So, we have finally totally agreed on a girl name that we are absolutely in loooooooooove with! We'll wait to share names until after the birth this time but at least now I'm not dreading the decision.
I will share the story though. I've been stressed out about a lot of things, especially baby related. I just keep freaking out that the timing is bad and that we were foolish. But Doug has finally recognized that we need to move into our own place. I just can't keep putting up with his dad. Anyway, Doug said "Let's decide on a girl name, I think that would help you a lot." Wow. He hates talking about names. So before I even said a word he proposed our now name and it was just perfect. It made me cry! Hearing it from his lips was just amazing. Years ago when we started dating he called my name out one time and I just knew I'd marry him and listen to him say my name forever. And this was just like this.
And this is the first real pregnancy thing we've done for this baby. We haven't bought a thing yet or made up any real plans so this feels like a huge step and is making it much more real! Doug was totally right! Finally super excited instead of mostly terrified.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Names
Ugh. Just as last time we're all over the place with girl names. I blame Doug. He already changed it from what we had "agreed" on last time. So then that just kind of opened the door for me. The problem is our criteria is picky and we really love everything on our short list. It just feels like we'll never reach the moment where we can say "Yes, that's perfect!" Boy names come so much easier for us! I'm secretly praying we have another boy I but feel like this is a girl. DH is absolutely convinced it is. He's already calling it a "her." So is everyone else, but that's probably just because they think we want one and want to have one of each. We don't care, DH is just convinced it is because this pregnancy is pretty different.
If it's a girl I feel like I'll either have to settle on something or will end up pulling an audible in the hospital room with the name based on hormones and regretting it.
If it's a girl I feel like I'll either have to settle on something or will end up pulling an audible in the hospital room with the name based on hormones and regretting it.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Flutters and sickness
I forgot to post yesterday that I've started feeling some flutters. At first I'd feel them and then not for a few days. Then the other week I felt them every day in the same spot and at the same time of day for the whole week. And then one day I felt them almost all day every time I was standing or sitting still. And then nothing for a week. I've been kind of stressed out lately and it got me kind of worried. But I know that's normal. I never felt flutters with Teddy. Or at least not that I knew what they were. I know it's just so small right now and can hide in places that are harder to feel. Then after a week I finally felt it again. And now nothing and it's been a few days again. But obviously everything is fine in there.
And today I got the results from my urine culture that was done on Tuesday. Yep, still sick. Not surprised given my symptoms. They put me on a different antibiotic for 7 days and then I will be on a suppressive antibiotic until delivery. I just hope this works because I started feeling symptoms before I finished this last round of antibiotics. I just want to get better and stay better.
And today I got the results from my urine culture that was done on Tuesday. Yep, still sick. Not surprised given my symptoms. They put me on a different antibiotic for 7 days and then I will be on a suppressive antibiotic until delivery. I just hope this works because I started feeling symptoms before I finished this last round of antibiotics. I just want to get better and stay better.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
17 weeks
I had my OB appointment yesterday. Baby sounded great on the doppler, forgot to ask how many beats per minute. I have my 20 week appointment and anatomy scan scheduled for January 15! Doug has convinced me we should find out the gender. I almost asked them to measure my fundal height because I want confirmation that it's really high. The second I eat my upper abs totally balloon up. Everything is just super crammed up there. I get full really fast, and then am hungry 10 seconds later. They sent my urine out for a culture as was the plan. I started having symptoms again on Thursday while still on antibiotics. It's getting rather annoying and old.
On the plus side I've only gained 2 pounds. Though I'm not eating very good at all, caving to a lot of cravings and being rushed with meals at the house AND having a certain kiddo or two always wanting to swipe my food. I'm worried that all the weight gain will catch up to me at once any time now. I bought a maternity tank top form Target, much better than the one I got last time from Old Navy. Perfect for layering. And a maternity t-shirt. It's short sleeved but it's really long so I can layer it over my long sleeve shirts that are too short. I'm hoping that I will get a few maternity clothes for Christmas. I will definitely need to buy more soon because I'm already huuuuuge. I don't know where it's coming from since I've barely gained any weight and I don't think I'm smaller any where else. I really need to post a pic sometime.
