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| 12 weeks 6 days |
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
9 weeks
Today I am 9 weeks and 3 days. Time is passing quickly. It seems like yesterday I just found out I was pregnant.
Monday I saw my new doctor. I love her! I am so glad I decided to switch. She was very informative and answered all my questions. I had lots of questions. My biggest fear is having to have a c-section due to the doctors inability to let things progress naturally. So I asked her what her take on c-sections was and she said that they only do one if the baby is in danger or there is some other complication that puts either life at risk. It was reassuring, as I don't want to have to have a c-section. She also told me that I am very healthy, and since I don't have any health problems, she expected a pretty healthy pregnancy.
They also told me that starting at 11 weeks, they listen to the heartbeat every visit. Oh, and I go every 4 weeks until so many weeks, then I start going every 2 weeks, then every week. Sounds so exciting!
We have our first ultrasound in 3 weeks - seems to far away.
There are a few things we need to get done and start thinking about:
1. Daycare - calling around and putting our name on a waiting list for daycares and then scheduling a tour and ruling out ones that we don't want to go to
2. Finding a pediatrician - interviewing and deciding which ones are accepting new patients and who we would like to use.
3. Re-arranging the rooms - making the guest room the babys room and the scrapbooking room the guest room. We will probably start to do more of this when we know the baby's gender so we can paint and get things set up.
That's all I can think of for now - I'm sure I'll think of more later.
So as far as how I'm feeling, I'm feeling okay. Still have bouts of nausea, but mostly at night. I haven't had any particular cravings yet, but I've tried eating Italian food a few times (my favorite) and it now doesn't appeal to me at all. I did eat a jar of pickles in 2 days - I couldn't resist them, they tasted sooooo good!
I'll post some pics soon - mabye ;-)
Monday I saw my new doctor. I love her! I am so glad I decided to switch. She was very informative and answered all my questions. I had lots of questions. My biggest fear is having to have a c-section due to the doctors inability to let things progress naturally. So I asked her what her take on c-sections was and she said that they only do one if the baby is in danger or there is some other complication that puts either life at risk. It was reassuring, as I don't want to have to have a c-section. She also told me that I am very healthy, and since I don't have any health problems, she expected a pretty healthy pregnancy.
They also told me that starting at 11 weeks, they listen to the heartbeat every visit. Oh, and I go every 4 weeks until so many weeks, then I start going every 2 weeks, then every week. Sounds so exciting!
We have our first ultrasound in 3 weeks - seems to far away.
There are a few things we need to get done and start thinking about:
1. Daycare - calling around and putting our name on a waiting list for daycares and then scheduling a tour and ruling out ones that we don't want to go to
2. Finding a pediatrician - interviewing and deciding which ones are accepting new patients and who we would like to use.
3. Re-arranging the rooms - making the guest room the babys room and the scrapbooking room the guest room. We will probably start to do more of this when we know the baby's gender so we can paint and get things set up.
That's all I can think of for now - I'm sure I'll think of more later.
So as far as how I'm feeling, I'm feeling okay. Still have bouts of nausea, but mostly at night. I haven't had any particular cravings yet, but I've tried eating Italian food a few times (my favorite) and it now doesn't appeal to me at all. I did eat a jar of pickles in 2 days - I couldn't resist them, they tasted sooooo good!
I'll post some pics soon - mabye ;-)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
6 weeks 4 days
So far I am 6 weeks, 4 days.
The only symptoms I have had are breast tenderness, nausea and tiredness. I still go to bed between 9 and 10 every night, I get tired pretty easily
The only symptoms I have had are breast tenderness, nausea and tiredness. I still go to bed between 9 and 10 every night, I get tired pretty easily
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| 6 weeks 4 days |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
New Doctor
Yesterday, I went to see the new doctor. Well, I actually visited with the nurse, and I really like her and the office! I got in to my appointment on time, the waiting room was quiet and the office wasn't very busy. The nurse spent about 45 minutes with me, getting a health history and going over other information with me.
