I had another appointment with the nutritionist today to go over my test results from the previous week, look at what I ate prior to those results and try to determine patterns that I can use for future weeks.
In the last week I have been feeling a roller coaster of emotions. Overwhelm, confusion, frustration, disappointment, upset, down, etc... because despite my efforts, I haven't been able to figure out what food combinations are best for my body and blood sugar. So, I've been a little depressed.
The appointment was good though and I learned some things I should do to tweak the program (things that I should do more often and things to do less often or eliminate) to achieve my goal blood sugars. They said that I have been doing a pretty good job based on what I've been eating and my exercise levels, however, they noted that my fasting blood sugars have still been high and so they decided that it looks like I will not be able to control my blood sugar levels through diet and exercise alone and have decided I need to go on medication.
They gave me two options. One - a pill, called Metformin, or Two - insulin shots. I'm not sure which to choose because on the one hand, Metformin is fairly new and they are still doing studies of how baby might be affected by it, whereas insulin has been around for years and is proven not to cross the placenta or effect the baby in anyway. However, the studies they have done on Metformin show, so far, that though the medication does cross the placenta, it poses no risk to the baby. In fact, it shows a possible positive side effect of a decreased risk in developing Type 2 diabetes in the future. And then there's the whole thing about not wanting to give myself shots, and you know that factors into it too. I've gone back and forth with my decision, but I have a dr. appt tomorrow and will ask her advice at that time and then decide what to do.
Kind of a bummer, but at least I'm dealing with it and doing what I can to keep her healthy.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
November 24, 2010 - Standard Prenatal Appt - 31 weeks!
I just realized that I forgot to post about my last standard prenatal doctor appointment (that was on 11/24/2010). I can't remember everything about the appointment but I do remember a few things...
The main thing that left an impression on me is that the doctor said, because of the gestational diabetes, if I don't deliver naturally by 39 weeks (1/19/2011) that they will talk about inducing. So, hopefully I will naturally go into labor before that. I don't think being induced would be that bad, I just would prefer for things to progress naturally. So, that means that I have one week less than I thought I did - instead of having 7 weeks to go, I only have 6!
Also, she did an external exam of my abdominal area and said that it feels like Alexia is head down already, but that she can't tell for sure. She said either way, even if she was breech right now, there is still time for her to rotate to the head down position either on her own or through massage (which I hear is painful) - so hopefully the doc's first impressions are correct and she is already head down. They say if the baby is head down at this stage in the game, they usually stay that way, so... let's hope!
Also, she gave me a referral to have another ultra sound appointment to check on Alexia's size and make sure everything is ok there (again, because of the gestational diabetes). So, I'm looking forward to getting to see her again.
The main thing that left an impression on me is that the doctor said, because of the gestational diabetes, if I don't deliver naturally by 39 weeks (1/19/2011) that they will talk about inducing. So, hopefully I will naturally go into labor before that. I don't think being induced would be that bad, I just would prefer for things to progress naturally. So, that means that I have one week less than I thought I did - instead of having 7 weeks to go, I only have 6!
Also, she did an external exam of my abdominal area and said that it feels like Alexia is head down already, but that she can't tell for sure. She said either way, even if she was breech right now, there is still time for her to rotate to the head down position either on her own or through massage (which I hear is painful) - so hopefully the doc's first impressions are correct and she is already head down. They say if the baby is head down at this stage in the game, they usually stay that way, so... let's hope!
Also, she gave me a referral to have another ultra sound appointment to check on Alexia's size and make sure everything is ok there (again, because of the gestational diabetes). So, I'm looking forward to getting to see her again.
December 2, 2010 - 1st Sweet Success Session - 32 weeks!
I met with a nutritional counselor this morning. It was pretty overwhelming because a lot of information was thrown at me at once - It was a 2+ hour appointment!
They talked about what foods I could eat and in combination with what and when I could eat them. As well, as foods that I have to avoid altogether. And they talked about how one of the key factors to high blood sugar (which I never realized before) is stress. OMG - I stress so much about everything all of the time. It is going to be a very big adjustment to try to stop getting uptight and/or obsessive over everything. They also gave me a blood test meter, strips and lancets, so that I can check my blood at home - 4 times a day! The nurse showed me how to use the meter and I was really nervous at first but finally I took a deep breath and pushed the button so that the spring loaded needle would prick my finger. OMG - It was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Just a small pinch (much less than a shot or blood test) - I could barely feel it. I felt so silly for taking the deep breath and being so nervous about it.
Anyway, so I think the two hardest things about this will be 1. managing my stress and 2. managing my eating times (I'm a total grazer and used to eating whenever I feel like it, not at designated times).
So, I was a little bummed or depressed feeling after the appointment but I have resolved to do the best I can and try not to stress on it or get down on myself if I don't have good sugar levels at first. The nutritionist did say that this first week would be a learning period to see what foods spike my blood sugar, and what foods don't. So, we'll see....
They talked about what foods I could eat and in combination with what and when I could eat them. As well, as foods that I have to avoid altogether. And they talked about how one of the key factors to high blood sugar (which I never realized before) is stress. OMG - I stress so much about everything all of the time. It is going to be a very big adjustment to try to stop getting uptight and/or obsessive over everything. They also gave me a blood test meter, strips and lancets, so that I can check my blood at home - 4 times a day! The nurse showed me how to use the meter and I was really nervous at first but finally I took a deep breath and pushed the button so that the spring loaded needle would prick my finger. OMG - It was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Just a small pinch (much less than a shot or blood test) - I could barely feel it. I felt so silly for taking the deep breath and being so nervous about it.
Anyway, so I think the two hardest things about this will be 1. managing my stress and 2. managing my eating times (I'm a total grazer and used to eating whenever I feel like it, not at designated times).
So, I was a little bummed or depressed feeling after the appointment but I have resolved to do the best I can and try not to stress on it or get down on myself if I don't have good sugar levels at first. The nutritionist did say that this first week would be a learning period to see what foods spike my blood sugar, and what foods don't. So, we'll see....
November 30, 2010 - 5th Childbirth Class - 32 weeks!
During Childbirth class tonight we talked about infant care. We talked about how to hold, feed, burp, dress, change and wash the baby, and how to do a few different swaddling techniques.
