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| Isn't she beautiful?? |
Monday, July 11, 2011
Congrats are in order...
Exactly one month ago, my best friend said "I do"! Congratulations again to Mr. and Mrs. Locklear :)
2 months
I'm a little late on this post but it's been a crazy few weeks.
The nugget is almost 12 weeks old. At his 2 month appointment he was in the 75th percentile for weight and the 50th for height. He was also a rockstar during and after his vaccines, apparently nothing gets this kid down. Over the last few weeks he's become much more animated and alert, and loves to play on his mat for hours at a time during the day. He's developed great head control and we're thinking of getting him a jumper soon since his fat little legs never stop kicking.
This morning David decided that 4:15 AM was a great time to wake up and start chatting away with himself. Sean was already up getting ready for work, but I was hoping to at least sleep until the sun came up. One of these days the piglet will sleep all night long but I think he's figured out that since food is so close by, why not wake up and snack every few hours?
Sean went back to work this week at Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding. The work is going to be hard but the pay is good and the benefits are great. I think he was going stir crazy being at home all day with the kiddo and I, anyhow. He works about an hour from the house and is home by 3:30 every day! The shipyard here in Louisiana is projected to close in early 2013, so we'll be initiating our move back east as soon as possible, hopefully around January of 2012. I've also been applying for jobs in anticipation of finishing my degree in the fall. I've always wanted to work with the FBI but am applying for any federal agency that I qualify to work for. I'm not expecting to land one of those jobs just yet but it would definitely be a dream come true!
I promise I won't wait a month and a half to update this again... I know some of you (Ashlee) were getting pretty impatient :)
The nugget is almost 12 weeks old. At his 2 month appointment he was in the 75th percentile for weight and the 50th for height. He was also a rockstar during and after his vaccines, apparently nothing gets this kid down. Over the last few weeks he's become much more animated and alert, and loves to play on his mat for hours at a time during the day. He's developed great head control and we're thinking of getting him a jumper soon since his fat little legs never stop kicking.
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| These fat legs, mama? |
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| Can't really get mad at this face... |
I promise I won't wait a month and a half to update this again... I know some of you (Ashlee) were getting pretty impatient :)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Things I love - 1 month edition
I've seen other moms do this, so I'll jump on the bandwagon.
A few things that have made my first month manageable (and enjoyable, even!)
Thanks to this lanolin, my nipples are intact and are in fairly good shape (sorry if that's TMI for some of you!). This stuff works wonders. As do these:
These make it so I don't have to change my shirt 10 times a day. Although I change them about 5 times a day and have gone through almost 3 boxes so far.
The ring sling. I can do just about anything hands-free with this. Even feed the kid, see? Yes, I realize most of these items are breastfeeding-related but that's what takes up probably 75% of my days.
Finally, my phone:
My Blackberry died about a week after D was born. My fabulous BFF Ashlee sent me this (she upgraded to an iPhone, tech savvy girl that she is!) and it's been AWESOME. Especially during those late night feedings - I can use Facebook and post on The Bump while little man is pigging out. It's about the only way I can stay awake at 2:30 AM when he's hungry. Thanks Ash!
A few things that have made my first month manageable (and enjoyable, even!)
The Boppy pillow. Usually I use it for setting David in when we're on the couch and watching TV, but it makes for a really easy way to nurse him, too. It's definitely saved my back from being in too much pain from either hunching over or holding him up with one arm.
The ring sling. I can do just about anything hands-free with this. Even feed the kid, see? Yes, I realize most of these items are breastfeeding-related but that's what takes up probably 75% of my days.
Finally, my phone:
My Blackberry died about a week after D was born. My fabulous BFF Ashlee sent me this (she upgraded to an iPhone, tech savvy girl that she is!) and it's been AWESOME. Especially during those late night feedings - I can use Facebook and post on The Bump while little man is pigging out. It's about the only way I can stay awake at 2:30 AM when he's hungry. Thanks Ash!
1 month
David was 1 month old yesterday. Where does the time go??
All in all it's been a great month. We've had family and friends over to meet the little guy, he's been sleeping in 4-hour stretches at night which is GREAT for SP and I, and he's learned to love the ring sling so that we can get out of the house and be productive during the day. He's still a little piggy - he eats around the clock during the day, and he's gaining weight like crazy which is exactly what his doctor wanted. He's not such a great napper, unless he's laying in bed with me - then he could sleep all day. Which is fine, some days I don't really need to get out of bed anyway.
Yesterday, we went to the local farmer's market. We had to make it an early and short trip because it's summer here in Louisiana and my a/c isn't working in the Camaro (of course!). I had my "mother of the year" moment on Friday when we took SP's paycheck to the bank, we were gone all of 15 minutes and by the time we got home, David was not only screaming at me from the backseat, he was bright red and sweating like crazy. Naturally, I freaked out and simultaneously held him next to the open freezer while holding a thermometer under his arm (temp was fine). And then I cried for being such a horrible mother and (almost) overheating my child, and so he got his favorite treat (the boob) and we napped for 4 hours. Anyway, back to the farmer's market. I used the ring sling to carry him so I could have my hands free to taste all the delicious goodies they had there, and man was he a rockstar! Everyone wanted to come see the little baby (and no one tried to touch him, which was cool), and everyone thought the sling was the neatest thing (one guy about my age said, "dude, that is the coolest thing ever - I want to be carried like that all day!). I usually take $40 with me, and I made out with 3 jars of jelly, a loaf of banana bread, and a big bag full of veggies for $21. I need to shop there more often!
Today is Sunday, which means SP is off work. Unfortunately, once he wakes up he's going to have to go to Home Depot and get some insect spray for the house. I wanted to take a bath last night with the baby (it's way easier to do it that way!) but of course, my bathtub was full of ANTS!! Big ones! Coming out of the ceiling and into the tub! So, that needs to be fixed asap. (We ended up taking a bath in the guest bathroom, after I washed remnants of our termite swarm down the drain - ugh). I should probably scrub the bathrooms down today, too... but let's not get too ambitious.
