tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:29:05 +0000Doctor's VisitAnnouncementsCaesarean SectionUltrasoundGenetic CounselingBlood TestsNamesPollsVideosDue-DatesGenderContractionsDoctorsDown SyndromeHospital VisitsPregnancy TestTrisomy 18fFNChristmasDriving DirectionsGuest ListNewsParentingPicturesVBAChttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-9110951108749458880Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-07-11T15:24:30.422-07:00Driving DirectionsHospital VisitsShockingly, we still have family members asking about driving directions to the SAME hospital where we delivered Addison. Here's the information: Address: 3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 325-9110 Click here for a satellite aerial image of that I prepared. It shows you how to get to the hospital entrance, parking, visitors entrance, and more. Click here http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/07/driving-directions-to-hospital.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-7838559204724941979Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-07-11T15:19:50.658-07:00Doctor's VisitToday is our last visit to Dr. Chen’s office before the big event!  Nothing really special happening other than the usual tests.  Dr. Chen measured Alicia’s heartbeat and it was beating in the mid-130’s. “This is a sign of a very calm and mature heart rate.” “Really!?  Maybe you should measure mine!”  I thought. Dr. Chen also pushed his fingers into Amy’s lower tummy, http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/07/doctors-visit-38th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5252792396929439806Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:20:00 +00002009-07-03T22:20:22.942-07:00AnnouncementsCaesarean SectionDoctor's VisitAmy has been feeling 1-2 contractions per day, on a daily basis.  We were wondering if Dr. Chen would just tell us to check-in to the hospital and get Alicia out!  But instead, Dr. Chen predicted that Alicia will be born within the next 10 days.  Shockingly, the prediction wasn't the breaking news of the day.  Instead, as Dr. Chen was looking at the chart, he mentioned that http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/07/doctor-visit-37th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-7463161507159082018Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-06-27T15:51:21.918-07:00ContractionsAmy told me this morning before I left for work that she had a few major contractions last night.  Since then, the contractions have stopped. What did I do?  I've never left for work this fast! http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/contractions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-8954694480560259621Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:39:00 +00002009-06-27T15:39:50.984-07:00Caesarean SectionDoctor's VisitDue-DatesFolks, we are in our final month/approach! As I'm typing this post, we are less than 4 weeks away from meeting Alicia for the first time! We were at the Doctor's again today, and this is what Dr. Chen had to say: Although we think Amy's tummy is smaller than last time when she was carrying Addison, Dr. Chen measured and predicted that Alicia will NOT be 'light' when she's born.  He saidhttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/doctor-visit-36th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5957212530423496159Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:35:00 +00002009-06-23T21:50:26.946-07:00NamesPollsThe 97% certainty has been bugging me since the day it was quoted.  The fact that Dr. Chen couldn't confirm the gender last time tells me that it's a sign that I should be prepared for the remaining 3%.  Factor in my family history of 2 (Good Looking!) boys, I believe I have established sufficient evidence to convince myself for a backup plan.  A backup plan of a Boy's name just http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/just-in-case.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5081946416003445857Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:33:00 +00002009-06-21T18:34:31.144-07:00PicturesYes, and the baby is mine! If you don’t believe me, here’s the evidence. And my wife is very well aware of it too! She’s carrying it a bit low, don’t you think? http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/snow-white-is-pregnant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5947917390486501227Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:08:00 +00002009-06-21T02:08:59.019-07:00AnnouncementsNamesYes!  We have the official news that the 4th A is NOT born yet!  But we did decide on her name though.  Click here to find out. http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/it-official.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5019577824943136719Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:12:00 +00002009-06-09T20:12:24.709-07:00Doctor's VisitUltrasoundAnother Doctor's visit today doing the exact same procedures. The only difference is, Dr. Chen picked up the Ultrasound scanner afterwards! It means that we'll have another look at the 4th A! Well, I bet you're already looking for pictures... but No! Looking at the screen, Dr. Chen asked if we can tell what organ is showing on the screen... it's the beating heart, I said.  That was an easyhttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/doctor-visit-34th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-7312082446401254345Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:35:00 +00002009-06-06T15:35:52.197-07:00NamesAfter some intense discussion between Amy and Myself, we have finally reached an agreement that we'll pick the name with the least votes.  Wait... but both Aaliyah and Anatolia are occupying the bottom spot with 1 vote.  What shall we do? http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/06/we-have-name.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-7930627116905585527Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:46:00 +00002009-05-31T23:47:26.788-07:00NamesPollsWe have narrowed down the choices of name to 10.  Between Amy and I, we both know each other's preference.  Unfortunately, we didn't pick the same name so we couldn't just agree on it, like we did with Addison.  With 97% certainty, the assumption is that the 4th A is going to be a girl, and therefore, all these names are (supposed to be) girls names.  To help you with the http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/05/we-are-asking-for-your-input.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-2250849227956054189Wed, 27 May 2009 07:33:00 +00002009-05-31T00:33:25.850-07:00Blood TestsCaesarean SectionContractionsDoctor's VisitThe same old stuff happened during this visit.  Tests, Heartbeat, Blood Pressure, etc.  Our only question for Dr. Chen was to clarify when to go to the hospital should contractions begin.  With Addison, we prepared ourselves based on textbook scenarios.  Meaning that we are not to leave for the hospital until the contractions are x minute apart, lasting more than y minutes.&http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/05/doctor-visit-32nd-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-650520341790948388Wed, 13 May 2009 08:53:00 +00002009-05-18T01:54:06.879-07:00Caesarean SectionDoctor's VisitfFNAnother Doctor's Visit, another weight, blood pressure, and fetus' heartbeat check.  "The 4th A" was beating at 148 beats per minute.  Dr. Chen said it's the best heartbeat he'd heard all day.  