Well we have survived the first three weeks of parenthood, and I'd be lying if I said it has been an easy transition.
I am getting stronger every day, I still have some discomfort and it hurts to sneeze or laugh really hard :) but nothing major. Easton is just beginning to show his little personality and he is definitely showing his temper and attitude. (Must get that from his Daddy)
Dad and I are starting to get used to the lack of sleep, (OH what I wouldnt do for a full 8 hours of sleep), and we are starting to learn how to be parents. We thought we were ready, and I thought I would catch on fast, but its not been nearly as easy as I thought it would be. We're learning and it is getting easier.
We are incredibly blessed with Easton, he is the light of our lives, and what an amazing little miracle he is. He makes me smile every day, sometimes I cry when he is crying :) but Im so proud to have brought him in to this world.
Meanwhile our family has endured some health issues and other trials lately. Mostly I am finding out how strong we all are, how muchI appreciate each member of my family and jsut how much love I feel for them. God is being kind to us, and continues to bless us.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The days that changed our lives forever
Luke and I were married on March 19, 2011. On our honeymoon I decided I was so sick of the birth control I was on and stopped taking it, we decided that if it was God’s will for us to have a baby then we would have a baby but that we’d also just be careful and not plan it but not prevent it either.
A week before my 28th Birthday I told Luke there were weird things going on inside my body, I was way more exhausted than usual, there were some odd little pains in my lower abdomen, and overall I just felt strange.
On Friday July 29th I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, I took another on July 30, my birthday I took another, negative. The morning of July 31 I took one first thing, around 7 AM and it was positive, the second line was SO faint, that Luke definitely didn’t believe it and he went to the store and bought another box of tests. I took probably 5 tests, both the lines and digital and my suspicions were confirmed, we were most definitely pregnant.
The next few months flew by fast and furious I started a new job in August, and we had to wait until September before we could go to the OBGYN and get a confirmation.
We did just that, went to the Dr in September, and for the first time we saw this little ball of cells and a heartbeat that was almost 10 weeks old and the sound of that heart beat was the most amazing sound I’d ever heard up until that point in my life. We were so proud, terrified, but proud.
At 16 weeks we chose to have an elective ultra sound to determine the sex of the baby, and found out we were having a sweet boy. Immediately we narrowed down the names we liked and we decided on Easton Landry, it was actually a pretty easy decision once we knew he was a boy.
At 21 weeks we went in for an anatomy ultra sound to measure all of his bones and organs and take a good look at the babys physical development. We were so excited to see him we were almost giddy going in to that appointment, I just knew they were going to tell us he was perfect and amazing and wonderful and beautiful. Instead we were told the baby has a cleft lip, possible palate, his kidneys seemed to be enlarged and that his heart had a spot on it. I panicked. My blood pressure shot through the roof and the Dr sent me home to rest. I went home and I bawled, I never ever ever expected to be told my baby would have something “Wrong” with him. We scheduled another Ultra sound a couple of weeks later to look at his heart & kidneys again. When we went in for that ultra sound there were no changes so we were referred to a Perinatologist for further assessments of the babies development.
We went in for an appointment with the specialists and they confirmed that we had a cleft lip & palate, his heart did have an echo but they were not at all worried about his kidneys which gave us a little relief. At this point we scheduled an appointment with a group of fetal heart specialists who come to town once a month. When we had that heart scan, the specialists found NOTHING abnormal with his heart, and I never ever ever have felt the amazing sense of relief like I did that day.
Now we just could focus on the cleft. In February we traveled to Fort Worth and met with the craniofacial surgeon at Cooks childrens hospital who we have decided will work on Easton once he has his surgeries, and we got the info we needed from him.
The whole pregnancy we watched and monitored my blood pressure, and how thankful we are that it never got in to high, dangerous levels, it stayed elevated but never shot up enough to be hospitalized for.
I never went a day with out worrying about his cleft, what obstacles he would have to overcome, crying over why our baby has to have this “abnormality”, what did I do wrong to cause this? Will people judge him for this? Will he be able to eat or talk….I cant tell you how many nights I cried and cried and Luke so lovingly held my hand and promised me it will be ok.