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| Whoa, Mom... do something with that hair, will ya? |
Yesterday, we went to the local farmer's market. We had to make it an early and short trip because it's summer here in Louisiana and my a/c isn't working in the Camaro (of course!). I had my "mother of the year" moment on Friday when we took SP's paycheck to the bank, we were gone all of 15 minutes and by the time we got home, David was not only screaming at me from the backseat, he was bright red and sweating like crazy. Naturally, I freaked out and simultaneously held him next to the open freezer while holding a thermometer under his arm (temp was fine). And then I cried for being such a horrible mother and (almost) overheating my child, and so he got his favorite treat (the boob) and we napped for 4 hours. Anyway, back to the farmer's market. I used the ring sling to carry him so I could have my hands free to taste all the delicious goodies they had there, and man was he a rockstar! Everyone wanted to come see the little baby (and no one tried to touch him, which was cool), and everyone thought the sling was the neatest thing (one guy about my age said, "dude, that is the coolest thing ever - I want to be carried like that all day!). I usually take $40 with me, and I made out with 3 jars of jelly, a loaf of banana bread, and a big bag full of veggies for $21. I need to shop there more often!
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| Snug as a bug. And a way-too-big hat. |
Today is Sunday, which means SP is off work. Unfortunately, once he wakes up he's going to have to go to Home Depot and get some insect spray for the house. I wanted to take a bath last night with the baby (it's way easier to do it that way!) but of course, my bathtub was full of ANTS!! Big ones! Coming out of the ceiling and into the tub! So, that needs to be fixed asap. (We ended up taking a bath in the guest bathroom, after I washed remnants of our termite swarm down the drain - ugh). I should probably scrub the bathrooms down today, too... but let's not get too ambitious.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Quick! While the baby is asleep!
Well, this last week and a half has gone by so fast! All of our help is gone and it's just been David and I at home during the day since last Tuesday. The first two days were rough, we spent all day long in bed nursing non-stop (the 3-week growth spurt, I assume, is the culprit!). It really wasn't horrible, but I got nothing done around the house and it's amazing that I even was able to break away to eat for a few minutes a day.
This week things are a bit easier. David is napping longer so today, I managed to take a shower, dry my hair (which hasn't been done in months practically), start AND finish a load of laundry, and run the dishwasher - and as I'm typing this, he's still out cold! Naturally, my mommy instinct causes me to get up and check on him every 5 minutes. And he's just so darn cute when he's asleep!
This week, my goals are to:
1. Walk every day, starting with the stroller and graduating to the Moby or ring sling
2. Practice every day with the Moby or ring sling. We've done a few minutes in each one a few times, but D still isn't 100% content to hang out in one for a long period of time. These will save my sanity if he learns to love them!
3. Be diligent with the pump. D is going to be babysat by my mama when I'm in a wedding in a few weeks, and so far all I've managed to pump is 4 oz a day. That's not quite one feeding for him. So I need to up my supply a bit so I'll be able to leave enough with Mom, especially since I'll only have 2 days to pump pre-wedding!
D only wakes up once or twice at night, so I'm plenty well rested. He's napping better during the day, so I've had time to read some books on the Kindle and catch up on TV shows online. If we can keep that pattern up, I'll be able to do this SAHM thing for awhile :)
Finally, some random pictures of the little man, because he's just too darn cute!
This week things are a bit easier. David is napping longer so today, I managed to take a shower, dry my hair (which hasn't been done in months practically), start AND finish a load of laundry, and run the dishwasher - and as I'm typing this, he's still out cold! Naturally, my mommy instinct causes me to get up and check on him every 5 minutes. And he's just so darn cute when he's asleep!
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| This is a "food coma" |
As far as David's progress, he's growing way too fast. He gained 2lbs in 2.5 weeks. He grew 2 inches in 3 weeks. He's fitting into outfits that were too big 2 weeks ago. He's getting even chubbier cheeks and thighs (you're welcome, little guy). We still haven't decided who he favors more, so far he's a pretty good mix of both of us.
1. Walk every day, starting with the stroller and graduating to the Moby or ring sling
2. Practice every day with the Moby or ring sling. We've done a few minutes in each one a few times, but D still isn't 100% content to hang out in one for a long period of time. These will save my sanity if he learns to love them!
3. Be diligent with the pump. D is going to be babysat by my mama when I'm in a wedding in a few weeks, and so far all I've managed to pump is 4 oz a day. That's not quite one feeding for him. So I need to up my supply a bit so I'll be able to leave enough with Mom, especially since I'll only have 2 days to pump pre-wedding!
D only wakes up once or twice at night, so I'm plenty well rested. He's napping better during the day, so I've had time to read some books on the Kindle and catch up on TV shows online. If we can keep that pattern up, I'll be able to do this SAHM thing for awhile :)
Finally, some random pictures of the little man, because he's just too darn cute!
Friday, April 29, 2011
1 Week Postpartum
I hate to jinx myself by saying this, but the first week home with David has been a breeze. My in-laws are here as well as my mom and my sister, and I haven't had to do much of anything except for keep my feet up and feed the munchkin. It's been so great! I've learned a lot over the last 7 days about being a mom, and I'm loving every second.
Healing
I'm still getting used to having an incision. I like that I have glue instead of stitches, but it's really strange to not be able to feel my belly. The area about 2" above and below my incision is totally numb, but sometimes starts to sting which I'm guessing is the nerve endings starting to grow back. I have a girdle/wrap that I wear during the day, because my abs are so weak I can barely stand up straight if I do too much without it. I've been able to take a few trips out of the house to the store, and walking around feels really good. I can't wait until I can start doing a little bit of exercise and taking walks/jogs with David, it's going to feel so good!
Breastfeeding
Is amazing. I was so scared after the c-section that I'd have a hard time with this. In the books that I read it was said over and over again that the more medications you have, the more interventions you have, and the longer you wait after birth to feed the baby the more trouble you will have with breastfeeding. This terrified me. The very first time I tried in the hospital, we used a shield to help David latch. After that first feeding, he's had ZERO problems, doesn't need a shield, and nurses often and well. It's such a euphoric feeling for me, I can't really describe it - it's like, when he's feeding I can tell my endorphins are rising and my mood gets better. It really is one of the most natural things I've ever done, and is great bonding time for me and the little guy. He's funny though, when someone else is holding him and I say something near him, he starts suckling the air - he's already associated my voice with food! SP calls me the milk factory, lol. Oh yeah, and my boobs are humongous
Sleeping
David is a great sleeper. During the day he naps for 2-3 hours at a time, sometimes more, then eats and socializes for 45 minutes or so before taking another nap. His favorite time is late evening, between 8 and 10 - he's super alert and that's usually when he has 'Daddy time'. The first few nights he would cluster feed from about 11:30-1:30, and then sleep until 4 or 5, and then cluster feed again. Thank goodness this didn't last long. Now, at 8 days old, he pretty much sleeps for 3-4 hours, eats for 30 minutes, and sleeps again throughout the night. This is great for me - I just pick him up from his bassinet (which is bumped up to my mattress), feed him, and lay him back down and go to sleep myself. Usually once SP leaves for work, I put David in bed next to me and we doze and watch the news until I feel like getting up :)
David is such a good baby. He only 'cries' when he gets his diaper changed, and even then it's such a wimpy, fake cry :) He doesn't fuss, sleeps great, loves to be held and cuddled, and will nap/rest/hang out anywhere. I know all of this can change, but I'm counting my blessings that I have such a happy, healthy, wonderful baby boy - and such a great family to help me out and transition into my new life!
