We had our 26w2d ultrasound and appointment today.
First things first. I have to imagine that it is, like, a billion times easier for guys to pee in a cup, yet somehow they never have to do it. Not fair.
The important stuff, then. I was a little worried about today's appointment, because I've been having a lot of pressure, and had 4 Braxton Hicks contractions in an hour last night (they stopped later, though). However... cervical length is still over 3 cm, with no funneling! I can't believe it! I asked about the BH contractions - he said to come in if they happen more than 6 times in an hour. I also asked about the NICU at the local hospital - it's Level II with the capabilities of being Level III, they just don't have a full-time neonatologist on-staff (just during the day on consult). However, there's a Level III that is only 30 minutes away - if anything happened with Jota (which is increasingly unlikely!), they would stabilize her and take her down to the Level III if needed.
Let's see, what else... I downloaded an app on my iPod touch (which I rarely use) called "BabyBump" - it's got kick counters and contraction counters, which I love, as well as weekly photos of development. Since I didn't feel like my homemade spreadsheet was cutting it, I love this so far.
We're still not telling anyone her name, but I will share her initials. She's got the same initials that I do - "AKD." I don't think I'm going to tell many (if anyone) in "real life" that, though. :)
Monday, April 19, 2010
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What great news all around. I'm so glad to hear that everything is coming along so wonderfully!
I love that the baby will have the same initials as you!
You're so sweet!! :) I have to admit, it was a little bit by design. We'd decided on her first name, and then I mentioned it would be neat to either use my husband's first initial somehow, or to have her and I share initials. One of our front-runner middle names is a family name that starts with "K," so it just seemed perfect!
I'm so glad that things are going relatively quiet for you and Jota...I think BH are relatively common at this stage of the game. I know I had them a lot with Cooper...but, I don't ever recall having them with Lily.
I CAN'T wait to find out Jota' real name :) Come on...You can tell me! I promise not to tell ;)
I love her sharing your initials - LOVE IT! :)
Hooray again for your cervix!!
It's getting harder and harder for me to pee in a cup. I thought I was getting good at it... but now I just pee on my hand or foot or whatever. Anywhere but the cup.
And the same initials as you is great! That's a cute idea!
I love hearing that everything is great!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also love that you ladies will be sharing initials!
You will get a kick out of this...when I was pregnant with Jonathan I had to do one of those 24 hour urine tests and they gave me this thing to put over my seat so all my urine would land in it and then I pour it into the jug....maybe you need one of those? Now that I think of it, I should really save that because I can imagine it can get physically harder to pie in a cup. Wow...that was really an eye opener for me. LOL
On a more serious note....love hearing your cervix is doing well. :)
Looking forward to Jota's real name.
You're a fan of the office. I'm going with Astrid.
I can't wait to hear her name after she is born! And I'm so glad everything is looking so good for you. You deserve it so much!
Oh and btw, we've been talking names again, and our girl name starts with an A. Wouldn't it be funny if we picked the same name again???
Jen - you rock! Yeah, I've been having BH for quite a while, but they'd always been a lot more erratic. They're back to coming/going now, so I'm happier!
SIF and Leda - thank you so much, ladies! It seemed too cute to me, too!
Cheryl - I'm glad to know it's not just me! There seriously has to be a better collection method than this?
Jess - I just shot you a message on Facebook, but I LOVE it! That's a genius idea! Anything to direct what's going on a little better.
Lowell - This made me laugh really hard. No "Astrid" - or "Asterd."
Heather - Oh, my gosh, that would be too big of a coincidence! I would just smile and laugh!! :)
I love, love, love when I hear all is going well with you and baby Jota!! The app you downloaded sounds pretty cool. There are apps for everything! :)
Well I for one, love her initials. My daughter's first name also starts with an "A." I also think it's so sweet that you two will share initials.
Jill - you just made me smile so big!! You are so sweet! The app has worked really well so far!
Arizona - you are too sweet! I loce that your daughter's name also starts with an "A" - why go further in the alphabet when it starts so well? ;)
I had to giggle with your peeing in a cup comment!! It just gets harder too!
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