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September 1; 28 weeks+1
Went
to doc Wednesday for glucose test. No results yet. All else is fine.
Hbpm 135. Uterus measures right on target. Nothing I can do about
scatia nerve or pelvic pressure on left side (which has made walking
excruciating on some days). But Baby is kicking lots....the kids are
loving it.
Will probably not have tubes tied unless I have a C-section. Will go for IUD.
Am seeing my doc again Sep 11th. And another specialist u/s Sep 23.
August 20; 26 weeks+3
Went
for a check up ultrasound at the fetal center yesterday 10:15. The baby
measures perfectly and weighs 2 pounds and 3 ounces. Unfortunately the
kidneys are still dilated, esp the right one (@ 8mm). The tech measured
them slightly smaller than the doc. It could be an indicator for down
syndrome, but only very slight coz no other markers exist. Found some
interesting articles on this kidney dilation issue, also called: Fetal
Pyelectasis.
Am a little bummed, but not too worried. Husband is a little bummed too and more worried. He suggests Amnio....maybe. I'm going to see my doc next week and will talk to her about it all. Am also having my glucose test done then. And will have to ask about my 28 week rhogum shot.
August 17; 26 weeks
Home since 15th late night. Was a long flight with delays and bags lost.
Stepped onto scale first time in 10 days and have went up to a whopping 153lbs!!!! That's a gain of at least 8lbs in those 10 days!! Oh my gosh!!!!!!
Off to my u/s after tomorrow to check on baby's kidneys. Still in pain from ischias muscle. but not as bad as not being able to step on my right leg/foot.
Baby's been moving a lot. some days more than other. but can definitely not be called lazy anymore ;-)
August 10; 25 weeks
Baby
is kicking more and more most of the days. some days he's really quiet
too. Girls and I in CA from 5.-15. August. It's been a good trip so
far. Kids have fun with cousins. But my bowel movement has decreased to
almost nothing. not very pleasant.
and the other day i couldn't step down with my right leg coz i was in so much pain in the right butt cheek. i guess baby was laying on a nerve. it stayed hurting all day, on and off, me limbing around. But now it's gone. There's only a slight pain but i can walk ;-)
Miss my husband and the house though.
August 3; 24 weeks
Feeling
great and Baby is kicking soooooo much. I guess he will be a very
lively one, i just couldn' feel it before coz of the placenta laying
across. The kids both felt him now loud and clear :-) and are sooooo
excited. My younger one, after the first time she felt him one time,
dreamed about him being delivered and holding him. How cute!!!
Off to CA after tomorrow. Will be back 15th. Not sure how often I can update in the mean time.....
July 30: 23weeks+3
Went
for my regular check up today. Weighed in at 145lbs, which didn't seem
to raise concern with the doctor...(substitute one to meet all the
docs). The baby's hbr was 130-140. And I guess my uterus also measured
normal, but i forgot to ask exact measurements.
July 28; 23 weeks+1
Time
has been starting to fly by. Been feeling little baby move a lot more
these past 3 days. He especially likes to kick towards the inside right
on the bladder. Not a very pleasant feeling AT ALL!!! :-) The kids have
tried to feel him a few times and think they did, but it's hard to feel
coz he's kicking towards the inside, not the outside.
The move is taking a toll on everyone. Finally Saturday the flooring for the girls' rooms was done. So we were able to start on Talia's room, but broke her desk trying to get it thru the door.....ooops. My husband flipped, I cried (secretly coz loosing that desk was symbolic coz it came from Egypt). Oh well.....
Today Lina's bed and dresser are to arrive. Let's see how that works out. I have a feeling the stuff is really going to cram her room up.......
Traveling to CA with the girls from Aug 5-10. It'll be a nice break for the girls and myself. Husband can't go coz of work. Was scheduled for u/s on 12th to check on kidneys of the baby again, but will have to reschedule that till after.
July 25; 22 weeks+4
All's
going fairly well. Baby Adam is moving more frequently but not as much
as many women are saying on this blog. Hmmmm....yesterday my oldest
daughter felt him. That was cool!
