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[Jun. 17th, 2007|10:20 pm] |
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Today Lukas rolled over for the first time! He only rolled twice and then wouldn't do it again, but I know I have to start watching him close now when we lie down.
Lukas is also doing very well with solids. Yesterday we started on sweet potatoes and continued them into today. He will eat them again tomorrow as well. I stick to feeding him the same food for about three days to make sure he doesn't have any allergies. So far we've eaten rice cereal, carrots and now the sweet potatoes. He really seamed to like the carrots and sweet potatoes and can almost eat a full container now!
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| Welcome little one! |
[Feb. 1st, 2007|11:54 pm] |
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Today, we welcomed our little boy into the world! Lukas was born at 11:54pm, he was 8 weeks early and he weighed 4 pounds 9.4 ounces and was 17 inches long!
Because he was born prematurely, he has to go into the NICU unit and stay there for up to 8 weeks. I didn't even get to hold him before they hurried him off to be checked out. But I did get to visit him about an hour and a half later. I still didn't get to hold him but I got to see him and he is SO beautiful, but SO tiny!
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| Gone to the hospital!! |
[Jan. 30th, 2007|07:55 am] |
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My water broke this morning at 7:40am. It was shocking! At first I was excited because I have been uncomfortable, so tired, and feeling like I was at the end of my pregnancy for at least a week now. But the excitement quickly turned into fear when I realized how early he would be if he were born today!
So, as soon as Anthony gets here (he had just left for work), we are off to the hospital to find out what they want to do. Wish us luck! |
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[Sep. 25th, 2006|05:40 am] |
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Weight: 147 lbs.
What I'm craving: I was craving fried chicken earlier, but that was taken care of.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: Good in both aspects. I've spent the day relaxing and my congestion has stayed out at bay so I am feeling good.
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: ... I get depressed when I think about the 5 year anniversary of 9/11/01. I wonder how this world came to be so mean and cold. But I don't worry about bringing a baby into it because every little ray of sunlight helps make this a beautiful place to be.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I keep thinking I have felt the baby move, then I think it's just gas. I'm just excited.
Currently I am reading: I'm currently trying to read 4 books but Jenny McCarthy's Belly Laughs has quickly become my favorite of them all. It's really good for a laugh and nice to know those beautiful superstars get to suffer the same pregnancy that the rest of us normal girls suffer.
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| Aries Baby Horoscopes |
[Sep. 25th, 2006|05:37 am] |
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I found these to be entertaining. Of course, if the baby is born before my due date on March 21st it will be a Pisces.
Aries ) March 21 - April 20
Your precious Aries baby is ruled by fiery Mars, and will on most days try your patience greatly. Given the fact your little one will insist on having his or her own way, be warned – that quick temper can flare up quite frequently. On the other hand, those born under this sign are the pioneers of all things new. They are natural inventors and forward thinkers. And just think, someday your little Aries could be famous! Your child shares his sun sign with such notables as Thomas Jefferson and Gloria Steiner.
And from another site...
The Rambo of the play group has arrived! With an Aries baby around, you can expect lots of action and activity in your midst. Don't expect this tot to sit still with a rattle -- it just won't happen. The Aries baby is one who makes a lot of noise and will definitely be heard. There's really no choice! As a Fire sign, the little Ram will be dynamic and always up to something. Will this be a tough baby to deal with? More than likely. To that end, parents would be wise to show this child how to work with other babies early on. Things such as sharing won't come naturally, they must be learned. Even where siblings are concerned, the Aries child won't be a walk in the park. What the Aries baby may want most of all, however, is attention, so parents be well advised. In a play setting, the Aries tot will easily get the attention of others on their own. This baby will also start many things early, the better to get to the finish line, so to speak, in a hurry. To sum up, the Arian baby can be quite independent but enjoys interacting with others. This baby is a fairly physical child and craves constant stimulation. They will be ready from day one! |
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| 09/23/2006 |
[Sep. 23rd, 2006|08:28 am] |
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Weight: 145 lbs.
What I'm craving: Hrm... Wow! Nothing at the moment!
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: Physically, I still have a cold and the congestion is kicking my butt. All else is well though. Emotionally, I'm good I think.
