USPLUSONE's SparkPeople Blog

Mommy Down

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:37:01 EST

No faking this one. Not that I fake it other times.... but I really have been struggling with nausea and auras. The auras are what I have before a seizure (I have "partial simple seizures"), I hope the up and coming EEG will show what I've been seeing. I go get the EEG in two days. I also have an MRI of my brain coming soon too (just a routine test after brain surgery 13 years ago). I just want everything to be normal, yet I want the pain to be validated and my mind to not assume I'm making a...

Snap Shot of Aaron

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:24:31 EST

Can you see it? His hand on my face-- at the very bottom of the pic? Oh how I love him! He explores everything, and I LOVE it when he touches my face. I really wanted a child who was this full of love! With my DD, I never had this, so I'm eating this up!! Aaron reaches for my face just to cuddle with me! I can't believe just how lovable and cute his personality is!! Just had to share, lol!
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Laughter

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:06:46 EST

12 Feels like the calm before an elaborate but beautiful storm, and it's only a matter of time before it hits. Dh still doesn't have a job, but we are so full of joy. I can only explain it as a "God thing." We have only a few ideas of how we are going to make ends meet, but it's as if someone told us that right around the corner we will have a house and all the things we've been praying for.

Update on baby Aaron: He's now 6 months old! It seems in the last 72 hours he ha...

100 Days PP! Kudos to ME!!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:38:42 EST

250 Never thought 100 PP would go by so fast or so wonderfully! Ohhh... I am so thankful for my DH. He is the only reason I'm not locked in my house crying. I'm still in a strange land, mind you (I just moved prior to my stay in L&D), and know really only the ladies at my DD's school. I think I would be going crazy without real people - you know the ones who know English! Oh, my goodness. I can only imagine how hard it would be without my DH!

So here is what is going on. ...

Mommy & Daughter Day

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:53:22 EST

My DD and I planned to go to so many places and do so many things, but all we ended up doing was going to McDonald's. 198 I never thought she needed so much one-on-one time! She needs to know I think she's special, of course, and time alone with me can do that... But I never expected to learn so much about her. She told every stranger she met that it was "Just Girl's Day!" or "Mommy & Daughter Day!" and looked to have so much fun.

I learned she is so much like ME! It re...

Breastmilk Causing Issues?

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:23:21 EST

I pump and Dh gives breastmilk in a bottle to baby Aaron. We sometimes supplement with formula for varies reasons, but for the most part, Aaron gets my milk.
46 Recently, we had a couple of fussy episodes, so...just for personal record...

Had LOADS of chocolate and dairy days before Christmas and all the way up to New Year's Eve. Also had a couple cups of coffee with creamer each day (that never seems to bother Aaron).

Currently, baby Aaron is less fussy ...

Mom in the Pic

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:27:44 EST

I recently read an article about adding yourself in the pics of your newborn baby. Today I decided to do just that. I had my husband grab a camera while I talked to baby Aaron on the floor of our master bathroom. I have no make-up on and my hair is definitely "homely." Who cares, though, right? Years from now I won't care what my hair looked like or what shirt I was wearing. These pics are priceless...and so were these moments with my son and our "conversation" as he learns to talk to me.

Welcome Back Pre-Pregnancy Jeans!!!

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:36:50 EST

192 I'm about 6 lbs from PPW, but I'm sure a lot of that is breast milk! I feel a bit "fluffy" around my stomach, but that is going quickly--especially when I decrease my carbohydrates. During this time of year it's difficult (holiday chocolate is far too enticing!), but I'm slowly doing it!
9 I fit completely into my jeans, but they are still tight. If I wore a large sweat shirt, I'd cover it all up... so fun! 6 lbs to go isn't that much! I'm SOOOO thankful I didn't...

