Monday, February 27, 2012
Weekend Wrap Up
I feel like I end up writing the same thing about every weekend. I live for my weekends but they are pretty typical and mundane. Anyhow, here goes....
Friday- Friday brought about my first real craving. Fried rice-but not just ANY fried rice. Sushi 101 fried rice. After work I headed straight over-good thing it's 5 minutes from my job-and ordered a plate of it along with a crispy bagel roll. YUM. It's a good thing I was able to fulfill that craving because I felt like I would murder someone if not! When I got home from dinner I had a wonderful surprise. My hubby was home early-wayyyy early-from work! We got to spend the evening watching tv and doing laundry. I will take it. It's rare we get a Friday night to spend together.
Saturday- My weekend ritual is to clean my house every weekend. If not on Friday, then definitely by Saturday. Daniel went in to open the store Saturday while I cleaned the house. After he got home we did a few chores together and I headed out to run a few errands and grab some lunch with mom. Saturday night we met up with my sweet friend Jess and her husband at Cowfish. If you haven't been, I strongly suggest you try it out. Beware though-they don't take call ahead and it's very popular, so be prepared for a good hour or 2 for the wait. Totally worth it. Everyone was enjoying their martinis so the waiter brought me a strawberry kiwi fizzy. Not sure what was in it besides fresh fruit but it was delish! It's always so wonderful to see Jess and Brian. I wish they lived closer but hopefully soon they can fix that :)
Sunday- Daniel and I tried a new church on Sunday-First Baptist Indian Trial. It's where my parents go and we just can't get enough of them! Just kidding-they are wonderful-don't get me wrong-but we tried their church because there's a Sunday School class we wanted to try. It's called the "Hatched" class-specifically for married couples in our age range with young children or that are newlyweds. We really loved it! We met a sweet couple that also have a 3 year old daughter and another on the way. We exchanged emails and hopefully will be able to get together with them soon. We really want to make some friends with other married couples our age. This should be a great start! After church we did the usual dinner at Mom and Dad's and headed home for the Lifetime movie marathon. I'm so beyond blessed to have a man that likes to watch Lifetime with me.
Next weekend should be a little more interesting...we are having a yard sale. Woohoo!
Friday- Friday brought about my first real craving. Fried rice-but not just ANY fried rice. Sushi 101 fried rice. After work I headed straight over-good thing it's 5 minutes from my job-and ordered a plate of it along with a crispy bagel roll. YUM. It's a good thing I was able to fulfill that craving because I felt like I would murder someone if not! When I got home from dinner I had a wonderful surprise. My hubby was home early-wayyyy early-from work! We got to spend the evening watching tv and doing laundry. I will take it. It's rare we get a Friday night to spend together.
Saturday- My weekend ritual is to clean my house every weekend. If not on Friday, then definitely by Saturday. Daniel went in to open the store Saturday while I cleaned the house. After he got home we did a few chores together and I headed out to run a few errands and grab some lunch with mom. Saturday night we met up with my sweet friend Jess and her husband at Cowfish. If you haven't been, I strongly suggest you try it out. Beware though-they don't take call ahead and it's very popular, so be prepared for a good hour or 2 for the wait. Totally worth it. Everyone was enjoying their martinis so the waiter brought me a strawberry kiwi fizzy. Not sure what was in it besides fresh fruit but it was delish! It's always so wonderful to see Jess and Brian. I wish they lived closer but hopefully soon they can fix that :)
Sunday- Daniel and I tried a new church on Sunday-First Baptist Indian Trial. It's where my parents go and we just can't get enough of them! Just kidding-they are wonderful-don't get me wrong-but we tried their church because there's a Sunday School class we wanted to try. It's called the "Hatched" class-specifically for married couples in our age range with young children or that are newlyweds. We really loved it! We met a sweet couple that also have a 3 year old daughter and another on the way. We exchanged emails and hopefully will be able to get together with them soon. We really want to make some friends with other married couples our age. This should be a great start! After church we did the usual dinner at Mom and Dad's and headed home for the Lifetime movie marathon. I'm so beyond blessed to have a man that likes to watch Lifetime with me.
Next weekend should be a little more interesting...we are having a yard sale. Woohoo!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Random Excitements
In an effort to always keep my post ideas original and hopefully somewhat entertaining to read, I came up with a list of things I get excited about when I think about my Princess's arrival. Here we go:
-The most obvious...a shopping buddy! And mani/pedi buddy, and chick flick friend, and basically someone to do all things girly with.
