21 week appointment update

coasterqueen wrote: We are definately having a girl. I know down deep DH is sad because he will never get to play with boy toys again but I'm happy either way. It'll be nice that Kylie has a sister to be close with.

The doctor is going to start seeing me every 2 weeks now instead of every 4 weeks to monitor the low-lying placenta issue. It doesn't look like it's moved at all since the last u/s 4 weeks ago. But there's still time, so we are keeping hopeful. I have to stay on the partial bedrest and if I have even one spotting episode I have to go on full bedrest for sure. So I asked her if that meant I couldn't do any Christmas shopping this year and she said yep, that's what it means. I kinda started to tear up because the holidays just aren't feeling the same being stuck inside. Thinking about not even getting to watch Kylie enjoy Christmas shopping or riding her sled in the snow....I'll miss all of it. I'll miss her swim lessons, etc, etc. She knew I was a bit down about it so she said I could at least take Kylie to see Santa Clause. That made me a bit happier, I guess.

I guess it just makes me sad because this isn't how I thought I would be spending these last few months with Kylie before another baby comes in to the picture, ya know. Not being able to get down and play with Kylie or run around and chase her is a bit hard to swallow these days. Especially when she says "come on mom, run with me". That just really makes me wanna cry.

Oh well, I guess I can't concentrate on what I'm losing with Kylie and just be happy this baby is still nice in warm inside of me. Right?

Anyways, I had to break the news to my boss about the bedrest issue and the future possibilities because of the type of job I have. He seemed to be fine with it, but I know it's going to hurt me come raise time and well I was going to talk to him about asking for a larger raise this coming year...but I guess I can't really ask for that now.

Sorry, just a little down right now. I should have just went home instead of coming in to work....but I need to be here I guess as much as I can.

Edited to say that we are going to name her Ashlyn Nicole. I know there are a million babies being born with that middle name but we like it and that is what counts. Although Dh still wants Megan for a first name....so who knows if we'll change our mind in the next few months.

Kaitlin'smom replied: well I hope you have no more spotting, so you can somewhat enjoy things as much as possible. Sounds like a pretty good appointment.

Oh I love the name espically the middle since its Kaitlin's. It just an easy middle name so many other names go well with it. We had that picked out before her first name, all our choices went well with it so that part was the easiest.

((BIG HUG)) sounds liek you need one

~Roo'sMama~ replied: I'm sorry you're feeling down! Having to stay in bed when you want to spend time with Kylie must be rough. I'm glad the baby's doing well though. Ashlyn Nicole is a beautiful name! (Megan is nice too. )

5littleladies replied: Oh Karen-I'm so sorry you are having such a difficult time right now. I can imagine how difficult it must be for you to not be able to participate in things the way you would like-especially where Kylie is concerned. I know it will be hard not being to take her out shopping and things like that but I'm sure you can think of other ways to share in the season with her. You can snuggle on the couch and watch christmas cartoons, You can get someone to whip up a batch of sugar cookies and sit and decorate them with her, You can go out in the car and look at Christmas lights. Christmas may not be the same this year but it can be special in it's own way. Hang in there-you're over half way there! I'll be praying for you.

Nicole replied: Congrast on the new baby girl coming! Pretty name! I`m sorry things are not going the best right now!

A&A'smommy replied: Congratulations on another girl that is so neat now Kylie will have a little sister to take care of! I'm sorry about the holidays I hope that you will be able to enjoy what parts of it you get to participate in! I LOVE that name Ashlyn that is really beautiful, megan is cute too!!(((HUGS)))

Jamison'smama replied: What lucky little girls you have---Kylie because you care so much about doing everything for her--and Ashlyn because you love her enough to do everything possible to make her entry into the world perfecly healthy. As was mentioned--there are so many things you and Kylie can share other than physical activities---she can shop with you online--looking at all the stuff--I love the idea of riding in a car to look at lights --

Hang in there and congratulations on another baby girl~~

MomToMany replied: I'm so sorry to hear you have to be on the partial bedrest. But at least Ashlyn Nicole is staying put! What a beautiful name!

I like the idea of looking at the lights too. We do that with the kids every year.


Big hugs to you Karen!

DansMom replied: Thanks for keeping us posted. Make sure DH takes lots of photos if he takes Kylie sledding, and let Kylie tell you what it was like. You'll get some of the excitement just hearing her describe it. Hang in there!

favre4fan replied: I love the name and i hope the rest of your pg goes good. Sounds like everyone is giving you some alternative ideas to enjoying Christmas!! Hang in there!

kit_kats_mom replied: Oh, yay! Sisters.

I love the names you guys picked out too.

Sorry about the bedrest. That has to be hard. I know that I want to do as much as I can with K right now since it is our last bit of time as a one child family. However, I am feeling pretty ungaingly and tired so I don't do as much as I'd like too.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: What a beautiful name!!! I had a close friend who named her baby Ashlyn. I have always loved that name!

Hang in there sweetie. I'm sorry you are so down. I am praying for you.

amynicole21 replied: I'm so sorry to hear that the previa hasn't improved yet, but there is still lots of time. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. I know what you mean about not being to enjoy Sophia these days. I really want to make her last few months as an "only" special, but I'm just so tired and cranky. I guess we'll just have to be creative. Hang in there, and soon you'll be able to send all of those prescious moments with your two lovely girls

MommyToAshley replied:
Those are all a lot of great ideas of how you can still spend some special time with Kylie. And, I am sure she won't care what you do or where you do it, as long as she is with Mommy!

(((HUGS))) I am sorry about the partial bedrest. I'm sorry that things aren't going exactly as you planned this year, but you may find that you like some quiet peaceful nights at home with the family instead of fighting the mobs at the stores.

P&PT's

Littlejojames replied: Another little girl hey???

How are you feeling now??
Sorry to hear about the low lying placenta hope that everything works out ok.

The name you have chosen is georgous

Had my 20 week scan on Friday the baby is very healthy and very wriggly we was in there 20 minutes trying to get a good scan photo as it would not stay still, but all is healthy and good, she did say thought that i might be before my due date as the baby is showing at 21 weeks.