I have had some issues with my BP again (sigh) so, they have decided the safest thing for both baby and I is to move up my c-section to this Tuesday, Sept 1 at 10am. You may be asking, why not earlier if I am having issues?
Many reasons.....1st being, I do not have classic PIH. I have had high bp's on and off for the past few weeks but not consistent other signs (labs, urine studies, blurred vision, headaches, right upper quadrant pain, etc). My other symptoms seem to come and go (not charactaristic of PIH), like headaches and some blurred vision. Also, my BP does get high, but then usually comes down into the normalish range with rest. The 2nd (which goes along with the 1st), is that unless things are clinically "bad" (like if my bp didn't come down with rest and I was in danger or if the baby wasn't tolerating all of this, which he is), they cannot do a scheduled c-section (or induction, for that matter) until week 39. So, I will be 39 weeks on Tuesday and that is why that day was chosen. Dr L will be doing my c-section. I am going to be seeing him in the office again on Monday am (I saw Dr C in the office again this am for an appointment and another non stress test) just to make sure every thing is still on track.
Emmy and I have had to adjust our routines a little bit. I will admit, I did go to a friend's house yesteday am so Emmy could play and I could couch rest and be with my mommy friends too. There seems to be something very therapeutic for all about being with good friends. We had a fun time and I know the girls did too.
We are just finishing things up this weekend around the house and spending good time with Emmy. I'm not supposed to do anything strenuous so I am trying to do things that involve sitting, laying etc. I am planning to do a little cooking tonight though. I can't help myself and I don't consider that strenuous anyway!
After nap this am, we all laid in bed together and watched Little Mermaid...Emmy's first time for one of my all time favorite disney movies!!! I think she liked it and I don't think it will be the last time we watch it!
We promise to post updates as soon as we can on Tuesday, but if you are on facebook, you might see updates there first. Blogger seems to take longer than I want sometimes and facebook is so fast! We will also send out pics on shutterfly as usual.
Papa Bill and Auntie Kristen (and cousin Drew) are coming on Monday and then my mom is planning to come next weekend and stay for the week to help after Matt goes back to work.
Well, that's the plan for now! No new updates means we are doing well and the plan is on for Tuesday when we become a family of 4!
love
the Klitzkes
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The summer summary
We've had a fun and busy summer and with Labor Day right around the corner, I know it's coming to an end. That doesn't mean fun has to end though! We have so many exciting things coming our way this fall! We love fall at our house and not just because it means FOOTBALL (but that does help!).
Here's what we did this summer:
-went to the Milwaukee Zoo with the Davis'
-went to Lincoln Park Zoo as a family
-celebrated mother's day and father's day
-celebrated my birthday, grandma j's birthday
-went to the Sonshine Singer's concert in Ames
-met Uncle Jim and Uncle Dick and Auntie Phyllis for the 1st time
-had a visit from Amanda
-had a visit from GG, Auntie Kristen and Drew (aka Dew)
-played with many friends
-went to the splash park in Grayslake and Mundelein
-played at the beach in Lake Zurich and in the sand for the 1st time
-celebrated the 4the of July with many friends and saw fireworks for the 1st time two nights in a row (Emmy fell asleep before the fireworks in 2008)
-celebrated many little friends' 1st and 2nd birthdays
-went to Galena and Dubuque for vacation
-visited Great Grandma and Great Grandpa P and Uncle Greg and Aunt Mary in Dubuque
-ate watermelon all by herself at the sage picnic in June and again on the 4th of July! It was a hit!
-went to Lamb's Farm and went on the train, saw animals, jumped in the bouncy house and rode the carousel for the 1st time
-went to Libertyville Days and Grayslake Summer Fest and ate my first cheese curd (for the record, she spit out the cheese and ate the bite of breading)
-went swimming in Galena
-went to many dr's appts with Mommy and was very good at most of them :)
-played in the yard, the park and at Grandma J's!
-spent a few days with Papa Mike when he came to help Daddy do some work outside
-spent time with Papa Mike and Gran Diane when Mommy and Daddy went to their friends' wedding in May
-spent time with Grandma J when Mommy and Daddy went to another wedding in July
All in all, it has been a wonderful summer and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I can't imagine anything more fun than being with our sweet baby (toddler/big girl, you know)! We love you Emily Ruth and can't wait to share all of this fun with your little brother soon!