-I cannot wait to use cookie cutters and make her sandwiches into different fun shapes like my mama always did for me.
-while talking about lunches...I can't wait to put napkins in her lunchbox that are scribbled all over with "I love you!" and "Good luck on your test today!" and "You are beautiful".
-Sporting events! Hopefully she's like her mommy was and into all kinds of sports. Maybe she will love softball and I will get to be her coach...ok and Poppy too.
-Making Christmas cookies with Mamaw and Grammie.
-Putting a present on her bed on the first day of school just like my mama did every school year-even when I went away to college.
-Teaching her Bible stories and about the One that loves her the very most.
-Picnics in the living room and "camping out" as a family.
This is just a short list of the dozens of things I've thought about. So come on little one...we've got things to do!
-The most obvious...a shopping buddy! And mani/pedi buddy, and chick flick friend, and basically someone to do all things girly with.
-I cannot wait to use cookie cutters and make her sandwiches into different fun shapes like my mama always did for me.
-while talking about lunches...I can't wait to put napkins in her lunchbox that are scribbled all over with "I love you!" and "Good luck on your test today!" and "You are beautiful".
-Sporting events! Hopefully she's like her mommy was and into all kinds of sports. Maybe she will love softball and I will get to be her coach...ok and Poppy too.
-Making Christmas cookies with Mamaw and Grammie.
-Putting a present on her bed on the first day of school just like my mama did every school year-even when I went away to college.
-Teaching her Bible stories and about the One that loves her the very most.
-Picnics in the living room and "camping out" as a family.
This is just a short list of the dozens of things I've thought about. So come on little one...we've got things to do!
Monday, February 20, 2012
25 Week Letter
Hi Love Muffin,
Have I told you lately that I love you? Besides the 20 times a day I talk to my belly and tell you? I know people passing me on the road probably think I am a weirdo, talking to myself. But that is quite alright with me because I LOVE YOU! You have been quite the acrobatic this past week darling. If I sit still for longer than 5 minutes, you are up and moving. My favorite part is at night, when Daddy and I are laying in bed, you start putting on a big show. You are big enough now that we can watch my belly move on the outside when you move on the inside. It kind of freaked me out at first, but now I love it. I've figured out that music puts you right to sleep, or maybe it just calms you, because the second I turn on the lullaby music, you are still. I am glad we are starting that habit early!
Besides the aching back, I have been feeling wonderful. I don't get much sleep at night, but that is only because my hips are really starting to hurt, and so it doesn't feel good to lay on them at night. My back only hurts because you are making my belly grow and it's pulling my back forward. I think I may end up getting one of those belly support braces I saw when visiting your Aunt Jess. The ones I made fun of. Guess that's what I get isn't it? I still haven't gained, and no stretch marks! I thank the YMCA for that. I am addicted to getting over there at least 4 times a week. I've made some other mommy friends in my prenatal classes and maybe you'll get to be friends with their babies. We will see!
The most exciting thing you're up to this week...your hair is deciding which color it wants to be! Up until now you have been my little albino baby but after this week your hair will have color! Daddy and I were trying to figure out what it will be. When Daddy was little he had reallllllly light, almost white, hair! As he got older it got darker though. I am betting you'll come out like mommy did, with a head full of black hair. I know you'll be gorgeous no matter what color your hair is. You can be bald for all I care, but judging by this heartburn, you're far from it.
You are going through a growth spurt and weigh 2 lbs now! I can tell it because last week I was starving. I surprise myself at how much I can eat these days. I try to keep it reasonable, only 300 extra calories a day, because I've done so good so far and I really don't want to become a balloon.
I really cannot wait to meet you MK. I cannot wait until they lay you on my chest and our eyes meet for the first time. You already have such a big place in my heart, and I've never even met you. Yet we are bonded for life already. I want to do everything I can to provide the best life for you and the best opportunities for you. I have been reading every book I can on how to nurture you the second you get here, to help you be as smart as you can be. I can't wait to see what you choose to do with your life, what you will be when you grow up, who you will marry, how many babies you'll have. You will be amazing, I know that! Everyone is Guatemala knows I am pregnant now, and they are all anxious to meet you when you get here. I told them it will be a while before that happens but they are all praying for you in the meantime. Isn't that awesome? People in another country are praying for us. We. Are. Blessed.
