My visits with Dr. La are pleasant. My pregnancy has progressed quite smoothly until the middle of May. I kept coming in with higher than normal blood pressure. Dr. La took my explanation of stress at work and waited until I began summer school. If the blood pressure didn't come back down. He was going to suggest I not work summer school. The first week of summer school, my blood pressure was back to normal so he let me stay. Well Tuesday, my blood pressure was extremely high. There wasn't any stress and he was very concerned. So this week I had to go back and visit with him again this morning. My blood pressure was lower and he was pleased with what he saw on the ultrasound. Then he was done and was preparing to leave the room. In the past right before he leaves, we say a quick good-bye and see you next week. That changed a little this morning.
Here is the end of today's visit:
*Whenever Dr. La speaks, he always has a calm tone.
Dr. La: "Okay, Honey, I will see you next week."
Yes, he calls me honey a lot. It doesn't bother me, because Christian says he looks like a ninja.The two aren't related but...
Me: "Okay. I will see you Tuesday. Tuesday is my day."
Dr. La: "Actually, you are going to see me Monday. I want to make sure your blood pressure doesn't go back up. I will be monitoring you more closely now."
Me: "Oh. Well, are you sure I will know when I am going into labor? I have a friend who has a friend and she was leaking fluid for days. How can I be sure?"
*Dr. La has already gone over all of this with me last week.
Dr. La: "You weren't leaking fluid today. Honey, trust me you will know when the contractions start. Remember what I said about the tightening."
Me: "Yes. I tried to see if I can tell a difference, but I don't think I can. Annnnddd, I have another friend who didn't know. She just had some back pain and just attributed it to the pregnancy. I have back pain at night. It doesn't come and go but I have it."
Dr. La: "Honey, trust me you will know. Remember, the pain will be about a 7. Your back pain is most likely from you carrying her around all day. Painless labor is very rare. I don't think you will have painless labor."
Me: "I am going to feel the pain, huh?"
Dr. La nods his head.
Me: "Well, I want to go to Miller Park tomorrow night. Do you think that is safe? What if my water breaks? What if I go into labor and get stuck in traffic?"
Dr. La: "As long as you feel okay, it should be okay for you to go.You aren't leaving Houston. If you are tired or your feet are really swollen you might want to stay home and rest."
Me: "Should I check my blood pressure at Kroger before I leave?"
Dr. La (now laughing): "Sure."
Me: "Should I go check it everyday?"
Dr. La: "That isn't neccessary."
Me: "So you are sure I will know?"
Dr. La: "Positive."
Me: "Okay. See you Monday."
I was thinking about this conversation while baking cookies* and realized I sound neurotic. I have not shown Dr. La this side of me. Monday he will probably use some of his ninja moves to sneak out of the room before I begin my neuroticism again.
* I will post the cookies tonight or tomorrow.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
37 weeks
Today marked the beginning of my 37th week. A friend at work woke up in the middle of the night thinking about me. She thought maybe I had gone into labor. Of course this made me think about if everything was ready for me to leave for the hospital and for Schicklet's arrival at home. Needless to say, when I got home, I packed the bag a little bit more and organized the shelf for bottles. After Christian returned home from work, we went to Babies R Us to gather the items we thought I could not live without. I know we are probably missing something essential, but we will figure it out when we need it.
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
A shower...or two
I had two baby showers on one day! Crazy? Maybe. Did I make it without passing out? Yes, thanks to a nap between showers. My friends threw a shower for just ladies early afternoon. My sister and MIL threw an evening couples shower. I am so grateful for all of the people who came to a shower to celebrate with Christian and myself. Especially Christie and Shy who drove in from Baton Rouge to celebrate with me. Christie traveled into town on Friday and Shy woke up with the roosters to leave Baton Rouge to make it. I am also grateful to Queen Lunatic and Christian's Godfather, Peter, for taking pictures with my camera at the showers.
Here are some pictures from the eventful day.
Shower 1:
Part of the decorations from the ladies shower. Guess which diaper cover she will wear the most.
Crystal made cupcakes and a mini cake for me. On top of the cake nest are two birds with a little egg/birdie. Isn't she creative?
Baby Carlie. She was a mini-hostess.
Just me.
Theresa trying to figure out My Brest Friend.
