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!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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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