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| 1 week post-baby - pretty happy with this bod so far! |
Healing
I'm still getting used to having an incision. I like that I have glue instead of stitches, but it's really strange to not be able to feel my belly. The area about 2" above and below my incision is totally numb, but sometimes starts to sting which I'm guessing is the nerve endings starting to grow back. I have a girdle/wrap that I wear during the day, because my abs are so weak I can barely stand up straight if I do too much without it. I've been able to take a few trips out of the house to the store, and walking around feels really good. I can't wait until I can start doing a little bit of exercise and taking walks/jogs with David, it's going to feel so good!
Breastfeeding
Is amazing. I was so scared after the c-section that I'd have a hard time with this. In the books that I read it was said over and over again that the more medications you have, the more interventions you have, and the longer you wait after birth to feed the baby the more trouble you will have with breastfeeding. This terrified me. The very first time I tried in the hospital, we used a shield to help David latch. After that first feeding, he's had ZERO problems, doesn't need a shield, and nurses often and well. It's such a euphoric feeling for me, I can't really describe it - it's like, when he's feeding I can tell my endorphins are rising and my mood gets better. It really is one of the most natural things I've ever done, and is great bonding time for me and the little guy. He's funny though, when someone else is holding him and I say something near him, he starts suckling the air - he's already associated my voice with food! SP calls me the milk factory, lol. Oh yeah, and my boobs are humongous
Sleeping
David is a great sleeper. During the day he naps for 2-3 hours at a time, sometimes more, then eats and socializes for 45 minutes or so before taking another nap. His favorite time is late evening, between 8 and 10 - he's super alert and that's usually when he has 'Daddy time'. The first few nights he would cluster feed from about 11:30-1:30, and then sleep until 4 or 5, and then cluster feed again. Thank goodness this didn't last long. Now, at 8 days old, he pretty much sleeps for 3-4 hours, eats for 30 minutes, and sleeps again throughout the night. This is great for me - I just pick him up from his bassinet (which is bumped up to my mattress), feed him, and lay him back down and go to sleep myself. Usually once SP leaves for work, I put David in bed next to me and we doze and watch the news until I feel like getting up :)
David is such a good baby. He only 'cries' when he gets his diaper changed, and even then it's such a wimpy, fake cry :) He doesn't fuss, sleeps great, loves to be held and cuddled, and will nap/rest/hang out anywhere. I know all of this can change, but I'm counting my blessings that I have such a happy, healthy, wonderful baby boy - and such a great family to help me out and transition into my new life!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Birth Story
Short version: Induced at 5:30 AM on 4/20, and ended up with a c-section after 22 hours of labor at 3:47 AM on 4/21.
Grab a drink and get comfy, friends - this is a long one!
I got to the hospital at 4:30 AM for my scheduled induction on 4/20, filled out all my paperwork, and got settled into bed to begin the process.
They offered me pain meds right off of the bat, but I wanted to wait and see what it all felt like before I decided what I wanted to have. They started pitocin at 5:30. For the first few hours I barely felt the pitocin contractions. It sort of felt like mild period cramps, but they weren't even that bad. The nurse checked me a few times, and I was still hanging out at about 2cm, and I was effacing quickly and my cervix was moving into the anterior position. She said that my doc would come in and break my water around 10. At about 9, I got up to use the bathroom and my water broke all over my bare feet. I kind of stood there like, "What the hell??" and the nurse just laughed at me. My doctor came in a bit later and said, "I knew you were going to go today!"
SP and I played a few card games, watched the House marathon on TV, and they kept cranking up my dosage of pitocin every 30 minutes. By 3:00, I was maxed out on pitocin and still not on pain meds. My contractions were about 45 seconds apart and a minute long. I started feeling a lot of pressure in my right hip, and got off of the birth ball and back in bed to see if I could find a good position to relieve it. The nurse checked me again and I was around 3cm, 100% effaced and totally anterior. We couldn't figure out why the heck I was dilating so slowly, since she could feel the baby's head and my contractions were very, very strong. She suggested I get the epi so that I could sleep, because it was going to be a long night. I agreed, and they shotgunned 2 bags of fluids into me in 5 minutes to prep me. My anesthesiologist was hilarious, and soon I was feeling absolutely nothing below the waist except some pressure in my right hip.
I slept for a few hours, and by 10pm they decided to drop the pitocin back down to zero and ramp it up every 15 minutes. They said most of the time this will stimulate contractions and bring on labor quickly. I was still at a 3 and 100%, so I went back to sleep. I started feeling really intense pressure in my right hip but nowhere else. When I woke up, I mentioned it to the nurse, and she said it was probably because of the way the baby was facing. I'd been having problems with this hip for awhile, so I wasn't totally shocked. So, I went back to sleep.
My doc came in at 3:15 and checked me again. I was almost a 4, they could feel baby's hair, and she wasn't really happy with my progress. She was really confused as to why I wasn't going faster - she was so sure I was going to go on my own anyway, so she assumed I'd have had the baby hours ago! She said she'd like to do a c-section, since she couldn't figure out what exactly was going on, and didn't want it to end up being an emergency situation later just in case. At this point, what the hell - I said OK.
I was in the OR, prepped, and drugged from the shoulders down in less than 20 minutes. SP joined me and my body was trembling horribly from the drugs when they started to cut. About 2 minutes later I heard some mumbling from the doc and nurses, SP made a face at this strange popping/cracking sound, and I heard a teeny tiny little baby cry. The whisked David over to the warmer and started to clean him up, and I was crying my eyes out on the table
They finally brought him around to see me, but he was grunting and breathing bubbles so they rushed him to the nursery to get him fixed up and dried out.
