Today marks the night when, one year ago, we were rubbing my unbelievably big pregnant belly and reading Harry Potter to our unborn baby girl. We were rubbing my belly, asking her to be healthy and to stay in there until she was ready. We rang in 2010 with a kiss and drifted off to sleep.
Today is one of those days where I look back at the incredible year I've had. I look back and realize that we've come such a long way and can't help but be proud of us. We welcomed a baby girl into the world. We've watched her grow and discover how to roll over, to sit, stand, and even walk along furniture. We've begun parenting and are learning as we go, but I am proud of us still.
I'd like to work on a few things this year though. Here is a little list of what I want to accomplish, kind of like a little Bucket List. I don't think I need to do everything this year, it's more of an ongoing list, but a list nonetheless. I got the idea from a fun blog I read, The Honey B Blog.
Getting to a Comfortable Weight
I've been dealing with my weight since I was little. I mean, I can look back to my 4th grade class picture and remember what people said when they saw the picture. I don't want to be a skinny minny, and in no way do I want to be a size 0, but I do need to lose weight. I really just want to be able to shop at Target in the regular sizes. I am JUST into the plus sizes, so hopefully this is a goal I can accomplish relatively quickly.
Become More Active
One way I can accomplish the weight goal is to become more active. I really like walking and going for bike rides, and I really love to go swimming! The thing is, I need to find a trailer for Adelle (for my bike), get really great shoes I only use for exercise, and I need to find a place I can swim. I really like to join LifeTime or the Y because they offer child care while we work out, but it's so expensive. I've also signed up for a Wii Fitness Group online who will support each other and offer assistance.
De-Clutter
Brian and I live in a townhouse. We don't have a lot of space as it is, and with a child, the space has been shrinking quite a bit due to all of the toys and outgrown clothes. I still have papers from when I was in high school and the first few years of college. Why do I still have these?! Then I have a whole lot of stamping/scrapbooking things I can get rid of because I haven't used them. We also have some small appliances we aren't using... having a garage sale sounds great, but maybe Craig's List or eBay would be better. Any suggestions/ideas?
Save More Money
We are working on our savings account and want to make sure we have enough in there in case something happens. I think it's self explanatory.
Cut Down Debt
This will work in conjunction with saving more money. We don't have a ton, but we don't want to let it run our lives. We want to make sure we stay on top of it, ya know?!
Finish My Masters
I started my masters the year I met Brian. I have yet to finish it due to finances, but I want to finish. It was fun learning all of those new things and to be finished would be so fantastic!!
Take a Trip to Maine
Brian and I wanted to take a cue from my parents and go on a second honeymoon to Maine. Mom and Dad RAVED about the lobster and the scenery when they went. Well, Brian really loves both of those things, as do I. We wouldn't go for a long time, but long enough to get our fill of lobster, hiking, nature pictures, and the LL Bean Outlet!
Scrap/Sew More
I love scrapping! I love making cards and working on albums. I have loved working on my sewing projects too! I want to set aside one day a week to work on those things. I am not sure if that will work with a one year old, but I can hope.
Baby #2
'Nuff said! We aren't pregnant but are thinking about trying again sometime next year. Who knows?!
I hope you have a wonderful new year! I hope it's filled with happiness, laughter, health and love! Stay safe this year and be well!!
Showing posts with label Tests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tests. Show all posts
Friday, December 31
Sunday, January 10
1 Week Old = Jaundice
While we were in the hospital, they did a jaundice test. Her level was high so they did a blood test. That test came back lower but still in the 'watch it' range. We talked to a pediatrician - who is now our pediatrician - and he wanted to have her checked 2 or 3 days later if the last test they did was about the same - number wise. Not a big deal, I won't worry about it yet.
The test came back with the same numbers putting her in the range of high, but not too high. This is when my crazy protective mommy gene was put into action along with the crazy irrational gene that occurs when there are just WAY too many hormones running through your body! While crying, I asked what we could look for and what we could do to help her. He smiled and told us that once she started pooping the situation would probably get better and to look for her being lethargic, hard to wake up, and having trouble feeding. Feeling better, the crazy mommy got control of herself to thank the doctor and hug my little girl.
