Week 32
Friday, July 25, 2008
32 weeks and counting........
I had my 2 week check up this morning and everything continues to be going just fine. Baby Ty's heart rate was 150 which is perfect.
Amazingly once again, I have not gained any weight. In fact, I was up 3 lbs. two weeks ago and down 3 lbs. this morning. :-) The doctor did not say anything about it. Ty is measuring on track so that is the most important thing. I guess I am losing weight elsewhere, but where, I am not sure. :-) Or….the weight is going to Ty only. Who knows.
As far as my sugar, I am still doing great. I have had some mess ups here and there, but for the most part, it's just fine. I am down to only pricking myself twice a day so I will begin that next week.
My next check up will be Aug. 4th. At this appointment, I will be getting a stress test on the baby. No surprise to us since we were told about it earlier in my pregnancy. This will put me at 34 weeks. This basically is just a fetal monitor that wraps around my belly for them to listen closely to Ty. The purpose is because of my blood pressure and all other issues that I have had.
Speaking of blood pressure..it was perfect this morning. I am not concerned about it..just another precaution. The good news is that they do this right in the office.
Aug. 7th we head back up to Harrisburg for the last time.
Oh..and Aug. 5th is our breastfeeding class. I am sure Shaun will have lots to say about that. LOL
As far as how I am feeling. I am doing great! :-) Belly is definitely getting bigger but not bothersome yet. I am sure in the next couple of weeks I will be kicking Shaun out of bed. LOL
Amazingly once again, I have not gained any weight. In fact, I was up 3 lbs. two weeks ago and down 3 lbs. this morning. :-) The doctor did not say anything about it. Ty is measuring on track so that is the most important thing. I guess I am losing weight elsewhere, but where, I am not sure. :-) Or….the weight is going to Ty only. Who knows.
As far as my sugar, I am still doing great. I have had some mess ups here and there, but for the most part, it's just fine. I am down to only pricking myself twice a day so I will begin that next week.
My next check up will be Aug. 4th. At this appointment, I will be getting a stress test on the baby. No surprise to us since we were told about it earlier in my pregnancy. This will put me at 34 weeks. This basically is just a fetal monitor that wraps around my belly for them to listen closely to Ty. The purpose is because of my blood pressure and all other issues that I have had.
Speaking of blood pressure..it was perfect this morning. I am not concerned about it..just another precaution. The good news is that they do this right in the office.
Aug. 7th we head back up to Harrisburg for the last time.
Oh..and Aug. 5th is our breastfeeding class. I am sure Shaun will have lots to say about that. LOL
As far as how I am feeling. I am doing great! :-) Belly is definitely getting bigger but not bothersome yet. I am sure in the next couple of weeks I will be kicking Shaun out of bed. LOL
Friday, July 18, 2008
It's all in the name...
As you may have caught in previous posts, Lori and I have decided on a name for our baby boy.
Ty Gregory Smith
We had narrowed it down between Stone and Ty but in the end we loved the sound of Ty Gregory. Lori did not like my idea of Stone Rock Pebble Smith... so Ty it is!
Ty's first name came from his dad. Watching football one day I heard the name and really liked the easy spelling not to mention the strong nature of the name.
Ty's middle name, Gregory, is in honor of Lori's late father. What a better way to keep the memory alive?
Ty Gregory Smith
We had narrowed it down between Stone and Ty but in the end we loved the sound of Ty Gregory. Lori did not like my idea of Stone Rock Pebble Smith... so Ty it is!
Ty's first name came from his dad. Watching football one day I heard the name and really liked the easy spelling not to mention the strong nature of the name.
Ty's middle name, Gregory, is in honor of Lori's late father. What a better way to keep the memory alive?
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Week 31 - 3rd Trimester, Sugar & Nursery
The past few weeks haves gone by in a blur. Between regular checkups, sonograms, sugar tests, birthing class and getting the nursery finished we have been on the move.
Lori has officially entered her 3rd trimester which means doctor checkups every two weeks instead of every month. The checkups will change to weekly a month away from her due date.
Everything is going very well and Lori has only gained 11 total pounds. Her belly is showing more and more each day and Ty seems to be giving "Love Taps" to mommy more often. Although it is rare, I have even seen and felt a few movements myself. It seems as though Ty already enjoys agitating daddy because he can be a dancing fool for mommy, but as soon as daddy comes around to watch or feel, he stops and is motionless.
We went to Harrisburg on July 3rd and had another sonogram to monitor the two vessel umbilical cord issue. Everything was reported to be fine, although Ty was not cooperating with the camera to get his picture taken. He kept playing peekaboo and hiding behind the placenta. The technician was only able to get one decent picture. Ty weighs in at an estimated 2 pounds 12 ounces which is right on par with normal development. We go again on August 7, which should be the last trip to Harrisburg.
Lori had to take a regular scheduled sugar test a few weeks ago and the results came back iffy. So the doc asked her to go back and take a three hour test. Again the results came back iffy and Lori has been diagnosed as having gestational diabetes. So she was ordered to go see a dietitian.
The dietitian said that Lori has a great diet and plan but needs to watch carb intake for the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. Lori also has to prick her finger 5 times a day to measure her sugar levels and record them for the dietitian's nurse. If levels are not in the range that the nurse likes them, Lori may have to give herself shots. That's hope that is not the case.
Two weekends ago we finished the nursery which feels great to have that task finished. Like I said in past posts, the theme is Frogs. (Ty is either going to love frogs or have a life long frog phobia. I can't wait to have to buy a frog or two for pets and have them hopping all over the house!) :-P
Lori has officially entered her 3rd trimester which means doctor checkups every two weeks instead of every month. The checkups will change to weekly a month away from her due date.
Everything is going very well and Lori has only gained 11 total pounds. Her belly is showing more and more each day and Ty seems to be giving "Love Taps" to mommy more often. Although it is rare, I have even seen and felt a few movements myself. It seems as though Ty already enjoys agitating daddy because he can be a dancing fool for mommy, but as soon as daddy comes around to watch or feel, he stops and is motionless.
We went to Harrisburg on July 3rd and had another sonogram to monitor the two vessel umbilical cord issue. Everything was reported to be fine, although Ty was not cooperating with the camera to get his picture taken. He kept playing peekaboo and hiding behind the placenta. The technician was only able to get one decent picture. Ty weighs in at an estimated 2 pounds 12 ounces which is right on par with normal development. We go again on August 7, which should be the last trip to Harrisburg.
Lori had to take a regular scheduled sugar test a few weeks ago and the results came back iffy. So the doc asked her to go back and take a three hour test. Again the results came back iffy and Lori has been diagnosed as having gestational diabetes. So she was ordered to go see a dietitian.
The dietitian said that Lori has a great diet and plan but needs to watch carb intake for the last 10 weeks of pregnancy. Lori also has to prick her finger 5 times a day to measure her sugar levels and record them for the dietitian's nurse. If levels are not in the range that the nurse likes them, Lori may have to give herself shots. That's hope that is not the case.
Two weekends ago we finished the nursery which feels great to have that task finished. Like I said in past posts, the theme is Frogs. (Ty is either going to love frogs or have a life long frog phobia. I can't wait to have to buy a frog or two for pets and have them hopping all over the house!) :-P
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