So I am convinced that with Ava I got poly between my 5th and 6th month because I gained 10lbs...yes I did go back home but come on I wasn't pigging out. Because my doctor was on maternity leave herself I got shuffled between doctors who just said I was having a big baby (7lbs 10.2oz at 38w 5d isn't a big baby)
But when she came back I think at my 34 week appointment she measured and said I was measuring at 36/37 weeks and then I told her I wasn't overeating and she ordered an ultrasound where they found out I had about 27cm of fluid and normal range is 20-24.
So they had to do weekly u/s after that to make sure everything was ok.
So this time around at my 5 month appointment I had only gained 7lbs go me! But I had planned on watching very carefully to make sure it didn't jump up. And with the holidays also made sure not to overeat.
I weighed myself the other day and from my 5 month appointment to then I had gained about 7lbs and still have a week to go before I see my doc for my 6 month appointment. So I am feeling that I'm getting it again which is crazy because only like 2% of all pregnancies get it.
Now last time I had already had my GD test and scored very low so she may want to wait until I test to see if I do have GD...I really hope I don't and honestly don't think I do.
But I want to bring this to her attention now since last time it took too long with folks not paying attention.
Hoping that nothing is wrong with Ali and that my body just tends to produce more even when not needed.
We shall see but my belly is looking awfully big these days haha
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Here we go...
Ok so work has been watching Internet usage mainly for bandwidth purposes so I can't update as much and I'm not attempting on my phone.
I'm really hoping as I get organized at home I can hop on with my touchpad at night and do some updating.
But things are going well. I do get tired very easily and my aches sooo much more than with Ava. Of course racing after her and then having done this not too long ago I'm sure that's why.
Ava is blossoming so much! The other night she took 2-3 steps to me and has been doing that a lot more. She can go from sitting down to standing up with no help at all and loves to stand and freeze as we call it where she stands like a big girl with nothing and looks at you smiling while the rest of her body is frozen haha...any day she'll be running around.
She loves to get in the cuburds in the kitchen (only the safe ones are open) but I'm rearranging this weekend. I'm also cleaning out room this weekend as well and taking all my Christmas decorations down.
She did so great Christmas morning. We walked in and her face was priceless...so glad we caught that on camera. The entire week folks at work had been getting her things and each night I would let her open them so she could practice. She really had no interest in tearing open the gifts but always ooohed and ahhhed when she could see what they were.
She is signing more, please, and thank you like a champ and her I Love You is waving goodbye because she can't figure out her fingers yet which is fine.
We're doing milk in her sippy at home on the weekends and next week I'm transitioning her to full on sippy instead of bottle unless absolutely necessary. She's also still nursing in the morning and going back down so I will be weaning her of that too.
She had been waking up at 345am for some damn reason the past couple of nights and no matter how many times Mr. B wanted me to get her I wouldn't unless it was 5 or later (and 5 was pushing it). She would cry for an hour straight...and nothing was hurting her either.
But last night she slept until 530a again so we were happy. That's going to suck the first few weeks of Ali being here but hopefully with us not having to get up and get ready Ava will slowly start to sleep later.
Her new thing is crossing her legs/feet when in her new convertible car seat, reading, playing, chilling....haha I love it so much!
I have finished Ava's 1st year book except putting in her stats which I am hoping to do this weekend.
We have so much to do in the guest room which will be Ali's room. We still have to get the bed to BIL and I really hope that's soon..
I have to clean out the closet which I started to do but more things need to be thrown away.
Once I do that then I can put the two night stands that are more like mini bookshelves in the closet for some extra shelving.
Then we have to patch a lot of holes in that room and then I need to rent a steam cleaner and clean all of our carpeting really well. And I will kill our dog if he pee's one more time. He's going to end up being kenneled at night as well if he can't handle it.
Then I have to order the bedding and match the paint color, paint, order decals, we still have to order the furniture which I'm hoping to do in the next couple of days, then wash all of Ava's old clothes.
Then go through the stuff Ava doesn't need to play with anymore and save it for Ali.
Le Sigh a lot to do even though Mr. B thinks we have all the time in the world.
I just hit 23 weeks.
I'm really hoping as I get organized at home I can hop on with my touchpad at night and do some updating.
But things are going well. I do get tired very easily and my aches sooo much more than with Ava. Of course racing after her and then having done this not too long ago I'm sure that's why.
Ava is blossoming so much! The other night she took 2-3 steps to me and has been doing that a lot more. She can go from sitting down to standing up with no help at all and loves to stand and freeze as we call it where she stands like a big girl with nothing and looks at you smiling while the rest of her body is frozen haha...any day she'll be running around.
