It's hard to believe in 13 1/2 hours Ben will be 1 week old!! This week has absolutely FLOWN by!! I sure hope time slows down when we get home.
We were pretty frazzled at the beginning of the week, trying to get everything done that needed to get done and forgetting a lot along the way. We are finally starting to settle into a routine. We usually get up and around and try to make it to the hospital around 9:15am. We try to get there before the NICU doctors do their rounds. If you catch them during rounds you can get a brief summary of what has happened in the past 24 hours, what it means, and what the plan is from there. Then Jamie stays at the isolette with Ben while I go to the Mother's Lounge (ie: extract liquid sustanance). I try and get back by 11am when Ben has his diaper change, feeding (through the gavage - tube down to his stomach), temperature and BP. We stick around until he falls asleep (or after these times is when we can hold him) and then go get breakfast if we didn't already. After that we usually go back to the isolette in case he fusses or wakes up. We can use this time to ask question or review material in his NICU book, but most often just watch him in awe. 1pm and it's time for the Mother's lounge. This schedule usually repeats itself every 3 hours. We can help with most of the general duties -sooth him when he's fussy (usually when he's getting his BP done, getting blood taken, or getting tests or if his tummy hurts), change diaper, check temp, assist the nurses by lifting him up, cleaning him up, etc. Lately we've been heading back to the RMH between 10pm and 11:30pm. He is changed, fed etc every 3 hours around the clock (2, 5, 8, and 11).
Progress
When he was admitted to the NICU on Saturday he had and IV and was on CPAP, as well as having the electrodes for monitoring body temperature, oxygen, Respitory rate, and pulse. On monday his biliruben levels were elevated so he had to go under the bililight (a uv light that shines on him and breaks down the biliruben in the blood so it can pass out of the body through the urine). Monday afternoon they started gavage feedings of breastmilk (1/2 of it was donated or the first 2 feedings. By the 3rd feeding he no longer needed the donated milk). Monday they also switched out his CPAP machine for a different type. Wednesday morning at 8am they removed him from the CPAP machine and as of today he is still off of it.
Up until wednesday or thursday he was not tolerating the breast milk very well. His little tummy wasn't ready to digest it yet. Before they send milk down the tube, they pull up whatever is left in the tummy (goal is for 0) and examine it to see if it's green or has bile in it (both bad) or if it appears to have been in the middle of being digested. Usually if it's in the process of being digested they send it back down and send new stuff down with it (depending on what the resident on duty says. By Thursday he was tolerating the breast milk alot more.
He has had a renal ultrasound, a heart echo ultrasound, and they checked his thyroid to see why his blood pressure is elevated. All the tests have come back negative so far. They took blood friday night to check for possible reasons. They also started him on some BP medicine to be administered once every 6 hours if the mean of the 2 numbers is greater than 70 I believe.
They have moved his IV a few times because the vein ends up closing up so the nutrients can get through. They also gave him a longer gavage and put it through the nose so he can suck on a pacifier while the food goes down, getting him ready to learn how to feed from a nipple.
Friday morning his biliruben numbers were lower so they took the bililight off. Now we can hold him more oten.
So, by the end of week 1 he is off the CPAP, tolerating breast milk so they can back off the IV, has had a few bowel movemants (only 1 without the assistance of a suppository. He still has to get the rest of the merconium out. As more of that comes out it makes it so that he can tolerate breastmilk more). His weight has fluctuated but as of Friday night he was 2 oz less than his birthweight.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Learning to Trust
I have a few thoughts that have been prevalent in my mind the past few days and hopefully I'll be able to convey what I'm thinking/feeling. I woke up with the hymn "Learning to Lean" going through my head, I think my theme song would more adequately be Learning to Trust.
You would think that throughout the 6 1/2 years of waiting for Ben, and then in God's perfect time we get him, you would think that would be where the trust lesson would end, but oh no! When you see the post of the birth story you may see the overwhelming lesson of God's perfect timing but here I hope you see a testamony of his perfect provision.
