The Little Bean has arrived!
The Baby Page
This is the baby page. Yesterday, April 5th, 2001, I took a home pregnancy test & it came out positive. Then I ran to the store for another one just to make sure! That one came out positive also. I couldn't sleep so I decided to make this place for me to ramble. I am not allowed to tell anyone until Mother's Day. That is what Tim & I agreed. That way, I will have had time to get the test confirmed & hopefully have seen a OB/GYN. But, until then, I need a place to ramble...hence The Baby Page! I am very excited. And nervous at the same time. I am going to call my Primary tomorrow to see if he can do a blood test. Although they do say that if the HPTs are positive, then you are pregnant. I would rather be safe than sorry.
April 6, 2001:
Today I went to see my primary care physician & he confirmed the pregnancy!!!!! Thanks Dr. Eagle & all the girls in the office :) Tim wasn't there because I told him I would meet him in town, but everyone in the office was so excited :) When I picked Tim up at the car dealership, I hugged and and told him he was going to be a Daddy. He cried (don't tell him I told you!) I think we are both still in shock! We went to Books A Million & I bought an Anne Geddes Pregnancy Journal and another Pregnancy book. Also bought the magazine Fit Pregnancy. I am so excited! Also a bit apprehensive. I know what everyone says about making it out of the First Trimester, and I known alot of women who miscarried, so I want to play it safe.We agreed not to tell anyone until Mother's Day. Then we will give them all gifts that when they open them, they will know. Maybe T-shirts that say "Grandma (or other appropriate name) To Be ...EDD 11/16/01" I think that would be cute. Meggen asked me if I was pregnant yesterday. Must be women's intuition. I lied :( I felt terrible, but Tim & i agreed that noone around here would know until Mother's Day! More than a whole month away!!!!! lol But, I did call Anna & told her. She was so happy for us. It made me feel a little vaildated for her to congratulate us. I guess everything will feel real when we finally tell everyone...until then I will be walking around in a daze, not really believing I am pregnant!
April 8, 2001:
Today is the Palm Sunday get together at the Luckey's house. I am have a very difficult time keeping my mouth shut! Everytime I talk to my mom or Meg I want to blurt it out! Tim almost told Dad at work on Friday. I told him it would be hard to keep quiet, but we are still waiting!
Symptoms:
Gosh am I nauseous! I realized I have been getting waves of nausea for over a month now, but I am just piecing it together. Yesterday wasn't terrible, but I felt it, today is yucky. All i have been able to eat is a piece of bread with some peanut butter, and a glass of orange juice. real good for an upset tummy, huh? lol I was up around 4:30 am this morning. When Tim left for work at 5:45, I got up. I was really sick to my stomach. I have been really really thirsty lately too. My breasts are still soooooo very sore, I hope that doesn't last the entire pregnancy. I have been a bit congested. I have gas. And I have been getting headaches. I also hope those don't last the whole pregnancy. Whoever said being pregnant was a piece of cake, well, that person was nuts! It was probably a man! lol I feel bloated, which makes me want to wear only stretchy clothes. However, I don't really own any stretchy clothes! I hope i don't start looking pregnant till after mother's day!
April 14, 2001:
Today is the day before Easter. Tim & I decided that we couldn't wait till Mother's Day to tell everyone. So, while we were at Outback for his birthday dinner, we brainstormed a way to surprise everyone tomorrow. We are all going to be together to celebrate Easter & Tim & my birthdays, so we went to Ross, bought a few silver baby frames and 2 silver baby frame albums. I printed a little insert for the frames that reads "Insert Baby ******** Picture Here. Estimated Due Date: November 16, 2001." Then I wrapped them up so all everyone has to do is pull open a ribbon. I hope everyone is surprised! Well, I know everyone will be, except Meggen & Paul who already know. I spent the whole week at my new job. It was very very very tiring! Meggen was worried about me so I had to tell her I was pregnant. That's OK, cause now they can take pictures tomorrow! So, if the pregnancy goes well, I don't forsee myself staying at this job much past July. It is already difficult to pick the kids up all day. I goy my first OB appointment set up. May 5, 2001. I can't wait. Tim has off & we are going to go together. I am hoping she sets up an ultrasound appointment then.I should be about 13 weeks by then, if you go by the due date my primary gave me. We will see though!
