Keely & Chad's Sweet Surprise

[KMS]

We went to my first appointment today. I am such a bad patient! lol. I haven't been to any sort of doctor in quite a while so I was quite a nervous mess today. Silly, I know! Chad took a video of pathetic me when they were drawing my blood. Eeeek.

The appointment went smoothly. I really liked the doctor, but I'm thinking of switching because there's another hospital that I've heard wonderful things about delivering at and she doesn't deliver there. Texas Children's Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital have a new combined program that they've started. Houston has a world renowned medical center and those two hospitals have a great reputation. Here's a link if anybody's interested or has any advice - http://www.texaschildrens.org/carecenters/maternity/default.aspx.

I'm going to think about it for a few days before I need to schedule my next appointment somewhere.

We got two pictures of the baby and saw it's heart beat. Such a big heart beat for such a tiny thing! I am estimated to be 7 weeks 5 days along which makes my due date April 11. My face when she said the due date...I wonder what it looked like. The amazing thing is that's the day that my mom passed away. Is that beautifully tragic or what? Wow.

I will post the pictures soon.

[gwenshack]

I hope you find the right doctor/hospital scenario for you! I'm a bad patient too so I would have been a nightmare about going. It'll all be great. Congrats on everything! :bbmrgreen:

[Dani]

I am so happy for you guys! And what a date to have! It is amazing that the little bean has a fast heart rate like that!

Your about a week and a half behind me! My due date is estimated at 4/4/10. Though my luck, it will be April Fool's Day!

Happy Healthy Pregnancy to you!

[FFC]

Wow Keely! I hope you end up with a doctor you are completely comfortable with in the facility you prefer!

That's amazing that your baby is due on the 11th. Bittersweet news right there. April is a rough month for me as well. I hope your pregnancy is healthy and with as few side effects as possible!

[Qtpie]

congratulations. can i say ummmm...Pictures please. I love hearing the babys heartbeat, it is such an amazing sound. Even seeing it on the ultrasound was such a great feeling.

[yam102284]

Congrats on hearing the heartbeat and seeing your little one! :)

Hope you end up with a doctor and hospital you're comfortable with. Wow, what a due date to have.

Hope you have a healthy and happy pregnancy~!

[alli816]

Congrats Keely and Chad....cant wait to see pics...

[f77g4]

Congrats Keely!

What a wonderful due date that would be!

Good luck for a healthy pregnancy!

[sandy03]

Congrats! Hope all goes well and can't wait to hear more about your amazing journey!

[saltyveruca]

Oh, wow! Congratulations Keely and Chad!! So excited for you. :cloppy:

[Brian's Bride]

Congratulations again on your little bundle! That due date is something to think about, isn't it? Divine intervention or something?? I LOVE hearing the heartbeat, too. It always seems so fast for such a tiny little thing!!

[uhmanduh728]

congratulations. i know what you mean about the bad patient thing too. i hate getting blood taken. its not the needles that scare me its the blood. ha ha. hope everything goes well for you and im afraid dr's visits will be a regular thing. hey who knows maybe you will get better at it :)

[savepaws]

Congrats! I'm so happy for you guys!! I bet it was so amazing hearing the heartbeat!! Wow, April 11th...that is very bittersweet isn't it? Best of luck to you!!

[firespirit]

Congratulations!!!! That's so exciting!

[Goin2thechapel]

Aww..Your due date brought a tear to my eye

[FFC]

Aww..Your due date brought a tear to my eye

.... or ten... :ooh:

Keely, are you and Chad going to find out the sex? If so, do you have a plan as to when?

[KMS]

Thank you for all of the well wishes!! Chad was talking to my cousin the other day and my cousin said that he had been talking to my dad and my dad started crying and said that the baby and the due date was a "miracle, just a miracle". It's really affected my whole family a lot. My mom was such a central figure and a lot of the family was involved in helping to take care of her during her passing.

I have never scanned anything from our scanner to this computer so I may just have to take a picture of the ultrasounds and then post them like that. I'll do it soon...promise. :happy:

I called in sick Tuesday and Wednesday and then I had today off. I was just feeling overwhelmingly bad, nothing in particular was wrong except I was waking up with small headaches. Well, today I woke up with an even bigger headache and I haven't been able to sit or stand up all day without my head feeling like something was going to explode out of it. Chad called our ob/gyn this afternoon and she said it sounds like pregnancy induced migraines. He's on his way to pick up a prescription for me right now. She said that if this doesn't make it go away then I need to go to the ER or some kind of clinic. Yikes.