For the third day I feel like I'm coming down with the flu. I sleep more and still feel very tired, my bones ache and I just want to sleep more.
Still haven't started on the nursery yet. Waiting for the kids' rooms to get finished (Home Depot is taking their time about the laminate). I'm sure I'll be getting Baby's furniture and bedding primarily from IKEA. We went with my dad and loved it!!!
July 15, 2008; 21 weeks + 2
Went
for my Level II Ultrasound this morning at Rush Copely. Kidney still
measures a little big, but still not over the upper limit. Doc is ok
with it but will have me come back in 4 weeks for another check. Says
that with my age and this there might be a higher risk of down syndrome
(1 in 150) but then realized I had the NT scan and said that would make
chances less high.
Baby Adam is measuring right on time again. He's now 14 oz. So almost one pound. YAY!
But he was very lazy again. Didn't want to change position at all. ;-) Doc called him stubborn. Great! Got two of those already!!! hahahaha
Moved two days ago. Most of what can be unpacked is unpacked but still LOTS TO GO. UFFFFF.
But girls were such a great help. Again!!!
July 9, 2008
My
nephew, Baby Metka, was born this morning....he was due end of the
month, and they were going to get him July 16th. Wohooo. He's soooooooo
cute!!!!
I'm
in miserable tooth pain. Extraction last week on my right side still
bothering me when eating. Re-treatment of root canal on left side won't
let me even touch teeth, that's how bad they hurt.
Sleeping is hard these days too.....I feel like I can't breath and the A/C in our bedroom doesn't seem to be working....and the couch is too slim for me these days. LOL!!
Oh yeah, and we've been packing like mad since yesterday. My girls are amazing....they finished their WHOLE room yesterday. And they wouldn't let me move or shift one single box. Wow!!!
July 7, 2008; 20 weeks+1 (according to new due date: Nov 23)
Ok,
got my new u/s appointment with genetic specialist at Rush Copley for
July 15th at 9am. Not sure if I need to worry or not...... am nervous,
that's for sure. And just hoping for the best.
On a lighter note: Just got a hold of a different moving company and we're moving this coming Sunday!!! WOHOOOOOOO!
July 4, 2008; 19 weeks+3
Happy 4th of July!!!
Had my 4week-doc-visit on wednesday. She went thru the u/s results. Baby seems to have slightly enlarged ureters, and she's sending me for another u/s with a specialist. she said the measurements are very borderline so she's not all that worried, but we'll find out more at next u/s. wow, that's kind of worrisome. am not sure what to think. am not usually one to worry too much, but how can i help but worry? just glad that technology is so much further so that IF there is a problem they'll be able to do the best to fix it.
June 27, 2008; 18 weeks +3
IT'S
A BOY!!!!! My kids, my husband my mom and I got to see our little man
for almost 1 hour today. He wasn't shy and he was very active. The
reason why I don't feel him so much is coz the placenta is directly
above him. Soooooooooooo cute. We are still half in shock that the
little one is a boy! So happy.
Next week I go for my doc appointment and we'll go over the results of today. But all looks good. Head circumfrence 16cm. Weight 245 g. Due date 11-23. Right on track!!!
June 25, 2008; 18 weeks +1
Time sure is flying. And it does help to be busy ;-)
Spent a beautiful day in Chicago yesterday with my mom. Kids were fantastic.....so interested, not whining, etc. Very proud of them. Weather was super too. Went up Sears tower and did the whole touring thing by bus. HB last night was 137bpm. Have felt baby a few times but very rare and only slightly.
Today I had to go to the endodontrist. .... tooth cannot be saved. But the reason I'm writing about this is: As the dentist laid back my chair really far the little baby felt uncomfortable and I could feel it turn and move until it settled (in a for me very uncomfortable way....but oh well ;-) ). Was very nice to finally feel such strong and a little longer lasting movement. But it was kind of slow. As if one moves when sleeping....
