Friday, June 26, 2009
Spaghetti + Pudding=Fun Dinner
For dinner last night I made my chicken and veggie pasta and surprised Brad with a mint chocolate chip pudding for dessert. We've been letting Colin feed himself to work on his fork and spoon skills. I think he had fun, what do you think?
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Father's Day
It's a couple of days later, but this is perhaps one of the best photos I've ever gotten of my two men, and it just happens to have been taken on Father's Day this past Sunday. Aren't they adorable?
Momma Update
I'm tired. I'm tired of being tired, I'm tired of being hot (100 degrees and it isn't even July yet?!), and mostly I'm tired of people commenting on how big I am, that I "must be having twins."
Just what every pregnant woman wants to hear, especially when she has 2 months to go.
Just what every pregnant woman wants to hear, especially when she has 2 months to go.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Sonograms
I have a few sonogram photos to share. The first two are from my stay in the hospital, and are dated May 30th. The last one is from a regularly scheduled sonogram on June 12th.
At both appointments Lucas looked very healthy, they did thorough checks on both occasions. The only thing they would like to keep an eye on is more with me than with him. The umbilical cord is connected to my placenta on the edge, which can mean low weight and nutrients for Lucas. That doesn't seem to be an issue with this "little" one.
At the June 12th sonogram, 27 weeks, he was weighing in at a healthy 3 pounds, placing him in the 78th percentile! I went back and looked at Colin's estimated weight for this time frame and he weighed in at 3 pounds 1 ounce at 28 weeks, so little brother Lucas is following pretty closely in his big brother's path.
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25 week profile
Big foot!
28 week profile
At both appointments Lucas looked very healthy, they did thorough checks on both occasions. The only thing they would like to keep an eye on is more with me than with him. The umbilical cord is connected to my placenta on the edge, which can mean low weight and nutrients for Lucas. That doesn't seem to be an issue with this "little" one.
At the June 12th sonogram, 27 weeks, he was weighing in at a healthy 3 pounds, placing him in the 78th percentile! I went back and looked at Colin's estimated weight for this time frame and he weighed in at 3 pounds 1 ounce at 28 weeks, so little brother Lucas is following pretty closely in his big brother's path.
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25 week profile
Big foot!
28 week profile
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Week 28 Checkup
I had a regular doctor's appointment today. My blood pressure is still nice and low and Lucas' heartbeat was a solid 156.
While I was in the hospital I had my glucose screening, which tests for gestational diabetes, and passed with flying colors.
They also scheduled my c-section, Lucas' potential birthday is September 2nd. Though, I've said from the beginning, I don't think this kid is going to wait until September, I think he'll be an August baby, early like his big brother.
As for me, I continue to have morning sickness, which I take medication for, and horrible heartburn/indigestion. I'm just starting to get tired again, taking naps with Colin in the afternoons. I also have had increased back pain (just normal pregnancy stuff) from my big belly. I'm also having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, harmless contractions that come and go, the body's way of preparing for labor.
Lucas continues to be a mover and a shaker, and is so big that his big movements are shaking my whole belly. No need to put a hand on my belly, just watch it go.
While I was in the hospital I had my glucose screening, which tests for gestational diabetes, and passed with flying colors.
They also scheduled my c-section, Lucas' potential birthday is September 2nd. Though, I've said from the beginning, I don't think this kid is going to wait until September, I think he'll be an August baby, early like his big brother.
As for me, I continue to have morning sickness, which I take medication for, and horrible heartburn/indigestion. I'm just starting to get tired again, taking naps with Colin in the afternoons. I also have had increased back pain (just normal pregnancy stuff) from my big belly. I'm also having a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, harmless contractions that come and go, the body's way of preparing for labor.
Lucas continues to be a mover and a shaker, and is so big that his big movements are shaking my whole belly. No need to put a hand on my belly, just watch it go.
Lucas Update
I apologize for the long time between posts, but you'll soon understand.
Three weeks ago I awoke in the middle of the night with contractions that wouldn't stop and some spotting. So we headed to the hospital. My contractions were 3 minutes apart, but luckily my cervix was long and closed, meaning I wasn't in full on labor. Lucas was holding strong.
