I'm getting super excited about birthing this baby. It's funny since I was worried about that the first time around. I feel like if I labored without pain meds on pitocin, I can now conquer anything. My midwives have said this baby will be a piece of cake after Creed's birth.
I finished reading through the Labor of Love book. It sounds funny to me to think that I will want to listen to music, have candles, etc. while I'm in labor. I really think this experience is going to be radically different and it pumps me up. :)
I also started reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I'm currently in the first section which is story after story of natural births.
Sorry this post is so boring. But this is what's going on! :)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
15 weeks and flying!
I can't believe we're already at week 15. It seems to be going so quickly this time around.
Sib, as the new baby has been nicknamed, has started moving around quite a bit. Usually at night before bed. Sib's heartbeat is strong and Sib is growing fast. I'm doing pretty well. Lots of heartburn (got some papaya pills today to try to prevent that) and lots of problems w/ my back and sciatica (sp?). I have an appointment tomorrow with a chiropractor that specializes in pregers women. Should be fun!
Today I had my 2nd true appointment at Labor of Love. I got to meet Bea-I had only seen 2/3 of the midwives previously, so now I've seem them all. I borrowed some books from the LOL library and I'm looking forward to getting into those. Also going to look for a book on breastfeeding the lactation consultant recommended. It should help me sort out if it's going to work this time or not and give me some ideas of things I can try (did you know drinking a beer a day can improve milk production? Why didn't someone tell me that before!?!?!). AND we're signed up for the child-birthing classes that are mandatory in the state of Florida if you haven't previously delivered at a birthing center. When the midwife was trying to find the heartbeat, Creed seemed rather concerned about what was happening to his baby. He started clapping as soon as he heard Sib's pitter-patter. :)
Going back in 4 weeks for another check-up, then a few weeks after that we're having a sono to make sure all major body parts/systems are present and accounted for. :)
Sib, as the new baby has been nicknamed, has started moving around quite a bit. Usually at night before bed. Sib's heartbeat is strong and Sib is growing fast. I'm doing pretty well. Lots of heartburn (got some papaya pills today to try to prevent that) and lots of problems w/ my back and sciatica (sp?). I have an appointment tomorrow with a chiropractor that specializes in pregers women. Should be fun!
Today I had my 2nd true appointment at Labor of Love. I got to meet Bea-I had only seen 2/3 of the midwives previously, so now I've seem them all. I borrowed some books from the LOL library and I'm looking forward to getting into those. Also going to look for a book on breastfeeding the lactation consultant recommended. It should help me sort out if it's going to work this time or not and give me some ideas of things I can try (did you know drinking a beer a day can improve milk production? Why didn't someone tell me that before!?!?!). AND we're signed up for the child-birthing classes that are mandatory in the state of Florida if you haven't previously delivered at a birthing center. When the midwife was trying to find the heartbeat, Creed seemed rather concerned about what was happening to his baby. He started clapping as soon as he heard Sib's pitter-patter. :)
Going back in 4 weeks for another check-up, then a few weeks after that we're having a sono to make sure all major body parts/systems are present and accounted for. :)
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WEEK NINE: Baby has a Home
It's been an intense ride these past few weeks. We have gotten and lost the house we were trying to buy numerous times. Last night we officially closed and walked away with keys in hand. I can't wait to get our home ready for all of us and for this new wee one. I'm very ready to be settling in instead of unsettling my life (e.g., unpacking is a whole lot more fun than packing!).
This is week nine and it hasn't been the most pleasant. I am getting increasingly "sick." It's quite exhausting. Kyle continues to be sweet as you can imagine to me. Creed has SIX teeth coming in so he's out of sorts, but he has been extra snugly and extra sleepy so that's working in my favor. :)
Last night at church I'm told he was going up to the tiny baby and gently rubbing her leg and saying "bebe." :) He continues to kiss my tummy, though he has to pull my shirt up first and kiss my skin. We asked him the other night if he wants a brother or a sister, and he said "sis!" What a sweet big brother! We'll see if he's got his grandpa's gift of "knowing these things."
