I can't tell you how excited we are that we found out that we are having a healthy baby! We had our u/s on Sept 9th in Omaha with Dr. Barsoom and he said, "The baby has a noggin' " It was quite funny the way he put it. The Dr. also told us that the baby doesn't have spina bifida either. The u/s tech did check a nuchal translucency, which checks the thickness of the baby's neck, and that was normal too. Nuchal Translucency can be positive in diagnoses such as down's syndrome and other genetic problems. The baby's HR was 148 and we found out that we are having a boy! The u/s tech is 90% sure about this. We really didn't care what sex we had just as long as the baby is healthy. We were pretty excited to find out that it is a boy since we have all boy clothes, the stroller is blue and brown, baby swing is brown, etc. We also said that later on it might be kind of fun to have bunk beds in one room when the child gets old enough.
We also talked to Dr. Barsoom about a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) and he said that they do them in Omaha. This is definitely an option since I didn't enjoy having a c-section with Jamison. Dr. Barsoom told us that they could induce us at 37 weeks after they do an amniocentesis to check the baby's lungs to see if they are mature enough to breathe on it's own. We could also stay at my parent's house in Omaha and wait to go into labor after 37 weeks and have the baby in Omaha. Decisions, Decisions. The only reason we would have the baby in Omaha is because as of right now they don't do VBAC's in Sioux City. = (
I also had an appt with Dr. Eastmann, my primary OB, and everything is good. Blood pressure was 122/60, HR 70, and urine negative for glucose or protein. Baby's HR was 148. I love listening to the baby's HR, it is the most beautiful sound in the world. My next Dr. appt with Eastmann is on Oct 14th and they will check the AFP. (This is what was positive with Isabelle but we already know that baby doesn't have any neural tube defects so I feel like there is nothing to worry about) My next ultrasound will be on Oct 21 in Omaha with Dr. Barsoom and this will be an overall look at all of the baby's anatomy. Hopefully a confirmation of boy or girl so we know for sure! = )
Right now I am 13 weeks as of last Friday and almost in my second trimester! Woohoo! I am starting to feel like I have more energy which is really nice. I have been having some allergy problems but the Dr.'s have said it is ok to take Zyrtec and Benadryl if I need to. I am a little sad knowing that I will probably only be pregnant one more time since we want 3 kids so I am trying to enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can. I will post belly pics and u/s pic soon!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Trip to Ohio!
Another great trip this summer that we did was go to Ohio for my cousin Lindy's wedding! It was so good to see all of my relatives that live in Ohio.
We chose to fly and J did great. He slept most of the plane rides but when he wasn't sleeping we kept him preoccupied with toys and crayons. The only negative thing that happened is that we got 2 flights cancelled in one day! We couldn't believe it! It was just ridiculous. We also got to go to King's Island which is an awesome amusement park in Cincinnati. Here are the pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157627534100448/show/
Trip to the Zoo
Another memorable trip that we did this summer was go to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. J loved it! He especially loved the seals, elephants, and the fish aquarium.
Also another thing to mention is that my parents moved from Ohio to Elkhorn, NE! We love having my parents so close! It is absolutely great. Here are the rest of the pics from the zoo http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157627036288267/show/
Jamison's First Camping Trip May 2011
5-22-11 085 a video by ajgould on Flickr.
We took J camping this summer back in May and he had such a great time. He loved being outdoors. WE rented a cabin in Yankton with some friends. It was a little too cold to go swimming at that time but we still had fun none the less. Our next camping trip is next weekend! Here are more pics from the trip http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157626783291990/show/
We are having another baby!
We are super excited to announce that we are having another baby! We found out on July 16th that we were pregnant and it was 4 days before my bday so it was a great pre bday surprise. I have had one ultrasound already when I was 7 weeks and we saw/heard the baby's heartbeat. They also said that are due date will be March 23, 2012.
We are very hopeful this time that our baby will be healthy and I have been taking 5mg of folic acid which is 20 times the normal dose to prevent anencephaly/neural tube defects. We will have an ultrasound on Sept 9th to rule out anencephaly/neural tube defects so we will keep our fingers crossed!
I have been feeling really good and I haven't had any morning sickness but have been feeling really tired. We told Jamison that there is a baby in the my belly and he yells into my tummy "Hello baby, " it is so cute. He will be a great older brother.
Right now I am 10 weeks pregnant and can't wait to find out what our next baby will be! I have a feeling that it is another boy due to my cravings. I have been wanting steak and potatoes, watermelon, pasta, pizza, and ice cream just like I was with Jamison. We will find out in October....
