2 months - Already!

I can't believe that it's been over 8 weeks since my little one was born. We have a doctor's appointment scheduled for next week - 2 month check-up and shots...

That's one of the things I hate about being a parent - the hurt of your little one when they get their shots. With my oldest - I think I cried almost as much as he did when he got his shots. I hope I can hold myself together a little better this time around. You know - when you are young - you never believe your parents when they tell you that something that hurts you hurts them more.

It's the old cliche - "This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you."

and it does.

Just a quick update

Nothing much has really changed in the past couple of weeks since my last post. A few things have happened - like all of us catching the flu and another doctors visit.

First the story about the doctor...

I have been going to a clinic about an hour away from where I live since I first found out I was pregnant. I had decided to find a doctor that was closer. After several tries of calling offices and leaving messages with automated secretaries and not getting any call-backs - or even a live person to talk to me, I found one closer to my area. I scheduled an appointment with the new doctor, who is only 15 minutes away. So the day of my appointment, I arrive half an hour early - knowing I will more than likely spend a period of time filling out paperwork for new patients. I walk in, sign in and am directed to to the waiting room (which was a little difficult to find). This is one office of a few in the same building - not easily navigated around. There were all these pieces of paper taped to the walls saying "No Entry Past This Point" or "Check With Front Desk Before Proceeding" or "Employees Only". I finally found the waiting room and had a seat.

There were about 6-7 other women already there, waiting. One of them was called in about 30 minutes later. I was listening to the conversations going on in the room. It seemed as if everyone knew each other there - which is normal in the small community where I live. They were talking abut their appointment times and the doctor not ever being on time and so on and so forth. A lot of it sounded gossipy, but I had already been waiting over 45 minutes without so much as an acknowledgement from any member of the staff, and having the flu at the time - I was rather impatient. One of the women there was still waiting on her 9:30am appointment. It was now 11:45am. There were still 5 women in front of me - waiting on their appointments. No one was being called to be seen. I thought that maybe they were just running behind - but according to the "gossip" - the doctor never even shows up to that office until after 10:00am (even when there are 9:00am appointments). I really don't understand that. I also don't understand why - on a regular basis - these women would wait around that long. I don't think that most of them had a job that they were taking time out from like I was.

After about 2 hours of waiting - I decided I had had enough and got up and left. I had left my appointment for a couple days later with my original clinic active just in case I didn't like the doctor. Turns out - the time I would have taken to go to the appointment an hour away (and an hour back) would have taken less time than the doctor 15 minutes away. RIDICULOUS!!!!! So - I am still with the clinic I started out with... really no complaints with them anyways - other than the distance... but I think that I can live with that.

I will save our flu story for another post...

Yes - I have been lazy about my postings

Well, I know I have been lacking posts to this site... Things tend to get busy right when I get a chance to sit down and spend some time on a new post. I have had two doctors appointments since my last post and all is normal and uneventful. I am glad about this at this point! Uneventful is a good thing. Just the normal aches and pains of having something growing exponentially inside your uterus. I have now reached the time frame where I get to go see the doctor every two weeks instead of once a month. I have been going to the clinic an hour away, but have decided that I would like to find a doctor who is a little closer and a little more personal. This also gives me the option of going to a hospital that is not 2 hours away! My appointment today was with the clinic. My first appointment with the new doctor is scheduled for October 5th. I feel like I haven't even started getting ready for our new arrival. It seems like there is forever left - but I know there isn't.

I also have a few people asking about photos... I hate pictures of myself normally and pregnancy pictures are probably the very bottom of the list for pics of myself that I dislike!

But...

I don't have any taken just yet - so I am going to have to get my Munchkin to take some and post them... as much as I don't want to - but this is kinda why I started this blog - to try and keep everyone updated with our progress!

So - stay tuned...

Appointment Updates

I had 2 appointments earlier this week.

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On Monday - I finally had the ultrasound done that they cancelled and rescheduled the week before I had gone on vacation. According to the ultrasound, I am right on track as to where we had suspected. The nurse said that we were within a week of the original due date - and they don't change anything if it's within a week - so my due date is still December 24th, 2009.

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My second appointment was Wednesday - which was just my regular check-up. The did the usual - weight and pee in a cup. I also opted to take the blood test for the possibility of Downs Syndrome. I think that with all this talk about me being at "THE MAGIC AGE" - they have me a little more cautious than normal. Everything at this appointment was also normal. I got to hear the heartbeat again - which was a little fast at 161 b/m (I asked, and 120-160 is average).

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I have 2 more appointments scheduled for the end of the month. On the 27th I have to go to the genetic counseling appointment along with the second ultrasound. By then - I should be just about 19-20 weeks. They should (hopefully) be able to tell the sex of the baby then! They told me that this was the "big one". The genetic counseling is - again - because I am "THE MAGIC AGE". From what I can tell - they just take a detailed family history and explain any possible risks concerning the baby and myself. This is going to be a full day for appointments. It is almost a 2 hour drive to where the appointment is scheduled for and with 2 appointments, it's going to take a while. The counseling is at 11:00am and the ultrasound is at 1:00pm. I hope this goes more smoothly than the 2 hour wait for the first ultrasound.

