I've been a bit MIA lately, not for any physical reasons. Everything is going pretty well, in fact. The gestational diabetes is being controlled by diet, I got my Rhogam shot, baby boy is measuring perfectly, and I'm now seeing my OB every 2 weeks. He has a name, a crib, a bassinet, lots of clothes, books, a car seat. Physically, we're getting ready.
However, things are emotionally difficult for me right now as the anniversary of the births and deaths of our twins is coming swiftly. I actually scheduled a Labor/Delivery Tour at my hospital with my husband and a good friend and her husband for February 5. I only today put it together that it will mark one year to the day that our first son Jonah was born and died, and the awful rollercoaster week that ended with the birth and death of his brother Noah. As of right now I am keeping the appointment, since I really do want the tour. Despite being there for a week I have no clue what anything was like. I have NO idea how I will react. If I run into one of the nurses (especially Louann, who delivered Noah herself and was SO amazing and motherly to me) I will most definitely lose it... (EDIT: Louann was there and assisted in the emergency c/s delivery of Isaac. Creepy!). There are just WAY too many memories there. On one hand, I feel if I go it will desensitize me a little so when I do deliver our take-home baby, I may hurt a little less. I'm SO terrified that I'm going to give birth to this son and not want to hold him because I'll be painfully reminded of the ones I didn't get to bring home.
I feel torn. I should be excited, yet I'm having days where I'm perfectly content to lay in bed and cry. I'm just really conflicted right now. That's the most I can say about it. I'm not going to try to analyze it, I'm just going to feel it. I'm certain other baby-loss moms out there totally understand me.
I've been really bad about the weekly check-ins lately, so here it is for 29w5d (today):
How far along? 29w5d, a squash, I believe. He should be a little over 3 lbs.
Weight gain/loss: 10-12 depending on the scale
Sleep? IIt's getting more uncomfortable and bathroom trips are not bringing as much relief as they previously were!
Best moment this week? Watching my stomach move and twist. A few days ago Keith was on the laptop, I was reading, and the dogs were at the foot of the bed sleeping. All of a sudden, little man started jerking and twitching and started shaking a KING size bed and all it's occupants. He's a strong one!!!!
Movement: So much, and he's been punching the same spot over and over again. His head was near my belly button facing to the right, so his hands are punching my right side, and something is simultaneously hitting my left hip. I feel like he's running in place all the time! He's going to be high energy that's for sure.
Food cravings: Turkey sandwich with "dog cheese" (Kraft singles, we use it to give the dogs their meds) and mayo with a Diet Dr P. Also, ice cream with peanut butter and Hershey's syrup. Those have been what I look forward to most each day.
What I miss? I hate this question. <-- Still the same
What I am looking forward to? Baby shower on January 29!
Milestones: He has SUCH an amazing chance at survival now. We are scheduling the c/s at my next appt in a week (either March 18 or 25, depending on my OB's Spring Break schedule (yes)) and I have an appt with a pediatrician next Friday! It really is happening.
What I'm nervous about: Nothing yet...
Jonah and Noah
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Third Tri Check-In
How far along? 27w5d, an eggplant! Yesterday he was 2 lb, 11 oz!!!
Weight gain/loss: 9 lbs at OB office
Sleep? I'm still sleeping well, but at 3 am, I wake up starving! Thanks to GD, I can't eat anything :(
Best moment this week? Seeing him yesterday was magical.
Movement: All the time! He's a mover and shaker.
Food cravings: Triscuits. Non stop.
What I miss? I hate this question.
What I am looking forward to? Baby shower on January 29!
Milestones: Almost 3 lbs, officially in 3rd trimester!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing!
Weight gain/loss: 9 lbs at OB office
Sleep? I'm still sleeping well, but at 3 am, I wake up starving! Thanks to GD, I can't eat anything :(
Best moment this week? Seeing him yesterday was magical.
