Nate and his chubby cheeks at 2 weeks! He's getting a double chin too, you just can't see it here. Bless his heart, though, because he doesn't have an ounce of fat on his stick arms or legs!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Nate 2 weeks
Nate and his chubby cheeks at 2 weeks! He's getting a double chin too, you just can't see it here. Bless his heart, though, because he doesn't have an ounce of fat on his stick arms or legs!
Brent is going to KILL me for posting this...
Pay close attention to his diaper. Yep, that's a panty liner he decided to wear around the house!!! HAHAHA!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Nate's Checkup
Nate had a Dr's appointment today. He's gained a TON of weight! He is now 8 lbs 1.4 oz. That's 1 lb 9 oz gained in 10 days. Holy cow. That must be why I've lost so much weight (18 lbs, YAY!!).
On another note...One of Nate's newborn screenings came back abnormal. He has slightly elevated C14:1, which is apparently an enzyme. This elevation could possible indicate a metabolic disorder called Very Long Chain acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (VLCADD). It affects the way the body breaks down fatty acids and hinders the body from using fat to make energy. There are three different types of onsets...infancy, childhood, and adult. If he has ANY of them I pray that it is not the infancy version. This disorder is extremely rare and difficult to explain, so here's a website with info if you're interested.
http://www.newbornscreening.info/Parents/fattyaciddisorders/VLCADD.html#1
They re-did his test today, but from what I've found in my research even if it comes back normal additional testing should be performed. To get this additional testing we have to see a geneticist. They gave me info on a geneticist at Emory but mentioned that he is difficult to get in with. If I am unable to get in with him, I found a genetic clinic at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that I am going to contact.
The Dr today didn't seem concerned at all. She checked his muscle tone, which was normal, and a couple other things. But with all the research I've done, things like poor muscle tone only show up once it's too late. She left it up to me to decide if I wanted to go to the geneticist or not. I however and not going to wait til something happens to take action. Once something happens it's too late.
Hopefully, though, all his tests will come back normal and I won't even have to think about this very long named metabolic disorder ever again.
On another note...One of Nate's newborn screenings came back abnormal. He has slightly elevated C14:1, which is apparently an enzyme. This elevation could possible indicate a metabolic disorder called Very Long Chain acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (VLCADD). It affects the way the body breaks down fatty acids and hinders the body from using fat to make energy. There are three different types of onsets...infancy, childhood, and adult. If he has ANY of them I pray that it is not the infancy version. This disorder is extremely rare and difficult to explain, so here's a website with info if you're interested.
http://www.newbornscreening.info/Parents/fattyaciddisorders/VLCADD.html#1
They re-did his test today, but from what I've found in my research even if it comes back normal additional testing should be performed. To get this additional testing we have to see a geneticist. They gave me info on a geneticist at Emory but mentioned that he is difficult to get in with. If I am unable to get in with him, I found a genetic clinic at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that I am going to contact.
The Dr today didn't seem concerned at all. She checked his muscle tone, which was normal, and a couple other things. But with all the research I've done, things like poor muscle tone only show up once it's too late. She left it up to me to decide if I wanted to go to the geneticist or not. I however and not going to wait til something happens to take action. Once something happens it's too late.
Hopefully, though, all his tests will come back normal and I won't even have to think about this very long named metabolic disorder ever again.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to my amazing, hard working, dedicated, ambitious husband who got a promotion today!!!
Your dedication and hard work is paying off, babe. We are so proud of you! Way to impress the big boss ;)
Your dedication and hard work is paying off, babe. We are so proud of you! Way to impress the big boss ;)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Oh Yeah!!
i forgot I have to brag a minute!!
One week post partum and I am 2 lbs less than my pre-pregnancy weight AND I wore regular jeans today! Yay me!!
One week post partum and I am 2 lbs less than my pre-pregnancy weight AND I wore regular jeans today! Yay me!!
First Bath
Nate had his first bath at home a couple days ago. He did so good! No crying or anything!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Mommy of Two!
Being parents of two has definitely been interesting....and Logan has only been here for a little over 24 hrs!