I told him he said that only because we were his last patient of the day.  But he said 'no, I still have a C-section to do immediately after this.  They are waiting for http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/05/doctor-visit-30th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-3001781693024131638Sat, 02 May 2009 08:25:00 +00002009-05-16T01:37:07.230-07:00Hospital VisitsVideosRemember the fFN test that I mentioned in my previous post?  Today, we have decided to stop by the hospital to run such test... to find out if "The 4th A" will be arriving within the next 2 weeks.  Amy has been feeling the same pain around the same area in the past few days.  Therefore, per Doctor's suggestion, we have decided to run this test to see if it tells us morehttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/05/first-hospital-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-4086987163059993634Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:58:00 +00002009-05-02T01:18:42.058-07:00Caesarean SectionDoctor's VisitfFNTime flies!  It’s time for another monthly Doctor’s visit.  It’s the same old routine again.  We got there; we waited; weight and urine test; blood pressure; fetus heart rate; a measure of the tummy.  Although the Doctor did say that based on the measurement of the tummy, the baby is 2 weeks ahead! Dr. Chen also told Amy that she needs to do a blood test to find out her sugarhttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/04/doctors-visit-26th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-5738209072113369791Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:25:00 +00002009-03-21T18:09:53.633-07:00Doctor's VisitDue-DatesIt's time for our monthly Doctor's visit again!Although we were told during our last visit that we will receive an ultra-sound today, we didn't receive one today. The good news is, we already know that "The 4th A" is going to be a girl. Therefore, we were okay with it. We asked Dr. Chen some questions about the Due-Date. At first, we were told that it could be any day during the week before http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/03/doctor-visit-22nd-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-338214269415858322Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:02:00 +00002009-03-11T16:02:58.943-07:00Doctor's VisitGenderGenetic CounselingUltrasoundVideosYes, I know it’s been a long while since I promised to post some Ultrasound scans and videos of our second Genetic Counseling visit.  Our DSL (internet) at home has been down for more than a week, and I have now finally switched over to cable (TV and Internet) as my primary Internet Service Provider (ISP).  Enough of all these domestic issues, let’s get started!  Here’s a re-cap ofhttp://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/03/here-are-evidences.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-2546517825282793186Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:22:00 +00002009-02-24T20:22:49.763-08:00AnnouncementsGenderWith 97% certainly based on text-book analysis of the ultrasound images, both the nurse and the doctor declared that it’s a girl.  I’ll post some Ultrasound images and a video later. http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-351414313455009599Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:32:00 +00002009-02-21T16:35:15.560-08:00Doctor's VisitWe had our monthly doctor's visit with Dr. Albert Chen today. It was a rather quick visit because all Dr. Chen did was to check the baby's heart rate. It clocked-in at 150 beats per minute. We also asked Dr. Chen about a cyst that was discovered during our previous ultrasound at the Genetic Counseling office. Dr. Chen reviewed the report of the ultrasound scan and told us not to worry about http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/02/doctor-visit-18th-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-1491179516812677929Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:56:00 +00002009-02-14T14:56:16.922-08:00Blood TestsDown SyndromeGenetic CounselingTrisomy 18UltrasoundThis afternoon, I received a phone call from the Genetic Counseling office to inform me with the blood test results. Down Syndrome – It went from 1 in 6,600 from our First Trimester screening to 1 in 20,000.  The lowest score possible, according to the Doctor. Trisomy 18 – First Trimester screening was 1 in 10,000, and we are now at 1 in 20,000.  It is also a lowest possible score.&#http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/02/results-are-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-1921439760358051426Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:44:00 +00002009-02-14T14:44:54.039-08:00Blood TestsDoctor's VisitGenetic CounselingToday, we made a quick visit to the Genetic Counseling office for a blood draw.  With Amy’s pregnancy well into second trimester, it’s time for the second trimester blood screening.  Since our First Trimester blood test result was passed, with flying colors, we are hopeful that this blood test will result in similar manner.  We’ll find out the results in about a week.  http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/02/second-trimester-blood-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-6875583234695413463Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:56:00 +00002009-01-29T15:56:15.599-08:00VideosI just came across this video on YouTube.  Pretty Neat!  I appreciate the time it took the Dad (presumably) to shoot and edit this video. http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-creative-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-7690390883420040053Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:53:00 +00002009-01-26T02:54:48.612-08:00Blood TestsDown SyndromeTrisomy 18Got a phone call from the genetic counseling office today.  The doctor called to inform me of the blood test results.  Down Syndrome – Based on our age, our risk factor prior to the blood test was 1 in 150.  The blood test result is 1 in 6600. Trisomy 18 – Our risk factor prior to the blood test was 1 in 530.  The blood test result is 1 in 10,000. Overall, these are some http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/01/first-trimester-screening-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-308661750097495532Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-01-26T02:42:16.021-08:00Doctor's VisitGenetic CounselingUltrasoundVideosAs mentioned, Dr. Chen referred us to Genetic Counseling, and today we had our first appointment.  Based on our past experience with Addison, the one good thing about going to Genetic Counseling, is the high-quality ultrasound that we get to do during our visits.  And based on all the souvenirs we have received, it looks like it was well worth it.  When we first arrived at the http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2009/01/our-first-genetic-counseling-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989295637347695312.post-2227228363873372352Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:05:00 +00002008-12-31T13:13:29.381-08:00NewsParentingAddison doesn’t usually complain about dirty diapers.  Mostly because Mommy has always been following closely with his diaper-changing schedule.  But what will happen when a diaper hasn’t been changed for a month?  Find out here.http://the4tha.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-happens-when-you-dont-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0