Week 11
2 Update
How far along?: 12 Weeks
How big is baby: 2.1 inches long, weighing .49oz and the size of a Plum
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: 12 Weeks and telling everyone!
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the 2nd Trimester and feeling better
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any even with telling folks!
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: When I went to the doctor I was down about a pound from my 2 month appointment
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
3 Month Appointment
This will be quick and I'll do my weekly update tomorrow.
Lost about a pound.
Realized it's a dislocated rib not pulled muscle and nothing I can really do about it...yay!
Heard the heartbeat on the doppler which is great...took her a minute and I have to say I panicked but all is well.
Feel like poop
Announced to FB and the center manager here...feel so relieved.
Also told doctor I'm about 95% sure that I think a RCS (repeat c-section) is our best option and she agreed (remember we had a long talk last time and she did give me the go ahead to make up my mind but did agree with all of my points for the RCS) and she said that if I changed my mind and wanted to try a VBAC we could but she ultimately feels more comfortable with doing the RCS...I may change my mind...going on the VBAC board is no help because I get a sense of judging if you say you're thinking about a RCS and honestly it's really not recommended for folks having children under 18 months apart...I know doctors will try but it really does increase the risk. So I've been going to the c-section board because they do discuss VBAC's as well but also talk about why they had RCS's and it's nice to hear that and hear their recovery stories.
Anywho it's time for me to go and I need to before I get sick!
Lost about a pound.
Realized it's a dislocated rib not pulled muscle and nothing I can really do about it...yay!
Heard the heartbeat on the doppler which is great...took her a minute and I have to say I panicked but all is well.
Feel like poop
Announced to FB and the center manager here...feel so relieved.
Also told doctor I'm about 95% sure that I think a RCS (repeat c-section) is our best option and she agreed (remember we had a long talk last time and she did give me the go ahead to make up my mind but did agree with all of my points for the RCS) and she said that if I changed my mind and wanted to try a VBAC we could but she ultimately feels more comfortable with doing the RCS...I may change my mind...going on the VBAC board is no help because I get a sense of judging if you say you're thinking about a RCS and honestly it's really not recommended for folks having children under 18 months apart...I know doctors will try but it really does increase the risk. So I've been going to the c-section board because they do discuss VBAC's as well but also talk about why they had RCS's and it's nice to hear that and hear their recovery stories.
Anywho it's time for me to go and I need to before I get sick!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Ava's Weekly Update- 48 Weeks
Baby's speech development is growing rapidly these days, so try not to use baby talk too much when communicating with him. He's learning the language from those around him, so use simple adult language. Though baby's speech won't be as coherent as yours for a few years, encourage him to keep talking (and crack the code). If you correct him too much, it can get discouraging. Plus, it's pretty cute to hear him talk, even if you're the only one who understands what he's saying.
Haha I have to keep reminding Mr. B to talk normal...he then get's his manly deep voice and makes fun of me. Ava can now say uh-oh (we've already discussed this), owww (as in ouch..probably get's that from me when she bites my nipple..sorry TMI), and says Oh!
ok so this was in my draft file and now the 48 week email is missing from my inbox and isn't in my deleted even though I have a ton before and after it so who knows.
Haha I have to keep reminding Mr. B to talk normal...he then get's his manly deep voice and makes fun of me. Ava can now say uh-oh (we've already discussed this), owww (as in ouch..probably get's that from me when she bites my nipple..sorry TMI), and says Oh!
ok so this was in my draft file and now the 48 week email is missing from my inbox and isn't in my deleted even though I have a ton before and after it so who knows.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Week 11 Update
Week 11 Update
How far along?: 11 Weeks
How big is baby: 1.6 inches long, weighing .25oz and the size of a Lemon
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 11 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and my 3 month appt...I moved it up to actual 12 weeks instead of 12w3d hah. I don't recall doing an NT scan but I'm going to ask her about that.