This is week nine and it hasn't been the most pleasant. I am getting increasingly "sick." It's quite exhausting. Kyle continues to be sweet as you can imagine to me. Creed has SIX teeth coming in so he's out of sorts, but he has been extra snugly and extra sleepy so that's working in my favor. :)
Last night at church I'm told he was going up to the tiny baby and gently rubbing her leg and saying "bebe." :) He continues to kiss my tummy, though he has to pull my shirt up first and kiss my skin. We asked him the other night if he wants a brother or a sister, and he said "sis!" What a sweet big brother! We'll see if he's got his grandpa's gift of "knowing these things."
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Switch
Well, I have officially requested all my prenatal records be transferred to Labor of Love, our local birthing center. Kyle and I both feel this is the best decision for this new little one--or at least the direction we should head in. We have our first appointment there in about a month. I am excited about the potential differences in the experience with Baby.
I bought a changing table from craigslist! I have wanted a "real" changing table since Creed was born. It's fun to plan for this next arrival. With the possibility of us getting our house, I'm once again dreaming of nursery wall paint! ;) I have big ideas of making Creed's room "day" and the baby's room "night." We'll see how that goes.
Having good and bad moments/days. I just put 10 DVDs on hold at our library so I will have some distraction from the monotony of laying on the couch feeling disgusting. :)
Kyle is phenomenal. He has kept up with the dishes I deem "too gross to deal with." And he is a super-duper carrier of laundry baskets.
I bought a changing table from craigslist! I have wanted a "real" changing table since Creed was born. It's fun to plan for this next arrival. With the possibility of us getting our house, I'm once again dreaming of nursery wall paint! ;) I have big ideas of making Creed's room "day" and the baby's room "night." We'll see how that goes.
Having good and bad moments/days. I just put 10 DVDs on hold at our library so I will have some distraction from the monotony of laying on the couch feeling disgusting. :)
Kyle is phenomenal. He has kept up with the dishes I deem "too gross to deal with." And he is a super-duper carrier of laundry baskets.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
6 weeks and counting!
We had our sonogram today to see how old Baby is. Just 6 weeks! Which means my symptoms are showing a lot earlier than they did with Creed. I think I may be in for a rough go of it.
Baby is 0.35cm long. We got to see and hear the tiny heartbeat--precious! Creed started clapping. ;) You can see the sound waves for the heartbeat at the bottom of this next pic:
Estimated Due Date: February 3, 2011!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Labor of Love
We had our orientation at Labor of Love (LOL) and really enjoyed it. I had been feeling a check in my spirit about the whole birthing center bit (not sure why since I've always been a fan) but I felt like it was lifted during our meeting. We're going to be praying a lot about this over the next few days to see what God would have for us.
Kyle is more excited about the birthing center than I am. He is so cute. I love how involved and supportive he is in my life and the things that are important to me.
Tomorrow morning we will find out how much LOL will cost with our insurance (yes, our insurance now covers birthing centers and home births!).
Kyle is more excited about the birthing center than I am. He is so cute. I love how involved and supportive he is in my life and the things that are important to me.
Tomorrow morning we will find out how much LOL will cost with our insurance (yes, our insurance now covers birthing centers and home births!).
Take II
Woo hoo! We are super excited that a new Little Baby Truman is en route.
A few weeks ago I was thinking about how bad Kyle's breath had been for a few days and wondering what was going on with him. Then I thought about the cup of coffee he had made me the previous Sunday morning and how gross it was. I had thought the cream had gone bad, but he tasted it and insisted it tasted normal. And then I thought... hmm, I should take a pregnancy test.
The two times in my life that I have taken a pregnancy test and then forgotten about it before the 5 min needed to get the results are up, it has been positive. :)
Little Baby, you were discovered on May 25th. We're not sure how old you are yet--we went to our first doctor visit and the sonographer was out so we're going back this week. We are so excited about you and can't wait to hold you in our arms!
A few weeks ago I was thinking about how bad Kyle's breath had been for a few days and wondering what was going on with him. Then I thought about the cup of coffee he had made me the previous Sunday morning and how gross it was. I had thought the cream had gone bad, but he tasted it and insisted it tasted normal. And then I thought... hmm, I should take a pregnancy test.
The two times in my life that I have taken a pregnancy test and then forgotten about it before the 5 min needed to get the results are up, it has been positive. :)
Little Baby, you were discovered on May 25th. We're not sure how old you are yet--we went to our first doctor visit and the sonographer was out so we're going back this week. We are so excited about you and can't wait to hold you in our arms!
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