Saturday, February 28, 2009

going to test "my sugars"

Going to SF Kaiser to see if I have Gestational Diabeteis. I don't think I do because when the accident occured the ambulance tec stated that my sugar at that time was 89 which was in the normal range.

SIL is going to a bachelortte party so I take back the wonder-con thing I said. Plus I think she would take Hubby as well.

PS We are a go for the move!!! More later!


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Friday, February 27, 2009

My co-workers are very thoughtful

This morning there was a random knock on the door. I got a little spooked because I wasn't expecting anything nor was hubby and I don't think the cats ordered anything, though Bindi has been trying to learn how to use the computer for a few weeks by mashing the keyboard buttons with her paws.

So I thought it was a random person asking for money for something. So I decided to wait an hour just to make sure they were gone and check the door. What I found was this:


I haven't eaten any of the cookies but they look yummy! That made my So-So Friday brighter. I sent a thank you note to my Ass. Mgrs to the people who sent it or if its just a random act of kindness from my company.

Daddy Gift and No V8 for my tummy

So the daddy gift arrived. It came at 6:30pm, 12 hrs after being tagged "In Transit". It surprised hubby as I gave it to him because he was not having a good week. It made him smile and forget what a bad week he was having for a little while. I got him a Daddy's Diaper Duty Device "Utility belt".

Contents Include PERSONALIZED name gift tag for no additional charge:
1. Waterproof changing pad
2. Face mask
3. Rubber gloves
4. Protective Safety Glasses
5. Tongs
6. Baby wipes
7. Johnson’s Baby Shampoo 1.5 fl oz
8. Johnson’s Head-To-Toe Baby Wash 1 fl oz
9. Johnson’s Baby Lotion 1 fl oz
10. Johnson’s Baby Powder 1 ½ oz
11. Johnson’s Nourishing Lotion 0.2oz
12. Desitin Cream – Diaper Rash Ointment
13. 4 disposable size one diapers
14. Our original "Baby Rattle" (I got the Neutral Caucasian baby)

Some of the things Hubby asked if I was going to borrow. I was like Maybe, with a little smile. He hasn't opened it yet so it will be fresh for the baby shower when he wears it and then come early June it will definitely be broken in with a few modifications to say the least.

So the next part is kind of yucky.

A couple of nights ago I saw an episode of Unwrapped which is on the food network channel. It featured the V8 and I thought maybe because of the fiber it will help me in regularity. So I told Hubby and last night came with a 6 pack of Light V8. I drank the whole can thinking I am past all my misfortunes with Acid Tomato sauce type things. For a long while Tomato sauce on anything gave me heart burn and upset tummy with the occasional morning sickness. Now it seems that Pizza, though it gives me the heartburn a little, its not 100% aggravates my tummy (I think its the crust that helps). Well my tummy had a bad feeling and instead of waiting for the morning to take my PNV I took it and got very sick with a trail from the hallway to the potty. So I am cut off from anything that has tomato sauce except pizza. I can have sliced Tomatoes and really nothing else now until hubby states 6 months from when Bumpy is born. I guess its better than being sick each and every time, but it still stinks.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

A very busy weekend for us and hubby

Well as the kitties snore in sound sleep and bumpy is chill'in in the deep dark cavern that is my uterus, hubby was looking forward to a blissful weekend of a Honey-take-me (fill in the blank) and Wonder-con and a baby show (that was one of the take me places.) but he was going to have Wonder-con Saturday since the baby show is also on Sunday. But I need to go to the hospital's lab and take the glucose tolerance test that is the hour long wait. I was thinking he could sit with me and after put me on the train to at least come close to the house and walk home. And he would have an uninterrupted day at Wonder-con, at least till he got fed up with the fan boys/girls and came home with some comic books and a few pens and then pass out on the couch.

But alas, the weekend was shanghaied by Hubby's BIL calling him asking for some help with the Nephew on Saturday. I suspect that Hubby's sister is going to wonder-con herself and didn't invite Hubby to go with her and her best friend because of my lack of transport, mobility (which is getting a lot better), just my fault.

