Well.......
I'm over my estimated due date and still going strong!
40 weeks 1 day
Showing posts with label Pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pregnancy. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
25 and 26 week update!
How far along? 26 weeks and 2 days
How big is baby?
What is baby doing this week? Babyzone.com says "This week your baby-to-be opens his eyes for the first time. She'll open and shut his eyes as he gets used to his new ability. Your little one is still on the small side. His body may look fully formed on the outside, but inside there's fine-tuning taking place, including his lungs and brain. Your unborn baby still has some growing to do!"
What is going on in mama? Pregnancy induced Allergies are still here, but very mild now. Local honey and QB Complex work wonders.
Symptoms: If I sit for a while my butt and back start to hurt, but other than that nothing big, but I get adjusted every other day and that is so helpful!!
Total weight gain: A lot!
Exercise: I take Ava and Pekka on 2 mile walk/jogs about 3-4 days a week.
Exercise: I take Ava and Pekka on 2 mile walk/jogs about 3-4 days a week.
Maternity clothes: There are clothes that aren't maternity???
Sleep: Pretty good for the last week actually.
Best moment last week?
Movement: Oh yes!
Cravings: Eating clean, healthy, natural foods.
Belly Button in or out: Still in there, but barely!
What I miss? Having a body that can do whatever I want. Things are starting to get harder and harder. Like shaving standing up!
What I am looking forward to: Not hearing from the glucose test. No news is good news.
Milestones: Last week in 2rd tri.
How is daddy and Ava? So sweet. They tell Brody about their day each night before we go to sleep.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
23-24 weeks with Brody
23 weeks
24 weeks
How far along? 24 weeks!
How big is baby? Your 10.5-to-11.8-inch fetus weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces
- His see-through skin is gradually becoming more opaque.
- And it's got a new pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed.
Symptoms: Some sciatic pain, but I get adjusted every other day. Man, I wish I had known about Chiropractic when I was pregnant with Ava. It is amazing!!
I have accrued pregnancy allergies. I have never had allergies before so this is new to me. I have ordered a natural vitamin QB Complex that is a natural histamine to help with that.
Total weight gain: whew!
Maternity clothes: Dresses are amazing!
Sleep: Pretty good actually!
Best moment last week: My mom was able to feel Brody last week! I have actually ran twice in the past few days. Makes me feel proud of myself! Although, it makes me hungry the next day!
Movement: Yes please and thank you!
Cravings: Turkey sandwiches
Belly Button in or out: Creeping to the surface.
What I miss? BEER!!!
What I am looking forward to: hmmm
Milestones: Brody is at the viable stage!
How is daddy? Great. We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and enjoyed a date night Saturday. He really is so fun to be with!
How is Ava? She prays for "big big Brody and Ava a big sister every night. Melts my heart!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
18 weeks and 5 days
Hi there! This is a little late, but better late than never!!!
How far along? 18w5d
How big is baby? Average size: 5.6 inches, 6.7 oz. A glorious Sweet TATA!!!
What is baby doing this week? thebump.com says "Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon."
What is going on in mama? Babyzone.com says "By now you're feeling your baby-to-be wiggle inside you. The excitement surrounding her first movements will probably help you forget some of your pregnancy woes. As your tummy continues to expand you may notice stretch marks and have itchy skin. Your back will ache as your body adjusts to its new alignment. Thankfully, nausea is mostly likely a distant memory."
I am definatley growing that's for sure. The women who didn't know I was pregnant at my gym, were in full comment force this week. Apparently, I got pregnant overnight! Whoo-hoo no more chubby monkey!
Symptoms: Pregnancy brain!!!!
Total weight gain: Not sure exactly. I have a guesstimate,but it has finally slowed down.
Exercise: Honestly, not much working out. Which has had me feeling good about that. I can just enjoy the rest of the pregnancy and workout hard core the rest of my life! And that WILL happen!
Maternity clothes: Um that or shirts I can still finagle to wear.
Sleep: Not fantastic,but not horrible so I can't complain.
Best moment last week: Drum roll please........I felt the baby. AND......We found out the gender. I will reveal that after we have finished telling people in real life!
Movement: YES!!!!, slight flutters here and there.
Cravings: No new ones this week really. I'm pretty much a creature of habit!
Belly Button in or out: Still in! Going to the shallow end of the pool though!
What I miss:
What I am looking forward to:
Milestones: Finally feeling Baby #2 consistently.
How is daddy: Happy as a clam!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Consigning, church, weekend over?
This weekend was a mixture of flying by and being relaxing at the same time.
Saturday morning, I headed out to work the consignment sale at our church! My shift was from 8:30-12:30. The last place I wanted to end up was with the check out and the money. Haha that's exactly where I ended up! And to be honest, I thought I would dread those 4 hours but I really had do much fun! I laughed and laughed with my fellow women from church about everything from kids to husbands to child birth to making fun of each other. God really used that time to show me I could really form relationships with these women that I just see on Sunday mornings.
I did purchase some maternity clothes that were much needed (I've grown out of the ones I have) and Ava a dress. There wasn't a lot to choose from in the 2T section for her.
I got home to a bonus room that was demolished but I loved it because Clint and Ava had a blast playing.
Sunday morning I got up and made cinnamon crumble bread and blueberry muffins for Sunday school class. They made the house smell so good!
We headed to church and it was a good one! I love how excited Ava gets about going! She starts spouting "I get I sing, and pray, and see my friends!"
Love that!
After church we picked up our items that didn't sell at the consignment sale and headed home. Clint and I weren't really hungry yet, shocking! So we watched tv while Ava napped and then we finally decided to just fend for ourselves. Salad for me! Can't get enough these days!
Some laundry happened, tv watching, Clint went out to do some work outside and Ava and I did a quick but sweaty 15 minute workout while watching "Gnomio and Juliet".
Supper was a chocolate chip pancake , free range eggs and turkey bacon kind of night. Can't every go wrong with this decision!!!
I hope y'all have a great day!
We find out the gender (hopefully, if "bear" cooperates) on Thursday!!
Saturday morning, I headed out to work the consignment sale at our church! My shift was from 8:30-12:30. The last place I wanted to end up was with the check out and the money. Haha that's exactly where I ended up! And to be honest, I thought I would dread those 4 hours but I really had do much fun! I laughed and laughed with my fellow women from church about everything from kids to husbands to child birth to making fun of each other. God really used that time to show me I could really form relationships with these women that I just see on Sunday mornings.
I did purchase some maternity clothes that were much needed (I've grown out of the ones I have) and Ava a dress. There wasn't a lot to choose from in the 2T section for her.
I got home to a bonus room that was demolished but I loved it because Clint and Ava had a blast playing.
Sunday morning I got up and made cinnamon crumble bread and blueberry muffins for Sunday school class. They made the house smell so good!
We headed to church and it was a good one! I love how excited Ava gets about going! She starts spouting "I get I sing, and pray, and see my friends!"
Love that!
After church we picked up our items that didn't sell at the consignment sale and headed home. Clint and I weren't really hungry yet, shocking! So we watched tv while Ava napped and then we finally decided to just fend for ourselves. Salad for me! Can't get enough these days!
