OB appt

Well, it wasn't as bad as I was afraid of. I met with the nurse practitioner on Thurs. I went over everything I had typed up. She said if I want a VBAC, they will totally allow it, but I had to be open minded that a csection was an option. I told her I didn't want an epi, and she was all like keep an open mind about it, yadda yadda. I explained that I had been handling the pain fine when they pushed the epi and had full confidence I could continue to. She said if that's what i wanted, they'd make a note in the chart to not offer me pain meds, and I said, yes, that's what I wanted. She didn't seem to necessarily have the same thoughts/views as I did, but seemed supportive none the less. There are a few things I WANTED, but just aren't possible. (Will likely have to monitor most of the time due to VBAC and diabetes, there's no staying on my pump in their hospital, so I have to have the IV of glucose/insulin, and I still have to have 2x weekly NSTs instead of just 1x weekly ones in the end of my pg. But, those are all things that are still manageable. Even with an IV and monitoring, i still CAN move around and use the birthing ball, etc., so I'll accept those)

The BEST part was when she did the internal exam she said "Your pelvis seems just fine. I don't know why they'd tell you you had a small pelvis." (They told me to have a c-section from now on b/c my pelvis was to small when I delivered Z) WAHOO! THANK YOU!!! That was something that was music to my ears. I politely told her I wanted to avoid seeing Dr. H as much as possible (She pushed the unwanted epi and was condescending and rude and I don't want her). They said that I can schedule my appts around not seeing her, but that it IS possible that she'll be at the delivery- that's just the luck of the drawl. That's ok. if it happens, I know how she works and how to say no and stand up for myself. The nurse also gave me three handouts on duolas, so I'm going to look in to those and see. She said it was totally fine if I wanted one. I'm really excited about that option and looking forward to inquiring more about them.

Umm... when she did the internal exam, she said she thought I felt like 14 weeks, but the U/s said 13w2d, so they weren't going to change the date. (good! I was 12w4d and I know my date is right) She asked me when my LMP (last menstrual period) was and I lied a little. They had previously only asked my due date, so I told her I don't remember my LMP (I really dont) and that my physician had just given me my due date, and that's all I remembered.

I have another appt on Monday (because I was getting squeezed in, they had to divide it into 2 appts, and I was ok with that) This appt is where I sit down with the OB and go over things... the best part? It's with the OB I LOVED during my delivery (He got doc of the month in July 07 from the whole hospital. He rocks!) The MFM is now in the new wing of the hospital and let me tell you! It is NICE! I'm so excited about delivering there now! Like, the exam room was nicer than my delivery room just about! And the delivery rooms now, they have these awesome fancy beds, where one half goes down several feet, so if you are confined to the bed somewhat, you can still sit on the edge, and do the birthing ball, etc. I'm really excited about the new rooms haha!

SO... all this to say, I'm a little less anxious and nervous now. I explained to Jon that I REALLY want a doula and he's cool and on board with it. (of course, we haven't looked in to prices yet lol) I just thought I'd update everyone. Oh, and Zach went with us and was a precious cute little angel, while about 3 nurses told us he was a mini-me of Jon haha. :-) Just had to put that brag in there. If you read all of this, sorry it was long and thanks for reading!

For Caitlin

Ok Caitlin, since you want an update, here you go....

Umm, we just got back from IL for a wedding. We drove the whole way, so we could leave Zach with Jon's parents for a few days. It was soooo nice to have a few days with just my husband. I really needed it. He had a blast with his grandparents and aunts and uncles and they loved having him there. We took the train in to Chicago one day and I showed Jon where I use to work, saw my previous coworker, Rita, went to the John Hancock tower and watched the sun set while having a virgin strawberry daiquiri, at Gino's pizza- my favorite, Chicago deep dish, rode the train, which was Jon's first time, along with the subway/el, and the city buses. It was a lot of fun. I also took him to the Museum of Science and Industry, but we got there at 3:15 and they closed at 4! We weren't going to pay $26 for 45 min lol. Then I tried to take him to the Cathedral where I usually went to church while living there, but it was closed for renovations. I was really disappointed by those two.

So then, Jon's roommate from when we were first dating was getting married- Hank and Kelly. The wedding was very nice. I helped with a lot of the behind the scenes work, like I love to do. It was really fun and we're really happy for the two of them.

