Just wanted to share some of our videos of Deacon. We have a lot more but these are the most recent.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thanksgiving Thursday
Another edition of Thanksgiving Thursday:
1. I'm thankful that this week is almost over.
2. That Deacon is loving his new rice cereal concoction.
3. That this weekend we will get some much needed work done on our house.
4. That I have a job!
5. That I have a great family!
1. I'm thankful that this week is almost over.
2. That Deacon is loving his new rice cereal concoction.
3. That this weekend we will get some much needed work done on our house.
4. That I have a job!
5. That I have a great family!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Deacon vs. The Spoon
Deacon isn't a fan of rice cereal. He did try to eat it but I can't say he got very much down. I think he just liked the attention we were giving him. :)
Correction: In this particular video he LOOKS like he likes it. But in reality he has mastered the tight lip. He closes his mouth and bites his lips together so I can't get the spoon in to feed him. He started crying today in protest and was all smiles when I put the food away and picked him up. He already knows how to make mommy behave!
Correction: In this particular video he LOOKS like he likes it. But in reality he has mastered the tight lip. He closes his mouth and bites his lips together so I can't get the spoon in to feed him. He started crying today in protest and was all smiles when I put the food away and picked him up. He already knows how to make mommy behave!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Deacon's 4 Month Appointment
He is now 15lbs 10oz (50-75%) and 26.5 inches (90%)
She asked how much he is eating now and when I told her she asked if we had started rice cereal. I told her no, I was waiting to talk to her about it and she said "oh yeah, now is the time to start it". She said once a day for at least 2 weeks and then 2xday for 2 months. At his 6 month appt we will discuss fruits and vegetables.
He is now sleeping in my arms, apparently all the screaming and fussing over shots wore him out.
She also "scolded" us for allowing him to sleep on his tummy at night. Apparently she doesn't realize that this baby is protected by so many angels and he has a praying mommy!
She asked how much he is eating now and when I told her she asked if we had started rice cereal. I told her no, I was waiting to talk to her about it and she said "oh yeah, now is the time to start it". She said once a day for at least 2 weeks and then 2xday for 2 months. At his 6 month appt we will discuss fruits and vegetables.
He is now sleeping in my arms, apparently all the screaming and fussing over shots wore him out.
She also "scolded" us for allowing him to sleep on his tummy at night. Apparently she doesn't realize that this baby is protected by so many angels and he has a praying mommy!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thanksgiving Thursday
I will follow in the footsteps of some of the other bloggers I follow and add Thanksgiving Thursday to my regular posts. Every Thursday I will post about what I am thankful for in my life.
1. I am thankful for my family. I love my husband and my baby and my dog. :) I don't think I could have hand picked a better family for me.
2. I am thankful for my milk supply :)
3. I am thankful that our insurance company FINALLY sent us a check for our Hurrican Ike damage.
4. I am thankful for the friends I have met through my pregnancy ;)
5. I am thankful that Deacon is such a good baby. He is so happy, never bad or fussy for no reason, even tempered and so fun to be around.
Ok, that's all I will post for now. I have a million other things I am thankful for but I need to save some for the next few weeks.
1. I am thankful for my family. I love my husband and my baby and my dog. :) I don't think I could have hand picked a better family for me.
2. I am thankful for my milk supply :)
3. I am thankful that our insurance company FINALLY sent us a check for our Hurrican Ike damage.
4. I am thankful for the friends I have met through my pregnancy ;)
5. I am thankful that Deacon is such a good baby. He is so happy, never bad or fussy for no reason, even tempered and so fun to be around.
Ok, that's all I will post for now. I have a million other things I am thankful for but I need to save some for the next few weeks.
I'm so excited!
I just realized I have followers! LOL Is it dumb to be excited about that? I guess it just seems weird to know that this blog has been closed for over a year and now its open and people actually read it.
Anyhow, on to a important subject...Deacon! Yesterday he turned 4 months old. Tomorrow we are going in for his second round of vaccines. My poor baby, I hate to have him go through the pain of shots but in my opinion that little pain is worth it if it keeps him healthier in the long run.
I will also find out his pedi's opinion on starting cereal tomorrow. I'm still torn between wanting to wait until 6 months and wanting to start now. I think the desire to start now is the first time mom in me, just eager to try new things. But the desire to wait is the pro-breastfeeding mom in me that thinks he will be just fine for the first 6 months and even up to 12 months on just breastmilk.
We shall see!
Anyhow, on to a important subject...Deacon! Yesterday he turned 4 months old. Tomorrow we are going in for his second round of vaccines. My poor baby, I hate to have him go through the pain of shots but in my opinion that little pain is worth it if it keeps him healthier in the long run.
I will also find out his pedi's opinion on starting cereal tomorrow. I'm still torn between wanting to wait until 6 months and wanting to start now. I think the desire to start now is the first time mom in me, just eager to try new things. But the desire to wait is the pro-breastfeeding mom in me that thinks he will be just fine for the first 6 months and even up to 12 months on just breastmilk.