Christie and Shy.
After all was said and done. Crystal, Donella and I forgot to take pictures with each other!! We were watching the World Cup and playing with Carlie. At least we have pictures from Crystal's shower.
Shower 2:
Christian and me. Did we plan to color coordinate? No. I would like to think he saw my dress hanging up in the bathroom and dressed accordingly. However, I know my sweet husband put on the first shirt he saw that was clean and did not have to be ironed.
Jim, Christian's dad and my dad. My dad was the scribe. After he had proven himself, he was allowed to use a table to write on.
This is a picture of the gift bag and tissue paper we found at the bottom a mailing box under the gift. Some assembly was required before the shower. The assembly didn't happend and it was provided a very good laugh.
Christie went to both showers. She was a trooper.
Christine Storms made this book for us. She did all of the leather work.
Amy B. picked out this for the baby. She told my dad the baby needed it. Caitlin gave the baby the matching blanket.
Here are some pictures from the eventful day.
Shower 1:
Part of the decorations from the ladies shower. Guess which diaper cover she will wear the most.
Crystal made cupcakes and a mini cake for me. On top of the cake nest are two birds with a little egg/birdie. Isn't she creative?
Baby Carlie. She was a mini-hostess.
Just me.
Theresa trying to figure out My Brest Friend.
Christie and Shy.
After all was said and done. Crystal, Donella and I forgot to take pictures with each other!! We were watching the World Cup and playing with Carlie. At least we have pictures from Crystal's shower.
Shower 2:
Christian and me. Did we plan to color coordinate? No. I would like to think he saw my dress hanging up in the bathroom and dressed accordingly. However, I know my sweet husband put on the first shirt he saw that was clean and did not have to be ironed.
Jim, Christian's dad and my dad. My dad was the scribe. After he had proven himself, he was allowed to use a table to write on.
This is a picture of the gift bag and tissue paper we found at the bottom a mailing box under the gift. Some assembly was required before the shower. The assembly didn't happend and it was provided a very good laugh.
Christie went to both showers. She was a trooper.
Christine Storms made this book for us. She did all of the leather work.
Amy B. picked out this for the baby. She told my dad the baby needed it. Caitlin gave the baby the matching blanket.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Baby Gap & a sweet gift
Today I finally gave in and bought Schicklet some clothes. So far I have only purchased 3 articles of clothing for her, if you include her going home outfit.
I didn't mean to buy clothes, I just wanted to see what Baby Gap had and Melody agreed to walk in with me. Everything I purchased was on sale. One shirt was $2! Nothing cost more than $7.
After leaving Melody, I went to Hobby Lobby to return an item. There were two girls behind me with their mother. One was in the cart (maybe 5 or 6 years old) and the other was standing beside the cart (8 or 9 years old). The one in the cart dropped something and I picked it up for her. They realized I was pregnant and asked all the usual questions. Then the girl who was standing by the cart began whispering something to her mother. I turned around at this point. A few seconds later, I felt a tap on my side. When I turned, the young girl said,"This is for your baby." She held out her hand to give me a penny with a cross cut out. While I was beginning my thank you, she yelled, "It's a Jesus penny!" The mother and I started laughing. I thanked the sweet girl and she was beaming. Who would have thought Schicklet's first cross would come from a sweet, little Christian waiting in line at Hobby Lobby?
I didn't mean to buy clothes, I just wanted to see what Baby Gap had and Melody agreed to walk in with me. Everything I purchased was on sale. One shirt was $2! Nothing cost more than $7.
After leaving Melody, I went to Hobby Lobby to return an item. There were two girls behind me with their mother. One was in the cart (maybe 5 or 6 years old) and the other was standing beside the cart (8 or 9 years old). The one in the cart dropped something and I picked it up for her. They realized I was pregnant and asked all the usual questions. Then the girl who was standing by the cart began whispering something to her mother. I turned around at this point. A few seconds later, I felt a tap on my side. When I turned, the young girl said,"This is for your baby." She held out her hand to give me a penny with a cross cut out. While I was beginning my thank you, she yelled, "It's a Jesus penny!" The mother and I started laughing. I thanked the sweet girl and she was beaming. Who would have thought Schicklet's first cross would come from a sweet, little Christian waiting in line at Hobby Lobby?
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