October 26, 2009

The end is finally nearing... Hurray! I am ready for my baby to be here. I cant wait to meet Cameron but I also really cant wait to NOT be pregnant anymore. I have been going to the doctor weekly since I had the issues with contractions and the medication... This bedrest thing is for the birds however I dont think my other half fully understands what bedrest means. He still expects me to do some things that I just shouldnt be doing and it has been an argument from the beginning. But he is starting to feel the stress so I am trying to be understanding but it is really hard. He still hasnt found a job yet and with me going out on maternity and the holidays coming up, its just crazy. I finally packed my bags and the baby's bag... so we are ready to deliver whenever the doc says or the baby decides, or my c-sec date gets here. I go to the doctor this Wednesday and I am hoping that he says we need to go ahead and deliver... I just dont know how much more I can handle. Between the uncomfortableness and all the stress I am under I am just done. This week is a really busy one as well. Tonight we have breastfeeding class, the dr talked me into doing it for the first 6 weeks... Then tomorrow is our church fireproof your marriage class, Wednesday is trunk or treat at church, Thursday we have to carve the pumpkins that we bought, and Friday is my husbands birthday and we are having a costume party for him. YAY, loads of fun. And on top of all this I havent been sleeping well, my husband seems to want to stay in bed till noon and expects me to get up and work from the house and take care of our 15month old... and we also take care of his grandparents who are still capable of doing things and get upset when we do everything however they aren't helping and its starting to get really frustrating. Well, I have to go back to work now... sorry for the long post and whining.... I will post again after Wednesday...

October 5, 2009

Well, I started having contractions on Friday October 2nd about 6 something in the morning when I noticed them. At first I thought it was the baby moving around but then I noticed it was on a schedule so I started timing them and they were 3 to 5 mins apart... so this went on for my hour drive to work... When I got to work I drank some water and they slowed down to 5 to 10 mins... so I called my dr and they moved my appt from 3:30 to noon that day. My the time I got there they had really slowed down. So the dr gave me procardia to stop the contractions... told me to take 1 capsule a couple of hours after I got home then 1 every 4 to 6 hours as needed... so, I waited a couple of hours after I got home and took one pill and pretty much just went to bed with my 15 month old... Then I woke up in the middle of the night with a few contractions (the baby was putting pressure on my butt) so I took another one... On Saturday, I was sore but no contractions... On Sunday, I was having a few while at church and afterwards while at the grocery store. So I came home and took a pill. This time I was on my feet making dip for the football game and noticed my feet swelled 3 times their normal size and turned purple. So I immediately sat down and propped my feet up. The swelling went down but I was still have a pain in the back of my leg so I googled my medication and it told me to seek immediate medical attention if I had swelling of feet/hands. So off to the ER we went. They sent me to L&D... The nurses kept telling me that the medication wouldnt cause that... then the baby's heartrate was 180-191 for about an hour before it dropped back to the norm... they were like oh, its just a happy baby... This was starting to tick me off. Anyway, they scheduled me for a vascular study of my legs to make sure that I didnt have any blood clots. So this morning off I went back to the hospital for this test, which was just an ultrasound on my legs... crazy. But no blood clots thank goodness. So, followed up with my dr this afternoon and he says it was definately a reaction to the medication... so he has put me on bedrest for the rest of my pregnancy. Says the if he can get me to 36 weeks without too many contractions then all will be good. So, its working from home until the end. He did move my schedule c-sec to November 12th, providing I dont go earlier... so lets just keep our fingers crossed. Well, I have to go and do some work... Baby dust to all!

September 29, 2009

Well, went to have ultrasound on Sept 22 to check Camerons amniotic fluid levels and all was good... it was at 13.25cm so, that is better than what my first sons was. He was measuring perfect for the number of weeks, but he has a fat little tummy, lol. The technician said he was definately not missing out on any meals. As of the 22nd, he was weighing in at 4lbs 7oz. So we are looking at around 7 1/2 lbs by the 16th of September. While I was there, they gave me another 3hour glucose test to confirm that I do not have GDD and again, it came back negative, YAY! I spoke with the surgery scheduler that morning as well... The only appt that the first doctor I seen has available is like 10 days before my already scheduled date and that puts me right at 37 weeks. So he refuses to move my date unless I have an amnio... which I refuse. I explained why we were considering moving the date and I now instead of going to the doctor that I want to see, Kirkwood, I have to see Crawford on the 2nd of October. It all has to do with which doctor you seen first and they dont want to change your doctors... Yet they make you see all of them even though you are having a schedule c-section. Its ridiculous and frustrating. It seems like its more important to make sure that they are fair to each doctor rather than how the patient feels. Because honestly, I met Crawford for like 10 mins my first time at this office and havent seen him since. Dr. Kirkwood I met at my last visit and he was wonderful. He spent like 30 mins with me answering questions and everything. He didnt make me feel like he was pushing me out of the office so he could see his next patient. That means alot. Anyway, sorry to vent a little... just frustrated. But hey... 33 more work days till I am off to have this baby! YAY! Seems like it will be here before we know it. Anyway, I hope you all are doing great and I will post again after my doctors appt on the 2nd of October!