Love,
The Klitzkes
Here's what we did this summer:
-went to the Milwaukee Zoo with the Davis'
-went to Lincoln Park Zoo as a family
-celebrated mother's day and father's day
-celebrated my birthday, grandma j's birthday
-went to the Sonshine Singer's concert in Ames
-met Uncle Jim and Uncle Dick and Auntie Phyllis for the 1st time
-had a visit from Amanda
-had a visit from GG, Auntie Kristen and Drew (aka Dew)
-played with many friends
-went to the splash park in Grayslake and Mundelein
-played at the beach in Lake Zurich and in the sand for the 1st time
-celebrated the 4the of July with many friends and saw fireworks for the 1st time two nights in a row (Emmy fell asleep before the fireworks in 2008)
-celebrated many little friends' 1st and 2nd birthdays
-went to Galena and Dubuque for vacation
-visited Great Grandma and Great Grandpa P and Uncle Greg and Aunt Mary in Dubuque
-ate watermelon all by herself at the sage picnic in June and again on the 4th of July! It was a hit!
-went to Lamb's Farm and went on the train, saw animals, jumped in the bouncy house and rode the carousel for the 1st time
-went to Libertyville Days and Grayslake Summer Fest and ate my first cheese curd (for the record, she spit out the cheese and ate the bite of breading)
-went swimming in Galena
-went to many dr's appts with Mommy and was very good at most of them :)
-played in the yard, the park and at Grandma J's!
-spent a few days with Papa Mike when he came to help Daddy do some work outside
-spent time with Papa Mike and Gran Diane when Mommy and Daddy went to their friends' wedding in May
-spent time with Grandma J when Mommy and Daddy went to another wedding in July
All in all, it has been a wonderful summer and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I can't imagine anything more fun than being with our sweet baby (toddler/big girl, you know)! We love you Emily Ruth and can't wait to share all of this fun with your little brother soon!
Love,
The Klitzkes
Sunday, August 23, 2009
"A" name clue.......and pics of the baby's room!
We had to keep up with our tradition (in a slightly different manner this time) with keeping our baby's name a secret. Tonight we are releasing the first clue. Here you go:
I cannot tell you where in the first name "a" falls but it is there! Happy guessing! Hahahahaha
The quote above the bookshelf and changing table reads, "Every child is a story yet to be told". I found it at Hobby Lobby and really liked it. Putting it up was a little hairy......that's a story for a different day though.
Grandma Gretchen made the valances and there are footballs on the ends of the curtain rod.
Below is the changing table we bought at a 2nd hand store and refinished! Pretty proud of our work and find, for that matter.
We are on the countdown now! Just 12 more days (or hopefully sooner) until we meet the newest member of our family! We can't wait!
I cannot tell you where in the first name "a" falls but it is there! Happy guessing! HahahahahaWe also finished the baby's room today as well. We are pretty darned pleased with how it turned out! We are going to use Emmy's crib when she goes into her big girl bed, sometime before she turns 5. Ha ha. We have a basinette to use in the mean time and then we also have the pack-n-play if we need to buy ouselves a little more time before she is ready to move. Here are the pics:
The quote above the bookshelf and changing table reads, "Every child is a story yet to be told". I found it at Hobby Lobby and really liked it. Putting it up was a little hairy......that's a story for a different day though.Grandma Gretchen made the valances and there are footballs on the ends of the curtain rod.Below is the changing table we bought at a 2nd hand store and refinished! Pretty proud of our work and find, for that matter.
We are on the countdown now! Just 12 more days (or hopefully sooner) until we meet the newest member of our family! We can't wait!
Love,
The Klitzkes
PS I do realize there are quite a few of you that know the baby's name. Our family and a few of our friends DO NOT KNOW and we want to keep it that way. Please don't ruin the surprise :)
Friday, August 21, 2009
37 Weeks and waiting.....
Many of you know already, but I had a little mini hospitalization on Wed am this week. I was feeling really crummy at work (yes, convenient since I work in post partum/well baby nursery/NICU, and LDR is just a floor away!). So, I tried eating a snack, drank water and put my feet up and then took my blood pressure. My BP was elevated and after trying to see if things were going to "settle out", I was encouraged by my co-workers (ie forced) to page the dr on call. They ended up sending me to LDR for monitoring and IV fluids and labs and let me rest. I finally started feeling better towards morning, so they had me order breakfast and see how I felt then. I went home about 11am with orders for modified bedrest until Friday (today).
