Yep, our baby boy officially has big feet and is weighing in at 8oz. Based on BabyCenter.com, he should only be about 5oz. The doctor says he's in the 97%, meaning he's bigger than 97% of babies at this age, which is a great thing! I'm developing faster and he also said my uterus has already shifted upwards and that doesn't usually happen until a few more weeks.
Today, I'm officially 17 weeks, but the ultrasound measures me at 18w2d. Maybe the baby will come early! The doctor said my due date will stay the same, but to always be prepared for 3 weeks early up to 2 weeks late.
I was complaining to the doctor how it was hurting when he was pushing on the doppler/ultrasound. I also mentioned how it hurt to wear low rise maternity pants. Well, our baby boy is pushed very far forward in my body and there is only a small layer of flesh between my baby and my outside layer of skin! So, my clothes and the ultrasound were literally pressing right on the baby.
I do not have to do any tests for down syndrome or spinal defects because the ultrasounds look perfect. He only gives those tests if the baby doesn't look normal on the ultrasound. I'm glad we don't have to take those tests because they have many false positives and whats the point because it won't change the outcome! I don't understand people that want to take those tests. I couldn't believe that one of my friends said they'd abort if their baby came back with a positive test. Crazy!
I'm not really craving anything...I don't think. I just get on kicks where I like some thing and want to eat it every day, then I get tired of it. Right now I'm on a BLT kick with chocolate something! It used to be ice cream, but now I've moved on to cookies (Oreo's and those really soft baked sugar cookies, but with chocolate frosting, from the grocery store).
I have ordered the baby bedding off Ebay. I can't wait for it to arrive. I got a steal. The whole 9 piece set went for $41. If I bought a 9 piece set in the store, then I would have at least spent $300. I got a bassinet from Robbin and Steph's mom is going to give me a breast pump. I'm all about a bargain! It's not like I'm going to use these items for a long time, so I can't justify paying full price.
I did ask the doctor if he is supportive of natural births, and he is. He stated that St. John doesn't even make you pre-pay for the epidural, leaving the option open to everyone if they want it. St. John apparently has a hot tub to labor in and he said there are many things they can do to help ease the pain to avoid an epidural. The only reason he would make me use an epidural is if my body is too tense to even let the baby deliver.
Thats all for now! Time to be patient until April, when we register and start looking at baby furniture!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Monday, February 18, 2008
It's Moving!!!!!
For the past two hours, it has been kicking me on the lower right part of my uterus. It feels like a thud. It started as a flutter, but it's a bit stronger now. Honestly, it was weird at first, but it's also annoying. Just imagine someone tapping you in the same spot, over and over for a long time...yeah, that's what it's like. HA
But, at least I know it's awake and moving! I'm 2 days shy of 16 weeks.
But, at least I know it's awake and moving! I'm 2 days shy of 16 weeks.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Flu & Sinus Infection- 15 weeks
Here I am, day three of laying in bed. Don't think I'm alone, Chief is right here with me. I think he knows I'm sick because he hasn't asked to go in and outside all day long, actually, not once. Or, it could be that it's 28 degrees outside and he's a pansy. Can dogs get the flu?
Having the flu and a sinus infection while pregnant is absolutely miserable. Does that mean the baby has the flu too? The doctor gave me a prescript for a Z pack and then I've been using Tylenol Sinus. I don't see an end in site. My throat is so sore that it looks like it's about to bleed. I have numbing spray, cough drops, bought a heated humidifier...
Ryan went out of town to Guymon. He is teaching all weekend. I think it's best he's gone so that he doesn't get the flu. Last night he slept in the other room to avoid getting sick.
Did I mention that yesterday was Valentines Day? I'm pulling a Steph...she ALWAYS is sick on V-Day, but not this year. Thanks for the jinx Steph. All I wanted for V-Day was to try Marble Slab Creamery. We went, but I couldn't even manage to stand up in line. I had to sit down because I had no energy. I told Ryan that I was going to die. Once I let a few bites digest, I threw it out. I'll go back some other time.
Later that evening I was able to eat some cheese and then a corn dog. Amazing what food can do to my body. I know the baby was hungry, so I had to force myself to eat something. Today I'm doing better with food. I've had applesauce with a banana for breakfast, then two corn dogs for lunch, with a granola bar as a snack. I'm still at a 7 lb gain. No weight gain in 3 weeks.
Almost forgot to tel you what I got Ryan for Valentines Day. I bought a white onesie and got it monogrammed with the following "My dad fights fire. My grandad fights crime. Over protected!" Ryan loved it. He held it in the air as if he was holding the baby. He told me, "Now if you'd just hurry up and hatch the baby." I'll get right on that...We find out on the 19th of Feb if it's a boy or a girl!
On a side note, the only good thing about me being the most pregnant during the summer is that I don't have to find pants that are long enough. I can't find any casual pants that are long!! I will enjoy just buying capris without worrying about length. The fashion world doesn't accomodate tall pregnant people.
