Nothing new to report here. I finally got the ultrasound report copy from the retired doctor (not my OB). I think what I have is marginal placenta previa, so I'm not too worried. It's not covering up anything, it's just RIGHT THERE. So, no big deal for now. If it becomes a big deal, then it is. :)
I did end up buying a few things for Lily. I didn't go crazy or anything. Plus, I'm not really sure what I'm going to need vs. not need. I had a summer baby the first time. This trying to think about winter in the middle of August confuses and scares me. :) But, I went through Ryan's old baby clothes and found stuff that I thought would work for her in the long run, pulled out stuff that I don't care about keeping and am saving the rest. I'm undecided if I will ever have more or not. I just don't know if I want to do this again.
I don't know if it's being pregnant with a girl or being pregnant when over 30. I just feel like this was much easier at age 28/29 than 31/32. I certainly don't think of myself as being 31, but the reality is that I AM. So, I'm just not sure about doing it again or not. It just seems very final to say -- DONE!
Of course, after this one, we have a lot of monetary work to do to get back to even. We are in a much better place than we were with Ryan, but it will take work still. I would think that by 2014, we should be down to very little revolving debt and left with just the mortgage and the student loans. Minimal revolving debt is what I am going for now.
We did put Ryan into a big boy bed and he really loves it -- this is MUCH more successful than last year. Huzzah! (I'm from the 1800's now). We got my old day bed from my mom and dad and an old dresser of theirs, which has drawers and shelves for storage and totally rocks. I haven't even filled it with everything yet. I'm trying to decide what to do with it. It's almost too much. :)
But, the crib went into the back room along with anything I'm holding onto for Lily. No more desk back there. The filing cabinet went upstairs and the desk is sitting by the bay window, next to the dishwasher, which I actually like. I have to clean it out and organize it, so I can use it for work, but it's really nice being there. Our tiny little house isn't too bad -- everything just has to be cozy. And we still have a guest bed upstairs, which is really awesome as far as I'm concerned. That's bedroom #4.
As soon as things get cleaned up a lot more, I will post pics of the new arrangements -- it will probably be on facebook, for sure. :)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Another 20 week update
Just because I went to my OB today - the appt was very reassuring.
Weight is back up -- gained the weight I lost and 2 lbs, so I'm not doing too bad this time. Just gotta watch it -- not that I want to diet, but I suppose that I can cut back on the candy and sweets -- gives me heartburn anyway!
I've gained about 7 lbs so far. Not too terrible.
Heartbeat was good -- Lily even punched the doppler a few times for good measure. Blood pressure was good and size is good, so everything is coming up Milhouse!
Talked about the placenta previa a bit; he agrees that if Dr. Herrmann thinks it will resolve, then it will. So, I think that we will probably go have a repeat ultrasound somewhere between 32-36 weeks to make sure the placenta is out of the way. OF COURSE, none of this really matters, as I'm having the c section anyway, but it will also be a good chance to make sure that Lily is growing appropriately -- which I also asked about. Ryan was really almost off the growth charts at birth for weight and that was sort of troubling to me. But, there's nothing that I can do about it, so it is what it is. But, having a growth check with Lily will make me feel better about leaving her in there. If she's going to do better on the outside (as Ryan did), then she should come out when it's safe for her. Or something like that.
The other reassuring thing that Dr. Stadler said was this: Well, if Dr. Herrmann said it was a girl, he's never wrong. lol sweet. I have fears. :) But, he was very crushed that Dr. H is retiring and it's something to do with his health -- he's not retiring because it's time. Good doctors don't ever retire, I think. They practice medicine until they can't physically do it anymore. And I'm said, because the office was so close to home and he had mad memory skillz. Crazy German Memory. haha; He was the last private ultrasound guy in the city too, and a geneticist to boot, so he knew it all. It's very sad. I almost hope that he will recover enough that he can keep doing some of it in the future.
So, I'm definitely thinking pink more positively now -- I don't feel worried that all of a sudden "she" will be a "he". Not that it would be a big deal, but that would be a lot of effort wasted! haha I'm so lazy.
Now, the big task is to start moving crap around the house, so things end up where they are supposed to be -- first off, all the crap in the back room needs to find a home upstairs. Then, we will be in buisness.
Weight is back up -- gained the weight I lost and 2 lbs, so I'm not doing too bad this time. Just gotta watch it -- not that I want to diet, but I suppose that I can cut back on the candy and sweets -- gives me heartburn anyway!
I've gained about 7 lbs so far. Not too terrible.
Heartbeat was good -- Lily even punched the doppler a few times for good measure. Blood pressure was good and size is good, so everything is coming up Milhouse!
