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.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
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.
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