I had a routine OB appointment this morning. I'm 14.6 weeks. I have gained a whopping 8lbs since I became pregnant! Man it sure feels like more! But in my opinion at this stage in the pregnancy 8lbs is ALOT of weight to have already gained. My Doc hasn't said anything negative about my quick weight gain, so I guess it is ok for now at least.
My blood glucose levels are still well controlled by diet and a minimal amount of insulin. So far the Doc hasn't had to increase my insulin dose. My goal is to see just how far into this pregnancy I can get before the dose has to be increased.
Want to talk about a stubborn and active baby?! This baby moves around so much that my Doc has yet to be able to use the doppler to find the baby's heartbeat without first using the ultrasound machine to confirm the baby's position. S/he is a placenta huggeer which makes picking up the baby's heartbeat very difficult. Today dad was sooo hopeful that the Doc may be able to get a quick glimpse of the baby's sex, being she couldn't find the heartbeat by first using the doppler, but no such luck. 1. The laptop ultrasound machine isn't very good quality. 2. The little poppy seed was moving all over the place. 3. His/her legs were crossed making the process of trying to get a quick peek unsuccessful. So unfortunately dad and grandma will just have to muster up some more patience for the 2 BIG ultrasound in a little over 2 weeks. Hopefully for their sake the baby will cooperate. Personally, I think that waiting and not finding out until the delivery would be kinda cool. I just love surprises! But unfortunately Dad doesn't have another 23 weeks of patience left in him... sigh....
Showing posts with label Pregnancy Update. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pregnancy Update. Show all posts
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Ultrasound Pictures
Here are the ultrasound pictures from my appointment on Jan. 18th. Sorry they are a bit late being posted, but our week has been crazy! This ultrasound was mainly scheduled to determine just how far along I am in my -regnancy. On the day of the ultrasound I was 11.3 weeks pregnant. We had the ultrasound tech (Angela) just to take a quick peek at the brain and eye orbits. It is a bit early for a "definate" diagnoses of a "healthy" baby. BUT she could tell that there were 2 eye orbits. And there were definately 2 seperate brain hemospheres! Both of these are very promising news for us. I have my full anatomy ultrasound on March 1st.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Just For Fun
Just for Fun and Giggles I took an at Home Gender Prediction Test this morning. The results are 82% accurate. I came across the website and information on the Gender Prediction Testing a couple of weeks ago while reading things of interest online. I actually had forgotten about the Test Kit, until after my ultrasound yesterday. Floyd and I were discussing Boy/Girl names, clothing, baby bedding etc and this made me somehow remember. The reason I had forgotten about the test was because I'm a thrifty spender and penny pincher. Each Gender test cost $35!
Once I mentioned that there was such a test, Floyd just had to run out and buy a test. His curiosity and excitment of the baby's gender gets the best of him with each of my pregnancies.
The results of the Home Gender Test says that we are having a little girl! I'm not going to put all of my faith in these test results. I prefer to wait until my March 1st ultrasound to have the results confirmed. And then still I rather wait until the baby arrives on my due date of August 6th or the end of July when my C-section will most likely be scheduled.
As a mom the gender of the baby isn't what is important. Having a Happy and Healthy baby takes top priority.
If you are pregnant and would like to take the Home Gender test you can find the info at IntelliGender The test can also be purchased at CVS Pharmacy, WalGreens Pharmacy and Target. Have Fun and let me know what your results are.
Once I mentioned that there was such a test, Floyd just had to run out and buy a test. His curiosity and excitment of the baby's gender gets the best of him with each of my pregnancies.
The results of the Home Gender Test says that we are having a little girl! I'm not going to put all of my faith in these test results. I prefer to wait until my March 1st ultrasound to have the results confirmed. And then still I rather wait until the baby arrives on my due date of August 6th or the end of July when my C-section will most likely be scheduled.
As a mom the gender of the baby isn't what is important. Having a Happy and Healthy baby takes top priority.
If you are pregnant and would like to take the Home Gender test you can find the info at IntelliGender The test can also be purchased at CVS Pharmacy, WalGreens Pharmacy and Target. Have Fun and let me know what your results are.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Hurry Up And Wait
Ever been to a medical appointment in which the visit should have been a short visit, but turned into hours long? Frustrating to say the least huh?! I call these type of visits "Hurry Up And Wait" appointments. I had one of these such appointments this morning.
I had an appointment with my genetic counselor and perinatologist to discuss my pregnancy and to have a dating ultrasound to determine just how far along I am. This appointment should have lasted 1-1 1/2 hours at the most. But my appointment lasted 3 hours! I arrived at the perinatologist office at 7:45am, 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment time. While waiting to be called back, 6 other women entered the office with appointments scheduled for 8:00am. This should have been a big clue that this was going to be a looong appointment. I guess now that I'm pregnant my brain cells work a bit slower, so I missed the obvious clue.
