The ins and outs of my daily life. Possibly routine, but it's my life and my journal for life. Enjoy!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Eric's 6 Month Photos
Eric's First Halloween
Our little bear! |
Well, we decided to go Trick or Treating with my sister's family. We had a great time. We ended up getting Eric a zebra costume at the last minute. I think it turned out pretty well! So here are a few fun photos from Eric's very first Halloween!
My sister's family and us on Halloween. |
Eric with his Godmother, Stephanie. |
Our little zebra, just enjoying his stroller. |
I had a great time too! |
My nephew Owen as a skeleton! |
This was Owen's first Halloween as well. |
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Could it be? 5 months for my Boogie?
Finally loving tummy time! |
Well, at lot has happened in the past two months, but I'll just hit the highlights to prevent writing a book. Little man is now 13.3lbs and 24.25" long. That means he has gained a pound and a half and grew 2 inches since his pedi visit a month ago. This little guy is on a mission to catch up! He changes every single day right before my eyes. I love it and it makes me sad at the same time. It is going way too fast. He got this shots last week and that was NOT fun. I didn't think these would be that bad, especially since he slept all day after his 2 month shot.
Still smiling with all those shots! |
Not the case. He was miserable, miserable, MISERABLE! Cried, fussed, screamed, had fevers, etc... It only lasted a couple days, but it wasn't pleasant. Ryan even slept in the basement because he knew Eric wasn't going to sleep. Well, he finally got over than and then Sunday night started sneezing a lot. Come Monday, he had a runny nose, sneezing, lots of spitting up, and a splotchy red face. I just thought he had allergies or was getting a cold. By Tuesday, he was running a fever and was extremely congested. We went to help my sister that day, since she was sick and my nephew Owen was getting sick too. Poor Eric couldn't keep a dry face between his nose and teething. By Wednesday morning, he began coughing, so I put a call in to his pediatrician. We got an appointment for Thursday. Turns out, he has strep and an ear infection!! My poor little guy is sick as a dog. The splotches on his face were a dead giveaway to the nurse and doctor that he had strep. I felt awful for him, no wonder he was so fussy! I really didn't think infants could get strep. I know it is pretty rare for it to happen, but strep is running rampant through the schools right now, so I guess it does happen. Well anyway, Boogie got an antibiotic and diphenhydramine. Within an hour of taking his first dose, he was already breathing better. He slept a lot, but I knew the medicine would make him sleepy. That's not a bad thing though. His poor little body needs the rest and so does this momma! He got his second dose tonight and is now resting peacefully.
Boogie finally got to go on his real first outing last month. Grandma, Aunt Anna, cousin Bella, Boogie, and I went to the KC Zoo for the day. It was a great day to go and Eric just loves Bella. He watches her all the time and she is fascinated with him as well. We finally got to use the stroller that Grandpa M. got us and it worked great! The car seat hooks into it and it is very easy to use. Eric hates the car seat, but he LOVED the stroller! We walked around for several hours and he didn't fuss once. When he got tired he just dozed off! Here is a picture of the little guy from his first trip to the zoo!
Wearing his froggies for the zoo! |
We have a lot coming up withing the next few months and we are excited! We are going for our first weekend trip away in a few weeks. We are attending a friend's wedding out in Kansas. Boogie gets to stay in a hotel for the first time. We are also going to St. Louis at the end of the month. We'll see how he does on a three hour car ride, hopefully he sleeps most of it. I'll have to sit in the back to entertain him. We get his six month, yes, 6 month, pictures done next month. I cannot believe we are even getting close to that! I have a few things picked out that will make these pictures just as adorable as the last ones. He is pretty photogenic already, so that helps. Doesn't hurt having a photographer for a grandpa! We are REALLY looking forward to Grandpa & Grandma M coming out next month! John hasn't got to meet Eric yet, so this will be a really special event! I will have to take lots of pictures and videos for that! Then, we will be taking Boogie on his very first airplane ride for Thanksgiving. We are flying to Washington to be with Ryan's family. Ryan's brother and his family will finally get to meet Eric as well. I can't wait to see the girls either.
