Aidan and I are so looking forward to getting on British Airways on Wednesday evening. We're so ready for a vacation. We've had such a busy week and are having a busier weekend but we know this time next week we'll be relaxing sans dogs, cats, bands, dancers, interns, work or chores. We're ready to live in a hotel for a few days!
Yesterday was crazy for me. I had meant to catch the ferry in to work but I was running late so Aidan drove me in. Thankfully, traffic wasn't too bad thanks to people taking the day off to see the first World Cup games. The interns were having a networking breakfast, followed by their exam and then their second round of presentations for me. Needless to say, we ended up running behind once we got to the presentations so lunch and their final presentation of the day in my office was a little rushed. We then had to go to the hospital for a tour. It was pretty good. Translation: I survived without passing out. Sure, they got to see a severed leg in pathology but I stayed out of the room when they did that. Even though it was a pleasant tour, I was happy to get out of there a little early and back to my office for Aidan to pick me up. We then had a performance that I got to coordinate the dancers for since I was the only one not dancing. It didn't suck as much as I thought it would.
Today, Aidan had to play for the Queen's Birthday Parade. My cousin and I went out for breakfast and then did some shopping while we waited for the parade to start. It was a warm morning so we ensured that we were in the shade. It was quite enjoyable to watch, as usual. Afterwards, we ran errands, got some lunch and then ate it at a nature reserve. Aidan is now off to Government House to play for the Queen's Birthday Cocktail Party while I'm at home watching England vs. USA.
As for vacation prep, I purchased a Rick Steves book on Budapest today. Apparently, the hotel that we're staying at also sent Aidan an email on Friday with information on what will be going on in the city when we're there. Aidan's printed out all of our documentation for hotels, shows, etc and we now need to start packing. Wednesday can't come fast enough...
12 June 2010
09 June 2010
Week 9
Date/Week: June 9; week 9
Total weight gain/loss: 174.5 (Doctor's Office Scale Baseline)
Belly measurement: n/a
Milestones: Sproglet is now a foetus; NT scan scheduled for June 30; C-Section scheduled for January 12, 2011
Physical Progress: My waist has definitely gotten thicker! I'm rather self conscious in my clothing at the moment
Symptoms: nauseous, nauseous, nauseous... nipples still permanently pointing at people...
How do I feel about my body: I'm sexy one moment and a cow the next...
Food cravings/aversions: chicken and eggs make me feel queasy; I'm loving cheese on Kashi 7 grain crackers, fresh apricots and popcorn
Sleep: I just want some sleep... please...
Energy level: A bit better but I'm winded walking up stairs or a hill... that really sucks!
Exercise: walk almost daily; officially banned from highland dancing
Baby Movement: not yet
Thoughts and Feelings? I'm pretty psyched that things are progressing! I still have moments when I freak out - the latest was over education.
What I am looking forward to: getting into the second tri
What am I reading / things I’m learning: 'Pregnancy for Men" - It's a great book written by a guy from the UK / The female reproductive system looks like a a ram eating a carrot.
Total weight gain/loss: 174.5 (Doctor's Office Scale Baseline)
Belly measurement: n/a
Milestones: Sproglet is now a foetus; NT scan scheduled for June 30; C-Section scheduled for January 12, 2011
Physical Progress: My waist has definitely gotten thicker! I'm rather self conscious in my clothing at the moment
Symptoms: nauseous, nauseous, nauseous... nipples still permanently pointing at people...
How do I feel about my body: I'm sexy one moment and a cow the next...
Food cravings/aversions: chicken and eggs make me feel queasy; I'm loving cheese on Kashi 7 grain crackers, fresh apricots and popcorn
Sleep: I just want some sleep... please...
Energy level: A bit better but I'm winded walking up stairs or a hill... that really sucks!
Exercise: walk almost daily; officially banned from highland dancing
Baby Movement: not yet
Thoughts and Feelings? I'm pretty psyched that things are progressing! I still have moments when I freak out - the latest was over education.
What I am looking forward to: getting into the second tri
What am I reading / things I’m learning: 'Pregnancy for Men" - It's a great book written by a guy from the UK / The female reproductive system looks like a a ram eating a carrot.
Week 9
1st Appointment
Today was our first OB appointment. We've seen our OB so many times since March in preparation for the Post-Fibroid Removal check-ups and the IVF consult preparations that it was seemed odd for it to be a first visit. Thankfully, since we had so many tests done for the IVF consult that I had to do half the tests today that were required for intake. That was great because I hate needles!