I was finally called back 20 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. What was even more frustrating was that even though I was the first patient in the office 2 other women who arrived after I was called back first. We met with the genetic counselor, which took all of 30 minutes. There wasn't too much to discuss. I have seen the same genetic counselor and perinatologist with my 3 previous pregnancies. After meeting with the genetic counselor we were seated in a waiting room, where we sat for almost 1 hour awaiting our turn for my ultrasound. After waiting for almost 1 hour, we were finally placed in the ultrasound room. Where we waited yet again for another 30 minutes before the tech came in to do my scan.
I'm 11.3 weeks along. I figured as much. I know my body pretty well and know the exact day that I conceived. Our Poppy Seed measures 2 inches long. S/he is a happy dancer in there! S/he was just a moving around. It is truly amazing just how developed a baby is at 11.3 weeks. The baby has 2 arms and hands, 2 legs and feet and from what we could see of the brain a brain with 2 distinct and seperate hemospheres! At this point to us that is very promising news. Not that having another special needs child like Timmy would be a bad thing. Like any parent, we too want and pray for a happy healthy baby.
After my scan we had to wait yet again for about 30 minutes while the tech entered my scan findings into the computer. We were then placed into another room to do what???? You got it more waiting, to be able to see the DAoc. After speaking with the Doc and going over my blood glucose levels, which I am doing very well on my current dose of insulin. We had to wait yet again for someone to come in to drwa my blood for some testing.
By now you should be able to tell just how much patience I truly have. You guessed it, NONE!!!!
My next ultrasound will be on March 1st, at which time I will have a full anatomic scan of the baby. This week is very crazy with appointments. I'll have Floyd to scan the ultrasound pictures when he gets a chance, so that I can post them later.
P.S. Tippity (My nickname for my neice Tiffany)it is ok for you to talk now, MaaMaa and PaPa know about my pregnancy. Thanks for being Hush Hush and going along with Uncle Floyd's explaination of it being someone else who is pregnant. Yes, he honestly thought you believed him. Luv Ya!
I had an appointment with my genetic counselor and perinatologist to discuss my pregnancy and to have a dating ultrasound to determine just how far along I am. This appointment should have lasted 1-1 1/2 hours at the most. But my appointment lasted 3 hours! I arrived at the perinatologist office at 7:45am, 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment time. While waiting to be called back, 6 other women entered the office with appointments scheduled for 8:00am. This should have been a big clue that this was going to be a looong appointment. I guess now that I'm pregnant my brain cells work a bit slower, so I missed the obvious clue.
I was finally called back 20 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. What was even more frustrating was that even though I was the first patient in the office 2 other women who arrived after I was called back first. We met with the genetic counselor, which took all of 30 minutes. There wasn't too much to discuss. I have seen the same genetic counselor and perinatologist with my 3 previous pregnancies. After meeting with the genetic counselor we were seated in a waiting room, where we sat for almost 1 hour awaiting our turn for my ultrasound. After waiting for almost 1 hour, we were finally placed in the ultrasound room. Where we waited yet again for another 30 minutes before the tech came in to do my scan.
I'm 11.3 weeks along. I figured as much. I know my body pretty well and know the exact day that I conceived. Our Poppy Seed measures 2 inches long. S/he is a happy dancer in there! S/he was just a moving around. It is truly amazing just how developed a baby is at 11.3 weeks. The baby has 2 arms and hands, 2 legs and feet and from what we could see of the brain a brain with 2 distinct and seperate hemospheres! At this point to us that is very promising news. Not that having another special needs child like Timmy would be a bad thing. Like any parent, we too want and pray for a happy healthy baby.
After my scan we had to wait yet again for about 30 minutes while the tech entered my scan findings into the computer. We were then placed into another room to do what???? You got it more waiting, to be able to see the DAoc. After speaking with the Doc and going over my blood glucose levels, which I am doing very well on my current dose of insulin. We had to wait yet again for someone to come in to drwa my blood for some testing.
By now you should be able to tell just how much patience I truly have. You guessed it, NONE!!!!
My next ultrasound will be on March 1st, at which time I will have a full anatomic scan of the baby. This week is very crazy with appointments. I'll have Floyd to scan the ultrasound pictures when he gets a chance, so that I can post them later.
