Well, I ended up going into the Dr. on Friday after work. I had been feeling nauseous all week, had headaches on and off, and just put it off to getting a cold. Well, Thursday night, I was as swollen as I have ever been. I just figured I would go to sleep, wake up, and it would be down like it normally is. Friday morning, it did go down, but was still swollen. I didn't think much of it, and headed off to work.
I was showing a video in class on Friday,so I knew I would be able to sit down all day. By lunch, my hands were like what I like to call The Nutty Professor hands (if you have seen that movie)., and my feet/ ankles were ginormous. My face was even super swollen, I could just feel it. I knew I had a Dr.appt scheduled for this Wed., but thought I maybe should call in just to see if they wanted me to come in before then.
I called up the office, and talked to a nurse. She asked me my symptoms and I just told her about my swelling. She then asked about other symptoms such as nausea... and it all clicked. Yes, nausea, headaches, swelling, had it all. She said she definitely wanted me to come in after work to get my blood pressure checked and have some other tests done. I knew my blood pressure had been going up, and I had some periods of rapid weight gain, so pre-eclampsia was on my mind.
I got into the clinic and they were so quick. Got me in, checked my weight and blood pressure. I had gained 3 lbs since the last time I was in, and my blood pressure was 144/92! My urine test came back with no protein in it though, which was good. We then were just waiting for my blood tests to come back-- they checked my platelette level and liver enzymes.
While we were waiting for those results, the nurse told me what may happen based on the results. I may be allowed to go home, no restrictions. I may be able to go home, but on bedrest, I may have to stay in the hospital, and they may want to take the baby out ASAP. As we waited, I got to see Brynn, she is head down--yay! She was super active like she usually is. I laid in the OB room waiting for Dr. Mills to come in and tell me what the plan is. When she came in, she kept saying "If we let you go home today..." I was worried I would be spending the night in the hospital.
Finally, the results were done and my blood tests came back in the normal range. This meant I was allowed to go home, but on strict bedrest. Blah. They said I was to come back first thing Monday morning, get rechecked, and they will decide then if I can go back to work. Since I had an ultrasound and OB check scheduled for Wed., I asked if I could just do all that when I came in on Monday. OB, no problem. They scheduled me for the ultrasound, and I am first in line, however, if someone has an emergency and needs one, they get priority. I am hoping we are a go, and have our last big ultrasound tomorrow!
SO I am anxious for tomorrow, not worried anxious really, but just want to know where we are at with my health, and anxious about whether or not we will get to have our ultrasound. I will update as soon as I can. I am a bit concerned, just because I am still swollen, have had headaches, and felt nauseous this weekend despite taking it easy-- so we shall see!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
34 Weeks
Well to start off, Birth Class. That hit me a lot harder than I thought it would emotionally. We were fine.... I was fine... UNTIL we had to watch the labor and birth video. When the mother in the video delivered her baby and she was put on her chest, I lost it. My only experience with natural childbirth was delivering my baby and her not being alive. It was a very sad, depressing memory. Not a joyful one. I walked out of the classroom, burst into tears, and sat in the bathroom until I could pull myself together. I was not expecting that to happen. On top of that, everyone in the room is a first time parent... innocent... and I just kind of felt out of place. We headed to lunch at Cosetta's, and that was nice, and we had the afternoon to look forward to.
In the afternoon, we had the tour of the birth center. This was not a new place for us, since we delivered Elizabeth there, and my clinic is right there too. I was nervous about how I would feel since the last time we were there was when we delivered. Sure enough, we walk past the room she was born in, and I literally lost my breath. I could not catch it. I fought back tears so hard since we were in a group setting, and pulled myself together. It felt so surreal. Our tour finished looking at the nursery and seeing all the newborns... and that made me emotional just wanting so bad to have Brynn here and healthy. I can't wait!
Dan and I have one more class tomorrow... on Breastfeeding. I want him to come so he understands how much work it is going to entail, and how difficult it can be. I am glad he is willing to come with me for support.
Onto pregnancy! Holy indegestion. I went to chipotle last night, stuffed my face, and paid for it. I woke up at 3 am feeling like I had food sitting in my throat, heartburn, and felt miserable. I couldn't lay down. I ended up not falling back asleep until at least 4:30, needing to wake up at 5:30. When I woke up I was so hungry, and felt a little better, but it came back with a vengence. It bothered me ALL DAY. Right now I just have heartburn...hope that goes away.
