Another Update

Well, yesterday we went to the perinatalogist visit. Just prior to going I noticed that my stomach was a mass of welts and a rash, so I called my regular ob and was informed that I have a lovely case of PUPPPS. (If you want to know what that stands for, you will have to look that up.) Basically, it is a rash with welts that is like having a huge chicken pox or poison ivy rash on your stomach that you are not supposed to scratch. It's not harmful. Just incredibly itchy that will not go away until after the pregnancy has ended. Hydrocortisone cream helps take the edge off, so off I went to the other doctor.

The doctor was really nice and from what I was told by a friend of ours, who is a supervising nurse at the hospital, we saw the best one out of the four who come to Idaho Falls from Primary's. To be honest, in some ways I am more confused now as to what is going on then I was before. I am hoping to schedule an appointment with my regular doctor soon to "debrief".

The only things I know for sure are that I am not to take the glucose test, because he states that it would be more harmful then helpful. He feels that I do have gestational diabetes and need to start testing my glucose levels immediately. Tre is within the normal growth range but at the high end of that level. (In other words "big baby") Also, the umbilical cord is definitely edged in its connection and there were some other things as well that I will refrain from sharing.

Long story, shorter . . . . there are still some concerns, but not as many as there could be. At this point, I am going to talk to the doctor about a C-section. It's not my first choice, but there have been and still are too many red flags for my comfort level. Plus I would much rather be sure that my doctor, who knows my history, be there for sure, then to get someone who knows nothing of what has been happening and the complications become a problem for myself and Tre.

On a more fun note we were able to see Tre's face from the front for the first time. He has really chubby cheeks and was not happy about being poked and moved around for the various ultrasounds. (I was kicked and punched good and hard during the appointment and for a couple of hours afterwards.)

That is as far as I know at this point.

Daddy's 1st Day of Graduate School

And so the adventure begins . . . . .

Never Underestimate the Power of the Belly

Two days ago I discovered that the regulator/motor for my passanger back seat window had gone out. (This would be the fourth and hopefully, final door that this has happened to.) I was not too happy, since I knew that the part to fix this cost about $300. Since we had just paid Jim's tuition, books, a doctor bill, and another bill off that day, money is a little tight and I just didn't want one more big expense this month. grrrrrrrrr

Anywhoo . . . . Because Jim is in the middle of a DOE audit, he has been unable to pick up the part that I need, so I went today and got it myself since I am becoming desperate. (The window is half down and won't go up or down.) When I went into the parts department I boo-hooed about how this is the fourth door I have had to do this to. The nice parts guy listened to my sad story, saw my pregnant belly, and took pity on me. Not only was the part price cut in half, he also gave me another $20 off because he felt bad for me. Woohoo! When I called my husband, he stated it was a good thing I went. They would have never done the same deal for him. I just laughed and said it was all about the belly.

Update

Well, I had another doctor's appointment this morning and here are the results:

Baby is in the 77% percentile for his growth.
Heartbeat is good.
Previa has not returned.
There is some concern with the umbilical cord insertion, so I have to see a perinatologist next Wednesday for a high-tech ultrasound to check the connection to the placenta. If it is strong, we proceed as normal. If it is weak, then a definite C-section to avoid hemorrhaging and Tre being stillborn.

Next month is the dreaded glucose test, plus the regular appointment.

Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaah!

Another bill paid off and another scheduled to be paid off in November! There may be light at the end of this tunnel, yet! Thank goodness for tithing blessings and frugal living. Couponing and bargain shopping does pay off.


And in other news . . . . I finished my 5th month on Thursday, so I am now over half way done with this pregnancy! My next appointment is on Tuesday, and we definitely have a lot to talk to the doctor about, i.e. swine flu vaccine and this horrible nasal congestion that I am experiencing. Other than that it should be pretty routine, which will be a nice change.

Latest Creation

Our ward had a summer BBQ and we were on the list to make desserts, so I decided to make "ice cream" cupcakes. They are cupcakes that you bake inside of ice cream cones and then frost and decorate to make them look like ice cream cones. (I even cheated and used store bought frosting.) They went really fast, so I guess they were a hit!

I got this idea from my mom who used to make them for the cheerleading bake sales that I had to bring stuff for when I was in 8th grade. They were always the first thing to go! They are great since there is little mess and nothing to throw away when eating them!

Rivals In The House!!

Well, it is official. Jim is a Vandal and I am a Bronco for at least the fall semester. He is beginning his graduate work and I am taking a class to get my school social work endorsement. (I know I need one more thing on my plate this fall like I need a hole in the head.) So we will get to commesurate together or at least kind of, since I am not trying to work full-time as well. (Already been there, done that!) However, I am scheduled to teach two sections of a new class starting in September. That will really be a new experience since I will now be creating my own syllabus and designing my own assignments. Since I have never taught this class before, this could get really interesting really fast.

The padding for our "padded room" and the straight jackets are on their way. It should be an adventure!