In the last month of my pregnancy I seemed to be gaining weight like crazy, and my tummy was getting larger and larger. My dr decided to have one last sonogram to get an estimate on his size, and that confirmed what we already knew, he was going to be a big baby. At this time we decided with the Dr to schedule a C-section and not attempt a natural birth.
On April 4, 2012 at 10AM we traveled across the street to the hospital to be admitted. They immediately took me in to a room and got me in a gown and started Ivs on me. I was asked a MILLION questions while they prepped my body to go in to the OR. Luke was getting dressed in his scrubs and my family and Lukes mom were all there waiting to meet the newest member.
At about 12:15 I walked across the hall to the OR and Luke waited in the hallway while they gave me a spinal and got me numb and got the sheet up. They brought Luke in, there were so many ppl in that room, and I knew they were working on me as I listened to my Dr talk to a medical student who was observing, I suddenly hear my Dr say “Get Dad” and they stood Luke up so he could watch them pull Easton out of my tummy and into the world. Immediately I heard him cry and a wave of relief and love rushed over me and I started crying. It was the most amazing sound I’ve ever heard. I couldn’t see Luke face but I imagine he was grinning bigger than he ever has. All I heard was the nurses/doctors say “he is such a big boy” and “Such good color” My OB told me “Katie he has the cleft, but he looks real good”.
The pediatrician brought him over wrapped in a blanket, told me briefly he looks really good, the cleft looks pretty severe but he looks healthy, I kissed him and they whisked him and Luke away to the nursery.
I was in recovery for a few hours, they brought Luke in after a while and he told me how beautiful Easton was, and how wonderful he is, and how all the family cried when the nurses held him up in the nursery for everyone to see.
I was taken to my room around 2:30-3:00 in the afternoon to relax, and my family was all there. I didn’t get to see Easton until they brought him to me at 7:30 PM. He is the most beautiful, incredible little angel I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe that God blessed me to be the mother to this amazing creature.
I don’t even see his cleft. I was so concerned before he was born that I would see it and be upset by it, I don’t even see it, he’s so beautiful and perfect. There are NO imperfections or abnormalities on him, he is not capable of being abnormal or imperfect. Its amazing how God shows his miracles. Easton is definitely our little miracle baby, he is perfect and amazing, and in his own little way has already touched so many peoples lives.
Easton Landry Ellis
Born April 4, 2012
8lb 15oz
20 inches long
A week before my 28th Birthday I told Luke there were weird things going on inside my body, I was way more exhausted than usual, there were some odd little pains in my lower abdomen, and overall I just felt strange.
On Friday July 29th I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, I took another on July 30, my birthday I took another, negative. The morning of July 31 I took one first thing, around 7 AM and it was positive, the second line was SO faint, that Luke definitely didn’t believe it and he went to the store and bought another box of tests. I took probably 5 tests, both the lines and digital and my suspicions were confirmed, we were most definitely pregnant.
The next few months flew by fast and furious I started a new job in August, and we had to wait until September before we could go to the OBGYN and get a confirmation.
We did just that, went to the Dr in September, and for the first time we saw this little ball of cells and a heartbeat that was almost 10 weeks old and the sound of that heart beat was the most amazing sound I’d ever heard up until that point in my life. We were so proud, terrified, but proud.
At 16 weeks we chose to have an elective ultra sound to determine the sex of the baby, and found out we were having a sweet boy. Immediately we narrowed down the names we liked and we decided on Easton Landry, it was actually a pretty easy decision once we knew he was a boy.
At 21 weeks we went in for an anatomy ultra sound to measure all of his bones and organs and take a good look at the babys physical development. We were so excited to see him we were almost giddy going in to that appointment, I just knew they were going to tell us he was perfect and amazing and wonderful and beautiful. Instead we were told the baby has a cleft lip, possible palate, his kidneys seemed to be enlarged and that his heart had a spot on it. I panicked. My blood pressure shot through the roof and the Dr sent me home to rest. I went home and I bawled, I never ever ever expected to be told my baby would have something “Wrong” with him. We scheduled another Ultra sound a couple of weeks later to look at his heart & kidneys again. When we went in for that ultra sound there were no changes so we were referred to a Perinatologist for further assessments of the babies development.
