Tomorrow is my second Dr appointment with the Rockford doctor. I have put together a list of things I want to ask her about. One of those things is weight.
When I got pregnant I weighed myself, shortly after getting pregnant I lost five pounds, then I gained seven pounds, since then I have pretty much stayed even. Yesterday morning though I weighed myself and I am back at the same weight I was when I first got pregnant. And I am starting my 27th week tomorrow. I am hoping that I am ok weight wise, because otherwise I might have to start looking at gaining more weight.
Tomorrow I also have my glucose test to see if I have prenatal diabetes. I will also have my RH test (I think that is what it is called) to make sure that my blood is not having problems with the baby. I don't think it will, it usually happens if the father's blood type and the mother's blood type are different in such a way that the mother's blood tries to kill the baby due to blood type. Kevin is O+ blood type and I am O+ blood type. Considering that O+ is recessive I don't think our baby will have anything other than O+ blood type.
I don't know if there will be anything else that will happen. But my appointments will increase from once every 3 weeks to once every 2 weeks. I have been looking at classes to prepare for pregnancy. And trying to plan out which ones to go to and when they are scheduled for.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Birth Plan
Today I looked over week 26 information for my pregnancy. This week my baby is as long as an English hothouse cucumber, again, why do they compare the baby to food? In the info for the week they mentioned putting together a birth plan.
So I started looking at birth plans out there and some of the interactive ones. A birth plan is basically your preferences when it comes to labor and delivery and post delivery. Having one does not ensure that it will be followed, but it does help the doctor and the hospital know what you want without you having to tell them every step of the way.
I sent myself a few links to some of the interactive ones. There is one that is very explainatory that I like and think I may use. It covers Strep B, which is one of my biggest fears, and the explainations help me understand what I am putting on the plan. The plans cover almost anything under the sun when it comes to giving birth. It makes me happy that I looked into them because I often feel like I just don't know enough yet for this major event that is coming up.
I also looked again at classes offered at the hospital I will be using. For $75 I can take a class that offers everything that I am currently looking for. I may also see if I can take a dog class at another hospital to learn how to prepare the dogs. I need to list off the classes that I want to take and their times for myself so I don't miss them. So much to do, and so little time! It feels so crazy!
So I started looking at birth plans out there and some of the interactive ones. A birth plan is basically your preferences when it comes to labor and delivery and post delivery. Having one does not ensure that it will be followed, but it does help the doctor and the hospital know what you want without you having to tell them every step of the way.
I sent myself a few links to some of the interactive ones. There is one that is very explainatory that I like and think I may use. It covers Strep B, which is one of my biggest fears, and the explainations help me understand what I am putting on the plan. The plans cover almost anything under the sun when it comes to giving birth. It makes me happy that I looked into them because I often feel like I just don't know enough yet for this major event that is coming up.
I also looked again at classes offered at the hospital I will be using. For $75 I can take a class that offers everything that I am currently looking for. I may also see if I can take a dog class at another hospital to learn how to prepare the dogs. I need to list off the classes that I want to take and their times for myself so I don't miss them. So much to do, and so little time! It feels so crazy!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Weekend and stuff
This weekend my in-laws came out to visit. It was a good experience. Things at times were a little hectic, but everything went well in the end. I was able to work from home on Monday, which helped things out and helped alliviate some stress that had developed between Kevin and me.
When I came back into work on Tuesday I found a gift on my desk, my senior manager had gotten me a necklace with the word "Preggers" on it. I think it is great! I have worn it every day since I got it.
In the meantime I am continuing to get bigger. My stomach area is getting huge, and the stretchmarks are beginning to increase in number. However, I weighed myself last night and I am still only a few pounds heavier than what I started as when I got pregnant. Which I am guessing means that when I have the baby I will go down quite a few pounds, meaning I am losing weight during this pregnancy. And it isn't that I am not eatting, I am eatting, I just eat little snacks and can't eat much during my main meals, so I almost feel like I am constantly eatting all day long. For example, this morning for breakfast I had a glass of apple juice, four almonds, a glass of hot chocolate, an apple, a cup of oatmeal, and I will probably finish it off with 1/3rd of my daily water requirement.
The baby keeps kicking me, and it helps me feel like there is someone here with me at times when I am feeling lonely.
Last week was really bad, it is difficult to keep from going looney with Kevin gone all week. I am trying to keep my head in a good place, but I continue to feel as if I am going off kilter. Everyone keeps telling me that it isn't for much longer, I am just hoping I can last that long.