She loves to get in the cuburds in the kitchen (only the safe ones are open) but I'm rearranging this weekend. I'm also cleaning out room this weekend as well and taking all my Christmas decorations down.
She did so great Christmas morning. We walked in and her face was priceless...so glad we caught that on camera. The entire week folks at work had been getting her things and each night I would let her open them so she could practice. She really had no interest in tearing open the gifts but always ooohed and ahhhed when she could see what they were.
She is signing more, please, and thank you like a champ and her I Love You is waving goodbye because she can't figure out her fingers yet which is fine.
We're doing milk in her sippy at home on the weekends and next week I'm transitioning her to full on sippy instead of bottle unless absolutely necessary. She's also still nursing in the morning and going back down so I will be weaning her of that too.
She had been waking up at 345am for some damn reason the past couple of nights and no matter how many times Mr. B wanted me to get her I wouldn't unless it was 5 or later (and 5 was pushing it). She would cry for an hour straight...and nothing was hurting her either.
But last night she slept until 530a again so we were happy. That's going to suck the first few weeks of Ali being here but hopefully with us not having to get up and get ready Ava will slowly start to sleep later.
Her new thing is crossing her legs/feet when in her new convertible car seat, reading, playing, chilling....haha I love it so much!
I have finished Ava's 1st year book except putting in her stats which I am hoping to do this weekend.
We have so much to do in the guest room which will be Ali's room. We still have to get the bed to BIL and I really hope that's soon..
I have to clean out the closet which I started to do but more things need to be thrown away.
Once I do that then I can put the two night stands that are more like mini bookshelves in the closet for some extra shelving.
Then we have to patch a lot of holes in that room and then I need to rent a steam cleaner and clean all of our carpeting really well. And I will kill our dog if he pee's one more time. He's going to end up being kenneled at night as well if he can't handle it.
Then I have to order the bedding and match the paint color, paint, order decals, we still have to order the furniture which I'm hoping to do in the next couple of days, then wash all of Ava's old clothes.
Then go through the stuff Ava doesn't need to play with anymore and save it for Ali.
Le Sigh a lot to do even though Mr. B thinks we have all the time in the world.
I just hit 23 weeks.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Missing In Action
I know I've been MIA but with good reason.
My FIL passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago and that's why I'm missing Week 17 and 18.
Honestly I don't have the energy to go back and fill it out so hopefully Baby B won't be upset haha
A couple days after that things just got stressful...I was having anxiety about certain things I'd rather not get into and worrying about all types of situations and people and trying to be there for my husband as well.
Well we found out early Sunday morning and then Tuesday I started to feel contractions...at first I tried to convince myself it was just my ligaments stretching but just having done this not too long ago I deep down knew it wasn't that feeling. Thank goodness I have been feeling better so my body would allow me to drink water and I was chugging it.
Wednesday it got worse...and by worse I mean every 45 seconds to a minute I was feeling it...figuring Braxton Hicks by this time and even though technically you're body has BH from about week 6 on you should not be feeling them at 17 weeks. I was chugging even more water. I called my doc but Wednesday's she does sections and wasn't available so I left a message for the nurse but the message taker was a complete moron and was like....so basically contractions due to stress? Umm yes but I'm 17 weeks and that's scary!!!
I was just about to call back and try and talk to someone but the nurse did call. She said listen I don't want to freak you out but it could be bad and we are a little concerned but it could be nothing. Try not to stress (haha funny), drink lots of water and rest and if possible don't drive to Mississippi...well that was out of the question. I couldn't not attend the funeral.
By this time Mr. B had already been driving to MS with MIL and BIL. So I finally text him that I was feeling really bad about giving him that added stress. He dropped them off and turned around and drove the 3.5 hours back. That was really sweet of him.
She said if I was still having them in the morning to call.
And even though they weren't as intense they were still happening so I called and of course couldn't get in until the afternoon.
We waited and then actually got seen fairly quickly. She did the doppler and heard the HB which sounded great and did an internal check...she said things seemed good but she was ordering a cervix check.
I seriously did not think anything of this at the time but thinking back I wonder if she really was concerned but didn't want to stress me out until she got the US results back.
So off I went and she had to do the internal boo....and cervix was long and tight which was great...she even made it clear that was all she was supposed to do (she was the awesome tech that made the decision the day Ava was born that it was time) and I said "awww man".
So then I could see some fingers barely but she started moving it around and showed up.
