Yesterday we had our 28 week appt. The Dr. had scheduled us for an ultrasound for growth and my glucose test to see if I had developed gestational diabetes. I was anxious for my appt, but an excited anxious. Now that I can feel her move so much, that helps.
My appt was at 1, and they got us in and out of there so fast! Usually they are behind schedule, but we were in the ultrasound room before 1... and out of there by 2:30! Dan wasn't even at the hospital yet when I got brought into the room. Once I got in, they gave me the gross sweet drink for the GD test... then Dan got there, and then our ultrasound began! This was the first time we had an ultrasound tech other than Jen-- she is the one we have gone to all along, she did our ultrasound with Elizabeth, knows our history, and it had been so nice having her for every u/s. I was assuming I would have someone different, but Jen was so concerned about me she made sure she talked to this ultrasound tech- Patty- about us and gave her some background on us. We are just so lucky to be at a place where they take such good care of us and are SO understanding. I love it.
So our ultrasoundw as great! Brynn was moving all over, and loves to put her hands in her mouth already. We even caught a smile!! Since I had an hour to wait for my blood to be drawn for the glucose test, she had some fun with the 3d ultrasound and we got some great pictures!!! She was awesome. I definitly think Brynn has my lips and my nose...she totally looks like a Murphy. It will be fun to see who she really looks more like, me or Dan, when she is born.
Dr. Mills was the Dr. we saw at our appt, and she is also the Dr.that delivered Elizabeth. It was good to see her again. She was so excited for us, and I am sure fun for her to see us with everything going so well.
I got the results of my test today, and I passed with flying colors!! I was so glad. However, getting all of these "normal" results and constant good news makes me worried that something is just going to come crashing down. I am flying to Miami tomorrow morning, and anyone that knows me knows I HATE flying. I am so nervous that something is going to happen. I am so close to having this baby girl, and afraid something is going to go terribly wrong. I hope this doesn't ruin my trip... that happened in San Diego...but at least I don't have to worry about earthquakes! I also am trying to think about the great food!! I am a homebody, and am going to miss Dan A LOT and hate flying without him, but Tania and I know how to have a good time!!
Let's see.... that is it for now. Hopefully I return healthy and in one piece... we get in Monday night, so expect and update next Tuesday or the usual Wednesday!
Enjoy the cold and snow flurries! I will be on the b each in 85 degree weather tomorrow :)
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
3rd Trimester!
It is hard for me to believe I am at 27 weeks today. It seemed as though I would never get here. If the baby was delivered at this point, she has an 85% chance of being born with no long term effects. Sometimes it is still hard to imagine her being here, and having an actual baby. I don't think it will truly sink in until I actually have her in my arms. Everything still seems surreal. It is really hard to explain.
For example, sometimes I look in the mirror and feel like I have always looked like this, and just look fat, and then I look closer and remind myself it is obvious I am pregnant. I don't just look fat, I have a nice round belly with a healthy baby girl in it!
We are pretty sure we are set on a name.... unless when she is born Dan and I look at her and think she doesn't look like one... but as of right now, we will be naming her Brynn Elizabeth. I just love it, and think it is so pretty.
She is so active. The movement I feel is so different than how I imagined it to feel. I thought it would be more poke-like.... it is hard to explain what it feels like. But it is nothing like I had imagined it to feel. Sometimes she moves in places that feels uncomfortable, and I know that will only get worse as she gets bigger and stronger! I feel so big now, and it is hard to imagine I have 3 more motnhs to go!
MEA is this week! I have tomorrow and Friday off of work... and had big plans to get some stuff done with Brynn's room-- since I have done NOTHING-- but already have Thursday booked up, a wedding on Saturday in Mankato, so that leaves me with Friday and Sunday afternoon,we are spending the night in kato so driving home on Sunday morning.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 is our ultrasound-- I am so excited to find out how big she is! I hope I pass my glucose test... I am nervous about that. Then on Thursday I will be flying to Miami for a MYP workshop for work. I am excited, but stressed about it. I have to plan for a sub for 3 days, flying 28 weeks pregnant makes me nervous, and I hate flying. I hope everything goes smooth.
