Today was our '36 week' appointment.
Angie is still not feeling great, it is now her eyes and ears, hopefully some Sudafed and the netti pot will clear it up soon/before the baby comes.
Today was the group B strep test and also the check how dilated Angie is.
Wait for it - Angie is already 4CM! However, the doctor said that the baby could come soon or not for another 4 weeks. Angie said she had a feeling that she was dilated already. So, when the contractions start things could progress pretty quickly.
We have weekly appointments now until Acorn comes.
Next: predictions of sex, due date and weight from Angie, Anne and Dave.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Friday, December 24, 2010
All of Us and the Baby Bump
All of these were taken at exactly 34 weeks by the talented Kim Bazan - thanks Kim.
Isn't Angie gorgeous?! :)
Isn't Angie gorgeous?! :)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
An Update from Anne, finally...
Hasn't Angie done a great job keeping the blog up to date? Even more so considering she is the one carrying the baby (and looking after her own four children)! :)
This week we are at 34 weeks. Angie posted on her Facebook status that we had 43 days until 'baby day' - wow!
Time had been going pretty slowly for Dave and I, but that has changed in the last couple of weeks and all of a sudden time is flying by.
Dr Zimmerman measured Angie on Monday and she is measuring exactly what she should be and her weight gain (3 pounds in the 2 weeks) is perfect too. The baby is active and she is having contractions that she is feeling about 4 or 5 times a day, which is what is expected. Angie is doing well controlling her blood glucose levels with diet, especially with holiday foods and celebrations. The doctor is happy so far that diet is controlling her numbers, but if that stops being the case she will need to take medication to help regulate her levels. Angie has had a terrible cold/flu and blocked sinuses for the last month and last weekend she got some antibiotics and nose spray and she is finally feeling better and has some more energy.
Last night Angie felt some strong contractions and some even woke her up during the night, but they are less today, so it must be a false alarm. I am not ready for this baby yet!
Next time: our version of maternity pics and some peeks at the nursery.
This week we are at 34 weeks. Angie posted on her Facebook status that we had 43 days until 'baby day' - wow!
Time had been going pretty slowly for Dave and I, but that has changed in the last couple of weeks and all of a sudden time is flying by.
Dr Zimmerman measured Angie on Monday and she is measuring exactly what she should be and her weight gain (3 pounds in the 2 weeks) is perfect too. The baby is active and she is having contractions that she is feeling about 4 or 5 times a day, which is what is expected. Angie is doing well controlling her blood glucose levels with diet, especially with holiday foods and celebrations. The doctor is happy so far that diet is controlling her numbers, but if that stops being the case she will need to take medication to help regulate her levels. Angie has had a terrible cold/flu and blocked sinuses for the last month and last weekend she got some antibiotics and nose spray and she is finally feeling better and has some more energy.
Last night Angie felt some strong contractions and some even woke her up during the night, but they are less today, so it must be a false alarm. I am not ready for this baby yet!
Next time: our version of maternity pics and some peeks at the nursery.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
It's been far too long.....so sorry.
We have obviously been caught up in the activities of the pregnancy and the time of season to post. That isn't really a good excuse, but I tried.
The ultrasound went great and everything measured how it should and right on track. And of course, the sex of the baby is still a big question mark. I have my suspicions but I will keep them to myself. Anne has all the pictures on a CD, so she will be (hopefully) putting them up along with the post for you all to see.
Every appointment since then has been great news, except for one. The doctor sent me for another 3-hour glucose test and I did not pass this one. But it now has more to do with the pregnancy than if I'd had it at 15 weeks pregnant. This means it should probably go away when I deliver the baby.
For now we are able to control this with diet. I met with a dietician (as if I know nothing about diabetes) and they set me up with a food plan which contained how many carbs I could have at each meal and snack. They told me my numbers had to stay below certain numbers. It hasn't been too bad, but I do miss some things. Like pop. I know I'm better off without it anyway, but I really love an ice cold fountain coke. I also miss my cereal in the morning. I am a cold breakfast kinda gal. But cereal has too many carbs for the morning. Along with fruit. I can't have any fruit in the morning. So eggs and yogurt has been my breakfast staple. What a pain to cook eggs every morning! And lattes. I miss lattes. They are a comfort thing mostly. When it's cold (like today) outside, a hot latte just hits the spot. Pray that we will be able to continue to control it with diet instead of taking medication.