We went in for an appointment with the specialists and they confirmed that we had a cleft lip & palate, his heart did have an echo but they were not at all worried about his kidneys which gave us a little relief. At this point we scheduled an appointment with a group of fetal heart specialists who come to town once a month. When we had that heart scan, the specialists found NOTHING abnormal with his heart, and I never ever ever have felt the amazing sense of relief like I did that day.
Now we just could focus on the cleft. In February we traveled to Fort Worth and met with the craniofacial surgeon at Cooks childrens hospital who we have decided will work on Easton once he has his surgeries, and we got the info we needed from him.
The whole pregnancy we watched and monitored my blood pressure, and how thankful we are that it never got in to high, dangerous levels, it stayed elevated but never shot up enough to be hospitalized for.
I never went a day with out worrying about his cleft, what obstacles he would have to overcome, crying over why our baby has to have this “abnormality”, what did I do wrong to cause this? Will people judge him for this? Will he be able to eat or talk….I cant tell you how many nights I cried and cried and Luke so lovingly held my hand and promised me it will be ok.
In the last month of my pregnancy I seemed to be gaining weight like crazy, and my tummy was getting larger and larger. My dr decided to have one last sonogram to get an estimate on his size, and that confirmed what we already knew, he was going to be a big baby. At this time we decided with the Dr to schedule a C-section and not attempt a natural birth.
On April 4, 2012 at 10AM we traveled across the street to the hospital to be admitted. They immediately took me in to a room and got me in a gown and started Ivs on me. I was asked a MILLION questions while they prepped my body to go in to the OR. Luke was getting dressed in his scrubs and my family and Lukes mom were all there waiting to meet the newest member.
At about 12:15 I walked across the hall to the OR and Luke waited in the hallway while they gave me a spinal and got me numb and got the sheet up. They brought Luke in, there were so many ppl in that room, and I knew they were working on me as I listened to my Dr talk to a medical student who was observing, I suddenly hear my Dr say “Get Dad” and they stood Luke up so he could watch them pull Easton out of my tummy and into the world. Immediately I heard him cry and a wave of relief and love rushed over me and I started crying. It was the most amazing sound I’ve ever heard. I couldn’t see Luke face but I imagine he was grinning bigger than he ever has. All I heard was the nurses/doctors say “he is such a big boy” and “Such good color” My OB told me “Katie he has the cleft, but he looks real good”.
The pediatrician brought him over wrapped in a blanket, told me briefly he looks really good, the cleft looks pretty severe but he looks healthy, I kissed him and they whisked him and Luke away to the nursery.
I was in recovery for a few hours, they brought Luke in after a while and he told me how beautiful Easton was, and how wonderful he is, and how all the family cried when the nurses held him up in the nursery for everyone to see.
I was taken to my room around 2:30-3:00 in the afternoon to relax, and my family was all there. I didn’t get to see Easton until they brought him to me at 7:30 PM. He is the most beautiful, incredible little angel I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe that God blessed me to be the mother to this amazing creature.
I don’t even see his cleft. I was so concerned before he was born that I would see it and be upset by it, I don’t even see it, he’s so beautiful and perfect. There are NO imperfections or abnormalities on him, he is not capable of being abnormal or imperfect. Its amazing how God shows his miracles. Easton is definitely our little miracle baby, he is perfect and amazing, and in his own little way has already touched so many peoples lives.
Easton Landry Ellis
Born April 4, 2012
8lb 15oz
20 inches long
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Almost there! Updates
I am 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant today! Part of me can't believe we are already this far along, but a BIG part of me feels like Ive been pregnant for years! lol
We had our 38 week appointment and a growth ultrasound this morning to get a better idea on how big Mr Easton is, because we KNOW he is a big boy. We were right, the ultrasound shows him to be 8lb 14 oz today, with a 15% difference factor he could actually be bigger than that. With that information we had a long talk with our Dr and decided the best course of action is to go ahead and schedule a C-Section instead of an induction.
