It's been an interesting few days here in the Parker home. Saturday we took the early part of the day and walked over to the park, around the duck pond and back home. My stomach was a rock! I had a few contractions later at night but nothing too bad. I had tons of energy to get things done. Then when it was time to go to bed, I wasn't tired at all. I stayed up pretty late watching shows and knowing the next day we were up for church early.
Sunday, mother's day was a good day. I actually wasn't way tired at church but I was so glad we went. When we got home the whole day I was spoiled. I got a foot & leg rub, took a quick nap, had dinner & dessert made for me, got a shoulder rub, took another nap and enjoyed the day off for Mother's Day. I was hoping it would be the night for labor for a 5-10-15 birthday. After dinner we went for a walk but not very far because I was feeling a lot of pressure down low. When we got home (8pm) I was having extreme contractions. They were painful!!! It reminded me of Hadi right before I went into labor & had my water break. I was nervous but also knew the walk probably made this happen. I wanted to wait it out as I knew they needed to be about 5 minutes apart and consistent to actually be labor. These contractions were bad and I was feeling very sore. My upper thighs were hurting, my lower back was super painful and feeling rocks in my pelvis. I took a warm bath and slowly they started to calm down a bit but they were painful. We decided to keep timing them and if they got closer together, we would go in. I wanted to try to sleep because I was exhausted. The contractions were a steady 7 minutes apart from about 8-11 pm. I did make it through the night but it was a painful night. I woke up many times with hard contractions or needing to pee. Craig worked from home Monday just in case but things didn't do much. Monday about 3 my contractions started again about every 10 minutes apart and continued until my apt at 5pm.
Monday at the doctor I was super bummed because he got called out for a baby delivery. We were one of the last apt and the poor nurse had to see all his patients. We were very patient as it did take a while. When she came in I was super excited cuz she asked if I wanted to be "checked" Of course I did especially cuz of the past few nights. She gave me the news that I was dialated to an easy 3 and my body was completely thinned out. So she told me whatever I did, it got me ready. So pretty much baby can come whenever he is ready. Otherwise, Dr. scheduled me for Friday at 7am.
So now during the day I am taking it easy since Craig is 20 minutes away. When he gets home I do whatever and if it triggers labor then yay! Craig's parents are headed up tomorrow so it'll be nice to have their help with the girls and also for us to head to the hospital.
It still is a little unreal that it's already time and also that I'm going to have a boy. I'm just getting so anxious to meet the little man.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
38 weeks
Today I turn 38 weeks and am surprised I'm still pregnant. I thought for sure I would be delivering earlier, but the way the past week has gone---I should've known better. I had my 37 1/2 week check up. Everything looked good and the doctor checked me again. Saturday night before my apt I was having a lot of contractions and my lower back was killing me. I knew it wasn't labor but thought it could've been the start. But then as the night went on, they slowed down. The doctor did my "check" and said I'm still dialated to a 2-3 about the same as last week. So even though I was having contractions-they weren't doing much. We talked about getting induced which I'm completely on board now. The thought of going in for an apt and not rushed sounds pretty nice. As well as not going over 39 weeks. The dr is calling today (Friday 5/8) to get it set up for first thing on 5/15 if baby boy doens't come earlier.
I had another day that I got a burst of energy. It felt so good! I had the urge to clean baseboards and doors upstairs and mostly the guest bathroom. There's still so much more I want to clean but most days I have no motivation to do it. I also got girls' totes of old & upcoming clothes organized. Let's just say when 10pm hit, I was worn out. AND the next day....I sure felt it. I took it easy most the morning but I was having major back aches & contractions again that I thought for sure labor was starting again. Nope. They died down again.
We have been very distraught on what to name this baby. Middle names we've tossed around were Logan, Spencer, Aaron & Craig. I think it's pretty decided that his middle name will be after his daddy Craig. I LOVE it! Craig is a great man and such a personable person. He has sooo many qualities that I always tell Craig that he needs to teach our son. It would be an honor to name him after his dad. We relooked at baby name lists and feeling like things need to get serious. We revisited names we like: Hayden, Lincoln, etc. but pretty much feel like Bodey & Cole or Colson always feel solid. We also found another name that we haven't thought of Rylan. We are both really excited about it! I do still love Aiden, Liam & Jack but they are just a little too popular for us. It should be fun to see what his name will end up being! 7 more days!!!! If not sooner....
I had another day that I got a burst of energy. It felt so good! I had the urge to clean baseboards and doors upstairs and mostly the guest bathroom. There's still so much more I want to clean but most days I have no motivation to do it. I also got girls' totes of old & upcoming clothes organized. Let's just say when 10pm hit, I was worn out. AND the next day....I sure felt it. I took it easy most the morning but I was having major back aches & contractions again that I thought for sure labor was starting again. Nope. They died down again.
We have been very distraught on what to name this baby. Middle names we've tossed around were Logan, Spencer, Aaron & Craig. I think it's pretty decided that his middle name will be after his daddy Craig. I LOVE it! Craig is a great man and such a personable person. He has sooo many qualities that I always tell Craig that he needs to teach our son. It would be an honor to name him after his dad. We relooked at baby name lists and feeling like things need to get serious. We revisited names we like: Hayden, Lincoln, etc. but pretty much feel like Bodey & Cole or Colson always feel solid. We also found another name that we haven't thought of Rylan. We are both really excited about it! I do still love Aiden, Liam & Jack but they are just a little too popular for us. It should be fun to see what his name will end up being! 7 more days!!!! If not sooner....
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
36 1/2 week appt
Yesterday I had my weekly check up again. My weight, blood pressure & urine all looked fantastic.
The doctor came in and told me baby's head is down, showed me where hit butt was and all the things poking out at the moment were his feet. Our baby is still very active and it's nice feeling him so much. His heartbeat sounded great and measuring right on track. He asked me if I wanted to have my cervix checked....of course! I don't really love it cuz it is a bit painful but I wanted to see if I progressed at all. My week didn't really change a ton from last week as far as my activity levels. On Saturday I had a ton of mucus. Everything I would go to the bathroom there would be globs. Also I walked 2.5 miles with Jaycee to the park and back and was on my feet pretty much all day. It was a busy, long day with lots to do. I told the doctor that before he "checked" me. When he did so, it didn't hurt as bad as last week so I assumed I had changed a little. He told me I'm def progressing and he'd have no problem inducing me at 39 weeks if I make it that far. He also told me on Saturday when I lost so much mucus...that was my mucus plug!!! I am dilated between a 2-3 and already 70% thinned! I was very surprised. Also I got information about the hospital, where to go, what level to go to...all the necessary details. We'll most likely drive down there tomorrow.
I went to the desk and "checked out" and confirmed my next week apt and the girl says "if you are here" It really hit me. Wow she's right...He just might come before then. It is mind boggling to me. I know I've been pregnant for a while but it still feels like I'm only like 30 weeks. I'm sure it's because I have so much on my mind and things to get done. Also I'm nervous for labor and I'm a little sad to not be pregnant anymore. BUT I am super excited to hold my baby!!! To meet the little guy that constantly is beating me up.
I told Craig the news and he couldn't believe I was already progressed so much. I had to convince him that I was serious that he was coming soon. His guess was May 9, mine was May 5 & Jaycee is May 7. I think we all are on the right time frame. I'm feeling I have about a week in me. Knowing I'm progressing makes me, in a way, want to get him out but my goal was at least 37 weeks so he's not too little.
Last night after my appointment, I went out and pulled a bunch of weeds and swept the driveway. Craig did all the lawn in the meantime. When it was bed time I wanted to cry. I was having LOTS of contractions and my body was just whacked out. I'm thinking it's because of getting checked. I guess from here we play the waiting game until Monday.
(I put another new baby pic of my bump)
The doctor came in and told me baby's head is down, showed me where hit butt was and all the things poking out at the moment were his feet. Our baby is still very active and it's nice feeling him so much. His heartbeat sounded great and measuring right on track. He asked me if I wanted to have my cervix checked....of course! I don't really love it cuz it is a bit painful but I wanted to see if I progressed at all. My week didn't really change a ton from last week as far as my activity levels. On Saturday I had a ton of mucus. Everything I would go to the bathroom there would be globs. Also I walked 2.5 miles with Jaycee to the park and back and was on my feet pretty much all day. It was a busy, long day with lots to do. I told the doctor that before he "checked" me. When he did so, it didn't hurt as bad as last week so I assumed I had changed a little. He told me I'm def progressing and he'd have no problem inducing me at 39 weeks if I make it that far. He also told me on Saturday when I lost so much mucus...that was my mucus plug!!! I am dilated between a 2-3 and already 70% thinned! I was very surprised. Also I got information about the hospital, where to go, what level to go to...all the necessary details. We'll most likely drive down there tomorrow.