My weight gain is great. It's the least amount I've had out of any of my pregnancies. I believe it's 12 pounds so far. And only two months to go! I've been having a lot of contractions, but nothing steady or constant. Anne really wants to hold out for a February baby, but I believe it will take place in January. Just call it a hunch, or at least a deep desire. :)
The Holidays will help time to pass quickly and easily. Before you know it the due date will be around the corner. I've done a lot of my Christmas shopping online, which definitely makes it easier! I did brave the black Friday sales. I ended up staying up all night which only worsened my already terrible cold. Let's not talk about that experience! It was fun but would have been better not pregnant and not sick. We made it to Iowa and back without any complications. Major traveling for the Holiday season is done, thank goodness.
We'll try not to let it go so long without an update. Anne will make her appearance on here one of these days. She needs to tell you about the preparations and nursery- and maybe even show some pictures! ;)
Thanks for hanging with us and for all of your prayers.
Until next time.
Angie
The ultrasound went great and everything measured how it should and right on track. And of course, the sex of the baby is still a big question mark. I have my suspicions but I will keep them to myself. Anne has all the pictures on a CD, so she will be (hopefully) putting them up along with the post for you all to see.
Every appointment since then has been great news, except for one. The doctor sent me for another 3-hour glucose test and I did not pass this one. But it now has more to do with the pregnancy than if I'd had it at 15 weeks pregnant. This means it should probably go away when I deliver the baby.
For now we are able to control this with diet. I met with a dietician (as if I know nothing about diabetes) and they set me up with a food plan which contained how many carbs I could have at each meal and snack. They told me my numbers had to stay below certain numbers. It hasn't been too bad, but I do miss some things. Like pop. I know I'm better off without it anyway, but I really love an ice cold fountain coke. I also miss my cereal in the morning. I am a cold breakfast kinda gal. But cereal has too many carbs for the morning. Along with fruit. I can't have any fruit in the morning. So eggs and yogurt has been my breakfast staple. What a pain to cook eggs every morning! And lattes. I miss lattes. They are a comfort thing mostly. When it's cold (like today) outside, a hot latte just hits the spot. Pray that we will be able to continue to control it with diet instead of taking medication.
My weight gain is great. It's the least amount I've had out of any of my pregnancies. I believe it's 12 pounds so far. And only two months to go! I've been having a lot of contractions, but nothing steady or constant. Anne really wants to hold out for a February baby, but I believe it will take place in January. Just call it a hunch, or at least a deep desire. :)
The Holidays will help time to pass quickly and easily. Before you know it the due date will be around the corner. I've done a lot of my Christmas shopping online, which definitely makes it easier! I did brave the black Friday sales. I ended up staying up all night which only worsened my already terrible cold. Let's not talk about that experience! It was fun but would have been better not pregnant and not sick. We made it to Iowa and back without any complications. Major traveling for the Holiday season is done, thank goodness.
We'll try not to let it go so long without an update. Anne will make her appearance on here one of these days. She needs to tell you about the preparations and nursery- and maybe even show some pictures! ;)
Thanks for hanging with us and for all of your prayers.
Until next time.
Angie
Friday, August 27, 2010
Great, great, great news
My three hour glucose test turned out normal!! Can you believe it? I can't. I had myself (along with my doctor) convinced that I was in the beginning stages of having diabetes. But all my numbers came back normal from the three hour test. I am so thankful!
God is so awesome!
The ultrasound has been set for September 27. But don't wait around for any news. Dave and Anne don't want to find out what they are having. This will be sooooo hard for me!
God is so awesome!