Movement: All the time! He's a mover and shaker.
Food cravings: Triscuits. Non stop.
What I miss? I hate this question.
What I am looking forward to? Baby shower on January 29!
Milestones: Almost 3 lbs, officially in 3rd trimester!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Last 2nd Tri Check-in: 99 days left!!!!!
This is my last 2nd tri check-in! On to the third trimester next week. I can't believe I've made it this far!!!
How far along? 25w6d, an eggplant! He should be around 15.5 inches long at this point!
Weight gain/loss: 7 pounds? Not sure why all the fluctuations...
Sleep? I'm sleeping GREAT!
Best moment this week? Figuring out why I was having contractions. I was otherwise getting pretty scared and we were emotionally preparing ourselves for his arrival. Also, we ordered the high chair today so that was fun!
Movement: He's slowed down quite a bit but he's still wriggling around in there. I really think he has less room to move around, so the movements are not quite as strong.
Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy. Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce! <-- This, still!+
What I miss? I hate this question.
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!
Milestones: Almost in the 3rd trimester. :)
What I'm nervous about: The Diabetes Counseling classes I have to take starting January 4. :(
How far along? 25w6d, an eggplant! He should be around 15.5 inches long at this point!
Weight gain/loss: 7 pounds? Not sure why all the fluctuations...
Sleep? I'm sleeping GREAT!
Best moment this week? Figuring out why I was having contractions. I was otherwise getting pretty scared and we were emotionally preparing ourselves for his arrival. Also, we ordered the high chair today so that was fun!
Movement: He's slowed down quite a bit but he's still wriggling around in there. I really think he has less room to move around, so the movements are not quite as strong.
Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy. Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce! <-- This, still!+
What I miss? I hate this question.
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!
Milestones: Almost in the 3rd trimester. :)
What I'm nervous about: The Diabetes Counseling classes I have to take starting January 4. :(
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Weekly Check-in
How far along? 24w6d, almost an eggplant! I'm sure he's close to 2 lbs already.
Weight gain/loss: +8'ish
Sleep? We've been so busy with family in town that sleep is great! I pass out every night and only get up 2-3 times to go to the bathroom, then pass right back out.
Best moment this week? Keith FINALLY felt him kick from the outside. He also was able to see it from the outside. Our boy is a strong one!
Movement: Yes, lots! He seems to be on my schedule, active during the day (he starts moving right when I wake up) and is pretty quiet through the night. Last night we were driving home from getting dinner and were stopped by a freight train. We had the windows open since it was 78 degrees (in December!) and we were the first in line waiting for the train to pass. It shrieked the horn and the poor little guy jumped - as much as he could within a cramped uterus, that is. The train horn was SO loud that it scared him!
Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy. Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce!
What I miss? This is always such a hard question. Although I miss quite a few things, I don't really feel like I'm giving up anything that is going to matter. I just want this baby to be born healthy and as close to term as possible. I can give up Diet Coke and a calm stomach for 9 months, really, I can.
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!
Milestones: We already hit viability and next week his eyes will start to open!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Results of my 3 hour glucose test... I'm anxiously awaiting their call.
Weight gain/loss: +8'ish
Sleep? We've been so busy with family in town that sleep is great! I pass out every night and only get up 2-3 times to go to the bathroom, then pass right back out.
Best moment this week? Keith FINALLY felt him kick from the outside. He also was able to see it from the outside. Our boy is a strong one!
Movement: Yes, lots! He seems to be on my schedule, active during the day (he starts moving right when I wake up) and is pretty quiet through the night. Last night we were driving home from getting dinner and were stopped by a freight train. We had the windows open since it was 78 degrees (in December!) and we were the first in line waiting for the train to pass. It shrieked the horn and the poor little guy jumped - as much as he could within a cramped uterus, that is. The train horn was SO loud that it scared him!
Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy. Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce!