I'm a little discouraged. It feels like I'm starting out having a rough pregnancy. My mom had 6 miscarriages or stillbirths before I survived after her being in the hospital for the last 3 months and then I was born at 2 pounds. She had a lot of major health issues and the ob/gyn said that I'm starting out this pregnancy really healthy so I know I shouldn't worry much...it's just hard knowing my family history.

Justina, we're definitely going to find out the gender...as soon as we can! lol. I guess around 20 weeks along. I am a big planner (which is why this whole thing took me by surprise!) so I want to have all of the gender specific nursery, clothes, etc things all set up before arrival day.

[FFC]

I can imagine your due date having a major affect on your family - it's awesome that your dad is happy about it!

Sorry you're not feeling well! I hope you can get some relief in the perscription. Don't dwell on the loss your parents suffered before you survived - think positive thoughts!

[gwenshack]

Keely -

I'm sorry you don't feel so well today - I hope the headache subsides and the medicine works. :heart:
I know it's easy to think the worst, but you're strong and healthy - you've been proving that forever. Even the story you just told us about how your mom had miscarriages and all that - you were so strong that you were the pregnancy that was able to hold on for your mom - and so strong that you were born at 2 pounds and were able to get healthy and live a great life. Everything is going to be ok.

And I'm a planner too. I also would have been thrown for a loop! :)

[KMS]

Welllll, another missed day of work and battle with a migraine. My last dosage will be taken tonight. If it comes back tomorrow who knows what we'll do next!

[f77g4]

Aww I'm so sorry to hear you had another one today.

Migraine's are a pain - I can't imagine when you're pregnant.

[FFC]

Aw shucks Keely I'm sorry you're still not feeling well. Does the prescription work?

[saltyveruca]

Oh, hon! I hope you get to feeling better. I just can't get over how excited I am for you!!

[dizy1j62881]

Keely, I suffered with migranes also...never had morning sickness just the migranes...they do get better I promise...Best of luck in the next couple weeks...it took about 4 weeks for mine to calm down

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

You need to be careful with migraines. I was just hospitalized for 2 days due to migraine and vision loss from the migraine because of pregnancy. I hope they get better for you!

[KMS]

The last day I worked was Monday. I missed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (today). I had Thursday off. Oh my goodness! I'm supposed to work tomorrow.

I woke up today with the same thing going on. I actually had two pills left so I took one when I woke up. We called the oncall weekend doctor and she recommended Excedrin Tension Headache now that my prescription was nearly gone. I was walking to the bathroom this evening, had an episode, got a little dizzy, grabbed the bookshelf and knocked down a shelf full of wedding stuff. A large glass picture frame shattered. *sigh* I feel like such a mess!

On a positive note, the new prenatal vitamins I'm taking aren't upsetting my stomach nearly as much as the first ones I tried. I'm just experiencing your average nausea now. I do need to get separate DHA and calcium supplements though. These prenatals are cultured instead of synthetic so the bioavailability is much better. They're New Chapter Organics Perfect Prenatal.

What an interesting week this has been. Thank you for your concern!

[FFC]

Oh gosh Keely, I'm sorry that you're still not feeling well. And the shelf episode - that sucks! I have blacked out from such spells just walking across the house - so be careful. I'm not trying to freak you out or anything. You seem to be doing a good job of taking care of yourself. It may not hurt to make sure though that you've not got a sinus infection. I know I know.. most likely it's pregnancy related, but there's always that chance.

Hang in there, I hope it blows over real fast.

[Nekochanpurr]

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope it passes quickly for you..

[KMS]

I've felt much better today. I'm hoping it was just a migraine spell. I have had several people told me that if they experienced migraines at all, it was just for a short period of time. Crossing my fingers! No worries, Justina, we asked when I first called the doc if it sounded like sinus or anything else and they were sure it was migraines. The meds they gave me seemed to work!

My friend gave me a belly book and I worked on filling it out today. It's really neat. Chad is so excited to have something like that for our baby. He said that he wishes that his parents had done that for him. It's going to be fun and meaningful to do the book throughout the pregnancy.

Back to work tomorrow morning. We'll see how I get through the day. I am up at 2:30 a.m. because I already tried to get to sleep and it didn't work! Hopefully I will doze off soon.

[FFC]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! Good luck today!

[Brian's Bride]

I'm happy to hear you're feeling better. Tell us more about this belly book. What is it exactly??

[Danielle9608]

Glad you are feeling better Keely!!

