The Zoo

We took Gwen to the zoo over this Memorial Day weekend.  We had beautiful weather and it wasn't too hot or busy.  When I asked Gwen what her favorite animal was that she saw, she answered with "crocodile".  That was the one animal we didn't see.   She saw a baby Orangutan and was amazed by the size of the elephant poop.  She really enjoyed the carousal which she rode twice (was not happy that daddy chose one that didn't go up and down..............amateur).   She is already asking when we can go back.  I'll leave that up to Papa and Grandma when they come out in July :-)

Late Update

I am about a week late on my doctor's appointment update.  The office is currently seeing me weekly due to my pre-term contractions.  My blood pressure is still perfect (110/70), I am still only up 20 lbs, BP's heart beat was in the mid 130's, I am not dilated or progressing, and after an ultrasound my cervix is still long (not sure what that means).  All is well with me and I was able to go into work this week and will resume exercise next week if the weather ever cooperates (could be one of the wettest May's in history).  Luckily all this rain came when I was on modified bed rest so I didn't do anything I wasn't supposed to.

I got to see BP as well.  In one picture he/she looks like a cross between Mike and my dad.  This baby is either a boy or one ugly girl :-)  Enjoy the pics..............

Cross between Mike & my dad


 

The Big Question

Many mom's who are pg with #2 worry about being able to love 2 children with as much love/passion as they love their first child.  I actually don't worry about that.  I know I will be able to love both my children with my entire being.  My question is, do you love each child the same?

In life we are always asked "which do you like better?".  You always have a preference.  As I laid awake pondering this question I tried to come up with things that I love exactly the same.  My initial thought was my parents.   I love them both so much and if I had to chose one over the other, I couldn't do it.  I love them for different reasons but I love them just the same.  Is that how it will be with my children?

I was never one of those women that fell instantly in love the moment I held Gwen.  She was screaming and I was freaked out.  It took a few days but the unconditional love came.  What will those first few days with BP bring?  I have all ths love for Gwen and then I am initially going to throw a stranger (and some crazy ass hormones) into the mix.  I am so excited to see how this plays out............how strong the power of a mother's love truly is.

I PASSED

I passed my 1 hour glucose test.  One less thing I have to worry about :-)

28 Week Photo

Here I am at about 28 weeks pregnant:

BP Update

I had my 28 week doctor's appointment today.  This appointment included the glucose test and my Rhogam shot since I have Rh- blood.  My blood pressure is perfect, BP's heart rate is in the upper to mid 140's, and I am up 20 lbs (was up 22 lbs at this point last time).  

The doctor has put me on a modified bed rest for the next week.  What that means is I can't exercise (not even walks in the amazing weather), can't lift more than 10 lbs,  and have to lay on my left side 2-3 times a day for a couple hours at a time.  I have another appointment to be checked next Monday.  I get an ultrasound too, so I get to see BP again!!

My doctor also brought up having a stable environment for BP's birth.  We talked about the speed at which Gwen came into the world and how chances are it will be even faster with BP.  I told her how nervous that made me (but very happy). She mentioned that she could induce me if it made sense.  Something new to consider. 

Mother's Day Scare

Yesterday I spent 4+ hours in the hospital due to pre-term contractions (they were about 2-3 minutes apart when I got to the hospital).  I was monitored for a few hours, given terbutaline to stop them, and sent home.  I am not dilated and the baby is snug as a bug in the uterus.  I was also given this test which tells us with 99% accuracy that I will not be having this baby in the next 2 weeks (thank God).  I was put on modified bed rest.....no exercise or lifting more than 10 lbs (not easy with Gwen being 30+).   Not quite sure how long I will be on bed rest, but will find out at my doctor's appointment today.   My guess is a few days and I'll be back to normal in no time.  This baby is already a drama queen.  It has to be another girl.

Gwen has been a nightmare since our flight home on Saturday.  She has these horrible melt downs.  I have never seen anything like it. She goes ballistic and even as far as hitting us.  It takes everything in my power to not get child services called.  Her saving grace was in the hospital.  We had nobody to watch her so she came with us and was an angel.  She even put her Brobee doll next to me on my bed.  It made me cry that she gave me her most favorite possession to keep me safe and happy. 

Stay put Baby Pink!   We are not ready to meet you yet!!