I'm 12 weeks this week, and finally have my first OB appt this week. I'm not really showing yet (unless you count the leftover fat from Zach lol) so no pics to post. I had morning sickness this time, unlike with Z, throwing up about 7 times total. Wasn't fun. But I've been feeling better, with the exception of extreme tiredness, but that's expected.

Zach is doing well. He's always happy... well, except today. I don't think he's feeling well, or else he's missing his grandparents. I'm not sure, but he's been crying a lot. He's been scooting all over and trying so hard to crawl. He's eating solids about twice a day, when I'm being good.

Jon's job is changing bases tomorrow. He's not looking forward to it at all. His job has been really bad lately, no authority, etc. and his new job, instead of 4 in an office, they'll share a huge operations room with tons of other people. The night shift is slow so he can do homework usually on night shift, but likely won't be able to with this switch. Anyway, that's about it.

Messy house

UGH! My house is such a mess and I have GOT to do some cleaning this week. So, here are my goals!

• clean bottle box
• clean microwave
• clean whole kitchen
• clean kitchen floors
• clean fridge
• clean out our closet
• finish decluttering Zach's room
• make baby food
• clean guest bath
• clean our bath
• do laundry
• clean/dry/fold/put away baby clothes x2
• clean/dry/fold/put away dark clothes x2
• clean/dry/fold/put away diapers
• clean/dry/fold/put away towels
• clean/dry/fold/put away light clothes
  
• change sheets
• grocery list
• go grocery shopping
• clean the den
• call ICAN
• call OB
  

My soapbox

Ok, I'm just going to get on my soapbox, because today at garage sales, I just got sick and tired of it. I don't know if people realize it, but seriously, when you find out someone is pregnant, the ONLY thing you should say to them is "Congratulations!" Maybe I'm happy for you, or how are you feeling... but NOT "Was it planned?" or "Was that a surprise?" That's none of your dang business what someone's sex life consists of! Not "Man, that's close together!" or "You'll have two in diapers" or "Don't you know what causes that" or "Don't you know what birth control is" or "Are you Catholic?" or ANYTHING like that. It is soooo frickin' rude! Someone's family planning is none of your business. Since announcing my pregnancy about a month ago, I have heard all of the above, and more, and frankly, I'm fed up with it. I've talked to other mom's in my church, and they feel the same way. It's not just me!

So, my point is this. Before you make comments like the above, or any others you can think of, think before you speak dangit! Put yourself in that person's shoes. Would you want them asking questions like that. Also think the other way.... if someone's child is 2 yrs old, don't start asking them "Isn't it time for another?" That's just as rude. You never know their circumstances. They may easily be trying to get pregnant, but are having infertility issues and your comment can be like a dagger in the side to them. Please people, for the love of babies, think before you speak regarding children! No matter what, if a child was "planned" by a couple or not, they ARE planned by God, and sometimes He has bigger plans than people realize.

Lately, I've really trying to come up with smartalic answers to give people. "Yes, we planned to have sex."... "nope, I was walking and my dh fell next to me and it just happened.".... "honestly, I don't think that's any of your business.".... "Well, while you're asking about my sex life, when was the last time you had sex?"... etc. I think it's making people realize how stupid they are and shut up.

Getting off my soapbox for now....

So bad

I've been so bad lately about posting. Life has gotten so crazy, I can't believe it. I'm 9 weeks pregnant today. WOW! Unlike with Zach, I've had some morning sickness. So, between that and keeping up with him, it's been busy. Zach is ALL OVER THE PLACE. He's not crawling yet, but he's up on all four rocking. I give him a few weeks and then I bet he'll be crawling. However, he's rolling and scooting everywhere. We have to make sure we keep the den clean now. He has so much energy and is totally full of smiles. He also does pushups, no joke. He gets up on his hands and toes and keeps his whole body in the air. We said you can telling his daddy's in the Air Force lol.

Jon's work has kept us busy. He's working 4 on, 4 off, 12 hr shifts now. He's so tired during those 4 days, and I am to as I handle Zach alone. But when he gets 4 days off, it's really nice. This past time off, we took a 17 mile dirt road down the side of mountains. It was so beautiful and the view was incredible. We're trying to do something out of the house together every 4 days off, whether it's a walk, a drive, whatever. It is really good for us, our marriage and our family.