The ultrasound has been set for September 27. But don't wait around for any news. Dave and Anne don't want to find out what they are having. This will be sooooo hard for me!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Good News, Bad News
This is Angie. Anne will make an appearance on her sometime soon. But right now she is super busy! Her family is making their first visit to the States and Anne has been busy with preparations. Her parents arrive tonight. Her sister arrives on Saturday. And her other sister (and family) will be coming in a couple of weeks. I have some good news and bad news to share.
Good News- Things are going great! Sorry we have kept you waiting in suspense. Anne and I have been to my OB Doctor 2 times since the last post. Dr. Zimmerman says that things are looking great. Growth is on track and results were good from the exam.
We were accepted for the special insurance that Dave and Anne applied for. There was certain terms. They would not cover any complications from my nose ring and they would not cover anything having to do with gestational diabetes, which I have had in past pregnancies.
Here comes the bad news.
Bad News- Dr. Zimmerman sent me at 14 weeks to get the glucose test done because of my previous history of gestational diabetes. I failed it. When we went to see Dr. Zimmerman yesterday, he said it is not good to fail that test this early. It pretty much means that I am diabetic already. Diabetes is prevalent in my family. I have a son with Type 1 and my brother just got diagnosed with Type 1 a few months ago. Dr. Zimmerman said there is obviously a bad gene in our family. If I have diabetes now, it may not go away when the baby is born. This is a shocking revelation.
I am sitting in the lab at Holland Hospital right now. I've been here for a total of 3 hours already. I have my last blood draw in 20 minutes. This test will determine if I have diabetes, for sure, already. We'll know by the end of the day.
This is bad for Dave and Anne because it does put the baby at some risk. And also, all of these tests, medications, and extra costs are not covered by the very expensive insurance that they are already paying for.
Please pray that everything goes well, and that no matter, the results are received well and things will work out.
Thank you.
Good News- Things are going great! Sorry we have kept you waiting in suspense. Anne and I have been to my OB Doctor 2 times since the last post. Dr. Zimmerman says that things are looking great. Growth is on track and results were good from the exam.
We were accepted for the special insurance that Dave and Anne applied for. There was certain terms. They would not cover any complications from my nose ring and they would not cover anything having to do with gestational diabetes, which I have had in past pregnancies.
Here comes the bad news.
Bad News- Dr. Zimmerman sent me at 14 weeks to get the glucose test done because of my previous history of gestational diabetes. I failed it. When we went to see Dr. Zimmerman yesterday, he said it is not good to fail that test this early. It pretty much means that I am diabetic already. Diabetes is prevalent in my family. I have a son with Type 1 and my brother just got diagnosed with Type 1 a few months ago. Dr. Zimmerman said there is obviously a bad gene in our family. If I have diabetes now, it may not go away when the baby is born. This is a shocking revelation.
I am sitting in the lab at Holland Hospital right now. I've been here for a total of 3 hours already. I have my last blood draw in 20 minutes. This test will determine if I have diabetes, for sure, already. We'll know by the end of the day.
This is bad for Dave and Anne because it does put the baby at some risk. And also, all of these tests, medications, and extra costs are not covered by the very expensive insurance that they are already paying for.
Please pray that everything goes well, and that no matter, the results are received well and things will work out.
Thank you.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Sorry it took so Long
Our ultrasound turned out great last Monday. We found out there is one baby inside me, growing and developing. We all had a mixture of reactions and emotions. At first I was disappointed. Dave said he was a little too, but then was angry at himself for feeling that way. We all came to the conclusion that this was good news. With one baby instead of two, there would be less complications. Things would be easier on me and the baby. I told Anne she wouldn't be so overwhelmed and would be able to enjoy everything so much better with one baby. She agreed.
It still would have been pretty neat to give Dave and Anne 2 babies with this costly one-time experience. But we were grateful to see the one and be able to get a glimpse of it's little beating heart.
Thank you for your support and prayers. We have another ultrasound on Tuesday June 22nd. I will update you with the results as soon as I can.
It still would have been pretty neat to give Dave and Anne 2 babies with this costly one-time experience. But we were grateful to see the one and be able to get a glimpse of it's little beating heart.
Thank you for your support and prayers. We have another ultrasound on Tuesday June 22nd. I will update you with the results as soon as I can.
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