13 weeks 3 days
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
FollowUp
Update: I completely forgot to mention that the results for my NT scan came back negative. The chances of us having a baby with downs syndrome or Trisomy 18 are 1 in 10,000.
Yesterday (13w3d) I saw my doctor for a follow-up from Wednesday's events.
I had an ultrasound and everything looks good. They did not see any evidence of a fibroid. The tech said at times when the uterus is having a non-working contraction (Braxton Hicks), it will ball up in a certain area (as that portion contracts) thereby causing that area to appear as though it's a fibroid.
She noticed a small pocket of fluid (approximately 6mm). She said it is nothing significant. She said it's possible that the placenta didn't attach to the uterus at that point or maybe the placenta it still in the processing of attaching. I firmly believe it is the first notion because at this point the placenta is formed and fully functioning as the support mechanism for the pregnancy.
My doctor scanned me and agreed that everything looks good. The baby is growing as she should be (again, please keep in mind we still don't know the gender, I just think it's a girl). The baby is just about 3 inches - 7.2cm to be exact.
I need to post pictures but don't have them ready yet. I promise I will get them up in a separate post today!
Yesterday (13w3d) I saw my doctor for a follow-up from Wednesday's events.
I had an ultrasound and everything looks good. They did not see any evidence of a fibroid. The tech said at times when the uterus is having a non-working contraction (Braxton Hicks), it will ball up in a certain area (as that portion contracts) thereby causing that area to appear as though it's a fibroid.
She noticed a small pocket of fluid (approximately 6mm). She said it is nothing significant. She said it's possible that the placenta didn't attach to the uterus at that point or maybe the placenta it still in the processing of attaching. I firmly believe it is the first notion because at this point the placenta is formed and fully functioning as the support mechanism for the pregnancy.
My doctor scanned me and agreed that everything looks good. The baby is growing as she should be (again, please keep in mind we still don't know the gender, I just think it's a girl). The baby is just about 3 inches - 7.2cm to be exact.
I need to post pictures but don't have them ready yet. I promise I will get them up in a separate post today!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Pg Updates
So I am kinda late and then not so late with this update - it's a two-part update.
Monday (12w3d) --- I had my NT (nuchal translucency) scan. My ultrasound tech was fabulous - she was very detailed with everything she was measuring, looking at, etc. The baby looked great. Her heartbeat was 169bpm (side note: I still don't know the gender but I truly believe we are having a baby girl, so I will be using the female pronoun from here out). She was a very docile little one, as was her brother. I apparently have a nice, cozy, calm womb that makes my children not want to be active when they need to be. She was in a perfect position for viewing the nuchal fold (an area of space in the fetal neck)... only problem was that she was laying on the amnion (the inner membrane that contains the amniotic fluid and fetus) that they needed to measure. The tech shook my belly quite a bit in an effort to get little missy moving... she would quickly roll in one direction and then right back into her original position. Eventually, they were able to get the measurements they needed. Dr. Robichaux came in and scanned me as well. He said that so far everything looks great with the baby in regards to her physical development. I scheduled my follow-up appointment for sometime in July around 16 weeks ( I can't remember when and I didn't put it into my Blackberry pregnancy brain strikes again).
Next update... just a quick reminder, this is my blog and I have no problem sharing every detail of my pregnancy...
Thursday (12w5d) --- yesterday, I went to the bathroom and like always, I checked the toilet paper to see what my lovely body was up to (I've have pink/brown spotting this entire pregnancy). Imagine the {insert your choice: fear, shock , horror} I was in when I looked down and the entire piece of toilet paper was covered in bright red blood with some clots. Ihad a heart attack and stroke all at once had a mini freak out session in my head while I frantically called Daddy, my mom and older sister... of course, no one answered. I finally got in touch with Daddy, broke down sobbing on the phone with him and he said he was leaving work immediately. Upon hanging up with him, my sister called me and suggested that I head into Ochsner. I called Daddy back to tell him to sit tight. I think I did about 90mph the whole way in - I stopped by his work, picked him up and headed straight to L & D. I finally got in touch with mom and broke down on the phone with her as well. She left where she was and headed to Ochsner as well. So with the group in tow (myself, Daddy, B, mom, and my sisters), I sat and patiently waited in the L & D Assessment Center. I had a wonderful nurse. She got out the doppler to listen for Lovie's heart beat and we found it immediately (phew, once less worry)... beating away at 172-173bpm.