Some laundry happened, tv watching, Clint went out to do some work outside and Ava and I did a quick but sweaty 15 minute workout while watching "Gnomio and Juliet".
Supper was a chocolate chip pancake , free range eggs and turkey bacon kind of night. Can't every go wrong with this decision!!!
I hope y'all have a great day!
We find out the gender (hopefully, if "bear" cooperates) on Thursday!!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
17 weeks with #2
How big is baby?Average size: 5.1 inches, 5.9 oz. An onion! Good thing Baby F doesn't smell like one!
What is baby doing this week? thebump.com says that Baby F's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
What is going on in mama? Babyzone.com says that daily, your body's changing inside and out to accommodate your baby-to-be. As your skin stretches, your breasts and abdomen may become itchy. Your baby bump will begin to change your posture so that your back may ache.(Good thing I get adjusted every other day!!!)
Inside your body, your stomach is getting more cramped, sometimes leading to heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence. You may also notice mood swings as pregnancy hormones continue to play with your emotions.
Symptoms: Flatulence is a big one! Sheesh!
Total weight gain: N/A
Exercise: I have stopped getting up at 3:30am on work days. Not because I can't, but because my body needs the sleep instead. I am using weights/bands 4 times a week and trying to get in 15-20 miles of running.
Maternity clothes: I am wearing dresses to work and lounge clothes at home.
Sleep: Weird and crazy dreams, but sleeping ok!
Movement: Some times I think it is a flutter, but could be gas! I felt Ava's flutters for sure at 18 weeks, so it could be very soon!
Cravings: None really besides healthy foods. My GIGANTIC appetite has slowed a bit.
Belly Button in or out: Still in! Although, getting more shallow.
What I miss: The only thing I miss is being able to work out balls to the wall and feel great after a good sweaty, exhausting workout.
What I am looking forward to: Our church consignment sale this weekend, to buy cheap baby things. Neutral of course until next week!
Milestones: None that I know this week.
How is daddy? Very supportive in my emotional breakdowns.
We find out the sex March 7th!! 1 week from today!!!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
16 weeks update(week late)
How big is baby? Avocado. Our little guacamole is 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces.
What is baby doing this week? According to Baby Center, get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. His/her legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Soon you'll experience one of the most wonderful moments of pregnancy — feeling your baby move. While some women notice "quickening" as early as 16 weeks, many don't feel their baby move until about 18 weeks or more. (And if this is your first baby, don't be too impatient — you may not be aware of your baby's movements until 20 weeks or so.) The earliest movements may feel like little flutters, gas bubbles, or even like popcorn popping. Over the following weeks they'll grow stronger and you'll be able to feel them much more frequently.
Symptoms:""Growing pains" or Round ligament pain has been pretty consistent.
Total weight gain: N/A!!
Exercise: Still able to run 30 miles a week, but I am no longer worrying about time frame and just doing what my body needs.
Doing weights and exercise bands about 4 days per week also.
Maternity clothes: No turning back!
Sleep: Good nights and tossing and turning nights. Although, I've been waking up feeling like I've been hit by a train.
Best moment last week: We needed to move our Gender ultrasound to later in the day, so it would be easier for Clint to leave the job site. We got it moved 5 days sooner! March 7th!
Movement: No, but I am anticipating the "flutters" that should be coming any time.
Food cravings: Still salads with light ranch, croutons, and cheese.
What I miss: Not getting our of breathe so easy some times!
What I am looking forward to: Buying more maternity pants! And feeling the "flutters".
Milestones: Having to retire jeans.
How is daddy? The best husband and daddy in my world!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
15.3 week update
How far along?15+
How big is baby? A navel orange. Average size: 4 inches, 2.5 oz.
What is baby doing this week? Baby F's bones are continuing to grow and lengthen. While he/she looks more like a baby, his/her skin is still thin and translucent with her veins visible. baby F is also beginning to grow lanugo, a very fine hair. It will keep growing until around the 26th gestational week of pregnancy (that's week 28 of your pregnancy).
Symptoms: I actually feel really good. Not tired (as much), no headaches, no nausea, random hunger.
Total weight gain:
Maternity clothes: Oh Yes, no more regular pants.
Sleep: No complaints.
Best moment last week: A patient from work asked "very carefully" if I was expecting. He didn't want to be wrong, so he tiptoed around the question and guestured with his hand. No more awkward pudge! This baby is no longer hiding!
(*Disclaimer...about to talk about God for a second).
Oh and I did have a good long chat with God the other day. I have been soooo focused on this extreme weight gain. I've been counting calories and still running over 30 miles a week and still gaining like crazy! It doesn't make sense to me. I guess I whined one too many mes, because Clint said some things that we are a wake up call to me! I was being so selfish and vain. What I looked like and what I was "supposed" to be gaining were completely overshadowing our baby and the fact that me and the baby are healthy! That is and from now on is the MOST important. Not that it wasn't, but Satan was using my selfishness to put that over the baby! I feel so much better after my long prayer to God about it. I am no longer tracking calories(hard for me not to do) and only eating when hungry! Although, that seems to be ALL the time!!!
Movement: Not yet. But it "should" be soon!
Food cravings: Salads, with block cheddar cheese that is shredded, light ranch and croutons!
Belly Button in or out: Still in!
What I miss: Enjoying this last pregnacy!
What I am looking forward to: Our gender reveal on March 12th!
Milestones: hmmm....not sure haha
How is daddy? He is good! He is so awesome to me!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Mid week happenings
Hey there!! I took some time off from blogging for no other reason than laziness! Just to be honest! I did post belly pictures on Tuesday here if you want to go see!
Tuesday, I got up and ran an easy 6 miles before getting ready for the busy day ahead!
First up, check up for little Bear.
Tuesday, I got up and ran an easy 6 miles before getting ready for the busy day ahead!
First up, check up for little Bear.
Waiting in the waiting room! Good thing we didn't have to wait long because my bladder needed relief.
Ava watching me get my blood pressure checked.
Everything went great. Pretty good weight gain, but my doc knows I'm running a lot and eating healthy. Little Bear is putting on the pounds on his/her mama!
We made the gender ultrasound for March 12th at 19 weeks!!
Next up!
Yep, Trader Joe's. My awesome bosses gave us a $50 gift card for Christmas and I couldn't wait until we were out of protein for me to stock up! I put that gift card to great use with chicken, ground turkey, turkey bacon, pork chops, frozen waffles, Zbars for Ava, and some probitics!
Ava was so excited to get stickers from the check out lady!
Next stop, Aldi!
If you don't have one around you, you are missing out!!
Obviously it is a fun place!!
Supper was homemade pizza bites and salads! Loving salads with light ranch and croutons these days!
My morning snack yesterday, courtesy of my awesome husband. He makes a blender full every day before he heads to work! Honestly, it takes him 5 minutes,but if he didn't do it, then I wouldn't have them.
I'm getting plenty of good fruits in veggies for me and little Bear.
Today, Thursday, I got up and ran another easy 6 miles before we headed out to clean the office. Ava fell asleep on the way home, so housework took a backseat while I held her and read some on my Kindle. Not passing up an opportunity like that! No siree!!
We were meeting Clint's dad for supper and meeting Clint after work before.
Bath time.
