling daily and just today had his first real laugh! I was giving him a bath and pouring water on his chest and belly to keep him warm. Well something about my smile/tone and the water must have struck him funny because he let out several of the most adorable baby giggles! I'm so in love with this little guy!
He's been sleeping a bit better at night now, he went about 5 hours from wake up to me waking him up (he had been fussing off and on and I was going to try to dream feed) and the sleep is so so needed. His naps are still hit or miss, but right now he's been down for about 2 hours and we all needed that break.
We are in the process of changing pediatricians so I don't know his length or weight yet. We will find out on Thursday when we meet the new Dr. Our old one was a vaccine pusher and while we do vaccinate, it's a delayed schedule. Well she didn't like that much and kept hounding me, to the point she flat out told me she would be guilt tripping me every visit. Not something I want to hear from someone who's supposed to be helping us.
He's been sleeping a bit better at night now, he went about 5 hours from wake up to me waking him up (he had been fussing off and on and I was going to try to dream feed) and the sleep is so so needed. His naps are still hit or miss, but right now he's been down for about 2 hours and we all needed that break.
We are in the process of changing pediatricians so I don't know his length or weight yet. We will find out on Thursday when we meet the new Dr. Our old one was a vaccine pusher and while we do vaccinate, it's a delayed schedule. Well she didn't like that much and kept hounding me, to the point she flat out told me she would be guilt tripping me every visit. Not something I want to hear from someone who's supposed to be helping us.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Hospital stay and baby health issues
So Archer was born with some breathing issues and mild jaundice. His respiration rate was pretty high and so they kept an eye on that quite a bit while we were in the hospital. The real issue though was the jaundice. They kept having to poke his little heel for blood! I felt so so bad every time they came in for more blood because they literally milk his heel to get enough blood to test. Poor baby had a nasty bruise on one heel for days. And I think that some of the heel poke marks are still on his feet as scars. They said the needles weren't that big but they lied. They didn't put him under a bili light but said that they might have to if his levels remained high. As desperate as I was to breastfeed, and as great as the lactation consultant was, Archer was still too sleepy to breastfeed (what newborn ACTUALLY latches and feeds a lot right off the bat?) so they suggested adding some formula to my nipples to help encourage him to suck. We tried that and I was actually making some colostrum so that helped too... but ... he wasn't eating the way they wanted because the extra bilirubin gets excreted through poop, and so a well-fed baby will poop a lot and get all that bilirubin out faster. And so supplementing from the get-go happened... and now we don't really breastfeed because my supply sucks. But I do pump what I can and give him the milk in a bottle. I'll latch him when I feel he will take to it and he does a decent job, but he doesn't drain my breasts all the way so I still have to pump after I feed him. But I digress; Archer was born on a Friday, and we were discharged that following Sunday with orders to get him to the pediatrician on Monday for another bili check. And we did, took him to see our pedi (whom we will be leaving... ) and they have a lab in the same building so naturally, we went there to have his blood drawn. Well, they screwed up! and we had to go back Tuesday for ANOTHER blood draw. My poor baby. We chose the lab at our local hospital this time and thankfully his levels were fine and we no longer had to keep having him tested after that. But boy was I pissed and I will not be going to the lab by our pediatrician ever again.
I cannot tell you how much I hated being in the hospital this time. Last time I wanted to stay another day or 2, but I couldn't get comfortable in the bed, the pillows sucked, it was really hard to get Archer positioned for breastfeeding, I was so sore I had the worst time sitting on the bed and the bracelets itched my wrist something fierce! I just wanted to be home, away from all of the interventions and in my comfortable place. So I was grateful that we didn't have to stay longer than Sunday (not only for my comfort of course, but mostly that Archer was well enough to come home) We got home and got settled and that was 7 weeks ago! Holy cow time has flown!
