All went well at the doctor. I am definitely high-risk but I may not need to deliver overseas (YAY!!!). I will however have to deliver at 36 or 37 weeks so we're now looking at Dec 8-15. If it is Dec 8th, it'll be the day before I had my fibroid removal surgery last year. So we're having a 2010 baby.
I'll have to upload the us pictures but the baby is looking great! Still measuring ahead and we saw some thumb sucking action. Got a great scan of the feet - so cute. It was the longest scan I've had yet - and we still have the anatomy scan ahead of us on the 31st of August. And we found out what we're having..... A BOY!!!! No surprise really. We felt that t was a boy from the beginning and it is!
Other than that, I'll be seeing my doctor a lot when I get home. The doctor here is willing to consult with him and hopefully the rest of the pregnancy will be uneventful!
16 August 2010
13 August 2010
Possible Change of Plan... Again!
I am so sick of insurance companies! I called mine today because it included my updated schedule of coverage and I read that that would only cover 100% of high-risk services overseas if it is covered in the Canadian network. So I called to find out (i) whether my visit to Boston next Monday was covered 100% (because they approved the reason for me going to Boston) or 80% (since it was out of network) and (ii) why hadn't a case worker called me (they're supposed to call before I travel). I was not impressed to hear that they had no case opened for me because they had not received any paperwork - so where did my OB's office send my paperwork in June then!!!
It gets better! I can go to Boston for an 'assessment'. My OB's office needs to fax in the referral form on Monday and the case worker will call me on Aidan's cell while we're out there. They'll make the coverage determination as soon as they can (thank goodness). Now, if the doctor's assessment is that I need to deliver overseas, I will most likely have to go to Halifax, Nova Scotia! They may approve Boston if a strong case is made (i.e. I need to be there because of my kidney ailment, for example) at 80% but they said they would most likely request that I go to Nova Scotia and that will be covered 100%.
So needless to say, we are not amused! However, we are now more focused than ever to find out what it would take to ensure that we stay here and get through this pregnancy without complication. We're amending our questions to focus more on that since the overseas delivery questions are for another institution. Additionally, we need to explore further what would happen if we deliver in Bermuda and the baby has to be flown out (to Canada - I think it's Toronto in this case though).
So I am irritated but glad we found this out early. Lots of prayers are going to be made in the coming days and weeks because I really want to stay home...
It gets better! I can go to Boston for an 'assessment'. My OB's office needs to fax in the referral form on Monday and the case worker will call me on Aidan's cell while we're out there. They'll make the coverage determination as soon as they can (thank goodness). Now, if the doctor's assessment is that I need to deliver overseas, I will most likely have to go to Halifax, Nova Scotia! They may approve Boston if a strong case is made (i.e. I need to be there because of my kidney ailment, for example) at 80% but they said they would most likely request that I go to Nova Scotia and that will be covered 100%.
So needless to say, we are not amused! However, we are now more focused than ever to find out what it would take to ensure that we stay here and get through this pregnancy without complication. We're amending our questions to focus more on that since the overseas delivery questions are for another institution. Additionally, we need to explore further what would happen if we deliver in Bermuda and the baby has to be flown out (to Canada - I think it's Toronto in this case though).
So I am irritated but glad we found this out early. Lots of prayers are going to be made in the coming days and weeks because I really want to stay home...
12 August 2010
Week 18
Date/Week: August 12; week 18
Total weight gain/loss: will find out on Monday...
Milestones: Feeling movement more consistently!!!
Physical Progress: My belly is looking more like a pregnant belly and less like pudge. I look sorta pregnant in the morning and very pregnant at night. Unfortunately, I think I am going to have abdominal separation/diastasis recti - I'm going to have to work on fixing that when the pregnancy is over.
Symptoms: I hardly every have nausea anymore (yay!). I still get tired easily but my energy level is much better. I am leveraging this to get the house in order!
How do I feel about my body: I can thank the belly for helping me to get more comfortable with 'looking pregnant'. Strangely enough, wearing some maternity shirts do make me feel uncomfortable because they make me look bigger than I actually am (and I get the question "So are you due next month"). When I wear other shirts though, some people think I'mm small for where I am in the pregnancy. So either way, I'mm settling into the image of 'Pregnant Woman'. Plus, a bigger belly makes my boobs look smaller...
Food cravings/aversions: hummus and tomato on toast...
Sleep: I dream so much that sometimes I don't feel like I've had any sleep. I nap a lot on weekends and it's often after that when I feel rested
Energy level: More consistent but my allergies are dragging me down a bit.
Exercise: I've been sweating through housework this week and having a few walks. I am back to water aerobics during week 19
Baby Movement: Sproglet is dancing in there already. I think I'll be in trouble when the fluttering turns into punches and kicks!
Thoughts and Feelings? We meet with the high risk OB on Monday. We're going to try to find out what it will take to be able to stay here to deliver and then explore the other options. I have finally (mentally) let go of the thought of our annual September vacation... I'm still sad but if I end up in Boston I need as much vacation time under my belt as a contingency...
