This weekend was my 20th birthday when around 7o'clock during my family supper some extreme back pain started. I was hopeful that this was back labor! I would have loved to share my birthday with my son. I noticed the pain coming more regularly around midnight the actual morning of my birthday so off to the hospital we went. I wasn't dilated at all but I was measuring some contractions and I felt extremely nauseous. Then I threw up and the pain went away. The nurses said it must be indigestion and sent me home to take a few tums and Tylenol. That night I got a little bit of sleep after another puking spell and the next morning decided to go fishing to make myself feel better. HORRIBLE IDEA! I layed in the dirty grass all afternoon and was in horrible pain. When we finally got home the pain was intensifying so I called the hospital again and spoke with a doctor. They told me to come in. Turns out I had a horrible UTI! They kept me overnight and pumped me full of antibiotics and pain meds. I feel alot better now but still have a small ache in my back. So much for Junior coming on my birthday );
Oh and we decided to name him Fred Jr. Not sure if we are going to use daddy's middle name as well.
After all this I have been so tired I forgot to even ask my doctor anything I was going to ask them yesterday at my apppintment.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Happy Birthday to me!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Meet my Prince... or King (:
Hey everyone, my name is Direasa. I am 36weeks and 5days pregnant with my first child. A son who at 20weeks was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus.
A little history on how my pregnancy has been going; we had an MRI done and it didnt show any "block" that would cause the buildup of fluid which then points to some type of genetic problem. I then had an amnio done and that came back fine, they could have done more invasive testing on the genes but I chose not to. The fluid and the hydrocephalus itself is mild and im still expected to have a vaginal delivery. The plan for now is to just wait and see how he is and if there will be another diagnosis when he is born.
As for now I am preparing for delivery and the nicu. I'm worried I'm packing too much but I want him to be at home there so I packed a teddy that plays womb noises, pictures, a glass angel to watch over him, and the homemade quilt made by my grandmother for him. Along with other things like breast milk storage bags, a going home outfit, etc. Tomorrow when I go to the doctor I will ask them what I can and cannot bring and what will be supplied for me.
As for names,
Dads name is Fred so I'm thinking either Amir (wich means Prince) Fred or King Fred. Let me know what you guys think.
My new 3d ultrasounds are linked as well, he looks just like daddy. Same chubby cheeks, nose, and attitude. LOL!