Tuesday was my 35 week appointment. Starting this coming Wednesday, we'll be going to either Mountain View or Evanston once a week until she's here. Hard to believe we're already to this point in the pregnancy. According to the baby tracker and my due date, I have 33 days to go! According to my calendar and how the doctor would have originally calculated my due date before doing an ultrasound, I have 20 days to go...wow! 33 days ago, it was March 26 and it seems like April just got here.
My appointment went well. She did some minor tests and then did an ultrasound. I was really surprised about the ultrasound, I was told she didn't do any after the 20th week. The baby has gotten bigger, but she still isn't really in front, so it was still not easy to see her. She is now head down, so I was relieved about that. The doctor said she's going to strongly recommend inducing if I pass my due date. Her reasoning is that we live 100 miles away. I understand her reasoning and I really trust her, still don't want to be induced, but even Derek said he's more comfortable with that than just hoping we make it to the hospital in time. We'll see what happens. Hopefully, she'll just come early and we won't have to worry about it.
The nursery is all done. Now, we just need a crib mattress, some bedding, and a baby :)
My baby shower is on Saturday so I'm really excited about that. My mom and I made the diaper cake today.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
32 Week Check-Up
Today was my 32 week appointment. It went really well. Had a nice early (9:30 a.m.) check-up and since Derek had the day off, now he's able to paint the borders and trim in the nursery a very bright, fun pink! (We should have the floor put in by the weekend!)
Dr. Evans said the baby's heart sounds perfect, my blood pressure is perfect, and I'm just doing perfect! And, I don't think I gained any weight! Must be from not eating quite as much, not eating quite as poorly, and going on 1.25 mile walks 3-5 times a week. This week I was slacking too because of the horrible wind we were having.
Then we took a tour of the maternity ward at the hospital. We were SO impressed! Everything we have experienced in Evanston (other than the 1.5 hour drive) have reassured us over and over again that we're going to the right place and that Rock Springs is just pathetic! The doctor even said she understood if there were a few complaints about a place. After all, even Harvard will have people who don't like it. But she said when it's from multiple people all the time, something is wrong. She said they don't mind having the Rock Springs people though :)
Back to our tour: the nurses and RNs were super nice! They were very excited for us and very personable. We first took a look at the labor and delivery rooms. Below is a picture of Derek's recliner (you even get to see Rambo chillin' on it when he was young, cute, and thin).
Now, the leather recliners in the labor and delivery rooms put this chair to shame! So, Derek was happy haha. Once I've had a little time to recover, I will go to the recovery room where we'll stay until we go home. Those rooms all have baby themes. One had cute little baby pictures everywhere and the other one had stars. Each room has two beds, one for the mom and one for the dad. No crummy, cheap pull-out couches like they have in Rock Springs.
If the baby has to stay, but I am discharged, we get to stay at no extra cost to us. The only thing we have to pay for would be the extra care of the baby, so I thought that was really neat. And every baby gets a homemade blanket that we get to pick out along with a homemade hat that the nurses make for the babies. Now, how personal is that touch? We also learned that our 'allowable' hours to stay (stated by our insurance depending on the type of delivery) don't start until after the baby is born. So if I'm at the hospital in labor for 12 hours, my 48 hours don't start until after she's here. That made me feel much better. The labor and delivery rooms are also just feet away from the surgical ward, so if anything were to go wrong, no running down long halls. It's just outside each of the room doors.
We also happened to both know the nursery nurse who was on staff today. Derek knows her from high school and I know her from when I worked in Registration at the college. We thought that was so cool. Especially since I know her husband too. Small world. And she was wonderful!
Getting even more excited now! It's great feeling like we'll be taken care of. Well, until next time.
Dr. Evans said the baby's heart sounds perfect, my blood pressure is perfect, and I'm just doing perfect! And, I don't think I gained any weight! Must be from not eating quite as much, not eating quite as poorly, and going on 1.25 mile walks 3-5 times a week. This week I was slacking too because of the horrible wind we were having.
