I had my Ultrasound and GREAT NEWS!!!! Baby Mason is growing wonderfully! he measures 4 days AHEAD.
My Fundal heighth also increased by 5w in the last 2 weeks. My doctors are very happy with how things are going, I feel like crud though because I lost almost 2 lbs so my total weight gain is 6 1/2lbs at nearly 28w.
We got some wonderful 3D/4Dpics of baby mason and he has his daddy's nose I think. he's gonna be such a cute little chubster. At 27w3d he weighs in at a whopping 2lb5oz!
I got my flue shot and discussed possibly having my planned Csection at about 37.5-38w instead of 39w so hopefully I can have a bit of extra time to heal. It might bother some ppl that I want to do this but since I'm having a planned Csection and VBAC is out of the question for me who's to blame me if I want to have a bit of time before xmas to begin to recover, as long as he's healthy and big!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
baby mason update, Possible IUGR, and Preterm contractions at 26 weeks
update on baby Mason: Unfortunately my fundal heighth is measuring about 20-22 weeks and I'm 26 weeks along. We have an ultrasound scheduled for 1 1/2 weeks from now to see how HE is growing. With TJ I had IUGR and I kind of expected it with this baby as well since with my mom, she had it with ALL of us children (4 kids)
I've also been dealing with preterm contractions, and was in the hospital 4 times in the last week to get my contractions slowed/stopped. They would get 2-5 minutes apart, and were never regular %100 but definitely worrisome.
They did an FFN test today (fetal Fibronectin?) to see if I'll likely go into labor within the next 14 days. That would NOT be good. I will find out the results tomorrow. 3 of my visits to the hospital ended with a few hrs of monitoring and 2 shots of terbutaline each time, and 1 was with 1 1/2 hrs monitoring and procardia pills to stop ctx.
Good news is that my cervix hasn't changed really other than being about %50 effaced which I believe is fairly normal. The doctors told me that in their opinion, they think the contractions WONT lead to preterm labor/birth but are just a pain in the rear.
mason has been kicking and moving ALOT and each time they try to put monitors on me or use the doppler, he kicks the heck out of it since he doesn't like it. lol
I've also been dealing with preterm contractions, and was in the hospital 4 times in the last week to get my contractions slowed/stopped. They would get 2-5 minutes apart, and were never regular %100 but definitely worrisome.
They did an FFN test today (fetal Fibronectin?) to see if I'll likely go into labor within the next 14 days. That would NOT be good. I will find out the results tomorrow. 3 of my visits to the hospital ended with a few hrs of monitoring and 2 shots of terbutaline each time, and 1 was with 1 1/2 hrs monitoring and procardia pills to stop ctx.
Good news is that my cervix hasn't changed really other than being about %50 effaced which I believe is fairly normal. The doctors told me that in their opinion, they think the contractions WONT lead to preterm labor/birth but are just a pain in the rear.
mason has been kicking and moving ALOT and each time they try to put monitors on me or use the doppler, he kicks the heck out of it since he doesn't like it. lol
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Mason's Fetal Echo
We had our fetal echo today. He is FINE. All chambers, valves, etc are fine, and no holes.
However he does have narrowing of the PDA, it's due to me taking NSAIDS my first trimester and beginning of 2nd trimester but my cardiologist said as long as I don't touch them the rest of my pregnancy he should be ok. the narrowing is Mild/moderate.
He's double checking in 2 weeks to be sure it hasn't narrowed further. I"m just happy his heart is ok!
However he does have narrowing of the PDA, it's due to me taking NSAIDS my first trimester and beginning of 2nd trimester but my cardiologist said as long as I don't touch them the rest of my pregnancy he should be ok. the narrowing is Mild/moderate.
He's double checking in 2 weeks to be sure it hasn't narrowed further. I"m just happy his heart is ok!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Baby Mason Cole so far! from the beginning!
This is from the beginning to now. I'll have pics up soon!
APRIL 16th, 2009
I found out yesterday that DH and I are expecting baby number 2. As of right now based on LMP I'm due Dec. 20th a day after my little brothers birthday.
I plan on starting a second blog to add as soon as the pregnancy is verified as viable. I tested on CD 25-32.... the night of CD31 I got a negative. The next morning for no particular reason I took my last test... It was a Digital EPT... I got a positive. We are super excited.
We want TJ to have a sibling close in age to him. We feel that he'll have a friend to play with as he grows up and so will his sister or brother. Also we hope that he'll be challenged to learn more. I have tried to NEVER mentally place limitations on what I think TJ can and will be able to do. He already is learning so much. (he knows to fuss if he wants attention!) and a bunch of other stuff. Health wise he's doing GREAT. his chest is healed up, he got a Mickey button a couple days ago. and he's gaining weight!)
