9.20.2011
4.19.2011
20w appt
Had my "every four weeks" appointment with Lisa yesterday. Wanted to talk about lifting heavy things and a bit about my weight/eating habits.
In regards to the lifting she says you don't want to strain any of your uterine ligaments and potentially have them burst. I was annoyed last week because I wanted to do some lifting, I was feeling good, and DH told me I wasn't allowed to. Gerr. This week I have been more cautious as I am feeling bigger and a bit more unwieldy. I'm sure it will only get worse, but I like the idea that I can feel what my body is telling me and act accordingly. It will also make DH happier. =)
With regards to the weight gain all appears to be right on track. I thought perhaps I was gaining too much too fast, but based on her calculations (and the internet) I appear to be gaining just the right amount of weight. My food choices also seem appropriate so I guess I'm doing well on that front too.
I've been feeling him move recently. It's kind of freaky. I guess I'll get used to it but it just feels odd. Like something is wrong with my insides and I need to fix it. Either eat something, drink some water, pee, something to make my tummy settle down. But then my brain kicks in and realizes that nothing I do will make the baby stop kicking. =) I'm sure it will soon be no big deal.
In regards to the lifting she says you don't want to strain any of your uterine ligaments and potentially have them burst. I was annoyed last week because I wanted to do some lifting, I was feeling good, and DH told me I wasn't allowed to. Gerr. This week I have been more cautious as I am feeling bigger and a bit more unwieldy. I'm sure it will only get worse, but I like the idea that I can feel what my body is telling me and act accordingly. It will also make DH happier. =)
With regards to the weight gain all appears to be right on track. I thought perhaps I was gaining too much too fast, but based on her calculations (and the internet) I appear to be gaining just the right amount of weight. My food choices also seem appropriate so I guess I'm doing well on that front too.
I've been feeling him move recently. It's kind of freaky. I guess I'll get used to it but it just feels odd. Like something is wrong with my insides and I need to fix it. Either eat something, drink some water, pee, something to make my tummy settle down. But then my brain kicks in and realizes that nothing I do will make the baby stop kicking. =) I'm sure it will soon be no big deal.
Hi friends!
So facebook has probably already told you, but we had an ultrasound this morning to check to make sure the baby was developing well- organs all there and in the right place- and also to check on the gender.
Everyone was really impressed with its heart- nice and strong and really well visible, got great measurements on flow. Had some issues looking at the spin since it was laying on its back and the spin was hard to visualize in it's entirety. But everyone said it all looked good. Saw my cervix and that was placenta is in front- thus me not feeling a lot of movement from the baby, all cushioned by the placenta.
They measured the circumference of the abdomen and the skull and all is appropriate for its gestational age. Hooray! =) Saw that it has a brain with all its parts. Two arms and two legs with all its little toes and fingers.
Basically it looks normal and awesome.
We were also able to tell the gender, and we're having a boy! Very cool. I have now put away all the donated clothes in our newly purchased dresser (pic on fb) so it's getting more real. So excited.
And now for the pics. They gave us more than this, but these ones I've labeled and show some fun things.
Love you!
So facebook has probably already told you, but we had an ultrasound this morning to check to make sure the baby was developing well- organs all there and in the right place- and also to check on the gender.
Everyone was really impressed with its heart- nice and strong and really well visible, got great measurements on flow. Had some issues looking at the spin since it was laying on its back and the spin was hard to visualize in it's entirety. But everyone said it all looked good. Saw my cervix and that was placenta is in front- thus me not feeling a lot of movement from the baby, all cushioned by the placenta.
They measured the circumference of the abdomen and the skull and all is appropriate for its gestational age. Hooray! =) Saw that it has a brain with all its parts. Two arms and two legs with all its little toes and fingers.
Basically it looks normal and awesome.
We were also able to tell the gender, and we're having a boy! Very cool. I have now put away all the donated clothes in our newly purchased dresser (pic on fb) so it's getting more real. So excited.
And now for the pics. They gave us more than this, but these ones I've labeled and show some fun things.
Love you!
