Well, I again didn't update my blog for a while now. I think I'll go back to being 37 weeks pregnant and update from there.
37 weeks appointment I had my first internal exam and so far no progress, except the doctor did say my cervix was soft. As usual, they checked the heartbeat, urine, and weight. She also checked if the baby was still in the right position and apparently she thought my baby girl was breached at that point. She sent me to do the u/s and the external version if necessary. My appointment for EV was scheduled for the following day. I was worried about the procedure and the stuff that I've read online didn't help either. At that point I wanted to agree on a c-section if the baby was breached. Mr. V came with me and they started with the u/s and guess what? My baby girl was head down just like she needed to be :) I was sooo happy and relieved. I also had the NT test done and we passed after 25 minutes.
38 weeks appointment No progress, checked heartbeat, urine, and weight
39 weeks appointment Not dilated, cervix a little bit more thinned out. Checked for heartbeat, urine, and weight. I asked the doctor what will be the plan if my baby girl wouldn't come on her own. She said we still have time. Babies usually come a week before or after the EDD.
40 weeks appointment Not dilated. Checked the heartbeat, urine, and weight (which at the end of the pregnancy was 164, that is 40lbs of gained weight, ehh)We finally talked about the plan. She informed me that she didn't like her patients to go over 41 weeks, so my induction was scheduled for November 17. Mr. V and I were supposed to go to the hospital the day before to start the induction process. At that point, I remembered that when I was setting up my appointments a few months back, I was kind of laughing about having an appointment for 40 and 41 weeks. I was so sure that my baby would come early, but apparently she had a different plan.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Grey Hair
I think the name of the post says it all. Yesterday I walked in to the ladies room at work. Now I usually don't spent a lot of time in that place, just do my business and get out. But this time it was different. I was glancing at myself in the mirror when I noticed something white in my hair. I took a step closer to see what it was. I was shocked. I am thankful nobody was in the bathroom at that time, otherwise that would hear my "oh no, really? this can't be". I pulled the hair and just stared at it for a few seconds and then threw it away. I decided not to stress about one grey hair, because stressing would only lead to finding more of them.
Fast forward to today's morning, I was done blow drying my hair when I noticed something white again. Guess what it was. Yes, another grey hair. I just hope it is not going to be like this everyday now. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a "grey hair free" day.
Fast forward to today's morning, I was done blow drying my hair when I noticed something white again. Guess what it was. Yes, another grey hair. I just hope it is not going to be like this everyday now. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a "grey hair free" day.
One Year Older
Well, I turned 27 years old this Monday. Mr. V and I had plans to grab lunch before his work trip to Boston. But as it turned out we didn't have time for breakfast together, so forget about lunch for sure. Our downstairs bathroom was leaking and it was either fixing it that morning before Mr. V's trip or waiting for a week and let our garage be full of water. So, Mr. V spent around 3 hours taking the tile off,used a special paste to hold the tile, putting tile back on and cleaning, while I was finishing his packing and making him some food to go.
Honestly, sometimes I wonder if he really works with computers all day long. If I didn't know, I thought he works in construction. He had all the tools and materials to fix the bathroom. He said it was his first time working with the tile but he did such a great job that I think it looks better then before. Maybe I should start calling him Mr. Fix It All. This is usually how it goes in my family, I break something and Mr. V fixes it. Although, in this case probably for the first time, it wasn't my fault that the bathroom was leaking :)
I drove Mr. V to the airport and since I had a day off, I headed back home. Later, I visited my close friend. She got a really good cake that we started eating without having diner first. I also received flowers and a balloon from another close friend. I felt like I spend half of the day on the phone accepting birthday wishes. It felt great that people remembered and cared. And in the evening, my family and I went to diner. Overall, it was a good birthday, I just with Mr. V would be there to celebrate it with me.
Honestly, sometimes I wonder if he really works with computers all day long. If I didn't know, I thought he works in construction. He had all the tools and materials to fix the bathroom. He said it was his first time working with the tile but he did such a great job that I think it looks better then before. Maybe I should start calling him Mr. Fix It All. This is usually how it goes in my family, I break something and Mr. V fixes it. Although, in this case probably for the first time, it wasn't my fault that the bathroom was leaking :)
I drove Mr. V to the airport and since I had a day off, I headed back home. Later, I visited my close friend. She got a really good cake that we started eating without having diner first. I also received flowers and a balloon from another close friend. I felt like I spend half of the day on the phone accepting birthday wishes. It felt great that people remembered and cared. And in the evening, my family and I went to diner. Overall, it was a good birthday, I just with Mr. V would be there to celebrate it with me.
Monday, September 21, 2009
My Hero!
Yes, Mr. V, this will be about you.
On Friday after work, I was on the way to pick up my mom for some grocery shopping and during the whole ride all I could think about was the Godiva chocolate drink that I've had a long, long time ago. So, I picked up my mom and told her that we have to stop by at the Godiva store to satisfy my first craving (I really didn't crave anything before, so that was something new and something I just had to have).
