Two Sweet Peas

Week 11

2009-12-19T10:15:00.002-05:00

This week the baby is the size of a LIME.

Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.

Ultrasound Pictures - Scan 3*

2009-12-16T19:06:00.000-05:00

Today I had my ultrasound with Dr. B. It was the first time he's ever done an ultrasound for me. Typically he has his technicians do it, but today he had a rep from GE there training him on his new machine. He called me and asked if I would be interested in coming in for a scan, of course! (More info about how he called me in for this visit, click here.)

Dr. B. did a lot of things I have never seen done at this gestation. I couldn't believe how distinct the baby's characteristics were with the 3-D image. We were able to see it's back side to and no sign of spina bifida, thankfully.

The baby is doing well, measuring right on target. The heart beat was 164bpm. I am sure I will be having another ultrasound within the next few weeks.

Please enjoy this picture as it (to me) is truly impressive. I can't wait to see this little one again really soon!! I finally was able to get up scans from our first ultrasound. Those can be seen here.

*There will be no pictures from our second scan. Those were taken November 29, 2009 when I was in the Emergency Room for 12 miserable hours.

Excited!

2009-12-14T21:00:00.000-05:00

Today I got a call from Dr. B's office. They had asked me if I was still interested in doing the special ultrasound he discussed with me at my last visit. Wednesday I get to see baby!!

Things about Baby #3!

2009-12-13T10:05:00.000-05:00

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I am due July 10, 2010

Baby #3's birthstone is Ruby (Contentment)

Baby #3's Astrological Sign is Cancer

Baby #3's Flower(s) are Larkspur or Water Lily (Green, Russet and Red)

Baby #3 will be born in the Year of The White Metal Tiger

Baby #3 will start kindergarten in 2015

be old enough to drive a car in 2026

graduate high school with the class of 2028

and will finish college in 2032, give or take a year.

First Reconciliation

2009-12-13T10:00:00.002-05:00

Today Emily made her First Reconciliation at church. It was a condensed mass we were then released to see one of four Fathers to listen to the children make their first confession.

I am very proud of Emily she memorized her penance down to the last word. She said Father did not have to correct her. After Emily was done Emily went to the front of the church and took a Lamb and we went back to our pew and said a family prayer.

Now in May she will get her first communion!!

It was a bit disorganized and a bit lengthy because all of the families were able to confess or blessed on top of all of the children making their first confessions. So (all of) the kids got bored. Hopefully next time around the children will be the only ones making their first confession and everyone will be blessed during mass.

10 Weeks

2009-12-12T10:01:00.000-05:00

Today we are 10 weeks! So hard to believe we are almost out of the "danger zone". Let alone me still having a hard time processing the fact we are expecting

This week the baby is the size of a PRUNE.

With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)

First OB Visit

2009-12-02T13:19:00.002-05:00

I saw my doc yesterday for my first OB appointment. Dr. B said he apologized for not getting back to me sooner (regarding my ER visit on Sunday) he was in the hopsital but in surgery. He was happy I went to the ER and was sorry I was there so long. However, I made sure when I was there that the doctors kept in contact with him seeing as he's the head of the OB department of the hospital. He called all the shots even though he wasn't there. He was happy to see me and we BS'd about stuff like we normally do.

He told me he knows me better than his own daughter, which was a huge compliment to me. We discussed plan of action and monitoring and he wants to keep me monitored frequently. He got a new ultrasound machine and wants to use me as a "gunea pig" to test new techniques out. He said for some of the stuff he wants to try he wouldn't charge me for as he's using them for the medical board certification. So he's going to call me in within the next 3-5 weeks for a scan.

I will be getting my tubes tied after this baby so this is is it! I also get to get my tummy tuck after delivery! I am super stoked about that... I need to call a few doctors to see if they will be able to perform the surgery after my delivery.

ER Visit

2009-11-30T22:25:00.002-05:00

Well I spent 11 miserable hours in the ER last night. I had some "issues" that were a concern of mine. Tom and I talked and said I should call Dr. B. I tried calling him twice with no response. After waiting some more I said we need to go to the ER. I didn't want to chance anything. I figured Dr. B was in surgery and he was.

