We went to the new doctor today. This will be the doctor that does my delivery and the one that I will see from here on out. He was very nice, calm, and spent a lot of time with us to answer any questions and explain everything in lamens terms.
As I sat talking to the doctor, he told me to get up on the exam table. I was still wearing my pants. I didn't get what he was going to do. Did he not know that I still had my pants on? He began to roll down my waist band and put that gel on my stomach. At that point I realized that I actually get to have an external ultrasound. It was my first time!
The very first thing the doctor said while doing the ultrasound is, "You have a big baby!" I thought, oh great, I was 8.6 and my brother was 9 something when born, so I'm doomed. He said that it is much better to have a bigger baby that has NO problems developing than a smaller baby. He actually said that since we did Invetro and they pick out the best of the best embryo that the baby is the best of the best in me and it tends to gobble up the food and develop easily. I think he said it's about 2" long now.
He did try to determine the sex today. He is 65% sure it's a boy. I'm not totally set on a boy, I still think it could be a girl. If it is a boy, it could be vegetarian because I still get disgusted at eating meat. Last night I had broccoli and a baked potato for dinner.
I go back to the doctor in 4 weeks. We'll for sure be able to tell the gender on that date. All is healthy and so I am I! I'll brag and say that my blood pressure was 104/68, so I'm definitely healthy! =)
One bad bit of news, the doc said I shouldn't be doing gardening in the heat this summer. I LOVE gardening. Oh yeah, and bigger babies can deliver early. It better come after Brandon's wedding and after his honeymoon! I'm sure it won't be THAT early. Although, I do have a to get a dress made to wear at his wedding since I have no idea what size I'll be in month 8. HA
Friday, January 25, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Maternity Clothes
I had to give in. I had to buy maternity pants. My jeans just don't fit right. I can button them, but the back gaps and the front is tight. My black dress pants have to have a safety pin in them for me to wear them. I can't get them buttoned. So, today, I broke down and went to the maternity section in JCPenny and then Motherhood. I was really surprised at how reasonably priced it is at Motherhood. Today I bought a pair of jeans, gray dress pants and two pairs of black dress pants. I couldn't believe they were long enough too! But, I'm keeping the receipt because the Maternity Resale shop in Broken Arrow is open Wed-Sat and if I find the same pants there, then I'll return them to the full priced stores.
I'm not really feeling sick anymore. I have some spats where I really NEED WATER!!!! I have excessive thirst problems, which then lead to excessive bathroom problems. My lunch today was a rice cake with cheese, mushroom soup, and some peanut butter M&M's. I also have been drinking a lot of Fresca. It seems to settle my stomach. I also really like milk, but of course it has to be skim.
My TBN job still does not know about my pregnancy. However, today I was supposed to interview for a full time sales job in the natural gas industry. The interviewer has to reschedule. I'm so confused about why this job interview seems to have fallen in my lap when I'm pregnant. The money would be really great, plus a company car and a cell phone. It would be the highest paid job I've ever had. But, I may not even get the job offer, so I need to stop getting my hopes up.
This past weekend we cleaned out the "fire room" so that it will be easier for the new carpet to be laid. Now, the office is an extra bedroom and an office. The "fire room" is completely empty.
Ryan had a hard time with me packing up all of his items in the fire room and the office. I'm one who thinks if you don't use it within a year, then get rid of it. He's more of a person that sees the sentimental value in the item, so he wants to hang on to it. I think we compromised. I'm happy because everything managed come together nicely in the office. The attic is full though. Someday we'll get a bigger house.....
Also, this past weekend, I went bridesmaid dress shopping. Honestly, it was a nightmare. None of the dresses came in maternity in the material that I was looking for to match the other bridesmaid dresses. If I ordered a regular dress, but in a bigger size, it would cost more. It would also cost more to get an extra yard of material, blah, blah, blah. I was not willing to pay $250 for a dress that normally costs $165. So, I came home and Googled dresses. I found one at Nordstroms. Oklahoma doesn't have a Nordstroms, so I ordered it and it should be here by the end of the week. It's black and in the tafeda material that Steph was wanting. I hope it works!!! I plan to wear it for both Steph and Brandon's wedding in June.
I'm not really feeling sick anymore. I have some spats where I really NEED WATER!!!! I have excessive thirst problems, which then lead to excessive bathroom problems. My lunch today was a rice cake with cheese, mushroom soup, and some peanut butter M&M's. I also have been drinking a lot of Fresca. It seems to settle my stomach. I also really like milk, but of course it has to be skim.
My TBN job still does not know about my pregnancy. However, today I was supposed to interview for a full time sales job in the natural gas industry. The interviewer has to reschedule. I'm so confused about why this job interview seems to have fallen in my lap when I'm pregnant. The money would be really great, plus a company car and a cell phone. It would be the highest paid job I've ever had. But, I may not even get the job offer, so I need to stop getting my hopes up.