Well, I'll end this with just a couple pictures of the last couple months. I'll keep this a little more updated now that I have a better working laptop! Until we meet again!
Wore himself out! |
First time eating solids - sweet potatoes! |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
My baby is 3 months old!
My Little Bear! |
Our Tiny Family |
My Beautiful Baby Boy |
My Heart |
We'll be moving to Lexington in just a couple more weeks. It's only temporary, but it makes me sad. We're moving out of our first home together. We lived here when we were dating, when we got married, and this is Eric's first home. I don't like that he'll never remember living here, but that's what we have to do in order for me to stay home with him. Well, this house is kind of crappy anyway, so it's not really a loss. I'm just sentimental about it I guess. The plus side is that we'll be living with my mom for a while, Eric's "GeeBee". He loves her and she is so excited to be able to see him more often. It is definitely going to save us a ton of money too, so that helps a lot! Once I return back to work next year, we'll finally be able to start looking to buy a home. That will be nice! I would really like to be somewhere permanent before we even start to think about Eric having a sibling. We'll just see what happens. We're flexible people.
He is my reason for living! |
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Eric's 2 Month Well Baby Appointment
Eric got his regular check-up while we were there as well. At 11 weeks, Eric is now 9.3lbs, 21.5", and has a 15.16" head. That means he's gained almost 5 pounds since birth and he's grown 5 inches! I know he's still a tiny little guy, but he's growing so fast. His pedi also decided to up his dose of Zantac since he has gained 2 pounds since his last appointment. Now we don't have to go back until he's 4 months for his well baby exam and immunizations. I've heard those shots are worse, but I guess we'll wait and see.
Eric sort of fit into his very first 0-3 month outfit this week. It was really loose on the sides, but his torso is long enough that it fit, sort of. It could be that this outfit was a hand-me-down and has been washed & dried a few times and it shrunk, because the rest of his 0-3 outfits are still too big. This little guy is skinny enough thought that preemie shorts still fit in the waist. There is no doubt he's going to end up tall and slender when he gets older, just like Ryan.
Well, we have lots planned for this 4th of July weekend, some things we have already done. I will save all of that for another post next week though. Until we meet again!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Ryan & Callie's 2 Year Dating Anniversary!
The night we started dating 6--26-09 |
Well, we met up with our friends at Johnny's Pour House. It was just another night out and we were having a good time. I knew I couldn't stay out very late because I had to work at 8:00am the next morning, but I really didn't want to leave Ryan. After we were there a couple hours, some of his friends asked if we were dating. His response? "Not yet." I calmly asked, "What do you mean, not yet?" That's when he told me he had developed feelings for me and wanted to be with me. I instantly had the stupidest grin that I couldn't wipe off my face. He asked me if I felt the same way and I blubbered out something to the tune of, "Of course!".
Shortly after that, we decided to go back to his house. We stayed up all night long talking, even though I had to work in just a few short hours. I never slept that night, but I was on top of the world. I felt like a teenager again, not 25! We spent endless hours over the next several days talking all night and texting when we couldn't be together. It didn't take long before I was at his house every single day. Things were amazing. I had never been with anyone that I could talk to and relate to like Ryan. I knew within months that this was the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with. I hoped he felt the same way and soon after he confirmed that he did.
Our Wedding Day 10-23-10 |
Right after meeting our son for the first time |
Our first family photo |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Survey for Mommy & Baby!
B~ Bed Size: Cali King for the both of us, we are still bedsharing
C~Chore you hate: Dishes/Getting diaper changed!
