Brandon wasn't able to go to the appointment yesterday. I was a little sad because it's like it is becoming a reality that even though Lil is the center of our world, Brandon just can't take a whole day off work to go to an appointment. It's just the start of things that one or both of us will miss, even though we don't want to. I scheduled my next one so that he can come, though.
Even though Brandon wasn't there, my mom came with me, which I'm happy for. If it wasn't Brandon, I'd want it to be her.
Lillian's heartbeat was 141.. down a little, but still good, they said. I was had some questions about some things I was experiencing, so the doctor decided to do an exam. :( But, she said everything seemed normal, even though she was going to send a sample off for a test, and that my cervix was closed. So, that's good, I guess!
It was just a regular ol' checkup, but it was nice to hear her heartbeat again. It's such a relief to hear it.
Last night, we went back into town to register for the baby shower. I'm very excited and anxious to get this going, now. This past week, especially the past few days, I look very pregnant, I (mom, and Brandon) think. I'm really ready to see her. I just know she'll be the best baby ever.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
And it begins...
Well, the construction for Lil's room has officially begun.
A couple weeks ago, my dad and Brandon (with the help of my sister's boyfriend) built the closet for her room. Brandon was in charge of mudding/sanding it. Because of weather and busy schedules, he is finishing it this weekend. Then, all we have to do is paint, carpet, and move her in!
Here is a couple before shots of her room:
A couple weeks ago, my dad and Brandon (with the help of my sister's boyfriend) built the closet for her room. Brandon was in charge of mudding/sanding it. Because of weather and busy schedules, he is finishing it this weekend. Then, all we have to do is paint, carpet, and move her in!
Here is a couple before shots of her room:
Friday, April 2, 2010
It's a girl!!
We found out a week ago today that we will be having a little girl! Her name is Lillian Rae. At the appointment, she weighed in at 1 pound 6 ounces (59th percentile). The doctor said jokingly that it was a little above normal, but not to worry. We told her we expected a chunk to come out (I was 9 pounds).
She has all her parts... hands, fingers, toes, lips, etc... The pre-appointment flyer they gave me at my last appointment said that before the ultrasound to drink 24 oz. before the appointment. So, I drank 1/2 a quart of water ........ and a can of Mt. Dew. I wanted her to move so we could see what she was! I sat and waited to be called back... and had to pee soooo bad. I held it until we got back to the room. Then we had to wait for about 20 more min. for the lady to come in. She finally did and said, "Ok, just lay back." I looked at her and said, "Ok, well, that'll take a second or I'll pee my pants." She laughed and told me to take my time. She put the gel on and started the ultrasound. What was the first thing she said? "Wow. Yeah, your bladder is really full." Duh.
She had me go to the restroom becaus Lil's head was stuck... yes STUCK... under my bladder. :) So even though she was hyped up on Mt. Dew, she still couldn't move because of my bladder. After that, she cooperated pretty well. We had a little trouble finding all her parts to the heart because she kept putting her chin to her chest and causing a shadow to fall on the heart.
Then we went to the appointment to meet with our doctor. We waited about 15 min. in waiting room, then waited 1 hour and 15 minutes in the appointment room. Yes. That long. Only to find out that it would be another 40 minutes because she was at the hospital with a patient. Ok... Fine. Then, about 35 minutes later, her nurse came in to say that she isn't coming at all... Would it be ok with me to see a midwife? Sure. Whatever. Just get me out of here. I know all I need to know and I'm hot. I told her I thought it was warm in the room. Wowza. She jumped then. "Oh! Well, let's turn down the thermostat. Do you need water? Ice? Ice chips? Anything to make you more comfortable?" "No," I said. But what I thought was, "I need to see someone and LEAVE!!!"
Well, the midwife met with us for about 5 minutes. Then we left for Grandma's to tell her, my mom, and my sister what we were having. They were super pumped. My dad and brother came about 5 minutes later. Brandon and I called everyone on our list and then posted it on Facebook. We've really been busy starting to get things prepared that I completely forgot to update this. I need to stay on it, because this is kind of like her baby book! :)
She has all her parts... hands, fingers, toes, lips, etc... The pre-appointment flyer they gave me at my last appointment said that before the ultrasound to drink 24 oz. before the appointment. So, I drank 1/2 a quart of water ........ and a can of Mt. Dew. I wanted her to move so we could see what she was! I sat and waited to be called back... and had to pee soooo bad. I held it until we got back to the room. Then we had to wait for about 20 more min. for the lady to come in. She finally did and said, "Ok, just lay back." I looked at her and said, "Ok, well, that'll take a second or I'll pee my pants." She laughed and told me to take my time. She put the gel on and started the ultrasound. What was the first thing she said? "Wow. Yeah, your bladder is really full." Duh.
She had me go to the restroom becaus Lil's head was stuck... yes STUCK... under my bladder. :) So even though she was hyped up on Mt. Dew, she still couldn't move because of my bladder. After that, she cooperated pretty well. We had a little trouble finding all her parts to the heart because she kept putting her chin to her chest and causing a shadow to fall on the heart.
Then we went to the appointment to meet with our doctor. We waited about 15 min. in waiting room, then waited 1 hour and 15 minutes in the appointment room. Yes. That long. Only to find out that it would be another 40 minutes because she was at the hospital with a patient. Ok... Fine. Then, about 35 minutes later, her nurse came in to say that she isn't coming at all... Would it be ok with me to see a midwife? Sure. Whatever. Just get me out of here. I know all I need to know and I'm hot. I told her I thought it was warm in the room. Wowza. She jumped then. "Oh! Well, let's turn down the thermostat. Do you need water? Ice? Ice chips? Anything to make you more comfortable?" "No," I said. But what I thought was, "I need to see someone and LEAVE!!!"
Well, the midwife met with us for about 5 minutes. Then we left for Grandma's to tell her, my mom, and my sister what we were having. They were super pumped. My dad and brother came about 5 minutes later. Brandon and I called everyone on our list and then posted it on Facebook. We've really been busy starting to get things prepared that I completely forgot to update this. I need to stay on it, because this is kind of like her baby book! :)
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