I cannot tell you how much I hated being in the hospital this time. Last time I wanted to stay another day or 2, but I couldn't get comfortable in the bed, the pillows sucked, it was really hard to get Archer positioned for breastfeeding, I was so sore I had the worst time sitting on the bed and the bracelets itched my wrist something fierce! I just wanted to be home, away from all of the interventions and in my comfortable place. So I was grateful that we didn't have to stay longer than Sunday (not only for my comfort of course, but mostly that Archer was well enough to come home) We got home and got settled and that was 7 weeks ago! Holy cow time has flown!
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Induction, Labor and Delivery
Tuesday, November 28th; I had an ultrasound and a non stress test to check on baby boy. I'd been having them weekly since finding out my fluid was low, and I actually had been able to get my fluid from 6cm to 14cm in about 2 weeks. But by the next week it dropped to 9cm and on the 28th it was at 4 something. That's really low! So my OB talked with me and said that I should immediately go and chug water, all day and to come back the next morning to check my fluid again. She didn't think my water had broken (neither did I) so it was just to see if I could raise my fluid enough to make it to the weekend. Baby passed the non stress test with flying colors, so we knew he was still doing okay.
Wednesday, November 29th; I went back for another ultrasound and my fluid was at 5 something. Still really low, still not good. So my OB said it was time to evict my little man, at 37w3d because of the risks of leaving him in with low fluid. I was scheduled to appear at the hospital at 7:30pm for the cervidil (read: cervical ripening agent... read: medicine from HELL) and start the induction process.
I called hubby and told him about everything (of course he knew it was a possibility because we had talked the night before after my last OB appt..) and he said he'd be home by 4pm to help me get ready. We had packed our bags mostly the day before, and I had Abi all ready to go to my cousin's house so that was good. I texted my cousin to let her know what was up and went home to cry and eat lunch. Once I had gotten Abi from school and hubby was home we packed up the car and headed to dinner. Our last dinner as a family of 3. Then took Abi to my cousin's and spent a little while getting her settled in before heading to the hospital.
The hospital didn't seem to know I was coming at first, but they had a room all set up for us and got me in right away. The first nurse I had got all my information and went over my birth plan with me. Unfortunately since I was being induced, much of it went out the window.. like wanting to be up and walking around, not being constantly monitored, not haiving an IV and having a hep lock instead.. etc. But I knew going in that night that my original birth plan (that I didn't have time to update) would be somewhat useless. I remained flexible and told the nurse I understood that with the circumstances I would not get my every wish and I was fine and would do whatever was necessary to bring a happy healthy baby into the world. I think she was glad for my flexibility.
The IV insertion went well this time, thankfully. (P.S. I now have a matching little scar right next to my first scar from my IV when I was induce with Abi) I saw the resident, who was nice and she did a quick ultrasound to make sure little man was still head down, because of course otherwise I would be scheduled for a csection. Thankfully he was still head down! Then came time for the medicine. But OH. MY. GOD. The insertion for the cervidil was TORTURE. It was so painful! Unfortunately my cervix was pretty high still and so they had to push and reach to place the medicine and it was just awful!
So after that ordeal, we got settled in and waited for the contractions to start. At this point I wasn't on the pitocin yet, as they were waiting for the cervidil to dilate me. The contractions started off slowly, thank God because they eventually got to the point of every few minutes and were extremely painful. I hadn't taken a lamaze class or any birth class but I knew I had to try to breathe through the contractions. I did ok for a while until the pain got so intense I just moaned and cried. I am a big baby with pain, and I honestly never knew pain like this before. See, I always thought contractions were supposed to start in your back and wrap around your abdomen to the front. But these were concentrated in my pelvic floor (Duh to dilate me..) but it was so concentrated there and eventually I couldn't relax at all. The bulk of the 29th was over, since we had gotten there at 7:30 at night. But by the next morning the contractions were intense and coming more regularly and so I didn't really get much sleep.