What I miss? This is always such a hard question. Although I miss quite a few things, I don't really feel like I'm giving up anything that is going to matter. I just want this baby to be born healthy and as close to term as possible. I can give up Diet Coke and a calm stomach for 9 months, really, I can.
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!
Milestones: We already hit viability and next week his eyes will start to open!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Results of my 3 hour glucose test... I'm anxiously awaiting their call.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Weekly Check-in
Okay, these are getting boring... but the good news is, boring is good! I don't really have much going on, just coasting through the end of the 2nd trimester, praying to be unscathed.
How far along? 23w3d, a papaya!
Weight gain/loss: +6
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week? Being able to get around and DO things!
Movement: I can see it from the outside most of the time. Daddy is still too impatient to wait a few minutes to feel it. I think his feelings are hurt that he doesn't react as soon as he hears Daddy's voice. I have to remind him that baby is not a circus performer and he doesn't perform on demand. There are moments of serious movement that are quite entertaining to watch! Movement is also getting into a pattern - anytime I wake up in the middle of the night, he gets going, and when I'm up in the morning, I feel him going crazy. Again around mid-morning, he has another strong one. Things will get quiet for a few hours, then around dinner time, he goes again, then once more before going to sleep. Pretty soon he's going to wake me up in the middle of the night!
Food cravings: Peanuts in shells, peanut butter, Reese's peanut butter cups, Peanut butter granola bars... can't get enough!
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on December 7th
Milestones: His lungs are starting to grow and mature!
What I'm nervous about:Nothing right now! I take that back, I'm nervous for the glucose tolerance test tomorrow..... :(
How far along? 23w3d, a papaya!
Weight gain/loss: +6
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week? Being able to get around and DO things!
Movement: I can see it from the outside most of the time. Daddy is still too impatient to wait a few minutes to feel it. I think his feelings are hurt that he doesn't react as soon as he hears Daddy's voice. I have to remind him that baby is not a circus performer and he doesn't perform on demand. There are moments of serious movement that are quite entertaining to watch! Movement is also getting into a pattern - anytime I wake up in the middle of the night, he gets going, and when I'm up in the morning, I feel him going crazy. Again around mid-morning, he has another strong one. Things will get quiet for a few hours, then around dinner time, he goes again, then once more before going to sleep. Pretty soon he's going to wake me up in the middle of the night!
Food cravings: Peanuts in shells, peanut butter, Reese's peanut butter cups, Peanut butter granola bars... can't get enough!
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on December 7th
Milestones: His lungs are starting to grow and mature!
What I'm nervous about:
Monday, November 29, 2010
Weekly Check-in
How far along? 22w3d, a papaya!
Weight gain/loss: +4
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week? Being able to get around and DO things!
Movement: He's been quiet for a few days, but reassures me that he's still there by small kicks. He must be going through a growth spurt!
Food cravings: SPICY! We had Taco Bell twice this weekend for lunch with Fire sauce, then buffalo wings. I think instead of me HAVING a boy, I'm turning into one...
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on the 7th
Milestones: He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
Weight gain/loss: +4
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week? Being able to get around and DO things!
Movement: He's been quiet for a few days, but reassures me that he's still there by small kicks. He must be going through a growth spurt!
Food cravings: SPICY! We had Taco Bell twice this weekend for lunch with Fire sauce, then buffalo wings. I think instead of me HAVING a boy, I'm turning into one...
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on the 7th
Milestones: He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 20w5d, a banana... I don't think he's that skinny!
Weight gain/loss: At home, I've gained 1 lb. According to OB last week, I'm up 4.
Sleep? Waking up hourly to pee. Seriously... I drink water all day and rarely go. I take 1 sip before bed and I'm up all night!
Best moment this week? Feeling him move from the outside. I can't wait for K to feel it, I'm going to make him try tonight.
Movement: Yes, he was a little quiet at the beginning of the week, but he's now back in full force, drumming away n there with his big biceps. He's been going almost nonstop today. The movements are SO much bigger now! I hope he doesn't break my ribs later on...
