Thursday, August 30, 2007
A very active Roo
Well, I had my visit with the OB today. It took only about 5 minutes, as we don't feel the need to do genetic counseling or testing for Down Syndrome (it wouldn't change anything for us). Just a quick, "how are you feeling?" and listening to the heart beat again. Roo was quite active and moving around during the whole time we watched/listened. All looks good. Heartbeat at 167 bpm. Everything is growing as expected. Next visit is in 4 weeks and we'll do an ultrasound and some blood tests.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Feeling Good
I was explaining to someone I met the other night about Fibromyalgia and got to the point where I talk about pain levels. I said, "My normal pain level was between a 6 and 8." She wondered how I lived like that and a friend that was sitting and listening asked what my levels are now that I'm pregnant. It was at that point that I realized that my pain has really gone away for the most part. Any little aches and pains I feel don't even rate on the scale I'm used to using. They are just so low. In addition to that, my fatigue is much less. Granted that I am tired, but much of that is just the pregnancy. It's a much different feeling than being fatigued. On a night I get little or poor sleep, I do notice a change in my fatigue levels, but it takes very little to get back to having little to no fatigue. It's such a wonderful change.
Other than that I'm feeling pretty good. The morning sickness is basically gone. I occasionally notice a bit of nausea, but nothing compared to what I had. Some of the food aversions are still around (mainly eggs), but I've been able to prepare a couple of dinners that we then cooked on the grill. It's nice to eat at home again.
I went out and bought my first round of maternity clothes last Wednesday. My best friend from college, Allie, was in town for the day for work and we had dinner together and then hit Motherhood Maternity shop. Allie is great with shopping and helping it be less of a chore for me. She also shops sales and such, like me, which is great. We had limited time, because she had to get to the airport for her flight home, but we managed quite a haul for not too expensive. I got one pair of pants (supposed to be cropped, but hit just a the foot for me), a pant set, a nice dress for the upcoming weddings, a causal dress, 5 t-shirts, and 2 pks of 3 pr of underware. The shirts and dresses were the most pressing items I needed, seeing as my bust has increased in size and much of what I own is no longer appropriate to be wearing to work. I still have several pairs of pants that fit and I can wear to work, so no rush in that area yet.
In other news, we managed to go out and buy a new car to replace the stolen and totaled Accord. We really had intended on just looking, as we haven't gotten the check from insurance yet, but the dealership is willing to hold our check until next Wednesday, allowing for time to get that check. We have the deal worked out for the lowest possible amount we would get, and if we get more, we will renegotiate the contract, likely shortening the length and decreasing the APR while keeping about the same payments. Jeff is very happy with the new car. **EDIT** I just got off the phone with the insurance adjuster and we got around what I expected, perhaps a bit more. We will be able to renegotiate the deal for a year shorter with the same payments and less interest. Yay!! I'll be very happy for this to be all over with.**END EDIT** We got a 2007 Toyota Camry. Very few extras, but it drives quite nicely and with the security system we got in it (for a steal of a price) the car is rated as "nearly unstealable". We are quite pleased and that is more stress that is gone from our lives. We can return the rental car today (which we really don't like). Soon, all of this will be behind us.
That's about it. Next Doctor's appointment is on Thursday.
Other than that I'm feeling pretty good. The morning sickness is basically gone. I occasionally notice a bit of nausea, but nothing compared to what I had. Some of the food aversions are still around (mainly eggs), but I've been able to prepare a couple of dinners that we then cooked on the grill. It's nice to eat at home again.
I went out and bought my first round of maternity clothes last Wednesday. My best friend from college, Allie, was in town for the day for work and we had dinner together and then hit Motherhood Maternity shop. Allie is great with shopping and helping it be less of a chore for me. She also shops sales and such, like me, which is great. We had limited time, because she had to get to the airport for her flight home, but we managed quite a haul for not too expensive. I got one pair of pants (supposed to be cropped, but hit just a the foot for me), a pant set, a nice dress for the upcoming weddings, a causal dress, 5 t-shirts, and 2 pks of 3 pr of underware. The shirts and dresses were the most pressing items I needed, seeing as my bust has increased in size and much of what I own is no longer appropriate to be wearing to work. I still have several pairs of pants that fit and I can wear to work, so no rush in that area yet.