September 15, 2009

Ok, so here is the low-down... I went to see my OB yesterday and I had to see a doctor that I hadnt seen before, Dr. Kirkwood, and I loved him! He was awesome. He didnt make me feel rushed, allowed me to ask all the questions that I wanted too and was just generally a great doctor! Ok, now that I got that out of the way... Because of my past history and concerns, we are re-doing the 3 hour glucose testing, because it can be onset later than 28 weeks so we just want to make sure. We are also redoing an ultrasound to recheck the amniotic fluids because of my first sons, Ethan, levels being low and having to have an emergency c-section with him. Also, we are rescheduling my c-section for a week earlier. I am thrilled!!!! I have a call in to the schedulers now. YAY! Anyway, I go for the bloodwork and ultrasound on Tuesday and then my regular doctors appt on October 1st. Other than that, all is good, just tired of being pregnant... you know, I ache everywhere, cannot get comfy, feet swell, the norm... Well until next time. Baby Dust to all!

September 10, 2009

So, we are down to 67 days before I see my son, Cameron Robert. I am so excited and exhausted at the same time. I am starting to worry that Ethan will feel upset and left out of the picture when his brother arrives, that I am almost panicing over it. I hope he knows that we love him just as much. He will always be my baby... Well, we are trying to get ready for a rummage sale and I am also in a cleaning mood, seeing how this baby could decide to come earlier than my scheduled c-section... which means we only have a little over 6 weeks before everything HAS to be done in the house. So, I am sure that my husband enjoys my rants and raves, NOT! I went thru the same thing with Ethan. I just like to plan well and have everything laid out.

Uhm... I have been having lots of braxton hicks contractions with this one. I remember them with Ethan but dont remember them being as strong. We are going to the doctors every two weeks now, so that is a plus. Time will fly by now.

Until next time... Baby dust to all!

September 1st

I am so thrilled that the time is drawing near... I was beginning to feel like this pregnancy was never going to end. Glucose Testing came back normal. So no Gestational Diabetes with this pregnancy, YAY! Did start to crave chalk... unusual but I did. Doctor said that my iron levels were probably low so they told me to take iron tablets and eat red meat, which I did. Then they tested my blood and it was normal so they have no idea. Oh well, ever since I ate some red meat I havent been craving chalk so they must have known. Got my pre-admission testing scheduled for 7 am on November 9th. YAY! I am so excited that this is all coming to an end. I know that I am suppose to love being pregnant but I dont. I love feeling the baby but I hate all the aches and pains. Both my husband and I agree that we are thrilled this is our last. Well, doctors appt went well. They dont know why I am measuring a week ahead and baby is right on target. My amniotic fluid levels are 12.25 which is on the low end but still within the good range. They want me to rest and drink lots of water... yeah right. I have a 15 month old, that isnt going to happen. Well, I could go on and on but I have to get back to work. Baby dust to all!

August 18, 2009

Ok, so on Friday August 14th, I went for my 3 hour glucose screening, expecting it to come back positive for gestational diabetes since I failed the one hour and had it with my son before. Well, results are in and I do NOT have gestational diabetes this go around! YAY! I can't believe it. So that was my positive thing for the day... Then I find out that my husband got permanently laid off from his job... what are we going to do. He carries our sons insurance and if I add him to mine then my dedt goes up and I have to meet my full dedt at my ob's office before I have this 2nd baby. I have already met my $1500 but if I add Ethan to mine then I have to meet $3000 so that is another 1500 that I dont have now that he is laid off... I am so lost and confused on what to do... And I am trying so hard to be supportive of my husband but at the same time I am starting to stress alot... Urgh! I dont know!!!!

August 11, 2009

So, I had my 26 week appt yesterday and all went ok. I had to explain to the doctor that I would like another ultrasound because when we went to the beach last week, I took the old ones with me and the maid discarded them by mistake and I now have no pictures. I cried the rest of my trip. So, the Dr said lets see if we can find a medical reason for one... So, she measured my belly and said that I am measuring alot bigger than I should. So, I get another ultrasound on Friday!!! YAY! Go Doc! But she was serious... so I had to go and have my gestational diabetes test done this morning and wait til tomorrow morning to see what the results were... sucks! But at least I get to see my Cameron on Friday. I hope everything is ok with him though... makes me worry! Well, I will post more on Friday! Baby dust to all!

