Monday, April 14, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Oma & Opa
Good morning, Peter and Mama are doing fine. They should come home today, April 11. Jen is getting good care at the hospital. She looked good yesterday, but I know she's exhausted. We are enjoying some fine Tucson weather, but the heat hits us by Sunday! Oh dear!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Week 36 - Preview of the hospital
It's been a long week this week!
Tuesday I wasn't feeling great and went to my regular doctor's appointment. He was a little concerned so ordered a few lab tests then sent me to do my non-stress test. After about 2 hours of observation my blood pressure kept staying high and they were a little concerned so the OB on duty came in and told me that they were going to check me in for observation for 24 hours and to run a few more tests.
I was not prepared for this!!! I had gone in for my regular appointment and ended up not leaving for 36 hours. I had only my purse with me and John was at work! It was quite an ordeal to get settled into the hospital without any of my own comforts and without preparation.
I was just biting my nails waiting to hear the verdict whether I would go home that night or whether I'd be staying until I left with a baby! Ultimately, they did release me though I am teetering with early pre-eclampsia. Basically if I get full blown pre-eclampsia they will go ahead and induce me immediately. I was so thankful when they gave me a reprieve to go a little longer. It was nice to get home!
It was an interesting trial run. I know a little more about the hospital and what I now want to line up for when I go back. I will definately be putting a bag in the car each time I go in from now on. It was a little overwhelming to realize that next time most likely I WILL be coming home with a baby.
Latest ultrasound shows the baby boy at just over 7lbs. (Geez, and he still has a month to go?!?!?) He seemed to handle everything in stride and looked great on all the monitors, so that's always good news.
We are basically in countdown mode and biding our time between appointments. Still a little over 3 weeks to go, but it could be any day now! Especially if the doctors decide my body can't make it until the next appointment. I just think back to the beginning when the doctors gave me the impression I'd be lucky to make it until March! Now it's mid-March and he's still happily floating away! It's amazing!
I've pretty much gotten to the point where I'm crashing. My ribcage hurts like the dickens from being pushed out so far. I still wanna do a bunch of stuff around the house but whenever I do I end up being flat on the couch the whole next day.
My big accomplishment in the last week was that I got extra health insurance for me and baby. That was a huge relief...plus I got it JUST before going into the hospital. Awesome timing. Meant less stress while I was in there for 2 days.
Hmm...what else... I'm sending pictures of my big ol' belly. Kinda hard to deny that I'm pregnant these days. I keep thinking he can't get much bigger but I guess he's full of surprises!
Tuesday I wasn't feeling great and went to my regular doctor's appointment. He was a little concerned so ordered a few lab tests then sent me to do my non-stress test. After about 2 hours of observation my blood pressure kept staying high and they were a little concerned so the OB on duty came in and told me that they were going to check me in for observation for 24 hours and to run a few more tests.
I was not prepared for this!!! I had gone in for my regular appointment and ended up not leaving for 36 hours. I had only my purse with me and John was at work! It was quite an ordeal to get settled into the hospital without any of my own comforts and without preparation.
I was just biting my nails waiting to hear the verdict whether I would go home that night or whether I'd be staying until I left with a baby! Ultimately, they did release me though I am teetering with early pre-eclampsia. Basically if I get full blown pre-eclampsia they will go ahead and induce me immediately. I was so thankful when they gave me a reprieve to go a little longer. It was nice to get home!
It was an interesting trial run. I know a little more about the hospital and what I now want to line up for when I go back. I will definately be putting a bag in the car each time I go in from now on. It was a little overwhelming to realize that next time most likely I WILL be coming home with a baby.
Latest ultrasound shows the baby boy at just over 7lbs. (Geez, and he still has a month to go?!?!?) He seemed to handle everything in stride and looked great on all the monitors, so that's always good news.
We are basically in countdown mode and biding our time between appointments. Still a little over 3 weeks to go, but it could be any day now! Especially if the doctors decide my body can't make it until the next appointment. I just think back to the beginning when the doctors gave me the impression I'd be lucky to make it until March! Now it's mid-March and he's still happily floating away! It's amazing!
I've pretty much gotten to the point where I'm crashing. My ribcage hurts like the dickens from being pushed out so far. I still wanna do a bunch of stuff around the house but whenever I do I end up being flat on the couch the whole next day.
My big accomplishment in the last week was that I got extra health insurance for me and baby. That was a huge relief...plus I got it JUST before going into the hospital. Awesome timing. Meant less stress while I was in there for 2 days.
Hmm...what else... I'm sending pictures of my big ol' belly. Kinda hard to deny that I'm pregnant these days. I keep thinking he can't get much bigger but I guess he's full of surprises!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
FW: Week 34 - Home Sweet Home
It's been a long time since I wrote! Time flies!