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...I think I've lost...even one of the daycare teachers mentioned that (I was wearing black so she said it could be slimming but she thought she noticed and I think so in my legs). Also Friday I had this violent spell and then over the weekend noticed my side kind of hurting. Monday I had another violent spell in the shower and immediately knew what happened. I had gotten sick so hard on Friday that I pulled/strained a muscle and let me tell you....it's getting worse. I also am still not completely over my sickness since I can't take anything so I cough a good amount and that pain resonates...it's even moving towards the front of my rib cage now...and I had a sneeze a minute ago and my side hasn't stopped aching. I really hope that starts to feel better soon because it's been painful.
On another note I have lined up a babysitter for Ava for Mr. B's birthday dinner. Generally we go to Texas De Brazil since we get a buy one get one free coupon and since it's 50 a person that's a good deal. I asked if he wanted that or somewhere else but he said he wanted that. I have about 2.5 weeks to feel better folks. I will be so sad and upset if I can't eat that amazing salad bar which is lie it has everything on it! And those wonderful meats...last time I was there at 37 weeks pregnant and the guy said that they had no problem cooking some longer for me since I can't have raw so I'll have to do that but looking forward to it. It will be the first time leaving Ava with a real babysitter sitter...not a friend or Mr. B. The girl used to be her afternoon teacher at daycare so it's not like I don't know her or Ava doesn't so it should be fine.
How far along?: 11 Weeks
How big is baby: 1.6 inches long, weighing .25oz and the size of a Lemon
Maternity clothes: I started wearing my black stretchy yogaish pants but that are made to be worn at work...but with regular shirts. Today it's very hard to hide in my khaki's
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 11 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and my 3 month appt...I moved it up to actual 12 weeks instead of 12w3d hah. I don't recall doing an NT scan but I'm going to ask her about that.
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...I think I've lost...even one of the daycare teachers mentioned that (I was wearing black so she said it could be slimming but she thought she noticed and I think so in my legs). Also Friday I had this violent spell and then over the weekend noticed my side kind of hurting. Monday I had another violent spell in the shower and immediately knew what happened. I had gotten sick so hard on Friday that I pulled/strained a muscle and let me tell you....it's getting worse. I also am still not completely over my sickness since I can't take anything so I cough a good amount and that pain resonates...it's even moving towards the front of my rib cage now...and I had a sneeze a minute ago and my side hasn't stopped aching. I really hope that starts to feel better soon because it's been painful.
On another note I have lined up a babysitter for Ava for Mr. B's birthday dinner. Generally we go to Texas De Brazil since we get a buy one get one free coupon and since it's 50 a person that's a good deal. I asked if he wanted that or somewhere else but he said he wanted that. I have about 2.5 weeks to feel better folks. I will be so sad and upset if I can't eat that amazing salad bar which is lie it has everything on it! And those wonderful meats...last time I was there at 37 weeks pregnant and the guy said that they had no problem cooking some longer for me since I can't have raw so I'll have to do that but looking forward to it. It will be the first time leaving Ava with a real babysitter sitter...not a friend or Mr. B. The girl used to be her afternoon teacher at daycare so it's not like I don't know her or Ava doesn't so it should be fine.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Ava's Weekly Update- 47 Weeks
As baby's language skills improve, you can start teaching her about manners. Say "please" and "thank you" whenever appropriate in your interactions, and prompt her to do the same. And, instead of picking up her toys while she's down for a nap, make cleaning up part of the playtime routine and encourage her to "help" however she can.
This is a great idea especially because down here manners is a big thing. I'm going to try this whole help me clean up thing and see how that goes haha
Sucking on her thumb or a pacifier is baby's way of soothing herself. According to the American Dental Association, there's no need for real concern regarding pacifier usage until age four, when permanent teeth start coming in, but you may want to consider weaning sooner rather than later for an easier transition -- in addition to affecting teeth formation, it can also affect baby's ability to talk.
