Saturday, May 22, 2010
Where did the time go?
It seems like time is going so quickly! I'm already 26 weeks! I had a check up with my OB yesterday and things are going well. My bp is fine and so is my weight. (I only gained 3 lbs in 4 weeks! yay!) The only thing that is a little off is my fundus height. I'm measuring a little small (was 25 cm and not 26 cm like I should be) but the doc isn't too concerned yet and there is a margin of error of +/- 1 cm. In two weeks I go for my second glucose test and to have my iron rechecked. (Though I was told that I'll still have to take my iron pills regardless of what the outcome is. BOO on that!)
I also had my heart echo this week and while that wasn't the most fun thing I've ever done (exposing my upper half to the world for 30 minutes was a bit uncomfortable), it wasn't too bad. I was able to go 8 minutes on the treadmill for my stress test and was told that was impressive for a pregnant woman (and especially since I haven't done a lick of exercise this entire pregnancy)! It sucked having to hold my breath when I was completely OUT of breath!! I thought the tech was trying to kill me at one point. "Oh sorry, that time I made you hold it a little too long..." Yeah no kidding-my face turned red, my heart almost popped out of my body and I thought I was going to pass out. The initial report back was good with no red flags! That's super good news for me! I'm also still wearing the heart monitor-and again, not a fun thing but for the first three recordings, nothing major is wrong with my heart. Praise the Lord! I go back to the heart doc next month to go into more detail of what was found but as of right now, I'm not concerned at all about my heart.
On to a new topic:
Dh and I have decided to try cloth diapering. Now, before you go all "What? Why would you want to do that??!" on me, I know that it isn't for everyone but we want to give it a shot (there actually wasn't too much convincing Dh either-he was on board right away!) I wish I could say that my motivation was an environmental, go green kind of thing, but it really isn't. It's an economical, money saving thing. Cloth diapers (CD) have come a LONG way since my mother CD'd my sister and me. There are no more pins and HUGE plastic pants just super cute colored or printed diapers that closely resemble disposable diapers that you wash and reuse. The money savings can really add up! It looks like we could save $1000-2000 from birth to potty training (depending on the system we use). How can you argue with that? Our plan is to start CDing and using cloth wipes (that I've started sewing myself) once the baby's cord falls off and stick with it as long as possible. I've already started my CD stash! It's quite addicting!
Well, that's the update for now. Shoot, I still haven't loaded the other u/s pics yet...I will soon!
I also had my heart echo this week and while that wasn't the most fun thing I've ever done (exposing my upper half to the world for 30 minutes was a bit uncomfortable), it wasn't too bad. I was able to go 8 minutes on the treadmill for my stress test and was told that was impressive for a pregnant woman (and especially since I haven't done a lick of exercise this entire pregnancy)! It sucked having to hold my breath when I was completely OUT of breath!! I thought the tech was trying to kill me at one point. "Oh sorry, that time I made you hold it a little too long..." Yeah no kidding-my face turned red, my heart almost popped out of my body and I thought I was going to pass out. The initial report back was good with no red flags! That's super good news for me! I'm also still wearing the heart monitor-and again, not a fun thing but for the first three recordings, nothing major is wrong with my heart. Praise the Lord! I go back to the heart doc next month to go into more detail of what was found but as of right now, I'm not concerned at all about my heart.
On to a new topic:
Dh and I have decided to try cloth diapering. Now, before you go all "What? Why would you want to do that??!" on me, I know that it isn't for everyone but we want to give it a shot (there actually wasn't too much convincing Dh either-he was on board right away!) I wish I could say that my motivation was an environmental, go green kind of thing, but it really isn't. It's an economical, money saving thing. Cloth diapers (CD) have come a LONG way since my mother CD'd my sister and me. There are no more pins and HUGE plastic pants just super cute colored or printed diapers that closely resemble disposable diapers that you wash and reuse. The money savings can really add up! It looks like we could save $1000-2000 from birth to potty training (depending on the system we use). How can you argue with that? Our plan is to start CDing and using cloth wipes (that I've started sewing myself) once the baby's cord falls off and stick with it as long as possible. I've already started my CD stash! It's quite addicting!
Well, that's the update for now. Shoot, I still haven't loaded the other u/s pics yet...I will soon!
Friday, May 14, 2010
21 week u/s
Here are two pictures from our 21 week u/s. I'll post the girly shots from our 24 week u/s another time!
Moster lips!
Tumb sucking?
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
A Heavy Heart
I will never forget what Mother’s Day was like for me last year-nor will I ever forget the pain of my infertility. Had I never gone through my infertility struggles, I never would have known what it is like for others living without mothers and for those who have lost children or so desperately want children but can’t have them.
My friend Lisa sent me a link to this blog and I think it is worth checking out.
http://hannahweptsarahlaughed.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-if.html
I cried my eyes out when I watched the video as it hit so close to home. Every one of those what if questions the woman asked, I thought daily. Even now my heart is heavy and I continue to struggle. To be honest, it is still very hard to see Facebook announcements of pregnancy, belly pictures, and ultrasounds. You might think that’s weird because I’m pregnant but I feel for those who are still dealing with infertility and for those coping with pregnancy losses. I get jealous seeing how easily my Facebook friends can get pregnant and get pregnant naturally. I have not posted any ultrasound pictures or belly pictures on FB for that very reason. I was even hesitant to post them on my blog-but decided that people can choose to look if they want.
Please understand that I know that my pain of infertility has only been the last 3-4 years and others have struggled far longer and are still trying to find peace. This baby is a miracle. I will never forget that. People have prayed for me for years to become a mother. I am still hearing stories of prayer warriors who I have never met who prayed for me daily and still continue to do so. What a great joy and blessing those stories have been to me. I’m so thankful that this baby (whether a girl or boy) is still growing and living and that I have a chance to become a mother.
As a side note: I did have another u/s at 24 weeks and was told baby was a girl. I still am not sure if I can believe it! Time will tell.
My friend Lisa sent me a link to this blog and I think it is worth checking out.
http://hannahweptsarahlaughed.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-if.html
I cried my eyes out when I watched the video as it hit so close to home. Every one of those what if questions the woman asked, I thought daily. Even now my heart is heavy and I continue to struggle. To be honest, it is still very hard to see Facebook announcements of pregnancy, belly pictures, and ultrasounds. You might think that’s weird because I’m pregnant but I feel for those who are still dealing with infertility and for those coping with pregnancy losses. I get jealous seeing how easily my Facebook friends can get pregnant and get pregnant naturally. I have not posted any ultrasound pictures or belly pictures on FB for that very reason. I was even hesitant to post them on my blog-but decided that people can choose to look if they want.
Please understand that I know that my pain of infertility has only been the last 3-4 years and others have struggled far longer and are still trying to find peace. This baby is a miracle. I will never forget that. People have prayed for me for years to become a mother. I am still hearing stories of prayer warriors who I have never met who prayed for me daily and still continue to do so. What a great joy and blessing those stories have been to me. I’m so thankful that this baby (whether a girl or boy) is still growing and living and that I have a chance to become a mother.
As a side note: I did have another u/s at 24 weeks and was told baby was a girl. I still am not sure if I can believe it! Time will tell.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
quick belly pic post
Thanks to everyone who still reads this and for the comments!! I honestly wasn't sure if people still followed me. More friends have been asking for belly pics and my sis pestered hard enough that Dh took one of me tonight. I want to make a progression of the pictures but this will have to do until I get around to it.
23 weeks 3 days:
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