We shall see!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Deacon's acheivements
So far Deacon has started "talking", laughing, teething, and he has actually rolled over! Its been less than 4 months and we have seen this little guy go from a sleepy newborn to a more active, very entertaining baby.
More copy from babysite
babysite continued:
Labor and Delivery....already?
Date: 07/28/2008
Last Thursday was a bit scary for us. Let me tell you the back story first. On Sunday I was in the living room with my mom and she commented on my swollen ankles. I hadn't even noticed them so I was surprised to see them that big. The next day Justin and I agreed that I should call my OB just to let them know (at every appt they ask if I have any swelling and up until this point I have said no, including my appt 3 days before this). The nurse asked if I had a headache or any other symptoms and I told her no. She wanted me to come in to get my blood pressure checked but since I worked so far away she suggested I go to my local pharmacy and check it there. I agreed.
Fast forward to Thursday...
That evening I was at home with Justin, my mom, Chris and Mia having dinner. Afterward I showed my mom the swelling I have been experiencing in my ankles. She asked me if I had taken my blood pressure and I told her that I had forgotten to do it all week. She wanted to take me that night but I still needed to finish packing for our trip to the Dude Ranch that we had planned for the next day. But when I mentioned that my head was really hurting bad and I had a migraine that morning she insisted and I agreed. She drove me down to CVS and when I checked it I was shocked.....144/95. My BP is usually 110/70, so this was really high for me. I tried to stay calm. We got home and I called the OB's office and the dr on call called me back. She was a very unfriendly lady that made me feel dumb for even questioning what I should do next. She ever so rudely told me to go straight to Labor and Delivery and get monitored. According to her I would stay in the hospital over night or be sent home for bedrest. Great....
My mom and Justin took me to L&D at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Needless to say I wish we would have already taken our hospital tour because we had no idea where to go. We went down all the wrong hallways and stopped for directions a few times. We finally got to L&D and I was hooked up to a contraction monitor and a fetal monitor. When they took my blood pressure it was already going down and the swelling in my feet was decreasing as well....in spite of the long, hot walk we took to L&D. I'm pretty sure prayers were being answered before we even got in the hospital doors. After 3 hours of monitoring and tests I was sent home and told that I was fine. No one could explain the high BP but I was told to take it easy over the weekend and to go see my OB first thing Friday morning. At the OB's office I was tested again and monitored for a while and everything was back to normal, THANK GOD!
Justin and I spent the weekend laying around watching movies and just relaxing. We missed the trip to the ranch but I think my body was able to rest...and I needed it!
Now that I am back at work my hands are swollen and my back is killing me. Hmmm...makes me think that Deacon likes being home as much as I do. :)
80 Days and Counting
Date: 08/22/2008
Yep, 80 days...that's all we have left until D-Day (delivery day). However, little Deacon can chose to come a bit early and surprise us all. If he is like me, he will be uncomfortably early (like when you arrive somewhere even earlier than you have planned). And if he is like Justin he will be right on time or casually late. Let's hope he is like mom on this one!
Lately Deacon has been flipping around like he's on a caffeine rush or adrenaline high. Most of the time its fun to feel him but when he gets on my bladder I have to remind him that I don't like that one bit.
I have a new pregnancy symptom....oh and its a real joy (insert sarcasm face here). Its called PUPPPs. Here is how Wikipedia describes it:
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP)...[1] is a chronic hives-like rash that strikes some women during pregnancy. Although extremely annoying for its sufferers (because of the itch), it presents no long-term risk for either the mother or unborn child. PUPPP frequently begins on the stomach and spreads to the legs, feet, arms, chest, and neck.
Fun times hu? This little diddy of a rash started small and didn't have me too concerned. There were a few tiny red bumps on my belly that would itch a little but then they went away before my OB appt (typical hu?). Then within a few days of my appt it came back and probably within 2 days it was really bad and getting worse. I tried the topical cream the OB suggested and then they called me in a steroid (safe to take while pg). So far it has cleared up a lot on my belly but my hands and feet still itch like mad. The good news....I read that it only happens in the first pregnancy.
62 days...still counting
Date: 09/08/2008
We had an ultrasound last Thursday and Deacon was a good boy. He let the doctor get some great shots of his face (you can see them in the photo album or on this main page). He is head down and in position for a natural birth. I was 30 weeks and 3 days at the appointment but he is measuring 31 weeks.
Yesterday (my mom's birthday) we went to Build a Bear and made a monkey for Deacon with a Texans uniform and we completed it with a recording of Deacon's heartbeat. So every time we want to hear it we can squeeze the monkey's hand and listen. I love it!!!
