Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen we have a name!
We asked big sister Alexis if she would like the honor of naming her little sister. Steve and I had chosen two names that we both loved equally and gave her the choice between the two names. When we spoke with her on Christmas, she told us that she definitely wanted to name her and told us her choice! Actually, in true Alexis form, she sent us a picture of a post it note where she had written down the name :) She told us that the main reason she chose it was because it was a character in a video game that protected and loved the other characters! We could not have a received a better Christmas gift!
By the way, you'll still have to wait until she's born to find out what she chose :)
By the way, you'll still have to wait until she's born to find out what she chose :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Artistic pregnancy photos by my hubby :)
At 27 weeks, Steve and I went to Folly Beach and took some pictures...
Monday, December 13, 2010
"This week on Kelly's Pregnancy"...
Ok, so I've been watching a lot of TV. What else can you do when your belly is ginormous?! My doctor's visits have been going well and I can't believe I'm only 6 weeks away from becoming a mommy!
Recent doctor's notes:
1) My baby's head and belly are in the 82nd percentile and overall she is in the 61st percentile! Diabetics tend to have bigger babies so this is normal... but it had to be the head huh? Oy vey.
2) My belly measures 35 cm from pelvic bone to just under my sternum. That's one biiiig belly! Also considered "normal" but I still get asked if I'm having twins, even at the doctor's office!
3) I started my NST monitoring this week which is where they hook me up to a machine for 20 minutes to monitor the baby's heart rate and movement to make sure her Central Nervous system is functioning properly. They want her to have at least 2 heart rate spikes in 20 minutes and she had about 6! Overachiever :)
4) She apparently hates sonograms... on the last one at 32 weeks, she was covering her face with her hands or the umbilical cord. It's impossible to get a clear look at her that doesn't make her look like an alien!
5) Her kick counts are awesome! She should have at least 10 kicks/movements in an hour during her most active time. She has 10 in the first 15 minutes from when I begin monitoring!
That's all for now, starting next week at 34 weeks, I will see the doctor twice a week to monitor my blood sugars, progress, NST monitoring, and more sonograms... won't be long now!! Tune in next week :)
That's one HUUUUUGE belly!
Hooked up to the NST monitor
Recent doctor's notes:
1) My baby's head and belly are in the 82nd percentile and overall she is in the 61st percentile! Diabetics tend to have bigger babies so this is normal... but it had to be the head huh? Oy vey.
2) My belly measures 35 cm from pelvic bone to just under my sternum. That's one biiiig belly! Also considered "normal" but I still get asked if I'm having twins, even at the doctor's office!
3) I started my NST monitoring this week which is where they hook me up to a machine for 20 minutes to monitor the baby's heart rate and movement to make sure her Central Nervous system is functioning properly. They want her to have at least 2 heart rate spikes in 20 minutes and she had about 6! Overachiever :)
4) She apparently hates sonograms... on the last one at 32 weeks, she was covering her face with her hands or the umbilical cord. It's impossible to get a clear look at her that doesn't make her look like an alien!
5) Her kick counts are awesome! She should have at least 10 kicks/movements in an hour during her most active time. She has 10 in the first 15 minutes from when I begin monitoring!
That's all for now, starting next week at 34 weeks, I will see the doctor twice a week to monitor my blood sugars, progress, NST monitoring, and more sonograms... won't be long now!! Tune in next week :)
That's one HUUUUUGE belly!
Hooked up to the NST monitor
Monday, November 22, 2010
Baby`s 1st TSA patdown
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Welcome to the 3rd trimester!
I still have days that I can't believe I'm pregnant and here I am beginning my third trimester!
Here's what's been going on recently...
Childbirth class! Steve and I took a 6 hour course at the hospital to help prepare us for the big day. We learned about what to expect during labor and how to time contractions, the pros and cons to an epidural (YES please!), the baby's first year of life, and breastfeeding. We practiced the "hee hee hoooos" of Lamaze breathing and took a tour of the labor/delivery and postpartum floor of the hospital. We asked our instructor if she had ever had any Diabetic patients (she's a nurse at the hospital) and she said that my hospital is the best in the area for high risk patients. It was a shock to hear that I wouldn't be able to eat or drink once admitted to the hospital! In 18 years, I've never been able to miss a meal due to my disease! She said that I would have 2 IV drips, one with saline and glucose, one with insulin. They will test my sugars once an hour and adjust my levels accordingly. The BEST part of the day was when our instructor used Steve as her guinea pig and had him lay on the delivery bed with his legs up, demonstrating what pushing looks like!