Thursday, November 30th; I had been monitored externally this whole time, then I had a stupid blood pressure cuff on and off every hour (it got worse once I got the pitocin.. then it was perminantly on. ouch) The nurses and I fought all night to try to keep baby on the monitor, we kept having to move it around and eventually a nurse came in and found the perfect spot! It was just right and no matter how many times I had gone to the bathroom, when I came back to the computer baby was still right in the same spot and we didn't have to mess with them. With the numbness in my arms and hands I can tell you that there was no real comfortable position for me to be in. And with the horrible contractions I was just miserable. About 8 or 9 am they took out the cervidil which I was so grateful for because *I thought* that the contractions would subside without that medicine there. NOPE. They slowed a little bit but they still stuck around which told us that I was officially in labor. Once it was out I was allowed to take a quick shower and eat breakfast before getting my epidural. Well, hubby called for the cafiteria to bring me a delicious sounding breakfast and I hopped in the shower, which was hard as hell to do. I had to keep my IV arm out of the water and on top of that I was contracting. Trying to balance keeping my arm dry and wash inbetween contractions was hard. Not to mention I was trying to use little shampoos and in a tiny shower.
Once I was back in my hospital gown we realized that my food hadn't come yet. But I was in such pain at this point that I didn't care and asked the nurse to bring my epidural. Well, she then informed me that I had to be back on the monitors for a whole HOUR before I could get my epidural. At which point I broke down and cried... I had been crying on and off for a while, but that was just too much. I watched the clock like a hawk. A nurse came in and wrote on our white board Archer's name and what both hubby and I were guessing would be his birthday and stats. Hubby said 7lbs 5oz and born Nov. 30th. I said 8lbs and born Dec. 1st. I was not confident that he was going to come any sooner. I wanted him to be a December baby since hubby had just gotten me a beautiful birthstone necklace with March and December birthstones... But not only that I was in so much pain that I was sure it would last another day! After an hour on the monitors I begged my nurse for the epidural. I was originally going to get the nubain first so that I could relax through the contractions during the insertion of the epidural however, the nurse said that she needed an order from a dr. before she could submit the request for the drugs. I wasn't waiting any longer. I told her I didn't care and that I would do what I could to sit still and to just get me the epidural. I'm not ashamed of it, I needed the pain relief to be able to relax and let my body labor without fighting it. The girl (technician?) who came in to do my epidural was super nice and very informative. Hubby and I asked a lot of questions throughout this whole process and the nurses and techs and drs were amazing in answering everything, patiently. I don't remember specifics at this point, what questions I was asking and so forth.. but I know that she was very kind and answered everything. She prepped my back and would wait while I suffered through a contraction to do anything so that I would be less likely to move. Thankfully it went without a hitch and soon I was laying on my back waiting for the medicine to bring sweet relief. This epidural was different from my first in that I could still kind of feel and move my legs! That was cool because last time I was so numb in my legs and it was just really strange not to be able to feel them or move them. I kept up on pushing my bolus dose button this time so that it didn't wear off again like last time. And it didn't! Yay! But.. laying on my sides in order to get baby into a happy position was bad on my arms as they kept going numb. But thankfully, now that I had my pain relief I was able to sleep and get some rest! I have to say this was probably about noon or 1pm by the time I was really able to settle in and sleep.
I was up and down for the next several hours, though nurses kept coming in and out every hour to check vitals and such I would wake up and answer questions but then fall back to sleep. It was bliss to be able to sleep! At one point I got a little worried and asked the nurse if it was okay that I kept falling asleep while she was talking to me/doing tests etc. She said that it was okay, especially since I hadn't slept in about a day (From the time we came in to the time I had my epi I had not slept) and that it was good I was getting some rest to have the energy when it came time to push.
