So I had my 38 wk appt... same old same old
Actually no weight gain! Ive been weighing within the same 1 lbs either side for the last three weeks!
BP good, as always.
Baby's Heartrate in the 130-140 range.
Only measuring 38 and 1/2 weeks though, but her head dropped one station from last time so that could be why...
1 full cent. dialated, -2, and 50% effaced
So based on that he said I will see you next week... ahh, another week.
Which is good I guess because I work Fri, Sun, Mon, Tues and then have dr. appt on Wednesday and we really need that money. But next week I think he will strip my membranes so hopefully I will go before my due date ( 27th) I also asked since he doesnt think I will go, "Can I go to the fair?" and he said I could as long as I only drank water and lots of it, I might sneek one glass of lemonade though... other than that I can stick to that rule. So the plan is to go Sat. 23rd if the weather is nice otherwise we could go Sunday too... if I havent popped.
Zackary is doing good, but someone told Matt at work there friend got some type of infection like that and he took all the antibiotic and thought he was fine then, but really it hadnt gone all the way and needed 7 inches of intestines removed.
I know, there I go thinking again, but I was thinking after the completion of the antibiotic to have him tested again to make sure its gone. ( and I was thinking this before I was told that stupid story) The stomach cramping and diarrhea are done, but Im thinking he is still going more often #2 then normal and I dont think appetite has returned 100%.
Stitches are out, My mom and I had to pin him down to do it, but it got done. We still cant even touch his foot without him screaming. I know its not hurting him, but the fear is still there and he will not let us get a good look. Im suppose to check to make sure the wound doesnt pop open, but my small looks, and the steri-strips they put on, make it next to impossible.
Nikki was given about 72 hours and that was Tuesday so she has until tomorrow... Im thinking she is going on Mom's Birthday though, Monday 8/18/08
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Are u kidding me?
Zackary is doing better foot wise, but the Cephalexin antibiotic he was taking has now caused Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)... just the poor kids luck, horrible gas and stomach cramps and 30+ trips to the bathroom a day for the fun stuff. Since it took a day to get lab results I just gave him the first dose of his new antibiotic, but was told it could take 48 hrs for improvement and a major side effect of that is the "fun stuff" I hope we have luck on this one. Every antibiotic he has ever taken has caused him a different problem that hes needed another trip and Rx for... We go to the doctor on Monday to get the stitches out and I have my 38 week appt on Wednesday, after this month I will be all doctor'd out.
I will have been to the doctor 10 times in already this month after Wednesday and neither Nikki or I have had a baby yet! ( Although we have insurance I still dont want to see the doctor bills :( )
I will have been to the doctor 10 times in already this month after Wednesday and neither Nikki or I have had a baby yet! ( Although we have insurance I still dont want to see the doctor bills :( )
Thursday, August 7, 2008
He hasnt been able to Walk
So Zack hasnt been able to walk since Thursday... thats one week. Too long in a three year old world. Well, he has been playing a lot of video games to say the least. Yesterday he started walking again, his foot feels much better.... I overheard this...
Tossing a Football around while standing on my bed.... " Press A to throw" ( he would then throw) jumps back on my bed " Press A to throw" ( he would then throw) Matt looks at me, " What did he just say?" Yes the kids needs to get to play outside again. Monday the stitches come out and he can...
Tossing a Football around while standing on my bed.... " Press A to throw" ( he would then throw) jumps back on my bed " Press A to throw" ( he would then throw) Matt looks at me, " What did he just say?" Yes the kids needs to get to play outside again. Monday the stitches come out and he can...
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ahh Yes
So, Last week I was at a doctors appt, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat.
This week Wed for me and one for Zack next week One on monday two on wed.... geez... I do not want to see the total for Aug. hospital bills...
They took him off his antibiotic due to approx ( but not exaggerating) 30 explosive trips to the bathroom today. With a majority occuring from 540am to 915am. But even trips now to the restroom still involve " the fun stuff" poor little Man's butt is raw.
He has started to walk again. This is good I think, because he wasnt allowing any pressure not even on his toes up until maybe yesterday evening. This evening we went to my mom's floor picnic at the Dam and all the kids playing, allowed him to get the courage to try... still in his splint cast although its in rough shape, and I have to re-wrap it at least 4 times a day.