I love you sweet one,
Mommy
Have I told you lately that I love you? Besides the 20 times a day I talk to my belly and tell you? I know people passing me on the road probably think I am a weirdo, talking to myself. But that is quite alright with me because I LOVE YOU! You have been quite the acrobatic this past week darling. If I sit still for longer than 5 minutes, you are up and moving. My favorite part is at night, when Daddy and I are laying in bed, you start putting on a big show. You are big enough now that we can watch my belly move on the outside when you move on the inside. It kind of freaked me out at first, but now I love it. I've figured out that music puts you right to sleep, or maybe it just calms you, because the second I turn on the lullaby music, you are still. I am glad we are starting that habit early!
Besides the aching back, I have been feeling wonderful. I don't get much sleep at night, but that is only because my hips are really starting to hurt, and so it doesn't feel good to lay on them at night. My back only hurts because you are making my belly grow and it's pulling my back forward. I think I may end up getting one of those belly support braces I saw when visiting your Aunt Jess. The ones I made fun of. Guess that's what I get isn't it? I still haven't gained, and no stretch marks! I thank the YMCA for that. I am addicted to getting over there at least 4 times a week. I've made some other mommy friends in my prenatal classes and maybe you'll get to be friends with their babies. We will see!
The most exciting thing you're up to this week...your hair is deciding which color it wants to be! Up until now you have been my little albino baby but after this week your hair will have color! Daddy and I were trying to figure out what it will be. When Daddy was little he had reallllllly light, almost white, hair! As he got older it got darker though. I am betting you'll come out like mommy did, with a head full of black hair. I know you'll be gorgeous no matter what color your hair is. You can be bald for all I care, but judging by this heartburn, you're far from it.
You are going through a growth spurt and weigh 2 lbs now! I can tell it because last week I was starving. I surprise myself at how much I can eat these days. I try to keep it reasonable, only 300 extra calories a day, because I've done so good so far and I really don't want to become a balloon.
I really cannot wait to meet you MK. I cannot wait until they lay you on my chest and our eyes meet for the first time. You already have such a big place in my heart, and I've never even met you. Yet we are bonded for life already. I want to do everything I can to provide the best life for you and the best opportunities for you. I have been reading every book I can on how to nurture you the second you get here, to help you be as smart as you can be. I can't wait to see what you choose to do with your life, what you will be when you grow up, who you will marry, how many babies you'll have. You will be amazing, I know that! Everyone is Guatemala knows I am pregnant now, and they are all anxious to meet you when you get here. I told them it will be a while before that happens but they are all praying for you in the meantime. Isn't that awesome? People in another country are praying for us. We. Are. Blessed.
I love you sweet one,
Mommy
Weekend Wrap Up
This weekend was the most fun I've had in some time. Hubby was off a good bit, and that always makes me happy.
Aren't the pink shoes adorable?? I bought those a long time ago for $2.00 knowing I would one day have a daughter. I can't wait to put them on her the second she gets here.
Friday- Went to eat with mom and our good friend Nelly. I haven't seen her in a while so it was great to catch up. She is from Cuba, so her accent and personality are so stinkin' adorable. Baby MK will be SO blessed to have Nelly as her other grandmama, or as we call her, Abuelita (little grandma in Spanish-which is fitting since she is tenny tiny).
Saturday- Daniel and I had our maternity photo shoot early Saturday morning. A friend of mine, Kara, did our pics and I think they turned out great! We had a great time being silly. I am not quite as big as I wanted to be for some of the pictures to work, so we will re shoot in about 6 weeks to grab a few more. Here are a few we really like:
Aren't the pink shoes adorable?? I bought those a long time ago for $2.00 knowing I would one day have a daughter. I can't wait to put them on her the second she gets here.
After our photo session, Daniel headed to work and I went to lunch with a girlfriend, then home to clean up the house and take a much needed nap. I am blessed that my mom has a big jacuzzi tub, so when I woke up I headed back over to her house to soak. Lucky for us, my parents live 5 minutes away so it's very close by whenever we need anything. Saturday night we had a few friends over for what is probably our last bonfire before we move.