I had a Heplock, foley and an ultrasound and some commotion inbetween and all that lasted 11 hours.

After all of that everything is just fine. I feel crazy for spending that kind of time in the ER, but it's worth it.

I ended up sending Daddy home because he had to work and Grandpa was there with Great Grandpa/Grandma so he took me home. Nothing like a family reunion in the ER!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T18:43:00.002-05:00

Today we enjoyed our holiday with our good friend Valerie from Michigan. She came down to visit us and spend a day of thanks at our table. I baked cookies and cheesecake and cooked the rest of the meal.

We then went over to Tom's parents house and when Tom's mom took off Alli's shirt she read the back of it and she said, "Did you know her shirt says she's going to be a big sister?" And we nodded our heads and said, yes. It was a bit crazy in the house so it wasn't blurted out and a crazy reaction, but none the less everyone seemed surprised (as we were) and happy. The general consensus is "we hope this one is a boy". We will be happy with blue or pink.

Big and Bigger Sister

2009-11-25T18:35:00.004-05:00

Today we told Emily and Allison they were both going to be a "bigger" sister and a "big" sister.

Emily is over the moon excited. She didn't believe us until we showed her the ultrasound pictures.

A little birdie...

2009-11-24T18:38:00.000-05:00

Tonight we tried on Alli's new shirt...

The front says:

The back says:

The girls were pretty excited. Here's some more pictures of our evening:

Ultrasound Pictures - Scan 1

2009-11-24T17:42:00.002-05:00

Today I had my first scan... It was such a surreal experience. I was measuring exactly to what I had my estimated due date as - July 10, 2010.

The baby's heart rate was 140 beats per minute.

Sick babies

2009-11-17T13:10:00.001-05:00

Both of the girls are under the weather. Em and Alli's asthma is flared up because of this lovely weather change. Em's asthma is under control and Alli's is a bit hard to get under control. I am hoping the steroid will help her lungs snap out of it. She's super CRABBY when she's sick!

Barrrrf!

2009-11-16T13:09:00.001-05:00

Today I threw up for the first time. I am hoping it was just because dinner didn't agree with me and it's not the beginning of morning sickness. But, I will take whatever is thrown my way!

5w6d Update

2009-11-13T07:22:00.003-05:00

Just a mini-update on me... I have been feeling well, just pretty darn tired. I am having the hardest time keeping this a secret! I just can't wait to spill the beans and tell everyone!

Second Beta HCG - Follow up

2009-11-06T19:37:00.002-05:00

Well looks like Baby#3 listened!

My beta was 405.7 which is nearly tripled my initial beta!!

Amazing!

New Office Staff

2009-11-05T21:34:00.004-05:00

Dr. B (my OB/GYN) has moved practices and while I loved the office staff at the old practice. I will truly miss Linda and her advice and compassion towards me while pregnant with Em and even moreso with Allison. I am humbled by how nice and supportive the staff at the new practice have been to me when I haven't even met the nurse (seeing as she's new) the other gal is super nice. She told me to call whenever I needed to be reassured. I LOVE the fact they make me feel welcome and very supported.

Second Beta HCG

2009-11-05T21:29:00.003-05:00

Today I had my Second Beta drawn... I am waiting for the numbers! Let's just hope the numbers have doubled appropriately like they should!!

Come'on baby!!

News!

2009-11-02T21:27:00.005-05:00

Today I told Daddy I was pregnant with you... I posted this picture (below) as his wallpaper on his desktop. He opened his computer and said, "What the f***?!", he did a double take and asked us how far along I was. We decided we are going to wait to tell our families until I am comfortable with the status of our pregnancy.

Can't wait!

Trick or Treat!

2009-11-02T20:54:00.002-05:00

We went over to Greg and Jen's tonight for Trick or Treat. We went over earlier for dinner and got the kids dressed and we went on our way. The kids ended up walking about 1.5 miles in 1.5 hours; which was quite a feat. there was no arguing who was going to ring the doorbell or who was going to go first and no complaining about anyone's feet hurting. The kids made out like a bandit on candy... Better yet, the passed out the moment we got home!