Talked about the placenta previa a bit; he agrees that if Dr. Herrmann thinks it will resolve, then it will. So, I think that we will probably go have a repeat ultrasound somewhere between 32-36 weeks to make sure the placenta is out of the way. OF COURSE, none of this really matters, as I'm having the c section anyway, but it will also be a good chance to make sure that Lily is growing appropriately -- which I also asked about. Ryan was really almost off the growth charts at birth for weight and that was sort of troubling to me. But, there's nothing that I can do about it, so it is what it is. But, having a growth check with Lily will make me feel better about leaving her in there. If she's going to do better on the outside (as Ryan did), then she should come out when it's safe for her. Or something like that.
The other reassuring thing that Dr. Stadler said was this: Well, if Dr. Herrmann said it was a girl, he's never wrong. lol sweet. I have fears. :) But, he was very crushed that Dr. H is retiring and it's something to do with his health -- he's not retiring because it's time. Good doctors don't ever retire, I think. They practice medicine until they can't physically do it anymore. And I'm said, because the office was so close to home and he had mad memory skillz. Crazy German Memory. haha; He was the last private ultrasound guy in the city too, and a geneticist to boot, so he knew it all. It's very sad. I almost hope that he will recover enough that he can keep doing some of it in the future.
So, I'm definitely thinking pink more positively now -- I don't feel worried that all of a sudden "she" will be a "he". Not that it would be a big deal, but that would be a lot of effort wasted! haha I'm so lazy.
Now, the big task is to start moving crap around the house, so things end up where they are supposed to be -- first off, all the crap in the back room needs to find a home upstairs. Then, we will be in buisness.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Lillian Elise (20 weeks)
It's a girl! Think about all the pink stuff!!! :)
So, I get to have my Lily this time.
I'm going to be honest about it -- it's a lot like starting over from scratch. All I know is boys. 26 months of boy, boy, boy. I'm comfortable with that. This is will way out the comfy zone for me. But, that's ok -- gotta adapt!
She was looking great -- no problems that the doctor saw, and she was measuring pretty much right on time. So, those are all good things.
I, however, continue to cause trouble. I have placenta previa this time -- meaning my placenta is in the wrong spot, essentially. It should be closer to the top and it's pretty low right now. The doctor thought it would resolve itself by the end, but I am fairly sure that I will need another ultrasound sometime in the 28-32 week range. It can be serious, because it involves third trimester bleeding, but luckily, I have had none so far. Let's keep it that way. But, if it doesn't resolve and there is bleeding, it can lead to bed rest and hospitalization and early delivery and all that jazz. I am just hoping things stay normal.
But, my next doc appt is on Thursday, so I guess I will find out more at that point. It would help to get the ultrasound report, because those always tell me stuff that I didn't hear during the appt! :) Such as: at the 13 week ultrasound, I didn't even hear him say that my placenta was anterior.
I do feel some kicking, but it's not a whole lot -- that placenta is in the way and it's a big padded cushion. So, I continue to wait to feel the serious kicks. She is also breech right now -- head up -- so, most of the kicks are way down by my hip.
I wish I had more to say, but by this time of night -- I'm beat! haha
I do have 30% off to Kohl's this week, so I might be making a few purchases. :) In pink, of course.
So, I get to have my Lily this time.
I'm going to be honest about it -- it's a lot like starting over from scratch. All I know is boys. 26 months of boy, boy, boy. I'm comfortable with that. This is will way out the comfy zone for me. But, that's ok -- gotta adapt!
She was looking great -- no problems that the doctor saw, and she was measuring pretty much right on time. So, those are all good things.
I, however, continue to cause trouble. I have placenta previa this time -- meaning my placenta is in the wrong spot, essentially. It should be closer to the top and it's pretty low right now. The doctor thought it would resolve itself by the end, but I am fairly sure that I will need another ultrasound sometime in the 28-32 week range. It can be serious, because it involves third trimester bleeding, but luckily, I have had none so far. Let's keep it that way. But, if it doesn't resolve and there is bleeding, it can lead to bed rest and hospitalization and early delivery and all that jazz. I am just hoping things stay normal.
But, my next doc appt is on Thursday, so I guess I will find out more at that point. It would help to get the ultrasound report, because those always tell me stuff that I didn't hear during the appt! :) Such as: at the 13 week ultrasound, I didn't even hear him say that my placenta was anterior.
I do feel some kicking, but it's not a whole lot -- that placenta is in the way and it's a big padded cushion. So, I continue to wait to feel the serious kicks. She is also breech right now -- head up -- so, most of the kicks are way down by my hip.
I wish I had more to say, but by this time of night -- I'm beat! haha
I do have 30% off to Kohl's this week, so I might be making a few purchases. :) In pink, of course.
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