Well we are off to dinner with Nick and Brenda. Mexican tonight. I hope my heartburn isn't too bad, it has been really acting up today :(
For example, sometimes I look in the mirror and feel like I have always looked like this, and just look fat, and then I look closer and remind myself it is obvious I am pregnant. I don't just look fat, I have a nice round belly with a healthy baby girl in it!
We are pretty sure we are set on a name.... unless when she is born Dan and I look at her and think she doesn't look like one... but as of right now, we will be naming her Brynn Elizabeth. I just love it, and think it is so pretty.
She is so active. The movement I feel is so different than how I imagined it to feel. I thought it would be more poke-like.... it is hard to explain what it feels like. But it is nothing like I had imagined it to feel. Sometimes she moves in places that feels uncomfortable, and I know that will only get worse as she gets bigger and stronger! I feel so big now, and it is hard to imagine I have 3 more motnhs to go!
MEA is this week! I have tomorrow and Friday off of work... and had big plans to get some stuff done with Brynn's room-- since I have done NOTHING-- but already have Thursday booked up, a wedding on Saturday in Mankato, so that leaves me with Friday and Sunday afternoon,we are spending the night in kato so driving home on Sunday morning.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 is our ultrasound-- I am so excited to find out how big she is! I hope I pass my glucose test... I am nervous about that. Then on Thursday I will be flying to Miami for a MYP workshop for work. I am excited, but stressed about it. I have to plan for a sub for 3 days, flying 28 weeks pregnant makes me nervous, and I hate flying. I hope everything goes smooth.
Well we are off to dinner with Nick and Brenda. Mexican tonight. I hope my heartburn isn't too bad, it has been really acting up today :(
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Uncomfortable
Maybe it is because I have been pregnant for 10 months in the last year.... and have no baby to show for it.... but I am SO ready to be done. I am hoping that is the reason why. Don't get me wrong, I am so happy I can get pregnant, and thank God I am blessed with a healthy baby... so fortunate I am pregnant, But I am just going to vent today. I know it is only going to get worse, which is even more depressing.
Sleep. I think I finally figured out a system that will work- at least for a while. I am putting a feather pillow under my hip, and have my snoodle pillow around me. I haven't been waking up as much during the night the last 2 nights since I have started, so I hope that helps. I did go to the chiropractor finally on Monday-- soccer is over so I had time-- and that could have had an affect as well.
Eating. It is such a chore. Who said enjoy eating whatever you want while you are pregnant????!! I wish. My stomach has to be so squished and small, I eat and the food feels like it is coming back up my throat. It is horrible. Then I get hungry so fast, and I feel like I can't eat. Heartburn, raspy voice, I have an acid reflux thing going on that I finally have a perscripstion for. I called the Drs office yesterday and told them my symptoms, my voice was obvious, and they called it in for me. I was so glad I didn't have to go in. Teaching and having a hoarse voice is not easy.... so I hope it starts getting better.
My next appt is October 26. I will be having my glucose test and another ultrasound... I can't wait to see her. She is so active it is crazy how much my belly moves.
I am getting a bit more nervous for my trip to Miami... 28 weeks pregnant and flying... might be a nightmare. I hope my legs don't swell!
Sleep. I think I finally figured out a system that will work- at least for a while. I am putting a feather pillow under my hip, and have my snoodle pillow around me. I haven't been waking up as much during the night the last 2 nights since I have started, so I hope that helps. I did go to the chiropractor finally on Monday-- soccer is over so I had time-- and that could have had an affect as well.
Eating. It is such a chore. Who said enjoy eating whatever you want while you are pregnant????!! I wish. My stomach has to be so squished and small, I eat and the food feels like it is coming back up my throat. It is horrible. Then I get hungry so fast, and I feel like I can't eat. Heartburn, raspy voice, I have an acid reflux thing going on that I finally have a perscripstion for. I called the Drs office yesterday and told them my symptoms, my voice was obvious, and they called it in for me. I was so glad I didn't have to go in. Teaching and having a hoarse voice is not easy.... so I hope it starts getting better.
My next appt is October 26. I will be having my glucose test and another ultrasound... I can't wait to see her. She is so active it is crazy how much my belly moves.