Having the flu and a sinus infection while pregnant is absolutely miserable. Does that mean the baby has the flu too? The doctor gave me a prescript for a Z pack and then I've been using Tylenol Sinus. I don't see an end in site. My throat is so sore that it looks like it's about to bleed. I have numbing spray, cough drops, bought a heated humidifier...
Ryan went out of town to Guymon. He is teaching all weekend. I think it's best he's gone so that he doesn't get the flu. Last night he slept in the other room to avoid getting sick.
Did I mention that yesterday was Valentines Day? I'm pulling a Steph...she ALWAYS is sick on V-Day, but not this year. Thanks for the jinx Steph. All I wanted for V-Day was to try Marble Slab Creamery. We went, but I couldn't even manage to stand up in line. I had to sit down because I had no energy. I told Ryan that I was going to die. Once I let a few bites digest, I threw it out. I'll go back some other time.
Later that evening I was able to eat some cheese and then a corn dog. Amazing what food can do to my body. I know the baby was hungry, so I had to force myself to eat something. Today I'm doing better with food. I've had applesauce with a banana for breakfast, then two corn dogs for lunch, with a granola bar as a snack. I'm still at a 7 lb gain. No weight gain in 3 weeks.
Almost forgot to tel you what I got Ryan for Valentines Day. I bought a white onesie and got it monogrammed with the following "My dad fights fire. My grandad fights crime. Over protected!" Ryan loved it. He held it in the air as if he was holding the baby. He told me, "Now if you'd just hurry up and hatch the baby." I'll get right on that...We find out on the 19th of Feb if it's a boy or a girl!
On a side note, the only good thing about me being the most pregnant during the summer is that I don't have to find pants that are long enough. I can't find any casual pants that are long!! I will enjoy just buying capris without worrying about length. The fashion world doesn't accomodate tall pregnant people.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Slushies and meatloaf
Ryan hates meatloaf, so I haven't cooked it, but it actually sounds really good. I stil don't want to go eat a steak or pork tenderloin, but the consistency of meatloaf could be a way that I could get my protein and enjoy eating it.
I also want a slushie. I've wanted one ever since I saw a Sonic commercial for them on Saturday. Today is Monday. I think I might have to go get one during lunch. I resisted the temptation to get one at the Boat Show on Saturday night because I didn't want all that sugar in me that late at night.
My obsessive checking of baby websites and stages of development has calmed down a bit. I haven't even looked to see what food item they compare my baby to this week. (I.e. a kumkwat, lime, etc...)
Prenatal Yoga is still happening twice a week. I love it! I can't wait to do Mommy & Me Yoga. In Yoga class I had to ask if it was normal to not feel connected to the baby yet. I just feel as if I'm getting more fat and that's it. I'm almost back up to my weight when I was at my heaviest. I'm not there yet, but it's depressing. I just want my stomach to look like a baby and not chubby. Although, when I press on my stomach, it's hard, so I know it is the uterus underneath my skin and not all fat.
It's tax time again and I saw on the Government website that we can write off part of the IVF costs! Wahoo!! I'm still nervous that we could have to owe in taxes again this year. We'll see after we file it with a tax man.
I'm still working at TBN. God made me realize that I need to be here and not worry about being a career woman right now. I am at ease with working here and then potentially scaling it down to 2 days a week after the baby is born. I would think that 2 days a week would be perfect to earn some extra money and have just a little bit of time away from home. Ryan works 4-10's so he could be home with the baby one day a week and then hopefully a grandma or friend could have the baby on the other day that I work. Just a thought for now.
I also want a slushie. I've wanted one ever since I saw a Sonic commercial for them on Saturday. Today is Monday. I think I might have to go get one during lunch. I resisted the temptation to get one at the Boat Show on Saturday night because I didn't want all that sugar in me that late at night.
My obsessive checking of baby websites and stages of development has calmed down a bit. I haven't even looked to see what food item they compare my baby to this week. (I.e. a kumkwat, lime, etc...)
Prenatal Yoga is still happening twice a week. I love it! I can't wait to do Mommy & Me Yoga. In Yoga class I had to ask if it was normal to not feel connected to the baby yet. I just feel as if I'm getting more fat and that's it. I'm almost back up to my weight when I was at my heaviest. I'm not there yet, but it's depressing. I just want my stomach to look like a baby and not chubby. Although, when I press on my stomach, it's hard, so I know it is the uterus underneath my skin and not all fat.
It's tax time again and I saw on the Government website that we can write off part of the IVF costs! Wahoo!! I'm still nervous that we could have to owe in taxes again this year. We'll see after we file it with a tax man.
I'm still working at TBN. God made me realize that I need to be here and not worry about being a career woman right now. I am at ease with working here and then potentially scaling it down to 2 days a week after the baby is born. I would think that 2 days a week would be perfect to earn some extra money and have just a little bit of time away from home. Ryan works 4-10's so he could be home with the baby one day a week and then hopefully a grandma or friend could have the baby on the other day that I work. Just a thought for now.
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