We are really hoping for a daughter, and after this baby I'm getting an IUD for 4 or 5 years. Then we'll have 1 more.
The Genetic counsellor told me when I got my positive amnio results for down syndrome with TJ that I have a 1/100 chance of D/S now.
HOWEVER~ I was also told that it's very rare to have 2 babies with D/S unless you have a translocation. That form of D/S has around a %25 chance.
So far I'm only considered 4 weeks along (actually 2 but they count you as being pregnant from the day of your last period) I get my blood test results back this afternoon to get my exact levels.
Unfortunately when I called the OBGYN's in my area they told me that since I was so high risk with TJ (I personally had dehydration and HG. but they count me higher risk because of TJ having D/S and EHK)
They said that they'd just refer me to MFM at loma linda. (maternal fetal medicine)
So When I went by my Primary Dr.'s office yesterday for the paperwork I asked if he could just refer me instead of waiting for an obgyn to do it.
DH and I are excited but nervous because with everything that happened with TJ. We're praying that we get a happy, and healthy baby. We will love this baby just as much as TJ and I do NOT plan on playing favorites with them!
So far I've delt with HORRIBLE bloating, and some mild cramping as my main symptoms... also I've been running warmer than usual even tho I have no fever. (Carlos actually noticed it a couple days before my bfp)
I am starting this pregnancy out as healthy as possible. I'm taking only tylenol for headaches and backaches unless my OB tells me other wise or finds a safe treatment for my back.
and I'm taking extra calcium, 1mg folic acid, iron, and prenatals(normal amt) because with TJ my calcium was depleted as well as some of my other minerals and vitamins. I'm also trying to drink more water starting right away.
After this post I'll have 2 blogs going, 1 for TJ and one for this pregnancy and the baby.
Keep my family in your prayers that we can be able to welcome a healthy baby into this world.
Because as long as this child is healthy, Carlos will only have to take 1 maybe 2 weeks off work, and we'll be able to actually SURVIVE the holidays. :) last year he took 7 weeks off and wound up not getting paid for ANY of it due to a mix up with his disability coverage. And I'll continue receiving income too. We wanted to be sure we were prepared for this next baby before we have him or her (HOPEFULLY HER)
Thanks and I hope all of you will continue to follow this blog as well as the new one! I'll start that in about a week or so!
JUNE 1st
Well, this week I am 10 weeks pregnant. I'm currently waiting for a referral to go through to the maternal fetal medicine clinic. I rented a baby doppler from Babybeats.com and got it the day I turned 10 weeks. The first day I tried I couldn't find the heartbeat, but I tried again the second day and found it! 150's and strong!!!!
June 18th
We also had an ultrasound for this little peanut growing in my belly and baby looks GREAT. I still measure on track for a Xmas Day miracle! We scheduled my amnio for July 14th so wish me luck that we have a healthy baby (GIRL!) lol.I'll know approx 7-10days after the amnio if it's a girl and if there are chromosome problems. then 8 weeks after we'll know if baby has my skin disorder. We're excited and a bit nervous.
We got a GREAT sonographer (sp?) who played with the U/S machine for about 30 min showing us 3D and blood flow and everything. He wasn't looking for more than CRL length and est. gest age. that was it.
he said baby looks great and we got to see him or her kicking and moving around.
July 12
I'm 16+ weeks pregnant and have my amnio coming up wednesday. I've been having an issue of nearly blacking out lately. I'll be walking around or standing and all of a sudden be dizzy/tunnel vision/far away hearing and start to fall over... so I have to lean on something or sit and splash my face with water. I also try to drink soemthing. but my dr's haven't told me if it's low blood suger, or heat or whatnot... i'm completely exhausted all the time too! lol.Baby is moving around lately and I began feeling kicks and stuff at 16w mark a few days ago. I'll post about my amnio/level2 ultrasound after I have it.my doctors also referred me to a pain management doctor to have them find a treatment for my back pain. So I've got to wait for that referral to go through.
Aug 13
So things with the baby are going well as well as with TJ. I apologize for not making the blog for Mason.WE found out we're having a BOY his chromosome analysis came back NORMAL, and we find out in a few weeks if he has the skin disorder. He's growing and kicking and i'm almost 21 weeks now.
APRIL 16th, 2009
I found out yesterday that DH and I are expecting baby number 2. As of right now based on LMP I'm due Dec. 20th a day after my little brothers birthday.
I plan on starting a second blog to add as soon as the pregnancy is verified as viable. I tested on CD 25-32.... the night of CD31 I got a negative. The next morning for no particular reason I took my last test... It was a Digital EPT... I got a positive. We are super excited.
