I went to the Drs. on Tuesday to check my progress.
I am starting to dilate more and already effaced to 80%.
The Dr. says Brendan is likely about 8.5 pounds now and will gain .5 a week. If I don't go into labor by the morning of 1/9 I am going to get induced at 7:30 am. She does not want the baby to get too big and my blood pressure is getting higher.
I am very uncomfortable and happy that an end is in sight.
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Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Baby Update 36 1/2 weeeks
I went to the Dr. on Monday and the baby is getting ready to come.
She said I am starting to dialate and effacement is nearly complete (80-90%). The Dr. said I would not go to my due date, labor can start anytime now. Th Dr. said if my water breaks or if I have contractions to got to the hospital - not to call them first.
I am hoping to not have a Christmas baby, for his sake - I know holiday b-days are not favorable. I'm hoping he'll wait a few more days, although I am very uncomfortable now.
I'll add a picture later from yesterday.
She said I am starting to dialate and effacement is nearly complete (80-90%). The Dr. said I would not go to my due date, labor can start anytime now. Th Dr. said if my water breaks or if I have contractions to got to the hospital - not to call them first.
I am hoping to not have a Christmas baby, for his sake - I know holiday b-days are not favorable. I'm hoping he'll wait a few more days, although I am very uncomfortable now.
I'll add a picture later from yesterday.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Update on Baby B
I did go to see my OB yesterday. My OB said I've lost a few pounds and my blood pressure was up. They put me on disability for now. I am going to start seeing the Dr. weekly until I have the baby. I am 31 weeks today, I could have Baby B in as early as 6 weeks - which would be full term. My OB said he was in head down position for now and if he turns they will do an aversion to turn him (which does not sound comfortable).
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Went to the Dr. today
I had a check up today, I am almost at 30 weeks. My blood pressure is normal, thankfully. I have had high blood pressure in the past, but so far it has not gotten high throughout my pregnancy.
I did gain more weight, the Dr. told me that I am just about the bottom of the total "goal weight gain" for the pregnancy so far and I have 10 more weeks to go. I got a small lecture about eating healthy and not eating too much sweets or carbs. I admit I have been loving sweets and I've always loved carbs. I guess I need to cut back a bit and eat more vegetables and fruits.
The Dr. said I am measuring right on track, and getting bigger. She said I will gain about a 1/2 cm. a week in growth in my belly. I am going to be pretty big by the end.
D and I are going to set an appointment for a 3d ultrasound within the next 2 weeks. I looked at www.prenatalpeek.com and now is the prime time to have it done. I had my Dr. fill out the release form so we can go ahead.
I just signed up the rest of my appointments for the Dr. until I am 40 weeks. She said tonight I can have the baby anytime after the next 7 weeks (right around Christmas). I hope he stays in a little longer. I can't believe I am going to be a mommy soon.
I did gain more weight, the Dr. told me that I am just about the bottom of the total "goal weight gain" for the pregnancy so far and I have 10 more weeks to go. I got a small lecture about eating healthy and not eating too much sweets or carbs. I admit I have been loving sweets and I've always loved carbs. I guess I need to cut back a bit and eat more vegetables and fruits.
The Dr. said I am measuring right on track, and getting bigger. She said I will gain about a 1/2 cm. a week in growth in my belly. I am going to be pretty big by the end.
D and I are going to set an appointment for a 3d ultrasound within the next 2 weeks. I looked at www.prenatalpeek.com and now is the prime time to have it done. I had my Dr. fill out the release form so we can go ahead.
I just signed up the rest of my appointments for the Dr. until I am 40 weeks. She said tonight I can have the baby anytime after the next 7 weeks (right around Christmas). I hope he stays in a little longer. I can't believe I am going to be a mommy soon.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
28 weeks - start of 3rd trimester!
Here is a new picture taken tonight
According to Babycenter.com:
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
27 week belly shots
According to Babycenter.com:
How your baby's growing:
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.Monday, October 6, 2008
Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden baby death
Fan use linked to lower risk of sudden baby death
By CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
CHICAGO - Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday.
Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still mysterious cause of death. Experts also recommend a firm mattress, removing toys and pillows from cribs, and keeping infants from getting too warm.
Such practices helped slash U.S. SIDS deaths by more than half over a decade to about 2,100 in 2003. But SIDS remains the leading cause of death in infants ages 1 month to 1 year.
"The baby's sleeping environment really matters," said study senior author Dr. De-Kun Li of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif. "This seems to suggest that by improving room ventilation we can further reduce risk."
SIDS is the sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant that can't be attributed to any other cause. These babies may have brain abnormalities that prevent them from gasping and waking when they don't get enough oxygen.
The new study, published in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, offers another way to make sure babies get enough air.
