Updates on both of the Schmids!

Schmid #2

From the preganancy journal:

Office Visit (13-16 weeks)
Date: September 9th, 2005 10:30 am
Week of Pregnancy: 14 weeks 6 days
Blood Pressure: Normal

Tests/Results: I didn't have to take any tests this month or have any results.

My Questions: Should I be concerned about losing 11.5 pounds even when I'm eating more and keeping it all down this time around? This the perfect time to be losing weight because you will gain it all back after 34 weeks.

Notes from Visit:I actually met Dr. Morrisetty. He'll be delivering the baby. He's really nice even if you don't understand what he's saying to you. He asked if Chris had any questions too. I think that made Chris feel like a part of the experience. I am scheduled for THE ultrasound to find out the sex of the baby and if my due date is right. I'll have that up and post for you.

Update on Schmid #1

Simone had her 15 month check up yesterday. I wasn't able to be there because I had to work. That broke my heart! So, I'm going to relay the information to you as it was relayed to me by Chris.

She had to have two shots. She is growing very well. She's in the top 95 percentage of growth. She weighs 28 lbs and is 32 ins tall. She's growing so fast! My mom was concerned about her walking so Chris asked the doctor. The doctor said that it was common. Chris said that there was a name for it but he couldn't remember the name. She has a yeast infection and we got a prescription for it. I'm sure everyone wanted to know that. Actually some do.

Well, that's it for this edition. Until the next time...

Second Update on Schmid #2

Well, I had my second office visit yesterday. Chris and Simone went with me this time. The PA said that Simone was so adorable! Of course, we've always known that!

From the preganancy journal:

Office Visit (10 weeks)

Date: August 8th, 2005 2:45 pm
Week of Pregnancy: 10 weeks 1 day
Blood Pressure: Normal

Tests/Results: I didn't have to take any tests this month. My thyroid is ok. It's just enlarged but working fine. All of the tests that I took last month came back normal.

My Questions: Is there anything stronger I can take for my Gastritis? Tums is just not working. Yes. I can use Zantac.

Notes from Visit: This visit was short. I didn't need a pap smear or anything. We just looked at the baby to see if it was growing as it should. They unfortunately did the ultrasound transvaginally. It was uncomfortable because they had to wiggle it around to see the baby. We actually saw the baby swimming. It was hilarious. The baby was kicking its little legs and using its little arms. It was amazing!

The Ultrasounds

This is the picture of the baby at 6 weeks and 1 day. It's in between the little white x's.



This is the picture of the baby at 10 weeks and 1 day. I can't believe how much it's grown in a month. I've labeled the picture for you. The baby is upside down. I won't be getting another ultrasound until 18 weeks. Which is in 2 months.

Gastritis equals pain! OWIE!! I don't know what is worse morning sickness or this. I hope this ends soon! I was so sick on Tuesday that I slept from 5:30 Tuesday night to 8:00 Wednesday morning and then I was tired all day! I've been eating Tums like their candy. It sucks.

My next visit is Monday. I still have to get the picture of the baby up on here. I'm going to be getting a new pic on Monday just so that they are for sure on my date. Well, Simone is being a monster. So, I'll be typing on Monday.

No more morning sickness for me! YAY! I've not felt nausea since the first week that I knew I was pregnant. I still get nauseous at different smells. Like mayo and frying hot dogs. But other than that, I feel great. I wonder if that means I'll have a boy! I dunno! I don't want to hope to hard.

My next appointment is in a couple weeks and then Simone's appointment is a week after that! It's crazy! So, I'll have plenty to update then. I'm wanting for my medical card in the mail so that I can get my prenatal vitamins. Hopefully today!

Simone is getting harder and harder to lay her down for nap. And she's also being a little brat when we tell her no. She'll start flinging her arms around and slamming things around. FUN! Well, got go lay her down. Later.

First Update on Schmid #2

Here's my little disclaimer. I am sorry for all who have to keep track of 2 blogs... some people keep track of 3. But this purely my way to keep all the developmental things that my children go through in one easy little blog instead of me trying to scroll thru and look between my endless posts of school, relationship and life problems. But you can just keep track of my Normal Blog and I'll have posts up about updates and then a link to this blog. So, don't worry. I'll let you know when I update here. Ok.... now for the good stuff.

From the pregnancy journal:

Office Visit (6-8 weeks)

Date: July 11th, 2005 9:15
Week of Pregnancy: 6 weeks 1 day
Blood Pressure: Normal

Tests/Results: I'll be taking many blood tests. Such as CBC/Hemogram, RPR, Rubella Immunity, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, ABO-Rh Typing, HIV, TSH.

My Questions: Can I take anything for my nausea? Yes. I've got a prescription. I need to take Tums. Should I be concerned about my swollen legs and feet? No. Because the swelling goes down when I sleep. I should keep drinking more water. Should I be concerned about annoying, sharp, nauseating pain? It might be gastritus. Take some Tums and the prescription for the nausea will help also.

Notes from the visit: She said that my thyroid looked a little swollen. So, they set up a blood test for that. Everything looks normal. I had a pap smear. It was very uncomfortable. Bleh.

Ultrasound was even uncomfortable. They inserted a scope inside of me. I was like, "I've never had this done before." She said, "Oh! I'm sorry! I should of explained it to." Basically, they can get a better picture of the baby and an accurate Estimated Due Date (EDD). It looks like a jelly bean with a heartbeat. The heart was just a thumpin'! It was really neat to see! I couldn't stop smiling. I got to take some pictures home and hopefully I'll be able to scan them and post them up here. The EDD is March 5, 2006.

At the end, she gave me a TON of stuff. Magazines, baby samples, coupons for lots of stuff. It was so heavy. I still have to go thru it all and read up on something. Even probably renew my subscription to Parents. I love that mag!

The Lab Experience
So, this was going to be like every other Lab experience before. I go in. I give them the paperwork from the doc. They poke me and then I'm done. But judging from my intro into this story, you're probably thinking that this isn't like anytime before. You're so right.

My right arm is the best arm to draw blood from. I've got this dark blue plump vein just begging to be poked. They get me ready. Tie a turnacut around my around. "June, I missed." I was in pain. They started to move the needle around in my arm. "I can feel the vein." "Oh yeah. It's in there." They do the same procedure on my other arm. This one hurt the worst. They moved it in there to. "Can't get a hold of one in there." So, they call someone else in the room. They stick me in the hand IV style. Couldn't get enuff blood thru that. Tears are just rolling. I was upset and hurting! Finally they had another lady come and she used a syringe in the side of my arm. OW!!!!

My hand is starting to hurt again as I type. Owie.