Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The results are in...
...and it's good news. The woman said that the chances of the baby having Downs before yesterday's screening was 1 in 570. That number is based on my age. After the screening, she said the chances of the baby having downs is 1 in 18,000. So good news in that department! She also said that nothing indicated that the baby has trisonomy 18 and the chances were very, very small of that as well. Quick results, huh? They wanted to let me know quickly and apologized once again that I had to wait for over an hour for my ultrasound. It wasn't even their fault! They are too nice over there at AGH...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Oh Baby!!!
I'm finally making the official announcement!! Baby #2 is due to arrive on July 8, 2010!! Jocelyn is going to be a big sister, and we just know she's going to make a great one!
On November 20th we had an early ultrasound just to make sure everything was going as it should. I am always on pins and needles before I have an ultrasound, and this time was no different. Luckily, we saw baby was ok and developing just as it should be, measuring 7 weeks, 1 day. You can see the baby at 7 weeks in the picture below. You can call him/her 'blob' if you would like, but that blob had a beating heart with a heart rate of 162 bpm. When you look at the picture, there is a large round object that I'm sure you will think is the baby's head, but it's not--that large roundish thing is the yolk sac and baby is sitting right next to it to the right (head is toward the top). The spot that looks a little brighter is the baby's heart!
So after that ultrasound, I let myself become just a little more optimistic and we decided that we would tell family that Jocelyn was going to be a big sister on Thanksgiving, when most of our immediate family would be together in the same place at the same time. We dressed Jocelyn in a T-shirt that said, 'Big Sister to Be', and let everyone notice it. It was great seeing everyone's reaction! For those who weren't with us that day, we took the picture you see below and sent it out as an e-mail! More excitement!!
Fast forward a couple of (morning, afternoon, and evening sickness filled) weeks, and Todd, Jocelyn and I were sitting in my doctor's office awaiting my second prenatal appointment. I was 10 weeks 4 days, and anxiously awaiting hearing the baby's heartbeat. The nurse used the Doppler and found the beautiful sound of the baby's beating heart rather quickly. Relief (and excitement)!
Since then, I have been feeling much better. The constant sickness and tiredness have let up, which is a blessing, and with each passing day I get more and more optimistic and excited. I looked forward to the First Trimester Screen, which was scheduled for today. This screening is to measure the risk of the baby having Downs Syndrome or Trisonomy 18. It includes an ultrasound (hooray) and a blood test. We went in this morning at 7:30am only to have to wait over an hour because my doctor never sent the order over, nor did they send my records. In the end, records were sent and we now have more beautiful pictures of the baby! Totally worth the wait!
This one looks like baby is starting to do a forward somersault. Also a profile shot, the face is facing downward, and you can see baby's spine (glowing a brighter white color than the rest)! The feet are at the bottom, but you can't really see the legs connecting them.
Another downward, somersaulting baby picture.
Waiting to tell has been SO hard! We found out I was pregnant on October 29, fairly early along, and were cautiously optimistic. When you have a history of miscarriage it's just so hard to be completely optimistic.
A picture of my home pregnancy tests!
I know. I'm weird to have taken a picture of them, but seeing two lines is so thrilling!
On November 20th we had an early ultrasound just to make sure everything was going as it should. I am always on pins and needles before I have an ultrasound, and this time was no different. Luckily, we saw baby was ok and developing just as it should be, measuring 7 weeks, 1 day. You can see the baby at 7 weeks in the picture below. You can call him/her 'blob' if you would like, but that blob had a beating heart with a heart rate of 162 bpm. When you look at the picture, there is a large round object that I'm sure you will think is the baby's head, but it's not--that large roundish thing is the yolk sac and baby is sitting right next to it to the right (head is toward the top). The spot that looks a little brighter is the baby's heart!
