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Induction, continued When we left off, I hadn’t yet recieved Cervadil and was tolerating the misoprostol contractions pretty well. After my next check around 7pm, the nurse administered the Cervadil and we waited to see how things would progress. Right around 9pm, I decided to take her up on the offer of Ambien so I [...]

For real this time. I do have pre-eclampsia, but I managed to keep my numbers steady enough over the weekend (with NSTs on Friday and Sunday and a few more 24-hour urine tests and bloodwork) that they felt comfortable enough to let me keep my appointment on Tuesday. When I went in yesterday I had [...]

We’re going to have our baby this weekend. (!!!) Crazy! I got a phone call yesterday that said my labs and blood pressure are still crap and we need to get this baby delivered so we can both recover. I have a bit of protein in my urine, my platelet count (liver function) is dropping, [...]

I’ve had an exciting time since my post last week! Recap from Monday’s blood pressure check: BP was terrible (160/90) when they first took it, so about ten minutes later they re-checked and I’m so glad they did, because it improved a ton (134/82). Because it was so high initially and my leg/foot swelling was [...]

Baby Appointment Dr’s appointment yesterday didn’t offer a lot of great news – my blood pressure is elevated (140/90, up from 140/76 two weeks ago) so they want me to come back in Monday for another blood pressure check just to make sure it’s not continuing to go up. I don’t seem to be spilling [...]

Maternity Photos! We had our maternity photoshoot on Saturday and it went splendidly. Ashley is so fun to work with and was great about giving us directions so we didn’t look stupid. I’m really bad at finding places to put my hands and don’t always notice if my bangs are doing something kooky so I [...]

I think I am hitting the “uncomfortable” stage of pregnancy. My feet and ankles retain fluid so easily and I get really frustrated with my chubby feet. It often hurts to circle my ankles or flex my calves because the skin is so tight – it feels like an indian rugburn. Elevating still helps slightly, [...]

This last week was the first time a complete stranger remarked on my belly. I was wary of him at first since he was singing to himself (here in Portland, talking to yourself is a sure sign of The Crazies) but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that he was very polite and nice. He [...]

So! 30 weeks down and approximately 10 to go. Baby is moving much differently than even a month ago – it’s much more squirmy, rolly, and stretchy sensations rather than distinct kicks. I still get those too, but they are much fewer and farther between. I’ve also felt hiccups a couple of times! I think [...]

“Nursery” Update We managed to get the crib in its designated spot in the bedroom, and it actually worked! It’s not obtrusive, I can still get in an out of bed, and Baby will be close by in the middle of the night. Win! I also washed practically everything we’ve purchased so far for Baby [...]

I got my first unsolicited pregnancy remark this week! And! It was very pleasant with lots of well-meaning advice. It was from a nice lady who works at the grocery store, whom we’ve seen there for years, and when we made it through her line she asked, “When are you due?” I kind of missed [...]

“Nursery” Progress Our crib arrived this week so we spent an evening putting it together. There was only one frustration-induced break taken and we didn’t break anything or dismember each other so I’m calling it a success. Crib is currently in the living room but will be moved to the bedroom once I can figure [...]

Restraint This last week or so, I’ve been trying to make a conscious effort to not go overboard when eating. I still rarely feel full and want to eat everything in sight, but I’m trying to get my body to realize that HEY, if I have just finished a bowl of cereal, I probably do [...]

Only a dream I had a dream last night that I was featured in a tabloid magazine for gaining a ton of weight. It was like, “103?! Not anymore! Pregnancy causes Meggan to balloon out overnight!” or something of that nature, accompanied by a terribly unflattering paparazzi photo of me. Delightful! Baby appointment I assume [...]

Christmas Eve this year marked 24 weeks of pregnancy for me, meaning that if – heaven forbid – Baby were to be born, he would at least have a chance at survival. Babies born prior to 24 weeks are often too fragile and underdeveloped to make it. As such, I am very, very thankful that [...]