45 Days...still counting
Date: 09/25/2008
Well Deacon has had his first official hurricane experience. It was a doozie too! We were without power for 12 days although I don't think he seemed to mind. The day of the hurricane he was very active. I read that babies can feel the change in the pressure. Or maybe he could feel my stress level rising? In the past week I think he hit a growth spurt. I also think he joined a gym or something because his little muscles are strong now. He punches and kicks me all day long and its no longer cute or fun for me. It hurts! Sometimes it doubles me over in pain, sometimes it makes me jump, sometimes it just makes me mad :) A few of the movemements have even left me sore for a few days.
I'm currently in my 33rd week. Deacon is "term" at 37 weeks so technically I could have a healthy baby boy as soon as like 3.5 weeks from now. That seems so soon but with all this pain it seems far away too. If he decides to wait until his due date then I have 6.5 weeks. Now that REALLY seems like a long time away for me. I just can't wait to see what he looks like....let's hope he gets Justin's pretty eyes!
3 weeks to the day!
Date: 10/20/2008
I am full term today...so come on Deacon! I hope he is like his mommy and is early to everything. :) I went to the OB Friday and I am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. I know that really doesn't mean anything but it was so nice to know that all of my pain and suffering has put me a little closer to D-day.
Today I am having really bad lower back pain....back labor perhaps? I have no idea but I do know that it hurts and its not going away with Tylenol. Deacon is much calmer today but that could be b/c we had a restless night. Remi decided he needed to sleep with us and when he does I can never get comfortable.
Anyways...21 days until my due date...no telling how many days until we actually meet him!
12 Days until Due Date
Date: 10/29/2008
Come on Deacon....get things going in there and come out already! Your uncles and cousins and Mimi all call me every day to tell me their plans for the rest of the week. They think you are coming out on their schedule, funny stuff hu? Uncle Chris is going hunting this weekend and is worried you will come then. Uncle Mark has plans too and can only come to the hospital afterwards. Mimi thinks that you will come around her work schedule, yeah right. And can you believe that Aunt Cindy left for Mexico last weekend and expects you to stay put until she gets back. Don't these people realize that Its All About You now? :) I say you come out today and see who really loves you enough to drop their plans and show up to see you!
4 Days Left...does that date even matter?
Date: 11/06/2008
I'm due in 4 days. I was convinced I would have Deacon early but that hasn't been the case. Maybe I should pretend my due date is in two weeks so that on Monday I'm not even more miserable. I've been feeling a lot better since I am taking it easy. I've been working from home and its really helped. I'm not retaining as much fluid so I'm not swelling nearly as much as I was, my back isn't hurting like it does at work and my feet are feeling better.
Tomorrow is my 39w4d appointement, hopefully I get some kind of good news!
I'm in labor!
Date: 11/11/2008
I am at the hospital and am in labor. I came in yesterday (Monday) and was sent home to labor on my own. After several hours at home in pain I came back up here and was admitted. I am hoping Deacon will be here in the next few hours.
UPDATE:
Deacon is here! He was born today (Nov 11) at 11:13am. He is 8lbs 3oz and 21.25 inches long. He's a healthy little guy and already has a big group of visitors.
Updates on Deacon
Date: 11/18/2008
Yesterday was Deacon's first pediatrician appointment. He has gained back all he weight he lost in the hospital and then some. he is now 8lbs 5oz (up 2 oz from birth). The doctor was very happy with his progress. She said he is in the 90% for his height, meaning only 10% of kids this age are this tall....looks like we may have another basketball player in our house, although his daddy thinks he will play football.
I'll be adding pictures to the albums, check out our new little man.
Deacon, Deacon, Deacon
Date: 01/06/2009
That's all I say all day...Deacon....Deacon....Deacon, Deacon, Deacon. I sing it and he laughs and just smiles so big. He's adorable...really..he is!
Deacon had his 8 week appt today and he got his vaccines. It was so sad to see him get 3 shots but he was such a big boy and only cried for a minute. As soon as he was in mommy's arms he stopped....momma's boy maybe?!?! I hope so!
He has grown so much. In the past 8 weeks he has grown 3 inches, gained 3lbs 7oz, and his head is 1.25 inches bigger. If you haven't seen him lately you may be surprised by his size.
Deacon has a very special day coming up on Jan 18th. He will be dedicated at church that day. We are having him dedicated at Oak Forest Baptist Church, grandma and grandpa's (Justin's parents) church. I am really looking forward it!
First day of "school"
Date: 02/02/2009
Deacon started "school" today. He is going to daycare at my work. I love that he is so close to me but I hate that someone else has him all day. I've gone down twice to see him and he has been asleep both times. I don't want to mess up the schedule they have down there but I have to see my baby.
There are only two other babies in his room right now. One more will be joining him at the end of the month. He is the youngest one right now though. They had all three babies' diapers on the counter and his were so tiny compared to the other two.
I'll try to get some pictures of his class and him in his class soon for the website.
DONE! Now I will be able to blog from this point forward on our current lives :)
Labor and Delivery....already?
