I can't believe it is already August! I has been a fabulous summer. Being at home with T has been a dream. She has gone from 2-2 hour naps a day to 1-3 hour nap. It is heavenly. At the start of the summer I didn't know how we were going to ever get anything done with her 2 long naps! It felt like once she woke up and ate, it was pointless to venture out! We were planning playdates and errands from 11-1 during the day and it was pretty miserable. We went to the beach with FJ's family and our 2 year old nephew takes just one long one so we gave it a shot. Some days she made it, some days she didn't. Once we got home a friend invited us to weekly storytime at the local library that would have fallen during nap #1. We gave it a shot and low and behold- as long as she is entertained- she could push through and not nap until noon. So that's how we arrived here with 1-3 hour nap. Enough time for me to put my feet up, straighten the house, catch up on summer curriculum work, and feel like a real person.
Baby #2 is doing well. He/she is still moving up a storm! Unfortunately I have come down with a pretty nasty case of poison ivy on my stomach and have had to take Benadryl (yes, ob approved). This basically knocks me out and I have noticed that the baby moves less when I have to take it. Its probably knocking him/her out too which kills me. I am scared to scratch to the point of a skin infection though and the dr said that it positively will not hurt my baby so I take it only as needed.
Last weekend FJ and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We went to Smith Mountain Lake, VA and enjoyed 2 nights at a B and B. FJ's parents kept T for us and she did great. It is amazing how a weekend away can rejuvenate the romance in your life! This weekend I am off to the Outer Banks, NC for a girls' weekend. I am excited to get away and for FJ to spend some quality time with T. He is the best father and I love that I can leave her with him with no instructions. I am sure he'll be exhausted at the end of the weekend!
I have my 28 week gestational diabetes test in 2 weeks. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
21 weeks and 12 months old
Yesterday was a day filled with dr's appointments. Well, 2, but it felt like I was running around! T had her 12 month check up in which she endured 4 vaccines and a finger prick to check hemoglobin. She had to be held down by myself and the nurse while her ped. shot her in the legs. It was horribly heartbreaking to hold her there while she had to be stuck over and over. TYpically after one of these check ups I feed her. Lately, now that she has transitioned to whole milk in a sippy cup- she doesn't find milk as comfort and would much rather eat solid foods. Thankfully I had brought her little snack box full of cut up pieces of whole wheat bread. This did the trick.
The pediatrician and I talked for a long time. She answered many of my questions about diet- baby food vs. real food, how many ounces of whole milk T should drink per day, shoe recommendations, dry skin, etc. It seems that now that T is 12 months, she is to be eating real food as much as possible. It is fine to still give her baby food if I am in a rush or am eating something not healthy but that over all T should eat exactly what I eat. My problem is that I don't always eat vegetables with every meal (yes, I know I should) so this is going to cause me to start which is something I should be doing anyway! Also, we are to be trying to get between 8-16 ounces of whole milk into her (along with another dairy serving like cheese or yogurt) and water throughout the rest of the day. T doesn't seem to want to drink anything at all lately. She is much happier eating solid foods. I have been "sneaking" milk into foods to try and get it in her (mixing into yogurt etc.).
I also had a dr appointment yesterday. I had the infamous 20 week ultrasound and my due date is officially 11/9. Since T came 9 days early I am counting on end of October instead or at least I will be prepared to go at any time during those dates. My OB keeps reminding me that the baby will come when he/ she wants to and it could be earlier or later.
All looked good on the ultrasound. We haven't had any tests done (nuchal translucency) so this was our chance to make sure that all looked good. The dr said it looked like the baby was healthy. We didn't find out the gender again with this one. My weight gain seems good- 12 pounds at this point (although its more like 15-20 if you count my lowest since T has been born) so I am going to try and not gain too much more. I would love to gain less than 30. I have been working out with my new Wii Active and jogging and walking way more with this pregnancy than with T but I still am allowing myself to eat way more than I should. I wish I could get a handle on that but as long as I am healthy- I am not concerned.
We leave for the beach Saturday (the 4th). I am looking forward to it. FJ's entire family will be there. 10 adults and 3 kids (including us). My parents will also be there so it should be crazy but fun. FJ and I plan on taking advantage of the babysitters (grandparents) and go see a movie or hang out on the boardwalk.
Happy 4th everyone!
