Sunday, September 20, 2009
Another Check Up
Wednesday 16th we went in for another check up. This time we went to see Hamel at the Blaine Clinic, as we wanted to make sure we stayed with him since he knows what's going on. My blood preasure was down a little and my blood work was okay so again he wasn't too concerned. So the waiting game continues agian...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Dr. Apt Check Up after finding out I might have preeclampsia
After our long wait on from the news that I could have preeclampsia on Friday, we made an apt to see Dr. Hamel on Monday. They wanted me to do a 24 hour urine test, so during opening weekend of Football, there I was going to the bathroom in a little tray and keeping it in a jug all day. Do they realize how many times pregnant people go to the bathroom in a day. I thought for sure I was going to have to go to the hospital and pick up another jug before the 24 hours was up, but I didn't have to.
So with the anticipation of... could today be it... R and I both took the day off or work to get things together. We ran my jug-o-urine to the Unity lab and they successfully were able to draw blood- thank goodness! Then we went out to breakfast at Ihop and then went to get the paint for the basement. When we got home we decided it might be a good idea to pack up a labor bag and a list for the fridge for whoever has to run to our house of what things they need to grab and we put together her diaper bag, with some clothes that we have that if need she can wear in the hospital and some options of things she could wear home from the hospital. We also spent some time decorating her room, we got all the peanut stickers up on the walls, R got the grass painted and we taped off the dog house and got the first couple coats of read painted. Her room decor was starting to get somewhere! After sitting around and making sure the few things we wanted to get done were done it was time to go to our apt.
On our way there I was at 50/50 that she was coming today but R had it in his mind that it was 80/20 that she was coming. Sitting in the Dr office this time was hard- not knowing that the test results were, not knowing if we were leaving the clinic to go to the hospital and have ourselves a baby- it was nerve wrecking.
When we finally got in to see the Dr, my weight was down 2 lbs from Friday and my blood pressure was up a little bit more then it was on Friday - so then we sat and waited some more.
When Dr. Hamel come in, he said that my urine test came back about what the one on Friday did and my blood tests came back okay- so the waiting and thinking it was today, turned into, well lets see if we can wait it out a week or so. He still was not worried about her.
So we figured out when we would see him next, as our actual 37 week apt was not scheduled until Friday, but Hamel didn't want to wait that long, so we decided that we would do the NST (non-stress test) before we left and then go see Hamel at the Blaine clinic on Wednesday for another check up.
In the mean time, he did like that my feet were not as swollen as they were, and wants to put me on moderate bed rest. Meaning going to work all day, was not an option. So I got permission to do work from home with limited trips and time at the office.
The NST test that we did turned out fine- everything with her looked good, and he was happy with what he saw on the test. The amazing thing about the test is getting to sit there for 15 mins or so and listen to her little heart beat, it's very hypnotizing and makes everything so real.
And off to home we went- Neither R or myself thought that we would be leaving the office that day. But now it's a waiting game, Dr apts every other day and every other day not knowing is today the day or do we hold on and wait it out a couple more days. Either way, after Monday and taking the time to get things together, we are ready, or as ready as we can be for our little girl to make her grand entrance into this world.
So with the anticipation of... could today be it... R and I both took the day off or work to get things together. We ran my jug-o-urine to the Unity lab and they successfully were able to draw blood- thank goodness! Then we went out to breakfast at Ihop and then went to get the paint for the basement. When we got home we decided it might be a good idea to pack up a labor bag and a list for the fridge for whoever has to run to our house of what things they need to grab and we put together her diaper bag, with some clothes that we have that if need she can wear in the hospital and some options of things she could wear home from the hospital. We also spent some time decorating her room, we got all the peanut stickers up on the walls, R got the grass painted and we taped off the dog house and got the first couple coats of read painted. Her room decor was starting to get somewhere! After sitting around and making sure the few things we wanted to get done were done it was time to go to our apt.