We were discharged on the 4th and went to see Dr. Y, Adelle's pediatrician, on the 5th. He tested her again and said he'd call with the results. About an hour later we got a phone call from him. He said her number, 13.something, was still a little high for his liking but that since she still hadn't pooped he would wait to check her again at her 2 week appointment. He assured us/me - again - that HE was not worried or concerned about her and that if he was he would tell us. He also said to keep an eye out for those three things again (being lethargic, hard to wake up, trouble feeding).
Today, the 10th, she has pooped on her own more times than I care to know. She sometimes has trouble feeding but I think that has to do with us learning how she wants to breastfeed and not because she has jaundice. As for her being lethargic? Don't think so! There are times she just blankly stares at things, but I think that is normal because when she is up she will respond to people with furrowed brows or smirks (thank you gas).
Her appointment is Saturday and I can't wait! I know she will be fine!
p.s.
You can really see the jaundice in the first picture from while we were still at the hospital, compared to a picture taken today. Yay for eating and pooping!!
The test came back with the same numbers putting her in the range of high, but not too high. This is when my crazy protective mommy gene was put into action along with the crazy irrational gene that occurs when there are just WAY too many hormones running through your body! While crying, I asked what we could look for and what we could do to help her. He smiled and told us that once she started pooping the situation would probably get better and to look for her being lethargic, hard to wake up, and having trouble feeding. Feeling better, the crazy mommy got control of herself to thank the doctor and hug my little girl.
We were discharged on the 4th and went to see Dr. Y, Adelle's pediatrician, on the 5th. He tested her again and said he'd call with the results. About an hour later we got a phone call from him. He said her number, 13.something, was still a little high for his liking but that since she still hadn't pooped he would wait to check her again at her 2 week appointment. He assured us/me - again - that HE was not worried or concerned about her and that if he was he would tell us. He also said to keep an eye out for those three things again (being lethargic, hard to wake up, trouble feeding).
Today, the 10th, she has pooped on her own more times than I care to know. She sometimes has trouble feeding but I think that has to do with us learning how she wants to breastfeed and not because she has jaundice. As for her being lethargic? Don't think so! There are times she just blankly stares at things, but I think that is normal because when she is up she will respond to people with furrowed brows or smirks (thank you gas).
Her appointment is Saturday and I can't wait! I know she will be fine!
p.s.
You can really see the jaundice in the first picture from while we were still at the hospital, compared to a picture taken today. Yay for eating and pooping!!
Thursday, October 1
26 Weeks = Glucose Test
Since I am pregnant I got to a glucose test which tests for Gestational Diabetes. While my doctor didn't think I had anything to worry about, it is a standard test. My blood pressure has been perfect, my weight gain has been great, my urine tests have all been negative (for sugar) but some women have no symptoms.
Brian and I went in on Monday for the hour long test. I had to drink a small glass of what tasted like a super syrupy 7*UP without the carbonation. I took the first sip and it wasn't too bad, but by the third I was making faces and Brian was laughing. I finished the cup at 4:48pm and had to wait until about 5:30ish before getting my blood tested.
During that time we were able to see Dr. Hartsough. He said that everything looks great and that my belly is measuring 28cm. He said that was great but doesn't that mean I am measuring a little bit big? I don't know... He said that things look good so instead of seeing me in 2 weeks that he would be fine seeing me in 4! He just assured me that throughout the pregnancy all of my numbers have been right on and that we should be happy/proud of that.
I am happy about that because I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can for Adelle! I want to make sure that she is growing and is healthy! She depends on me to be there for her and I want to make sure I am! It is an awesome feeling.
Before I went to bed on Monday night I checked my email and saw I had one from Dr. Hartsough (on MyChart). I logged in and saw that my glucose number was 118 and the normal range is between 60 and 130! Yay me as I assume that is good!!
Now I get to look forward to our next appointment at the end of October (30th week), painting her room, and experiencing the last trimester!
Adelle is growing:
The network of nerves in her ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both my voice and Brian's as we chat. (We think she's been able to hear for a little while because when Brian reads to her she kicks a lot.) She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber - how is that different from a 'regular' cucumber?) from head to heel. Just 93 days to go!!
Brian and I went in on Monday for the hour long test. I had to drink a small glass of what tasted like a super syrupy 7*UP without the carbonation. I took the first sip and it wasn't too bad, but by the third I was making faces and Brian was laughing. I finished the cup at 4:48pm and had to wait until about 5:30ish before getting my blood tested.