Before I left, she set me up for an appointment with the doctor in 3 weeks, and also for an ultrasound the end of October.
After my appointment, I had to go get lab drawn - she drew about 10 vials of blood!!! Crazy!!
I left the appointment with an book about pregnancy and development, prenatal vitamins (free samples of ones that I was already taking), and just some other information about safe medications to take.
When I went to check out of the office, the nurse was telling me what my insurance would cover and pay for, and she then told me that the cost of the delivery is $2345, and I pay 20% of that! Wow. She said they do a payment plan over 6 months to pay it. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was kind of caught off guard with that information. I guess the expenses are going to add up. BUT - the end product it totally worth it!
I've started feeling some nausea throughout the day. I've found that if I keep my stomach full and eat foods high in protein, I don't have nausea problems. Here is a conversation that took place the other day between Jeremy and I
Me: Gosh, I hate feeling like crap"
Jeremy: "Well, you asked for it" (laughing)
Me: "What"? You wanted kids too!
Jeremy: "I know" (laughing) "Sorry you aren't feeling good"
Totally cute and just made me laugh.
So, in telling people that I am pregnant, there has been one major thing that people ask me, that is really getting on my nerves, and makes me wonder if they have any tact. The phrase I'd like to punch people for asking me, is "Was that planned?" Seriously! Really!! Do you need to ask that??? What difference does that even make???
I have had about 10 people ask me that and I want to punch them when they do. Very rude! I've also been warned that it doesn't get any better, that people still continue to do and ask rude things while your pregnant.
This could get interesting!
Overall, besides the nausea, I'm feeling pretty good. Oh, and more pics to come in a few days!
Before I left, she set me up for an appointment with the doctor in 3 weeks, and also for an ultrasound the end of October.
After my appointment, I had to go get lab drawn - she drew about 10 vials of blood!!! Crazy!!
I left the appointment with an book about pregnancy and development, prenatal vitamins (free samples of ones that I was already taking), and just some other information about safe medications to take.
When I went to check out of the office, the nurse was telling me what my insurance would cover and pay for, and she then told me that the cost of the delivery is $2345, and I pay 20% of that! Wow. She said they do a payment plan over 6 months to pay it. I don't know what I was expecting, but I was kind of caught off guard with that information. I guess the expenses are going to add up. BUT - the end product it totally worth it!
I've started feeling some nausea throughout the day. I've found that if I keep my stomach full and eat foods high in protein, I don't have nausea problems. Here is a conversation that took place the other day between Jeremy and I
Me: Gosh, I hate feeling like crap"
Jeremy: "Well, you asked for it" (laughing)
Me: "What"? You wanted kids too!
Jeremy: "I know" (laughing) "Sorry you aren't feeling good"
Totally cute and just made me laugh.
So, in telling people that I am pregnant, there has been one major thing that people ask me, that is really getting on my nerves, and makes me wonder if they have any tact. The phrase I'd like to punch people for asking me, is "Was that planned?" Seriously! Really!! Do you need to ask that??? What difference does that even make???
I have had about 10 people ask me that and I want to punch them when they do. Very rude! I've also been warned that it doesn't get any better, that people still continue to do and ask rude things while your pregnant.
This could get interesting!
Overall, besides the nausea, I'm feeling pretty good. Oh, and more pics to come in a few days!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Switching doctors
I called a new doctor yesterday. The receptionist was very nice and I asked her a lot of questions about this lady. I have an appointment scheduled for next Tuesday, and at this appointment, I meet with the nurse, go over history, have blood drawn, etc. She said we then schedule an appointment for about 2 weeks out with the doctor and she does and exam and testing (which I already had done) and I told her that, so she said that we will skip that and go to an ultrasound!! I am really excited. On Sunday I will be 6 weeks, and by the time I have an ultrasound, I will be 8 weeks. I still feel like time is going by slowly. Sometimes I wish I hadn't found out so early, but since I am impatient, I don't know what else I would expect from myself!