She then said "do you want me to see real quick on the tummy if I can find out gender?" and we were like "yes!"
And so she did and checked the HB and it was great....the babies legs were crossed so it took a second but at 17 weeks there was really no denying (we have our big one on Monday to officially confirm) but we were all agreed that we'll be having....
Another GIRL!!!!!
I know that Mr. B was happy but sad because especially with the passing of his father I think a boy would've helped him but good to have some good news at a time like that.
We have decided on a name as well....
Allison Hope and we'll call her Ali for short
So we'll have an Ava and Ali :)
Since I did Grace with Ava I really wanted to kind of stick with that theme so Hope just seemed to keep coming back in my head.
I'll hopefully get my Week 19 done today or tomorrow at the latest.
My FIL passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago and that's why I'm missing Week 17 and 18.
Honestly I don't have the energy to go back and fill it out so hopefully Baby B won't be upset haha
A couple days after that things just got stressful...I was having anxiety about certain things I'd rather not get into and worrying about all types of situations and people and trying to be there for my husband as well.
Well we found out early Sunday morning and then Tuesday I started to feel contractions...at first I tried to convince myself it was just my ligaments stretching but just having done this not too long ago I deep down knew it wasn't that feeling. Thank goodness I have been feeling better so my body would allow me to drink water and I was chugging it.
Wednesday it got worse...and by worse I mean every 45 seconds to a minute I was feeling it...figuring Braxton Hicks by this time and even though technically you're body has BH from about week 6 on you should not be feeling them at 17 weeks. I was chugging even more water. I called my doc but Wednesday's she does sections and wasn't available so I left a message for the nurse but the message taker was a complete moron and was like....so basically contractions due to stress? Umm yes but I'm 17 weeks and that's scary!!!
I was just about to call back and try and talk to someone but the nurse did call. She said listen I don't want to freak you out but it could be bad and we are a little concerned but it could be nothing. Try not to stress (haha funny), drink lots of water and rest and if possible don't drive to Mississippi...well that was out of the question. I couldn't not attend the funeral.
By this time Mr. B had already been driving to MS with MIL and BIL. So I finally text him that I was feeling really bad about giving him that added stress. He dropped them off and turned around and drove the 3.5 hours back. That was really sweet of him.
She said if I was still having them in the morning to call.
And even though they weren't as intense they were still happening so I called and of course couldn't get in until the afternoon.
We waited and then actually got seen fairly quickly. She did the doppler and heard the HB which sounded great and did an internal check...she said things seemed good but she was ordering a cervix check.
I seriously did not think anything of this at the time but thinking back I wonder if she really was concerned but didn't want to stress me out until she got the US results back.
So off I went and she had to do the internal boo....and cervix was long and tight which was great...she even made it clear that was all she was supposed to do (she was the awesome tech that made the decision the day Ava was born that it was time) and I said "awww man".
So then I could see some fingers barely but she started moving it around and showed up.
She then said "do you want me to see real quick on the tummy if I can find out gender?" and we were like "yes!"
And so she did and checked the HB and it was great....the babies legs were crossed so it took a second but at 17 weeks there was really no denying (we have our big one on Monday to officially confirm) but we were all agreed that we'll be having....
Another GIRL!!!!!
I know that Mr. B was happy but sad because especially with the passing of his father I think a boy would've helped him but good to have some good news at a time like that.
We have decided on a name as well....
Allison Hope and we'll call her Ali for short
So we'll have an Ava and Ali :)
Since I did Grace with Ava I really wanted to kind of stick with that theme so Hope just seemed to keep coming back in my head.
I'll hopefully get my Week 19 done today or tomorrow at the latest.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Week 16 Update
How far along? 16 weeks
How big is baby? an avocado 4.6 inches, 3.5oz
Weight gain/loss?172..so I think a total of maybe like 3-4lb gain total...not bad at 4 months however I was on this track until between 5-6 months when I aquired the extra fluid that added 10lbs haha
Maternity clothes? Exclusively in jeans and if there are other pants that aren't I wear my bella band...pretty much wearing regular shirts because all my maternity shirts are bigger
Stretchies? No new ones..I am starting to the see ones on my lower stomach that I didn't really know I had until I have Ava haha but I will buy some lotion to at least TRY and keep them to a minimal
Sleep?Finally getting it since Ava is sleeping through the night like a champ...until she has those mornings where she wakes up before 5 and I make her cry ugh
Best moment this week? I'm officially 4 months and hearing the HB again...and celebrated my baby girls 1st birthday
Movement? Little flutters...