When I came back into work on Tuesday I found a gift on my desk, my senior manager had gotten me a necklace with the word "Preggers" on it. I think it is great! I have worn it every day since I got it.
In the meantime I am continuing to get bigger. My stomach area is getting huge, and the stretchmarks are beginning to increase in number. However, I weighed myself last night and I am still only a few pounds heavier than what I started as when I got pregnant. Which I am guessing means that when I have the baby I will go down quite a few pounds, meaning I am losing weight during this pregnancy. And it isn't that I am not eatting, I am eatting, I just eat little snacks and can't eat much during my main meals, so I almost feel like I am constantly eatting all day long. For example, this morning for breakfast I had a glass of apple juice, four almonds, a glass of hot chocolate, an apple, a cup of oatmeal, and I will probably finish it off with 1/3rd of my daily water requirement.
The baby keeps kicking me, and it helps me feel like there is someone here with me at times when I am feeling lonely.
Last week was really bad, it is difficult to keep from going looney with Kevin gone all week. I am trying to keep my head in a good place, but I continue to feel as if I am going off kilter. Everyone keeps telling me that it isn't for much longer, I am just hoping I can last that long.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
What a weekend! - Baby shower
My baby shower happened on Saturday. And it went very well. The lady who threw it for me did a great job, she held it at her house. She and another woman provided the food and they also bought two cakes! Turned out we only needed one so they sent the second cake home with me. 22 people showed up for the shower, which was awesome!! Lots of cute clothes and only a few repeats which was fine because I will use them. I got two changing pads and I plan to keep one of them at my parent's house. It will make it easier when it comes to visiting with the baby, plus it means that my siblings will have someplace to change their babies when they come over to visit my parents as well.
It was good to see everyone, I was pretty happy about all of it and happy that I got to visit with people. The presents were awesome too, but seeing everyone was even better!
My mom and I traveled together so after the shower we drove back to Rochelle with my car stuffed with baby gifts. On the way home we stopped by a Salvation Army and I found a brand new carseat with stroller included. I say brand new because the thing was still in the box with the plastic wrap still on everything. I got the thing for $75, when I got home I looked it up and discovered that it usually sells for $175 brand new. Sweet!!
On Sunday my grandparents came over for an early Thanksgiving, my grandmother brought two bags full of clothes for the baby. All baby boy clothes. Then today I came into work and one of my co-workers had brought in a bag of baby boy clothes from her daughter who is cleaning out her closets. Yay for baby clothes!!
Over all I think we have a pretty good start with everything, there are still a few things I want to get before the baby comes, things like a crib, and a portable changing pad, and a diaper bag. But over all we have most of the stuff that I think we will need. Crazy thing is that my work is planning a baby shower for me here in November! They want Kevin to come which I think will be lots of fun for him. Yay for people who care!
It was good to see everyone, I was pretty happy about all of it and happy that I got to visit with people. The presents were awesome too, but seeing everyone was even better!
My mom and I traveled together so after the shower we drove back to Rochelle with my car stuffed with baby gifts. On the way home we stopped by a Salvation Army and I found a brand new carseat with stroller included. I say brand new because the thing was still in the box with the plastic wrap still on everything. I got the thing for $75, when I got home I looked it up and discovered that it usually sells for $175 brand new. Sweet!!
On Sunday my grandparents came over for an early Thanksgiving, my grandmother brought two bags full of clothes for the baby. All baby boy clothes. Then today I came into work and one of my co-workers had brought in a bag of baby boy clothes from her daughter who is cleaning out her closets. Yay for baby clothes!!
Over all I think we have a pretty good start with everything, there are still a few things I want to get before the baby comes, things like a crib, and a portable changing pad, and a diaper bag. But over all we have most of the stuff that I think we will need. Crazy thing is that my work is planning a baby shower for me here in November! They want Kevin to come which I think will be lots of fun for him. Yay for people who care!
What a weekend! - Doctor Appointment
What a whirlwind of a weekend! I will use this post to talk about the doctor appointment and another to talk about my baby shower.
So Friday I had my first doctor's appointment in Rockford. And I have to say that I am happy and impressed. The staff there are sweet as pie, not only the receptionists but also the nurses as well. The wait time leaves quite a bit to be expected. We got there early, just in case, so we arrived at 10 am for a 10:30 am appointment. I didn't get called back though until about 11:15 am. 1 hour 15 min wait time not fun.
