Doctor's Appointment
Ahh yes, we're still baking :)
BP: 122/80
Weight: +0
Belly Measures: 39cm
Fetal Heart Rate: 145bpm
1 1/2 cm dilated
80% effaced
-1 station
So we're getting closer. I guess all the walking I've been trying to do is helping... I guess I'll keep doing it :) She didn't say much other than that she'd see us next week... unless.... :-)
Next appointment is April 3rd.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
37 weeks 3 days
Our internet was broken for most of the day...
Not much has changed at the doctor's appointment today since last week...
BP: 120/80
Fetal HR: 143
Belly Measures: 37cm
Weight: +1lb
Still 1cm and 50% effaced, but baby has moved another cm down into the pelvis... NO WONDER I CAN'T WALK!!
Dr. Said we're definitely on the way, but it could still be awhile before things really get moving... And she rolled her eyes when I told her what the other doctor said 2 weeks ago about the "larger than average" baby... She said, "There is absolutely NO reason to think that..."
Found out that I am Group B Strep positive, which just means I'll be hooked up to IV antibiotics once I get to the hospital... not really a big deal, just that you're not allowed to move around with an IV at Magee, so I'll have to stay in bed once I'm there...
So we're in good shape still... but I'm still going to start doing jumping jacks, riding down bumpy roads, eating pineapple, etc. Ha ha ha. Being that it is so hard to move around, I'm feeling like a beached whale... at least after the baby's here I'll be tired, but actually able to move a little bit easier... I'm not used to this enormous belly... I swear that I haven't been so skinny in my legs and butt and shoulders in a LONG time, but my belly is just so huge.
Oh well... small price to pay... for a little while longer!
Not much has changed at the doctor's appointment today since last week...
BP: 120/80
Fetal HR: 143
Belly Measures: 37cm
Weight: +1lb
Still 1cm and 50% effaced, but baby has moved another cm down into the pelvis... NO WONDER I CAN'T WALK!!
Dr. Said we're definitely on the way, but it could still be awhile before things really get moving... And she rolled her eyes when I told her what the other doctor said 2 weeks ago about the "larger than average" baby... She said, "There is absolutely NO reason to think that..."
Found out that I am Group B Strep positive, which just means I'll be hooked up to IV antibiotics once I get to the hospital... not really a big deal, just that you're not allowed to move around with an IV at Magee, so I'll have to stay in bed once I'm there...
So we're in good shape still... but I'm still going to start doing jumping jacks, riding down bumpy roads, eating pineapple, etc. Ha ha ha. Being that it is so hard to move around, I'm feeling like a beached whale... at least after the baby's here I'll be tired, but actually able to move a little bit easier... I'm not used to this enormous belly... I swear that I haven't been so skinny in my legs and butt and shoulders in a LONG time, but my belly is just so huge.
Oh well... small price to pay... for a little while longer!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
36 weeks 3 days, Doctor's Appointment
Update:
Blood Pressure: 112/74
Fetal Heart Rate: 142
Measuring: 37cm
Weight: +1.5lbs (Ugh, since LAST THURSDAY??)
...
And now for the fun part:
1cm dialated and 50% effaced!
Yes, I know you can walk around for weeks and weeks with that amount of progress, but the doctor said, "not a bad way to start things off"
So that is good :)
We're ready, sitting here twiddling our thumbs, waiting for our little son to make his grand entrance. It is kind-of amazing. I never thought I would be so calm and collected about it. I mean, there is a baby coming in less than 4 weeks *hopefully* and I'm not running around like a wild woman. Everything is ready and I'm just waiting for baby to tell us it is time. I've been blessed with such a wonderful pregnancy, with very few reasons to complain, and with the continued hope that the last 3 1/2 weeks will be the same! I'm using these last few weeks as a time of reflection on the past 9 months, how our lives have changed, how our friends and family have blessed us, and what a MIRACLE the birth of a baby really is. Ok... so now I'm getting a little deep here, I guess I'll stop. I just keep remembering what my mom said to me the night that my Uncle Clair passed away, "I'm so sad, but I'm so happy. One life is lost, another little life is coming. Uncle Clair was just making room in the family for the new baby. He would've loved him so much. Just like we all do."
So sweet.
*loveya!
Blood Pressure: 112/74
Fetal Heart Rate: 142
Measuring: 37cm
Weight: +1.5lbs (Ugh, since LAST THURSDAY??)
...
And now for the fun part:
1cm dialated and 50% effaced!