Doug and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary yesterday as well! We had an Applebee's gift card so we went out to lunch after my appointment and we also had a movie gift card which we've been hoarding for just the right movie and occasion and we saw The Hobbit. I haven't read the book and I never read Lord of the Rings either but I did like the movies a good bit. The Hobbit was even better, in my opinion. Bilbo is by far the coolest Hobbit. I'm not sure about ever seeing another movie in a theater again though. It's just easier to watch them at home. I can pause it so I can pee 15 times, lay down on the couch, control the volume etc. Doug of course really wants to see Part 2 next year but I'm not so sure I'll go. Another 3 hour movie and I'll only have a 6 month old so feedings could be an issue. It was nice to not have to worry about keeping it low so we wouldn't wake up Teddy and watch it in the middle of the day instead of having to wait until 9 when we're already exhausted.
On the plus side I've only gained 2 pounds. Though I'm not eating very good at all, caving to a lot of cravings and being rushed with meals at the house AND having a certain kiddo or two always wanting to swipe my food. I'm worried that all the weight gain will catch up to me at once any time now. I bought a maternity tank top form Target, much better than the one I got last time from Old Navy. Perfect for layering. And a maternity t-shirt. It's short sleeved but it's really long so I can layer it over my long sleeve shirts that are too short. I'm hoping that I will get a few maternity clothes for Christmas. I will definitely need to buy more soon because I'm already huuuuuge. I don't know where it's coming from since I've barely gained any weight and I don't think I'm smaller any where else. I really need to post a pic sometime.
Doug and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary yesterday as well! We had an Applebee's gift card so we went out to lunch after my appointment and we also had a movie gift card which we've been hoarding for just the right movie and occasion and we saw The Hobbit. I haven't read the book and I never read Lord of the Rings either but I did like the movies a good bit. The Hobbit was even better, in my opinion. Bilbo is by far the coolest Hobbit. I'm not sure about ever seeing another movie in a theater again though. It's just easier to watch them at home. I can pause it so I can pee 15 times, lay down on the couch, control the volume etc. Doug of course really wants to see Part 2 next year but I'm not so sure I'll go. Another 3 hour movie and I'll only have a 6 month old so feedings could be an issue. It was nice to not have to worry about keeping it low so we wouldn't wake up Teddy and watch it in the middle of the day instead of having to wait until 9 when we're already exhausted.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Finally a diagnosis!
I posted last week about all my kidney stuff.
I saw my pcp who has treated all my other kidney infections and understands my history of all that. I had to wait a few extra days to see him, but it was worth it. He confirmed that he didn't think it was normal at all, even for pregnancy and that it was definitely kidney related. He said that we could try some other tests but let's start with another urine culture. That was on a Thursday and I didn't get results until yesterday, but I was positive for Group B Strep and "a few other things". I have no idea why this didn't show up on the urine culture from the ER or the other one I had done a few weeks ago. He wanted the OB to be the one to prescribe medication. So I didn't get started on that until this afternoon. The nurse I spoke to said she "can't believe he didn't treat this" after listening to my symptoms and how long I had them. Um, I was seen by an OB too who said everything was fine. He just didn't want to overstep his bounds. Anyway, started on Amoxicillin, which usually doesn't do much for me but I know they need to start on the low stuff. I have resorted to using some Tylenol before bed just so I can sleep some and using a heating pad a few times a day for a few minutes. The kidney pain can be so bad. It's been so upsetting to be treated like this and be told everything was fine and that it was all normal. I will finish the dose a few days before my next appointment and they will test and culture my urine then. This is technically my second one while pregnant, though the first one I was very early on (didn't even know I was pregnant). That one lingered for at least a few weeks and I had to take a few rounds of medication but I started feeling better and my temp returned to normal so I figured all was well. I had recurrent infections for 9 months from 2007-2008, so I'm not even sure if the one in September really went away. I'm going to be vigilant about having them test me and follow up. I've read that if it happens more than once they will put me on constant low dose antibiotics, which might really be the best idea given my history. I'm just looking forward to feeling better and being able to function better again. The way the pain has been and with the chills it's been difficult to try to act as if all is normal and parent as I normally would.
