Today we had my weekly OB check. I found the 2 lbs I lost last week. I am up a total of 15 lbs again. The wait was crazy today. We got there early like always (like they ask), peed in the cup, sat down and waited. In a timely manner we were called when we stood she said Erick could sit it was just a vitals check (bp 110/70). When I joined him back in the waiting room we didnt have to wait long before we were called back. Then the wait really started. We were in the TINY exam room nearly 50 min.
One the Dr came in I asked him how big the baby is expected to be. I really love my OB. His response was ...
"How big were your boys again?"
Me: "5lb4 and 5lb9"
OB: "Wow nearly 11 lbs of baby. Well you can expect this one to be more than the boys alone and less than them together."
Me: "Thanks Doc."
So because the Dr was a smart ass the baby decided to be one too. When the Dr tried to get him on the doppler he was literally running from it. I mean you could see my stomach shift. You would hear 2-3 beats then nothing. So an u/s was called for and we got to find out.
Presentation: cephalic
Amniotic Fluid: normal
MEASUREMENTS:
BPD 37 W0D 9.13CM
HC 37 W5D
AC 34 W0D
FL 36 W1D
EFW: 2618 GRAMS 5lbs 12oz
They gave us a few pictures but they are really hard to see as there isnt much room in there.
When we got home Ethan had the following convo with me after I showed him the pictures of the baby.
Ethan: I have to play with my baby!
Me: Where is your baby?
E: hum I have to find him. (looks under the tv then at me) I think he's in your belly.
Me: oh this is your baby in my belly
E: yes, he is in your belly. You ate him. Spit him out!
Hun if it were only that easy. LOL
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
appointment and hospital rules
This morning I had another appointment with the OB. First was the scale and I lost 2lbs in the last 2 weeks. I am now up a total of 13lbs (or 7lbs depending on which nurse and what date they are using). My blood pressure was good at 110/70. I got my first internal check along with my group B strep culture. My cervix is closed tight and still long. The OB says he doubts I will have any trouble making it to my c-section. Speaking of c-section.... It is going to be Aug 15th at 7:30 am (provided we dont get bumped). I have my pre op with the OB Aug 10th and with the hospital on Aug 14th. I will also have a phone interview with the hospital sometime next week.
This time we are happy to have visitors at the hospital. On Aug 15th we are asking that visitors dont come before 1 and leave by 5. This will give us time to get settled in the room and hopefully get me out of bed. The leaving by 5 is because the boys will be coming to visit then.
Normal visiting hours are from 11a-8p. Visitors are limited to 2 at a time and no one under 16. My cell will be on as will Erick's if you want to call to find out if there is room to visit. 24-hour patient and visitor parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the hospital at the Northwest corner of Maple and California Streets. The underground parking garage on Maple Street is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost for parking in either lot is $5 per vehicle, per day. Anyone with a Handicapped placard can access our parking lots at no charge. The Emergency Department parking lot on Maple Street is reserved only for patients seeking emergency medical assistance.
Meal times for the hospital are...
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
please avoid these times unless you want to watch me eat.
HOSPITAL INFO PER THEIR WEBSITE
Maternity Department
The birth of a new baby is an exciting time and we understand that family and friends are anxious to visit. However, the security, safety, and comfort of our patients and babies are of utmost importance to us. These guidelines were developed to help ensure a pleasant, healthy birthing experience.
* Maternity visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Children under age 16 are not allowed in the department. Exception: after delivery, brothers and sisters of the newborn, accompanied by an adult, are welcome during Sibling Visiting Hours from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Short visits are best for children.
* The number of visitors at the bedside in Maternity is limited to two people at any given time.
* Visitors must not have fever, cold, cold sores, diarrhea, vomiting, rash or skin sores. Important - Visitors who have been exposed to illnesses such as chickenpox or measles may not visit.
If you need directions go here
This time we are happy to have visitors at the hospital. On Aug 15th we are asking that visitors dont come before 1 and leave by 5. This will give us time to get settled in the room and hopefully get me out of bed. The leaving by 5 is because the boys will be coming to visit then.
Normal visiting hours are from 11a-8p. Visitors are limited to 2 at a time and no one under 16. My cell will be on as will Erick's if you want to call to find out if there is room to visit. 24-hour patient and visitor parking is available in the parking lot across the street from the hospital at the Northwest corner of Maple and California Streets. The underground parking garage on Maple Street is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost for parking in either lot is $5 per vehicle, per day. Anyone with a Handicapped placard can access our parking lots at no charge. The Emergency Department parking lot on Maple Street is reserved only for patients seeking emergency medical assistance.
Meal times for the hospital are...
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
please avoid these times unless you want to watch me eat.
HOSPITAL INFO PER THEIR WEBSITE
Maternity Department
The birth of a new baby is an exciting time and we understand that family and friends are anxious to visit. However, the security, safety, and comfort of our patients and babies are of utmost importance to us. These guidelines were developed to help ensure a pleasant, healthy birthing experience.
* Maternity visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Children under age 16 are not allowed in the department. Exception: after delivery, brothers and sisters of the newborn, accompanied by an adult, are welcome during Sibling Visiting Hours from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Short visits are best for children.
* The number of visitors at the bedside in Maternity is limited to two people at any given time.
* Visitors must not have fever, cold, cold sores, diarrhea, vomiting, rash or skin sores. Important - Visitors who have been exposed to illnesses such as chickenpox or measles may not visit.
If you need directions go here
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Daddy weekend
The other weekend I had some things I had to do for an upcoming wedding. Both days I was out of the house just after breakfast and back at dinner time if not later (Saturday I wasnt home til 930pm). So the boys had a whole weekend with daddy. They had lots of fun playing playdough, outside in the water, at the mall and putting on mommy's makeup. So I thought I would show you all the fun Erick had with the boys. HEHEHE Erick now understands what I do daily and has been asking what more he can do to help me.
BTW trying on bridesmaid dresses at 8 months pregnant is not fun. It is made even less fun when you are told that in order to get the dress over your tummy/baby you need a dress 6-8 sizes bigger than normal and they dont carry them that big in the store. Then it is made more fun by the store sending you to another store telling you they have your dresses only to drive 2.5 hrs to the store and finding out they dont have the dresses and havent heard from the store that sent you (who told us they called the store they were sending us to). So after trying on dresses all day that dont fit and driving way out of the way it took me something like 4-5 hrs to drive home. FUN. My feet were the size of tree trunks.
BTW trying on bridesmaid dresses at 8 months pregnant is not fun. It is made even less fun when you are told that in order to get the dress over your tummy/baby you need a dress 6-8 sizes bigger than normal and they dont carry them that big in the store. Then it is made more fun by the store sending you to another store telling you they have your dresses only to drive 2.5 hrs to the store and finding out they dont have the dresses and havent heard from the store that sent you (who told us they called the store they were sending us to). So after trying on dresses all day that dont fit and driving way out of the way it took me something like 4-5 hrs to drive home. FUN. My feet were the size of tree trunks.
Monday, July 11, 2011
First Theatre movie
We planned for a long time when we were going to take the boys to the movies. When we saw the timing of Cars 2 we thought it was perfect. Erick took a mental health day and we went. The boys were all excited and talked about it for days before and after.
The boys made it through the movie with only 2 potty breaks each, a whole tub of popcorn and fruit snacks.
The boys made it through the movie with only 2 potty breaks each, a whole tub of popcorn and fruit snacks.
Ethan
Ethan loves my camera. He loves it even more when he gets his hands on it. Well this day he not only got his hands on the camera BUT he turned it on and took pictures of himself. I walked in on him telling me that he takes pictures cheese.
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