Matheson is a handful! He is everywhere and into everything.
He has started waking in the middle of the night screaming, which we can only attribute to nightmares. A quick snuggle with mom and he is back to sleep.
Matty is also using a fork or spoon better to feed himself, although, his hands are much faster if he's really hungry!
Friday, May 15, 2020
24 weeks
24 weeks! I made it to viability.
Now, while there are no guarantees, most women feel a sense of relief knowing if something were to happen, baby will likely survive an early delivery at this point going forward.
I am just soooo tired! I've had my thyroid and platelets checked... normal. I guess I can just say that being 36 years old and raising a toddler during a Pandemic is EXHAUSTING.
Also, I passed my glucose test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO
I brought my glucose monitor with me to my doctor's appointment. My fasting was 85 (normal), after breakfast 75 (normal) and one hour after drinking the glucose drink 101 (normal). I wanted to know right away rather than wait for the lab results to come in. I am so grateful not to have to GD again this pregnancy, that was really miserable.
I have gained 20lbs at this point. I just feel huge. Elle is worth it. She moves way more than both Tristan and Matheson. I can't wait to meet this little girl!
Sunday, April 26, 2020
22 weeks
I had my follow-up ultrasound with MFM a few days ago on Thursday.
MUST BETTER NEWS
My fluid level went up from a 7 to a 10 and the largest placental lake decreased in size from 5cm to 3cm. I couldn't have asked for better news! The doctor stated I could decrease my water intake from 120oz per day to 80oz, which is much more manageable. I don't go back to see her for another month. Fingers crossed. There was no more scary talk about worst case scenarios and early deliveries. WHEW
In other pregnancy related news, my legs started swelling a little, so I started wearing compression socks during the day if I wasn't leaving the house. Also, heartburn and carpal tunnel at night started last week.
Nick and I think we are going to name her Elle. I just need to find a middle name that works.
Elle Norstrom
MUST BETTER NEWS
My fluid level went up from a 7 to a 10 and the largest placental lake decreased in size from 5cm to 3cm. I couldn't have asked for better news! The doctor stated I could decrease my water intake from 120oz per day to 80oz, which is much more manageable. I don't go back to see her for another month. Fingers crossed. There was no more scary talk about worst case scenarios and early deliveries. WHEW
In other pregnancy related news, my legs started swelling a little, so I started wearing compression socks during the day if I wasn't leaving the house. Also, heartburn and carpal tunnel at night started last week.
Nick and I think we are going to name her Elle. I just need to find a middle name that works.
Elle Norstrom
Friday, April 17, 2020
20w4d - Anatomy Scan
The honeymoon is over for thinking this pregnancy will not have any complications.
Due to Covid-19, Nick was unable to attend my anatomy scan at Maternal Fetal Medicine. Honestly, I just had this feeling that something was going to be wrong. I know the ultrasound tech is not allowed to give any diagnoses, but I asked anyway when I thought she was lingering on one area over another.
Baby girl is perfect and measuring on time at 12oz. However, three large placental lakes where seen in my placenta. These lakes are pools are blood that could impact nutrients being sent from the placenta to the baby. I cried as the doctor gave me worst case scenarios: early preterm delivery or stillbirth. She will be monitoring me very closely and even mentioned that I would perhaps get a steroid shot at 24 weeks to develop the baby's lungs in case of early delivery. I am on limited rest again this pregnancy. No heavy lifting or exercise. Walking is ok.
Also, my fluid level was very low measuring at only at 7. I am guilty of not drinking enough water, but the doctor was concerned at the correlation of the lakes and my low fluid.
I go back in a week and was instructed to drink as much water daily as I could. Yesterday, I did 120oz. I hope to do more today.
I am angry with myself that my baby is perfect and it's my body that is failing again. I thought this time would be different as I was able to conceive naturally and up until this point hadn't had any bleeding or complications. Sigh.
Due to Covid-19, Nick was unable to attend my anatomy scan at Maternal Fetal Medicine. Honestly, I just had this feeling that something was going to be wrong. I know the ultrasound tech is not allowed to give any diagnoses, but I asked anyway when I thought she was lingering on one area over another.
Baby girl is perfect and measuring on time at 12oz. However, three large placental lakes where seen in my placenta. These lakes are pools are blood that could impact nutrients being sent from the placenta to the baby. I cried as the doctor gave me worst case scenarios: early preterm delivery or stillbirth. She will be monitoring me very closely and even mentioned that I would perhaps get a steroid shot at 24 weeks to develop the baby's lungs in case of early delivery. I am on limited rest again this pregnancy. No heavy lifting or exercise. Walking is ok.
Also, my fluid level was very low measuring at only at 7. I am guilty of not drinking enough water, but the doctor was concerned at the correlation of the lakes and my low fluid.
I go back in a week and was instructed to drink as much water daily as I could. Yesterday, I did 120oz. I hope to do more today.
I am angry with myself that my baby is perfect and it's my body that is failing again. I thought this time would be different as I was able to conceive naturally and up until this point hadn't had any bleeding or complications. Sigh.
Monday, March 30, 2020
18 weeks
We've been quarantined at home the last 3 weeks due to Coronavirus. And honestly, I am enjoying all the family time. It's nice to have Nick home all the time. We go for walks and play outside. Such an historic time in life. I am grateful for all of us to be healthy
I am feeling great. No issues so far. Knock on wood. I have my OB checkup in two days. I still check my blood pressure and blood sugar occasionally and all have been perfectly normal so far. I started feeling butterfly flutters and barrel rolls depending on the way I am laying, so it is nice to feel baby girl and know all is ok.
We are still on the fence about names. Top contenders are Brielle, Claire and Elle, Naming a daughter is so HARD! One day, I'm like, this is her name and the next, I'm like nope, this is her name. I've never been this indecisive on anything.
I am feeling great. No issues so far. Knock on wood. I have my OB checkup in two days. I still check my blood pressure and blood sugar occasionally and all have been perfectly normal so far. I started feeling butterfly flutters and barrel rolls depending on the way I am laying, so it is nice to feel baby girl and know all is ok.
We are still on the fence about names. Top contenders are Brielle, Claire and Elle, Naming a daughter is so HARD! One day, I'm like, this is her name and the next, I'm like nope, this is her name. I've never been this indecisive on anything.
Monday, March 9, 2020
15 weeks
Time is flying by!
With Matheson at 15 weeks, I had a massive hemorrhage from a subchorionic hematoma and I thought I lost him.
This pregnancy, no issues so far. I feel great other than getting up several times per night to pee and getting over a cold that Matty gave me.
It's Spring Break right now and Tristan is home. We usually plan on traveling, but are staying local due to the pandemic of Coronavirus.
I was 174lbs pre-pregnancy and weighed in at 182 at my visit last week. I am definitely looking pregnant these days and not just fat.
With Matheson at 15 weeks, I had a massive hemorrhage from a subchorionic hematoma and I thought I lost him.
This pregnancy, no issues so far. I feel great other than getting up several times per night to pee and getting over a cold that Matty gave me.
It's Spring Break right now and Tristan is home. We usually plan on traveling, but are staying local due to the pandemic of Coronavirus.
I was 174lbs pre-pregnancy and weighed in at 182 at my visit last week. I am definitely looking pregnant these days and not just fat.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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