July 13, 2009

Well, it looks like Cameron Robert will be joining us on November 16, 2009 at 8 am or at least that is when our c-section is scheduled for. His brother was 2 weeks early so I am not sure. I personally think we will see him around the end of October beginning of November. Guess we have 17 more weeks to wait it out, lol! As for me, I have been doing well... I fell on my stomach last week, which left me very sore but baby is good, so that makes me great! My one year old took off running towards our stairs as we entered our house from the back side and someone didnt fasten the gate back so I of course took a nose dive to catch him before he went down there... scared him and me but I would do it again if necessary. Its a permanent gate but if noone fastens it as they go thru it then it isnt permanent... lol! Anyway, the good Lord was watching over us because all is well.

I am getting very excited because there is only 18 more days til we are headed to the beach and then I come back and see the doctor, YAY! Cant wait for Ethan to see the beach for the first time. Its goin to be a blast. Well until next time!

July 7, 2009

Well, the wait is over and the answer to the million dollar question is... IT'S A BOY! A very healthy 14 oz little boy with a heart rate of 154. So I guess that old rule on if its over 140 and under 140 doesnt apply to my boys... both were in the 150's. He was bouncing everywhere, lol! I thought I would be disappointed if it wasnt a girl but actually I am thrilled! Well, I wish everyone a great day and I will post later...!

July 6, 2009

Well, today is hopefully the day... Boy or Girl? I am so excited its hard to sit here at work and focus on anything. My appt is at 4pm est and it just seems like it will never get here. Well, I will keep you posted on the sex. Until 4 baby dust to all!

June 30, 2009

Only 6 more days til we find out the sex and I am so anxious! I just cant wait. All is going well... Starting to not sleep well, but that is to be expected. Getting up and down from a chair or bed is getting harder every day. But other than that, all is good. Well I will keep you posted on my progress... heading to Moms on Thursday after work for a long weekend and a mini vacation, YAY! Then August 1st headed to the BEACH!!! YAY!!! And I guess I cant travel after the 27th of August so, I am home bound til After the baby, oh well, its worth every minute!

June 18, 2009

14 - 17 weeks - 4th Month - COMPLETED.

18 - 21 weeks - 5th Month - Completed.

22 - 26 weeks - 6th Month - Completed.

THIRD TRIMESTER

27 - 30 weeks - 7th Month -Completed

31 - 35 weeks - 8th Month - INCOMPLETE...

36 - 40 weeks - 9th Month - INCOMPLETE...

Well its been a busy week and I thought I would have some fun with the Madame... so here it is:

Madame Zaritska, using her mystical powers, has the following prediction:

The day you deliver, outside will be bright. Your baby will arrive in the late morning. After a labor lasting approximately 9 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and will be 21 -1/2 inches long. This child will have light amber eyes and fluffy brown hair.

Well, although I am keeping hopes for pink instead of blue, either one will be just fine. Lets see, the wedding went well, a few little moments of stress but its all over now. AND the inlaws are headed home now so I can go home from work and relax! YAY! I cant wait. Husband took son to Doctor today, we thought he had an ear infection on his birthday but the doc said that he was fine, his back teeth are coming in and that could have him confused on whether its his teeth or his ear hurting. So, although it was a waste of a co-pay, I am happy to hear that he is healthy! We had a makeshift birthday party for him yesterday but we are having his big party this weekend at my moms, so it will be lots of fun. And now there is only 18 days left before I get to find out if we are having a girl, "Hannah" or a little boy. We still dont have a boys name picked out... not because we havent tried, we just dont agree. Well, I have to get back to work... baby dust to all!

June 10, 2009

Had my second on visit yesterday. Took like a whole 5 minutes... Heartbeat was good... 140 bpm. The first doctor I seen said he thought it was a girl but this doctor says he is thinking its a boy. If he is going by the heartbeats then I dont know. My sons stayed in the 150's the entire time I was pregnant with him, so I guess we will just have to wait 3 more weeks to see. I go back on July 6th to find out the sex and make sure everything is growing just right. For now though, everything looks good! I'm just ready for these next two weeks to be over... We have my soon to be BIL's 21st birthday on Friday the 12th, Grandmas 73rd B-day on the 13th, we are getting married on the 13th, my son's 1st B-day on the 17th, his b-day party on the 20th, and grandpa's b-day on the 23rd. Its just crazy at my house right now. Everyone is in for the wedding and Ethans first B-day... I WANT MY HOUSE BACK TO NORMAL!!! :) Anyway, it will be over soon, I hope, lol.

Well until the 6th, Baby dust to all!