This past weekend we cleaned out the "fire room" so that it will be easier for the new carpet to be laid. Now, the office is an extra bedroom and an office. The "fire room" is completely empty.
Ryan had a hard time with me packing up all of his items in the fire room and the office. I'm one who thinks if you don't use it within a year, then get rid of it. He's more of a person that sees the sentimental value in the item, so he wants to hang on to it. I think we compromised. I'm happy because everything managed come together nicely in the office. The attic is full though. Someday we'll get a bigger house.....
Also, this past weekend, I went bridesmaid dress shopping. Honestly, it was a nightmare. None of the dresses came in maternity in the material that I was looking for to match the other bridesmaid dresses. If I ordered a regular dress, but in a bigger size, it would cost more. It would also cost more to get an extra yard of material, blah, blah, blah. I was not willing to pay $250 for a dress that normally costs $165. So, I came home and Googled dresses. I found one at Nordstroms. Oklahoma doesn't have a Nordstroms, so I ordered it and it should be here by the end of the week. It's black and in the tafeda material that Steph was wanting. I hope it works!!! I plan to wear it for both Steph and Brandon's wedding in June.
Friday, January 11, 2008
It had a head, arms, and legs!
On Wednesday, January 9th, we went to our second ultrasound appointment at Dr. Bundren's office. First off, we sat in the waiting room for an hour. I almost started to bite my nails. I was so nervous that for some reason there wouldn't be a baby anymore or that the baby wasn't developing at a normal rate.
At this appointment they only took my weight and my blood pressure. Based on their scale I've only gained a pound. HA Well, their scale weighed me too heavy the last appointment (7 weeks). Maybe I wore heavy clothes or ate too much beforehand. My scale at home has shown that I've gained 5lbs and my current weight matches up exactly on my scale at home and at the doctor's office. My blood pressure was back to normal. For a while there it was running high for me. It was back to 124/70.
Dr. Bundren was there this time to do the ultrasound. We still have one little bean, but it's not a bean anymore, it actually had a head, legs, arms, and a body!!!! It measured perfectly for 10 weeks. Actually it measured 10w1d. My ovaries are almost back down to normal size too. They printed out the ultrasound pic, but the printed pic is undecipherable. It was easy to see on the live monitor, but not on a still photo. The baby must have been moving when they took the picture.
It is now time for me to be referred on to a high risk OB doctor. Ryan chose for them to refer us to a St. John doctor. Our only choices were St. Francis or St. John. Ryan didn't want the clustered nightmare-St. Francis. Also, St. John has some new Women's Center that is really nice. On Monday, I am supposed to call Dr. Stewart's office to set up my first appointment. They will probably see me on week 12. I know that I need to have some lab work done in the first trimester and they will be doing that. I was referred to a high risk OB just because I did go through IVF and there is a greater risk in IVF-ers to have uterine growth and pre-term labor? I have no idea what uterine growth means...I'm not even 100% sure thats what he said.
So, here I'm at work, at TBN, and they still have no clue I'm pregnant. I have an interview next week for a Flow Measurement Sales job. I really have no clue if I will want to work after the baby, but I'm soo antsy right now just working part-time at a "job." I'm just going with the flow on the interview. Who knows if anything will happen. I'll just have to wear my black pants with a safety pin in them and a really long shirt to cover it!
By the way, I forgot to mention that many people have asked if I'm really excited and honestly, I don't think it's really hit me yet. I have always been a person that reacts very slow to news. I know that I'm emotionally reserved with this pregnancy too. Who wouldn't be if they were in my shoes?
Just yesterday Ryan took apart the desk in the office. The new carpet is going to be installed soon, so we figured we might as well get the desk out of there now. Dan and Kathy are going to utilize the desk for their theater business until we want it back.
If you are reading this and you are pregnant or are going to become pregnant, join YOGA! I joined a prenatal yoga class about a week ago. The class is every Wednesday and Saturday. I love it. I hope it really helps me to stay calm throughout the pregnancy and labor. Also, after the baby is born, they have Mommy & Me Yoga! My favorite part of yoga is the lavender eye masks during the last 15 minute meditation period of class. I love the smell of lavender!
At this appointment they only took my weight and my blood pressure. Based on their scale I've only gained a pound. HA Well, their scale weighed me too heavy the last appointment (7 weeks). Maybe I wore heavy clothes or ate too much beforehand. My scale at home has shown that I've gained 5lbs and my current weight matches up exactly on my scale at home and at the doctor's office. My blood pressure was back to normal. For a while there it was running high for me. It was back to 124/70.
Dr. Bundren was there this time to do the ultrasound. We still have one little bean, but it's not a bean anymore, it actually had a head, legs, arms, and a body!!!! It measured perfectly for 10 weeks. Actually it measured 10w1d. My ovaries are almost back down to normal size too. They printed out the ultrasound pic, but the printed pic is undecipherable. It was easy to see on the live monitor, but not on a still photo. The baby must have been moving when they took the picture.