So, I'm assuming that the dating on my last ultrasound was correct, which would put EDD at May 29th. I'm pretty sure they won't officially change it which will probably be better for my chances of VBAC if I don't have other complications that would make them want to do a repeat c-section. I'm ok with them saying no entirely to the VBAC but since they did say there's a small chance I'll hold on to that. So, that puts me at 15 weeks today. I tried doing a pic but I look gross right now. I think baby is hitting another growth spurt because I've been really hungry today but generally I get full super fast and don't really want anything to eat at all after 7. Last week at the pcp's office I still hadn't gained anything. I can't remember what I had gained by this point with Teddy but it was at least a few pounds.
Ohh and I think I'm starting to feel some flutters. It's generally in the same spot and around the same time of day or when I'm really quiet and still (so when Teddy is asleep, lol). So exciting!
I saw my pcp who has treated all my other kidney infections and understands my history of all that. I had to wait a few extra days to see him, but it was worth it. He confirmed that he didn't think it was normal at all, even for pregnancy and that it was definitely kidney related. He said that we could try some other tests but let's start with another urine culture. That was on a Thursday and I didn't get results until yesterday, but I was positive for Group B Strep and "a few other things". I have no idea why this didn't show up on the urine culture from the ER or the other one I had done a few weeks ago. He wanted the OB to be the one to prescribe medication. So I didn't get started on that until this afternoon. The nurse I spoke to said she "can't believe he didn't treat this" after listening to my symptoms and how long I had them. Um, I was seen by an OB too who said everything was fine. He just didn't want to overstep his bounds. Anyway, started on Amoxicillin, which usually doesn't do much for me but I know they need to start on the low stuff. I have resorted to using some Tylenol before bed just so I can sleep some and using a heating pad a few times a day for a few minutes. The kidney pain can be so bad. It's been so upsetting to be treated like this and be told everything was fine and that it was all normal. I will finish the dose a few days before my next appointment and they will test and culture my urine then. This is technically my second one while pregnant, though the first one I was very early on (didn't even know I was pregnant). That one lingered for at least a few weeks and I had to take a few rounds of medication but I started feeling better and my temp returned to normal so I figured all was well. I had recurrent infections for 9 months from 2007-2008, so I'm not even sure if the one in September really went away. I'm going to be vigilant about having them test me and follow up. I've read that if it happens more than once they will put me on constant low dose antibiotics, which might really be the best idea given my history. I'm just looking forward to feeling better and being able to function better again. The way the pain has been and with the chills it's been difficult to try to act as if all is normal and parent as I normally would.
So, I'm assuming that the dating on my last ultrasound was correct, which would put EDD at May 29th. I'm pretty sure they won't officially change it which will probably be better for my chances of VBAC if I don't have other complications that would make them want to do a repeat c-section. I'm ok with them saying no entirely to the VBAC but since they did say there's a small chance I'll hold on to that. So, that puts me at 15 weeks today. I tried doing a pic but I look gross right now. I think baby is hitting another growth spurt because I've been really hungry today but generally I get full super fast and don't really want anything to eat at all after 7. Last week at the pcp's office I still hadn't gained anything. I can't remember what I had gained by this point with Teddy but it was at least a few pounds.
Ohh and I think I'm starting to feel some flutters. It's generally in the same spot and around the same time of day or when I'm really quiet and still (so when Teddy is asleep, lol). So exciting!
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