I am also so sick of people asking "How much longer?" and me responding January and their response being "Whoa. You still have that long to go??" IT IS NOT THAT LONG! SIX WEEKS! I HAVE BEEN THROUGH 34! Thanks for letting me know though how huge I look, like I don't know that already. I know I vented about this in another post, but seriously people. Have some courtesy.
Other than that, Brynn has been kicking the crap out of me today... and it hurts! There isn't that much room and it feels like she is trying to kick and punch herself out. I can't WAIT to not be pregnant, and to have her here with us!
In the afternoon, we had the tour of the birth center. This was not a new place for us, since we delivered Elizabeth there, and my clinic is right there too. I was nervous about how I would feel since the last time we were there was when we delivered. Sure enough, we walk past the room she was born in, and I literally lost my breath. I could not catch it. I fought back tears so hard since we were in a group setting, and pulled myself together. It felt so surreal. Our tour finished looking at the nursery and seeing all the newborns... and that made me emotional just wanting so bad to have Brynn here and healthy. I can't wait!
Dan and I have one more class tomorrow... on Breastfeeding. I want him to come so he understands how much work it is going to entail, and how difficult it can be. I am glad he is willing to come with me for support.
Onto pregnancy! Holy indegestion. I went to chipotle last night, stuffed my face, and paid for it. I woke up at 3 am feeling like I had food sitting in my throat, heartburn, and felt miserable. I couldn't lay down. I ended up not falling back asleep until at least 4:30, needing to wake up at 5:30. When I woke up I was so hungry, and felt a little better, but it came back with a vengence. It bothered me ALL DAY. Right now I just have heartburn...hope that goes away.
I am also so sick of people asking "How much longer?" and me responding January and their response being "Whoa. You still have that long to go??" IT IS NOT THAT LONG! SIX WEEKS! I HAVE BEEN THROUGH 34! Thanks for letting me know though how huge I look, like I don't know that already. I know I vented about this in another post, but seriously people. Have some courtesy.
Other than that, Brynn has been kicking the crap out of me today... and it hurts! There isn't that much room and it feels like she is trying to kick and punch herself out. I can't WAIT to not be pregnant, and to have her here with us!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Overwhelmed.
Brynn was breeched today :( I gained 6 lbs in 2 weeks :( :( I have SO much to get done before she is born, and it is SO HARD with Dan having school.... sitting on the floor and trying to put stuff together is so hard, and we don't have enough room in this stupid house. I want to move... and that is put on hold since student loans will kick in for him and he pays way more than should be allowed to for school. I am not having a good day, and feel really down in the dumps. On top of it, I don't even have Dan to talk to since he is gone at class tonight and tomorrow, and gets home, eats, watches TV, while I am in bed. I am feeling sorry for myself tonight, I know that, but I don't care. I feel so alone.
My whole body aches and hurts, none of my clothes fit and I don't want to waste money buying new ones, and the thought of having to lose all this baby weight from this pregnancy and Elizabeth is so overwhelming. The only thing keeping me somewhat sane is keeping my eye on the prize... holding Brynn in hopefully 7 weeks.
Sorry for the depressing post.... hopefully my mood improves this week. We do have our birth class on Saturday, hopefully that helps.... :-/
My whole body aches and hurts, none of my clothes fit and I don't want to waste money buying new ones, and the thought of having to lose all this baby weight from this pregnancy and Elizabeth is so overwhelming. The only thing keeping me somewhat sane is keeping my eye on the prize... holding Brynn in hopefully 7 weeks.
Sorry for the depressing post.... hopefully my mood improves this week. We do have our birth class on Saturday, hopefully that helps.... :-/
Monday, November 29, 2010
Another week....
This week marks 33 weeks! 4 weeks from being considered full term! Each day is full of more and more anticipation. I just can't wait to meet her, and have her here, yet have no idea what it truly will be like to be a mom.
Thanksgiving was nice. Full of food and family, and not without its drama :) But overall, a success. This was the first year we really didn't have leftovers to bring home. I was bummed about that. We were at my parents for most of the day, and went over to Dan's mom's to visit for the evening. Friday my sisters went out shopping, but there was no way I was about to join them! Dan and I went and got our Christmas Tree, and did some stuff around the house. It was a nice relaxing day. I have been having issues with my computer, but when I get a pic of the tree, I will try to get it posted. The tree fits perfectly in its spot :) Dan cooked chili Friday as well. We had it to feed my family for when they came down and helped on Saturday with the baby room!