It was a good class and pretty informative, however, the baby dolls they have us use are really not very realistic at all. Of course, it's easier to do all this stuff with a baby doll that doesn't move/wiggle around and who doesn't need it's head to be supported. And then again, in some ways it was more difficult, because these dolls are stiff and not flexible like a real baby so dressing them and holding them was much more awkward.
Mike seemed to be a pro with the dolls, so I'm hoping that it transfers over to the real thing too. I'm just lucky he's been through this once before :)
It was a good class and pretty informative, however, the baby dolls they have us use are really not very realistic at all. Of course, it's easier to do all this stuff with a baby doll that doesn't move/wiggle around and who doesn't need it's head to be supported. And then again, in some ways it was more difficult, because these dolls are stiff and not flexible like a real baby so dressing them and holding them was much more awkward.
Mike seemed to be a pro with the dolls, so I'm hoping that it transfers over to the real thing too. I'm just lucky he's been through this once before :)
November 27, 2010 - 31 1/2 weeks!
So, Mike's work, Home Depot's, open enrollment is in November and the new policy period begins 1/1/2011. We found out that they don't consider the pregnancy a pre-existing condition and that they will cover the pregnancy, delivery, hospital fee's, etc... at 90% (whereas mine only covers 50%). It was our plan all along to add me to his insurance so that I would have dual insurance at the time of the delivery. Then we found out a few weeks ago, that Home Depot has new restrictions and spouse's can only be added to the policy if, among other things that don't apply to me, they don't have insurance available to them through their own employer. So, we decided to ask my work if I could reduce my hours to 31/week so that I would no longer qualify for health benefits. Luckily, they agreed. So, up through 12/31/2010 at 11:59pm I will be covered by health insurance through my work, and as of 1/1/2011 at midnight I will be covered by health insurance through Mike's work. I'm excited because this will save us thousands of dollars on the hospital fee's/delivery.
It took some finagling, but we finally got it figured out!
It took some finagling, but we finally got it figured out!
November 23, 2010 - 4th Childbirth Class - 31 weeks!
Today in Childbirth class we did more of the same stuff and then learned about C-sections. I probably wouldn't have paid much attention to this part of the class, because the idea of a C-section really creeps me out. But I've heard that women with Gestational Diabetes have a higher chance of having a large baby and therefore are at an increased risk of having to have a C-section. So, I paid a little closer attention because of that. But I really, really, really, really don't want to have to have a C-section.
They showed a computer simulation of what would happen during a C-section and I have to say it seemed pretty horrible! So, yeah, I want to avoid it if at all possible. Mike was like, "Hopefully it doesn't, but we shouldn't worry about it because if it happens, it happens, it's not that bad." I said, "You're right, I shouldn't worry about it. But tell me, how would you feel if I cut your stomach open while you're concious and took something out of you?" He conceded to my premise.
Anyway, at 24 weeks Alexia was on the small side of normal, so lets hope that trend continues. Keep your fingers crossed for me that everything goes smoothly and no C-section is needed.
They showed a computer simulation of what would happen during a C-section and I have to say it seemed pretty horrible! So, yeah, I want to avoid it if at all possible. Mike was like, "Hopefully it doesn't, but we shouldn't worry about it because if it happens, it happens, it's not that bad." I said, "You're right, I shouldn't worry about it. But tell me, how would you feel if I cut your stomach open while you're concious and took something out of you?" He conceded to my premise.
Anyway, at 24 weeks Alexia was on the small side of normal, so lets hope that trend continues. Keep your fingers crossed for me that everything goes smoothly and no C-section is needed.
November 20, 2010 - 30 1/2 weeks
I took my 3 hour glucose blood test today. It wasn't as bad as the first time I had to take it so that's good. But still, not fun! 4 blood tests in 3 hours - uugghh :(
I found out on 11/22 that my blood sugar levels were high on all 4 blood tests and that is a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. I was dissappointed when I found out but tried to not be pessimistic about the whole thing and I'm trying to put as positive a spin on it as possible.
I have a Dr. Appt on 11/24 and will talk to the docotor more about it then, but in the mean time they gave me a referral to a program through Sutter called Sweet Success. They will help teach me about what exactly gestational diabetes is, how to control my blood sugar with diet and exercise and how to check my blood sugar levels. They will also talk to me about various options/treatments if my blood sugar can't be controlled by diet and exercise alone. I am really looking forward to that appointment so that I can have a better understanding of the whole thing.
In the meantime, I guess I'm going to have to avoid a lot of the sweet stuff this Thanksgiving :(
I found out on 11/22 that my blood sugar levels were high on all 4 blood tests and that is a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. I was dissappointed when I found out but tried to not be pessimistic about the whole thing and I'm trying to put as positive a spin on it as possible.
I have a Dr. Appt on 11/24 and will talk to the docotor more about it then, but in the mean time they gave me a referral to a program through Sutter called Sweet Success. They will help teach me about what exactly gestational diabetes is, how to control my blood sugar with diet and exercise and how to check my blood sugar levels. They will also talk to me about various options/treatments if my blood sugar can't be controlled by diet and exercise alone. I am really looking forward to that appointment so that I can have a better understanding of the whole thing.
In the meantime, I guess I'm going to have to avoid a lot of the sweet stuff this Thanksgiving :(
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
November 16, 2010 - 3rd Child Birth Class - 30 Weeks!
Only 10 weeks until my due date!
Tonight in Childbirth class we did a lot of the same stuff (talking about breathing and relaxation techniques and reviewing the signs and stages of labor and what not). But most of class was focused on pain management. We learned about a few different techniques, "drugs" and epidurals.
I was really looking forward to hearing more about epidurals because I was kind of on the fence about them. I was hoping that after tonight I would have a clear idea about what I wanted to do. Unfortunately that is not really the case. It's hard because on the one hand, I like the idea of not feeling the pain and being able to rest more during the beginning stages of labor so that I am rested enough to push and get through the last stages of labor. On the other hand, I don't like the idea of having the huge needle in my back, or having a catheter, or being tied down to the bed (unable to get up and walk around or change positions) or some of the potential side effects (both the common and rare side effects). Hence, why I was on the fence (and leaning towards trying to do it naturally).