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender either in Boston or at our 2nd Tri Anatomy Scan on Aug 31
What am I reading / things I’m learning: I've been putting together my list of questions for the doctor for next week... I'm calmer because we're prepared!
Total weight gain/loss: will find out on Monday...
Milestones: Feeling movement more consistently!!!
Physical Progress: My belly is looking more like a pregnant belly and less like pudge. I look sorta pregnant in the morning and very pregnant at night. Unfortunately, I think I am going to have abdominal separation/diastasis recti - I'm going to have to work on fixing that when the pregnancy is over.
Symptoms: I hardly every have nausea anymore (yay!). I still get tired easily but my energy level is much better. I am leveraging this to get the house in order!
How do I feel about my body: I can thank the belly for helping me to get more comfortable with 'looking pregnant'. Strangely enough, wearing some maternity shirts do make me feel uncomfortable because they make me look bigger than I actually am (and I get the question "So are you due next month"). When I wear other shirts though, some people think I'mm small for where I am in the pregnancy. So either way, I'mm settling into the image of 'Pregnant Woman'. Plus, a bigger belly makes my boobs look smaller...
Food cravings/aversions: hummus and tomato on toast...
Sleep: I dream so much that sometimes I don't feel like I've had any sleep. I nap a lot on weekends and it's often after that when I feel rested
Energy level: More consistent but my allergies are dragging me down a bit.
Exercise: I've been sweating through housework this week and having a few walks. I am back to water aerobics during week 19
Baby Movement: Sproglet is dancing in there already. I think I'll be in trouble when the fluttering turns into punches and kicks!
Thoughts and Feelings? We meet with the high risk OB on Monday. We're going to try to find out what it will take to be able to stay here to deliver and then explore the other options. I have finally (mentally) let go of the thought of our annual September vacation... I'm still sad but if I end up in Boston I need as much vacation time under my belt as a contingency...
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender either in Boston or at our 2nd Tri Anatomy Scan on Aug 31
What am I reading / things I’m learning: I've been putting together my list of questions for the doctor for next week... I'm calmer because we're prepared!
09 August 2010
Sorting out the house 2.0
We had a weekend where we got a lot done. On Saturday we had the yard sale. We got rid of a few things and will probably have another yard sale this coming Saturday. Then I guess we'll donate or throw away whatever is left. Saturday was hot - so much for Tropical Storm Colin (the storm that never came...). I ended up sleeping for most of the afternoon and then Aidan took me out for a curry that evening.
Sunday was kitchen cupboard day. We only did half of the kitchen - organising was a pita once the cupboards were emptied and cleaned. I'm hoping to finish the rest tomorrow after work. We're sorting out the area under the stairs and my roll top desk tonight. Then I think Aidan has to clean off the clavichord and changing table (he has junk on it) and there are a few things in the office that need to be sorted and put away. I'm hoping to be able to do some patch painting before we fly - particularly since the furniture we purchased 2nd hand will be coming into our house starting on Saturday...
Granted, Aidan still needs to sort out the basement and then the renovations to the apartment still have to happen... we're going to have a busy fall! I think I'll start cooking up fall meals to freese (and clear out the freezer in the meantime) while Aidan is working on the apartment.
Sunday was kitchen cupboard day. We only did half of the kitchen - organising was a pita once the cupboards were emptied and cleaned. I'm hoping to finish the rest tomorrow after work. We're sorting out the area under the stairs and my roll top desk tonight. Then I think Aidan has to clean off the clavichord and changing table (he has junk on it) and there are a few things in the office that need to be sorted and put away. I'm hoping to be able to do some patch painting before we fly - particularly since the furniture we purchased 2nd hand will be coming into our house starting on Saturday...
Granted, Aidan still needs to sort out the basement and then the renovations to the apartment still have to happen... we're going to have a busy fall! I think I'll start cooking up fall meals to freese (and clear out the freezer in the meantime) while Aidan is working on the apartment.
04 August 2010
Apartment Hunting...
I started contacting potential short-term rental places in Boston, Brookline and Brighton yesterday. I can't believe that many places are booked already. The one place we had been looking at on Tremont Street has one room after Oct 18th so that's a possibility (approx $75 a day).
If I can make it to November before moving (fingers crossed and many prayers for this...) I have a few great options. I have found a place that is a 10 minute walk to the hospital that seems nice (approx $75 a day). My favorite place is on the Brookline/Brighton border and I'd be able to take the bus to the Hospital ($65 a day). The last one on my shortlist is in Back Bay on Beacon Street, a 10 minute walk from Hynes Convention Center and the largest of all of the apartments ($82 a night).
In any case, I'm still looking. I also need to update my list of questions for the doctor and the coordinator while we're out there. I would need to know what we will need to do to come back home if everything goes smoothly. I know we will have to do immigration paperwork both here and in the US but I don't know if the US would require us to stay for a particular period of time. Thankfully, most of these places can do a monthly rental until April (if needed).