On our way there I was at 50/50 that she was coming today but R had it in his mind that it was 80/20 that she was coming. Sitting in the Dr office this time was hard- not knowing that the test results were, not knowing if we were leaving the clinic to go to the hospital and have ourselves a baby- it was nerve wrecking.
When we finally got in to see the Dr, my weight was down 2 lbs from Friday and my blood pressure was up a little bit more then it was on Friday - so then we sat and waited some more.
When Dr. Hamel come in, he said that my urine test came back about what the one on Friday did and my blood tests came back okay- so the waiting and thinking it was today, turned into, well lets see if we can wait it out a week or so. He still was not worried about her.
So we figured out when we would see him next, as our actual 37 week apt was not scheduled until Friday, but Hamel didn't want to wait that long, so we decided that we would do the NST (non-stress test) before we left and then go see Hamel at the Blaine clinic on Wednesday for another check up.
In the mean time, he did like that my feet were not as swollen as they were, and wants to put me on moderate bed rest. Meaning going to work all day, was not an option. So I got permission to do work from home with limited trips and time at the office.
The NST test that we did turned out fine- everything with her looked good, and he was happy with what he saw on the test. The amazing thing about the test is getting to sit there for 15 mins or so and listen to her little heart beat, it's very hypnotizing and makes everything so real.
And off to home we went- Neither R or myself thought that we would be leaving the office that day. But now it's a waiting game, Dr apts every other day and every other day not knowing is today the day or do we hold on and wait it out a couple more days. Either way, after Monday and taking the time to get things together, we are ready, or as ready as we can be for our little girl to make her grand entrance into this world.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Child Birth Class
Sarturday Sept 12th was when we scheduled our child birthing class. It was suppose to be planned sooner but we wanted to made it all in one day- one long day 9-5 but we thought that would be better then doing it weekly.
Who would have thought we would have had that scare the day before, that it might be Monday we could be doing everything. With the okay from the Dr for me to go since he wanted me sitting with my feet up all weekend we went. While we both really didn't want to go after everything on Friday, we felt maybe we better just in case something happens. This way we know where to go and what's going to go on- just to know some things might be a good idea.
While the class wasn't that informational, it was good to go. It was a lot of things we had heard or read about - the videos were to a minimum,which I loved because I don't do good with that kind of thing in the first place. But over all it was a long day. We both made it through it, neither of us fell asleep. R has decided that our breathing techniquine will be him laughing at me--- but that is expected! :)
Who would have thought we would have had that scare the day before, that it might be Monday we could be doing everything. With the okay from the Dr for me to go since he wanted me sitting with my feet up all weekend we went. While we both really didn't want to go after everything on Friday, we felt maybe we better just in case something happens. This way we know where to go and what's going to go on- just to know some things might be a good idea.
While the class wasn't that informational, it was good to go. It was a lot of things we had heard or read about - the videos were to a minimum,which I loved because I don't do good with that kind of thing in the first place. But over all it was a long day. We both made it through it, neither of us fell asleep. R has decided that our breathing techniquine will be him laughing at me--- but that is expected! :)
36 Week Apt
So Friday Aug 11th we went in for our 36 week apt (at 36 weeks and 6 days)
What should have been a normal apt, turned a little scary.
My blood pressure was a little high, a 5 lb weight gain and they were concerned with the swelling in my feet, legs and fingers. My middle 2 fingers and my right thumb have been getting "stuck" when I bend them, almost as though I have a pinched nerve somewhere. They had me do a urine test that came back with a little protein in it and they tried to take blood 3 different times but couldn't get any. And that's where the worry started, Dr. Hamel said I could have something called Preeclampsia, which has to do with my swelling, blood pressure and protein showing up in my urine. With this, they are concerned so they are having me do a 24 hour urine test (which I'm in the middle of right now- what fun it is collecting my pee every time I have to go to the bathroom- do they realize how many times I go to the bathroom everyday!) I also have to go to Unity's Lab on Monday morning and have them try to draw some blood. We have another apt Monday afternoon at 4:20 to go over the results. They said that if there is a rise in any of these that they might have to take Peyton early for my safety. They did a non-stress test on Peyton on Friday as well. They hooked a machine up to my stomach that had 2 trackers, one that looked at her movements and contractions to my stomach and one that checked her heart rate. After a couple really gross juices that they gave me to make her move- Dr. Hamel looked at the results and said everything with Peyton is fine, he saw what he wanted to see in the test. They want to make sure that she is sill moving around as she should to make sure my swelling is not restricting the blood flow to her. He wants me to stay off my feet, just taking it easy until they know for sure what is going on.