I have decided to start taking my meds again which is a wise decision since I have been putting them off for over 1 1/2 trimesters. I was sick with morning sickness and because of the high risk of heart defects I wanted to wait till at least everything was A-OK with Bumpy before I took the plunge. I think now is good for that. Getting into the 3rd trimester everything is in place. 1 Strong heart, 2 kidneys, 1 liver, 1 tummy, the brains and the rest of the body parts are in place and kicking. I may have a little worry about the heart still but its been 6 months and green lighted so far. (Crosses my fingers and toes!)

Hubby's daddy gift comes today. It might cheer him up if I give it to him sooner rather than later and make him wear it on the day of my shower. MUAHAHAHA!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Found this cool ticker that I wish I knew about earlier!

AlternaTickers - Cool, free Web tickers

A daddy gift is coming tomorrow

Oh in my preggie moment I forgot to post that a daddy gift is coming to me tomorrow for hubby. I am still thinking it should be given at the shower but what are people's thoughts? If I give it to him now it can be a late birthday gift since he is still wanting a popcorn maker. It doesn't look like that will be in my budget for a long while. Maybe Christmas, or maybe sooner if I can budget for something like that in the month of May hee hee. He is also wanting a French Press for coffee, but I don't know if he'd use it as much as the popcorn maker.

Again what are your thoughts on the daddy gift, should it be given now or at the shower?

Slowly creaping to the end of days

So I have come to a blissful end to my "its taking so long" period. Almost like a painter realizing his/her style has almost gone out of fashion with the masses. I have between 98-100 more days. (Eyes Wide Open) I have got a sleeping cat on my legs but thankfully most of the weight is on a pillow next to my legs. And I keep waking it up to do something like move my legs and adjusting some part of my achey body.

I also realized I will be in my 30th/31st week when I return for work. Hopefully by then I will be in a new place that I can just walk to work at that point. But who knows. We haven't heard back from the people yet and I don't know if we are going to.

Hubby stated that he hopes we get the place as it will be quite for the weeks before bumpy gets here and we have at least of month of peace and quite and then the midnight cries of bumpy. I wouldn't mind just not hearing the Chinese Soap Operas, people singing into mics, the washer sounds of upstairs, the upstairs faucets being turned on. And the list goes on and on. Just the piter patter of cats feet as they run up and down the length of the home. That would be nice. I still will have to take a picture of the outside as officially this is a Bump landmark. But not until the last day when everything is set in stone.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Something I found on the net



Thought it was super cool!

A letter to Bumpy

Dear Bumpy, AC/DC, and LBJ,

Yes, its true that you have more nicknames now than you will have when you are born. Bump - My nickname was something that really had no meaning, a place holder until I saw you on the ultra sound and saw your heart beat. Your father stated "On a Log" as we were sitting in In&Out discussing if you were real or was it just my wishful thinking that I got the first positive on the pee stick. Then you became Bumpy as my tummy grew and you grew in my heart.

LBJ, Little Bundle of Joy, or Lindon B Johnson (inside joke, you'll understand when you are in school learning about the presidents). Is what your grandmother gave you, I was needless to say upset that first she started calling you Little Angel, its only because people on the net and in real life call the unborn little ones that don't make it angels. I didn't want that bad mojo around you. She fortunately stated that she is going to call you Little Bundle of Joy, LBJ for short. And that makes me smile because of what I stated before.

AC/DC are your initials and the name of a rock band and some brain teasers for the people who want to say "what kind of name is that for a baby?" Also its Alternate Current/Direct Current. AC is what daddy named you so be mad at him if you don't like the name or the initials. DC is what mommy named you so you can't be mad at me, but if you choose to at age 18, you can pay for the name change at City Hall and then we will call you by that name after that.