So after that ultrasound, I let myself become just a little more optimistic and we decided that we would tell family that Jocelyn was going to be a big sister on Thanksgiving, when most of our immediate family would be together in the same place at the same time. We dressed Jocelyn in a T-shirt that said, 'Big Sister to Be', and let everyone notice it. It was great seeing everyone's reaction! For those who weren't with us that day, we took the picture you see below and sent it out as an e-mail! More excitement!!Fast forward a couple of (morning, afternoon, and evening sickness filled) weeks, and Todd, Jocelyn and I were sitting in my doctor's office awaiting my second prenatal appointment. I was 10 weeks 4 days, and anxiously awaiting hearing the baby's heartbeat. The nurse used the Doppler and found the beautiful sound of the baby's beating heart rather quickly. Relief (and excitement)! Since then, I have been feeling much better. The constant sickness and tiredness have let up, which is a blessing, and with each passing day I get more and more optimistic and excited. I looked forward to the First Trimester Screen, which was scheduled for today. This screening is to measure the risk of the baby having Downs Syndrome or Trisonomy 18. It includes an ultrasound (hooray) and a blood test. We went in this morning at 7:30am only to have to wait over an hour because my doctor never sent the order over, nor did they send my records. In the end, records were sent and we now have more beautiful pictures of the baby! Totally worth the wait!
For those of us who can't see what an ultrasound picture is really showing (ah hemm, MOM), I will try to describe what you are seeing below.
Baby is in the center of the picture, inside the darker black circle. Head is at the top, profile view (the face is a bit brighter of a white color). You can see baby's neck and belly and then the legs are looking like they are sticking straight out. This picture really shows a lot of detail!
This one looks like baby is starting to do a forward somersault. Also a profile shot, the face is facing downward, and you can see baby's spine (glowing a brighter white color than the rest)! The feet are at the bottom, but you can't really see the legs connecting them.
Another downward, somersaulting baby picture.
This is another ultrasound photo, uncropped. Baby is in the black circle, with it's back facing the "photographer". The sonographer was measuring baby's heart rate. We could see and hear baby's heart beating at a rate of 152 BPM. The wavy line at the bottom of the picture is a print-out of baby's heart beating. Beautiful!
The sonographer took the measurements she needed for the test, and reported right away that everything looks normal. Baby is measuring right on with my due date: 12 weeks, 5 days! Next, they will combine the results from the ultrasound with my blood work, as well as my age, and they will get back to me in a couple of days on the final result. I am expecting good news.
The sonographer took the measurements she needed for the test, and reported right away that everything looks normal. Baby is measuring right on with my due date: 12 weeks, 5 days! Next, they will combine the results from the ultrasound with my blood work, as well as my age, and they will get back to me in a couple of days on the final result. I am expecting good news.So, after today, I am completely relieved to know that everything is going as it should. Baby is growing nicely, and it feels more real that there is truly a baby growing inside of me! Another baby!! We have already been so blessed to have Jocelyn, and now another miracle! We are so excited and so thankful!!
We can't wait to meet you in July baby!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Our Christmas Tree
PALS Christmas Party
Jocelyn had a blast at her Playgroup Christmas Party! Friends, singing, dancing, cookies and Santa, what could be better?
Jocelyn wasn't afraid of Santa this time and she sat on his lap right away! She didn't cry, but she also didn't smile...
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
A Visit with Santa!
We took Jocelyn to visit Santa tonight! We told her we were going to see him and she was very excited...until we got there. She waved at him from afar, but once it was time to walk up to him, she got a little clingy. She is slow to warm up sometimes, and that was the case with Santa too. After a couple of minutes she was ready to sit on the chair with him, and then she was ready to sit on his lap. The first few pictures are our snapshots, the last two are the "professional" ones.
Ready to go see Santa in her new dress!
"Nice to meet you Santa."
"I will sit with you if I can hold your little doggie."
After visiting Santa, I got to ride a train!
Mommy and Daddy were happy that I didn't cry! Another year tear-free. We wonder what next year will bring!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Dancing
Jocelyn wanted to dance in her tu-tu this morning. I'm trying to get a good booty-shaking session on tape, but she never does it when I want her to. This is a toned down version for sure.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween Present
Getting ready to go trick or treating.
I had to wear my coat because it was cold!
Here we go!
At our first house.
My first huggie.
Look at all my candy!
My favorite: Tootsie Pop!
Yum!
I had so much fun! I want to do it again!!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Dress-Up at the Library
Tuesdays are library days--Jocelyn goes to the library for story time with other kids her age. Today she got to dress up! I didn't want her to wear her "real" costume today because she will be wearing it for PALS tomorrow, and because I didn't want her to be sick of it before she even goes trick-or-treating, so I used the tutu I made her for her birthday party(which fits better now), and I also made her a crown and necklace.
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