Jamison's 2nd Birthday Party!
I do apologize for not writing for awhile...we have been really busy this summer! Now Jamison is 2! I can't believe my baby is a toddler. Earlier this summer we changed him from a crib to a toddler bed because he was crawling out of his crib and he is doing really well with that change. He loves his new converted bed.
I took him to the doctor for his 2nd bday well child check up and he was 22.5 lbs (in the less than 3rd percentile) and 33 inches (in the 25th percentile for his age) the Dr. isn't concerned about him because he is growing along the same curve.
Some things that Jamison does as a 2 year old: he says about 100+ words, hw can say 3 words together, he lands on both of his feet when he jumps, he is getting really good at using utensils when eating, he is climbing on everything, he can go downstairs and upstairs without any difficulty, and yes he is starting to go pee pee in the potty! He goes on the potty every night before bed. I may start trying to get him to go during the day now too.
For his 2nd bday party we had an elmo theme and it was a pool party. We got Pizza Ranch and my sister Kelly made Monster cookie cupcakes! Yummy! We had about 25 people there and J got a lot of really nice toys including a trike! He had such a great time. Here are pics from the party http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157627409719359/show/
This weekend we are going camping in Yankton for Andy's 31st bday and there is nothing more than J loves than to be outside. He is so excited to go camping. We will post pics when we get them uploaded.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Jamison is 18 months old!
I can't believe he is a year and a half old! Where did the time go?! We took J in for his appt and he is 20lbs 11oz and now in the 3rd percentile! That's right he is back on the chart! It must be all that great food mommy has been feeding him. He is the most amazing boy and we are so lucky to have him.
He is starting to say a lot more words like, oreo, ding dong, purple, paper, door, more, bye-bye, uh-oh, duck, frog, banana (nona), to name a few. He sleeps through the night when he is not teething. He currently has two molars coming on upper and lower left gums. Poor little guy! Even if he does wake up a little oragel and tylenol do the trick and he is back to bed in 5 minutes.
Jamison is also understanding more commands now to. He will bring me his shoes if I ask, he will sit down when it is time to eat, and if I say we are going bye-bye he gets really really excited.
He does get seperation anxiety from time to time when I drop him off at daycare or go to four seasons to work out. He cries and says momma and it tears at my heart but I know after I leave that he will be ok.
On Valentine's day we had a little date at Play all day which is an indoor gym with inflatables, ball pit, and tons of toys.After we ate lunch at pizza hut and then it was time for his afternoon nap. While he was sleeping I roasted a chicken for supper with the fixings. We had such a great time and I have some pictures from V-day and I will post the website.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157625997140165/show/
I went back to work for the first time on Monday and it went pretty well. I missed everyone and they had missed me while I was gone. It was kind of tough because there are two women that are pregnant and a third that is due any day now. I still wish I was pregnant with Isabelle and she was healthy. I am happy for the women, but wish that my situation could've turned out differently. I know this a normal part of the grieving process. I have also found a friend that lives in North Carolina that had the same thing and we have been e-mailing back and forth. It is nice to talk to someone who has been through the same thing I have too.
He is starting to say a lot more words like, oreo, ding dong, purple, paper, door, more, bye-bye, uh-oh, duck, frog, banana (nona), to name a few. He sleeps through the night when he is not teething. He currently has two molars coming on upper and lower left gums. Poor little guy! Even if he does wake up a little oragel and tylenol do the trick and he is back to bed in 5 minutes.
Jamison is also understanding more commands now to. He will bring me his shoes if I ask, he will sit down when it is time to eat, and if I say we are going bye-bye he gets really really excited.
He does get seperation anxiety from time to time when I drop him off at daycare or go to four seasons to work out. He cries and says momma and it tears at my heart but I know after I leave that he will be ok.
On Valentine's day we had a little date at Play all day which is an indoor gym with inflatables, ball pit, and tons of toys.After we ate lunch at pizza hut and then it was time for his afternoon nap. While he was sleeping I roasted a chicken for supper with the fixings. We had such a great time and I have some pictures from V-day and I will post the website.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegouldfam/sets/72157625997140165/show/
I went back to work for the first time on Monday and it went pretty well. I missed everyone and they had missed me while I was gone. It was kind of tough because there are two women that are pregnant and a third that is due any day now. I still wish I was pregnant with Isabelle and she was healthy. I am happy for the women, but wish that my situation could've turned out differently. I know this a normal part of the grieving process. I have also found a friend that lives in North Carolina that had the same thing and we have been e-mailing back and forth. It is nice to talk to someone who has been through the same thing I have too.
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