Food cravings: Plain, dry hamburger on a bun with lots of salt! I had 2 yesterday :)
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Cervical scan and peek at the boy next Tuesday!
Milestones: He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
Weight gain/loss: At home, I've gained 1 lb. According to OB last week, I'm up 4.
Sleep? Waking up hourly to pee. Seriously... I drink water all day and rarely go. I take 1 sip before bed and I'm up all night!
Best moment this week? Feeling him move from the outside. I can't wait for K to feel it, I'm going to make him try tonight.
Movement: Yes, he was a little quiet at the beginning of the week, but he's now back in full force, drumming away n there with his big biceps. He's been going almost nonstop today. The movements are SO much bigger now! I hope he doesn't break my ribs later on...
Food cravings: Plain, dry hamburger on a bun with lots of salt! I had 2 yesterday :)
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Cervical scan and peek at the boy next Tuesday!
Milestones: He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Weekly Check-in and some Ultrasound pictures!
How far along? 19w5d, a cantaloupe!?
Weight gain/loss: Up 4 lbs since 1st appointment - he weighed 12 ounces yesterday!
Sleep? Tossing and turning a little, but sleeping well.
Best moment this week? Seeing him on ultrasound again; he is perfect and all is well! Cervix is still rock solid!!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing! He's getting stronger every day.
Food cravings: Nothing really
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Being pregnant during the holidays.
Milestones: Big movement
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
And now for the ultrasound photos. She said my skin doesn't conduct sound very well so my ultrasounds are going to be blurry until I'm later on - she said 24-28 weeks will be my optimal time... For now, enjoy the grains!
Weight gain/loss: Up 4 lbs since 1st appointment - he weighed 12 ounces yesterday!
Sleep? Tossing and turning a little, but sleeping well.
Best moment this week? Seeing him on ultrasound again; he is perfect and all is well! Cervix is still rock solid!!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing! He's getting stronger every day.
Food cravings: Nothing really
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Being pregnant during the holidays.
Milestones: Big movement
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!
And now for the ultrasound photos. She said my skin doesn't conduct sound very well so my ultrasounds are going to be blurry until I'm later on - she said 24-28 weeks will be my optimal time... For now, enjoy the grains!
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| Legs; he was chilled out! |
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He's a happy little guy, he was smiling in all the photos - which is why I'm pushing my #1 name choice (Isaac) because it means "laughing one." So sweet! |
Monday, October 25, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 17w3d, an onion - not an attractive "fruit"
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? The windows are open at night with a very cool breeze, I'm sleeping great!
Best moment this week? Crazy punches and kicks are awesome!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!
Food cravings: I really wanted a Sonic cherry limeade yesterday, so I went and got a big one!
What I miss? I'm missing Jonah and Noah this week.
What I am looking forward to? Tomorrow - gender MAY be determined for sure!
Milestones:
What I'm nervous about: Today (17w3d) is the exact gestation when I started to lose the twins. Jonah was delivered at 17w4d. I know that nothing like that can happen again, thanks to my TAC, but today and this week is very anxious for me. I'm remembering what it was like to hold his tiny body, how all his features were so developed. Knowing that his little brother or sister is the same size as him today is bittersweet.
Remembering Jonah today and always. I miss my little boys.
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? The windows are open at night with a very cool breeze, I'm sleeping great!
Best moment this week? Crazy punches and kicks are awesome!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!
Food cravings: I really wanted a Sonic cherry limeade yesterday, so I went and got a big one!
What I miss? I'm missing Jonah and Noah this week.
What I am looking forward to? Tomorrow - gender MAY be determined for sure!
Milestones:
What I'm nervous about: Today (17w3d) is the exact gestation when I started to lose the twins. Jonah was delivered at 17w4d. I know that nothing like that can happen again, thanks to my TAC, but today and this week is very anxious for me. I'm remembering what it was like to hold his tiny body, how all his features were so developed. Knowing that his little brother or sister is the same size as him today is bittersweet.
