AND, the best parts. It was on sale. AND, it's sized at 6 months, so perfect time for baseball season!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Braves Fan
Really? Did you all think this wouldn't happen???
AND, the best parts. It was on sale. AND, it's sized at 6 months, so perfect time for baseball season!
AND, the best parts. It was on sale. AND, it's sized at 6 months, so perfect time for baseball season!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Imagine...
There is a glass table and TBNL is sitting on top. You are underneath looking up at the cutest little butt ever. The white lines are her thigh bones.
This is the picture that leads us to believe TBNL is a little girl. You can see for yourself now!
This is the picture that leads us to believe TBNL is a little girl. You can see for yourself now!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Week 16 & Doctor's Appointment
This morning we had an OB appointment. The bleeding had stopped about a week and a half ago, but we still wondered if the subchorionic hemorrhage was still there. They took us into a room without an ultrasound machine but the dr went to find a room where we could take a look. She asked us if we were going to find out the sex of our baby and we said yes and she started looking around. She looked from a couple of different angles and, although, she's not 100% sure, she's thinking it's a girl. Totally not what I was thinking, but awesome all the same.
Then she went searching for the hemorrhage. She could find it!!!! So, I still have to take it easy, but we're thinking it's gone! It was such a huge relief to hear that.
Baby's heartbeat was strong at 154 and so far baby is getting big. Week 16 marks the baby being the size of an avocado. It's weird to think it's inside of me, growing. Seems very unnatural.
So, a girl, now my brain won't stop with names. We had three picked and now i'm wondering if there should be more.
Then she went searching for the hemorrhage. She could find it!!!! So, I still have to take it easy, but we're thinking it's gone! It was such a huge relief to hear that.
Baby's heartbeat was strong at 154 and so far baby is getting big. Week 16 marks the baby being the size of an avocado. It's weird to think it's inside of me, growing. Seems very unnatural.
So, a girl, now my brain won't stop with names. We had three picked and now i'm wondering if there should be more.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day
Today I am thinking a lot about the wonderful man that has allowed us to fulfill our dream of having a baby. Without him, we wouldn't be here. We may not know who he is or where he is today, but I know that we am grateful for him.
I am also grateful for the man that is Jake's dad. Jake may say he doesn't know him and he may never, but Jake is an amazing kid and his dad would be proud.
Happy Father's Day to TBNL's dad, grandpa (Jerry) and great-grandpa (Jim).
I am also grateful for the man that is Jake's dad. Jake may say he doesn't know him and he may never, but Jake is an amazing kid and his dad would be proud.
Happy Father's Day to TBNL's dad, grandpa (Jerry) and great-grandpa (Jim).
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Week 15
Today marks week 15. Little Gribble is the size of a navel orange at 4 inches from crown to rump. I haven't felt it yet but have heard in the next few weeks I should. So sometimes I lie in bed and stay real still and try to focus and see if I can feel anything. It's safe to say, the things i'm feeling turn out to NOT be TBNL.
The spotting has subsided now for about a week, which is great news! At least we think it is. We have a doctor's appointment next week and hopefully she'll have the same outlook. Maybe we'll get another picture too! We've been spoiled with so many. I've heard from other people that you normally only get two sonograms. So far, we've gotten four!
I'm not super huge yet. It's at the in between stage where I just look fat. I've had to use a rubber band on my button on my shorts and have tried to live in mesh shorts. Pictures will be posted as soon as there seems to be a difference in appearance. It's like when you've had short hair and you're growing it out. Or bangs. There's that in between stage where you look either like you don't maintain or care too much about your appearance. Right now i'm just chunky, not pregnant. In time.
With this 102 degree heat i'm not antsy to get very big too soon.
The spotting has subsided now for about a week, which is great news! At least we think it is. We have a doctor's appointment next week and hopefully she'll have the same outlook. Maybe we'll get another picture too! We've been spoiled with so many. I've heard from other people that you normally only get two sonograms. So far, we've gotten four!
I'm not super huge yet. It's at the in between stage where I just look fat. I've had to use a rubber band on my button on my shorts and have tried to live in mesh shorts. Pictures will be posted as soon as there seems to be a difference in appearance. It's like when you've had short hair and you're growing it out. Or bangs. There's that in between stage where you look either like you don't maintain or care too much about your appearance. Right now i'm just chunky, not pregnant. In time.
With this 102 degree heat i'm not antsy to get very big too soon.