The pediatrician and I talked for a long time. She answered many of my questions about diet- baby food vs. real food, how many ounces of whole milk T should drink per day, shoe recommendations, dry skin, etc. It seems that now that T is 12 months, she is to be eating real food as much as possible. It is fine to still give her baby food if I am in a rush or am eating something not healthy but that over all T should eat exactly what I eat. My problem is that I don't always eat vegetables with every meal (yes, I know I should) so this is going to cause me to start which is something I should be doing anyway! Also, we are to be trying to get between 8-16 ounces of whole milk into her (along with another dairy serving like cheese or yogurt) and water throughout the rest of the day. T doesn't seem to want to drink anything at all lately. She is much happier eating solid foods. I have been "sneaking" milk into foods to try and get it in her (mixing into yogurt etc.).
I also had a dr appointment yesterday. I had the infamous 20 week ultrasound and my due date is officially 11/9. Since T came 9 days early I am counting on end of October instead or at least I will be prepared to go at any time during those dates. My OB keeps reminding me that the baby will come when he/ she wants to and it could be earlier or later.
All looked good on the ultrasound. We haven't had any tests done (nuchal translucency) so this was our chance to make sure that all looked good. The dr said it looked like the baby was healthy. We didn't find out the gender again with this one. My weight gain seems good- 12 pounds at this point (although its more like 15-20 if you count my lowest since T has been born) so I am going to try and not gain too much more. I would love to gain less than 30. I have been working out with my new Wii Active and jogging and walking way more with this pregnancy than with T but I still am allowing myself to eat way more than I should. I wish I could get a handle on that but as long as I am healthy- I am not concerned.
We leave for the beach Saturday (the 4th). I am looking forward to it. FJ's entire family will be there. 10 adults and 3 kids (including us). My parents will also be there so it should be crazy but fun. FJ and I plan on taking advantage of the babysitters (grandparents) and go see a movie or hang out on the boardwalk.
Happy 4th everyone!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Updates
We have been busy, busy! We moved to our new house and love it! It is big and clean and new and we couldn't be happier. The yard is huge and the dogs are in heaven running around!
T turned 1 year old on Friday! She had a great day. We took her to Por.trait Inn.ov.ations for a "photo shoot" and the pics turned out great!!!! FJ met us for lunch and then had to go back to work. Later that afternoon we opened presents and ate cupcakes. T is a fan! I have tried to get her to drink whole milk and she doesn't seem to like it. She has always been finicky about cold formula so I heated the milk up and she still doesn't want it. I have been mixing the formula with it and she can still tell. Any advice?
T update- she is walking and even hopping and running some. It is so freakin' cute. She doesn't say much that we can decipher but is very verbal in her own way. She seems to have "da da" down and associates it with FJ. "mumma" is fewer heard but I'm okay with it! She waves hi and bye (2 separate hand gestures for her) but doesn't feel the need to say anything while doing them. I want her to talk because I want to know what she is thinking- but I am not trying to rush things. Its hard to believe how fast everything has gone!
The baby in my belly is moving around constantly. I feel little flutters randomly that I am confident are the baby. I have a dr's appt next week that includes an ultrasound (anatomy check) but we won't find out the gender until he/she is born. I am eager to see the baby and know that everything is okay.
Happy Father's Day everyone!
T turned 1 year old on Friday! She had a great day. We took her to Por.trait Inn.ov.ations for a "photo shoot" and the pics turned out great!!!! FJ met us for lunch and then had to go back to work. Later that afternoon we opened presents and ate cupcakes. T is a fan! I have tried to get her to drink whole milk and she doesn't seem to like it. She has always been finicky about cold formula so I heated the milk up and she still doesn't want it. I have been mixing the formula with it and she can still tell. Any advice?
T update- she is walking and even hopping and running some. It is so freakin' cute. She doesn't say much that we can decipher but is very verbal in her own way. She seems to have "da da" down and associates it with FJ. "mumma" is fewer heard but I'm okay with it! She waves hi and bye (2 separate hand gestures for her) but doesn't feel the need to say anything while doing them. I want her to talk because I want to know what she is thinking- but I am not trying to rush things. Its hard to believe how fast everything has gone!
The baby in my belly is moving around constantly. I feel little flutters randomly that I am confident are the baby. I have a dr's appt next week that includes an ultrasound (anatomy check) but we won't find out the gender until he/she is born. I am eager to see the baby and know that everything is okay.
Happy Father's Day everyone!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
13ish weeks
Sorry for the lack of posts. I have been reading your blogs and even commenting some. I just feel funny being here- being a graduate x2 of IF. It still hurts like hell when I hear of others who get pregnant magically with #1. It just makes me think that they will never know the pain that the IF community feels everyday. I also don't want anyone to forget what I went through and think all of this came easy for our family. But yes, I am still pregnant. 13 weeks today according to my lmp but probably 12 according to my most recent u/s. We are thrilled and the word is out. All family knows and now most friends. They are thrilled. I have only received 1 negative comment about stress and how we will deal with 2 under 2 but overall the reception has been positive (thank God because I can't seem to keep my mouth shut when someone pisses me off lately!).
