Yes, I have been a blogging slacker. I could list a thousands reasons, but instead, I figure I'd jsut get on with blogging.
First, postive thoughts to all those who have suffered in the wake of the nasty hurricane. I grew up in Baton Rouge and I spent a fair amount of time in New Orleans, so this has hit very close to my heart. There are also lots of people still down there that I care about.
Second, more positive thoughts to Tammy who is recovering from the floods in Switerzland. I hope you electric is back on and I am glad that you guys are ok. And postive thoughts to Jess for all the crapola they are dealing with!!!!
Third, baby update... had my nuch fold and ultrascreen test done yesterday. The scan looks good so far. The folds in the neck measure 1.6, which preliminarily speaking is good. When I had it with Kit, they wanted it under 3 and my OB said today that under 2 is great. I should get the blood work back Weds or Thurs. What the ultrascreen does is lookes for Downs and Trisomy 18. It is usally 95% acurate. But it is also a diagnostic thing. The only way to know for sure is an amnio.
We still feel that unless something comes back just tooooooo strange, we want to avoid tha amnio. An extra risk that I just do not feel comfortable with. At 16 weeks instead of the quad screening, we will get the feta beta something which looks for spinal bifida. And of course all our u/s.
The baby looks like a baby with tiny legs and arms. She was moving all over the place and had a strong hb of 173. I am now 12 weeks, but am measuring a little over 13.
I got to see my uterus contract during the u/s. That was cool.
I went to my regular OB today (yesterday was with perinatal) and he said that they will probably want to schedule me for the section around March 3rd. I asked him if he could do it again. (I LOVE my doc) and he said yes. So we will pick an exact date after the new year when he has his schedule, LOL.
Fourth, family stuff... the kiddos and Ben are good. Today is Ben's 30th bday. We went to dinner tonight and had a nice meal. Sunday, when Ben was at work, the kids and I made a strawberry shortcake and had a surprise party for him when he got home. We have been celebrating his bday for the past few days. It has been fun.
Fifth... the price of freaking gasoline! OMFG!!! I spent $48.00 today to fill my minivan! OMG!!!! This is just insane!!!! Grrrrrrr......
Sixth... looking forward to seeing a certain bunch of ladies at the end of this month. And with the price of gas, I am SOOOO glad that I am flying and NOT driving. (Well ok, I am driving a little from Chicago to my destiination, but that is better than 12 hours of driving....)
Seventh... I WANT TO WIN THE LOTTERY!!!! So Ed McMahon, if you are reading this, stop by my house with that big ole check and I'll read what ever magazines you want me to!
Ok folks, signing off!!!
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Tuesday, August 30
Too much to do, not enough time...
by
welee
on Tue 30 Aug 2005 05:24 PM PDT
Friday, August 12
A couple of brags...
by
welee
on Fri 12 Aug 2005 05:23 PM PDT
First: My 19 mth old boy is potty training himself!!!! Lately he has been pulling at his diaper when he needs to go. Usually he just gets a little in but enjoys sitting on his little potty. Well this morning, he pulled at his diaper and I put him on. And he filled the potty with pee! GOOD BOY!
Later, we were at a friends house on a play date and he did it again. I put him on the big potty and he peed and pooped! He started clapping and was so proud of himself. My big boy! Wouldn't it be great if he was out of diapers by the time the new baby gets here? Second: When we were at the playdate, my friend was saying how her daughter was having trouble getting some of her colors. She and Sam are 2 weeks apart. Sam decides she is going to help her friend and takes a baby book on colors. "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two blue objects. E said nothing. "It is blue or azule," Sam explained. "Azule is spanish for blue." "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two red objects. E said nothing. "It is red or rojo," Sam explained. "Rojo is spanish for red." "E, what color is this?" Sam asked pointing to two green objects. E said nothing. "It is green or verde," Sam explained. "Verde is spanish for green." I was speechless. I mean, I work with Sam on lots of things, but there are so many times I am not sure what she is retaining and what goes by the way side. Then she comes out with stuff like this and I am reminded what a little sponge their little brains are.
My clever girl! Sunday, August 7
A quick update...
by
welee
on Sun 07 Aug 2005 05:22 PM PDT
No more spotting after Friday's episode. I am really hoping that it was a small polyp or something equivilant. (Jen, polyps can be fall out / work there way out on their own depending where they are. My polyp on my cervix when preggo with Sam did fall out. That sucker was big tho, the size of a kid's pinky...)
I am also still WAAAAY tired and weird with the hunger thing. So that is good! Tomorrow I will be MIA cause we are taking the kiddos to Knoebles (an amusement park). (((BIG HUGS))) to both Jess and Aritha!!!!! Friday, August 5
Spotting and such...
by
welee
on Fri 05 Aug 2005 05:21 PM PDT
I have been spotting again this week. It started out just brown mixed in w/ mucus. Then it got a bit orange and tonight I actually passed a little bit (chunky) in the toliet. Afterwards it was light orange. Of course, my natural tendancy is to freak out. I have not called my OB. It is Friday and what are they going to do?
It is not all the time. It only occurs after a BM or with in a few hours after a BM. With Sam I had this exact thing and it was discovered that I had a polyp. Now I have had an internal this time and no polyp was seen, I am wondering if maybe I did have a small polyp and maybe the pressure of the bowel against my cervix caused the bleeding. And I am praying to God that whatever was in the toliet was just that. The orange blood did lessen a lot after I passed that. It is just a waiting game, I know this. And there are no guarentees. But, man, it is hard. You are just not supposed to see blood - new or old when pg. So I will be drinking my water and eating my Count Chocula and just going with it until I have a reason not to. (And yes, I will have the occasional worry in the back of my head...) Three more weeks until me 12 week u/s (August 29th)! WOO HOO! Can NOT wait! |
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