Sunday- Church and then we headed up to Concord Mills to pick up our pics from Saturday. Quick turnaround! I will take that! We saw the movie Safe House while we were there. It was really good-I highly recommend it! We ended the weekend back at my mom and dad's, having dinner and looking at our pictures. All in all, a great weekend.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Apples & Avocados
I haven't had too many cravings since I've been pregnant and there has been no consistency to the few things I have craved. Salsa, eggs, pancakes, grits, fruit juice, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and fruit are on my short list. (Ok..maybe there's a bit of a breakfast theme in there). And like any pregnant mama, I want spice, spice, spice too. These urges come and go, but are never strong enough to send my sweet Daniel out in the middle of the night either. I've tried to maintain a somewhat healthy diet through all of this, so if I get a hankering (yes, I said it) for something junky, I just wait it out and it goes away.
On my mind this week....
-Apples. I've eaten apples the whole time so far ("an apple a day keeps the constipation away!"), but I picked up a few giant ones during a trip to Harris Teeter the other day. They were some "sweet" variety and I couldn't stop thinking about them until I tried one. Well worth the $1.39/lb they cost me.
-Avocado. Maybe since baby MK is fattening up this week, she is needing some of the healthy avocado fat. I made some Guatemalan style guac-mash up an avocado, add salt, pepper and lemon juice and there ya go. YUM. I ate this with some whole grain tortilla chips.
-Mexican. Enough said. Pregnant or not, this is a weekly must-have.
-Water. I have been chugging the water this week. I am so thirsty all the time! Needless to say, the bathroom and I have become even better pals this week.
Still have an aversion to peanut butter. I tried to add a little to my apple but as soon as a smelled it, I had to toss it. That's the only thing that makes me cringe though! We will see what the months ahead have to bring.
For those of you reading this who don't follow my Facebook, here's a pic I took today. 24 weeks and growing!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
24 Week Letter
Hey love bug-
As I write this to you, we only have 110 days left until we meet! Time is surely flying by Princess. I have been busy making you all kinds of things like hairbows and headbands. Granny and I have been shopping and planning your room and I cannot wait to get into our new house and get it all ready for your arrival. I saw the doctor yesterday and she said you are growing healthy and strong. I already knew that though because you have been moving more and more inside of me and your kicks are getting harder and harder. It is getting a little harder to breathe too since you are growing and taking up more room. That's ok though-you keep going baby because I will suffer all day long if it means you are ok.
This is a big week in your life. Week 24 marks the date when you could be born and survive. Your lungs and organs are developed and you are breathing already inside of me. You are starting to fatten up now too and you're supposed to gain a pound this week! Your skin is starting to get some color now too. You possibly have a head full of hair, but that is still white. I wonder if it will be dark like mine, or light brown like your Daddy's. Either way, I know you're going to be a brunette!
Our new neighborhood has lots of kids and we cannot wait to raise you there. You will have the same kind of childhood I did with lots of neighbors and friends all around you. We will have long days at the pool, afternoons in the park, block parties on summer nights, walks and jogs around the block...I cannot wait! Our home will always be one where everyone is welcome and is made to feel right at home. I look forward to having your girlfriends over for sleepovers, visits from Aunt Jess and Jeanie, and the limo pulling up to take you to prom. Daddy and I cannot wait for you to get here so we can love you and spoil you and watch you grow into the beautiful young lady I know you will be.
I want you to know MK, that your Daddy is an amazing, wonderful, handsome, generous, and loving man. Oh baby, we are so blessed beyond words to have him. He is already working so hard to prepare for you and provide for you. He loves people and is so caring...it's beautiful to watch. I know he is going to do anything in this world for you. He is a great man and I won't ever do anything but encourage you to be close to him and be Daddy's little girl. He loves Jesus too, which matters more than anything. He will teach you to love Jesus like he does, to obey Him, and to honor Him. Do what he says baby, because you will be wise beyond your years if you do.
I love you to the moon and back-more than words can even say.
Love,
Mommy
As I write this to you, we only have 110 days left until we meet! Time is surely flying by Princess. I have been busy making you all kinds of things like hairbows and headbands. Granny and I have been shopping and planning your room and I cannot wait to get into our new house and get it all ready for your arrival. I saw the doctor yesterday and she said you are growing healthy and strong. I already knew that though because you have been moving more and more inside of me and your kicks are getting harder and harder. It is getting a little harder to breathe too since you are growing and taking up more room. That's ok though-you keep going baby because I will suffer all day long if it means you are ok.
This is a big week in your life. Week 24 marks the date when you could be born and survive. Your lungs and organs are developed and you are breathing already inside of me. You are starting to fatten up now too and you're supposed to gain a pound this week! Your skin is starting to get some color now too. You possibly have a head full of hair, but that is still white. I wonder if it will be dark like mine, or light brown like your Daddy's. Either way, I know you're going to be a brunette!