So even though this is not the ideal situation, this is not exactly what we wanted, we know it is the safest way to get Easton here safely without causing him any distress. Most important thing to us is that he is healthy and safe.
SO, April 4th at 5:00 PM I will go in to the OR and we will have Easton here shortly after!!
As always, we appreciate prayers!! We are so excited to get him here and ready to snuggle with our little chunky monkey!
We had our 38 week appointment and a growth ultrasound this morning to get a better idea on how big Mr Easton is, because we KNOW he is a big boy. We were right, the ultrasound shows him to be 8lb 14 oz today, with a 15% difference factor he could actually be bigger than that. With that information we had a long talk with our Dr and decided the best course of action is to go ahead and schedule a C-Section instead of an induction.
So even though this is not the ideal situation, this is not exactly what we wanted, we know it is the safest way to get Easton here safely without causing him any distress. Most important thing to us is that he is healthy and safe.
SO, April 4th at 5:00 PM I will go in to the OR and we will have Easton here shortly after!!
As always, we appreciate prayers!! We are so excited to get him here and ready to snuggle with our little chunky monkey!
Friday, March 23, 2012
37weeks and FULL TERM!
Well yesterday I went to my 37 week appointment and lo and behold we're making progress! Baby may make his way out on his own afterall!!
BUT if he doesnt, which the Dr said it is totally possible for him to come naturally in the next 10 days, but if he does not we have a scheduled induction for April 4 which is when I will be 39 weeks!
WHOA NELLY! Suddenly the "bigness" of it all hit! We're REALLY having this baby, Im not going to be pregnant forever! Easton IS going to be here at some point, whether on his own or if we have to nudge him a little :)
We still have a sonogram scheduled for the 29th to see how big he is, Dr is slightly concerned with his size, hoping he is not too big, but we're praying that I can deliver naturally and that no C-Section will be needed!
Meanwhile we pretty much have everything we NEED for his arrival, its just a matter of getting everything put together, house cleaned, car cleaned out, practice with the car seat a little (hehe) and groceries bought for the days following our return from the hospital. So looks like we have a busy weekend ahead of us because we really only have this weekend, because we dont know wht could happen next week!
Luke and I are doing ok, scared and overwhelmed a little, but not too much. I think its just normal jitters. Emotionally we're so ready to see our little angels face and cuddle him and love on him.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers through this pregnancy. Please continue to pray that delivery is smooth and everything and everyone is healthy and happy :)
BUT if he doesnt, which the Dr said it is totally possible for him to come naturally in the next 10 days, but if he does not we have a scheduled induction for April 4 which is when I will be 39 weeks!
WHOA NELLY! Suddenly the "bigness" of it all hit! We're REALLY having this baby, Im not going to be pregnant forever! Easton IS going to be here at some point, whether on his own or if we have to nudge him a little :)
We still have a sonogram scheduled for the 29th to see how big he is, Dr is slightly concerned with his size, hoping he is not too big, but we're praying that I can deliver naturally and that no C-Section will be needed!
Meanwhile we pretty much have everything we NEED for his arrival, its just a matter of getting everything put together, house cleaned, car cleaned out, practice with the car seat a little (hehe) and groceries bought for the days following our return from the hospital. So looks like we have a busy weekend ahead of us because we really only have this weekend, because we dont know wht could happen next week!
Luke and I are doing ok, scared and overwhelmed a little, but not too much. I think its just normal jitters. Emotionally we're so ready to see our little angels face and cuddle him and love on him.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers through this pregnancy. Please continue to pray that delivery is smooth and everything and everyone is healthy and happy :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
36 weeks
This week I will be 36 weeks pregnant! Where has the time gone? In one week we will be considered full term! wow!!
Well on March 2 Luke and I trekked to Fort Worth on a really quick trip to meet with the Craniofacial team at Cooks Childrens who will work on Easton. We got a lot of information from the surgeon on what he does, ant a time frame.