May 13, 2009

Well, my ultrasound was amazing, as usual. The baby was just waving at us. Nice and strong heartbeat of 161. We go back in about 7 weeks to have the 20 week ultrasound and hopefully find out if we have a girl or boy baking inside. The doctor said that all my test results looked good and that my early gestational diabetes test came back good, so YAY! Anyway, other than that, it is just another 4 weeks of waiting. Fun, Fun. And in the mean time, I am planning our wedding and hoping that my belly doesnt get any bigger before June 13, lol!

May 11, 2009

Lets see, it has been a while... I go for my first ultrasound this afternoon, so I am really excited about that. See the doctor tomorrow afternoon... Uhm, had a wonderful Mothers day yesterday... Joe and Ethan got mommy a rocker glider and then took me to the zoo to see all the zoo babies... so it was a long day but nice. Well, I would love to stay and chat but need to get back to work. Baby dust to all!

March 11, 2009

Well, This morning I stopped at Walmart on my way to work to get yet another pregnancy test. The one I used on sunday was Answer Early Result pregnancy test... so I bought another box by Answer and I also bought a First Response. When I got to work, I ran to the bathroom and held both of them under the stream... And... Both are positive! I got my BFP! I am so excited and looks like we are definately expecting on November 19th... But with the excitment comes some nervousness... My little one will be 9 months old on the 17th and that means I will have two little ones in diapers... Guess I am going to try to get Ethan potty trained early... or at least I am hoping and praying! But either way, this is a blessed event and I am so excited! Although with my first pregnancy I didnt have nausea and my boobs were sore by now... With this one its just been so different up to this point. Oh well! Baby Dust to all!

March 9, 2009

Well, last night I decided to take a pregnancy test... expecting that it would come back negative because if I was pregnant then it was way too early to tell... My cycle was off last month and I am assuming it was because of me coming off the pill the beginning of January. Most of the time I am right on schedule. Anyhow, If I calculated my next cycle as 28 days (the norm) then I would have ovulated on the 26th of February... but if I go by 32 days because I was late then I wouldnt have ovulated until like the 2nd of March or something like that. But I know that my body ovulated on the 25th or the 26th... I can just tell. But I still thought, well its too early... But it wasnt! I got a BFP! It was a faint line but definately a line. I am going to take another one on Wednesday just to make sure but there was definately a line. Yippee! I am going to give my baby a little brother or sister! Hooray! I am so excited I just cant wait! Well, baby dust to all!

Pregnancy survey
about you
name:Melissa
age:34

height:5'3
pre pregnancy weight:N/A LOL!

about the father
name:joe
age:22

height:6'4
are you still together?:yes!!!

February 26, 2009

Well, here we go again, another month of trying. This is only our second month but I am so anxious to get pregnant again it seems like forever. I love my son dearly but I am ready to have another little one to share the joys of their brother with. I dont really care if I get a boy or girl but if I had to choose, I would say girl so that I have one of each. But in all honesty, it really doesnt matter to me. Either way, this will be the last little one for me. I am limiting myself to only two. I am just getting too old for more than that. Anyway, wish me luck and lots of Sticky Baby Dust. I'm sending it to all of you as well.

June 3, 2008

Well, I had my 37 week appt yesterday and it went well... nothing more going on with the cervix. Ethan is head down though, so that is good. Of course, I could have told them that, I feel like I have a head between my legs. I go on the 5th to have an ultrasound to size Ethan up and see exactly how big he is. I am just hoping that they say 6.5 to 7 lbs, lol! Of course as long as he is healthy I am good with that. My goal is to have the dr induce me next week after my appointment on the 9th. My insurance runs out on the 14th at midnight and the dr had already talked about it before. SOOOO... anyway, I am hoping. It would be best for all parties involved. And I will be 38 weeks plus a few days so, I dont see what it could hurt... but we will let the doctors decide that. Well, I will write more after my ultrasound... cant wait to see my baby boy!

May 20, 2008

Well, I had my doctors appointment today and all is well. The NST test looked good and Ethan is growing... The doctor has started talking about inducing me around 37 weeks and I am ecstatic about that. I know that the longer he stays in there the healthier he will be, but I am just plain exhausted anymore. Call me selfish or whatever but I cant help it. With the GD its just miserable. So, in as little as 2 weeks I could see Ethan but I have a feeling it will be the week of June 9th. Maybe I will find out more next week... Yep, I am going weekly now. Lets see... I am 1cm dialated... and that is about it... so anyway, until next week!