P.S. Tippity (My nickname for my neice Tiffany)it is ok for you to talk now, MaaMaa and PaPa know about my pregnancy. Thanks for being Hush Hush and going along with Uncle Floyd's explaination of it being someone else who is pregnant. Yes, he honestly thought you believed him. Luv Ya!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Visit with Doc
I had my OB interview today with a nurse and a visit with an OB (Dr. Chalk) to go over my blood glucose levels. I have gained 1lb already. Yikes! I'm about 7.6 weeks along. I have a pregnancy dating ultrasound scheduled for Jan. 18th. With the Holidays and Floyd being out of town this was the earliest that I could get in. Without the ultrasound the OB estimates that my due date is Aug. 4th. According to my calculations going by when I ovulated, I say my due date is closer to Aug 12th. The Doc kept my insulin dose the same, 20u of Humilin N along with 10u of Humilin R in the morning and 7u of each N&R in the evening. We also discussed the 1st trimester blood testing. I agreed to the tests, only because IF something should be wrong it will give us and the Docs even more info to work with to help p0lan in the treatment and care of the baby. My next OB visit is scheduled for Jan 28th. At this time a full pelvic exam will be preformed. Yuck!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
6 Weeks 2 Days
I had my OB visit today. I just LOVE the scales at the Docs. They truly showed me some mercy today. They have me weighing 142lbs.
I'm actually further along than I thought. The Doc I saw did a quick ultrasound just to try to get a more accurate due date and check for viability of the pregnancy. Our little Poppy Seed measured 6 weeks 2 days. And had a heart rate of 130bpm. According to myths, a low fetal heart rate is a predictor of a baby boy. Honestly, I don't care what the sex of the baby is. All I want is a Healthy baby. But Emily on the other hand wants a baby sister. How do I know this when currently only those who read this blog know I'm pregnant. Because for the past 2 months Emily has been going around telling EVERYONE that she is pregnant and going to have a baby sister. Kids sure say the darnest things. Can you imagine the looks we get when she tells strangers this while we are at the park or store? We've tried to explain to her that if she has a baby it won't be her sister but her little girl and that mommy and daddy would be Grandma and Grandpa. She disagrees by saying that we can't be MiMi and PaPa cause she already has one. I'll wager my guess at the baby's sex after a couple more OB visits when I can see if there is a steady trend to the heart rate.
Why is it when a mom is pregnant and she wants to do right during her pregnancy and it goes against the Docs beliefs, they look at you like you have grown 2 extra heads??? The initial reason for scheduling this appointment so quickly was to discuss other medication options for my diabetes. I was taking Metformin, which is an oral medication that is used to help the pancreas to produce more insulin. According to my extensive research, like ALL other oral diabetic medications, they have not been adaquately studied in women who are pregnant. I also obtained the knowledge and opinion of 2 Endocrinologists, whose opinions I truly trust and admire. Both Endocrinologist agreed that ALL oral diabetic medications are definately a NO, NO during pregnancy.
When I told the Doc I would rather try to continue to control my blood glucose levels with diet and exercise before being put on ANY oral diabetic medication. The Doc excused himself from the room to go get the Chief of Obstretics to talk to me. The Chief has been at this clinic for 27 years. My oldest daughter is 24 and was delivered by Docs from this clinic. The Chief walks in scratching his bald head and says to me "The info you have about oral diabetic medications is incorrect. They are safe." I pulled out my Handy Dandy up-to-date Medications Guide and pointed out that ALL of the info in this book says that oral diabetic medications SHOULD NOT be taken during pregnancy. Both Docs mouths dropped to the floor. I told them that I prefer not to be used as a "test patient" I want PURE insulin. All the Chief could muster up to respond was "Ok, if you really want to stick yourself multiple times a day." I responded with "I'll do anything for the well being of my unborn baby!" Sooo, I was given a script for Humilin R, 10u in the AM / 7u in the PM and Humilin N, 20u in the AM / 7u in the PM.
I have an appointment on Dec. 23rd with the OB so that they can review my blood glucose levels and adjust my insulin dose if necessary.
Only 10 more days left BEFORE Floyd and Emily leave to go to visit Grandma in Chicago for Christmas. Timmy and I are looking forward to some much needed mommy and son time alone! The plan as of now, Grandma will be coming back with Floyd and Emily, so that she can spend some time with Timmy. We feel that the winter weather is just too brutal for Timmy. We sure don't want him to get sick if we can prevent it.
I'm actually further along than I thought. The Doc I saw did a quick ultrasound just to try to get a more accurate due date and check for viability of the pregnancy. Our little Poppy Seed measured 6 weeks 2 days. And had a heart rate of 130bpm. According to myths, a low fetal heart rate is a predictor of a baby boy. Honestly, I don't care what the sex of the baby is. All I want is a Healthy baby. But Emily on the other hand wants a baby sister. How do I know this when currently only those who read this blog know I'm pregnant. Because for the past 2 months Emily has been going around telling EVERYONE that she is pregnant and going to have a baby sister. Kids sure say the darnest things. Can you imagine the looks we get when she tells strangers this while we are at the park or store? We've tried to explain to her that if she has a baby it won't be her sister but her little girl and that mommy and daddy would be Grandma and Grandpa. She disagrees by saying that we can't be MiMi and PaPa cause she already has one. I'll wager my guess at the baby's sex after a couple more OB visits when I can see if there is a steady trend to the heart rate.