Then we took a tour of the maternity ward at the hospital. We were SO impressed! Everything we have experienced in Evanston (other than the 1.5 hour drive) have reassured us over and over again that we're going to the right place and that Rock Springs is just pathetic! The doctor even said she understood if there were a few complaints about a place. After all, even Harvard will have people who don't like it. But she said when it's from multiple people all the time, something is wrong. She said they don't mind having the Rock Springs people though :)
Back to our tour: the nurses and RNs were super nice! They were very excited for us and very personable. We first took a look at the labor and delivery rooms. Below is a picture of Derek's recliner (you even get to see Rambo chillin' on it when he was young, cute, and thin).
Now, the leather recliners in the labor and delivery rooms put this chair to shame! So, Derek was happy haha. Once I've had a little time to recover, I will go to the recovery room where we'll stay until we go home. Those rooms all have baby themes. One had cute little baby pictures everywhere and the other one had stars. Each room has two beds, one for the mom and one for the dad. No crummy, cheap pull-out couches like they have in Rock Springs.
If the baby has to stay, but I am discharged, we get to stay at no extra cost to us. The only thing we have to pay for would be the extra care of the baby, so I thought that was really neat. And every baby gets a homemade blanket that we get to pick out along with a homemade hat that the nurses make for the babies. Now, how personal is that touch? We also learned that our 'allowable' hours to stay (stated by our insurance depending on the type of delivery) don't start until after the baby is born. So if I'm at the hospital in labor for 12 hours, my 48 hours don't start until after she's here. That made me feel much better. The labor and delivery rooms are also just feet away from the surgical ward, so if anything were to go wrong, no running down long halls. It's just outside each of the room doors.
We also happened to both know the nursery nurse who was on staff today. Derek knows her from high school and I know her from when I worked in Registration at the college. We thought that was so cool. Especially since I know her husband too. Small world. And she was wonderful!
Getting even more excited now! It's great feeling like we'll be taken care of. Well, until next time.
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| It's nice and small too :) |
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Countdown is On!
So, I knew the pregnancy was going fast, but it didn't really hit me until I realized I'm now down to single digits on how long we have left. I have (according to my due date) 8 weeks and 6 days to go! Which, I guess, really means I have anywhere from 6 weeks and 6 days to 10 weeks and 6 days. Still though, it's coming so fast it's hard to believe. I don't feel like I'm ready to have a baby in 2.5 months! Not even that, she's due 2 months from tomorrow!
We have one more week of birthing classes. Of course, our teachers are very new at it and don't exactly know what they're doing, so we aren't sure it's worth the money we paid. I'm sure they'd be better anywhere else, but we couldn't see going to Evanston once a week when we're already going every other week as it is. I do feel like I was well-informed before going to these classes now though, so at least I'm comfortable knowing I did my own homework well.
We're still debating names. Everytime we say we need to just make a decision another one pops into our heads. She may be nameless until we have her...
We have one more week of birthing classes. Of course, our teachers are very new at it and don't exactly know what they're doing, so we aren't sure it's worth the money we paid. I'm sure they'd be better anywhere else, but we couldn't see going to Evanston once a week when we're already going every other week as it is. I do feel like I was well-informed before going to these classes now though, so at least I'm comfortable knowing I did my own homework well.
We're still debating names. Everytime we say we need to just make a decision another one pops into our heads. She may be nameless until we have her...
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| Just 9 more weeks! |
Monday, March 21, 2011
Cute + Cute = Super Cute!
Because this is just too cute not to share.
