Monday, December 19th at 10:00AM our beautiful baby girl was born!
6lbs 4oz 19inches
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Best Ward EVER!!!
Seriously....I just have to say that I am SO grateful to live in the ward we do
We've been in the ward for almost 2 1/2 years...which is a long time for a student ward. And I've always loved our ward and been so grateful for how willing the sisters have been to help out with meals and activities and such.
BUT...being on bedrest this past week, I have felt so much love and support from the ward. People have been so sweet to drop by and visit us, bring us meals, and just be concerned enough to ask how we are doing. Also, I asked if anyone had a bassinet we could borrow while my mom was in town, (thanks Bridget for the suggestion!) and within like 10 minutes my neighbor Erin totally offered to let us borrow hers. It was so generous, and I am SO grateful!! It is adorable by the way....and will work out perfect for the next couple of weeks. Thanks Erin! Oh...and when JJ (her husband) dropped it off...we had our trash outside the door -- waiting for Jason to walk it out to the dumpster (he is the worst about taking the trash out -- bless his heart!) and JJ just took it for us. Little things like that are just so nice and thoughtful. It seems like it might not be a big deal, but it was big to me!
Also, just having advice from all the gals in the ward that have been through this whole process, it just helps so much and calms me down.
I'm also glad to have the family support I have; my mom and sisters are amazing! They have put up with me talking their ears off this past week since I am stuck at home and stressing about all that needs to get done...or just about what is to come in the next few weeks. I am so grateful that they are there for me whenever I need.
So...thanks to all of you for all you love, support, and care...you know who you are!!
We've been in the ward for almost 2 1/2 years...which is a long time for a student ward. And I've always loved our ward and been so grateful for how willing the sisters have been to help out with meals and activities and such.
BUT...being on bedrest this past week, I have felt so much love and support from the ward. People have been so sweet to drop by and visit us, bring us meals, and just be concerned enough to ask how we are doing. Also, I asked if anyone had a bassinet we could borrow while my mom was in town, (thanks Bridget for the suggestion!) and within like 10 minutes my neighbor Erin totally offered to let us borrow hers. It was so generous, and I am SO grateful!! It is adorable by the way....and will work out perfect for the next couple of weeks. Thanks Erin! Oh...and when JJ (her husband) dropped it off...we had our trash outside the door -- waiting for Jason to walk it out to the dumpster (he is the worst about taking the trash out -- bless his heart!) and JJ just took it for us. Little things like that are just so nice and thoughtful. It seems like it might not be a big deal, but it was big to me!
Also, just having advice from all the gals in the ward that have been through this whole process, it just helps so much and calms me down.
I'm also glad to have the family support I have; my mom and sisters are amazing! They have put up with me talking their ears off this past week since I am stuck at home and stressing about all that needs to get done...or just about what is to come in the next few weeks. I am so grateful that they are there for me whenever I need.
So...thanks to all of you for all you love, support, and care...you know who you are!!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Preeclampsia
Fun, right? Yesterday I went to my 37 wk check up to find that my blood pressure was elevated and I had protein in my urine -- so off I was sent to labor and delivery to do a non-stress test and another urine test.
2 hours later, after laying in the hospital bed having my bood drawn and my blood pressure taken every 10 minuts, -- my blood pressure continued to be elevated, and again I had higher levels of protein in my urine. I was released yesterday w/ a diagnosis of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension/Preeclampsia. I am officially on bedrest and am peeing in a container all day long so they can do a 24 hour urine test and then I go back into labor and delivery tomorrow for another NST. Boy, pregnancy is fun!
The good news is...I am 37 wks and 2 days. So this far along in pregnancy it isn't such a scare. AND little Olivia is doing great. Her heart is beating wonderfully strong and she is moving a ton still! It was so fun to listen to her little heart for 2 hours and also to hear her kicking and moving around. The Doctor just said at this point, they are concerned about me and my health, and wants to make sure he takes care of me -- which is great. I was dilated to a 2+ last week, so he says I'm favorable for a healthy, normal deliver -- barring no complications from the HBP.
So, I am scheduled for induction Decmember 27th @ the latest! We will have our precious little girl by New Years :
Having been laying down for almost a day -- I do have to admit, I feel a lot better. Working FT has really put a strain on my body, and being so short has made pregnancy a bit harder than I had anticipated. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I could have a baby this week or next....but for sure within 2 wks she'll be here, and we are getting so excited!!
2 hours later, after laying in the hospital bed having my bood drawn and my blood pressure taken every 10 minuts, -- my blood pressure continued to be elevated, and again I had higher levels of protein in my urine. I was released yesterday w/ a diagnosis of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension/Preeclampsia. I am officially on bedrest and am peeing in a container all day long so they can do a 24 hour urine test and then I go back into labor and delivery tomorrow for another NST. Boy, pregnancy is fun!
The good news is...I am 37 wks and 2 days. So this far along in pregnancy it isn't such a scare. AND little Olivia is doing great. Her heart is beating wonderfully strong and she is moving a ton still! It was so fun to listen to her little heart for 2 hours and also to hear her kicking and moving around. The Doctor just said at this point, they are concerned about me and my health, and wants to make sure he takes care of me -- which is great. I was dilated to a 2+ last week, so he says I'm favorable for a healthy, normal deliver -- barring no complications from the HBP.
So, I am scheduled for induction Decmember 27th @ the latest! We will have our precious little girl by New Years :
Having been laying down for almost a day -- I do have to admit, I feel a lot better. Working FT has really put a strain on my body, and being so short has made pregnancy a bit harder than I had anticipated. We'll see what tomorrow brings. I could have a baby this week or next....but for sure within 2 wks she'll be here, and we are getting so excited!!
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