I did however make a decision that I am confident about. I decided that I will let the doctor and nursing staff know that I am going to try to do the birth naturally but that there is a good chance that I will decide that I want an epidural and that I would like to be fully informed on my progress each time they check on me. I want to know how much more dialated and effaced I would have to be from where I am at that point to not be able to have an epidural. That way I can make an educated decision on whether or not I feel like the pain is bad enough to get one or not. I know that towards the end of labor you can progress rapidly and that by doing it this way, I might miss my opportunity to have an epidural and then have to do the whole thing naturally whether I like it or not. But I have a feeling that if I need one, I will be asking for it way before the time comes that I can't have one (and if the pain is that bad, I won't be worried about my previous concerns). And if I don't feel like I need one that early, and then by the time I do want one it's too late, at least then I know that I will be in the last stages of labor and will not have hours upon hours of the pain ahead of me. I have to keep the same mind set I have when I go to the dentist or have a blood test or do other things I don't want to do: "what doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger" and "I only have to endure this for a short time longer and then I will be done". And somehow that is comforting and helps me get through.
Anyway, that is the decision I made. So, though I'm not going into it with a clear cut yes or no, as I had hoped. I am going into it with some idea of how I would like things handled. And that makes me feel more prepared for the big day! :)
Tonight in Childbirth class we did a lot of the same stuff (talking about breathing and relaxation techniques and reviewing the signs and stages of labor and what not). But most of class was focused on pain management. We learned about a few different techniques, "drugs" and epidurals.
I was really looking forward to hearing more about epidurals because I was kind of on the fence about them. I was hoping that after tonight I would have a clear idea about what I wanted to do. Unfortunately that is not really the case. It's hard because on the one hand, I like the idea of not feeling the pain and being able to rest more during the beginning stages of labor so that I am rested enough to push and get through the last stages of labor. On the other hand, I don't like the idea of having the huge needle in my back, or having a catheter, or being tied down to the bed (unable to get up and walk around or change positions) or some of the potential side effects (both the common and rare side effects). Hence, why I was on the fence (and leaning towards trying to do it naturally).
I did however make a decision that I am confident about. I decided that I will let the doctor and nursing staff know that I am going to try to do the birth naturally but that there is a good chance that I will decide that I want an epidural and that I would like to be fully informed on my progress each time they check on me. I want to know how much more dialated and effaced I would have to be from where I am at that point to not be able to have an epidural. That way I can make an educated decision on whether or not I feel like the pain is bad enough to get one or not. I know that towards the end of labor you can progress rapidly and that by doing it this way, I might miss my opportunity to have an epidural and then have to do the whole thing naturally whether I like it or not. But I have a feeling that if I need one, I will be asking for it way before the time comes that I can't have one (and if the pain is that bad, I won't be worried about my previous concerns). And if I don't feel like I need one that early, and then by the time I do want one it's too late, at least then I know that I will be in the last stages of labor and will not have hours upon hours of the pain ahead of me. I have to keep the same mind set I have when I go to the dentist or have a blood test or do other things I don't want to do: "what doesn't kill me, only makes me stronger" and "I only have to endure this for a short time longer and then I will be done". And somehow that is comforting and helps me get through.
Anyway, that is the decision I made. So, though I'm not going into it with a clear cut yes or no, as I had hoped. I am going into it with some idea of how I would like things handled. And that makes me feel more prepared for the big day! :)
November 13, 2010 - 1 hour Glucose Test - 29 1/2 weeks
So, I wasn't able to go to the lab and have my one hour glucose blood test done before my last doctor appointment (like I was suppose to). I finally had it done on November 13 and found out on November 15 that (like back in August) I didn't pass the test and so I have to take the 3-hour test too. I am not looking forward to it! :( But you gotta do what you gotta do, right?
November 10, 2010 - Dr. Appt - 29 Weeks
We had another standard prenatal doctor appointment today. I'm now seeing the doctor once every 2 weeks until the end of December at which point I will start going once a week. The big day is getting closer and closer!
So, during this appointment the doctor measured my stomach and said I'm measuring at about 32 weeks but that it makes sense that I would measure a little bit ahead of where I'm actually at in the pregnancy because I had "a little extra there before I got pregnant". That was her nice way of saying I was overweight before hand. Anyway, then we listened to the heart beat and she said, "I don't know, sounds like a boy heart beat." I said, "It better not be, we're all set up for a girl." She laughed and said though sonograms aren't 100% accurate, they are more accurate then the old wives tales like a lower heart rate being a boy and a higher heart rate being a girl or girls laying higher in the stomach and boys lower, etc... But she got me thinking, oh my god, what if it is a boy. I guess he's gonna have to wear a lot of pink around the house and the other colors will have to be reserved for going out in public. lol. Either way, we'll be happy, but it will be weird if it turned out to be a boy, after expecting a girl for so long. Someone said, oh well, you could just change the name to Alex. I don't know. We'll see. Hopefully we won't have to worry about that.
Other than that, the appointment went fine.
So, during this appointment the doctor measured my stomach and said I'm measuring at about 32 weeks but that it makes sense that I would measure a little bit ahead of where I'm actually at in the pregnancy because I had "a little extra there before I got pregnant". That was her nice way of saying I was overweight before hand. Anyway, then we listened to the heart beat and she said, "I don't know, sounds like a boy heart beat." I said, "It better not be, we're all set up for a girl." She laughed and said though sonograms aren't 100% accurate, they are more accurate then the old wives tales like a lower heart rate being a boy and a higher heart rate being a girl or girls laying higher in the stomach and boys lower, etc... But she got me thinking, oh my god, what if it is a boy. I guess he's gonna have to wear a lot of pink around the house and the other colors will have to be reserved for going out in public. lol. Either way, we'll be happy, but it will be weird if it turned out to be a boy, after expecting a girl for so long. Someone said, oh well, you could just change the name to Alex. I don't know. We'll see. Hopefully we won't have to worry about that.
Other than that, the appointment went fine.
Friday, November 12, 2010
November 10, 2010 - 29 Weeks
Mike felt her move for the first time - finally!
I wasn't feeling well today and so stayed home sick. I was on the couch about 15 min before Mike got home from work and she started moving around a lot (which is kind of weird because it's not usually an active time for her). Unfortunately, it only went on for about 5 minutes or so and then she calmed down. I was like, "Darn it, why couldn't she have waited 15-20 minutes?"
Then as I heard Mike unlocking the door, she kicked again - just once and was calm again. I thought, "are you kidding? She must be playing games with us." I told Mike about it when he came inside and he just laughed and said, "She's stubborn and doesn't want me to feel her yet." And he went into the kitchen to get lunch.