I walk in to the store, look at all of the delicious candies, but I still want the chocolate raspberry drink.
Mrs. V: "Do you still carry the Chocolate Raspberry drink?"
Sales girl: "Yes!...pause... but we are all out of cups."
Mrs.V: "No cups at all?" I started looking behind the register thinking I could spot one cup that was somehow lost from her sight and only I could find it. I was crushed since this was my first craving. I tried satisfying it with the chocolate raspberry truffle that I usually get but that just didn't hit the spot.
Mr. V called me when I was going back home with the groceries and I told him about my craving and how it was ironic that the first time I really wanted something I coudln't have. Anyway, I get home, kind of forget about the drink and wait for Mr. V to get home to have diner.
He gets home 45 minutes later (even though he said he was 10 minutes away from our house when I talked to him on the phone). I was in the kitchen heating up diner for us. He said he had something for me and walked with me to the living room. And what do I see on the table?????
I couldn't believe my eyes! So, I grabbed couple bites of my diner and relaxed on the couch with the best drink ever! Thanks Mr. V for being so understanding and thoughtful!
On Friday after work, I was on the way to pick up my mom for some grocery shopping and during the whole ride all I could think about was the Godiva chocolate drink that I've had a long, long time ago. So, I picked up my mom and told her that we have to stop by at the Godiva store to satisfy my first craving (I really didn't crave anything before, so that was something new and something I just had to have).
I walk in to the store, look at all of the delicious candies, but I still want the chocolate raspberry drink.
Mrs. V: "Do you still carry the Chocolate Raspberry drink?"
Sales girl: "Yes!...pause... but we are all out of cups."
Mrs.V: "No cups at all?" I started looking behind the register thinking I could spot one cup that was somehow lost from her sight and only I could find it. I was crushed since this was my first craving. I tried satisfying it with the chocolate raspberry truffle that I usually get but that just didn't hit the spot.
Mr. V called me when I was going back home with the groceries and I told him about my craving and how it was ironic that the first time I really wanted something I coudln't have. Anyway, I get home, kind of forget about the drink and wait for Mr. V to get home to have diner.
He gets home 45 minutes later (even though he said he was 10 minutes away from our house when I talked to him on the phone). I was in the kitchen heating up diner for us. He said he had something for me and walked with me to the living room. And what do I see on the table?????
I couldn't believe my eyes! So, I grabbed couple bites of my diner and relaxed on the couch with the best drink ever! Thanks Mr. V for being so understanding and thoughtful!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Doctor's Appointment
I had my bi-weekly appointment with the doc yesterday. The nurse as always took my blood pressure, asked for a urine sample, and also asked me to step on a scale. Now, I was mentally preparing myself all morning that the number that I will see will not make me happy. Plus I was behaving myself at work. Co-workers brought donut wholes and cookies in the morning and I only had one little donut whole thinking that I just added one more pound to the cruel scales. So, I take my shoes off and step on a scale. A moment of quietness.....I see 147lbs..... Um, how much did I weight at last appointment? The nurse looked at my folder and said 154 lbs. Well, how is it possible that I've lost 7 lbs in two weeks? So not possible!!! She informed that scales are different in all offices and that is why it is hard to tell how much I really gained. Well, I come back to work, thinking about those 147lbs and also thinking that I am OK in the weight department, I stuffed myself with two more donut wholes and a cookie :)
The doctor asked me if we attended the Birth Class and I said that we bought the DVD instead and will watch it before next appointment. I don't think I blogged about the classes she recommended. If you sign up for two classes you get a package deal that costs $400. I know we live in Bay Area and things are way too pricey, but I'd rather spend $45 on the DVD that will cover the Birth Class and hopefully we can live without the Taking Care of a Newborn class. We thought we could put that $400 to a better use, let's say a stroller!
So, now I've got homework to do before next appointment. I also have to decide on my leave and talk to my employer.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
The doctor asked me if we attended the Birth Class and I said that we bought the DVD instead and will watch it before next appointment. I don't think I blogged about the classes she recommended. If you sign up for two classes you get a package deal that costs $400. I know we live in Bay Area and things are way too pricey, but I'd rather spend $45 on the DVD that will cover the Birth Class and hopefully we can live without the Taking Care of a Newborn class. We thought we could put that $400 to a better use, let's say a stroller!
So, now I've got homework to do before next appointment. I also have to decide on my leave and talk to my employer.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Updates!
Some of my family and friends are going through rough times. I couldn't even bring myself to write all about it and don't even know if I want to bring these sad thoughts up again.....I hope they'll find the strengths to go through this. They know I am always there to listen.
On our news, Mr. V and I decided to get a 3d/4d u/s. We first scheduled it for this upcoming weekend but then after reading couple of different websites we wanted to get it sooner since the babe could be moving to a fixed position and we wouldn't be able to see anything but her behind, that is assuming she would turn and would turn in the right away. I know, i know, too many assumptions, but I didn't mind getting the u/s done earlier and seeing our baby girl again.