D~Dogs: Didymus & Mac
E~Essential Start your Day Item: Caffiene/Diaper Change & Bottle
F~Favorite Color: Pink/Don't care yet! Mom likes to put me in green and navy blue
G~Gold or Silver: Silver/No preference
H~Height: 5'2"/20"
I~Instruments you play: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe/Just "talk" a lot, no instruments yet, but daddy will teach me the drums someday
J~Job Title: Stay at home mom now, was Youth Specialist II as of yesterday/Diaper filler and good at it!
K~Kids: Eric Ryan/no babies for me!
L~Live: Missouri
M~Mom’s Name: Bonnie/Callie
N~Nicknames: Crickett, Baby girl/Boogie, Gizmo, Fuss McGuss
O~Overnight Hospital Stays: Salmonella poisoning, Cysts, Birth/Birth
P~Pet Peeve: Bad drivers, Poor Grammar & Spelling/Dogs licking my face
Q~Quote from a Movie: I'm a peacock, you gotta let me fly!/Just starting to stare at the screen now
R~Right or Left Handed: Right/To be determined
S~Siblings: Aaron,Beth, Tammy, Chad/None yet!
T~Time you wake up: Whenever we feel like it
U~Underwear: All the time/still in diapers
V~Vegetable you Dislike: Hominy, Lima Beans/No solid foods yet
W~What Makes You Late: Eric/Mommy
X~X-rays You’ve had Done: Too many to mention/None
Y-Yummy Food You Make: Angel Food Cakes, Italian Food, Salsa/Not a cooker yet
Z~Zoo Animal Favorite: Penguins/Haven't been to the zoo yet-so my dogs at home!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
A Father's Love
Most people know that this past Sunday was Father's Day. I celebrated it on two different days with the special men in my life. Ryan went on a float trip this weekend, so Eric and I went up to Mama Foster's house on Saturday. We were celebrating my dad's Father's Day. Charis was there as well, so it was a lot of fun! We had an amazing meal of boiled shrimp, friend shrimp, new potatoes, asparagus, homemade mac n cheese, and brownies. I know it may sound like a regular meal, but it was my Mama's homemade cooking. That is far from regular! I ate until I was uncomfortable and I never do that!
The next morning, Eric and I loaded up and drove the hour back home. Ryan made it home from the float trip and we met him outside with a big hug! Eric had on his camo onesie that I picked out for him to wear just for Father's Day. Ryan decided he wanted King Chef for lunch, so that's where we went. After lunch we did a little shopping, then back home to relax. I told Ryan we could do whatever he wanted since it was his first Father's Day, but that's what he wanted to do!
Ryan & Eric watched TV and napped, so I got the house all cleaned up and packed Ryan's bags for his TDY the next day. I wanted him to just relax, so I got everything ready for him to leave the next morning. Then he got his gifts. Eric also made him a card with his hand traced inside, he's pretty talented, no? Eric then showed him the other onesies he has that are just for his daddy! One says, "I love my daddy!", another says, "Best Father's Day Present Ever", another says "Spirit of America" with a picture of the B2 Bomber, since that's the jet Ryan works on. The last one shows a drum set and says, "Proof my mommy liked the drummer". I think that one describes itself! (: I gave Ryan his card from me and then his gift. I made him a custom, "All the Reasons I Love You" book. It is a little book that lets you pick all the different reasons why you love someone, then it attaches the matching stick figure cartoon. You can even make custom pages, which we did several. I was worried he would think the book was a little cheesy, but his reaction blew me away. He started crying!! I asked if he liked it and he replied, "No one has ever done anything like this for me before, I love it!" I was really glad in that moment that I decided to make that book. Now he can always have something to look at to remind him just how much his wife and son love him, even if we aren't always able to be with one another.
The next morning while the boys were still sleeping, I shut off Ryan's alarm for the airport. I finished packing his bag, laid out his clothes and uniform, and made is breakfast. I took him his breakfast in bed and let him know everything was ready for his trip. He was thankful for the extra sleep! Then he got ready and headed off to work happy.
*My Boys*
Well, that about sums it up for now. Until we meet again!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Boogie turns 2 months old!