Saturday my mom, dad, and sister made their way over to our house and helped out so much. Dan and I are so lucky we have the family support we have. My mom took the lead on the painting. We painted it a pale yellow, and it is perfect! The room looks so bright! It matches perfectly. I can't wait until it is completely done. I went out and bought a dresser yesterday that Dan needs to still take out of my car :) and put together. Once that is done, I can start organizing clothes and washing them. The last big purchase we need for the room is a chair. Then of course decorating the walls... and it will be all set! Dan and my dad put the crib and changing table together-- they look great!
Brynn has been moving SO MUCH the last few days. It is crazy to sit and watch my stomach move. She is so strong. I am curious if I am going to have one more ultrasound-- I am hoping to find out tomorrow at my Dr. appt. if I will have one more. It is hard to believe that my due date is right around the corner.
That is really all for right now. Maia loves resting her head on my big tummy, and she is as I type this, and Brynn is just kicking away and Maia is not even phased. It is funny :) Shannon is moving home on Sunday, and that will be so awesome. She starts a new job Dec. 6, and can't be more excited for her to be living back home.
I will update either tomorrow or Wednesday about my Dr. appt. Have a good week! :o)
Thanksgiving was nice. Full of food and family, and not without its drama :) But overall, a success. This was the first year we really didn't have leftovers to bring home. I was bummed about that. We were at my parents for most of the day, and went over to Dan's mom's to visit for the evening. Friday my sisters went out shopping, but there was no way I was about to join them! Dan and I went and got our Christmas Tree, and did some stuff around the house. It was a nice relaxing day. I have been having issues with my computer, but when I get a pic of the tree, I will try to get it posted. The tree fits perfectly in its spot :) Dan cooked chili Friday as well. We had it to feed my family for when they came down and helped on Saturday with the baby room!
Saturday my mom, dad, and sister made their way over to our house and helped out so much. Dan and I are so lucky we have the family support we have. My mom took the lead on the painting. We painted it a pale yellow, and it is perfect! The room looks so bright! It matches perfectly. I can't wait until it is completely done. I went out and bought a dresser yesterday that Dan needs to still take out of my car :) and put together. Once that is done, I can start organizing clothes and washing them. The last big purchase we need for the room is a chair. Then of course decorating the walls... and it will be all set! Dan and my dad put the crib and changing table together-- they look great!
Brynn has been moving SO MUCH the last few days. It is crazy to sit and watch my stomach move. She is so strong. I am curious if I am going to have one more ultrasound-- I am hoping to find out tomorrow at my Dr. appt. if I will have one more. It is hard to believe that my due date is right around the corner.
That is really all for right now. Maia loves resting her head on my big tummy, and she is as I type this, and Brynn is just kicking away and Maia is not even phased. It is funny :) Shannon is moving home on Sunday, and that will be so awesome. She starts a new job Dec. 6, and can't be more excited for her to be living back home.
I will update either tomorrow or Wednesday about my Dr. appt. Have a good week! :o)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
8 weeks left... 5 until I am full term! Wowzer! I cannot wait :o) I am so ready to have my body back, and my little girl in my arms! I am feeling very pregnant and uncomfortable. If I had a nickel for everytime someone asked me how I was feeling, I would be rich! :) I don't really know how to best answer that question-- other than saying "pregnant." I definitly don't feel good.
I had my 2nd shower on Sunday! Again it was so nice and Dan and I are so spoiled. My aunt threw it for me. We now have most of our big items. Dan and I cleaned out what will be Brynn's room last weekend, and now we will soon have a place to put all these wonderful gifts! My mom and sister are going to help paint Saturday... and hopefully get the crib put together and set up. All we need left to buy for the room is a rocking chair and our dresser. I can't wait until it is all done!
I ended up calling my Drs office yesterday-- I had an anxiety filled day. Brynn hadn't been moving as much as she had been, so I began to get nervous. I called in, and they wanted me to come in right away for a non-stress test. It consisted of them hooking my belly up to two monitors-- one for babys heartbeat and one to monitor if I was contracting. All looked great though! It was fun to hear her heartbeat, and see how it went up everytime she moved. It was good for my piece of mind. If I hadn't called, I would have been worried all this Thanksgiving weekend. I am proud of myself for making it to 32 weeks before having to go in to the Dr. I thought I would have to a lot more, but have managed my anxiety well.
As I get closer and closer to when she is suppose to be here, I get more nervous. I think because I am more and more attached, and so afraid to have her ripped away again, like Elizabeth was. I am still trying to convince myself we are going to take her home. When I look at all the things we have gotten, I am so afraid we will have it all and no baby to go along with it. I sit and daydream about life with her, what she will look like, what her personality will be like, how Dan will be with her. I hope I will be a good mom, and know what to do. It is very overwhelming to think of it all... but I am so excited and ready for it.