The resident, Dr. Cora, came in to see me as well. She did a quick scan. Lovie was playing away and could have cared less about me bleeding (thank goodness). After carefully looking at my placenta, Dr. Cora noticed two things. (1) I have a subchorionic hematoma (basically a blood clot) that is posterior to the placenta - the responsible party for my mini freak out session and bleeding; and (2)She noticed an area near my placenta that either looks like a fibroid or the placenta formed oddly in that area. She placed me on pelvic rest and told me to take it very easy. I was happy and thankful that nothing is seriously wrong with me or Lovie.
I called my nurse on the way home and left a message detailing my fun evening. I am waiting to hear back from them this morning as to what I need to do. And for now, that is it... I will update later if anything changes.
Oh and at some point I will add the pictures from Monday's ultrasound!
Monday (12w3d) --- I had my NT (nuchal translucency) scan. My ultrasound tech was fabulous - she was very detailed with everything she was measuring, looking at, etc. The baby looked great. Her heartbeat was 169bpm (side note: I still don't know the gender but I truly believe we are having a baby girl, so I will be using the female pronoun from here out). She was a very docile little one, as was her brother. I apparently have a nice, cozy, calm womb that makes my children not want to be active when they need to be. She was in a perfect position for viewing the nuchal fold (an area of space in the fetal neck)... only problem was that she was laying on the amnion (the inner membrane that contains the amniotic fluid and fetus) that they needed to measure. The tech shook my belly quite a bit in an effort to get little missy moving... she would quickly roll in one direction and then right back into her original position. Eventually, they were able to get the measurements they needed. Dr. Robichaux came in and scanned me as well. He said that so far everything looks great with the baby in regards to her physical development. I scheduled my follow-up appointment for sometime in July around 16 weeks ( I can't remember when and I didn't put it into my Blackberry
Next update... just a quick reminder, this is my blog and I have no problem sharing every detail of my pregnancy...
Thursday (12w5d) --- yesterday, I went to the bathroom and like always, I checked the toilet paper to see what my lovely body was up to (I've have pink/brown spotting this entire pregnancy). Imagine the {insert your choice: fear, shock , horror} I was in when I looked down and the entire piece of toilet paper was covered in bright red blood with some clots. I
The resident, Dr. Cora, came in to see me as well. She did a quick scan. Lovie was playing away and could have cared less about me bleeding (thank goodness). After carefully looking at my placenta, Dr. Cora noticed two things. (1) I have a subchorionic hematoma (basically a blood clot) that is posterior to the placenta - the responsible party for my mini freak out session and bleeding; and (2)She noticed an area near my placenta that either looks like a fibroid or the placenta formed oddly in that area. She placed me on pelvic rest and told me to take it very easy. I was happy and thankful that nothing is seriously wrong with me or Lovie.
I called my nurse on the way home and left a message detailing my fun evening. I am waiting to hear back from them this morning as to what I need to do. And for now, that is it... I will update later if anything changes.
Oh and at some point I will add the pictures from Monday's ultrasound!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Prenatal Appt
Yesterday, I went to the doctor for my 12 week check-up (I was 11w5d).
Baby's heartbeat was 162bpm.
My blood pressure was 114/62.
I successfully made it through my first trimester without gaining any weight!
After expressing some concerns to my doctor, discussing them and trying to possibly find an answer for them, he felt as though it would be best for me to have a Nuchal Translucency scan (a 30 minute very detailed ultrasound and some blood work that must be done between 11-13 weeks gestation). I will be going back on Monday at 11:00am for my NT scan.
Baby's heartbeat was 162bpm.
My blood pressure was 114/62.
I successfully made it through my first trimester without gaining any weight!
After expressing some concerns to my doctor, discussing them and trying to possibly find an answer for them, he felt as though it would be best for me to have a Nuchal Translucency scan (a 30 minute very detailed ultrasound and some blood work that must be done between 11-13 weeks gestation). I will be going back on Monday at 11:00am for my NT scan.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
weekend wrap
We had a very busy weekend filled with lots of family time. As you know, we went to the Aquarium and had hibachi (maybe you didn't know that part) on Friday. Saturday morning, Daddy worked and I over did it with cleaning my house - I still forget I am pregnant at times but then I look down and see my almost 3 month pregnant belly that appears to be 6 months the morning sickness kicks right back in. (Side note: the morning sickness is R.O.U.G.H. this time. I had some nausea with B's pregnancy but I think it was due to the progesterone I was taking because when I stopped taking it at 11 weeks, I felt better. This time I am not on progesterone and I spend 2/3 - 3/4 of my day feeling like I am on a never ending carnival ride.)