Date: 07/28/2008
Last Thursday was a bit scary for us. Let me tell you the back story first. On Sunday I was in the living room with my mom and she commented on my swollen ankles. I hadn't even noticed them so I was surprised to see them that big. The next day Justin and I agreed that I should call my OB just to let them know (at every appt they ask if I have any swelling and up until this point I have said no, including my appt 3 days before this). The nurse asked if I had a headache or any other symptoms and I told her no. She wanted me to come in to get my blood pressure checked but since I worked so far away she suggested I go to my local pharmacy and check it there. I agreed.
Fast forward to Thursday...
That evening I was at home with Justin, my mom, Chris and Mia having dinner. Afterward I showed my mom the swelling I have been experiencing in my ankles. She asked me if I had taken my blood pressure and I told her that I had forgotten to do it all week. She wanted to take me that night but I still needed to finish packing for our trip to the Dude Ranch that we had planned for the next day. But when I mentioned that my head was really hurting bad and I had a migraine that morning she insisted and I agreed. She drove me down to CVS and when I checked it I was shocked.....144/95. My BP is usually 110/70, so this was really high for me. I tried to stay calm. We got home and I called the OB's office and the dr on call called me back. She was a very unfriendly lady that made me feel dumb for even questioning what I should do next. She ever so rudely told me to go straight to Labor and Delivery and get monitored. According to her I would stay in the hospital over night or be sent home for bedrest. Great....
My mom and Justin took me to L&D at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Needless to say I wish we would have already taken our hospital tour because we had no idea where to go. We went down all the wrong hallways and stopped for directions a few times. We finally got to L&D and I was hooked up to a contraction monitor and a fetal monitor. When they took my blood pressure it was already going down and the swelling in my feet was decreasing as well....in spite of the long, hot walk we took to L&D. I'm pretty sure prayers were being answered before we even got in the hospital doors. After 3 hours of monitoring and tests I was sent home and told that I was fine. No one could explain the high BP but I was told to take it easy over the weekend and to go see my OB first thing Friday morning. At the OB's office I was tested again and monitored for a while and everything was back to normal, THANK GOD!
Justin and I spent the weekend laying around watching movies and just relaxing. We missed the trip to the ranch but I think my body was able to rest...and I needed it!
Now that I am back at work my hands are swollen and my back is killing me. Hmmm...makes me think that Deacon likes being home as much as I do. :)
80 Days and Counting
Date: 08/22/2008
Yep, 80 days...that's all we have left until D-Day (delivery day). However, little Deacon can chose to come a bit early and surprise us all. If he is like me, he will be uncomfortably early (like when you arrive somewhere even earlier than you have planned). And if he is like Justin he will be right on time or casually late. Let's hope he is like mom on this one!
Lately Deacon has been flipping around like he's on a caffeine rush or adrenaline high. Most of the time its fun to feel him but when he gets on my bladder I have to remind him that I don't like that one bit.
I have a new pregnancy symptom....oh and its a real joy (insert sarcasm face here). Its called PUPPPs. Here is how Wikipedia describes it:
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP)...[1] is a chronic hives-like rash that strikes some women during pregnancy. Although extremely annoying for its sufferers (because of the itch), it presents no long-term risk for either the mother or unborn child. PUPPP frequently begins on the stomach and spreads to the legs, feet, arms, chest, and neck.
Fun times hu? This little diddy of a rash started small and didn't have me too concerned. There were a few tiny red bumps on my belly that would itch a little but then they went away before my OB appt (typical hu?). Then within a few days of my appt it came back and probably within 2 days it was really bad and getting worse. I tried the topical cream the OB suggested and then they called me in a steroid (safe to take while pg). So far it has cleared up a lot on my belly but my hands and feet still itch like mad. The good news....I read that it only happens in the first pregnancy.
62 days...still counting
Date: 09/08/2008
We had an ultrasound last Thursday and Deacon was a good boy. He let the doctor get some great shots of his face (you can see them in the photo album or on this main page). He is head down and in position for a natural birth. I was 30 weeks and 3 days at the appointment but he is measuring 31 weeks.
Yesterday (my mom's birthday) we went to Build a Bear and made a monkey for Deacon with a Texans uniform and we completed it with a recording of Deacon's heartbeat. So every time we want to hear it we can squeeze the monkey's hand and listen. I love it!!!
45 Days...still counting
Date: 09/25/2008
Well Deacon has had his first official hurricane experience. It was a doozie too! We were without power for 12 days although I don't think he seemed to mind. The day of the hurricane he was very active. I read that babies can feel the change in the pressure. Or maybe he could feel my stress level rising? In the past week I think he hit a growth spurt. I also think he joined a gym or something because his little muscles are strong now. He punches and kicks me all day long and its no longer cute or fun for me. It hurts! Sometimes it doubles me over in pain, sometimes it makes me jump, sometimes it just makes me mad :) A few of the movemements have even left me sore for a few days.
I'm currently in my 33rd week. Deacon is "term" at 37 weeks so technically I could have a healthy baby boy as soon as like 3.5 weeks from now. That seems so soon but with all this pain it seems far away too. If he decides to wait until his due date then I have 6.5 weeks. Now that REALLY seems like a long time away for me. I just can't wait to see what he looks like....let's hope he gets Justin's pretty eyes!
