Profile
Profile - If you look at his chest you can see his little heart. (the black blobby-thing)
Leg and foot.(See the bones?!)
Face.
Profile of face.
Another profile of face.Tuesday, January 6, 2009
24 Week Specialist Appointment and Pics
I saw my doctor in Atlanta today, the appointment was very, very good! He said my cervix was perfect, the baby was perfect, so after my next appointment in 2 weeks if all is still well that will be my last appointment. Yay! Honestly, it was worth every penny just to have piece of mind my whole first two trimesters. I see him on my 26th week, and at 27 weeks I'll be in my third trimester, so I am SOOOO excited that I'm only 3 weeks away from that! The past couple of weeks were just a whirl wind for me, but somehow I managed to keep my mind occupied with other things. (Seeing the movie Twilight helped, I constantly daydream of gorgeous vampires that sparkle...lol) Anyway, I got some cool new pictures:
Profile - If you look at his chest you can see his little heart.
Leg and foot.
(See the bones?!)
Face.
Profile of face.
Another profile of face.
Profile - If you look at his chest you can see his little heart. Leg and foot.(See the bones?!)
Face. Profile of face. Another profile of face.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The Crib Diaries
I'm pretty pissed, I'll come right out and say it. About 6 months ago I found the crib and changing table/dresser combo I wanted. Actually, it was one I looked at a year ago for Brent, back when Babies'R'Us carried it. Eventually it was discontinued at that store. When I started my search up for a new crib I found the one I'd originally wanted, and it was on the Walmart.com site and MUCH cheaper. SCORE! And of course Walmart.com has a wonderful program called Site2Store, which means you can choose a store to pick it up at and the shipping is absolutely free! What a great deal right... I couldn't be more excited.
Well a couple of weeks ago I decided to start doing my registry and went to Walmart.com to add the baby furniture of my dreams, and to my horror and dismay, THEY ALSO STOPPED CARRYING IT!!! I'm pretty sure I cried a little, but I tried my best to find it elsewhere. All of the off brand websites I went to wanted some ridiculous amount for shipping, so I decided to hang up the search and try to find a new crib. I kinda put it on the back burner for a few weeks, since I was still feeling a little burned. But a couple days ago I went back to Walmart.com to continue my registry ventures. I liked some of the other cribs, but none of the coordinating pieces. I wasn't in love like I was with "my" crib.
So I decided to try Babies'R'Us to see what they had going on. A lot of their stuff is really cute but it is pretty pricey. Finally I tried Target.com... and guess what pops up? MY CRIB!! Do they just shuffle these thing around to different retailers or what?! After I happily noticed that the price was the exact same at Walmart.com, I looked desperately for some kind of "free shipping to store" banner on the page. I added it to my basket to see if it gives you the option of picking up in the store, and if not how much shipping would be. Of course... just because it's MY luck and I happen to be in LOVE with this set, Target doesn't offer any other option other than home delivery... Great, I got over it, for about 2 minutes until I totalled the order to see the shipping cost. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS?!?! Are they on crack?! And that's standard ground shipping.
So I guess I'm back to square one. I'll probably be either surfing Walmart.com to look at new arrivals every other week or check Target.com and pray they run a free shipping promotion. I'm still pretty sad about it. I put up the pictures from the site, so you can see why I'm so in love with it. I like the fact that it's convertible and the changing table/dresser combo is great because I don't have to buy separate pieces. Maybe I'll just ask for Target gift cards on my shower invitations, lol. :o( OK, I'm going to go pout some more. I hope every one has a great 2009.
Well a couple of weeks ago I decided to start doing my registry and went to Walmart.com to add the baby furniture of my dreams, and to my horror and dismay, THEY ALSO STOPPED CARRYING IT!!! I'm pretty sure I cried a little, but I tried my best to find it elsewhere. All of the off brand websites I went to wanted some ridiculous amount for shipping, so I decided to hang up the search and try to find a new crib. I kinda put it on the back burner for a few weeks, since I was still feeling a little burned. But a couple days ago I went back to Walmart.com to continue my registry ventures. I liked some of the other cribs, but none of the coordinating pieces. I wasn't in love like I was with "my" crib.
