Doc Appointment

Another great check up. My weight has come to somewhat of a halt. I lost another half pound. Nate's heart rate was 135 bpm which is a lot slower than it normally is. I have dilated another centimeter so I am now at 3cm and still 80% effaced. She asked if I wanted to have my membranes stripped to which I said "no", but she did do something that she thought would start to help move things along. I'm not sure what it was but it was along the same lines of rubbing around his head. I'm not totally clear on what the "procedure" is and what it does but she said it may start some contractions. Anyway, she had me schedule another appointment for next week but doesn't think I will make it. Yay! We're excited to meet our new baby boy!!
39 weeks 1 day

Nate's Baby Shower

Tonight, Mimi and Popi threw a shower for Baby Nate. We had the best time celebrating with lots of family and friends.

The cake was so cute and even tastier than it looks. I made the party favors. Well, not the candy bar part, but I wrapped them in foil and scrapbook paper. I am pretty pleased with the way they turned out.

My mom usually goes crazy with desserts and this was no exception. She sent plates home with anyone who would take them.

We also had a few quick games. Here's Kristen & Elisa.

Matt, Pamela, & Tena Matt & Tanj (with Noah enjoying some of her strawberries)

The love birds. Mommy and Noah sharing cake.

Opening presents!!

More presents!!

Noah also opened his "Big Brother" present from Nana & Papa. He also loved showing off for all his great grandparents!

A couple of family photos with the great grandparents.

Noah with his bud, Mr. Jake.
Thank you everyone for coming to celebrate Nate's upcoming arrival and all the thoughtful gifts. We are so grateful for the relationships that we have with each of you.

Doc Appointment

Nothing exciting to report from the appointment today. Nate's heart rate was 141bpm and I only gained 1 1/4lbs since my last visit, so I'm thrilled. I have my next appointment in two weeks and then I will be going in every week until he arrives. I will be checked for progress at my next appointment so I might have something more to report than the usual weight gain and Nate's heart rate (which I know neither are all that exciting for any of you).
34 weeks 4 days

Doc Appointment

Another great check-up. The most exciting news is that Nate did flip so he is now in the head down position. I definitely had a feeling he flipped because I have felt tons of movement behind my right set of ribs (his little kicking feet) and also more pressure in my pelvis (his head). Although I gained two pounds more than I am "supposed to", I have still gained quite a bit less than I did with Noah at this same point in pregnancy. I am thrilled because I gained way too much with him! Anyway, his heart rate was 140bpm and everything is looking good! He is so active and we are so excited to meet our little guy!
32weeks 3days

Doc Appointment

I had another great check-up today (you know what that means)! I am so pleased to announce that I passed my glucose test. My doctor said it must have been a complete fluke that my numbers were slightly high on my one hour test because all of my result numbers were way below what they would even be close to concerned about - phew! I am so relieved. I actually almost started to cry when she told me I passed because I feel like I am being really good with this pregnancy. I got out my Gazelle a month or two ago (after a two year hibernation under our bed), we ride our bikes a couple times a week, we walk around the neighborhood all the time, and I am eating extremely well - only one small treat each day, if that. I just felt like there wasn't much else I could do or give up, but if I had to, I would... Anyway, we're over that now. The baby still hasn't flipped so he is in the breech position, but the doctor isn't worried about it. She said they normally flip by 36 weeks, but I do remember Noah had already turned by this time. His heart rate was 145bpm and he was pushing against the doctor's hands when she was feeling around my belly. I will try to remember to have Jay take a pic of my belly tonight and then I will post it. Thanks for all the prayers and I'll update you again in two weeks.
30 weeks 4 days

Glucose Test

I received a call on Thursday from my doctor's office that my glucose numbers were slightly higher than they would like to see. Ugh!! I was dreading this phone call. I didn't have any problems with this with Noah's pregnancy so I was hoping I'd get lucky again. I went in this morning at 8:30 so I could get this over with. I hadn't eaten since 8:00 Wednesday evening and I normally would have eaten two small meals by the time this thing is supposed to be over with. Anyway, I figured I would go in at 8:30 , drink the stuff, make a return at Kohls, pick up a few things at Sprouts, and head back at 9:30am for my first draw. I would then head home, unload my groceries, have my mom and Noah meet me there and put Noah down for his nap (my mom would stay with him), then head back at 10:30 for my next draw. After the 10:30 draw, I would head to Walmart to pick up a few things and then go back at 11:30 for my last draw. This is not what happened. I sat down in the waiting room along with another girl who was there for her three hour. She had her fasting draw done first and then downed her drink while I had my fasting draw taken. The lobotomist (?) proceeds to tell me that for safety reasons, I can't drive and that I need to stay there for the duration of the test. Everything inside of me sunk. I hadn't brought anything to keep me busy and I was looking forward to accomplishing a few things that had to get done this week anyway. The lobotomist left the office and the other three hour test girl went to the bathroom. I dashed out the door and drove to the dollar store to find something to entertain me for the next three hours (ended up being a word search). I called Jay and asked him if he could bring me my book and also a few bottles of water if he got a break sometime in his morning. I ended up parking in the front lot and sat in the car listening to the radio when "clunk" - some woman hits my car with her door. She says "whoops", smiles, apologizes, and runs into the office. I get out and check out the small scratch on the door hoping that when Jay comes he doesn't think it's a big deal. I then move the car and park in the back parking lot away from the majority of the cars. Jay calls about an hour into my wait when I remember Noah needs his pack and play dropped off at my mom's so he can take his morning nap. Of course, being the best husband in the world, none of this is too much to ask, and he takes care of it all. When he comes to my rescue, he even wastes a half hour talking to me to help pass time. He checks out the car door (not a big deal) and heads back to work. After probably 6 word searches and a couple phone calls I head back inside for my final draw before stopping at Sprouts to pick up a few groceries. As soon as I walk in, I start to feel really weak. I inhaled two slices of bread from my cart and didn't feel any better. I felt like I was overheating and was worried that I might pass out. It probably wasn't the smartest thing, but I finished shopping (I only needed ten things or so) and found my way back to my car to blow tons of cold air on me. I called my mom to tell her I was on my way to pick up Noah when she announced that she just finished making lunch for all of us. I was thrilled to see a huge spread on her counter when I walked in. She had baked fish, homemade french fries, and veggies waiting on a plate for me. Jay called a minute later and joined us for lunch too. It all hit the spot. I needed that meal like I had needed no meal before. I'm sorry to spill every detail but I needed to get it out. In the mean time, I'll be waiting for a call from my doctor or I'll probably find out my results on Thursday at my next appointment. Please keep me in your prayers!

