Picked a hospital

We've now toured both hospitals in town that do deliveries and have decided to go with St. Elizabeth's. It's way across town (have to pass both other hospitals in order to get there, I always have to laugh at that part), but they have the best facilities and I was really impressed with the security they have, too. They also have the best NICU, so if, god forbid, we need it, it's there. Another plus, it's where Tony will be working! He has taken a position on the oncology/medical floor. At least I know if I go into labor and he's at work, he can meet me in the lobby.

If anyone is interested, here's a link to the hospital's website. You can take a peek at some of the birthing facilities if you click on "Services" on top, then "Women's Services" on the left:

http://www.saintelizabethonline.com/

On to Week 14

Yay! Week 14 is here. I'm feeling less exhausted, just have to get to bed at a good time every night. I'm hoping the nausea eases a bit more soon, and it really needs to freeze. The headaches are getting old, but I know a lot of that is the time of year and allergies. I love fall, it's the only bad part. We did sell the car today, but I tell you what, I shouldn't try to sell a car when I'm pregnant. :) But it's done. Just a few loose ends to tie up tomorrow. As for pg stuff, I have a progesterone draw on Thursday morning. Hopefully it will be good and my last one. I've been off of the prometrium since Friday. Last draw was 37.7 and that's higher than it was when I was on the shots way back when, so I'm not worried about this. Alright, it has been a very long, busy day, so I'm off to finally relax!

Car for sale!

I know this isn't baby related, but I'll take all the free advertising I can get. If you or anyone you know is looking for a good, inexpensive car, let me know. All we have had to do in 2 years is replace a taillight, new brakes (2005) and new tires (those are 3/07 so they're great yet). Here's the stats:

1992 Nissan Sentra XE, Front wheel drive, 112,300 miles, asking $1800.





As far as baby, things are going well. I'm hoping to start updating weekly, but that may be spotty this month. It's an exciting month!

13 weeks

I'm 13 weeks as of yesterday. Depending on where I look, the 2nd trimester starts with the 13th or 14th week. So I'm calling it 2nd trimester on Wednesday and splitting the difference.

I'm starting to feel better. I tend to have more energy and less nausea. Some days I'm still not great, but usually that's due more to overdoing it the day before. One of these days I'll learn. :) I've been having growing pains, which is good. :) My progesterone went up last week, so it's been reduced to once a day for a week, then none for a week, then we'll test again.

This weekend has been good. Been busy getting ready for graduation, doing a lot around the house, and did a little maternity clothes shopping today, which was fun. Been very productive.

Today's appointment

Today's appointment went well. The doppler managed to pick up the heart beat, and it was at 163bpm. :) Had a fun little exam (at least the guy is quick!) and a question and answer session. Everything looks good at this point. I'm set up to go back in next month. We're keeping me on the progesterone supplements until we make sure it rises plenty, so I have another draw on that next week. I'll call then to find out the results from the cultures he did today, too. Soon we'll start checking out the hospitals to decide which one to have Baby Z at. Tony graduates 30 days from today. If anyone wants to get him a gift and needs ideas, let me know!

Sheri

Pics AND videos!

It has taken me forever, since I haven't gotten to the library. But, since these are on cd, I've gotten them, AND videos, uploaded. :)


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This one is the 4D pic. So far, as the tech put it, looks like a peanut in a cave. :)


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You'll be able to see little Baby Z wiggling away:


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The little flicker in the middle is Baby Z's heart:


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A different view:


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We have a wiggler!

First, sorry for the break. I forgot I said anything about the progesterone draw until Tony pointed it out last night. That was okay, just keeping me on supplements and another one tomorrow. I probably won't report on those unless something comes up, they're not exciting.

Today was though! We had our ultrasound today, and wow, does Baby Z like to shake it! We got 4 new pictures, and a cd that so far I'm having issues with getting it to run, but it's got clips of the little one wiggling. We saw the head, body, arm and leg buds, the heart, the spinal column, umbilical cord, yolk sac, and she showed us where the placenta is forming. No sign of bleeding, and my cervix was nice and long, so at this point probably no cerclage. I'll see what all the doc says on the 23rd to verify. Measured at 9 weeks today, one inch long, which put the due date at March 12. So I've got March 8th, March 17th, and March 12th. I'm just saying the first half of March is my due date. Like the kid will come on a certain day anyway! Heart beat was at 187 today. Didn't get to hear it, but wow, just seeing it was wonderful. Everything is looking good so far. :)

Once I get a chance, pics will be up. I'm tired now and off to read!

Sheri