Food cravings?haha anything that I can keep down at this point
Food adversions/foods that make me sick?It could be water that throws me into a bad 12 hours spell
Gender?I'm feeling boy...but this probably is because all the women on my mom's side (G Grandma, Grandma, Aunt, Mom, even some cousins) have all done girl, boy, girl, boy and so on...so I am convinced this will happen and the baby psychic said so haha
Labor signs?Same thank goodness
Belly button in or out?Same Innie
What I miss?I'm going with feeling normal and not being sick
What I am looking forward to? Relaxing a bit this weekend (hopefully)
Milestones? Hitting 4 months
New things this week?People are staring and asking now
Randoms?It's time to start buckling down and bagging all the clothes I threw to my floor in our closet and give them to the goodwill...then bring in my small desk and put it in our closet along with a storage thingy for paper, envelopes etc. Then start working on Baby B's closet yike!
Weekly Wisdom?I haven't gotten any honestly! It's funny
Freakout Moment?
umm don't think I've had one other then holy crap I'm already 4 months???
Week 15 Update
How far along? 15 weeks
How big is baby? an orange 4inches, 2.5oz
Weight gain/loss?
About the same..I was down about a pound and will let you know on the 8th
Maternity clothes?
Definitely at least sporting maternity bottoms or the bella band with some of my looser fitting shirts or my smaller maternity shirts
Stretchies? No new ones..I am starting to the see ones on my lower stomach that I didn't really know I had until I have Ava haha but I will buy some lotion to at least TRY and keep them to a minimal
Sleep?
Finally getting it since Ava is sleeping through the night like a champ...until she has those mornings where she wakes up before 5 and I make her cry ugh
Best moment this week? Just making it through another week
Movement? Little flutters...
Food cravings?
haha anything that I can keep down at this point
haha anything that I can keep down at this point
Food adversions/foods that make me sick?
It could be water that throws me into a bad 12 hours spell
Gender?
I'm feeling boy...but this probably is because all the women on my mom's side (G Grandma, Grandma, Aunt, Mom, even some cousins) have all done girl, boy, girl, boy and so on...so I am convinced this will happen and the baby psychic said so haha
Labor signs?
Same thank goodness
Belly button in or out?
Same Innie
What I miss?
I'm going with feeling normal and not being sick
What I am looking forward to?
Family and Friends coming into town
Milestones?
Hitting another week
New things this week?
People are staring and asking now
People are staring and asking now
Randoms?
hmm randoms I have too much crap in my house and want to get energy to get rid of it
Weekly Wisdom?
I haven't gotten any honestly! It's funny
Freakout Moment?
Mr. B had to go out of town the last two days before house guests arrived and I felt bad all the days and it was tough getting things cleaned and ready for them while taking care of Ava when I was sick and tired at the end of the night
Ava's Weekly Update- 52 Weeks
Happy birthday to baby! It's perfectly normal for parents to feel a mixture of pride at seeing how far you've come and sadness at how quickly your little one has gone from baby to toddler. Enjoy your day together -- this is the beginning of an exciting new stage in both of your lives.
I totally had mixed emotions...I was fine on her actual birthday but the next day was her party and when I blew out her candle and we sang happy birthday I started choking up and had to hold back haha
In addition to a fab first birthday party, baby needs to fit in a doctor's appointment this month. Your ped will check baby's growth and development, just like previous well-child visits.
We did this on her actual birthday (I know, I know I'm terrible but she got some yummy apples and cinnamon from Chili's afterwards and was happy)
She actually dropped a little weight and I can only guess that some of when I lost my supply and she wasn't interested in eating as much solids for awhile because she would bounce around.
Her height and weight both dipped but her head stayed in the swing.
I can't express how much I love this child...she brightens my day even when she drives me crazy. I can't believe it's already been a year. I am so proud of the beautiful toddler she is becoming yet sad to see my baby go. She amazes me with how intelligent she is and how much of an investigator and observer she is...she get's that from me totally. haha
The doctor wasn't concerned and said honestly she just looks like she's going to be petite haha that's funny.
I totally had mixed emotions...I was fine on her actual birthday but the next day was her party and when I blew out her candle and we sang happy birthday I started choking up and had to hold back haha
In addition to a fab first birthday party, baby needs to fit in a doctor's appointment this month. Your ped will check baby's growth and development, just like previous well-child visits.
We did this on her actual birthday (I know, I know I'm terrible but she got some yummy apples and cinnamon from Chili's afterwards and was happy)
She actually dropped a little weight and I can only guess that some of when I lost my supply and she wasn't interested in eating as much solids for awhile because she would bounce around.