His APGARs were 8 and 9, and the nurse told me he was acting great! SP went with him and took pictures and let his parents see the little guy while I got stitched (well, glued up). They wheeled me back into my room to let the anesthesia wear off before moving us to our postpartum room.
I was told when we did our nursery tour that I'd have the baby within an hour for breastfeeding (sooner if it was a vaginal birth), and an hour came and went. SP told me they still had the baby under a light and warmer. A nurse came in and I asked here where my baby was and when I could have him. She didn't know, and went to check.
Another hour passes. Another nurse comes in. I ask again, "WHERE THE HELL IS MY BABY?!" She doesn't know. She'll go check.
Finally, one of the nurses comes in and explains to me that sometimes c-section babies end up with fluid in their lungs that they have to allow to absorb. A baby born vaginally will have these fluids "squeezed" out when they are born, but that doesn't work with a section. If you handle or agitate the baby during this time, they can aspirate the fluids further, so the best thing to do is to put them under a warmer and leave them be. I was stuck in bed, unable to walk because of the anesthesia, and couldn't even see my baby at all. SP would go periodically to the nursery and check on him, but couldn't go in and see him so he just reported what he saw through the glass.
SIX HOURS LATER, they finally brought David to me and I started crying all over again.
As it turns out, the c-section was absolutely necessary. David's head was jammed into my hip socket, which is why I'd been having so much pain in my right hip for the last 2 weeks and especially during labor when my contractions got stronger. The right side of his face was smashed up at delivery, he has a huge bruise on the side of his head, and his right ear is clubbed at the top. The doctors think that it will become normal over time, however. His cord was also wrapped around his neck. I'm so glad that I listened to my doctor!
David Arthur Delany II was born on April 21, 2011 at 3:47 AM, weighing 7lbs, 3oz and at 19 inches long. We can't get enough of him and can't wait to continue to show him off as he grows up!
Grab a drink and get comfy, friends - this is a long one!
I got to the hospital at 4:30 AM for my scheduled induction on 4/20, filled out all my paperwork, and got settled into bed to begin the process.
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| Last baby bump picture!! 38 weeks 6 days. |
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| Ready to rock and roll! |
SP and I played a few card games, watched the House marathon on TV, and they kept cranking up my dosage of pitocin every 30 minutes. By 3:00, I was maxed out on pitocin and still not on pain meds. My contractions were about 45 seconds apart and a minute long. I started feeling a lot of pressure in my right hip, and got off of the birth ball and back in bed to see if I could find a good position to relieve it. The nurse checked me again and I was around 3cm, 100% effaced and totally anterior. We couldn't figure out why the heck I was dilating so slowly, since she could feel the baby's head and my contractions were very, very strong. She suggested I get the epi so that I could sleep, because it was going to be a long night. I agreed, and they shotgunned 2 bags of fluids into me in 5 minutes to prep me. My anesthesiologist was hilarious, and soon I was feeling absolutely nothing below the waist except some pressure in my right hip.
I slept for a few hours, and by 10pm they decided to drop the pitocin back down to zero and ramp it up every 15 minutes. They said most of the time this will stimulate contractions and bring on labor quickly. I was still at a 3 and 100%, so I went back to sleep. I started feeling really intense pressure in my right hip but nowhere else. When I woke up, I mentioned it to the nurse, and she said it was probably because of the way the baby was facing. I'd been having problems with this hip for awhile, so I wasn't totally shocked. So, I went back to sleep.
My doc came in at 3:15 and checked me again. I was almost a 4, they could feel baby's hair, and she wasn't really happy with my progress. She was really confused as to why I wasn't going faster - she was so sure I was going to go on my own anyway, so she assumed I'd have had the baby hours ago! She said she'd like to do a c-section, since she couldn't figure out what exactly was going on, and didn't want it to end up being an emergency situation later just in case. At this point, what the hell - I said OK.
I was in the OR, prepped, and drugged from the shoulders down in less than 20 minutes. SP joined me and my body was trembling horribly from the drugs when they started to cut. About 2 minutes later I heard some mumbling from the doc and nurses, SP made a face at this strange popping/cracking sound, and I heard a teeny tiny little baby cry. The whisked David over to the warmer and started to clean him up, and I was crying my eyes out on the table
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| Hello my sweetheart! |
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| 7 lbs, 3 oz |
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| Love at first sight |
His APGARs were 8 and 9, and the nurse told me he was acting great! SP went with him and took pictures and let his parents see the little guy while I got stitched (well, glued up). They wheeled me back into my room to let the anesthesia wear off before moving us to our postpartum room.
I was told when we did our nursery tour that I'd have the baby within an hour for breastfeeding (sooner if it was a vaginal birth), and an hour came and went. SP told me they still had the baby under a light and warmer. A nurse came in and I asked here where my baby was and when I could have him. She didn't know, and went to check.
Another hour passes. Another nurse comes in. I ask again, "WHERE THE HELL IS MY BABY?!" She doesn't know. She'll go check.
Finally, one of the nurses comes in and explains to me that sometimes c-section babies end up with fluid in their lungs that they have to allow to absorb. A baby born vaginally will have these fluids "squeezed" out when they are born, but that doesn't work with a section. If you handle or agitate the baby during this time, they can aspirate the fluids further, so the best thing to do is to put them under a warmer and leave them be. I was stuck in bed, unable to walk because of the anesthesia, and couldn't even see my baby at all. SP would go periodically to the nursery and check on him, but couldn't go in and see him so he just reported what he saw through the glass.
SIX HOURS LATER, they finally brought David to me and I started crying all over again.
As it turns out, the c-section was absolutely necessary. David's head was jammed into my hip socket, which is why I'd been having so much pain in my right hip for the last 2 weeks and especially during labor when my contractions got stronger. The right side of his face was smashed up at delivery, he has a huge bruise on the side of his head, and his right ear is clubbed at the top. The doctors think that it will become normal over time, however. His cord was also wrapped around his neck. I'm so glad that I listened to my doctor!
David Arthur Delany II was born on April 21, 2011 at 3:47 AM, weighing 7lbs, 3oz and at 19 inches long. We can't get enough of him and can't wait to continue to show him off as he grows up!
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| Lady, quit talking and let me feed my baby. |
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| We think he has Daddy's nose! |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tomorrow is the day!