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Um... They say on the news Osama Bin Laden is dead. I don't believe it. The crew from the spaceshuttle Atlantis made it home relatively safe! Only one person suffered a bit from gravity issues.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I keep thinking I felt the baby move... it's a bit to early for that, though that doesn't mean it's not, just that it isn't yet distinct movement. I heard the heartbeat again on Wednesday! It's such a reassuring sound! If I could listen to it once a day I would be happy. I bought a listening device off eBay to listen to the heartbeat, but it isn't as strong as a doppler and doesn't pick anything up yet. I didn't think it would, the lady I bought it from said she was at about 5 months before she could hear anything with it. But I have it on hand for when I can use it!
The doctor had some very good news for me on Wednesday, all tests came back in good order. He isn't concerned about the bleeding the week before last. He said it could have been the hematoma again and that could happen throughout my pregnancy. He said not to worry about it and just to watch for excessive bleeding and pain. I've had neither, pain was never the issue, just bleeding, which is a good sign. But I have not had bleeding for 1 week and 1 day! I enjoy my visits with my doctor, he always makes me feel better about it but without making me feel like I am being an obsessive worry wart. I get another visit in one month and at that time he is setting me up for another ultrasound at the Perinatal Associates office. That was the really great place that was beautiful, clean and all the people were professional and friendly. Not to mention they gave us an envelope full of photos to bring home! At the time of this next ultrasound I should be 18 or 19 weeks. It should be ideal for seeing a gender! I can't wait!
I had to sit down with Anthony and ask him if we REALLY want to know because I had the thought recently that it might be nice to be surprised. We agreed that we want to know! Period!
Currently I am reading: Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy, I'm a whole two sentences into it. Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Eating Healthy for a Healthy Baby and The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy, which, if you ask me, is the best book ever! It's got some really funny stories in it, plus some good advice and then a bunch of personal experiences of the author and her friends that put my mind at ease about some of the issues I have already had with my pregnancy. Yes, four books at once! |
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| 09/19/2006 |
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Weight: 147.5 lbs.
What I'm craving: This morning it was another green chili/bacon breakfast burrito, and I got one from Little Anita's which was the BEST burrito ever.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: Physically sick, again. When I got home Sunday afternoon from San Francisco and took a nap I woke up with the worst sinus pain ever and knew a cold was coming on, or at the very least allergies returning. Now I have wicked congestion and an occasional dry/painful sinus problem and a cough that can be rather mean. Emotionally I am feeling ok. I was really bummed out to have to return to work last night, I really didn't want to go. I mean... REALLY didn't want to go. I was almost to the point of tears, which is strange because I have never hated my job THAT much. But I sucked it up and went because I lack PTO now, not to mention the fact that I need to save what I have left and anything I earn in the next 6 months for maternity leave. Anyway, the night turned out fine as usual, it was helped along nicely by the fact that my secret pal brought me a great gift that contained a book, some lotion, homemade peanut butter cookies, a rolling massager, candles and honey sticks! But, boy I do dread the mornings and all the negativity that rolls in around 6:45.
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Things are apparently falling off the spaceshuttle Atlantis left and right. I hope they can make it home in one piece. As for us, Daddy had an appointment yesterday to check up on his knee. He is healing much slower than we had anticipated but the doctor wasn't alarmed. He just gave him 5 more weeks off work, new prescritions for pain and swelling and wants hime to start physical therapy soon.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I have another doctor's appointment tomorrow! I'm so excited! I look forward to these appointments because I know at the very least I will get to hear baby's heartbeat again. I really wished we'd do an in-office ultrasound again and I could see if we can tell a gender, but that might be hoping for too much, it's still really early. I feel good lately, except for the cold/allergies, minimal cramping and no spotting or bleeding since Friday evening. I can't wait to show and I can't wait to feel baby move.
Friday seems like a lifetime ago. This last weekend seemed so long ago, in a good way. I think because of all the traveling, things to do/places to be, and being so far from home and normality. I miss Christina already. I found myself wishing tonight, as I made dinner, that we lived closer so we could hang out and do dinner together as families. I made a really nice dinner tonight, open faced chicken sandwiches with chicken, stuffing, gravy and a side of frozen steamed peas with butter. It was good, Anthony and AJ loved it. |
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| Gone on a trip... |
[Sep. 16th, 2006|07:14 am] |
Well, the doctor said it was no big deal, that nature would take its course no matter what and that I should not delay my trip because of the bleeding issue Wednesday night. She said not to lift anything heavy, take it easy and relax but that it was fine to go on my trip. So I packed relatively light (one rolling bag and my backpack) and off I went!
