At the doctor today my blood pressure was high again. The doctor is concerned about preeclampsia so she had some blood work done. I didn't have any protein in my urine today (that's good) but they are making me do a 24 hour urine collection anyway. The nurse told me I have to take my jug to work with me and refrigerate the urine...HA! I told her I work at a licensed daycare center and there was no way that would happen...lol. We aren't going to get worried about anything yet...I'm not going to worry until we know more. I now have to go to the doctor every 2 weeks so she can keep an eye on my blood pressure so we will know more soon.
On a good note, I have my 20 week ultrasound scheduled for December 22nd. I am so excited to find out what we are having!
Love you all!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Name Game
The battle of the names has began! I kind of thought that Scott and I would decide on names rather quickly, but what a battle! And it's funny because we always think about boy names...lol. If we have a girl maybe then it won't be such a fight...NOT!
When we went to the doctor two weeks ago I had another ultrasound. (13 weeks) I can't believe how quickly a fetus develops! My little peanut looks like a person now!
When we went to the doctor two weeks ago I had another ultrasound. (13 weeks) I can't believe how quickly a fetus develops! My little peanut looks like a person now!
I'm almost done with my 15th week now...that means the baby is about 4 1/2 inches from crown to bum and weighs 3.5 ounces. The other day I googled images of a 15 week fetus and it's so hard to believe that this tiny being is living and growing inside of ME! Other first time moms must get these incredible feelings too...it's just so hard to explain! This baby is a miracle!
Love you all!
Amanda
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Starting my second trimester
Well, I made it through 1/3 of my pregnancy! Yay!! These last couple days I have been feeling better than ever. We have another routine doctor appointment on Tuesday...nothing too exciting. My best friend, Jena, found out this week that she is having a boy. Congrats to you Jena! Jena is about 6 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy. It has been fun to be pregnant at the same time as my best friend, but I am so jealous because she never seems sick or tired! Lucky her!
From babycenter.com:
13 weeks
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce. As you start your second trimester, most of your baby's critical development will be completed and your odds of miscarriage drop considerably.
Love you guys!
Amanda and Scott
From babycenter.com:
13 weeks
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce. As you start your second trimester, most of your baby's critical development will be completed and your odds of miscarriage drop considerably.
Love you guys!
Amanda and Scott
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Update on life....
I haven't thrown up in three days!! I know it sounds stupid to announce that to you all, but I am so excited!!! The end has finally come!! I've still been nauseous and icky feeling, but no more puking! Yay!!!!
So Scott and I found out last week that he is going to be laid of AGAIN. I am so sick of General Motors! How are we supposed to raise a family when GM can't decide if they need him? His last day is going to be this Friday. Scott will be able to collect unemployment while he looks for something else so we will be okay for a little while. Money will be super tight but we can manage....we've done it before. We are just really hoping that something great comes along for him so he won't have to go back to GM. It's really scary knowing that we have started a family and there is so reliable income! On the plus side, Scott will be home at night now...that will be great! I miss him so much during the week...especially since I have been pregnant!
Love you all!!
So Scott and I found out last week that he is going to be laid of AGAIN. I am so sick of General Motors! How are we supposed to raise a family when GM can't decide if they need him? His last day is going to be this Friday. Scott will be able to collect unemployment while he looks for something else so we will be okay for a little while. Money will be super tight but we can manage....we've done it before. We are just really hoping that something great comes along for him so he won't have to go back to GM. It's really scary knowing that we have started a family and there is so reliable income! On the plus side, Scott will be home at night now...that will be great! I miss him so much during the week...especially since I have been pregnant!
Love you all!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
First OB appointment
Scott and I went to my first OB appointment this afternoon. Nothing too exciting...lol. It was the first time we met the doctor and we both really liked her. I was afraid I wouldn't like her, but she is great! I am going to sign Scott and I up for birthing classes and all that good stuff soon. This is so much fun!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Strangest craving yet...
I am always amazed at the things my body craves since I have been pregnant. First it was BBQ sauce. I wanted everything with BBQ sauce all the time! Then the morning sickness started and the only thing I ate for weeks was peanut butter toast. Then it was apples (which I never cared for until now.) Tonight I was at Meijer's and I just had to have macaroni and cheese. Did the baby want regular macaroni? Oh nooo...I just HAD to have the shaped mac! I cannot explain the feeling that came over me...it was so strange! I HAD to have the Scooby Doo macaroni. Does it taste any different? NO! Weird, weird, weird.....
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Already 9 weeks!
I cannot believe we started the 9th week of my pregnancy...time is flying by! Before we know it our little one will be here! Here is the article from babycenter.com about how the baby is developing in the 9th week:
Your new resident is nearly an inch long — about the size of a grape — and weighs just a fraction of an ounce. She's starting to look more and more human. Her essential body parts are accounted for, though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months. Other changes abound: Your baby's heart finishes dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form — as do her tiny teeth. The embryonic "tail" is completely gone. Your baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. The external sex organs are there but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks. Her eyes are fully formed, but her eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. She has tiny earlobes, and her mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct. The placenta is developed enough now to take over most of the critical job of producing hormones. Now that your baby's basic physiology is in place, she's poised for rapid weight gain.
As I was reading this aloud to Scott he said "Are you crying AGAIN?" Yes, of course...I cry all the time...lol. Whenever I watch babies being born on TV it makes me cry, too. Scott just says I am a sap. Thanks, hon!
Anyways, I had a dream last night that we are having a boy. Then, I read today in the article that this week the baby's sex organs are formed. I am convinced this is a sign...lol. We are just really hoping for a boy!
I have my first appointment with my OB on Tuesday and I am super excited! I have been feeling better and better lately so I am not really worried about the baby anymore. I am just excited to meet our doctor! I'll make sure to post and let you all know what the doc has to say!
Love you all!
Amanda and Scott
Your new resident is nearly an inch long — about the size of a grape — and weighs just a fraction of an ounce. She's starting to look more and more human. Her essential body parts are accounted for, though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months. Other changes abound: Your baby's heart finishes dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form — as do her tiny teeth. The embryonic "tail" is completely gone. Your baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. The external sex organs are there but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks. Her eyes are fully formed, but her eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. She has tiny earlobes, and her mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct. The placenta is developed enough now to take over most of the critical job of producing hormones. Now that your baby's basic physiology is in place, she's poised for rapid weight gain.
As I was reading this aloud to Scott he said "Are you crying AGAIN?" Yes, of course...I cry all the time...lol. Whenever I watch babies being born on TV it makes me cry, too. Scott just says I am a sap. Thanks, hon!
Anyways, I had a dream last night that we are having a boy. Then, I read today in the article that this week the baby's sex organs are formed. I am convinced this is a sign...lol. We are just really hoping for a boy!
I have my first appointment with my OB on Tuesday and I am super excited! I have been feeling better and better lately so I am not really worried about the baby anymore. I am just excited to meet our doctor! I'll make sure to post and let you all know what the doc has to say!
Love you all!
Amanda and Scott
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