Things were going well until bedtime yesterday. Logan went to sleep like normal, or so we thought. Every night I check on him before I go to bed. Last night when I open the door I found Logan asleep on his floor! He didn't make any noise while going to sleep, he didn't fuss or cry. But apparently, without us hearing or knowing, he got out of bed and decided to sleep on his floor. Opening the door of course startled him and apparently he got a little frightened when he realized he was asleep on the floor. About that time Nate starts crying and Logan, being the sweet big brother he is, wanted to check on him. Brent was trying to calm Nate, who was hungry, so we switched kids so I could feed Nate and he could put Logan back to bed. I laid down with Nate on the bed to nurse him. Logan was still concerned about his baby brother so Brent brought him back in to let him see that Nate was ok. Logan was NOT HAPPY that Nate was getting to lay with me in bed and he wasn't. He decided that he wanted to go "night, night" with me too and laid down on the bed. Obviously, we don't want this to become a habit so after he laid there for a minute Brent took him back to bed, which didn't go well at all. He was screaming bloody murder for me. When I thought Nate was through nursing I went to lay down with Logan, who was still crying for me. It probably hurt me more than him that he wanted me and I couldn't immediately be there. Logan was dozing off and apparently I had too right about the time Brent came in and woke me up to tell me Nate was hungry. This woke Logan up and the whole cycle starts over again, except Brent got him to sleep this time. It wasn't til around 12:30 that we all got settled in for the night.
Today has gone a little better. The only thing Logan gets upset about is Nate having a blanket. Logan has laid claim on every single blanket in the house and does not want anyone else having his "kankie". He's tried to pull the blanket off Nate or out from under him. Luckily I've always been right there and he's not pulled Nate off the couch and obviously we're being careful about where we put him now that we know Logan will steal his blanket.
Something cute that happened today. Logan was watching me nurse Nate and he told me "bite". At first I thought he meant "bite, bite" which is what he calls food so I told him that this is how Nate gets "bite, bites" and his milk. But then I realized that Logan was telling on Nate for biting me! Haha! Logan has started a little bit of biting so he hears that word often.
Things were going well until bedtime yesterday. Logan went to sleep like normal, or so we thought. Every night I check on him before I go to bed. Last night when I open the door I found Logan asleep on his floor! He didn't make any noise while going to sleep, he didn't fuss or cry. But apparently, without us hearing or knowing, he got out of bed and decided to sleep on his floor. Opening the door of course startled him and apparently he got a little frightened when he realized he was asleep on the floor. About that time Nate starts crying and Logan, being the sweet big brother he is, wanted to check on him. Brent was trying to calm Nate, who was hungry, so we switched kids so I could feed Nate and he could put Logan back to bed. I laid down with Nate on the bed to nurse him. Logan was still concerned about his baby brother so Brent brought him back in to let him see that Nate was ok. Logan was NOT HAPPY that Nate was getting to lay with me in bed and he wasn't. He decided that he wanted to go "night, night" with me too and laid down on the bed. Obviously, we don't want this to become a habit so after he laid there for a minute Brent took him back to bed, which didn't go well at all. He was screaming bloody murder for me. When I thought Nate was through nursing I went to lay down with Logan, who was still crying for me. It probably hurt me more than him that he wanted me and I couldn't immediately be there. Logan was dozing off and apparently I had too right about the time Brent came in and woke me up to tell me Nate was hungry. This woke Logan up and the whole cycle starts over again, except Brent got him to sleep this time. It wasn't til around 12:30 that we all got settled in for the night.
Today has gone a little better. The only thing Logan gets upset about is Nate having a blanket. Logan has laid claim on every single blanket in the house and does not want anyone else having his "kankie". He's tried to pull the blanket off Nate or out from under him. Luckily I've always been right there and he's not pulled Nate off the couch and obviously we're being careful about where we put him now that we know Logan will steal his blanket.
Something cute that happened today. Logan was watching me nurse Nate and he told me "bite". At first I thought he meant "bite, bite" which is what he calls food so I told him that this is how Nate gets "bite, bites" and his milk. But then I realized that Logan was telling on Nate for biting me! Haha! Logan has started a little bit of biting so he hears that word often.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Nathaniel Franklin Price
Nate is here!! He arrived August 12, 2010 at 6:02 pm, weighing 6 lbs 15 oz and 20 inches long.