Think she has enought toys?
Target
And my fave Panera Bread!!
Have a great Friday!!
See ya soon!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Groceries and a newbie!
Hey there on this hump day. It is a rainy mess outside here today. Yuck.
I was bound and determined to get up and get in a few miles and do my 3000 club workout. 4am alarm went off and I had no idea what day it was! But I had told Clint last night that I was getting up and telling him so I'd do it. I indeed rolled out of bed and after a small apple, ran 3 miles and did 35 burpees, 45 pushups, and 130 crunches. I was so happy I did it!
Yesterday, we had a busy day, so I got up and ran 6 miles and ended up doing my 3000 club before supper.
We got ready and headed out for errands. Grocery shopping!
We put up groceries and had lunch and then layed down and watched
I was bound and determined to get up and get in a few miles and do my 3000 club workout. 4am alarm went off and I had no idea what day it was! But I had told Clint last night that I was getting up and telling him so I'd do it. I indeed rolled out of bed and after a small apple, ran 3 miles and did 35 burpees, 45 pushups, and 130 crunches. I was so happy I did it!
Yesterday, we had a busy day, so I got up and ran 6 miles and ended up doing my 3000 club before supper.
We got ready and headed out for errands. Grocery shopping!
My partner in shopping! She is eating an apple while we shop and leading the way down the aisle.
"homey don't play that"
Sorry couldn't resist. I have NO idea why she fell asleep like this but her arms stayed like that until we got home!
We put up groceries and had lunch and then layed down and watched
We have in fact watched it like 4 times in the past 2 days. Such a cute movie.
Clint got home and we couldn't wait to take this picture!
Yep, that is right. The Ferrell family is expanding and will welcome a new baby around August 6th. (3 weeks after Clint's biirthday and 1 week after Ava's!!! Talk about a busy 3 weeks for me!)
We had our 10 week ultrasound and doc appt yesterday morning and all looks great. The baby was super wiggly and seeing that and the little heart beat beating makes your heart want to explode with love!
I had bad nausea and some morning sickness and extremely tired, but the past week has been great! I have continued to do my 30 miles a week in running and nothing has really changed on the exercise front. I am excited to see how long I can run with the baby. I didn't become a runner until after Ava was born. My doc has no problem with this at all if I am comfortable. The funny this I have gained 8lbs already. I was a little underweight and the baby and my body has caught me up I suppose!
We could not be more thrilled and excited about this baby. Ava is too funny. She runs around saying she's going to be a big sister. She also knows I have a baby in my belly, although at first she said
"mama has a baby in her butt" !
Oh dear child, yes the baby will be in my butt eventually when the pounds start adding up!
Well have a great day!!!
See ya soon!
Monday, May 17, 2010
It is time.
It is time to discuss things that have gotten harder to do. Yes, there are certain things that you wouldn't think would be a change to your routine, but oh sister you just don't know!
Things that change when you are pregnant:
1. Painting your toenails. Yep, there is no more bringing your foot up on the chair with you to put bright colors on the toesies. I know have to put my foot up on something and slowly attempt to be neat and not get HOT PINK polish on my entire toe.
2. Shaving your legs and trimming the girl parts. Oh sweet mary! You have to become creative in this normal act. The belly gets in the way when you bend over to shave and when you attempt to "trim" well, hell let's face it, you can't even see what you are doing unless you shift to one side or go from memory!
3. Your best model walk on the catwalk. You can throw that walk to the birds. It comes a time when you wake up and your husbands says you are waddling!! GASP! When did that happen??
4. An eating place and chafing! Of course, I knew my legs were getting bigger because they are touching when I walk now. (I haven't had this issue in a while!) And about 20 times per day I am pulling my shorts out from some hidden place that EATS your shorts and it is not fun!
5. Crossing your legs. Because my (and maybe your) legs are kissing at the top, sitting with your legs crossed is getting to where it is not going to happen much longer. My short little legs, are running out of landing area for my other leg to rest on.
6. (THIS HASN'T HAPPENED TO US, THANK GOD!!) Sex! So I hear, that sex becomes uncomfortable. We are not there and I pray we don't get there, there are some women that the belly-o gets in the way and makes getting it on a little difficult to where they forfeit the fun. (In my best Team Captain voice) "we will not forfeit!" We have just learned that creativity is AWESOME!! Don't give up and give in to defeat, just find a better way! That's my advice at least!
There ya have it. These are the ones that have been on the forefront of my mind lately. Please feel free to share!! I hope I am not the only one that this is happening to!
I hope your Monday has been as good as a Monday can get!!
Things that change when you are pregnant:
1. Painting your toenails. Yep, there is no more bringing your foot up on the chair with you to put bright colors on the toesies. I know have to put my foot up on something and slowly attempt to be neat and not get HOT PINK polish on my entire toe.
2. Shaving your legs and trimming the girl parts. Oh sweet mary! You have to become creative in this normal act. The belly gets in the way when you bend over to shave and when you attempt to "trim" well, hell let's face it, you can't even see what you are doing unless you shift to one side or go from memory!
3. Your best model walk on the catwalk. You can throw that walk to the birds. It comes a time when you wake up and your husbands says you are waddling!! GASP! When did that happen??
4. An eating place and chafing! Of course, I knew my legs were getting bigger because they are touching when I walk now. (I haven't had this issue in a while!) And about 20 times per day I am pulling my shorts out from some hidden place that EATS your shorts and it is not fun!
5. Crossing your legs. Because my (and maybe your) legs are kissing at the top, sitting with your legs crossed is getting to where it is not going to happen much longer. My short little legs, are running out of landing area for my other leg to rest on.
6. (THIS HASN'T HAPPENED TO US, THANK GOD!!) Sex! So I hear, that sex becomes uncomfortable. We are not there and I pray we don't get there, there are some women that the belly-o gets in the way and makes getting it on a little difficult to where they forfeit the fun. (In my best Team Captain voice) "we will not forfeit!" We have just learned that creativity is AWESOME!! Don't give up and give in to defeat, just find a better way! That's my advice at least!
There ya have it. These are the ones that have been on the forefront of my mind lately. Please feel free to share!! I hope I am not the only one that this is happening to!
I hope your Monday has been as good as a Monday can get!!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Food for thought!
Thank you for the well wishes on our anniversary!! They gave me a huge smile each time I received one!!
Since this is a healthy living blog about life, I thought I would let you in on what I have eaten/will be eating today and what exercise! I am a personal trainer and still try to eat as well as possible. (This is what works for me. Every body is different!!)
Breakfast(6:30am) 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 2 pieces of Nature's own double fiber bread with natural preserves, 1 piece turkey sausage, 1/2 reg;1/2 decaf coffee with a smidge of skim milk.
Mid-morning snack(10:30am) Morningstar Garden veggie burger on bread with lettuce and ketchup
Exercise(11:45ish) 30-45 min on ArcTrainer
Lunch(prob around 12:30 or 1pm) 1/2 cup oats, Amazing grass packet, 1tsp flaxseed, 1TBSP natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup nonfat natural yogurt
Mid-afternoon snack(around 3:30-4ish) Clif bar, banana
Supper(6 or 6:30ish) 3 cups spinach, 1 roma tomato, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 can light tuna in water, drizzle lemon juice.