May 8, 2008

Gee, its been awhile since I've written. It seems that my life is just flying by now. I'm going to see the GD doctor every week and my OB every 2 weeks... well until the 20th and then I start going every week... Ethan is getting big but I am measuring right on target, so that makes me happy. I just feel like I am exhausted all the time but I am definately nesting now... I cant stop cleaning. And that is so not like me, lol! I have been so worried about not getting things done but now things seem to be just falling into place, so I am extremely happy. I walked into a store yesterday that I had never been in and low and behold, there was my bedding set that I have been unable to find except for online, so I bought it! It was just as cute in person as it was online, so YAY me! That was the last big purchase that we needed to make but I wasnt too concerned since Ethan will be sleeping in a cradle next to our bed for the first week or so...

Anyway, things are good and I have been on Glyburide for the GD. It seems to be going ok but its hard to deal with daily.

Well, I have to go back to work now, but I will update again after the 20th. I am hoping that at that appointment I will be told that they are going to induce the week of June 8th... lol! We shall see! Baby dust to all!

April 14, 2008

Well, its Monday and that means this is my last day in week 29, YAY!

I believe that I have started the nesting phase now... I am panicing and rushing and cleaning like crazy. I feel like I am never going to have everything ready for when the baby comes so I just never stop. Which is good cause I get my exercise in but at the same time, my feet tend to swell really bad.

Went to visit my mom and had that new CHI product put on my hair to make it more managable til baby gets here. And since my shower is on the 26th, mom took me shopping for the stroller travel system I wanted and we purchased a very nice graco one. I love it! And that made me feel better because thats one less item at $229 that I have to purchase. I was starting to feel like I wouldnt have enough money to get everything but I am doing better now.

Well, back to work... Baby Dust to all!

April 9, 2008

Just mommies predicts:

You won't need to try any secret recipes to bring on labor. Have your emergency numbers ready. Don't wait until the last minute to get your nursery ready. We predict your baby will come 1-2 weeks early. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning. Justmommies predicts that your baby will weigh approximately 8.0 pounds and that your labor will be about 12 hours long.

April 8, 2008

Well, it has been a while since I have updated this page so, lets see... On March 27th, I went back to my doctors to do the 3 hour Glucose exam... That stuff was nasty! On Sunday March 30, I was having some major cramping and pressure going on so I rested most of the day. On Monday March 31, I had terrible constipation (sorry for the TMI) and large bowel movements and became concerned so to the ER we went... Dr didnt really seem to think anything was wrong and that it was normal. I wasnt dialated or having contractions so home we went. On Tuesday April 1st I got a call from the Diabetes Center telling me that my doctor called them and referred me to them because of my Gestational Diabetes... nice of my doctor to tell me first. So of course I was terrified! Had an appt with the Diabetes Center on Wednesday April 2nd... So, now I have to check my blood 4 times a day and pee on a keytones stick every morning. Loads of fun. My fingers are sore as can be. Then yesterday, April 7th, I had an appointment with my OB doc... we are going every two weeks from now on until week 34. Dr. Davis is wonderful and just informed me of what takes place with the diabetes and what happens if they cant control it with my diet... Other than that, he says everything looks great and that they will do another ultrasound around week 34-36 to determine if Ethan has changed from his earlier breech position and to see how big he is, because they may have to do a c-section if he is too big. Then this morning I had another appointment with the Diabetes Center, where they covered what to do after the baby is born and went over my sugars for the past week and weighed me. Now I just have to fax my sugars to them weekly. YAY!. Shewwww... now, I am finally caught up. On the other side of things, I am really starting to freak out about being a mom and having things ready for when he is born. Going to my OB yesterday made me realize this pregnancy is just about over. He was asking questions like, do you have a peditrician in mind, do want Ethan circumcized, are you going to bottlefeed or breastfeed...? Gee this will be hear soon... I mean we are almost half way thru the month of April... WOW! Well, I could go on and on but I am at work... so I have another appointment on the 21st of April and I will post again. Baby Dust to all!

March 25, 2008

Well, I called the doctor yesterday to see if I could get in earlier than the 1st of April because I was having this strong pain in my upper back on my left side so they told me to just come on in. And too my surprise, I found out that the kidneys are there... I thought the kidneys were lower, guess that shows you that I never went to medical school. Anyway, she said that everything looked fine, no kidney stones or blood in the urine. The only explanation is that Ethan is pushing up against a nerve that goes up that way. That tends to be their response for everything when they dont know. Sometimes that is irrating. Then she said, lets just go ahead and do your glucose while you are here... I thought you had to fast, is what I said to her, and she said no... So, I am awaiting the results today... I really would have preferred to fast, lol... I dont think the peanut butter filled chocolate bunny I had earlier that morning was going to help with my glucose levels, lol! So, I bet I end up back in the office for the 3 hour one. Even the little girl drawing my blood said that people who do the afternoon one normally fail and have to come back for the 3 hour one... oh well, maybe I will be one of the lucky ones. Well, now I am going to the doctor every two weeks... so April 7th is my next appointment... this just seems to be moving quickly now. Before I know, Ethan will be here and that makes me really nervous.

