tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27133635424778408982024-02-18T20:31:54.361-08:00My Life..... BloggedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-6515293703996832342015-08-19T16:12:00.001-07:002015-08-19T16:12:48.075-07:00From Unhealthy..... To Healthy Part Two: The CurveballMy "oh shit" moment was a couple months behind me at this point. I still hadn't made any realistic changes in my life. I had a mile long list of excuses, I was very good at making excuses. <br />
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On Nolan's 2nd birthday we got an unexpected, scary, "oh shit" surprise!<br />
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Everything changed. All of a sudden the reality of my body, the weight that I was at was weighing heavily (no pun intended) on my mind. It wasn't healthy to carry a pregnancy at that weight. Especially with the issues I'd had with my previous pregnancy (swelling and high blood pressure mostly). I was so upset with myself, I couldn't even articulate it at the time.<br />
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The first trimester proved to be, as any mother can attest, survival mode at best. After that hurdle was over I began being more conscious of what I ate and made an effort to go for a walk every day. Exercising daily proved difficult between work, school, a toddler, and the general exhaustion that pregnancy brings but I dedicated myself and made it happen.<br />
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Since it is not suggested to diet or begin any new work out routines while pregnant I kept my changes mild and did not stress it too much. After all, this was about being healthy, not losing weight.<br />
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This "little" guy showed up at nearly 43 weeks weighing a healthy 9lbs 9oz. I had managed to only gain 2-3 pounds during the entire pregnancy and found my exit from the hospital already under my pre-pregnancy weight. If I remember correctly I weighed in around 210lbs at that time. Healthy choices during my pregnancy resulted in a quick 15lb loss - can't beat it!<br />
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As newborns tend to do, mine was quite attached to nursing for some time. Nursing results me needing to eat everything in sight and I was very sensitive to doing anything that might hinder my milk supply. I did my best to make healthy choices, I tried not to eat out, I drank tons of water, and I nursed my baby. I kept to this routine til Oakley was about 7 months old. At that time I weighed in somewhere around 190lbs. It is amazing what some small changes can do. I'd lost 35lbs and hadn't really 'done' anything of significance.<br />
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7 months post partum, 35 pounds under my pre pregnancy weight, and I was ready to get serious. I was ready to follow up on those feelings I had during my "oh shit" moment.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-5621730292289040652015-08-07T18:08:00.000-07:002015-08-07T18:08:42.575-07:00From Unhealthy.... To Healthy Part One: The 'Oh Shit' MomentA lovely friend(s) suggested that I Blog about my journey. I struggle to articulate where I've come from and how I've gotten here when I'm asked by well meaning people in my life. I am self conscious about this new body that I've found myself in and it is not something that is easily explained, either.<br />
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Here I am today... In short, nearly 100pounds lighter and a million times healthier....<br />
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I won't attempt to speak for every heavy person out there, but there have been a number that I've spoken with who have experienced this same moment. The reality of years of 'abuse' to ones body. You spend so much time avoiding the truth. You might acknowledge that you've gained a 'little' weight. That maybe you aren't as healthy as you 'should' be, but you don't truly 'know'.<br />
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Than that day comes.... Maybe it is a glance in the mirror, maybe the way your stomach folds when you sit in a chair, or the way your arm jiggles as you reach into the pantry for that satisfying snack. Whatever it may be, this, is that 'oh shit' moment<br />
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My moment came in Christmas of 2012. A quick family photo at my Grandfather's. In front of the family Christmas Tree that we've always done. Looking at these photos. Myself, my husband, and my oldest - Nolan. A beautiful family photo, it should have been, but that is not what I saw. <br />
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What I saw was rolls, rolls, and flab. That couldn't be me? Could it?<br />
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Sadly, it was. I made arbitrary promises than. That I'd start changing my diet. After the new year. After school was out. ((sound familiar))<br />
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Here it is, my 'oh shit' moment. All 225 pounds of me.<br />
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This, friends, is Part One.<br />
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Oakley was born at 9lbs 9oz and 22.5 inches. Not a little
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These fit right away, but sadly leaked. It was a
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We barely fit into these. He was on the widest snap from
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the inner gussets quite annoying for a couple of reasons. They left really deep
indention marks on my Oakley and I found it nearly impossible to clean all the
poop out of the gussets. At this point I am going to have to hand wash them
before I sell them. That is frustrating. We also had a couple blow outs in
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insert. Always a champ at holding in explosive poops. I am not a huge fan of
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Woven, right at 6-7 weeks old! </div>
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Hybrid, not even 1 week old!<br />
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Hybrid, right at 3 weeks old!</div>
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Hybrid, jut barely fitting, at almost 8 weeks old!<br />
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size Goodmama really well. At about 6 weeks the wovens didn't have a high
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The one hybrid I had I could rave all day about. The
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">October 30<sup>th</sup>
and 31<sup>st</sup> </b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At 41
weeks 4 days, I decided to try to do a sweep to get things moving. A visit to
MariAnne’s office showed that I was not dilated enough to do so. I was a
fingertip dilated and 50% effaced, baby at station -1. I was not too surprised;
tons of people have no signs of progression before labor starts! The next day,
41 weeks 5 days, was Halloween – I had been so worried I wouldn’t be able to go
with Nolan and yet here I was, still pregnant! During the work day I’d been
having contractions, some painful, most mild, off and on all day. Things picked
up as the evening progressed and I had regular contractions, about every 6-9
minutes, all night.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">November 1<sup>st</sup>
