January baby now?!?! Looking more likely that our little Brantley will be coming in January, not in February. All of my test results from last week looked good, but I am still on level 1 bedrest. I am so sick of this. It is difficult to just sit/lay here when I feel fine. I tried to ask the doctor if it could be just white coat syndrome, but he said there was no way to tell and we needed to take precautions. He says I have gestational hypertension. I became pretty upset at my appointment today.
He sent me to the hospital for my now weekly stress test. We also started steroid shots to build Brantley's lungs if he does come early. I have to go back tomorrow for my second round of steroid shots. My stress test this time did not go well, but I was pretty upset. My blood pressure was high, as I laid there crying. Trent called while I was at the hospital, and heard how upset I was he came rushing to the hospital (I told him NOT to come,) I did feel better and started calming down once I got to talk to him and see him. He is most of the time, my relaxation medication. He is always so calm, but I think he was a little nervous because he was at the hospital in no time. Trenton is amazing! Brantley and I are fine, but he is probably coming early since I have blood pressure spikes. Our small goal is 2 weeks, and big goal is 4 weeks. So, here is to 2 to 4 weeks of continued boredom.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Nursery is looking GOOD!
Well, I know a lot of people have been asking me for a nursery update, and the have been wanting to see the finished product. Well, we are not totally finished, but REALLY close. All we lack now is decor and buying the bookshelf for his room. Trent still has to put together the glider my parents bought for the room, but it is really coming together. So, here is the recap and update!
As you may recall we started with UGLY wall paper and a popcorn ceiling. Here is the before picture.
We took out all of this ugly last blog, and then started with texture.
This picture is the texture over the paint samples we did before we ever started. It makes it easier to see the texture.
Then it was time to start the primer and paint. This took what seemed like forever because of the different colors we were using in the room.
Next came the tan color, and brown stripe. Talk about time consuming, and we aren't even near finished!
My mother-in-law wanted to put clouds on the ceiling for our little one to look at when he is in his crib. They look SO good, and she worked so hard! They turned out AWESOME!
As we finish the decorating I will be posting more to the blog! I hope you enjoyed seeing Brantley's room! We are so proud of it, and cant wait to see him in his room! Thanks for reading, and I can't wait to show off more!
As you may recall we started with UGLY wall paper and a popcorn ceiling. Here is the before picture.
We took out all of this ugly last blog, and then started with texture.
Then it was time to start the primer and paint. This took what seemed like forever because of the different colors we were using in the room.
The picture below is the first day of paint. The light blue is the ceiling!
Next came the tan color, and brown stripe. Talk about time consuming, and we aren't even near finished!
The stripe turned out SOOO good. Talk about stressful!
My mother-in-law wanted to put clouds on the ceiling for our little one to look at when he is in his crib. They look SO good, and she worked so hard! They turned out AWESOME!
Trent painted the ceiling fan. It was SOOO ugly before, and now it matches perfectly! He is so talented!
Finished product before adding furniture!
And FINALLY here is the good stuff!
In this corner will go the glider my parents bought for our little guy, and the bookshelf we still have to go and buy.
This is his closet. The chest of drawers has been mine for YEARS! Trent refinished it to match the room. As always he did an amazing job.
I can't wait to see our little Brantley sleeping in his crib!
As we finish the decorating I will be posting more to the blog! I hope you enjoyed seeing Brantley's room! We are so proud of it, and cant wait to see him in his room! Thanks for reading, and I can't wait to show off more!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Mixed Emotions
Well, I have been putting this blog off since I got home. We went to the doctor this morning. As you may remember I had high blood pressure last appointment, and Dr. Hermann wanted to see me to see if it improved. We were also having our growth sonogram.
The growth sonogram went well. It was really neat to see our little guy in 3D. Although he didn't really give us the best picture because he kept putting his arm in front of his face. Maybe he is camera shy like his father!
Then came the not so fun part. My blood pressure was high again. Not as high, and had dropped to normal by the time we left the doctor's office. I can't help but wonder if it is me working myself up when I go to the doctor because it seems odd to me that it always comes back down to good by the end of the appointment. My doctor said that the growth sono showed a very healthy boy. He is already 5 pounds, and measuring 2 weeks ahead. Dr. Hermann wants to check everything to make sure that I am not getting preeclampsia. So, now I have to do a 24 hour urine collection, and go to the hospital tomorrow for more testing. I have to have a non stress test and blood work ups.
He also wants me to stay at home, and not get out. He said NO NESTING! That is easier said then done because my house looks like a BOMB went off since we have had a construction zone. Now that the construction is over I want to get my house cleaned, and I am not allowed to clean. I am only suppose to hang out on the sofa or bed, and no going out in public. He also said that depending on the results I am probably not going back to work. Talk about stressing me out. If I don't work that means very little money coming in, and that makes it hard to pay the bills. I have to not think about that, and do my best not to worry.