We have a lot going on right now- we sold our house in the city and are moving to the suburbs- Tuesday. Yes, this Tuesday. We are busy packing and preparing. I am planning to take Tuesday off to close and move some boxes but I don't have an abundance of leave left considering I just took 12 weeks and will want to take at least 10 come November.
T is doing great. She is a bundle of energy and trying desperately to move from one place to the next as quickly as she can. She stands on her own (for a few seconds) and has taken a step or 2 but not really walking. She is a speed demon at crawling! She is babbling incessantly and sounds like she is saying cat for everything (we don't have a cat mind you so that's not really what she is saying). No mama, dada, or other baby words that we would LOVE to hear. She doesn't really wave or blow kisses although I try my best to make her and she claps only sometimes. She has 5 teeth and smiles the biggest smile you've ever seen- all the time. Seriously- she hardly ever cries. I love her so much. I sometimes secretly am scared that I can't possibly love #2 as much but I know that I can deep down.
Congrats to all of the announcements out there. Wishing you positive vibes if you are still ttc. Believe me- I haven't forgotten how hard it is and I never will. Take care all!
We have a lot going on right now- we sold our house in the city and are moving to the suburbs- Tuesday. Yes, this Tuesday. We are busy packing and preparing. I am planning to take Tuesday off to close and move some boxes but I don't have an abundance of leave left considering I just took 12 weeks and will want to take at least 10 come November.
T is doing great. She is a bundle of energy and trying desperately to move from one place to the next as quickly as she can. She stands on her own (for a few seconds) and has taken a step or 2 but not really walking. She is a speed demon at crawling! She is babbling incessantly and sounds like she is saying cat for everything (we don't have a cat mind you so that's not really what she is saying). No mama, dada, or other baby words that we would LOVE to hear. She doesn't really wave or blow kisses although I try my best to make her and she claps only sometimes. She has 5 teeth and smiles the biggest smile you've ever seen- all the time. Seriously- she hardly ever cries. I love her so much. I sometimes secretly am scared that I can't possibly love #2 as much but I know that I can deep down.
Congrats to all of the announcements out there. Wishing you positive vibes if you are still ttc. Believe me- I haven't forgotten how hard it is and I never will. Take care all!
Friday, March 20, 2009
8 weeks
I was so excited to see your comments and congrats today! I am still pregnant (as far as I know...) and go to the ob on Monday. Its so strange this time since everything happened quickly and naturally that I don't go in for early Betas or an early u/s. My OB did put me on progesterone suppositories (oh joy) since they worked well with T. I have had a few people ask if I am pregnant because I have mentioned dr's appointments or people notice what I am and am not drinking but I haven't even told my parents yet. FJ reminded me about how much my mother dotes on me in this state (this is my 4th pregnancy- 2 resulting in m/c, 1 in my daughter, and well, keep your fingers crossed for this one) so we opted to wait until after the ultrasound at 8 weeks to tell everyone. I have had very few symptoms. My boobs are not sore, I am not really nauseaus, but I am very tired. And- I am scared to death...
I have been the patient in the ultrasound office who has to be told my baby is not alive. I have also been the girl who starts bleeding on a wim only to be told I am having an early miscarriage and that there is not much I can do but wait it out. On the flip side- with T- I have also been the mom where everything was just fine. I only want a repeat of the third situation.
One part of me is setting myself up for failure- cautiously optimistic they call it. Another part of me thinks that my body knows what it is doing this time around. Practically symptomless? Well ever since AF started back in November- I have been symptomless in that area too. Could it be that my body is "immune" to symptoms?
Monday will be here soon enough and I will know if there is a beating heart. God I hope there is.
Thanks again for everyone's support. This community is truly awesome- no matter where you are in this process.
I have been the patient in the ultrasound office who has to be told my baby is not alive. I have also been the girl who starts bleeding on a wim only to be told I am having an early miscarriage and that there is not much I can do but wait it out. On the flip side- with T- I have also been the mom where everything was just fine. I only want a repeat of the third situation.
One part of me is setting myself up for failure- cautiously optimistic they call it. Another part of me thinks that my body knows what it is doing this time around. Practically symptomless? Well ever since AF started back in November- I have been symptomless in that area too. Could it be that my body is "immune" to symptoms?