Tell us more about this belly book. What is it exactly??

Yes, I am wondering now too. :bbmrgreen:

[EarlyBird]

keely!!!!!! oh my goodness. i have been gone for so long.. i havent even seen this!! congrats congrats congrats!!!

[KMS]

keely!!!!!! oh my goodness. i have been gone for so long.. i havent even seen this!! congrats congrats congrats!!!

When I went to click on my journal, I saw that you posted and I was so happy to see your username! Yay! Thanks for the congrats and it's super good to see you around...I was away for a bit myself, but am now back again.

[KMS]

Here's a link to The Belly Book one of my best friend's got me. It is pretty much a way to easily catalog your thoughts, pictures, cravings, emotions, etc throughout the pregnancy. I really love the way it's organized and I can see it being a treasured keepsake. Highly recommended!

http://www.amazon.com/Belly-Book-Nine-Month-Journal-Growing/dp/0307336182

http://images.landofnod.com/is/image/LandOfNod/3501121_BellyBook_07S1?$FP$

[Dani]

What a cute book! I will have to look into that!

[Qtpie]

That book looks super cute. It will make a great keepsake for the baby to look through one day. Glad to hear your feeling better. Just take it easy for a few days and I sure you will be back to feeling better.

[Danielle9608]

Awww what a sweet idea!

[brendalin]

This is o cool! We talked about doing a scrapbook like that to help us keep track of our pregnancy (when we get there) but this seems to be much less work! What a great gift!

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

[Heywie]

How cute! I really want to do something like that for my baby, too! I didn't even think about it until I just saw your post!

I'm so glad you're feeling better and the headaches have subsided!

[Docsgirl]

Congrats Keely!! :D

[KMS]

Ohhh wow I noticed 2 gnarly stretch marks today. I wanted to cry! LOL

And it begins...!

[gwenshack]

Stretch marks are awesome! They're like wrinkles and gray hair - they show you are living a full life...:heart:

DH hates when I say that about his gray hairs BTW...LOL...:)

[Brian's Bride]

Go get some Bio Oil. There are girls who swear by that stuff! I think you can get it at Walmart or Walgreen's. It's on my to-do list but I haven't gotten around to it yet. My stretch marks aren't too bad yet, but I'm sure they'll get worse sooner rather than later.

[Danielle9608]

I am sorry Keely, try to think of them as "love marks." :)

[Qtpie]

I use 100% cocoa butter and that seems to be doing pretty good for me so far, I only have 2 tiny tiny little stretch marks that are about 2cm long. You can buy the cocoa butter online for about $6.00. This is the one I use, we just but it in a pot of hot water and melt it, which takes a few minutes, but if it keeps you from getting stretch marks its totally worth it.

This is the one I use.
http://www.herbalremedies.com/cocoa-butter.html

and it smells so yummy, just like chocolate.

[KMS]

Thanks guys, I will look into my options! I grabbed some Burt's Bees Belly Balm from work yesterday just so I could have something to put on there for the time being.

[Goin2thechapel]

ooohhh Boyyyy....Stretch marks...LOL... My mother had them SOOOOO bad that it looked like bright red nail marks in all her pics...Ughhh....Letr me know how the burts bees is!

[KMS]

It feels icky on my fingers so the wonderful hubby has been rubbing it on my tummy for me! :sweatdrop:

[NOTKT]

Aww that is so sweet! :)

I'm glad that you are feeling better, I'm so excited for you!

[KMS]

Chad made me some yummy muffins yesterday. They have a lot of lemon and ginger which is supposed to calm my tummy. It has got to be the healthiest thing I've been able to get down in weeks. Lots of fiber and even grated carrot. Very flavorful. I don't like nuts in muffins so he didn't include the pecans and we used vegan egg substitute instead of eggs and they still turned out good.


Lemon-Ginger Muffins

Ward off the queasies (or your hunger) with these zingy muffins.
These moist muffins combine two of nature’s best quease combaters, ginger and lemon, in one tasty treat. Munch them alongside a smoothie for breakfast, with a wedge of cheese for a midmorning snack, or with a glass of milk before bed. Make the most of your bursts of baking energy by making — and freezing — an extra tray.