I went to the desk and "checked out" and confirmed my next week apt and the girl says "if you are here" It really hit me. Wow she's right...He just might come before then. It is mind boggling to me. I know I've been pregnant for a while but it still feels like I'm only like 30 weeks. I'm sure it's because I have so much on my mind and things to get done. Also I'm nervous for labor and I'm a little sad to not be pregnant anymore. BUT I am super excited to hold my baby!!! To meet the little guy that constantly is beating me up.
I told Craig the news and he couldn't believe I was already progressed so much. I had to convince him that I was serious that he was coming soon. His guess was May 9, mine was May 5 & Jaycee is May 7. I think we all are on the right time frame. I'm feeling I have about a week in me. Knowing I'm progressing makes me, in a way, want to get him out but my goal was at least 37 weeks so he's not too little.
Last night after my appointment, I went out and pulled a bunch of weeds and swept the driveway. Craig did all the lawn in the meantime. When it was bed time I wanted to cry. I was having LOTS of contractions and my body was just whacked out. I'm thinking it's because of getting checked. I guess from here we play the waiting game until Monday.
(I put another new baby pic of my bump)
Saturday, April 25, 2015
36 weeks
Officially 9 months pregnant and starting to really feel big. Some of my maternity shirts are even looking a little shorter. I'm trying hard to eat decent & keep my weight under control.
The worst is in the night I'm finding it's harder to sleep. If I sleep directly on my side, it gets numb so I have to switch. I usually kick my leg over just a bit to keep blood flow but lately baby boy hates it. He pushes against me hard. So between him pushing, getting comfortable, not getting numb & going to the bathroom at least 2x nearly every night---sleep is just not my favorite time.
Also lately I'm getting lots of heartburn! I try to limit my Tums intake. They do work but usually for just a short time. I've been drinking chocolate milk to try to help-well, and because it's soooo good. If you know me, I usually hate milk! I have had some fun cravings this pregnancy: ranch, queso & chips, mt dew, burger bites from Chili's, fast break candy bars, salads from multiple places (mostly cuz I love ranch!), Sonic cream slushes (we've gotten these many times), but one that I've had from the beginning but was just the wrong season...watermelon! I finally got some this past weekend and bought & went through 3 bowls from Albertsons. It is pretty much amazing! I'm just loving all the fruit right now with strawberries & cantaloupe and my watermelon. Yum!!!! It is pretty fun to see what cravings come and fun that it's been completely different than the girls.
On Sunday as I was getting the girls ready I realized, what the heck do boys wear to church?! Then I realized, I have nothing for him to wear. So this week I bought a couple nicer shirts for him to wear. Also we got all our newborn diapers & his cute little swing. I didn't really want to buy a new swing but it's crucial for my babies. Also I don't trust the swap pages ones cuz if something goes wrong I can take it back to Walmart. This was the cheapest one we could find.
This week on the agenda is to take a practice drive to the hospital. I've been there to my appointments, just a few as it's a different location, but I have no clue where to go for the delivery. We did find someone to watch the girls. She's from our Boise ward and her little boy is in Jaycee's K class. I thank Heavenly Father for giving me inspiration to ask her. I feel so comfortable with them going there while baby is born.
A few more weeks until I get to post the big reveal :) So happy, blessed & excited!
The worst is in the night I'm finding it's harder to sleep. If I sleep directly on my side, it gets numb so I have to switch. I usually kick my leg over just a bit to keep blood flow but lately baby boy hates it. He pushes against me hard. So between him pushing, getting comfortable, not getting numb & going to the bathroom at least 2x nearly every night---sleep is just not my favorite time.
Also lately I'm getting lots of heartburn! I try to limit my Tums intake. They do work but usually for just a short time. I've been drinking chocolate milk to try to help-well, and because it's soooo good. If you know me, I usually hate milk! I have had some fun cravings this pregnancy: ranch, queso & chips, mt dew, burger bites from Chili's, fast break candy bars, salads from multiple places (mostly cuz I love ranch!), Sonic cream slushes (we've gotten these many times), but one that I've had from the beginning but was just the wrong season...watermelon! I finally got some this past weekend and bought & went through 3 bowls from Albertsons. It is pretty much amazing! I'm just loving all the fruit right now with strawberries & cantaloupe and my watermelon. Yum!!!! It is pretty fun to see what cravings come and fun that it's been completely different than the girls.
On Sunday as I was getting the girls ready I realized, what the heck do boys wear to church?! Then I realized, I have nothing for him to wear. So this week I bought a couple nicer shirts for him to wear. Also we got all our newborn diapers & his cute little swing. I didn't really want to buy a new swing but it's crucial for my babies. Also I don't trust the swap pages ones cuz if something goes wrong I can take it back to Walmart. This was the cheapest one we could find.
A few more weeks until I get to post the big reveal :) So happy, blessed & excited!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
2 week appointment EMBARRASING!
Today I had another 2 week check up. Most my appointments are quick and easy, as was this one. I have one more 2 week appt then I go every week. It still is mind boggling that I'm already to this point.
We went in and Dr. West always checks baby's heartbeat first off. Hadi was super excited that it was her turn to help the doctor. The girls are so funny and my dr is very patient with their chattiness. He also measured and told me how he was laying at that point. Then we got up and I asked him about all the pressure I was having. The Sunday we came back from Utah (Aaron's accident) I was having a LOT of pressure almost like he was nudging his head deep down. It also happened Monday and scared me and Craig as well. I haven't noticed it happening much more since then. I did tell the doctor that I was very stressed when it happened. He said that was exactly why mixed with being on my feet a lot. So pretty much I need to rest more and keep my feet up more when that happens. It was a bad weekend though---not much sleep or food & stress! I also asked him about my mucus cuz I seem to be losing a lot...he said it was normal and will be more from this point on. He asked about our baby's name and of course, we haven't decided although we are pretty sure on Colson or Bodee/Bodey. Last of my appointment I asked if he would suggest it was okay to travel. He said it was completely fine and asked where I was going. Before I could answer I just started crying. I do that a lot especially when I think anything about Aaron. I explained about Aaron accident and that I wanted to go down to visit with him before the baby comes and also for the baptism. He was so kind and thoughtful and even said he would pray for him. I couldn't even give details because I couldn't stop crying. Oh man it was embarrassing!
At least it was a good appointment...oh and I only gained 1 pound from the last time I was there! I haven't been doing much of my work outs but I'm constantly going up & down stairs and housework. I do go for walks as well. Mostly I'm sure because I don't eat as much as I used to and notice I get full very quickly.
Bring on 2 more weeks and Strep B at my next appt!
We went in and Dr. West always checks baby's heartbeat first off. Hadi was super excited that it was her turn to help the doctor. The girls are so funny and my dr is very patient with their chattiness. He also measured and told me how he was laying at that point. Then we got up and I asked him about all the pressure I was having. The Sunday we came back from Utah (Aaron's accident) I was having a LOT of pressure almost like he was nudging his head deep down. It also happened Monday and scared me and Craig as well. I haven't noticed it happening much more since then. I did tell the doctor that I was very stressed when it happened. He said that was exactly why mixed with being on my feet a lot. So pretty much I need to rest more and keep my feet up more when that happens. It was a bad weekend though---not much sleep or food & stress! I also asked him about my mucus cuz I seem to be losing a lot...he said it was normal and will be more from this point on. He asked about our baby's name and of course, we haven't decided although we are pretty sure on Colson or Bodee/Bodey. Last of my appointment I asked if he would suggest it was okay to travel. He said it was completely fine and asked where I was going. Before I could answer I just started crying. I do that a lot especially when I think anything about Aaron. I explained about Aaron accident and that I wanted to go down to visit with him before the baby comes and also for the baptism. He was so kind and thoughtful and even said he would pray for him. I couldn't even give details because I couldn't stop crying. Oh man it was embarrassing!
At least it was a good appointment...oh and I only gained 1 pound from the last time I was there! I haven't been doing much of my work outs but I'm constantly going up & down stairs and housework. I do go for walks as well. Mostly I'm sure because I don't eat as much as I used to and notice I get full very quickly.
Bring on 2 more weeks and Strep B at my next appt!
Sunday, April 5, 2015
33 weeks
I didn't realize I had been so behind on my updates. The past 3 weeks have been STRESSFUL! We moved into our new house (all that entails) cleaned up the rental & family things along with normal daily life. This poor baby has been through a lot!