About 5 minutes later, she started kicking a lot again, so I told Mike to come in and look (like I have done so many times before in the last month and a half). He reluctantly came in (expecting to be dissappointed as usual) and then she did a quick soft kick. I said, "did you see that?" and he said no.
So, I made him put his face right next to mine so that he could get the same view as me. We waited a second and she kicked again. He saw it that time and had a big grin on his face and quickly moved his hand to my belly. A few seconds later she kicked again - finally he felt it for himself. We both laughed and you could tell he was happy that she finally let him in on what had previously been just a "girl thing". (I say just a girl thing, because both my mom and my sister felt and saw her move when I was in Fort Bragg this weekend.)
I think I was actually a little more excited then Mike because I had been looking forward so much to sharing the experience with him. Although, now that I think about it, it may just be that I showed my excitement more than he did (as is the case with most emotions). lol. Anyway, a very exciting day for us!
I wasn't feeling well today and so stayed home sick. I was on the couch about 15 min before Mike got home from work and she started moving around a lot (which is kind of weird because it's not usually an active time for her). Unfortunately, it only went on for about 5 minutes or so and then she calmed down. I was like, "Darn it, why couldn't she have waited 15-20 minutes?"
Then as I heard Mike unlocking the door, she kicked again - just once and was calm again. I thought, "are you kidding? She must be playing games with us." I told Mike about it when he came inside and he just laughed and said, "She's stubborn and doesn't want me to feel her yet." And he went into the kitchen to get lunch.
About 5 minutes later, she started kicking a lot again, so I told Mike to come in and look (like I have done so many times before in the last month and a half). He reluctantly came in (expecting to be dissappointed as usual) and then she did a quick soft kick. I said, "did you see that?" and he said no.
So, I made him put his face right next to mine so that he could get the same view as me. We waited a second and she kicked again. He saw it that time and had a big grin on his face and quickly moved his hand to my belly. A few seconds later she kicked again - finally he felt it for himself. We both laughed and you could tell he was happy that she finally let him in on what had previously been just a "girl thing". (I say just a girl thing, because both my mom and my sister felt and saw her move when I was in Fort Bragg this weekend.)
I think I was actually a little more excited then Mike because I had been looking forward so much to sharing the experience with him. Although, now that I think about it, it may just be that I showed my excitement more than he did (as is the case with most emotions). lol. Anyway, a very exciting day for us!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
November 9, 2010 - 2nd Child Birth Class - 29 Weeks
We went to our 2nd Child Birth Class today. At the beginning of class, the teacher talked about the two things that can signal the start of labor: contractions or your water breaking, and how each of those experiences can go. Next she told us about the different stages of labor and how that can go.
And then we (mom's and dad's) got on the floor and did some yoga exercises and practiced breathing techniques, as well as practicing things the dad's can do to help the mom's feel more comfortable during labor. She talks a lot about how the dad needs to be there for the mom and try to anticipate her needs so that she doesn't have to ask for anything. That sounded pretty good to me :)
At one point the teacher had us mom's lay on the floor on our side with a pillow and practice some guided relaxation while the dad's sat next to us. She told the dad's to do things that made the mom's know that they were there for us and she made some suggestions of what they might do. Mike was gently rubbing my stomach and back and doing great until she suggested that the guy's may want to caress their partners face and neck. Unfortunately, when Mike tried this it tickled and I busted up laughing - kind of the opposite of relaxation. lol. Then she made that suggestion again and unfortunately Mike listened and it happened again - I started laughing. I had to whisper to him, "do not do that again". He started to do it at her suggestion a third time and I had to give him a look. Thankfully he understood my facial expression and didn't do it again. :) Anyway, after that, Mike and I realized that what is good for one person may not be good for all and we have a bit to talk about to make sure we're on the same page about what things are comforting and relaxing to me and what things aren't.
Anyway, the class was really informative and made me feel a bit more prepared for what's going to happen in just 11 short weeks!
And then we (mom's and dad's) got on the floor and did some yoga exercises and practiced breathing techniques, as well as practicing things the dad's can do to help the mom's feel more comfortable during labor. She talks a lot about how the dad needs to be there for the mom and try to anticipate her needs so that she doesn't have to ask for anything. That sounded pretty good to me :)
At one point the teacher had us mom's lay on the floor on our side with a pillow and practice some guided relaxation while the dad's sat next to us. She told the dad's to do things that made the mom's know that they were there for us and she made some suggestions of what they might do. Mike was gently rubbing my stomach and back and doing great until she suggested that the guy's may want to caress their partners face and neck. Unfortunately, when Mike tried this it tickled and I busted up laughing - kind of the opposite of relaxation. lol. Then she made that suggestion again and unfortunately Mike listened and it happened again - I started laughing. I had to whisper to him, "do not do that again". He started to do it at her suggestion a third time and I had to give him a look. Thankfully he understood my facial expression and didn't do it again. :) Anyway, after that, Mike and I realized that what is good for one person may not be good for all and we have a bit to talk about to make sure we're on the same page about what things are comforting and relaxing to me and what things aren't.
Anyway, the class was really informative and made me feel a bit more prepared for what's going to happen in just 11 short weeks!
November 6, 2010 - First Baby Shower - 28 1/2 weeks
I had my first baby shower today at Coni's house in Fort Bragg and had a great time! Thank you to everyone who could attend - it was great seeing you. To those of you who couldn't make it, you were missed and I know you were there in spirit. There was yummy snacks and cake, good conversation and some fun baby games. The games got a little competitive - I didn't realize how many songs had the word "Baby" in the title, or how many baby related words you could come up with using the letters from her name (Alexia Joy Dell Stuckey). I could only come up with a few (and it was kind of a stretch to call them baby related). It was no surprise to me that Aunt Beth won that game though - she's the Boggle Queen!
The gifts were wonderful - everyone was too generous and we really appreciate it. We now need to find room for the bouncer/vibrating seat, the high chair, the swing (that will be coming soon) and all the clothes, bedding and other items. We have some major organizing to do in the nursery! But I'm looking forward to getting it all set up.
Again, thank you all for making the shower such a great experience and for helping us prepare for Alexia's arrival!
The gifts were wonderful - everyone was too generous and we really appreciate it. We now need to find room for the bouncer/vibrating seat, the high chair, the swing (that will be coming soon) and all the clothes, bedding and other items. We have some major organizing to do in the nursery! But I'm looking forward to getting it all set up.