Doc Appointment

Another great check-up. Again, that means that I didn't gain much (less than a pound to be exact). We had another ultrasound and got to check up on our little bundle. He is growing perfectly. He is now approximately 2lbs 11oz and 14 1/2" long. His heart rate was 124bpm and everything measured at the 50th percentile although he is measuring one day behind. I also had my glucose test but won't find out the results until my next appointment (if there isn't a problem) or they'll call me as soon as they find out there is a concern. Thanks for every one's prayers! I'll have another update in two weeks...

Today at 28 weeks 3 daysFirst pic is in 3D of his arm covering half his face. Second is his profile.

Doc Appointment

I had another check up today at 26w3d. Everything is great!!! And when I say great, I mean I only gained three pounds this month. I am so excited! Anyway, his heart rate was 155. It took her awhile to get it because he was squirming so much. I have an ultrasound and my glucose test scheduled in two weeks, and I'll be visiting the doctor every two weeks from here on out. On Monday I'll be in my third trimester. I can't believe how time is flying. This pic was taken a few days ago at 25w5d.

Doctor's Appointment

We had another great check-up (for him anyway). I gained a few more pounds than I wanted to, but it seems like that's what my body likes to do during pregnancy. My weight normally fluctuates between one or two pounds when I'm not pregnant, but my body seems to lose control when I am. Ugh! Thank goodness nursing takes it all off. Anyway, his heart rate was 149 bpm. I go back in four weeks for my glucose test and then two weeks after that we will get to have another ultrasound to check on his growth. Yay! I can't believe we're over half way there!

What a Beautiful Day!

This morning Jay and I found out that we are expecting a baby boy! He was moving around so much which I wasn't surprised to see since I've felt those little limbs jumping around inside me for the last two and a half weeks. It was great to see all the life in him! As the ultrasound tech stilled the shots to get measurements, Jay gets excited and yells, "Uh oh - I've seen those before!" (referring to his genitals). The ultrasound tech confirmed that he knew what he was looking at. His heart rate was 148bpm and is measuring a few days ahead of schedule which is completely different than my experience with Noah. Noah always measured small and they did ultrasounds to keep track of his growth throughout the second half of my pregnancy only to deliver a completely average size 6lb15oz bundle. Anyway, he currently weighs 10 oz and is approximately 8 inches long. We couldn't be more thrilled to give Noah the gift of a forever friend and brother (not to mention playmate). Jay is running around with a grin from ear to ear and I can barely keep the tears out of my eyes just thinking about this perfect little life inside me.
And this is a picture of my growing belly: today at 18weeks, 3 days

Doctor's Appointment

This morning I had another check-up. The baby's heartbeat was 154 and I did gain a few pounds since my last appointment. Some very exciting news is that we will find out the baby's gender at our next appointment on November 12th. I'm thrilled because I will only be 18 weeks when I had to wait till 20 weeks with Noah - yay! Stay tuned!

Doctor's Appointment

This morning I visited my doctor for a check-up. I am 10w 3d today and was able to hear the heartbeat on the doppler. It was such a beautiful sound at 171 beats per minute. I, unfortunately, lost a couple pounds since my last appointment due to my illness, but other than that, everything looks great. My next appointment is in 4 weeks.

We have a heartbeat!!

We had our first ultrasound pretty early this time around. I told the doctor that I knew once a heartbeat was detected the chances of miscarriage decreased significantly, so I was eager to hear our new baby's as soon as possible. She obliged - we were ecstatic to hear one especially since a lot of babies hearts won't start to beat for a few more days. Our baby is measuring at 5w5d which completely lines up with my chart. They gave me a due date based on my LMP which would make me 6w2d and would only change the due date if the measurements and LMP date are more than seven days apart. Since the dates are only 4 days apart, they are keeping my due date at April 12th even though it is really April 16th. Sorry, if you don't understand this, but I love it. Anyway, April 16th just happens to be my grandma's birthday. She just went to Heaven on April 2nd of this year, so it would be really exciting if this baby happen to be born on her birthday. We'll see...
And don't forget to keep us in your prayers (please!)

Here we go again!!

I know a lot of people might be hesitant to announce their pregnancy so early on (based off our

last experience), but I am not the least bit ashamed or embarassed of what happened. We are thrilled to be pregnant again and are asking everyone to keep us in your prayers.