Had a great final doctor's appointment this morning: I'm fully effaced, 2cm, and we're going to start the induction tomorrow morning at 4:30!! Doc says we'll start pitocin and IV antibiotics (for GBS) right away, and then later on we'll break my water depending on my progress. I couldn't be more excited or anxious!
My in-laws will be here this afternoon, so I'm hoping SP gets off of work early enough for all of us to be able to do something nice for dinner and just relax. I have no idea how I'm supposed to sleep tonight, but I'm going to try!
My in-laws will be here this afternoon, so I'm hoping SP gets off of work early enough for all of us to be able to do something nice for dinner and just relax. I have no idea how I'm supposed to sleep tonight, but I'm going to try!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
38 weeks - the final countdown!
I've always said since the beginning of this pregnancy that I wanted to make it to at least 38 weeks, and here we are! I had my "last" appointment this morning with my OB, and it was pretty uneventful. I haven't made any significant progress since last week, which is neither good or bad (plenty of women don't have progress until labor starts!). I follow up with her on Tuesday to see if I'm either a bit more dilated or a bit more effaced, and if I am we are a GO for induction on Wednesday morning (starting at 4AM... yikes!). If I haven't made progress, I'll have the option of starting Cervadil on Tuesday, or holding off the induction for another week. Baby at this point isn't going to change much if any between now and then size/weight wise, so it'll essentially be my call.
While I'm all for getting him out of there at 39 weeks, I want to be a very favorable candidate for induction (right now I'm a "good" candidate), so I can avoid a c-section as much as possible. I know, it's not the end of the world if it happens, but major surgery isn't high on my list of "things to do in life".
I'll be doing lots of walking and other "labor-stimulating activities" this weekend to help the process along, I'm so ready for this to all be over and have the little guy here with us on the outside! (no teas, no herbs, no supplements, no castor oil... just the, um, physical stuff that I can do to get it moving along!)
This week I found out two of my other girlfriends (due in September) are on Team Blue - congrats to Brandi and Darla!! Went to the doctor with Darla on Tuesday, and when she asked about her weight gain, he said "Oh you're doing just fine, you just might not be having a 9lb baby like your friend here!". I will hunt that man down and stab him in the eye if that is the case. For the record, my OB says David should be between 6.5 and 7.5lbs at birth based on his and my growth patterns over the last few weeks (read: minimal). And I'm more than OK with that!!
The weather here is great so I'm hoping to enjoy what will probably be my last weekend without baby with SP, doing something fun outside. His parents arrive Tuesday, and hopefully Baby D will arrive Wednesday! So much to look forward to!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Crawfish boil and single-digit countdown!
It's only natural to kick off the week with our "Bump Pic Monday Survey", so here goes:
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 37w, 4d
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +32lbs
Is your nursery done? Still need a rug, but yes!
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Moby wrap and baby swing.
Which stroller did you buy? Chicco Cortina system in Adventure
How many inches around is that bump? 42"
Are you getting nervous? Not anymore, I'm just ready for him to be here!
Have you dropped yet? Yes! He was a -2 at last appointment
Lost your plug? Mostly, still bits and pieces here and there
Any other signs that baby is on their way? Not nearly enough of them!
Are you still working/how long will you work? n/a
How do you feel in general? I actually feel good. Nights are hard when I have to get out of bed, but other than that I have tons of energy!
What are you getting the most excited about? Holding him for the first time, the look on his daddy's face when he's born... bringing him home with us!
Do you have a blog? Love Songs and Nursery Rhymes
Any big fears or concerns? Just wondering what labor is going to be like.
What is in your hospital bag? Clothes, socks, PJ's - that's about it!
Are you exercising? Just walking
How many more days until D-Day? D-day in 17 days, induction date in 9 days!
This weekend we headed over to Darla and Doug's for a crawfish boil. Aubrey flew into town for a wedding, and Crystal came up from New Orleans. We had a great time and it was awesome to see everyone!! Not sure when we'll get another chance to do something fun like this for quite awhile :)
We ate crawfish out of a canoe:
Todd is a crawfish master and they were so delicious! I love springtime in the south for this exact reason. Good friends, good food, cold beer (O'Douls for me and SP!), and a really relaxing afternoon.
SP and I both came home exhausted and with some nice sunburns!
On the baby front... we have t-minus 9 days until Baby D's arrival. SINGLE DIGITS. Yikes. We're both very excited and anxious, and I'm kind of hoping he decides to get a move on before the 20th, because a) I'd rather go on my own than be induced, and b) Not really sure how I feel about having a 4/20 baby. But, we'll take what we get! Today's project will be finishing up the guest room. SP got my boxes of books out of the storage unit and I need to get them on the bookshelf. My baby sister did some awesome paintings last year and I want to get those displayed around the house so I can show them off when company comes over!
Tomorrow I get to go to MS with Darla to find out if she's having a boy or a girl... very exciting!!
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| I can't be bothered with clothes before 10 AM. |
How Far Along: 37w, 4d
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +32lbs
Is your nursery done? Still need a rug, but yes!
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Moby wrap and baby swing.
Which stroller did you buy? Chicco Cortina system in Adventure
How many inches around is that bump? 42"
Are you getting nervous? Not anymore, I'm just ready for him to be here!
Have you dropped yet? Yes! He was a -2 at last appointment
Lost your plug? Mostly, still bits and pieces here and there
Any other signs that baby is on their way? Not nearly enough of them!
Are you still working/how long will you work? n/a
How do you feel in general? I actually feel good. Nights are hard when I have to get out of bed, but other than that I have tons of energy!
What are you getting the most excited about? Holding him for the first time, the look on his daddy's face when he's born... bringing him home with us!
Do you have a blog? Love Songs and Nursery Rhymes
Any big fears or concerns? Just wondering what labor is going to be like.
What is in your hospital bag? Clothes, socks, PJ's - that's about it!
Are you exercising? Just walking
How many more days until D-Day? D-day in 17 days, induction date in 9 days!