Again, thank you all for making the shower such a great experience and for helping us prepare for Alexia's arrival!
November 2, 2010 - First Child Birth Class - 28 Weeks
We went to the first in a series of 6 Child Birth Classes tonight. It's through the hospital on Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 8:30pm. There were about 10 other couples and we all introduced ourselves and spoke a little bit about our pregnancy experiences so far. Then the rest was pretty much just an overview of what we would be doing in the remaining 5 classes, as well as a brief overview of what happens during labor and delivery.
We watched a video about labor and delivery too. Parts of it were pretty cool - there was a simulation of what it looks like inside as the baby moves from the uterus, through the birth canal and out into the world. Of course, then they showed an actual view of a mom in delivery and the baby coming out - that was not quite as "cool". I really had to resist the urge to look away, but I hung in there and watched the whole thing. OMG - I do not want to go through that. Can't I just skip ahead to February and have her be here already :)
Anyway, I'm glad we're taking these classes so that I can learn about all of my options and figure out how I would want to handle various situations should they arise. As some of you know, I like to be in control and plan ahead and can have a difficult time being flexible and going with the flow at first. It usually takes me a little bit of time to get used to a new idea and be ok with it - obviously time is not a luxury I will have while giving birth, so... I figure the best thing I can do is prepare for as many different situations as possible and make sure my doctor, the staff, and Mike know how I would want to handle the different possibilities and then try to let go - I mean that is as "in control" as I'm going to get to have, so I might as well start coming to terms with it now :)
We watched a video about labor and delivery too. Parts of it were pretty cool - there was a simulation of what it looks like inside as the baby moves from the uterus, through the birth canal and out into the world. Of course, then they showed an actual view of a mom in delivery and the baby coming out - that was not quite as "cool". I really had to resist the urge to look away, but I hung in there and watched the whole thing. OMG - I do not want to go through that. Can't I just skip ahead to February and have her be here already :)
Anyway, I'm glad we're taking these classes so that I can learn about all of my options and figure out how I would want to handle various situations should they arise. As some of you know, I like to be in control and plan ahead and can have a difficult time being flexible and going with the flow at first. It usually takes me a little bit of time to get used to a new idea and be ok with it - obviously time is not a luxury I will have while giving birth, so... I figure the best thing I can do is prepare for as many different situations as possible and make sure my doctor, the staff, and Mike know how I would want to handle the different possibilities and then try to let go - I mean that is as "in control" as I'm going to get to have, so I might as well start coming to terms with it now :)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
October 26, 2010 - 27 weeks - Dr. Appt
We had a standard prenatal doctor appointment today. Nothing really of note. Everything is good and the doctor seemed happy with how things are going. I did have slightly elevated blood pressure - but I had had a particularly stressful day that day, and so they said it was probably fine and we would just keep an eye on it. My next appointment is on 11/10 and I'm suppose to take a 1-hour glucose test before that appointment to test for Gestational Diabetes, which is standard at about 28 weeks.
I had to have that blood test done at 14 weeks too, because I had PCOS and was overweight when I became pregnant. I didn't pass the 1-hour test at that time and so then had to take the 3-hour glucose test which includes 4 blood tests in 3 hours - Not Fun! I passed the 3-hour glucose blood test with no problem, but by the end the phlebotomist said my body was starting to go into shock and so I don't ever want to have to do that test again, if I don't have to.
So, I'm really hoping I pass the 1-hour test this time so I can avoid doing the 3-hour glucose test again. I'm going to really watch my carbohydrate and sugar intake between now and the test and make sure I don't scimp on my exercise program, as I hear both of those things can help you pass the 1-hour test. We'll see. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I had to have that blood test done at 14 weeks too, because I had PCOS and was overweight when I became pregnant. I didn't pass the 1-hour test at that time and so then had to take the 3-hour glucose test which includes 4 blood tests in 3 hours - Not Fun! I passed the 3-hour glucose blood test with no problem, but by the end the phlebotomist said my body was starting to go into shock and so I don't ever want to have to do that test again, if I don't have to.
So, I'm really hoping I pass the 1-hour test this time so I can avoid doing the 3-hour glucose test again. I'm going to really watch my carbohydrate and sugar intake between now and the test and make sure I don't scimp on my exercise program, as I hear both of those things can help you pass the 1-hour test. We'll see. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
October 20, 2010 - 26 weeks
We had a tour of the maternity ward at Sutter Hospital this evening (10/20). It really made this whole thing seem more real! It seems like that happens a lot - it becomes more and more real as the little milestones occur and as we get closer and closer to the due date! We didn't get to see as much as we normally would have because they had 6 births that night (which they say is unusual). And so there were a few things we weren't able to view, but we still got the basic idea. It made me feel a little more prepared and a little less nervous, knowing where the maternity ward was, and where we check in and what the basic process is. I think I might do the tour again in December in hopes that I would get to see the whole thing this time. Plus we will have finished the childbirth classes by then (we start those classes 11/2) and so I hope to actually have some questions the second time around.
Monday, October 18, 2010
How we decided on her name...
Quite a few people have asked me how we came up with the name Alexia, so I thought other people might be curious too, and thought I would post it here.
Mike and I have been talking about baby names for years. I mean, I think we were only together a few months when we started talking about it (and we will have been together 8 years come this February). Mike made it clear from almost the beginning that he wanted more kids someday - which was great with me because I always knew I wanted kids too. However, I was only 23 at the time (he was 31) and I wasn't ready for that quite yet. And he said he was happy to wait - although, I don't think either of us intended to wait so long :)
Anyway, we've had a top 5 boy/girl names list for years now. And of course, the names keep changing. When we found out we were pregnant the top boy name was Ryan (Alec was in 2nd place), and the top girl name was Kylie (Alexia was in 2nd place). But as time went on, Alexia moved up the list and by the time we found out she was a girl, Alexia was in the #1 slot!