I went to California for Christina & Paul's wedding. I didn't feel like flaking would be an option unless the doctor told me I HAD to stay home. And Anthony has been super supportive about me going. He says it will be a mini-vacation, I thought I would spend most of the trip worried and stressed about my financial and pregnancy issues, but I knew I had to come. So I got out of the house and out on a little adventure which has already turned out to be a great trip and it's not even over yet.
Anthony was feeling good enough to drive me to the airport and drop me off. I started missing him as son as I was in the airport. I got my tickets and to my flight with no problem. In Phoenix I barely made my connecting flight, we landed and the other plane had started boarding, but I made it aboard with about 10-15 minutes to spare. I also ran into Tatum and her husband on the San Fransisco flight, how totally odd, but very cool! On the flight to San Fransisco I talked with the two people who sat next to me, from Tucson, and we all talked about the BART which we would be taking, we agreed to figure it out together. Though it wasn't hard to figure out, especially with Chris' instructions which were crystal clear, but it was nice to have people around. I made good time and got on the 10:07am train with my pals from Tucson, we were all sitting around thinking how cool all this was, it being the first time we rode the system and everyone around us is sorta looking at us like we're nuts! So funny! Then I miss a stop and got off at the next one, as I stood there on the platform, alone because everyone else had to stay on the train for their destinations, I almost panicked! I was about 5 seconds from tears and a couple hysteric phone calls to Anthony and Christina when I turned around and saw the name of the train that I was supposed to be on appear on the platform behind me! Worth a shot I thought, it could take me in the wrong direction but not if it had the name of the train I was supposed to be on, right? I sat right under the map of the system watched the stops carefully as they went by and my mind was finally put to ease when the yellow line veered off by itself and I was on the right train!! Yay for adventure! The rest of the trip was uneventful and mostly underground or in not-so-pretty areas, Christina picked me up a few minutes after I arrived and we went for lunch at Red Robin, delicious! Then we had a few stops for shopping, home and nails. Later was family meeting, the rehearsal dinner and rehearsal. It was a long and eventful day, but worth it and fun. Lots of laughs! Christina & Paul's family and friends are great very welcoming and kind! I haven't felt uncomfortable since I arrived, cold, but not uncomfortable! It's so much colder here than New Mexico, and I didn't pack exactly for the weather, but I'll survive. I brought a sweatshirt and at our stop at Target last night I bought a nice long sleeved T-shirt. I just have to make it until tomorrow morning at the airport and I will be fine!
So, the only bad part of the trip so far has been this morning. At about 5:30am I woke up after having a bit of a bad dream. I can't remember the dream, if there was one, but I woke up in a bed of blood, that's all I remember. Of course I didn't really, I just had to pee something terrible, no bleeding at all. I think it's just my mind since I think so much about it lately and worry that every little thing will make me bleed. Infact the spotting has tapered off completely since yesterday. I hope it doesn't come back. |
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| Bleeding... |
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At about 2:22am I had a wierd sensation, I knew what it was and it threw me into a bit of a panic. I started bleeding freely, bright red blood. Not puring, or gushing by any means, but definatly reminiscent of the first flows of a period. I knew I had to go to the ER, and after calling a friend at work and the ER itself I decided I had to be safe and drove myself to the hospital. I felt so bad for Anthony, he couldn't even go along because of his knee, I know he had to feel bad too but it was probably best because we would have had to wake AJ up too and he doesn't need all this worry.
So I went, and I waited.
The good news, all the tests, the ultrasound, the blood tests and urine tests all came back fine. The baby has even grown since Mondays ultrasound. Baby still had a strong and regular heartbeat and was being a wiggle worm. I tell you, the heartbeat alone was music to my ears, I cried when I heard it because I was so relieved.
The bad news, I'm still spotting brown blood. It may happen throughout the pregnancy, maybe placenta previa or something... they don't know for sure. Maybe I will know more on the 20th.
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| 09/11/2006 |
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Weight: 147 lbs.
What I'm craving: Chili Dogs from Lotaburger... or Weinerschnitzel, with onions.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: It's been a rough weekend with some ups and downs. Ups knowing I still have the baby in me, downs hoping it still has a heartbeat.