I've been feeling great with baby and I love feeling him move. It's one of my favorite things lately! He's very active at night and I'm starting to feel body parts poking out. He's becoming very real to me and already starting to bond. I do notice since entering the 3rd triemster that I get more tired in the day. Most days I can't make it past 11pm and usually and up around 7-8 am. I get lots of braxton hicks with my stomach going rock hard. This past week he was really nudging down into my pelvis. It's pretty painful and when he does that I try to readjust him. Maybe he is getting ready to go head down? Physically with my body I feel pretty good and don't have much swelling...yet at least. I've only gained 31 pounds although this past few weeks I haven't been doing my work out videos but am constantly running up and down stairs and lots of house work. I feel so good with this pregnancy and it makes me think about a #5 baby but we'll wait a few years to decide if that's for our family.
We are ALL getting so excited to see, hold and care for baby. The girls are soooo excited-Hadi kisses him everyday. His room is just about set up besides painting a wall and needing a baby mobile. I bought a bunch of size 1 diapers and about to buy the newborns. I'm planning on buying a big pack so whatever we don't use will be for Aimee babies. He just needs a swing and I feel ready for him to come.
We are still so stressed and have no idea what his name will be. Craig and I feel this baby is a lot more stressful than the girls. We just want the perfect name and seems like a boy is harder. However, we are always liking Colson & Bodee with Jed, Jamison, Cam, Caison, Tyce as back ups. Also on the middle name we are struggling too. We have Aaron, Reid, Logan, Spencer, Deaton & Craig that we are deciding between. Each middle name is a special meaning to us. It should be fun to meet, see & hold him to decide what is right. At least I hope we'll know what to do.
Bring on week 34!!!
I've been feeling great with baby and I love feeling him move. It's one of my favorite things lately! He's very active at night and I'm starting to feel body parts poking out. He's becoming very real to me and already starting to bond. I do notice since entering the 3rd triemster that I get more tired in the day. Most days I can't make it past 11pm and usually and up around 7-8 am. I get lots of braxton hicks with my stomach going rock hard. This past week he was really nudging down into my pelvis. It's pretty painful and when he does that I try to readjust him. Maybe he is getting ready to go head down? Physically with my body I feel pretty good and don't have much swelling...yet at least. I've only gained 31 pounds although this past few weeks I haven't been doing my work out videos but am constantly running up and down stairs and lots of house work. I feel so good with this pregnancy and it makes me think about a #5 baby but we'll wait a few years to decide if that's for our family.
We are ALL getting so excited to see, hold and care for baby. The girls are soooo excited-Hadi kisses him everyday. His room is just about set up besides painting a wall and needing a baby mobile. I bought a bunch of size 1 diapers and about to buy the newborns. I'm planning on buying a big pack so whatever we don't use will be for Aimee babies. He just needs a swing and I feel ready for him to come.
We are still so stressed and have no idea what his name will be. Craig and I feel this baby is a lot more stressful than the girls. We just want the perfect name and seems like a boy is harder. However, we are always liking Colson & Bodee with Jed, Jamison, Cam, Caison, Tyce as back ups. Also on the middle name we are struggling too. We have Aaron, Reid, Logan, Spencer, Deaton & Craig that we are deciding between. Each middle name is a special meaning to us. It should be fun to meet, see & hold him to decide what is right. At least I hope we'll know what to do.
Bring on week 34!!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
28, 29 & 30 weeks
Moving into 30 weeks and starting to feel like it! I've been feeling better with heartburn lately...thank goodness!
The past 3 weeks I also have been doing 60 minute work outs 5 days a week. Mostly it's walking mixed with a pregnancy video. The 3rd trimester video is so relaxing and feels like yoga. I love it! I'm hoping all the walking will help with delivery & recovery again. I'm also hoping all the exercise will help slow my weight gain and achieve my weigh gain goal of 30-35 pounds. I gained 45 with Jaycee and 60 with Hadi! Although I did lose it all, I'm hoping to keep it more under control...but then again-if I'm craving a donut---dang it...I'm going to eat a donut!
Last week we had a little scare...kinda. I went to the bathroom Monday and looked in the toilet and my pee looked pink. There was blood in it but I wasn't sure how much. Baby boy was still very active and I'm not having any painful contractions. I didn't want to be too scared but I also knew having blood in this stage is not normal. I thought maybe it was because I was working out too much. I also had horrible cramps! It felt like pms but kinda worst. I even took Tylenol which helped a tad. Nothing else happened the whole day. Tuesday was Jaycee birthday and again very painful cramps. I just thought it might be because baby was growing. But then again there wasn't any more blood. I decided to take the day easy and rest most the day with my feet up. It did help and was fine all day. Wednesday was a busy day with working out, normal day stuff, our final house walk through, meeting with carpet guy to finalize carpet, then to dinner & furniture stores to look at couches. We were in RC Willey about 8pm and physically I was feeling worn out from the day. I went to the bathroom with the girls and again there was blood. It's not a ton of blood but enough that my pee is def pink/reddish. It happened at dinner time as well and again at home. I asked Dr. Google and with the things I was reading and seeing I believed I had a UTI (bladder infection) I was cramping, bleeding in my urine and a few days before I knew I had a slight yeast infection. I wasn't hugely nervous but thought it would still be wise to call my doctor. I was able to drive into Boise and quickly got called back. After testing my urine it was obvious that there was an infection from my white blood cells being so high. Also she found that there was quite a bit of blood in my urine. They were concerned and wanted to make sure my cervix wasn't thinning out. So we waited and got an U/S and verified that indeed my cervix was fine. Baby boy was also fine and very active. The technician said baby boy is very strong and has large feet haha.
A week of antibiotics (they are strange in what they do to me!) and I'm feeling so much better! I'm trying to keep things better cleaned, drinking more water, more yogurt & cranberry juice and seeing that it doesn't come back. I'm so thankful for my girls who were soooo good through the last minute appointment and also that baby boy is still doing fine. The human body is an amazing thing!
Monday
I had this appointment. I was nausea all morning! Then I had to gag
this down in 5 minutes. I was nervous for this apt cuz I knew it would
be longer but again, I have amazing girls! We went back in between
waiting for the drink and checked baby out and everything seems great. I
had to get a shot for whooping cough to help protect baby since he
can't get the shot first thing. Then about 20 minutes later I had my
blood drawn for the glucose. I didn't hear from the doctor so we assume
that everything is good :) Also I have all my 2 week apt scheduled
from here on out. It's getting close and I'm getting anxious!
The past 3 weeks I also have been doing 60 minute work outs 5 days a week. Mostly it's walking mixed with a pregnancy video. The 3rd trimester video is so relaxing and feels like yoga. I love it! I'm hoping all the walking will help with delivery & recovery again. I'm also hoping all the exercise will help slow my weight gain and achieve my weigh gain goal of 30-35 pounds. I gained 45 with Jaycee and 60 with Hadi! Although I did lose it all, I'm hoping to keep it more under control...but then again-if I'm craving a donut---dang it...I'm going to eat a donut!
Last week we had a little scare...kinda. I went to the bathroom Monday and looked in the toilet and my pee looked pink. There was blood in it but I wasn't sure how much. Baby boy was still very active and I'm not having any painful contractions. I didn't want to be too scared but I also knew having blood in this stage is not normal. I thought maybe it was because I was working out too much. I also had horrible cramps! It felt like pms but kinda worst. I even took Tylenol which helped a tad. Nothing else happened the whole day. Tuesday was Jaycee birthday and again very painful cramps. I just thought it might be because baby was growing. But then again there wasn't any more blood. I decided to take the day easy and rest most the day with my feet up. It did help and was fine all day. Wednesday was a busy day with working out, normal day stuff, our final house walk through, meeting with carpet guy to finalize carpet, then to dinner & furniture stores to look at couches. We were in RC Willey about 8pm and physically I was feeling worn out from the day. I went to the bathroom with the girls and again there was blood. It's not a ton of blood but enough that my pee is def pink/reddish. It happened at dinner time as well and again at home. I asked Dr. Google and with the things I was reading and seeing I believed I had a UTI (bladder infection) I was cramping, bleeding in my urine and a few days before I knew I had a slight yeast infection. I wasn't hugely nervous but thought it would still be wise to call my doctor. I was able to drive into Boise and quickly got called back. After testing my urine it was obvious that there was an infection from my white blood cells being so high. Also she found that there was quite a bit of blood in my urine. They were concerned and wanted to make sure my cervix wasn't thinning out. So we waited and got an U/S and verified that indeed my cervix was fine. Baby boy was also fine and very active. The technician said baby boy is very strong and has large feet haha.
A week of antibiotics (they are strange in what they do to me!) and I'm feeling so much better! I'm trying to keep things better cleaned, drinking more water, more yogurt & cranberry juice and seeing that it doesn't come back. I'm so thankful for my girls who were soooo good through the last minute appointment and also that baby boy is still doing fine. The human body is an amazing thing!