Honestly, I don't really remember how we came up with Alexia. On several occasions - usually when driving to and from Fort Bragg (you know there's all that time to kill in the car) - we have talked about baby names. One time in particular I remember Kathryn, Mike and I decided to go through the alphabet and name all the names we liked (sometimes being sarcastic and joking around) for each letter. It became apparent at that time that we liked the root name Alex - Alexander, Alec, Alexandria, Alexis, Alexa and Alexia, etc... I think that was the first time I had brought the name Alexia up to Mike. I liked it because it was a little different, but not too much. He said it was ok, but didn't love it. I kept bringing it up and it must have grew on him because later it was added to the list. And like I said as time went on, the name moved it's way up the list - moving other names we liked (McKensie, Madison, Piper) down the list.
In regards to middle names - Mike and I have always like the idea of using family names as a middle name. So, we came up with some family names that we liked and then decided which ones sounded the best with the names we had on our first name list. Joy was my Nana's youngest sister's name (she was my great, great Aunt on my mom's mom's side). It is also my Granna's middle name and my middle name.
Anyway, that is how we came up with Alexia Joy Dell Stuckey!
Mike and I have been talking about baby names for years. I mean, I think we were only together a few months when we started talking about it (and we will have been together 8 years come this February). Mike made it clear from almost the beginning that he wanted more kids someday - which was great with me because I always knew I wanted kids too. However, I was only 23 at the time (he was 31) and I wasn't ready for that quite yet. And he said he was happy to wait - although, I don't think either of us intended to wait so long :)
Anyway, we've had a top 5 boy/girl names list for years now. And of course, the names keep changing. When we found out we were pregnant the top boy name was Ryan (Alec was in 2nd place), and the top girl name was Kylie (Alexia was in 2nd place). But as time went on, Alexia moved up the list and by the time we found out she was a girl, Alexia was in the #1 slot!
Honestly, I don't really remember how we came up with Alexia. On several occasions - usually when driving to and from Fort Bragg (you know there's all that time to kill in the car) - we have talked about baby names. One time in particular I remember Kathryn, Mike and I decided to go through the alphabet and name all the names we liked (sometimes being sarcastic and joking around) for each letter. It became apparent at that time that we liked the root name Alex - Alexander, Alec, Alexandria, Alexis, Alexa and Alexia, etc... I think that was the first time I had brought the name Alexia up to Mike. I liked it because it was a little different, but not too much. He said it was ok, but didn't love it. I kept bringing it up and it must have grew on him because later it was added to the list. And like I said as time went on, the name moved it's way up the list - moving other names we liked (McKensie, Madison, Piper) down the list.
In regards to middle names - Mike and I have always like the idea of using family names as a middle name. So, we came up with some family names that we liked and then decided which ones sounded the best with the names we had on our first name list. Joy was my Nana's youngest sister's name (she was my great, great Aunt on my mom's mom's side). It is also my Granna's middle name and my middle name.
Anyway, that is how we came up with Alexia Joy Dell Stuckey!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
October 6, 2010 - 24 weeks
Since last Friday, I have been able to feel my stomach move under my hand (and see my stomach move) a several times. Unfortunately, it never happens when Mike is around. It's so frustrating. I can't wait for him to experience it. It was so exciting for me the first time it happened, I just want him to experience it too! Anyway, I know it's just going to happen more and more and he will experience it soon enough.
Also, the 2nd bedroom is starting to fill up now. We have the crib and changing table set up and a twin size bed for when Kathryn visits! There are some baby clothes hanging up in the closet and random various hand-me-down baby stuff strewn about. It's just becoming more and more real!
Also, the 2nd bedroom is starting to fill up now. We have the crib and changing table set up and a twin size bed for when Kathryn visits! There are some baby clothes hanging up in the closet and random various hand-me-down baby stuff strewn about. It's just becoming more and more real!
October 1, 2010 - 23 weeks
This morning before I got up I was telling Alexia 'Good Morning' and rubbing my baby bump when I felt my stomach move under my hand! This is the first time I've been able to feel her kick 'on the outside' so to speak! Mike is at work so I have to wait until I see him this evening to tell him. I can't wait!
Monday, October 4, 2010
September 29, 2010 - Dr. Appt - 23 weeks
Mike and I went to the Dr. today for another Ultra Sound (9/29/210). It was so amazing! Not only did we get to see the normal sonogram pix of her, but we got to see her in 3D too! We could actually see her facial features and what she looks like. Unfortunately, the freeze frames are not as clear as seeing it live, but we attached some pix here anyway and I hope these descriptions I type out can help you to figure out what you're looking at.
This first one is just the normal (2D) Sonogram Pic - It's a profile of the side of her face and upper body - You can see her forehead, eyes, nore, mouth and chin - you can also see her arm and hand pointing upwards in the back ground. (FYI: the top of her head is on you left, the back of her head is on the bottom, and her face is pointing upwards)
This next one is a 3D Sonogram pic - Unfortunately, she was moving around a lot, so it was hard to get a clear picture - but this one is a profile pic (her head is in the middle - the top of her head is pointing up ward and she is facing the left side) - You can see the right side of her face - her forhead, eye lid, nose, cheek, mouth and chin.
Here's another 3D Pic - similar to the one above except her face is facing forward a little bit more, but you can still only see the right side of her face because her arm and hand are covering the left side of her face. So, her head is again in the middle - top of her head pointing towards the top of the picture. You can see the line that we all have down the middle of our forheads. Again, you can see her forehead, eyelid, cheek, jawline, chin and half of her lips.
This first one is just the normal (2D) Sonogram Pic - It's a profile of the side of her face and upper body - You can see her forehead, eyes, nore, mouth and chin - you can also see her arm and hand pointing upwards in the back ground. (FYI: the top of her head is on you left, the back of her head is on the bottom, and her face is pointing upwards)
This next one is a 3D Sonogram pic - Unfortunately, she was moving around a lot, so it was hard to get a clear picture - but this one is a profile pic (her head is in the middle - the top of her head is pointing up ward and she is facing the left side) - You can see the right side of her face - her forhead, eye lid, nose, cheek, mouth and chin.
Here's another 3D Pic - similar to the one above except her face is facing forward a little bit more, but you can still only see the right side of her face because her arm and hand are covering the left side of her face. So, her head is again in the middle - top of her head pointing towards the top of the picture. You can see the line that we all have down the middle of our forheads. Again, you can see her forehead, eyelid, cheek, jawline, chin and half of her lips.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
September 22, 2010 - Dr. Appt - 22 weeks!
Everything went well at the Dr. Appt - just a standard checkup. The dr. says Alexia has a strong heart beat - 150 beats per minute.