I can't believe it really, but little man is 2 months old now. It amazes me just how quickly these past 9 weeks have gone by. I find myself already forgetting the completely sleepless nights, constant feedings, and the pain from birth. I guess if I remembered all of those things I would never want to have another child someday! :)
Eric is now 8lbs 3oz. He is still so tiny, but he is getting close to doubling his birth weight. No too bad! He is doing amazing. His reflux is under control and he is sleeping so much longer during the night. I usually wake up with him once or twice a night and then it's back to sleep for another few hours. I don't really have anything to complain about!
We are getting to spend lots of time with his cousins Charis and Owen this summer. I really enjoy sitting over at my sister's house while Ryan is gone to work. Owen is still very attached to his mommy, so I don't get to hold him very often, but when I do I love it! Owen is still bigger than Eric! It's hard to believe that Owen is 5 weeks younger, but is bigger everywhere (except his head) than Eric. They are both such beautiful little boys. It is going to make me so sad when the end of the summer is here and we both move to new towns. I will miss the closeness, but thankfully we'll still only be an hour apart. I want our children to grow up together and hopefully they will be just as close as my sister and I are.
2 months old!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
A Pedi Visit for Eric
The doctor's office on base was able to make him an appointment for the next morning. My mom stayed the night with us that night so she was able to go with me. It was my first time driving on base and my first time being on base without Ryan. Things went smoothly though and we got there with no problems. We met his nurse practitioner for the first time and she was wonderful! She was so attentive and so very friendly. That instantly made me feel more relaxed. The weighed and measured him first and wow! Eric had grown! He is now 7lb2oz and 19.5in long! Little man has been busy!
She then asked several questions and was able to diagnose him with reflux. That didn't surprise me in the least bit. He was prescribed Zantac twice daily and was switched to Enfamil Gentlease Formula. We were to try that for a few days and if that didn't work, switch him to Similac Sensitive. So, we got home and we started the new mixture. He struggled the first 24 hours while the old formula was getting out of his system, but the throwing up stopped instantly. What a relief!!
The first 24 hours passed and my little baby was so much happier!! I could already tell his little tummy was feeling so much better. He slept so well that night, which means so did we! He was already a happy baby, now he's even happier! I am so thankful and blessed to have such a wonderful son. I thank God every single day for bringing him into my life. I love that little boy dearly.
We've set up his 2 month well baby appointment for the end of this month. He'll get his 2 month shots then. I'm really not looking forward to that, but his doctor reassured me that babies really aren't phased by their first set of shots, it's usually the 4 months shots that bother them more. At least we have a little bit longer before that time comes.
Eric will be 2 months on the 13th. I'm working on another page for his scrapbook for that day. It is really starting to look pretty amazing. I'm actually impressed with what I've been able to put together. If I keep this up, I'm going to need a 2nd book soon! Well, I'll write again for his 2 month milestone. Until then... adios!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Eric is a month old!
It's so hard to believe that our little Eric is already a month old! I can't believe time has gone by this fast. It really feels like he was just born last week! Boogie is doing so great. He is such a happy baby and is pretty much sleeping through the night already. He wakes up once or twice to eat, but falls right back asleep. He rarely cries and is very content.
We weighed him the other day and he is now a whopping 5 pounds, 4 ounces! We haven't measured him yet, but I am guessing he is about 18 inches long. His preemie clothes still fit, but he is starting to fill them out. His little feet are now starting to push on the bottom of his sleepers. A few of his newborn outfits are starting to fit him, but we still have to roll the sleeves up so his tiny little hands can come out! He hit his first growth spurt this past week too. That wasn't too bad, but he definitely slept less than he has been. He wanted to eat, eat, eat.... but no sleep! Thankfully, that passed in a couple days.
He smiled at me for the first time this week too! I melted when I saw that big grin across his face. I knew it was a genuine smile too. My mom was holding him and I walked up next to them. I got close and started talking to him. He turned to look at me and SMILED!! I wanted to cry because it was just so sweet! I wish I would have had my camera, but I know I'll have plenty of time to catch that grin again!