A funny thing happened the other day when I was sitting on the floor, Bindi was playing with my legs and trying to play with you. Your cat siblings are really looking forward to having you around! Puma still might be gay for daddy (another inside joke, that you will learn all too soon)but I hope Bindi will be better and love you as well! She sure wants to play with you now. And she Purrs to my tummy so I won't be surprised when you want to be a cat for make believe time.

Just remember when you are older that I will always have you in my head as the first child that came out of me and if I treat you like a two year old its only because I care.

So now as you are punching my tummy, it is time for food and some time away from this computer and I think I will write something tomorrow.

TTFN
Love,
Mommy

Saturday, February 21, 2009

One month of rest and recovery

Went to MD's and got to see physical Therapist and my PCP! I have exercises to do while at home and to get range of motion back to my right side.

On a AC/DC note next week will usher in the third trimester and a big growth spurt for the big day! I will post a belly pic soon. It has been sleeping and moving around a bit but mainly sleeping and being good in my belly while I sleep.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

It's Wednesday

It's Wednesday the middle of my home stay for the accident. I all ready spent Tuesday in the second bedroom watching 10 hrs of TV waiting for the phone to ring. I had to call the insurance company and they stated my car is a Total loss. :( So I need to depend on Hubby this week (which sucks because he's at work) for car transport. I need to call MD's nurse so that I can get an appointment for Physical Therapy and to see if my PCP can get an evaluation in so I can either be on short term disability or a note to return for work. I was thinking I can call a little later this morning as I don't think they are there right at this moment.

We are still looking at apartments, but the earliest we can move out is April 1, and it might take that long to move the stuff we have. On the down side is that we might have to stay in CA for one more year (March, 2010). It might help with the loan we have to pay off and with taxes but it still 6-8 more months than I wanted to spend. What do we do? It might be good for Bumpy because then I don't have to worry about MD's because I would still have benefits but if we move closer to work I go backwards for working at home. For them the move closer is no excuse for the expense for them to spend on me. I just need to get out of this apartment first I guess I can live in CA for the next year. It might be a good thing.

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I am going to save up my monies for these Winnie the Pooh items. And may change my mind when I see them in the store but SUPER CUTE items!

Monday, February 16, 2009

A few projects

Now that I am in the home stretch of this pregnancy, 16-15 weeks left, I think I need to make a list for Hubby in the Honey-Do-list of projects.

1. Clean the home. Need to schedule time with SIL's family for a few weekends, if we don't end up moving to a new place then its help with packing.

And this is where everything on the list stops. I am in a constant not knowing of what we are going to do with this apartment that I would rather move to a new apartment to get better organized. It was bad enough that there is carpet in the potty and a few dozen "character" finds, but since Feb. 4th we have been living with a potty that smells like axle grease and now has a big mold spot in said carpet because when the landlord "fixed" the restroom he spilled some potty water and left it without cleaning it up. Needless to say, I was in the accident so having my potty smell a damp floor and being pregnant did not make for a wining combo. I hate strong smells right now. I think I have a super sniffer nose that can pick out strong scents with in 200 miles right now. Part of me is very scared to go into the potty right now but since it is the only potty I make my self go in. We have now had the window open for a week and some days and the scent has not yet gone. It now smells better but since the rain has returned, the smell has gotten stronger. We got a lead on an apartment that is I would say a 5-10 minute walk from my work in San Bruno. Its a tad smaller than the place we have now but its worth a look right?

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Staying home for a week MD's orders

Well I tried to survive last week at work with my back the way it is since the auto accident, each day getting progressively sleeper and in pain for most of it. I tried making appointments with my PCP but of course because I don't have a car or a unlimited cash fund for a taxi I couldn't make it till Friday. So I am at home this week and because I need to see the Physical Therapist and my PCP again to evaluate me to see if one week will be enough time off of work to recover at least some mobility so I can drive (which I don't think so but PCP may have other ideas and opinions.

Happy Valentines day! Me and Hubby did something real special for the Grand parents but until I can send the cards out I can't say what we did. But it is very nice and we put a lot of thought in to the cards.