Soon after arriving I was in terrible lower right back pain, so much it was making me sick at my stomach too. They suspected a kidney stone and kept me in overnight. They sent me home the next afternoon, but I wouldn't be gone long. The back pain and contractions came back just 24 hours later and I was admitted for what would be another 5 days in the high risk OB unit.
The attack that day would turn out to be the worst, it took 3 different pain medications before anything would even TOUCH the pain, two separate nausea medications to stop getting sick, and an IV to rehydrate me. They did a kidney sonogram and didn't find anything but were certain that I had a stone, so they started treatment for one. This treatment included putting me on Flowmax, the pill for men's prostate issues. It helps open up the utera (the tube that runs from the kidney to the bladder) which should help the stone pass easier, quicker. After 3 days and 1 more pain episode they did another kidney sonogram and this time found the little sucker. It was almost to the bladder. So they decided to send me home and see if I could pass it on my own, continuing on the medication. It took another week, but luckily no more pain episodes, and I passed it.
The whole time Lucas did fine, kicking and a strong heartbeat. Lucikly he didn't seem to be affected by everything Momma was going through.
I just took it in this morning for analysis, the receptionist was horrified when I handed it too her, claiming it was the largest stone she'd ever seen, and even more horrified when I told her that was nothing, it had actually shrunk in the week since I passed it.
So I hope you now understand why it's been so long. I do have quite a few sonogram photos and a couple of bump photos that I'll be posting now too, under separate posts.
Three weeks ago I awoke in the middle of the night with contractions that wouldn't stop and some spotting. So we headed to the hospital. My contractions were 3 minutes apart, but luckily my cervix was long and closed, meaning I wasn't in full on labor. Lucas was holding strong.
Soon after arriving I was in terrible lower right back pain, so much it was making me sick at my stomach too. They suspected a kidney stone and kept me in overnight. They sent me home the next afternoon, but I wouldn't be gone long. The back pain and contractions came back just 24 hours later and I was admitted for what would be another 5 days in the high risk OB unit.
The attack that day would turn out to be the worst, it took 3 different pain medications before anything would even TOUCH the pain, two separate nausea medications to stop getting sick, and an IV to rehydrate me. They did a kidney sonogram and didn't find anything but were certain that I had a stone, so they started treatment for one. This treatment included putting me on Flowmax, the pill for men's prostate issues. It helps open up the utera (the tube that runs from the kidney to the bladder) which should help the stone pass easier, quicker. After 3 days and 1 more pain episode they did another kidney sonogram and this time found the little sucker. It was almost to the bladder. So they decided to send me home and see if I could pass it on my own, continuing on the medication. It took another week, but luckily no more pain episodes, and I passed it.
The whole time Lucas did fine, kicking and a strong heartbeat. Lucikly he didn't seem to be affected by everything Momma was going through.
I just took it in this morning for analysis, the receptionist was horrified when I handed it too her, claiming it was the largest stone she'd ever seen, and even more horrified when I told her that was nothing, it had actually shrunk in the week since I passed it.
So I hope you now understand why it's been so long. I do have quite a few sonogram photos and a couple of bump photos that I'll be posting now too, under separate posts.
Colin Update!
So sorry for the long wait time between posts, but I've been a little preoccupied recently. I thought I'd take this opportunity to post just a few pictures.
Some of you may have seemed to notice that I haven't posted a monthly newsletter in 2 months either. I've decided to start making them "Quarterly Newsletters," so I'll be posting one every 3 months, starting this month, which will include months 17-19.
So, for now, a bunch of cute photos will have to suffice :)
Playing Outside
Mother's Day
Aren't I Cute?!?
Big Green Pillow
I'm ready to swim, let's go!
Watching Wiggles with Dadda.
You're silly!
Can we watch Wiggles, Momma?
Mmmm, chocolate chip cookie!
Some of you may have seemed to notice that I haven't posted a monthly newsletter in 2 months either. I've decided to start making them "Quarterly Newsletters," so I'll be posting one every 3 months, starting this month, which will include months 17-19.
So, for now, a bunch of cute photos will have to suffice :)
Playing Outside
Mother's Day
Aren't I Cute?!?
Big Green Pillow
I'm ready to swim, let's go!
Watching Wiggles with Dadda.
You're silly!
Can we watch Wiggles, Momma?
Mmmm, chocolate chip cookie!
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