We are going to my parents for Thanksgiving tomorrow, should be nice. I am hoping Dan and I will get a tree on Friday-- we are getting a real one this year, less work for me :) Our fake one is awesome, but so tedious to put together/ take down, and I don't want to have to worry about doing that!
Dan is done with grad school Dec. 22!!! We will have a life again, and I can't wait! Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe with all this snow!
I had my 2nd shower on Sunday! Again it was so nice and Dan and I are so spoiled. My aunt threw it for me. We now have most of our big items. Dan and I cleaned out what will be Brynn's room last weekend, and now we will soon have a place to put all these wonderful gifts! My mom and sister are going to help paint Saturday... and hopefully get the crib put together and set up. All we need left to buy for the room is a rocking chair and our dresser. I can't wait until it is all done!
I ended up calling my Drs office yesterday-- I had an anxiety filled day. Brynn hadn't been moving as much as she had been, so I began to get nervous. I called in, and they wanted me to come in right away for a non-stress test. It consisted of them hooking my belly up to two monitors-- one for babys heartbeat and one to monitor if I was contracting. All looked great though! It was fun to hear her heartbeat, and see how it went up everytime she moved. It was good for my piece of mind. If I hadn't called, I would have been worried all this Thanksgiving weekend. I am proud of myself for making it to 32 weeks before having to go in to the Dr. I thought I would have to a lot more, but have managed my anxiety well.
As I get closer and closer to when she is suppose to be here, I get more nervous. I think because I am more and more attached, and so afraid to have her ripped away again, like Elizabeth was. I am still trying to convince myself we are going to take her home. When I look at all the things we have gotten, I am so afraid we will have it all and no baby to go along with it. I sit and daydream about life with her, what she will look like, what her personality will be like, how Dan will be with her. I hope I will be a good mom, and know what to do. It is very overwhelming to think of it all... but I am so excited and ready for it.
We are going to my parents for Thanksgiving tomorrow, should be nice. I am hoping Dan and I will get a tree on Friday-- we are getting a real one this year, less work for me :) Our fake one is awesome, but so tedious to put together/ take down, and I don't want to have to worry about doing that!
Dan is done with grad school Dec. 22!!! We will have a life again, and I can't wait! Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe with all this snow!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
31 Weeks!
Just wanted to post a quick since I had an appt yesterday. Baby is looking good! I got to see her quick, and the nurse commented on how she has my lips-- aka they are big:) She is head down, and I hope she stays that way! My blood pressure is still high, but nothing where they need to be concerned yet. My weight is distgustingly high... and I have never been so motivated to work out!! I can't wait. I am now into appts. every 2 weeks, so my next one will be on Nov 30th.
Lastly-- comments people make. Seriously?! I don't feel like I am too big for where I am, I am right on pace. My Doctors aren't concerned. So please.. I don't need to hear comments on how huge I am, how I look like I am going to pop, asking if I am sure I am not having twins.... etc. Please. WHY would these comments/ questions ever be ok?! I am in pain daily due to being pregnant, the last thing I need is a stupid comment from someone about how huge I am. *Vent Over*
Another shower Sunday! Also beginning on the room-- hopefully to finish over Thanksgiving with the help of my mom! :o)
Lastly-- comments people make. Seriously?! I don't feel like I am too big for where I am, I am right on pace. My Doctors aren't concerned. So please.. I don't need to hear comments on how huge I am, how I look like I am going to pop, asking if I am sure I am not having twins.... etc. Please. WHY would these comments/ questions ever be ok?! I am in pain daily due to being pregnant, the last thing I need is a stupid comment from someone about how huge I am. *Vent Over*
Another shower Sunday! Also beginning on the room-- hopefully to finish over Thanksgiving with the help of my mom! :o)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Acid Reflux
As I am writing this, all I am thinking about is how this acid reflux is no fun. I don't know if it is from what I had for lunch-- Goulash thanks to Nick :)-- or my stomach being smashed and Brynn moving constatnly and forcing my stomach acid into the back of my throat! All I keep asking myself is if I would be better off going and getting sick in the toilet... if I would feel better, because right now it is not a good feeling.
