Musings of Chellie

Pregnancy Update

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:56:00 +0000

I have been contracting (not Braxton Hicks) off and on since Monday. Well, Wednesday morning at 4:30am, I am woken up by strong, painful contractions. I am timing, watching, waiting, debating, thinking and going through all kinds of emotions. At 7am, the contractions start to be more regular but not as painful. All through the day I am hit w/ mild, moderate and strong contractions. I go walking and shopping w/ my mom to keep contractions going.

At 3pm, I call Labor & Delivery and the nurse told me that if my contractions stay regular and strong to come in. Well, at 3:30ishpm, they subsided. Then at about 4:15ishpm, they started again hard and regular. I and my husband then go to L&D. I am monitored, my contractions are coming hard and regular. I was 36w5d. The doctor on-call said I wasn't in "real" labor. I was checked and had dilated only to 1cm. No effacement was mentioned. I was sent me home being told that I had to have stronger and more painful contractions. The doctor did say if I was truly in labor, that they won't be stopped. Also if my water broke that I was definitely going to be admitted. I was mad and upset because here I am in L&D having strong and painful contractions and I am sent home w/ instructions to take Benadryl or Tylenol PM. At least keep me until my contractions subsides (if they were to which they did later but the doctor didn't know that). Oh the doctor said too, that since I am not 37 weeks, that he wanted me to be at home. My baby would be a preemie. Umm alright I was/am 2 days from 37 weeks. 2 days won't really make a difference plus my 1st was born when I was 36w5d and he was great. His lungs and his eating were good. I know, I know every baby is different but I was just ticked off.

Today I had my NST & OB appointment. The OB who saw me said that next Friday (11/6) I am to be induced. I have to call on that day, early in the morning to find out what time to arrive. I am now 36w6d. Tomorrow I will be 37 weeks.

So everyone that's my update. I am on such a roller coaster right now... *stomps*

Alright

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:22:00 +0000

Whew, it has been awhile eh? Just a little catching up then. I am pregnant with my 3rd child and I'm having a girl this time around. I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as of 12/31/08. My sugar/glucose levels are great! So this is what happened today:

Had my 2nd growth check ultrasound today. I'm 36 weeks exactly. Nyomi is 6 pounds and 3 ounces. She's in the 50 percentile in size. She has a lot of hair and she's definitely a girl, no mistake about that one. My high-risk doctor said that he doesn't want me going past 38 weeks and an induction date will be discussed at my next OB appointment.

Walking

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Elijah started walking today! He took about 10-15 steps. Oh boy, here we go!

OB Appointment

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:49:00 +0000

Had my prenatal appointment today. Things are going great which I am very happy for. I am gaining weight (like my doctor wants me to) and my blood pressure is good. Nyomi's heartbeat level is within the 150 range and she's a mover. My OB/GYN says I may start having my NST (non-stress test) early due to my blood condition. All in all, everything is going well. I went to Target also and found the "perfect" photo album and also a 8.5"x8.5" scrapbook journal I want for Nyomi. I went to Target also and found the "perfect" photo album and also 8.5"x8.5" scrapbook journal I want for Nyomi.

L&D Visit

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:30:00 +0000

Round.ligament.pains. That's what all this cramping is! I and Christopher spent 3 hrs in Labor and Delivery having Nyomi monitored. She's doing great, moving and also moving too well. The nurse had to chase her around to hear her heartbeat. I gave urine and blood samples. Both came back good. I am advised to drink 1 gallon of water per day. Apparently you can have round ligament pains in different parts of your body. Wow, didn't know that. Undecided I thought maybe an UTI, nope urine test proved negative. I have Type 2 diabetics and my urine showed no signs of sugar. So now I'll have this cramping along the whole bottom side of my stomach for I don't know long. I had round ligament pains w/ my 1st but they were in my inner thighs. I can't bend over, really can't bend over. My belly is sooo sore. Well, I am happy it wasn't preterm labor. Just good ole "normal" pregnancy stuff.