Doctor visit, I gained 1/2 pound ( go Amber!) Seriously only three weeks left and Im 21 pounds less than I gained with Zack.
Blood pressure fine, slight swelling of the feet, but my mom gave them a lotion massage and pedicure so they are good.
heartrate was the same as always
chubs was measuring 1-2 weeks ahead as always
head down and heartbeat in the same spot as always
Dr. Wust also discussed stripping my membranes and something else with the cervix to get labor started, but wont until I am altleast 38 and 1/2 weeks... so next appt I will be 38 exactly so the one after that if I havent gone, but he says its better for girls to go a little early and since she is always measuring large, it would be better for her to go a little early so hopefully I wont make it to week 39 when he would strip them.... hopefully because this last month sucks worse than waiting to see if the stick says pregnant.
This week Wed for me and one for Zack next week One on monday two on wed.... geez... I do not want to see the total for Aug. hospital bills...
They took him off his antibiotic due to approx ( but not exaggerating) 30 explosive trips to the bathroom today. With a majority occuring from 540am to 915am. But even trips now to the restroom still involve " the fun stuff" poor little Man's butt is raw.
He has started to walk again. This is good I think, because he wasnt allowing any pressure not even on his toes up until maybe yesterday evening. This evening we went to my mom's floor picnic at the Dam and all the kids playing, allowed him to get the courage to try... still in his splint cast although its in rough shape, and I have to re-wrap it at least 4 times a day.
Doctor visit, I gained 1/2 pound ( go Amber!) Seriously only three weeks left and Im 21 pounds less than I gained with Zack.
Blood pressure fine, slight swelling of the feet, but my mom gave them a lotion massage and pedicure so they are good.
heartrate was the same as always
chubs was measuring 1-2 weeks ahead as always
head down and heartbeat in the same spot as always
Dr. Wust also discussed stripping my membranes and something else with the cervix to get labor started, but wont until I am altleast 38 and 1/2 weeks... so next appt I will be 38 exactly so the one after that if I havent gone, but he says its better for girls to go a little early and since she is always measuring large, it would be better for her to go a little early so hopefully I wont make it to week 39 when he would strip them.... hopefully because this last month sucks worse than waiting to see if the stick says pregnant.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Zack Update
So, Thursday afternoon Zack stepped on what turned out to be a shard of glass
( it was a suspected finishing nail, but turned out not to be which made it difficult) Thursday afternoon was spent in the ER, and Same Day Clinic in Cambridge eventually deciding on a Orthopedic Surgeon to remove it Monday. I didnt like the decision and I didnt like waiting until Monday. Friday was spent reviewing the xrays and options with his normal pediatrician. This was Friday of course and no opening were available to get Zack in that day. So time was spent waiting as they called the OnCall Orthopedic Surgeons to see if they would take the case sooner. Finally a Dr. Pittman called back and said he would do it at Mercy Hospital under general Saturday Morning. I didnt want general for him ( my fears for him) but was told local would not work on the sole of the foot that well and there might be some digging involved, once that was explained finally after 2 days I was okay. Zack then had to have a physical and so on and so forth. My Friday evening was spent feeling sick to my stomach and contracting due to having to Carry Zackary the entire day by myself. This morning we checked into Mercy, the simple 10 min remove a nail surgery, ended up being an 1 hour and 40 min removal of a thin shard of glass a 2 1/2 inch incision on the bottom of his foot, and replacement of his cast for now another week and half. Zackary lost more blood then the doctor wanted, the doctor said it ended up being the most difficult surgery he had done in a couple months due to not being able to grasp or find the glass ( it was too the bone) Zackary can not walk on his foot and I was warned of swelling and bruises. He came out of surgery... very angry and in quite a bit of pain, it took a good 4 hours for him to come back to normal. He cried for about 2 and 1/2 hours ( pain, confusion, scared) but is now at home in his King Chair, playing his new Diego game for the Wii waiting for his pop to come see him. The Doctor said tonight will be a rough night, wish me luck, I did call into work for tomorrow in fear I may not sleep much tonight and I need to take care of my baby.
One Side Note: This surgery was done at "Grandma Barb's Office with all of her friends ( my mom is an RN Labor and Delivery at Mercy) and grandma was explaining that the doctor was going to use surgical instruments to remove whatever was in his foot. After being in recovery for about 45 mins Zack states " Wait I thought you said they were going to play me music!"