So I decided to try Babies'R'Us to see what they had going on. A lot of their stuff is really cute but it is pretty pricey. Finally I tried Target.com... and guess what pops up? MY CRIB!! Do they just shuffle these thing around to different retailers or what?! After I happily noticed that the price was the exact same at Walmart.com, I looked desperately for some kind of "free shipping to store" banner on the page. I added it to my basket to see if it gives you the option of picking up in the store, and if not how much shipping would be. Of course... just because it's MY luck and I happen to be in LOVE with this set, Target doesn't offer any other option other than home delivery... Great, I got over it, for about 2 minutes until I totalled the order to see the shipping cost. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS?!?! Are they on crack?! And that's standard ground shipping.
So I guess I'm back to square one. I'll probably be either surfing Walmart.com to look at new arrivals every other week or check Target.com and pray they run a free shipping promotion. I'm still pretty sad about it. I put up the pictures from the site, so you can see why I'm so in love with it. I like the fact that it's convertible and the changing table/dresser combo is great because I don't have to buy separate pieces. Maybe I'll just ask for Target gift cards on my shower invitations, lol. :o( OK, I'm going to go pout some more. I hope every one has a great 2009.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Pics from Specialist Appt.
Cute little profile shot. He kept squirming around in there so I'm surprised she was able to get one this good!
His boy parts... he was NOT shy about showin' em off either!
His handsome little face. Well, I can't tell if he's handsome fromthis pic but if he takes after his parents then I know he will be!
Right now he kinda looks like a little raccoon baby, lol...
22 Week Specialist Appointment - It's a tear jerker, sorry...
So we went in today and did an ultrasound. First thing the tech checked was the baby and the fluid. She said everything looked really good, and he was even showing us his goods, a lot! Hope that doesn't become a habit later in life... yikes. Lock up your daughters ladies. Anyway, after that she measured the cervix. When the doc came back in he said that the cervix was back up to 4cm so I didn't have to get the stitch done today. But of course we'll still continue to monitor it closely, so next appointment is in 2 weeks on Jan. 6th.
Today is a pretty hard day for me though. Since my crossover days are the same (Tuesdays), I am exactly at the point where I was when I started cramping and going into premature labor. It was a Friday and I was 22 weeks and 3 days (like I am today). I lost him on that Sunday (22 weeks and 5 days). This whole weekend will probably be rough, but at least I have to work this weekend so it'll help me get through it if I keep busy. I still miss my baby boy so much... thank God I have another chance. This new little guy in my belly just keeps me going. Before him I still broke down a lot and cried in the middle of the night. I don't think anyone will ever know how special this baby is to me and how much I will love him, because he saved me. I think he knew I needed him and he chose me to give him a life.
I just can't wait for the day he arrives... Can it be April 28th yet?
Today is a pretty hard day for me though. Since my crossover days are the same (Tuesdays), I am exactly at the point where I was when I started cramping and going into premature labor. It was a Friday and I was 22 weeks and 3 days (like I am today). I lost him on that Sunday (22 weeks and 5 days). This whole weekend will probably be rough, but at least I have to work this weekend so it'll help me get through it if I keep busy. I still miss my baby boy so much... thank God I have another chance. This new little guy in my belly just keeps me going. Before him I still broke down a lot and cried in the middle of the night. I don't think anyone will ever know how special this baby is to me and how much I will love him, because he saved me. I think he knew I needed him and he chose me to give him a life.
I just can't wait for the day he arrives... Can it be April 28th yet?
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
22 Weeks
- Baby is able to hear noises from outside the womb.
- Baby is starting to settle into sleep cycles averaging 12 to 16 hours.
- The uterus is approx. 2cm above the belly button.
-Senses are developing daily and touch is the first sense to mature.
-Baby will learn about his surroundings through stroking his skin and face.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A very late 21 week specialist update...
Tuesday Bobby and I went to my specialist appointment in Atlanta. I had my ultrasound and they measured the cervix like always. And he did an exam like always. I really expected it to be a pretty boring visit. Turns out it wasn't...