So, I actually did follow orders. Grandma J watched Emmy and got dinner together for us 2 nights in a row (thank you Grandma J). I had my follow up appt today and did get released from bedrest but need to "take it easy" over the weekend and I will see them back in the office on Monday. I was supposed to work this weekend, but clearly that is off for now.
I feel pretty good but keep having periods where I feel really dizzy and lightheaded and have had some really bad headaches with visual changes too. More or less, they are just watching me for pre-eclampsia, which can set in any time during pregnancy (I'm not going into crazy medical definitions here, but basically, any time after 20 weeks post conception, and there are other qualifiers but not going to bore anyone....) and can be even more common after 37 weeks.
I will be 38 weeks on Tuesday, so any time this little man wants to be born from here on out is just fine with us! We are almost done with his sweet little room. I can't wait to finish it and show it off. I think it has really turned out nice. We are pretty proud of ourselves for designing his room on a bit of a budget (and it not looking like we designed on a budget). I am hoping that I feel good enough over the weekend to finish things up! I just love putting baby things away and organized. I think I did this with Emmy's room like 10 times before she was born.....I had a lot of time on my hands since she was born at almost 41 weeks!
We have no plans for the weekend. The Bears and Cubs on Saturday evening so we are excited! We are also counting down to Hawkeye Football too-2 more weeks! What could be better, a new baby boy AND Hawkeye football?! Emmy has a new Hawkeye Cheerleading outfit to sport for the season too, plus some cute new shirts compliments of her "Auntie Amanda". She also picked out some cute things for little man too that I can't wait for him to wear.
Have a good weekend!
love
The Klitzkes
So, I actually did follow orders. Grandma J watched Emmy and got dinner together for us 2 nights in a row (thank you Grandma J). I had my follow up appt today and did get released from bedrest but need to "take it easy" over the weekend and I will see them back in the office on Monday. I was supposed to work this weekend, but clearly that is off for now.
I feel pretty good but keep having periods where I feel really dizzy and lightheaded and have had some really bad headaches with visual changes too. More or less, they are just watching me for pre-eclampsia, which can set in any time during pregnancy (I'm not going into crazy medical definitions here, but basically, any time after 20 weeks post conception, and there are other qualifiers but not going to bore anyone....) and can be even more common after 37 weeks.
I will be 38 weeks on Tuesday, so any time this little man wants to be born from here on out is just fine with us! We are almost done with his sweet little room. I can't wait to finish it and show it off. I think it has really turned out nice. We are pretty proud of ourselves for designing his room on a bit of a budget (and it not looking like we designed on a budget). I am hoping that I feel good enough over the weekend to finish things up! I just love putting baby things away and organized. I think I did this with Emmy's room like 10 times before she was born.....I had a lot of time on my hands since she was born at almost 41 weeks!
We have no plans for the weekend. The Bears and Cubs on Saturday evening so we are excited! We are also counting down to Hawkeye Football too-2 more weeks! What could be better, a new baby boy AND Hawkeye football?! Emmy has a new Hawkeye Cheerleading outfit to sport for the season too, plus some cute new shirts compliments of her "Auntie Amanda". She also picked out some cute things for little man too that I can't wait for him to wear.
Have a good weekend!
love
The Klitzkes
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Nesting?
Yesterday we had a huge playdate at our house (I am claiming that this is the LAST one before the baby arrives) complete with lunch too! No, I didn't cook for everyone, are you crazy? We ordered from Jimmy John's-yummy yummy!!! Too bad Kate and I ordered it the day before and we had the SAME delivery girl both days. I think she thought I was crazy. Oh well, she got a good tip out of the deal and went on her way.
I don't have any pictures from the playdate, but I think every toy was out in our basement. There was food everywhere and babies everywhere too! It was a great time though and a fun way to see everyone before our baby arrives.
After everyone left, you would have thought I would have been exhausted. Nope. Not me. I cleaned the basement and all of the toys (yes, for real) and then had a brilliant idea. I wanted to go through more baby things that we had put away-bottles, pump things, the carseat etc etc etc etc! It was a little out of control. I washed the carseat cover and put it back together and now it is sitting in a bag in the garage all ready to be put in the car. I went through all of the bottles that we used for Emmy, threw away the nipples and then went through my entire "Emmy cupboard" and reorganized so it can become the Emmy and @#$%^&* cupboard. I could have kept on going but Matt wanted to go to bed (this extended on after nap because I can't do anything like this with Emmy's help).