The day started like normal. Logan woke up around 4:45-5:00 screaming "juice", so Brent got him some milk. I had a hard time falling back to sleep because I was having some contractions. I thought they would go away like all the other ones I'd been having and tried to get some rest while I could. Logan officially got up around 7:30. All through breakfast I noticed more contractions and decided that these felt different and I should start timing them. They were 8 minutes apart. I was kind of disappointed because I thought they were closer together than that. I called Brent around 9:30 and told him what was going on and that he should probably tie up any loose ends just in case he needed to leave. By 10:30 they were around 7 min apart. Brent got home around 11. By 12 they were 5 min apart. The Dr. wanted us to come to the hospital when they were consistently 5 min apart, so to be sure this was "it" I wanted to wait an hour to make sure they stuck around and I could definitely say they were consistent. Well 45 min later I couldn't stand it anymore, so we left. As soon as I got up and moved around to get in the car the contractions immediately jumped to 2-3 min apart. We got to the hospital and were admitted by 1:30. They immediately checked me to see if I was in active labor and I was! I was 4 cm and 90%. They got my blood drawn so I could get my epidural, as well as gave me some IV pain meds to last me until my labs and anesthesia came. By 3:00 anesthesia was there to start my epidural. It took a while because at first only my right side was numb, which is a really weird feeling! They quickly got it fixed though and my left side got numb. As soon as the epidural set in they checked me again, this was around 4:00. This time I was almost 7 cm. At 4:30 my OB came and wanted to check for herself. In 30 minutes I'd already progressed to 8 cm. She also broke my water. I didn't really want to do anything like that to augment labor, but at 8 cm it was inevitable regardless of how it happened. It also helped him move down the birth canal a little. I warned her that with my last labor I went from 8 to 10 cm in 20 minutes, so she decided to stick around. At 5:30 she came back and I was fully dilated but Nate was a little far back, so she wanted to wait 30 minutes to see if he'd come down on his own and create less work for me. 20 minutes later I was sure Nate was about to fall out...and he was. Everyone rushed in and we got the show on the road QUICKLY! Two contractions later my sweet baby boy was here! They immediately put him on my chest and he didn't leave it until I was ready. They did everything they needed to do from there and when I was ready they took him over to get weighed and to get his foot prints. They had a little trouble getting the placenta to detach. They give it 30 minutes and if it doesn't come they have to go after it surgically. By 29 minutes they had started pitocin to make me contract harder, were literally punching (ok, maybe not literally, but close) my stomach and had turned my epidural back on when FINALLY, with 1 minute to spare, it decided to detach. As soon as that happened I was able to breastfeed. At first I was a little nervous because it went HORRIBLE with the nurse trying to help me, but as soon as she left the room to get the Lactation Consultant he latched on and nursed like a champ! He nursed for an hour straight on one side and I ended up having to cut him off because they needed him in the nursery for his physical and quiet honestly I was ready to get to Mother/Baby so I could take a shower and get settled. I didn't really feel like I got settled in in the Labor and Delivery because everything happened so quickly. By the time they got all the admission stuff done, anesthesia, etc, it was time to have a baby. Turns out once I got to Mother/Baby I had to wait on another bag of fluid to infuse before I could take a shower. I also got a little sick as soon as I got there and I needed that shower desperately! This stupid bag of fluids ended up taking til 3 am to infuse! I was so pissed. All I wanted to do since I gave birth was to take a shower! I later learned that this bag of fluids has pitocin in it. I'm not sure why, but they were terrified I would hemorrhage. I guess there is little faith in nature these days and they have to have medical intervention in even the most natural things that occur, like childbirth! Needless to say, I was ticked to learn that I was given pitocin after birth (other than with the whole placenta ordeal, I'd definitely take pitocin over surgery any day!). I mean, really, I got there naturally. Labor started on it's own, I didn't need pitocin during labor. What made them think that nature is going to all of a sudden stop and need some type of intervention is beyond me, but by the time I'd learned about the pitocin it was too late. The nurse even said something about how red heads tend to bleed more....but the Dr noted blood loss as minimal and I wasn't bleeding excessively at all after birth. Anyways, protocol is protocol, but that protocol sucks. Once 3 am came the fluids were finally infused, only for me to learn that they won't take out the IV port. The nurse said that maybe the Dr will let them take it out the next day. I asked if I could take a shower with it. She said I could but we'd have to cover it and acted like it would be a huge ordeal so I just waited. I'm steaming by now though. With Logan I was up and in the shower, without an IV (or pitocin), within 2 hrs of delivery. I guess I was expecting the same thing this time around. Mom and Logan came around 8 to meet baby Nate. Of course they took forever in the nursery and Logan got a little fussy so they didn't get to see him long.