Remembering Jonah today and always. I miss my little boys.
Monday, October 18, 2010
How far along? 16w3d, an avocado
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? Tired and sleeping, but switching positions ALOT
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, but not consistent
Food cravings: green beans have been a staple go-to food that I've been able to eat no matter what. they ALWAYS sound good!
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing. < same as last week
What I am looking forward to? next ultrasound October 26 - hopefully can see the gender!
Milestones: Feeling movement
What I'm nervous about: nothing
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? Tired and sleeping, but switching positions ALOT
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, but not consistent
Food cravings: green beans have been a staple go-to food that I've been able to eat no matter what. they ALWAYS sound good!
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing. < same as last week
What I am looking forward to? next ultrasound October 26 - hopefully can see the gender!
Milestones: Feeling movement
What I'm nervous about: nothing
Friday, October 8, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 15w, an orange!
Weight gain/loss: -2; it's creeping back up!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, feeling some rolling and moving, but no kicks or punches yet
Food cravings: food sucks!!!! :(
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing.
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: baby is moving!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing this week. Keeping calm.
Weight gain/loss: -2; it's creeping back up!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, feeling some rolling and moving, but no kicks or punches yet
Food cravings: food sucks!!!! :(
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing.
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: baby is moving!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing this week. Keeping calm.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 14w, a lemon!
Weight gain/loss: -5'ish. Starting to regain what I've lost thanks to Phenergan!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Surprise ultrasound! Baby looks great!
Movement: Possibly a flutter... I wish I knew for sure!
Food cravings: Natural Cheetos
What I miss? Not much, this has been a good week!
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing this week. Keeping calm.
Weight gain/loss: -5'ish. Starting to regain what I've lost thanks to Phenergan!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Surprise ultrasound! Baby looks great!
Movement: Possibly a flutter... I wish I knew for sure!
Food cravings: Natural Cheetos
What I miss? Not much, this has been a good week!
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing this week. Keeping calm.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Weekly Check-in: SECOND TRI!!!!!!
How far along? 13w2d, a peach!
Weight gain/loss: -8. I have been throwing up nonstop.. Grrrrr
Sleep? Still uncomfortable from the surgery but I sleep at about 2 hours a stretch.
Best moment this week? NT Scan showed a perfect baby!
Movement: Maybe a little, but I don't want to get too excited
Food cravings: Popsicles and Jello :( Bad week.....
What I miss? A clean house
What I am looking forward to? The vomiting to STOP. It's somehow getting worse, not better.
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Going back to work tomorrow and not throwing up on anyone/anything.
Weight gain/loss: -8. I have been throwing up nonstop.. Grrrrr
Sleep? Still uncomfortable from the surgery but I sleep at about 2 hours a stretch.
Best moment this week? NT Scan showed a perfect baby!
Movement: Maybe a little, but I don't want to get too excited
Food cravings: Popsicles and Jello :( Bad week.....
What I miss? A clean house
What I am looking forward to? The vomiting to STOP. It's somehow getting worse, not better.
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Going back to work tomorrow and not throwing up on anyone/anything.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Weekly Check-In
Oh man, I've been bad about this the last couple of weeks! Sorry, bean!!
How far along? 12w1d, a plum!
Weight gain/loss: Down 4 pounds. Thank you, morning sickness!
Sleep? Been sleeping lots!
Best moment this week? Seeing the heartbeat again and being reassured that our baby made it through the surgery!
Movement: Strangely enough, I am feeling a little vibrating, fluttering feeling way down low. I hope that's you!
Food cravings: This week I guess it was pizza.
What I miss? My energy
What I am looking forward to? NT scan next week!