Ryan went back to work this week. I was a bit nervous about spending the whole day with just me and baby, but things have gone great so far. Eric is really content to watch his mobile for a while and I can get some things done around the house. Ryan calls every night to check on us and we enjoy talking to him over the phone. When he gets home, we're usually up still so we still get to spend time together. We have visited my sister both days as well, trying to help her out. Looks like she will be having her son anytime and Eric will have a new cousin! I really hope they become good friends as they get older. Charis already loves Eric and wants to hold him all the time. She's done quite well with him too. Having two baby boys around this summer is going to be awesome! So many memories to make and pictures to take! :)
He is actually 5 weeks old now as of today. I wish time would stop flying past us. He'll be 2 months old before I know it! That means his next pedi visit and the dreaded 2 month shots.... ugh! That will be a whole new adventure.
Well, Eric is back asleep, so that means this momma is heading back to bed too! See ya next time!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
And Here Came Baby Eric!
Around 34 weeks my doctor decided that baby was measuring on the smaller side after the fundal height measured behind and the ultrasounds showed the same thing. They set me up to do weekly biophysical profiles and non-stress tests to watch the baby. They determined I had a condition called IUGR and the baby needed to be monitored closely to make sure he wasn't under any stress. He was measuring around 4.5 pounds per the ultrasounds. All those tests came back well and they wanted me to have a level 2 ultrasound.
I had my regular OB appointment on April 12th. She decided to check me since I had been having some symptoms of possible impending labor. I wasn't even dilated to a 1 yet and the baby's head was still able to be pushed out of my pelvis. I did have a couple really low contractions while in the office that I hadn't experienced before, but those were the only two I had. So, we scheduled my next weekly appointment and I was scheduled to have a level 2 ultrasound a couple days later to look at my placenta's blood flow.
After my appointment, I headed to work and got there around 5:00p.m. I worked in the dorm for a couple hours with the boys like usual, then went to the office to update some files on my one-on-ones since I knew I would be leaving soon for maternity leave. While I was in the office, I started having the low, painful contractions again and they were coming pretty often. I got a little nervous and asked my coworker to go get my supervisor. She came to the office and I told her what was going on and that I really thought I needed to go home. She wasn't very happy that I was leaving, but she let me go. I was considering having my mom come pick me up to take me to the hospital. I decided that I could make it home, so I just drove myself and let her know what was going on. I also called Ryan at work to let him know I was going to my sister's house to time my contractions. I got there around 8pm and started timing. The contractions were coming every ten minutes, but they weren't painful. Ryan called around 10pm to let me know he was coming home from work early, so I left for home.
Once I got home, we decided to work on organizing the baby's room and getting the house in order. Ryan made a ton of headway in the extra room and I helped as much as I could with my huge belly! I started having some pains, so I went to sit down for a while. Once that tapered off, I started cleaning out the medicine cabinet. Can you say nesting? (: I was putting things back in the cabinet around 2am, when I felt a "bubbly" sensation. I wasn't sure if I had just wet my pants or if my water had broken. I kept telling myself it couldn't be my water because I was only 36 weeks pregnant. I went to the bathroom and it stopped, so that led me to believe I really had just wet myself. I got up and walked across the house and it happened again in the kitchen. That's when I knew it was definitely my water. I opened the garage door and told Ryan my water had broke. His response? "Right now?" Yep.... my thoughts too! So I changed my clothes and gathered my hospital bags. I called my mom and asked her if she thought that was my water and she agreed it was and she told me to call the hospital. I called and they also agreed it was my water and told me to go ahead and come in. I made calls to my sister, grandma, and dad then to let them know we were heading to the hospital. I sat on the front porch for another 20 minutes thinking to myself, "I'm not ready for this.....". Looks like I didn't have a choice in that matter anymore! (:
So, around 2:45am, we got the bags ready and the dog put in the kennel, then headed for the hospital. We got admitted to the hospital at 3am. They did a litmus test to confirm if my water had really broke, which it had. The first nurse prepared us for every possible thing that could go wrong with a baby born that early. My heart sank when she mentioned him possibly having to be lifeflighted if he wasn't breathing on his own. She also told us that little boys typically don't do as well that early as little girls do. I have to say she scared me to death, but I knew it was her job to prepare us for the worst. I got hooked up to the monitors and then we waited..... and waited... and waited.... They checked my cervix and I still wasn't dilated to a 1 yet. So we rested while we could, but neither of us could sleep.