Anatomy Scan
Since our insurance saleswoman sucked we didn't have ob coverage. So the scans and appointments have started adding up. So, instead of having our anatomy scan in July, we are moving it. The baby may be too big to see all of the organs, but I think it'll be ok.
Fortunately, our plan renews in August so we will at least be covered for the last half of the pregnancy. Today I scheduled an anatomy scan. This, is when we will find out if Baby Gribble will be our little boy or little girl. So, everyone, mark your calendars for August 10th. Hopefully whatever it is, it isn't modest.
Fortunately, our plan renews in August so we will at least be covered for the last half of the pregnancy. Today I scheduled an anatomy scan. This, is when we will find out if Baby Gribble will be our little boy or little girl. So, everyone, mark your calendars for August 10th. Hopefully whatever it is, it isn't modest.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Old TBNL Blog Posts
5.25.2011
This morning we had another doctor's appointment. This time it was for some testing of our little one. It passed the Nuchal Translucency test which is the test for any kind of chromosomal abnormalities. It was super active and apparently loves to kick and flail arms. Yay. I forget how big it was when they measured it, but we're on track! The bleed was noticed and is "rather large" but as long as i'm feeling ok, things should be good. And, it's not much more than spotting, so we're good for now.
5.24.2011
Today marks week 12! The bleeding has stopped, but we are still being cautious about the clot. At 20 weeks it should be resolved. Great, I thought a 6 week school semester seemed long.
I thought the nausea was going away. Then this morning came and went. Still on the Zofran. Only when I really need it though. Eating LOTS of fruit and as the saying goes, lots of pickles too.
We've received cards in the mail congratulating us and they all bring a smile to our faces. And the soft stuffed animals will become a smothering hazard in the crib. :)
Not showing too much yet. Just feeling generally fat and sometimes feel my belly pushing on my pants in a way that isn't a fat feeling.
Tomorrow we have a nuchal translucency test to test for downs and any congenital heart conditions. Crossing my fingers that it goes as smoothly as most other tests have gone. We'll see.
5.20.2011
We had quite the scare the other night. Tuesday before getting into bed I hit the bathroom one last time. It was only then that I realized I had started to bleed. Needless to say, we both freaked out. Christian immediately called the doctor's office and left a message with their answering service. About 45 seconds later a doctor called us back. She let us know that as long as I wasn't cramping, and I wasn't, that it was a good sign and that we could wait until the morning to call our OB or we could head out to the ER to check on the baby. After pulling myself together I decided i'd feel better if we went to the ER. It felt like hours before we were seen, but it only took about 20 minutes. They took my vitals, asked me a bunch of questions and then put me in a room. I held myself together until then. I couldn't look at Christian. I just stared at the ceiling or the tv. The Dr. came in and explained what they'd be doing. Gowned, in bed, first a blood draw and then an ultrasound. I think I held my breath. I can't really remember. I remember shaking and being glued to the monitor. She found our little one and it was kicking and moving all over the place. Their machine didn't have a heart rate sound which was a little freaky, but with all the movement and being able to see the little heart fluttering, I was put a bit more at ease. She then checked my cervix to make sure it was closed, which it was. All good signs. So, why was I bleeding? The ER didn't have much of an explanation. So Wed. morning we called our OB and made an appointment. More ultrasounds, more movement from our little critter and a great heartbeat.
So what is going on? There is something called a subchorionic hemorrage (or hematoma). Essentially a blood clot. Our OB said that it was normal but that I needed to take it easy. Christian put me on bed rest. I've been lying on the couch, watching tv, letting the dogs in and out and playing video games. It seems like i'd be living it up, but I think the nerves of it all and the fact that I HAVE to do it is wearing on me. I just want everything to be ok. According to some research i've done, as long as the clot doesn't get bigger things will be ok. We are at 11.5 weeks. At 20 weeks these clots normally fix themselves by bleeding out or being absorbed by the body.
Tuesday was one of the scariest days I've had. So, I will be taking it easy and resting and not lifting anything more than a milk jug and taking care of this life that is growing inside of me.
5.12.2011
Yesterday, the 11th, we went and had our first OB appointment with our new doctor. It seems like it's going to be a great choice. She is good friends with our doctor from the Texas Fertility Center and we loved our doctor there. It was sad graduating from TFC, but fun knowing that we're moving forward and are already at 10 weeks! Little TBNL is about the size of a plum and growing rapidly everyday. When we had our ultrasound yesterday we could see his or her feet and arms flailing about. We had seen the heart pumping/fluttering before, but seeing the movement was super cool. I still haven't cried during an ultrasound. I think that has to do with not showing emotion in front of other people. It's amazing.
