Thursday's doctor appointment introduced me to the last in the rotation of the OBs in my practice - Dr. Paas. I mentioned at the very beginning of the appointment that this little guy just doesn't seem as active as his big sister was while she was baking. So they strapped me to a fetal monitor and I listened to the heartbeat for about 10 minutes, and pressed a button every time I felt him move. I remember doing this a few times with Melanie. It was funny to hear him hiccup through the monitor. His heartrate averaged in the low 150s, and would spike to 170 every once in a while; the doc said this was a really good thing; and said that everything looked "perfect." She did indicate I should have another fetal monitor test next week.
She would not check me, since I have been checked the last two weeks and am still not dilated. Her reasoning was that if I were slightly dilated, I could stay that way for a long time, and if I am not, I could go the full 10cm all in one night - that checking yesterday would not get us anywhere. So, despite my pleading, I did not get checked.
She asked if I was intrested in being induced, and I said my main interest is in delivering no later than May 3. Since Dr. Mernitz is delivering babies on 5/3, she said next week's appointment should be with him - and he can gauge how ready I am, and go ahead and schedule the induction. Dr. Mernitz didn't have the availability for an appointment next week, so I see Dr. Dupler on Wednesday. That, my friends, should be my LAST OB appointment!
As previously mentioned, I have been having Braxton-Hicks contractions for weeks. However, last night, I believe I was having the real-deal; but they never got closer than 10 minutes apart. Jeff, of course, was freaking out; packing his bag, wanting to call my parents, etc. I knew that they would pass; and I fell asleep with no issues and today the activity is non-existent.
Showing posts with label BabyW2. Show all posts
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4.06.2010
Baby W2 Update
As of this week, I start seeing the doctor weekly. I'm at 36 weeks (but who's counting??) My appointment was originally scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday), but I called today to see if I could get in early, due to some discomfort and a little pain. I was lucky enough to get into my regular doctor, Dr. Dupler, and we were able to cover a lot of topics. I'm not dilated at all, but I am contracting, he pointed out. I didn't realize those tightening sensations were contractions, for some reason. Maybe Braxton-Hicks contractions, not sure the difference, but odd that I've been having them for a while and didn't realize that's what they were....
He gave me an anatomy lesson of why I'm probably experiencing more pain and pressure than last time, and it's, of course, all perfectly normal. He told me to take it easy and not try to "work through" the pain. He even wrote me a note to work from home or not at all a few days a week, so I can take it easier. I'm planning to try to work from home about two days a week, if it works out.
I don't remember being this "ready" for Melanie to arrive. While I LOVE being pregnant, I feel like the baking timer has gone off and it's time for the baby to come out :) I can't wait to meet him!!!!
He gave me an anatomy lesson of why I'm probably experiencing more pain and pressure than last time, and it's, of course, all perfectly normal. He told me to take it easy and not try to "work through" the pain. He even wrote me a note to work from home or not at all a few days a week, so I can take it easier. I'm planning to try to work from home about two days a week, if it works out.
I don't remember being this "ready" for Melanie to arrive. While I LOVE being pregnant, I feel like the baking timer has gone off and it's time for the baby to come out :) I can't wait to meet him!!!!
3.10.2010
BabyW2
Lest we forget about the new baby in all of the hoopla for Melanie's birthday, we do have some updates here too.
Sunday morning, Cory threw me a beautiful shower to welcome Baby W2 to the world. Other than all of Melanie's hand-me-downs and three onesies I bought for a total of $3 at Once Upon a Child, this kid had nothing of his own to wear. Family & friends solved that on Sunday morning! This child will be very well-dressed, and he also has cool stuff for his room (which is now "done") - and some pretty fancy blankets! While it threw me off to see all the blue in the decorations & gifts, it was a fun celebration! Thank you to everyone who came!
Today (Wednesday), I brought Melanie with me to my routine OB check-up. She kept insisting it was HER doctor we were visiting, but she did great while I met another doctor with the practice. My appointment was actually scheduled for TOMORROW, but the doc was nice enough to squeeze me in since I showed up a day early! Everything looks great, and he talked to me about options regarding scheduling my delivery! Some interesting things to think about..... Also, he confirmed that the baby is still head-down (has been at least since 20 weeks) - and should stay that way.
Everything is still going very smoothly with the pregnancy; he has started getting the hiccups every once in a while, and he doesn't seem as active as Melanie was, but certainly active enough! Sometimes I jump due to a sudden movement or weird twist he makes.
Sunday morning, Cory threw me a beautiful shower to welcome Baby W2 to the world. Other than all of Melanie's hand-me-downs and three onesies I bought for a total of $3 at Once Upon a Child, this kid had nothing of his own to wear. Family & friends solved that on Sunday morning! This child will be very well-dressed, and he also has cool stuff for his room (which is now "done") - and some pretty fancy blankets! While it threw me off to see all the blue in the decorations & gifts, it was a fun celebration! Thank you to everyone who came!
Today (Wednesday), I brought Melanie with me to my routine OB check-up. She kept insisting it was HER doctor we were visiting, but she did great while I met another doctor with the practice. My appointment was actually scheduled for TOMORROW, but the doc was nice enough to squeeze me in since I showed up a day early! Everything looks great, and he talked to me about options regarding scheduling my delivery! Some interesting things to think about..... Also, he confirmed that the baby is still head-down (has been at least since 20 weeks) - and should stay that way.
Everything is still going very smoothly with the pregnancy; he has started getting the hiccups every once in a while, and he doesn't seem as active as Melanie was, but certainly active enough! Sometimes I jump due to a sudden movement or weird twist he makes.