This weekend we headed over to Darla and Doug's for a crawfish boil. Aubrey flew into town for a wedding, and Crystal came up from New Orleans. We had a great time and it was awesome to see everyone!! Not sure when we'll get another chance to do something fun like this for quite awhile :)
We ate crawfish out of a canoe:
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| Technically, it's a pirogue. But it looks like a canoe. |
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| Darla (in purple) finds out if she's Team Pink or Team Blue on Tuesday! |
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| Pregnancy hasn't been kind to my profile, or my biceps. Ugh! |
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| Master chef Todd (in yellow). This was such a cool idea! |
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| Crystal (left) got juiced in the face and all over her shirt in the first 30 seconds of eating. |
On the baby front... we have t-minus 9 days until Baby D's arrival. SINGLE DIGITS. Yikes. We're both very excited and anxious, and I'm kind of hoping he decides to get a move on before the 20th, because a) I'd rather go on my own than be induced, and b) Not really sure how I feel about having a 4/20 baby. But, we'll take what we get! Today's project will be finishing up the guest room. SP got my boxes of books out of the storage unit and I need to get them on the bookshelf. My baby sister did some awesome paintings last year and I want to get those displayed around the house so I can show them off when company comes over!
Tomorrow I get to go to MS with Darla to find out if she's having a boy or a girl... very exciting!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
37 weeks... and 13 days left!!
Well, reached one of the last great milestones today: FULL TERM!! Baby should be ready to make his appearance any day now! I had a growth ultrasound this morning to check on his growth. The tech started by giving me a really good shot of his face - I swear, this kid looks just like MY dad. But I think he has SP's nose. Which is good! He was even showing off his boy parts again, making his daddy proud.
Baby D is still measuring behind, and his growth has slowed. Not "too far" behind, but still behind. He is "small, but not too small". I am still measuring 32-33 weeks. This, in combination with low AF levels and weight gain (2lbs in 6 weeks for me) is leading my doc to start an induction on 4/20, having baby on 4/21, at exactly 39 weeks. She says I'm favorable at this point, and any more progress that I make will only help.
So, unless Baby D decides to come sooner (which I hope he does, come on little guy - give me a break!) we'll be meeting our new addition in 13 days!
Less than 2 weeks!! Oh boy, is this going to move slower than molasses...
Baby D is still measuring behind, and his growth has slowed. Not "too far" behind, but still behind. He is "small, but not too small". I am still measuring 32-33 weeks. This, in combination with low AF levels and weight gain (2lbs in 6 weeks for me) is leading my doc to start an induction on 4/20, having baby on 4/21, at exactly 39 weeks. She says I'm favorable at this point, and any more progress that I make will only help.
So, unless Baby D decides to come sooner (which I hope he does, come on little guy - give me a break!) we'll be meeting our new addition in 13 days!
Less than 2 weeks!! Oh boy, is this going to move slower than molasses...
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| Can't find shirts long enough to cover the bottom of "the belly"! |
Monday, April 4, 2011
Monday Survey
Every Monday, us April moms-to-be post a belly pic and a survey on "The Bump" Since my picture is the same as my last blog post, I'll just throw the survey up here.
SP and I spent yesterday morning walking around New Orleans with some friends, which was really nice. We had lunch at a cafe in Jackson Square, which was delicious. By the time I got home my feet looked like angry pufferfish, and my afternoon nap was glorious. That is, until I was woken up by some contractions!! They lasted almost all night long, but never got close enough to time. Just another sign that Baby D is getting ready to make his appearance soon!!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 36w, 4d
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +30
Is your nursery done? Still need a rug and a trashcan for diapers!
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Moby wrap
Which stroller did you buy? Chicco Cortina in Adventure
How many inches around is that bump? 42 at the belly button
Are you getting nervous? More anxious than nervous!
Have you dropped yet? Yep, baby was at -2 station on Thursday!
Lost your plug? Sure have. Right before lunch the other day, too - gross.
Any other signs that baby is on their way? Been having ctx for 2 days now, on and off... some loose stools, nesting has kicked into overdrive! At Thursday's appt I was 1cm, and totally soft.
Are you still working/how long will you work? Nope. Just finished my spring semester of school. Now I just work on my house.
How do you feel in general? Pretty good. A little crampy but I have energy, I'm not really irritable, I'm not that sore.
What are you getting the most excited about? Bringing him home and cuddling with him and DH
Do you have a blog? clicky link
Any big fears or concerns? I've had no weight gain or growth in 5 weeks, so we're having an u/s to check little man out on Thursday. Hopefully he's growing well, if not we'll be having him this coming weekend at just over 37 weeks!
What is in your hospital bag? Just mine and DH's clothes so far.
Are you exercising? Only if cleaning counts as exercise!
How many more days until D-Day? 21. If he's not here by week 39, that's my induction date.
SP and I spent yesterday morning walking around New Orleans with some friends, which was really nice. We had lunch at a cafe in Jackson Square, which was delicious. By the time I got home my feet looked like angry pufferfish, and my afternoon nap was glorious. That is, until I was woken up by some contractions!! They lasted almost all night long, but never got close enough to time. Just another sign that Baby D is getting ready to make his appearance soon!!
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 36w, 4d
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +30
Is your nursery done? Still need a rug and a trashcan for diapers!
What is your favorite piece of baby gear that you've purchased? Moby wrap
Which stroller did you buy? Chicco Cortina in Adventure
How many inches around is that bump? 42 at the belly button
Are you getting nervous? More anxious than nervous!
Have you dropped yet? Yep, baby was at -2 station on Thursday!
Lost your plug? Sure have. Right before lunch the other day, too - gross.
Any other signs that baby is on their way? Been having ctx for 2 days now, on and off... some loose stools, nesting has kicked into overdrive! At Thursday's appt I was 1cm, and totally soft.
Are you still working/how long will you work? Nope. Just finished my spring semester of school. Now I just work on my house.
How do you feel in general? Pretty good. A little crampy but I have energy, I'm not really irritable, I'm not that sore.
What are you getting the most excited about? Bringing him home and cuddling with him and DH
Do you have a blog? clicky link
Any big fears or concerns? I've had no weight gain or growth in 5 weeks, so we're having an u/s to check little man out on Thursday. Hopefully he's growing well, if not we'll be having him this coming weekend at just over 37 weeks!
What is in your hospital bag? Just mine and DH's clothes so far.
Are you exercising? Only if cleaning counts as exercise!
How many more days until D-Day? 21. If he's not here by week 39, that's my induction date.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
36 weeks - even closer than we thought?
Today was my 36 week appointment. And I got a little more of a surprise than I was expecting!
First, I'm GBS positive. Not a big deal, it just means that I'll have to be on IV antibiotics during labor/delivery, but also means I can't labor at home for an extended period of time. Boo.