Saturday afternoon, B's Mimi and Paw-Paw stopped by to visit (Daddy’s mom and step-dad). It was nice visiting with them. Nana (my mom), M and cousin A stopped by so that A could see our home. They told me all about their visit to the Louisiana Castle and how M picked out her cake, tasted various foods, etc... all the fun things that go along with wedding planning! Saturday evening, we went to(take your pick: the compound, the country club, old stomping grounds...) my aunt and uncle's house to eat dinner. My mom made two roasts and turned those into some delicious roast beef po-boys. I haven't had beef or pork in 3.5 years and I have been craving beef like a mad woman with this pregnancy. I couldn't fight the urge any longer. I could have cared less during that moment if I would have been sick later... I indulged and it was SO worth the yucky feeling I woke up to at 1am. But I think my beef craving has been satisfied.
Sunday afternoon, we went back to my aunt and uncle's for moreeating family time. My uncle made his famous chicken fajitas (my fav). It was a nice, relaxing Sunday afternoon. We were going to go swimming but I wasn't really in the mood. We put B in a swim diaper and handed him off to Uncle A, his girlfriend H and cousin A. While he floated around in the pool, I sat poolside and colored my sister's hair. Everyone had a nice time... everyone includes 21 adults and 5 little ones (ranging in age from 9 weeks to 30 months)!!! And that my friends is a small get together!
That's your weekend wrap-up for The Bugs!
Tomorrow, I go for my 12 week prenatal visit. So stay tuned...
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Saturday afternoon, B's Mimi and Paw-Paw stopped by to visit (Daddy’s mom and step-dad). It was nice visiting with them. Nana (my mom), M and cousin A stopped by so that A could see our home. They told me all about their visit to the Louisiana Castle and how M picked out her cake, tasted various foods, etc... all the fun things that go along with wedding planning! Saturday evening, we went to
Sunday afternoon, we went back to my aunt and uncle's for more
That's your weekend wrap-up for The Bugs!
Tomorrow, I go for my 12 week prenatal visit. So stay tuned...
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Have you ever...
...felt like something bad was going to happen? Maybe not something bad, but that things would not go as you presumed they would? Do you chalk it up to intuition? Do you believe that your mind may be playing tricks on you? What do you do when you cannot shake a bad feeling? I've mulled it over... I've prayed about it but the answer has yet to be revealed. I cannot shake this feeling I have and I wish I could...
Friday, June 12, 2009
Some updates
So my BIG boy has made one more step towards being a toddler... we are saying good-bye to these
And hello to these
We initially introduced the sippy cup when B was 4 months old. And now we only use sippy cups... NO MORE BOTTLES!
I am so happy that we were able to kick the bottle habit (and 2 1/2 months before he turns one)!
Today, I am 11 weeks pregnant only 29long weeks left to go!
We went to the aquarium with my family today. The aquarium has never really done much for me, but I definitely enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with my family - especially my aunt and cousin that are visiting from Nashville. Two of the exhibits at the aquarium (The Amazon and the Mississippi River) made me so nauseous - one I was able to completely skip and the other I ran through. I could have handled the nausea had the place been a little less chaotic. I think every summer camp was on a field trip - there were kids running wild (and that is no exaggeration). When we left the aquarium, we took a walk along the Mississippi River down to Jax Brewery and then across the street to Cafe Maspero's. I was a little less than pleased with their inability to be accommodating to young children - after all we had two infants with us! I know it's an old New Orleans restaurant but still, would it kill them to invest in a handful of high chairs? That's right... NO high chairs and because space is so limited inside, you cannot bring your stroller to the table. But somehow we managed!
Tomorrow, B and I are supposed to be going to Franklington to go to the Louisiana Castle. They are having an open house and we are going to scope some things out since M and M will be tying the knot there on December 26 (I will be 39weeks + 1 day pregnant for their wedding... hopefully this baby stays put until then). I have to see how he is doing in the morning. Today was a pretty busy, non-schedule maintaining type of day. I am unsure of whether or not I want to do the same to him tomorrow. Who knows!?
Well I am off to spend some time with my husband... he walked in the door from work about 15 minutes ago. Have a wonderful evening!
And hello to these
We initially introduced the sippy cup when B was 4 months old. And now we only use sippy cups... NO MORE BOTTLES!