This currently isn't an issue for us....Ava was never a big paci fan and still isn't. Sucking her thumb was a quick little phase. Of course we won't introduce the paci now but I guess she could always take up thumb sucking if she really wanted to....we'll watch for it but aren't concerned now.
Opt for short, manageable stories when you read to baby -- her attention span is only about three or four minutes right now. Trying to read for longer than that may cause her to get fussy.
See she used to love love love longer stories but just recently she gets distracted quickly and wants to turn the page or look around so I'm taking this into consideration.
This is a great idea especially because down here manners is a big thing. I'm going to try this whole help me clean up thing and see how that goes haha
Sucking on her thumb or a pacifier is baby's way of soothing herself. According to the American Dental Association, there's no need for real concern regarding pacifier usage until age four, when permanent teeth start coming in, but you may want to consider weaning sooner rather than later for an easier transition -- in addition to affecting teeth formation, it can also affect baby's ability to talk.
This currently isn't an issue for us....Ava was never a big paci fan and still isn't. Sucking her thumb was a quick little phase. Of course we won't introduce the paci now but I guess she could always take up thumb sucking if she really wanted to....we'll watch for it but aren't concerned now.
Opt for short, manageable stories when you read to baby -- her attention span is only about three or four minutes right now. Trying to read for longer than that may cause her to get fussy.
See she used to love love love longer stories but just recently she gets distracted quickly and wants to turn the page or look around so I'm taking this into consideration.
Ava's Weekly Update- 46 Weeks
If you're breastfeeding and wondering when you should wean baby, know there's no "perfect" time. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least a year -- and continuing as long as you and baby both want. Of course, we know that some moms choose to wean earlier. If you're considering it, talk to your doctor before you introduce cow's milk into baby's diet. Many say to wait at least until her first birthday
Let me say this has been a long long road and sometimes a struggle (especially as of late) but I'm glad that my body and baby allowed us to be able to breastfeed this long. When I first started my mini goal was 3 months but I really wanted to make it to 6 months...then my New Year's Resolution was 9 months, and at that point I said why not go for 12? But as Ava's teeth came in (specifically once she got the top and had her bottom's) that was something that I had/have to struggle with and sometimes it hurts but it's not THAT bad. When I got pregnant with lil one my milk supply depleted so flipping fast! Normally I could pump twice a day (sometimes had to pump a tad at night) and get her the 13oz she liked (with breast milk you don't need as much) but then it dropped to 8, 7, and now about 5-6. So we have to supplement but I figured at least we made it all the way and now that we've introduced solids I'm ok with it. I have to say feeling so sick lately I am looking forward to a year when I will stop pumping at work. I'll continue to feed at home but we'll introduce cow's milk as well.
Books are very good for baby, so experiment with different ones. Bright colors, interactive features, and durability (baby likes to pull, grab, and bite) are all qualities to look for when shopping or borrowing. It's okay to allow baby to explore around the house without you hovering; just check in and call his name every few minutes to make sure he's not getting into trouble. This way, he'll feel secure and independent.
We learned very quickly to save the nice books for bedtime and let her have the hard ones haha...we have different shapes and sizes and she truly does enjoy them which is great! Lately she doesn't want to explore...she wants to be with me.all.the.stinking.time! But when she does want to explore it consists of: pulling out a drawer in an old hutch thingy, checking out the roomba, checking out the dog food, or checking out our scale and tub in our bathroom...le sigh
Make sure that whole milk dairy products (yogurt and cheeses) are part of baby's diet until he's two years old.
ummm thanks for that tip???
