Today, we had a longer appointment! Not because of the baby. But, because of my five year old baby (well grade schooler) Carly. She had her Kindergarten immunization done at this appointment today. She did fine, and did not cry and got two treats for being so brave! She does not need immunizations until Grade Six now!
I talked to my doc about the two incidences of spotting I had about ten days apart in my 22nd and 24th week. We also discussed the swelling in my legs. I put on another six pounds, bringing the grand total to twenty pounds added. I haven't gained nearly what I have in the past with my other pregnancies. That is a good thing!
Carly got to hear the heart beating of her baby sister or brother, which was beating away at a slower-than-usual 148 bpm. Cliff says it is a boy. I had to remind him that Caroline had the same rate ONCE lol.
I will go for my one hour glucose screening in three weeks, and a follow up appointment at my last "four week" appointment at almost 30 weeks by then. After that appointment I go to every two weeks, and I will be well into my third trimester already! I cannot believe it. Either can the doc. Especially moving when you think that Carly was the first baby he delivered just over five years ago. She was supposed to be my "last." And then came number four and number five, and coming soon number six.
Doc told me to keep up the good work! And that was it! See you in four weeks!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Week 25, 15 to go!
Hello Cathy,
from BabyCenter Canada 25 Weeks Pregnant:
Your baby is responsive to touch now. You can have fun with him by trying to tickle his foot when he kicks you or by lying on your back and rolling from side to side, to see how he reacts. His eyelids will open around now and his heart is beating so strongly, it may be heard with just a stethoscope. As your baby grows, you may feel some aches and pains as your body adjusts to accommodate him. Even your center of gravity changes along with your body shape.
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This morning started off with morning sickness. Yes, I threw up like crazy. All bile like. Yuck. Problem was this: Prenatal vitamin on an empty stomach, and just water. I baked some oatmeal muffins for the kids. I was putting them on the plates. And all of a sudden I knew I was going to throw up. And, that I did. I ran to the bathroom and puked so hard that I popped blood vessels under my eyes again. This is my 4 puke this pregnancy. I am sure this is a little girl due to the hormones and sickness!
Cliff is sure this is a little boy. He rubs my belly and says hi baby boy! I say to him you will feel bad when this baby pops out and it is a girl! lol.
Today, I pampered my feet. I had a lovely pedicure done, and waxing. I feel human again! It is such a nice treat for swollen feet and legs!
This week I have a prenatal appointment, and I am sure I will get the requisition form to go take the glucose screening test. Out of all of my pregnancies, I have had to do the 3 hour test two times. Once with Cameron, and once with Caroline. And, those two look the most a like and gave me both that lovely 3 hour break. I wonder what will come out of this test? I am thinking I will sail through this one too. The glucose screening with Claire, Carly and Catie were totally fine! This pregnancy I have no complaints. Just tired!! But, isn't that the nature of motherhood?!
And, I guess at some point the Rhogam shot in the but. That will most likely be the next appointment I schedule.
from BabyCenter Canada 25 Weeks Pregnant:
Your baby is responsive to touch now. You can have fun with him by trying to tickle his foot when he kicks you or by lying on your back and rolling from side to side, to see how he reacts. His eyelids will open around now and his heart is beating so strongly, it may be heard with just a stethoscope. As your baby grows, you may feel some aches and pains as your body adjusts to accommodate him. Even your center of gravity changes along with your body shape.
____
This morning started off with morning sickness. Yes, I threw up like crazy. All bile like. Yuck. Problem was this: Prenatal vitamin on an empty stomach, and just water. I baked some oatmeal muffins for the kids. I was putting them on the plates. And all of a sudden I knew I was going to throw up. And, that I did. I ran to the bathroom and puked so hard that I popped blood vessels under my eyes again. This is my 4 puke this pregnancy. I am sure this is a little girl due to the hormones and sickness!
Cliff is sure this is a little boy. He rubs my belly and says hi baby boy! I say to him you will feel bad when this baby pops out and it is a girl! lol.