Jamie started working on his GED in 2010. He passed 4 out of the 5 tests the first time around and the 5th test he passed on the 4th try. His persistance and determination and things that I could see under the surface since I met him but he never knew he had until Jesus started working it out of him. I sort of assumed that as soon as he completed it in Janary that bingo bango, the perfect job would open up just in time for Ben to be born. And as the days passed by in January and turned into weeks of nothing turning up I started to get stressed and insisted that I was trusting the Lord to provide. Which I think to the best of my ability I was, but that's where it ended, my ability (and let's be honest, I'm human, that's not much). Maybe that's part of the reason that my blood pressure kept rising, although ultimately I believe it all worked and is working together as part of our Master's plan to bring forth our child at the perfect time for a specific reason and purpose.
Sadly, there are very few times when I can say that God has totally and utterly amazed me, mostly because I rely too much on what I can do and don't often give him the opportunity to show his divine provision. I can honestly say that I am thankful that Jamie does not have a job, not that he is not willing to work, we have really been beating down doors trying to find something and I hate feeling like I'm "working the system" because I am on Medicaid, even though I have been working since I turned 18 and this is my first real break in employment. I believe that Medicaid is part of God's provision to us and in the next section I am going to list out some of the blessings that we recieved yesterday and what system God used to provide it. (and trust me, if you could see the confliction going through my mind when I say that God is using a government funded program to provide for us you would chuckle, I am SO anti-big government!!)
When we got released from the hospital on Monday there were a few things that were top priority, get to DHS to pick up an application for assistance since right now our income is $0; get out the breast pump and make sure it works; pick up laudry detergent.
We got #1 and #3 done and got home after 5pm and got the pump out and thought the attachments weren't going to work. I messaged the breast feeding advocate at the WIC office and she messaged me right back even though it was after hours and told me to come right down and she would help me. It was such a simple fix but I wouldn't have thought to do it but she advised me to look into renting a hospital grade pump that would make the process a bit simpler. I went home and the next day as we were packing up, I was looking for the attachments that she removed that I would need to pump at the NICU and I could only find one. A dear friend called (who is a fountain of useful information) and suggested that I ask at the desk because they may have spare parts. So I did and the receptionist said she would check with the lactation specialist. The lactation specialist found me and we got to talking and to make a long story short, not only did she give me the replacement parts, but she contacted my insurance and arrainged for the rental of a hospital grade pump, free to me (and let me tell you the difference!!!!).
About 10 minutes later one of the NICU social workers came down to introduce herself to us and we got to talking and I made a comment about how we thankful to be able to be down there so much because Jamie is out of work right now and obviously so am I. She asked about lodging and meals and we said that we were on the waiting list for the Ronald McDonald house and had packed enough for 5 days just in case but had asked if they have an open room at the end of the day just for 1 night that we would take it, we would hate to see a room go to waste and would be very thankful for even 1 night not to have to commute. Again, to make a long story short, she came back a little while later and said she had made a call to the RMH and there was one person on the list in front of us and if they had an openning they would call by 4pm. She had contacted our the insurance and they would pay the suggested contribution price. Also, the insurance would provide meal reimbursement and she left us 4 vouchers good for up to $5 and said we would be getting a card that we could swipe. We had left the house with about $50 and had emptied our pantry of anything we could eat on the go. We figured we would buy 1 meal and eat from the snacks in the car for 1 meal and if we didn't end up with a place to stay then we would eat the 3rd meal at home.
My Aunt and Uncle who live not too far away stopped by to meet Ben and said if we needed to get away for a bit or a home-cooked meal, or a bed for the night to call them so before they left since it was after 4pm and we hadn't heard from RMH we took them up on that offer. After they left I looked at my phone to check the time and saw that I had missed a call from RMH so called them back and they had a room for us for the night. We decided that we should take it and felt like a flake for cancelling on my Aunt and Uncle but explained that we would like it as a rain check for another night when we didn't have other accomodations (it is EXTREMELY hard for me to be dependant on others, like one of the hardest things ever, it makes me feel vulnerable and like I owe a debt I can't pay- hard to explain).
Dad came down because his schedule openned up suddenly and treated us to dinner. I got a kick out of watching him watch Ben. Thats the same thing we do, we can just stand there for an hour watching him in amazement and not get the slightest bit bored! Then of course when he left he gave us money (Thank you Dad) and we were so thankful because we were down to $20 and weren't certain when we would be home again to get more since we are taking in on a day by day basis.
