Today I got what I can't believe is my 18th P17 shot! Only two more to go!
Hooray for 33 weeks!!!
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
32 Weeks!!!
Wow, how exciting that within five weeks Baby Boy could be here! As I mentioned in my last post, I am getting a little nervous and therefore today became a day to prioritize, make lists, organize and basically try to get as ready as I can for our new arrival.
One very important thing we have yet to determine is a name. This poor boy is nameless as we lovingly refer to him as "Baby Brother". I never thought it would be me but I think we may end up needing to meet him before we settle on what to call him. Our Girl was named at 18 weeks gestation so this is a very different experience for us.
Kim stopped by to administer my 17th P17 shot. She came with her daughter, Melissa (we share the same name), who is my girl scout cookie source (can't wait until those Caramel Delights arrive!). Additionally, I just hired my first Mother's Helper as Melissa will be coming over every Tuesday afternoon starting at the end of the month to play with My Girl for an hour just before dinner time.
Something I neglected to mention in my last post was that the new doctor I saw yesterday from my new group, was just as nice as the first new doc I saw on Christmas Eve. As she sat and completed missing information in my chart, she asked about My Girl by name, which very much impressed me. Clearly the other doctor wrote My Girl's name in the chart and this doctor used it! This is something my old group never did and they delivered her.
Speaking of my old group, I received a formal letter in the mail today stating they were officially discontinuing their relationship with me. Goodness, I feel like I got more time and attention as I exited the practice than when I was an actual patient.
I took My Girl to the pediatrician today as she has had red cheeks since Sunday night and she's a little cranky. I thought perhaps she had Fifth Disease and just wanted to be certain. Turns out the doctor thinks it's the remaining two upper two-year molars making their way through her gums. For some reason I thought they had already erupted but clearly I was mistaken. Anyway, while at the doctors' office, I asked for the peds opinion on 37 versus 39 weekers. (It's really amazing that this is my issue at this point, isn't it?) She basically said it depends on the child and that she has 36 weekers that do amazingly well and 38 weekers that don't quite have it together yet. My latest concern is difficulty latching and breastfeeding, which the doc assured me, with proper attention and focus, can be overcome. So it looks like at this point, I will see what the specialist advises.
Here's to 32 weeks!!! And counting...
One very important thing we have yet to determine is a name. This poor boy is nameless as we lovingly refer to him as "Baby Brother". I never thought it would be me but I think we may end up needing to meet him before we settle on what to call him. Our Girl was named at 18 weeks gestation so this is a very different experience for us.
Kim stopped by to administer my 17th P17 shot. She came with her daughter, Melissa (we share the same name), who is my girl scout cookie source (can't wait until those Caramel Delights arrive!). Additionally, I just hired my first Mother's Helper as Melissa will be coming over every Tuesday afternoon starting at the end of the month to play with My Girl for an hour just before dinner time.
Something I neglected to mention in my last post was that the new doctor I saw yesterday from my new group, was just as nice as the first new doc I saw on Christmas Eve. As she sat and completed missing information in my chart, she asked about My Girl by name, which very much impressed me. Clearly the other doctor wrote My Girl's name in the chart and this doctor used it! This is something my old group never did and they delivered her.
Speaking of my old group, I received a formal letter in the mail today stating they were officially discontinuing their relationship with me. Goodness, I feel like I got more time and attention as I exited the practice than when I was an actual patient.
I took My Girl to the pediatrician today as she has had red cheeks since Sunday night and she's a little cranky. I thought perhaps she had Fifth Disease and just wanted to be certain. Turns out the doctor thinks it's the remaining two upper two-year molars making their way through her gums. For some reason I thought they had already erupted but clearly I was mistaken. Anyway, while at the doctors' office, I asked for the peds opinion on 37 versus 39 weekers. (It's really amazing that this is my issue at this point, isn't it?) She basically said it depends on the child and that she has 36 weekers that do amazingly well and 38 weekers that don't quite have it together yet. My latest concern is difficulty latching and breastfeeding, which the doc assured me, with proper attention and focus, can be overcome. So it looks like at this point, I will see what the specialist advises.
Here's to 32 weeks!!! And counting...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
29 Weeks!!!
Thank you to all who responded to my last post. I am feeling better about things and now that My Girl is down for her afternoon nap, plan on calling a few OBs (all of which have been recommended) to see if I can't coordinate a new practice to take over my care. I am unable to set foot in my old practice let alone allow them to put their hands inside my abdomen, be the first human touch my baby receives and perform his circumcision. That's just plain old crazy!