Her height and weight both dipped but her head stayed in the swing.
I can't express how much I love this child...she brightens my day even when she drives me crazy. I can't believe it's already been a year. I am so proud of the beautiful toddler she is becoming yet sad to see my baby go. She amazes me with how intelligent she is and how much of an investigator and observer she is...she get's that from me totally. haha
The doctor wasn't concerned and said honestly she just looks like she's going to be petite haha that's funny.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Week 14 Update
How far along? 14 weeks
How big is baby? a lemon
Weight gain/loss? Well I'm not weighing myself at home since it's a little off from the doc...all I can say is I was down a pound the last visit. I'll let you know in 2 weeks ~Then~
~Now~
About the same..I was down about a pound and will let you know on the 8th
Maternity clothes? Been living in dresses but finally bought some maternity stuff on ebay ~Then
~Now~
Definitely at least sporting maternity bottoms or the bella band with some of my looser fitting shirts or my smaller maternity shirts
Stretchies? none yet thank goodness but I did buy some butter to start using now ~Then~
~Now~
No new ones..I am starting to the see ones on my lower stomach that I didn't really know I had until I have Ava haha but I will buy some lotion to at least TRY and keep them to a minimal
Sleep? Getting it...always want it haha the only issue I have is they say you should sleep on your side and I tend to go back to my back ~Then~
~Now~
Finally getting it since Ava is sleeping through the night like a champ...until she has those mornings where she wakes up before 5 and I make her cry ugh
Best moment this week? Really seeing a good size baby bump ~Then~
~Now~
I would say I definitely popped...people are staring haha
Movement? None yet ~Then~
~Now~
Little flutters...started about Tuesday
Food cravings? Still clementines, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes ~Then~
~Now~
haha anything that I can keep down at this point
Food adversions/foods that make me sick? eh it comes and goes everyday for something different ~Then~
~Now~
It could be water that throws me into a bad 12 hours spell
Gender? I’m still feeling girl…even though my May board says boy :) ~Then~
~Now~
I'm feeling boy...but this probably is because all the women on my mom's side (G Grandma, Grandma, Aunt, Mom, even some cousins) have all done girl, boy, girl, boy and so on...so I am convinced this will happen and the baby psychic said so haha
Labor signs? none. ~Then~
~Now~
Same thank goodness
Belly button in or out? Innie ~Then~
~Now~
Same Innie
What I miss? Still going with not feeling sick ~Then~
~Now~
I'm going with feeling normal and not being sick
What I am looking forward to? Hearing the babies heartbeat on my doppler....possibly picking out some baby furniture this weekend ~Then~
~Now~
Hopefully feeling good and going to buy Ava's earrings and get my house cleaned this weekend
Milestones? All the books say we’re in second tri officially now (for those late books using the 14w milestone). And seeing Butterball actually looks like a person. ~Then~
~Now~
Making it to 14 weeks!
New things this week? umm feeling like I'm really pregnant. Like when people ask and I say 14 weeks they no longer say "ohhh you have a really long ways to go" ~Then~
~Now~
People are staring and asking now
Randoms? I'm still waiting to hear from HR and since work is kind of in limbo due to the FCC it should be interesting. ~Then~
~Now~
hmm randoms I have too much crap in my house and want to get energy to get rid of it
Weekly Wisdom? It's not wisdom but I'm getting a lot more people saying oh I was sick the entire pregnancy so hopefully it goes away for you...I DONT WANT TO HEAR THAT ~Then~
~Now~
I haven't gotten any honestly! It's funny
Freakout Moment? Last night I had a meltdown. Mr. B is out of town which is honestly fine by me these days but he called and asked how I was and I don't know why but I started crying...he didn't know it but I got off the phone and just had a little pity party and then I was ok. I just think I'm overwhelmed with the work thing, and the sickness thing is just wearing me thin.But I'm good now! ~Then~
~Now~
Last night on Mr. B but because he was being a really big dick...yes I said that and I told him "oh you're stressed? How about me? The past 3 days have been the worst I've felt in my entire life and I haven't really said anything to you...just kept making dinner and taking care of Ava" and then he was inappropriate and I told him so and then he felt bad and apologized...but then this morning he was a jerkoff again and then was like "I didn't mean it that way" hmppf I think he's going through hormone changes haha
Well the stupid thing won't let me write but me in the white shorts is ~Then~ and the Pink Shirt is ~Now~
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