Saturday, October 18, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Our Boo Baby
After my Drs. appointment on Monday I was supposed to hear whether or not this little girl is going to come this weekend or if both her and I get to wait longer.
My blood pressure jumped up last week and the doctors were worried about Pre-eclampsia. Jordan and I were prepared to be induced right away because that is not something they want to mess around with. When we learned that everything was okay and that wasn't necessary, Jord and I couldn't help but be disappointed. Our little hearts had gotten ready to meet this sweet girl!
So, when I learned Monday evening that I was not in the early induction group I couldn't help but feel sad. I'd gotten my hopes up to meet her a little sooner TWICE! I was told that if I don't go into labor on my own I will be induced at 41 weeks. They set my induction to begin the night of the 30th and my delivery is planned for Halloween.
Just 2 weeks and a couple of days away! I can do that. If that means she will be healthy and happy when we first meet her, I can FOR SURE do that!
Jordan knew how disappointed I was to hear that I get to wait even longer for this baby to come, so, like always, he had something up his sleeve to make me feel better about it.
When he came home from work yesterday he took me over to a sweet farm just a few minutes from our house to pick out a few straw stacks. (Maybe this sounds dumb to you, but I LOVE decorating for holidays and have been wanting a darling porch set up this year). He then told me that everyday leading up to Halloween we would get to go pick a new decoration for our house. That way I have something to look forward to everyday until this little baby comes! And lets be honest, she will LOVE having a fun house to come home to. ;) I mean, she better love Halloween if that's the day she's going to be born!
Leave it to Mr. McKee to bring a smile to my face when I feel so terribly uncomfortable and just ready to be DONE. I think I'll keep him. :)
My blood pressure jumped up last week and the doctors were worried about Pre-eclampsia. Jordan and I were prepared to be induced right away because that is not something they want to mess around with. When we learned that everything was okay and that wasn't necessary, Jord and I couldn't help but be disappointed. Our little hearts had gotten ready to meet this sweet girl!
So, when I learned Monday evening that I was not in the early induction group I couldn't help but feel sad. I'd gotten my hopes up to meet her a little sooner TWICE! I was told that if I don't go into labor on my own I will be induced at 41 weeks. They set my induction to begin the night of the 30th and my delivery is planned for Halloween.
Just 2 weeks and a couple of days away! I can do that. If that means she will be healthy and happy when we first meet her, I can FOR SURE do that!
Jordan knew how disappointed I was to hear that I get to wait even longer for this baby to come, so, like always, he had something up his sleeve to make me feel better about it.
When he came home from work yesterday he took me over to a sweet farm just a few minutes from our house to pick out a few straw stacks. (Maybe this sounds dumb to you, but I LOVE decorating for holidays and have been wanting a darling porch set up this year). He then told me that everyday leading up to Halloween we would get to go pick a new decoration for our house. That way I have something to look forward to everyday until this little baby comes! And lets be honest, she will LOVE having a fun house to come home to. ;) I mean, she better love Halloween if that's the day she's going to be born!
Leave it to Mr. McKee to bring a smile to my face when I feel so terribly uncomfortable and just ready to be DONE. I think I'll keep him. :)
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Study
On Monday I went in to the Doctors for my 36 week appointment. While there I was asked to participate in a study done on first time pregnant moms who are healthy with healthy babies. It's a randomized study that will hopefully involve over 6,000 moms and babies around the United States.
50% of moms will be induced at 39 weeks. The other 50% of moms will have no scheduled induction and will be left to go into labor on their own... unless they hit 41 weeks and then they will be induced then. They are looking at how labor and delivery goes as well as the health of the mom and baby months following delivery.