Side note on costumes, I bought 2 for Allison the Princess outfit was a 3T-4T and I'm glad she tried it on because it was really tight on her body. Nothing has ever been tight on her. The deal was she could wear it weather permitting. Well needless to say we went with plan 2, she was a skeleton. She wore 2 onesies, her jacket and her shirt. She wouldn't have lasted in that little dress.

Here's some pics!

Surprise!

2009-11-01T21:25:00.001-05:00

Holy crap! Today I got a positive HPT today!!! We are expecting baby number 3!

"The Wilds"

2009-10-20T20:44:00.000-04:00

We went to The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio. It was a beautiful 3 hour drive in Southern Ohio. The colors of the leaves changing and the bluffs are always a favorite of mine to see.

The Wilds is land donated by the American Electric Power which were surface coal mines donated to the State after they were fully reclaimed. I handle this type of business at work so it was nice to see how the land is supposed to look. In total 10,000 acres was donated and currently only 1,400 acres are in use. It was neat to find out the history of the place prior to going, thanks to my boss.

We ended up spending about 3.5 hours down there in total our tour was about 2.5 hours and we killed some time before waiting for Tom's parents before we went on our tour.

Allison had a BLAST! We were in an enclosed bus, it was too cold to go in an open-aired bus. And Allison would have climbed out if we let her. She was literally standing on Tom's head clawing out the window after the giraffes. Too cute.

Here's some pictures:

Fall already?

2009-10-08T22:03:00.003-04:00

I can hardly believe fall is almost here... I am still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that school has started almost 2 months ago!

Things have been busy in our neck of the woods....

Emily is doing well in school. For the first time since preschool I haven't had to worry about behavior. That has been since she was 3! So my little girl is being GOOD! I am so proud!

I was able to go on my first field trip with Emily. I was supposed to go when I was pregnant with Allison, but it was cancelled due to bad weather. We went to Lake County MetroParks. It was so beautiful there. It was quite a trip to get out there, but totally worth it. I want to take the girls back out there in the Spring.

Allison is a chatty-cathy. She picks up on everything others do. She has a very comedic personality and she does nothing but make us do belly laughs.

The month of October is super busy....

I went to Columbus last weekend with Bonnie for a Cooking Show/Expo.
All 4 of us are going to get our flu shots this weekend. It's going to be interesting schleping into the Clinic lifting our sleeves up. Bring on the Tylenol!
This weekend we are going to Zanesville which is about 3 hours away to a place called The Wilds. We may go further South to the Ohio River and visit a client of mine. We will go horseback riding and shoot Tom's newest gun on her farm.
Emily is going to get her left nostril cauterized after having her right nostril done in July.
Tom and I are going to the Metallica concert on October 15th.
Oh and we have a wedding to go to...

Yeah... fun times...

Fall already??

2009-09-18T22:28:00.003-04:00

Well... since school started life has been really crazy! Work has been hectic. The girls are now enrolled in gymnastics and tennis.

Emily starts tennis in a few weeks. I took her for an evaluation. She will start out as a beginner. She will be able to work herself up the circuit at her own pace. Eviddently a girl at the club was in the US Open. It gives Em something to work for. Not saying she will be in the US Open, but she can go places with her talent.

Allison will have her 3rd class tomorrow. Alli, however really doesn't feel like listening especially while on the trampolines. She really likes being a monkey and jumping and climbing. I think she may have monkey genes...

So far Em is doing well in school. Thankfully there's no behavioral issues (so far).

Looks like we will be spending Christmas in sunny Florida again!! I can't wait!

Here's some pictures of the girls...

New beginnings!

2009-08-26T21:11:00.001-04:00

Emily started school on Monday and I was so elated to send her back... Sounds bad I know, but as a child my mom was always happy when my sister and I went back to school... Now I know why. The last 2-3 weeks of summer vacation kids get so bored therefore driving their moms insane!

I am happy Emily got the same teacher she had last year. I am hoping to avoid behavior issues this year and go through this year smoothly and it will be a year of growth for Em.

I have signed up Allison for gymnastics. She will be starting in 1 week. I plan on taking a TON of pictures of our monkey.

Emily will be starting tennis weekly tennis lessons in October. She really has a chance of being really good. So I am hoping this will help her with her self esteem, because her back hand (without training) ROCKS!!