Monday will be here soon enough and I will know if there is a beating heart. God I hope there is.
Thanks again for everyone's support. This community is truly awesome- no matter where you are in this process.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Holy canoly!
I'm pregnant. I can't believe it! We are beyond thrilled and shocked. I just took the test an hour ago and sure enough. Hopefully this pregnancy will stick and in 9 months we'll have our 2nd child. Just wanted to share. More later!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
January update
It has been a long time since I have posted- almost 2 months! We are in the thick of a lot of business- that's my excuse.
T is doing great. She is now 7 months old and weighs 16 pounds. The ped. says she is in the 25-50%ile for both height and weight. She eats tons of formula (I stopped producing right around 6 months) but very few solids. It isn't that she doesn't like the solid vegetables- she just doesn't seem to know what to do with them. She loves to make raspberrys and while she eats, the food flies out of her mouth. The 2 dogs love meal time with T and clean up after her nicely. She has been sick recently- RSV. My babysitter thought that she had an ear infection (yucky goop coming out of her ear) and recommended I take her temp when I got home. I did and she didn't have a fever. About an hour later I noticed her feeling warm and took the temp again- 102. I thought- yep, ear infection- will take her in tomorrow. FJ took her in and no ear infection, no pnemonia, no bronchitis, no flu but escalating fever. They did a finger prick and checked her white blood cell count and low and behold- RSV. I would never have thought since she was a happy girl- just had a fever and a little ear goop. Later that night- shit hit the fan. Had I not known about the RSV I would've thought that a demon possessed my child. It came all at once- vomitting, coughing, choking, red face, screaming, diarreah, it was awful to say the least. We took her back in a few days later and she was better. Still snotty and coughing but normal temp, no more vomiting, etc. We were told that most parents send their kids back to day care once they are fever free but she recommended keeping her home for the rest of the week. My mom came down and stayed with her and now she is all better. On another note- T is sitting up like a champ, trying to crawl (can go backwards, not forwards), and babbles constantly. She is a dream!
As for me... I am back at work and doing fine. I don't enjoy leaving T with a babysitter but I know she is well taken care of and entertained all day long. I have enjoyed being a working mom because I truly love spending time with T. We put our house on the market last week in hopes of moving closer to work. We have had a ton of interest that has surprised my realtor in this market. WE hope it sells soon but can't seem to find the "perfect" house for us and are worried we will have to settle. We have to remind ourselves that it isn't our forever house and can have flaws.
Anyhow, I have been keeping up with all of you by reading your blogs (lurking) but I hope to be a delurker soon. take care everyone!
T is doing great. She is now 7 months old and weighs 16 pounds. The ped. says she is in the 25-50%ile for both height and weight. She eats tons of formula (I stopped producing right around 6 months) but very few solids. It isn't that she doesn't like the solid vegetables- she just doesn't seem to know what to do with them. She loves to make raspberrys and while she eats, the food flies out of her mouth. The 2 dogs love meal time with T and clean up after her nicely. She has been sick recently- RSV. My babysitter thought that she had an ear infection (yucky goop coming out of her ear) and recommended I take her temp when I got home. I did and she didn't have a fever. About an hour later I noticed her feeling warm and took the temp again- 102. I thought- yep, ear infection- will take her in tomorrow. FJ took her in and no ear infection, no pnemonia, no bronchitis, no flu but escalating fever. They did a finger prick and checked her white blood cell count and low and behold- RSV. I would never have thought since she was a happy girl- just had a fever and a little ear goop. Later that night- shit hit the fan. Had I not known about the RSV I would've thought that a demon possessed my child. It came all at once- vomitting, coughing, choking, red face, screaming, diarreah, it was awful to say the least. We took her back in a few days later and she was better. Still snotty and coughing but normal temp, no more vomiting, etc. We were told that most parents send their kids back to day care once they are fever free but she recommended keeping her home for the rest of the week. My mom came down and stayed with her and now she is all better. On another note- T is sitting up like a champ, trying to crawl (can go backwards, not forwards), and babbles constantly. She is a dream!
As for me... I am back at work and doing fine. I don't enjoy leaving T with a babysitter but I know she is well taken care of and entertained all day long. I have enjoyed being a working mom because I truly love spending time with T. We put our house on the market last week in hopes of moving closer to work. We have had a ton of interest that has surprised my realtor in this market. WE hope it sells soon but can't seem to find the "perfect" house for us and are worried we will have to settle. We have to remind ourselves that it isn't our forever house and can have flaws.
Anyhow, I have been keeping up with all of you by reading your blogs (lurking) but I hope to be a delurker soon. take care everyone!
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