EXCITING I KNOW!!!
Nothing really new... I passed the glucose test (yay! no diabetes!) but apparently my iron levels are still low, so MORE supplements for me (no yay!).
He did confirm that if everything looks "favorable" at my 36 week check-up, we will probably be ok to do the induction on the 14th or 15th! SWEET! Also he confirmed again that my child is already a LARGE ONE!
We had a great time last week/weekend w/ Sara! She was in town for work and fun. We went to the spa, the Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens, to my baby shower* and out to a fun dinner w/ Larry, Lisa and Dan to Digestif. Everyone (but me) tried Absyinthe! I think her favorite part of the trip was one of two things: Riding in the Ford Focus or getting licked by Rosco and Buford. She did, however, confirm that our guest bed is SUPER comfortable, so everyone: COME VISIT!
* Lisa and Erika threw me a FABULOUS baby shower on Saturday (pics to come). It was perfect! Great food, fun games (they made up a new one: Baby Catchphrase!!!), awesome company and of course: MUCH SPOILING OF ME and ELLIE! We got some really great gifts, as well as suggestions and recommendations from my mommy friends.
One really cool gift I got from Sara and Ally is the "Dress with Pink Rosebuds" for Ellie to wear home from the hospital! Sara, Ally and Kyla have all worn it! They are so cool to invite me into their family tradition. I am just hoping Big Al will be watching down on us that day keeping an eye out!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Birthing Classes
First of all, let me say a quick THANK YOU to the man upstairs! My Uncle Archie had a kidney removed yesterday and the surgery went successfully. He's been battling cancer and all kinds of NASTY stuff for a while now... they weren't sure what they were going to find when they opened him up, but all was good--well except for the fact that he only has one kidney now, but they were happy w/ the results. YAY!
So, Craig and I successfully graduated from our Birthing Class last night. Here are some things that you are supposed to take away from the class:
*LaMaze Breathing
*Relaxation techniques
*How a vaginal delivery works vs C-Section
*Pros and Cons of an epidural
Here are some things I PERSONALLY took away from the class:
*Craig and I have a hard time taking the LaMaze breathing seriously
*Especially if Craig's breath stinks!!!
*LaMaze breathing makes me light headed
*If Craig does not brush his teeth before I go into labor, he will not be allowed in the room (small things really bug you when someone is ALL UP IN YOUR FACE)
*Craig needs a little practice on the "helping me relax" techniques :) Please feel free to send him pointers!!
*Although I really am worried about the pain, I am not sure I want an epidural. There are so many negative risks associated w/ it. Plus the whole huge needle in the spine thing...
*The video of the C-Section scared me
All in all it was worth it, but I think I might be a little nervous now!
We also went to a breastfeeding class last weekend--that one was great. TONS of information---almost TOO much really, but lots and lots of helpful hints, etc. Mostly I think it just prepared us for the fact that it takes some patience and work to get good at it, so be prepared that it's not easy at first!
So, Craig and I successfully graduated from our Birthing Class last night. Here are some things that you are supposed to take away from the class:
*LaMaze Breathing
*Relaxation techniques
*How a vaginal delivery works vs C-Section
*Pros and Cons of an epidural
Here are some things I PERSONALLY took away from the class:
*Craig and I have a hard time taking the LaMaze breathing seriously
*Especially if Craig's breath stinks!!!
*LaMaze breathing makes me light headed
*If Craig does not brush his teeth before I go into labor, he will not be allowed in the room (small things really bug you when someone is ALL UP IN YOUR FACE)
*Craig needs a little practice on the "helping me relax" techniques :) Please feel free to send him pointers!!
*Although I really am worried about the pain, I am not sure I want an epidural. There are so many negative risks associated w/ it. Plus the whole huge needle in the spine thing...
*The video of the C-Section scared me
All in all it was worth it, but I think I might be a little nervous now!