Our new neighborhood has lots of kids and we cannot wait to raise you there. You will have the same kind of childhood I did with lots of neighbors and friends all around you. We will have long days at the pool, afternoons in the park, block parties on summer nights, walks and jogs around the block...I cannot wait! Our home will always be one where everyone is welcome and is made to feel right at home. I look forward to having your girlfriends over for sleepovers, visits from Aunt Jess and Jeanie, and the limo pulling up to take you to prom. Daddy and I cannot wait for you to get here so we can love you and spoil you and watch you grow into the beautiful young lady I know you will be.
I want you to know MK, that your Daddy is an amazing, wonderful, handsome, generous, and loving man. Oh baby, we are so blessed beyond words to have him. He is already working so hard to prepare for you and provide for you. He loves people and is so caring...it's beautiful to watch. I know he is going to do anything in this world for you. He is a great man and I won't ever do anything but encourage you to be close to him and be Daddy's little girl. He loves Jesus too, which matters more than anything. He will teach you to love Jesus like he does, to obey Him, and to honor Him. Do what he says baby, because you will be wise beyond your years if you do.
I love you to the moon and back-more than words can even say.
Love,
Mommy
Hospitals, A Jumping Belly, and Pancakes
Last Saturday I headed to the hospital with Daniel and my mom for our maternity tour. It only took about 15 minutes to get there from our house which relieved my silly fears about having this baby in the car on the way when that day comes. We started the tour with about 20 other waddling moms to be and their families and husbands. I am sure to onlookers, we looked like a pretty funny group. Anyways, we got to see the newly renovated wing , complete with hardwood floors, a children's lounge, coffee bar, and Labor & Delivery rooms that looked like your own room at home. They have done a wonderful job of making it as little hospital-like as possible. A few of the rooms have big jacuzzi tubs as well, which are reserved for natural-birthing moms. That is me! Hopefully they will have one available when I am in labor. We saw the nursery and all the fresh new babies which melted my heart! I feel so comfortable delivering there, and I know my baby will be well taken care of.
As I sat and listened to the tour guide, I started to imagine myself in the room during the birth of my child. Honestly, I started feeling a little faint. I am very excited, and registering for gifts and buying maternity clothes and blogging about all of my experiences is fun, but that hospital room made things real. In 3 short months, I will be laying right there, pushing this baby out, in what is one of the most dangerous procedures a person can go through. And then she will be here. I will be completely responsible for another PERSON. No returning her at the end of the night. She is all mine. I have the potential of totally screwing her up if I don't do this right. That right there is a very scary thought. I am so thankful to know the Lord and have Him right by my side! My parents have been amazing parents as well, and I am so blessed to have them here to guide and support us on this road we are about to start down.
After the tour wrapped up, we headed over to The Original Pancake House. Jess and I used to go to this amazing place after her doctor appointments when she was pregnant, so it was only fitting to go after my tour. If you've never been, stop what you are doing right now, get your keys and GO. It's to die for. I had an omelet (their omelets are made with FIVE eggs yall...take your appetite!) and grits and 3 pancakes. And yes, I ate every single bite. It was the first time I've ever really felt like I was eating for two.
I guess baby MK liked all the food I ate, because on the way home she started moving and kicking. As I looked down, I saw my belly jumping every time she kicked! Talk about a weird feeling. If I wasn't already aware I have a live person inside of me, I sure am now. Since that day, every time she gets to working out in there, I can see my belly bounce and move. It just amazes me how fast she is growing and how the body adapts. Crazy!
*We have chosen for safety reasons and keeping unwanted people away, not to disclose the hospital we chose. If you'd like to know just message me and I will be glad to tell you!
As I sat and listened to the tour guide, I started to imagine myself in the room during the birth of my child. Honestly, I started feeling a little faint. I am very excited, and registering for gifts and buying maternity clothes and blogging about all of my experiences is fun, but that hospital room made things real. In 3 short months, I will be laying right there, pushing this baby out, in what is one of the most dangerous procedures a person can go through. And then she will be here. I will be completely responsible for another PERSON. No returning her at the end of the night. She is all mine. I have the potential of totally screwing her up if I don't do this right. That right there is a very scary thought. I am so thankful to know the Lord and have Him right by my side! My parents have been amazing parents as well, and I am so blessed to have them here to guide and support us on this road we are about to start down.