Friday, February 20, 2015
27 weeks
It's kinda mind boggling to think that in 70 days baby boy could be delivered. Jaycee was 38 & Hadley was 39 weeks.
This week and noticed more often is that I have heartburn! I notice if my stomach feels like it's getting empty or certain foods. Nearly everyday I get it. Also this week, mostly near the end, when I've been exercising it's been very uncomfortable. My stomach tightens up so hard and so I'm doing 40-60 daily work outs with a big rock in front of me. I remember this with Hadi (I walked a lot with her) but mostly remember with her getting painful contractions. These aren't painful just uncomfortable. I also notice near the end of the day my feet are more achy & one of the nights they looked a little swollen. Craig has been gone for 14 days so I've been going without feet rubs, but thankfully I have my little Jaycee who likes to help mom feel good. She's done my feet & toes at least 4 times. haha. I always return the favor :) She's such a sweetheart.
Mom came to visit over President's Day and we had a fun time. I got lots of talking in and shopping for baby boy. We had fun at Sears on their clearance racks. I even snagged a little suit for him when he's 2T for only $6! I sent a pic to Craig and said...that's pimp. It was funny. He's sure gonna be a little stud for sure! I mentioned to my dad that I liked the name Jones and he gave me a funny look. I guess it is pretty trendy. Mom is in love with the name Jed. She said it's the name that reminds her most of Craig. Jedidiah Smith was a mountain man-is why she relates it to Craig. She makes me laugh. I don't think I could convince Craig to do Jedd so it would probably be Jed Logan Parker. Girls of course....baby Cole. Every time. I've thought maybe doing his middle name Cole since they are so in love with it. I also did add the name Bodey. Craig liked it before so I put it back on.
Baby is so active and I love feeling him move everyday. He's been telling me this week that he NEEDS avacados! So I've been filling his need :) Other than that, things are going great! So excited we are entering 3rd trimester and countdown. YAY!!!!
This week and noticed more often is that I have heartburn! I notice if my stomach feels like it's getting empty or certain foods. Nearly everyday I get it. Also this week, mostly near the end, when I've been exercising it's been very uncomfortable. My stomach tightens up so hard and so I'm doing 40-60 daily work outs with a big rock in front of me. I remember this with Hadi (I walked a lot with her) but mostly remember with her getting painful contractions. These aren't painful just uncomfortable. I also notice near the end of the day my feet are more achy & one of the nights they looked a little swollen. Craig has been gone for 14 days so I've been going without feet rubs, but thankfully I have my little Jaycee who likes to help mom feel good. She's done my feet & toes at least 4 times. haha. I always return the favor :) She's such a sweetheart.
Mom came to visit over President's Day and we had a fun time. I got lots of talking in and shopping for baby boy. We had fun at Sears on their clearance racks. I even snagged a little suit for him when he's 2T for only $6! I sent a pic to Craig and said...that's pimp. It was funny. He's sure gonna be a little stud for sure! I mentioned to my dad that I liked the name Jones and he gave me a funny look. I guess it is pretty trendy. Mom is in love with the name Jed. She said it's the name that reminds her most of Craig. Jedidiah Smith was a mountain man-is why she relates it to Craig. She makes me laugh. I don't think I could convince Craig to do Jedd so it would probably be Jed Logan Parker. Girls of course....baby Cole. Every time. I've thought maybe doing his middle name Cole since they are so in love with it. I also did add the name Bodey. Craig liked it before so I put it back on.
Baby is so active and I love feeling him move everyday. He's been telling me this week that he NEEDS avacados! So I've been filling his need :) Other than that, things are going great! So excited we are entering 3rd trimester and countdown. YAY!!!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Getting prepared for a baby boy after having 2 girls is like having the first one all over again. This is what I did today!
I needed to get organized of what I have & what I need. Clear back 7 years ago about, Dawn & Crystal were getting rid of boy clothes and I went through them and saved things. I am glad I did! With the few things I've bought added to their hammie-downs, I feel more comfortable with baby to arrive. I feel so much better now that I have an idea of what I need & have. Here are some of the favs I bought so far:
Sometimes looking at stores I get a little sad cuz in the retail world-they just put out CUTE girls' clothes. BUT after figuring out the style of our boy & seeing so many cute things---I'm getting VERY excited for a boy!!!! Yay!!!
Craig HATES rompers but they are so stinkin cute on littler babies
When we were at Babies R Us, Jaycee was getting excited with me about all these cute clothes. She picked out this outfit and I loved the colors and had to buy it. Also I bought it cuz love that she is involved with our new little baby boy.
Loved this vest on the Clearance rack and knew it would pair so cute with an outfit. Craig picked out the outfit.
Sometimes looking at stores I get a little sad cuz in the retail world-they just put out CUTE girls' clothes. BUT after figuring out the style of our boy & seeing so many cute things---I'm getting VERY excited for a boy!!!! Yay!!!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
24 & 25 weeks...moving to 26
The past few weeks have felt sssslllloooow but then I look at the blog and I guess they are going kind of fast.
Here are the pics of our gender reveal fun
BEFORE THE SPRAYING
I was really fun to do a gender reveal and then turn it into a cute card to mail to family & few friends. Craig and I are still in shock some days that we are really having a boy!!!
I've had some fun buying a few things. I have a tote of boy clothes from Crystal & Dawn from their kids that I went through 7 years ago! I bought a couple outfits from Old Navy since I had free money & also we went to Babies R US one day to check out their strollers and ended up with a few outfits. It's been crazy to switch my mentality to boy items & styles. I ask Craig a lot to try to learn what he likes as well. We have a few things we need to buy for baby: blanket, bedding, new swing, double stroller, boy clothes, diapers, wipes. Basically it feels like we are starting all over with a new baby. With Hadi I used everything over again from Jaycee-but did buy a few new things of her own. I'm actually really having fun with it. I'm not way stressed financially because of extra money we are saving being in a rental home, extra check month, tax returns & getting good deals even if 2nd hand.
The past 3 or so weeks I've been feeling great. I've been exercising at least 40 minutes 5 days a week and sometimes even Saturday. I'm hoping it slows the weight gain, after baby & labor. I actually really like working out and seems to lift my mood. I've had a lot of heart burn lately. I notice when my stomach gets empty or even eating certain things trigger it. Good thing for TUMS. I had a strange craving the other day. We had gone to Fred Meyer to get dessert and I walked away with a yummy, big piece of cake. I took one bite at home and it wasn't hitting the spot. Then I somehow got the need for mozzarella sticks. It sounded so good! Craig was a champ and went back to the store to fulfill my need. And they were good! I try to limit my sweets to only a few treats a week. I usually go to bed about 12:30 and sleep until one of the girls wakes me up and some mornings get up long enough to get them breakfast & a show ready and back to bed. I need at least 9 hours to feel good. My normal clothes are still fitting. I'm for sure out of my 12 pants-wear some 14's with a rubberband in the waist-and 16s are perfect to button. There's only 1 of my maternity shirts that I wear-the others are still too big. I'm not completely happy with my weight but at least I'm trying, working out and know that after baby I am determined to lose it all again. I am glad I lost before baby to start at a lower weight.
Baby boy has been very active and everyone has felt him kick at least once. If I ever get nervous, I drink a little juice and baby is very active. I just love feeling him kick and responding to me. I'm just getting so anxious to hold & love on him. I've been so stressed with the house (see other blog!) that baby boy is the one thing that stays constant and happy. Next 4 week appointment I get to do my glucose & blood work. I am 2 days from Week 26 so baby is about the size of a zucchini-about 14 inches & 1.68 lbs. Baby name list has Caisen, Camden & Jed at the end of the list with Jones & Cole (Colson or Colman) at the top. I also added Jamison to the list BUT I HATE the nickname James. I'm still in search for adding more names although most days I love Jones. Middle name we like Reid (after Aimee & her family but with a first name spelling) Logan (for obvious reasons-we Love Logan, Utah) or Hinkley (after our beloved prophet that was through Craig & I majority of life) I guess in 14 or less weeks we have a big decision to make!
Here are the pics of our gender reveal fun
BEFORE THE SPRAYING
IT'S A BOY!!!!
I was really fun to do a gender reveal and then turn it into a cute card to mail to family & few friends. Craig and I are still in shock some days that we are really having a boy!!!
