Baby Update

Well Tuesday I went up to Maine Medical for the second set of Ultrasounds. Was told that he looked healthy and everything looks healthy. He is approximated to weigh 1 lb 7oz right now. Definately is a boy, and he likes to sleep with one hand under his head. Then Wednesday I went to my OB in Rochester, and he told me that everything looked good. He wants me to go back to Maine Medical for one more set of Ultrasounds then I can do the rest in Rochester. They want me to go once a month until I am 28 weeks, then at 28 weeks I have to go every 2 weeks, and then at 32 weeks I have to twice a week for ultrasounds. My OB said that now the goal is to keep me pregnant as long as possible, because that is one less day that the baby will spend in the hospital after he is born. He told me that the baby would probably survive at this point if he decided he wanted to be born. Which makes me happy to know that I am doing what I am supposed to I guess. But definately want to make it to full term if possible.

Just thought I would share,
Michelle

Grandpa Bob

My mom called me today to tell me that my Grandpa had passed away. He was always there for me whenever I needed anything. When I moved back home after my ex-husband left me, he would remind my Grandma that I was an adult and not a child. She always wanted to know the who, what, when, where, why, whenever I was going out with friends.

I guess he called around 6 or so in the morning to make sure that my mom and Grandma were going out to visit him at the nursing home that day. My said yes as soon as Grandma got up they would be out. The nursing home called an hour later to tell them that they were rushing my grandpa to the hospital. They got to the emergency room, and he didn't make it. The ER staff tried to recusitate him, and were unable to.

Please pray for the financial stuff to be worked out for my Grandma, and for me to be able to make it out to Washington to be able to be there for the services.

A prayer request

Well Jeremy got back this morning from MEPS. He is now a member of the National Guard. He will be going to Basic Training August 12, and when he is done with that 9 week training, he will then be going to his advance training which is 18 weeks long. So we are trying to figure out what to do, as I will be new mom. One idea is for us to work hard on getting a lot of the debt cleared away so I won't have to go back to work, and then either fly or drive out to Washington for those 7 months, to be with my family and friends, since I haven't had the warmest reception here in New Hampshire. Yes there are a couple of friends I have made, and we have a great church family, but I don't do so well when he goes away on 1 or 2 week travel trips for work. I know I will be able to get through this time, but it is hard when you are used to always having family around. It would also be a chance to spend time with my grandpa and for him to get to spend time with his new great grandson. But we also realize that this may not be able to happen. The other issue will be while he is away it will be really tight financially if we are unable to get a renter for the downstairs half of the duplex, and possibly someone who would be willing to know taht they would need to move out after the 7 months for the upstairs. While he is away at basic and advanced training he will be on leave without pay from his wonderful job at the shipyard.

So please keep us in your prayers, as we have some hard decisions to make.

Michelle

Baby and life update

Well we went to The Maternal and Fetal Clinic at Maine Medical in Portland on Tuesday. The doctor said that so far everything looks good. I have to go back on February 10th. The baby was stubborn and would not turn so the Ultrasound Tech could not get all the views of the heart. That was the most important organ that they wanted to get views on. I asked about cleft pallette and hair lip as that is something that runs in my family, and he said that there were no signs of either in the ultrasound. Asked about Scoliosis as that runs in Jeremy's family, we were told that that is not a birth defect but a developmental defect, and to advise our pediatrician so they can watch for it as the baby grows. He also gave me somethings to watch for with my diabetes, in the 3rd trimester. I was also told that I should be able to have the baby in Rochester, unless the baby has to be born to prematurely that Frisbee Memorial would not be able to keep me and the baby safe. Oh and to finish this part of the blog we found out that we are having a boy.

On another note Jeremy and I are going to get married. We are just going to do a justice of the peace and later on celebrate with our family and friends back in Washington.

just a quick update

I am not big on writing, usually do better if some calls me or I run into them at the store. But I am trying to write more since there is about 3000 miles between me and the majority of the people who are reading this.


I went to the OB today, he said that the pap I had at the beginning of my pregnancy show mild abnormal cells so at this time he opted to not do a colposcopy, but said at some point they will go and do just a look see, with no cells being taken to do a biopsy, since I am pregnant. That will be done after I deliver. They say I am 16 and a half weeks along. He said that I have gained extra weight, but due to my being diabetic and not wanting to starve me he is not to concerned about the weight gain. I am now waiting for the office to call me with an appointment up in Portland, ME for an ultrasound. That appointment will be in about 2 weeks. Due to my being high risk they want me to get established up there, in case I have to go there to deliver the baby instead of at Frisbee in Rochester. He did the fetal heartbeat and it was good and strong.

Well everything else is going well. Our roommate is moving out this month, so things will be a little tighter financially but am not worried about finances. Cause I know so long as I am not making stupid decisions God will provide us with what we need. He always does. Even if we don't see it. Still struggling with not having friends and family around to go and do things, but Jeremy and I have been going to a small group that has been a great mid week refreshing to the soul. Still not to excited about being a parent yet, not feeling pregnant but just FAT!!

anyways hope everyone is doing well.

Baby Update

Well I just got back from the OB appointment. We could hear the heartbeat on the doplar thingy. I will be going to Maine Medical in Portland, ME in a few weeks to have a fetal echocardiogram done, and to find out the possibilities of having a baby with birth defects and such.

Pregnant

Well I am 10 weeks pregnant. I am extremely high risk, due to my being a type 1 diabetic that was not under control. So far things are going well. They have me on the loaner insulin pump. In one month I have brought my A1C from a 12% to an 8.1%. Under good conditions they would want me to try after I have had that at a 6% for at least 3 months. I am still high risk to miscarry, and to have a baby with birth defects, but I am working on doing what they are asking me to do, and praying. Will keep people posted with what is going on as I find things out.

Michelle

I have been tagged!! by Sara

I have to answer these with one word answers and then tag other bloggers!!

1. Where is your cell phone? desk
2. Where is your significant other? work
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? amazing
5. Your father? unknown
6. Your favorite thing? quiet
7. Your dream last night? fogotten
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you’re in? livingroom
10. Your hobby? service
11. Your fear? falling
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? 99
14. What you’re not? extroverted
15. One of your wish list items? kids
16. Where you grew up? Bremerton
17. The last thing you did? conversed
18. What are you wearing? clothes
19. Your tv? non-existant
20. Your pet? 3
21. Your computer? HP
Your mood? calm
23. Missing someone? family
24. Your car?Blue
25. Something you’re not wearing? jewlery
26. Favorite store? none
27. Your summer? adventure
28. Love someone? Jeremy
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday

Pictures of ring finally

They don't show the best detail, but here are some pictures of my ring. When I get the chance I will also take pictures of Jeremy's ring. Though they are matching.

Michelle

Insulin Pumps 2

Well this weekend I have been on a saline pump, to get me used to the pump and all the neat features that come with it. Found out that it is 100% covered once I meet all the requirements of my insurance company. I also need to get off my but and find the letter from my insurance company in Washington to prove that I had prior coverage to waive the 6 month pre-existing clause that my current insurance company has. It should make things a lot easier once I get used to having a needle more or less stuck in me with tubing from the needle to the pump device that is like carrying around a pager, but I don't have to take an injection every time I need to lower my blood sugar, or want to eat a snack. I just have to change every 2-3 days the site that the quick-set is inserted. On Monday I will be getting the actual insulin in the pump, and once everything goes through with my insurance I will have my own pump and will be able to return the loaner pump. Thank you for all prayers. God Bless Michelle