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Daddy's knee surgery is tomorrow, I think he's a little nervous. I'm excited for him, I just want him to feel better and this will help.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: We had an awesome visit at the perinatal office. There was a looong ultrasound in which it was just like watching a video of the baby on a TV monitor. Our Gummy Bear had lots of movement. The baby wouldn't stretch out for a measurement for a long time, instead it would just curl up and roll with it's back to the camera, I thought it was hilarious. It felt funny when tech would prod my abdomen to try and get the baby to roll back or stretch out, it didn't hurt but made me laugh at the thought of frustrating the baby. Gummy Bear kept moving his/her hands near the face, I could swear that the baby was sucking it's thumb or fingers. We saw our little one open it's mouth in a probable yawn. It was great, we came home with a huge strip of pictures, I scanned a few of the best and e-mailed them to a few friends and family. I was just so excited to know the baby was growing, moving and had a heartbeat (159 bpm). It was a great relief.
We also saw some evidence for the first time that our Gummy Bear *MIGHT* be a little boy! The tech stressed that it was WAY too early to tell, so we have more waiting to do.
Oh, and after the appointment we went to Wienerschnitzel!!!! Cheesy chili dog goodness!
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| 09/09/2006 |
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Weight: 151 lbs.
What I'm craving: Sweets, chocolate, sleep. Yesterday I had a terrible craving for chili cheese dogs with onions, so we went to Wienerschnitzel after the doctor's appointment!
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: Backpain since Tuesday morning when I left work. It's usually only when I am up and walking around alot, like work or grocery shopping. The pain subsides when I sit, provided I have a comfortable sitting chair or my couch. Emotionally I'm ok, I just keep chugging along.
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Space shuttle Atlantis launched today, it's been the first launch of it's kind since the Columbia disaster 3 and a half years ago. They are going to resume construction on the international space station. Today Carlos and Sammy have a football game, we plan on going to see it!
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: Yesterday we had a doctor's appointment, we have another in two weeks and an unltra sound Monday. Yesterday was the first day I have seen any spotting in weeks, it makes me uneasy. The doctor's PA did a culture. It's dark brown blood, and there isn't alot of it thankfully, but she said it was from a bleed under the placenta. This makes me really uneasy about work and all the lifting and pushing I do. Is this bleed ever going to heal? Do I have to worry about placenta abruptio all the time now? The unltrasound should tell us more Monday. I'm looking forward to a good ultrasound with a printout! The results of the last ultrasound were read to me yesterday (the hospital apparently couldn't print the ultrasound for neither me nor my doctor's office) and there were three different dates according to different measurements of the baby, the gestational sac, and the size of the uterus. I asked if that was normal and the PA said no it wasn't but it was probably just the tech's fault. So, Monday I go to a place specifically for prenatal ultrasounds and I'm sure they will do a much better job. We should get a good solid measurement that should tell us how far along I am (I believe I am 12 weeks an 2 days now, according to the first and third ultrasounds I got, but the second ultrasound showed a different mesurement). I hope to see a gender though I am thinking it is a bit soon for that, it could be another 2 to 4 weeks before we can tell that and even then it will only happen if the baby cooperates. I can't wait to see how much Gummy Bear has grown! I'm still very much excited. I can't wait to start showing and to get OUT of this first trimester.
On the upside of our doctor's appointment yesterday, we got to hear the baby's heartbeat with a doppler!! The PA didn't even have to search for it, she found it right away! It was strong and regular, 160 beat per minute. The sound of blood whooshing through my little baby's heart was so beautiful!
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| If I'm not mistaken... |
[Sep. 5th, 2006|03:00 pm] |
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I think I felt the baby move today!
But really, it's too early to feel movement yet, everything I have read says so. But there is a small possibility... I was laying in bed today, TRYING to sleep, on my left side almost completely on my stomach and on my right side I felt a sudden... difference. I thought it was gas at first, but I haven't had gas all day, I know, I've been waiting. So, it happened twice more after that before I rolled onto my back! I have a theory... perhaps I had my stomach so compressed by laying on it (it is starting to feel strange to lay on my tummy) that I was able to feel a couple of Gummy Bear's tumbles, stretches or kicks! |
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| 9/5/2006 |
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Weight: 146.5 lbs.