The first night, I was definitely annoyed and ready to go home. I was really regretting my choice to use this hospital instead of the one I used before. If I ever have the choice between the county/community hospital vs a private hospital I will forever choose the private one from now on. I felt like I was in a hotel when I had Logan. This hospital, although recently renovated and nice looking in appearance, was definitely just a hospital.
Anyways, back to the first night...The first night was hectic. They came in the room every hour to check on me, Nate, draw labs, etc. Even housekeeping started around 6 a.m. and not just one housekeeper to clean the whole room...nooooooo, they have one that comes to vacuum, one that empties the trash, one that cleans the bathroom, etc, so it was several interruptions just to clean the room. Nate did great though and he nursed very well.
Once shift change came the day got better. My new nurse immediately got my IV port out and told me I could take now take a shower! HALLELUJAH!!!! Brent went to get breakfast and they took Nate to get his circumcision. So, I go to get in the shower and I'll be damned if I can't get the thing to turn on. Finally, with lots of muscle I get the shower on, only to find out that I have no hot water. By this point (keep in mind the hormones) I'm crying, about to break down in the bathroom because all I've wanted for the last 14 hours was a shower! FINALLY, I get the water hot enough and I finally get my shower. The rest of the day went smoothly. Mom and Logan came after nap time. Brent took Logan to get some lunch and walmart so Mom could have a breather and some time with Nate.
The next morning we are just waiting on the Dr's to come around and release us. You'd think they would come early and get out of there quickly since it was a Saturday, but nope...the pediatrician doesn't show up til 11. Then we learn that they want to run a bilirubin on Nate to check for jaundice and we have to wait for those results before he can be released. Finally around 4 p.m. the results come back and we can go home.
He scored an 11 on his bilirubin. Apparently that is the top end of normal. No treatment was necessary but they wanted us to come back the next day to recheck. We went back today and he is up to 14.5. They said to nurse often and keep him in sunlight if possible, but that it still wasn't a big deal. We are to go back in the morning for more labs and followup with our own pediatrician tomorrow.
I'm so glad things happened like they did. I really didn't want to be induced and I wanted to experience labor naturally....well with pain meds eventually, haha! The morning contractions started I was a little frustrated because I was left wondering if this was the real thing or if it would stop or I'd get to the hospital and wouldn't be far enough along or too far along. I can't really compare induced contractions to natural because in both labors contractions started naturally. Pitocin wasn't administered with Logan's labor til after my epidural so I don't know how bad pitocin contractions really feel. I do however know that natural contractions are hell and I have no idea why women think they should go through that without any help. I guess they want to feel empowered and all "I am woman, hear me roar" but I just pushed a baby through my vagina, that is empowering enough, epidural or not!
I'm feeling great. My back is the most sore thing on me surprisingly. Nate is still doing great nursing however my toes curl and I have to bite my tongue every time he latches on. To be so little he sure does have an intense suck. Hopefully I will get more use to it in the next couple days. The Lactation Consultant said his latch is perfect, so hopefully time will help!