We also went to a breastfeeding class last weekend--that one was great. TONS of information---almost TOO much really, but lots and lots of helpful hints, etc. Mostly I think it just prepared us for the fact that it takes some patience and work to get good at it, so be prepared that it's not easy at first!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Ellie Update
We had a Dr. appt yesterday... It was fun. We did an ultrasound and got to see our girl!
Our Dr. informed us he is leaving for vacation July 18th. Therefore, he will do everything in his power to deliver her before he leaves! Most likely July 14 -17th!
Ellie weighs 2 lbs 13 oz which puts her in the 75th percentile for babies her age! That means she's on the large side :) Which means there should be no problem delivering a week or two early... plus I'll certainly be ready by then! Everything else looked just normal!
Carpal tunnel is still ANNOYING but I am feeling good... the swelling and retaining water has started to set in too.
Gotta go take the glucose screening next week, and now we have Dr. appts every 2 weeks! yikes!
We bought our stroller & my parents ordered us our chair over the weekend... And as organized as I feel, we still have LOTS more to do! Oh! And we have our first class tomorrow night!
Our Dr. informed us he is leaving for vacation July 18th. Therefore, he will do everything in his power to deliver her before he leaves! Most likely July 14 -17th!
Ellie weighs 2 lbs 13 oz which puts her in the 75th percentile for babies her age! That means she's on the large side :) Which means there should be no problem delivering a week or two early... plus I'll certainly be ready by then! Everything else looked just normal!
Carpal tunnel is still ANNOYING but I am feeling good... the swelling and retaining water has started to set in too.
Gotta go take the glucose screening next week, and now we have Dr. appts every 2 weeks! yikes!
We bought our stroller & my parents ordered us our chair over the weekend... And as organized as I feel, we still have LOTS more to do! Oh! And we have our first class tomorrow night!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Something I can't stop thinking about...
Gorillabuns is a blog I've been reading for years! One of those I sort of feel like I know her... And her tragic story from the last few weeks makes me want to vomit, cry, scream, rage...all of the above at one time.
http://www.gorillabuns.typepad.com/
In a nutshell, her 3 month old, perfectly healthy baby, died of SIDS. And it's awful and makes me physically ill to think about.
There's a paypal site set up for donations if interested. http://whoorl.com/archives/1669
SO. NOT. FAIR.
UGH.
http://www.gorillabuns.typepad.com/
In a nutshell, her 3 month old, perfectly healthy baby, died of SIDS. And it's awful and makes me physically ill to think about.
There's a paypal site set up for donations if interested. http://whoorl.com/archives/1669
SO. NOT. FAIR.
UGH.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Swine Flu
We don't have it! Thank goodness.
Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. After "THE GREAT TILING PROJECT OF 2009" we have been taking it EASY so not much has been going on!
It got HOOOOOOOOOOT here last week! So I was pretty miserable! But it has cooled down slightly and I'm getting used to it now.
We worked more on "baby stuff" this weekend. Getting all of our big purchases out of the way! We used the gift card from my Indy girls to get our Pack & Play and video monitor (which craig already figured out how to hook up to the big screen-way cool). And we ordered our stroller. We went w/ the Kolcraft 3 wheeler, as recommended by The Wollenburgs!
Other than that, I'm sorry, but we have both just been busy with work so nothing much new going on!
We had some friends over (Larry & Lisa, Josh & Laurie, Erika & Corey) this weekend for dinner & to play Pictionary. It was a blast! Although I remembered why the Cummings brothers used to break out in fist fights during heated Pictionary rounds... it's competitive and hard! Also I suck at drawing but I was pretty proud of my rendition of "Tin Man".
My Tempe Leadership class is getting ready to wrap up this Friday! It has been an amazing experience for me. I've learned so much about the community, city & myself! I'll be sad when we are done, but also glad to be able to focus mostly just on work for the next few months, so I can truly enjoy my maternity leave...
Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. After "THE GREAT TILING PROJECT OF 2009" we have been taking it EASY so not much has been going on!
It got HOOOOOOOOOOT here last week! So I was pretty miserable! But it has cooled down slightly and I'm getting used to it now.
We worked more on "baby stuff" this weekend. Getting all of our big purchases out of the way! We used the gift card from my Indy girls to get our Pack & Play and video monitor (which craig already figured out how to hook up to the big screen-way cool). And we ordered our stroller. We went w/ the Kolcraft 3 wheeler, as recommended by The Wollenburgs!
Other than that, I'm sorry, but we have both just been busy with work so nothing much new going on!
We had some friends over (Larry & Lisa, Josh & Laurie, Erika & Corey) this weekend for dinner & to play Pictionary. It was a blast! Although I remembered why the Cummings brothers used to break out in fist fights during heated Pictionary rounds... it's competitive and hard! Also I suck at drawing but I was pretty proud of my rendition of "Tin Man".
My Tempe Leadership class is getting ready to wrap up this Friday! It has been an amazing experience for me. I've learned so much about the community, city & myself! I'll be sad when we are done, but also glad to be able to focus mostly just on work for the next few months, so I can truly enjoy my maternity leave...
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Tile, Baby's Room & Easter
Here's some pics of our "new house"! Along w/ Ellie's room (which isn't completely done yet--we still need our chair & to hang some stuff on the walls) & a couple from Easter. We went to church & to brunch w/ Rog & Jan.
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=318621015/a=5766466/t_=5766466
Happy Easter!
http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=318621015/a=5766466/t_=5766466
Happy Easter!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Updated Doctor Report
I had a Dr. Appt this morning... 24 weeks! It's hard to believe. Well over half way. To be honest though, I'm pretty much ready! I'm getting a bit uncomfortable, and I'm not complaining (yet!) because I know it will get worse :)
So, everything looked great! Her heart rate was 143... and if you are like me, and have no idea what that means, the Dr. told me that normal is anywhere between 120 and 160, so she's right in the middle. My measurements were fine and nothing out of the ordinary (aside from the fact that I waited an hour for a five minute appointment--argh)! Next month is our next ultrasound. We're looking forward to that. We also have to do the glucose test, so of course, I'm not looking forward to that. Any words of wisdom?
Other than that, I've been feeling pretty good!
My newest annoying side effect of being prego is Carpal Tunnel... My dr. confirmed that this is what it is. I have had numbness in my right hand for about 3 weeks now. It gets worse while I sleep and has been waking me up... and getting progressively worse by the day. He said to sleep w/ a wrist splint on (to keep it straight), but other than that, it should go away after the birth. There's not much else you can do. I'm thinking of trying acupuncture, but might try the wrist thing first, since it's pretry pricey. Again, not complaining--if this is the worst thing that happens to me, I'll take it! Did any of you have carpal tunnel or other circulation problems???
So, everything looked great! Her heart rate was 143... and if you are like me, and have no idea what that means, the Dr. told me that normal is anywhere between 120 and 160, so she's right in the middle. My measurements were fine and nothing out of the ordinary (aside from the fact that I waited an hour for a five minute appointment--argh)! Next month is our next ultrasound. We're looking forward to that. We also have to do the glucose test, so of course, I'm not looking forward to that. Any words of wisdom?
Other than that, I've been feeling pretty good!
My newest annoying side effect of being prego is Carpal Tunnel... My dr. confirmed that this is what it is. I have had numbness in my right hand for about 3 weeks now. It gets worse while I sleep and has been waking me up... and getting progressively worse by the day. He said to sleep w/ a wrist splint on (to keep it straight), but other than that, it should go away after the birth. There's not much else you can do. I'm thinking of trying acupuncture, but might try the wrist thing first, since it's pretry pricey. Again, not complaining--if this is the worst thing that happens to me, I'll take it! Did any of you have carpal tunnel or other circulation problems???
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