3.23.2011
3.16.2011
SIL's labor
I thought my response to this goes to show how comfortable we are with homebirthing:
My husband said to me that SIL was headed to the hospital. I thought to myself, 'Is she sick or something?'...'Oh! She must be going there because her labor has started!' It's funny how those were my first thoughts- that she must be sick or something was wrong with her. It's that why you go to the hospital?
It turns out that she had a vaginal birth without pain meds and everyone was doing well. We thought for sure she'd go home that day. Apparently they were keeping her for three days! Perhaps something else was going on, but that just seems crazy to me- and to my husband too.
I am SO glad we're having a homebirth and that we get to labor in our own environment with us in control and no transporting back and forth. That just does not sound enjoyable and relaxing- especially with a newborn and all their supplies. :)
My husband said to me that SIL was headed to the hospital. I thought to myself, 'Is she sick or something?'...'Oh! She must be going there because her labor has started!' It's funny how those were my first thoughts- that she must be sick or something was wrong with her. It's that why you go to the hospital?
It turns out that she had a vaginal birth without pain meds and everyone was doing well. We thought for sure she'd go home that day. Apparently they were keeping her for three days! Perhaps something else was going on, but that just seems crazy to me- and to my husband too.
I am SO glad we're having a homebirth and that we get to labor in our own environment with us in control and no transporting back and forth. That just does not sound enjoyable and relaxing- especially with a newborn and all their supplies. :)
2.23.2011
12w
Had my NT screening at 11w3d and I felt very vindicated after the scan. That I wasn't making it all up, and that there WAS a little baby in there. It was nice to get some confirmation. =) Shortly after that I had my midwife appointment at 12w1d where everything looked good. They felt my uterus right where it should be and I could definitely tell that they were on it. I'm already starting to poke around there. I just know that I'll be palpating my uterus all the time in the coming months. Is that a spin? A head? Oh yes. At the midwife appointment I recorded the heart rate for DH since he wasn't able to be there. They said it was 170bpm. There was also a bit of a bump in there and they said that was the baby kicking. =) Too cute.
Now that I'm almost in my 2nd tri I am feeling more pregnant and less fat, which is a very nice change. I've also kept poofing outward as the previous picture shows. I haven't been buttoning my pants for a month, but now I can't even zip some of them up. Think it's time to get some real maternity pants. I bought one pair but they are too big so I'm not wearing them too often. I have an Old N. gift card that I'm planning on using here in the near future to get me some pants.
I'm also sick again. Stuck in my nose at the moment. I am so done being sick. I'm never sick this often and I don't like it. Especially since all I can do is keep drinking tea. No drugs for me. Bleh.
All in all, I'm feeling good and happy to have some energy back.
Now that I'm almost in my 2nd tri I am feeling more pregnant and less fat, which is a very nice change. I've also kept poofing outward as the previous picture shows. I haven't been buttoning my pants for a month, but now I can't even zip some of them up. Think it's time to get some real maternity pants. I bought one pair but they are too big so I'm not wearing them too often. I have an Old N. gift card that I'm planning on using here in the near future to get me some pants.
I'm also sick again. Stuck in my nose at the moment. I am so done being sick. I'm never sick this often and I don't like it. Especially since all I can do is keep drinking tea. No drugs for me. Bleh.
All in all, I'm feeling good and happy to have some energy back.
2.16.2011
2.09.2011
Boss Ladies
Today at work I told the boss ladies. Everyone except the one I work closest with. Odd how that worked out. But seeing as how she wasn't in today, that made telling her a bit awkward, so hopefully she's in tomorrow and I can just get everyone taken care of.
I had a bit of a freak out on Tuesday regarding budgeting and my job. I sent an email to the boss ladies asking if I should look for work or if there was enough in the pipeline to support me for the next year. Well it all ended up being just an emotional wreck for me and I have no need to worry about my job. If it does come to that, I will be told months in advance and most likely kept on until I found a different place of employment. So based on those crazy emotions I thought it best to explain my out-of-control email with news of my pregnancy, even though I don't have ultrasound proof that all is well. I thought it would make me look less crazy. =)
Head boss lady was really supportive and gave me a hug. Almost made me cry. She's just a warm person- at least what I've seen of her. =) Second boss lady was happy for me, got my freak-out and then gave me more work to do. "Can have you getting lazy just because you're pregnant." But it was a cute joke and not said in a mean way or anything. Now I just have to tell third boss lady! The rest of my co-workers are really happy for me.
