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May
13
2010
Pre-Birth

Week 35

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So everything basically remains the same for this week. The babies heart rates are good – once we woke Will up and I had a bite to eat. I am still 3cm dilated. I am up to 162-crazy (about plus 42 pounds). Who would have thought, not me. My blood pressure is 124/74 – consistent.
The only negative…from where they found Will’s heart rate it appears he has migrated back up under my ribs…hopefully he moves again back down…but nothing I can really do.

Next appointment: Tuesday evening, if i make it.

May
10
2010
Family

Big Grandpa

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So Evan has not decided exactly what he is going to call my parents vs. Jen’s parents. So in the week between jen’s parent visit and my dad visited I referred to my father as Big Grandpa – he is definitely a little taller than Jen’s father and I thought that would be something that Evan would recognize as a distinguishing factor. I did not think it would necessarily stick, but it did. While my father was here, Evan referred to him several times as Big Grandpa and I had to smile each time.
Thank you dad for visiting and we look forward to seeing you again soon, once the two little ones arrive.

May
10
2010
Family Mullers Pre-Birth

Week 35

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A big thank you to my dad for coming out last week and helping out. It was great to see him and he was a big help…including letting us know that our hot water heater was leaking saturday morning (new one went in later that day). About a minute after dropping him off at Ohare, Evan said, I miss “big grandpa”.

Another week down and nothing new to report. I do not go to the doctor until Friday of this week, so we have a few days to wait for the latest update. But I did not think rushing to the doctor this week was necessary since she is going to say the same thing: babies are still there, I feel them move all the time, I have not felt any contractions, so things remain consistent. If anything changes, of course, we will let every one know.

May
04
2010
Pre-Birth

Week 34

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This weeks appointment brought good news. The estimated measurements from the ultrasound showed that both babies are above 5 pounds. Will is about 5 pound 5 ounces and Cora is 5 pounds 1 ounce. So we are happy they are both over 5 and figure given a few more days will only help their size. The ultrasound also showed they are both head down- yeah!

My weight is 157 and my blood pressure must have been good because the nurse did not even feel the need to inform me of the number. The doctor is very happy with everything and said I can go into labor any time now. She would like me to rest for another week and then it would be even better. If I do not go into labor before May 25 then she wants me to come in and be induced on that day- about 37 weeks.

So we are happy.

May
04
2010
Firsts

Big Trucks

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dsc04178Evan and I decided to head over to the annual “Big Trucks” day in Palatine to check out some of the big trucks we see everyday. The city puts this on and allows kids to sit in, touch, etc all kinds of big trucks..from ambulances to garbage trucks to cranes, to school busses. Evan’s favorite was the school bus – after he put his seat belt on (that was his main concern). We had a good time and look forward to going back next year!

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May
02
2010
Pre-Birth

Day 6 of Bedrest

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I have almost made it one week of bed rest. Some days are easier than other days. This weekend was made a little easier because Denise and Phillip came over and really helped out with Evan, the basement final details, and meals. Thank you so much!!!

Jen has been working overtime to get things done and organized too. She is amazing, and I know she will be just as amazing once our little Will and Cora arrive as well.

A special thanks to Sharon and LoriAnn for dinner this week as well!

It is hard to feel so helpless….I know that I am working hard…it is just not as visible….which makes it hard.

Apr
26
2010
Pre-Birth

Week 33 Appointment

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Everything was good but I need to rest more. My blood pressure is good, my weight is good, the babies heart rates are good, no contractions, but I am now dilated to 2.5-3cm. The doctor said I need to rest more. It has been a crazy week and I agree that I need to rest more.

So I am resting and doing nothing for the health of the babies and myself.

Next appointment Tuesday 5/4 @ 2:30.

Apr
23
2010
Family Pre-Birth Zelaznys

Week 32

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First a big thank you to Vickey and Phil for visiting this week: spending time with Evan, working on the basement, doing laundry, and just helping like crazy.

Our appointment yesterday was longer than expected but good. We went in and they decided that yesterday was the first day they would start to monitor the heart rates a little more closely with an NST (non-stress test). So I sat hooked up to monitors for about 15 minutes and then saw the doctor. The heart rates moved all over, but very normal. They funny part…for several weeks I have been saying I really do not feel any contractions and the first thing my doctor said was you had no contractions when you were sitting there – I said see, I told you. But anyway…

My weight was good – I have gained about 35 pounds and my blood pressure was fine once I laid down for a little while. It was 130 over something and then once I laid down for a few minutes it dropped to 120/70. So no worries. Our doctor is happy and I go back on monday for another check.

Apr
19
2010
Uncategorized

“I’m so happy I missed you”

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This is what Evan says to us whenever we see him in the evenings when we (jen) pick him up from Denise’s house. I think it is the sweetest thing, because he combines two statements that kinda makes the two statement void each other out. But you know what he means and it is the cutest thing. I had to share with every one.

Apr
16
2010
Pre-Birth

Week 31

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Our week 31 appointment went well. The babies are both growing and right where they should be. Cora is 3 pounds 8 ounces. She is in the 35th percentile. She also flipped so she is head down and in the right position as the first baby (for now). Will is 3 pounds 15 ounces. He is in the 50th percentile. He is still in the same position- transverse – under my ribs. The doctor did feel his position is more promising to be able to deliver head down after her. I have a few shots, an actual nice one of Cora…I will try to get them scanned this weekend.

I am the same as I was last week too…which is great news. The doctor said just keep doing what you are doing, which makes me
happy.

I just feel totally full today….heartburn several times. I am either
starving or so full that I feel totally uncomfortable. Hopefully tomorrow is a little better. Jen’s parents come in monday I am excited to have some extra hand around…the to-do list is not getting any shorter.