After the tour wrapped up, we headed over to The Original Pancake House. Jess and I used to go to this amazing place after her doctor appointments when she was pregnant, so it was only fitting to go after my tour. If you've never been, stop what you are doing right now, get your keys and GO. It's to die for. I had an omelet (their omelets are made with FIVE eggs yall...take your appetite!) and grits and 3 pancakes. And yes, I ate every single bite. It was the first time I've ever really felt like I was eating for two.
I guess baby MK liked all the food I ate, because on the way home she started moving and kicking. As I looked down, I saw my belly jumping every time she kicked! Talk about a weird feeling. If I wasn't already aware I have a live person inside of me, I sure am now. Since that day, every time she gets to working out in there, I can see my belly bounce and move. It just amazes me how fast she is growing and how the body adapts. Crazy!
*We have chosen for safety reasons and keeping unwanted people away, not to disclose the hospital we chose. If you'd like to know just message me and I will be glad to tell you!
24 Week Appointment
I had my 24 week checkup yesterday with my midwife. Let me start by saying I LOVE my midwife. She takes so much time with me, and is genuinely interested in what is going on with not just my pregnancy, but also my life. She remembers details about not just me, but Daniel too, and asks about updates when I see her. I love that. She has time (or at least acts like it) to sit and ask me "What questions do you have? What can I answer for you?" That means a lot to me. I hate feeling rushed by a doctor, especially when this is my first pregnancy. But enough bragging about her...and how awesome she is... :)
Updates:
-I've only gained a pound since my last visit 4 weeks ago. Woohoo!
-BP was normal-not low and not high. I will take that! At this point, they start looking for signs of pre-eclampsia and I'm not showing any so that is great.
-Heartbeat was loud and strong and in the 130s. It sounded a little different this time-it was a lower tone than I am used to hearing, and sounded like a horse running. She told me that was because baby was "right there" where we were listening-no placenta or anything in the way.
-Baby MK measured right at 24 1/2 weeks. A little bigger than she is supposed to be-but only by a few days. I am so glad she is healthy and growing big and strong. (Just please please please don't be a 10 lb baby. Going natural will be so much easier if you are 7 lbs little one!)
-Talked about all my achiness and she assured me it's normal. Just part of my body totally transforming to be a home for my sweet girl.
-We chatted about my workout routine I've been doing lately. I recently joined the Y and LOVE going. It helps so much with my mood (which Daniel appreciates) and my soreness. I also have the Y to thank for not gaining hardly any weight so far. They have a pre-natal yoga and Moms (moms on the move) class I have been taking. I also hit the elliptical and water aerobics when I can. She did advise to keep an eye on my heart rate when doing all this though. Carrying this extra weight makes the heart work harder and so my heart rate is already elevated. If it gets too high, the placenta, and in return, baby, aren't getting enough oxygen. That right there is enough to make me slow down.
-And now for some kinda bad news.....at my last ultrasound, my placenta appeared to be lying low. This sometimes can correct itself as the pregnancy goes on and everything is then fine. But in some cases, it doesn't move. This can cause bleeding, spotting, pre-term labor, etc. If it does not correct itself, Mom has to have a c-section, and in some cases there is a need for blood transfusions because of blood loss. All of this spells S-C-A-R-Y to me. We will do another ultrasound when I am 28 weeks. If my placenta still hasn't moved at that point, it probably won't. We will double check one more time at 32 weeks and then at that point schedule my c-section for 37 weeks. I don't want to worry yet for no reason, but it is now in the back of my mind. A c-section is the LAST thing I want. I know God is in control though, and I just want what is best for my baby. If that means I have to suffer, so be it. I would ask that you be praying for me as these next few weeks pass.
My next appointment is the one that provides the wonderful opportunity to drink the lovely orange sugar water and then sit for an hour in the doctor's office. Lucky for me though, I will get to have my ultrasound during the waiting period, and I hear that drink makes babies go crazy so hopefully we will get to see lots of movement that day!
Updates:
-I've only gained a pound since my last visit 4 weeks ago. Woohoo!
-BP was normal-not low and not high. I will take that! At this point, they start looking for signs of pre-eclampsia and I'm not showing any so that is great.
-Heartbeat was loud and strong and in the 130s. It sounded a little different this time-it was a lower tone than I am used to hearing, and sounded like a horse running. She told me that was because baby was "right there" where we were listening-no placenta or anything in the way.