Second, this is the 5th week in a row that I've had zero weight gain. I've stalled out at 157. My fundal height (belly height) hasn't increased either, in the same amount of time. So... next Thursday, at 37 weeks, I have another growth ultrasound to see what Baby D is up to, and see if he's grown at all since my last ultrasound at 34 weeks.
If he's growing well, great!! Onward we go.
If he's not growing well, or well enough... well - we could be having this baby by NEXT WEEKEND. Holy shit. He's already a good size, but may grow better as an outside baby. Which means being induced early. Not really thrilled about that, but if it means a healthier baby, I'll take it!
He's already moved down to a -2 station, and I'm at 1cm (progress from last week!). My bishop's score is an 8, which means I should be a successful candidate for induction if we have to go there.
I COULD HAVE THIS BABY NEXT WEEKEND. Seriously? At least that's what we're preparing for, just in case.
Those of you reading this, send some positive vibes that Baby D decides to stay in a bit longer, and that he's growing well! Hopefully I'll have a good update next week!
First, I'm GBS positive. Not a big deal, it just means that I'll have to be on IV antibiotics during labor/delivery, but also means I can't labor at home for an extended period of time. Boo.
Second, this is the 5th week in a row that I've had zero weight gain. I've stalled out at 157. My fundal height (belly height) hasn't increased either, in the same amount of time. So... next Thursday, at 37 weeks, I have another growth ultrasound to see what Baby D is up to, and see if he's grown at all since my last ultrasound at 34 weeks.
If he's growing well, great!! Onward we go.
If he's not growing well, or well enough... well - we could be having this baby by NEXT WEEKEND. Holy shit. He's already a good size, but may grow better as an outside baby. Which means being induced early. Not really thrilled about that, but if it means a healthier baby, I'll take it!
He's already moved down to a -2 station, and I'm at 1cm (progress from last week!). My bishop's score is an 8, which means I should be a successful candidate for induction if we have to go there.
I COULD HAVE THIS BABY NEXT WEEKEND. Seriously? At least that's what we're preparing for, just in case.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Happy 35/35!
Today is yet another pregnancy milestone: my "35/35" date. This means that I'm 35 weeks along, and have 35 days left until my due date! Here's a quick look at how things have changed in 35 weeks:
And here I am today:
And here I am today:
Not a whole lot different than last week! I had a great OB appointment this morning, and I have lots of positive things going on that indicate baby D is well on his way to making his appearance:
1. I've stopped gaining weight. I've been holding steady at 157 for the past few weeks
2. I've quit growing - my belly isn't getting astronomically bigger as each week goes by - kiddo is running out of room!
3. My cervix is getting soft - next step, dilation and effacing!
4. The elusive mucus plug is GONE!
5. I've been having mild contractions for the last 48 hours or so
None of this means that I'll go into labor anytime :: really :: soon, but they are signs that my body is getting ready. According to my doctor, I will NOT be going past my due date, so we will be meeting our little one in 5 weeks - if I make it that far!
Naturally, I called SP the minute I got out of the doctor's office to let him know about my progress, and naturally - he is now scared out of his mind. Time to get started packing hospital bags!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Nearing the finish line
I feel like I've gotten you all up-to-date on the last 8 months of our whirlwind life in the last few posts, so things should be a little slower paced at least for the next few weeks. Here's a few shots of me on Monday, when I was 34 weeks, 4 days along:
I've gotten into the habit of taking weekly pictures of 'the belly' so I can look back and see where I started and how humongous I'm going to end up. I technically have 5 weeks until my due date, and at the rate I've been gaining (1.5lbs per week, yikes!) this belly is going to get quite a bit bigger before we get there. Tomorrow is 35 weeks, and another milestone - but I'll write about that tomorrow after my OB appointment.
Currently, I feel like a whale. I bump into everything, I move super slowly, I can barely get out of bed without help, my heartburn is out of control... this extra 30+ lbs I'm lugging around are really taking a toll on my body. And then there's baby D himself - he's "head down" (which is good!) and has his butt and feet up in my ribcage, which is pretty painful to say the least. I haven't quite found a good position to sit in that keeps him from battering me from the inside. However, now that I'm up in the mid 30's as far as gestational weeks go, I'm starting to feel a bit more relaxed and relieved that there is an end in sight! Full speed ahead!
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| Wonder what that tattoo will look like when this is over? |
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| At least I can't tell how bad my pedicure looks from here. |
Currently, I feel like a whale. I bump into everything, I move super slowly, I can barely get out of bed without help, my heartburn is out of control... this extra 30+ lbs I'm lugging around are really taking a toll on my body. And then there's baby D himself - he's "head down" (which is good!) and has his butt and feet up in my ribcage, which is pretty painful to say the least. I haven't quite found a good position to sit in that keeps him from battering me from the inside. However, now that I'm up in the mid 30's as far as gestational weeks go, I'm starting to feel a bit more relaxed and relieved that there is an end in sight! Full speed ahead!
The long waiting game
After our big announcement at the end of October, the only thing we could really do was wait. And the wait has been excruciating. First thing we were waiting for - boy or girl?
Most of our friends and family were thinking (hoping?) baby D was going to be a girl. The old wives tales were split 50/50 as far as what the gender should be, but everyone with kids kept telling me "Oh, since you have morning sickness and gag when you brush your teeth, it's sooo a girl!"
Our 16 week checkup/ultrasound came along, and lo and behold:
Ladies and gents, we have a penis (and other accompaniments)! More importantly, we have a healthy, happy baby. He was moving like crazy (the kid never sits still) and had all the right parts in all the right places. And now we have a baby boy to carry on SP's family name (his brother has 3 daughters - SP is the last hope for the family!)
Now that we know the gender of this little one, it's time to start picking stuff out. And by stuff, I mean tons of teeny, tiny baby shit. That's the only way I can describe all of the things you need for baby. Besides the obvious diapers, wipes, and clothes, there are choices to make about cribs, changing tables, dressers, toys, bottles, pacifiers, mittens, baby monitors, and a slew of other things that I've probably forgotten and won't remember to get until it's too late. Not to mention the theme for the room, colors for the walls, curtains, rugs... at least that's my list of things we need. SP on the other hand doesn't understand why we can't use a dresser drawer or laundry basket and just keep him at the foot of the bed, let him pee off the porch like he does, and use paper towels instead of baby wipes. We went to Babies R Us and used their registry tool too pick out all the recommended items that we "need". We'll see about all that! Now that the registry is complete, it's onto the next thing we're waiting for: the baby shower!