I've had some fun buying a few things. I have a tote of boy clothes from Crystal & Dawn from their kids that I went through 7 years ago! I bought a couple outfits from Old Navy since I had free money & also we went to Babies R US one day to check out their strollers and ended up with a few outfits. It's been crazy to switch my mentality to boy items & styles. I ask Craig a lot to try to learn what he likes as well. We have a few things we need to buy for baby: blanket, bedding, new swing, double stroller, boy clothes, diapers, wipes. Basically it feels like we are starting all over with a new baby. With Hadi I used everything over again from Jaycee-but did buy a few new things of her own. I'm actually really having fun with it. I'm not way stressed financially because of extra money we are saving being in a rental home, extra check month, tax returns & getting good deals even if 2nd hand.
The past 3 or so weeks I've been feeling great. I've been exercising at least 40 minutes 5 days a week and sometimes even Saturday. I'm hoping it slows the weight gain, after baby & labor. I actually really like working out and seems to lift my mood. I've had a lot of heart burn lately. I notice when my stomach gets empty or even eating certain things trigger it. Good thing for TUMS. I had a strange craving the other day. We had gone to Fred Meyer to get dessert and I walked away with a yummy, big piece of cake. I took one bite at home and it wasn't hitting the spot. Then I somehow got the need for mozzarella sticks. It sounded so good! Craig was a champ and went back to the store to fulfill my need. And they were good! I try to limit my sweets to only a few treats a week. I usually go to bed about 12:30 and sleep until one of the girls wakes me up and some mornings get up long enough to get them breakfast & a show ready and back to bed. I need at least 9 hours to feel good. My normal clothes are still fitting. I'm for sure out of my 12 pants-wear some 14's with a rubberband in the waist-and 16s are perfect to button. There's only 1 of my maternity shirts that I wear-the others are still too big. I'm not completely happy with my weight but at least I'm trying, working out and know that after baby I am determined to lose it all again. I am glad I lost before baby to start at a lower weight.
Baby boy has been very active and everyone has felt him kick at least once. If I ever get nervous, I drink a little juice and baby is very active. I just love feeling him kick and responding to me. I'm just getting so anxious to hold & love on him. I've been so stressed with the house (see other blog!) that baby boy is the one thing that stays constant and happy. Next 4 week appointment I get to do my glucose & blood work. I am 2 days from Week 26 so baby is about the size of a zucchini-about 14 inches & 1.68 lbs. Baby name list has Caisen, Camden & Jed at the end of the list with Jones & Cole (Colson or Colman) at the top. I also added Jamison to the list BUT I HATE the nickname James. I'm still in search for adding more names although most days I love Jones. Middle name we like Reid (after Aimee & her family but with a first name spelling) Logan (for obvious reasons-we Love Logan, Utah) or Hinkley (after our beloved prophet that was through Craig & I majority of life) I guess in 14 or less weeks we have a big decision to make!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
22 & 23 weeks
A few days late and coming up on 23 weeks in 3 days. Last week we got to have our gender U/S. It was awesome! Craig was able to take off the morning to go with us and then head to work after the apt. I love the doctor & staff at this women's clinic/hospital. They are all just so fantastic. The u/s tech was very good at what she does & very personable, which is a bonus. The baby was VERY COOPERATIVE on opening it's legs to see. We were so excited because Hadi was very shy and kept her legs shut. It was fun to see the baby so active but also feel all the movements. It's the best part of pregnancy I would say!
Jaycee didn't want to find out and I had an idea to do a gender reveal for family & a few friends. Craig stopped at the store on his way home from work and grabbed silly string. Whatever color sprayed pinkORblue would show what we were having. It was a blast. We sprayed each other all over the front porch and snapped pictures. The girls loved having fun but also were excited to see the color shown. Then I took the pics & made a card for family. It was a great day for our family.
The day after I had my 4 week check up with my doctor. It was pushed back a little bit with the u/s so it was really about 5-6 weeks since the first appointment. The nurse went over the u/s went me and I expressed some concerns about baby but she assured me everything will be perfectly normal when baby is born. We had to wait 15-20 minutes for Dr. West to come in because he had been seeing patients in the hospital. I was glad we brought books & snacks for the girls and they were soo good to wait patiently with me. He came in and went over my us/blood pressure/weight which all looked completely normal and then had Jaycee find the baby's heart beat with the doppler. I love hearing that sound and even more to feel the kicks. He then gave me a hug and we were done for another 4 weeks. I'm so grateful this baby has been such a blessing from the Lord and it's all gone so smooth.
This week 22 and moving into 23 weeks our baby is spaghetti squash moving to a large mango
The dr did say in the u/s that the baby weighs exactly one pound and about 11 inches long. I love feeling the movements of the baby. Last night 1-19 baby was moving like crazy and they were big kicks. Craig felt it!!! It's so fun to see his excitement.
I am finally over my sickness (bronchitis/cold) so that's been so nice to stop taking meds & tylenol everyday. I don't really crave anything specific. Most the time I don't want sugar although I do have a treat probably everyday. I've been trying to really limit my treat intake as I did gain over Christmas and knowing that every week is a normal .5-1 pound weight gain! I also have set a goal to work out 40 minutes every other day instead of just the 20 and have to do it Mon-Sat. Most times is my work out video but I've added in picking up Jaycee from school as her school is 1.1 miles from our house. I'm really stressing not gaining 50-60 pounds like I did with the girls. I know I can lose it afterwards but it'll be easier if I keep it lower weight gain. My body is just mean though cuz I think I could eat hardly anything and I'd still gain! Owell-at least I can make & carry a healthy baby.
I'm planning on sharing the gender news on here in a week or so. I'm having fun keeping everyone in suspense!
Jaycee didn't want to find out and I had an idea to do a gender reveal for family & a few friends. Craig stopped at the store on his way home from work and grabbed silly string. Whatever color sprayed pinkORblue would show what we were having. It was a blast. We sprayed each other all over the front porch and snapped pictures. The girls loved having fun but also were excited to see the color shown. Then I took the pics & made a card for family. It was a great day for our family.
The day after I had my 4 week check up with my doctor. It was pushed back a little bit with the u/s so it was really about 5-6 weeks since the first appointment. The nurse went over the u/s went me and I expressed some concerns about baby but she assured me everything will be perfectly normal when baby is born. We had to wait 15-20 minutes for Dr. West to come in because he had been seeing patients in the hospital. I was glad we brought books & snacks for the girls and they were soo good to wait patiently with me. He came in and went over my us/blood pressure/weight which all looked completely normal and then had Jaycee find the baby's heart beat with the doppler. I love hearing that sound and even more to feel the kicks. He then gave me a hug and we were done for another 4 weeks. I'm so grateful this baby has been such a blessing from the Lord and it's all gone so smooth.
This week 22 and moving into 23 weeks our baby is spaghetti squash moving to a large mango
I am finally over my sickness (bronchitis/cold) so that's been so nice to stop taking meds & tylenol everyday. I don't really crave anything specific. Most the time I don't want sugar although I do have a treat probably everyday. I've been trying to really limit my treat intake as I did gain over Christmas and knowing that every week is a normal .5-1 pound weight gain! I also have set a goal to work out 40 minutes every other day instead of just the 20 and have to do it Mon-Sat. Most times is my work out video but I've added in picking up Jaycee from school as her school is 1.1 miles from our house. I'm really stressing not gaining 50-60 pounds like I did with the girls. I know I can lose it afterwards but it'll be easier if I keep it lower weight gain. My body is just mean though cuz I think I could eat hardly anything and I'd still gain! Owell-at least I can make & carry a healthy baby.
I'm planning on sharing the gender news on here in a week or so. I'm having fun keeping everyone in suspense!
Friday, January 9, 2015
21 Weeks
Nothing much has changed this week. I did my work outs everyday and hoping to continue now that we don't have much traveling to do and actually starting to feel better. FINALLY!
I did have a bad week of eating! My birthday-bringing carrot cake-then all the extra Christmas candy...It's just evil. I know it won't benefit anything but I still eat it. I need to get back on track of healthier eating & especially healthy snacks.
We go soon to the doctor to find out the baby's sex!!! I'm still thinking boy---kinda! Should be interesting. We did add a name or two to our list:
Girls: Brenna & Andi
Boys: Coleson (call him Cole)
Bring on the next 7 days
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
20 Weeks
We're at the HALFWAY MARK!!! and it's freaking me out. Labor freaks me out!