I feel Alexia moving around and kicking several times through out the day (I especially notice it when I'm sitting or lying down). I told the doctor that most of the movement I feel is in my lower abdomen/upper pelvic region and I asked if that means her feet are pointed down and if so is that ok since it's still so early in the pregnancy. She informed me that it may not be kicks that I'm feeling, that in fact Alexia might be head-butting me! I get a huge kick out of that, especially because when I first met Mike, Kathryn was 7 and she would joke around and head-butt him all the time. Sounds like Alexia might take after her sister! :)
I feel Alexia moving around and kicking several times through out the day (I especially notice it when I'm sitting or lying down). I told the doctor that most of the movement I feel is in my lower abdomen/upper pelvic region and I asked if that means her feet are pointed down and if so is that ok since it's still so early in the pregnancy. She informed me that it may not be kicks that I'm feeling, that in fact Alexia might be head-butting me! I get a huge kick out of that, especially because when I first met Mike, Kathryn was 7 and she would joke around and head-butt him all the time. Sounds like Alexia might take after her sister! :)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Next Dr. appt's
My next standard prenatal appointment is on 9/22/2010 (22 weeks) and then I have another ultra sound scheduled for 9/29/2010 (23 weeks). I guess there was some stuff they wanted to see at the last ultra sound appointment that they weren't able to do, due to the age and position of the baby, so they asked me to come back in. I'm excited, another ultra sound means more pictures! When I get them I will post them for you to view.
September 10th, 2010 - 20 weeks - First Kicks!
I felt her kicking for the first time this week! Up until now I had just felt little bubbles that could have been gas or could have been her moving. But this was different and I now know it is her moving around and kicking!
The first time it felt like a little twitch just below my lower right ribs. I thought, that's weird, and didn't think anything more of it. The next day, I felt the same thing, but this time in my lower left abdomen. I thought, wow, that was the same feeling I felt yesterday, and I've never felt it before, I wonder if that is what it feels like when she kicks. It has begun to happen more frequently since then and I'm am positive now that it is most definitely her kicking. I always wanted to have a baby someday, but before I became pregnant, I always thought that the idea of having another living being growing and moving inside of you was kind of creepy; Now that I am pregnant and it's happening to me I've done a total 180 and it feels like the most wonderful, most incredible, magical thing ever! It's not weird or creepy at all. It's great! I love her so much already and I make sure to tell her everyday!
The other day the most surprising thing happened - she kicked me several times in the same spot (around the lower right abdomen) and she literally made me laugh out loud. She was tickling me from the inside! I always knew I was ticklish, but never realized I was that ticklish. So, I started talking to her and then singing to her and she seemed to calm down (at least I couldn't feel it anymore). So, ever since then, if I feel her moving around a lot, I sing to her and rub my belly and it truly seems to calm her down. Now, it might just be a coincidence, but I like to think it soothes her.
Also, now that she's kicking I have convinced Mike to talk to her (he felt silly about it before, but I guess after finding out it's a girl and seeing the super clear ultra sounds and now hearing me talk about her kicking and hearing me talk to her, he's starting to feel comfortable doing the same). So we tell her good morning and good night everyday and some other stuff here and there. He doesn't talk to her nearly as much as I do, but then again, he's not with her all day long like I am :)
The first time it felt like a little twitch just below my lower right ribs. I thought, that's weird, and didn't think anything more of it. The next day, I felt the same thing, but this time in my lower left abdomen. I thought, wow, that was the same feeling I felt yesterday, and I've never felt it before, I wonder if that is what it feels like when she kicks. It has begun to happen more frequently since then and I'm am positive now that it is most definitely her kicking. I always wanted to have a baby someday, but before I became pregnant, I always thought that the idea of having another living being growing and moving inside of you was kind of creepy; Now that I am pregnant and it's happening to me I've done a total 180 and it feels like the most wonderful, most incredible, magical thing ever! It's not weird or creepy at all. It's great! I love her so much already and I make sure to tell her everyday!
The other day the most surprising thing happened - she kicked me several times in the same spot (around the lower right abdomen) and she literally made me laugh out loud. She was tickling me from the inside! I always knew I was ticklish, but never realized I was that ticklish. So, I started talking to her and then singing to her and she seemed to calm down (at least I couldn't feel it anymore). So, ever since then, if I feel her moving around a lot, I sing to her and rub my belly and it truly seems to calm her down. Now, it might just be a coincidence, but I like to think it soothes her.
Also, now that she's kicking I have convinced Mike to talk to her (he felt silly about it before, but I guess after finding out it's a girl and seeing the super clear ultra sounds and now hearing me talk about her kicking and hearing me talk to her, he's starting to feel comfortable doing the same). So we tell her good morning and good night everyday and some other stuff here and there. He doesn't talk to her nearly as much as I do, but then again, he's not with her all day long like I am :)
September 5th, 2010 - Our New Apartment
By this point, we were all moved out of our old apartment, and moved into our new apartment. We got about 75% unpacked and about 75% of the cleaning done at the old place. We are so happy to be settling into our new 2 bedroom apartment and are excited to start collecting baby things and getting the Nursery ready. My mom bought the crib back in July, so now we finally have a place to set it up!
September 1, 2010 - 19 weeks - 4th Ultra Sound - It's a Girl!
By the time this appointment came around I felt like it had been forever since my last doctor appointment and even longer since my last ultra sound. I wanted to see my baby and make sure it was safe and sound (and to find out if it's a boy or a girl!) Also, I was so happy that my mom and sister had joined Mike and I at this appointment so that they could see the ultra sound first hand. (It's so much easier to figure out what your looking at when you are watching it live, rather than seeing the freeze frames and I was glad they were there to experience that).
So the doctor took a ton of images and gave me several on a disk and then told us that we were having a baby girl! I didn't see Mike's reaction, because I was too busy looking at the screen in wonder, but the technician said that Mike's facial expression was priceless and sweet. It sounded like his face was a combination of surprise, awe and happiness!
Though we did receive several images, most of them are not easy to read, so here are the two clearest pic's.
This first one shows a view of the whole body (and you can clearly see the head and eyes - on your left)
The second one shows a close up view of the face and upper body. Her face is on your left and you can see her left eye, and it kind of looks like her right arm is covering the right part of her face and nose. You can also clearly make out her right shoulder. (Hope I described it in a way that is understandable.)
Anyway, these of course, were the best pictures to date and made it again, that much more real!