I am so happy that we were able to kick the bottle habit (and 2 1/2 months before he turns one)!
Today, I am 11 weeks pregnant only 29
We went to the aquarium with my family today. The aquarium has never really done much for me, but I definitely enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with my family - especially my aunt and cousin that are visiting from Nashville. Two of the exhibits at the aquarium (The Amazon and the Mississippi River) made me so nauseous - one I was able to completely skip and the other I ran through. I could have handled the nausea had the place been a little less chaotic. I think every summer camp was on a field trip - there were kids running wild (and that is no exaggeration). When we left the aquarium, we took a walk along the Mississippi River down to Jax Brewery and then across the street to Cafe Maspero's. I was a little less than pleased with their inability to be accommodating to young children - after all we had two infants with us! I know it's an old New Orleans restaurant but still, would it kill them to invest in a handful of high chairs? That's right... NO high chairs and because space is so limited inside, you cannot bring your stroller to the table. But somehow we managed!
Tomorrow, B and I are supposed to be going to Franklington to go to the Louisiana Castle. They are having an open house and we are going to scope some things out since M and M will be tying the knot there on December 26 (I will be 39weeks + 1 day pregnant for their wedding... hopefully this baby stays put until then). I have to see how he is doing in the morning. Today was a pretty busy, non-schedule maintaining type of day. I am unsure of whether or not I want to do the same to him tomorrow. Who knows!?
Well I am off to spend some time with my husband... he walked in the door from work about 15 minutes ago. Have a wonderful evening!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
9 month checkup
Today was B's 9 month check-up... we are a couple weeks late because we were on vacation for his actual 9 month appointment.
The doctor said he is healthy and doing fantastic.
He is 20lbs 15oz and 29" long --- he has gained 13lbs 11oz and grown 10" since he was born!
I was worried about his appetite lately - I have seen it decrease pretty drastically and the pediatrician said not to worry, it's normal! We are just going to keep up the good work!
The doctor said he is healthy and doing fantastic.
He is 20lbs 15oz and 29" long --- he has gained 13lbs 11oz and grown 10" since he was born!
I was worried about his appetite lately - I have seen it decrease pretty drastically and the pediatrician said not to worry, it's normal! We are just going to keep up the good work!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Prayer
Yesterday, was quite the eventful day in the blogging world. I had planned on blogging about it this morning, but I feel as though it needs no more attention than it has already received. Please pray for this young woman.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Happy Anniversary My Love!
2 years, 7 months, 1 day ago
this man asked me to be his wife...
I, of course, said "YES!"
2 years ago TODAY
We stood in front of our family and friends &
We exchanged our vows...
We sealed the deal with a kiss...
We were officially husband and wife...
And we danced...
Our wedding day was one of the most memorable days in my life. I have loved this man for nine years and I will continue to love him for the rest of my life.
During our two fantastic years of marriage, we made each other parents...
And we've made this little monkey...
A big brother...
Daddy, I am beyond honored to be your wife. The last two years have brought me so much happiness. Our love has grown in ways I never knew could happen. I am so blessed and I look forward to the next 50+ years that I get to spend with you by my side. Thank you for everything and thank you for being my everything. So much love. So much happiness. I love you.
this man asked me to be his wife...
I, of course, said "YES!"
2 years ago TODAY
We stood in front of our family and friends &
We exchanged our vows...
We sealed the deal with a kiss...
We were officially husband and wife...
And we danced...
Our wedding day was one of the most memorable days in my life. I have loved this man for nine years and I will continue to love him for the rest of my life.
During our two fantastic years of marriage, we made each other parents...
And we've made this little monkey...
A big brother...
Daddy, I am beyond honored to be your wife. The last two years have brought me so much happiness. Our love has grown in ways I never knew could happen. I am so blessed and I look forward to the next 50+ years that I get to spend with you by my side. Thank you for everything and thank you for being my everything. So much love. So much happiness. I love you.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friends
On Saturday, B and I went to lunch at PF Chang's with our friends J & B.
It was so nice catching up with J while the boys played. Lunch was really yummy - I had the honey chicken and I think it might be one of my cravings during this pregnancy (thanks J!)
Here are some really cute pictures of the two of them! Enjoy :)
It was so nice catching up with J while the boys played. Lunch was really yummy - I had the honey chicken and I think it might be one of my cravings during this pregnancy (thanks J!)