Night Snack(after I teach exercise class about 9pm) 1/2 cup nonfat natural yogurt, 1/2 cup Kashi crunch cereal
Have a great Tuesday!!! Go over and check out Al's blog. She has some AMAZING news!! Congrats again Al!!!!
Since this is a healthy living blog about life, I thought I would let you in on what I have eaten/will be eating today and what exercise! I am a personal trainer and still try to eat as well as possible. (This is what works for me. Every body is different!!)
Breakfast(6:30am) 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 2 pieces of Nature's own double fiber bread with natural preserves, 1 piece turkey sausage, 1/2 reg;1/2 decaf coffee with a smidge of skim milk.
Mid-morning snack(10:30am) Morningstar Garden veggie burger on bread with lettuce and ketchup
Exercise(11:45ish) 30-45 min on ArcTrainer
Lunch(prob around 12:30 or 1pm) 1/2 cup oats, Amazing grass packet, 1tsp flaxseed, 1TBSP natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup nonfat natural yogurt
Mid-afternoon snack(around 3:30-4ish) Clif bar, banana
Supper(6 or 6:30ish) 3 cups spinach, 1 roma tomato, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 can light tuna in water, drizzle lemon juice.
Night Snack(after I teach exercise class about 9pm) 1/2 cup nonfat natural yogurt, 1/2 cup Kashi crunch cereal
Have a great Tuesday!!! Go over and check out Al's blog. She has some AMAZING news!! Congrats again Al!!!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Decided
Hey bloggies. Happy Hump day! (I love to say that, haha!!!) I hope your week has been going great. Mine has been so-so.
The other morning, I was doing my usual morning routine (breakfast, filling in my life with computer time) and decided something. I go to my 23 week appt. tomorrow and we you go to the appts., if everything is a routine checkup, as soon as you get there you pee in a cup and get your weight taken. If you remember my post, at my big u/s, you will remember I didn't have a good experience with my "substitute" doctor. I have been so worried about gaining too much for the last 4 weeks.
(Beware. There are some ramblings.)
My decision is...I AM NOT GOING TO SEE WHAT MY WEIGHT IS!.
I will let the doctor tell me if she is concerned with it, but otherwise I don't want to know what the scale says. I FEEL good until I know that number. Then, I start comparing myself to every other pregnant woman and trying to fit into the "supposed to weigh" category. I have had enough. I am one woman. If I am healthy and so is Baby Ava, then I am ok with that.
I eat 95% healthier than most pregnant women and most non-pregnant women and if my body wants to put on more than the average gain, SO BE IT. It's not like I don't live at the gym all day. I will get the gain off. I am going to enjoy this pregnancy and not let that number ruin our happiness.
So there is my big decision and I am sticking to it!!!! It is so empowering!!!
The other morning, I was doing my usual morning routine (breakfast, filling in my life with computer time) and decided something. I go to my 23 week appt. tomorrow and we you go to the appts., if everything is a routine checkup, as soon as you get there you pee in a cup and get your weight taken. If you remember my post, at my big u/s, you will remember I didn't have a good experience with my "substitute" doctor. I have been so worried about gaining too much for the last 4 weeks.
(Beware. There are some ramblings.)
My decision is...I AM NOT GOING TO SEE WHAT MY WEIGHT IS!.
I will let the doctor tell me if she is concerned with it, but otherwise I don't want to know what the scale says. I FEEL good until I know that number. Then, I start comparing myself to every other pregnant woman and trying to fit into the "supposed to weigh" category. I have had enough. I am one woman. If I am healthy and so is Baby Ava, then I am ok with that.
I eat 95% healthier than most pregnant women and most non-pregnant women and if my body wants to put on more than the average gain, SO BE IT. It's not like I don't live at the gym all day. I will get the gain off. I am going to enjoy this pregnancy and not let that number ruin our happiness.
So there is my big decision and I am sticking to it!!!! It is so empowering!!!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Our BIG appt. deets!!!
Ok, whew! I finally have a little time to talk about our BIG day this past Thursday. First, of all this week went kind of slow of course. I didn't sleep well at night because I was so anxious. It was like waiting for Christmas when you are 8 years old. I'm so glad the appt was at 8am and we didn't have to wait all day for it!
I had to have a full bladder for the ultrasound. It helps the sound waves, so things are more clear. They tell you to drink 2 12oz of liquid but not milk. I drank a bottle water about an hour before and about 1/2 cup or watered down OJ to get Baby F up and at 'em.
We get in the little room and the tech says, "wow that is a full bladder!" Um yes ma'am I KNOW!!!! So she starts the picture process and is telling us what she is seeing. I immediately start crying. It is the most amazing experience to see the baby and all the parts. When we started the baby's head was up under my belly button. About 5 minutes later, a complete flip a roo and the head was down by my bladder. How amazing that that happened and I didn't feel it. I was just in such awe at the whole experience.
The tech did ask if we wanted to know the sex. Please and thank you ma'am! She went searching for the best butt shot she could and said, "its a cute little girl!" MORE TEARS!
She is weighing in a 9oz and her heartbeat was 141. The exact same number as 4 weeks ago! Amazing!
We were asked if we wanted to see her 3D. Well, we have always kind of thought that 3D was kind of creepy looking, but I said what the heck! She turned on the 3D whatever and started taking pictures of her. She apparently is like her mama and ate up all the facial camera time! She was still and cooperative. I love having my picture taken. Like mother like daughter. AWWW how amazing. We will have a daughter. I am tearing up right now!!! We are so blessed!!!!
The tech finished up and said I could empty my bladder. I asked her if I should because I had to go upstairs to see the doc and give a pee sample. She said, "I don't think you can wait that long!" haha We all laughed because she wsa right. I was going to explode. (Don't worry, I still had plenty to share for the sample!)
My doc had to schedule a surgery, so I had a substitute doc that was in the practice. We did the usual, pee in a cup, get your weight and blood pressure. I was up 7lbs and my blood pressure was 116/80. Now I didn't gain any weeks 9-15. The doc comes in and says "I see you have had a little weight gain. You are about 3lbs over where we would like to see you right now. We recommend 10lbs and you are at 13!!
Wait WHAT?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
I then explain to her that I am a personal trainer, still eating healthy, ONLY eating desserts once or twice on the weekends and still doing cardio everyday and weights 3-4 days per week. She asked if I drink a lot of juice or coke. HEY LADY! ARE YOU LISTENING TO THE WORDS THAT ARE COMIN OUTTA MY MOUTH??!!?(in my best Chris Tucker voice!)
I don't do any of that. Clint chimes in and says "no really she eats healthy and exercises.
She proceeds to tell me that some women have spurts of gain and then weeks of no gain! (Hey that's ME!!) Also, to keep lifting weights and doing cadrio because her patients that do bounce back quicker! Yeah I'm not an idiot lady!!!
To put it mildly, she pissed Clint and I both off and are glad she is not our doctor. I am going to tell my doc in 4 weeks that I was not happy with her "complaining" about 3lbs! Give me a break! So of course we were thrilled to hear our baby girl news, that just CHAFED MY HIDE ALL DAY!!! I know that in reality and truth I am doing all I can for a healthy baby and for me, but am worried I my gainage. That stupid lady!!! Sheesh!!!! Ok, so I'm still no over it, but I am trying! Some things just stick in your crawl for longer than others.