More research is needed, said Dr. Fern Hauck of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, but she said that because fan use is in line with theories, it may be worth considering.
"This is the first study that we know of that has looked at this issue," said Hauck, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics SIDS task force.
Researchers interviewed mothers of 185 infants who died from SIDS and mothers of 312 infants of similar race and age. Moms answered dozens of questions about their baby's sleeping environment.
Researchers took into account other risk factors and found that fan use was associated with a 72 percent lower risk of SIDS. Only 3 percent of the babies who died had a fan on in the room during their last sleep, the mothers reported. That compared to 12 percent of the babies who lived.
Using a fan reduced risk most for babies in poor sleeping environments.
The study involved infants in 11 California counties. It was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health.
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On the Net:
Archives: http://www.archpediatrics.com
Interesting article, I will use a fan to do one more thing I can to prevent SIDS. I am also going to get a breathable bumper and use it instead of the one that comes with our bedding set.
By CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
CHICAGO - Using a fan to circulate air seemed to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in a study of nearly 500 babies, researchers reported Monday.
Placing babies on their backs to sleep is the best advice for preventing SIDS, a still mysterious cause of death. Experts also recommend a firm mattress, removing toys and pillows from cribs, and keeping infants from getting too warm.
Such practices helped slash U.S. SIDS deaths by more than half over a decade to about 2,100 in 2003. But SIDS remains the leading cause of death in infants ages 1 month to 1 year.
"The baby's sleeping environment really matters," said study senior author Dr. De-Kun Li of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, Calif. "This seems to suggest that by improving room ventilation we can further reduce risk."
SIDS is the sudden death of an otherwise healthy infant that can't be attributed to any other cause. These babies may have brain abnormalities that prevent them from gasping and waking when they don't get enough oxygen.
The new study, published in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, offers another way to make sure babies get enough air.
More research is needed, said Dr. Fern Hauck of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, but she said that because fan use is in line with theories, it may be worth considering.
"This is the first study that we know of that has looked at this issue," said Hauck, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics SIDS task force.
Researchers interviewed mothers of 185 infants who died from SIDS and mothers of 312 infants of similar race and age. Moms answered dozens of questions about their baby's sleeping environment.
Researchers took into account other risk factors and found that fan use was associated with a 72 percent lower risk of SIDS. Only 3 percent of the babies who died had a fan on in the room during their last sleep, the mothers reported. That compared to 12 percent of the babies who lived.
Using a fan reduced risk most for babies in poor sleeping environments.
The study involved infants in 11 California counties. It was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health.
___
On the Net:
Archives: http://www.archpediatrics.com
Interesting article, I will use a fan to do one more thing I can to prevent SIDS. I am also going to get a breathable bumper and use it instead of the one that comes with our bedding set.
Friday, September 26, 2008
24 weeks tomorrow
According to Babycenter.com:
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long, he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
I will take a new picture this weekend, I've been slacking off on taking a weekly one.
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long, he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
I will take a new picture this weekend, I've been slacking off on taking a weekly one.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Our little Boy's name!
Thank you all that voted, I took the poll down earlier than I anticipated. After a long time of off and on talking, D and I came to an agreement on our little boy's name. He will be named:
Brendan Patrick
I was going back and forth on Brendan and Liam, and D was leaning to Brendan the whole time, and I made a compromise since he liked it so much. I do like it and I love the way the name sounds together, it just has a nice ring to it. It goes very good with out last name too. Poor little guy is going to have a long name, just first and last will have 14 letters, almost as bad as mine, which has 16 letters.
Everyone we told likes the name too - I've got many times "Oh a very nice Irish name".
Brendan Patrick
I was going back and forth on Brendan and Liam, and D was leaning to Brendan the whole time, and I made a compromise since he liked it so much. I do like it and I love the way the name sounds together, it just has a nice ring to it. It goes very good with out last name too. Poor little guy is going to have a long name, just first and last will have 14 letters, almost as bad as mine, which has 16 letters.
Everyone we told likes the name too - I've got many times "Oh a very nice Irish name".
Monday, September 8, 2008
21 week picture
Here I am at 21 weeks and 1 day. D cut off my head, I'm not sure how that happened?I am loving this dress, my Mom gave it to me to wear yesterday when we were heading off to the mall since she looked cute and I just brought shorts and a t-shirt to wear.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
21 weeks!
According to Babycenter.com:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
I can feel movement every day now, it's pretty cool. I mostly feel it when I am siting on the couch or laying down, not any other times so far.
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
I can feel movement every day now, it's pretty cool. I mostly feel it when I am siting on the couch or laying down, not any other times so far.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
20 weeks!
