Happy New Year! Last night we were going to actually head out to enjoy new year's eve for once. Keira decided to have tummy upset, so we stayed home. I fell asleep at 7pm, but got up in time to put the kids to bed. It was a late night for them and I felt disappointed we didn't get to go out to enjoy festivities with other adults and kids. Cabin fever has been rough this holiday.
Keira fell asleep with her dad and when I came in, he offered me his spot. I took it without a second thought. I was dying of exhaustion. So as soon as he fell asleep Anna woke up from her cold and wouldn't go back down. Se7en (1995) was on TV, so I stayed up and watched that while holding her. I had to stay up until the end even though I had seen it a billion times. Part of me wondered if she was taking in the audio while she slept, but I wasn't worried enough to change the channel.
Around four I put her down and headed to bed. I decided my sleep was more important than her sleep. Of course, her dad didn't know that and as soon as I fell asleep she was screaming, so he got up for the rest of the night. Yay! Kids!
This morning, after a night of the baby coughing, I decide to take a nice relaxing bath. Mommy should have some time alone. So Toddler needs to use toilet, baby comes in as cheering squad, cat and dog on side of tub to see why the water is running. Finally they all leave except the cat and I grab shower so we can get going. Today, at a minimum, we need to visit Grandma.
We want to go out to eat today. We will probably end up at McDonalds so the kids can run around for an hour and get rid of some energy. We can always eat when we get back home.
And maybe tonight we will get some sleep.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Looking for Daddy
Keira and I fell asleep together last night. She woke up. She probably looked at me sound asleep and decided to find Daddy. She climbed out of bed and went on her merry way to find Corey. I heard nothing.
Luckily we always latch our baby gate because she headed straight to the top of the stairs and shouted "Daddy! Daddy! Da dee!" He was downstairs doing laundry. He brought her back to bed and she went back to sleep. I heard nothing.
I am shocked, not only because I heard nothing, but also because she so quietly and easily climbed down off the bed without a second thought.
Luckily we always latch our baby gate because she headed straight to the top of the stairs and shouted "Daddy! Daddy! Da dee!" He was downstairs doing laundry. He brought her back to bed and she went back to sleep. I heard nothing.
I am shocked, not only because I heard nothing, but also because she so quietly and easily climbed down off the bed without a second thought.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Refused screening bloodwork
I refused the screening for Downs etc. Then another doctor came in to tell me to have it. Super high pressure. I said no again. She insisted I review the pamphlet. The test gives you a wild estimate of the risk of possible birth defects. The only actions out of the test are more tests to confirm the risk, so you can de...cide whether or not to abort. I am still not having the test.
Everyone I know who did it just gained extra stress during pregnancy. I had a hole in my spine when I was born and I know if Mom had the test I would still be around. Actually Mom would refuse the test too. Unless they can fix something in utero, there is no point.
The proabortion doc is new and probably was warned to avoid lawsuits a la Jodi Piccoult novels. Luckily she isn't my long term GP or OB/GYN. She was negative, unsupportive, depressing and not helpful with my barrage of questions. We don't have midwives here, although they are no longer illegal as of last year.
I had an amazing doc in Fredericton for a GP and he followed me through to the last month. He had a doppler in his office so I could hear the baby's heartbeat at every appointment. For my CSection, I had an amazing surgeon. They were all supportive and followed me through birth and for the next year. They addressed all my hormonal anxieties. ;)
If I had concern over the care after delivery to the point of needing to know ahead, I would still skip the bloodwork. I would request amnio, chorionic villus sampling or ultrasound which are more definitive.
The bloodwork given in NB only gives an "estimated chance" that there could be born with birth defects. It's more of a wild guess. It doesn't actually confirm anything or help plan for anything when giving birth at a major hospital. My doctors for both pregnancies confirmed that my baby would be thorough checked and great care taken with or without screening. They said it would have no impact on care. Is that because I am in city hospitals each time? Maybe?
In any case, I get my new doc, an OB/GYN in April.
Everyone I know who did it just gained extra stress during pregnancy. I had a hole in my spine when I was born and I know if Mom had the test I would still be around. Actually Mom would refuse the test too. Unless they can fix something in utero, there is no point.
The proabortion doc is new and probably was warned to avoid lawsuits a la Jodi Piccoult novels. Luckily she isn't my long term GP or OB/GYN. She was negative, unsupportive, depressing and not helpful with my barrage of questions. We don't have midwives here, although they are no longer illegal as of last year.
I had an amazing doc in Fredericton for a GP and he followed me through to the last month. He had a doppler in his office so I could hear the baby's heartbeat at every appointment. For my CSection, I had an amazing surgeon. They were all supportive and followed me through birth and for the next year. They addressed all my hormonal anxieties. ;)
If I had concern over the care after delivery to the point of needing to know ahead, I would still skip the bloodwork. I would request amnio, chorionic villus sampling or ultrasound which are more definitive.
The bloodwork given in NB only gives an "estimated chance" that there could be born with birth defects. It's more of a wild guess. It doesn't actually confirm anything or help plan for anything when giving birth at a major hospital. My doctors for both pregnancies confirmed that my baby would be thorough checked and great care taken with or without screening. They said it would have no impact on care. Is that because I am in city hospitals each time? Maybe?
In any case, I get my new doc, an OB/GYN in April.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Morning sickness cures?
Cures for morning sickness? Already on diclectin. Already tried soda crackers, ginger, watermelon and I can't even think what else. 24 hours a day! Must be one heck of a healthy baby!!!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Announce pregnancy
My belly is already huge even though I am due September 24th. I decided to announce it and posted the update to Facebook. Now everyone knows. My female CEO even touched my belly.
Facebook Announcement
To those of you eyeing my belly: Yes! I am pregnant again. It's too early to announce, but I am already showing. Due September 24, 2010. Keira was born September 11, 2008. (43 Feedback)
Facebook Announcement
To those of you eyeing my belly: Yes! I am pregnant again. It's too early to announce, but I am already showing. Due September 24, 2010. Keira was born September 11, 2008. (43 Feedback)
Friday, February 12, 2010
Boy or Girl?
It must be a girl because I think it is a boy. I am so convinced this is a boy. And yes, it is true, I have been joking that it must be a boy to give me this much trouble, but that's just not it.
The real indicator that this is a boy is that I have mild acne on my cheeks. I usually get acne on my chin, nose and tzone. Testosterone could be the culprit.
Last time I had a dream that I had a girl and sure enough it was a girl. This time no dreams. I am going to have to find out at my ultrasound in ten weeks.
For now all I can look forward to is the heartbeat at my appointment next Wednesday.
The real indicator that this is a boy is that I have mild acne on my cheeks. I usually get acne on my chin, nose and tzone. Testosterone could be the culprit.
Last time I had a dream that I had a girl and sure enough it was a girl. This time no dreams. I am going to have to find out at my ultrasound in ten weeks.
For now all I can look forward to is the heartbeat at my appointment next Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
CEO and my belly
I was coming in from a late lunch the other day and ran into my CEO. She was standing with her husband and holding her sweet grandchild. I simply had to say hello to the baby!
It was going quite well and then the big boss looked at me, at my belly and then back to me. I knew what she was asking-or was stating-and I wasn't going to respond. I am barely eight weeks. I can't officially announce for four more weeks.
It's too bad I show so early. No one is going to be surprised. About 90% of my coworkers already know.
It was going quite well and then the big boss looked at me, at my belly and then back to me. I knew what she was asking-or was stating-and I wasn't going to respond. I am barely eight weeks. I can't officially announce for four more weeks.
It's too bad I show so early. No one is going to be surprised. About 90% of my coworkers already know.
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