adam's skill set is impressing me more and more each day.
the other day, adam laid his head on my belly and listened for the baby's heartbeat. i've always know he has good ears, but this seemed a bit excessive. he reproduced what he heard while i helped him count the beats per minute. it was pretty close to what we heard at the doc's office, so i'm a believer. who needs to rent a doppler when i have a husband with super-hearing? baby's in store for an interesting few teen years, if adam's hearing stays this powerful- no sneaking out on his watch! the real test, though, will be if his hearing works in his sleep when baby needs help in the middle of the night.
then yesterday gibson cut his right front paw running around the yard. we're not 100% sure how he did it, but there was a significant cut just below his carpal pad. we think he may have caught his pad during his several jumps up to greet people at the back gate, as there were some blood smears there. adam and i brought him inside right away and i attempted to clean the would with a wet washcloth while adam held him supine. i'm such a wuss i had to hand the cloth over to adam. it was partially the blood, partially just a feeling of general helplessness. adam applied pressure until the bleeding mostly stopped. and from now on, adam will be in charge treating of all injuries, pets and children.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
doc appt
we had another doctor's appointment thursday and it really went well. unless you count the 45 minute wait to see the doctor; that was a bit of a bummer, especially with adam needing to get to work.
but, waiting aside, we got to hear the heartbeat again (adam for the first time), and it sounded incredible again. the doctor was able to get a good read on the little one, creating a crisp audio. adam attempted to record with his ipod, but the finicky recorder let us down. maybe next time?
i found out that i passed my blood test with flying colors. whatever the long list of items were, my results were all in the "normal" column. according to the doctor, hardly everyone has all "normal," with at least one abnormal; but not me! whoo hoo!
apparently i passed the urine test too, because after i submitted my sample (it continues to amuse me how easy THAT is) the nurse stuck her head in the exam room to say the sample was good. adam and i were a bit confused by/perhaps impressed with her lightning-fast analysis, but whatever. she's got issues. when we first came into the exam room, the nurse asked if i felt the baby yet; i said no. any flutterings? no. any bleeding or cramping? no. interesting enough, when the doctor was talking to us, she asked if i felt anything yet, i said no, and she said that it was very normal and most first pregnancies don't have noticeable movement until 20 weeks (i'm 17 weeks currently). she commented that everyone wants to know if you're feeling anything, but not to worry if i don't. i was really tempted to ask, "so when the nurse asked me if i felt anything, then immediately asked if i had any symptoms of miscarriage, i shouldn't worry?" i didn't. maybe i should have. that nurse is a bit of a dolt.
something kinda fun happened yesterday, post exam, granted, but related. i was trying on a shirt i bought and adam was home. he commented on my pregnant belly (more fat than pregnant, but i'm not allowed to say things like that, adam's tired of my fat gripes). so then i asked adam to feel my uterus (that sounds weird); it's a noticeable round firmness right below my belly button. it's cool to feel because it's something tangible in an every day setting that says "i've got something growing inside me." adam loved it. it was something he could experience in real life too.
we'll have another ultrasound in 3 weeks. can't wait!
but, waiting aside, we got to hear the heartbeat again (adam for the first time), and it sounded incredible again. the doctor was able to get a good read on the little one, creating a crisp audio. adam attempted to record with his ipod, but the finicky recorder let us down. maybe next time?
i found out that i passed my blood test with flying colors. whatever the long list of items were, my results were all in the "normal" column. according to the doctor, hardly everyone has all "normal," with at least one abnormal; but not me! whoo hoo!
apparently i passed the urine test too, because after i submitted my sample (it continues to amuse me how easy THAT is) the nurse stuck her head in the exam room to say the sample was good. adam and i were a bit confused by/perhaps impressed with her lightning-fast analysis, but whatever. she's got issues. when we first came into the exam room, the nurse asked if i felt the baby yet; i said no. any flutterings? no. any bleeding or cramping? no. interesting enough, when the doctor was talking to us, she asked if i felt anything yet, i said no, and she said that it was very normal and most first pregnancies don't have noticeable movement until 20 weeks (i'm 17 weeks currently). she commented that everyone wants to know if you're feeling anything, but not to worry if i don't. i was really tempted to ask, "so when the nurse asked me if i felt anything, then immediately asked if i had any symptoms of miscarriage, i shouldn't worry?" i didn't. maybe i should have. that nurse is a bit of a dolt.
something kinda fun happened yesterday, post exam, granted, but related. i was trying on a shirt i bought and adam was home. he commented on my pregnant belly (more fat than pregnant, but i'm not allowed to say things like that, adam's tired of my fat gripes). so then i asked adam to feel my uterus (that sounds weird); it's a noticeable round firmness right below my belly button. it's cool to feel because it's something tangible in an every day setting that says "i've got something growing inside me." adam loved it. it was something he could experience in real life too.
we'll have another ultrasound in 3 weeks. can't wait!
Monday, June 2, 2008
getting ready for summer pregnancy
so, i'm doing a couple of things to get ready for being pregnant during the summer. first, i'm working by butt off (or back, should i say?) to get the yard in decent shape. i'm weeding and planting veggies now, while i don't have a belly to work around. then, there'll be light weeding for the rest of summer . . . but most of the time on weekends to be spent fishing or lounging in the pool.
speaking of pool, that brings me to the 2nd thing i'm doing. . . shopping! i rarely buy clothes, but this whole impending beach-ball-belly thing will definitely require an exception. i've started off by getting some shorts and jeans and a bathing suit from mimi maternity. for once, that discover points-exchange thingy is coming in handy, in the form of a $50 gift certificate for the store. and it made a helpful dent in my purchase. but with that swim suit, i'm ready for the pool. all i need now is a slightly warmer day and i'm set. i wonder how gibson will react to the pool? i wonder if i can trust him in my pool, or if i'll have to limit him to his pool. . . ?
speaking of pool, that brings me to the 2nd thing i'm doing. . . shopping! i rarely buy clothes, but this whole impending beach-ball-belly thing will definitely require an exception. i've started off by getting some shorts and jeans and a bathing suit from mimi maternity. for once, that discover points-exchange thingy is coming in handy, in the form of a $50 gift certificate for the store. and it made a helpful dent in my purchase. but with that swim suit, i'm ready for the pool. all i need now is a slightly warmer day and i'm set. i wonder how gibson will react to the pool? i wonder if i can trust him in my pool, or if i'll have to limit him to his pool. . . ?
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