Symptoms:
OK, so the nausea seemed to quiet down, and now it is back! I am soooooooooo thirsty all the time. I have to carry water where ever I go. I realized that I can't have cheesey things anymore, or it may just be greasy things, cause that calzone I had did nothing but bad things to me! I am still exhausted. I have had little headaches. But the past couple of days, I have been really congested. Now my throat is sore and I can't breathe, not to mention the sneezing! But I think the cold symptoms are because of the first week of work. That always happens when a bunch of kids get together in confined spaces. Breasts are still so very sore, and I have lost weight. Yes, lost weight. I have only been able to eat really small portions without feeling sick/bloated, so I am losing weight. Not huge amounts, but enough to see it in my face. Mom even commented on it. Oh well, off to drink some more water and head to bed!
May 3, 2001:
We had our first OB appointment. I loved my doctor! She and her office staff are so incredibly nice! She even listened for the heartbeat...at 10 weeks! She heard it for a second, but then she lost it. Tim & I didn't hear it, but she said we probably will at the next appointment, which is in 4 weeks. I think we are both even more excited now! Easter Sunday went wonderfully. Everyone is so exstatic over the baby! They all opened the gifts & my mom was the first to realize what the frame meant. After a second, she stood up screaming :) It was so nice to see them all so happy. Of course, everyone cried :) heh
Symptoms:
Still having the same symptoms. A few weeks back I had what all my books call "quickening" It was like a bunch of butterflies in my stomach, but it was the baby moving. Pretty cool :)
May 21, 2001:
Tim was up in Jacksonville from the 14th through the 16th. On Tuesday, I had some odd colored discharge, so I called Dr. Perrott. She wanted me to come in the next day. Of course I was nervous & upset, but I figured that if she felt it was an emergency then she wouldn't have let me wait until the next day to see her. So my mom came over to spend the night because Tim was away. On Wednesday, she went to the doctor's with me. I met the midwife for the first time. She is extremely nice. She measured my cervix & I measured right at 12 weeks :) She also listened for the heartbeat again. This time she got it, after a little searching! So mom was the first person to hear the heartbeat with me! She was crying :) And Tim was a little dissapointed :( But he will hear it next appointment. She also said that the baby is moving *alot* Who knows, maybe there are twins in there ;) lol Tim cringes everytime I say that! The midwife also confirmed my feeling the "quickening" So, the doctor checked everything & told me that I had some blood vessles in my cervix rupture. She said everything was fine, and that was just a huge relief. Now I am into my 14th week!!!! This week will be the 15th. I am feeling better about the pregnancy everyday. I don't constantly worry about having a miscarriage, so I am a little less stressed! I am cutting back to only 4 days a week at work. So now I will get to see my mom on Fridays again :) I plan on staying at my job until August. Hopefully I make it that long. Last weekend, Tim & I went to pick out all the baby stuff that he wants to have a say in. Yesterday, Dad & Mom went with me to register at Babies-R-Us. It was alot of fun. And Dad was a hoot. Everytime I asked if they thought I should put something on the registry, he was like "Go ahead, what the hell?" heh I love him :) Meggen is going to go and register at Target with me because she missed Babies-R-Us. Next OB appointment is on June 13th. We get to schedule an ulrasound then! That is really exciting too, but Tim still doesn't want to find out what sex the baby is! Even though I trieed my best to change his mind! lol
Symptoms:
The nausea is pretty much subsided now. I still can only eat a little bit at a time, like 6 times a day or so. But then I don't feel so hungry that I am nauseous. I lost more weight. I think I have dropped almosy 12 pounds so far. Dr.Perrott said that is OK, as long as I gain a total of 15 the entire pregnancy. So, maybe this time I won't lose when I check in since I have been feeling a little bit better. My breasts aren't nearly as sore as they were, thank goodness! lol so, things are looking up! The only thing I can say is that Tim is surely putting up with lots of hormones these days! lol
June 13, 2001:
Had my 18 week checkup today. Tim heard the heartbeat and he was so happy :) It was very strong, and it didn't take long for the midwife to find it. It was very exciting! The doctor put me on Entex because I have been so congested with such bad sinus headaches. Hopefully it will do the trick! We scheduled the ultrasound for Monday the 25th. I can't wait! I am going to go get my blood taken for the Triple Marker test. Eventhough I know the probability that the test will come back with some risk, I figured I would do it anyway. I also lost some more weight...althought I could have sworn I would have gained this time!