3 weeks to the day!
Date: 10/20/2008
I am full term today...so come on Deacon! I hope he is like his mommy and is early to everything. :) I went to the OB Friday and I am 1cm dilated and 70% effaced. I know that really doesn't mean anything but it was so nice to know that all of my pain and suffering has put me a little closer to D-day.
Today I am having really bad lower back pain....back labor perhaps? I have no idea but I do know that it hurts and its not going away with Tylenol. Deacon is much calmer today but that could be b/c we had a restless night. Remi decided he needed to sleep with us and when he does I can never get comfortable.
Anyways...21 days until my due date...no telling how many days until we actually meet him!
12 Days until Due Date
Date: 10/29/2008
Come on Deacon....get things going in there and come out already! Your uncles and cousins and Mimi all call me every day to tell me their plans for the rest of the week. They think you are coming out on their schedule, funny stuff hu? Uncle Chris is going hunting this weekend and is worried you will come then. Uncle Mark has plans too and can only come to the hospital afterwards. Mimi thinks that you will come around her work schedule, yeah right. And can you believe that Aunt Cindy left for Mexico last weekend and expects you to stay put until she gets back. Don't these people realize that Its All About You now? :) I say you come out today and see who really loves you enough to drop their plans and show up to see you!
4 Days Left...does that date even matter?
Date: 11/06/2008
I'm due in 4 days. I was convinced I would have Deacon early but that hasn't been the case. Maybe I should pretend my due date is in two weeks so that on Monday I'm not even more miserable. I've been feeling a lot better since I am taking it easy. I've been working from home and its really helped. I'm not retaining as much fluid so I'm not swelling nearly as much as I was, my back isn't hurting like it does at work and my feet are feeling better.
Tomorrow is my 39w4d appointement, hopefully I get some kind of good news!
I'm in labor!
Date: 11/11/2008
I am at the hospital and am in labor. I came in yesterday (Monday) and was sent home to labor on my own. After several hours at home in pain I came back up here and was admitted. I am hoping Deacon will be here in the next few hours.
UPDATE:
Deacon is here! He was born today (Nov 11) at 11:13am. He is 8lbs 3oz and 21.25 inches long. He's a healthy little guy and already has a big group of visitors.
Updates on Deacon
Date: 11/18/2008
Yesterday was Deacon's first pediatrician appointment. He has gained back all he weight he lost in the hospital and then some. he is now 8lbs 5oz (up 2 oz from birth). The doctor was very happy with his progress. She said he is in the 90% for his height, meaning only 10% of kids this age are this tall....looks like we may have another basketball player in our house, although his daddy thinks he will play football.
I'll be adding pictures to the albums, check out our new little man.
Deacon, Deacon, Deacon
Date: 01/06/2009
That's all I say all day...Deacon....Deacon....Deacon, Deacon, Deacon. I sing it and he laughs and just smiles so big. He's adorable...really..he is!
Deacon had his 8 week appt today and he got his vaccines. It was so sad to see him get 3 shots but he was such a big boy and only cried for a minute. As soon as he was in mommy's arms he stopped....momma's boy maybe?!?! I hope so!
He has grown so much. In the past 8 weeks he has grown 3 inches, gained 3lbs 7oz, and his head is 1.25 inches bigger. If you haven't seen him lately you may be surprised by his size.
Deacon has a very special day coming up on Jan 18th. He will be dedicated at church that day. We are having him dedicated at Oak Forest Baptist Church, grandma and grandpa's (Justin's parents) church. I am really looking forward it!
First day of "school"
Date: 02/02/2009
Deacon started "school" today. He is going to daycare at my work. I love that he is so close to me but I hate that someone else has him all day. I've gone down twice to see him and he has been asleep both times. I don't want to mess up the schedule they have down there but I have to see my baby.
There are only two other babies in his room right now. One more will be joining him at the end of the month. He is the youngest one right now though. They had all three babies' diapers on the counter and his were so tiny compared to the other two.
I'll try to get some pictures of his class and him in his class soon for the website.
DONE! Now I will be able to blog from this point forward on our current lives :)
Combining the blog and our babysite
Here are the journal entries from the babysite (http://www.babysites.com/sites/babyjferguson/). The are oldest to newest. After I finish adding them I will start blogging more regularly about the current adventures with Deacon :)
Our 1st Appt
Date: 04/22/2008
Our first appt with the OB is Monday. I'm very interested to see what it will be like. I've been so used to specialized treatments that I won't know what to do with a regular doctor. :) Every time I went to the RE I got an u/s and that will not be the case anymore. That's fine with me though, since I have a doppler at home (thanks to Cindy) to listen to the heartbeat anytime I want.