If I can make it to November before moving (fingers crossed and many prayers for this...) I have a few great options. I have found a place that is a 10 minute walk to the hospital that seems nice (approx $75 a day). My favorite place is on the Brookline/Brighton border and I'd be able to take the bus to the Hospital ($65 a day). The last one on my shortlist is in Back Bay on Beacon Street, a 10 minute walk from Hynes Convention Center and the largest of all of the apartments ($82 a night).
In any case, I'm still looking. I also need to update my list of questions for the doctor and the coordinator while we're out there. I would need to know what we will need to do to come back home if everything goes smoothly. I know we will have to do immigration paperwork both here and in the US but I don't know if the US would require us to stay for a particular period of time. Thankfully, most of these places can do a monthly rental until April (if needed).
Week 17
Date/Week: August 4; week 17
Total weight gain/loss: 178 (+3 - or something like that...)
Milestones: We're in our 5th month (according to the Mayo Clinic book)!
Physical Progress: Definitely have a belly - maternity shirts fit but the pants are still a bit too big in the belly area though
Symptoms: not bad - just a little tired
How do I feel about my body: Not liking the boobs at all - they're too big and get in the way... just waiting for the belly to catch up (then it'll be better, right???)
Food cravings/aversions: buttermilk pancakes and cheerios
Sleep: Up and down. Still having fun trying to stay on my left side
Energy level: Pretty good but the heat and humidity are getting to me...
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays; walking; called a personal trainer friend to help me with the yoga and pilates
Baby Movement: Flutters are a but stronger
Thoughts and Feelings? I've been freaking out about moving to Boston in the Fall and my blood pressure. I hope I feel better about this after the doctor's visit in Boston.
What I am looking forward to: Our Boston appointment in 2 weeks and finding out the gender either in Boston or at our 2nd Tri Anatomy Scan on Aug 31
What am I reading / things I’m learning: I'm having the quad screen bloodtests next week so I've been reading about that. I've also had to learn about the viability date - at this point it is our next major milestone...
Total weight gain/loss: 178 (+3 - or something like that...)
Milestones: We're in our 5th month (according to the Mayo Clinic book)!
Physical Progress: Definitely have a belly - maternity shirts fit but the pants are still a bit too big in the belly area though
Symptoms: not bad - just a little tired
How do I feel about my body: Not liking the boobs at all - they're too big and get in the way... just waiting for the belly to catch up (then it'll be better, right???)
Food cravings/aversions: buttermilk pancakes and cheerios
Sleep: Up and down. Still having fun trying to stay on my left side
Energy level: Pretty good but the heat and humidity are getting to me...
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays; walking; called a personal trainer friend to help me with the yoga and pilates
Baby Movement: Flutters are a but stronger
Thoughts and Feelings? I've been freaking out about moving to Boston in the Fall and my blood pressure. I hope I feel better about this after the doctor's visit in Boston.
What I am looking forward to: Our Boston appointment in 2 weeks and finding out the gender either in Boston or at our 2nd Tri Anatomy Scan on Aug 31
What am I reading / things I’m learning: I'm having the quad screen bloodtests next week so I've been reading about that. I've also had to learn about the viability date - at this point it is our next major milestone...
03 August 2010
Monthly OB visit
Yesterday we had our monthly OB visit. Since we're off to Boston in less than 2 weeks we didn't have an ultrasound but we did get to hear sproglet's heartbeat on the doppler. We're scheduled for our 2nd tri anatomy scan on Aug 31, I have to go in for my quad screen blood test in the next week or so and our next OB visit will be Sept 2. We've pretty much decided not to do the amnio but we're leaving the ultimate decision to further discussion in Boston.
Well, my blood pressure was up again so my meds have been adjusted. The way things are going, I'm going to end up in Boston earlier than I expected. I have been looking at extended stay options and see a few that I like. I was a little down about the possibility of being in Boston earlier at first but I've calmed down about it. Fall is my favorite time of year out there after all. It would just suck not to have Aidan around all the time. I hope things go well so that I'm not out there until Nov or Dec...
Anyhow, I find I'm still living week to week -- milestone to milestone. I'm a bit too nervous to relax. It seems when I do I get cruddy news... granted, none of it had been horribly bad but it had the potential to be bad in the coming weeks. I just keep praying. I want to meet sproglet so badly!
Well, my blood pressure was up again so my meds have been adjusted. The way things are going, I'm going to end up in Boston earlier than I expected. I have been looking at extended stay options and see a few that I like. I was a little down about the possibility of being in Boston earlier at first but I've calmed down about it. Fall is my favorite time of year out there after all. It would just suck not to have Aidan around all the time. I hope things go well so that I'm not out there until Nov or Dec...
Anyhow, I find I'm still living week to week -- milestone to milestone. I'm a bit too nervous to relax. It seems when I do I get cruddy news... granted, none of it had been horribly bad but it had the potential to be bad in the coming weeks. I just keep praying. I want to meet sproglet so badly!
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