5th Prenatal visit

Baby update: 20 weeks on 4/5/06. The baby is now 6 inches in length, and weighs 12 ounces (same as a 12 ounce soda). The baby is very quick and hard to take pictures of. At night time the aby moves so much that my stomach feels like it has a fish inside flipping around.

Daddy update: He seems to have gotten his energy back! He has been a great help reorganizing cabinets, cleaning up outside, and just getting prepared for baby. I know that the mom usually experiences a strong sense to prepare the nest for the baby, but it came as a shock to me to see my husband jumping in also. It is really sweet to see.

Mommy update: I am feeling better now since being back on the Prednisone. This medication is supposed to lower my immune system so my body will stop trying to attack whatever it is it thinks it is allergic to. So now I have to be very careful about being around sick people, due to my lowered immune system. I still have a few itch fits, but not near as bad. I follow-up with the Dermatologist 5/3/06. Hopefully he can pinpoint my allergy. The steroid has definitely increased my appetite. I do not feel like I have anymore room to grow. My ribs are aching and are now the cause of sleepless nights. No position is comfortable for too long.

A doctor that finally listened, and took action

Hopefully soon I will be experiencing relief again. For those of you that do not know I have been suffering from severe dermatitis due to some unknown allergen since I have been pregnant. It has covered my feet, ankles, legs, hands, arms, and chest. The dermatologist that I saw today finally realized when he saw the rash with his own eyes, that I am not just pregnant and uncomfortable. He realized the severity of my problem, and did not blow me off by telling me I'm pregnant so I have to deal with it.

The past week has been almost unbearable for me. I have had itch fits so bad that I could not sleep, and I was scratching until I drew blood. Terrance has told me that he has seen me scratching for at least an hour at times (like a mad woman). My skin is a mess, but it will heal with time. This wonderful doctor has put me back on a steroid, that has been the only thing to give me some relief.

Most importantly, the baby is doing wonderful. The kicks are getting stronger and stronger by the day. Last night the baby kicked so hard we saw my whole abdomen/stomach area move. Now that I am feeling better I will get the updates up from our last prenatal visit. Please keep us in prayer.

Weekend fishing trip

We did not catch anything, but we sure had a lot of fun! 

Feeling better now

The Boys are over their colds finally. They were sneezing and not very playful for a week after we returned from our trip. They are back in full force now. 

Such a hard worker

Terrance did a good job mowing our jungle that had grown up while we were away. Most of the yardwork has been left for him to do since I have been pregnant. I help pull weeds and plant some flowers here and there.

San Antonio, Texas trip

4th Prenatal visit

Baby update: 18 weeks on 03/22/06. The baby is about 5 inches, and weighs about 4 ounces. The baby has been moving around now for about 3 weeks. Movement is mostly during late afternoon and nighttime, and can be felt through Mommy's tummy now.

Daddy update: Felt his first baby movement 03/21/06. Felt strange to him, but was a very exciting moment. The baby usually hides from Daddy's touch on Mommy's belly. Daddy is doing all of the sleeping for Mommy. He's always napping or needing a nap poor thing.

Mommy update: Feeling good except for skin discomfort. Still can not stop itching. Went through another allergic reaction, due to Vicks Vapor Rub on nose and chest. Will see a new Dermatologist next month. Doctor thinks I need to see a doctor that is not afraid to treat a pregnant woman. Doctor says belly growth is right on target, and he was surprised that I am feeling so much movement from the baby already. Still not sleeping or eating much. I do eat when hungry, but that is not often. Our male doctor says that is fine even though I have only gained 4lbs. so far since becoming pregnant. I tend to agree with him since I take my vitamins faithfully, I am not sick, and the baby is just fine. On the other hand, our female doctor stays on me more about my weight. Differing opinions I guess. Different bodies need different things.

Baby bumps

Last night for the first time Terrance had the chance to experience his baby moving in my tummy. He seemed kind of shocked at first, but excited. I have been trying to let him experience the movement since I started feeling it, but as soon as he touches my tummy the baby stops.

I think Terrance thought the feeling was strange. He said it seemed like something was going to burst out of my stomach. I enjoy feeling the baby move. It helps to reassure me that the baby is okay. When I do not feel movement in a while I tap my tummy.

As I am typing now the baby is moving around a lot! I think we have a night owl in the making.

Happy Birthday to you!

For those that did not know Terrance celebrated a birthday March 13th. We went to San Antonio, TX to celebrate. I will be posting some more pics later from our weekend in San Antonio. So be looking out for them.

How could I forget?

I could not leave the boys out. Some have asked if we are keeping them, but of course we are. They were our first babies. They will get used to the baby.

Prince (is the brown miniature wire-hair Dashound) AKA: Smeagol (from Lord of the Rings), Little Dog, White Dog, Hotdog, Boys, Bad Boys, Frick & Frack

Apollo (is the black miniature Schnauzer) AKA: Kong, Sapollo, Black Dog, Boys, Bad Boys, Frick & Frack, Nosey, Skeletor, Isaac Hayes (when he gets a fresh haircut), Peanut

Congratulations Jazzmyne and Dedrick

Jazzmyne and Dedrick have been blessed to move into their new home recently. We wish you guys the best!

We will see you on the 18th.

3rd Prenatal visit

This visit was disappointing, because we became use to seeing the baby during the sonograms every visit. This visit we only had a chance to hear the baby's heartbeat through a doppler machine (that part was exciting).

Baby update: 14 weeks on 02/22/06. Wiggling so much it was hard for the nurse to get a steady heartbeat. Heartbeat very strong when heard past all the wiggling.

Daddy update: Still can not believe he is going to be a Daddy. All smiles while dealing with his pregnant wife!

Mommy update: Some morning sickness, and still itching. Not much of an appetite yet. Waking at 4 AM. Stomach starting to show.

2nd Prenatal visit

We think the baby is a boy. Just a feeling we have.


Baby update: 10 weeks and 2 days on 01/27/06. Wiggling up a storm. Heartbeat still very strong. Size is just 1 inch!

Daddy update: All smiles--this was the first time he saw his baby and heard the heartbeat.

Mommy update: Morning sickness with no appetite. Losing weight with some insomnia. Itching all over like a mad woman.

1st Prenatal visit

A sonogram was completed to make sure that everything was as it should be. Since being 4-5 weeks pregnant means that I was possibly pregnant when I had foot surgery, and for sure while recovering on pain meds.

Baby update: Healthy! 4-5 weeks with a very very strong heartbeat. Size is no bigger than a grain of rice.

Daddy update: Shocked, and very excited.

Mommy update: Still in shock, estatic, and very healthy.

To get everyone up to speed. . .

The following posts will be information on prenatal visits. When available the sonogram pictures will be posted also.

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