I went to visit my family over Easter and had to change the Emma's (my 3 month old niece) diaper. I am so in need of practice, which I am sure that Ethan will give me plenty of. I'm just so afraid of hurting him or forgetting to feed him or not hearing him cry... I hope this is all normal for new moms cause its getting more stressful everyday.

Well, back to work... Baby dust to all...

March 19, 2008

Uhm... Lets see, I was suppose to go this morning for my 26th week glucose testing and dr. appt but our road was flooded so I had to cancel and reschedule... talk about starved.. I couldnt eat after midnight and was awake at 5am... sucks... So, anyway, rescheduled for April 1st at 8:30am... hopefully there will be no flash flooding, lol. Ethan seems to be doing just fine.. his little kicks are becoming harder and harder and there are sometimes that I say, "Ethan, please stop." then I feel guilty and say, "Don't stop just try not to hurt mommy..." I love him though and I love knowing that he is doing great in his temporary home. Its hard to believe that he will be here in 13 weeks or less... I mean when you think about it... 13 weeks puts us at 40 weeks but he will be considered full term at 37 weeks soooo... that means he could come in 9 to 13 weeks... Oooo thats scary, but I cant wait! I just want to see my Ethan and hold him and show him how much his mommy and daddy love him. Well, girls have to run to a meeting... Til next time, lots of Baby Dust to all!

February 28, 2008

Well, its Thursday and I have to say, "Thank goodness this week is just about over!" I dont know about the rest of you, but I just hate work lately. My mood sucks and and I am having trouble with indigestion, heartburn, and sleeping... I dont mean to be complaining but its all true. I love being pregnant, I do... I'm just uncomfortable lately. Ethan is kicking all the time now which is great, cause he likes to let me know he is doing fine in there... And you know, I can be in the worst mood but when he kicks its like my mood instantly changes. AND this weather we are having is not helping matters at all... I'm so ready for spring! Well, its official, I am now the proud owner of a minivan... I've never seen myself as a minivan driver but I guess your life changes when you get pregnant. We found a good deal and jumped on it, leather seats and all. Joe says all I need now is a soccer ball... please no, I hate soccer!!! I'm hoping for a basketball or football player, lol... but, whatever Ethan wants, Ethan will get... :) Well, back to work... baby dust to all!

February 21, 2008

We had our 22nd week doctors appt yesterday and all is well with little Ethan... Got put on a low sodium diet and gained like 8 lbs. The nurse told me not to be surprised if I gained 10 lbs by my next appt, YIKES! So, I guess that puts me at gaining a total of 14lbs so far... doc says thats right on track, so I guess I will trust him. I go back in 4 weeks and have to have a glucose test done then. Its hard to believe that not much longer and we will be in our third trimester. Joe and I have been working hard on the nursery but we have our moments of slowness... such as the paint fight yesterday, lol! But all in all its coming together just fine. Well, I have to go but until next time, Baby Dust to all!

February 19, 2008

Well, on Sunday February 17, 2008, Joe finally got to feel Ethan kick... He should have been able to feel him earlier than that but every time Joe would put his hand on my belly Ethan would move away and stop kicking, lol! But on Sunday that all changed. I think it really put things into perspective for Joe. He started on the baby's room FINALLY! I've only been begging since the end of January! He even got so excited about the crib that he put it together... It was amazing to see the look on his face as he felt Ethan kick once, twice, three times, etc... It was a moment I will never forget! Well, I have another doctors appointment tomorrow, so I will post more then. Baby dust to all!

February 15, 2008

I am so excited!!! I bought the crib today! I can't wait to get it home and set it up. We have searched and searched for a reasonably priced, yet sturdy crib and finally found one. And the nice thing is that its a 4 in 1 combo with an expensive look to it and I only paid $149 for it! YAY FOR ME! I had to order the changing table that matches it but its only $49 so thats not bad. Everything is starting to come together and I am so excited. Its a good thing too because I honestly think that Ethan is coming around the 1st part of June and not the latter. Maybe I am wrong but that is the feeling that I am getting.

Well, everything is good so far... had to go to doctor for swelling of the fingers and nose bleeds and that put me on a low sodium diet... sucks but I know its for a good purpose! Other than that all is well and Ethan is kicking up a storm. Ya know, its nice to call him Ethan and not baby or it, lol! Makes it all feel real... lol!

Til next time, Baby Dust to all!