We expect, as long as he is eating good and gaining weight normally to have his lip/nose repaird between months 3-5 and then the palate repair will take place between months 8-12, again this all depends on his weight gain, how well he is eating, and his overall health.
We will call the surgeon when Easton is born and set up an appointment for him to see him within 3 weeks, and he'll evaluate the severity of Eastons cleft and we can meet with feeding specialists if we're having any trouble.
We really really liked the surgeon, he was ver very knowledgable and very nice and understanding. He was extremely personable and it helps to know that this is what he specializes in and does them all the time. He will also be our hub for any other specialists we might need down the line, speech therapists, orthodontists whatever we night need he will be the connection and the way we get into those specialists. He told us that it is important we have good communication because we will be a "family" Until Easton becomes an adult, seeing as how we do not know the complications that might arise. Plus he warned us that other surgeries could be necessary down the line too as his face grows etc....
Anyway I think Luke and I both rested a little easier after meeting with him and getting all the info we did from him.
This week I go to my 36 week appt and will go ever wednesday until he is here!! Crossing our fingers its soon! THis mama is getting pretty miserable!!
Well on March 2 Luke and I trekked to Fort Worth on a really quick trip to meet with the Craniofacial team at Cooks Childrens who will work on Easton. We got a lot of information from the surgeon on what he does, ant a time frame.
We expect, as long as he is eating good and gaining weight normally to have his lip/nose repaird between months 3-5 and then the palate repair will take place between months 8-12, again this all depends on his weight gain, how well he is eating, and his overall health.
We will call the surgeon when Easton is born and set up an appointment for him to see him within 3 weeks, and he'll evaluate the severity of Eastons cleft and we can meet with feeding specialists if we're having any trouble.
We really really liked the surgeon, he was ver very knowledgable and very nice and understanding. He was extremely personable and it helps to know that this is what he specializes in and does them all the time. He will also be our hub for any other specialists we might need down the line, speech therapists, orthodontists whatever we night need he will be the connection and the way we get into those specialists. He told us that it is important we have good communication because we will be a "family" Until Easton becomes an adult, seeing as how we do not know the complications that might arise. Plus he warned us that other surgeries could be necessary down the line too as his face grows etc....
Anyway I think Luke and I both rested a little easier after meeting with him and getting all the info we did from him.
This week I go to my 36 week appt and will go ever wednesday until he is here!! Crossing our fingers its soon! THis mama is getting pretty miserable!!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The time has come...
Well the week is finally here, I am 34 weeks (soo close! eek!) and tomorrow we will travel to Fort Worth to meet with the craniofacial team that will become such a huge part of our lives in the next few years. We dont know how extensive any of this will be but this meeting on Friday morning will begin our journey with them.
I'd be lying if I didnt say Im quite anxious about it. I dont know why, exactly....As far as I can tell it will be a lot of paperwork, maybe a tour of the facility, and a generalized game plan, based on the average cleft lip/palate baby. I think it just makes it all a lot more real than it has been. Until now, its just been a lot of talk, and research and pictures. Now we will actually meet the people who will perform these surgical procedures and treat our precious Easton.
I ask that you pray for us to have a safe trip and for my blood pressure to stay level. It has been really good this week, and I hope it stays that way. Also please pray that we are able to get all of the questions we have, both asked and answered. I know we'll always have questions, but it would sure help if we could have a lot more clarity after this appointment.
After we meet with the team at 11 we plan to treat ourselves to a good steak dinner, just us, and try to relax and unwind before we head back to west Texas. Its going to be a long 24 hours, most of it on the road.
In other news today I have a Regular Dr check up, soon we will be going in every week to check any labor progress...for now We're hoping Easton stays in there and bakes a few more weeks (even if this Mama is sooo over being pregnant lol). He has been moving a lot, pushing and stretching out, there are times I have to push back with my own hand to get him to release his little foot that I just KNOW will poke through the skin one of these days lol
We've been attending Child birth classes, they're pretty good. We have one more week of that class and a tour of the Birth Place next week so that we'll know exactly where to go and all of that when it is time.