After tomorrow is the big day. Postponed from 11 am to 1 pm..... Whoooooo...can't wait. Husband might be able to attend also!!
June 22, 2008; 17 weeks+5
Signed on our house June 12th. YEAH!!
My mom came on June 17th. So my younger daughter had her Oma at her b-day!
Baby bump has grown substantially. Weight around 138lbs.
Measured heart beat a few times and it's always been at around 134-138bpm. Hmmmmm....
Felt the starts of some queasy feeling today. But nothing major.
Went for two longish walks today. My feet seem to hurt really quickly these days. Even though I got myself some good flip-flops, and today I wore sneakers.....
Oh yeah, felt the baby move for sure today. Not just little bubbles but a proper roll-over kind of movement. I'm sure now!!!
June 11, 2008; 16 weeks +1
Wow,
the week has gone by fast. Kids are on summer holidays, so they are
keeping me busy. :-) in a good way....at least when they are not
whining "i'm bored" :-)
Hadn't felt flutters in a while, but thought i felt some last night.
Am also much more energetic, although i still have my VERY tired days!!
Tomorrow we're closing on our house. Was supposed to be today, but times conflicted. Wow, still can't believe we'll be home owners. We'll get keys etc July 12th.
Went to look for maternity swim wear but no luck till now. Don't feel like ordering online though....hmmm
June 4, 2008:
Was
at my ob/gyn today around noon. Weight 137lbs...and she says my weight
gain is fine for my starting weight. Also did a vaginal check coz I had
been feeling like baby is bottoming-out, but all's tightly closed and
good. Got to hear the baby's hb, but not sure how fast coz baby was
moving so much doc had to chase her/him around with the doppler :-)
Got the referral for the BIG u/s, and called right when i got home: JUNE 27th!! Wohooo... Can also bring my kids, but they'll have to wait outside for first part (don't know why). My mom'll be here then, and that'll be great for the kids and her! Can't wait. They also do a 3D or 4D (i forgot), and i get to take a cd home for my husband to see.
My best friend arrived for two days....such a short time. but better than nothing. :-(
June 3, 2008; 15 weeks
Wow, time is starting to move along faster. But no more flutters for a few days. hmmmm...Hb/min still at 144-147.
Had another busy weekend. My younger daughter chose to have her b-day party at a rock climbing venue (after a democratic vote amongst all the invited guests....so cute). I was a bit apprehensive but in the end almost everyone showed up and it was great fun!! We're so happy she had such a great party!!!
Off to my quad test tomorrow. Will hear heart beat, but that's not too special as I have the home doppler...:-)
Kids are off school after tomorrow. Then we've got our house closing coming up on June 11th....yay!!
Tonight my best friend is driving in from Wisconsin, just for 2 days. that's nice too.
Had a really busy day yesterday, cleaning, shopping, etc....was sooooo active. Felt good to finally be active like that again, but today i'm tired and worn out. I'll go do a quiet TV morning ;-)
May 30, 2008
Went
for a nice long walk with a new friend....daughter's friend's mother,
first time i met her....it was very nice, and i feel so much better.
Was a bit worried about the comfort level (feel like baby might be falling out), but that went away pretty soon.
My husband called when i was researching 3D places to find out gender early and he's like "Why? Are we rushed?". Wow, i know he'll be happy if it's a boy, but didn't think he'd be so non-challant either which way.
Oh yeah, had a dream last night about delivering a little baby girl with one blue and one green eye, a little lighter skin than my daughters but the same bushy hair. Really easy delivery too, no pain whatsoever...in a weird hospital. Hmmm.....first time i dreamed about the baby.
May 29, 2008; 14 weeks+2
Wore
my beige pregnancy capris bought at Babies'r'us for the first time
today. They're still quite big and make my behind look deformed, but
they are soooooo comfortable. I'm sure i'll grow into them quickly.
No spotting today, but a some discomfort when walking or standing.
Less tired despite little sleep last night....