Hope -n- Strength

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:38:00 +0000

My mother-in-law Cindy has a blog called Hope -N- Strength. It's full of emotions due to the fact she's pouring out her life story of her abuse of all kinds. She created this blog to help others. Here is in her own words what her blog is about and for:

Hope - N- Strength is a safe place for men, women or children to come to. If you’ve ever been abused in any manner, if you're lonely, depressed, or just need to talk and get something off your chest, I’m here to listen and respond. I am hoping that my story will give someone the strength to stand up for themselves, for their children or just for someone that they care about. For one to gain the courage, the hope and the strength. NO it’s not going to be easy, YES it will be hard, BUT nowhere near as hard as what you are going through or what you’ve already gone through. IMAGINE living pain free, fearing nothing, and living in freedom. It’s POSSIBLE, it’s out there for you, you just have to want it. I’m not here to save the world. BUT I would like to save someone with HOPE -N- STRENGTH.

It's A Girl!

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:20:00 +0000

I had my "big" ultrasound today and I along with the hubby, found out we are having our first girl! I am excited amongst other emotions. Now to buy some pinks and purple...

Arrrgh! Life Is Hectic!

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Well, I have been MIA huh? I have not forgotten about you all (whoever is a fan). As the title states, life is hectic for me right now. Really hectic. I am now 4 1/2 months pregnant (as of today), getting big and my oldest child Michael wants a "siser" because he already has a "broher". Aren't children cute? On June 29th, I go in for the "big" ultrasound. I shall come in periodically to update what's going on in my life. Until then, tata!

I Am Semi Back

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:23:00 +0000

Well, I found out yesterday that I am pregnant. Baby #3 for me. I went to the hospital on the 17th to give a urine sample and found out the next morning that the result was positive. Family is hoping for a girl since I have 2 boys already. I just want a healthy pregnancy and baby, an uncomplicated labor. Is that too much to ask for? My oldest son Michael said he wants a sister. He also started preschool. He loves it, always asking to go. Elijah my youngest son is now taking off in his walker. He was a late bloomer but he got it now. As you can imagine, life is really hectic now. With the news of a new baby, I have something else to scrap! Ahh scrapbooking... my addiction.. I mean hobby.

March 20, 2009 Blog Prompt: Close your eyes. Listen. What all do you hear? Can you describe it in detail? Once you opened your eyes, did what you thought you heard and actually heard coincide?
I hear the computer fans. It's soothing actually.

Another Break

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Michael is having surgery and things are hectic right now. Shall return hopefully on February 1st.

Well...

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:02:00 +0000

It has been hectic. I have spent so much time handling business and catching up on things. Michael had an Audiology appointment on Monday, speech therapy on Tuesday and his Pre-Op appointment today. It was a very busy day and also past 3 days. The other thing is, the hospital receptionist didn’t give me back Michael’s medical card which means tomorrow I need to call them to have it mailed. Oh well, that’s life right?

January 5, 2009 Blog Prompt: Today is National Bird Day. What is your favorite bird and why?
I don’t have a favorite bird. I just like colorful ones.

January 6, 2009 Blog Prompt: This month is Get Organized Month. Name 3 things you need to organize and your strategy for doing this.
Oh man this is the perfect prompt for what I have been doing lately: getting organized. I didn’t really have a system. I just knew certain things needed to get done and I did them. I had laundry, important calls to make and situations that involved Michael.

January 7, 2009 Blog Prompt: Today is Old Rock Day. What is the oldest thing that you have? Please describe it.
The oldest thing I can think of right now is my infant quilt. I am 31 now (almost 32 in 3 months) and I still have my quilt. It’s brown, ivory and pink on the outside, pink on the inside and has thick, ivory threading around the edges.

It's the Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:09:00 +0000

I had a typical winter weekend. Meaning everyone pretty much stayed indoors. You can’t do much with heavy fog and rain. We had church service this Sunday as we always do. All in all, things were decent.