Symptoms:
I have been feeling really well! Just the stupid congestion to put up with. It has been giving me terrible headaches, but aside from that, I feel wonderful!
June 20, 2001:
The doctor called today. She said my Triple Marker came back low, which means I am at an increased risk for Down's Syndrome. I knew that the test might come back saying something like that, but I guess I am still a little upset. She also said that she thinks the reason the test came back like that is because I am not as far along as they think I am. She is going to move my ultrasound up to either tomorrow or Friday. I will be praying alot between now and then.
June 22, 2001:
We went for the ultrasound at the hospital this morning, 9 am. It was wonderful to see that little baby on the screen! The heartbeat is 155, nice and strong, and Tim was amazed...as was I! So, the surprise of the day was that I am only 15 weeks, 6 days along...as opposed to 19 weeks! So my new due date is December 8th. That explains the low results of the Triple Marker test. Now We can breathe a sigh of relief!
July 11, 2001:
Had a routine checkup today....we got to hear the heartbeat again :) It is so wonderful to hear it each time we go. It was 146...down from 155 at the ultrasound. We scheduled the next ultrasound for August 6th. I can't wait! Tim is excited too. Eventhough we aren't going to find out the sex, I just keep waiting to see that amazing creature on the ultrasound screen. Oh ], and I actually gained 2 pounds this appointment!
Symptoms:
Besides this terrible thing going on with my head (still) I am feeling very good! Dr. put me on Claritin D. Hopefully this will help a bit. I feel the baby moving a heck of alot! S/he kicks me in the bladder *all* the time! It is a great feeling though :)
July 12, 2001:
What a terrible night! After getting kicked in the back at 1:04 am, I couldn't get back to sleep. I was up until Tim left for work..then I fell asleep at about 5 am.....then got up for work at 6:45am. I really need a nap!
August 13, 2001:
We had our third ultrasound tonight. The tech was horrible. She actually hurt while doing the ultrasound. She took forever. I think we were there for almost 3 hours. She didn't even seem to know what she was doing. She asked me the same questions over & over again. It was terrible. I couldn't wait for her to be finished. She couldn't even give us regular pictures. We got to take home a few pictures on film...like x-ray film. Oh well, at least we got ot see the Little Bean again :)
Symptoms:
Nothing much has changed. Besides almost not being able to walk after I got up from the table when we had the ultrasound, things have been fairly normal!
August 15, 2001:
When I got home from work today, there was a message from the Dr on the machine. Of course it was too late to actually be able to speak to her tonight. She got the results of the ultrasound. I called & hopefully she will call me at work tomorrow. Now I get to spend the next night & day worrying! I shouldn't, but I can't help it.
August 16, 2001:
Well, the Dr called me at work today. Turns out she is concerned, and in her words, confused, by the results from the ultrasound. The baby's head measured small and I also seem to have a low level of amniotic fluid. So she wants to send me to a perinatologoist for another ultrasound. I am worried, but then again, I really don't think the tech knew what she was doing.