Felt a bigger flutter, I think! :-)
May 27, 2008; 14 weeks
Had
flutters i think for the past few days. And last night, right before
passing out on the couch, I know i felt the baby turn. Just once. And
flutters this morning too. But also some brown spotting since
yesterday. But i think that has to do with sex the day before and big,
long party at my house for neighbors leaving/b-day that lasted till
past 3 am....and i stayed up cleaning till 5 am. That's not the most
restful thing to do!! ;-)
But we had fun!!!
Last time I listened to heart beat was a few days back and at 144-149.
oh yeah, and morning weight is at 132lbs now.... ;-)
Am soooooo showing now!
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Will probably not have tubes tied unless I have a C-section. Will go for IUD.
Am seeing my doc again Sep 11th. And another specialist u/s Sep 23.
Am a little bummed, but not too worried. Husband is a little bummed too and more worried. He suggests Amnio....maybe. I'm going to see my doc next week and will talk to her about it all. Am also having my glucose test done then. And will have to ask about my 28 week rhogum shot.
Stepped onto scale first time in 10 days and have went up to a whopping 153lbs!!!! That's a gain of at least 8lbs in those 10 days!! Oh my gosh!!!!!!
Off to my u/s after tomorrow to check on baby's kidneys. Still in pain from ischias muscle. but not as bad as not being able to step on my right leg/foot.
Baby's been moving a lot. some days more than other. but can definitely not be called lazy anymore ;-)
August 10; 25 weeks
and the other day i couldn't step down with my right leg coz i was in so much pain in the right butt cheek. i guess baby was laying on a nerve. it stayed hurting all day, on and off, me limbing around. But now it's gone. There's only a slight pain but i can walk ;-)
Miss my husband and the house though.
Off to CA after tomorrow. Will be back 15th. Not sure how often I can update in the mean time.....
July 28; 23 weeks+1
The move is taking a toll on everyone. Finally Saturday the flooring for the girls' rooms was done. So we were able to start on Talia's room, but broke her desk trying to get it thru the door.....ooops. My husband flipped, I cried (secretly coz loosing that desk was symbolic coz it came from Egypt). Oh well.....
Today Lina's bed and dresser are to arrive. Let's see how that works out. I have a feeling the stuff is really going to cram her room up.......
Traveling to CA with the girls from Aug 5-10. It'll be a nice break for the girls and myself. Husband can't go coz of work. Was scheduled for u/s on 12th to check on kidneys of the baby again, but will have to reschedule that till after.
July 25; 22 weeks+4
For the third day I feel like I'm coming down with the flu. I sleep more and still feel very tired, my bones ache and I just want to sleep more.
Still haven't started on the nursery yet. Waiting for the kids' rooms to get finished (Home Depot is taking their time about the laminate). I'm sure I'll be getting Baby's furniture and bedding primarily from IKEA. We went with my dad and loved it!!!
Baby Adam is measuring right on time again. He's now 14 oz. So almost one pound. YAY!
But he was very lazy again. Didn't want to change position at all. ;-) Doc called him stubborn. Great! Got two of those already!!! hahahaha
Moved two days ago. Most of what can be unpacked is unpacked but still LOTS TO GO. UFFFFF.
But girls were such a great help. Again!!!
July 9, 2008
Sleeping is hard these days too.....I feel like I can't breath and the A/C in our bedroom doesn't seem to be working....and the couch is too slim for me these days. LOL!!
Oh yeah, and we've been packing like mad since yesterday. My girls are amazing....they finished their WHOLE room yesterday. And they wouldn't let me move or shift one single box. Wow!!!
On a lighter note: Just got a hold of a different moving company and we're moving this coming Sunday!!! WOHOOOOOOO!
July 4, 2008; 19 weeks+3
Had my 4week-doc-visit on wednesday. She went thru the u/s results. Baby seems to have slightly enlarged ureters, and she's sending me for another u/s with a specialist. she said the measurements are very borderline so she's not all that worried, but we'll find out more at next u/s. wow, that's kind of worrisome. am not sure what to think. am not usually one to worry too much, but how can i help but worry? just glad that technology is so much further so that IF there is a problem they'll be able to do the best to fix it.