My weight and bloodpressure were ok. Aidan calculated my weight for me since at home I weigh myself after going to the bathroom and before breakfast while naked. When he added in clothing, food & drink and the weight discrepancy since the scale wasn't balanced at zero, I was ok with the weight gain. We've decided to use the office scale going forward to track my weight gain though since it is such a difference. My bloodpressure was borderline this morning but still ok. Once we did the physical, we scheduled the NT Scan for June 30th and the next appointment for July 1st. We also scheduled the c-section date for January 12th but the doctor doubts that we'll make it to that date.
Before leaving the doctor told me to sign up for a prenatal class and gave me some advice for our trip next week (wear flight socks, get a seat on the aisle in order to get up easily, get up and walk every hour, drink lots of water). Unfortunately, he has also requested that I stop highland dancing... oh well, I knew that was coming!
It was then over to the hospital for the blood tests and my second urine test of the morning (I can pee on cue at the moment!). It wasn't as bad as in the past. The needle was still a pain but the blood flowed quite well. I also need to do a 24 hour urine test this weekend since they need a baseline to monitor me against.
All in all, I feel so organized at the moment. Sure, I still need to get a high risk OB referral from Brigham and Women's approved by my insurance but that shouldn't be a problem at all. Signing up for the prenatal class should be pretty easy too. I then also need to register for prenatal yoga when it starts again in September but I have a lot of time to do that!
My weight and bloodpressure were ok. Aidan calculated my weight for me since at home I weigh myself after going to the bathroom and before breakfast while naked. When he added in clothing, food & drink and the weight discrepancy since the scale wasn't balanced at zero, I was ok with the weight gain. We've decided to use the office scale going forward to track my weight gain though since it is such a difference. My bloodpressure was borderline this morning but still ok. Once we did the physical, we scheduled the NT Scan for June 30th and the next appointment for July 1st. We also scheduled the c-section date for January 12th but the doctor doubts that we'll make it to that date.
Before leaving the doctor told me to sign up for a prenatal class and gave me some advice for our trip next week (wear flight socks, get a seat on the aisle in order to get up easily, get up and walk every hour, drink lots of water). Unfortunately, he has also requested that I stop highland dancing... oh well, I knew that was coming!
It was then over to the hospital for the blood tests and my second urine test of the morning (I can pee on cue at the moment!). It wasn't as bad as in the past. The needle was still a pain but the blood flowed quite well. I also need to do a 24 hour urine test this weekend since they need a baseline to monitor me against.
All in all, I feel so organized at the moment. Sure, I still need to get a high risk OB referral from Brigham and Women's approved by my insurance but that shouldn't be a problem at all. Signing up for the prenatal class should be pretty easy too. I then also need to register for prenatal yoga when it starts again in September but I have a lot of time to do that!
07 June 2010
Playing Tourist...
I often take for granted my beautiful country because I am usually wrapped up in my never ending to-do list. Sometimes though, I get to experience it through other's eyes and it make me appreciate it so much more. Yesterday, my cousin who is visiting from GA, spent the afternoon with me and Aidan and we 'played tourist with her'. She did most of the touristy stuff with her mother last week but they hadn't made it up to our end of the Island before her mom flew back to the US on Friday.
Aidan picked her up from my parent's house after the Queen's Birthday Parade rehearsal and I had the house in pretty good shape - I had done 3 loads of laundry and even used the special cleaner on the stainless steel appliances. We first took the dogs for a quick walk up to the Heydon Chapel. The dogs loved her and spent most of the time walking with her (we were old news...). We then headed to Dockyard for lunch and a little exploring. We ate at Freeport Garden and it was a nice relaxed atmosphere and a change of pace from the pub. We then headed to the Clocktower Mall. I purchased a few summer dresses from the Turkish shop and we competed with the cruise ship visitors to see what was in the various shops. We then headed to the Maritime Museum.
First stop was the dolphins. There have been 2 or 3 babies born since last summer (I believe) so we watched them swim about with their mothers and saw some of the other dolphins practicing various tricks. They're so curious. There were a number of visitors getting ready to get into the water to 'interact' with them and the dolphins kept coming out to the water to see what was going on with the people on the dock! we then went up to Commissioner's House and the Hall of History. Commissioner's House is still my favorite place in Dockyard and it is even more fascinating due to the 400 years of history mural. I see something new every time I visit. The colours are so rich!
Once we finished visiting the museum, we walked through the Crafts Market and then went to get some ice cream from the Hagen Daas shop. Then it was off to get ready to go kayaking. We cleaned off the kayak- it had been in storage since last August and the 3 of us went on the 2 man kayak. It wasn't too bad. Aidan was a little cramped at first but we stopped a few times to make it more comfortable for him. I paddled 1/2 of the way - good arm workout - and switched places with him to let him paddle back while my cousin sat up front. Aidan saw a sea turtle but we were so busy paddling that we didn't get to see it. It was so good to be on the water - I love it and always feel that I should be out on it more when I go boating. Sadly, we had to head in after 90 minutes since we had to go to dinner at Aidan's parent's house.