It is now time for me to be referred on to a high risk OB doctor. Ryan chose for them to refer us to a St. John doctor. Our only choices were St. Francis or St. John. Ryan didn't want the clustered nightmare-St. Francis. Also, St. John has some new Women's Center that is really nice. On Monday, I am supposed to call Dr. Stewart's office to set up my first appointment. They will probably see me on week 12. I know that I need to have some lab work done in the first trimester and they will be doing that. I was referred to a high risk OB just because I did go through IVF and there is a greater risk in IVF-ers to have uterine growth and pre-term labor? I have no idea what uterine growth means...I'm not even 100% sure thats what he said.
So, here I'm at work, at TBN, and they still have no clue I'm pregnant. I have an interview next week for a Flow Measurement Sales job. I really have no clue if I will want to work after the baby, but I'm soo antsy right now just working part-time at a "job." I'm just going with the flow on the interview. Who knows if anything will happen. I'll just have to wear my black pants with a safety pin in them and a really long shirt to cover it!
By the way, I forgot to mention that many people have asked if I'm really excited and honestly, I don't think it's really hit me yet. I have always been a person that reacts very slow to news. I know that I'm emotionally reserved with this pregnancy too. Who wouldn't be if they were in my shoes?
Just yesterday Ryan took apart the desk in the office. The new carpet is going to be installed soon, so we figured we might as well get the desk out of there now. Dan and Kathy are going to utilize the desk for their theater business until we want it back.
If you are reading this and you are pregnant or are going to become pregnant, join YOGA! I joined a prenatal yoga class about a week ago. The class is every Wednesday and Saturday. I love it. I hope it really helps me to stay calm throughout the pregnancy and labor. Also, after the baby is born, they have Mommy & Me Yoga! My favorite part of yoga is the lavender eye masks during the last 15 minute meditation period of class. I love the smell of lavender!
Friday, January 4, 2008
New panties
I went to Target yesterday to buy some new panties. I was tired of having my current pairs hit me right on my uterus. It just felt annoying, especially late at night. I started sleeping in the nude, except for a sports bra, of course.
Tomorrow I am going to start prenatal yoga classes. I'm going to sign up for a year membership because they also have Mommy & Me Yoga, breast feeding and birthing classes. I'm really excited. I need to do something to keep me relaxed, plus I love yoga, and this place makes it affordable.
I weighed myself yesterday morning and I have gained 3 pounds. I read that it is normal to gain 2-5 pounds in the first trimester. I'm currently at week 9 and 2 days.
I really haven't been tired. My queeziness usually comes when my stomach is empty and also in the evening. I can't ever decide on anything that sounds good to eat. I also get full really easily. Last night I was able to put back half of my mint chocolate chip shake in to the freezer to save for tonight! I haven't really had cravings, but I can say that the foods that I have been choosing to eat are breads, pastas, and carbs. I went all day yesterday without having any meat. I think the worst sounding food could be BBQ or Mexican right now. Ryan wishes I'd eat BBQ because we've heard that what you eat when you are pregnant is what your baby will grow up to like the most! I'm gonna have an Italian and vegetarian child! HA
Our 2nd ultrasound is on Wednesday, January 9th. I will be 10 weeks. I wonder if they are going to do any testing of blood sugar and protein yet? I read that those tests should be done in the 3rd month.
The Lawson, Griffith, and Call family like to use food analogy's for the baby's size. This week it's a grape!
Tomorrow I am going to start prenatal yoga classes. I'm going to sign up for a year membership because they also have Mommy & Me Yoga, breast feeding and birthing classes. I'm really excited. I need to do something to keep me relaxed, plus I love yoga, and this place makes it affordable.
I weighed myself yesterday morning and I have gained 3 pounds. I read that it is normal to gain 2-5 pounds in the first trimester. I'm currently at week 9 and 2 days.
I really haven't been tired. My queeziness usually comes when my stomach is empty and also in the evening. I can't ever decide on anything that sounds good to eat. I also get full really easily. Last night I was able to put back half of my mint chocolate chip shake in to the freezer to save for tonight! I haven't really had cravings, but I can say that the foods that I have been choosing to eat are breads, pastas, and carbs. I went all day yesterday without having any meat. I think the worst sounding food could be BBQ or Mexican right now. Ryan wishes I'd eat BBQ because we've heard that what you eat when you are pregnant is what your baby will grow up to like the most! I'm gonna have an Italian and vegetarian child! HA
Our 2nd ultrasound is on Wednesday, January 9th. I will be 10 weeks. I wonder if they are going to do any testing of blood sugar and protein yet? I read that those tests should be done in the 3rd month.
The Lawson, Griffith, and Call family like to use food analogy's for the baby's size. This week it's a grape!
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