So, fast forward to January, and the fabulous baby shower that my mom, sister, and bff Ashley threw for me. Baby D got showered with so much love and so much stuff, that it made this mommy's shopping list quite a bit easier!
A week later, back in Louisiana, I began struggling with where to put all of baby D's fabulous new things (it took two 50-lb suitcases to get it all back home, we barely squeaked by the airline limits without having to pay!) . My in-laws bought us a great dresser/changer combo for the room, and it took me a whole 5 minutes to fill it up with newborn clothes and changing table tools. Now what? (This is becoming a common theme with this pregnancy). The room we chose for the nursery is the smallest room in the house, so more furniture to store clothes is out of the question. I've had a hell of a time finding baby hangers, and even though baby D has the biggest closet (how did I let that happen?), I'm not having any luck keeping the clothes organized in there. Buying shelves for the walls is stupid expensive, and we're definitely on a budget. Luckily, I have a husband who loves any excuse to use his power tools and make a mess, and we came up with this:
SP built all of those shelves into the walls, which gave me tons of space to put baby D's toys, books, and stuffed animals! All for a grand total of... ::drumroll please::: ... about $80!!
Wonderful! The nursery is done (except for a rug), the clothes are washed, folded, and ready to go, his toys are all on display...
Now what?
Most of our friends and family were thinking (hoping?) baby D was going to be a girl. The old wives tales were split 50/50 as far as what the gender should be, but everyone with kids kept telling me "Oh, since you have morning sickness and gag when you brush your teeth, it's sooo a girl!"
Our 16 week checkup/ultrasound came along, and lo and behold:
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| Not shy at all. |
Now that we know the gender of this little one, it's time to start picking stuff out. And by stuff, I mean tons of teeny, tiny baby shit. That's the only way I can describe all of the things you need for baby. Besides the obvious diapers, wipes, and clothes, there are choices to make about cribs, changing tables, dressers, toys, bottles, pacifiers, mittens, baby monitors, and a slew of other things that I've probably forgotten and won't remember to get until it's too late. Not to mention the theme for the room, colors for the walls, curtains, rugs... at least that's my list of things we need. SP on the other hand doesn't understand why we can't use a dresser drawer or laundry basket and just keep him at the foot of the bed, let him pee off the porch like he does, and use paper towels instead of baby wipes. We went to Babies R Us and used their registry tool too pick out all the recommended items that we "need". We'll see about all that! Now that the registry is complete, it's onto the next thing we're waiting for: the baby shower!
So, fast forward to January, and the fabulous baby shower that my mom, sister, and bff Ashley threw for me. Baby D got showered with so much love and so much stuff, that it made this mommy's shopping list quite a bit easier!
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| Look at that awesome diaper cake I made! |
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| Mom and Jess giving their approval |
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| It looks like a real nursery! Crib courtesy of my wonderful sister-in-law, Julie. |
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| See the butterfly? |
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| Blanket and shoe storage |
Now what?
First comes love, then comes marriage...
I don't know if anyone uses the term "baby carriage" anymore, but Baby D is certainly well on his way.
His story begins back in August 2010. Somehow, I came down with the flu in the middle of the month. Typical luck for me, getting the flu during the hottest part of the summer in Houston TX. I know now that pregnancy weakens the immune system, making you catch just about everything... that could have been a hint. My second hint should have been realized when my mother-in-law asked SP (while I was in the throes of a high fever and sweating spell) "Are you sure she's not pregnant?" Let me tell you about my MIL (mother-in-law). She gets these 'feelings', and they're almost always right. Sometimes it's super creepy. "NO she's not pregnant, she's got the flu Mom!"
Well. I started thinking, hey... I think I am a little 'late', but the doctors told me it might be awhile before things returned to normal (I had a miscarriage back in April). Well hell, just for kicks I went out and bought a two-pack of EPT's.
First thought: Oh shit.
Second thought: HOW does she DO that?!?
Third thought: OK, now what?
SP didn't believe it (I think I actually too 3 tests to prove it!) until we had our first ultrasound at 8 weeks. We were, of course, nervous as hell because of our previous experience, and I wouldn't even look at the screen until I heard SP say, "Oh, well that's different than last time!"
Our little guy, at 8 weeks and some days. He was dancing away on the monitor, and I was crying like a baby.
OH MY GOD, WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
Even after that wonderful experience, we were a bit cautious. My miscarriage didn't happen until after 12 weeks, so we opted to *try* and keep it a secret until we were into the 2nd trimester. Which worked out perfectly: my brother and step-dad's birthday's were on the Friday after I turned 13 weeks, and I was going to send them presents anyway, so why not make them announcement gifts? They were all shocked. I think my mom even cried! And SP and I got these gems for ourselves:
Again... OMG, WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
...now what?
His story begins back in August 2010. Somehow, I came down with the flu in the middle of the month. Typical luck for me, getting the flu during the hottest part of the summer in Houston TX. I know now that pregnancy weakens the immune system, making you catch just about everything... that could have been a hint. My second hint should have been realized when my mother-in-law asked SP (while I was in the throes of a high fever and sweating spell) "Are you sure she's not pregnant?" Let me tell you about my MIL (mother-in-law). She gets these 'feelings', and they're almost always right. Sometimes it's super creepy. "NO she's not pregnant, she's got the flu Mom!"
Well. I started thinking, hey... I think I am a little 'late', but the doctors told me it might be awhile before things returned to normal (I had a miscarriage back in April). Well hell, just for kicks I went out and bought a two-pack of EPT's.
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| Well how about them apples? |
Second thought: HOW does she DO that?!?
Third thought: OK, now what?
SP didn't believe it (I think I actually too 3 tests to prove it!) until we had our first ultrasound at 8 weeks. We were, of course, nervous as hell because of our previous experience, and I wouldn't even look at the screen until I heard SP say, "Oh, well that's different than last time!"
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| Hello, little one! |
OH MY GOD, WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
Even after that wonderful experience, we were a bit cautious. My miscarriage didn't happen until after 12 weeks, so we opted to *try* and keep it a secret until we were into the 2nd trimester. Which worked out perfectly: my brother and step-dad's birthday's were on the Friday after I turned 13 weeks, and I was going to send them presents anyway, so why not make them announcement gifts? They were all shocked. I think my mom even cried! And SP and I got these gems for ourselves:
Again... OMG, WE'RE HAVING A BABY!!
...now what?
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