Ok back to puppies and rainbows. Clint and I made our calls and told everyone the news and we have very excited family and friends.
For the name!!!!! We fell in love with AVA QUINN and that is what is going to stick! It is such a relief having an identity to the growing human in your belly and calling her a her or her name instead of the "baby" or "it".
We are over the moon and can now start talking about baby essentials. We are thinking a white nursery with white furniture with the bedding and accessories bright colors like pinks, tangerines, yellows. I don't want her to just have a pink room, but lots of happy colors!!!
Thank y'all for all the congrats!!! We really appreciate them all. Y'all are part of my family!!!
I had to have a full bladder for the ultrasound. It helps the sound waves, so things are more clear. They tell you to drink 2 12oz of liquid but not milk. I drank a bottle water about an hour before and about 1/2 cup or watered down OJ to get Baby F up and at 'em.
We get in the little room and the tech says, "wow that is a full bladder!" Um yes ma'am I KNOW!!!! So she starts the picture process and is telling us what she is seeing. I immediately start crying. It is the most amazing experience to see the baby and all the parts. When we started the baby's head was up under my belly button. About 5 minutes later, a complete flip a roo and the head was down by my bladder. How amazing that that happened and I didn't feel it. I was just in such awe at the whole experience.
The tech did ask if we wanted to know the sex. Please and thank you ma'am! She went searching for the best butt shot she could and said, "its a cute little girl!" MORE TEARS!
She is weighing in a 9oz and her heartbeat was 141. The exact same number as 4 weeks ago! Amazing!
We were asked if we wanted to see her 3D. Well, we have always kind of thought that 3D was kind of creepy looking, but I said what the heck! She turned on the 3D whatever and started taking pictures of her. She apparently is like her mama and ate up all the facial camera time! She was still and cooperative. I love having my picture taken. Like mother like daughter. AWWW how amazing. We will have a daughter. I am tearing up right now!!! We are so blessed!!!!
The tech finished up and said I could empty my bladder. I asked her if I should because I had to go upstairs to see the doc and give a pee sample. She said, "I don't think you can wait that long!" haha We all laughed because she wsa right. I was going to explode. (Don't worry, I still had plenty to share for the sample!)
My doc had to schedule a surgery, so I had a substitute doc that was in the practice. We did the usual, pee in a cup, get your weight and blood pressure. I was up 7lbs and my blood pressure was 116/80. Now I didn't gain any weeks 9-15. The doc comes in and says "I see you have had a little weight gain. You are about 3lbs over where we would like to see you right now. We recommend 10lbs and you are at 13!!
Wait WHAT?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??
I then explain to her that I am a personal trainer, still eating healthy, ONLY eating desserts once or twice on the weekends and still doing cardio everyday and weights 3-4 days per week. She asked if I drink a lot of juice or coke. HEY LADY! ARE YOU LISTENING TO THE WORDS THAT ARE COMIN OUTTA MY MOUTH??!!?(in my best Chris Tucker voice!)
I don't do any of that. Clint chimes in and says "no really she eats healthy and exercises.
She proceeds to tell me that some women have spurts of gain and then weeks of no gain! (Hey that's ME!!) Also, to keep lifting weights and doing cadrio because her patients that do bounce back quicker! Yeah I'm not an idiot lady!!!
To put it mildly, she pissed Clint and I both off and are glad she is not our doctor. I am going to tell my doc in 4 weeks that I was not happy with her "complaining" about 3lbs! Give me a break! So of course we were thrilled to hear our baby girl news, that just CHAFED MY HIDE ALL DAY!!! I know that in reality and truth I am doing all I can for a healthy baby and for me, but am worried I my gainage. That stupid lady!!! Sheesh!!!! Ok, so I'm still no over it, but I am trying! Some things just stick in your crawl for longer than others.
Ok back to puppies and rainbows. Clint and I made our calls and told everyone the news and we have very excited family and friends.
For the name!!!!! We fell in love with AVA QUINN and that is what is going to stick! It is such a relief having an identity to the growing human in your belly and calling her a her or her name instead of the "baby" or "it".
We are over the moon and can now start talking about baby essentials. We are thinking a white nursery with white furniture with the bedding and accessories bright colors like pinks, tangerines, yellows. I don't want her to just have a pink room, but lots of happy colors!!!
Thank y'all for all the congrats!!! We really appreciate them all. Y'all are part of my family!!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Serious Susie
Happy Friday Ladies! I love Fridays. They are my favorite day of the week because they hold so much promise for the weekend!
I have been debating whether or not to talk about this on the blog, but my great friend Egg, helped me to decide that it is important. I started this blog to write about mine and Clint's lives, our battle with IF, and any other random stuff I wanted to talk about. Blogging is like therapy and I haven't been treating it that way because of worry and being a scaredy-cat.
When we got pregnant, most of my bloggy-friends were/are still dealing with IF and I felt/sometimes feel guilty. I know how hard it is to hear of yet another woman who it worked for this time. It sucks. I didn't want to be that woman who rubbed it in and gloated about all of the symptoms and experiences and heaven forbid I was to complain. Why would I blog about some silly complaint when SOOO many couples have been and still are trying to get pregnant? So, because of that I have kept this blog pretty upbeat. (It actually has been a pretty great pregnancy so far!)
I apologize in advance if my honest experiences offend anyone or make you want to stop reading my blog, but I need to get the goods and bads out of my system and out through my fingers before I explode!
Like I said earlier, this pregnancy has been pretty good. I had constant nausea and bloat, but it is part of it. I never complained about it, I just found what I could eat and pushed through. The past month I have felt great. My energy is back, no headaches, no sickness, (unless I eat something that doesn't agree with Baby F), no bad symptoms.
The past week, I have hit this place that yes things are great, but I am in the in-between stage. My pants aren't fitting right anymore and I'm not big enough for maternity pants. I have also hit the point to where all food is pretty much edible and tolerable for me and that is weird. Being a health nut and personal trainer, I have a responsibility to myself and others I see to keep up a healthy and fit persona. So when a craving hits or I allow myself dessert 3 days in row, I start to feel guilty that I'm slacking! I have a pity party or a little cry and then I think I AM PREGNANT! It is ok for me to splurge a little, since when I am not I RARELY splurge. I also think I need to up my food intake a bit, since the past few days I have been so hungry, but have only eaten what I have brought to the gym with me for the day. So by the time I get home I am HANGRY and need to eat ASAP. I am going to work on this.
I again apologize for the content of this post, and the slight complaining and seriousness. I needed this for me. I need to post about real things going on in Courtney's head. I want to keep all of my readers, but do understand if you think "she is so selfish or how could she complain when she is one of the one's pregnant?!" I have thought that stuff about others too. Pregnancy is such a BLESSING and I wouldn't trade if for anything, but there are ups and downs just like with marriage. I know you wouldn't give up your hubby's for anything, but there are ups and downs that are real and need to be dealt with. This is how I deal.
*I am posting belly pics tomorrow!!!!! You won't believe the difference!