In other news, we managed to go out and buy a new car to replace the stolen and totaled Accord. We really had intended on just looking, as we haven't gotten the check from insurance yet, but the dealership is willing to hold our check until next Wednesday, allowing for time to get that check. We have the deal worked out for the lowest possible amount we would get, and if we get more, we will renegotiate the contract, likely shortening the length and decreasing the APR while keeping about the same payments. Jeff is very happy with the new car. **EDIT** I just got off the phone with the insurance adjuster and we got around what I expected, perhaps a bit more. We will be able to renegotiate the deal for a year shorter with the same payments and less interest. Yay!! I'll be very happy for this to be all over with.**END EDIT** We got a 2007 Toyota Camry. Very few extras, but it drives quite nicely and with the security system we got in it (for a steal of a price) the car is rated as "nearly unstealable". We are quite pleased and that is more stress that is gone from our lives. We can return the rental car today (which we really don't like). Soon, all of this will be behind us.
That's about it. Next Doctor's appointment is on Thursday.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Grr
I have been working hard to try and maintain a positive attitude and keep my stress levels as low as possible. Sometime life works against your best intentions.
Sunday morning, as Jeff went to to leave, he found our car gone. We had parked it in our carport the evening before around 7:30 pm. Upon learning the news, I was shaking beyond belief. I started making the necessary phone calls to report the car stolen, first to the police, then to insurance. As I took care of what needed to be done, I started to calm a bit, but the shock was still there. Jeff and I realized we both needed to eat, so we got in the truck and went for lunch. Realizing neither of us really wanted to sit at home, we then went and saw the Simpson's Movie. This helped both of us to relax quite a bit. We realized that there was little we could do and didn't expect the car to be found, which would mean we would need to buy a new one. We started discussing our options and were keeping as positive a light on the situation as possible.
Around 9 pm we received a phone call from the Whittier police (about 15 miles away) that they had good and bad news. The car had been found, was in a police pursuit and ended in a collision. The police officer stated the car would need "one big bandaid". I asked if in his opinion the car was totaled and he said yes. It was nice to know that the car was found and that we could get much of our stuff out of it.
Monday, I got a call from the insurance adjuster and let him know the car had been recovered. I went to the tow yard to clean out the car and look at the damage. Luckily, we have a very good friend who not only drove me to and from work, but she insisted on taking me to go and see the car. I am so happy she did. She helped to make sure I was laughing and not crying through the whole thing. The car wasn't what I expected. My thought was a front impact collision. The car had been hit in 2 places. First on the driver side door, which was completley destroyed, along with damage to the front panel and the rear door. The other impact was on the rear passenger side. The rear panel and part of the bumper were pretty banged up. The wheel was sitting at about a 60 degree angle. After seeing the car, I was pretty sure it would be totaled by the insurance company.
Once I spoke with the adjuster again and got the car released to the insurance company (which involved 45 minutes at the Whittier Police Dept.) all that was left to do is get the affidavit of theft completed, pick up the rental that insurance arranged for, and wait for the inspector to determine the amount of damage. I got the affidavit sent on Tuesday and then waited to hear about the car. Finally, I thought that the stress should be done. I have taken care of everything I have to do.
Today, I got a phone call from the inspector, indicating that what I thought was true. The car is a total loss. Unfortunately, the tow yard had "forgotten" or misplaced the release given to them so I had to make several phone calls to straighten that out. I have found myself shaking again. I guess the finality of it has gotten to me a bit. I spoke with our adjuster and once they determine how much money we will get and we pick it up, we will only have an additional 3 days on the rental car that is covered by insurance. GRR. That doesn't allow for much time to find something.
I am trying my best to stay relaxed and know that things will work out in the end. I need to make sure that I don't get overly worked up. I really don't want this all effecting the baby.
On the pregnancy front, things are continuing to go well. The morning sickness comes and goes now, sometimes making it near impossible for me to eat what is in front of me right away. But, I always manage to eat. My chest continues to grow and be sore. I have weird sensations in my belly, and I realize it it likely my uterus growing and all the lovely pregnancy changes going on.
Sunday morning, as Jeff went to to leave, he found our car gone. We had parked it in our carport the evening before around 7:30 pm. Upon learning the news, I was shaking beyond belief. I started making the necessary phone calls to report the car stolen, first to the police, then to insurance. As I took care of what needed to be done, I started to calm a bit, but the shock was still there. Jeff and I realized we both needed to eat, so we got in the truck and went for lunch. Realizing neither of us really wanted to sit at home, we then went and saw the Simpson's Movie. This helped both of us to relax quite a bit. We realized that there was little we could do and didn't expect the car to be found, which would mean we would need to buy a new one. We started discussing our options and were keeping as positive a light on the situation as possible.
Around 9 pm we received a phone call from the Whittier police (about 15 miles away) that they had good and bad news. The car had been found, was in a police pursuit and ended in a collision. The police officer stated the car would need "one big bandaid". I asked if in his opinion the car was totaled and he said yes. It was nice to know that the car was found and that we could get much of our stuff out of it.