We're getting ready for his arrival, we have most everything we need, all the big items are in the apartment, we just need to put everything to gether, I need to wash clothes, but blankets, bibs, burp cloths & sheets are all washed, folded and put up! :) I do believe nesting has begun! (poor luke hehe)
Continued prayers for Eastons development and both of our health are appreciated as always!
I'd be lying if I didnt say Im quite anxious about it. I dont know why, exactly....As far as I can tell it will be a lot of paperwork, maybe a tour of the facility, and a generalized game plan, based on the average cleft lip/palate baby. I think it just makes it all a lot more real than it has been. Until now, its just been a lot of talk, and research and pictures. Now we will actually meet the people who will perform these surgical procedures and treat our precious Easton.
I ask that you pray for us to have a safe trip and for my blood pressure to stay level. It has been really good this week, and I hope it stays that way. Also please pray that we are able to get all of the questions we have, both asked and answered. I know we'll always have questions, but it would sure help if we could have a lot more clarity after this appointment.
After we meet with the team at 11 we plan to treat ourselves to a good steak dinner, just us, and try to relax and unwind before we head back to west Texas. Its going to be a long 24 hours, most of it on the road.
In other news today I have a Regular Dr check up, soon we will be going in every week to check any labor progress...for now We're hoping Easton stays in there and bakes a few more weeks (even if this Mama is sooo over being pregnant lol). He has been moving a lot, pushing and stretching out, there are times I have to push back with my own hand to get him to release his little foot that I just KNOW will poke through the skin one of these days lol
We've been attending Child birth classes, they're pretty good. We have one more week of that class and a tour of the Birth Place next week so that we'll know exactly where to go and all of that when it is time.
We're getting ready for his arrival, we have most everything we need, all the big items are in the apartment, we just need to put everything to gether, I need to wash clothes, but blankets, bibs, burp cloths & sheets are all washed, folded and put up! :) I do believe nesting has begun! (poor luke hehe)
Continued prayers for Eastons development and both of our health are appreciated as always!
Monday, February 20, 2012
The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
A few things have been said to Luke and I in the last few weeks and I’d like to just try and set the record straight. I’m not angry, and neither is Luke but we think that God has given us a baby with some “special” circumstances to help us learn to appreciate things better, but to also help educate people and hopefully bring others together as well.
Easton has a Cleft lip & Palate. He is not injured, he does not need healing. His heart, from what we know NOW, is healthy and strong and there are no visible serious abnormalities, his kidneys tend to have a little extra fluid in them which makes them on the high end of normal size wise, but that is VERY normal for boys and should clear right up as soon as he is born.
Easton will have surgery in the first year of his life, we do not know when, how invasive, how serious his cleft palate is, and we don’t know how long he will have to be in physicians care after surgery or how long recovery will be. Please remember this is all new to us as well, and the best thing we can do right now is try to educate ourselves on OTHER people’s experience, which we have done. I would suggest for those with such curious questions do the same. There are some really good websites with tons of information and before/after pictures that I posted a few blogs back.
We always welcome and appreciate prayers, but please pray for Easton’s overall health and continued growth and development. Please pray that my blood pressure stays under control and that we do not have to deliver too early. Please pray that Luke and I have the strength and courage to be as absolutely rock solid strong during the trying times that are to come with surgeries etc….This WILL be so much harder on Luke and I then it ever will be on Easton. He is so small, and will never remember any of it. He will heal quickly after surgery, but for now there is not HEALING needed. He is perfect and amazing and exactly the way God created him. I am carrying an absolute perfect creation; he is the most amazing blessing of our lives.
Luke and I are a united front; we are doing this 100% together and we will, with God carrying us, and the support of our family and friends get through this, but please try and remember that this has been hard on us, emotionally, we have a lot of fears and a lot of worries, those do not go away. I know any new parents have fear and worry, but when someone tells you there are things “Wrong” with your child I think they are different. But we are in a good place, we fully and totally accept the challenges that are ahead and know that we were put on this path for a reason. What that reason is, I do not know, but it will be a journey of learning, and loving and appreciating things that we never imagined.