Once I did get called back the service was great! The nurse was attentive, and nice. And the doctor was very nice as well. I was so afraid that I would not like the service there and would miss my old doctor, but I think things will be good. They gave me a goodie bag full of pregnancy magazines and a "Your Pregnancy: Week by Week" book, score! And they gave me a baby supplement sample (for after the baby is born). My next appointment is on the 29th and I think it will go well. They are doing my Glucose test and my Rh test.
I completely spaced on things I wanted to ask the doctor, so I will have to write down a list for next time.
So Friday I had my first doctor's appointment in Rockford. And I have to say that I am happy and impressed. The staff there are sweet as pie, not only the receptionists but also the nurses as well. The wait time leaves quite a bit to be expected. We got there early, just in case, so we arrived at 10 am for a 10:30 am appointment. I didn't get called back though until about 11:15 am. 1 hour 15 min wait time not fun.
Once I did get called back the service was great! The nurse was attentive, and nice. And the doctor was very nice as well. I was so afraid that I would not like the service there and would miss my old doctor, but I think things will be good. They gave me a goodie bag full of pregnancy magazines and a "Your Pregnancy: Week by Week" book, score! And they gave me a baby supplement sample (for after the baby is born). My next appointment is on the 29th and I think it will go well. They are doing my Glucose test and my Rh test.
I completely spaced on things I wanted to ask the doctor, so I will have to write down a list for next time.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Father to be
Last night you sat down next to me
and rubbed your hands over my belly
and spoke to the baby residing there.
You called him by name, called him
by pet name, called to him and told
him what lies in your heart. I watched,
at first surprised, then embarassed
then amused, and amusement finally became
love. For a man who will be the father
to our baby, who already loves the little
child who will make our family complete.
You take away the fear that I have
about what kind of father you will be,
you leave me glowing with the anticipation
of the family we will become for our child.
and rubbed your hands over my belly
and spoke to the baby residing there.
You called him by name, called him
by pet name, called to him and told
him what lies in your heart. I watched,
at first surprised, then embarassed
then amused, and amusement finally became
love. For a man who will be the father
to our baby, who already loves the little
child who will make our family complete.
You take away the fear that I have
about what kind of father you will be,
you leave me glowing with the anticipation
of the family we will become for our child.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Kick, kick
Little David has been kicking a lot lately. It has been fun to feel him moving around. Yesterday I ended up dealing with another of the fun parts of being pregnant, gas pains! 7 hours straight of gas pain before it began to go away. Not a lot of fun.
This Saturday is my baby shower, I am pretty excited about it, especially because I have invited a few people who I haven't seen in forever and I am hoping that I will be able to see them! I figured out all my doctor stuff for Rochelle and have my first doctor's appointment out there on Friday. I think I may sign up for some classes out there as well.
Last night Kevin had insomnia, so he ended up coming to bed around 3:30 am, at that moment David was kicking, so I put Kevin's hand on my belly and let him feel David move, he thought it was pretty neat to feel our baby moving around. I have heard that babies tend to have the same sleep schedule when they are born that they had in the womb. Not sure how I feel about that considering that I have felt him moving at Midnight and at different times throughout the night. Please no taking after daddy and having super all night insomnia! Mommy wants some sleep when you come!
I do get the feeling though that he will probably take after daddy with hot foods, I have had a craving for hot foods all pregnancy long. At least Kevin will have someone else in our family to eat his super hot chili with him when he makes it.
This Saturday is my baby shower, I am pretty excited about it, especially because I have invited a few people who I haven't seen in forever and I am hoping that I will be able to see them! I figured out all my doctor stuff for Rochelle and have my first doctor's appointment out there on Friday. I think I may sign up for some classes out there as well.
Last night Kevin had insomnia, so he ended up coming to bed around 3:30 am, at that moment David was kicking, so I put Kevin's hand on my belly and let him feel David move, he thought it was pretty neat to feel our baby moving around. I have heard that babies tend to have the same sleep schedule when they are born that they had in the womb. Not sure how I feel about that considering that I have felt him moving at Midnight and at different times throughout the night. Please no taking after daddy and having super all night insomnia! Mommy wants some sleep when you come!
I do get the feeling though that he will probably take after daddy with hot foods, I have had a craving for hot foods all pregnancy long. At least Kevin will have someone else in our family to eat his super hot chili with him when he makes it.
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