</b></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I slept
pretty well, hoping to wake up to some major contractions in the wee hours of
the morning. Friday morning they were still present, but had not increased in
frequency, so I thought that going for the NST/BPP to be on the safe side, just
in case this wasn’t ‘real’. As soon as I walked into the hospital, my
contractions stopped. The contractions that had been going for a whole day,
stopped just from walking into the hospital – it is amazing how the mind works!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
spent most of the day at the hospital. The NST was perfect, but the BPP showed
low fluid. The staff was extremely harsh and pushy. They wanted to induce and
they wanted to do it NOW. I couldn’t do it, I knew my body was getting things
started and it just needed a little more time. So, I signed out AMA and went
home. A call to MariAnne and she assured me that hydration would help and to
relax and let the adrenaline from the visit go, she was sure it was stopping my
contractions. By that evening they started coming back. They were roughly 10
minutes apart and needing me to focus on them at times. They continued through
the night, disrupting my sleep a bit, but not in a major way.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">November 2<sup>nd</sup>
</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Things
got real at about 5 a.m. I woke up to a pretty harsh contraction and they
continued. I lost massive amounts of my plug during those first few hours. They
ranged about 6ish minutes apart, lasting 30-40 seconds. Within 2 hours, they
were 3 minutes apart, last 45-50 seconds, and I was moaning through most of
them. MariAnne called at about 8:30 to check in and I gave her an update. Even
with them being 3 minutes apart, the short frequency had me convinced there was
no rush in her coming out. She said she would head my way at about 1:30, unless
something picked up before then. I spent most of the day contracting by myself,
hubs had running around to do and I was handling them by myself pretty well.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>By the
time MariAnne got there they were pretty intense and having counter pressure
felt fantastic. They stayed 2-3 minutes apart and lasting about a minute each
for the remainder of the day. MariAnne arrived about 2:30 and I was 4/5cm dilated,
70% effaced, and Oakley was at 0 station. The contractions continued and there
was not a position that I was comfortable in. I found the strongest
contractions were present while sitting on the toilet. I tried to spend as many
contractions there as I could handle. We rotated positions on the toilet,
birthing ball, on all fours, etc. Nolan tried to comfort me during contractions;
he would come up rub my belly and tell me – ‘it’ll be ok mommy’ over and over
again, while rubbing my belly, during contractions.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Around
5p.m. another check put me at 6cm and 90% effaced, Oakley still at 0 station. A
problem presented itself when my blood pressure was hovering at 160/100. We
talked with MariAnne and she suggested that getting in the tub might help bring
down my blood pressure. They started filling the tub, which took some time. At
about 6:00 I hopped in the tub, it felt amazing and best of all – my blood
pressure came down! I continued to labor in the tub with contractions much
easier to manage and they only slowed slightly to 4ish minutes apart on occasion.
The decrease in blood pressure was only temporary and by 7:30 it was back up
again. Another check within 30 minutes and it was still the same - 160/110.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At that
point MariAnne sat and talked with me about transferring. Oakley sounded good,
but my high blood pressure readings had her worried. We talked for a bit and
decided a transfer would be best. I got out of the tub and got ready to go
while everyone else put bags together, cleaned up the tub, etc. At 8:45 my
water broke, a relatively small gush, but noticeable none the less. It looked
meconium stained, but initially we assumed it was more of my plug. The
contractions got really intense after my water broke and were coming every 2
minutes. The hour+ ride to the hospital was much of a blur, I was in so much
pain and unable to change positions made things even worse. I was crying
through the contractions.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
arrived at the hospital and walked to triage. Upon admittance my blood pressure
was still elevated and they took urine and blood to check for pre-eclampsia.
All was clear as I knew it would be. They did a quick check to ensure that
Oakley was head down and sent me to L&D. I was still 6cm and 90% effaced at
this point. I hung out on the birthing ball while everyone got settled in and
MariAnne stayed and talked with me for a while. I had some more gushes of water
that undeniably showed meconium in the water. My blood pressure stayed
elevated, but since I obviously wasn’t pre-eclamptic they didn’t bother me too
much about it. The doctor on call was not exactly VBAC supportive and kept
claiming that Oakley wasn’t handling contractions well and that we should start
considering a RCS. Granted he did have decels during contractions his recovery
from them was within normal range. They pumped me full of fluids and his decels
and my blood pressure both got better. I am guessing a bit of dehydration may
have been a viable culprit. MariAnne left at about midnight and said she would check
in the next day.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
doctor, quite literally, harassed me all night. If she wasn’t coming in to see
if I wanted a RCS, she was doing cervical checks with no regards to my
contractions. My contractions slowed during the night, can’t even tell you the
frequency because all I wanted to do was sleep and no one was letting me. She
kept talking about my contractions slowing down and when I asked her if Pitocin
was an option to pick them back up should they continue to peter out she told
me that she would ‘never allow’ me to receive any induction medication, but if
I wanted an epidural and RCS she would be happy to call the anesthesiologist. She
was a peach, no doubt. Luckily the nurse I had, had two natural births of her
own and was very encouraging. She came in as often as she could to help me
through contractions while my husband tried to get some shut eye.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">November 3<sup>rd</sup>
</b></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Thankfully
shift change came somewhere around 5-6. Our new doctor, Rankin, came in to tell
me that I was the hot topic of the morning. He was quite encouraging and said
that he was not ready to throw in the towel. I had managed to progress an
additional cm during the night and was solidly 7cm and 90% effaced with Oakley
still at 0 station. I talked with Rankin for a bit about my previous
pregnancy/section and the reason for transfer and what course of action I
wanted to take. I told him that I would prefer to avoid Pitocin and wanted to
give my body a bit to see if the contractions picked up on their own. He was
supportive, agreed, and left saying he would check back in.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>About
7:30 my contractions were still wildy inconsistent and sometimes, nonexistent.