Sharp as a whip even coming out of general. Thats my boy.
( it was a suspected finishing nail, but turned out not to be which made it difficult) Thursday afternoon was spent in the ER, and Same Day Clinic in Cambridge eventually deciding on a Orthopedic Surgeon to remove it Monday. I didnt like the decision and I didnt like waiting until Monday. Friday was spent reviewing the xrays and options with his normal pediatrician. This was Friday of course and no opening were available to get Zack in that day. So time was spent waiting as they called the OnCall Orthopedic Surgeons to see if they would take the case sooner. Finally a Dr. Pittman called back and said he would do it at Mercy Hospital under general Saturday Morning. I didnt want general for him ( my fears for him) but was told local would not work on the sole of the foot that well and there might be some digging involved, once that was explained finally after 2 days I was okay. Zack then had to have a physical and so on and so forth. My Friday evening was spent feeling sick to my stomach and contracting due to having to Carry Zackary the entire day by myself. This morning we checked into Mercy, the simple 10 min remove a nail surgery, ended up being an 1 hour and 40 min removal of a thin shard of glass a 2 1/2 inch incision on the bottom of his foot, and replacement of his cast for now another week and half. Zackary lost more blood then the doctor wanted, the doctor said it ended up being the most difficult surgery he had done in a couple months due to not being able to grasp or find the glass ( it was too the bone) Zackary can not walk on his foot and I was warned of swelling and bruises. He came out of surgery... very angry and in quite a bit of pain, it took a good 4 hours for him to come back to normal. He cried for about 2 and 1/2 hours ( pain, confusion, scared) but is now at home in his King Chair, playing his new Diego game for the Wii waiting for his pop to come see him. The Doctor said tonight will be a rough night, wish me luck, I did call into work for tomorrow in fear I may not sleep much tonight and I need to take care of my baby.
One Side Note: This surgery was done at "Grandma Barb's Office with all of her friends ( my mom is an RN Labor and Delivery at Mercy) and grandma was explaining that the doctor was going to use surgical instruments to remove whatever was in his foot. After being in recovery for about 45 mins Zack states " Wait I thought you said they were going to play me music!"
Sharp as a whip even coming out of general. Thats my boy.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Poor Doodle
Zack stepped on something yesterday and it just started gushing blood and he was howling in pain, matt and I could see something black but couldnt get at it, so we soaked his foot and then it looked like the hole closed. So we took him to the ER up in Cambridge, because his pediatrician is in Fridley. They took xrays and it looks like he has a little finishing nail stuck all the way in his foot, I thought they would just numb it and remove it, but no they want him sedated and an ortho surgeon to remove it, but the surgeon must have had a Tee time today because he was making Zack wait until Monday to remove it, so they put him in a splint to prevent him from walking on it, which means 36 week pregnant Amber is carrying him everywhere. I didnt like their answer and so I am taking him to his doctor today to see if they can remove it now, so he can heal over the weekend. If they wont I will take him to the Unity ER anywhere to get it out. The surgeon wasnt even going to give him an antibiotic.
The doctor agreed with me though and I have him on one now, I think its dumb to allow a three year old to have any object embedded in the bottom of their foot for 5 days! Ahh, well thats whats going on now... The dumb thing about it is my house is spotless right now and we moved our bed to rearrange our room and we asked Zack to pick up all of his toys that were now in the pile of things that had been under our bed... dumb luck. Poor guy, it is really hard for him not to be able to walk ( he tries but falls and it hurts him you can tell) he is so use to running and jumping and playing baseball 24 hours a day that this is killing him. Wish us luck today.
The doctor agreed with me though and I have him on one now, I think its dumb to allow a three year old to have any object embedded in the bottom of their foot for 5 days! Ahh, well thats whats going on now... The dumb thing about it is my house is spotless right now and we moved our bed to rearrange our room and we asked Zack to pick up all of his toys that were now in the pile of things that had been under our bed... dumb luck. Poor guy, it is really hard for him not to be able to walk ( he tries but falls and it hurts him you can tell) he is so use to running and jumping and playing baseball 24 hours a day that this is killing him. Wish us luck today.
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