August 23, 2001:
I went to see Dr. Fuentez today. The ultrasound was awesome. I didn't even have to drink water beforehand! lol The small joys of pregnancy. Anyway, turns out the baby's head is small..because s/he is breech! The head is smooshed :> But he said it isn't a concern right now because it is still early in the pregnancy. The amniotic fluid levels are low too. He didn't say why. But If next week wasn't my last week of work, then he would have made me quit. I can finish out the rest of work, but I need to bedrest when I get home, and I need to drink 2 Liters of ater a day! So I am going to do it. I think he is thinking that the baby isn't getting enough fluids and since the baby's urine contributes to the fluid level, that is why it is low. I really don't want the level to become critical...I couldn't handle 3 months of hospital rest, so I will do what he says! We have to go back in 2 weeks.
August 30, 2001:
Today was my last day at work. They threw me a combo last day/baby shower party. It was awesome. I can't wait to be home & get the baby's room & stuff ready. So if you see me, I will be the one covered in glue & paint! lol
September 5, 2001:
We went back to the perinatologist today for ultrasound number 4. Amniotic fluid levels more than doubled! So we can blame it on the Florida weather he said! Eventhough I thought I was drinking enough, I wasn't...so now I have to continue drinking lots & lots (til I float away ;) heh ) and things should be good! *happy sigh*
September 6, 2001:
Went to see Dr. Perrott today. Everything went well. She was happy with the results of the ultrasound. I am still lacking in the weight department. I am down over 20 pounds now. I never thought I would go to the dr wanting to gain weight! lol But the baby was 1 pound 7 ounces 2 ultrasounds ago, so everything is right on track! She wants to see me in 2 to 3 weeks now....it is getting closer! I also had my Gestational Diabetes test, I can't remember what the date was..but the results were good :) Thank goodness. So I guess that is all for now!
Symptoms:
I have been having such bad bad hip pain. I don't think it would be so bad had I never had arthritis. Also, After the first appointment with the perinatologist, I was very very sick for the weekend & the week afterwards. So now I can't shake the congestion that came after. I also have a bit of morning sickness again. All in all, things aren't terrible.
September 11, 2001:
Today is a tragic day in the United States. Everyone is touched & saddened by what has happened. Yet, everyone is pullling together. It is such a heartening sight. So, on this notorious day, Tim & I start our Lamaze classes. An exciting day for us, and such a sad one for so many others. My heart goes out to my family & friends who have been affected by this tradgedy as well as all the people I don't personally know. I have faith that the people of the United States will stand just that, united.
October 10, 2001:
We went for a routine appointment. When the dr used the doppler to find the heartbeat, she couldn't locate it. I wasn't overly concerned because I had felt the baby move literally before we had come into the office. She thought that the baby might be breech so she brought us into her ultrasound room & started to search for the heartbeat. It took her what seemed like forever to find it, but she finally did. I don't know what I felt in those minutes. All I kept thinking was that I had *just* felt the baby move. Then she tells us that she doesn't see any amniotic fluid at all. She wants us to go and have another ultrasound because a better machine will be able to detect pockets that hers can't. She also told us that if I was 36 weeks today that she wouldn't even hesitate to induce. So she puts me on bedrest & gives us a heads up that we may be induced in ca couple of weeks.
October 12, 2001:
We went to the hospital for another ultrasound today. The tech was wonderful, a far cry from th elast one that did it! She told us that the fluid levels are sufficient for now. I asked her if they were above 5 (below 5 being critical) and she said yes. She didn't say what exactly the levels were, but at least I know everything is fine for now. The baby's head is still measuring a little small & s/he is 3 pounds 11 ounces. That is in th every low range of normal. The tech said she doesn't foresee us having a huge baby. Now to double check that with the doctor!
October 12, 2001:
When we got home from the ultrasound, there was a messsage from Dr Perrott on the answering machine. She wanted to let us know that things were good. She also said that she would see me Tuesday morning for my monitoring. I have to say that I am so very happpy with my choice of OB. She is wonderful.