-Baby MK measured right at 24 1/2 weeks. A little bigger than she is supposed to be-but only by a few days. I am so glad she is healthy and growing big and strong. (Just please please please don't be a 10 lb baby. Going natural will be so much easier if you are 7 lbs little one!)
-Talked about all my achiness and she assured me it's normal. Just part of my body totally transforming to be a home for my sweet girl.
-We chatted about my workout routine I've been doing lately. I recently joined the Y and LOVE going. It helps so much with my mood (which Daniel appreciates) and my soreness. I also have the Y to thank for not gaining hardly any weight so far. They have a pre-natal yoga and Moms (moms on the move) class I have been taking. I also hit the elliptical and water aerobics when I can. She did advise to keep an eye on my heart rate when doing all this though. Carrying this extra weight makes the heart work harder and so my heart rate is already elevated. If it gets too high, the placenta, and in return, baby, aren't getting enough oxygen. That right there is enough to make me slow down.
-And now for some kinda bad news.....at my last ultrasound, my placenta appeared to be lying low. This sometimes can correct itself as the pregnancy goes on and everything is then fine. But in some cases, it doesn't move. This can cause bleeding, spotting, pre-term labor, etc. If it does not correct itself, Mom has to have a c-section, and in some cases there is a need for blood transfusions because of blood loss. All of this spells S-C-A-R-Y to me. We will do another ultrasound when I am 28 weeks. If my placenta still hasn't moved at that point, it probably won't. We will double check one more time at 32 weeks and then at that point schedule my c-section for 37 weeks. I don't want to worry yet for no reason, but it is now in the back of my mind. A c-section is the LAST thing I want. I know God is in control though, and I just want what is best for my baby. If that means I have to suffer, so be it. I would ask that you be praying for me as these next few weeks pass.
My next appointment is the one that provides the wonderful opportunity to drink the lovely orange sugar water and then sit for an hour in the doctor's office. Lucky for me though, I will get to have my ultrasound during the waiting period, and I hear that drink makes babies go crazy so hopefully we will get to see lots of movement that day!
Weekend Recap
I've been super busy and haven't had much blog time. So here we go...
Friday- Daniel had to work Friday night so I took advantage of the lazy time. My brother, Parker, was home from college for the weekend so we went to Steve's Seafood for dinner with my parents. Wouldn't have been my choice, as I am allergic to shellfish, but it wasn't too bad. Lately, I have been so hungry I will eat just about anything. MK is supposed to gain about a pound this week so she is sucking all my food from me! After dinner I went home and straight to bed.
Saturday- Daniel was off-my favorite part of the whole weekend. I love when he is off on Saturdays. Daniel headed to our new house (eek!!) with my dad to do the inspection on everything while my mom and I went to Southern Marketplace to check out the huge sale. I got some great new stuff for the house, including a kitchen table to refinish for only $60. Saturday night we celebrated Parker's birthday with steaks at home from The Meat House. DELICIOUS! Red meat has really given me bad heartburn since the start of my pregnancy though, so I burped and burnt my way through the movie we watched after. Attractive :)
Sunday- Church of course...and then my honey headed to work. Do you know what that meant for me? A walk, and then Lifetime movie marathon in bed. That right there is my ideal Sunday (for the winter at least...my ideal Sunday in the summer would be church and then an afternoon at the pool working on my tan).
Next post: 24 week appointment!
Friday- Daniel had to work Friday night so I took advantage of the lazy time. My brother, Parker, was home from college for the weekend so we went to Steve's Seafood for dinner with my parents. Wouldn't have been my choice, as I am allergic to shellfish, but it wasn't too bad. Lately, I have been so hungry I will eat just about anything. MK is supposed to gain about a pound this week so she is sucking all my food from me! After dinner I went home and straight to bed.
Saturday- Daniel was off-my favorite part of the whole weekend. I love when he is off on Saturdays. Daniel headed to our new house (eek!!) with my dad to do the inspection on everything while my mom and I went to Southern Marketplace to check out the huge sale. I got some great new stuff for the house, including a kitchen table to refinish for only $60. Saturday night we celebrated Parker's birthday with steaks at home from The Meat House. DELICIOUS! Red meat has really given me bad heartburn since the start of my pregnancy though, so I burped and burnt my way through the movie we watched after. Attractive :)
Sunday- Church of course...and then my honey headed to work. Do you know what that meant for me? A walk, and then Lifetime movie marathon in bed. That right there is my ideal Sunday (for the winter at least...my ideal Sunday in the summer would be church and then an afternoon at the pool working on my tan).