So we started Pitocin at about 8. Within minutes I started feeling
contractions, some were mild, some were intense, and as they continued to
increase the dosage the contractions got even more intense, longer, and closer
together. By 11ish they were back to back longer and stronger than any of the
contractions I had had previously. Oakley was handling the contractions ok, but
it was important for me to stay on the monitors, his decels were starting to
lag. A couple of cervical checks revealed no progress in dilation, effacement,
or station. I was growing weary from the contractions, but was staying as
optimistic as possible. </div>
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The contractions stayed 2minutes
apart lasting a minute each from 11ish on. Most of those hours are a blur. At
about 3-4 and showing no progress we regrouped and decided to try an epidural
to see if relaxing would help things progress. The anesthesiologist was in
surgery and unable to get there right away. She came in sometime around 5(?) to
administer the epidural. She made my husband and mom leave the room while she
did it which was quite upsetting for me. It took three tries for her to get the
epidural in correctly. Once it was place I was able to feel contractions, but
only that they were present, not the pain associated with them. I positioned
myself in an upright position with my legs position Indian style to open my
pelvis as wide as possible now that I was immobile. </div>
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The contractions continued and
intensified, Oakley heart rate deceled, and the lags between it coming back up
continued. A check about 2-2.5hours later showed no progress, no change in
station. I had progressed 1cm in 24 hours. My water had been broken, with
meconium in it for nearly 24hours, and my temperature was creeping up (though
not high enough to call fever at that point). We had another chat with Rankin
at that point and he left us to discuss our options. My husband, always supportive
of my choices, even then, only said that he felt like we were – ‘just waiting
for something to go wrong’. He was right. Independently these items were not
significant, together, they were and that brought me to tears. I cried for a
while and called for Rankin to tell him that we were going with the section.</div>
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I am not much of a negotiator, but
I made demands as it was important this experience was different than Nolan’s.
Due to the meconium they had a NICU team on standby for when he came out. They
were to get him first and make sure that he hadn’t aspirated any meconium. I
talked with the NICU team to ensure that my husband would be able to stay close
and even to cut the cord, assuming all was well. I talked with the anesthesiologist
to request that after baby was born that my hands be unstrapped so that I could
hold my son. I talked with the nurses to ensure that he was not to leave our
side, at all. Rankin, the surgeon, and I talked about being sure to use the
same scar and to do another double stitch. They were wonderful and agreeable
and didn’t fight me on anything.</div>
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36 hours of active labor, Oakley was born weighing 9lbs 9oz and 22.5inches long
via RCS. He had the same markings his brother did at birth. An impressive cone
head (sans hematoma thankfully) and bruises on either side of his head giving
me the assumption that he was posterior as well. He was wedged in my pelvis and
invoked some wiggling to get out. He received Apgar’s of 9 and 9 and did not
aspirate any meconium. My placenta showed no signs of calcification and
everything looked healthy. No one can ever say that he was in any danger by me
going postdate, Rankin said so himself ;)</div>
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from the epidural to hold him. I still had them release my hands so that I
could touch him while William snuggled him close by. Sewing me back up took
longer than originally anticipated. Apparently from the previous section my
bladder had adhered to my uterus, so they had a lot of scar tissue and
adhesions to reconcile with. They even pumped my bladder full of sterile milk to be sure it was fully functioning - first time I've ever heard someone ask for milk in the OR - even some of the nurses were confused LOL </div>
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William took Oakley to recovery so that they could
check his blood sugar and wipe him down; he still had quite a bit of meconium
on him. I was able to close my eyes for a bit, I could barely hold them open,
likely due to the major blood pressure drop that I experienced from the
epidural. Everything went as I requested, except for one issue. The bladder
adhesion meant I only receive a single closure this time since they were
worried about nicking my bladder while sewing me up. I don’t know what the
future impact of that will be or if it will even matter since I have no idea if
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I arrived in recovery about 30
minutes after they had taken Oakley back. Apparently his blood sugar was a
little low (by a few points) and one of the nurses had tried to give him a
bottle. Thankfully Oakley fought the nurse on taking it and my mom stopped her.
A little less than an hour after birth we had our first nursing session, he
latched on and nursed like an absolute champ. He was so alert! ((Also chewed
out the nurse a bit, but that’s another topic altogether)) His blood sugar came
right back up within minutes after we nursed. We stayed in recovery for an hour
and almost got stuck there since apparently no one wanted to take me being that
my blood pressure and pulse were still elevated. Eventually a number of calls
to different doctors to confirm that my blood pressure and pulse had been
elevated since admittance and was not a product of the surgery they allowed us
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-10919000934001475112013-10-30T12:11:00.000-07:002013-10-30T12:11:36.573-07:0041 Weeks 4 Days - "Failed" Membrane Sweep Turns out I am only 50% effaced and a fingertip dilated. So, no sweep for me. She was able to stretch my cervix forward a bit (it is still posterior). I had a pretty intense cramp when she did that, so she held it for a minute til it stopped, but nothing exciting since than. I've had a couple semi-intense braxton hicks since I've come back to work, but not really much different than what I've been having for days. Little man is at -1 station, which I was pretty happy about. I don't think Nolan was ever that low.<br />
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Honestly, it is pretty much exactly what I expected. I did think that I would be more upset than I am about the lack of progress, but really - I am not. I am kind of at peace. It only helps to solidify my decision to keep rejecting the idea of an induction. An induction on an unfavourable cervix - 'fool me once' - I won't be fooled again. <br />
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It does take away my hope of him coming before 42 weeks though. I know it could happen quite literally ANY day and having faith in my body that it CAN do this gets harder as time passes. Everyday I wake up sad, that 'today' isn't the day. Than I take a deep breath, talk to baby, and I feel better.<br />
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We had a brief discussion about my care at 42+ weeks, since I am pretty sure that both hubby and I agree that we would like to wait little man out (at this point anyways, talk to me again as we hit 43 weeks LOL). Basically the NST/BPP would continue every 48-72 hours and as long as everything continues to look good, than we are still good to go for the homebirth. She was pretty clear that any indication during labor of anything not going well, we would be transferred immediately. She would of course come with. It alleviated a lot of anxiety I had. I kept thinking I was going to hit 42 weeks and she was just going to wash her hands of my homebirth. So, it is nice to know that assumming all stays well, we can continue as planned. <br />