October 16, 2001:
Georgette, the midwife, monitored the heartbeat for a little while this morning. It always makes me feel better to hear that quick little heartbeat. The dr said everything looks good. AFI was 14 which is very good. And the baby is in good shape. She confirmed what the tech said about the size of the baby. Then she reminded me that I had only gained 7 pounds the entire pregnancy. Which really isn't true because I lost over 25 first! So, I am 7 pounds up, which means I am only -20 or so. I guess I should have no guilt when I stat gaining regularly! I have to come back every 1 to 2 weeks now. We are getting closer!
October 11, 2001:
We went to a breastfeeding class tonight. There was so much information to take in! It was very interesting, even Tim thought so. I can't believe we are getting so close to the pregnancy being over! And we only have one more Lamaze class left...baby care is the topic, and then we have a party :)
Symptoms:
I don't sleep well at night. My hips hurt so bad that I hate bedtime. I am also exhausted during the day, but I am sure that is because I don't sleep at night. My skin has changed. It is so oily, somehting I never had many problems with. I feel like i am going through puberty again!
October 16, 2001:
We had our last Lamaze class tonight. It was very interesting! I can't believe that 7 class are over already! We learned about caring for a newborn, bath, diapers, etc. Then we had general questions & answers. I feel kind of let down. Or maybe the better workd is shock. I am in shock. I can't believe I am relaly going to be a mommy. I have this little life inside of me that is oging to depend on Tim & I to be Mommy & Daddy & to take care of it. I just pray that we are good parents. That we strive to do our best for our child every day. I know that the whole thing is trial & error, but that doesn't make me feel any more relaxed!
October 30, 2001:
Had another appointment today. I am 34 weeks 3 days. I can't believe it! Everything is looking good still. But the shock of this appointment was this....I had had a really bad pain in my side today so I told the dr because I wasn't sure if it was a contraction. She said it was probably just the baby moving because a contraction would have been my entire abdomen. She then decided to check me just in case.....well, I have started dialating already! One fingertip, 1 centimeter so far, but it has started! I was shocked. I guess I should pack my hospital bag! lol After the appointment we went to Home Depot to pay for the carpet for the baby's room. That was a last minute decision. The guy came out to measure yesterday and hopefully the carpet will be in within 2 weeks. The room is all painted & it looks wonderful. Tim even painted clouds on the ceiling for me. I am proud of him :-) Now we just have to paint the doors on the inside & get the crib & furnite in & we are all set. Dr Perrott said that for now on, no matter when the baby comes, everything should be fine. I thinks she was preparing us!
Symptoms:
Nothing new to report. The baby moves so much now. You can actually see the movement, you don't even need to be touching. But if you have your hand there, geez! It is incredible. To see & to feel.
November 3, 2001:
I had a surprise baby shower today! It was alot of fun :) I think Tim even had fun ;) We got lots of gifts and I couldn't wait to get home to start going through everything again. Tim thought I was nuts! heh We put the stroller together & the swing. He didn't want to put the changing table together until the carpet gets put down, but I think we will do it sometime this week. When I was going through all the clothes I couldn't believe how tiny the socks were! Tim was a little shocked too! Now I have the daunting task of washing everything. We did receive a cute little froggy outfit from Shannon & Linda that we decided to use as the baby's going home outfit. I can't believe the time is almost here!
November 7, 2001:
The guy from Home Depot called today to set up a time to put in the carpet...Finally! :) So Monday the baby's room will have the carpet done, hopefully we can finish the doors between now & then! But at least we can put the room together on Monday. I can't wait! Tim finished the closet & I hung up most of the clothes & then put the rest in the dresser. I still need to get some more regular 0-3 month clothes. We have lots of onesies, but not many actual outfits or pants. Friday Mom & I are going to Babies-r-Us to spend the gift certificates & all. I have to make a little list of the things that I still need. And I have some more clothes to wash, along with the crib bedding. Hopefully we can go get the crib next weekend. Perfect timing because Tim has off of work that weekend. I also, finally, started to get the stuff together to pack my hospital bag. I can't be in denial anymore! lol With my luck I will end up rushing to the hospital without anything packed! So I am determined to get everything done now.