I actually made dinner 2 nights in a row (actual cooking, not just a frozen pizza or something like that). Actually, I have made dinner every night since Sunday, thank you very much.
I can't believe how much energy I have (and still have some this am too....). Something may be going on I guess! I had a dream last night that we had the baby this week. Someone suggested to me yesterday that once you start nesting, the baby comes within 3 days! Yikers!
I also washed a bunch of clothes (mainly things that were hand me downs) and Emmy's old onsies that we are "recycling" for the baby. Don't worry, they are just white. No pink onsies for our little guy!
I have 3 weeks until my scheduled c-section but I guess only time will tell. I am convinced it might be a bit earlier. I would like to go to at least 37 weeks so hopefully the "3 day" thing won't come true!
We are terribly excited to meet our little guy (or big, knowing my history.....). I am afraid to even think about washing newborn clothes but I don't want him swimming in his coming home outfit! In my dream last night, the baby weighed in the mid 6 pound range. Who knows!!!!!
Have a wonderful day.
love
Erika and Co
I don't have any pictures from the playdate, but I think every toy was out in our basement. There was food everywhere and babies everywhere too! It was a great time though and a fun way to see everyone before our baby arrives.
After everyone left, you would have thought I would have been exhausted. Nope. Not me. I cleaned the basement and all of the toys (yes, for real) and then had a brilliant idea. I wanted to go through more baby things that we had put away-bottles, pump things, the carseat etc etc etc etc! It was a little out of control. I washed the carseat cover and put it back together and now it is sitting in a bag in the garage all ready to be put in the car. I went through all of the bottles that we used for Emmy, threw away the nipples and then went through my entire "Emmy cupboard" and reorganized so it can become the Emmy and @#$%^&* cupboard. I could have kept on going but Matt wanted to go to bed (this extended on after nap because I can't do anything like this with Emmy's help).
I actually made dinner 2 nights in a row (actual cooking, not just a frozen pizza or something like that). Actually, I have made dinner every night since Sunday, thank you very much.
I can't believe how much energy I have (and still have some this am too....). Something may be going on I guess! I had a dream last night that we had the baby this week. Someone suggested to me yesterday that once you start nesting, the baby comes within 3 days! Yikers!
I also washed a bunch of clothes (mainly things that were hand me downs) and Emmy's old onsies that we are "recycling" for the baby. Don't worry, they are just white. No pink onsies for our little guy!
I have 3 weeks until my scheduled c-section but I guess only time will tell. I am convinced it might be a bit earlier. I would like to go to at least 37 weeks so hopefully the "3 day" thing won't come true!
We are terribly excited to meet our little guy (or big, knowing my history.....). I am afraid to even think about washing newborn clothes but I don't want him swimming in his coming home outfit! In my dream last night, the baby weighed in the mid 6 pound range. Who knows!!!!!
Have a wonderful day.
love
Erika and Co
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Prayers please!
We have a little prayer/thought request for you all; a good family friend's dad passed away on Monday very suddenly. We have known the Hade family since early childhood and both my sister and I spent a lot of time at their house over the years. Bob's passing hit me really hard and I know he will be missed by so many. He has 3 grown and married children as well as 5 beautiful grandchildren (the newest is just a few weeks old) and a wife of many many years (who has been a friend of my mom's for almost 30 years!).
Please give your kiddos and spouses etc an extra hug and kiss tonight. This just reminds me to always be so thankful for every day, every kiss, every hug and every I-love-you. I need to remember to worry less about the little things and just enjoy life :)
Good-bye Bob :) We miss you and love your family and we're thinking about your family and praying for strength for your family.
love
Erika
Please give your kiddos and spouses etc an extra hug and kiss tonight. This just reminds me to always be so thankful for every day, every kiss, every hug and every I-love-you. I need to remember to worry less about the little things and just enjoy life :)
Good-bye Bob :) We miss you and love your family and we're thinking about your family and praying for strength for your family.
love
Erika
Monday, August 10, 2009
Here's the link
See, I am trying to come through for you.....
Here is the link to Bella Jackson Photography Blog: http://bellajacksonphoto.blogspot.com/
Check back later today or tomorrow for a sneak peak of our mini photoshoot!