The bottom pic is the best one! You can see the baby's head to the right. The center pic is a leg and toes and the top pic is supposed to be of the face (which I cannot see on my copy) - this scan is a little hard to see. Hopefully I get better at this or the pics get better as they go along.

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The other appointment is scheduled for July 30th. This is just the regular monthly check-up.

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As far as how I have been feeling - I can definitely say I have been feeling much better. The nausea is practically non-existent. I am feeling strange pulls in my belly - but I am told this is normal as my insides are making room for baby. I am able to make it through the full day (mostly) without being overly tired. I can't feel the baby moving just yet (unless I am confusing the gas with the baby!) I am BARELY fitting in my pre-prego pants - unzipped with a rubber band is about it. Thank goodness for hand-me-downs! I got a LOAD of maternity clothes from my sisters (one with a 3-month old and one with a 19-month old). Plus a lot more baby stuff is on the way! Have I said that I LOVE hand-me-downs!

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The next step is to get the spare "junk" room cleaned up and start getting it ready to be the baby's new room. This is probably going to be the hardest task to accomplish (it's the daddy's "play" room - where his electronics and gadgets collect). I don't think he is ready to find a new home for his toys just yet. Honestly, though - we do have a little time to get this done - so I haven't put the pressure on just yet. I think it may end up being a task I have to tackle alone - he hates putting his things away! :)

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I think that after our vacation to visit the family last week, the Munchkin has become a little more accepting the fact that he is going to be a big brother. He got a little practice in with his new baby cousin. Plus - he is poking my belly and saying "Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle" and laughing. Whatever makes him comfortable! Gotta love it!

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!!

OK - now I can officially say it - "I AM PREGNANT". I had my doctors appointment this morning. They gave me a due date of December 24, 2009 - a Christmas Eve baby! Like I keep saying, though - If it's anything like my son - I'll have a better chance with the New Years Baby!

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I actually got to hear the heartbeat today! That was amazing! I am just barely in my 3rd month - and you can hear the heartbeat!! I don't remember that from my first (12 years ago). The nurse doing the exam said it was very good to hear that strong of a heartbeat this early!

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They said they wanted to schedule me for an early ultrasound to verify how far along I am - which has more to do with my age than the verification, I believe. The nurse said that 35 was the "magic age" and that's what I will be turning next month. I am going to have to go through some kind of special genetic counseling/screening because I am "old" (because of my age...). I know that I am not really old - but the way they were talking to me - you'd think I was almost ancient already! So, in 2 weeks, I have an ultrasound appointment and then 2 weeks after that is my next regular appointment.

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More to come!!!

11 Weeks

Well - today is 11 weeks - per all the pregnancy counter and calendars I have looked at. Hard to believe that I am almost 3 months along! I have my first doctor's appointment tomorrow - FINALLY! I will get all the details for those interested! After having to reschedule it a couple of times - I am definitely ready to get in there and get it over and done with. Then I can "officially" say that I am pregnant. I have a tiny bit of a baby-bump showing - but that kinda blends in with the non-baby-bump that has accumulated there over the past couple of years. I am still wearing regular clothes (for now). I guess only I can tell the difference - and maybe my man - but he hasn't really said anything about it. I am just really anxious to find out if I am going to have a boy or a girl. When I was pregnant with my son - I KNEW he was a boy from the beginning, but this time - I am not sure. My man says it's going to be a girl, so maybe his instincts are right - who knows for sure... I don't have a preference either way - just as long as everything is fine when my newborn is introduced into the world. I have to figure out who I am going to be getting the hand-me-downs from!! My sister just had a little girl 3 months ago, and my other sister has an 18-month old boy! Plus I have a friend here who has a few essentials still left over from when her 3-year old was younger. So - I think that either way - boy or girl - I will be pretty much covered in that department. I am not too excited about going baby shopping just yet, but I am sure that will change as the next few months pass!

Appointment update!

Well - the appointment has been rescheduled again. This time because it was scheduled at the same time as my son's end of school awards ceremony. It is now set for Wednesday morning, June 3rd. I am getting anxious about it... not really sure why - I've been through this before... but then again - I was VERY anxious the last time, too!

My morning sickness has pretty much dissipated. I feel bad a couple times a week in the evenings, but other than that - feeling better. I just can't seem to get any energy. I am feeling completely worn down - no matter if I get 4 hours of sleep or 12. I guess I probably need to get on some prenatal vitamins soon.

That is the update for now. More to come soon!

Finally - appointment time!!

Well - I finally was able to set up an appointment to get this made official by a pregnancy test at the doctors office. The appointment is set up for Thursday evening at 5:00pm. After that - I can start seeing the doctor on a more regular basis.

Going on 9 (unofficial) weeks tomorrow... Still feeling the queasiness, but I think that I have found a way to ease the severity of the feeling - EATING PANCAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!

Not too bad of a way to start the day off... just mix up a quick batch of instant batter & I feel half-way decent throughout most of the day.

I told my baby that I am not getting morning sickness this time - but evening sickness, because that is when I really start feeling like crap. It makes it hard when I come home from work to get dinner on the table. I try my best though. Maybe I should try pancakes for dinner!

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