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Monday, March 26, 2012

Can we say "active"?

Good grief this child is an active little thang! I remember Haven moving around, but he was nothing compared to this little diva. She is moving a ton more than he ever did. She likes to kick. Haven did more of a roll around than kicks.
And she is still so low. I keep thinking she is going to move up a little and I still feel her lower. When do they move up or am I going to just carry her lower? I hear that happens with raj pregnancy, they get lower and lower.
Oh yeah, another strange sensation. I could swear that my c-section scar is stretching. It feels like it when I sit down, but then when I stand up it goes away. Weird.
The things pregnancy does to you.
P.S. the heartburn is slowly starting to rear its ugly face. Better get the TUMS soon!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Doctor's Appointment - 20 weeks

I saw Dr. Castellion yesterday. Everything looks good. Heart rate was 160 and blood pressure is good. She said that I will have my glucose test in 8 weeks (28 weeks) then after that I start going every two weeks.
This pregnancy is really flying by. I can't believe we are already halfway there. I need to get cracking on the nursery. More to come on that later...cause you know I already have a plan!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Poll

So those of you that voted about the sex of the abay are awesome.  Looks like the majority was right!  So I thought I would add another one for ya.  I have been going back and forth, for a while now, about what I want...another c-section or a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).  Part of me wants to be able to try for a VBAC.  Contrary to what Kelly might say, no I don't feel like any less of a woman if I never get to experience a vaginal birth.  If you know me at all you would know that I'm not that kind of girl.  It is all boiling down to recovery.  VBAC would be much less recovery than a C-Section.  I mean, I have been there, done that and got the scar to prove it.  I just know how hard it was last time and this time I have a three year to tend to as well.  But I could tear and deal with the dreaded "hemmroids".  Which I hear can be just as painful as a c-section.  (somehow I doubt it, but what do I know?)
However, on the flip side of things.  I can plan the c-section date about a week before my due date.  And let's face it...I'm gonna be 9 months pregnant during the end of July, so anything earlier will be wonderful.  I also won't have to go thru the torment of labor and possibly still having to have a c-section. 
I just don't know what the best option for me is.  The doctor said that if she is as big as Haven was (8 lbs 14oz) then there is no way I will be able to get her out.  Then I will have to have a c-section.  But if she is smaller, then I have about a 60% chance of being about to deliver vaginally.  He said we will have to see what closer to time.
What would you do if you were me?  Scroll to the bottom to cast your vote on what you would do if you were me.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Broke down

So I finally broke down and bought the babe her first outfit from mommy and daddy. Cute little shirt with matching bottoms and a really adorable onesie/tank top. I have to admit that it is very different shopping for a girl compared to a boy. The selection is twice as big and much more color to choose from. However some of that stuff is just ugly. But no worries, Baby Quinn won't be in a single ugly thing!
I have also been thinking about wether or not I should have a small little gift for Haven to open, from Quinn of course, at the hospital. That way it won't be such a shock that everyone is paying their attention to her. I mean he is used to ALL the attention. Not sure if that is too much or not. Should I not do it and let him get used to not being the center of attention all time or gradually introduce him to it?
Thoughts?