1.20.2010
25 weeks, 3 days
Doctor appointment
We met Dr. Cline for the second time today, for a routine OB appointment. It was a quick appointment - but that's good, because that means there's nothing wrong! I have gained about 18 pounds (!), am measuring right on target, and Baby Boy Worzala's heart rate is in the 140s; it truly is slower than Mel's, so that "old wive's tale" proves true for us, that girls' heartrates are faster. This baby is not nearly as active as Melanie was - at least not yet - and we're hoping that trend will continue and we get a laid-back kid! We're still not sure where Mel came from, having two laid-back parents and having all the energy she does - but of course we wouldn't trade her for the world! While I thought my pregnancy with Melanie was smooth sailing, this one is even more so; I truly haven't had any complications, complaints, or, really, any symptoms! To look at me, though, you can definitely tell I'm pregnant!
How your baby's growing
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Preparation
Baby W2 will be moving into Melanie's room; her room transition will hopefully come when we return from Florida in mid-February. I have not bought one stitch of clothing for the new baby; but the photo below is the pile of clothes he already has on hand-me-down from his big sister. This doesn't even include the clothes she's currently wearing that are rewearable! I think we're pretty much set for a while - especially with white onesies! I had to include a photo for Grandma & Grandpa Worzala who are concerned that the little boy will be dressed in pink.
We met Dr. Cline for the second time today, for a routine OB appointment. It was a quick appointment - but that's good, because that means there's nothing wrong! I have gained about 18 pounds (!), am measuring right on target, and Baby Boy Worzala's heart rate is in the 140s; it truly is slower than Mel's, so that "old wive's tale" proves true for us, that girls' heartrates are faster. This baby is not nearly as active as Melanie was - at least not yet - and we're hoping that trend will continue and we get a laid-back kid! We're still not sure where Mel came from, having two laid-back parents and having all the energy she does - but of course we wouldn't trade her for the world! While I thought my pregnancy with Melanie was smooth sailing, this one is even more so; I truly haven't had any complications, complaints, or, really, any symptoms! To look at me, though, you can definitely tell I'm pregnant!
How your baby's growing
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Preparation
Baby W2 will be moving into Melanie's room; her room transition will hopefully come when we return from Florida in mid-February. I have not bought one stitch of clothing for the new baby; but the photo below is the pile of clothes he already has on hand-me-down from his big sister. This doesn't even include the clothes she's currently wearing that are rewearable! I think we're pretty much set for a while - especially with white onesies! I had to include a photo for Grandma & Grandpa Worzala who are concerned that the little boy will be dressed in pink.
12.24.2009
Frogs and snails and puppy-dogs' tails
...That's what little boys are made of! We'll find out soon enough, when our SON is born! We had our ultrasound on Wednesday, December 23. While I never had an inclination to find out what we were having when pregnant with Melanie, this time around, I couldn't WAIT. I just feel like there's a lot more to do and preparations I can make this time - juggling two little ones after Baby W2's arrival will be enough, without sorting through clothes & such :) We learned, at the ultrasound, that everything looks great! We were impressed by how much time the tech spent with us going through all of the markers, measurements, etc. The baby weighs a little over a pound right now, and has all of his parts! What a great Christmas present!
11.30.2009
Baby W2 update
I am just as thrilled with this pregnancy, of course, as I was with the first. However - I have not had the opportunity to dwell on every single aspect of this baby's development, etc - I actually don't even feel pregnant (other than the expanding waistline!) As of today, I am 18 weeks, 1 day pregnant - according to the check-out person at the OB office! How sad is that, I had to ask her!
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Today, we had a "standard" OB visit, it was the first time Jeff had been able to hear the heartbeat! Given the amount of time I had to wait at my last OB, he wasn't able to make previous appointments. However, with my new & improved OB, Dr. Dupler, everything is going great. The heartrate today was 158, and I am up 10 pounds overall. My next appointment, on December 23, is the one where we'll learn if Melanie will have a little brother or a little sister!
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Mel is pretty much unaware of her world getting ready to change. When asked where Mommy's baby is (if she's in the mood to entertain), she will come over and lift my shirt and point to my belly. She will kiss - or spit on - the belly for effect. She will, also, point to Gigi's or Daddy's belly and say "baby" - so I know that she's not completely aware of what is going on.
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As of Wednesday overnight into Thursday, I'm back feeling 100% after my bronchial infection - no more coughing, etc. Yippee!
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Log your guess as to what BabyW2 will be - http://expectnet.com/index.php?t=0 - enter "Worzala2" in the game name.
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Today, we had a "standard" OB visit, it was the first time Jeff had been able to hear the heartbeat! Given the amount of time I had to wait at my last OB, he wasn't able to make previous appointments. However, with my new & improved OB, Dr. Dupler, everything is going great. The heartrate today was 158, and I am up 10 pounds overall. My next appointment, on December 23, is the one where we'll learn if Melanie will have a little brother or a little sister!
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Mel is pretty much unaware of her world getting ready to change. When asked where Mommy's baby is (if she's in the mood to entertain), she will come over and lift my shirt and point to my belly. She will kiss - or spit on - the belly for effect. She will, also, point to Gigi's or Daddy's belly and say "baby" - so I know that she's not completely aware of what is going on.
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As of Wednesday overnight into Thursday, I'm back feeling 100% after my bronchial infection - no more coughing, etc. Yippee!
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Log your guess as to what BabyW2 will be - http://expectnet.com/index.php?t=0 - enter "Worzala2" in the game name.
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