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Of course any issues with little man changes the game-plan and hubby and I will revisit. I do *not* look forward to the cotinued harassment at the hospital. I know our decision to go over 42 weeks will not be accepted gracefully and already imagining lots of harassment. I can't decide whether I should continue to play nice or if I need to be more firm (i.e. rude) next time. We will see, I guess a lot of it depends upon how they choose to treat me next go around.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-24143349567594756922013-10-29T06:41:00.000-07:002013-10-29T06:41:07.913-07:00NST #1 @ 41weeks 2daysI didn't have the energy to update yesterday.... Basically I am just going to copy and paste what I posted in ICAN. There is more in the gaps that I didn't fill in, but thinking about it still angers/upsets me and I am really trying not to dwell on it.<br />
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"I had my NST/BPP at TGH today. Baby looked fantastic (passed both BEAUTIFULLY) but they were AWFUL. The moment I said I was a homebirth the nurse got cold and it was harassment from than on.<br />
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I was stuck on the NST machine for two hours, despite them coming in and telling me his heart tones looked fine after less than an hour. I finally took it off and refused to wear it any longer (of course they argued). It is only a 30ish minute test for goodness sake.<br /><br />
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I spent an additional two hours repeatedly refusing a cervical check and telling the resident doctor, at least, three times that I did not want to be induced. All while she told me I was risking my babies life and was I SURE I understood the risks.<br />
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Finally got the BPP and waited another hour for the overseeing doctor to come in and tell me that I was trying to leave my son without a mother and trying to kill my baby. I had finally had enough and told her I wasn't there to ask for her approval on my decision to home birth. At that point she wrapped up her conversation with he's measuring big and probably won't come out vaginally anyway.<br />
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I am scheduled to go back on Wednesday and I am already stressed out about it. I was there for almost 7 hours today. SEVEN. I feel so..... de-humanized... I wasn't asking them to agree with my choice AND little man looked perfect... So why, why the harassment?!?!?! I don't know if I can emotionally handle this."</blockquote>
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This where I will have to deliver if my homebirth doesn't work out or if I go beyond 42 weeks. They kept talking about how VBAC friendly they were, maybe that's true - if I totally and completely and only comply with what YOU want. Otherwise all I saw was a bunch of fear-mongering bullys.<br />
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I couldn't even get the energy up to contact the midwife and let her know how it went. I don't think I can go back on Wednesday, I just... don't know if I can handle it again. Yesterday had me so broken down by the time I got home, I was emotionally drained, I don't need that right now.<br />
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I'll be calling my midwife here shortly once I get a break at work and probably giving the OK to do the sweep. Don't know how we'll meet up today being that I work all day, but we'll see. I am hoping that I can convince her to push back having another NST til Friday. <br />
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Exciting news!!! I had some bloody show last night at about 8ish (er at least that is what I am pretty sure it was, it was CM/Mucous mixed with what was clearly blood). No contractions and no more since than so maybe it was just a one time fluke. Who knows.... It is about the only 'progress' I've had - so I'll take what I can at this point.<br />
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MariAnne is back from her vacation, it was nice to see her again! It was a stressful appointment for me. As I enter the 'post date' range I get increasingly more anxious. Highlights:<br />
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*Lost another pound. Most definitely due to the insane sickness I experienced over the weekend. I was laid up, hardly able to eat, for over 2 days. It was awful.<br />
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*BP was elevated 138/84 - again I am a big ball of stress these days, so I am not surprised. My levels at home have been fairly consistent and generally are only elevated after a long work day.<br />
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*She did her own little quick NST, listened to babys heartbeat as he started moving, and it accelerated beautifully, so as long as he's not napping during our NST tomorrow - I know we will do just fine.<br />
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*Keytones in urine, as usual, but nothing else.<br />
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*My swelling is intense, its quite uncomfortable and takes more time to go down these days.<br />
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Beyond that we got everything together to start NSTs starting tomorrow. It is only an assumption, but it seems (to me) that MariAnne is a bit less comfortable with postdate pregnancies than I originally anticipated (which is OK by the way, everyone has their own comfort levels). I'll basically be doing an NST every other day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) unless baby comes of course ;-)<br />
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MariAnne did offer to sweep my membranes this week, if I choose. So far the little conversation that William and I have had has us saying no, but we will see how I feel over the next few days.<br />
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I am worried about the NST, dealing with the OB situation. More
specifically my blood pressure, but I can only do so much to control
that.<br />
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Anyway.... 41 weeks!!<br />
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*MariAnne is officially on vacation so I got to visit with Charlie today, love her! <br />
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*Keytones and Leukocytes in my urine. Nothing unusual and just proves I am still fighting off this ridiculous head cold. ((NO PROTEIN))<br />
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*I lost a pound. Putting me at +2 for the pregnancy :-)<br />
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*BP was actually perfect 120/80 - crazy!<br />
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We talked a bit about my elevated readings that I had been getting at home. I had been so stressed out since my readings had hit that 140/90 "cap" that we've been trying to stay under. Charlie didn't seem overly concerned since in all reality it is merely points away from what is considered my 'normal' range. She made me feel a lot better about the whole situation. The basis of the conversation came down to as long as I don't have a blood pressure reading that spikes out of my norm (i.e. 160/100 or something crazy like that) than our home birth is still a go.<br />
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Have I mentioned I love the personalized treatment that I receive with both of them??? They really look at me and the reality of the situation. I am not pre-eclamptic - first of all!! We have managed my hypertension this far and the confidence that she/they have that we can continue to do so gives me the strength that I need!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-31209593362797505842013-10-10T08:15:00.002-07:002013-10-10T08:15:26.472-07:00"39 Week Appointment" - 38weeks 5daysToday's appointment was mostly 'hum drum' so to speak.<br />