At some point my OB came in and broke my water. Not much came out, but it was clear so that was a huge relief. After that she checked me and said she needed to go do a few csections and check on another mom and would be back later. I spent most of the night resting and watching tv when I couldn't sleep. Hubby had been up and down, playing games and going out for his meals/checking on the cat at home etc. He was as helpful as he could be when I was still up and having contractions. He pushed on my back, rolled a tennis ball on my hips, provided counter pressure etc. Nothing helped for long but God bless him he tried. And for that I am grateful.
Friday, December 1st; Around 6am I think, my OB came to check me. I was around 8cm dilated and soft so that was good. She went to check on another patient and ended up having to take her to surgery. Just before she went she came to check on me again and said she'd be back ASAP once done with the other patient. I told her it was fine and I was ok waiting, letting the contractions hopefully continue to dialte me and push baby further down while we waited. Around 730 or so she was back and checked me again. She said I was soft enough that she thought she could push my cervix around baby's head and help with delivering him so ... we went for it. I began pushing and let me tell you, it's hard when you don't have a monitor to tell you when you're having a contraction, but I did have some feeling so between me, the nurse and my OB we were able to determine when a contraction was and I pushed with all my might. I did not want a mirror, but one was brought out for me. I had kept my eyes closed because I felt it helped me focus but my OB thought that once baby's head was visible it would help me to keep my motivation. I still had trouble watching, but I did see him crowning and start to come out.. but I had to stop pushing because his cord was wrapped around his neck so we waited a bit and very soon the cord was off and he was out! At 8:23 AM Archer made his debut after 45 minutes of pushing! It didn't feel that long (but then again it did!)
This whole process was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I don't know how women do this without pain relief! But he's here and he's healthy and I'm so totally in love with him. He is now 5 weeks old (tomorrow) and I can't imagine life without him!
Wednesday, November 29th; I went back for another ultrasound and my fluid was at 5 something. Still really low, still not good. So my OB said it was time to evict my little man, at 37w3d because of the risks of leaving him in with low fluid. I was scheduled to appear at the hospital at 7:30pm for the cervidil (read: cervical ripening agent... read: medicine from HELL) and start the induction process.
I called hubby and told him about everything (of course he knew it was a possibility because we had talked the night before after my last OB appt..) and he said he'd be home by 4pm to help me get ready. We had packed our bags mostly the day before, and I had Abi all ready to go to my cousin's house so that was good. I texted my cousin to let her know what was up and went home to cry and eat lunch. Once I had gotten Abi from school and hubby was home we packed up the car and headed to dinner. Our last dinner as a family of 3. Then took Abi to my cousin's and spent a little while getting her settled in before heading to the hospital.
The hospital didn't seem to know I was coming at first, but they had a room all set up for us and got me in right away. The first nurse I had got all my information and went over my birth plan with me. Unfortunately since I was being induced, much of it went out the window.. like wanting to be up and walking around, not being constantly monitored, not haiving an IV and having a hep lock instead.. etc. But I knew going in that night that my original birth plan (that I didn't have time to update) would be somewhat useless. I remained flexible and told the nurse I understood that with the circumstances I would not get my every wish and I was fine and would do whatever was necessary to bring a happy healthy baby into the world. I think she was glad for my flexibility.
The IV insertion went well this time, thankfully. (P.S. I now have a matching little scar right next to my first scar from my IV when I was induce with Abi) I saw the resident, who was nice and she did a quick ultrasound to make sure little man was still head down, because of course otherwise I would be scheduled for a csection. Thankfully he was still head down! Then came time for the medicine. But OH. MY. GOD. The insertion for the cervidil was TORTURE. It was so painful! Unfortunately my cervix was pretty high still and so they had to push and reach to place the medicine and it was just awful!