We ended up leaving for the night when Dad left since we had to check into the RMH by 8:30pm. There was a lady in front of us to check in and then our turn. We were filling out the papers and she started going over the procedures and she said something about at the end of the 5 days. Jamie and I both stopped her and said, what do you mean, we are only here for the night aren't we? She looked at us kind of weird and said no, we have you here for 5 days. Our jaws just dropped. Thank you Jesus, 5 days that we know that from sun-up to sun-down and anytime in between we will be able to be near Ben. Not only that, as residents of the RMH you have access to laundry facilities (they provide the soap), a community pantry and fridge, utensils and what not, you have a spot in the fridge and pantry for any items you bring, a vending machine with $.25 cans of pop, passes to area attractions to get out and relieve stress (which we won't be utilizing but think is a great thing for families here with kids who are staying long term-30 days), a pool table, treadmill, soap and other H&BA neccessities if you need them, a shuttle service to and from the hospital and so much more. What a blessing and load off for families who have loved ones who need extended care. It is so much more than we ever could have expected or ever would have asked for. All we asked for was a bed and shower taking it one day at a time.
That's not even getting into all the people who have offered and given us clothes, gifts, support, encouragement, prayer, visits and phone calls and so much more over the past few days. Including my sister who unfortunately due to health problems is unable to pump anymore has offered her brand new breast pump for us to use after Ben's out of the NICU until we are done having children, and anything else baby related that we may need that Garrett is done with.
A few months ago, we took about 1/2 of what we had in our savings account and made an offering to the Lord in faith. Jamie and I were both in agreement on the amount and what we were believing for. We both believed or provision, thinking that it would be a good job. Now we are truely learning how the Lord responds to faith and action in anwer to prayers with provision.
You would think that throughout the 6 1/2 years of waiting for Ben, and then in God's perfect time we get him, you would think that would be where the trust lesson would end, but oh no! When you see the post of the birth story you may see the overwhelming lesson of God's perfect timing but here I hope you see a testamony of his perfect provision.
Jamie started working on his GED in 2010. He passed 4 out of the 5 tests the first time around and the 5th test he passed on the 4th try. His persistance and determination and things that I could see under the surface since I met him but he never knew he had until Jesus started working it out of him. I sort of assumed that as soon as he completed it in Janary that bingo bango, the perfect job would open up just in time for Ben to be born. And as the days passed by in January and turned into weeks of nothing turning up I started to get stressed and insisted that I was trusting the Lord to provide. Which I think to the best of my ability I was, but that's where it ended, my ability (and let's be honest, I'm human, that's not much). Maybe that's part of the reason that my blood pressure kept rising, although ultimately I believe it all worked and is working together as part of our Master's plan to bring forth our child at the perfect time for a specific reason and purpose.
Sadly, there are very few times when I can say that God has totally and utterly amazed me, mostly because I rely too much on what I can do and don't often give him the opportunity to show his divine provision. I can honestly say that I am thankful that Jamie does not have a job, not that he is not willing to work, we have really been beating down doors trying to find something and I hate feeling like I'm "working the system" because I am on Medicaid, even though I have been working since I turned 18 and this is my first real break in employment. I believe that Medicaid is part of God's provision to us and in the next section I am going to list out some of the blessings that we recieved yesterday and what system God used to provide it. (and trust me, if you could see the confliction going through my mind when I say that God is using a government funded program to provide for us you would chuckle, I am SO anti-big government!!)
When we got released from the hospital on Monday there were a few things that were top priority, get to DHS to pick up an application for assistance since right now our income is $0; get out the breast pump and make sure it works; pick up laudry detergent.
We got #1 and #3 done and got home after 5pm and got the pump out and thought the attachments weren't going to work. I messaged the breast feeding advocate at the WIC office and she messaged me right back even though it was after hours and told me to come right down and she would help me. It was such a simple fix but I wouldn't have thought to do it but she advised me to look into renting a hospital grade pump that would make the process a bit simpler. I went home and the next day as we were packing up, I was looking for the attachments that she removed that I would need to pump at the NICU and I could only find one. A dear friend called (who is a fountain of useful information) and suggested that I ask at the desk because they may have spare parts. So I did and the receptionist said she would check with the lactation specialist. The lactation specialist found me and we got to talking and to make a long story short, not only did she give me the replacement parts, but she contacted my insurance and arrainged for the rental of a hospital grade pump, free to me (and let me tell you the difference!!!!).