Jordan and I talked with our Doctor a lot about what he thought about it. I like the idea of going into labor on my own and would prefer it that way. It is just better that way. But there is a chance I will never go into labor on my own and the baby will be induced anyway a week late. My Doctor told me that in his own experience first time moms who are induced early have a higher chance of a C-section, totally makes sense. But he also said that many doctors have seen amniotic fluid decrease too much in those last few weeks, decreased placenta efficiency, and a higher chance for meconium passed in the womb. Basically, there are always going to be risks no matter what you do. Having a baby is kind of a big deal!
My Doctor told me he recommends doing the study regardless of his own experiences because there aren't any solid studies out there like this. We really need to know whats best for mom and baby and it's studies like these that help us know.
So, we are participating! Best part? I don't find out if I am being induced a week early until a week before I'm induced.
So this little girl could be coming in less than 2 1/2 weeks! Phew. That sounds crazy. I can't wait to meet her!
50% of moms will be induced at 39 weeks. The other 50% of moms will have no scheduled induction and will be left to go into labor on their own... unless they hit 41 weeks and then they will be induced then. They are looking at how labor and delivery goes as well as the health of the mom and baby months following delivery.
Jordan and I talked with our Doctor a lot about what he thought about it. I like the idea of going into labor on my own and would prefer it that way. It is just better that way. But there is a chance I will never go into labor on my own and the baby will be induced anyway a week late. My Doctor told me that in his own experience first time moms who are induced early have a higher chance of a C-section, totally makes sense. But he also said that many doctors have seen amniotic fluid decrease too much in those last few weeks, decreased placenta efficiency, and a higher chance for meconium passed in the womb. Basically, there are always going to be risks no matter what you do. Having a baby is kind of a big deal!
My Doctor told me he recommends doing the study regardless of his own experiences because there aren't any solid studies out there like this. We really need to know whats best for mom and baby and it's studies like these that help us know.
So, we are participating! Best part? I don't find out if I am being induced a week early until a week before I'm induced.
So this little girl could be coming in less than 2 1/2 weeks! Phew. That sounds crazy. I can't wait to meet her!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Two Years!
Happy anniversary to my love!
This weekend Jord and I went up to Park City to celebrate. And we totally spoiled ourselves. We went to Ruth's Chris for dinner (mmmm!!!!!), stayed in an incredible hotel, and had a couples massage. I can't even tell you how good it felt to lay down on my tummy (with a special pillow around the little one)! We had enough hot chocolate for 8 people during our little getaway and enjoyed trying to stay dry in all the rain! It felt so good to get one last getaway before this little munchkin makes her way into the world.
At dinner on Friday night Jord and I started talking about all that has happened since we celebrated our last anniversary. I was amazed remembering it all; the decisions we had to make as a couple, trials we went through, and all the happy moments we've had. A lot has changed and we sure have grown. We are just happy we have grown together and get to grow together for the rest of our lives.
I am so grateful that boy chose me and that I chose him. We are so so so lucky.
So here's some pictures to reminisce on the last year. I wish I had more!!
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I can't wait to see what this next year has in store for us! Thank you for letting me call you mine, Mr. McKee. I sure love you!
This weekend Jord and I went up to Park City to celebrate. And we totally spoiled ourselves. We went to Ruth's Chris for dinner (mmmm!!!!!), stayed in an incredible hotel, and had a couples massage. I can't even tell you how good it felt to lay down on my tummy (with a special pillow around the little one)! We had enough hot chocolate for 8 people during our little getaway and enjoyed trying to stay dry in all the rain! It felt so good to get one last getaway before this little munchkin makes her way into the world.
At dinner on Friday night Jord and I started talking about all that has happened since we celebrated our last anniversary. I was amazed remembering it all; the decisions we had to make as a couple, trials we went through, and all the happy moments we've had. A lot has changed and we sure have grown. We are just happy we have grown together and get to grow together for the rest of our lives.
I am so grateful that boy chose me and that I chose him. We are so so so lucky.
So here's some pictures to reminisce on the last year. I wish I had more!!
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I can't wait to see what this next year has in store for us! Thank you for letting me call you mine, Mr. McKee. I sure love you!
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