Starting the New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:10:00 +0000

Things are just going as usual. Nothing major or special except Christopher bought Elijah his first walker. It’s exciting for me. Other mothers might understand this.

January 2, 2009 Blog Prompt: Today is Fruitcake Toss Day. Have you ever eaten fruitcake? What are your feelings about it?
Well, the ones in the stores don’t taste good to me. Now my maternal grandmother makes really tasty fruitcakes. She first get fresh fruits, grinds them up and have them soaking in rum for some time. Later she makes the batter and adds the fruit. Yummy!

I'm Baaack

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Well it was a quick but nice break. Now to begin blogging again. My sons Michael and Elijah are growing up so fast. On December 29th, Elijah said “Dada” and “Daddy” for the first time. Michael’s speech is improving a lot, which I am grateful for. My family had a decent NYE. I on the other hand spent NYE and the morning of New Year’s Day in the ER. I have found out that I am diabetic. I am beginning to change my eating habits and lifestyle. Since I had gestational diabetes with Elijah, this discovery is familiar ground to me. Well, that’s life. Happy New Year’s everyone!

January 1, 2009 Blog Prompt: It is New Year’s Day. What are some of the special foods that you eat in order to bring in the New Year?
Gumbo!

Taking A Break

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:59:00 +0000

I shall be taking a break from now until December 31, 2008. Life is hectic right now and so I'll need time to sort things out and relax. Until next year! :-)

Thanksgiving Frenzy

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:19:00 +0000

Well, today my family and I are planning our Thanksgiving meal and dishing out who would be making what. My sister Felicia is the main organizer in this. My Mom is in the organizing a little bit also. Some of the dishes will be prepared tonight like the marble pumpkin cheesecake with caramel that Felicia is making. Man her cheesecakes are wonderful!

November 26, 2008 Blog Prompt: What are you thankful for?
That would be God, my life and family.

Pears

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:16:00 +0000

Today my brother David wanted to feed Elijah and so he had rice cereal and pears. He ate that well which I am happy about. No allergies so far and I am grateful for that.

November 25, 2008 Blog Prompt: What is your favorite Thanksgiving dinner item?
See I don’t have one thing I like. My favorite Thanksgiving dishes are cornbread/sourdough bread pieces stuffing with LOTS of turkey gravy (with the turkey meat pieces), potato salad, dinner rolls (I just adore bread), collard greens and ham/turkey. There’s this fried cabbage blend that we have that I enjoy also. You fry regular cabbage, bacon, carrots and mix in oyster sauce. It’s yummy! Now for drinks, I enjoy the Martinelli’s sparkling ciders. There are 3 flavors I have tried: regular apple, apple and cranberry and the third is apple with grape. I believe I saw apple and mango flavored a few years back but I can’t find it now.

A New Week

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:14:00 +0000

Today I am just moving along handling business, nothing special.

November 24, 2008 Blog Prompt: Do you have any Thanksgiving traditions?
Yes but this year we are doing a few things differently. My sister is the chef in the family and she wants 2 turkeys and a ham. Normally we have 1 turkey and a ham. She’s making a maple and brown sugar turkey and a pomegranate glazed turkey. We shall see.

My Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:07:00 +0000

On Saturday I fed Elijah rice cereal and peaches by spoon. He took to it well. Next now being Sunday, he didn’t like it. I put it in a bottle and he ate it that way. Children can be so picky! I plan on feeding him pears next.

November 22-23, 2008 Blog Prompt: Enjoy the weekend!
I shall.