Let me say this has been a long long road and sometimes a struggle (especially as of late) but I'm glad that my body and baby allowed us to be able to breastfeed this long. When I first started my mini goal was 3 months but I really wanted to make it to 6 months...then my New Year's Resolution was 9 months, and at that point I said why not go for 12? But as Ava's teeth came in (specifically once she got the top and had her bottom's) that was something that I had/have to struggle with and sometimes it hurts but it's not THAT bad. When I got pregnant with lil one my milk supply depleted so flipping fast! Normally I could pump twice a day (sometimes had to pump a tad at night) and get her the 13oz she liked (with breast milk you don't need as much) but then it dropped to 8, 7, and now about 5-6. So we have to supplement but I figured at least we made it all the way and now that we've introduced solids I'm ok with it. I have to say feeling so sick lately I am looking forward to a year when I will stop pumping at work. I'll continue to feed at home but we'll introduce cow's milk as well.
Books are very good for baby, so experiment with different ones. Bright colors, interactive features, and durability (baby likes to pull, grab, and bite) are all qualities to look for when shopping or borrowing. It's okay to allow baby to explore around the house without you hovering; just check in and call his name every few minutes to make sure he's not getting into trouble. This way, he'll feel secure and independent.
We learned very quickly to save the nice books for bedtime and let her have the hard ones haha...we have different shapes and sizes and she truly does enjoy them which is great! Lately she doesn't want to explore...she wants to be with me.all.the.stinking.time! But when she does want to explore it consists of: pulling out a drawer in an old hutch thingy, checking out the roomba, checking out the dog food, or checking out our scale and tub in our bathroom...le sigh
Make sure that whole milk dairy products (yogurt and cheeses) are part of baby's diet until he's two years old.
ummm thanks for that tip???
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Week 10 Update
Week
9/10 Update
How far along?: 10 Weeks
How big is baby: .91 inches long, weighing .07oz and the size of a Green Olive/ 1.2 inches long, weighing .14oz and the size of a Prune
Maternity clothes: I was going to tell them today but (10w sorry skipping ahead) but the center manager (who isn't my manager) has been so busy that I'll push it as long as I can.
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 10 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and hopefully hearing lil one's HB on the doppler since I'll be 12w3d when I go
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...the last thing I've cared to even check on is my weight right now.
I'm feeling terribly guilty because I can't get excited right now at all. I mean I have like 6 apps on my phone to go through this pregnancy and have no been able to even open them because I don't want to know anything right now other than to feel better.
I have whined so much today on here but since I lived through it once and that was bad and this is like 10x worse I feel I can pull out the bitch card every once in a while.
9/10 Update
How far along?: 10 Weeks
How big is baby: .91 inches long, weighing .07oz and the size of a Green Olive/ 1.2 inches long, weighing .14oz and the size of a Prune
Maternity clothes: I was going to tell them today but (10w sorry skipping ahead) but the center manager (who isn't my manager) has been so busy that I'll push it as long as I can.
Sleep: When I can actually fall asleep (which is hard to do because I feel terrible all of the time) then it's not bad.
Best moment this week: Hitting 10 weeks
Movement: possibly but I've been focusing on my breathing so much and not getting sick I haven't even been thinking about that or excited honestly
Food cravings: nothing
Food aversions: Everything makes me sick so it really doesn't matter
Gender: Won't know that for awhile.
Labor signs: None for a long long time please!
Belly button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: I'll miss eating my steak at medium rare and having to heat up deli meats, and watching cheeses. (This will probably stay because I have barely drank as it is with BF'ing so that isn't that big of a deal)
What I am looking forward to: Hitting 12 weeks and hopefully hearing lil one's HB on the doppler since I'll be 12w3d when I go
Weekly Wisdom: I haven't gotten any yet since I really haven't told anyone. But you better believe I'll be asking about the 2 under 18 months folks.
Milestones: Another week down
Weight: No idea...the last thing I've cared to even check on is my weight right now.
I'm feeling terribly guilty because I can't get excited right now at all. I mean I have like 6 apps on my phone to go through this pregnancy and have no been able to even open them because I don't want to know anything right now other than to feel better.
I have whined so much today on here but since I lived through it once and that was bad and this is like 10x worse I feel I can pull out the bitch card every once in a while.
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