So the doctor took a ton of images and gave me several on a disk and then told us that we were having a baby girl! I didn't see Mike's reaction, because I was too busy looking at the screen in wonder, but the technician said that Mike's facial expression was priceless and sweet. It sounded like his face was a combination of surprise, awe and happiness!
Though we did receive several images, most of them are not easy to read, so here are the two clearest pic's.
This first one shows a view of the whole body (and you can clearly see the head and eyes - on your left)
The second one shows a close up view of the face and upper body. Her face is on your left and you can see her left eye, and it kind of looks like her right arm is covering the right part of her face and nose. You can also clearly make out her right shoulder. (Hope I described it in a way that is understandable.)
Anyway, these of course, were the best pictures to date and made it again, that much more real!
August 17, 2010 - Found a new apartment
Mike started talking about the need to move into a 2 bedroom apartment back in June, around the time we found out we were pregnant. I had told him that I thought if I got rid of enough stuff we could stay in our one bedroom for at least a few months after the baby was born. But Mike said, 1. I would never get rid of enough stuff to make room for all the baby stuff and 2. he did not want to have to deal with moving with a baby and recovering wife. (In hind-sight I'm so glad he had the fore-thought and that I let him get his way this time because he is right, I'm so glad to be moved, unpacked and... oh well, I'm getting ahead of myself.)
So, he started his search and we looked at a lot of apartments and finally found the right apartment at the right price. We turned in our 30 day notice on 8/17/2010 and can begin moving into our new place on 9/1/2010.
Coincidentally, that is also the date of our next sonogram and when we get to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl (hopefully, assuming the baby cooperates and is positioned correctly. We were keeping our fingers crossed that the baby's legs weren't crossed. lol)
So, he started his search and we looked at a lot of apartments and finally found the right apartment at the right price. We turned in our 30 day notice on 8/17/2010 and can begin moving into our new place on 9/1/2010.
Coincidentally, that is also the date of our next sonogram and when we get to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl (hopefully, assuming the baby cooperates and is positioned correctly. We were keeping our fingers crossed that the baby's legs weren't crossed. lol)
Mid-August 2010 - Around 16 weeks - Dr. Appt
By this point my morning sickness was pretty much gone, and the food aversion I had been experiencing was starting to go away too.
I had a standard Doctor Appointment sometime around the 15th of August and got to hear the baby's heart beat for the first time! It was truly amazing! Every time I've gone to the doctor I have gotten to see something new that makes this baby feel more and more real to me. The rest of the time it can feel pretty surreal, but then I go to the doctor and it's like, "oh yeah, it's real. I have this little life growing inside of me and relying on me to keep it safe and healthy." It's a bit overwhelming but so worth it!
I had a standard Doctor Appointment sometime around the 15th of August and got to hear the baby's heart beat for the first time! It was truly amazing! Every time I've gone to the doctor I have gotten to see something new that makes this baby feel more and more real to me. The rest of the time it can feel pretty surreal, but then I go to the doctor and it's like, "oh yeah, it's real. I have this little life growing inside of me and relying on me to keep it safe and healthy." It's a bit overwhelming but so worth it!
July 17, 2010 - 13 weeks - 3rd Ultra Sound
Mike and I decided to do basic genetic testing which just involves a sonogram and blood test in the first trimester, and then another sonogram and blood test in the second trimester. We figured, if there is a higher risk of some sort of disability or disease we want to be mentally prepared for that possibility ahead of time. So, we got to have another Ultra Sound on July 17, and this time they took a couple of images instead of just one and put it on a CD for me so that I could easily share it online. So, here they are. The first one shows a good view of baby's profile!
The second image is a little harder to figure out what your looking at, but I figured I would add it here anyway
The second image is a little harder to figure out what your looking at, but I figured I would add it here anyway
June 30, 2010 - 10 weeks - 2nd Ultra Sound
On June 30th I had another doctor appointment and they decided to do another ultra sound! Yay! Of course, the baby was still so small, but already you could start to make out the beginning of little arms and legs! It was wonderful to see and we're so excited to have the pictures to document our journey. (Unfortunately again, it is only in .pdf format, so once I figure out how to get that posted on here, I will).
June 27, 2010 - My 30th Birthday
When I was a teenager and in my early twenties I had always told myself I wanted to have a baby by the time I was 30. Around the age 27 or 28 I had acknowledged that, it might not happened and resolved to be ok with that. Then the same month I turn 30 I find out I'm pregnant! Is that the best birthday present or what?
Of course, I had the worst morning sickness (all-day sickness) of my whole pregnancy on my birthday :) But I kept positive and just kept thinking, "It's a small price to pay for the best birthday present ever!"
Of course, I had the worst morning sickness (all-day sickness) of my whole pregnancy on my birthday :) But I kept positive and just kept thinking, "It's a small price to pay for the best birthday present ever!"
June 15, 2010 - 8 weeks Pregnant - First Ultra Sound
At 8 weeks on 6/15/2010 I had my first Ultra Sound. At 8 weeks pregnant, our baby looked like a little bean, or smaller really. Just the size of a seed. But still so amazing to see! We were even able to see the heart flutter at this point! I don't know how to describe the incredible feeling I had when I saw that. Unfortunately, I only have it as a hard copy and in .pdf format and I don't know how to post that on here. Maybe later I will figure it out and add it then.
June 2nd, 2010 - It's Official! I'm Pregnant!
So, I called the doctor the next day, June 2nd, 2010 and got an appointment in the morning. "Congratulations!" she said, "You're Pregnant!" We figured out that I was exactly 6 weeks pregnant on that day. I called Mike as soon as I left, so we could be excited together! :)
June 1st, 2010 - I had a feeling...
Towards the end of May I had a feeling that I might be pregnant, so on 6/1/2010 I decided to take a home pregnancy test and...it was positive. I was so excited, but I wanted to be sure, so I took another one and...it was positive too! Yay! I was so excited! But Mike (who has wanted more kids since I met him) said he didn't want to get his hopes up until after the doctor confirmed it. So...
New to the whole blogging thing
So, I've never had a blog before. But now that we have a little one on the way, I thought this would be the perfect format in which to share information and pictures with all my loved ones! Better than sending an email every time there's an update and hoping I didn't forget anyone. Since I didn't start this when I first found out I will start out by posting some stuff from the very beginning!
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