I have been debating whether or not to talk about this on the blog, but my great friend Egg, helped me to decide that it is important. I started this blog to write about mine and Clint's lives, our battle with IF, and any other random stuff I wanted to talk about. Blogging is like therapy and I haven't been treating it that way because of worry and being a scaredy-cat.
When we got pregnant, most of my bloggy-friends were/are still dealing with IF and I felt/sometimes feel guilty. I know how hard it is to hear of yet another woman who it worked for this time. It sucks. I didn't want to be that woman who rubbed it in and gloated about all of the symptoms and experiences and heaven forbid I was to complain. Why would I blog about some silly complaint when SOOO many couples have been and still are trying to get pregnant? So, because of that I have kept this blog pretty upbeat. (It actually has been a pretty great pregnancy so far!)
I apologize in advance if my honest experiences offend anyone or make you want to stop reading my blog, but I need to get the goods and bads out of my system and out through my fingers before I explode!
Like I said earlier, this pregnancy has been pretty good. I had constant nausea and bloat, but it is part of it. I never complained about it, I just found what I could eat and pushed through. The past month I have felt great. My energy is back, no headaches, no sickness, (unless I eat something that doesn't agree with Baby F), no bad symptoms.
The past week, I have hit this place that yes things are great, but I am in the in-between stage. My pants aren't fitting right anymore and I'm not big enough for maternity pants. I have also hit the point to where all food is pretty much edible and tolerable for me and that is weird. Being a health nut and personal trainer, I have a responsibility to myself and others I see to keep up a healthy and fit persona. So when a craving hits or I allow myself dessert 3 days in row, I start to feel guilty that I'm slacking! I have a pity party or a little cry and then I think I AM PREGNANT! It is ok for me to splurge a little, since when I am not I RARELY splurge. I also think I need to up my food intake a bit, since the past few days I have been so hungry, but have only eaten what I have brought to the gym with me for the day. So by the time I get home I am HANGRY and need to eat ASAP. I am going to work on this.
I again apologize for the content of this post, and the slight complaining and seriousness. I needed this for me. I need to post about real things going on in Courtney's head. I want to keep all of my readers, but do understand if you think "she is so selfish or how could she complain when she is one of the one's pregnant?!" I have thought that stuff about others too. Pregnancy is such a BLESSING and I wouldn't trade if for anything, but there are ups and downs just like with marriage. I know you wouldn't give up your hubby's for anything, but there are ups and downs that are real and need to be dealt with. This is how I deal.
*I am posting belly pics tomorrow!!!!! You won't believe the difference!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Birth-weekend
Monday Monday! I hope y'all are having a good one. I know some are off for Martin Luther King Day and some, like me, are not. Holidays are prime days for people to come in and join gyms because it is their day off! So, I am here.
I had the BEST weekend!
My actual birthday was yesterday, but we started celebrating on Friday night at my parents's house with the family. I requested chili and Lemon bundt cake. I had been looking forward to it all week and it was amazing! I had already had a day pass to the emotional rollercoaster on Friday and that night didn't change. I started crying over the cards and the fact that none of my grandparents were able to be there. (They have all passed.) It was funny how I was such a crybaby and my sis said "You can cry if you want to!"(talking about the song)
Saturday morning was my day to pick whatever.
-Breakfast at this little old country restaurant where I ate like a lumberjack.
-We got back in bed. (I took a 2 hour nap!)
-Went shopping and got some great loot with some birthday money.
-Home Depot for paint so we can redo our kitchen. I love Clint for being so OK with me wanting to start nesting!
-OLIVE GARDEN. All I need to say is SALAD!!!! HOLY YUM!
Sunday
-Church
-Lunch out with my husband.
-Home Depot-we bought new flooring for our living room. We are taking out the carpet. I think Mr. Clint might be nesting. (don't tell him that!)
-The mall to walk around and got a few more things for myself.
-McDonalds for soft serve kiddie cone.
-Home to relax and do nothing.
It was the perfect weekend for a birthday! I have always loved my birthday and my family has always tried to make it special, but when Clint came into my life he bumped up the special ante. He ALWAYS makes it the bestday weekend for me.
The only thing that could've been better was the fact that I have been getting on and off headaches for the past week, but Saturday night started a whammo of one! It slacked off a little this morning, so I called my nurse and she got back to me and said that it could be sinus issues. I told her I have never had sinus issues and she said that pregnancy does crazy things to your body. (umm yes it does) She told me to take Tylenol Sinus and if needed Benadryl at night. If that doesn't work she said that I am at the stage that my Progesterone levels start coming down and that could give me headaches. Wonderful.
I ran out and bought Tylenol Sinus and we will see if that is the miracle drug.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the day!!!
I had the BEST weekend!
My actual birthday was yesterday, but we started celebrating on Friday night at my parents's house with the family. I requested chili and Lemon bundt cake. I had been looking forward to it all week and it was amazing! I had already had a day pass to the emotional rollercoaster on Friday and that night didn't change. I started crying over the cards and the fact that none of my grandparents were able to be there. (They have all passed.) It was funny how I was such a crybaby and my sis said "You can cry if you want to!"(talking about the song)
Saturday morning was my day to pick whatever.
-Breakfast at this little old country restaurant where I ate like a lumberjack.
-We got back in bed. (I took a 2 hour nap!)
-Went shopping and got some great loot with some birthday money.
-Home Depot for paint so we can redo our kitchen. I love Clint for being so OK with me wanting to start nesting!
-OLIVE GARDEN. All I need to say is SALAD!!!! HOLY YUM!
Sunday
-Church
-Lunch out with my husband.
-Home Depot-we bought new flooring for our living room. We are taking out the carpet. I think Mr. Clint might be nesting. (don't tell him that!)
-The mall to walk around and got a few more things for myself.
-McDonalds for soft serve kiddie cone.
-Home to relax and do nothing.
It was the perfect weekend for a birthday! I have always loved my birthday and my family has always tried to make it special, but when Clint came into my life he bumped up the special ante. He ALWAYS makes it the best
The only thing that could've been better was the fact that I have been getting on and off headaches for the past week, but Saturday night started a whammo of one! It slacked off a little this morning, so I called my nurse and she got back to me and said that it could be sinus issues. I told her I have never had sinus issues and she said that pregnancy does crazy things to your body. (umm yes it does) She told me to take Tylenol Sinus and if needed Benadryl at night. If that doesn't work she said that I am at the stage that my Progesterone levels start coming down and that could give me headaches. Wonderful.
I ran out and bought Tylenol Sinus and we will see if that is the miracle drug.
I hope everyone has a great rest of the day!!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
MIA blogger!
Hey ya. I have been neglecting you, my bloggy friends! I am so sorry. The holidays definately TAKE over your life. It doesn't just last for one day either. People just have to have one more get together or you need to see one more family member. Whew! As much as I LOVE Christmas, I am glad it is once a year. It is like a tornado whisks you away and then drops you back into your house with presents, wrapping paper, dirty dishes, and merry decor that got there somehow. I need an elf to come and de-tornado our house. (Note to Self: Ask Santa for a clean up ELF crew!)
I just hope this ELF doesn't get dropped off. The thought of spaghetti and syrup with a sprinkle of candy makes me want to yack!!