Next post: 24 week appointment!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Big Announcement!
We have finally decided on a name! After much deliberation, we have picked:
Molly Kate Milsap
I love how southern it sounds. I never thought I'd like a 2 name first name, but it's so different and unique. I don't think anyone in her classes will ever have her same name which was a big deal for me. It was always so annoying to me when someone would say "Hey Megan" and 5 of us would all turn around. The name Molly means "Star of the Sea" and Kate means "Pure". I am not really sure what star of the sea is all about but if she is anything like me, she will be an awesome swimmer so that will fulfill that meaning :) I am so excited she now has an identity...no more calling her "baby" or "her". Let the monogramming begin!!
Molly Kate Milsap
I love how southern it sounds. I never thought I'd like a 2 name first name, but it's so different and unique. I don't think anyone in her classes will ever have her same name which was a big deal for me. It was always so annoying to me when someone would say "Hey Megan" and 5 of us would all turn around. The name Molly means "Star of the Sea" and Kate means "Pure". I am not really sure what star of the sea is all about but if she is anything like me, she will be an awesome swimmer so that will fulfill that meaning :) I am so excited she now has an identity...no more calling her "baby" or "her". Let the monogramming begin!!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Food Food Food
I haven't blogged about my eating habits here lately so I thought I would blog about that today...
I picked up a copy of Fit Pregnancy over the weekend and it has really motivated me to eat more healthily. I have been trying to push more fruits and veggies, and am now juicing to be sure I am getting all of the recommended servings. I picked up some low sodium V8 on Monday also. I have been STARVING lately, but I really do not want to blow up and gain a ton of weight. Daniel and I just joined the YMCA and they have a great Moms class for pre and post natal women. I am trying it Thursday and cannot wait to get a good workout and hopefully make some mommy friends. So here was my menu from yesterday, day 1 of eating better:
7:30 am- Greek Yogurt (Strawberry banana)...yummmm
9 am- 1 low fat string cheese and an apple
11 am- apple
1 pm- Subway 6" turkey on wheat with all veggies and a little bit of sweet onion sauce, baked lays, sprite (yea...not that great, but I did do wheat bread, veggies and baked chips...I tried)
2 pm- 1 pear
6 pm- I made ribs in the Crock Pot for dinner...marinated with bbq sauce and cherry preserves. OMG they were to die for. Incredible. If you want the recipe just let me know-amazingness. Since ribs are that great for you, I did make roasted brussel sprouts. The recipe came from the Fit Pregnancy magazine. I had milk with dinner.
8 pm- jello with fruit cup (I HATE jello and think it's disgusting but now that I am pregnant, it looked really good at the store)
9 pm- 4 mini Eggo waffles
Actually, after typing this out and reading it, I don't think I did that great at eating well yesterday. Here's to a new day and trying again!
I picked up a copy of Fit Pregnancy over the weekend and it has really motivated me to eat more healthily. I have been trying to push more fruits and veggies, and am now juicing to be sure I am getting all of the recommended servings. I picked up some low sodium V8 on Monday also. I have been STARVING lately, but I really do not want to blow up and gain a ton of weight. Daniel and I just joined the YMCA and they have a great Moms class for pre and post natal women. I am trying it Thursday and cannot wait to get a good workout and hopefully make some mommy friends. So here was my menu from yesterday, day 1 of eating better:
7:30 am- Greek Yogurt (Strawberry banana)...yummmm
9 am- 1 low fat string cheese and an apple
11 am- apple
1 pm- Subway 6" turkey on wheat with all veggies and a little bit of sweet onion sauce, baked lays, sprite (yea...not that great, but I did do wheat bread, veggies and baked chips...I tried)
2 pm- 1 pear
6 pm- I made ribs in the Crock Pot for dinner...marinated with bbq sauce and cherry preserves. OMG they were to die for. Incredible. If you want the recipe just let me know-amazingness. Since ribs are that great for you, I did make roasted brussel sprouts. The recipe came from the Fit Pregnancy magazine. I had milk with dinner.
8 pm- jello with fruit cup (I HATE jello and think it's disgusting but now that I am pregnant, it looked really good at the store)
9 pm- 4 mini Eggo waffles
Actually, after typing this out and reading it, I don't think I did that great at eating well yesterday. Here's to a new day and trying again!
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