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*Gained a pound (woot!)<br />
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*BP was 130/80 - which is just beyond awesome!<br />
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*Keytones (yes, yes I know I should eat breakfast)<br />
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*Little mans heartbeat was great in the 140's - he was sleeping <3 p=""><br />
*Swelling is a bit worse than what it has been and she wasn't all too happy about that. I've been extra busy and on my feet a lot this week. I plan on being soooper lazy on my 3 day weekend this weekend, so that'll help get things back on track :-)<br />
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One of the new birthing assistants is LeAnn (the other is Amy - super sweet) and she is actually the one who came and told her HBAC story at our birthing classes. I was quite excited to see her! Her story was inspirational and now she just might get to attend my birth - how cool is that!<br />
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MariAnne is going on vacation (well deserved) from the 17th - 23rd to visit her son in New York (call me jealous!) and is leaving Charlie in charge during that time frame. So if little man decides to show up during that span Charlie will be for sure deliverying. Good thing I think Charlie rocks so I am not worried about it in the least :-) Just need to make sure mom and hubs get Charlie's number in their phones as well so there is no confusion.<br />
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MariAnne suggested that, if we can afford it, that I make my chiropractor appointments weekly from here on out. Especially with all the other little 'signs' I've been having and my pelvic/hip pain. I am inclined to agree. I think keeping everything aligned is going to be really important to a succesful (hopefully short) labor and delivery.<br />
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So, now we continue the same thing we have been doing - waiting.<br />
</3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-17671362086139075182013-10-06T12:50:00.004-07:002013-10-06T12:50:58.086-07:00Newborn Cloth Diaper Update!I officially got all the cloth diapers prepped and ready to go last weekend! It was so much fun playing around with newborn diapers (I might not be saying that a few weeks into him being here!). I only part time CD Nolan as an itty bitty because I never expected to give birth to such a small baby (being that he was only 6'12 at birth) and he stayed little for soooo long. This time I am prepared!!<br />
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The official stash shot!<br />
<br />Left Row - Newborn Swaddlebee Basix<br />
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Second Row - XS FB, Newborn Grovia, and Lil Joeys<br />
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Third/Fourth Row - Goodmama Newborn Fitteds<br />
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I can not wait to put them to use! I hope to be able to update (with pics) of which are my favorites and why. It is so hard to find newborn diaper reviews that are done by people who have used cloth before. I think the first go around you are still fumbling to learn how to use them effectively and I have a hard time trusting reviews like that. So, maybe, I'll be able to help someone else at some point along the way!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-48151359684652684122013-10-03T08:31:00.002-07:002013-10-10T08:17:08.231-07:00"38 Week Appointment" - 37weeks 5days--38 Week Appointment--<br />
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*Lost 3 pounds (whoops!) <br />
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*BP was 130/88 in the office. A little higher than what I've been getting at home. Usually bottom number is in the mid 80's. As long as we stay under 90 - we're good. Only a couple more weeks, just need to keep it behaving itself for a couple more weeks (my mantra)!<br />
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*Fundal height jumped to 39 this week. Midwife thinks he might have had a bit of a growth spurt! <3 p=""><br />
*My iron draw showed that my iron was a bit low (which explains why I've been so tired). She suggested I pick up a liquid iron supplement and start taking it (doesn't that sound yummy?).<br />
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*Highlight of the appointment - I AM GBS NEGATIVE - WOOT! :-D<br />
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Nothing else interesting to report. No protein in my urine, keytones (as usual) were present, still swelling - right side worse than left. <br />
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We are 110% ready - homebirth wise - not a single item left on the list to get. I am getting quite excited for our impending homebirth. A part of me is still reserved in that I don't want to get too excited and than our plans change. I can't help it, my pessimistic side won't let that possibility go. It is just a small side though, the midwives have been extremely supportive and wonderful. They seem to have faith that I can do this and that my hypertension is just hypertension. I am just going to keep with my routine and hope that it keeps having that positive effect that it has been all along.<!--3--></3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-68572562137089324092013-09-26T09:04:00.001-07:002013-10-10T08:35:07.419-07:00"37 Week Appointment" - 36weeks 5daysHighlights<br />
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*BP was perfect. My 'normal' in office reading of 130/80. Talk about getting ones self worked up for nothing.<br />
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*Measuring perfect at 37weeks. Though baby is hanging out all on one side now. It is quite uncomfortable.<br />
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*Pelvic pressure - a good thing? Midwife said it is baby getting ready - so I guess I am supposed to be excited about feeling like there is a bowling ball between my legs LOL<br />
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*Took my blood again to see how my iron was. I was 'just' below normal range last time so I am hopeful that it is over that so we don't have to prick me anymore.<br />
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*Did GBS testing today. They have you do the GBS testing yourself - HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?!? Should know the results next week at my appointment.<br />
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*Ketone's in my urine.... again.... It is this whole eating breakfast thing. Apparently a piece of toast was not enough this morning.... Whoops.<br />
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*I HAVE OFFICIALLY GAINED WEIGHT! It is a monumentous moment in the pregnancy when I can say I've officially put on some weight. It's been 3 weeks (?) since I've been weighed and I am up 5 pounds! I thought that was A LOT, but she didn't seem concerned at all and was excited to see me officially put on some weight LOL<br />
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My appointment was with Charlie again today. I absolutely adore her. She is so fun, full of life, and vibrant! She got her license a week (er two weeks?) ago and is officially a midwife herself!!! She is amazing and I am glad that I've gotten a chance to meet with her a few times. I would be honored to have either, Marianne or Charlie, attend this little ones birth. Or heck, maybe I'll get lucky and get them both! Nikki is the only assistant I've met thus far and I adore her as well. She is so sweet and caring. It is just an office full of awesome woman and regardless of what happens with this little guys birth I will be bragging about them to anyone who will listen - for sure.<br />