Symptoms:
The pelvic pressure is incredible. Sometimes unbearable. My lower back hurts *all* the time. I can't wait til Tim gets home every night just so he can rub it for me & relieve some of the pain. I had a couple of contractions yesterday (I am pretty sure!) and the baby still moves all the time! I am ready for this baby to get here!!!
November 12, 2001:
The carpet was put in today! Tim picked up the crib on the way home from work & then we even set it up! The room is just about finished :) It looks wonderful, we did a great job!
November 21, 2001:
Had a doctors appointment today...nothing really new to report. She hasn't checked me again, which I don't mind because I kind of don't want to be sitting on go all the time! I asked her how long she would wait before she induces....and the answer made me happy! lol only one week! So, if this little one doesn't make an appearance on her/his own before December 15th, s/he will be here sometime the next week! Thank goodness I won't be preggers at Christmas! I really want to get pictures of the baby beforehand, so I wish it would get here already! lol So selfish I know ;)
November 27, 2001:
OK, so Thanksgiving has come & gone now. It was a really nice holiday as usual :) The baby's room is all done. Except I never painted the grass on the back of the door, or sewed it onto the curtain on the closet. Not a big deal though. If it gets done, it gets done. We have our bags packed for the most part. I am about to rewrite the phone list. I still haven't made a prenatal appointment with the pediatrician, but I did call the insurance company. So, a little progress. Can't think of anything else off hand. We got our Christmas tree on Sunday, put the lights on last night & tonight we are going to decorate it. I love Christmastime :)
Symptoms:
Contractions. That is the main thing. I wish I got more of them, but I will settle for at least the ones I am feeling! lol The heartburn really really sucks! I think pregnant women keep Tums in buisness! lol And I am tired most of the time. Only 10 more days till the due date!
November 28, 2001:
Had a doctors appointment today. Georgette wasn't going to check me, then decided to go ahead & do it. I am dialated 2 cm, effaced 50% and the baby is between -1 & -2 station. That is all good :) Georgette said that she wouldn't be surprised if labor went easily since I was softening so much already. I guess those few contractions I have been feeling have been doing soomething! When Tim asked her how much longer she thought til the baby comes, she laughed & said that she wouldn't guess because everyone is different. When Dr. Perrott came in, she speculated that I might have the baby next Tuesday or Wednesday! I will believe it when I see it! lol She sent me for another ultrasound...3:10 today. They checked the baby's size & amniotic fluid levels. Levels were good for this point in the pregnancy. The tech said the baby is about 6 pounds 11 or 13 ounces. Tiim had to go to work so he missed it. This was only the second thing he missed during the entire pregnancy. It felt funny not having him there. I didn't see the little bean on the screen, I was very very uncomfortable laying on the table. My hip hurt for the rest of the night. Anyway, we have an appointment with the pediatrician next Wednesday, so I am making deals with the little one :-) As long as s/he stays in til after we meet the doctor, I will be happy! It would also be nice if Justine could be here for when the baby comes. I know how much that would mean to her. So I am keeping my fingers crossed! D Day is almost here! The pregnancy went to quickly! The past few weeks have been rough, but overall it has been wonderful. I am going to miss being pregnant. Not that I don't want this baby to get here already, but I love being pregnant :) Okkies, that is all for today, have lots of stuff to do...it would be nice to have all the Christmas stuff cleaned up & presents wrapped before the little bean gets here!
December 4, 2001:
We went to the movies see Harry Potter tonight...at least I got to do that before the baby came! I still don't feel any different! lol I can't wait to meet the baby's doctor tomorrow. I think everything is feeling more real :)
December 6, 2001:
THE BABY IS HERE!!!
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