Today, I pampered my feet. I had a lovely pedicure done, and waxing. I feel human again! It is such a nice treat for swollen feet and legs!
This week I have a prenatal appointment, and I am sure I will get the requisition form to go take the glucose screening test. Out of all of my pregnancies, I have had to do the 3 hour test two times. Once with Cameron, and once with Caroline. And, those two look the most a like and gave me both that lovely 3 hour break. I wonder what will come out of this test? I am thinking I will sail through this one too. The glucose screening with Claire, Carly and Catie were totally fine! This pregnancy I have no complaints. Just tired!! But, isn't that the nature of motherhood?!
And, I guess at some point the Rhogam shot in the but. That will most likely be the next appointment I schedule.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Shopping ideas for the new baby!
Here is the crib I want to get for Caroline or for the new baby *if it is a girl* to continue on in the girly-girl room that I am working on. It HAS to be all things white! I just love it. It is called the "Jenny Lind" crib and it is a convertible crib and turns into a day bed. I love the old-fashioned feel it has. Below is a close up of the detail. They are available at sears.ca for $240.00 Canadian. And good quality!
The close up of the crib details! So nice, yet so easy to use! I just love the Storkcraft cribs! We still have the stork craft crib my parents bought for Cameron, and now Caroline uses it. If we have a boy, he will move into that same crib and share a room with his big brother!
I would find some cute baby boy bedding for him too! Don't worry lol! I have to come up with a theme that works with Cameron's existing theme. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out.
Here is a great new car seat made by Graco. It is called the Graco Safety Seat. It is available at sears.ca for $189.00 dollars Canadian. The neat thing about this infant seat is that it goes up to 30 pounds and remains rear-facing. Quite a few friend have really recommended this seat! I am going to get it! I will wait for a Sears baby days sale and get about 20 dollars off!
I saw this cute fitted crib sheet, and realized. I have haven't had ANY pink crib sheets in the past. For the play yard yes. But not a fitted sheet. I think it is adorable. I saw this on the Toys r Us website. If we have another beautiful girl, she will hopefully get this, and Caroline too (or something similar!)
Oh, I am so excited! I wonder who is in here?! Only 15 more weeks + 3 days until my due date!!!
The close up of the crib details! So nice, yet so easy to use! I just love the Storkcraft cribs! We still have the stork craft crib my parents bought for Cameron, and now Caroline uses it. If we have a boy, he will move into that same crib and share a room with his big brother!I would find some cute baby boy bedding for him too! Don't worry lol! I have to come up with a theme that works with Cameron's existing theme. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out.
Here is a great new car seat made by Graco. It is called the Graco Safety Seat. It is available at sears.ca for $189.00 dollars Canadian. The neat thing about this infant seat is that it goes up to 30 pounds and remains rear-facing. Quite a few friend have really recommended this seat! I am going to get it! I will wait for a Sears baby days sale and get about 20 dollars off!
I saw this cute fitted crib sheet, and realized. I have haven't had ANY pink crib sheets in the past. For the play yard yes. But not a fitted sheet. I think it is adorable. I saw this on the Toys r Us website. If we have another beautiful girl, she will hopefully get this, and Caroline too (or something similar!)
Oh, I am so excited! I wonder who is in here?! Only 15 more weeks + 3 days until my due date!!!
A pregnant girl waddles up to the chair...
Yes, I went to the dentist two nights ago. The hygienist (in-training) said I am just going to do some x-rays. I said no. I am pregnant. She said it is not on your chart. She says how far along are you? I say about six months along. I am almost 25 weeks. Oh, but you don't look pregnant.
I said to her, I will take that as a compliment. I said my last appointment was about six months ago. Please mark it on my chart for next time. Well, next time I will have a newborn! Duh.
Then, I get is this your first baby. And, I am like nope. This is our sixth. YOUR SIXTH?! Oh my God, are you CRAZY??! You must be busy. YES I AM BUSY. Now, can we just get my teeth done now!! I want to get out of here! You have kept me here way too long! *just talking in my brain there, didn't say that to her lol* Finally she is done.