The past 2 weeks have been good except for having this horrible cold (I think it's Bronchitis) I have never felt so miserable. It's been tricky taking meds and making sure the baby is ok. I've ended up taking Robitussin and then Tylenol in between for the aches. THE BEST part was on Christmas Eve while I was feeling so sick, chills, fever and as I'm laying by Aimee's fireplace-I felt the baby! It was the perfect gift! I love to feel the baby everyday and know that everything is safe in there. The baby this week is 10.5 ounces & about 10 inches long (think banana)
I haven't had many cravings. I love ranch! It has to be yummy ranch but I love it more these days. Especially on salad. We went to Golden Corral with Craig's parents and I ate 2 plates of salad because it was soooo good. I have eaten some not-so-good things for me as we went out of town and I'm trying to refocus on fruits & veggies & healthier options. I started at 164 (my scale) and am now at 177 (+13 pounds) I was trying really hard to be at 10 pounds at the half way mark. Once I can get this cold over with I can start up my work out again. I still don't like water and drink a lot of orange juice or if I need a pick-me-up I like to drink Diet Dr. Pepper w/cherry. I don't crave sweet-if anything I am always wanting salty things.
Besides being sick, I do still have energy and don't feel like the baby bump gets in the way of much. I'm trying to get Hadi to stop being held as I know that will need to stop soon. I've also notice more discharge down below and also my milk is getting ready. I'm still wearing most of my normal clothes but am for sure out of size 12. I wear mostly my size 14's with a rubberband. My next appointment is coming up in a few weeks and we are SOOO excited to see what this baby is going to reveal. I'm still feeling it's a boy!
The past 2 weeks have been good except for having this horrible cold (I think it's Bronchitis) I have never felt so miserable. It's been tricky taking meds and making sure the baby is ok. I've ended up taking Robitussin and then Tylenol in between for the aches. THE BEST part was on Christmas Eve while I was feeling so sick, chills, fever and as I'm laying by Aimee's fireplace-I felt the baby! It was the perfect gift! I love to feel the baby everyday and know that everything is safe in there. The baby this week is 10.5 ounces & about 10 inches long (think banana)
I haven't had many cravings. I love ranch! It has to be yummy ranch but I love it more these days. Especially on salad. We went to Golden Corral with Craig's parents and I ate 2 plates of salad because it was soooo good. I have eaten some not-so-good things for me as we went out of town and I'm trying to refocus on fruits & veggies & healthier options. I started at 164 (my scale) and am now at 177 (+13 pounds) I was trying really hard to be at 10 pounds at the half way mark. Once I can get this cold over with I can start up my work out again. I still don't like water and drink a lot of orange juice or if I need a pick-me-up I like to drink Diet Dr. Pepper w/cherry. I don't crave sweet-if anything I am always wanting salty things.
Besides being sick, I do still have energy and don't feel like the baby bump gets in the way of much. I'm trying to get Hadi to stop being held as I know that will need to stop soon. I've also notice more discharge down below and also my milk is getting ready. I'm still wearing most of my normal clothes but am for sure out of size 12. I wear mostly my size 14's with a rubberband. My next appointment is coming up in a few weeks and we are SOOO excited to see what this baby is going to reveal. I'm still feeling it's a boy!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
18 Weeks
I'm posting a day early but it's going to be a busy weekend in Utah alone. Grandma Anderton passed away and will be with family.
My baby this week is 5 1/2 inches and 7 ounces! I can't believe I'm already at 18 weeks!
I've been feeling great! I love that I have energy & I'm not sick. I do find that I'm more hungry but I try to choose good meals and not junk calories. So far to this point I've only gained 11 pounds. I've tried so hard to eat good options for me & the baby. I do splurge a little bit but I don't go overboard. I do find that I crave mostly salty foods so I think that helps too. I've also been doing my Jane Fonda work out video. It's only 20 minutes and my goal is 5-6 times a week. I notice when I do it, I have more energy and feel great so it's worth the time & effort.
I haven't really felt the baby. Every once in a while I'll feel something tiny that I'm pretty sure is the baby, but no for sure kicks or nudges. I also do check his/her heart beat still and I love hearing it! I've gotten good at finding it pretty quickly.
Names are a touch subject at this point. When you aren't pregnant or it's not your own, it's fun. I find it stressful! For a boy at this point we like: Aiden, Caison, Drew, Isak, Wesley-although I like Weston better, Bodey, Camden. For middle names if it goes well I think it'll be Reid. Craig loves the name and would do for his first name, but I like better for a middle name. Obviously we know all my middle names are a meaning-so this is named after Aimee & Kyle and their family <3 Other options if they don't flow is Joseph? Larry? Haven't talked too much about it.
For a girl the only name we like-but I don't love is Brynnley. Who knows the middle name? Maybe Leigh or Jo? I mostly want to take a baby name break until mid-January when we find out the sex. Yay!
I've been feeling great! I love that I have energy & I'm not sick. I do find that I'm more hungry but I try to choose good meals and not junk calories. So far to this point I've only gained 11 pounds. I've tried so hard to eat good options for me & the baby. I do splurge a little bit but I don't go overboard. I do find that I crave mostly salty foods so I think that helps too. I've also been doing my Jane Fonda work out video. It's only 20 minutes and my goal is 5-6 times a week. I notice when I do it, I have more energy and feel great so it's worth the time & effort.
I haven't really felt the baby. Every once in a while I'll feel something tiny that I'm pretty sure is the baby, but no for sure kicks or nudges. I also do check his/her heart beat still and I love hearing it! I've gotten good at finding it pretty quickly.
Names are a touch subject at this point. When you aren't pregnant or it's not your own, it's fun. I find it stressful! For a boy at this point we like: Aiden, Caison, Drew, Isak, Wesley-although I like Weston better, Bodey, Camden. For middle names if it goes well I think it'll be Reid. Craig loves the name and would do for his first name, but I like better for a middle name. Obviously we know all my middle names are a meaning-so this is named after Aimee & Kyle and their family <3 Other options if they don't flow is Joseph? Larry? Haven't talked too much about it.
For a girl the only name we like-but I don't love is Brynnley. Who knows the middle name? Maybe Leigh or Jo? I mostly want to take a baby name break until mid-January when we find out the sex. Yay!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
1st TRIMESTER
One thing I would never recommend: being pregnant & moving at the same time! Talk about exhausting & stressful! I am very thankful Craig took care of soo much & details while I was a slump on the couch.
FOODS: Oh boy I got sick from about week 6 1/2. It came on fast. I hated, hated, HATED food! But obviously you have to eat. I tried to eat as many things that had fiber as well as protein. I went through a lot of string cheese-most days 2 a day. And I would gag it down with juice. I hate cheese! But it was a quick fix to a hunger pain. I hated water. Made me so sick and still don't prefer it. I didn't want anything sweet. If anything I wanted salt & yummy food---when food did sound appealing. I went through about 2 boxes of shredded wheat a week. It was another fast fix that sounded ok and felt good in my stomach. I hated anything way seasoned, anything in any bit greasy...just food was yuck! A couple times I did crave things and I would eat it and the next day revolted it. A few things I remember were onion rings, Olive Garden, nuts, chocolate milk w/tuna sandwich. Food just sucked. I did what I could do get through the 13 weeks.
MY DAY USUALLY: I was still babysitting Jace & Cyra up until the last week we were in Wa. I felt super bad about this as I felt icky most days. At first I was super sick in the morning but then after about 7 weeks it changed. I was ok in the morning but then once about 3or4 hit, I was sick most the night and got worst as the night continued. Most days I spent LOTS of time sleeping, laying on the couch, laying on the floor, laying everywhere! I didn't have energy to do anything...my poor kids! They watched lots of shows while I laid. I was glad the days that the kids were over to play with the girls to give them something to do. I tried at first to exercise, but when you feel yucky, it's the last thing on my mind.
MY FIRST APPOINTMENT: Didn't happen! I called when I was 8 weeks to schedule just to get a first appointment of heartbeat, blood & exam. I called & they wouldn't see me until I was 12 weeks!!!! We were to move the day I turned 12 weeks. They wouldn't even budge to see me a tiny bit earlier. I was ticked! Especially after our last baby. Although I felt everything was ok. We decided to buy a doppler since we wouldn't get in until I was 16 weeks. I check it at least 2-3 times a week but it was such a great sound to hear. It was the piece of mind I needed.
So to sum up the 1st trimester: puke (can't take meds anymore) gross foods, gagging down anything, lots of sleep & GLAD TO HAVE IT DONE!!!!
FOODS: Oh boy I got sick from about week 6 1/2. It came on fast. I hated, hated, HATED food! But obviously you have to eat. I tried to eat as many things that had fiber as well as protein. I went through a lot of string cheese-most days 2 a day. And I would gag it down with juice. I hate cheese! But it was a quick fix to a hunger pain. I hated water. Made me so sick and still don't prefer it. I didn't want anything sweet. If anything I wanted salt & yummy food---when food did sound appealing. I went through about 2 boxes of shredded wheat a week. It was another fast fix that sounded ok and felt good in my stomach. I hated anything way seasoned, anything in any bit greasy...just food was yuck! A couple times I did crave things and I would eat it and the next day revolted it. A few things I remember were onion rings, Olive Garden, nuts, chocolate milk w/tuna sandwich. Food just sucked. I did what I could do get through the 13 weeks.