We want TJ to have a sibling close in age to him. We feel that he'll have a friend to play with as he grows up and so will his sister or brother. Also we hope that he'll be challenged to learn more. I have tried to NEVER mentally place limitations on what I think TJ can and will be able to do. He already is learning so much. (he knows to fuss if he wants attention!) and a bunch of other stuff. Health wise he's doing GREAT. his chest is healed up, he got a Mickey button a couple days ago. and he's gaining weight!)
We are really hoping for a daughter, and after this baby I'm getting an IUD for 4 or 5 years. Then we'll have 1 more.
The Genetic counsellor told me when I got my positive amnio results for down syndrome with TJ that I have a 1/100 chance of D/S now.
HOWEVER~ I was also told that it's very rare to have 2 babies with D/S unless you have a translocation. That form of D/S has around a %25 chance.
So far I'm only considered 4 weeks along (actually 2 but they count you as being pregnant from the day of your last period) I get my blood test results back this afternoon to get my exact levels.
Unfortunately when I called the OBGYN's in my area they told me that since I was so high risk with TJ (I personally had dehydration and HG. but they count me higher risk because of TJ having D/S and EHK)
They said that they'd just refer me to MFM at loma linda. (maternal fetal medicine)
So When I went by my Primary Dr.'s office yesterday for the paperwork I asked if he could just refer me instead of waiting for an obgyn to do it.
DH and I are excited but nervous because with everything that happened with TJ. We're praying that we get a happy, and healthy baby. We will love this baby just as much as TJ and I do NOT plan on playing favorites with them!
So far I've delt with HORRIBLE bloating, and some mild cramping as my main symptoms... also I've been running warmer than usual even tho I have no fever. (Carlos actually noticed it a couple days before my bfp)
I am starting this pregnancy out as healthy as possible. I'm taking only tylenol for headaches and backaches unless my OB tells me other wise or finds a safe treatment for my back.
and I'm taking extra calcium, 1mg folic acid, iron, and prenatals(normal amt) because with TJ my calcium was depleted as well as some of my other minerals and vitamins. I'm also trying to drink more water starting right away.
After this post I'll have 2 blogs going, 1 for TJ and one for this pregnancy and the baby.
Keep my family in your prayers that we can be able to welcome a healthy baby into this world.
Because as long as this child is healthy, Carlos will only have to take 1 maybe 2 weeks off work, and we'll be able to actually SURVIVE the holidays. :) last year he took 7 weeks off and wound up not getting paid for ANY of it due to a mix up with his disability coverage. And I'll continue receiving income too. We wanted to be sure we were prepared for this next baby before we have him or her (HOPEFULLY HER)
Thanks and I hope all of you will continue to follow this blog as well as the new one! I'll start that in about a week or so!
JUNE 1st
Well, this week I am 10 weeks pregnant. I'm currently waiting for a referral to go through to the maternal fetal medicine clinic. I rented a baby doppler from Babybeats.com and got it the day I turned 10 weeks. The first day I tried I couldn't find the heartbeat, but I tried again the second day and found it! 150's and strong!!!!
June 18th
We also had an ultrasound for this little peanut growing in my belly and baby looks GREAT. I still measure on track for a Xmas Day miracle! We scheduled my amnio for July 14th so wish me luck that we have a healthy baby (GIRL!) lol.I'll know approx 7-10days after the amnio if it's a girl and if there are chromosome problems. then 8 weeks after we'll know if baby has my skin disorder. We're excited and a bit nervous.
We got a GREAT sonographer (sp?) who played with the U/S machine for about 30 min showing us 3D and blood flow and everything. He wasn't looking for more than CRL length and est. gest age. that was it.
he said baby looks great and we got to see him or her kicking and moving around.
July 12
I'm 16+ weeks pregnant and have my amnio coming up wednesday. I've been having an issue of nearly blacking out lately. I'll be walking around or standing and all of a sudden be dizzy/tunnel vision/far away hearing and start to fall over... so I have to lean on something or sit and splash my face with water. I also try to drink soemthing. but my dr's haven't told me if it's low blood suger, or heat or whatnot... i'm completely exhausted all the time too! lol.Baby is moving around lately and I began feeling kicks and stuff at 16w mark a few days ago. I'll post about my amnio/level2 ultrasound after I have it.my doctors also referred me to a pain management doctor to have them find a treatment for my back pain. So I've got to wait for that referral to go through.
Aug 13
So things with the baby are going well as well as with TJ. I apologize for not making the blog for Mason.WE found out we're having a BOY his chromosome analysis came back NORMAL, and we find out in a few weeks if he has the skin disorder. He's growing and kicking and i'm almost 21 weeks now.
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