Everything is going great with the pregnancy. No morning sickness, no major complaints really, I do get headaches a lot and I am getting pains from all the stretching, but other than that I am fine. I'm ready to start feeling the baby move around and definitely ready to find out the gender!
Our First OB Appt
Date: 04/29/2008
Our first appt with the OB was totally uneventful. I was weighed, had my bp checked, heard the heartbeat and gave a lot of blood. There was some trouble at the front desk when I tried to schedule my may appt. My dr was already booked so I can't get in until June. I'm kind of bothered by that so I started thinking about changing clinics. I was referred to a place in the Woodlands, which would obviously be easier since its 7 miles from my house. I made an appt for May 22nd with this new OB.
Child Bearing Hips
Date: 05/05/2008
I have been experiencing some very uncomfortable back pains and tail bone pain. I just assumed it was from how I was sitting or my inactivity for hours on end at work. But as I was reading my pregnancy journal this past weekend it all became increasingly clear to me. At week 12 (which I was in last week), your body produces a hormone that causes your hips to spread, allowing the baby to be able to fit through your pelvis during birth. This spreading causes back and tail bone pain. Hmm...well no wonder! This also makes me think that this hormone is the culprit to the Child Bearing Hips that are so often spoken of.
My First Mother's Day
Date: 05/11/2008
It has finally happened! For once I have enjoyed Mother's Day and not dreaded it. Saturday evening we had a great time at our house with my side of the family. We had more food and dessert than we knew what to do with. I got cards and gifts and enjoyed every second of them :P
On Sunday we went to church at Oak Forest. I actually sat through the whole Mother's Day service without crying (actually, that's not true. But this time it was a good cry and not a sad cry). Afterwards we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house (Justin's parents) and had lunch and hung out. It was really relaxing and a lot of fun.
I can't wait for Father's Day now. I know Justin doesn't get as excited about it as I do, but I think he should still enjoy it.
Dr Appt
Date: 05/14/2008
Our next appt was going to be on Thursday, May 22 but after a painful week it has moved to tomorrow, May 15th. Baby J is really a pain in the rump...and I don't say that lightly. He/She is not only causing me daily headaches but now I have tail bone pain and A LOT of it! I have trouble getting comfortable when I sit down and lay down. I also have constant pain when I walk. I'm hoping that tomorrow the new OB can help me in some way. Pain pills that are safe for the baby would be wonderful :) If I could be high and pregnant at the same time without risking my little one, how great would that be. LOL (just kidding for all of you that are now thinking that I'm serious).
According to the fetal development calendar, little Deacon/Claire is 4 inches long. So, for all of you that are judging me by my ever expanding waste line, that's why I look so big (CHRIS!). I'm gained between 4-5lbs in the past 14 weeks.
Oh, for those of you that haven't left a comment on the guest book, which is all but three people, please do so now :). I'd like to be able to keep track of who views the site and I would like to show it to the baby some day.
I'll update the journal once I finish my appt tomorrow.
Appointment Update
Date: 05/15/2008
I had my first appt with my new OB this morning. He spent 45 minutes with us just talking. They put my due date at Nov 22, which is 12 days later than it should be. (putting me at 12 weeks instead of 14, although with IVF I know that 14 is accurate). They are waiting for my old OB to send over my records before they set it in stone. I'm sticking with the original date of Nov 10th though.
They did an u/s just to be nice and the baby was dancing all around. He/She spread his/her legs several times but the gender could not be determined. We didn't see anything, which my mom thinks that it means its a girl. But there wasn't three white lines either. I go back in three weeks for my usual appt and then in three more weeks for the gender scan. He won't do the gender scan before 20 weeks (although he looked today b/c we told him we know its a boy :P )
I asked about my headaches and he sent a Rx over for the same thing my old OB gave me, minus the codeine. He said he doesn't give the one codeine but I should be able to take this one sparingly. And then he said its not my tail bone that is hurting, its my sciatic nerve I was hoping that wasn't the case. He showed me and Justin some stretches that he wants us to do everyday. He also said to try heating pads and warm baths.
We got to see the feet really well and the face.
Where has the time gone?
Date: 06/06/2008
I can't believe its been nearly a month since I have updated the site. Today I had an appt at the OB. Nothing huge to report. My weight is up, like that was even a question anyways, my blood pressure is fine and our baby's heartbeat is 147. According to the old wives tale, anything below 150 is a boy....so we'll see. We will find out the gender at the end of this month. YAY!!!
IntelliGender
Date: 06/11/2008
There is an over the counter test out there on the market that claims to tell you the gender of your baby. As early as 10 weeks you should be able to know what you are having with a simple urine test you take at home. Well of course, I'm up for any fun little test there is (especially when someone buys it for me) :) The test will turn green if its a boy and orange if its a girl.
So this morning I took the test. Anyone have any guesses what it said? Well if its right, and I am right about what I THINK I am having...we will have a BOY in November!
Anyone want to change their ExpectNet guess based on this little test? It has a 80%-90% accuracy rate.