This week marks the 24th week of Bumpy's residency in side my womb. It also means if the MD's need to get Bumpy out it will be at better odds to survive on its own, all be it a premie and in the NICU for a while, but we are hoping for the best case where it comes out in a little over 15 weeks from now. Surreal. Its been kicking me and punching me most of the time so its getting ready for the big day.

I got a lot of yarn from Hubby's mom this past week. Its a multi colored kind that I made a few scarfs out of last winter when we went to see his mom last winter. I will post the finished blanket when it is done. It might not be done till May or even June, but its going to be something that is very nice and I think Bumpy will love it. I have a quilt that was made by me, hubby, SIL and Ivy, but mostly everyone is going to say it was made with love by mommy. It was my idea to make a patchwork quilt with squares of Winnie the Pooh fabric, but after I cut the pieces, and started to pin it to where I would like it, I saw that they pre-made some quilt fabric I was ticked because I would have had to do is sew the backing on and been done a lot sooner. Mostly I like mine better and I think Bumpy will like it too.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Reg. At Target

Just a quick note that I have started a Reg. at Target. Again its under mine and Hubbies name and the reg number is 014399700384500. Please note if you don't see it but you think we need it please check with Baby's R Us reg first then you have my blessing to buy anything you want. Also Gift Cards are more than welcome so that if we don't get it then we can if there is something I need to task Hubby to buy he will take a trip and get it for me.

AC/DC kicking away

Just a small note to everyone that there is more activty lately with the child and almost to the 24 week point where it can be viable out side (with a lot of problems) the womb. Hubby and me want to have it bake till 39 or 40 weeks so there a very low chance of problems. More later!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

We went a registering

This after noon we went to BRU and reg for some small items. We didn't stay long as hubby needed to some shoes, and I was getting tired but we did get the basics and will put more things if needed on there. The reg is under mine and hubby's name and the number is #63282968. We haven't yet gone to Target but I think I am going save my self the aggravation and do most of the Target stuff on line. The links to the websites are under the title "Baby Needs" so they are going to be there. Now I am going to rest a little. I think the Lullybye Lane items will be another week so I am going slow but steady in this process.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Another Sore day in the seatbelt area

I really can't complain about the day. Tossed and turned and in pain during the night. Went to bed with out taking any meds for pain. I fell asleep watching a DVD and didn't stir till I wanted to move and then I realized PAIN! All today my right side and the seatbelt area is very sore and stiff still. LBJ/Bumpy was happy and kicking me in the crotch and in the tummy area. Tomorrow I am going to BRU and get the reg started even if it is just getting my name in their system. Not going to push real hard tomorrow and Sunday. Monday is going to be a completely weird day. I will have to take the bus in the afternoon if not get a ride from my friend at work, if she has time. I don't want to drive until my neck starts to feel 85% better but its looking like I am going to have to do it very soon or there is a lot of bus fare in my future.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

KP Visit

Went to Kaiser today with Hubby to go to my prenatal visit that was scheduled today. I was really sore and stiff. The car ride was ok till a sudden stop or a jerk in any direction and I felt each movement. I have trouble with Hubby's car getting in and out because it is a low car. The OB was very happy that the baby's heartbeat is going strong and I actually gained 10 lbs from 4 weeks ago. So net wise I have gained 18 lbs so far. Baby is to be a pound right now so I think I am right on track. Pictures of the accident, the car and the ID bracelet coming soon. No new pictures of Bump (LBJ/ACDC).