In My Life

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:57:00 +0000

Well, Veteran’s Day has passed and it had or has a significant meaning for many. Church services have been joyful to say the least. Elijah had his 6 months well baby check-up and he did well. He now weighs 15 pounds and 12.3 ounces. His height is 25 ½ inches tall and his head circumference is 16 ¾. He also is teething. His left bottom tooth is cutting. He is learning to crawl but he crawls backwards. I have started giving him baby cereal through the bottle and he has taken to that well. Now I am going to start feeding him by spoon and also feed him baby foods along with the cereal. Christopher and I went to Baby R Us and bought Elijah his first solid fruits and vegetables, as well as more cereal. I hope the foods agree with him. It’s time set him in his high school and also a walker is needed soon. With Michael, he is seeing a speech therapist and he's coming along nicely.

November 11, 2008 Blog Prompt: Today is Veterans Day. Please explain what this day means to you and if you have a layout, we would love to see it.
My father is a Vietnam vet. Luckily he didn’t go through the horrible post-war situations that many have gone through. On this day I pretty much think of my father. There's a patriotic layout I did. You can look at it through this link: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=288401&cat=500&ppuser=98978 (copy and paste).

November 12, 2008 Blog Prompt: The thing that scares me the most is...
Not making into Heaven.

November 13, 2008 Blog Prompt: What is changing in your life right now?
My children.

November 14, 2008 Blog Prompt: What's your secret recipe?
I don’t have a secret recipe per se but there’s a dish I made up and my family enjoys it. There’s no name for it but what I put in it is hot links (you can use mild), black sliced olives, stewed canned Italian or Mexican style tomatoes and chili beans (similar to pinto beans). I serve it over rice and you can have any vegetables on the side along with garlic bread.

November 15-16, 2008 Blog Prompt: It’s the weekend!
Ahh just read the main post.

November 17, 2008 Blog Prompt: Anything goes…
Read the main post.

November 18, 2008 Blog Prompt: Right now you should be doing ______ instead of being on the computer.
Laundry, which includes washing, drying, folding, ironing and putting everything away in the drawers or on hangers.

November 19, 2008 Blog Prompt: Name five things in your refrigerator.
Nacho cheese sauce, breakfast sausage, iceberg lettuce, flour tortillas and ranch salad dressing.

November 20, 2008 Blog Prompt: If I could take tomorrow off of work, I'd...
As a stay-at-home mom, I would leave my children with my family and just go do things for me.

November 21, 2008 Blog Prompt: Can you survive without e-mail? How has it changed your life?
Yes I could. As far as in changing my life, my "letters" now reaches my recipients faster.

On This Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:52:00 +0000

Today Michael had another medical appointment to check his ears.

November 10, 2008 Blog Prompt: Choose your favorite season. Name the season and explain why it is your favorite.
Actually I like all 4 seasons equally. I like the fall for Thanksgiving is near. I like winter because I just like cold weather. I like spring and summer for the same reason: the sunny weather.

Laid Back Day

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:57:00 +0000

My family had church service and it was nice. Today had shown that winter is very close. The weather was colder than usual but I am looking forward to it because Christopher had gotten some firewood and I would very much like to sit by the fireplace.

November 8-9, 2008 Blog Prompt: Another weekend…
Even more so.

Relaxation

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:55:00 +0000

I stayed home with my family and had a wonderful time.

November 8-9, 2008 Blog Prompt: Another weekend…
Pretty much.

Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:54:00 +0000

I went to Costco today with my mother and oldest son Michael. In the bakery, I saw cakes decorated with the American flag. I also heard snatches of conversations of parties being thrown today and over the weekend to celebrate Obama’s win. My, my people are really happy.

November 7, 2008 Blog Prompt: I do/do not like to take a bath because...
I rarely take baths. I am a shower woman. Now I would take a bath if I want to relax with the aromatherapy candles or if my husband I wishes to but give me the showers.

Aftermath

noreply@blogger.com (Chellie) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:50:00 +0000

I have seen a lot of people pretty much letting the results of the presidential election sit in. I am amazed at the response of the world. It’s truly wonderful.

November 6, 2008 Blog Prompt: "Would you eat a bowl of live crickets for $40,000? Explain why or why not?"
No. Even though I need/want the money, I treasure my health more so.