Here is the link to Bella Jackson Photography Blog: http://bellajacksonphoto.blogspot.com/
Check back later today or tomorrow for a sneak peak of our mini photoshoot!
18 months, seriously?
Happy 18 months to Emmy (tomorrow)!!! I'm trying to get ahead, see? She had her 18 month check up with Miss Melissa, her fabulous PNP, on Friday. It was a bit of a challenge and we did some adjusting and tweaking, but got through her exam either way. She got two shots (a combo one that had 4 different vaccines in it and then hep A)...one in each arm. She was NOT pleased but did tell the nurse bye bye and thanked her when we left.
Here are the most current Emmy stats:
Weight: 25 lbs 10 ounces
Height: 32.5 inches
Head circumference: 48 cms
Interestingly, I guessed her height and weight right on. What is my prize? What do you think I should get?
We had a mini photo shoot with Lindsey from Bella Jackson Photography at our house this am. I will post the link to Lindsey's blog later today (really, I will) so you can get a sneak peak at the photos. Lindsey will be coming to our house after baby boy is here for a newborn shoot. I wanted new pics of Emmy as well as newborn pics of baby boy and we though doing both kids in one day would be crazy of us. So, Lindsey offered to come today and do Emmy and then again after the baby is here. I am looking forward to seeing the new pics soon! I think they are going to turn out really cute.
So you may ask, what is Emmy up to these days? Here are some of the things she can do etc:
-she has 16 teeth....and 8 of them came in in June/July. Yes, those were some rough times.
-says over 100 words...I can't keep up so I don't count any more
-says many phrases and said her 1st 4 word phrase at my Aunt and Uncle's house. She is clock obsessed and found their's as well and said to me, "there is the clock!". Yep, she was right!
-walks, runs, kicks a ball
-loves to ride her little people scooter around the house
-can go up stairs alone (yes, I'm behind though, duh), and down with assistance (we are working on this one).
-dances to music and the tv
-sings songs (usually the ones made up by me) and the Barney Song too!
-feeds herself usually with her hands but sometimes with a spoon or fork
-helps get herself dressed and undressed (no more diaper fiascos though, thankfully!)
-loves to go to the splash park, play in the little baby pool, play at the park and playground, push the stroller herself, play with her friends, play with the dogs, play with her toys, especially anything baby doll related
She is growing up before our eyes. We love to peek in on her at night and watch her sleep and can't believe she is our TODDLER and not our baby anymore. We love her more than anything and feel so blessed she is ours :)
Love,
the klitzkes
Here are the most current Emmy stats:
Weight: 25 lbs 10 ounces
Height: 32.5 inches
Head circumference: 48 cms
Interestingly, I guessed her height and weight right on. What is my prize? What do you think I should get?
We had a mini photo shoot with Lindsey from Bella Jackson Photography at our house this am. I will post the link to Lindsey's blog later today (really, I will) so you can get a sneak peak at the photos. Lindsey will be coming to our house after baby boy is here for a newborn shoot. I wanted new pics of Emmy as well as newborn pics of baby boy and we though doing both kids in one day would be crazy of us. So, Lindsey offered to come today and do Emmy and then again after the baby is here. I am looking forward to seeing the new pics soon! I think they are going to turn out really cute.
So you may ask, what is Emmy up to these days? Here are some of the things she can do etc:
-she has 16 teeth....and 8 of them came in in June/July. Yes, those were some rough times.
-says over 100 words...I can't keep up so I don't count any more
-says many phrases and said her 1st 4 word phrase at my Aunt and Uncle's house. She is clock obsessed and found their's as well and said to me, "there is the clock!". Yep, she was right!
-walks, runs, kicks a ball
-loves to ride her little people scooter around the house
-can go up stairs alone (yes, I'm behind though, duh), and down with assistance (we are working on this one).
-dances to music and the tv
-sings songs (usually the ones made up by me) and the Barney Song too!
-feeds herself usually with her hands but sometimes with a spoon or fork
-helps get herself dressed and undressed (no more diaper fiascos though, thankfully!)
-loves to go to the splash park, play in the little baby pool, play at the park and playground, push the stroller herself, play with her friends, play with the dogs, play with her toys, especially anything baby doll related
She is growing up before our eyes. We love to peek in on her at night and watch her sleep and can't believe she is our TODDLER and not our baby anymore. We love her more than anything and feel so blessed she is ours :)
Love,
the klitzkes
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