Why is it when a mom is pregnant and she wants to do right during her pregnancy and it goes against the Docs beliefs, they look at you like you have grown 2 extra heads??? The initial reason for scheduling this appointment so quickly was to discuss other medication options for my diabetes. I was taking Metformin, which is an oral medication that is used to help the pancreas to produce more insulin. According to my extensive research, like ALL other oral diabetic medications, they have not been adaquately studied in women who are pregnant. I also obtained the knowledge and opinion of 2 Endocrinologists, whose opinions I truly trust and admire. Both Endocrinologist agreed that ALL oral diabetic medications are definately a NO, NO during pregnancy.
When I told the Doc I would rather try to continue to control my blood glucose levels with diet and exercise before being put on ANY oral diabetic medication. The Doc excused himself from the room to go get the Chief of Obstretics to talk to me. The Chief has been at this clinic for 27 years. My oldest daughter is 24 and was delivered by Docs from this clinic. The Chief walks in scratching his bald head and says to me "The info you have about oral diabetic medications is incorrect. They are safe." I pulled out my Handy Dandy up-to-date Medications Guide and pointed out that ALL of the info in this book says that oral diabetic medications SHOULD NOT be taken during pregnancy. Both Docs mouths dropped to the floor. I told them that I prefer not to be used as a "test patient" I want PURE insulin. All the Chief could muster up to respond was "Ok, if you really want to stick yourself multiple times a day." I responded with "I'll do anything for the well being of my unborn baby!" Sooo, I was given a script for Humilin R, 10u in the AM / 7u in the PM and Humilin N, 20u in the AM / 7u in the PM.
I have an appointment on Dec. 23rd with the OB so that they can review my blood glucose levels and adjust my insulin dose if necessary.
Only 10 more days left BEFORE Floyd and Emily leave to go to visit Grandma in Chicago for Christmas. Timmy and I are looking forward to some much needed mommy and son time alone! The plan as of now, Grandma will be coming back with Floyd and Emily, so that she can spend some time with Timmy. We feel that the winter weather is just too brutal for Timmy. We sure don't want him to get sick if we can prevent it.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Do You Know What This Means?????
I have been contemplating whether I should share this news now, wait until after the Holidays or until I'm further along in my pregnancy. I asked myself, why not go ahead and share this WONDERFUL news? By sharing the news now, all of our family and friends who will have insensitive and rude comments can get their opinions out in the open BEFORE the Holidays. This way we will be able to put the remarks behind us and go on to have a Love filled Holiday together. Also by going ahead
Being I'm...ummm lets just say I'm of advanced maternal age, this WILL be our last baby.
I honestly didn't believe that I was pregnant. Not this month anyway. It was our Christmas shopping trip to Wal-Mart and Floyd's persistance that made me start thinking differently and decide to test. Our local Wal-Mart has a Subway Sandwich Shop inside. I don't know what they were cooking up on Tuesday morning, but one whif sent me running to find the nearest bathroom! After gathering our few items, we couldn't get through check-out fast enough, before I had to go running again from the smell coming from Subway.
Boy what a pleasant surprise I received early Tuesday morning! Before the 5 seconds were up while preforming the test, 2 bright red lines appeared. I was so in shock, I had to take the test to 3 different rooms and use 3 different types of lighting to convince myself what I was seeing was true. When I showed the test to Floyd his first remark was, "I told you you were pregnant."
From my calculations I'm 4 weeks pregnant from the date of conception and 7 weeks from the first day of my last menstrual cycle.
I went to my PCP (Primary Care Physician) and he confirmed that I am indeed pregnant. My first set of HCG numbers was 26,793.
My pregnancy symptoms are frequent urination, nausea (especially at night), DEFINATELY smell aversions, persistant hunger and tiredness. All in all though I feel pretty good.
I have an appointment tomorrow with my OB to discuss medication options to help control my diabetes during this pregnancy. I also have my initial OB appointment scheduled for Dec. 23rd, where they obtain family history information, calculate a due date, will review my blood glucose levels and discuss blood tests that are necessary during early pregnancy. Hopefully they will also schedule me an ultrasound to check the viability and to get a more accurate gestational age of this pregnancy.
If you pray, please pray for a Happy and Healthy baby for us. And that our family and friends will see our side of reasoning of why we felt that yet another baby would help make our family complete.
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