Helping Daddy brush off Grammy's van:
The classic pose:
Hello Mommy:
Our house (plus a foot of snow):
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Snow!
All dressed and ready for the snow:
Helping Daddy brush off Grammy's van:
The classic pose:
Helping Daddy brush off Grammy's van:The classic pose:
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
We're Going To Be An Aunt & Uncle...
...to a nephew! Sarah and Paul had their big ultrasound yesterday and in following with the tradition of every single other person we know who is currently pregnant, they are having a boy! Oh boy! :)
Friday, January 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My 3 Hour Test And My "Further Instructions"
I took my 3 hour test yesterday and although I barely passed, that's still passing, so yay! They said by the 3rd draw, my blood sugar was too low, meaning that I start showing hypo-glycemia if I don't eat for 2-3 hours so I need to make sure I'm eating often. That's the best advice I've gotten from a doc recently - now if I'm craving something and Rob doesn't want to go get it, I can tell him "doc's orders, I have to eat!" ;)
As for the "further instructions" on my contractions: I went to the doc last Thursday and they did some testing and found out that I was beginning to efface, although I think it's very slight at this point. So, partial bedrest (I say "partial" because he didn't tell me I couldn't get up, he just said to go home, lay down, and get up as little as possible for the next few weeks) and medicine every 4 hours to keep the contractions at bay. Since this is what happened with Hannah and I still ended up being induced with her, he did agree - after my slight pushing - that we would re-evaluate the bedrest and medicine at each appointment but said he didn't want to mess with this type of stuff at 28-29 weeks. I agree and am glad he is looking out for baby, I just would like to avoid what happened last time where I ended up just stalling out.
So, there is my good news. No diabetes and we've got a plan to keep baby where he/she is for at least another 7-8 weeks but hopefully allow enough time for him/her to come on her own without an induction.
As for the "further instructions" on my contractions: I went to the doc last Thursday and they did some testing and found out that I was beginning to efface, although I think it's very slight at this point. So, partial bedrest (I say "partial" because he didn't tell me I couldn't get up, he just said to go home, lay down, and get up as little as possible for the next few weeks) and medicine every 4 hours to keep the contractions at bay. Since this is what happened with Hannah and I still ended up being induced with her, he did agree - after my slight pushing - that we would re-evaluate the bedrest and medicine at each appointment but said he didn't want to mess with this type of stuff at 28-29 weeks. I agree and am glad he is looking out for baby, I just would like to avoid what happened last time where I ended up just stalling out.
So, there is my good news. No diabetes and we've got a plan to keep baby where he/she is for at least another 7-8 weeks but hopefully allow enough time for him/her to come on her own without an induction.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
My Evening In The Hospital
Well the contractions finally got the best of me yesterday. I had a late breakfast around 11am, took a nap with DD at noon, had lunch around 2pm and was watching Cinderella with DD for the millionth time when I started to notice my contractions. I don't usually pay too much attention to them because I've been having them on and off since 16 weeks but they seemed like they were kind of close together. So I laid down, drank some water, and started timing them. Six in 45 minutes, that seems no good. So I called the OB and they had me come in to be monitored. Three more in the 20 minutes they were monitoring me and I was on my way to triage at the hospital. Six hours later - after two shots of terbutaline, one pill of terbutaline, two tylonel (I had a low grade fever), and two IV bags - and they finally let me go with the instructions for bedrest and terbutaline pills every 4 hours until I see my doctor again. On the bright side, the baby is obviously doing well as he/she spent a good part of the time I was there kicking the monitors. Oh and I also get to postpone my 3 hour test until Monday so that was good news to me. ;)
Just waiting on a call back from my OB for further instructions. Please send prayers for a safe (and uneventful) rest of this pregnancy!
Just waiting on a call back from my OB for further instructions. Please send prayers for a safe (and uneventful) rest of this pregnancy!
Thursday Thirteen
13 Reasons Why The Terrible 2s Are Actually Pretty Terrific:
1. Hannah wants to help and can actually be helpful. She helps me put away dishes that are in her reach, picks up toys, and she is even learning where some of the clothes go so she can help me put away laundry.
2. There is a little bit of reasoning that can happen now. Sure it doesn't always work but it does sometimes.
3. She can sing songs so I don't have to spend the entire car ride belting out nursery rhymes until my throat is sore - she can sing to herself now. She can also entertain herself in the car by "reading" to herself or watching movies for long drives. Long drives are so much more pleasant than they used to be.
4. She can follow instructions and usually does a good job of it. For instance, I will say "one more book and then it's time for a nap" and once we finish reading the book, Hannah will often say "now it's time for a nap!"
5. You can understand almost everything she's saying. Doesn't sound like a huge deal but trust me, when the temper tantrums start, it's a huge help.
6. She understands consequences. She knows what time-out is and usually attempts to avoid it. A threat of time-out usually suffices to stop whatever she is doing.
7. She remembers things. It's fun to hear her talk about what she and grandma did while I was at the store or who she played with in the nursery. She likes to tell us during her prayers at night.
