ATI 2-D Ultrasound Experience A couple of weeks back after yoga class, a girl was handing out flyers to get a FREE 3-d ultrasound from students at the ATI college. So, I went ahead and arranged a time to go when I was about 25 weeks, which was yesterday. I invited Cindy to join us since she's never seen a 3-d. To get to the point, there was a japanese doc advising this student on how to locate my baby and to measure using their latest technology. I personally had a hard time reading any body parts of my baby. So, I was a bit disappointed. At least it was free. I did kinda see her move, which was neat. She has been moving so much this past week. Not just kicking, but moving like a wave motion within my belly area. I love watching her!!! When completed, they printed some pictures and put it in a Cd for me. The entire session was really in 2-d like a normal ultrasound and got 3 (3-d) pics that kinda showed her face with her cheeks and skin. It was very cute. Yet again though, it was kinda hard to see. Kris filmed it on our camera. We recorded the sound her heartbeat and the umbilical cord. Since it was viewed by students, i shouldn't have expected much. I asked the doctor if he can measure her size, but he was only able to provide us her estimated weight, 1.79 pd. She's a little bigger than 25 weeks average, which was great to know!!! I thought she'd be smaller.
Well, after that experience, I'm really glad that I still have my appt. to get a 4-d screening of her. I asked Kris what he wanted for his birthday and he said, he wanted to see his baby girl in 4-d. I thought that was sweet and practical. I wanted to see her too. So, we're sooooo both looking forward to April 12th. That's the big day!!!
2008-03-03 (24 weeks)
Grandma Lola... What turned out to be a nice trip to vegas turned out to be a bad one. We went there so that Kris can drop off a wine cabinet that he made for a friend who commissioned him. I only got to play a total of 2 hrs at the casinos. That was all I wanted baby to inhale of the smokey air. Getting to the point, on our way home from vegas yesterday, Kris recieved a phone call from his cousin Vanessa at about 3:30pm that his grandmother, Lola had passed away that very morning. I began sobbing in tears because we just took her out for her 81rst birthday just 2 weeks ago. With me just loosing my grandmother a couple of months back, it's a hard thing to go through again. She looked very healthy, but she did complain about a sinus problem. What was strange was, I think she knew it was coming because she gave kris a picture she'd kepted of him and his parents when he was 1 and then she gave me a lovely gold set of opal earrings with matching necklace for no reason. That was so sweet of her. She also mentioned other things that she only wanted to Kris to know. What's even more sad was, we told his grandmother that we wanted to video tape her telling us stories of her past and about what she knew of their ancestry from Ireland. She's really the only one left of his maternal side. Unfortunately, his aunt isn't all there to help us with that. Immediately, we drove as fast as we could to meet up with his brother, cousin and aunt at his grandmother's apartment to go over funeral arrangements and what not. Kris is still in shock and grieving. He loves his grandmothers very much and always did what he could to see them. At least we know that she can now be with Kris's mother and grandfather. She will be missed greatly...
Yet again, our little baby girl will not have a chance to meet the other grandmother. My baby's been through enough of these tragic circumstances, but she's hanging in there. I feel bad that I've been through so much sadness and stress during this pregnancy with her, while all along, she's been so good to me. I'd hate to stress her or feel sad emotions when she's inside of me. I often wonder if she can feel all the emotions that I go through. I must admit, she is a tough cookie being through the smokey fires and the loss of his grandmother and my grandmother. but all I can do is hang in there with her. I just don't think I can handle anymore tragedies like these.
2008-02-29 (24 weeks)
And the numbing begins The last few days, I noticed that my right hand begins to feel numb after waking up or during the day. I've had a few warnings that this could happen due to the baby pressing against the nerves that runs along my arms and legs. It could also be because sometimes I find myself lying asleep on my back. When that happen's, she's lying on all my vital nerves. I don't worry much about it now, since I can't do much about it. It's just one of those pregnancy things that will happen. I'm also beginning to dread wearing tennis shoes because it's more uncomfortable to bend down to tie my shoelace. I need to start wearing more scandals or getting a slip on tennis shoe. I'd hate for Kris to constantly tie my shoelace. He's sweet, he'll do anything that i'll need.
2008-02-29 (24 weeks)
Glucose Test Result Today the doctor's office called me and told me the wonderful news...it came out negative. Now, I don't have to poke myself everyday to check on my sugar level. My sister in law was positive and had to do that. Doesn't sound fun. I'll continue to eat more smaller snacks and selecting the healthier food for baby. I allow in' n out once a month for baby : ). I get more hungry now so i'll snack more on yogurt, cheese sticks, whole wheat bread with peanut butter or fruits. Whatever's best for me and her. I am so thrilled for the result considering back in college, my sugar level was a little high, not diabetic but enough to scare me to eat only healthy food As longs that's good, I can just now focus on feeling and seeing her move in me more and more. It's the MOST amazing feeling. It's so fascinating to having something moving all over my stomach. Out of all my pregnancy experience, I will miss her movement the most. I'm already becoming attach to her and she's not even here yet. Kris is already so protective of her, He puts his hand on my belly when im in a crowded area or when there's children running around. It's cute. He's grown to love her very much, which I'm so happy to see happen.