The head hygienist comes out. She says, you are pregnant. And we go through the yes, it is my sixth baby blah blah blah. I just want to get home. Well the hygienist (head) was pregnant too, with her second. Her baby belly was pushing into my head and holding a piece of my hair and it hurt. So, I moved my hair away.
That was the longest appointment EVER!!!
I cannot believe they couldn't tell!!! The baby was kicking away during the cleaning, quite possibly because I was uncomfortable in the chair, and I felt like I couldn't breathe! There was lots of belly action! lol.
Oh, I have no cavities but of course. They said I have the most beautiful smile, and the whitest teeth! Thanks to my 3 years of braces, headgear and elastics and many years of retainers! PS. The head hygeinest said I should consider getting new retainers especially for the bottom...Thanks Mom and Dad xo
I said to her, I will take that as a compliment. I said my last appointment was about six months ago. Please mark it on my chart for next time. Well, next time I will have a newborn! Duh.
Then, I get is this your first baby. And, I am like nope. This is our sixth. YOUR SIXTH?! Oh my God, are you CRAZY??! You must be busy. YES I AM BUSY. Now, can we just get my teeth done now!! I want to get out of here! You have kept me here way too long! *just talking in my brain there, didn't say that to her lol* Finally she is done.
The head hygienist comes out. She says, you are pregnant. And we go through the yes, it is my sixth baby blah blah blah. I just want to get home. Well the hygienist (head) was pregnant too, with her second. Her baby belly was pushing into my head and holding a piece of my hair and it hurt. So, I moved my hair away.
That was the longest appointment EVER!!!
I cannot believe they couldn't tell!!! The baby was kicking away during the cleaning, quite possibly because I was uncomfortable in the chair, and I felt like I couldn't breathe! There was lots of belly action! lol.
Oh, I have no cavities but of course. They said I have the most beautiful smile, and the whitest teeth! Thanks to my 3 years of braces, headgear and elastics and many years of retainers! PS. The head hygeinest said I should consider getting new retainers especially for the bottom...Thanks Mom and Dad xo
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Feathering my nest...
Well, today I am officially 24 weeks pregnant. And, I have been getting into these crazy nesting and cleaning projects that suddenly bug me so much that I have been cleaning and organizing like a crazy mama bird! It just feels so good!
Yesterday:
Yesterday:
- Organized and sorted my pantry, and now it is so organized and tidy! Nothing will be lost in there again.
- Washed both sides of all of the windows and glass french doors in our place
- vacuumed and did all of the edges of all of the stairs and wall edges
- Washed out under the bathroom sinks
- Organized my linen closet in the master bathroom
- Cleaned up the washer and dryer.
Today:
- Stripped the beds and washed the bedding
- Did about 5 loads of other laundry (still going right now!)
- Washed all of the appliances in the kitchen until they sparkled
- That would include the small grooves in the dishwasher, and took out and cleaned the element ports in the top of the stove and put in fresh tin liners! Oh, and the crumby toaster oven, and splattered microwave!
- Washed down all the cabinet fronts and sides
- Washed the counter tops
- Went through my counter top boxes that hold kids' stuff and purged
- Washed down the doors and mouldings because they looked grubby
- Vacuumed (again)
- Cliff washed the vehicles and power-washed the driveway! (yay!!)
Cliff just kept asking me when I might be finished lol! But he says the kitchen looks brand new ;D
What to do next?? Soon it is time to go through all of the kids' clothing and get ready for back to school and fall. Do an assessment of what we need for the coming season. Start and finish my Christmas shopping before October 1st!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
tight shirt
Yesterday we ordered sushi to eat, as we just wanted to treat ourselves so we ordered take out after the kids fell asleep. We had California rolls, gyoza and miso soup! Cliff had the raw sashimi. Yummy. Well, I wanted to change my white shirt as I knew I would slop soy sauce on my top or belly when I ate. So I did. I pulled out a "big" shirt from the closet that I had bought at the beginning of my pregnancy and I put it on and it was tight!! I am amazed at how fast I am growing! I think I am mostly belly! Amazing.
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