About 10 minutes later one of the NICU social workers came down to introduce herself to us and we got to talking and I made a comment about how we thankful to be able to be down there so much because Jamie is out of work right now and obviously so am I. She asked about lodging and meals and we said that we were on the waiting list for the Ronald McDonald house and had packed enough for 5 days just in case but had asked if they have an open room at the end of the day just for 1 night that we would take it, we would hate to see a room go to waste and would be very thankful for even 1 night not to have to commute. Again, to make a long story short, she came back a little while later and said she had made a call to the RMH and there was one person on the list in front of us and if they had an openning they would call by 4pm. She had contacted our the insurance and they would pay the suggested contribution price. Also, the insurance would provide meal reimbursement and she left us 4 vouchers good for up to $5 and said we would be getting a card that we could swipe. We had left the house with about $50 and had emptied our pantry of anything we could eat on the go. We figured we would buy 1 meal and eat from the snacks in the car for 1 meal and if we didn't end up with a place to stay then we would eat the 3rd meal at home.
My Aunt and Uncle who live not too far away stopped by to meet Ben and said if we needed to get away for a bit or a home-cooked meal, or a bed for the night to call them so before they left since it was after 4pm and we hadn't heard from RMH we took them up on that offer. After they left I looked at my phone to check the time and saw that I had missed a call from RMH so called them back and they had a room for us for the night. We decided that we should take it and felt like a flake for cancelling on my Aunt and Uncle but explained that we would like it as a rain check for another night when we didn't have other accomodations (it is EXTREMELY hard for me to be dependant on others, like one of the hardest things ever, it makes me feel vulnerable and like I owe a debt I can't pay- hard to explain).
Dad came down because his schedule openned up suddenly and treated us to dinner. I got a kick out of watching him watch Ben. Thats the same thing we do, we can just stand there for an hour watching him in amazement and not get the slightest bit bored! Then of course when he left he gave us money (Thank you Dad) and we were so thankful because we were down to $20 and weren't certain when we would be home again to get more since we are taking in on a day by day basis.
We ended up leaving for the night when Dad left since we had to check into the RMH by 8:30pm. There was a lady in front of us to check in and then our turn. We were filling out the papers and she started going over the procedures and she said something about at the end of the 5 days. Jamie and I both stopped her and said, what do you mean, we are only here for the night aren't we? She looked at us kind of weird and said no, we have you here for 5 days. Our jaws just dropped. Thank you Jesus, 5 days that we know that from sun-up to sun-down and anytime in between we will be able to be near Ben. Not only that, as residents of the RMH you have access to laundry facilities (they provide the soap), a community pantry and fridge, utensils and what not, you have a spot in the fridge and pantry for any items you bring, a vending machine with $.25 cans of pop, passes to area attractions to get out and relieve stress (which we won't be utilizing but think is a great thing for families here with kids who are staying long term-30 days), a pool table, treadmill, soap and other H&BA neccessities if you need them, a shuttle service to and from the hospital and so much more. What a blessing and load off for families who have loved ones who need extended care. It is so much more than we ever could have expected or ever would have asked for. All we asked for was a bed and shower taking it one day at a time.
That's not even getting into all the people who have offered and given us clothes, gifts, support, encouragement, prayer, visits and phone calls and so much more over the past few days. Including my sister who unfortunately due to health problems is unable to pump anymore has offered her brand new breast pump for us to use after Ben's out of the NICU until we are done having children, and anything else baby related that we may need that Garrett is done with.
A few months ago, we took about 1/2 of what we had in our savings account and made an offering to the Lord in faith. Jamie and I were both in agreement on the amount and what we were believing for. We both believed or provision, thinking that it would be a good job. Now we are truely learning how the Lord responds to faith and action in anwer to prayers with provision.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Not So Normal Motherhood
It seems sometimes that nothing in my life ever follows the norm, and that's ok.
