Robert Jonathon, born November 4th, 2009 at 6:02pm. Weighed 6lbs. 7oz., and measured 17.9 inches. He is beautiful, has taken over our hearts, sleeps, and become an integral cog to our family.
More soon but recovery is going well. I did end up back in the ER due to some postpartum high blood pressure, but all is well now. Bert is growing like a weed and doing everything a newborn should be doing. He is so sweet and his look changes daily. Can't wait to share more.
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Monday I went in for an amnio (and was stuck three times, ouch). The results came back early that afternoon that Bert's lungs are mature and we are good to go. So, tomorrow at noon is the grand opening. I'll update at some point but please, if you don't mind, think good thoughts for us.
It is totally shocking and amazing to think that tomorrow I'll be mom to three. The world is great.
Just a quick update on us, but I'm 35 weeks pregnant today and holding steady! I'm now going in for twice a week NSTs and Bert has been behaving beautifully! I'm not starting to think I'll make my November 4th c-section date! Bert has a car seat, a bed, and some clothing, guess it is time to start filling in the blanks.
Had a regular OB appointment today and an NST. Everything went great, no hiccups. I even (finally) scheduled my c-section for November 4th. Crazy how fast this pregnancy has gone. I've been so nearsighted on making the big 28-week and 33-week milestones that it has just flown by.
I am loving the fall weather and am hoping and thinking of lots of soup and good sourdough bread slathered with a salty butter. And peanut M&Ms. And dreaming of an extra hot latte with tons of creamy foam. Mmmmmmm. I haven't had any coffee for a long time and have even held decaf coffee at bay since everytime I've had some, it has messed with my blood pressure. So, coffee and wine are definitely on my to-do list.
Just not sleeping much.
I've been meaning to update but seriously people, I don't have much to talk about besides babies, huge gargantuan construction projects that I'm not allowed to help with, back to school, etc. etc..
Had my last appointment with the hypertension specialist in Seattle and I've been cleared from his care, or at least monthly appointments. I'm now going to my doctor weekly for NST's and all the other good stuff. I'm hoping that my c-section will be scheduled soon as the specialist mentioned that they would probably do an amnio at 36.5 weeks or so to check for lung maturity and if everything checked out, they'd declare victory and take Bert at 37 weeks. So, we'll see how it all plays out. I'll be 33 weeks tomorrow, so that only leaves four weeks (*gulp*). Guess I should go buy him a car seat or something.
OH shoot, Darsie totally turned five! We had a little family party for her with the biggest pinata known to mankind, serious. Walmart doesn't kid around with their pinatas. She loved her party but was disappointed that her cake didn't have pink frosting. The little things in life, right?
I've been reading tons of blogs with disclaimers about not posting much, especially this summer. You can add me to that category. And I'm sorry.
Anyways, we made it to 28 weeks with baby boy! Yesterday I had an appointment in Seattle at the University of Washington Hypertension Clinic and all looks well. A growth ultrasound showed baby is growing perfectly and is right on schedule and weighs approximately 2lbs. 8oz. Can you believe that Darsie, born at this gestation, weighed 1lb. 12oz.? Just shows what havoc high blood pressure and preeclampsia can cause on the unborn baby.
And we are headed out tomorrow on a vacation to the Oregon Dunes where my husband will ride quads with his college buddies and I will embroider, nap, and eat, in some order. The girls are headed to my parents for a few days of being 100% spoiled and catered, too. I think we will all enjoy our vacation.
Hope all is well with everyone!