Around 9am, they moved us to a labor & delivery room and started the pitocin. I had to get the pitocin because my contractions never got stronger or became regular. Again we waited. My family started showing up around 10am and Steph got there around 11am. I was pretty comfortable still and my contractions were beginning to get more regular. I got my first round of fentanyl at that point and that made my back feel a lot better. The nurse asked if I wanted the epidural then, but I told her no because I didn't want it to slow down my labor. They continued monitoring the baby and me and everything looked good. Around 1pm, they decided to up my pitocin again because I still wasn't progressing and my water had been broken for almost 12 hours at that point. I decided to get a second round of fentanyl about 12:30pm. Once again the nurse offered the epidural, but I told her I still wasn't ready for it.
My contractions began to get more painful after that and they checked me again at 3pm. I had finally dilated to a 4 at that point. The contractions started coming every minute and a half and they hurt horribly. It felt like I couldn't get a break. I got one more round of fentanyl at that point, but it wasn't as effective anymore. I got up to use the restroom and walking seemed to help a bit. I got on the birthing ball for a bit with Ryan's assistance. I stayed on there for a while, but I was too uncomfortable so I sat on the side of the bed. That seemed to help more than anything. I finally asked for the epidural at that point, my body was going a bit crazy with the strong contractions. My mom was trying to help me prepare for each contraction and let me know when they were coming. Ryan, mom, and Beth each took turns holding my hand and helping me breathe through them. I think that helped me to keep my mind clear.
They told me the anesthesiologist would be there in about 15 minutes, but they were wrong! It took him 45 minutes to get there for some reason and whatever that reason was I wasn't too happy about it. I got a bit irritated because my contractions were coming every minute and I was beyond exhausted. I had already been awake for over 24 hours and my pain tolerance was going down the drain. I actually asked Stephanie to go to the nurse's desk to find out where the heck the anesthesiologist was. He finally came in and everyone left the room. I leaned against Ryan's chest and he got it inserted fairly quickly. It didn't bother me at all, in fact I hardly noticed it because I was having contractions the whole time. Once it kicked in I was in heaven!
Ryan kept asking me if I could feel anything because he could see my contractions on the monitor and I guess they were really big. I just smiled and told him, "nope"! So we just visited with family then. My dad, grandma, mom, sister, niece, and Stephanie were all in the room with us. At 3:45pm, my midwife checked me again and I was dilated to 9.5, fully effaced, and +2 station! Success!! I couldn't believe I had gone from a 4 to a 9.5 in just over an hour. It felt like the room transformed at that point. Nurses were rushing in and out, carts were coming in, and everything was being set up for the delivery finally! Steph called for my sister to come back in and I hugged and kissed my dad and grandma before they left the room. It was finally go time! They lowered my pitocin at that point and we were ready to push.
Ryan and my mom held my legs while I pushed and Stephanie held my oxygen mask for me. My midwife wanted to make sure the baby was still getting plenty of oxygen through my blood. Beth stood next to the bed and talked me through the pushes. They lowered the mirror from the ceiling so I was able to watch everything. There were some not so pretty parts I wish I hadn't witnessed, but I guess that's all just part of the experience! I can say it is a challenge to push correctly when you can't feel the lower half of your body all the way, but I figured out pretty quickly how to do it. I was able to feel the pressure enough to know when my contractions were coming and I could push. Then my contractions slowed down at that point and became irregular again. They turned the pitocin back on and we were right back in business. I guess baby's heart rate dropped a few times during my contractions, but I wasn't aware of this at the time. They kept me moving though and I could see Eric's tiny little head starting to crown. It felt like it stayed there for an eternity! So I just kept pushing, pushing, and pushing!