I always imagined when I had a baby that there would be a big adjustment and imagined bringing him home from the hospital the same day that I went home, but having Ben 7 weeks early, that's just not how it works. I never thought leaving without him would be so hard. I didn't think I'd cry, and I really didn't think I'd wake up in the middle of the night missing him, when I've only gotten to hold him twice. I am so thankful to have such a healthy baby. I've met so many parents already at the hospital who have had babys so much earlier and who aren't doing as well as Ben. I am so thankul that God's timing is perfect. Ben was born at the perfect time, for a specific reason and purpose and I can't wait to see him grow into it.
Right now we know that he is receiving the best care in the world, and even though we can't be there with him right now, we are doing the best we can while we are not there to give him the best! We've been trying to learn how to pump but I am going to set up an appointment with a lactation consultant to make sure that I can get a good milk supply established for him. I am thankful that Spectrum values the benefit of breast milk as much as I do. Any that I am able to get we can drop off. I figured that they would be able to mix it with the formula but that's not what they are doing, they mix it with donated breast milk so Ben still gets the full benefit of breast milk even though I can't provide it yet. That makes me extremely happy!!! I would have never thought that would be an option!!
I always imagined when I had a baby that there would be a big adjustment and imagined bringing him home from the hospital the same day that I went home, but having Ben 7 weeks early, that's just not how it works. I never thought leaving without him would be so hard. I didn't think I'd cry, and I really didn't think I'd wake up in the middle of the night missing him, when I've only gotten to hold him twice. I am so thankful to have such a healthy baby. I've met so many parents already at the hospital who have had babys so much earlier and who aren't doing as well as Ben. I am so thankul that God's timing is perfect. Ben was born at the perfect time, for a specific reason and purpose and I can't wait to see him grow into it.
Right now we know that he is receiving the best care in the world, and even though we can't be there with him right now, we are doing the best we can while we are not there to give him the best! We've been trying to learn how to pump but I am going to set up an appointment with a lactation consultant to make sure that I can get a good milk supply established for him. I am thankful that Spectrum values the benefit of breast milk as much as I do. Any that I am able to get we can drop off. I figured that they would be able to mix it with the formula but that's not what they are doing, they mix it with donated breast milk so Ben still gets the full benefit of breast milk even though I can't provide it yet. That makes me extremely happy!!! I would have never thought that would be an option!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wow, been awhile since I've updated!
Doesn't seem like there is a whole lot new to report. Ben is growing like a weed. We had an ultrasound on Dec. 21st and they estimated him at 1 pound 3 ounces. They said he is a little bit below average in all of his measurements but I don't put much stock in that because "average" takes into account the extremely big and extremely small. According to all the books he is right where he should be.
I've had a lot of people start asking me (starting at about week 15) if I had felt him moving yet. Due to an anterior placenta it took a little bit longer to feel movement. 90% of the time the egg implants itself in the back of the uterus and the placenta grows there. 10% of the time, and in my case, the egg implanted in the front so there is a cushion between baby and stomach absorbing those blows. I believe it is usually around weeks 18-20 that movement is first felt. I didn't not feel anything other than somersaults until week 23. Now he doesn't seem to stop, and that's ok!! I have been able to feel the kicks on the outside with my hand on my stomach a few times and Jamie's has been anxiously awaiting being able to feel. He was able to feel a few small kicks last night so that was awesome!
For the most part, everything health wise is right on track. My eating got pretty bad for a few weeks and so far I have gained 17 of the 53 pounds lost back but I am happy to say that nutrition has once again taken priority lol. I made it through Christmas without a single pound more gained, mostly due to a nasty eye infection, pink eye, and corneal abrasion that is almost completely healed, THANK YOU JESUS!!! Was that ever painful?!?
I had mentioned on Facebook, and it's true for Christmas and my birthday, that the holidays seemed a little off this year. With the eye stuff making me miss out on most of my family Christmas, having to work on my birthday for the first time in 5 years, and Jamie's family Christmas being cancelled due to Grandma being in the hospital; we both definitly say that his has been the worst Christmas in awhile. Added to that the stress of Jamie not being able to find a job yet and money getting a tad tight, ok, a LOT tight. But amidst it all, a genuine feeling of being blessed beyond belief emerges and we can't totally discard this year because we have received an answer to prayer that we've waited for 6 years for. So amist all the turmoil we are eternally grateful and thankful, and joyful!