The day started like normal. Logan woke up around 4:45-5:00 screaming "juice", so Brent got him some milk. I had a hard time falling back to sleep because I was having some contractions. I thought they would go away like all the other ones I'd been having and tried to get some rest while I could. Logan officially got up around 7:30. All through breakfast I noticed more contractions and decided that these felt different and I should start timing them. They were 8 minutes apart. I was kind of disappointed because I thought they were closer together than that. I called Brent around 9:30 and told him what was going on and that he should probably tie up any loose ends just in case he needed to leave. By 10:30 they were around 7 min apart. Brent got home around 11. By 12 they were 5 min apart. The Dr. wanted us to come to the hospital when they were consistently 5 min apart, so to be sure this was "it" I wanted to wait an hour to make sure they stuck around and I could definitely say they were consistent. Well 45 min later I couldn't stand it anymore, so we left. As soon as I got up and moved around to get in the car the contractions immediately jumped to 2-3 min apart. We got to the hospital and were admitted by 1:30. They immediately checked me to see if I was in active labor and I was! I was 4 cm and 90%. They got my blood drawn so I could get my epidural, as well as gave me some IV pain meds to last me until my labs and anesthesia came. By 3:00 anesthesia was there to start my epidural. It took a while because at first only my right side was numb, which is a really weird feeling! They quickly got it fixed though and my left side got numb. As soon as the epidural set in they checked me again, this was around 4:00. This time I was almost 7 cm. At 4:30 my OB came and wanted to check for herself. In 30 minutes I'd already progressed to 8 cm. She also broke my water. I didn't really want to do anything like that to augment labor, but at 8 cm it was inevitable regardless of how it happened. It also helped him move down the birth canal a little. I warned her that with my last labor I went from 8 to 10 cm in 20 minutes, so she decided to stick around. At 5:30 she came back and I was fully dilated but Nate was a little far back, so she wanted to wait 30 minutes to see if he'd come down on his own and create less work for me. 20 minutes later I was sure Nate was about to fall out...and he was. Everyone rushed in and we got the show on the road QUICKLY! Two contractions later my sweet baby boy was here! They immediately put him on my chest and he didn't leave it until I was ready. They did everything they needed to do from there and when I was ready they took him over to get weighed and to get his foot prints. They had a little trouble getting the placenta to detach. They give it 30 minutes and if it doesn't come they have to go after it surgically. By 29 minutes they had started pitocin to make me contract harder, were literally punching (ok, maybe not literally, but close) my stomach and had turned my epidural back on when FINALLY, with 1 minute to spare, it decided to detach. As soon as that happened I was able to breastfeed. At first I was a little nervous because it went HORRIBLE with the nurse trying to help me, but as soon as she left the room to get the Lactation Consultant he latched on and nursed like a champ! He nursed for an hour straight on one side and I ended up having to cut him off because they needed him in the nursery for his physical and quiet honestly I was ready to get to Mother/Baby so I could take a shower and get settled. I didn't really feel like I got settled in in the Labor and Delivery because everything happened so quickly. By the time they got all the admission stuff done, anesthesia, etc, it was time to have a baby. Turns out once I got to Mother/Baby I had to wait on another bag of fluid to infuse before I could take a shower. I also got a little sick as soon as I got there and I needed that shower desperately! This stupid bag of fluids ended up taking til 3 am to infuse! I was so pissed. All I wanted to do since I gave birth was to take a shower! I later learned that this bag of fluids has pitocin in it. I'm not sure why, but they were terrified I would hemorrhage. I guess there is little faith in nature these days and they have to have medical intervention in even the most natural things that occur, like childbirth! Needless to say, I was ticked to learn that I was given pitocin after birth (other than with the whole placenta ordeal, I'd definitely take pitocin over surgery any day!). I mean, really, I got there naturally. Labor started on it's own, I didn't need pitocin during labor. What made them think that nature is going to all of a sudden stop and need some type of intervention is beyond me, but by the time I'd learned about the pitocin it was too late. The nurse even said something about how red heads tend to bleed more....but the Dr noted blood loss as minimal and I wasn't bleeding excessively at all after birth. Anyways, protocol is protocol, but that protocol sucks. Once 3 am came the fluids were finally infused, only for me to learn that they won't take out the IV port. The nurse said that maybe the Dr will let them take it out the next day. I asked if I could take a shower with it. She said I could but we'd have to cover it and acted like it would be a huge ordeal so I just waited. I'm steaming by now though. With Logan I was up and in the shower, without an IV (or pitocin), within 2 hrs of delivery. I guess I was expecting the same thing this time around. Mom and Logan came around 8 to meet baby Nate. Of course they took forever in the nursery and Logan got a little fussy so they didn't get to see him long.
The first night, I was definitely annoyed and ready to go home. I was really regretting my choice to use this hospital instead of the one I used before. If I ever have the choice between the county/community hospital vs a private hospital I will forever choose the private one from now on. I felt like I was in a hotel when I had Logan. This hospital, although recently renovated and nice looking in appearance, was definitely just a hospital.