During that time we were able to see Dr. Hartsough. He said that everything looks great and that my belly is measuring 28cm. He said that was great but doesn't that mean I am measuring a little bit big? I don't know... He said that things look good so instead of seeing me in 2 weeks that he would be fine seeing me in 4! He just assured me that throughout the pregnancy all of my numbers have been right on and that we should be happy/proud of that.
I am happy about that because I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can for Adelle! I want to make sure that she is growing and is healthy! She depends on me to be there for her and I want to make sure I am! It is an awesome feeling.
Before I went to bed on Monday night I checked my email and saw I had one from Dr. Hartsough (on MyChart). I logged in and saw that my glucose number was 118 and the normal range is between 60 and 130! Yay me as I assume that is good!!
Now I get to look forward to our next appointment at the end of October (30th week), painting her room, and experiencing the last trimester!
Adelle is growing:
The network of nerves in her ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both my voice and Brian's as we chat. (We think she's been able to hear for a little while because when Brian reads to her she kicks a lot.) She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber - how is that different from a 'regular' cucumber?) from head to heel. Just 93 days to go!!
Wednesday, September 16
24 Weeks = Doctor's Appointment
I don't think I have said it before, but I really like my doctor! He is SUPER soft spoken which is just like me ;) but he is wonderful. Every time we are there he lets us listen to her heart beat and I love it. PLUS he is really incredible at finding her heartbeat on the first try - he doesn't even have to move around. As soon as he puts the thing on my belly, there it is! woosh-woosh, woosh-woosh
He said that everything is looking great and that we are right on track. It was really nice for me to hear because I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can to help her grow and develop.
We have to go back in two weeks because he wants me to take the glucose test when I am 26 weeks. It takes an hour but can rule out gestational diabetes. I think after that we start going in every two to three weeks. That is a little exciting for me because that means she is coming soon!! YAY!!
Adelle is growing:
She is growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts her at just over a pound. Since she's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. Just 108 days to go!
He said that everything is looking great and that we are right on track. It was really nice for me to hear because I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can to help her grow and develop.
We have to go back in two weeks because he wants me to take the glucose test when I am 26 weeks. It takes an hour but can rule out gestational diabetes. I think after that we start going in every two to three weeks. That is a little exciting for me because that means she is coming soon!! YAY!!
Adelle is growing:
She is growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts her at just over a pound. Since she's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. Just 108 days to go!
Wednesday, September 2
Perinatologist
We went to the perinatologist today for our follow up. We had gone in on the 5th of August to make sure that things were developing well but since our little one was being stubborn, they couldn't tell.
Before we went in today Brian told me to have a pop to help her move around. I did and she did!! It was amazing!! My Mom was able to join us for this visit and was speechless when she saw her first grand daughter yawn!! We even had the tech "rewind" so we could see it again! We got a great picture of her profile and a neat picture of her foot. the tech also gave us 3-d pictures of her which are super cool!
After she had all of the pictures she needed the doctor told us we had graduated back to the regular OBGYNs and they didn't need to see us anymore. Everything looked wonderful!
What an incredible feeling!
Here are the pictures:
Before we went in today Brian told me to have a pop to help her move around. I did and she did!! It was amazing!! My Mom was able to join us for this visit and was speechless when she saw her first grand daughter yawn!! We even had the tech "rewind" so we could see it again! We got a great picture of her profile and a neat picture of her foot. the tech also gave us 3-d pictures of her which are super cool!
After she had all of the pictures she needed the doctor told us we had graduated back to the regular OBGYNs and they didn't need to see us anymore. Everything looked wonderful!
What an incredible feeling!
Here are the pictures:
Thursday, August 6
We'd Like to Introduce Adelle June!
On Wednesday we had an appointment with a perinatologist. We had this appointment because we wanted to make sure that things were developing well and on target with our little one. We met Sharon at the office and went in for a session with a genetic counselor first who talked with us about our family history as well as our medical histories. After that we went into the exam/ultrasound room. I laid down on the table and the technician squirted the gel onto my abdomen and started in.