So after that ordeal, we got settled in and waited for the contractions to start. At this point I wasn't on the pitocin yet, as they were waiting for the cervidil to dilate me. The contractions started off slowly, thank God because they eventually got to the point of every few minutes and were extremely painful. I hadn't taken a lamaze class or any birth class but I knew I had to try to breathe through the contractions. I did ok for a while until the pain got so intense I just moaned and cried. I am a big baby with pain, and I honestly never knew pain like this before. See, I always thought contractions were supposed to start in your back and wrap around your abdomen to the front. But these were concentrated in my pelvic floor (Duh to dilate me..) but it was so concentrated there and eventually I couldn't relax at all. The bulk of the 29th was over, since we had gotten there at 7:30 at night. But by the next morning the contractions were intense and coming more regularly and so I didn't really get much sleep.
Thursday, November 30th; I had been monitored externally this whole time, then I had a stupid blood pressure cuff on and off every hour (it got worse once I got the pitocin.. then it was perminantly on. ouch) The nurses and I fought all night to try to keep baby on the monitor, we kept having to move it around and eventually a nurse came in and found the perfect spot! It was just right and no matter how many times I had gone to the bathroom, when I came back to the computer baby was still right in the same spot and we didn't have to mess with them. With the numbness in my arms and hands I can tell you that there was no real comfortable position for me to be in. And with the horrible contractions I was just miserable. About 8 or 9 am they took out the cervidil which I was so grateful for because *I thought* that the contractions would subside without that medicine there. NOPE. They slowed a little bit but they still stuck around which told us that I was officially in labor. Once it was out I was allowed to take a quick shower and eat breakfast before getting my epidural. Well, hubby called for the cafiteria to bring me a delicious sounding breakfast and I hopped in the shower, which was hard as hell to do. I had to keep my IV arm out of the water and on top of that I was contracting. Trying to balance keeping my arm dry and wash inbetween contractions was hard. Not to mention I was trying to use little shampoos and in a tiny shower.
Once I was back in my hospital gown we realized that my food hadn't come yet. But I was in such pain at this point that I didn't care and asked the nurse to bring my epidural. Well, she then informed me that I had to be back on the monitors for a whole HOUR before I could get my epidural. At which point I broke down and cried... I had been crying on and off for a while, but that was just too much. I watched the clock like a hawk. A nurse came in and wrote on our white board Archer's name and what both hubby and I were guessing would be his birthday and stats. Hubby said 7lbs 5oz and born Nov. 30th. I said 8lbs and born Dec. 1st. I was not confident that he was going to come any sooner. I wanted him to be a December baby since hubby had just gotten me a beautiful birthstone necklace with March and December birthstones... But not only that I was in so much pain that I was sure it would last another day! After an hour on the monitors I begged my nurse for the epidural. I was originally going to get the nubain first so that I could relax through the contractions during the insertion of the epidural however, the nurse said that she needed an order from a dr. before she could submit the request for the drugs. I wasn't waiting any longer. I told her I didn't care and that I would do what I could to sit still and to just get me the epidural. I'm not ashamed of it, I needed the pain relief to be able to relax and let my body labor without fighting it. The girl (technician?) who came in to do my epidural was super nice and very informative. Hubby and I asked a lot of questions throughout this whole process and the nurses and techs and drs were amazing in answering everything, patiently. I don't remember specifics at this point, what questions I was asking and so forth.. but I know that she was very kind and answered everything. She prepped my back and would wait while I suffered through a contraction to do anything so that I would be less likely to move. Thankfully it went without a hitch and soon I was laying on my back waiting for the medicine to bring sweet relief. This epidural was different from my first in that I could still kind of feel and move my legs! That was cool because last time I was so numb in my legs and it was just really strange not to be able to feel them or move them. I kept up on pushing my bolus dose button this time so that it didn't wear off again like last time. And it didn't! Yay! But.. laying on my sides in order to get baby into a happy position was bad on my arms as they kept going numb. But thankfully, now that I had my pain relief I was able to sleep and get some rest! I have to say this was probably about noon or 1pm by the time I was really able to settle in and sleep.