We leave in 2.5 weeks for Chicago. The DJ from our wedding is getting married and Jon is a groomsman. We're taking a big step and leaving Zach with Jon's parents for a few nights. I'm really excited about having a few nights alone. We really need it as life has been so crazy lately. I don't think it's really sunk in for either of us yet that we're pregnant. We just keep "forgetting". I guess it's because Zach sucks up all our attention right now. The only time I really remember is when I'm not feeling well, which thankfully isnt too often. But yeah, we're actually staying outside of Chicago, and we're taking the train in one day to the city to do some sight seeing and so I can show Jon the place I worked and my other favorite places while there. It will be nice to not have to tote a baby, stroller, diaper bag, etc around the city. Well, that's about it.

Zach's a nut

He really is! He's so funny. He can roll from his belly to his back, but not back to belly... why? Because he's to interested in his feet! He won't leave them alone long enough to get back to his belly haha. I've also learned he's terrified of bathroom changing tables! It's so funny. When we go in to the bathrooms at church, and he sees the table. He screams and screams and screams until we walk out. It's the funniest thing! But I feel bad for him too. He also likes to lock his jaw when I try to feed him, refusing to eat at times. Pretty funny as well. He's FULL of smiles lately and EVERYTHING is so funny. Like if I'm trying to pat his back to sleep, and I say "Close your eyes" he starts laughing! Little punk! He also sits on my lap facing me, then leans forward and buries his head in my belly screaming. I told Jon I think he's trying to talk to the baby lol. He makes me so happy lol.

hmmm

Hmm... what's going on? Nothing really. We're trying to take walks when the weather is nice. We walked 2 miles in 45 min yesterday. I was proud of us.

For the pregnancy, except for the + from the blood work, I wouldn't believe I was pregnant. Well, except eggs aren't sitting well on my stomach that well anymore in the morning. Not throwing up, just feel like "Oh, maybe I shouldn't have eaten that." I've got a referral in to see a new endocrinologist for my diabetes (10 min away instead of an hour away!). I have to go to the military hospital on the 23rd, where they'll do a basic profile and such, and I guess that's when they refer me out to the high risk OB... The military is sooooo "sit and wait"- it takes FOREVER to get anything. So I guess I'll be like 9 weeks before I get seen. I'm 5 w 3d right now.

Umm... we're going to the philharmonic orchestra on Sat. with Blythe and Aaron, so we're excited about that. I've been making a serious effort of praying a lot more. I've been going to the mom's group at church and really enjoying getting to know some other moms. There are 3 babies that were born within 12 days of each other, one of which is Zach. There's really not much else.

Sick, Sick, Sick

Zach and I have both been sick for about a week. He got the whole running nose/cough thing last Thursday. While up with him a lot Friday night, I got it too, so we've been fighting it. Last night however, he would not sleep from midnight til 5am. I gave up and called the military clinic. They're open 24/7, by appointment. We were there at 5:30. Sure enough, he has an ear infection, poor baby. So we slept most of the day today on and off. He's actually sleeping now, hopefully he'll sleep through the night. Jon's been working nights, tonight is his last night, then he gets 4 days off. I told him tomorrow night, he's getting up with Zach lol.

We've also stopped nursing. He kind of stopped last Monday during the day and was still nursing at night, but when he got sick, he wanted nothing to do with it. I was fine with that. I was tired of nursing for now and didn't want to fight to keep him going. Plus, I didn't want to end up tandem nursing or nursing him while I was pregnant. So, yeah, we're doing gross formula now but it's good that Jon can feed him more now.

Another List-Spring Cleaning

I need to do another long-term to-do list. I'd really like to get this stuff done in the next 2 weeks, because then I'll start doing motivated moms daily. So this keeps me kind of accountable.

• dust complete den DONE
  
• dust all wall hangings around the house
• have Jon clean the hanging over the TV I can't reach
  
• dust my room
• dust Zach's room
• put "to be filed" stuff in cabinet
  
• clean refrigerator
  
• clean guest bath
• clean master bath
• clean baseboards in bathroom/kitchen
• clean all windows
• Take stuff to Goodwill
• Sort through baby stuff- decide what to keep, what to give 2 sister-in-laws
• vacuum couches
• put car seat in Z's room
• clean up our closet

Ok, I think that's all, but I may think of others

Did you hear?

Zach's going to be a big brother! :) Due Dec. 7 :) So excited!