Anyways, back to the first night...The first night was hectic. They came in the room every hour to check on me, Nate, draw labs, etc. Even housekeeping started around 6 a.m. and not just one housekeeper to clean the whole room...nooooooo, they have one that comes to vacuum, one that empties the trash, one that cleans the bathroom, etc, so it was several interruptions just to clean the room. Nate did great though and he nursed very well.
Once shift change came the day got better. My new nurse immediately got my IV port out and told me I could take now take a shower! HALLELUJAH!!!! Brent went to get breakfast and they took Nate to get his circumcision. So, I go to get in the shower and I'll be damned if I can't get the thing to turn on. Finally, with lots of muscle I get the shower on, only to find out that I have no hot water. By this point (keep in mind the hormones) I'm crying, about to break down in the bathroom because all I've wanted for the last 14 hours was a shower! FINALLY, I get the water hot enough and I finally get my shower. The rest of the day went smoothly. Mom and Logan came after nap time. Brent took Logan to get some lunch and walmart so Mom could have a breather and some time with Nate.
The next morning we are just waiting on the Dr's to come around and release us. You'd think they would come early and get out of there quickly since it was a Saturday, but nope...the pediatrician doesn't show up til 11. Then we learn that they want to run a bilirubin on Nate to check for jaundice and we have to wait for those results before he can be released. Finally around 4 p.m. the results come back and we can go home.
He scored an 11 on his bilirubin. Apparently that is the top end of normal. No treatment was necessary but they wanted us to come back the next day to recheck. We went back today and he is up to 14.5. They said to nurse often and keep him in sunlight if possible, but that it still wasn't a big deal. We are to go back in the morning for more labs and followup with our own pediatrician tomorrow.
I'm so glad things happened like they did. I really didn't want to be induced and I wanted to experience labor naturally....well with pain meds eventually, haha! The morning contractions started I was a little frustrated because I was left wondering if this was the real thing or if it would stop or I'd get to the hospital and wouldn't be far enough along or too far along. I can't really compare induced contractions to natural because in both labors contractions started naturally. Pitocin wasn't administered with Logan's labor til after my epidural so I don't know how bad pitocin contractions really feel. I do however know that natural contractions are hell and I have no idea why women think they should go through that without any help. I guess they want to feel empowered and all "I am woman, hear me roar" but I just pushed a baby through my vagina, that is empowering enough, epidural or not!
I'm feeling great. My back is the most sore thing on me surprisingly. Nate is still doing great nursing however my toes curl and I have to bite my tongue every time he latches on. To be so little he sure does have an intense suck. Hopefully I will get more use to it in the next couple days. The Lactation Consultant said his latch is perfect, so hopefully time will help!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Yay for Changes!!
Well, today was my much anticipated 39 week appointment. Today I am 39 weeks 2 days. I thought my blood pressure had been up but apparently I'm just crazy and it was fine...I even made them redo it over and over on both arms, haha. I gained 1 lb for a total of 14. They think Nate is smaller than Logan, maybe pushing 7 lbs but definitely not bigger. I'm going to guess 6 lbs 11 oz. For some reason that number has been stuck in my head. I've finally dilated some. I'm at 2 cm. They listened to his heart rate and measured my belly but they didn't tell me what the measurements were, we were too busy talking about everything else. They offered to induce me Monday night, but I'm not sure if that's what I want. I really want to go into labor spontaneously and let Nate pick him birthday, so hopefully I will go into labor on my own before Monday and I won't have to decide between being pregnant and miserable vs being induced.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
39 weeks
Well, today I'm officially 39 weeks. Nothing is happening really other than having contractions on and off since last Monday. They aren't painful and I don't really notice them if I'm busy, but occasionally one will catch me off guard. They are more annoying than anything. I'm hoping I will have made some changes at my next Dr's appointment, which is Wednesday, but if this is anything like last time I will still be the same! I'm really trying to have faith in God's timing (thanks Aunt Lisa!) but I'm pretty sure if they offer induction on Wednesday that I'll take it. The risks associated with induction that I was so afraid of with Logan are slim to none the second time around...but we'll see! Thursday evening would be perfect, but Friday is Friday the 13th and I'm not sure if I'm ok having a baby that day or not. I'm not usually superstitious though...
I'll update again after my appointment on Wednesday.