I was up and down for the next several hours, though nurses kept coming in and out every hour to check vitals and such I would wake up and answer questions but then fall back to sleep. It was bliss to be able to sleep! At one point I got a little worried and asked the nurse if it was okay that I kept falling asleep while she was talking to me/doing tests etc. She said that it was okay, especially since I hadn't slept in about a day (From the time we came in to the time I had my epi I had not slept) and that it was good I was getting some rest to have the energy when it came time to push.
At some point my OB came in and broke my water. Not much came out, but it was clear so that was a huge relief. After that she checked me and said she needed to go do a few csections and check on another mom and would be back later. I spent most of the night resting and watching tv when I couldn't sleep. Hubby had been up and down, playing games and going out for his meals/checking on the cat at home etc. He was as helpful as he could be when I was still up and having contractions. He pushed on my back, rolled a tennis ball on my hips, provided counter pressure etc. Nothing helped for long but God bless him he tried. And for that I am grateful.
Friday, December 1st; Around 6am I think, my OB came to check me. I was around 8cm dilated and soft so that was good. She went to check on another patient and ended up having to take her to surgery. Just before she went she came to check on me again and said she'd be back ASAP once done with the other patient. I told her it was fine and I was ok waiting, letting the contractions hopefully continue to dialte me and push baby further down while we waited. Around 730 or so she was back and checked me again. She said I was soft enough that she thought she could push my cervix around baby's head and help with delivering him so ... we went for it. I began pushing and let me tell you, it's hard when you don't have a monitor to tell you when you're having a contraction, but I did have some feeling so between me, the nurse and my OB we were able to determine when a contraction was and I pushed with all my might. I did not want a mirror, but one was brought out for me. I had kept my eyes closed because I felt it helped me focus but my OB thought that once baby's head was visible it would help me to keep my motivation. I still had trouble watching, but I did see him crowning and start to come out.. but I had to stop pushing because his cord was wrapped around his neck so we waited a bit and very soon the cord was off and he was out! At 8:23 AM Archer made his debut after 45 minutes of pushing! It didn't feel that long (but then again it did!)
This whole process was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I don't know how women do this without pain relief! But he's here and he's healthy and I'm so totally in love with him. He is now 5 weeks old (tomorrow) and I can't imagine life without him!
Friday, December 15, 2017
So I had a baby...
at 37 weeks and 3 days it was determined that my fluid was too low to safely continue my pregnancy and so, my OB sent me to be induced. That was November 29th. On December 1st, Archer finally made his appearance at 8:23am weighing 6lbs 14oz and 20 1/2in long. That means that today he is 2 weeks old! Holy cow how time flies! I will write my labor and delivery story soon, hopefully so I don't forget details!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The soreness...
It's gone. At least for today. I have had trouble bending, sitting, laying.. basically anything for the past 8 or more weeks. And all of a sudden today I don't feel so sore. I don't feel that crazy pressure and pain that I have been and it's a relief but it has me worried! Does this mean baby has moved up instead of settling down into the birthing position like he should be? ARGH! So confusing... I so desperately want to avoid a c-section or induction... baby please cooperate!
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
34 weeks... 6 more to go!
Not a whole lot of change this week. I feel like these weekly updates are mostly "same old same old" lol. But still, I like to re-read these.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
33 Weeks :)
How far along?: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Sunday, October 22, 2017
31 Weeks 4 days! Home Stretch!
Let me tell you.. the 3rd trimester is no joke. Little man is all crammed in there and while he's moving everyday, I can definitely tell he's running out of space!
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
29 weeks
I have been slacking! These past few weeks have been flying by and I just can't seem to remember to update these!
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
Friday, September 15, 2017
26 week update
How far along?: 26 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Friday, September 8, 2017
25 Weeks
How far along?: 25 weeks (I've missed a few of these!)
