Nothing but Good News

Twosey and I went to see Dr Smith, my OB, today. She is really happy with my progress. She even complimented my steady but not overwhelming weight gain. She did say my iron was looking a little low but she trusts me to eat more leafy, green veggies and so she did not give me an iron Rx. All us mamas know how happy I am to not have to take that stuff! Twosey's heartbeat sounded good- strong and in the 140s, just like his brother always was.

We talked a little more about the VBAC (vaginal birth after Csection) scenario. I have been wavering, thinking maybe I should just go for the C and make it easy. But Truitt's c-section wasn't easy for me. It was hard physically and emotionally. I honestly don't know how I would be able to accomplish 6 weeks of recovery with a 2 year old. Sure, people do it, but I don't think it's ever easy. Not having family in town to help, we would end up paying for someone. How lucky are we that this is even a possibility for us when it is not for so many other families?

I read a couple of articles recently that really helped me get back on track for the VBAC (if you say the italicized part fast, it sounds like something from a 70s sitcom. Awesome). I also clarified the process with Dr Smith today and I feel better knowing exactly what is going to happen. Basically, she will not induce for a VBAC so if I haven't started labor by the scheduled c-section date of May 8 (my due date is May 11) I will have Twosey then. However, if it looks like labor is progressing, we'll wait and let nature take its course. This is a real win-win for me. I appreciate so much that I have a doctor that is willing to give me this opportunity. In fact, I think she prefers it; I believe she sees VBACs as sound medical practice. Based on the recent research, I believe she is right.

Speaking of that research, here are the recent articles from TIME for whomever is interested:

The Trouble With Repeat Cesareans

http://tinyurl.com/cg6oqo

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The Risks of Early C-sections

http://tinyurl.com/dlg88a

Ray came to the appointment with me this morning as well. "Oh, what a sweetie" you might think. yeah, he's sweet and all but mostly he came to make sure I didn't back out of telling Dr Smith about the bad insomnia I have been having. I am going days on end with only 3-4 hours of sleep a night. I deal with insomnia all the time, but it's so much worse when I am pregnant and it's so much harder to deal with when I want to be at my best to deal with Turtle. So, I am glad he was there to make me fess up. Last week I also had a bad migraine- to the point that Ray had to come home from work. A real migraine- not a bad headache. I had loss of vision, nausea, the works. I blew it off b/c I hate dealing with being sick, but Dr Smith actually suggested I see a Neurologist if it happens again. I haven't had a migraine in 20 years or more, so I am also glad that Ray remembered to tell her about it. I honestly forgot about that part. He thinks, and now she also thinks, it may have been caused by lack of sleep. So, I have a prescription for Ambien with an ok to try taking 2 Benadryl first. She assures me this is not poisoning my baby in any way and I believe her. I think getting a full night's sleep, even every other week, will make a huge difference in the way I feel and definitely help me be better prepared for having a new born in the house again. A NEWBORN!!! Do you believe it? Only a couple months away. Wow!

And because you are happy to know how Twosey and I are doing, but really come to the blog for the cute factor, here ya go:

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Lest I forget, Sunday the little clan departs for wonderful (at least we think it will be wonderful) Key Biscayne, FL. Yes, a REAL vacation. We are so excited! You can be sure there will be pictures galore from the trip and I know you are all as excited as me to see how Turtle reacts to his 1st trip to the beach. Stay tuned...