Test Results

Today should be the day we get the test results back from the quad screen. If the dr's office does not call, then that is good news. So far no call so I am keeping my fingers and everything else crossed. I may walk funny for a while.

I then look over at my little boy (who is not so little anymore) and wonder, how are we going to afford two kids in daycare? I think about this and I want to cry and then I have to remember to pull myself together. Hopefully it will all work out somehow. At least we will not have to pay for babysitting.

I also looked at the calendar today, wow almost Halloween. Where has time gone lately? It just seems to fly by. Pretty soon it will be time for snow, turkey and cookies. I can handle the snow just no ice otay mother nature.

16 Week Check Up

Yesterday was our 16 week check up and I have learned that my husband is not the most patient person in the world. The doctor was a half an hour late and he is not the type of person to sit still. Thankfully my blood pressure was normal. I am hoping it will stay that way for a while.

The doctor finally came in and we heard the heartbeat again. It is in the 140's and going strong. Baby was even kicking the doppler, I think it wanted to be left alone. Baby even tried moving away from the doppler. It was so funny to actually "hear" the kicks. I told Craig that I was feeling small flutters and he was like it is gas. Now at least baby proved him wrong. Good baby!

I also asked about the H1N1 shot and my doctor recommends that I get it. Of course they are currently sort of stock, I have to call back next week so see if they have more in. I also had blood drawn for the quad screen. This is the test to see if the baby has any markers for downs, etc. Pray that no news is good news, the dr. only calls if there is an abnormality. Crossing fingers and everything else I can, do eyes count?

Next visit is the big ultrasound where we get to see baby and how big it is. Grow bun grow!

Tryout Follow Up

Well it looks like Mackenzie did not try out for the solo after all. She said if she got picked, she would be to nervous to sing in front of everyone by herself. I reminder her of all the countless dance recitals she had to perform in front of all kinds of people. I got the " Oh mommy that is different, because I am not the only one on stage" response. She did however try out for the Angel part, so there might be another thespian in the family after all.

Tryouts

Mackenzie had a try out today for a solo in the Christmas program. Keep your fingers crossed.

Veggies, Teeth, Words and Eyes Oh my!

Well at least the orange ones. It seems that Rick prefers the orange veggies over the green ones. I guess I can not be surprised, his big sister was the same way. He ate an entire bowl of Sweet Potatoes and Carrots when I got home. I do not even like sweet potatoes, looks like we might be making some for thanksgiving now. The sacrifices mothers make for their children.



I have a feeling his bottom teeth will be coming in soon. Rick woke up in the middle of the night crying and so uncomfortable. Thank goodness for baby orajel! I rubbed his gums with it and both he and mommy were able to sleep through the night.



Rick is also beginning to make more sounds. It sounds like he is saying blah blah blah ba ba ba. Of course daddy thinks he is saying Da da da. Daddy was trying to get him to say ma ma ma. I was like uh huh sure you were.



On another note Kenzie got her new glasses yesterday. I will be posting pictures later. Hopefully she will wear them. Poor kid is going to have my eyesight, is there an eye chart for blind as a bat?

Paranoia

That is what I feel when people keep asking me if I have any cravings. The answer is no, I have not had any and then I think OMG, should I be worried? Of course then I start worring. I try to pull myself down from the ceiling and try to reassure myself. This is going to be a long six months if I keep freaking myself out like this.

12 Week Check Up

Ok so I am bit behind in writing this. I knew I would be behind the 8-ball when I started blogging so bear with me.


Our 12 week check up was the 22nd of September. I dredded getting on the scale but it was not that bad, only up 6 lbs in a month. If the weight gain keeps up like this, I will be really happy. I just feel so fat and frumpy these days. I wanted to loose the baby weight before we tried again. Well looks like someone had other plans for us.


After a bit we waited and the nurse came in. She took my blood pressure. Not so good news. The bottom number was a bit high. That is not what I wanted to hear. I thought lets not start this again so soon! I was diagnosed with Pregnancy Induced Hipertention with my son. Hopefully the Bp will bahave from now on. I am sure having two kids and my husband in the room did not help.

We had a resident come in to look for the heartbeat. After about 2 min she was not able to find it. This sends me into panic mode. The last obgyn we had was not able to find the heartbeat with my son until about 15 min later. She was pushing on my belly hard to try and hear it, that was not the most pleasant thing to feel. She then brought out the potable ultrasound and was able to find the heartbeat. I was already in tears by this point, but to hear it was a relief. Ok so fastforward to this appointment, the doctor came in and was able to find the heartbeat in about 5 min. Ok thank you god!

She said everything looks and sounds good. The nurse came back in to take my bp again. The bottom number was still high. She contributed it to stress from getting to the office etc. So far they do not want to monitor it but I think I will, just in case. Oh and sorry bun, no more salami for you.