It's hard to believe that there are less that 16 weeks left and we can't wait to meet him! Happy New Year everybody!
I've had a lot of people start asking me (starting at about week 15) if I had felt him moving yet. Due to an anterior placenta it took a little bit longer to feel movement. 90% of the time the egg implants itself in the back of the uterus and the placenta grows there. 10% of the time, and in my case, the egg implanted in the front so there is a cushion between baby and stomach absorbing those blows. I believe it is usually around weeks 18-20 that movement is first felt. I didn't not feel anything other than somersaults until week 23. Now he doesn't seem to stop, and that's ok!! I have been able to feel the kicks on the outside with my hand on my stomach a few times and Jamie's has been anxiously awaiting being able to feel. He was able to feel a few small kicks last night so that was awesome!
For the most part, everything health wise is right on track. My eating got pretty bad for a few weeks and so far I have gained 17 of the 53 pounds lost back but I am happy to say that nutrition has once again taken priority lol. I made it through Christmas without a single pound more gained, mostly due to a nasty eye infection, pink eye, and corneal abrasion that is almost completely healed, THANK YOU JESUS!!! Was that ever painful?!?
I had mentioned on Facebook, and it's true for Christmas and my birthday, that the holidays seemed a little off this year. With the eye stuff making me miss out on most of my family Christmas, having to work on my birthday for the first time in 5 years, and Jamie's family Christmas being cancelled due to Grandma being in the hospital; we both definitly say that his has been the worst Christmas in awhile. Added to that the stress of Jamie not being able to find a job yet and money getting a tad tight, ok, a LOT tight. But amidst it all, a genuine feeling of being blessed beyond belief emerges and we can't totally discard this year because we have received an answer to prayer that we've waited for 6 years for. So amist all the turmoil we are eternally grateful and thankful, and joyful!
It's hard to believe that there are less that 16 weeks left and we can't wait to meet him! Happy New Year everybody!
Friday, November 11, 2011
I really hate being wrong, but this time it's ok :)
I HATE being wrong, I hate losing a bet, I hate giving wrong information and so far I'm 3 for 3 lately. The other day, while driving to my parents Jamie and I drove by a field on M-46 that still had the corn in it but the one across the field from it was already harvested. I made a comment about, wonder why Dad and Uncle Howard didn't combine that one while they were down this way. Jamie responded, because they don't farm this field. Of course, I KNEW they did and let him know that they had farmed it for as long as I could remember and was so sure I was willing to bet on it. So, we did ( I do not bet unless I am 100% sure that I am correct). Uh, yeah, I was wrong, apparently they haven't farmed the south side of the road for a few years but do farm the north.
Then yesterday at work, we were talking about whether we should give paychecks out early b/c some banks will be closed today. The deciding factor ended up being what day the checks are dated for. When my boss asked me, I responded "Friday". Not realizing until later that they ARE dated for Thursday and have been for at least 1 or 2 years. WOW! I don't know if it's baby brain or what but I am usually mentally right on so this is new territory for me.
And lastly, I don't know if it's because Jamie's been saying for years that he's going to be "stuck" with all girls, or if it's because most everybody else seems to think we're having a girl, but somehow, Jamie and I were both pretty sure that the baby is a girl. I had an appointment in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, and you could not even believe my shock when the ultrasound tech told us that is's a boy! It took a while to register, and Jamie thought my shock was disappointment but it was truely just shock. We are both very excited and can't wait to welcome our son into the world. However, we've had a girl's name picked out for years so now we have to finalize a boy's name. We're pretty sure we have it but it's so hard because it will be his name for his whole life!
I thought Jamie would be dancing on the roof to find out he's having a son. It troubled me a little bit that he was so sub-dued. I asked him later if he was disappointed, scared, upset, why he didn't seem excited. He said that he is very excited but didn't want to gloat because he thought I may be disappointed that it's not a girl. NOT AT ALL!!!! We are both so blessed with the opportunity to be parents!!!!