Yes, I know you can walk around for weeks and weeks with that amount of progress, but the doctor said, "not a bad way to start things off"
So that is good :)
We're ready, sitting here twiddling our thumbs, waiting for our little son to make his grand entrance. It is kind-of amazing. I never thought I would be so calm and collected about it. I mean, there is a baby coming in less than 4 weeks *hopefully* and I'm not running around like a wild woman. Everything is ready and I'm just waiting for baby to tell us it is time. I've been blessed with such a wonderful pregnancy, with very few reasons to complain, and with the continued hope that the last 3 1/2 weeks will be the same! I'm using these last few weeks as a time of reflection on the past 9 months, how our lives have changed, how our friends and family have blessed us, and what a MIRACLE the birth of a baby really is. Ok... so now I'm getting a little deep here, I guess I'll stop. I just keep remembering what my mom said to me the night that my Uncle Clair passed away, "I'm so sad, but I'm so happy. One life is lost, another little life is coming. Uncle Clair was just making room in the family for the new baby. He would've loved him so much. Just like we all do."
So sweet.
*loveya!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Ahh some pictures...
First, momma orangutan and her baby napping at the zoo sunday...
second, me, outside, washed out, big belly.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
35 weeks 3 days
Doctor's Appointment Update:
Blood Pressure: 104/70 (WHAT?!!)
Fetal Heart Rate: 151bpm
Belly Measures: ?? They didn't tell me today
Weight Gain: +0 lbs.
We made all the rest of our appointments today. We'll go back next thursday for our first weekly appointment.
Doctor says everything is going well and I'm doing well.... Soo... yep!
4 weeks 4 days to go!
*loveya
Blood Pressure: 104/70 (WHAT?!!)
Fetal Heart Rate: 151bpm
Belly Measures: ?? They didn't tell me today
Weight Gain: +0 lbs.
We made all the rest of our appointments today. We'll go back next thursday for our first weekly appointment.
Doctor says everything is going well and I'm doing well.... Soo... yep!
4 weeks 4 days to go!
*loveya
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Getting Ready
UPS delivered our infant car seat today.
I washed all the newborn size and 0-3 months size laundry yesterday.
I worked today at Penn Trafford.
We continue to be so thankful for all the generosity of all our friends and family.
6.more.weeks.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
33 Weeks and Counting
Currently, I'm 33 weeks 3 days pregnant.
At our appointment today, I had gained 0 pounds since 2 weeks ago (when I gained 3 pounds.)
Belly is measuring "right on" at 33cm.
The Fetal Heart Rate was 152bpm
No swelling...
Blood pressure was 120/80
Everything is still going "perfectly" according to the doctors... We have 1 more 2 week appointment, and then we're down to every week! WHOA BABY!
We're going to our first Prepared Childbirth/Lamaze class tonight. Fun Fun Fun!
Roger's mom is giving me a shower on Saturday at 10:30am... that should be fun and exciting :)
At our appointment today, I had gained 0 pounds since 2 weeks ago (when I gained 3 pounds.)
Belly is measuring "right on" at 33cm.
The Fetal Heart Rate was 152bpm
No swelling...
Blood pressure was 120/80
Everything is still going "perfectly" according to the doctors... We have 1 more 2 week appointment, and then we're down to every week! WHOA BABY!
We're going to our first Prepared Childbirth/Lamaze class tonight. Fun Fun Fun!
Roger's mom is giving me a shower on Saturday at 10:30am... that should be fun and exciting :)
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
31 Week Doctor's Appointment
Blood Pressure: 114/70
Weight: +2 lbs
Belly measurement: 31cm
Fetal Heart Rate: 153
Fetal Position: Vertex (Head Down)
Everything is going fine still... Everyone is growing properly and feeling good. We start 2 week intervals for appointments now!!
Today we go on our Tour of Magee Women's Hospital!
*loveya!
Weight: +2 lbs
Belly measurement: 31cm
Fetal Heart Rate: 153
Fetal Position: Vertex (Head Down)
Everything is going fine still... Everyone is growing properly and feeling good. We start 2 week intervals for appointments now!!
Today we go on our Tour of Magee Women's Hospital!
*loveya!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
28 Week Appointment
Everything is going fine :)
Blood Pressure: 122/78
Weight: +1 lb.
Belly Measuring: 28cm
Fetal Heart Rate: 156bpm
I had my glucose screening test today, but won't have the results for awhile... hmmf.
Have a great day!
Blood Pressure: 122/78
Weight: +1 lb.
Belly Measuring: 28cm
Fetal Heart Rate: 156bpm
I had my glucose screening test today, but won't have the results for awhile... hmmf.
Have a great day!
Monday, January 15, 2007
3D Ultrasound?
Probably one of the more moving experiences of this pregnancy so far. I don't know if Roger agrees, but it was just simply amazing to see the images of this little baby that lives in my belly. It was incredible.
It was confirmed, that there was (in the words the the Ultrasound lady) "little boy business." Here are a few pictures of this little munchkin.
You can view the rest of the photos on in the baby vandervort album on my yahoo photos:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com
Friday, January 12, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
24 Week Appointment
The doctor said, "Wow, Susan, You're just doing SO well, there is nothing I have to say to you today!"
Weight Gain this month: +1.5lbs.