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As for me I am feeling better. Trying my best to take this one day at a time. I need to not stress about every little thing. Keep doing what I am doing. Drink my nettle tea, my calm, walk everyday, just focus on healthy habits. That is all I can do at this point. I need to squeeze in some more mediation time on the exercise ball, I think that would be extremely beneficial to my mindset.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-4611311875113260322013-09-25T12:21:00.001-07:002013-09-25T12:21:38.012-07:0036weeks 4days - Blood Pressure UpdateMy blood pressure revealed a crazy high reading last night. 140/96 (after walking mind you, but still). I went into total panic mode, which than resulted in me crying to my poor husband. I feel so bad about it now, but when I saw that reading I just lost it. All I saw was a transfer of care, OBs pressuring me, bed rest that we can't afford quite yet, etc.<br />
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After my mini break down my husband reassured me (bless his ever optimistic self) and made me lay down and relax for a little while. We re-took it and it had come down to 130/80. Not great, but definitely better. I had to be laying down in order to get that reading though - so not exactly sure what that means in the long run. Bedrest? OB Consult? Transfer of Care? It is definitely something Marianne and I will have to review tomorrow at my appointment.<br />
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I took it on lunch today and it was 140/91. I am hoping this increase is a result of skipping my nettle tea for three days (Saturday through Monday) and eating like crap as well (I was super bad this weekend) AND not walking because of all the rain. I'm hoping I can convince her (assumming no protein or anything in my urine) to give it another week to see if I can get it back down by picking up my exercise routine and being more concrete about drinking my tea.<br />
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Upside being there is no signs of anything else. Mild headache I noticed yesterday, but nothing unusual. Swelling is there, but no different than usual. Goes down once I elevate my feet for a bit (which I am also attemting to do at work here as well). No flashy lights or floaties or any of that fun stuff. So I am sure the BP is just that, BP. <br />
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Will update after my appointment tomorrow.... Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-44406517738807049622013-09-19T12:56:00.000-07:002013-09-19T12:56:35.717-07:00"Home Visit" Completed! - 35weeks 5daysOur 'home visit' went beautifully! The midwife was late, she left her cell phone at the office sos he was late, but other than that everything is great. We made sure that where we had planned to set up the birthing tub would offer plenty of room for it and for her (to be able to manuver around it). She did suggest setting up a path and being sure to have extra plastic so that we can set me up on the couch afterwards and not have to worry about getting all the way to the bedroom.<br />
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*I did have leukocytes in my urine, which apparently means I am fighting a minor infection/cold of some sort - she said it wasn't anything to worry about.<br />
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*The right foot swelling more than the left is apparently normal. Just has to do with babies position and apparently he prefers my right side to my left - LOL<br />
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I love that when she started talking about labor and delivery she focused on getting me there, healthy, sans BP issues - and going into labor on my own. Those she focused on, not the fact that I couldn't dilate after my induction or that he was posterior, etc. It showed me that she has faith in *me* to deliver this baby vaginally and that meant so much. Now if only my BP continues to behave itself. Only a little over a week til we are full term, about the same time my BP went up with Nolan. <br />
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We, mom and I, have been walking every day this week. Having someone else to walk with makes it so much easier. We haven't got to walk much each day either it rans or Nolan gets bored, so maybe 15-20 minutes, but its something!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-10311885796942602072013-09-13T07:41:00.002-07:002013-09-13T07:41:29.242-07:00A Moment of Real - 34wks 6daysI try not to let too much emotion roll into the Blog. I prefer to keep it a place of pure information. So in order to keep precendent of that, current update includes......<br />
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*Right side of me (foot mainly) is still swelling quite a bit more than the left side. The left side will appear semi puffy by the end of the day whereas my right ankle looks like there is a golf ball shoved inside of it. It is quite interesting.<br />
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*I've had a couple days this past week of waking up with numb hands. I think it is mostly my own fault. I've been slacking on my eating habits and exercise, so the swelling is definitely worse. It only happens in the morning after I wake up and goes away quickly. I plan on getting back to my routine after the baby shower and hopefully we will see some improvement.<br />
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*At home BP has been floating in the mid 120's over low 80's. So pretty much the same there. I have been experiencing moments of high anxiety where I can feel my blood pressure go up dramatically. I've been working on it and that is part of the reason for this post.<br />
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Might as well call this 35wks. In Nolan's pregnancy, in 2 weeks time I would've been put on bedrest for high BP and in 3 weeks time I was being induced and subsequently told that I couldn't deliver my baby naturally. That time line is hard for me to accept and I know it is going to just get harder as it gets closer. <br />
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I remember this same gut wrenching feeling as 19-20wks approached. That was when my BP went high and they threw me on medications for it. After that date came, everything was normal, and it passed - I felt much better. I am hoping the same is true for this as well. <br />
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Than of course... the "what ifs" creep in and toy with my emotions. "What if my BP goes up again" "What if I have to transfer care" "What if they want to induce me" "What if, What if, What if"<br />
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My last appointment Charlie talked briefly about other clients they've had with similar BP issues while pregnant, even when they've sent them for consults, they were sent right back again because of no other signs of Pre-E or anything more serious. That, in a sense, is comforting to know. My BP will not be something that I agree to an induction (or a C/S for). Unless there are signs of something more serious, I refuse.<br />
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So.... Anyway.... My mind has been rolling these things around and is having a hard time letting them go. The anxiety is building up and comes bursting through at times when I can feel my chest and breathing tighten and my heart rate accelerate. I need to get back to walking which I think will help to release some anxiety. I was hoping getting it out here would help to releave some of that anxiety that I've been experiencing.<br />
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My goal - keep taking it one day at a time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-21767487310674568132013-09-08T17:04:00.000-07:002013-09-08T17:04:16.443-07:00The 'we cut off my babies hair' and 'the new babys cloth diaper stash' PICTURE Update!!After 2.5 years, hubs finally wore me down and we chopped off Nolan's gorgeous blonde (long) hair :( He looks quite handsome, but so much older, it makes this pregnant mama a bit teary eyed!<br />