Adorable Baby
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| Derek at 3 Days Old |
Plus
Adorable Baby
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| Heather at a few Days Old |
Is going to equal one very adorable baby!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Appointments, Tests, and lot of Blood
March 9 was my last appointment. It went fine, short and sweet as always. When she asked what questions we had, all I said was that my right rib area was having some pain and discomfort, could she recommend a relief. She felt around and asked where exactly it hurt. Then she said it could be my gallbladder, since that's in the general area and gallbladder and kidney problems are very common in pregnancy. She was recommending a gallbladder ultrasound. It was also the day of my oh-so-fun glucose screening test. (Honestly, it wasn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Plus, I like orange drinks, so it didn't bother me. And a pin prick for blood? That's nothing!) Anyway, my sugar was at 160. I didn't know if that was good or bad so said "Is that good?" And the nurse just laughed and said "Nooooo." So, on Thursday, I went to our hospital in Rock Springs for a series of tests. Because of the ultrasound, I couldn't have anything go past my lips (even toothpaste) after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, so I was starving and thirsty. And being pregnant, that means I pass out so... I showed up at 7:30 to check in. Then I had to go to the lab for my first draw of blood. At 8:30, I had my ultrasound. The technician was super nice, but not exactly gentle and it really hurt when she pressed so hard on my already sore ribs. I also had to hold my breath, so that wasn't so fun either. 45 minutes later said "Well, it looks good. But you'll have your results by Monday." So then we (my mom came with me) went back to the lab. My sugar was at 79 for the first draw, so I was given the green light to drink 'the drink' again. This time though, I got to choose between orange or lemon lime. I went with the second. And I was so thirsty that I drank it in 30 seconds, they give you 5 minutes lol. After that, I had to wait an hour before my next draw of blood. In all, we were at the hospital for 5 hours! And by the time we got out, I was so hungry and weak from not eating or drinking and having 6 vials of blood drawn that I had to hit up the vending machine and eat a bag of fruit candy and a bag of peanut trail mix and also drink about 40 oz of water so that my sugar would come back up and I wouldn't pass out. We went out for great Chinese food afterwards!
My glucose test came back normal, so I was very happy about that. On Tuesday, I finally got my gallbladder results and the nurse said they didn't see anything, so it wasn't my gallbladder. The hospital wanted me to go back in for a nuclear scan, but she didn't recommend that during pregnancy. I told her that I still thought it was just my ribs. Apparently though, the note saying that's what I thought it was in the beginning didn't make it to my chart, so that's why they were concerned. She suggested Tylenol and heat to see if that helped. I'm just glad that they are behind me. I shouldn't have any more big tests through the rest of my pregnancy now!
I'm moving right along (in front of me that is). She's getting bigger every day and thus, so am I!
My glucose test came back normal, so I was very happy about that. On Tuesday, I finally got my gallbladder results and the nurse said they didn't see anything, so it wasn't my gallbladder. The hospital wanted me to go back in for a nuclear scan, but she didn't recommend that during pregnancy. I told her that I still thought it was just my ribs. Apparently though, the note saying that's what I thought it was in the beginning didn't make it to my chart, so that's why they were concerned. She suggested Tylenol and heat to see if that helped. I'm just glad that they are behind me. I shouldn't have any more big tests through the rest of my pregnancy now!
I'm moving right along (in front of me that is). She's getting bigger every day and thus, so am I!
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| 29 Weeks |
No idea why, but it will not upload my pictures the right way, so everything I try to upload is sideways. I don't know how to fix it. It's doing this on my Facebook right now too.
We've also started the big nursery project. It'll be epic!!! I'm so glad Derek is talented with these things. I'm the designer and he...well he does the work :-)
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Cleaned Out Nursery  |
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Because everyone needs a good laugh
This is totally not related to anything, but I find it incredibly funny. I can't stop laughing. Even thinking about it makes me laugh.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Orange Juice Stuff
Well this Wednesday, I have my glucose sugar test. I have to drink an orange drink (which I've been told tastes like orange pop so I should enjoy it somewhat) and then get my finger pricked to know how my sugar levels are. I'm assuming they'll be fine. Since my doctor has so many out of town patients, she actually gave me the drink to take home. I just have to drink it 50 minutes before my appointment and then we don't have to stay there for 1.5 hours. So that makes me very happy.
This is also my last 'monthly' appointment and from Wednesday on, we'll be going to Mountain View or Evanston every other week. Tomorrow our birthing classes start and my 3rd trimester starts on Tuesday! I can't believe how fast it's all going.
This is also my last 'monthly' appointment and from Wednesday on, we'll be going to Mountain View or Evanston every other week. Tomorrow our birthing classes start and my 3rd trimester starts on Tuesday! I can't believe how fast it's all going.
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