I am now 20 weeks pregnant, that means I am at least half way! I actually just felt him move today for the first time! It was a neat and a strange sensation at the same time. I was laying on the couch watching tv (being a lazy lady) when I felt the movement, it was not too much - just enough for me to know it was my little boy!
According to babycenter.com:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
According to babycenter.com:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Thursday, August 28, 2008
beginning of our nursery
Well D and I started getting stuff about 2-3 weeks ago for the nursery. We decided to keep the walls white, because we may end up moving to a place with my mom.
First we got a toy chest from Craigslist, it's neutral colors:
Then we got 2 white wicker dressers from the family vacation home.
Here is the smaller of the 2.
Then we got a crib off of Craigslist.com - it's a White hard wood Ragazzi model. You'll have to excuse all the stuff inside of it. We have not looked at bedding yet together. I have looked at everything - but I need to get D on board now. I tried to inquire with him about getting a neutral color and I don't think he's into that idea.
We had a "Lazy boy" style recliner that was in the living room, but taking up too much space, so it's perfect for a rocker in the nursery!
The last thing we got was the changing table - it was D's sister's. D's sister just had her 5the child in October of this past year. The family just decided to move so we got a TON of stuff, including this nearly new chang
ing table:
First we got a toy chest from Craigslist, it's neutral colors:
Then we got 2 white wicker dressers from the family vacation home.
Here is the smaller of the 2.
Then we got a crib off of Craigslist.com - it's a White hard wood Ragazzi model. You'll have to excuse all the stuff inside of it. We have not looked at bedding yet together. I have looked at everything - but I need to get D on board now. I tried to inquire with him about getting a neutral color and I don't think he's into that idea.
We had a "Lazy boy" style recliner that was in the living room, but taking up too much space, so it's perfect for a rocker in the nursery!
The last thing we got was the changing table - it was D's sister's. D's sister just had her 5the child in October of this past year. The family just decided to move so we got a TON of stuff, including this nearly new chang
ing table:
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Big U/S
We had our "big" ultrasound today. The baby looks very healthy and is growing just as he should.
I said "he" because we are having a BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are very excited. My hubby was 100% sure it was a girl from the get go. Funny, I kept telling him we have a 50/50 chance. I thought it was a boy. I had just 1 dream about the baby and in the dream it was a boy.
The first picture is a profile of between the legs.
Second picture is the front profile
Third picture is the back profile, the spine.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
18 weeks
According to Babycenter.com:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
I will post a new belly picture later.
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
I will post a new belly picture later.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
12/13 week Dr. Appointment today
I had a good Dr. visit today, I had my 2nd Ultra Sound, it was very cool seeing the baby lloking more like a baby than a sac.
I saw a strong flicker of a heartbeat, and my mom and D were able to come with. The Dr. says that everything looks great in line with what she saw at the last ultra sound. I tried to upload the photo - but I couldn't get it to upload, bummer. I think it is because it is in a PDF format. I will try to upload it from my house later.
I have my next BIG ultra sound next month on 8/20/08, we get to find out the Sex of our little pumpkin!!!!! I am so excited to see what God has given us.
The Dr. is keeping my original Due date 0f 1/17/09, but she may change it after the next ultra sound.
I saw a strong flicker of a heartbeat, and my mom and D were able to come with. The Dr. says that everything looks great in line with what she saw at the last ultra sound. I tried to upload the photo - but I couldn't get it to upload, bummer. I think it is because it is in a PDF format. I will try to upload it from my house later.
I have my next BIG ultra sound next month on 8/20/08, we get to find out the Sex of our little pumpkin!!!!! I am so excited to see what God has given us.
The Dr. is keeping my original Due date 0f 1/17/09, but she may change it after the next ultra sound.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
11 weeks
According to Babycenter,
Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.
Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Still feeling like poop and now I have a cold
I have been suffering from morning sickness pretty bad in my opinion, I threw up all day yesterday and dry heaved this morning. I just started trying the PSI band, I can't say for sure if it has helped, I haven't worn it daily, unless I started to feel sick.
After a lovely business trip in Rocklin on Monday I came back feeling sick, I have a sore throat and a runny nose and lots of sneezing. I couldn't take anything as per a Longs pharmacist. I was inquiring about Sudafed and she told me not to take it, better safe than sorry. So in the mean time I took a weak tylenol and a nasal spay which did nothing.
I will upload my ultra scan and a belly picture soon, probably this weekend.
After a lovely business trip in Rocklin on Monday I came back feeling sick, I have a sore throat and a runny nose and lots of sneezing. I couldn't take anything as per a Longs pharmacist. I was inquiring about Sudafed and she told me not to take it, better safe than sorry. So in the mean time I took a weak tylenol and a nasal spay which did nothing.
I will upload my ultra scan and a belly picture soon, probably this weekend.
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