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
21 Weeks and gestational diabetic..
How fun is it that I get to take my blood sugar 4 times a day for the rest of my pregnancy? NOT at all. But, I know it is for the health of my little bub, so I have to do it for him. I went to my MFM appointment yesterday, so they could give me a new glucose meter and re-educate me on all that is involved with tracking my sugars and eating appropriately. Some things have changed since last go-round so I'm glad I went. (Not that I had a choice, but still..) I love my new finger stick device, I can hardly feel the needle if at all sometimes. Plus they taught me how to better get the spot to bleed enough so that I don't have to keep re-sticking myself. Yay! No more feeling like a pin cushion every few hours! I really want to control this with diet and exercise like I did last time. Hopefully that will be all I need until they decide to start monitoring baby. Oh yes, the fetal monitoring. I get to go for non-stress tests once a week starting in my 3rd trimester.. and eventually I'll go 2x a week. It's not a big deal really, I get to sit in a comfy chair and listen to baby's heartbeat and push a little button whenever he moves. No big thing. I think they take like 20 minutes. I'm just glad I'll have time to do them now that I've gone down in hours at work. Speaking of which and as a side note... I am scared to death that I'm going to be stuck with just 1 day a week for the rest of my pregnancy. On the one hand that will be great because I'll be able to clean house and get bubs room ready before he comes (while not also having to entertain Abi) but I really need the money. I'm looking for some work from home gigs or something to do to bring in a little extra income because I can't NOT have some cash flow. That's a work in progress...
Anyway, this isn't my first rodeo with gestational diabetes. I'm less scared this time and I wasn't really scared last time so that's good. I do worry a bit because little man is measuring a week ahead... so I really don't want to be induced because he's "bigger." We'll cross that bridge later.
How far along?: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Well, here's the thing... yesterday I was weighed and it says that I've lost the weight I thought I'd put on.. so I don't know! LOL I will probably just have to go with whatever my Dr.'s scale says since it'll be consistent. So... that being said, total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Comfy clothes, a few maternity yoga pants (for work... shhh!).
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: I've found a way to sleep for at least 5 hours straight on my left. But unfortunately I've been getting charlie horses in my right hip and that does not help me sleep.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man from the outside yesterday. I was so cool! Also we had our 7 year anniversary this past weekend, so we went out to a nice dinner and had a good evening.
Movement?: I've been feeling pretty good movements every day now. I'm so in love!
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales, sweets, anything I can't have.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good.
Have you started to show yet?: I think so, and hubby does too.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a long carrot!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....I was able to wear my wedding ring on our anniversary this past weekend, so that was nice.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!! Lots of emotions rolling around in there this week.
Looking forward to: Little miss starting Kindergarten soon! EEEEEEEEEKK!!!!!
Anyway, this isn't my first rodeo with gestational diabetes. I'm less scared this time and I wasn't really scared last time so that's good. I do worry a bit because little man is measuring a week ahead... so I really don't want to be induced because he's "bigger." We'll cross that bridge later.
How far along?: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Well, here's the thing... yesterday I was weighed and it says that I've lost the weight I thought I'd put on.. so I don't know! LOL I will probably just have to go with whatever my Dr.'s scale says since it'll be consistent. So... that being said, total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Comfy clothes, a few maternity yoga pants (for work... shhh!).
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: I've found a way to sleep for at least 5 hours straight on my left. But unfortunately I've been getting charlie horses in my right hip and that does not help me sleep.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man from the outside yesterday. I was so cool! Also we had our 7 year anniversary this past weekend, so we went out to a nice dinner and had a good evening.
Movement?: I've been feeling pretty good movements every day now. I'm so in love!
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales, sweets, anything I can't have.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good.
Have you started to show yet?: I think so, and hubby does too.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a long carrot!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....I was able to wear my wedding ring on our anniversary this past weekend, so that was nice.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!! Lots of emotions rolling around in there this week.
Looking forward to: Little miss starting Kindergarten soon! EEEEEEEEEKK!!!!!
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