Monday, I got a call from the insurance adjuster and let him know the car had been recovered. I went to the tow yard to clean out the car and look at the damage. Luckily, we have a very good friend who not only drove me to and from work, but she insisted on taking me to go and see the car. I am so happy she did. She helped to make sure I was laughing and not crying through the whole thing. The car wasn't what I expected. My thought was a front impact collision. The car had been hit in 2 places. First on the driver side door, which was completley destroyed, along with damage to the front panel and the rear door. The other impact was on the rear passenger side. The rear panel and part of the bumper were pretty banged up. The wheel was sitting at about a 60 degree angle. After seeing the car, I was pretty sure it would be totaled by the insurance company.
Once I spoke with the adjuster again and got the car released to the insurance company (which involved 45 minutes at the Whittier Police Dept.) all that was left to do is get the affidavit of theft completed, pick up the rental that insurance arranged for, and wait for the inspector to determine the amount of damage. I got the affidavit sent on Tuesday and then waited to hear about the car. Finally, I thought that the stress should be done. I have taken care of everything I have to do.
Today, I got a phone call from the inspector, indicating that what I thought was true. The car is a total loss. Unfortunately, the tow yard had "forgotten" or misplaced the release given to them so I had to make several phone calls to straighten that out. I have found myself shaking again. I guess the finality of it has gotten to me a bit. I spoke with our adjuster and once they determine how much money we will get and we pick it up, we will only have an additional 3 days on the rental car that is covered by insurance. GRR. That doesn't allow for much time to find something.
I am trying my best to stay relaxed and know that things will work out in the end. I need to make sure that I don't get overly worked up. I really don't want this all effecting the baby.
On the pregnancy front, things are continuing to go well. The morning sickness comes and goes now, sometimes making it near impossible for me to eat what is in front of me right away. But, I always manage to eat. My chest continues to grow and be sore. I have weird sensations in my belly, and I realize it it likely my uterus growing and all the lovely pregnancy changes going on.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
First OB appt.
We had our first OB appointment today. I had a chance to ask a lot of the questions that I had about the MD's philosophy and views on many things. For the most part I am happy with the answers and both Jeff and I are comfortable with him. Once the intake paperwork was filled out, we were taken back for weighing and blood pressure. Then we went into Dr. Kizner's office to discuss family history stuff. Once that was covered, we headed into the exam room. The results/reports from my PCP were missing from my file (to be found and added before we left), but since she had done a full work up when I went in for my initial visit with her the only test left to perform was an ultrasound.
The ultrasound went quite smoothly, the doctor telling us what we were looking at as it went along. Everything looks good. We saw the fetus and yolk sack. Based on the size, the estimated due date is 3/13, but based on my LMP the due date is 3/11. The doc will keep the due date there. I think the most exciting part was getting to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was strong and 160 beats per minute.
The oddest part of the visit had to be the feeling of the ultrasound. I could feel the waves in my upper belly like pulsations. Definitely odd and not something I was expecting. We got lots of pamphlets and things to look at and decide to what level we want to do testing. Now that we have heard the heart, I am much more comfortable letting people know that we are pregnant.
Pictures soon (hopefully) of the expanding belly. I've noticed most of my pants are either tight or no longer fit. If I can find a scanner to use, we may be able to get the ultrasound pic up here as well. I'm still feeling all day sick, with it getting worse as the day progresses. Luckily I'm just feeling sick and not being sick. I usually can find something to eat, even if it doesn't calm the stomach at all.
Next appointment is at the end of the month. Jeff will join me again for the 4 month appointment where another ultrasound will be done (and more comprehensive).
The ultrasound went quite smoothly, the doctor telling us what we were looking at as it went along. Everything looks good. We saw the fetus and yolk sack. Based on the size, the estimated due date is 3/13, but based on my LMP the due date is 3/11. The doc will keep the due date there. I think the most exciting part was getting to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was strong and 160 beats per minute.
The oddest part of the visit had to be the feeling of the ultrasound. I could feel the waves in my upper belly like pulsations. Definitely odd and not something I was expecting. We got lots of pamphlets and things to look at and decide to what level we want to do testing. Now that we have heard the heart, I am much more comfortable letting people know that we are pregnant.
Pictures soon (hopefully) of the expanding belly. I've noticed most of my pants are either tight or no longer fit. If I can find a scanner to use, we may be able to get the ultrasound pic up here as well. I'm still feeling all day sick, with it getting worse as the day progresses. Luckily I'm just feeling sick and not being sick. I usually can find something to eat, even if it doesn't calm the stomach at all.
Next appointment is at the end of the month. Jeff will join me again for the 4 month appointment where another ultrasound will be done (and more comprehensive).
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