We survived the Christmas season, with great times with family,gifts given and received and a 4 day run of the yacks for me. Who could ask for more?!?!?
I do have a story that I never thought I would have in my life folder of "Courtney's stories." We have Clint's family over to our house for Christmas day lunch and his cousin and her hubs came. Now, it has been YEARS since Clint and cuz have seen each other, so this was the first time to meet her. She came right in like she knew me and gave me a hug. SOLD!! I am a huge hugger and I knew I liked her from the start.
We all started eating and everyone was yapping about this and that. Cuz was at our dining table with Clint's gramma and some others and I heard her talking. Well, honestly when I heard her say "endometriosis", my ears perked up and I started to "really listen."
From what I heard her say, she and hubs have been trying to conceive for years. She has a blocked fallopian tube and the docs say the ONLY way she can get pregnant is though IVF. They are saving money for that, but she doesn't know.
Right then and there my heart slammed to my xmas socked covered feet. I WAS THE "OTHER WOMAN." I had become that woman that I was so jealous of. Here I am so excited about our blessing, that I didn't think what our joy could be doing to her.
I caught her going to the bathroom (perfect timing I know) and apologized right there. I told her how sorry I was, because I know how hard it is to be around the "pregnancy joy." She hugged me and said "I'm ok with it. I have accepted it. Don't be sorry." After that we started sharing doctor stories and all was good.
I learned something though. I will not forget what we have struggled through. Yes we are so overjoyed and blessed for our Baby Bug but I am still going to be conscience of other women around me. I won't be able to tip toe around everyone I come in contact with, but I can be aware!
IF is hard and I wouldn't wish it on anyone!!
I just hope this ELF doesn't get dropped off. The thought of spaghetti and syrup with a sprinkle of candy makes me want to yack!!
We survived the Christmas season, with great times with family,gifts given and received and a 4 day run of the yacks for me. Who could ask for more?!?!?
I do have a story that I never thought I would have in my life folder of "Courtney's stories." We have Clint's family over to our house for Christmas day lunch and his cousin and her hubs came. Now, it has been YEARS since Clint and cuz have seen each other, so this was the first time to meet her. She came right in like she knew me and gave me a hug. SOLD!! I am a huge hugger and I knew I liked her from the start.
We all started eating and everyone was yapping about this and that. Cuz was at our dining table with Clint's gramma and some others and I heard her talking. Well, honestly when I heard her say "endometriosis", my ears perked up and I started to "really listen."
From what I heard her say, she and hubs have been trying to conceive for years. She has a blocked fallopian tube and the docs say the ONLY way she can get pregnant is though IVF. They are saving money for that, but she doesn't know.
Right then and there my heart slammed to my xmas socked covered feet. I WAS THE "OTHER WOMAN." I had become that woman that I was so jealous of. Here I am so excited about our blessing, that I didn't think what our joy could be doing to her.
I caught her going to the bathroom (perfect timing I know) and apologized right there. I told her how sorry I was, because I know how hard it is to be around the "pregnancy joy." She hugged me and said "I'm ok with it. I have accepted it. Don't be sorry." After that we started sharing doctor stories and all was good.
I learned something though. I will not forget what we have struggled through. Yes we are so overjoyed and blessed for our Baby Bug but I am still going to be conscience of other women around me. I won't be able to tip toe around everyone I come in contact with, but I can be aware!
IF is hard and I wouldn't wish it on anyone!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
New Ob/Gyn
Hey lovies! Happy Friday! Heck Yeah! I am thrilled. I have tomorrow off. It has been the 1st Saturday I have had off and nothing planned since Thanksgiving weekend. With the exhaustion of our now blueberry, and me working 12- 13 hour days at the gym, I just want to do NADA! This is typically not me. I get stir crazy if we are in the house for too long, but as of now I just want to lay around tomorrow and *gasp* be lazy. (We will see if I can!)
I had been going to a Nurse Practioner Ob/gyn for the last 5 years. She was a great lady and treated me wonderful. UNTIL, I wanted to get pregnant. She gave me two options when we I hadn't started my period in over 60 days after getting of BCP.
1. Eat more and gain weight
or
2. Take injections everyday so that I can ovulate. At about $2000 a month.
Um, WHAT? That is it? You mean there isn't anything in between??? Did I miss a few steps??
We took things into our own hands and contacted the best RE in town. We met her and she had a step by step plan. (My kind of lady. ) We went step by step after 11 long months, everything paid off.
When we met with her on Wednesday to graduate, I asked her if she had any recommendations for great Ob/gyns. She gave me 3 names that she said were the best. NICE! As soon as I got back to work, I set out on researching which of the three were going to be our doctor and get very intimate with. One of them I couldn't find. SHE WAS SCRATCHED.
The other one has 14 years experience and good reviews. SHE HAS POTENTIAL. The last one has 27 years experience and she graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. SOLD!!!!
In a previous post, I described the team love in our household. So, I as soon as I saw she went to UofAL, I didn't have to go back to look at the other option.
I called and made an appt for today at 12:30 to meet with the nurse of my new Ob/gyn. I got there early to fill out the "fun" new patient info. Of course, I brought a book. You never know when you can get in a few pages. The nurse called me back and introduced herself as Judy. I fell in love with her. She is funny, calming, and has a little wit. She has been my doc's right hand woman for 24 years. That is a good sign.
We went through my history as well as mine and Clint's family history. Thankfully neither one of us have any things in our families that could warrant potential problems. She went through all sorts of info. Which, since I already have my Ph.D in pregnancy related topics and issues, I was aware of everything she was telling me. We meet the actual doctor in 4 weeks on January 7th to get a pap-smear and some other things done.
She weighed me!! Honestly, I was ok with whatever the number was going to be. Ever since I let counting everything go, I have been at peace with things. I have gained 2lbs of glorious baby weight so far. Judy said that my doc recommends 20-30lbs. and I am A-OK with this.
After the appt, I had to go downstairs to the lab and get blood drawn. 5 vials of my hard working baby-making blood was gone! I didn't know when she was going to stop. Judy also highly recommended me to go to the Health Dept and get the H1N1 shot. I have teetered on this topic ever since we got pregnant. I really wasn't sure what I would do. Since, I now have a love relationship with Judy, I trusted her and my doc's recommendations. I hope I don't get sick now. The ONE time my college softball coach made us get the flu shot, I got sicker than a puppy. I hope this won't be the case.
Here are some questions for y'all!
Would you be ok switching Ob/Gyns??
Would you get the H1N1, if you haven't already??
Have a lovely weekend!!!
I had been going to a Nurse Practioner Ob/gyn for the last 5 years. She was a great lady and treated me wonderful. UNTIL, I wanted to get pregnant. She gave me two options when we I hadn't started my period in over 60 days after getting of BCP.
1. Eat more and gain weight
or
2. Take injections everyday so that I can ovulate. At about $2000 a month.
Um, WHAT? That is it? You mean there isn't anything in between??? Did I miss a few steps??
We took things into our own hands and contacted the best RE in town. We met her and she had a step by step plan. (My kind of lady. ) We went step by step after 11 long months, everything paid off.