He told me he is always available to give me care and whenever I need him, just call. The plan at this point remains what it was: that I will continue to see him weekly for monitoring. Obviously, we don't have a crystal ball to predict what the future holds. He assured me in the event of an emergency, wherever I end up will be required to provide me with care. All I can do is what I've done all along and that is to take things one day at a time. We don't know how far I will go with this pregnancy but I can say, I am very pleased with reaching 29 weeks! This in no way means I am ready to have Baby Boy anytime soon, I'm just in awe of reaching this point in my pregnancy.
I received my 14th P17 shot this morning, thank you, Kim!
And in other more positive, preparatory news, I ordered some bedding options from Restortation Hardware Baby on Monday. They are having some fabulous sales at this point and I got an additional 20% off. (As an aside I always check http://www.retailmenot.com/ for additional savings no matter where I shop.)
Other exciting news is that My Girl has successfully transitioned to her new "big girl room"! This has allowed me to mentally and emotionally get to a point where I am now ready to start laundering clothes and bedding while organizing other necessary baby items. We now have two "new" rooms off our second floor hall, the offical "big girl room" and "Baby Brother's room". My Girl has spent three very successful nights thus far in her new full-size bed, quite a difference from her toddler bed-crib conversion. 
I called Dr. Davis last night after I calmed down and told him what occurred yesterday. My big concern was his professional relationship with his out-of-state colleagues. I didn't want my situation to negatively impact his interaction with his medical peers.
He told me he is always available to give me care and whenever I need him, just call. The plan at this point remains what it was: that I will continue to see him weekly for monitoring. Obviously, we don't have a crystal ball to predict what the future holds. He assured me in the event of an emergency, wherever I end up will be required to provide me with care. All I can do is what I've done all along and that is to take things one day at a time. We don't know how far I will go with this pregnancy but I can say, I am very pleased with reaching 29 weeks! This in no way means I am ready to have Baby Boy anytime soon, I'm just in awe of reaching this point in my pregnancy.
I received my 14th P17 shot this morning, thank you, Kim!
And in other more positive, preparatory news, I ordered some bedding options from Restortation Hardware Baby on Monday. They are having some fabulous sales at this point and I got an additional 20% off. (As an aside I always check http://www.retailmenot.com/ for additional savings no matter where I shop.)
Other exciting news is that My Girl has successfully transitioned to her new "big girl room"! This has allowed me to mentally and emotionally get to a point where I am now ready to start laundering clothes and bedding while organizing other necessary baby items. We now have two "new" rooms off our second floor hall, the offical "big girl room" and "Baby Brother's room". My Girl has spent three very successful nights thus far in her new full-size bed, quite a difference from her toddler bed-crib conversion.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Over the Hump
My P17 shot was given today as opposed to my usual day of Thursday. I was supposed to get the shot at my Wednesday appointment but since that was moved to Tuesday, I decided not to have the nurse administer the injection. So that brought me to today and Kim was kind enough to stop over on her way home from work. I truly didn't have the heart to bug her on Thanksgiving.
I am officially over the hump with more shots behind me than ahead of me. It is a nice place to be yet at the same time, a reminder that this baby will be here in about 10 weeks (assuming all goes well). I wonder how ready I am...
On another note, my crampiness and heaviness is very much attributed to my activity level. When I sit with my feet up, I feel minimal discomfort. When I become active, taking on my stairs, lifting My Girl or as we did tonight, go to the mall for photos, visit with Santa and walk a bit, I feel horrible! Needless to say I'm in quite a bit of discomfort. This is a clear indication that I need to start taking it easy as up until now, I have not really restricted much of my daily routine. Now is the time to start. The only thing I want for Christmas this year is to be pregnant and to help that wish come true, I need to take it easy.
I am officially over the hump with more shots behind me than ahead of me. It is a nice place to be yet at the same time, a reminder that this baby will be here in about 10 weeks (assuming all goes well). I wonder how ready I am...
On another note, my crampiness and heaviness is very much attributed to my activity level. When I sit with my feet up, I feel minimal discomfort. When I become active, taking on my stairs, lifting My Girl or as we did tonight, go to the mall for photos, visit with Santa and walk a bit, I feel horrible! Needless to say I'm in quite a bit of discomfort. This is a clear indication that I need to start taking it easy as up until now, I have not really restricted much of my daily routine. Now is the time to start. The only thing I want for Christmas this year is to be pregnant and to help that wish come true, I need to take it easy.
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