29 weeks down, 11 more to go... or maybe less???
I saw my OB yesterday. Another good visit. RJ is continuing to do well - heart rate was right at 140. My uterus is growing right on schedule and my weight gain is on target as well.
Since we're in the third trimester, I decided to ask my doctor when he will remove the cerclage. He recommended that we schedule this at week 38 - around Memorial Day. I asked about the details, and apparently the procedure will be done in the delivery room. What!? Yeah - didn't know that detail. Apparently once the stitch is removed (and it's gonna hurt and be uncomfortable, he said) - they will monitor me, and the bleeding, for a few hours. THEN, I just found out, we will determine whether or not I should be induced at that time...
Again, WHAT!? I didn't know that me being induced was part of the plan??? Anyhoo... we discussed this further, I've wrapped my brain around it, and I'm slowly but surely coming to accept that: (1) the removal of my cerclage is going to hurt, (2) it will be done in a delivery room, (3) I'm probably not going home after the procedure, and (4) we should plan to stay as I will most likely be induced and deliver our son that week.
Wow, that was a lot for me to process. I am continuing to pray for the health of my baby and for the strength that we will need to get through all of this. I truly hope that all will go smoothly and that there will be no complications... On a good note, at least I can shower and shave my legs before going into the hospital (hahaha!)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Third Trimester!
Whoo hoo - this is it - I'm in my third trimester - yay!!! This is a big deal because in my previous pregnancies I made it to the second trimester, once, and never made it to the third trimester... until now. Thank you Lord!!!
I read that in this week our baby boy has started blinking in addition to coughing, sucking, hiccuping and taking practice breaths. His sleep now includes the REM phase - which means he could be dreaming. Wow. Most exciting, his lungs are nearly fully mature, that's so cool!
My key learning this week is to eat several small meals, rather than a few big meals. I made the mistake of overeating one time this week, and boy did I pay for it. I felt yucky for a couple days, but thankfully all is good now!
Hubby enjoys looking at my growing belly and we're both looking forward to bringing our little boy into this world. Continued positive thoughts and prayers. 28 weeks down, 12 more to go...
I read that in this week our baby boy has started blinking in addition to coughing, sucking, hiccuping and taking practice breaths. His sleep now includes the REM phase - which means he could be dreaming. Wow. Most exciting, his lungs are nearly fully mature, that's so cool!
My key learning this week is to eat several small meals, rather than a few big meals. I made the mistake of overeating one time this week, and boy did I pay for it. I felt yucky for a couple days, but thankfully all is good now!
Hubby enjoys looking at my growing belly and we're both looking forward to bringing our little boy into this world. Continued positive thoughts and prayers. 28 weeks down, 12 more to go...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Baby Names
27 weeks down, 13 to go!
For several generations my father's family has had the tradition of naming their children by combining the names of the parents. My name (Floremy) came from a combination of my parents' names (Floreste & Remigia - aka, Remy). My father's name (Floreste) came from a combination of his parents' names (Florentino & Ester). And so on.
My mother's family has had the tradition of naming their children after Catholic saints. Usually they were named after a saint who's feast day fell on, or around, the child's birthday, but that wasn't always the case. My mother was born on October 1st, which is the feast day for St. Remigus. She was named, Remigia. Her sister, Hipolita, was named after St. Hipolytus. Her brother, Experio, I assume was named after St. Experius. I was born on St. Joseph Pignatelli's feast day.... I could have been named Josephina.
When we found out that we were expecting a child, the hubby and I discussed baby names. To be honest, at the time of the discussion I completely forgot about my mother's family's naming tradition and focused on my father's family tradition. Looking at our first names, we found that the combination of Floremy & Robert would result in names such as Flobert or Florebert. So, yeah... we decided not to continue that family tradition.
Today one of my best friends informed me of a recent discovery of hers. In the Catholic church, there is a saint named... St. Floribert!!! St. Floribert's feast day is 11/1. He was from Belgium and was also known as... Florbert. I couldn't believe it!
Wow. Seriously! Check it out: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3409
I'm going to share this with the hubby when he gets home from work. I don't think it'll change our decision to break from family tradition when we name our son, but it will definitely be a great conversation topic for many years to come!
For several generations my father's family has had the tradition of naming their children by combining the names of the parents. My name (Floremy) came from a combination of my parents' names (Floreste & Remigia - aka, Remy). My father's name (Floreste) came from a combination of his parents' names (Florentino & Ester). And so on.
My mother's family has had the tradition of naming their children after Catholic saints. Usually they were named after a saint who's feast day fell on, or around, the child's birthday, but that wasn't always the case. My mother was born on October 1st, which is the feast day for St. Remigus. She was named, Remigia. Her sister, Hipolita, was named after St. Hipolytus. Her brother, Experio, I assume was named after St. Experius. I was born on St. Joseph Pignatelli's feast day.... I could have been named Josephina.
When we found out that we were expecting a child, the hubby and I discussed baby names. To be honest, at the time of the discussion I completely forgot about my mother's family's naming tradition and focused on my father's family tradition. Looking at our first names, we found that the combination of Floremy & Robert would result in names such as Flobert or Florebert. So, yeah... we decided not to continue that family tradition.
Today one of my best friends informed me of a recent discovery of hers. In the Catholic church, there is a saint named... St. Floribert!!! St. Floribert's feast day is 11/1. He was from Belgium and was also known as... Florbert. I couldn't believe it!
Wow. Seriously! Check it out: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3409
I'm going to share this with the hubby when he gets home from work. I don't think it'll change our decision to break from family tradition when we name our son, but it will definitely be a great conversation topic for many years to come!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Week 26
26 weeks down, 14 more to go!
Excellent news - I had my pregnancy glucose test last week and the results are normal. Thank goodness!
I read that this is the week that my son is going to open his eyes. Not much to see in there... but how exciting for him! Supposedly he can see a bright light if it's shined on my belly.... hmmm, that seems a little cruel for the little guy... thankfully the hubby hasn't come at me with a flashlight yet (hahaha!)
RJ has been very active lately. His kicks are getting stronger, which is pretty cool. I saw him poking at my belly the other day - it was both amazing, and weird, to see.
Lately the hubby and I have been reading to my belly. We go to the library once a week and check out different children's books. Rob checked out a children's Star Wars book a couple of weeks ago - read the first chapter - then decided it was way too long (hehehe)! Right now we're reading Dr. Seuss books to Junior and hope he will recognize our voices when he's born.
So far so good - continued rest - continued positive thoughts and continued prayers! :)
Excellent news - I had my pregnancy glucose test last week and the results are normal. Thank goodness!
I read that this is the week that my son is going to open his eyes. Not much to see in there... but how exciting for him! Supposedly he can see a bright light if it's shined on my belly.... hmmm, that seems a little cruel for the little guy... thankfully the hubby hasn't come at me with a flashlight yet (hahaha!)
RJ has been very active lately. His kicks are getting stronger, which is pretty cool. I saw him poking at my belly the other day - it was both amazing, and weird, to see.
Lately the hubby and I have been reading to my belly. We go to the library once a week and check out different children's books. Rob checked out a children's Star Wars book a couple of weeks ago - read the first chapter - then decided it was way too long (hehehe)! Right now we're reading Dr. Seuss books to Junior and hope he will recognize our voices when he's born.
So far so good - continued rest - continued positive thoughts and continued prayers! :)
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