My cousing is going to stay with us fromThursday - Sunday and then she'll fly back to GA on the Monday. I'm looking forward to playing tourist again. We're going to take the bikes out next weekend and perhaps even walk on the South Shore from Warwick Long Bay to Horseshoe Bay - that should be fun if it isn't too hot...
Aidan picked her up from my parent's house after the Queen's Birthday Parade rehearsal and I had the house in pretty good shape - I had done 3 loads of laundry and even used the special cleaner on the stainless steel appliances. We first took the dogs for a quick walk up to the Heydon Chapel. The dogs loved her and spent most of the time walking with her (we were old news...). We then headed to Dockyard for lunch and a little exploring. We ate at Freeport Garden and it was a nice relaxed atmosphere and a change of pace from the pub. We then headed to the Clocktower Mall. I purchased a few summer dresses from the Turkish shop and we competed with the cruise ship visitors to see what was in the various shops. We then headed to the Maritime Museum.
First stop was the dolphins. There have been 2 or 3 babies born since last summer (I believe) so we watched them swim about with their mothers and saw some of the other dolphins practicing various tricks. They're so curious. There were a number of visitors getting ready to get into the water to 'interact' with them and the dolphins kept coming out to the water to see what was going on with the people on the dock! we then went up to Commissioner's House and the Hall of History. Commissioner's House is still my favorite place in Dockyard and it is even more fascinating due to the 400 years of history mural. I see something new every time I visit. The colours are so rich!
Once we finished visiting the museum, we walked through the Crafts Market and then went to get some ice cream from the Hagen Daas shop. Then it was off to get ready to go kayaking. We cleaned off the kayak- it had been in storage since last August and the 3 of us went on the 2 man kayak. It wasn't too bad. Aidan was a little cramped at first but we stopped a few times to make it more comfortable for him. I paddled 1/2 of the way - good arm workout - and switched places with him to let him paddle back while my cousin sat up front. Aidan saw a sea turtle but we were so busy paddling that we didn't get to see it. It was so good to be on the water - I love it and always feel that I should be out on it more when I go boating. Sadly, we had to head in after 90 minutes since we had to go to dinner at Aidan's parent's house.
My cousing is going to stay with us fromThursday - Sunday and then she'll fly back to GA on the Monday. I'm looking forward to playing tourist again. We're going to take the bikes out next weekend and perhaps even walk on the South Shore from Warwick Long Bay to Horseshoe Bay - that should be fun if it isn't too hot...
04 June 2010
Performance Anxiety
Today was our second ultrasound. Between last night and this afternoon I worked myself into such a frenzy. I couldn't sleep last night... I was having crazy dreams... I've just been a mess!
Well, sproglet was fine - actually better than fine and measuring at 8w 4d. Aidan said that it was like looking at a little finger puppet on the u/s screen. I was so relieved to see such a strong heartbeat. Both of us visibly relaxed when we saw that. The rest of the visit was smooth sailing once our anxiety was relieved (mine in particular).
So all is well and my first 'real' OB visit will take place on Wednesday, June 9. Due to my high blood pressure and the meds they have me on, I have to have more frequent ultrasounds going forward because they have to keep an eye on the fluid around the baby. Other than that, on Wednesday we'll be discussing options related to my high risk status and having to possibly go overseas. We'll also get the forms for all of the blood tests and we'll discuss other tests that they recommend since I am 35+.
It's all pretty straightforward and I've already started reading up on some of the things the OB mentioned. I actually left the office with a clear head for the first time today!
Well, sproglet was fine - actually better than fine and measuring at 8w 4d. Aidan said that it was like looking at a little finger puppet on the u/s screen. I was so relieved to see such a strong heartbeat. Both of us visibly relaxed when we saw that. The rest of the visit was smooth sailing once our anxiety was relieved (mine in particular).
So all is well and my first 'real' OB visit will take place on Wednesday, June 9. Due to my high blood pressure and the meds they have me on, I have to have more frequent ultrasounds going forward because they have to keep an eye on the fluid around the baby. Other than that, on Wednesday we'll be discussing options related to my high risk status and having to possibly go overseas. We'll also get the forms for all of the blood tests and we'll discuss other tests that they recommend since I am 35+.
It's all pretty straightforward and I've already started reading up on some of the things the OB mentioned. I actually left the office with a clear head for the first time today!
02 June 2010
Interns, interns everywhere!
I am involved in coordinating an internship programme in IT for college students. It is a part of my job that I truly enjoy and I look forward to it. It is great seeing students grow and evelop over the summer and then to see them graduate and enter the workforce with a greater understanding of what they will be doing compared to their peers.
