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Monday, January 27, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Baby 3g and 24 weeks!
I've pretty clearly neglected pregnancy posts for this poor 3rd child and I guess that is to be expected, so here, at viability day, is an update on the pregnancy and on how we're doing at 24 weeks.
We found out that I was pregnant in late August (before the backyard renovation) and it was quite a happy surprise! Morning sickness began a little before 6 weeks and was crippling for weeks. I was nauseous all day and throwing up when I didn't eat enough (or sometimes when I did). It was awful. The government shutdown came at a great time because I was able to just lay in bed all day every day and I didn't have to commute or try to contribute at work. It was so bad that I didn't update the blog like I said I would and that only requires sitting at a computer. The nausea was so bad that I got a prescription for Zofran- an anti-nausea medicine. Unfortunately it was not the miracle drug I was hoping for- it took off the gagging edge, but I still felt awful. My symptoms finally let up around 14 weeks, but then I had headaches almost every day. It was a tough couple of months!
At about 14 weeks, I had a procedure to keep me from going into preterm labor. I'd had the procedure during my last two pregnancies, but this time I was in terrible pain when the anesthesia wore off. I was throwing up and writhing in pain so they undid the procedure. I had to go see a high-risk doctor, who did the procedure again (although a little differently) and who put me on bedrest for 4 days. Luckily the second time was the charm and I've been pretty much fine since then, but it was a rough couple of weeks with a lot of doctors' appointments.
Luckily pregnancy things calmed down after that, because sadly my Grandpa Kurt passed away the day before the second procedure and we went to NY for the wake and funeral to say goodbye to him. We will miss him and I'm so sad that he will not know this baby.
About 2 weeks before Christmas, I had my 20 week ultrasound and we found out that baby 3g is a BOY! We had a feeling that he was a boy and this confirmed it. Chase was pretty upset that he wasn't a she, but Chase assured us (and his teacher) that we would have another baby and it would be a girl. HA!
Okay, so now for a weekly update. Sans belly shot because I am recovering from the stomach flu and am still in my pajamas.
How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13lbs....but I just had the stomach flu. I have gained more and need to start exercising again, but every time I try, there's an ice storm or it's freezing or some otherexcuse reason.
Bump showing? Very much.
Maternity clothes? Yes...Kristin sent me a big box of maternity clothes (including mine that I had sent her) this week and I feel like I have so many options now!
Sleep: Pretty good.
Best moment of the week: A get together with family and friends last weekend.
Miss anything? Crystal Light Iced Tea. Wine, but only during social events
Movement: Yes, he is moving and kicking all over the place.
Cravings: Cheese
Anything making you queasy? Um, I just had the stomach flu so pretty much everything.
Gender: BOY!
Mood: Pretty good-- I'm anxious about everything we need to do for our kitchen renovation (more on that later), but things seem to be falling into place. I'm ready to get into a more normal routine now that the holidays are over too.
Looking forward to: Ultrasound and doctor's appointment next Wednesday
We found out that I was pregnant in late August (before the backyard renovation) and it was quite a happy surprise! Morning sickness began a little before 6 weeks and was crippling for weeks. I was nauseous all day and throwing up when I didn't eat enough (or sometimes when I did). It was awful. The government shutdown came at a great time because I was able to just lay in bed all day every day and I didn't have to commute or try to contribute at work. It was so bad that I didn't update the blog like I said I would and that only requires sitting at a computer. The nausea was so bad that I got a prescription for Zofran- an anti-nausea medicine. Unfortunately it was not the miracle drug I was hoping for- it took off the gagging edge, but I still felt awful. My symptoms finally let up around 14 weeks, but then I had headaches almost every day. It was a tough couple of months!
At about 14 weeks, I had a procedure to keep me from going into preterm labor. I'd had the procedure during my last two pregnancies, but this time I was in terrible pain when the anesthesia wore off. I was throwing up and writhing in pain so they undid the procedure. I had to go see a high-risk doctor, who did the procedure again (although a little differently) and who put me on bedrest for 4 days. Luckily the second time was the charm and I've been pretty much fine since then, but it was a rough couple of weeks with a lot of doctors' appointments.
Luckily pregnancy things calmed down after that, because sadly my Grandpa Kurt passed away the day before the second procedure and we went to NY for the wake and funeral to say goodbye to him. We will miss him and I'm so sad that he will not know this baby.
About 2 weeks before Christmas, I had my 20 week ultrasound and we found out that baby 3g is a BOY! We had a feeling that he was a boy and this confirmed it. Chase was pretty upset that he wasn't a she, but Chase assured us (and his teacher) that we would have another baby and it would be a girl. HA!
Okay, so now for a weekly update. Sans belly shot because I am recovering from the stomach flu and am still in my pajamas.
How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13lbs....but I just had the stomach flu. I have gained more and need to start exercising again, but every time I try, there's an ice storm or it's freezing or some other
Bump showing? Very much.
Maternity clothes? Yes...Kristin sent me a big box of maternity clothes (including mine that I had sent her) this week and I feel like I have so many options now!
Sleep: Pretty good.
Best moment of the week: A get together with family and friends last weekend.
Miss anything? Crystal Light Iced Tea. Wine, but only during social events
Movement: Yes, he is moving and kicking all over the place.
Cravings: Cheese
Anything making you queasy? Um, I just had the stomach flu so pretty much everything.
Gender: BOY!
Mood: Pretty good-- I'm anxious about everything we need to do for our kitchen renovation (more on that later), but things seem to be falling into place. I'm ready to get into a more normal routine now that the holidays are over too.
Looking forward to: Ultrasound and doctor's appointment next Wednesday
Blog updates!
I finally got a chance to update the blog (although I'm still not up-to-date) with these events. Click on the titles to read or just scroll through the blog. It'll take you all the way from September through December.
Summer 2013 Trip to NY
First Day of School
Impromptu Zoo Trip
Pumpkin Patch 2013
Halloween 2013
Thanksgiving 2013
Sweets with Santa
Snow Day!
Summer 2013 Trip to NY
First Day of School
Impromptu Zoo Trip
Pumpkin Patch 2013
Halloween 2013
Thanksgiving 2013
Sweets with Santa
Snow Day!
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