When we met with her on Wednesday to graduate, I asked her if she had any recommendations for great Ob/gyns. She gave me 3 names that she said were the best. NICE! As soon as I got back to work, I set out on researching which of the three were going to be our doctor and get very intimate with. One of them I couldn't find. SHE WAS SCRATCHED.
The other one has 14 years experience and good reviews. SHE HAS POTENTIAL. The last one has 27 years experience and she graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. SOLD!!!!
In a previous post, I described the team love in our household. So, I as soon as I saw she went to UofAL, I didn't have to go back to look at the other option.
I called and made an appt for today at 12:30 to meet with the nurse of my new Ob/gyn. I got there early to fill out the "fun" new patient info. Of course, I brought a book. You never know when you can get in a few pages. The nurse called me back and introduced herself as Judy. I fell in love with her. She is funny, calming, and has a little wit. She has been my doc's right hand woman for 24 years. That is a good sign.
We went through my history as well as mine and Clint's family history. Thankfully neither one of us have any things in our families that could warrant potential problems. She went through all sorts of info. Which, since I already have my Ph.D in pregnancy related topics and issues, I was aware of everything she was telling me. We meet the actual doctor in 4 weeks on January 7th to get a pap-smear and some other things done.
She weighed me!! Honestly, I was ok with whatever the number was going to be. Ever since I let counting everything go, I have been at peace with things. I have gained 2lbs of glorious baby weight so far. Judy said that my doc recommends 20-30lbs. and I am A-OK with this.
After the appt, I had to go downstairs to the lab and get blood drawn. 5 vials of my hard working baby-making blood was gone! I didn't know when she was going to stop. Judy also highly recommended me to go to the Health Dept and get the H1N1 shot. I have teetered on this topic ever since we got pregnant. I really wasn't sure what I would do. Since, I now have a love relationship with Judy, I trusted her and my doc's recommendations. I hope I don't get sick now. The ONE time my college softball coach made us get the flu shot, I got sicker than a puppy. I hope this won't be the case.
Here are some questions for y'all!
Would you be ok switching Ob/Gyns??
Would you get the H1N1, if you haven't already??
Have a lovely weekend!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Busy bee eats food.
Hi there bloggy friends. Do you ever start writing a post and really have no idea what you are going to write about??? That is me today my dears. I don't have a clue what direction this will take, so be prepared.
I had a very busy weekend.
Saturday-Clean house, work 10-1pm, Xmas party that me, my mom, and sis help run each year 4-11:30pm
Sunday-church, nap, Baby shower, shop some with my mom, meeting at church.
I am starting off the week tired. Although being tired seems to be a common symptom for me, I am even more tired from this weekend and because I didn't sleep very well last night. I kept dreaming about our u/s on Wednesday. I dreamed we were having twins too! Scary. We shall see though.
I am extremely nervous about the appt though. A couple of my pregnant friends are going through some scary things with their babies health right now and I, of course, start thinking of everything that can go wrong. I know that is not good for me or the baby, but hey it is a reality.
Let's talk a little nutrition. I have always been very dilgent in keeping up with my calories, fat, protein, and carbs through Sparkpeople. It has kept me in check to get to a comfortable baby carrying weight. I am slightly OCD and put in everything I eat everyday as well as my exercise.
According to all of the literature, once you are pregnant, you keep your calories about the same the 1st tri, increase 300 calories the 2nd tri, and up to 500 extra calories the 3rd tri.
I am going to talk to my RE Wednesday when we meet with her and ask her what she thinks I should do. I am on the low end of the "normal" BMI. I also came to the conclusion that I am NOT going to track what I eat anymore. It has become a hassle and a controlling factor. Days when I am not hungry, I HAVE to eat because I HAVE to his those calories. It becomes forced and not fun. Other days when I am starving, I don't eat that extra snack because I HAVE to stay within my calorie range. Hungry+Courtney+Angry=HANGRY.
I am done. I am packing lots of food for my LONG days at work and when I am hungry I will eat and I won't when I am not. I am not going to go overboard and eat at every fast food place and eat cartons of ice cream.(well maybe on occasion! I did crave a McDonald's sausage biscuit Saturday, although I let it just be a craving and didn't go through with it.) I just know that this is a time for me to nourish this baby and myself. I will pick foods that I can stomach and that appeal to me. I'm going to trust my doctors and listen to what THEY want me to do to ensure the healthiest baby possible.
I am so content and happy about this decision and this weekend, went really well putting it in to practice.
What do you think you girls will do, are doing, or have done about pregnancy nutrition???
On another food for thought moment. What is your opinion of women drinking wine while pregnant??
At the Xmas party on Saturday, a woman who is about 10 weeks was drinking wine. It kind of threw me for a loopity loop. I don't agree with it, but was curious as to what you thought!
Have a great day! Xmas is 18 days away!!!!
I had a very busy weekend.
Saturday-Clean house, work 10-1pm, Xmas party that me, my mom, and sis help run each year 4-11:30pm
Sunday-church, nap, Baby shower, shop some with my mom, meeting at church.
I am starting off the week tired. Although being tired seems to be a common symptom for me, I am even more tired from this weekend and because I didn't sleep very well last night. I kept dreaming about our u/s on Wednesday. I dreamed we were having twins too! Scary. We shall see though.
I am extremely nervous about the appt though. A couple of my pregnant friends are going through some scary things with their babies health right now and I, of course, start thinking of everything that can go wrong. I know that is not good for me or the baby, but hey it is a reality.
Let's talk a little nutrition. I have always been very dilgent in keeping up with my calories, fat, protein, and carbs through Sparkpeople. It has kept me in check to get to a comfortable baby carrying weight. I am slightly OCD and put in everything I eat everyday as well as my exercise.
According to all of the literature, once you are pregnant, you keep your calories about the same the 1st tri, increase 300 calories the 2nd tri, and up to 500 extra calories the 3rd tri.
I am going to talk to my RE Wednesday when we meet with her and ask her what she thinks I should do. I am on the low end of the "normal" BMI. I also came to the conclusion that I am NOT going to track what I eat anymore. It has become a hassle and a controlling factor. Days when I am not hungry, I HAVE to eat because I HAVE to his those calories. It becomes forced and not fun. Other days when I am starving, I don't eat that extra snack because I HAVE to stay within my calorie range. Hungry+Courtney+Angry=HANGRY.
I am done. I am packing lots of food for my LONG days at work and when I am hungry I will eat and I won't when I am not. I am not going to go overboard and eat at every fast food place and eat cartons of ice cream.(well maybe on occasion! I did crave a McDonald's sausage biscuit Saturday, although I let it just be a craving and didn't go through with it.) I just know that this is a time for me to nourish this baby and myself. I will pick foods that I can stomach and that appeal to me. I'm going to trust my doctors and listen to what THEY want me to do to ensure the healthiest baby possible.
I am so content and happy about this decision and this weekend, went really well putting it in to practice.
What do you think you girls will do, are doing, or have done about pregnancy nutrition???
On another food for thought moment. What is your opinion of women drinking wine while pregnant??
At the Xmas party on Saturday, a woman who is about 10 weeks was drinking wine. It kind of threw me for a loopity loop. I don't agree with it, but was curious as to what you thought!
Have a great day! Xmas is 18 days away!!!!
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