Moving right along.
*much love*
I had a bit of a freak out on Tuesday regarding budgeting and my job. I sent an email to the boss ladies asking if I should look for work or if there was enough in the pipeline to support me for the next year. Well it all ended up being just an emotional wreck for me and I have no need to worry about my job. If it does come to that, I will be told months in advance and most likely kept on until I found a different place of employment. So based on those crazy emotions I thought it best to explain my out-of-control email with news of my pregnancy, even though I don't have ultrasound proof that all is well. I thought it would make me look less crazy. =)
Head boss lady was really supportive and gave me a hug. Almost made me cry. She's just a warm person- at least what I've seen of her. =) Second boss lady was happy for me, got my freak-out and then gave me more work to do. "Can have you getting lazy just because you're pregnant." But it was a cute joke and not said in a mean way or anything. Now I just have to tell third boss lady! The rest of my co-workers are really happy for me.
Moving right along.
*much love*
2.03.2011
little update email
I'm currently 9 weeks and feeling great. Morning sickness hasn't really developed for me, which I'm VERY thankful for. It's nice not being nauseous and instead to just feel hungry. The meeting with the midwife have gone well. I've had two already. First one to talk about food and nutrition, and the other one to check out my paperwork. I'm all scheduled at OHSU to have my Sequential Screening done which involves a blood draw along with an ultrasound to check for genetic and growth markers to see if there's anything funky going on. That's happening in two weeks. I'm really looking forward to seeing this thing!
We told the family last weekend when we went and saw everyone for a wedding. Bob was a bit nervous about having all three of his kids pregnant at once. =) Debbie was getting stressed out about making another baby quilt. =) My folks were really happy. Apparently, we have to get a new and safe car though (so says my mom). Hehe. Now the only people who don't know is work and school. I'm thinking after this testing in two weeks I'll feel more comfortable telling everyone and just getting it out there in the open.
So yes, that's whats new with the little McG (since apparently that's our new nickname).
We told the family last weekend when we went and saw everyone for a wedding. Bob was a bit nervous about having all three of his kids pregnant at once. =) Debbie was getting stressed out about making another baby quilt. =) My folks were really happy. Apparently, we have to get a new and safe car though (so says my mom). Hehe. Now the only people who don't know is work and school. I'm thinking after this testing in two weeks I'll feel more comfortable telling everyone and just getting it out there in the open.
So yes, that's whats new with the little McG (since apparently that's our new nickname).
1.17.2011
Meet Lisa
Met with Lisa today for a real appointment. Did the meet and greet last week where she was able to answer a lot of our questions and help calm some fears.
This week we talked about nutrition. Also peed in a cup (sugar and protein negative), had my weight measured, and she felt my uterus.
That last bit was really great because as I'd told her, I just don't feel pregnant. I do have symptoms, but they're so mild and unnoticeable it just doesn't seem real.
I have sore boobs, really sensitive nipples. I've missed my period and the hpt read positive. That's really all I've got. Everyone keeps talking about morning sickness, but as of today (7w1d) I haven't experienced any. I really don't think I will. I can tell when I haven't eaten in awhile and my body needs something, but besides that, no real other issues. I think my body is proving to be amazing once again. How did I luck out? I'm really appreciative of it and hope I don't take it for granted.
Going to tell the parents next weekend. Ah!
This week we talked about nutrition. Also peed in a cup (sugar and protein negative), had my weight measured, and she felt my uterus.
That last bit was really great because as I'd told her, I just don't feel pregnant. I do have symptoms, but they're so mild and unnoticeable it just doesn't seem real.
I have sore boobs, really sensitive nipples. I've missed my period and the hpt read positive. That's really all I've got. Everyone keeps talking about morning sickness, but as of today (7w1d) I haven't experienced any. I really don't think I will. I can tell when I haven't eaten in awhile and my body needs something, but besides that, no real other issues. I think my body is proving to be amazing once again. How did I luck out? I'm really appreciative of it and hope I don't take it for granted.
Going to tell the parents next weekend. Ah!
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