Today I had my pregnancy orientation. Yes, this being my 5th pregnancy apparently there is something that must have slipped through the cracks and I am re-taught what it will be like being pregnant and how to eat right... thanks for that Kaiser.
Anyway, they gave me a whole bunch of appt's today. We decided to go with the less invasive way of detecting abnormalities with the Nuchal Translucency ultrasound and some blood work. I have read too many things about CVS and Amnio that make me think that is not the right path for us. Too many things can happen to make the risk not high enough for us to worry about it. At least for now that is how we feel... we will see how the blood tests go.
Our big ultrasound is scheduled for 10/29, at about 19 weeks... you know what that means?? We could find out the sex if we want to. Hmmm.... I was adamant that I did not want to find out and then I learned that hubby does want to find out. Plus the kids really want to know.... oh my, what do I do? I guess I have about 9 weeks to think about it now.
I will also be starting back to school next week. The hospital I am doing my clinical's at is the hospital I am having all my check-ups and will be delivering at. How fun... I guess that makes appt's a bit easier. Not really into starting back to school. The last two semesters of school were the nursing program and it was torture for me. I don't think I have ever questioned myself like I did those two semesters. Why would anyone go back to that? Anyway, here I go, jumping feet first with my eyes shut.
Right now all I want to do is go upstairs and sleep.... It has been a long day of the class, kids and getting things done to start my program.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
10 weeks!
Well we are now at just about 10 weeks.We have been given a due date of 3/25/2010, for now at least. Saw the Dr last Monday and she said everything looks great. Even got to peek at our beautiful baby!
Total joy at seeing that heart pump and the baby wiggle!! No words could ever describe how happy you are to see that perfect baby developing just as he/she should and you are the one making it happen!
This Friday I have to go to a "pregnancy orientation" because that is the way Kaiser does it... Both Scott and I snickered when they told us we have to go. I looked at him and then looked back at the lady and said "We have done this before. Do we really need to go to an orientation?" She replied with "All pregnancies are different". Did not feel the need to point out that I have been pregnant 5 times and yes I understand that, but.... I guess all pregnancy woman have to go to this.
Morning sickness has been quite a drag. Not only do I hardly feel like eating, but I don't even have the energy to do much... I am sure some of that is not eating and some of that is the baby sucking the life out of me! lol! My body also has it a little backwards. For the most part, I wake up feeling pretty good and as the day wears on, that is when I feel it hit me. By 6pm I am just done for the day. My morning sickness has been re-named just for this new bundle as evening sickness. So my steps are small right now. I am counting down the hours (Yes I said HOURS!) until I am 14 weeks along. I normally seem to perk up around that time.
Till next time:)
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| 8 weeks, 3 days |
Total joy at seeing that heart pump and the baby wiggle!! No words could ever describe how happy you are to see that perfect baby developing just as he/she should and you are the one making it happen!
This Friday I have to go to a "pregnancy orientation" because that is the way Kaiser does it... Both Scott and I snickered when they told us we have to go. I looked at him and then looked back at the lady and said "We have done this before. Do we really need to go to an orientation?" She replied with "All pregnancies are different". Did not feel the need to point out that I have been pregnant 5 times and yes I understand that, but.... I guess all pregnancy woman have to go to this.
Morning sickness has been quite a drag. Not only do I hardly feel like eating, but I don't even have the energy to do much... I am sure some of that is not eating and some of that is the baby sucking the life out of me! lol! My body also has it a little backwards. For the most part, I wake up feeling pretty good and as the day wears on, that is when I feel it hit me. By 6pm I am just done for the day. My morning sickness has been re-named just for this new bundle as evening sickness. So my steps are small right now. I am counting down the hours (Yes I said HOURS!) until I am 14 weeks along. I normally seem to perk up around that time.
Till next time:)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What we have learned
So this is now my 5th pregnancy (6th baby) and through school and all these babies, we have learned a few things we will be using or doing in this pregnancy/for this baby.
1. Rates of c-sections and interventions at hospitals are crazy high. Aiming for a home birth this time! (- key word aiming... who knows what will happen... If anyone has some resources to share I would love it! We would also love the support of our family and friends no matter what road we end up taking.
2. Had no idea how far cloth diapering has come. We will be using cloth this time. I love the gDiapers system but, I will be trying to sew some AIO diapers myself and maybe trying out some different styles to see what works for us. I figure I have a little while to work on that... and possibly recruit some family/friends to help:) Their are lots of free cloth diaper patterns on the web - hint hint;) lol! Maybe a diaper service.... not quite sure yet. If you google cloth diapers all in one you will be surprised at how far cloth has come!
3. We will not be finding out the sex! I know, I know... I am a terrible control freak so I can understand that this one may be hard to swallow... but we have a boy and a girl. We don't really care what we have this time as long as the baby is healthy. (at least this is the plan for right now. We may need to have the doctor write it on a piece of paper for my sister in law and mother in law. I know those two will need to know! as long as they keep it from us. lol!)
4. We are going to try avoiding buying anything new (except of course few things) and expect our family and friends to do the same. We will be scouring garage sales for clothes and necessary items. We will have a baby registry for people to refer to for the things we will need, but would prefer for them to find them gently used on craiglist/ebay, at baby re-sale stores, at garage sales or stuff you just don't need anymore and want to hand down. We would also love any hand made special items for our newest addition. If you are able to do it, we would prefer that over anything you could buy for us. Already have a request in to Aunt Peggy for a hand made crocheted baby blanket:)
This baby will be our green baby. Wow what a difference a few years and some schooling make! lol!
1. Rates of c-sections and interventions at hospitals are crazy high. Aiming for a home birth this time! (- key word aiming... who knows what will happen... If anyone has some resources to share I would love it! We would also love the support of our family and friends no matter what road we end up taking.
2. Had no idea how far cloth diapering has come. We will be using cloth this time. I love the gDiapers system but, I will be trying to sew some AIO diapers myself and maybe trying out some different styles to see what works for us. I figure I have a little while to work on that... and possibly recruit some family/friends to help:) Their are lots of free cloth diaper patterns on the web - hint hint;) lol! Maybe a diaper service.... not quite sure yet. If you google cloth diapers all in one you will be surprised at how far cloth has come!
3. We will not be finding out the sex! I know, I know... I am a terrible control freak so I can understand that this one may be hard to swallow... but we have a boy and a girl. We don't really care what we have this time as long as the baby is healthy. (at least this is the plan for right now. We may need to have the doctor write it on a piece of paper for my sister in law and mother in law. I know those two will need to know! as long as they keep it from us. lol!)
4. We are going to try avoiding buying anything new (except of course few things) and expect our family and friends to do the same. We will be scouring garage sales for clothes and necessary items. We will have a baby registry for people to refer to for the things we will need, but would prefer for them to find them gently used on craiglist/ebay, at baby re-sale stores, at garage sales or stuff you just don't need anymore and want to hand down. We would also love any hand made special items for our newest addition. If you are able to do it, we would prefer that over anything you could buy for us. Already have a request in to Aunt Peggy for a hand made crocheted baby blanket:)
This baby will be our green baby. Wow what a difference a few years and some schooling make! lol!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Our first baby appointment
We are 8 weeks and 3 days today and guess what we got to see?
The baby's heart was fluttering so awesome! Just makes me want to hold him/her right now! Guess I will have to wait a few more weeks... I am thinking about 30 until she/he is done baking. :)
Our next check up is on 9/7
Our next check up is on 9/7
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