Weight Gain to-date: -1lb. (Don't forget I originally lost those 4lbs...)
Fundal Height: 23cm. (On-target with a 24 wk. baby)
Blood Pressure: 114/74
Baby's Heart Rate: 155bpm
Nothing else to report. I had to have my blood taken for the study today and now my arm hurts SOOOO bad. I'm not really that big of a baby when it comes to having blood taken, but WOWIE. It has been about 2 hours and now my whole arm hurts when i open or close my elbow, and I can't really lift anything. OUCH!
The babe kicks day and night. It is unbelievable. Some moms say that the kicks are the most enjoyable part of having a baby... to me, he kicks so much I sometimes find it annoying! I know, I shouldn't say that, but really... can I have like, a few hours of rest? I guess part of my problem is that this feeling is so strange to me that I find it very intrusive. Maybe our baby is just really strong or something. Roger and I can already see the kicks from the outside. It is so crazy.
I'm off to try and track down a new pair of jeans, that are a bit more comfy on my bulging belly.
Weight Gain this month: +1.5lbs.
Weight Gain to-date: -1lb. (Don't forget I originally lost those 4lbs...)
Fundal Height: 23cm. (On-target with a 24 wk. baby)
Blood Pressure: 114/74
Baby's Heart Rate: 155bpm
Nothing else to report. I had to have my blood taken for the study today and now my arm hurts SOOOO bad. I'm not really that big of a baby when it comes to having blood taken, but WOWIE. It has been about 2 hours and now my whole arm hurts when i open or close my elbow, and I can't really lift anything. OUCH!
The babe kicks day and night. It is unbelievable. Some moms say that the kicks are the most enjoyable part of having a baby... to me, he kicks so much I sometimes find it annoying! I know, I shouldn't say that, but really... can I have like, a few hours of rest? I guess part of my problem is that this feeling is so strange to me that I find it very intrusive. Maybe our baby is just really strong or something. Roger and I can already see the kicks from the outside. It is so crazy.
I'm off to try and track down a new pair of jeans, that are a bit more comfy on my bulging belly.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Christmas Profile
Well, as requested, this is a belly profile picture for you... I can't say it is pretty, because I just feel enormous. Oh well, it's worth it.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Kicks and Punches
I can hardly wait for this little guy to make his debut. Well, for health's sake, I can wait a couple more months...
This baby NEVER stops moving! I'm not joking. He is constantly kicking, punching, tossing, turning, etc. He reminds me of his momma from 11:00pm-8:00am. HA HA HA!
Nothing much new is going on right now. We don't go back to the doctor's for another week... I'm not sleeping very well these days, mostly due to this lovely complication of pregnancy called never-ending-stuffiness. My nose is always stuffed up like a cold, but it isn't a cold--no pain, pressure, green-ness... yah, I know you wanted to know that!
Roger has been getting kicked in the face a lot lately, but I think he enjoys it. We're off to "Babycare Basics for new parents" tonight. I have a feeling it is either going to be just Roger and I... or Us and a bunch of unwed teenagers! Hmmmmm.. Fun times. But hopefully we take away at least a few golden nuggets of information. I signed up for this class more for Roger's sake than for mine, but don't tell him that!
This baby NEVER stops moving! I'm not joking. He is constantly kicking, punching, tossing, turning, etc. He reminds me of his momma from 11:00pm-8:00am. HA HA HA!
Nothing much new is going on right now. We don't go back to the doctor's for another week... I'm not sleeping very well these days, mostly due to this lovely complication of pregnancy called never-ending-stuffiness. My nose is always stuffed up like a cold, but it isn't a cold--no pain, pressure, green-ness... yah, I know you wanted to know that!
Roger has been getting kicked in the face a lot lately, but I think he enjoys it. We're off to "Babycare Basics for new parents" tonight. I have a feeling it is either going to be just Roger and I... or Us and a bunch of unwed teenagers! Hmmmmm.. Fun times. But hopefully we take away at least a few golden nuggets of information. I signed up for this class more for Roger's sake than for mine, but don't tell him that!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
20 Week Ultrasound
no, you can't see the gender on these photos, so stop looking at our baby's crotch! (Tee hee)
It's A......
Do you REALLY want to know??
Ha ha ha ha ha. Today's doctor's appointment was much better than last month. Everything good, nothing bad at all!
Weight: -1.5 pounds. (This is good, it means that I "mommy" am losing weight while baby is gaining...better diet, etc.)
Growth: "perfect"
Baby's Heart Rate: 142
My blood pressure: 126/78
It's A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha ha ha ha ha. Today's doctor's appointment was much better than last month. Everything good, nothing bad at all!
Weight: -1.5 pounds. (This is good, it means that I "mommy" am losing weight while baby is gaining...better diet, etc.)
Growth: "perfect"
Baby's Heart Rate: 142
My blood pressure: 126/78
It's A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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