Dr. Hermann also said after we look at all of the test results we will look into whether we need to start on steroid injections and if Baby Rice needs to come early. I am hoping that all of this comes back normal, and I am just having White Coat Syndrome. As I keep telling myself though, I will do whatever it takes to make sure that our little guy is safe! So, for now that is RELAXING! So, if you feel so inclined feel free to pray for my little guy and myself. I pray that this all comes back normal, and I can go back to work on January 3rd.
Stay tuned for the nursery update. I will start on that blog soon! I go back to Dr. Hermann on Thursday the 29th to review all of the test results and decide where we go from here. So, I will update more then about Baby Rice's progress.
The growth sonogram went well. It was really neat to see our little guy in 3D. Although he didn't really give us the best picture because he kept putting his arm in front of his face. Maybe he is camera shy like his father!
Then came the not so fun part. My blood pressure was high again. Not as high, and had dropped to normal by the time we left the doctor's office. I can't help but wonder if it is me working myself up when I go to the doctor because it seems odd to me that it always comes back down to good by the end of the appointment. My doctor said that the growth sono showed a very healthy boy. He is already 5 pounds, and measuring 2 weeks ahead. Dr. Hermann wants to check everything to make sure that I am not getting preeclampsia. So, now I have to do a 24 hour urine collection, and go to the hospital tomorrow for more testing. I have to have a non stress test and blood work ups.
He also wants me to stay at home, and not get out. He said NO NESTING! That is easier said then done because my house looks like a BOMB went off since we have had a construction zone. Now that the construction is over I want to get my house cleaned, and I am not allowed to clean. I am only suppose to hang out on the sofa or bed, and no going out in public. He also said that depending on the results I am probably not going back to work. Talk about stressing me out. If I don't work that means very little money coming in, and that makes it hard to pay the bills. I have to not think about that, and do my best not to worry.
Dr. Hermann also said after we look at all of the test results we will look into whether we need to start on steroid injections and if Baby Rice needs to come early. I am hoping that all of this comes back normal, and I am just having White Coat Syndrome. As I keep telling myself though, I will do whatever it takes to make sure that our little guy is safe! So, for now that is RELAXING! So, if you feel so inclined feel free to pray for my little guy and myself. I pray that this all comes back normal, and I can go back to work on January 3rd.
Stay tuned for the nursery update. I will start on that blog soon! I go back to Dr. Hermann on Thursday the 29th to review all of the test results and decide where we go from here. So, I will update more then about Baby Rice's progress.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Doctor update
Well, today was my last full day of work for 2011. Also, I had my first two week check up on our little man. I got there and they checked my vitals. My blood pressure was high again. Dr. Hermann said not to worry and we would check it at the end of my appointment.
We checked the babies heart rate and it was good. We talked about what is coming up next in my appointments, and we had to discuss who I was going to use for the remainder of my pregnancy. I had a ton of questions to ask him about the remainder of the pregnancy and delivery.
After the appointment he asked me to sit for a few minutes to de-stress. Then we retook my blood pressure it dropped 10 points in 10 minutes. Dr. Hermann liked that the numbers dropped and so fast, but is concerned that two appointments in a row it has been high, but he was glad it dropped. So, he wants to see me next week. We discussed possible bed rest for the next few weeks if next week isn't better. He said I could be a high stress person, and that isn't good. I can thank my mother for the high stress....I get it from her....thanks Mom!!! HA! JK! If it is high next week he is sending me to the hospital for more testing. He told me not to worry yet, and we will know more next Thursday.
The good news I get to see my little man next week on an ultrasound, and it will be 3D/4D. I am SOOOO excited!!!!! Trent and I can't wait to see our little guy. I wonder who he looks like.
So, doctors orders for the next week....STAY AWAY FROM STRESS! Should be EASIER after Friday. Also, driving may need to be eliminated....I am having major road rage issues.
We checked the babies heart rate and it was good. We talked about what is coming up next in my appointments, and we had to discuss who I was going to use for the remainder of my pregnancy. I had a ton of questions to ask him about the remainder of the pregnancy and delivery.
After the appointment he asked me to sit for a few minutes to de-stress. Then we retook my blood pressure it dropped 10 points in 10 minutes. Dr. Hermann liked that the numbers dropped and so fast, but is concerned that two appointments in a row it has been high, but he was glad it dropped. So, he wants to see me next week. We discussed possible bed rest for the next few weeks if next week isn't better. He said I could be a high stress person, and that isn't good. I can thank my mother for the high stress....I get it from her....thanks Mom!!! HA! JK! If it is high next week he is sending me to the hospital for more testing. He told me not to worry yet, and we will know more next Thursday.
The good news I get to see my little man next week on an ultrasound, and it will be 3D/4D. I am SOOOO excited!!!!! Trent and I can't wait to see our little guy. I wonder who he looks like.
So, doctors orders for the next week....STAY AWAY FROM STRESS! Should be EASIER after Friday. Also, driving may need to be eliminated....I am having major road rage issues.
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