I can hardly believe how quickly this pregnancy is going. At 29 weeks, I still have so much to do before Miss Noname makes her appearance. First on the list is a name! There are a few names that have been mentioned, yet we can't seem to agree. I like names that are a bit unique but not hard to pronounce, I prefer an Irish or family name, and I want a name for our baby girl that will fit her now and when she grows into a strong and independant woman. I have a hard time classifying the types of names her dad likes although he does like names with Scottish heritage. I tease him because I think he has an affinity for stripper names. I've shared the Fawn story here, haven't I? Enough said.
Following is a list of possible names:
Makenna - I've liked this name since I was about 6 weeks along with this little girl, Daddy doesn't love it but is trying to be open minded about it.
MacKenzie - Daddy's choice instead of Makenna. I like this name and appreciate it's Irish/Scottish heritage, but it's really popular right now.
Linsey - This one just popped up the other day. First name, middle name?
Grace - Only as a middle name
Emma - My MIL's middle name. I like the family connection, but it's sooooo popular
Brette - My grandmother's maiden name (Brett). Again, I love the family connection. This is a middle name in my book.
Any suggestions? Any thoughts on the names I've mentioned? Any one? We need help!
29 weeks also brought with it another appointment with Dr. Aboveandbeyond. Everything looked good, thankfully. Miss N is still breech, but he said I shouldn't be concerned. There's still plenty of time for her to turn. No weight gain which surprised me. I feel like I'm getting bigger by the second. Braxton Hicks contractions, while irritating and worrisome, don't appear to be thinning my cervix. No real restrictions, he just told me take it easy, rest when I can, and start reducing any unnecessary responsibilities.
In big boy news, Ryan is doing really well with his cast. Fingers crossed, I think this may have broken his finger sucking habit! The cast comes off in two weeks, so time will tell. I'm amazed at how well he has adapted to limited use of his arm and hand, however I'm looking forward to him having a full range of motion again. I do hear "I can't" and "I need help" a lot lately, but it gets better each day. He's going as Superman this evening and is excited about dressing up and trick or treating. We're all hoping that the rain holds off until after we're done.
Happy Halloween!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
PBS
Test Tube Babies
PBS
Monday, 10/23, at 8 pm
A documentary on PBS about the history of IVF. I'm looking foward to watching it.
PBS
Monday, 10/23, at 8 pm
A documentary on PBS about the history of IVF. I'm looking foward to watching it.
Monday, October 16, 2006
I win the Worst Mommy Ever Award
It's broken....and I made him wait until today to go to the doctor.
Ryan and I spent the day at the pediatricians office and the hospital, with numerous trips between the two. This morning he was still complaining that his arm hurt, but was using it and moving it. We decided it was worth missing school and taking him in because it was still swollen. The Ped said she was surprised by his range of motion and that the things she was asking him to do would hurt if it was broken, but with the swelling and warmth in the area, she thought it best to get an x-ray. Well, the x-ray confirmed a fracture of the elbow. We go to the Orthapedist tomorrow to get his cast. The Ped thinks it will be up to his shoulder and will probably be on for 6 weeks, which means no more soccer. :( That bums me out because he was just starting to get into the game.
My poor kid, first the ER and hospital visit and now a broken elbow, all within 6 weeks. I guess he's making up for lost time.
*On the bright side, it's the arm which has the finger he sucks. This may just break him of that habit since he won't be able to get that finger in his mouth once the cast is on.
Ryan and I spent the day at the pediatricians office and the hospital, with numerous trips between the two. This morning he was still complaining that his arm hurt, but was using it and moving it. We decided it was worth missing school and taking him in because it was still swollen. The Ped said she was surprised by his range of motion and that the things she was asking him to do would hurt if it was broken, but with the swelling and warmth in the area, she thought it best to get an x-ray. Well, the x-ray confirmed a fracture of the elbow. We go to the Orthapedist tomorrow to get his cast. The Ped thinks it will be up to his shoulder and will probably be on for 6 weeks, which means no more soccer. :( That bums me out because he was just starting to get into the game.
My poor kid, first the ER and hospital visit and now a broken elbow, all within 6 weeks. I guess he's making up for lost time.
*On the bright side, it's the arm which has the finger he sucks. This may just break him of that habit since he won't be able to get that finger in his mouth once the cast is on.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Miscellaneous
Yes I know, I'm a slacker. It's been a busy few weeks and I've had pretty limited computer time. Oh yeah, and my computer decided to crash. We now have a new pc, let's hope our home owners insurance comes through.
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Another birthday has come and gone, and I must say I'm really looking forward to the year ahead. I turned 34, and while I don't relish getting older physically, I really do appreciate the mental and emotional growth that each year brings. That said, I still feel like I'm in my mid 20's and remember when 30 something was OLD! I wonder if I'll still get carded when I'm able to drink again? After Ryan arrived I had dark circles and crow's feet, thankfully they went away when I started getting more sleep and found a kick ass eye cream. Hopefully that will be the case after little Miss Noname makes her appearance.