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This is a mix of Goodmama NB Fitteds, RnR (Rockin Rumps on Hyenacart) Minis, Gorvia NB, Fuzzbunz XS, and Swaddlebees NB. This doesn't include my stack of prefolds or covers (RaR NB Snap Covers).<br />
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We are doing a "Guess How Many Candy's" raffle. It will be set up on the same table with the onesies for everyone to "sign in" ON the onesies. Adorable Pinterest idea that we happily stole. I can't take much credit for this, it was mostly the hubs craftiness. He did a great job!!<br />
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We are trying to keep this as simple as possible. We have four games lined up<br />
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We also were sure to buy gifts for both the ladies and the men. We have about 6 'female' gifts and 3 'male' gifts. It is unlikely the guys will participate too much, but we wanted to be prepared. I had hubs pick out the guys gifts. Things like a tire gauge, cleaning stuff for a vehicle, etc. The girls gifts are various forms of lotion, body wash, stationary, candles, etc. The gifts portion is always so hard - you want to buy something neat - but not spend a TON on it. We got most of the stuff from either the Dollar Tree or Big Lots - both of which gave us a fun variety of stuff and hopefully everyone likes it!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-51541469740119987032013-09-05T11:00:00.000-07:002013-09-05T11:00:22.061-07:0034weeks 5daysI keep getting so lost, thinking I've updated about something, but than reviewing my posts realize that I hadn't.<br />
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The OB from my consult finally sent over the 'informed consent' report. It was just as dry and uninteresting as she was (not nice I know - but true). Low transverse incision, double closure, and no extensions/nics to be noted from my surgeons report. Despite her negativity regarding my 'failure to progress' diagnose with Nolan, my scar makes me a perfect VBAC candidate. So, there is a positive I suppose - LOL!<br />
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I ran out of my Nettle Tea and my CALM this past Thursday and O.M.G. can I notice a difference. My feet are soooo swollen and my BP crept up to 130/85ish over the past few days. Started back to the CALM on Monday and the Nettle Tea yesterday so hopefully I'll see some improvement again and SOON. My feet (i.e. tootsies in Nolan world) are getting to the "so swollen I wish they would fall off" point.<br />
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I am loving hubbys reactions to the videos we have been watching in our homebirth class. He finds birth to be so beautiful and I can not wait to share that experience (different from Nolan obviously) with him. I think he will do amazingly.<br />
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Planning the baby shower is going well. We are at about 85% ready. Maybe a little more, but they keep coming up with more things we need. I need to go pick up a few more duckies to give the lady at the cake shop to put on the cake. I can't wait to see how it turns out! I'm ready for it. After that I can get to doing some of the *big* shopping! Soooo exciting.<br />
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I will one day update with pictures, but no promises as to when - obviously.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-54551366610039157112013-08-21T09:19:00.001-07:002013-08-21T09:19:07.176-07:0031weeks 4days - Consult DONE!I'll admit to being extra lazy and the fact that I really loathe getting on the PC in the evening, I mean, I stare at it all day at work - can you blame me? Up until today, blogger has not been working on my work computer for some reason..??? Either way... Update time!<br />
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Had my OB consult on Monday. I went ahead and took the entire day off of work, because they pre-scheduled it (than called me with the time) and it was at 2o'clock in the afternoon. Basically I would only be able to work half a day anyway, kind of pointless.<br />
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Mom and Nolan ended up going with (daddy was working). It was a long, somewhat stressful, drive that I would like to *not* make again. When we got there we signed in, filled out preliminary paperwork, and than waited our turn.<br />
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First things first they took my BP (which was crazy high, but after the drive and LONG walk from the parking garage to the building - not surprised), they weighed me (216 according to them, I think their scale was off though). Than we went in the for the ultrasound - the fun part ;-) <br />
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Baby #2 looks perfect, he's healthy, measuring right on target in the 50th percentile! They 'approximate' him to be about 3lbs 15oz (we all know how reliable that is, but a funny guesstimate none the less). Placenta is still anterior, but really high (so far far away from my scar - GOOD). <br />
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My meeting with the OB was less fun. She basically was a big downer (so to speak) and didn't help to ease my moms fears of homebirthing any (though in retrospect it was my own fault for bringing her, I know she's not comfortable with the whole situation). She gave me a 50/50 chance of success and talked about all the negatives (of course), but really - legally that is what she has to do. Her bedside manner was astrocious and I am even more adament now that I would never like to return there. I'd rather give birth alone in a tub than have her deliver my baby (but I don't think hubs would agree me with on that one).<br />
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All in all, everything is OK, baby is perfect and the consult is done and over with!<br />
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We start homebirth classes this week (tomorrow!) so I am kind of looking forward to those. I am so thankful to have such a supportive husband who (without question) agreed to do these classes. I didn't even have to push! He is pretty much the only one in my corner (and the only one whose opinion truely matters) and without him it would be me going it alone and that I don't know I could handle.<br />
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This weeks appointment was fairly uneventful. Weight is up to 216, so another 2 pounds this month. I am right on track to gain 8 pounds this time, which is exactly what I gained with Nolan. As long as my weight doesn't speed up too much towards the end, but either way - I should be well within 'normal' range even for an extra fluffy mama ;-)<br />
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Little man's heart rate was 156, a little higher than usual, but perfect!! I am still measuring 4 weeks ahead according to my fundal height. Midwife doesn't seem concerned though and doesn't appear motivated to change my due date, which I am thankful for. She took blood for the GD test and should have those results back next week. Can I say how much I loved not having to drink that nasty sugary drink this time!?!?! <br />
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My blood pressure was 130/84 in office which I think is my best reading yet!! My home readings have been quite fantastic. During my last visit, at 24 weeks, she suggested I switch to a cold-infusion method for my Nettle Leaf Tea, instead of the hot tea that I had been doing. The swelling had started getting pretty uncomfortable. Since switching (about 2 weeks ago) to the cold-infusion method I have noticed a huge difference in the swelling and even my blood pressure has been more steady, so its definitely helping!<br />