February 7, 2008

Well, just 7 days from being halfway thru the month of February... Is anyone else starting to freak out about how fast it all of sudden feels to be moving??? Before we know it June will be here and so will our bundles of joy. Ok, so I am freaking out a little and worrying about how in the world I am going to have everything ready for the baby and if Joe and I are ready to care for this baby. I'm trying to remain calm, but it is hard. People tell me not to buy this and that because I may get it at my shower, but what about if I dont?! Then I am left with having to go out and buy it... But will I have the money then to do that??? What happens if I dont??? See what I mean, I am freaking out! I did however interview a pediatrician yesterday and I must say that I am very pleased with the first one I chose to interview. The office was clean and set up nicely, the staff was more than nice. And the Doctor was more than willing to answer any and all questions that I may have. Our appointment was at 4:30 and they took us back on time and we only had to wait for the dr about 5 minutes before he came in and greeted us. By the time I was done asking questions we had been there for about an hour and he would have stayed and talked to us for as long as needed. Which I felt comfortable with. We were his main concern at that moment in time and that is the way I want our pediatrician to be with my child. When he walks into our room his concern and focus should be on Ethan Turner not the 30 other kids waiting in the lobby (of course I am over exaggerating, but you get my drift). So, I dont know if I will interview more or not. So that is one less thing to worry about. I guess this is all normal, but I swear I feel like I am all alone in this. Joe finally opened up a little and he is worrying too... He worries about us not hearing the baby in the middle of the night, SIDS, etc... I worry that I am going to forget to feed the baby... Lord, I feel like I am going crazy! Well, I will try to post again when I feel a little more sane... Baby Dust!

January 28, 2008

Thought this would be fun to see.. I never told them I was having a boy or anything tht would suggest this... its really neat!

Madame Zaritska, our resident clairvoyant, wants to help you prepare for the arrival of your child. Here she does her best to predict certain aspects of your labor and birth experience.

What she senses for you
The day you deliver, outside will be slightly overcast. Your baby will arrive in the morning.

After a labor lasting approximately 5 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and will be 19-1/2 inches long. This child will have hazel eyes and a little patch of brown hair.

January 24, 2008

Well, Its official... It's a boy! We are expecting our little Ethan James... There was no mistaking it, its little thingy was right there and he was willing to share, lol! I had had a little talk with him that morning telling him that he needed to be nice and let us see... and he did. What a good boy, lol! Well, I am too ecstatic to stay on this computer! Baby Dust to all!

January 16, 2008

ok, lets just say that I am overly excited! One week and one day and hopefully I will know if my little one is a girl or boy. I cant wait! My luck they will keep their little legs crossed, lol! I just cant wait, especially now that they can hear me... I talk to them all the time! I know, Im being silly, but I cant help it. I want them to know just how loved they are! (I'm using them because we still dont know... but there is only one!)Anyway, things are well here... Back is starting to hurt and belly seems to be popping out more and more over each night. I'm just waiting for that one morning that I cant reach down and put my socks on...lol! Thank goodness that flip flop weather will be here soon. I got my doppler and I just love it! Every morning and every night before I get out of the bed I listen patiently for that little heartbeat. It puts the biggest smile on my face and warms my heart. What a way to start and end my days! Well, back to work I have to go... so baby dust to all and I will post again on the 24th!

January 10, 2008

Well, after a week of worrying with all the spotting (I would start spotting for an hour or two every morning then stop), we have come to the conclusion that my cervix was irritated during sex AND that I had a slight vaginal infection. But all is now well. I have started feeling baby move more and more each day... I thought I had felt him/her earlier and still believe that I did but now it is a definate. I dont feel him/her all the time but s/he likes to let me know when they are awake on occasion, lol! Anyway, I go back to the doctor on January 24th for my 18-20 week ultrasound and I can not wait. I just hope that the baby is not shy and lets us know whether we are planning for that Ethan or Hannah. I think we are seeing lots of blue in the future, but that is just my thoughts. Either way is fine with me. We just want a healthy, happy baby. AND since that is the day before my birthday : ) I am hoping that baby Turner participates and gives me the best birthday present... Fingers are crossed (hoping legs are not, lol)! Well, baby dust to all and I will update after my next appt!

January 4, 2008

Oh My goodness, this has been one heck of a week... I had a dr appt Weds morning, got an Okay from Dr and heard heartbeat. Later that day ended up in ER with spotting, ER dr was a jerk and basically walked in and told me its a threatened miscarriage and walked out. Didnt even check the baby or see if he could hear a heartbeat until my BF yelled at him and then he had a nurse use the doppler (after the nurse suggested it) He wanted me to just leave and wait to see my dr the next day... talk about the stress that would have caused, but finally I got a little peace and we heard the very strong heartbeat. Then I followed up with my dr yesterday and everything was fine... in fact the baby was actually a week larger and they moved my due date up a week... Dr said that it was our 'nooner' that caused the spotting.. lol. So, no sex for at least two weeks... Oh well! I am just happy that my baby is doing great! Baby Dust to all!