He said that in all the times before my cervix has been about 4cm long. Although this time it was still closed, it has shortened slightly, now it's about 3.5cm. He said that it is normal to fluctuate, but he scheduled another appointment the following week (Dec. 26th) to look at it again. If it has shortened anymore then he's going to go ahead and do the cerclage (stitch it up).
Some of you may or may not know that Office Depot is closing 112 stores this year. One of those stores was the Cartersville store. Lately my copy center has been packed with not only regular Staples customers, but now we have all the Office Depot people. Normally I try to sit down between jobs or customers, but now it's damn near impossible. I don't know if that has any affect on my cervix by being constantly on my feet busting my ass all day. I also don't know how it will affect my cervix once there's a stitch in it.
I guess I'll have to ask those questions on Friday when I go in. The thing I fear the most is putting my baby in danger by working. And it doesn't help that they've cut the part timers hours because of the economy sucking a$$. So when we used to have 3 shifts (morning, mid and night), we only have 2 (morning and night). Not to mention I had useless assistant managers who don't like to help when the line is 5 people deep at the counter and I'm getting the "hurry the eff up sighs" from the customers... but of course there's the idiot that keeps asking the same question ten different ways, holding everyone else up.
It's a tough spot for me... do I try to find a different job after the baby's born. Or is the economy still going to continue to spiral and I should be lucky to have a full time job and suck it up? There's people out there that are having everything they own taken away because they don't have any income to pay the bills. They would be chomping at the bit to take my job and not complain one bit. I wish I could just start my own company, be my own boss, work my own hours and do something that I actually like to do.
Anyway, I'm just ranting now because I'm tired... I'll let you all know how the appointment goes on Friday. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!
He said that in all the times before my cervix has been about 4cm long. Although this time it was still closed, it has shortened slightly, now it's about 3.5cm. He said that it is normal to fluctuate, but he scheduled another appointment the following week (Dec. 26th) to look at it again. If it has shortened anymore then he's going to go ahead and do the cerclage (stitch it up).
Some of you may or may not know that Office Depot is closing 112 stores this year. One of those stores was the Cartersville store. Lately my copy center has been packed with not only regular Staples customers, but now we have all the Office Depot people. Normally I try to sit down between jobs or customers, but now it's damn near impossible. I don't know if that has any affect on my cervix by being constantly on my feet busting my ass all day. I also don't know how it will affect my cervix once there's a stitch in it.
I guess I'll have to ask those questions on Friday when I go in. The thing I fear the most is putting my baby in danger by working. And it doesn't help that they've cut the part timers hours because of the economy sucking a$$. So when we used to have 3 shifts (morning, mid and night), we only have 2 (morning and night). Not to mention I had useless assistant managers who don't like to help when the line is 5 people deep at the counter and I'm getting the "hurry the eff up sighs" from the customers... but of course there's the idiot that keeps asking the same question ten different ways, holding everyone else up.
It's a tough spot for me... do I try to find a different job after the baby's born. Or is the economy still going to continue to spiral and I should be lucky to have a full time job and suck it up? There's people out there that are having everything they own taken away because they don't have any income to pay the bills. They would be chomping at the bit to take my job and not complain one bit. I wish I could just start my own company, be my own boss, work my own hours and do something that I actually like to do.
Anyway, I'm just ranting now because I'm tired... I'll let you all know how the appointment goes on Friday. I hope everyone has a great Christmas!
Friday, December 12, 2008
20 Weeks
-Baby's skin is thickening and will begin to form four layers.
-Gland will produce vernix caseosa, a waxy substance that protects baby's skin from the continuous immersion in the amniotic fluid.
-Scalp hair and toenails are forming.
-Baby's digestive system is producing meconium, a tarry black substance consisting of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretions and dead cells, which will fill baby's first diaper when he is born!
20 Week Ultrasound Pics
Chillin with his hands above his head.(The arrow is pointing to his fingers...)
Profile shot.
Tasting his fingers, yummy!(The arrow is pointing to his tongue...)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Pics from my Dec. 3rd Ultrasound
Our Big Foot!!!
Baby Walden - here's lookin at you kid.(You can see the iris and pupil of his eye)
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