R and I were not ready to hear that we could be parents as soon as Monday- just getting use to the thought of it closing in on the last month, but we weren't ready to think about Monday as being the day. And it's a little scary just because besides her slowing down on movements or something - which she hasn't at all this whole weekend- the other symptoms are things that I really don't feel the difference to know if something isn't right.
We both took the day off Monday so that we can get some things ready just in case- you know like a labor bag- we haven't packed that yet! We will keep everyone up to date as much as possible to what happens on Monday- but all we can do is hope for the best for her and hold on, if it is time, then it's time!
What should have been a normal apt, turned a little scary.
My blood pressure was a little high, a 5 lb weight gain and they were concerned with the swelling in my feet, legs and fingers. My middle 2 fingers and my right thumb have been getting "stuck" when I bend them, almost as though I have a pinched nerve somewhere. They had me do a urine test that came back with a little protein in it and they tried to take blood 3 different times but couldn't get any. And that's where the worry started, Dr. Hamel said I could have something called Preeclampsia, which has to do with my swelling, blood pressure and protein showing up in my urine. With this, they are concerned so they are having me do a 24 hour urine test (which I'm in the middle of right now- what fun it is collecting my pee every time I have to go to the bathroom- do they realize how many times I go to the bathroom everyday!) I also have to go to Unity's Lab on Monday morning and have them try to draw some blood. We have another apt Monday afternoon at 4:20 to go over the results. They said that if there is a rise in any of these that they might have to take Peyton early for my safety. They did a non-stress test on Peyton on Friday as well. They hooked a machine up to my stomach that had 2 trackers, one that looked at her movements and contractions to my stomach and one that checked her heart rate. After a couple really gross juices that they gave me to make her move- Dr. Hamel looked at the results and said everything with Peyton is fine, he saw what he wanted to see in the test. They want to make sure that she is sill moving around as she should to make sure my swelling is not restricting the blood flow to her. He wants me to stay off my feet, just taking it easy until they know for sure what is going on.
R and I were not ready to hear that we could be parents as soon as Monday- just getting use to the thought of it closing in on the last month, but we weren't ready to think about Monday as being the day. And it's a little scary just because besides her slowing down on movements or something - which she hasn't at all this whole weekend- the other symptoms are things that I really don't feel the difference to know if something isn't right.
We both took the day off Monday so that we can get some things ready just in case- you know like a labor bag- we haven't packed that yet! We will keep everyone up to date as much as possible to what happens on Monday- but all we can do is hope for the best for her and hold on, if it is time, then it's time!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
34 Week appointment
Aug 25th we went for our 34 week apt.
Everything went great again. Blood pleasure, measurement was good. Gained 2 lbs and her heartbeat was at 150. Dr. Hamel got called to the hospital so we had the nurse practitioner, she kind of laughed at us when she asked about the baby class and if we have taken it yet. I told her we have it scheduled for the 12th of September and she said maybe we should make sure to read out book that was given to us at our first apt, just in case!