I have to mention that during this time my sister, who was almost 33 weeks pregnant, began having contractions! She had been holding her breath when I was pushing and she had to lie down in the delivery room! Poor thing almost put herself into labor just to be there while her nephew was being born. Thankfully, she was able to stay in the room with us, but just rested while I kept pushing. I was just thankful to have her in there with me.
Finally, with one last push, little Eric Ryan entered the world at 4:34pm. All 4lbs 10oz of him! He started crying and I immediately began sobbing with joy. They laid him on my chest and all was right in the world. He was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my life! I watched Ryan cut the cord and I kissed my son for the first time. I held on to my husband for dear life and cried out of happiness while they took Eric to clean him up. I kissed Ryan and thought he was the most amazing husband I could possibly ever ask for. We had made a beautiful baby boy together and he was finally here with us! We were a family!
They tested his blood sugar at it was right at a 50, the cutoff limit. They were very worried about him since he was so early. To everyone's surprise, he was doing just fine! I was able to do skin to skin immediately and that was amazing! I just laid there with my tiny little son on my chest and I was in awe. Ryan stood by my side the whole time just admiring our brand new baby boy. We had just carried the Moudy name! My dad and grandma came back in right away and everyone cried. Eric was the most perfect little person I had ever seen. I didn't let him out of my sight for the rest of the day. I was finally a mommy and my life was changed forever!
And that is the story of my little Boogie Bean's arrival. Very unexpected, very early, but perfect in the end! Now we have a lifetime of memories to make with our precious baby boy! There are so many more stories to come, but for now I'm signing off!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Week 33 Survey
Total weight gain/loss: About 12lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Of course! It's the only thing my ginormous belly can fit into now! I can still wear my regular jeans with my BellaBand if I choose too, but I am more comfortable in my maternity jeans/pants.
Sleep: It has been decent. Due to my spondilitus, I wake frequently from back pain and it takes me quite a while to roll over. Once I do get rolled over and get comfortable, I can usually fall back asleep. I have been getting really hot lately in the middle of the night and that is starting to make it a bit more difficult!
Best moment this week: Getting all the baby clothes in order and my shower is this weekend! I wouldn't say this is my best moment this week, but my belly button finally popped out and that just humors me! (:
Movement: He is very active on and off through the day. He is extremely active when I finally lie down in bed at night. You can see his kicks/hit through my shirt now and the kids at work think that it's amazing. The rib shots are getting a tad bit painful, however.
Food cravings: Ice!! I want to eat ice all the time now. I know that's because my iron is low, but I still crave it even though I am taking an iron supplement twice a day now.
Gender: He's still a boy!
Belly Button in or out? It just decided to pop out this week. It is so odd looking to me!
What I miss: Being able to wear my regular clothes, walking normally, sleeping normally, reaching my feet!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my son, sleeping on my back and stomach again, not having to read labels on every stinking medicine bottle!
Week 33 Mom & Baby Information
33 Weeks Pregnant
Future mom
Your baby
Baby length and weight
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Week 30 Survey
How much you weigh now: 140
How far along are you?: 30 weeks
Any maternity clothing?: Most definitely. I am only in maternity jeans or loose pants, but I can still fit into some of my larger shirts and hoodies
PG Work out plan: Lots of walking at work, stretching as much as I can, but I am struggling with a lot of hip/back pain and that limits my activity.
Did you actually do your work out plan this past week? I move as much as I can
Eating Habits? Just eating what I can when I can. I struggle with my appetite a lot. I do my best just to eat small meals every couple hours.
Newly craved food: I want steak a lot, but I don't eat it often.