MY DAY USUALLY: I was still babysitting Jace & Cyra up until the last week we were in Wa. I felt super bad about this as I felt icky most days. At first I was super sick in the morning but then after about 7 weeks it changed. I was ok in the morning but then once about 3or4 hit, I was sick most the night and got worst as the night continued. Most days I spent LOTS of time sleeping, laying on the couch, laying on the floor, laying everywhere! I didn't have energy to do anything...my poor kids! They watched lots of shows while I laid. I was glad the days that the kids were over to play with the girls to give them something to do. I tried at first to exercise, but when you feel yucky, it's the last thing on my mind.
MY FIRST APPOINTMENT: Didn't happen! I called when I was 8 weeks to schedule just to get a first appointment of heartbeat, blood & exam. I called & they wouldn't see me until I was 12 weeks!!!! We were to move the day I turned 12 weeks. They wouldn't even budge to see me a tiny bit earlier. I was ticked! Especially after our last baby. Although I felt everything was ok. We decided to buy a doppler since we wouldn't get in until I was 16 weeks. I check it at least 2-3 times a week but it was such a great sound to hear. It was the piece of mind I needed.
So to sum up the 1st trimester: puke (can't take meds anymore) gross foods, gagging down anything, lots of sleep & GLAD TO HAVE IT DONE!!!!
Well the cat is out of the bag! We're preggers again! #4 times the charm
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Excitement, Fear, Faith, Joy, Hope, Numb, Love
Dealing with nausea was easy knowing you were in there
Giving up much-knowing you were there
Late nights fantasizing about you growing in me
Playing with clothes dreaming of you wearing them, our
little boy
Having the best 2 older sisters to play and dress up with,
our little girl
Plans being made and days thinking of how you’ll be with us
as we travel,
snuggled safe between your 2 sisters.
My heart skipped a beat seeing you the first time and an
instant smile knowing you were in me
Excitement for our little family of 5
Common fears and a heartbeat yearning to hear
Fear, Worry, Fear, Worry, Stress!
Uncertainty but again another time to see you, knowing you
were there
Joy with answers; joy with hope for the future; joy of being
your mommy
Hope for more answers
Hope for your little body growing
Hope for that sweet sound to assure you’re okay
Hope that in a few months I would prove that you’re okay
Love for you! Love
that I was chosen to be your mommy.
Love-you were real and you were in there. Love for the home that I started to make for
you.
Love in you!!!
Love in you!!!
I won’t hold you. I
won’t hear your little heart beat. I
won’t see your first smile. I won’t hear
your first newborn laugh. I won’t meet
you or know who you were. I won’t have
you to lay with me. I won’t put on your
clothes and you won’t play with your sisters.
BUT we love you! You
were real! You showed that to me. You were there!
You showed us what love is.
You showed us that life is too fragile to take advantage of. You showed me an appreciation for your daddy
& sisters. You reminded me that love
is all around me. You give me hope for
the future and that love does exist and love does heal the heart. I’ll never forget you my number 3.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
The Birthing Process with my natural miscarriage
(Beware this is graphic and noted for my own journal. Feel free to read if you'd like)
After the doctor called and explained my miscarriage would be within a week I felt ready for this to be over. At first I was positive. Then anger set in. Not against Heavenly Father, just angry towards anything to do with baby. Then grief and tears came. And overcoming crying! Also came depression and wanting to be alone, but not from my girls & Craig. Just alone from anyone seeing me. My dear sweet friend brought me flowers & chocolate and when I saw her pull up I felt ashamed & embarrassed but I was glad after she left that she came. The few days brought a big clot about the size of 2 quarters. I had cramping but nothing too extreme. Then after that came just slow brownish bleeding. I thought these little/medium clots was all this miscarriage was going to entail. Oh man I was wrong. I had no idea what was coming ahead!!!
Christmas came and it felt good to relax at home. Jaycee had thrown up that morning so we were homebound. I honestly was feeling sooo much better and up in spirits until I called my mom and it reminded me of everything that was happening. She asked if I was having labor contractions when my clots came. I didn't really know what she was talking about.
The next day I was pretty crampy all day and so grateful for ibuprofen. We watched new movies and again a relaxing day. Then we just needed to get out!!! I felt cooped up. The girls you could tell needed out. We all got up & ready and headed to Walmart. As we were driving out I was hurting pretty bad with cramps and wished I had taken ibuprofen before we left. We were walking around and my lower back was killing me. At times I felt weak like I couldn't walk even. I was ready to be home and play some Mario Kart with D & her family and just relax again. Oh boy did the night change and no idea what was about to happen.
We got home and I had just a little plate of chips & cheese until I started feeling contractions. Hadley was born natural so of course I've felt the whole labor process so compared of a 10 I would say it was about a 5. Enough to hurt really bad but not quite the intensity. I quickly took my dinner to the table and sat on the toilet. 8:15pm There was a gush of blood and it had felt a little better. I sat there for about 25 minutes. It just felt good to sit there and let it come out. I felt done but then very sore with contractions. I came and laid on the living floor and was about in tears with pain. These were labor pains. I mean contractions for nothing--no baby! Craig and the girls just looked at me and I told Craig I just felt like I needed to push something out. After a few minutes I quickly ran back to the toilet and sat. He was so amazing and supportive. He stood and waited in the bathroom with me. He got me water. He listened. I just am so grateful he was there. I would get contractions and as they came I felt the urge to push. All that was coming out was liquid-blood-lots of it. Again the contractions, again pushing. I looked down there to see and sure enough there was something just sitting at my vagina trying to get out. I didn't want to pull it out, I just knew my body needed to do it. At the moment I didn't know what it was, all I knew is I was irritated this was taking so long and felt bad Craig just sitting there. At times I felt faint so I would lean forward. Water felt good to drink. Finally about 9:15 (one hour down) it plopped out. I kept flushing because I wanted a clean toilet for it to fall into, but that didn't happen. It was at least the size of a golf ball. It was big. It had a rough looking side with a very soft, silky side. After looking online today I know that this was the placenta & baby sack. I wanted to dig it out but Craig though I was crazy. Away it flushed.
I felt better at this point. Stood up. Within 2 minutes again here came the contractions. Again here came the pain. I need to sit again. I booked it upstairs to camp for the night. Again sat for until about 10:45 while passing lots of clots. Big ones. lots of blood. Craig put the girls to bed and then laid outside of the bathroom to be my help mate. Also he gave me a blessing of comfort which I feel so strongly that has been my strength through this. I was so tired and wanted to go to bed but there was no way I wanted to put on a pad knowing I would soak through quickly. I finally felt well enough and sat in the shower for about 30 more minutes. Passed 3 more clots and then felt so much better. Exhausted. I quickly laid in bed & cried. Sobbed. I thought of all these perfect little newborns born lately and mine just got flushed down a toilet. My toilet. Pain-no baby. It was a rough, emotional realization that yes, I was indeed pregnant. Yes, we had another child #3. No, it'll never be here with us. Craig cuddled me and away I slept into la-la land.
The next morning I woke up refreshed. Very weak but felt good. I was having slight contractions but nothing like last night. I called my mom to talk to her & also my doctor who said everything sounded normal. I was still bleeding. About one paid every 1-2 hours. I would feel a contractions and a little gush and knew when that happened I would run to the toilet with a clot & gush. My body was working hard to get all this out. I've used so much toilet paper. So many flushed toilets. Dry hands from washing. Luckily I snuck in a 20 minute nap but woke up in a lot of pain. Again contractions. No appetite. No thirst. Just want this over. Again to the bathroom I went. Again I was feeling the strong contractions but didn't have the urge to push like last night. But with these intense contractions I thought, I'm just going to push. Out another big clot that suprised me. Sigh of relief. I was feeling good from there on out. Still blood and little clots but no contractions. I feel like I'm empty and my stomach is getting back to normal. Now I guess we just wait for another week or 2 for this to taper off.
This past week I've felt so much love for my 2 girls. I've felt that maybe our family is just made for 2 kids cuz this is hard and I HATE being pregnant!!! I do know I'm not ready for this again for a while. I've loved cuddling with my Hadi and my Jaycee. They have been the loves & hugs that I've needed right now. They have been my smiles & laughter in a time that doesn't make room for them. They have given me upliftment that my body can make babies and this just was supposed to happen for some reason. They are my reason to be positive and keep being their mommy.
