Saturday, February 28, 2009

Bed rest for three days turned into icing on the cake for us :)

Due to a complication this past Wednesday, Chris and I had to rush to the Doctor's office. First off, let me just say that this appointment wasn't very fun at all. I had to not only have my blood taken, which I've actually grown used to now, but I also had to get a shot in my hip called Rhogam. This shot and needle were both absolutely ridiculous! It burned and had to be given while I was standing up so I could feel all the medicine go in. Oh, and the best part is that I have to get it once more at 28 weeks and again after the baby is born if he/she has a positive blood type. The reason behind this shot is because I am a negative B blood type and it's given to make sure my blood doesn't transfer to the baby's. Afterward Dr. Kotian did her usually examination and also an ultrasound so she could make sure the baby was fine. Thankfully, it was just a minor complication with me and the baby looked and sounded great. She then ordered me to be on bed rest for three days! Trust me, it's not as fun as it sounds. By the end of day one I was ready to get up and not be stuck in one room. I was also ordered to have an ultrasound done at the Hospital so they could get a better look at not only myself, but the baby. Which is how bed rest turned into icing on the cake :)
Yesterday, Chris and I went to the hospital for the ultrasound I was instructed to have. Today, I'm only 16 weeks and 2 days which technically means I'm not suppose to find out the sex of the baby till I'm 20 weeks. However, the ultrasound technician was able to tell the sex of the baby! We were both so excited and relieved because everything was fine with the baby and on top it, we got to know if we're having a boy or girl. I'm sure we've informed almost everyone I've ever met in my entire life, but just in case we forgot to tell anyone....
IT'S A BOY!!





Chris and I are absolutely thrilled! We're even going to start some baby shopping this weekend. My next appointment is this coming Wednesday, March 4. It's just a follow-up to the complication that occurred this past week and I'm also doing my blood test (yes, needles AGAIN!) to test for possibilities of Down Syndrome or anything else at this appointment. Chris, myself, and out sweet little baby boy would definitely appreciate everyone's prayers and thoughts! Until our next post... enjoy our sonogram pictures of little angel, he's quite the cutie already :)

Love,
Chris, Lisa, & baby♥











Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Update

15 weeks, 5 days and counting…
On February 20th I had my second Doctor visit for the baby. The appointment went good and Dr. Kotian said the baby sounds great! We unfortunately did not get to see the baby, but hearing the little heartbeat was amazing as always. Chris and I both get more excited with each passing day. This past weekend we went to Barnes and Noble and not only bought a baby name book, (yes, I previously stated that we have names chosen BUT we just want to be sure!). We also bought Charlotte’s Web and The Tale of Despereaux so we could both read to the baby at night since the baby can hear us. My next Doctor appointment is on March 4 so I can have some blood taken to see if the baby could have a possibility of Down Syndrome or if anything else could possibly be wrong. Chris and I would both greatly appreciate all the prayers and thoughts for us on that day. On an even more exciting note, we have scheduled the Anatomy Ultrasound for March 25th @ 9am Arizona time! This ultrasound is 90 minutes. They will measure all four chambers of the heart, the baby from the crown to his/her rump, and also determine the sex of the baby! We both cannot wait! I think we’ve started our countdown ever since I got off the phone scheduling the appointment. This Thursday, I will be exactly 16 weeks and lets just say I’ve finally started showing a little bit. I’ve included a picture from last Friday, its not that good considering I took it myself while Chris was at work but you can see my belly and that’s all that matters! I hope everyone is doing wonderful and remember that I love each and every one of you. There is not a day that I’m not thankful for all of you or a day that I don’t go without thinking of each of you. As soon as I get results back from the tests ran this coming Wednesday, we’ll be sure to write an update for everyone. Also, my first sonogram I got in January was in fact "zoomed" in because Dr. Kotian said she had to measure to see how far along I was.
Until next time…

Love,
Chris, Lisa, and baby♥