On another note, I spoke with my mom yesterday and she is sooooooo excited about this baby. For the past 6 months, she has joked that she wants to move to OK. I keep telling her not to joke, but I think she is half serious, half joking. Yesterday she told me she was going to move here. That would be so cool if she did - then our baby would have a grandparent that is close!! My mom also bought this baby his/her first outfit! She thinks she knows the gender already, but time will tell. She also expressed that she is really excited to see Winnie the Pooh grow. If you saw my previous post of my belly picture, then you saw a tattoo of Winnie the Pooh - he will be growing!! I can't wait - and neither can my mom! (or sister)
On another note, I spoke with my mom yesterday and she is sooooooo excited about this baby. For the past 6 months, she has joked that she wants to move to OK. I keep telling her not to joke, but I think she is half serious, half joking. Yesterday she told me she was going to move here. That would be so cool if she did - then our baby would have a grandparent that is close!! My mom also bought this baby his/her first outfit! She thinks she knows the gender already, but time will tell. She also expressed that she is really excited to see Winnie the Pooh grow. If you saw my previous post of my belly picture, then you saw a tattoo of Winnie the Pooh - he will be growing!! I can't wait - and neither can my mom! (or sister)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
5 weeks
I am 5 weeks today. Still feeling pretty good, just tired most of the time. I go to bed between 9 and 10, and am getting plenty of rest.
I read that little specs heart is forming and we should be able to hear the heartbeat by ultrasound this week. So cool to think about what's going on.
All of our family now knows, with the exception of a few people that we haven't been able to get a hold of. I've gotten a few offers of family to come out and help after the baby is born - and I told Jeremy that I would be taking people up on those offers!! We are so blessed to have a big family, who is also supportive and excited.
I've been thinking more and more about just changing doctors. I've talked to a few people and gotten some opinions, and really think that this week I may go ahead and schedule an appointment with another doctor. My fear is that I'll spend a few months finding the right doctor, but I guess I would rather do that than be unhappy with one. I've heard really good things about a few doctors at OU and Mercy. There is also a doctor near my office, and right across the street from the Healthplex, who I'm also considering. I will probably call one of them this week to schedule and appointment.
Yesterday, I went to Kohl's to spend a gift card I had gotten for my birthday. I walked out with some socks, a new pair of shoes and a photo board. I texted my mom and told her that I managed to get away and didn't go near the baby section. She asked how I managed that, and I told her that I just didn't walk by it. Right now I don't have the urge to by anything. I think it is probably too soon. My mom expressed that she is so excited and keeps thinking about the fact that she will be a grandma.
Life is good!
I read that little specs heart is forming and we should be able to hear the heartbeat by ultrasound this week. So cool to think about what's going on.
All of our family now knows, with the exception of a few people that we haven't been able to get a hold of. I've gotten a few offers of family to come out and help after the baby is born - and I told Jeremy that I would be taking people up on those offers!! We are so blessed to have a big family, who is also supportive and excited.
I've been thinking more and more about just changing doctors. I've talked to a few people and gotten some opinions, and really think that this week I may go ahead and schedule an appointment with another doctor. My fear is that I'll spend a few months finding the right doctor, but I guess I would rather do that than be unhappy with one. I've heard really good things about a few doctors at OU and Mercy. There is also a doctor near my office, and right across the street from the Healthplex, who I'm also considering. I will probably call one of them this week to schedule and appointment.
Yesterday, I went to Kohl's to spend a gift card I had gotten for my birthday. I walked out with some socks, a new pair of shoes and a photo board. I texted my mom and told her that I managed to get away and didn't go near the baby section. She asked how I managed that, and I told her that I just didn't walk by it. Right now I don't have the urge to by anything. I think it is probably too soon. My mom expressed that she is so excited and keeps thinking about the fact that she will be a grandma.
Life is good!
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