1st OB appointment

Since our area decided to close the maternity ward at the hospital where I had my other two kids, my ob decided to not do ob anymore. So....I asked the RE for a recommendation at the hospital where I want to deliver. He gave me a name and said he is phenominal! They weren't kidding. I told him last night that he came highly recommended and when he asked who, I told him my 2 RE's names and he said he was honored. He is so upbeat, walks around singing and took time to answer all of my questions (this at 9:00 at night!!!!). I did ask about a VBAC. He said he is not against it, however, in Philadelphia, the biggest lawsuits where filed by VBAC patients and therefore the hospitals really don't go for it, unless you've already had a successful VBAC. Plus, since I've had 2 c-sections already, they really don't recommend it. He said he doesn't agree with it, but has to follow hospital policy. I am okay with it. I just had to ask. I asked when I could get a flu shot, he said any time they come out. (Not only am I pg and diabetic but I also teach kindergarten so I am getting it!) He also said that he would schedule a c-section around 38 weeks which is the week of March 9. That worked for me. He did the internal (fun) and said I was a perfect size. He also did the pap because I was due for one. He said there might be some bleeding and/or spotting so not to worry. (obviously I told him of my mc history). All in all, I was overly satisfied with meeting him and his bedside manner. Great recommendation, Dr. Castlebaum!!!!

Last RE appt today!

Today was my last appt with the RE's office. It was sad but a great milestone! The baby's hb was 177 and is measuring 10w1d. I am 10w1d today. Dr said I must have had all A's in high school. I said, "mostly." :-)

Oh and the coolest part today, the baby was waving at us! It was so cute!!!! I don't know when I get another u/s. Probably won't be until I go see the Perinatologist.


(1st pic-Baby facing head down)














(Baby profile and the little hand waving!)

We told the kids

I couldn't wait. I just hope it doesn't come back to bite me in the @$$! I have my next appointment tomorrow morning with the Re and then with my new OB on Wednesday night. I am a little nervous about tomorrow, but not too nervous. I have all of the same pregnancy symptoms that I've been having and I am eating like a horse!!!!!!! Anyway, Timmy said, "Mommy, I've been praying for a baby in your belly." :*-) How sweet! Lindsay said, "I want a sister!". Too bad for her that so many people are predicting a boy. BTW, as of right now, we are not finding out...that could change but I am trying to hold off :-)

Another Great Appointment

Today's appointment was great. The hb was 193 bpm. The baby is measuring exactly 8w4d. He/she looks like a tadpole with little nubby arms.

Another Great Appointment!

I'm sorry it took so long to update today. My kids were on the computer and I had to kick them off. They still don't know we are pregnant. We plan on telling them the day of our block party, which is September 6.

Okay, so now for the appointment. I was a COMPLETE NERVOUS WRECK! My first m/c the baby stopped developing at 7w4d, and we found out at 8w. Today I am 7w4d. Not only did we see baby and hearbeat again but the heartrate was 156bpm. So, I'm already thinking boy...and that's what everyone has predicted for us anyway. The doctor knew how anxious I was and he was very reassuring. Of course, he made a little joke about me being nervous and the heartbeat being mine! Oh and not only did we see the heartbeat, but we heard it too!!! It was the BEST sound I've heard in a long time!!

Making myself crazy!!!!!

Oh how miscarriage steals the sure joy and innocence of pregnancy!!! Yesterday, I didn't have one of my symptoms in the morning and I made myself nuts all day! Finally it came back around dinner time! Today, they are here in full force! Nausea, dizziness, more nausea, sore breasts, more nausea!! Oh yeah, and anxiety for tomorrow's appointment. I'll post an update tomorrow.

An Outing with the Family

On Friday, August 1, we went to Six Flaggs Great Adventure with some friends. Here are some pics from that!


Lindsay, Matt, and Sarah getting ready to take off on the parachuttes.



This was right after they "landed."


Sylvester, Tim, Tweety, and Lindsay (and some girl getting in our picture! LOL)

Tim, Daffy, and Lindsay at the fountain. Daffy stole Tim's hat!


Tim, Porky Pig, and Lindsay.

Lindsay after the Congo River Rapids. She got completely soaked. The little girl at the fountain is Holly, Sarah's little sister.

An outing with the big kids

On Friday, July 25, my sister and I took Tim and Lindsay to the Crayola Factory. Here's a couple of pics.




Lindsay coloring her frog

Tim coloring his lizard


Tim and Lindsay with a giant crayon!

We saw a flutter today!

I was very nervous going in today. Of course, I was fine for a few days after last week's appt. Then, as the week progressed, I was getting nervous again. Not that I wasn't having symptoms, because trust me, they are THERE! But just general anxiety after two miscarriages in 18 months time. When the dr first did the scan, I didn't see anything in the sac and my heart sunk! I was so nervous. But then he said, well, there's your kid. Can you see the flutter? Honestly, at first I didn't. But then I did. Man was that a load off my shoulders! Then he measured the baby and it measured exactly 6w4d, which is what I am. So my official due date is March 23, 2009. I get more confident after each appointment that this one will stay here on Earth with us. My HCG level today was 30,476 and my progesterone was greater than 20 (they haven't given me an exact number for prog, probably to give me one less thing to worry about!) I go back in a week. He said we should see a little bean with a heartbeat and in two weeks we should see what looks like a Teddy Graham! After all this, we met up with some friends and took the kids to Six Flags Great Adventure. After I get the pics downloaded of the kids, I will post them. Maybe tomorrow.