I apologize for not posting lately....the hurricanes kinda threw things off a bit. So I went to my regular appointment Monday and they tested me for bladder/UTI infection (I had been having some cramping). Tests came back negative. So I went back yesterday when they tested to see if i was at risk for pre-term labor - those tests came back positive. They also hooked me up on the fetal monitor thinking my cramping was just braxton hicks (practice contractions/false labor). Well, come to find out, they were actual contractions. I am not dilated but he is in position and is really low. So, they put me on some medicine to slow down the contractions and bed rest to see if that helps. I have another appointment Monday and will hopefully know more then.
Ok, so that is all for now.
Keep us in your prayers and we will keep everyone updated!
Love,
Emily, Adam and Madden
oh, and Patch!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Home Stretch...
So I have entered the 3rd trimester - and only 11 weeks left. I went to the doctor yesterday (8-19-08) and had gain 7 lbs since my last visit (two weeks ago)!
It is ok since the last time I did not gain any weight - I am currently at 121 and have gained a total of 23 lbs - not bad so far.
I also passed my glucose test with flying colors and my iron levels are perfect - no anemia - yeah!! I told the nurse that my Hot dog cravings helping my levels - he he!
So, something interesting. I have been feeling fine and all of a sudden, last Monday-ish, after i hit 28 weeks my stomach blew up - could no longer fit into half my clothes, my appetite tripled and i get hot flashes and overheated like crazy. She said this was all normal, but no wonder i gained so much weight in such little time. It was nuts!!
I will put up another picture soon......he has grown so much and so fast!
It is ok since the last time I did not gain any weight - I am currently at 121 and have gained a total of 23 lbs - not bad so far.
I also passed my glucose test with flying colors and my iron levels are perfect - no anemia - yeah!! I told the nurse that my Hot dog cravings helping my levels - he he!
So, something interesting. I have been feeling fine and all of a sudden, last Monday-ish, after i hit 28 weeks my stomach blew up - could no longer fit into half my clothes, my appetite tripled and i get hot flashes and overheated like crazy. She said this was all normal, but no wonder i gained so much weight in such little time. It was nuts!!
I will put up another picture soon......he has grown so much and so fast!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Getting Ready...
So we went to our first baby class on Sunday! It was so much fun - very informative and somewhat overwhelming. They covered everything in 4 1/2 hours: what to expect after birth (a little intimidating), how to tell when to call a doctor, signs for infection, how to bathe, feed, etc.
And even though i have heard most of this from school, when she got to the part about SIDS-it still freaked me out. Almost everything could play a role: from a stranger in the parking lot smoking a cigarette to soft objects.
I walked out feeling like, to care for my own child, i need to wear a sterile outfit and plan to do absolutely nothing but feed and watch him.
Being the studious person that i am, i of course went home and typed the notes. This made me feel a little better because i could group everything the nurse talked about and able to make more realistic since out of everything.
And even though i have heard most of this from school, when she got to the part about SIDS-it still freaked me out. Almost everything could play a role: from a stranger in the parking lot smoking a cigarette to soft objects.
I walked out feeling like, to care for my own child, i need to wear a sterile outfit and plan to do absolutely nothing but feed and watch him.
Being the studious person that i am, i of course went home and typed the notes. This made me feel a little better because i could group everything the nurse talked about and able to make more realistic since out of everything.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
26 weeks
A little over half way...yeah!
We are still trying to decide on a name. It is frustrating, but doesn't surprise me seeing how it took 3 days to name Patch - a dog! And this is a person!
I can feel him kicking and squirming all the time... it is so neat.
I start going to the doctor every two weeks (after next week) where as before I was going once a month. This next appointment I do a glucose test to check for gestational diabetes and get a rhogam shot.
I have to get this because I have negative blood and Adam has positive. And because our Rh are opposites, my blood might fight the baby as an infection...but this shot prevents it - thank goodness for technology.
We are still trying to decide on a name. It is frustrating, but doesn't surprise me seeing how it took 3 days to name Patch - a dog! And this is a person!
I can feel him kicking and squirming all the time... it is so neat.
I start going to the doctor every two weeks (after next week) where as before I was going once a month. This next appointment I do a glucose test to check for gestational diabetes and get a rhogam shot.
I have to get this because I have negative blood and Adam has positive. And because our Rh are opposites, my blood might fight the baby as an infection...but this shot prevents it - thank goodness for technology.
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