December 28, 2007

Well, its been a good week. I got our first baby gift on Christmas Eve... My aunt had a package labeled, "To my great niece or nephew, Love Aunt Teresa." Wasnt that adorable! So, baby Turner got a stuffed duck that makes duck noices when squeezed, a duck puppet teething blanky, and a duck hooded towel. Its all adorable! Every morning I wake up and I swear that I have grown at least an inch in the waist, lol! I know its in my head but sometimes I really wonder. Oh, I went to buy a dressy outfit to go to the orchestra in last night, well, I went to the maternity store and tried on this top that was black see thru material with a tank attached under it and it tied at the waist. I swear to you, that top made me look like I was 7 months pregnant and I am only right at 14 weeks! Needless to say, the top was not purchased... instead we went for this black sequence thing that makes me look like a big black shiny ball with legs, lol. I'll try to post a pic of it later. Anyway, all is well here and starting to really enjoy being pregnant! So, off I go... I will post again after my DR appt on the 2nd! Baby Dust!

December 18, 2007

Thought I would take a gender quiz... Quess we will have to wait another month to find out if it is right or not....

December 17, 2007

Week 12, Yippee! I thought it would never get here, now its seems that time is flying by. Still picking up on my energy levels and noticed the large amount of peach fuzz growing beneath my belly button... lol! I am just starting to enjoy being pregnant. Still having some slight cramping and major mood swings but other than that, all is great! I just cant wait until the end of January to find out if I am having a little Ethan or a little Hannah! OF course either is fine but I am anxious! Well, Baby dust to all!

December 10, 2007

Well, I have made it to week 11 and am working on week 12. Have had more energy lately, well with the exception of yesterday, I slept ALL DAY! But, I guess it was needed. Have been feeling pretty good other than that... Having a difficult time understanding "daddy to be" lately... Sometimes I wonder if he really stops to think, if you know what I mean. I try really hard to think its my hormones, but sometimes its just really hard to do. Not really had to deal with MS maily just headaches... guess I can count that as a blessing... Well, baby dust to you all!

December 5, 2007

Good morning all! Well, I went for my second prenatal visit today and all is well. The dr couldnt hear the heartbeat with the doppler but did an ultrasound just to make me feel comfortable and it did... My little one was snoozing away as if he was in a recliner... but its heartbeat was strong and healthy, so momma is extremely happy. So 4 more weeks til my next appt... Baby dust to all!

November 30, 2007

Well, I will officially be 10 wks tomorrow and will start working on week 11... I've had a terrible cold that landed me in the ER on the 24th but I am much better and I did get to see my baby on the US again... Just moving around in there... It is truly amazing! I feel much better lately, not sleeping as much and seem to have picked up some energy, which is a good thing considering I have 3 wks til Christmas and have bought nothing!!! What shall I do, lol! I do have some news to share... my brother and his wife just had a baby girl yesterday (Emma Grace)... she was 5 wks early and is in NICU as a precaution but she is doing great at 4 lbs 12 oz. Also, My cousin just found out that she is pregnant and due exactly one month after me. So lots of babies in my family, lol!

Well, Joe and I have finally agreed on names... if its a girl, Hannah Marie... and if its a boy, Ethan James. I guess thats one argument that is finally over, lol! I have a feeling though that this baby is a Hannah Marie, lol! Guess I have to wait until the end of January to find out! Well, baby dust to all!

November 23, 2007

Well, its the day after Thanksgiving and I am exhausted and think I am coming down with a cold. All has gone well so far in my pregnancy, with the exception of some constipation. But, I think I have got that under control now, lol! Mood swings are at high mode right now... I feel b*tchy and whiny lately... I really feel bad for Joe cause he gets the brunt of it. Oh well, though I cant seem to help it. I am finally at 9 wks on Saturday and entering my last month of my first trimester. I am so excited! My belly keeps getting bigger and I swear I look like I am 5 mos preg. I will try to get a belly pic posted soon. I just wish that I didnt worry all the time about miscarrying... I will feel better at the end of this month... Will be in my 2nd trimester at Christmas... what a christmas present! And hopefully I will find out what I am having on my birthday in January... keeping my fingers crossed!!! Well, Baby dust to all!

November 19, 2007

Pregnancy survey
about you
name:Melissa
age:32

height:5'3
pre pregnancy weight:N/A LOL!

about the father
name:joe
age:21
height:6'4
are you still together?:yes!!!