Things are looking up, we’re in a wonderful place, this little angel I am carrying is growing and moving and is going to be a big healthy boy. I can’t wait to meet him, and his Daddy is just giddy to see him for the first time. We never knew it was possible to love someone you’ve never met with such intensity. In 7 or less weeks we will meet our precious Easton Landry!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
32 weeks and counting...
Another week has gone by and another round of Dr appointments.
This week we saw both our regular OB and the Perinatal Specialist. Everything is looking good, baby is growing and moving ALL THE TIME. His heart beat is good and they're all very pleased with his progress.
My Blood pressure is still an issue and both Drs talked to us about how they do expect it will ontinue to climb and to be prepared in the event that we have to deliver a little early due to that high BP.
So I am still to take it easy, no heabvy house work, no excercising, not big shopping trips etc....Im supposed to get as much "bed rest" as possible outside of work and even at work to not be up walking around any more than i HAVE to. So Im just trying to take care of myself and rest and keep that BP down.
We are also getting ready to go to Ft Worth on March 2 for our first consultation with the Craniofacial team that will work on Eastons Cleft after he is born. Im anxious and excited to get all of that paper work done and get a sort of tentative game plan down for that so we will have some idea what to expect after he is born.
Otherwise we're doing pretty good! Getting ready for my baby shower tomorow that my wonderful friends are throwing for me! Also maternity pics and then a big dinner at my parents! SO excited to see all y girl friends and family!!
As always continued prayers and positive thoughts are more than appreciated ;)
This week we saw both our regular OB and the Perinatal Specialist. Everything is looking good, baby is growing and moving ALL THE TIME. His heart beat is good and they're all very pleased with his progress.
My Blood pressure is still an issue and both Drs talked to us about how they do expect it will ontinue to climb and to be prepared in the event that we have to deliver a little early due to that high BP.
So I am still to take it easy, no heabvy house work, no excercising, not big shopping trips etc....Im supposed to get as much "bed rest" as possible outside of work and even at work to not be up walking around any more than i HAVE to. So Im just trying to take care of myself and rest and keep that BP down.
We are also getting ready to go to Ft Worth on March 2 for our first consultation with the Craniofacial team that will work on Eastons Cleft after he is born. Im anxious and excited to get all of that paper work done and get a sort of tentative game plan down for that so we will have some idea what to expect after he is born.
Otherwise we're doing pretty good! Getting ready for my baby shower tomorow that my wonderful friends are throwing for me! Also maternity pics and then a big dinner at my parents! SO excited to see all y girl friends and family!!
As always continued prayers and positive thoughts are more than appreciated ;)
Friday, February 10, 2012
2/9/2012 Update
We had a great Doctors appointment today! We spent almost 2 hours in the office but we got to see our sweet little boy!
Ok first we met with the Fetal Heart Specialist and she spent a lot of time looking at every angle of Eastons heart, measuring and evaluating. After almost an hour of that the report is that there was nothing abnormal that can be seen and looks like a strong healthy heart! They might monitor his heart a little closer when he is born than normal just to make sure they do not hear anything abnormal , but otherwise we can BREATHE!
After we met with her we met with the high risk Doctor and had a growth sonogram done. He is weighing in at 4lb and his head, arms & legs and everything all measure about 2 weeks ahead,so he is going to be a big boy! His head is down and he is definitely an active little toot!
Both Dr's had to chase him to get measurements because he was kicking and wiggling so much!
Both Drs agree that it looks like we have a normal healthy fat little boy!
We were so excited to see his little fat cheeks, and to see him grabbing his toes with his little hands! Now we are REALLY ready for him to be here.
We got a clear view of his cleft lip and we have a good idea of what it will look like when he is born, which makes us feel a lot better to have seen it.
My blood pressure was pretty high, and they did warn me to be prepared that if it continues on this trend we will probably have to deliver early. But in the mean time Im still monitoring it and paying attention. Next week (2/15) I will go to my regular OB for a BP check and reg appointment and then (2/16) we will go back to the high risk to listen to baby and monitor his movement and BP check with them too.