Today marks week 34, only 6 to go! Eek!
Last Friday was my last day at work. Think that was probably a good decision. I was getting so worn out by the end of the day and I was struggling to be able to do the majority of my duties. The numbing of my hands at night have continued into the days now and I feel like I'm wearing mittens all day. Numb fingertips don't help much when you are trying to type or file...takes longer and I end up making mistakes.
My work did throw me a surprise baby shower before I left. I thought that was really sweet. I got a bunch of stuff including a little bathtub, diapers, clothes, and a few toys. It was fun. Hopefully someday I'll be able to apply back there again.
We did make it to the Renaissance Festival a few weeks ago. It was nice to have a day out and about in a different reality. It was gorgeous weather too! Eighty degrees and sunny with a light breeze. Mid afternoon we actually laid down in the grass and took a quick nap near the harp player. I had to get some rest before the drive home. :) I did end up getting a henna (dye) tattoo on my belly. Every once in a while the baby would kick the girl drawing on me and she'd smile.
Two weeks ago John was down with a pretty bad flu. He had a fever of 102 and just was a sick puppy. Thankfully he got over it pretty quick and I didn't really get sick. Unfortunately, it finally caught up to me on the last day of work...by noon I had a scratchy throat and by the next morning I was down and out. Been a tough couple of days trying to get through it without meds. It's getting better so hopefully by the weekend it'll be gone.
The last ultrasound we had the baby was doing well and measuring about a week or two ahead of his 'real' date. The doctor says that this is normal though and he is nowhere near being classified as a 'large' baby at this point. John was about 9 lbs though so I wouldn't be surprised if its a big baby. So far he is estimated to weigh about 6 pounds right now. Wow! Such a big boy!
They are watching my blood pressure pretty close right now cause it has gone up and they are worried about me developing preeclampsia. It hasn't happend yet, but they are keeping an eye out. Only a few more weeks to go so I'm thinking we can probably avoid it. I just need to lay down and relax and not stress too much about stuff.
Other than that we are just preparing the home, trying to eat right and stay healthy, and learning what we can about the childbirth experience.
I'm enclosing a few pictures, I look so tired in them because they are generally taken after 12 hour days and I just get so wiped out!!! BUT my belly has definately gotten bigger so I know that some people want to see the big belly. Only 6 weeks to go people! Belly button hasn't popped yet but it is getting closer.
Today marks week 34, only 6 to go! Eek!
Last Friday was my last day at work. Think that was probably a good decision. I was getting so worn out by the end of the day and I was struggling to be able to do the majority of my duties. The numbing of my hands at night have continued into the days now and I feel like I'm wearing mittens all day. Numb fingertips don't help much when you are trying to type or file...takes longer and I end up making mistakes.
My work did throw me a surprise baby shower before I left. I thought that was really sweet. I got a bunch of stuff including a little bathtub, diapers, clothes, and a few toys. It was fun. Hopefully someday I'll be able to apply back there again.
We did make it to the Renaissance Festival a few weeks ago. It was nice to have a day out and about in a different reality. It was gorgeous weather too! Eighty degrees and sunny with a light breeze. Mid afternoon we actually laid down in the grass and took a quick nap near the harp player. I had to get some rest before the drive home. :) I did end up getting a henna (dye) tattoo on my belly. Every once in a while the baby would kick the girl drawing on me and she'd smile.
Two weeks ago John was down with a pretty bad flu. He had a fever of 102 and just was a sick puppy. Thankfully he got over it pretty quick and I didn't really get sick. Unfortunately, it finally caught up to me on the last day of work...by noon I had a scratchy throat and by the next morning I was down and out. Been a tough couple of days trying to get through it without meds. It's getting better so hopefully by the weekend it'll be gone.
The last ultrasound we had the baby was doing well and measuring about a week or two ahead of his 'real' date. The doctor says that this is normal though and he is nowhere near being classified as a 'large' baby at this point. John was about 9 lbs though so I wouldn't be surprised if its a big baby. So far he is estimated to weigh about 6 pounds right now. Wow! Such a big boy!
They are watching my blood pressure pretty close right now cause it has gone up and they are worried about me developing preeclampsia. It hasn't happend yet, but they are keeping an eye out. Only a few more weeks to go so I'm thinking we can probably avoid it. I just need to lay down and relax and not stress too much about stuff.
Other than that we are just preparing the home, trying to eat right and stay healthy, and learning what we can about the childbirth experience.
I'm enclosing a few pictures, I look so tired in them because they are generally taken after 12 hour days and I just get so wiped out!!! BUT my belly has definately gotten bigger so I know that some people want to see the big belly. Only 6 weeks to go people! Belly button hasn't popped yet but it is getting closer.
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