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We talked a lot about the homebirth classes, more information on GBS testing, and some things I can do to sway my chances of testing negative. I'd really like to avoid antibiotics this time (being that I don't think I am comfortable NOT using antibiotics if I am positive - still researching this). <br />
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I have so much to update on, but I think I'll get back to work now and aim to add some pictures of me and of Nolan's new room later!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-30360251247925076842013-06-26T06:40:00.001-07:002013-06-26T06:40:49.912-07:00We Have Colostrum! ~ 23wks 4dysSuch a strange thing, leaking while pregnant. It's like.... "Well that's nice, but there is no baby to nurse yet, silly body" <br />
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My blood pressure has overall been OK, but creeped up randomly to mid 120's/mid 80's at various times during this past month. Not awful and I have been stressed with finals and everything. Than last night it was 117/74, so who knows! I find my blood pressure is really sensitive to stress or if I get interrupted while taking it. <br />
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The swelling continues. It gets worse towards the end of the work week and on high volume days when I am not as able to move around so much. Otherwise it is pretty mild and stays in my ankles, lower calves. My hands have not started the 'pregnancy induced carpal tunnel' as of yet, so I am happy for that!!<br />
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Appointment with the midwife tomorrow. Only one more 4 week appointment and than we are down to every 2 weeks! It's about to get real O.o</3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-54303971774526050802013-06-08T11:54:00.003-07:002013-06-08T11:54:47.565-07:00Random Update - 21weeksSince I fully expect myself to go overdue, I will call today, my halfway point! It's so crazy to be having another boy and really, I didn't realize, how little it would leave me with to prepare! I mean, once we transition N to a toddler bed, his crib is open, and we can just reuse his crib set. It would be silly to get another. I have a MOUND of clothes to go through and I'll start on that in about 3 weeks when classes are out (WOOT).<br />
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Speaking of classes, I keep imagining me at 32weeks pregnant, starting back classes full time in the fall, and honestly just the thought drives me to want to take a nap. Maybe part time would be better? But I don't know if I'll have enough funding if I only do part time. Mama needs to run some numbers. Regardless, first quarter ends, quite literally, days apart from my 'guess date' and that stresses me out. Doing finals while your damn near in labor, sound like a good time to anyone else? Yeah.... No.<br />
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Pregnancy update, the swelling is in full swing. By the end of the work day my ankles are killing me. I am drinking so, so much water per the midwifes recommendation, but really it is only helping somewhat. I notice that if I drink less water, the swelling starts sooner, but regardless I am still puffy by 6-7 o'clock. Luckily it is centered in my ankles mostly and no crazy puffy hands so far (pregnancy induced carpal tunnel, crossing my fingers to avoid that this time).<br />
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The baby is a mover, pretty much 24/7 these days. I can feel periods of him sleeping, but mostly he is just a moving around in there. Quite a change from Nolan who didn't move much at all, I am loving it!!<br />
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Here I leave you with a picture of Nolan 'helping' daddy work on his new room (baby will be in his current room).<br />
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<br />We are having another BOY!!! Two boys, what fun!!! <br />
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Isn't he just just oh so handsome!! <br />
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His widdle bitty feet!! Lurve me some baby feet!<br />
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Everything was perfect, he looked fantastic, everything was developing as it should and he appears to be in perfect health! He is still measuring a wee bit ahead, but not by too much, within a week time frame or so!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-55194804076216618572013-05-30T11:52:00.001-07:002013-05-30T11:52:56.974-07:00Midwife Appointment - 19weeks 5daysTodays appointment went pretty well. My blood pressure was up a bit 140/78, though at least the bottom number was better. I am finding myself to be a bit more comfortable with them now, so I hope that it gets better. I, like the air head I am these days, forgot the paper that I have been writing my blood pressure down on (which has been perfect by the way). She just asked for me to e-mail her a pic of it, so that she has her record as well.<br />
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I am up ONE pound! Woot! She did notice some swelling in my legs so she suggested I try to up my water intake. I've also been slacking on my Nettle Leaf tea, which I told her, so I *have* to pick some up on Saturday! Also been slacking on my protein snacks (I know, I suck) so I've got to get my a$$ on the ball!<br />
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The baby seemed to be napping again today. Took her a minute to find him/her because he/she likes to stay all snuggled up on my left side! <3 140="" again="" heartbeat="" in="" love="" s="" sound="" that="" the="" was=""><br />
Ready for the super exciting news? TUESDAY is our big ultrasound! We are so, so excited to know what this little one is! No more calling the baby a he/she LOL</3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713363542477840898.post-62180790429786075202013-05-03T07:08:00.001-07:002013-05-03T07:08:41.277-07:00Midwife Appointment Update - 15wks 5dysAfter having been taking my blood pressure at home for the past week with near perfect results, I was shocked to see a 140/90 at my Midwife appointment. Sigh. I don't know if it is because there was another lady there I hadn't met before or if I am just crazy anxious about it that I am causing all kinds of issues. I talked with her about it and explained that I had been getting good readings at home and she really thinks that it is my own anxiety that is causing the discrepencies. She asked me to start writing down my readings and to not take it more than once a day. <br />
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I have been thinking I've been feeling the baby for a month, really well for the past two, but wasn't for sure. She was trying to find a heartbeat and was having a hard time finding the little booger (stubborn much??), so I pointed out to her where I thought I had been feeling the baby. On the very left of my pelvis I always feel turning and sometimes I can feel on the outside as well, hubs even got to feel it once! Well, as soon as she put the doppler over there, we heard a very beautiful heartbeat!!! I am pretty sure that he/she was sleeping though, because last time I could feel the doppler disturbing him/her, this time not a bit of movement, just a beautiful 143 heartbeat!<br />
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Nothing else interesting to report, the battery was dead in the scale - so no weighing. Than we did a PAP (yay, who doesn't love those). I was hoping that she would go ahead and send the referral for my 2nd trimester ultrasound, but no such luck. She said she'll do that at my next appointment, in a month. I don't know if I can make it that long! lol! I told hubs I might schedule an extra ultrasound somewhere so that we can find out gender. He said I was being too impatient :-)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0