What I'm craving: Olives, pickles and green chili.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: This morning as I was getting ready to leave work my large muscles in my legs started to ache and shortly thereafter my lower back and abdomen. By the time I got home the aching was so bad I could hardley wait to get to bed, I can't STILL hardley wait to get to bed!!
Dreams I've had: None that I can recall, but I did have this really odd sensation two nights ago. I was having trouble sleeping, eventually I was able to just close my eyes without them popping right open again and I saw this odd... light show behind my eyelids. It was very comforting, much like a moving night light on the wall, white against the black, no more of a grey, not a bold white. No disconcernable shapes or images, just shades moving. Very strange, but pretty and it soothed me to sleep, but I'm not entirely sure I was awake while this happened.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Yesterday the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin died. :( He took a stingray barb to his chest, it pierced his heart and he died when he pulled it out. This is noteworthy to me because apart from being an upbeat, energetic and fun to watch individual, he had a family, a wife and two kids. I hope thier last conversation was a good one. It has to be very difficult, for someone you love so much to just be gone one day. It makes me think that you should tell everyone you love them at every chance you get, you may not ever get another. I love you Anthony. I love you AJ. I love you Gummy Bear. I love you Mom, Dad, Sissy and Lacie. And I love all my friends too. May God bless you all and watch over each and every one of you.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I'm still a worry wart. "I ate this, will it affect the baby?", "I did this, will that hurt the baby?!", "SHould I have any tests done to make sure tha baby is developing properly?". No, I'm not living dangerously, I eat healthy and don't over-do, I don't really have cause for worry, but still, I worry. I don't remember worrying like this with AJ, I was young then though, I didn't know much about how babies develop and I am not sure that I cared to. But, I want Gummy Bear to be healthy and happy when he or she is born. I want a chance to love this baby as I do my first and to watch it grow. It's killing me to not know if I am having a boy or girl, I want to buy things and just can't find anything uni-sex that I like, so, I wait. |
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| 8/31/2006 |
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Weight: 149.5 lbs.
What I'm craving: Olives and sweets such as glazed and chocolate frosted donuts.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: The morning sickness has really faded away and has turned into constant hunger! I just know the turning point is upon me and soon I will start gaining weight. I need to keep that under control. Emotionally I am good, I get a little sobby at movies and songs but no more than my normal self really. Physically I am tired all the time still. I sleep well during the day usually but don't want to wake up at 4 or 5pm. I'd be happy if I could sleep until 7pm everynight. Unfortunately there is an apartment to clean, errands to run, phone calls to make and family to spend time with. I have been slacking in most of those areas though I would say that our little family has spent some good quality time together lately at home as we haven't had alot of money to go out on. Let's see... oh! And I have noticed that my ankles and knees have really started to bother me by the end of my shift, just about the time I am getting home.
Dreams I've had: I have had some, they are very vivid but I can't remember them for long after I wake up so I can never get them down.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Anthony is going to have surgery on the 12th on his knee. On the 16th my friend Christina is getting married and I am going to be in the wedding, I'm to make a quick trip to California for that. It's been 1 year since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and much of the city is still in ruins and shut down including hospitals, schools, stores and restraunts. :(
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I constantly worry about proper development. Are the chemicals I work with damaging me and the baby in some way? Parasetic acid for the sterilizers, the floor strippers Saul uses on the floors in the ORs, the cleaning chemicals used in the rooms... I wished I could quit or take a leave of absense or go part-time! But I can't. I need the job, especially right now. I need the health insurance. As much as I don't like that hospital (for purely work reasons, you know, like spending most of my week there as it is) I am going to enjoy having my baby there as it is MUCH nicer than UNMH. I thought about switching departments, I'm not sure it's a good idea though, I am well taken care of and seen to by the evening and night staff that I work with. It is nice to be surrounded mostly by great supportive people. I want another ultrasound to make sure things are coming along as they should. I know they are, no reason to believe they aren't, but you know, I just worry!
I'm dying to know what gender the baby is so I can start buying things! I went shopping in Walmart the other morning, I couldn't find anything I liked in a pretty sage green or even a yellow. Everything was pink or blue! Anthony didn't like the stroller/carseat design I had picked out (sage green with little sheep on it) so I had to scratch that idea, I would really like one of the soft pink travel systems if it's a girl, so I should wait to see what we are having. I know this, but I am so excited to start buying things! Another reason I shouldn't is because I should wait and see what we get for the shower, but that is so far off!! I expect to hold my shower(s) in January sometime, January is so far away! Ugh! So much waiting to do!