8. She is funny. She doesn't try to be funny necessarily, but that doesn't make some of the things she says and some of the questions she asks any less funny. She also says sweet things, like when she randomly says "I love you Mommy."
9. She picks out her own clothes. I think it's cute. The other day she picked out a purple shirt, a denim skirt, pink and purple stripped tights, and big pink boots. Too funny, but hey it actually matched a little.
10. She can be negotiated with. Of course there are things we can't compromise on (like bedtime) but there are many things we can (eat your pork chop and you can have some blueberries for dessert) and I appreciate that because everyone gets what they want.
11. She is outgrowing her shyness a bit. I know that not all kids are the same and I love her just the way she is but I hate for her to miss out on fun things because she's too shy. She is warming up faster now to other kids and that makes me happy.
12. My baby loves babies and is so gentle with them. I love to see her comfort her little friends and can't wait to see how she will be with her little brother or sister. She talks to my belly now, kisses it, hugs it, and tells baby "I love you".
13. She can play games with us, have conversations with us, and is just generally a fun, smart, happy girl!
1. Hannah wants to help and can actually be helpful. She helps me put away dishes that are in her reach, picks up toys, and she is even learning where some of the clothes go so she can help me put away laundry.
2. There is a little bit of reasoning that can happen now. Sure it doesn't always work but it does sometimes.
3. She can sing songs so I don't have to spend the entire car ride belting out nursery rhymes until my throat is sore - she can sing to herself now. She can also entertain herself in the car by "reading" to herself or watching movies for long drives. Long drives are so much more pleasant than they used to be.
4. She can follow instructions and usually does a good job of it. For instance, I will say "one more book and then it's time for a nap" and once we finish reading the book, Hannah will often say "now it's time for a nap!"
5. You can understand almost everything she's saying. Doesn't sound like a huge deal but trust me, when the temper tantrums start, it's a huge help.
6. She understands consequences. She knows what time-out is and usually attempts to avoid it. A threat of time-out usually suffices to stop whatever she is doing.
7. She remembers things. It's fun to hear her talk about what she and grandma did while I was at the store or who she played with in the nursery. She likes to tell us during her prayers at night.
8. She is funny. She doesn't try to be funny necessarily, but that doesn't make some of the things she says and some of the questions she asks any less funny. She also says sweet things, like when she randomly says "I love you Mommy."
9. She picks out her own clothes. I think it's cute. The other day she picked out a purple shirt, a denim skirt, pink and purple stripped tights, and big pink boots. Too funny, but hey it actually matched a little.
10. She can be negotiated with. Of course there are things we can't compromise on (like bedtime) but there are many things we can (eat your pork chop and you can have some blueberries for dessert) and I appreciate that because everyone gets what they want.
11. She is outgrowing her shyness a bit. I know that not all kids are the same and I love her just the way she is but I hate for her to miss out on fun things because she's too shy. She is warming up faster now to other kids and that makes me happy.
12. My baby loves babies and is so gentle with them. I love to see her comfort her little friends and can't wait to see how she will be with her little brother or sister. She talks to my belly now, kisses it, hugs it, and tells baby "I love you".
13. She can play games with us, have conversations with us, and is just generally a fun, smart, happy girl!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ugh...
I just called the doc and found out I failed the one hour glucose test again (just like with Hannah) and I'm anemic again (just like with Hannah). The anemia I'm okay with because it requires a tiny little pill taken once a day and they even said I was not that anemic (should have been at 12 and it was 11.6) but now I have to take the 3 hour test on Thursday (because I did fail the glucose test by quite a bit, they like to see lower than 130 and I was at 175). I know it's not the end of the world but for anyone who has taken it before, I'm sure you know how completely unpleasant it is. First you tell a pregnant woman they can't eat or drink after midnight. Then you make them come in and drink a very sugary, very surupy liquid that is so strong, it gives you the shakes and makes you feel like you might throw up or pass out at any moment. Then they make you sit there for 3 hours while they poke you once an hour to get more blood, making you feel even more like you might pass out or throw up.
I was certain last time that I failed it due to my stupid move of having sugar right before the test but maybe not. Now I'm worried about actually failing the 3 hour test since they told me I barely passed it last time. I know gestational diabetes isn't the end of the world but I'd really really like to not add one more thing to worry about at the end here. Ugh...
I was certain last time that I failed it due to my stupid move of having sugar right before the test but maybe not. Now I'm worried about actually failing the 3 hour test since they told me I barely passed it last time. I know gestational diabetes isn't the end of the world but I'd really really like to not add one more thing to worry about at the end here. Ugh...
Friday, January 9, 2009
Friday Funny
Hannah has a shirt that says "Daddy's Girl" which she picked out to wear the other day. The baby also "got" her a "Big Sister" shirt for Christmas so I'm thinking this is where this funny mix-up is coming from (although maybe she just thinks we are on a soap opera or live in Kentucky or something...)
Me: Hannah tell Grandma what your shirt says.
Hannah: It says "Daddy's sister"!
Me: Hannah tell Grandma what your shirt says.
Hannah: It says "Daddy's sister"!
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