We would like to wish everyone a very Happy 2009! We hope that 2009 will be a good year for everyone. We know that we are expecting a lot of excitement in the upcoming year.
Did everyone have a good Christmas? We celebrated a few days early with my sister and her family, which was a lot of fun even though there was a blizzard swirling around outside!! Christmas Eve my mom came down and was with the kids and I while Brad worked. On Christmas day we opened our gifts, and had a "big" meal before Brad went to work. Sydney and Christopher really enjoyed their gifts, and a special thanks to all who thought of them!
Not really any other new news here. I have my next doctor's appointment on Friday, so I will post after with an update. Only 13 days or so until the ultrasound!
Happy New Year All!
Our Family
October 2012
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
15 weeks
I wanted to update everyone and let them know that the endocrinologist just decided to up the dosage on my thyroid medication, instead of having me come in. Then she wants me to have my thyroid hormone levels checked again, and I will see her on January 19, so I have to check my levels a week before that. I can't say that i notice a difference with the new medication, but it does take some time before that happens!
I also wanted to post some fun photos of the kids in front of the tree! :) Hope you enjoy!
Will post more soon!
Stacey
I also wanted to post some fun photos of the kids in front of the tree! :) Hope you enjoy!
Will post more soon!
Stacey
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
14 week Update
Just a quick update on me...I did a thyroid function test on Monday, and the OB office called me yesterday to let me know that my levels are off (which can be expected during pregnancy). They want me to see the endocrinologist to get my levels adjusted, which basically takes a change in medication. The earliest I can get in is next Wednesday afternoon. I am sure that she will adjust my medication dosage and then I will have to get another thyroid test in a few weeks...good thing I am starting to get used to having my blood drawn as it seems to be a regular occurrence! We will keep you all posted!
On another note, we will be having our ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby and other things on January 14, 2009. This will be a Level 2 ultrasound which is a more in depth one. WE are looking forward to it, though I must admit we really don't have a preference for which sex child we are going to have, we just hope for a healthy baby!
On another note, we will be having our ultrasound to determine the sex of the baby and other things on January 14, 2009. This will be a Level 2 ultrasound which is a more in depth one. WE are looking forward to it, though I must admit we really don't have a preference for which sex child we are going to have, we just hope for a healthy baby!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
13 weeks
Well, I am happy to say that I have finally reached the start of my second trimester of pregnancy! I had a check up with my OB/GYN Dr. Sherren this afternoon. She tried to get the baby's heartbeat for us, but since my bladder was so full at the time, we had a hard time hearing one, so she took a peek by ultrasound and saw the beating heart, and thought that all looked great!The baby is measuring at 13 weeks, 3 days, which is pretty right on. I guess we will have to wait to hear a heartbeat until the next time!! This is the first time that I have got to see my actual doctor since I found out I was pregnant, my first visit was with a nurse practictioner, and normally with our clinic I would continue to rotate between doctor and nurse for visits, but due to my health issues (high blood pressure and hypothyroidism) my doctor wants me to see her for every prenatal visit, and if she is on vacation, I will see one of her partners. I will also have to have my thyroid hormone levels checked out often, and they will closely monitor me for preeclampsia (a condition that can happen with high blood pressure). My doctor also told me that because of the high blood pressure and thyroid condition that I will probably have more ultrasounds, just to keep an eye on the baby's size and growth. My next ultrasound will be between 18-20 weeks (so in about a month) and they will be doing a Level 2 Ultrasound, which is a more in depth look. We will speak with a perinatologist immediately after the ultrasound and be given the results in the same day. This will be the ultrasound at which we will learn the baby's sex if it cooperates with us!
Last week we had our first trimester screen (an ultrasound that measure nuchal translucency). Basically it shows any indications of what your chances are of having child with Down's Syndrome or Trisomy 18. Our tests came back within the normal range. According to the blood test, and what was found in the ultrasound, we have a 1 in 2600 chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome, and a 1 in 10,000 chance of having a baby with Trisomy 18. It was nice to have the chance to see the baby with some good photos, Brad said he thought the baby even waved at him!
My next Dr. appointment is on Friday January 2,2009! I will keep you posted on future ultrasound dates, etc.
Last week we had our first trimester screen (an ultrasound that measure nuchal translucency). Basically it shows any indications of what your chances are of having child with Down's Syndrome or Trisomy 18. Our tests came back within the normal range. According to the blood test, and what was found in the ultrasound, we have a 1 in 2600 chance of having a baby with Down Syndrome, and a 1 in 10,000 chance of having a baby with Trisomy 18. It was nice to have the chance to see the baby with some good photos, Brad said he thought the baby even waved at him!
My next Dr. appointment is on Friday January 2,2009! I will keep you posted on future ultrasound dates, etc.
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