Car Accident part 2

So after the few hours of requesting water (10 or 11 times) I actually got water and a tray of hospital food. Which has improved since my mother brought them home from work. Yes, my mother did that. Except for the veggies which I think could be improved a bit, they were stuck in the late '80's early '90's still. Well tasted like that anyways. They stated that my tests were ok but I needed more water in my system, I reminded them that I tried to get water several times today so my body didn't feel so thirsty but I needed like 400ccs of water (1 of their pitchers full) every half a day if not more. I got realised at 11 pm and me and hubby wanted to go home and hubby got some fast food because he didn't eat foods all day except for bits of the chicken I forced him to eat because of him not eating the whole night too. Picture of me in a neck brace and what my car looks like now coming soon.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Car Accident

This afternoon I was going home and when I was fully stopped waiting for a left turner to turn left and all I hear is screching tires and a second later I was flying forward and slightly hitting the car infrount of me. I called emergency 911 and got an ambulance to come because of Bumpy and my neck hurt alot. I was strapped to the board due to the head rest hit the back of my neck. The car might be a loss because they had to tow the car because it wouldn't start after I turned it off as the police requested. I was taken to KP in redwood city. Which I find out actually has a L&D de partment contrary to SSFO KP. I kept asking for Jeremy and water. I was't told when the cop called Jeremy if he was told what KP I was at. I called and he was on his way and when he got there I asked him to called my dad because he needed to know and to call the insurance to get started on the claim. He couldn't do it but if he could he would.
It took them an hour I'd say or longer to get me out of the head board and cat-scaned. The doc stated he wanted me xrayed but some how his orders were not taken. I was discharged from the ER and taken to the 2nd floor to L&D. There they hooked me up to a fetal heart and contraction monitor and Hubby got to hear the HB (152 per min) for the first time. He was happy but wasn't too happy that he heard it at the hospital when I was injured. More tomorrow I am very tired.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Kicking tummy

Just a note that my tummy is kicking and trying to get out. I am debating when I feel better to get the 4d ultra sound at 30-35 weeks so that there is a low exposer to AC/DC and to have that in my baby book. I am open to any comments for the 4d u/s. Hubby says no because I asked. Any one else?
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My first child

Here is a picture of Bindi, my cat sleeping on my arm this morning. I am in my second day of being sick :( at home.



Sunday, February 1, 2009

Went Swiming Yesterday

Went swimming yesterday and I don't really like the tankni. Its good for playing in a pool or lounging next to one or even wadding in the shallow end. But it is not good for the swimmer that I am. Each time I tired to do a fast turn off the wall (Swimmers jargon) I felt the top push down and almost flashed like 20 or so kids. I even tried to tie the top tighter on the strings it still pushed down a bit too far. Damn me knowing how to be a stream lined swimmer. Bump (LBJ/ACDC) enjoyed it I think because it was a sleep for the 30 min. I was swimming. My whole body felt very sore but in the good sore like when you get a massage and its the day after. The only draw back is that I am going to have to go during the week because there might be an open lane with out the 30 kids and people that don't know lane etiquette like if one lane of the pool has slow people than go to the faster side. Call me a pool snob if you like but the rules are there if you go to the pool every day.

The other good thing is that I went to SIL home and we talked about BABY SHOWER! Woot! Hubby and I are going to go to Baby's R Us, Target and Lullybye Lane to register for the things we'll need at least in the beginning for the baby, next weekend, and maybe the weekend after that as well. Mostly I want to go to the stores to start them because they give you the cards for the Baby shower invites and some cool free stuff thanking u for coming and making the store more profitable. I will be placing the reg. places on the website so its a one click stop for all. Most of the items that I have found are going to be "online" only and so will not be placed on the reg till after I put a few in-store items on there. So give me until mid February to really look.

Friday Jan. 30th, Hubby felt the baby move and kick for the first time! In the last week or so I have felt it kicking and he hasn't because it wasn't too strong. But it was active Friday night and I asked if he wanted to feel it and he was like WOW! That is weird but awesome! Last night it kicked or elbowed the mug of tea I had in my hand, so I felt it and saw something move at the same time.

Today is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY.. SUNDAY.. SUNDAY!!

Another happy event is coming up. Hubby's Birthday!

-PS- Baby shower will hopefully be in May not in March. We talked to SIL when she was hopped up on meds so if she can get a venue in that month or I AM NOT having one till after the child has been born! No April showers. Not happy month for me. EVERY Thing seems to happen in that month that is BAD!

**Thinking Happy thoughts**