My waist is now at 35 inches. Up from what... 33 and 1/4 inches pre-pregnancy! |
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| 8/24/06 |
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Weight: 146.5 lbs.
What I'm craving: I was craving donuts this morning. Still craving a really good green chili breakfast burrito.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: I'm a little weepy at songs and things. Last night we watched the season one finale of The O.C. during a break at work and I cried, even knowing that there is several seasons to come behind it, I still cried and cried. Physically I am not feeling too bad with the exception of this cold that is setting in on me. It started yesterday with dryness in my nasal cavity and mouth, a hint of a sore throat and a headache. It has turned into a little congestion and a little more of a sore throat. The doctor's office said there isn't much I can do about it in my first trimester except a salt water gargel, tylenol and something called clortrimaton (sp?) but I am too scared to do tylenol much less the mild antihistimine. The doctor's office just said to pay attention to my fever and go straight to urgent care if it gets above 100 degrees. I'm hoping the pre-natal vitamins I started taking two days ago will give my system a boost and I can shed the cold quickly. When I got a cold while pregnant with AJ, it felt like I never fully got rid of it.
Dreams I've had: None that I can remember.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Aj is still coughing but he returned to school today after two days out. Daddy is starting to feel the cold building on him. It has been a while since all of us have gotten sick, I guess it's due time but it sucks all the same. Lacie's first day of college was Monday, I sent her a couple texts but she hasn't returned them, I'm sure she is busy. I hope she is enjoying it!
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I'm excited, so excited. I can't wait for my second trimester to get here. I can't wait for my next doctor's appointment, there's a possibility that I may get to hear the heartbeat with a doppler at the next visit. I am really longing for baby to be here already, but I have so far to go still. I'm already going around the house and thinking where I can put the play pen, the crib, should we get a bassinet also, to have next to the bed for the first month or so, while the baby still needs to be fed every 2-4 hours (all depending on the baby's own schedule). The chances of the baby actually sleeping with us are small I think. After I responded to a really bad call once with a baby that had died in it's sleep due to possible suffocation between parents, I just can't see it happening. I know the baby will end up sleeping with us every now and again or with me at least after Anthony is up or something, but I will definately get a Boppy to cradle the baby in. Diane W. has a bassinet she said she would be happy to lend me for as long as I need, maybe I should take her up on that. Where I want to spend the money is on a nice stages crib and a dresser/changer type of chest, so it would be nice not t have to afford a bassinet as well. |
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Weight: 146 lbs.
What I'm craving: A *GOOD* breakfast burrito with green chili.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: The emotional rollercoaster has just begun, I'm surprised it hadn't started any sooner. Some things get me way down and other things get me up again. It's rough. This is really the first I have seen it this bad. Physically I'm feeling ok, some minor cramps and a general bloaty feeling in my abdomen. Some indigestion which is sorta unusual for me. And some dull aching in my lower back. I'm overwhelmed by fatigue when I can't sleep and spend lots of my extra time at home sleeping when I get the chance.
Dreams I've had: None that I can remember.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: AJ has a cold and I am doing my best to try not to catch it. He went to school yesterday but needs to stay home today. Daddy is facing about a month of physical therapy on his back and knee and possible surgeries on both afterward but we will keep our fingers crossed that he doesn't not have to have surgery at all.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I'm excited as ever! I can't wait to start showing, though, I know after just a few months of showing I will be ready to be done with it. I'm already anxious for our gummy bear to be able to hear me, for me to be able to feel movement, and even more so to meet and hold our little gummy bear. I am very positive about the baby coming, I do have moments where I get down, but never because of the baby, only because I think of our current situations and how I wished they were better. But I know that they wont last forever and that this baby is a great gift. I am really eager to learn the gender of the gummy bear, it doesn't matter either way, boy or girl, but I want to know. I want to buy little clothes and blankets in pink or blue, I want to prepare! But most of all I just want the baby to continue growing and to be healthy. |
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[Aug. 18th, 2006|04:15 pm] |
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Weight: 145 as of this AM.