Then yesterday at work, we were talking about whether we should give paychecks out early b/c some banks will be closed today. The deciding factor ended up being what day the checks are dated for. When my boss asked me, I responded "Friday". Not realizing until later that they ARE dated for Thursday and have been for at least 1 or 2 years. WOW! I don't know if it's baby brain or what but I am usually mentally right on so this is new territory for me.
And lastly, I don't know if it's because Jamie's been saying for years that he's going to be "stuck" with all girls, or if it's because most everybody else seems to think we're having a girl, but somehow, Jamie and I were both pretty sure that the baby is a girl. I had an appointment in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, and you could not even believe my shock when the ultrasound tech told us that is's a boy! It took a while to register, and Jamie thought my shock was disappointment but it was truely just shock. We are both very excited and can't wait to welcome our son into the world. However, we've had a girl's name picked out for years so now we have to finalize a boy's name. We're pretty sure we have it but it's so hard because it will be his name for his whole life!
I thought Jamie would be dancing on the roof to find out he's having a son. It troubled me a little bit that he was so sub-dued. I asked him later if he was disappointed, scared, upset, why he didn't seem excited. He said that he is very excited but didn't want to gloat because he thought I may be disappointed that it's not a girl. NOT AT ALL!!!! We are both so blessed with the opportunity to be parents!!!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
carpet/rug
Jamie got the nursery all painted but we've been at a standstill because we were trying to decide what to do about the flooring. If we left it bare it would get too cold in there, since we don't have forced air/heat upstairs yet. I think I said in the last post that we couldn't find an area rug that was the correct size for a decent price. My mom suggested a remnant. So, we went to Wright Way Carpet Warehouse here in Ionia and found a clearance piece of berber that was big enough to cut down. We liked the colors in it and because it had gotten rain water on it ( no discoloration on the front at all ) it was marked down to less than $70. They are going to look at it today to see if they can bind the edges, if they can we'll have a custom sized area rug (basically) for $140! Compared to the prices I saw on area rugs, that is a great deal :) Then we just have to do the trim and we can put the furniture together.
On a different note, yesterday was a great day! I love the days that I don't feel icky :) Saturday was good, Sunday and Monday were icky, Tuesday was good and hoping for a great Wednesday :) Make it a great one everybody!
On a different note, yesterday was a great day! I love the days that I don't feel icky :) Saturday was good, Sunday and Monday were icky, Tuesday was good and hoping for a great Wednesday :) Make it a great one everybody!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Haven't updated in awhile
I've been kind of busy, thinking about getting ready for upcoming craft shows but not having a lot of motivation to do so. We had our first actual "baby" appointment tuesday. Since they couldn't get the heartbeat on the dopplar/sonar do-hicky they did a bedside ultra-sound. I was glad Jamie had come in b/c he hadn't gotten to hear or see it yet. We saw it move a few times, it never ceases to amaze me! We got a perfect view of the face, as it was facing forward. The doctor said everything looks good. I'm now 13 1/2 weeks and have to wait a few more weeks until I can stop referring to the baby as "it". Then we can really start preparing.
Thanks to Jamie's Mom and my parents we have all the baby furniture, we just have to assemble it but are waiting to finish painting the nursery and will probably hire somebody to lay carpet in there. We were going to get a large area rug for the room but can't find one the correct size, and the ones that come close are almost $200!
Not a whole lot else going on. This is the last weekend I have before having craft shows for the next 6 weekends. This weekend is my family's bi-annual get together to make apple butter. It's always a great time! Still trying to find Jamie a job, once that's done I know the stress load will lighten!!
Thanks to Jamie's Mom and my parents we have all the baby furniture, we just have to assemble it but are waiting to finish painting the nursery and will probably hire somebody to lay carpet in there. We were going to get a large area rug for the room but can't find one the correct size, and the ones that come close are almost $200!
Not a whole lot else going on. This is the last weekend I have before having craft shows for the next 6 weekends. This weekend is my family's bi-annual get together to make apple butter. It's always a great time! Still trying to find Jamie a job, once that's done I know the stress load will lighten!!
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