We are so humbled by all the support and love and prayers! Things are definitely looking up, God is good and is taking good care of us! We can't wait to meet our sweet boy, but in the meantime we have a baby shower to prepare for! :)
Ok first we met with the Fetal Heart Specialist and she spent a lot of time looking at every angle of Eastons heart, measuring and evaluating. After almost an hour of that the report is that there was nothing abnormal that can be seen and looks like a strong healthy heart! They might monitor his heart a little closer when he is born than normal just to make sure they do not hear anything abnormal , but otherwise we can BREATHE!
After we met with her we met with the high risk Doctor and had a growth sonogram done. He is weighing in at 4lb and his head, arms & legs and everything all measure about 2 weeks ahead,so he is going to be a big boy! His head is down and he is definitely an active little toot!
Both Dr's had to chase him to get measurements because he was kicking and wiggling so much!
Both Drs agree that it looks like we have a normal healthy fat little boy!
We were so excited to see his little fat cheeks, and to see him grabbing his toes with his little hands! Now we are REALLY ready for him to be here.
We got a clear view of his cleft lip and we have a good idea of what it will look like when he is born, which makes us feel a lot better to have seen it.
My blood pressure was pretty high, and they did warn me to be prepared that if it continues on this trend we will probably have to deliver early. But in the mean time Im still monitoring it and paying attention. Next week (2/15) I will go to my regular OB for a BP check and reg appointment and then (2/16) we will go back to the high risk to listen to baby and monitor his movement and BP check with them too.
We are so humbled by all the support and love and prayers! Things are definitely looking up, God is good and is taking good care of us! We can't wait to meet our sweet boy, but in the meantime we have a baby shower to prepare for! :)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
30 weeks!
We are officially 3/4 of the way through this pregnancy and the excitement is beginning to mount!!
I can't believe we made it this far and only have 2 months left to go! WOW How our lives have alread changed and how much they will continue to change, it is mind boggling to think about!
I had another Dr appointment today to check my blood pressure. It is running elevated but because it is not spiking I am to just keep doing what I am doing. I've upped my water intake and Im resting a lot when Im at home. I am not to do anything physical that can get my heart rate up for the rest of the pregnancy, so Luke, my sweet dear husband, has been working his tail off having to do all the household chores and putting up the baby crib and everything. He hasnt even complained yet :)
Speaking of the baby crib here is a picture I took with my phone after we got it put together and I draped the bedding over it. We do not have a mattress in it yet but we will get that soon :)
I LOVE the bed! (Thank you Mom & Dad (Nana & Papa) ) It is navy blue and just simple and perfect!
We also love the bedding (Thank you Mama Terry) it is just too perfect! :)
I can't believe we made it this far and only have 2 months left to go! WOW How our lives have alread changed and how much they will continue to change, it is mind boggling to think about!
I had another Dr appointment today to check my blood pressure. It is running elevated but because it is not spiking I am to just keep doing what I am doing. I've upped my water intake and Im resting a lot when Im at home. I am not to do anything physical that can get my heart rate up for the rest of the pregnancy, so Luke, my sweet dear husband, has been working his tail off having to do all the household chores and putting up the baby crib and everything. He hasnt even complained yet :)
Speaking of the baby crib here is a picture I took with my phone after we got it put together and I draped the bedding over it. We do not have a mattress in it yet but we will get that soon :)
I LOVE the bed! (Thank you Mom & Dad (Nana & Papa) ) It is navy blue and just simple and perfect!
We also love the bedding (Thank you Mama Terry) it is just too perfect! :)
Anyway we are just busy trying to get ready for the big arrival. In the meantime, in two weeks my beautiful friends are hosting a baby shower for me and I couldnt be more excited about having all the wonderful women in my life together to celebrate Easton!! :) I can't wait for that day!
We are most anxiously awaiting my next High Risk Appointment next week (Feb 9). At that appointment we will get to see Easton in a sonogram and we will also meet with a fetal heart specialist and have a fetal echo done to get a good look at his heart and make sure that the bright spot we're seeing is not anything to worry about. Prayers are welcome, always!
Thank you, everyone, for all the support and love that you've given us, we are completely humbled by all of the love!
I will update after next weeks appointment!
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