Here are some really cute pictures of the two of them! Enjoy :)
My baby is growing up
In addition to the crawling, babbling "ma-ma," pulling to stand on everything, cutting two teeth-type of milestones my little babe has been hitting, he has also converted to a 3 bottle/3 meal a day type of schedule.
For the past several months, B's schedule was:
5:45am Wake-up and quiet play time in his crib
6::30am Bottle and Breakfast
8:30am Nap
10:30am Bottle
1:00pm Bottle
1:30pm Nap
4:30pm Bottle
6:30pm Bottle and Dinner
7:00pm Bath
7:30pm Bed
Over the past few weeks, I've really been battling his 4:30pm bottle with him. Over the past week, the battle began with his 10:30am bottle as well. He would take five 5 oz bottles. I thought maybe he wanted a reduction, so I tapered him down to five 4.5oz bottles. The battle still ensued.
Yesterday, I decided to just go with it. I gave him a 5.5oz bottle with breakfast, we introduced a lunch meal, accompanied by a 7 oz bottle and at dinner, he had another 7oz bottle. Those two 7oz bottles are tough to get in him. I can get the first 4-5oz in easily, but the last 2, I attempt to work in throughout his meal. I was a little scared that he would wake up last night starving... NOPE! He slept through the night as he always does.
So we are going with this new more toddler-esque schedule of:
5:45am Wake-up and quiet play time in his crib
6::30am Bottle and Breakfast
8:30am Nap
10:30am Snack
12:30pm Bottle and Lunch
1:00pm Nap
4:30pm Snack
6:30pm Bottle and Dinner
7:00pm Bath
7:30pm Bed
I guess deep down inside, I am actually thankful that he made this conversion on his own! I really thought he would be stuck on 5 bottles forthe rest of his life several more months.
I am also considering making the move strictly to his sippy cup and getting rid of the bottle. I plan on talking to his pediatrician this Thursday about that. B has no problem taking his formula from a sippy cup. I just want to make sure that I'm not pulling the bottle away to soon... you know, since babies have that need to suck. But then again, he is acting less and less like a baby these days!
For the past several months, B's schedule was:
5:45am Wake-up and quiet play time in his crib
6::30am Bottle and Breakfast
8:30am Nap
10:30am Bottle
1:00pm Bottle
1:30pm Nap
4:30pm Bottle
6:30pm Bottle and Dinner
7:00pm Bath
7:30pm Bed
Over the past few weeks, I've really been battling his 4:30pm bottle with him. Over the past week, the battle began with his 10:30am bottle as well. He would take five 5 oz bottles. I thought maybe he wanted a reduction, so I tapered him down to five 4.5oz bottles. The battle still ensued.
Yesterday, I decided to just go with it. I gave him a 5.5oz bottle with breakfast, we introduced a lunch meal, accompanied by a 7 oz bottle and at dinner, he had another 7oz bottle. Those two 7oz bottles are tough to get in him. I can get the first 4-5oz in easily, but the last 2, I attempt to work in throughout his meal. I was a little scared that he would wake up last night starving... NOPE! He slept through the night as he always does.
So we are going with this new more toddler-esque schedule of:
5:45am Wake-up and quiet play time in his crib
6::30am Bottle and Breakfast
8:30am Nap
10:30am Snack
12:30pm Bottle and Lunch
1:00pm Nap
4:30pm Snack
6:30pm Bottle and Dinner
7:00pm Bath
7:30pm Bed
I guess deep down inside, I am actually thankful that he made this conversion on his own! I really thought he would be stuck on 5 bottles for
I am also considering making the move strictly to his sippy cup and getting rid of the bottle. I plan on talking to his pediatrician this Thursday about that. B has no problem taking his formula from a sippy cup. I just want to make sure that I'm not pulling the bottle away to soon... you know, since babies have that need to suck. But then again, he is acting less and less like a baby these days!
Friday, June 5, 2009
10 weeks
Today, I am 10 weeks pregnant.
25% completed... 1/4 of the way done (thank goodness)...
I know "they say" (who is they in any event?) that you show much sooner with subsequent pregnancies, but really... don't you think this is a tad bit too much! I haven't even gained an ounce of weight yet?!
Oh and this is my new haircut...
That's all for now :)
25% completed... 1/4 of the way done (
I know "they say" (who is they in any event?) that you show much sooner with subsequent pregnancies, but really... don't you think this is a tad bit too much! I haven't even gained an ounce of weight yet?!
Oh and this is my new haircut...
That's all for now :)
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