June 27, 2008; 18 weeks +3
Next week I go for my doc appointment and we'll go over the results of today. But all looks good. Head circumfrence 16cm. Weight 245 g. Due date 11-23. Right on track!!!
June 25, 2008; 18 weeks +1
Spent a beautiful day in Chicago yesterday with my mom. Kids were fantastic.....so interested, not whining, etc. Very proud of them. Weather was super too. Went up Sears tower and did the whole touring thing by bus. HB last night was 137bpm. Have felt baby a few times but very rare and only slightly.
Today I had to go to the endodontrist. .... tooth cannot be saved. But the reason I'm writing about this is: As the dentist laid back my chair really far the little baby felt uncomfortable and I could feel it turn and move until it settled (in a for me very uncomfortable way....but oh well ;-) ). Was very nice to finally feel such strong and a little longer lasting movement. But it was kind of slow. As if one moves when sleeping....
After tomorrow is the big day. Postponed from 11 am to 1 pm..... Whoooooo...can't wait. Husband might be able to attend also!!
My mom came on June 17th. So my younger daughter had her Oma at her b-day!
Baby bump has grown substantially. Weight around 138lbs.
Measured heart beat a few times and it's always been at around 134-138bpm. Hmmmmm....
Felt the starts of some queasy feeling today. But nothing major.
Went for two longish walks today. My feet seem to hurt really quickly these days. Even though I got myself some good flip-flops, and today I wore sneakers.....
Oh yeah, felt the baby move for sure today. Not just little bubbles but a proper roll-over kind of movement. I'm sure now!!!
Hadn't felt flutters in a while, but thought i felt some last night.
Am also much more energetic, although i still have my VERY tired days!!
Tomorrow we're closing on our house. Was supposed to be today, but times conflicted. Wow, still can't believe we'll be home owners. We'll get keys etc July 12th.
Went to look for maternity swim wear but no luck till now. Don't feel like ordering online though....hmmm
June 4, 2008:
Got the referral for the BIG u/s, and called right when i got home: JUNE 27th!! Wohooo... Can also bring my kids, but they'll have to wait outside for first part (don't know why). My mom'll be here then, and that'll be great for the kids and her! Can't wait. They also do a 3D or 4D (i forgot), and i get to take a cd home for my husband to see.
My best friend arrived for two days....such a short time. but better than nothing. :-(
Had another busy weekend. My younger daughter chose to have her b-day party at a rock climbing venue (after a democratic vote amongst all the invited guests....so cute). I was a bit apprehensive but in the end almost everyone showed up and it was great fun!! We're so happy she had such a great party!!!
Off to my quad test tomorrow. Will hear heart beat, but that's not too special as I have the home doppler...:-)
Kids are off school after tomorrow. Then we've got our house closing coming up on June 11th....yay!!
Tonight my best friend is driving in from Wisconsin, just for 2 days. that's nice too.
Had a really busy day yesterday, cleaning, shopping, etc....was sooooo active. Felt good to finally be active like that again, but today i'm tired and worn out. I'll go do a quiet TV morning ;-)
Was a bit worried about the comfort level (feel like baby might be falling out), but that went away pretty soon.
My husband called when i was researching 3D places to find out gender early and he's like "Why? Are we rushed?". Wow, i know he'll be happy if it's a boy, but didn't think he'd be so non-challant either which way.
Oh yeah, had a dream last night about delivering a little baby girl with one blue and one green eye, a little lighter skin than my daughters but the same bushy hair. Really easy delivery too, no pain whatsoever...in a weird hospital. Hmmm.....first time i dreamed about the baby.
No spotting today, but a some discomfort when walking or standing.
Less tired despite little sleep last night....
Felt a bigger flutter, I think! :-)
May 27, 2008; 14 weeks
But we had fun!!!
Last time I listened to heart beat was a few days back and at 144-149.
oh yeah, and morning weight is at 132lbs now.... ;-)
Am soooooo showing now!
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