What I'm craving: Green chili, if I can get it I eat it on everything. Highly unusual for me, I like green chili but wont often eat it due to indegestion. Indegestion hasn't been a factor lately after eating chili, oddly enough.
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: Yesterday afternoon/evening I started feeling dull pressure in my hips and pelvis. My feet are starting to hurt noticably worse. Emotinally I am still hanging in there and doing well, I think.
Dreams I've had: I had one during my two hours sleep this morning, Anthony was in it, but other than that I can't remember what it was about.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: Diego Sanchez fought an awesome fight last night on UFC Fight Night, he won, making his record 18-0. Today Albuquerque remembers 5 people killed one year ago by John Hyde. And a few days ago Jonbenete Ramsey's killer confessed and was arrested after almost 10 years.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: Today was my 3rd ultrasound, I was so nervous about it, I just wanted everything to be alright, not that I had reason to believe it wouldn't be. Everything was fine! The baby has grown from .59 cm on August 1st to approximately 1 inch today putting me at 9 weeks and 1 day! The baby had a heartbeat of 163 bpm! We nicknamed the baby our gummy bear because that's what the ultrasound tech said it was about the size and shape of at the moment. We were able to see the little arms and legs, oh how cute! And the tech said she could see no signs of any hematoma in my uterus with the baby so I must have reabsorbed it. That was the the best news, second only to the fact that the baby had grown and still had a heartbeat! Oh and apparently the tech could tell that I got pregnant off my left ovary, I know, riveting information, right? I am really glad Anthony went with me because they don't have the ability to print the ultrasound pictures at the main hospital (yeah, wierd huh?), so he wouldn't have seen it if he hadn't gone. I think we're both excited, probably both scared, I know I am sometimes, but I know everything happens for a reason and we aren't given any challenges that we can't handle if we try. I am more than happy to welcome our new baby, I just wished I had a better picture to show AJ. He still refuses to tell us what he'd like, a little brother or sister, but I think he is more excited about it than he lets on.
At this time I am suffering a few rather sharp but short cramps below my belly button. The first one scared me. They come in waves, I'm sure it's nothing but the uterus stretching and expanding. I seem to have certain times of the day where I can actually feel changes taking place, or growth happening. I had the pressure in my pelvis about this time yesterday, maybe a little later. |
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[Aug. 17th, 2006|09:14 am] |
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I've been meaning to do this for two weeks now. I started recording things in my pregnancy journal, so that's a start! But I came across a great article about journaling through pregnancy while I was at work this morning, it gave me the motivation I needed to give it a good try. So, here goes...
Weight: 148 lbs after a green chili, egg and potato breakfast burrito with about a pint of milk.
What I'm craving: Sweets! But I know I shouldn't eat so much of them. And green chili, I'm loving green chili lately!
How I'm feeling physically and emotionally: I think I am holding up well emotionally, I really don't feel any more emtional than normal. Physically, I am suffering from a touch of fatigue. Work was hard to get through last night, I was so tired. My feet and ankles have started hurting the last two mornings. And I have a bit of a bloaty feeling.
Dreams I've had: No dreams that I can recall.
Current events that are interesting and noteworthy: There's alot of terror in the world today, it can make the world seem like a very scary place. Then again, we're so far from most of the warring that it is hard to feel the effects. There's also been a bad drought most of the summer here in New Mexico and lately the rains have come in full force flooding most of the south of the state, in some cases seriously. Even Rio Rancho is feeling the effects of the flooding and has been declared a disaster area.
Thoughts/feelings I've had about the baby: I'm a jumble of nerves, excited, worried, nervous, just plain scared to death. My 3rd ultrasound is tomorrow, I'm excited to get it done, so excited that I contemplated moving it to today. I'm nervous and worried, the worst thing that could happen is that they can't find the heartbeat that the baby had two weeks ago. There are no signs that would make me think this is the case, just a fear that I have. The bleeding that lead to my finding out I was pregnant stopped a little over two weeks ago, prior to my last doctor's appointment and prior to my last ultrasound where they were able to see a beating heart. I've had more symptoms of pregnancy lately, sore breasts, a little weight gain, an increase in my waist measurement, a terrible breakout on my face, some minor morning sickness when I wake up in the afternoons, and fatigue. So, really I have nothing to fear, I know this.
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