I'll update again after my appointment on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
38 week appt.
Today was my 38 week appointment. I'm 38 weeks 2 days. I am officially considered full term, so it's safe for baby Nate to make his appearance at any time!
My blood pressure was high today. Higher than my normal "high". They checked it a couple times but it didn't come down. She also checked me today. I'm still only fingertip dilated. Bummer. My weight was great though. I didn't gain anymore from last week.
Since my blood pressure was up, they sent me to Athens Regional to be admitted for observation. They wanted to do some blood work, monitor the baby and take my blood pressure every 15 minutes. My blood work came back normal and baby Nate was normal on the monitors. All that means is that my blood pressure is not affecting his placenta and it's still functioning normally. My blood pressure went down for the most part as well, so they let me come home. However I was having regular mild contractions every 4 minutes, which I've been feeling for a couple days, just nothing strong. The more I laid there the worse they got, but they were never strong enough for them to think labor was starting. The nurse said they should help baby move down and get me dilated some, so that's good news!! They said I just need to take it easy as much as I can with a two year old running around.
My blood pressure was high today. Higher than my normal "high". They checked it a couple times but it didn't come down. She also checked me today. I'm still only fingertip dilated. Bummer. My weight was great though. I didn't gain anymore from last week.
Since my blood pressure was up, they sent me to Athens Regional to be admitted for observation. They wanted to do some blood work, monitor the baby and take my blood pressure every 15 minutes. My blood work came back normal and baby Nate was normal on the monitors. All that means is that my blood pressure is not affecting his placenta and it's still functioning normally. My blood pressure went down for the most part as well, so they let me come home. However I was having regular mild contractions every 4 minutes, which I've been feeling for a couple days, just nothing strong. The more I laid there the worse they got, but they were never strong enough for them to think labor was starting. The nurse said they should help baby move down and get me dilated some, so that's good news!! They said I just need to take it easy as much as I can with a two year old running around.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Anxious
Why can't my water just break? It would be so nice to go into labor spontaneously. I guess if I give it enough time I will. I can't be pregnant forever, right?!
Nothing has changed, that I know of anyway. I go to the Dr tomorrow and I'm hoping she says I'm like 4 cm and 0 station and accidentally breaks my water! But I doubt it, haha. I'm getting really anxious for some reason though. I'm feeling fine. I haven't felt my BP go up in some time. I'm no more uncomfortable than I was, other than my wrists. I had a huge cyst that's come up on the back of my left hand. Also, the ganglion cysts that I've had in both wrists for the past 8 years or so are acting up for the first time in a long time. I'm guessing the bump on the back of my hand is also a ganglion. It was really bothering me last night, to the point that it kept me up. It makes my ring finger and little finger tingle and shoots down my arm into my elbow. Also the tip of my thumb on my left hand is tingly/numb almost, which is from the cyst in my wrist. The right wrist is just sore for now, but I'm not sure what I'll do if both hands go out of commission! Good thing I quit work when I did!!
Nothing has changed, that I know of anyway. I go to the Dr tomorrow and I'm hoping she says I'm like 4 cm and 0 station and accidentally breaks my water! But I doubt it, haha. I'm getting really anxious for some reason though. I'm feeling fine. I haven't felt my BP go up in some time. I'm no more uncomfortable than I was, other than my wrists. I had a huge cyst that's come up on the back of my left hand. Also, the ganglion cysts that I've had in both wrists for the past 8 years or so are acting up for the first time in a long time. I'm guessing the bump on the back of my hand is also a ganglion. It was really bothering me last night, to the point that it kept me up. It makes my ring finger and little finger tingle and shoots down my arm into my elbow. Also the tip of my thumb on my left hand is tingly/numb almost, which is from the cyst in my wrist. The right wrist is just sore for now, but I'm not sure what I'll do if both hands go out of commission! Good thing I quit work when I did!!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Our Weekend in Pictures
Daddy got a new lawnmower! I've never seen him happier about one of his toys!
It's only been used once and already had a bath, haha!
Fudge pop!
We went to the swimming pool!
Daddy made brownies and Logan got to lick the bowl.
Today we got to play in the rain!
He LOVED it!
I sure do love that smile :)
Blowing bubbles.
Daddy and Logan have so much fun!
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