This past week I've also felt so much love for Craig. He's my rock. He tries so hard to take upon him my heart ache. He's been my punching bag "sorta speak" when I've been angry & said probably not-so-nice things about baby things. He's been my listening ear. He's been my best friend who understands the grief because we together made this baby. He's been my priesthood holder who worthily can speak for God to me personally. He's been my comforter who I don't feel ashamed to sob in his arms. I just know he was sent to me because we are perfect together.
My heart is full. My heart is ready to move on.
Here's a link that Craig found as I was going through this that was so helpful as I had no idea what was going to happen. I found it so helpful. http://www.justmommies.com/forums/f1794-pregnancy-loss-information-and-faqs/2497944-natural-miscarriage-what-to-expect.html
After the doctor called and explained my miscarriage would be within a week I felt ready for this to be over. At first I was positive. Then anger set in. Not against Heavenly Father, just angry towards anything to do with baby. Then grief and tears came. And overcoming crying! Also came depression and wanting to be alone, but not from my girls & Craig. Just alone from anyone seeing me. My dear sweet friend brought me flowers & chocolate and when I saw her pull up I felt ashamed & embarrassed but I was glad after she left that she came. The few days brought a big clot about the size of 2 quarters. I had cramping but nothing too extreme. Then after that came just slow brownish bleeding. I thought these little/medium clots was all this miscarriage was going to entail. Oh man I was wrong. I had no idea what was coming ahead!!!
Christmas came and it felt good to relax at home. Jaycee had thrown up that morning so we were homebound. I honestly was feeling sooo much better and up in spirits until I called my mom and it reminded me of everything that was happening. She asked if I was having labor contractions when my clots came. I didn't really know what she was talking about.
The next day I was pretty crampy all day and so grateful for ibuprofen. We watched new movies and again a relaxing day. Then we just needed to get out!!! I felt cooped up. The girls you could tell needed out. We all got up & ready and headed to Walmart. As we were driving out I was hurting pretty bad with cramps and wished I had taken ibuprofen before we left. We were walking around and my lower back was killing me. At times I felt weak like I couldn't walk even. I was ready to be home and play some Mario Kart with D & her family and just relax again. Oh boy did the night change and no idea what was about to happen.
We got home and I had just a little plate of chips & cheese until I started feeling contractions. Hadley was born natural so of course I've felt the whole labor process so compared of a 10 I would say it was about a 5. Enough to hurt really bad but not quite the intensity. I quickly took my dinner to the table and sat on the toilet. 8:15pm There was a gush of blood and it had felt a little better. I sat there for about 25 minutes. It just felt good to sit there and let it come out. I felt done but then very sore with contractions. I came and laid on the living floor and was about in tears with pain. These were labor pains. I mean contractions for nothing--no baby! Craig and the girls just looked at me and I told Craig I just felt like I needed to push something out. After a few minutes I quickly ran back to the toilet and sat. He was so amazing and supportive. He stood and waited in the bathroom with me. He got me water. He listened. I just am so grateful he was there. I would get contractions and as they came I felt the urge to push. All that was coming out was liquid-blood-lots of it. Again the contractions, again pushing. I looked down there to see and sure enough there was something just sitting at my vagina trying to get out. I didn't want to pull it out, I just knew my body needed to do it. At the moment I didn't know what it was, all I knew is I was irritated this was taking so long and felt bad Craig just sitting there. At times I felt faint so I would lean forward. Water felt good to drink. Finally about 9:15 (one hour down) it plopped out. I kept flushing because I wanted a clean toilet for it to fall into, but that didn't happen. It was at least the size of a golf ball. It was big. It had a rough looking side with a very soft, silky side. After looking online today I know that this was the placenta & baby sack. I wanted to dig it out but Craig though I was crazy. Away it flushed.
I felt better at this point. Stood up. Within 2 minutes again here came the contractions. Again here came the pain. I need to sit again. I booked it upstairs to camp for the night. Again sat for until about 10:45 while passing lots of clots. Big ones. lots of blood. Craig put the girls to bed and then laid outside of the bathroom to be my help mate. Also he gave me a blessing of comfort which I feel so strongly that has been my strength through this. I was so tired and wanted to go to bed but there was no way I wanted to put on a pad knowing I would soak through quickly. I finally felt well enough and sat in the shower for about 30 more minutes. Passed 3 more clots and then felt so much better. Exhausted. I quickly laid in bed & cried. Sobbed. I thought of all these perfect little newborns born lately and mine just got flushed down a toilet. My toilet. Pain-no baby. It was a rough, emotional realization that yes, I was indeed pregnant. Yes, we had another child #3. No, it'll never be here with us. Craig cuddled me and away I slept into la-la land.
The next morning I woke up refreshed. Very weak but felt good. I was having slight contractions but nothing like last night. I called my mom to talk to her & also my doctor who said everything sounded normal. I was still bleeding. About one paid every 1-2 hours. I would feel a contractions and a little gush and knew when that happened I would run to the toilet with a clot & gush. My body was working hard to get all this out. I've used so much toilet paper. So many flushed toilets. Dry hands from washing. Luckily I snuck in a 20 minute nap but woke up in a lot of pain. Again contractions. No appetite. No thirst. Just want this over. Again to the bathroom I went. Again I was feeling the strong contractions but didn't have the urge to push like last night. But with these intense contractions I thought, I'm just going to push. Out another big clot that suprised me. Sigh of relief. I was feeling good from there on out. Still blood and little clots but no contractions. I feel like I'm empty and my stomach is getting back to normal. Now I guess we just wait for another week or 2 for this to taper off.
This past week I've felt so much love for my 2 girls. I've felt that maybe our family is just made for 2 kids cuz this is hard and I HATE being pregnant!!! I do know I'm not ready for this again for a while. I've loved cuddling with my Hadi and my Jaycee. They have been the loves & hugs that I've needed right now. They have been my smiles & laughter in a time that doesn't make room for them. They have given me upliftment that my body can make babies and this just was supposed to happen for some reason. They are my reason to be positive and keep being their mommy.
This past week I've also felt so much love for Craig. He's my rock. He tries so hard to take upon him my heart ache. He's been my punching bag "sorta speak" when I've been angry & said probably not-so-nice things about baby things. He's been my listening ear. He's been my best friend who understands the grief because we together made this baby. He's been my priesthood holder who worthily can speak for God to me personally. He's been my comforter who I don't feel ashamed to sob in his arms. I just know he was sent to me because we are perfect together.
My heart is full. My heart is ready to move on.
Here's a link that Craig found as I was going through this that was so helpful as I had no idea what was going to happen. I found it so helpful. http://www.justmommies.com/forums/f1794-pregnancy-loss-information-and-faqs/2497944-natural-miscarriage-what-to-expect.html
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
RESULTS!
The doctor just called....
I have what is called a blighted ovum. You can read more about it here:
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/blighted-ovum
So basically I chose out of different options to have my body take nature to get rid of everything. She said telling by the ultrasound, there is a lot of fluid in the uterus which is showing that my body is starting to to separate and get rid of. She said based on the U/S she would say in a week or so. Also they found that the baby is still measuring at 5w and just a few days. Which exactly what it said on 11/25 almost a month later. Technically I should be about 8 weeks or more.
I'm okay with this result. I'm glad to have an answer. I think the human body is amazing and shows that there is a Father in Heaven. He created an amazing thing! I'm glad that my body recognizes that the pregnancy wouldn't be healthy and reacts in this way. I say it's a blessing. A blessing to save heartache. I'd rather have it happen now than later. A blessing to have answers. A blessing to move on. A blessing that GOD DOESN'T DO RANDOM!!! This is all his plan.
Thank you to my amazing friends & family who have helped me through all this mess since August. I feel loved and blessed.
I have what is called a blighted ovum. You can read more about it here:
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/blighted-ovum
So basically I chose out of different options to have my body take nature to get rid of everything. She said telling by the ultrasound, there is a lot of fluid in the uterus which is showing that my body is starting to to separate and get rid of. She said based on the U/S she would say in a week or so. Also they found that the baby is still measuring at 5w and just a few days. Which exactly what it said on 11/25 almost a month later. Technically I should be about 8 weeks or more.
I'm okay with this result. I'm glad to have an answer. I think the human body is amazing and shows that there is a Father in Heaven. He created an amazing thing! I'm glad that my body recognizes that the pregnancy wouldn't be healthy and reacts in this way. I say it's a blessing. A blessing to save heartache. I'd rather have it happen now than later. A blessing to have answers. A blessing to move on. A blessing that GOD DOESN'T DO RANDOM!!! This is all his plan.
Thank you to my amazing friends & family who have helped me through all this mess since August. I feel loved and blessed.
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