Our next apt is set for Sept. 11th - this apt starts our apts every week. They will check all the normals as well as if I have started to dialate. The Nurse said she couldn't tell for sure if her face or butt was up, she thought that Petyon might be breach but that is something they will look at more closely at our next apt. If she is breach, they might do an ultrasound to find out for sure and if so work on ways to turn her around. So our next apt should be an interesting one with a few more details and then the day after we have our child birth class from 9-5. Both R and I can not believe how close it's getting :)
Everything went great again. Blood pleasure, measurement was good. Gained 2 lbs and her heartbeat was at 150. Dr. Hamel got called to the hospital so we had the nurse practitioner, she kind of laughed at us when she asked about the baby class and if we have taken it yet. I told her we have it scheduled for the 12th of September and she said maybe we should make sure to read out book that was given to us at our first apt, just in case!
Our next apt is set for Sept. 11th - this apt starts our apts every week. They will check all the normals as well as if I have started to dialate. The Nurse said she couldn't tell for sure if her face or butt was up, she thought that Petyon might be breach but that is something they will look at more closely at our next apt. If she is breach, they might do an ultrasound to find out for sure and if so work on ways to turn her around. So our next apt should be an interesting one with a few more details and then the day after we have our child birth class from 9-5. Both R and I can not believe how close it's getting :)
Family Babyshower Aug 23,2009
Great Aunt Nancy, Great Aunt Bummer, Great Aunt Sandy and Great Aunt Bonnie (along with help from many more of the Ives, Troupe, Evenson clan) threw us a family shower!
Everything was just perfect! Thank you everything for such a great shower! All 3 of us are lucky to have such a great family!
Everything was just perfect! Thank you everything for such a great shower! All 3 of us are lucky to have such a great family!
Grandma Gail and Grandpa Bart made this adorable fruit buggie.
The shower was so much fun- living up to all the greatness of all other amazing parties these guys throw!
It was a hot Aug day, but it turned out so nice on the back deck. Nancy and Bummer had been planning on throwing it on the deck since R started talking about lowering it early this year! It turned out to be a great place for a party!
And can we say that someone is a little SPOILED already! Look at all those gifts everyone brought Peyton- you guys are amazing! We go some many things that we needed, it was such a help- Thank you so much!
"C" is for cookie!
Ollie Brecht got Peyton this adorable Cookie Monster bath towel!
Ollie is my co-workers Emily's 1 year old son, and on her Ipod she has a couple songs for Ollie. Everyday we hear his "C" is for Cookie, Cookie Monster song- so it's kind of a running joke with the kids getting Cookie Monster things! Thanks Em, now we can sing the song while Peyton's in the bath!
Me and my Co-worker Em!
Mom and Girls Babyshower Aug. 16, 2009
Grandma JoAnne, Auntie Haley and Auntie Angie threw me and Peyton a Peanuts themed baby shower!
Everything turned out so cute- They played peanuts bingo, a nursery rhyme game (which I found out I need to do some studying up on to make sure Peyton learns hers correctly!), and what's in the diaper. Grandpa Steve and Uncle Gerrit helped out with the supply of items to put in the diapers, adding apple sauce and baby food peas and baby food carrots, along with the candy bars, making for some pretty nasty looking diapers.
Everything turned out so cute- They played peanuts bingo, a nursery rhyme game (which I found out I need to do some studying up on to make sure Peyton learns hers correctly!), and what's in the diaper. Grandpa Steve and Uncle Gerrit helped out with the supply of items to put in the diapers, adding apple sauce and baby food peas and baby food carrots, along with the candy bars, making for some pretty nasty looking diapers.
Look at the cute cake that we got from JKB Cakes!
We were in full supply of cakes with Angie's super cute diaper cake!
Grandma Gail and Great Aunt Nancy playing the diaper game.
Haley showing Nikki what's inside the diaper
Doesn't that look yummy- at least they didn't smell bad!
Me and my girls hanging out after the shower!
What- haven't you guys seen knocked up chick before?
Angie, this really shouldn't be surprise to you!
Thanks so much mom and girls- the shower was so much fun!
(and thanks again for moving it up from 2 weeks before my due date)
(and thanks again for moving it up from 2 weeks before my due date)
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