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I had my 27 week appt on Friday, it went fairly well. My weight gain is pretty text book, about a pound a week now. I was hoping to not be such a perfectionist in this area, but whatever, at least I'm not overachieving. BP was fine and glucose test came back in the normal range. I was a little concerned about it, since I had it the day after my birthday. A day where I consumed cookies, cake, ice cream with chocolate sauce and pasta. Yummm, now I'm hungry. Anyway, back to my appointment, all looked good, until I mentioned the large amount of Braxton Hicks contractions I've been having. Depending on the day, it's between 20 to 50 and I've had up to 10 in an hour. I mentioned this at my appointment two weeks prior and a cervical exam showed that all was fine. Since they've continued, another cervical exam was done at this appt and Dr. Aboveandbeyond found that my cervix has started to rotate. He didn't put me on any restrictions yet, however I go back in two weeks, if there's any change discussions about medication and/or bedrest may occur. My hubby has decided that daddy and husband overrule doctor, so he's been all over my case to slow down. I really don't want to be on bedrest, so that's just what I plan to do.
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Ryan had his third soccer game yesterday. He was doing really well, until he decided that he was done. In the middle of the game he just stopped playing and went over and told his coach he was tired. There are only three on the field at a time at this age, so losing one was a big deal. I guess the capri sun and snacks on the sidelines were calling his name. Maybe it's time for some conditioning! Ryan's team won by two and all the boys are really improving, it's been fun to watch. After the game we headed to the pumpkin patch with some friends. The kids had a great time in the corn maze and feeding the animals. I've been spoiled and prefer it when there aren't hundreds of people there, but it was still enjoyable. Then everyone converged at our house for an improptu BBQ. My mother's day present finally got some use...for those who don't know, it's a chiminea. We planned to roast some marshmellows but Ryan fell off the swing on his arm and the night kind of went downhill. We don't think it's broken, but I think he may have pulled some muscles. It's still a bit swollen today and he's nursing it. Ever since his hospital visit, every thing is a major deal. So it's hard to know if he's really hurt or playing it up. He's wearing the splint the hospital gave him (it was over his IV), and seems to think that makes it feel better, so we'll watch it today and determine if a doctors visit is in store.
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Today we may attack Miss Noname's room. It's full of miscellaneous stuff, and will need to be cleaned out before we can start putting things in it. I think the double bed will be moved to Ryan's room and I already got my drafting board and treadmill out of there. That leaves an armoir and an old desk from my Grandmother's house. I think the armoir will stay, no idea what to do with the desk. Now that I think about it, Ryan's room will need a dresser, if he's changing beds, since his current bed has drawers. His closet needs some work too. Sigh, I'm not sure we'll finish all this before our baby girl makes her appearance.
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In the words of Porky Pig "That's all Folks"
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Another birthday has come and gone, and I must say I'm really looking forward to the year ahead. I turned 34, and while I don't relish getting older physically, I really do appreciate the mental and emotional growth that each year brings. That said, I still feel like I'm in my mid 20's and remember when 30 something was OLD! I wonder if I'll still get carded when I'm able to drink again? After Ryan arrived I had dark circles and crow's feet, thankfully they went away when I started getting more sleep and found a kick ass eye cream. Hopefully that will be the case after little Miss Noname makes her appearance.
***
I had my 27 week appt on Friday, it went fairly well. My weight gain is pretty text book, about a pound a week now. I was hoping to not be such a perfectionist in this area, but whatever, at least I'm not overachieving. BP was fine and glucose test came back in the normal range. I was a little concerned about it, since I had it the day after my birthday. A day where I consumed cookies, cake, ice cream with chocolate sauce and pasta. Yummm, now I'm hungry. Anyway, back to my appointment, all looked good, until I mentioned the large amount of Braxton Hicks contractions I've been having. Depending on the day, it's between 20 to 50 and I've had up to 10 in an hour. I mentioned this at my appointment two weeks prior and a cervical exam showed that all was fine. Since they've continued, another cervical exam was done at this appt and Dr. Aboveandbeyond found that my cervix has started to rotate. He didn't put me on any restrictions yet, however I go back in two weeks, if there's any change discussions about medication and/or bedrest may occur. My hubby has decided that daddy and husband overrule doctor, so he's been all over my case to slow down. I really don't want to be on bedrest, so that's just what I plan to do.
***
Ryan had his third soccer game yesterday. He was doing really well, until he decided that he was done. In the middle of the game he just stopped playing and went over and told his coach he was tired. There are only three on the field at a time at this age, so losing one was a big deal. I guess the capri sun and snacks on the sidelines were calling his name. Maybe it's time for some conditioning! Ryan's team won by two and all the boys are really improving, it's been fun to watch. After the game we headed to the pumpkin patch with some friends. The kids had a great time in the corn maze and feeding the animals. I've been spoiled and prefer it when there aren't hundreds of people there, but it was still enjoyable. Then everyone converged at our house for an improptu BBQ. My mother's day present finally got some use...for those who don't know, it's a chiminea. We planned to roast some marshmellows but Ryan fell off the swing on his arm and the night kind of went downhill. We don't think it's broken, but I think he may have pulled some muscles. It's still a bit swollen today and he's nursing it. Ever since his hospital visit, every thing is a major deal. So it's hard to know if he's really hurt or playing it up. He's wearing the splint the hospital gave him (it was over his IV), and seems to think that makes it feel better, so we'll watch it today and determine if a doctors visit is in store.
***
Today we may attack Miss Noname's room. It's full of miscellaneous stuff, and will need to be cleaned out before we can start putting things in it. I think the double bed will be moved to Ryan's room and I already got my drafting board and treadmill out of there. That leaves an armoir and an old desk from my Grandmother's house. I think the armoir will stay, no idea what to do with the desk. Now that I think about it, Ryan's room will need a dresser, if he's changing beds, since his current bed has drawers. His closet needs some work too. Sigh, I'm not sure we'll finish all this before our baby girl makes her appearance.
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In the words of Porky Pig "That's all Folks"
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