Pregnancy Brain Incident

On Saturday I experienced an incident that I can only blame on being pregnant. Getting ready to leave the house, and of course totally not paying attention to what I was doing, I went to close the garage door. Reaching up, I just grabbed on and pulled. This lead to me getting my fingers stuck between two panels of the door. Of course I was at home alone so there was no one to call out to. So I had to push the garage door back up using my knee to get my fingers out. My fingertips are still sore! I just can't believe I did that!

Another OB appointment behind me!

So I had another OB appointment yesterday. Everything went great. Keeley is head down, low in my uterus (I was a little shocked when the midwife showed me how low). My uterus is measuring right on schedule. The midwife I saw (my midwife was delivering) told me I am doing great with my skin, no stretch marks at all! Woo hoo! She wanted to know what lotion I was using, and just all of you know for future reference I use Fruit of the Earth (FOTE) Cocoa and Shea Blended Body Lotion. It isn't organic but it is "100% American owned and operated" with no animal testing, and with the exception of ingredients grown outside of the US it is also made here. I really like it because it isn't greasy, it smells good, and it lasts on the skin a long time. And its not expensive! (I get it at Wal-Mart) I have used FOTE before and have always loved it! Highly Recommended! Check it out!

Just Thinking

So since I haven't had to use birth control in a while ;) I have been thinking about what I am going to use after Keeley is born. Working in an OBGYN clinic I have all the information I need on any particular type of birth control. Because of my religious belief on when life begins (for me its conception) I like to know exactly how the birth control works. I know I don't want any type that prevents implantation of a fertilized egg which leaves out an IUD. Even the Mirena IUD which has a small amount of hormone isn't guaranteed to prevent conception. In fact when reading the info it says and I quote "Mirena may work in several ways. It may thicken your cervical mucus, thin the lining of your uterus, inhibit sperm movement and reduce sperm survival. Mirena may stop release of your egg from your ovary, but this is not the way it works in most cases." The combination of "thin the lining of your uterus" which translates to not allowing an fertilized egg implant, and "may stop release of your egg from your ovary, but this is not the way it works in most cases" concerns me when thinking about using it for myself. I absolutely do not want to take the risk of conceiving and it being my fault that the baby does not implant. Or of having a tubal pregnancy and putting myself at a serious health risk. So I started to investigate Implanon, an insert under the skin that releases hormones over a 3-year period. For a forgetful and lazy person such as I, it sounded wonderful. Until I discovered that it contains the same hormone as the Depo shot which has too many side effects for me to consider. So I am back to either using the nuva ring, which has a certain side effect on me that I don't like; or trying pills again. I know that I can't use any of the ortho products as all of them make me extremely nauseous. And as there is so many pills to look into, I just don't know where to start. So I am asking for any advise on any type of pill you may have tried. So let me know!

** All information quoted on the Mirena IUD was taken directly from the Patient Information Guide which can be found on the Mirena website, the Mirena brochures, and in the Mirena package.

Feeling Better

Just to let everyone know: I went to the Dr's, got an antibiotic, and am now feeling better! I also had my OB appointment and my midwife confirmed that Keeley's last ultrasound was absolutely perfect. All parts were growing right on schedule including her tummy! So now we just let her grow fat and round 'till its show time. Well, hopefully not too fat and round!

Sick

Today is not a good day. I have a cold, I have an infection of a hair folicule that is causing my lymph nodes to swell and its really painful, my back hurts, and I am tired because the pain from the lymph nodes wouldn't let me sleep. I have an appointment tomorrow so hopefully we can get it cleared up and I can start feeling better!

Just an update!

So I know I haven't posted anything lately, mostly because I really don't have much to say. Everything is going well for me, Cris , and Keeley. She just keeps growing and kicking. I am sooo excited to meet her! So Keeley is good, Cris is good, and work is good. I do ask that you all pray for Cris's cousin, she needs many prayers right now. And pray for Roger as he is just such a teenager. I'll keep you all updated on any new and exciting news.

Me at 28 weeks!