Doctor's visits: I have continued to see my new doctor (that I love!) once a week. Around 32 weeks along, my visits will be twice a week to begin fetal monitoring where they hook me up to a machine to measure the baby's movement. The one noteworthy thing that the doctor has said is that they will not let me go past 39 weeks! The risk of a Diabetic having a large baby and mother or baby medical complications after 39 weeks increases. Therefore my due date has been moved up a week to January 25th! This also means that if I don't go into labor naturally, I will be induced with Pitocin which will make my contractions stronger and more painful... oh goody. As a planner, it was nice to hear that there is more of a definite date when I will give birth! Plus it helps my parents make their travel plans :)
Baby movement! This little lady is definitely a dancer with how much she moves around! Plus she's a night owl like her mommy & daddy because every night after dinner until I go to bed (and even after), she's a movin and a shakin. She moves during the day as well, just not as much. At my most recent sonogram I found out that it's actually her arms and not her legs that I'm feeling based on her body position! Her head is already down and she's in perfect birthing position... the tech said she shouldn't move much from this position this far in the pregnancy unless she's a tricky one which does happen. The movement has been really fun to feel and see and it still makes Steve giggle and say "That's so weird!" every time. She has started kicking/punching my ribs too which is definitely NOT fun but I'm thinking it's nothing compared to labor so I can deal with it!
My little alien...
No more pictures please!
Here's what's been going on recently...
Childbirth class! Steve and I took a 6 hour course at the hospital to help prepare us for the big day. We learned about what to expect during labor and how to time contractions, the pros and cons to an epidural (YES please!), the baby's first year of life, and breastfeeding. We practiced the "hee hee hoooos" of Lamaze breathing and took a tour of the labor/delivery and postpartum floor of the hospital. We asked our instructor if she had ever had any Diabetic patients (she's a nurse at the hospital) and she said that my hospital is the best in the area for high risk patients. It was a shock to hear that I wouldn't be able to eat or drink once admitted to the hospital! In 18 years, I've never been able to miss a meal due to my disease! She said that I would have 2 IV drips, one with saline and glucose, one with insulin. They will test my sugars once an hour and adjust my levels accordingly. The BEST part of the day was when our instructor used Steve as her guinea pig and had him lay on the delivery bed with his legs up, demonstrating what pushing looks like!
Doctor's visits: I have continued to see my new doctor (that I love!) once a week. Around 32 weeks along, my visits will be twice a week to begin fetal monitoring where they hook me up to a machine to measure the baby's movement. The one noteworthy thing that the doctor has said is that they will not let me go past 39 weeks! The risk of a Diabetic having a large baby and mother or baby medical complications after 39 weeks increases. Therefore my due date has been moved up a week to January 25th! This also means that if I don't go into labor naturally, I will be induced with Pitocin which will make my contractions stronger and more painful... oh goody. As a planner, it was nice to hear that there is more of a definite date when I will give birth! Plus it helps my parents make their travel plans :)
Baby movement! This little lady is definitely a dancer with how much she moves around! Plus she's a night owl like her mommy & daddy because every night after dinner until I go to bed (and even after), she's a movin and a shakin. She moves during the day as well, just not as much. At my most recent sonogram I found out that it's actually her arms and not her legs that I'm feeling based on her body position! Her head is already down and she's in perfect birthing position... the tech said she shouldn't move much from this position this far in the pregnancy unless she's a tricky one which does happen. The movement has been really fun to feel and see and it still makes Steve giggle and say "That's so weird!" every time. She has started kicking/punching my ribs too which is definitely NOT fun but I'm thinking it's nothing compared to labor so I can deal with it!
My little alien...
No more pictures please!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
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BABY SHOWER!!
My baby shower was on October 24th at my mom's house... My mom, my older sister Debi, and my good friend Jen, all helped out to throw me a fabulous party! We had brunch style food, played games, and opened gifts. My little princess got some adorable clothes and some of the essentials that she needs. Good times!
The Segal Ladies
My mom rubbing my Buddha belly
My little sis Andrea
My yummy cake, newborn diapers to laugh at during 3 am changings, my gifties, and a surprise edible arrangement from Valerie!
My best friend growing up and second mom throughout childhood, Stacey and Sue
Practicing with Jen's baby Elysa
The Segal Ladies
My mom rubbing my Buddha belly
My little sis Andrea
My yummy cake, newborn diapers to laugh at during 3 am changings, my gifties, and a surprise edible arrangement from Valerie!
My best friend growing up and second mom throughout childhood, Stacey and Sue
Practicing with Jen's baby Elysa
More Shower Pics...
My good friend Shirley got me a prenatal massage (which I desperately need)!!
Good friends from Sactown Kerry and Amber!
My sistafriend Jen and sista from anotha motha Marily!
Barbara and Barbara, family friends I've known my whole life!
Good friends from Sactown Kerry and Amber!
My sistafriend Jen and sista from anotha motha Marily!
Barbara and Barbara, family friends I've known my whole life!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
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