Milestones this past week?: We've started going to the OB every 2 weeks now, I can feel baby up in my ribcage, and the baby shower invitations are out!
Week 30 Mom & Baby Information
30 Weeks Pregnant
Future mom
Your baby
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Week 29 Survey
29 weeks 0 days
How many pregnancy tests have you taken so far?
I took 6 total. The first 3 were negative. The 4th was positive, but so faint I took the 5th, which was a digital test. We took the 6th test just for fun so my husband could watch the lines pop up himself!
How many pregnancies have you had?
2, we lost our first pregnancy at 5 weeks.
Have your symptoms gone away and come back at all?
Not really. Some of the symptoms mostly went away, but still they come back from time to time. I still get random nausea, but it is nothing like it was in the 1st trimester.
Have you had any bleeding at all?
Yes, I had two bleeding scares in the first trimester. Once at 6 weeks and the other at 7 weeks.
Have you seen a heart beat? If so what week?
Yes! We've "seen" it on the ultrasound a few times and listen to the heartbeat on the doppler often. The first time we "saw" the heartbeat was at 6w5d. The first time we heard that heartbeat was around 11 weeks.
Do you enjoy being pregnant?
Hmmm... it's a toss up to be honest. I love feeling him move around and listening to his heartbeat. I like how I look pregnant, but I certainly do not like how I feel pregnant. My body hurts most of the time, I get heartburn and nausea, and I am so tired. I also love how my husband looks at me. He is fascinated by my body right now.
Have you told everyone you know? If so do you wish you didn't?
Of course! We are pretty far along in the pregnancy for people not to know! It's obvious just by looking at me! We told everyone around 8 weeks, but my family and close friends knew around 6 weeks.
Do you feel pregnant?
Very much so! My belly has gotten huge in the last few weeks and I waddle like a penguin! It is becoming difficult to do things such as tying my shoes or change clothes. I get out of breath easy and it is getting painful to get out of bed.
Did your belly start to grow? If so when?
Oh yes! We definitely went through a huge growth spurt a couple weeks ago and I think it is happening again now! I can no longer hide this belly at all!
How many children do you think you would like?
After this, we would like one more. Hopefully the next baby will be a girl and then we're done!
Week 29 Mom & Baby Information
Week Twenty Nine: Movement is more forceful | |
You are 29 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 27 weeks)
Baby is also moving from side to side, but probably still is head up. In the next few weeks, they will move to the head down birthing position. At times you may feel as if baby is performing somersaults for an olympic gold medal. Baby may be performing fewer movements because living conditions in the womb are becoming more cramped. The baby is still doing a lot of kicking and stretching. Some of your baby's kicks and punches may even take your breath away. Baby hears things better from the vibrations all around, and can now distinguish real sounds and voices. Do not forget to continue to 'teach' your baby in the womb by exposing them to music, literature, and simply talking to them. At this stage baby eyes are almost always blue and can distinguish bright sunlight or artificial light through the uterine wall. At week twenty nine, your baby measures about 11 inches (28 cm) from crown to rump, or a total length of about 15 inches (38cm) from head to heel, and weighs about 2.5 pounds (1150gm) ABOUT MOMMY Your baby's very active now. Your healthcare provider may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let your provider know if you ever notice that your baby is becoming less active. You may need a nonstress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition. Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion. Sluggish digestion can cause gas and heartburn — especially after a big meal — and contribute to constipation. Your growing uterus may also be contributing to hemorrhoids. These swollen blood vessels in your rectal area are common during pregnancy. Fortunately, they usually clear up in the weeks after giving birth. If they're itchy or painful, try soaking in a sitz bath or applying cold compresses medicated with witch hazel to the affected area. Avoid sitting or standing for long stretches. Talk with your provider before using any over-the-counter remedies during pregnancy, and let your provider know if you have any rectal bleeding. To prevent constipation, eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and get some regular exercise. Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. This happens when lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might notice that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing. |