Immediately we saw Baby V kicking and moving all over! It was amazing! The three of us were GLUED to the screen! Then the technician asked if we wanted to know the sex of the baby. Well, both of us said, "What?!" I think we were a little awestruck at that moment. She repeated the question and we both said yes. She said, "There it is, can you see it?" I said, "Is it a boy?" (I had NO idea what I was even looking at!) She said, "No! It's a girl!" Brian and I both teared up and we kissed and squeezed our hands together.
We're having a girl!
For the next 40 minutes or so little Adelle wouldn't cooperate with the technician! She just laid there with her head down and her back up toward us! Because of this the perinatologist wants us to come back in 4 weeks for another look, just to make sure things are developing well. He did say that things, as far as he could see, were great and there is nothing to worry about. Again, just to make sure of that we are going back. HOPEFULLY Adelle will cooperate so the doctor can see what he needs to see and so we can get a cute picture of her!
This is the same as the first picture... just with things pointed out!We are extremely excited and can barely contain ourselves! Alright, I can barely contain myself!!
We are having a girl!!
p.s.
The tech also said we are measuring ahead... by one day! She said not to change my due date because Adelle could come anywhere from 10 before to 10 days after the due date.
Saturday, July 18
16 Weeks = Appointment with Our Doctor
Since today is our 16th week, our doctor scheduled a visit yesterday. We got there and my weight is going up nicely (although it is ALWAYS hard to hear I'm GAINING weight - but this is for our Baby...) and my blood pressure is great. They said they found a trace of protein in my urine but that is normal so I shouldn't worry about it.
Then it was time for another ultrasound. We were able to have another ultrasound because in 2005 I had a LEEP procedure done and Dr. Hartsough wanted to check my cervix to make sure things were ok - they were. Well, because we were looking at that we were able to see little Baby V! We asked to see if he could tell what we were having and he did look, but couldn't tell. (I am just going to use he so I don't use it.) His heart is beating 150-155 beats a minute, which is good. And we were able to see him moving around. Brian said that he moves around a lot just like his Mom. It was incredible! We were also able to see his heart beating and his spine and ribs! Oh - and a foot! It was like Baby V wanted to show us his foot because all of a sudden it was right there in the middle of the screen, clear as day!
Unfortunately, the machine he used wasn't able to print out pictures so we don't have any of the ultrasound to share with you. I would ask to go back and get pictures but I think I can wait the 3-4 weeks until our next one. I said I think... I am not sure though!
I am SO happy to know that Baby V is doing well. Dr. H said that things look great and that we are progressing very nicely and I might be able to feel the Baby move soon! That would be awesome since I am such a worrier! Then I would be able to know that Baby V is ok just by feeling him move! I know I'll probably regret this later but - when are you going to kick Baby V?
Baby V is growing:
Baby V is about the size of an avocado! His toenails are growing, his ears are just about in their final position, and the patterning on his scalp has begun - lets hope he doesn't get Mommy's colic! Baby V's heart is pumping about 25 quarts of blood through his little body every day! Wow! Just 168 days left!
Then it was time for another ultrasound. We were able to have another ultrasound because in 2005 I had a LEEP procedure done and Dr. Hartsough wanted to check my cervix to make sure things were ok - they were. Well, because we were looking at that we were able to see little Baby V! We asked to see if he could tell what we were having and he did look, but couldn't tell. (I am just going to use he so I don't use it.) His heart is beating 150-155 beats a minute, which is good. And we were able to see him moving around. Brian said that he moves around a lot just like his Mom. It was incredible! We were also able to see his heart beating and his spine and ribs! Oh - and a foot! It was like Baby V wanted to show us his foot because all of a sudden it was right there in the middle of the screen, clear as day!
Unfortunately, the machine he used wasn't able to print out pictures so we don't have any of the ultrasound to share with you. I would ask to go back and get pictures but I think I can wait the 3-4 weeks until our next one. I said I think... I am not sure though!
I am SO happy to know that Baby V is doing well. Dr. H said that things look great and that we are progressing very nicely and I might be able to feel the Baby move soon! That would be awesome since I am such a worrier! Then I would be able to know that Baby V is ok just by feeling him move! I know I'll probably regret this later but - when are you going to kick Baby V?
Baby V is growing:
Baby V is about the size of an avocado! His toenails are growing, his ears are just about in their final position, and the patterning on his scalp has begun - lets hope he doesn't get Mommy's colic! Baby V's heart is pumping about 25 quarts of blood through his little body every day! Wow! Just 168 days left!
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