Milestones: TAC surgery complete (this baby's going nowhere), almost out of 1st Trimester! Next goal is 18 weeks.
What I'm nervous about: Nothing in the next few weeks. Praying for smooth sailing.
How far along? 12w1d, a plum!
Weight gain/loss: Down 4 pounds. Thank you, morning sickness!
Sleep? Been sleeping lots!
Best moment this week? Seeing the heartbeat again and being reassured that our baby made it through the surgery!
Movement: Strangely enough, I am feeling a little vibrating, fluttering feeling way down low. I hope that's you!
Food cravings: This week I guess it was pizza.
What I miss? My energy
What I am looking forward to? NT scan next week!
Milestones: TAC surgery complete (this baby's going nowhere), almost out of 1st Trimester! Next goal is 18 weeks.
What I'm nervous about: Nothing in the next few weeks. Praying for smooth sailing.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Weekly Check-in
How far along? 9w3d, almost a PRUNE!
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Getting a little more uncomfortable, I can feel a little knot if I lay on my stomach.
Best moment this week? The relief I feel when I let myself throw up.
Movement: Just my uterus stretching.
Food cravings: Not much; our fridge is completely empty. I would like some grilled cheese, though.
What I miss? A calm stomach (I'm repeating this, b/c I had an especially nauseated week)
What I am looking forward to? Can't wait to see the little bugger this Thursday, hopefully arms and legs will be moving!
Milestones: baby moves around, curves fingers around objects and already has fingerprints!
What I'm nervous about: Upcoming surgery
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Getting a little more uncomfortable, I can feel a little knot if I lay on my stomach.
Best moment this week? The relief I feel when I let myself throw up.
Movement: Just my uterus stretching.
Food cravings: Not much; our fridge is completely empty. I would like some grilled cheese, though.
What I miss? A calm stomach (I'm repeating this, b/c I had an especially nauseated week)
What I am looking forward to? Can't wait to see the little bugger this Thursday, hopefully arms and legs will be moving!
Milestones: baby moves around, curves fingers around objects and already has fingerprints!
What I'm nervous about: Upcoming surgery
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 8w4d, I believe we're almost an olive!!!
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Not as much, the drop dead exhaustion is getting a little more manageable
Best moment this week? 3rd ultraound showed a perfect baby with a heartbeat of 180 BPM!
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Finally craving healthier food (fruits and veggies) like I did the whole time with the twins
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Nothing really
What I am looking forward to? Surgery Day
Milestones: arms and legs are sprouting!
What I'm nervous about: Trying to have another anxiety-free week, so... nothing!
UPDATE on the "mass" - my RE said that it just looks like a corpus luteum cyst and it's getting smaller, so nothing to worry about. My right ovary was much bigger than my left, so it's still there, but she says it's nothing to worry about. Good news!
Baby looked great at u/s today, s/he actually looked like a curled up cocktail shrimp - I can't wait for the bean to get bigger so we can see arms and legs waving around! The surgery date is coming VERY quickly and I'm trying to make a list of things we have to get done before we leave the state for a week, but by the time I get home, I have no energy to do anything besides throw something together for dinner, clean up the kitchen (perfectly, since we've been having ant invasions) and read Sookie Stackhouse novels. I just finished #10, so I'm pretty sad about that. I started My Antonia by Willa Cather, but it's definitely not pulling me in as much as the Stackhouse novels... Hmmm, classic novel vs. mass market vampire thriller. It's like Kashi vs. Froot Loops for your health.
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Not as much, the drop dead exhaustion is getting a little more manageable
Best moment this week? 3rd ultraound showed a perfect baby with a heartbeat of 180 BPM!
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Finally craving healthier food (fruits and veggies) like I did the whole time with the twins
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Nothing really
What I am looking forward to? Surgery Day
Milestones: arms and legs are sprouting!
What I'm nervous about: Trying to have another anxiety-free week, so... nothing!