The u/s tech gladly changed our appointment to last Saturday and we were on our way. When we got there, I was a little skeptical since I expected seeing a nice office, sort of like doctor's office. But this office was part of the private studio for yoga/relaxation/massage. There was a small TV for Mr. V to look at and a comfy couch for me. The guy was making comments about how Mr. V asks a lot of questions and tries to be a perfectionist. That is not news to me at all, I am kind of used to him :) Finally, after couple of minutes of searching for our baby girl's face, he changed to 3d and we were able to see our beautiful, baby girl. I couldn't stop starring at her. It seems like she changed a lot but at the same time some of her features stayed the same. She was sleeping and had her hands close to her mouth and at one point was sucking on her finger. Mr. V moved and sat next to me on the couch, we glanced at each other and we were both smiling but then had to turn back right away so we wouldn't miss any extra seconds of seeing our sweet baby girl.
We left the office after 30 minutes with a DVD and the pictures will follow in the mail. Mr. V was glowing and smiling for the rest of the day and saying how beatiful she was and how you could definitely tell she was a baby girl and not a baby boy because her features already looked feminine. Now, everyone who knows Mr. V would think that the person changed 180 degrees. You would never hear such words from him. But I knew this baby would change him and bring out his sensitive side. Couple of weeks ago, he was kissing my stomach (and you baby girl) and said that he was already in love with you. He rarely says the L word to me, but I can definitely see that things are about to change. Mr. V and I are soooo in love with you! Let's stay healthy for the next couple of months before we meet!
On our news, Mr. V and I decided to get a 3d/4d u/s. We first scheduled it for this upcoming weekend but then after reading couple of different websites we wanted to get it sooner since the babe could be moving to a fixed position and we wouldn't be able to see anything but her behind, that is assuming she would turn and would turn in the right away. I know, i know, too many assumptions, but I didn't mind getting the u/s done earlier and seeing our baby girl again.
The u/s tech gladly changed our appointment to last Saturday and we were on our way. When we got there, I was a little skeptical since I expected seeing a nice office, sort of like doctor's office. But this office was part of the private studio for yoga/relaxation/massage. There was a small TV for Mr. V to look at and a comfy couch for me. The guy was making comments about how Mr. V asks a lot of questions and tries to be a perfectionist. That is not news to me at all, I am kind of used to him :) Finally, after couple of minutes of searching for our baby girl's face, he changed to 3d and we were able to see our beautiful, baby girl. I couldn't stop starring at her. It seems like she changed a lot but at the same time some of her features stayed the same. She was sleeping and had her hands close to her mouth and at one point was sucking on her finger. Mr. V moved and sat next to me on the couch, we glanced at each other and we were both smiling but then had to turn back right away so we wouldn't miss any extra seconds of seeing our sweet baby girl.
We left the office after 30 minutes with a DVD and the pictures will follow in the mail. Mr. V was glowing and smiling for the rest of the day and saying how beatiful she was and how you could definitely tell she was a baby girl and not a baby boy because her features already looked feminine. Now, everyone who knows Mr. V would think that the person changed 180 degrees. You would never hear such words from him. But I knew this baby would change him and bring out his sensitive side. Couple of weeks ago, he was kissing my stomach (and you baby girl) and said that he was already in love with you. He rarely says the L word to me, but I can definitely see that things are about to change. Mr. V and I are soooo in love with you! Let's stay healthy for the next couple of months before we meet!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The Fall is Here
I can't believe it is already September. We haven't even had summer yet in San Francisco and now it is time for fall. I just hope we'll get some sunny days in September before the rainy season will kick in.
As weeks go by, sometimes I feel like they are flying and other times I feel like they are dragging. Every week I get the updates with the baby's developments and also how my body is changing. I swear, I find new symptoms after each of those weekly readings. As they mention what I may expect this week, I seem to have that symptom in couple of days.
So far I've had:
More bathroom breaks (day and night)
Heartburn (never knew what it felt like before 3 weeks ago)
Back pain (started about 3 weeks ago)
Vivid dreams (throughout pregnancy)
For this week, I've read that PG ladies usually get hemorrhoids around this time. I guess I should be on the lookout for that.
As weeks go by, sometimes I feel like they are flying and other times I feel like they are dragging. Every week I get the updates with the baby's developments and also how my body is changing. I swear, I find new symptoms after each of those weekly readings. As they mention what I may expect this week, I seem to have that symptom in couple of days.
So far I've had:
More bathroom breaks (day and night)
Heartburn (never knew what it felt like before 3 weeks ago)
Back pain (started about 3 weeks ago)
Vivid dreams (throughout pregnancy)
For this week, I've read that PG ladies usually get hemorrhoids around this time. I guess I should be on the lookout for that.
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