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30 Week Baby Benson Bump


Rocker Corner w/ our Bookshelf


Our "dresser" in the closet.

The Nesting period has started. I'm ready to get things done with so it's less to worry about later. I have to wash all my baby clothes, and put them away, clean the floor, and put down our rug. The fun part will be decorating the walls....can't wait!!!!

And I said YES!!!

Every year Kurt takes me out somewhere nice for my birthday. This year was kinda crazy because it fell on a Sunday, and cyclocross races were going on. He decided to take me out Saturday, October 30th, accompanied by Kyle and Julie. We all went down to the southside to a nice restaraunt called Barratta's. It's a small Italian place. After dinner, Kurt had brought me a box and said "I got you something." I told him that he already got me a birthday present. Inside the box was a photo frame with the above picture in it. I looked at it, and was like REALLY?!?!?!?! Are you serious?!?!?!?! And of course I said yes!!!! What a birthday supper to remember!

Baby Shower

Cupcake Cake Me @ my Gift Table.

Diaper Cake

Quilt that Kurt's mom had made.


No room for the baby....

October 23rd, I had a baby shower down here in Des Moines. Kurt's niece-in-law thew it. Everybody had a blast. We played "Guess that candybar"....in a diaper." My guests also got to see a try of baby toys and had to guess how much it was. I got lots of gifts for our little Baby Benson. I got plenty of clothes, blankets, and toys. I also got lots of great words advice from everybody!

28 Weeks

It's STILL a boy...I guess no girl for me this time.

Picture of his face. You can see his head and the shadow of the eye sockets.

Look at those feet!

Looks like the baby is sticking his tongue out.

I had my 28 week appointment on Wednesday, October 13th. We had a growth ultrasound. Baby Benson's heartbeat was 129, but they said that it was in the normal range. We got to see his heart beating also. Gotta love today's technology. He also weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces!

After we had our pictures done, we met with my PA. We didn't have much to discuss. I have been having some "issues" with my sugar levels at times, mostly in the evening and depends on what I eat, that they like to spike up high. She just told me to carefully monitor my diet. She also said it was time to Count the Kicks. They suggest that starting with week 28, that you pick a time of the day
when baby is active, and see how long it takes him to make 10 movements. So I've been doing that. Baby Benson's usually most active in the afternoon. My blood pressure has been very well, and I have only gained a total of 6 pounds so far, so that's great for me. Less I have to take off afterwards. I also had to receive my 2nd RhoGam shot, because back in July, I found out that I was Rh negative, which means that the mother's body may see the baby as an intruder, and problems can occur. Otherwise, things have been going pretty smooth. I've been feeling great. My doctor now has me coming in every 2 weeks, so my next appointment will be October 27th, for a quick OB appointment, then again on November 10th, I'll have another ultrasound and stuff.

Recent...

Trying to get things done for the baby. The progress of the room is at a slow crawl, but we did get our crib put together, and just recently I purchased my bedding and room decor. I'm pretty excited. Baby Benson has been moving/kicking like crazy. I just love the feeling. It's really neat to watch my tummy twitch and move. Next week, I'll be starting my third trimester. Kurt and I have an appointment on Wednesday the 13th, and we'll have a growth ultrasound to see how big the baby has gotten over the past 8 weeks. Then after that appointment I'll be going in every 2 weeks.. I've been trying to get things in order for work, insurance, and also been looking at daycare, which I think will be my biggest anxiety.

Crib Sheets

Baby Benson's Mobile

24 weeks down

We had our 24 week OB appointment today. It was probably one of our quickest appointments because it was just to hear the baby's heartbeat. My doctor had a heck of a time finding Baby Benson, but finally found him up high by my ribs basically. His heartbeat was in the 150's, which she said was great. Next month we are scheduled for a growth ultrasound to see how big Baby Benson has gotten, so that will be pretty exciting. My doctor also mentioned that after next month, I'll be coming in every 2 weeks for appointment. That really hit hard, because I know soon after that, I'll be having weekly appointments, and before ya know it, the baby will be here!

My diabetes is doing pretty well. Last month I went to a dietician, and we discussed counting carbs. I'm not a big stickler about it, but I'm more conscious of how many carbs I'm intaking each day. It does seem to help because my sugar levels are "pretty stable" for the most part, and I'm having less freqent low sugar spells. So my doctor kept my medicine the same dosage.

20 Week Checkup

Baby Benson's Profile

3D Imaging

3D imaging. He didn't want to move his hand from his face.

Look at those cute little feet!

It's a Boy!!!

It's a boy! You can actually see his femur bones.

I had my 20 week checkup on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Everything is going well. I had another ultrasound done. The baby is hiding right behind my belly button. We found out what the sex is and we are having a little boy!!! His heartbeat was 148 bpm. The sonographer also told us Baby Benson weighs about 14 ounces. Kurt and I met another one of the perinatologists, Dr. Neil Mandsanger. He looked over the ultrasound images and told us everything looks great. Amy, who is my PA, also told me I was doing pretty good with my weight, I've only gained a total of 5 lbs. We are still messing around with my diabetes medication. I've been having a lot of low blood sugar dips, so now I am taking a little less in the morning. I've also been monitoring my carb intake because I know that will elevate my glucose levels. My next appointment is set for September 15th. I'll be 24 weeks along, and at that appointment we will be hopefully be listening to the baby's heartbeat via Doppler.