UPDATE on the "mass" - my RE said that it just looks like a corpus luteum cyst and it's getting smaller, so nothing to worry about. My right ovary was much bigger than my left, so it's still there, but she says it's nothing to worry about. Good news!
Baby looked great at u/s today, s/he actually looked like a curled up cocktail shrimp - I can't wait for the bean to get bigger so we can see arms and legs waving around! The surgery date is coming VERY quickly and I'm trying to make a list of things we have to get done before we leave the state for a week, but by the time I get home, I have no energy to do anything besides throw something together for dinner, clean up the kitchen (perfectly, since we've been having ant invasions) and read Sookie Stackhouse novels. I just finished #10, so I'm pretty sad about that. I started My Antonia by Willa Cather, but it's definitely not pulling me in as much as the Stackhouse novels... Hmmm, classic novel vs. mass market vampire thriller. It's like Kashi vs. Froot Loops for your health.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Weekly Check-in
How far along? 7w5d, baby is the size of a raspberry!
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Not as much, the drop dead exhaustion is getting a little more manageable
Best moment this week? Seeing the bean again - first OB appt was Tuesday, and I got some Zofran, so the nausea is getting under control.
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Chinese food and fruit Gushers
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Nothing really
What I am looking forward to? Surgery Day
Milestones: Baby's growing fast!
What I'm nervous about: Some crazy mass on my right ovary...
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? Not as much, the drop dead exhaustion is getting a little more manageable
Best moment this week? Seeing the bean again - first OB appt was Tuesday, and I got some Zofran, so the nausea is getting under control.
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Chinese food and fruit Gushers
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Nothing really
What I am looking forward to? Surgery Day
Milestones: Baby's growing fast!
What I'm nervous about: Some crazy mass on my right ovary...
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| 7w4d ultrasound |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Weekly Check-in
Oops, forgot to do this last week!
How far along? 6w4d, baby is the size of a blueberry!?
Weight gain/loss: 0. I think. I've been too scared to get on the scale.
Sleep? Allllll the time.
Best moment this week? Well, it was last week, but we got to see the little bean and the little heart beating away.
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Goldfish crackers (cheddar)
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? A calm stomach
What I am looking forward to? Crazily enough, I'm looking forward to getting cut open and having my bionic cervix!!!!
Milestones: Heartbeat!
What I'm nervous about: trying not to be... at least for this week, anyway.
How far along? 6w4d, baby is the size of a blueberry!?
Weight gain/loss: 0. I think. I've been too scared to get on the scale.
Sleep? Allllll the time.
Best moment this week? Well, it was last week, but we got to see the little bean and the little heart beating away.
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: Goldfish crackers (cheddar)
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? A calm stomach
What I am looking forward to? Crazily enough, I'm looking forward to getting cut open and having my bionic cervix!!!!
Milestones: Heartbeat!
What I'm nervous about: trying not to be... at least for this week, anyway.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Weekly Check-In
How far along? 4w5d, baby is the size of an appleseed!
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? So far so good, trying to get into the habit of sleeping on my left side.
Best moment this week? Scheduling the phone consultation with Dr. Haney!
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: None, still too early.
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Diet Coke
What I am looking forward to? First ultrasound in 10 days! How many babies are in there!?
Milestones: Doubling betas
What I'm nervous about: Everything, but mainly first things first - Phone consult with Dr. Haney, then the ultrasound.
Weight gain/loss: 0
Sleep? So far so good, trying to get into the habit of sleeping on my left side.
Best moment this week? Scheduling the phone consultation with Dr. Haney!
Movement: Umm, definitely not!
Food cravings: None, still too early.
Belly button in or out? In, hopefully for awhile
What I miss? Diet Coke
What I am looking forward to? First ultrasound in 10 days! How many babies are in there!?
Milestones: Doubling betas
What I'm nervous about: Everything, but mainly first things first - Phone consult with Dr. Haney, then the ultrasound.
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