10/17/12 Aaron's Long Birth Story (Induction)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:57:59 EST

The date was October 16th, 2012. I had just gone to McDonald’s for the biggest chicken wrap they made, but now I was late- late for my own scheduled induction. I detest being late for anything, so this was quite embarrassing for me. I walked to the Labor and Delivery Department of the hospital and announced my arrival. “My name is Sonya, and I’m a half-hour late.” I said with sarcasm. The nurse at the front desk giggled and ushered me back to the room where I would give birth.

The ...

Almost One Month Old...and I'm in Love!

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:14:52 EST

I can't believe I haven't gotten on here sooner and typed about my little guy. He is everything I imagined he would be! I even recognized him as he came out of me. 26
I think his personality matches what it was in my womb. How awesome is that?!

Anyway, he is a very quiet and cuddly baby. He nurses well AND takes a bottle! That is a biggo answer to prayer. I didn't think we would use a bottle as much as we do, but most of this chapter is coming as a surprise to me. W...

38 Weeks! And Final Weigh-In

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:12:47 EST

250 I am so surprised I've made it this far! We finalized the last minute details of my induction at the OB's office yesterday. I'm scheduled for a final visit at his office on Tuesday, then I'll either be admitted into L&D late that same night (if I haven't really progressed by that point), or I will be admitted the following day to receive pitocin, etc....and finally see baby Aaron!

Though I had pitocin with Faith (DD), I'm still nervous to have it. I think I'm just ner...

Letter #5 to Baby Aaron...Last Letter While Pregnant.

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:36:18 EST

It feels like forever since I last sat down and updated you on what was going on while you are growing inside of me. I feel like you could come any day now, so this might be my last letter while pregnant. I'm having contractions every day, so I'm getting ready! In two days, I'll be 38 weeks along. It really is a miracle you have had the chance to stay inside of me for as long as you have!!

For starters, I’m no longer in the hospital and haven't been there for well over 2 weeks. Du...

V Day!!!

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 20:28:44 EST

104 Oh my gooooodnessss.... Not sure how to contain all this joy! Dh is getting a vasectomy tomorrow, and obviously, I'm extremely happy! Our baby-making days are done :) If it wasn't such a life-threatening thing for me to be pregnant, it would be different. I found another odd blood clot on my arm the other day. They say I'm probably making and storing them--all due to the fact I'm pregnant. I can't believe all my health issues that were exacerbated just by being pregnant. I sure ...

34 Week Belly Pic, etc.

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:41:32 EST

I'm still at home *happy dance* and not back in L&D. It has been just over a day since my last bleeding episode, and though I have bouts of strong contractions, I haven't been spotting. I can't believe I have had ELEVEN bleeding episodes!!!

I'm very surprised I'm allowed to be home! Feels like I've been given a gift compared to the last 8 weeks of off and on admissions to L&D. As of the most recent u/s, I'm cleared for a vaginal delivery. Due to all the complications I've had, I'm...

Again?? Really? holding my breath

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:37:38 EST

Bleeding again this morning. I can't believe this is part of my story! I usually wouldn't write so often about things like this, but I think it's sometimes nice to look back and see how some horrible turn of events turned my heart to God. Bleeding throughout this pregnancy is definitely doing that. I sure pray a whole lot these days!

This time around, I'm not telling as many people I'm bleeding because I know what they will say- I know what I'd say! This is my 4th bleed and I've al...

DD Going to MIL's for 3 Weeks

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:55:19 EST

Just finalizes the dates for DD's visit with my MIL several states away from us. This will be the first time she is away from me! I miss my DD already! She will be gone three weeks and returns here at home only days before I'll be induced, if I haven't already given birth.

As soon as the vacation came up and I heard the dates, I immediately wondered if DD could be at my MIL’s during labor and delivery. I would LOVE to have the same sort of delivery I had with DD. It was amazing! DH...

Letter #4 to Baby Aaron...Mommy Moment

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:41:59 EST

I wanted to quickly let you know a little detail of our world that I would not otherwise have shared.

I just read another mom’s thoughts on what they are going to do in order to get ready to meet their son (yea, they are having a boy too!), and then I saw how happy the mother was to finally meet her baby. Those stories are so sweet and some really move me emotionally, but today when my thoughts went to you, the tiny precious child in my womb, and all that would have to happen in o...