This year's interns started on Thursday and have thus far had quite a bit of soft skills training (customer service, networking, presentation skills). Yesterday, they had to start working on project plans for the team projects that they have to complete and on Monday they start with their respective employers for the summer. We pull them out of their employer's offices for a week each month for IT training and they also have to participate in 2 networking events each month.
As fun as this is, they're driving me nuts! I didn't realise how much I adore silence until I had to facilitate the 'project planning' yesterday and today. The questions, oh the questions... and most of them are silly questions!!! Yesterday I thought it was just me but when I swapped with the other coordinator at lunch time yesterday, she called me last night to say that they were driving her nuts too! I had to lay down the law this morning - they had to calm down and be more professional in their interactions. It helped a bit but a few of them are still over the top. Yeah, I was happy to hand them over this afternoon as well.... I get them back next Friday for presentations and their first exam - I hope they'll be much calmer by then!
This year's interns started on Thursday and have thus far had quite a bit of soft skills training (customer service, networking, presentation skills). Yesterday, they had to start working on project plans for the team projects that they have to complete and on Monday they start with their respective employers for the summer. We pull them out of their employer's offices for a week each month for IT training and they also have to participate in 2 networking events each month.
As fun as this is, they're driving me nuts! I didn't realise how much I adore silence until I had to facilitate the 'project planning' yesterday and today. The questions, oh the questions... and most of them are silly questions!!! Yesterday I thought it was just me but when I swapped with the other coordinator at lunch time yesterday, she called me last night to say that they were driving her nuts too! I had to lay down the law this morning - they had to calm down and be more professional in their interactions. It helped a bit but a few of them are still over the top. Yeah, I was happy to hand them over this afternoon as well.... I get them back next Friday for presentations and their first exam - I hope they'll be much calmer by then!
Week 8
Date/Week: June 2; week 8
Total weight gain/loss: 166.2 (0)
Belly measurement: n/a
Milestones: can sometimes find a heartbeat for a few seconds on the doppler (just wanted to try it out) but won't use it until the 2nd tri; next u/s on June 4
Physical Progress: clothing is a bit tighter around my waist; now sleeping in my sports bras....
Symptoms: nauseous but the preggie drops are helping. I am also loving Twinings lemon & ginger tea. Constipation is a PITA (literally) - now eating a high fibre cereal for breakfast and more fruit during the day to help...
How do I feel about my body: some days I feel like a bloated cow and others I feel feminine (I mostly feel like a bloated cow)
Food cravings/aversions: egg foo young, cheese & crackers, watermelon
Sleep: Exhausted during the day. Napping after work and going to bed at 9 - 9.30pm. Waking up at 2/3am for about 30 minutes but then can sleep until about 6am.
Energy level: I don't really have any... I feel so lazy. Aidan has to drag me out to walk in the morning!
Exercise: walk almost daily; highland dancing 1x this week; highland dancing performance (warm-up & 1 dance)
Baby Movement: not yet
Thoughts and Feelings? I have my paranoid moments but I am a bit better than I was last week (I say that now... we'll see what I say after Friday).
What I am looking forward to: seeing what the sproglet looks like at the next u/s
What am I reading / things I’m learning: 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' / For Aidan (concerning the bbs): Look, appreciate but don't touch
Total weight gain/loss: 166.2 (0)
Belly measurement: n/a
Milestones: can sometimes find a heartbeat for a few seconds on the doppler (just wanted to try it out) but won't use it until the 2nd tri; next u/s on June 4
Physical Progress: clothing is a bit tighter around my waist; now sleeping in my sports bras....
Symptoms: nauseous but the preggie drops are helping. I am also loving Twinings lemon & ginger tea. Constipation is a PITA (literally) - now eating a high fibre cereal for breakfast and more fruit during the day to help...
How do I feel about my body: some days I feel like a bloated cow and others I feel feminine (I mostly feel like a bloated cow)
Food cravings/aversions: egg foo young, cheese & crackers, watermelon
Sleep: Exhausted during the day. Napping after work and going to bed at 9 - 9.30pm. Waking up at 2/3am for about 30 minutes but then can sleep until about 6am.
Energy level: I don't really have any... I feel so lazy. Aidan has to drag me out to walk in the morning!
Exercise: walk almost daily; highland dancing 1x this week; highland dancing performance (warm-up & 1 dance)
Baby Movement: not yet
Thoughts and Feelings? I have my paranoid moments but I am a bit better than I was last week (I say that now... we'll see what I say after Friday).
What I am looking forward to: seeing what the sproglet looks like at the next u/s
What am I reading / things I’m learning: 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' / For Aidan (concerning the bbs): Look, appreciate but don't touch
Week 8
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