I saw the doctor yesterday at 10 1/2 weeks gestation. She came in the room and promptly said, "Let's hear that baby." I agreed that I was anxious because when you can't feel movement it's so scary to wait from appt to appt to make sure everything is ok. She quickly found a good strong little heart beat, pounding away at 160 beats per minute. It was great to hear it again and to hear it at a more appropriate rate. The nurse in me just really didn't like that 118 I heard last time! :)
I've lost 2 1/2 pounds in the past month, but she wasn't concerned. She just encouraged me to keep doing my best with eating and it would all be good. She said everything looked good and she'd see me in 4 weeks and I was on my way home.
I've started my new job at Riley in the ER and I'm lovin it!! I can't even tell you how nice everyone has been to me and how welcoming. I've seen some trauma and some loss already but the majority of our patients aren't very sick when they come in. Do a little education and reassurance and they're on their way home. It's been really enjoyable (and crazy) so far. I'm orienting on the 11a-11p shift because that's what my preceptor works. It's not a bad shift (goes by fast) but stinks cause I don't see the kids on those days. It's been hard for the boys, but it's not forever.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ahh, how life works!!
For those of you popping over from my weight loss blog, some of this info will look familiar. Gotta love the ability to cut and paste. When I logged on to post an update here about the pregnancy, I noticed the date of my last blog entry is April 19th, the new baby's due date! Too funny.
So here's the update on the new baby, coming in April:
Well, tomorrow we will be 7 weeks pregnant. Gary and I went to our ultrasound and first OB appt last Thursday. Although I was scared to death for the ultrasound to show everything was ok, I was thrilled to see a 6 week 3 day little bean with a strong beating heart. The heart rate was 118. When I expressed concern about it being too slow, both the ultrasound and the doctor assured me that the baby's heart has only been beating for about 3 days, so it will speed up quickly. "It's just getting revved up." Everything measured great, right on for how far along I thought I was.
The doctor assures me everything will be fine. She ordered gobs and gobs of labs (took 19 tubes in all). Continued to tell us what a miracle this little bean is and that she will get us through it safe and sound. My due date is April 19th, 2010. We laughed because both Joshua and Zachary were both on the 15th of the months that they were born in. The doc said, she could ensure this little one was born that day too.
So here's the update on the new baby, coming in April:
Well, tomorrow we will be 7 weeks pregnant. Gary and I went to our ultrasound and first OB appt last Thursday. Although I was scared to death for the ultrasound to show everything was ok, I was thrilled to see a 6 week 3 day little bean with a strong beating heart. The heart rate was 118. When I expressed concern about it being too slow, both the ultrasound and the doctor assured me that the baby's heart has only been beating for about 3 days, so it will speed up quickly. "It's just getting revved up." Everything measured great, right on for how far along I thought I was.
The doctor assures me everything will be fine. She ordered gobs and gobs of labs (took 19 tubes in all). Continued to tell us what a miracle this little bean is and that she will get us through it safe and sound. My due date is April 19th, 2010. We laughed because both Joshua and Zachary were both on the 15th of the months that they were born in. The doc said, she could ensure this little one was born that day too.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Whew, been a while
I've been told I don't blog enough on this site. I've been so busy since my surgery that I've neglected this blog and focused on my weight loss blog. But, Joshua and Zachary are another year older and thought you all might like some new pictures!
Joshua's proudly decorated Easter eggs.
Joshua riding the "horse" at the Children's Museum
Joshua, the dragon. Isn't he scary??
Tired boys after playing hard at the Children's Museum.
Joshua's proudly decorated Easter eggs.
Joshua riding the "horse" at the Children's Museum
Joshua, the dragon. Isn't he scary??
Tired boys after playing hard at the Children's Museum.
Here are a few of Zachary's 2 year old pictures!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The boys having fun!
Though separated by more than 7 years in age, the boys can have a great time together! Check out this video.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
What is this world coming to??
Today, Joshua brought home a letter from school. It basically explained that a 4th grade student had been approached by two men in a car while he was waiting for his bus. The men asked him to get into the car and he refused. Just about that time, the bus arrived and the police were called. How scary to know that anything can happen to your child while waiting for the bus. When Joshua got home from school we had a reminder conversation regarding never getting in someone's car, only leaving school with mom or dad (unless he's been told otherwise), etc. He says he understands, but he's such a soft hearted kiddo that I fear for what could happen.
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