I am getting a bit more nervous for my trip to Miami... 28 weeks pregnant and flying... might be a nightmare. I hope my legs don't swell!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
25 Weeks.
I can't believe I am at 25 weeks already! 2 weeks away from the 3rd trimester. I finally had my Dr. appt on Monday, and all is good! Saw baby and scheduled my next appt. I have gained 15 lbs. so far. My next appt is Oct 26, will be about 28 weeks, and I get another big ultrasound! :o) I can't wait to see her again and get some good pics... I am also curious how big she will be. Unfortunatly, I need to take the glucose test that day as well.... so that is not going to be so fun, and I hope I pass.
I have been so tired!! I feel like I have been more tired during the 2nd tri, which could be just because I am at work and not home being lazy all day. I also haven't been sleeping well, which probably isn't helping either. Soccer is already over on Saturday... bittersweet. I miss the girls, but it will be nice as I progress and get bigger to not have to be out on the field! I will also not feel as behind at work.
Dan and I are planning on heading to Target to finish registering on Friday night, so that should be fun! Let's see... not much else is new. I have been feeling good, just tired and not sleeping well. I just can't wait to meet our little girl. I know January will be here right before I know it.
I have been so tired!! I feel like I have been more tired during the 2nd tri, which could be just because I am at work and not home being lazy all day. I also haven't been sleeping well, which probably isn't helping either. Soccer is already over on Saturday... bittersweet. I miss the girls, but it will be nice as I progress and get bigger to not have to be out on the field! I will also not feel as behind at work.
Dan and I are planning on heading to Target to finish registering on Friday night, so that should be fun! Let's see... not much else is new. I have been feeling good, just tired and not sleeping well. I just can't wait to meet our little girl. I know January will be here right before I know it.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Bulletproof
So.... bad news this week was that my Dr. cancelled my appt on me, so I am going in tomorrow after work. I am always anxious for my appts, so it getting pushed back over the weekend stinks. I am sure everything is fine.... but of course still have irrational fears even though I feel her kick and punch me so much now. I am flying to Miami for a conference over Halloween weekend... SO nervous about flying, especially being 28 weeks pregnant, and just want to be reassured at the docs that it is ok to fly.
Well, my first baby shower has been planned for Novemeber 13th! Two of my best friends, Amy and Sara, are planning and throwing it for me! I am so excited :o) I hope my friends can make it and celebrate with me.
I have been feeling physically pretty good. I get crampy now and then, get nervous, but tell myself it must be normal. Sleeping is on and off, lately my hips are hurting again and I hated that last time I was pregnant, and it is starting up... along with waking up in the middle of the night with leg cramps. I can't wait to lay on my belly again. It will be so nice.
Dan, Faith, me, Suzie, and Steve went to Pine Tree Apple orchard today. We picked out our pumpkins, got some Honeycrisp apples, and other goodies. What a beautiful day for it!
FInally, last week was homecoming at South St. Paul. What a great week it was! It was ended with a flash mob by the amazing teachers we have at SSP during the homecoming pepfest. We did a dance to the song Bulletproof by La Roux. Here is the video... you can barely hear the music because the kids were so loud. It was by far one of the highlights of my teaching career!! :o)
Well, my first baby shower has been planned for Novemeber 13th! Two of my best friends, Amy and Sara, are planning and throwing it for me! I am so excited :o) I hope my friends can make it and celebrate with me.
I have been feeling physically pretty good. I get crampy now and then, get nervous, but tell myself it must be normal. Sleeping is on and off, lately my hips are hurting again and I hated that last time I was pregnant, and it is starting up... along with waking up in the middle of the night with leg cramps. I can't wait to lay on my belly again. It will be so nice.
Dan, Faith, me, Suzie, and Steve went to Pine Tree Apple orchard today. We picked out our pumpkins, got some Honeycrisp apples, and other goodies. What a beautiful day for it!
FInally, last week was homecoming at South St. Paul. What a great week it was! It was ended with a flash mob by the amazing teachers we have at SSP during the homecoming pepfest. We did a dance to the song Bulletproof by La Roux. Here is the video... you can barely hear the music because the kids were so loud. It was by far one of the highlights of my teaching career!! :o)
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