We'll find out in a few weeks how accurate it is for us. Until then I will enjoy seeing Justin be this excited.
Its a Boy!!!
Date: 06/20/2008
We had our big ultrasound today. It took the dr nearly 30 minutes to get Deacon to uncross his legs but he finally did. We have a DVD of everything. We saw him yawn, cover his face and lay very still with his legs crossed. Looks like he has his daddy's laid back personality. :)
A month has passed
Date: 07/22/2008
Its been a month since my last journal entry. I feel like I don't have anything to add because nothing huge happens in one day. But there are a several small things I could write about each day I'm sure. Like, for example, Deacon knows how to do a somersault. He flips and flops all day long and I feel it every time. He also likes to kick me a lot. I can feel it from the outside too. Justin has felt it once but usually as soon as he gets his hand on my every growing belly, Deacon decides to take a break. I bet Justin thinks I'm lying about the kicks :) Its the coolest feeling ever. I feel him all day while I sit at my desk at work and sometimes on the way home. Then before bed he gets restless again and I can usual feel him moving for a while.
He definitely enjoys the bounciness of my bladder, that's for sure. He has found this new "trampoline" and uses it regularly for entertainment.
In other news, we have purchased the outfit to bring him home in and its so adorable. Also, Deacon got a nice gift from Aunt Karen and Uncle David. They bought him his dresser which will double as a changing table once we have the pad to put on it. You can see pictures in the nursery album on this site.
I've gained about 24lbs so far and am praying my appetite will subside a bit so that can slow down. But in all honesty, I can't help it. When I am even the slightest bit hungry I feel like I have been through a 40 year famine and I have to eat everything I can get my hands on. That doesn't happen very often though, only about 4-6 times a day ;) I can now say that I eat more than Justin in one sitting and I eat more often than him too. That makes for a sore sight at the pool next weekend, ha!
Before I go....Justin edited down our 20 minute ultrasound and put it on YouTube. Check it out when you have a minute and let us know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eir9FiMLle4
Our 1st Appt
Date: 04/22/2008
Our first appt with the OB is Monday. I'm very interested to see what it will be like. I've been so used to specialized treatments that I won't know what to do with a regular doctor. :) Every time I went to the RE I got an u/s and that will not be the case anymore. That's fine with me though, since I have a doppler at home (thanks to Cindy) to listen to the heartbeat anytime I want.
Everything is going great with the pregnancy. No morning sickness, no major complaints really, I do get headaches a lot and I am getting pains from all the stretching, but other than that I am fine. I'm ready to start feeling the baby move around and definitely ready to find out the gender!
Our First OB Appt
Date: 04/29/2008
Our first appt with the OB was totally uneventful. I was weighed, had my bp checked, heard the heartbeat and gave a lot of blood. There was some trouble at the front desk when I tried to schedule my may appt. My dr was already booked so I can't get in until June. I'm kind of bothered by that so I started thinking about changing clinics. I was referred to a place in the Woodlands, which would obviously be easier since its 7 miles from my house. I made an appt for May 22nd with this new OB.
Child Bearing Hips
Date: 05/05/2008
I have been experiencing some very uncomfortable back pains and tail bone pain. I just assumed it was from how I was sitting or my inactivity for hours on end at work. But as I was reading my pregnancy journal this past weekend it all became increasingly clear to me. At week 12 (which I was in last week), your body produces a hormone that causes your hips to spread, allowing the baby to be able to fit through your pelvis during birth. This spreading causes back and tail bone pain. Hmm...well no wonder! This also makes me think that this hormone is the culprit to the Child Bearing Hips that are so often spoken of.
My First Mother's Day
Date: 05/11/2008
It has finally happened! For once I have enjoyed Mother's Day and not dreaded it. Saturday evening we had a great time at our house with my side of the family. We had more food and dessert than we knew what to do with. I got cards and gifts and enjoyed every second of them :P
On Sunday we went to church at Oak Forest. I actually sat through the whole Mother's Day service without crying (actually, that's not true. But this time it was a good cry and not a sad cry). Afterwards we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house (Justin's parents) and had lunch and hung out. It was really relaxing and a lot of fun.
I can't wait for Father's Day now. I know Justin doesn't get as excited about it as I do, but I think he should still enjoy it.
Dr Appt
Date: 05/14/2008
Our next appt was going to be on Thursday, May 22 but after a painful week it has moved to tomorrow, May 15th. Baby J is really a pain in the rump...and I don't say that lightly. He/She is not only causing me daily headaches but now I have tail bone pain and A LOT of it! I have trouble getting comfortable when I sit down and lay down. I also have constant pain when I walk. I'm hoping that tomorrow the new OB can help me in some way. Pain pills that are safe for the baby would be wonderful :) If I could be high and pregnant at the same time without risking my little one, how great would that be. LOL (just kidding for all of you that are now thinking that I'm serious).
According to the fetal development calendar, little Deacon/Claire is 4 inches long. So, for all of you that are judging me by my ever expanding waste line, that's why I look so big (CHRIS!). I'm gained between 4-5lbs in the past 14 weeks.