So Satuday.... where do I begin?!?! What a day! Murphy's Law-- of course it was going to be the first snow, and a HUGE snow at that! My shower was at 11 am at Amy's house. She lives in Cottage Grove. I woke up Saturday morning from not being able to sleep at about 6 am-- looked out the window, and could not believe all the snow that was already on the ground! I didn't think it was suppose to begin until later in the afternoon. My first thought was Shannon-- oh crap. She was trying to get on an 8am flight from Chicago. Her flight ended up being delayed, and then when they reached Mpls., had to circle around a few times before they could land. She made it, but it was close! I had two friends not able to make it due to the weather, but was so happy that everyone else weathered the storm and made it! Jodi drove down from Elk River, and Amber drove in on Friday night from West Bend, WI (near Milwaukee). It was so nice to see her, it had been way too long. I ended up being about 45 min late to my own shower... but the weather was why. My friend Kat met at my house so we could drive together. Made it here just fine, but got stuck of course right in front of my house. With a few little tricks, and about 20-25 minutes later, we got her out of the road and parked into the parking in front of my house. I still had to drive to Amys, and pick up my sisters at my parents house. By this point, the roads were plowed on the way, and traffic wasn't bad. I just drove slow.
The shower was so perfect! Amy and Sara did such a great job hosting. The food was wonderful-- brunch themed. The cakes were delicious. The games we played were fun too! I hadn't played either of them before. We played one with candy bars... there were pictures of a bunch of different types on a poster board. Amy read things such as "Breastfeeding", and we had to shoose from the candy bars which on fit the descriptions. In that case, it would be Milky Way. So fun. The other game was a string game... everyone had to measure a piece of string/ ribbon and have it fit the closest around my belly. That was fun too!
I got some great things for Brynn, and best of all, it was just so nice to catch up with everyone and just chat!! I truly am blessed with some amazing friends in my life.
Tomorrow is my 31 week appt. From here on out I will be going every 2 weeks Dr. said. I am curious how my blood pressure will be, since it has been high... and what they will say about that. I am also curious to find out if she has flipped yet and is head down. I feel like she is... based on where her hiccups have been-- and she has been getting them so much lately!!
I will update after the doc tomorrow if there is anything significant to report. I also forgot my camera for my shower since I was in such a hurry trying to get out of the hosue and to Amy's... so hopefully Amy/ Sara can give me some to post on here :)
So Satuday.... where do I begin?!?! What a day! Murphy's Law-- of course it was going to be the first snow, and a HUGE snow at that! My shower was at 11 am at Amy's house. She lives in Cottage Grove. I woke up Saturday morning from not being able to sleep at about 6 am-- looked out the window, and could not believe all the snow that was already on the ground! I didn't think it was suppose to begin until later in the afternoon. My first thought was Shannon-- oh crap. She was trying to get on an 8am flight from Chicago. Her flight ended up being delayed, and then when they reached Mpls., had to circle around a few times before they could land. She made it, but it was close! I had two friends not able to make it due to the weather, but was so happy that everyone else weathered the storm and made it! Jodi drove down from Elk River, and Amber drove in on Friday night from West Bend, WI (near Milwaukee). It was so nice to see her, it had been way too long. I ended up being about 45 min late to my own shower... but the weather was why. My friend Kat met at my house so we could drive together. Made it here just fine, but got stuck of course right in front of my house. With a few little tricks, and about 20-25 minutes later, we got her out of the road and parked into the parking in front of my house. I still had to drive to Amys, and pick up my sisters at my parents house. By this point, the roads were plowed on the way, and traffic wasn't bad. I just drove slow.
The shower was so perfect! Amy and Sara did such a great job hosting. The food was wonderful-- brunch themed. The cakes were delicious. The games we played were fun too! I hadn't played either of them before. We played one with candy bars... there were pictures of a bunch of different types on a poster board. Amy read things such as "Breastfeeding", and we had to shoose from the candy bars which on fit the descriptions. In that case, it would be Milky Way. So fun. The other game was a string game... everyone had to measure a piece of string/ ribbon and have it fit the closest around my belly. That was fun too!
I got some great things for Brynn, and best of all, it was just so nice to catch up with everyone and just chat!! I truly am blessed with some amazing friends in my life.
Tomorrow is my 31 week appt. From here on out I will be going every 2 weeks Dr. said. I am curious how my blood pressure will be, since it has been high... and what they will say about that. I am also curious to find out if she has flipped yet and is head down. I feel like she is... based on where her hiccups have been-- and she has been getting them so much lately!!
I will update after the doc tomorrow if there is anything significant to report. I also forgot my camera for my shower since I was in such a hurry trying to get out of the hosue and to Amy's... so hopefully Amy/ Sara can give me some to post on here :)
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