Letter # 3 to Baby Aaron... Update from L&D

Thu, 9 Aug 2012 18:12:24 EST

How are you, my Dear? Do you like the food I’m eating? I do!!. I’m still in Labor and Delivery, the same place I was when I wrote you my last letter. I’ve been here for (counting today) 12 days. It doesn’t seem that long, but I sleep quite a bit making the days much shorter. I wonder how bad that looks, but I guess I’m just trying to ward off depression. They put a sign on my door when I sleep to keep visitors and the cleaning crew at bay. It has caused the docs to leave me alone too! How nic...

Letter #2 to Baby Aaron... BLOOD!!!!!

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:20:37 EST

You gave me the scare of my life this morning!! Oh my goodness! I woke up around 2:45 a.m. today. I sorta shuffled in bed looking for a new comfy position. When I did, I felt a massive gush of blood come from me. I rushed to the bathroom to confirm my suspicions then rushed to the shower.

So between me and you and anyone reading this letter, I sorta skipped a shower yesterday (I never do that, but it was our day off-- I was on bed rest). I actually hurried into our tiny stand-up ...

Letter #1 to Baby Aaron

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:13:00 EST

This is the first time I’ve actually written something to you, though I’m sure I’ll regret not doing it sooner. I have so very much to share! It sorta makes me wish it was just you and I over coffee at my favorite coffee shop (and you were old enough to drink coffee). I’d tell you what it feels like to have you inside of me, the joy you bring when you roll and kick, and the sadness I feel when I don’t feel you move after some emotional event in our day together.

Because you are att...

Probably Diabetic!!! Definitely explains the weight gain!

Sat, 7 Jul 2012 17:06:51 EST

I just came across a thread where I had posted my weight several months ago. I remember being so happy to report my numbers, though I was embarrassed to tell the world what I weighed. I felt so in control...

Then we moved to Colorado and the weight just piled on! We moved at the end of May, and I think I have gained a total of 7 or 8 lbs since? Unbelievable. I have been so very stressed out due to all sorts of things. I just naturally assumed I was eating too much, not that I'd so...

Don't feel 24 Weeks Preggo!

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 16:20:01 EST

Recently, I was introduced to a perfectly healthy 19 year old that was born at 24 weeks. I can't believe DS is old enough to survive right now! I know the viability rates are about 40-70%, but obviously people have miracle babies all the time. I just can't believe that the baby in my little baby bump is old enough to at least have a chance. Because I can't feel him all the time, it doesn't feel real to me!

With DD, I think I showed a lot more than what I am now. I find that intere...

My Rocking Chair

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:45:45 EST

251 I'm ready!! With DD, I was able to pick out my very own, brand new rocking chair. I finally settled on one from Baby R Us. So expensive, but absolutely worth it!! I rocked in it just weeks before I had DD and loved every moment! I would imagine DD in my arms while I sang to her, fed her, and burped her. When the time came, feeding her was absolutely wonderful!! I loved that chair and the memories I have of the months I probably spent in it.

Anyway, today was the firs...

Walking a Bit Quieter

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:45:03 EST

I feel like this pregnancy has made me so very different. I really love what life has brought my way and all the changes that have taken place, but I didn't expect to be sorta "hushed" into a peaceful place. I'm not sure why this step is taking me by such surprise!

DD is now in a really nice child development center that will prepare her for school and help her learn all sorts of things, one of which is a greater sense of appreciation. I love that we were able to do that (such an ...

Getting back on track :))

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:32:34 EST

I'm almost out of my 20th week of pregnancy, and I'm just now feeling settled in Colorado. I'm typing at my new office area for the first time, and I feel more at home now! I think it's funny that I have to have my "office area" in order to feel at home--that, and my kitchen set up!

I'm back to tracking everything I eat and hoping I'll stop gaining like I have the last three weeks. I did so well before we moved!! I'm getting back on track though :) That is such a good feeling!