Oh, for those of you that haven't left a comment on the guest book, which is all but three people, please do so now :). I'd like to be able to keep track of who views the site and I would like to show it to the baby some day.
I'll update the journal once I finish my appt tomorrow.
Appointment Update
Date: 05/15/2008
I had my first appt with my new OB this morning. He spent 45 minutes with us just talking. They put my due date at Nov 22, which is 12 days later than it should be. (putting me at 12 weeks instead of 14, although with IVF I know that 14 is accurate). They are waiting for my old OB to send over my records before they set it in stone. I'm sticking with the original date of Nov 10th though.
They did an u/s just to be nice and the baby was dancing all around. He/She spread his/her legs several times but the gender could not be determined. We didn't see anything, which my mom thinks that it means its a girl. But there wasn't three white lines either. I go back in three weeks for my usual appt and then in three more weeks for the gender scan. He won't do the gender scan before 20 weeks (although he looked today b/c we told him we know its a boy :P )
I asked about my headaches and he sent a Rx over for the same thing my old OB gave me, minus the codeine. He said he doesn't give the one codeine but I should be able to take this one sparingly. And then he said its not my tail bone that is hurting, its my sciatic nerve I was hoping that wasn't the case. He showed me and Justin some stretches that he wants us to do everyday. He also said to try heating pads and warm baths.
We got to see the feet really well and the face.
Where has the time gone?
Date: 06/06/2008
I can't believe its been nearly a month since I have updated the site. Today I had an appt at the OB. Nothing huge to report. My weight is up, like that was even a question anyways, my blood pressure is fine and our baby's heartbeat is 147. According to the old wives tale, anything below 150 is a boy....so we'll see. We will find out the gender at the end of this month. YAY!!!
IntelliGender
Date: 06/11/2008
There is an over the counter test out there on the market that claims to tell you the gender of your baby. As early as 10 weeks you should be able to know what you are having with a simple urine test you take at home. Well of course, I'm up for any fun little test there is (especially when someone buys it for me) :) The test will turn green if its a boy and orange if its a girl.
So this morning I took the test. Anyone have any guesses what it said? Well if its right, and I am right about what I THINK I am having...we will have a BOY in November!
Anyone want to change their ExpectNet guess based on this little test? It has a 80%-90% accuracy rate.
We'll find out in a few weeks how accurate it is for us. Until then I will enjoy seeing Justin be this excited.
Its a Boy!!!
Date: 06/20/2008
We had our big ultrasound today. It took the dr nearly 30 minutes to get Deacon to uncross his legs but he finally did. We have a DVD of everything. We saw him yawn, cover his face and lay very still with his legs crossed. Looks like he has his daddy's laid back personality. :)
A month has passed
Date: 07/22/2008
Its been a month since my last journal entry. I feel like I don't have anything to add because nothing huge happens in one day. But there are a several small things I could write about each day I'm sure. Like, for example, Deacon knows how to do a somersault. He flips and flops all day long and I feel it every time. He also likes to kick me a lot. I can feel it from the outside too. Justin has felt it once but usually as soon as he gets his hand on my every growing belly, Deacon decides to take a break. I bet Justin thinks I'm lying about the kicks :) Its the coolest feeling ever. I feel him all day while I sit at my desk at work and sometimes on the way home. Then before bed he gets restless again and I can usual feel him moving for a while.
He definitely enjoys the bounciness of my bladder, that's for sure. He has found this new "trampoline" and uses it regularly for entertainment.
In other news, we have purchased the outfit to bring him home in and its so adorable. Also, Deacon got a nice gift from Aunt Karen and Uncle David. They bought him his dresser which will double as a changing table once we have the pad to put on it. You can see pictures in the nursery album on this site.
I've gained about 24lbs so far and am praying my appetite will subside a bit so that can slow down. But in all honesty, I can't help it. When I am even the slightest bit hungry I feel like I have been through a 40 year famine and I have to eat everything I can get my hands on. That doesn't happen very often though, only about 4-6 times a day ;) I can now say that I eat more than Justin in one sitting and I eat more often than him too. That makes for a sore sight at the pool next weekend, ha!
Before I go....Justin edited down our 20 minute ultrasound and put it on YouTube. Check it out when you have a minute and let us know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eir9FiMLle4
Monday, March 2, 2009
Open to everyone
I am about to open up this blog to the world. Since the beginning its been a private journal or diary for my eyes only. But now I feel like I can share it. I still need to update it with all the posts from my "babysite" but for now feel free to read about my journey through infertility.
To read the entire thing effectively I would suggest starting with the first post I made and work your way to the most recent.
When you finish...here is my babysite: http://www.babysites.com/sites/babyjferguson/
To read the entire thing effectively I would suggest starting with the first post I made and work your way to the most recent.
When you finish...here is my babysite: http://www.babysites.com/sites/babyjferguson/
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