4.25.2011
Jake, Christian and I were driving home from softball last night and I mentioned that tomorrow (wk 8) the toes and fingers start to form. Jake quickly responded with "I hope nothing goes wrong tomorrow."
This morning we had another doctor's appointment. This time it was for some testing of our little one. It passed the Nuchal Translucency test which is the test for any kind of chromosomal abnormalities. It was super active and apparently loves to kick and flail arms. Yay. I forget how big it was when they measured it, but we're on track! The bleed was noticed and is "rather large" but as long as i'm feeling ok, things should be good. And, it's not much more than spotting, so we're good for now.
5.24.2011
Today marks week 12! The bleeding has stopped, but we are still being cautious about the clot. At 20 weeks it should be resolved. Great, I thought a 6 week school semester seemed long.
I thought the nausea was going away. Then this morning came and went. Still on the Zofran. Only when I really need it though. Eating LOTS of fruit and as the saying goes, lots of pickles too.
We've received cards in the mail congratulating us and they all bring a smile to our faces. And the soft stuffed animals will become a smothering hazard in the crib. :)
Not showing too much yet. Just feeling generally fat and sometimes feel my belly pushing on my pants in a way that isn't a fat feeling.
Tomorrow we have a nuchal translucency test to test for downs and any congenital heart conditions. Crossing my fingers that it goes as smoothly as most other tests have gone. We'll see.
5.20.2011
We had quite the scare the other night. Tuesday before getting into bed I hit the bathroom one last time. It was only then that I realized I had started to bleed. Needless to say, we both freaked out. Christian immediately called the doctor's office and left a message with their answering service. About 45 seconds later a doctor called us back. She let us know that as long as I wasn't cramping, and I wasn't, that it was a good sign and that we could wait until the morning to call our OB or we could head out to the ER to check on the baby. After pulling myself together I decided i'd feel better if we went to the ER. It felt like hours before we were seen, but it only took about 20 minutes. They took my vitals, asked me a bunch of questions and then put me in a room. I held myself together until then. I couldn't look at Christian. I just stared at the ceiling or the tv. The Dr. came in and explained what they'd be doing. Gowned, in bed, first a blood draw and then an ultrasound. I think I held my breath. I can't really remember. I remember shaking and being glued to the monitor. She found our little one and it was kicking and moving all over the place. Their machine didn't have a heart rate sound which was a little freaky, but with all the movement and being able to see the little heart fluttering, I was put a bit more at ease. She then checked my cervix to make sure it was closed, which it was. All good signs. So, why was I bleeding? The ER didn't have much of an explanation. So Wed. morning we called our OB and made an appointment. More ultrasounds, more movement from our little critter and a great heartbeat.
So what is going on? There is something called a subchorionic hemorrage (or hematoma). Essentially a blood clot. Our OB said that it was normal but that I needed to take it easy. Christian put me on bed rest. I've been lying on the couch, watching tv, letting the dogs in and out and playing video games. It seems like i'd be living it up, but I think the nerves of it all and the fact that I HAVE to do it is wearing on me. I just want everything to be ok. According to some research i've done, as long as the clot doesn't get bigger things will be ok. We are at 11.5 weeks. At 20 weeks these clots normally fix themselves by bleeding out or being absorbed by the body.
Tuesday was one of the scariest days I've had. So, I will be taking it easy and resting and not lifting anything more than a milk jug and taking care of this life that is growing inside of me.
5.12.2011
Yesterday, the 11th, we went and had our first OB appointment with our new doctor. It seems like it's going to be a great choice. She is good friends with our doctor from the Texas Fertility Center and we loved our doctor there. It was sad graduating from TFC, but fun knowing that we're moving forward and are already at 10 weeks! Little TBNL is about the size of a plum and growing rapidly everyday. When we had our ultrasound yesterday we could see his or her feet and arms flailing about. We had seen the heart pumping/fluttering before, but seeing the movement was super cool. I still haven't cried during an ultrasound. I think that has to do with not showing emotion in front of other people. It's amazing.
4.25.2011
Jake, Christian and I were driving home from softball last night and I mentioned that tomorrow (wk 8) the toes and fingers start to form. Jake quickly responded with "I hope nothing goes wrong tomorrow."
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