Ingredients
1 cup whole-wheat flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
¼ cup rolled oats
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 cup white grape juice concentrate
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tsp minced lemon zest
1 cup grated carrot

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a standard-size muffin tin with paper liners.
In large bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour, flaxseed, oats, ground ginger, and baking soda. Stir in nuts.
In medium bowl, combine juice concentrate, eggs, oil, vanilla, fresh ginger, and lemon zest. Whisk to blend. Add the juice mixture to the flour mixture, and stir gently just until the batter is smooth and well blended; do not overmix.
Gently fold in carrots. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin tin. Bake about 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes. Remove muffins from tin; let cool completely. Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days or individually wrapped in plastic wrap (and then in an airtight container or freezer bag) and frozen for a month.
Makes 12 muffins

Nutritional Information

1 serving (2 muffins) = 365 calories
Vitamin C: ½ serving
Green/yellow vegetable: 1 serving
Whole grains: 1 serving
Fat: ½ serving

[yam102284]

They sound yummy! Hope it makes your stomach feel better! :)

What a sweet husband you have! :soppy:

[gwenshack]

I don't have the queasies (and I'm sorry you do :() but those sound delicious. YUM!

What a good man you have, grating carrots and stuff to make you muffins? I can't get DH to heat up my lean cuisine...:rofl:...:)

[Heywie]

Thanks for the recipe! I'll have to keep it in my back pocket for those extra queasy days!

[Goin2thechapel]

Are you still maintaining a Vegan diet? Any weird cravings for meat? I ask becuase My girlfriend is a vegetarian and during her pregnancy she craved hamburger meat...She wouldn't eat it for personal reasons, but she'd love the smell of it...

[FFC]

Those muffins sound yummy!

[KMS]

My day started out with crackers and a muffin! :p Yep, still following a vegan diet. Well, 95% vegan...every once in a while I want a piece of cheese pizza and I go for it. ;) I didn't stop eating meat because I didn't like it (just the idea of what it actually is and health reasons) so I wouldn't be surprised if I craved some sort of meat at some point. That's where the fake stuff will come into play! I have had crazy cravings for foods I usually hate...cherries, caesar salad, apple jacks...Lord knows what will come next! LOL

[gwenshack]

Apple Jacks?!? :lafhard: That's so random...:)

[f77g4]

My preggo coworker recently had a craving for pickled eggs which she normally doesn't care for.

[Goin2thechapel]

OMG...I LOVE Applejacks!!!!!

[KMS]

I know...Apple Jacks is such a random craving. I usually never eat any sugary cereal and I feel pretty cruddy that I'm eating it right now! Caesar salad is my constant craving at the moment. Get it another few days and I'll move on to some other exciting food. ;)

Chad's taking me maternity clothes shopping tomorrow, if I feel up to it. We have a little extra money at the moment so I'd like to be able to go ahead and do it right now. I'm thinking thrift shops, Old Navy, Target, and some uber expensive shops in a trendy shopping area that I want to go to just to look around. :p I am sooo picky about how my jeans fit. If I were a normal person I could probably make my jeans work for a few more weeks, but nope I was so over them a week ago! Too snug for me.

Update on my health. I've stayed nauseous all day long up to Monday and now I've started the throwing up. :gurn: I ended up calling in sick to work Monday because I couldn't keep anything down. No migraines anymore, but still having random headaches. I started crying at work today because I hate not being able to give them my all. I can't manage my department the way that I used to and I've been feeling too ill to be there half the time the last 3 weeks. I just hope that this doesn't reflect poorly on me. I don't feel like I'm able to give anything my all right now...work, Chad, family, friends, the baby, even myself. Oh, emotions!!

[Qtpie]

Oh the joys of pregnancy. I am enjoying them myself right now, with really bad gas pains, and that wierd burning sensation Danielle was talking about. Anyways, I hope you feel better soon Keely. And Good Luck with the maternity clothes shopping tomorrow.

[ikkin510]

I'm picky about pants too so I know how you feel. GOod luck and I hope you can find some great deals while shopping tomorrow.
Sorry you are feeling worse now. Have you looked for some prego pops? They are lollies pops you can get a babiesrus and I think I've seen them at target. They are suppose to be great to help ease morning sickness. I found this time around that having one of those lifesaver mints helps me too.
It's tough when you can't give your job your all. And with hormones going crazy, everything seems worse. Hugs hon...Hopefully the first trimester goes quickly and you'll be feeling better soon!

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

If its bad in the morning try waking up at like 4 and putting something in your stomach...and when you wake up at your normal time, it wont be AS bad..

I hope it helps for you!

[Heywie]

Oh Keely! I'm so sorry to hear you've been so sick. I know what you mean about not being able to give your all to any area of your life. Don't worry! The 1st trimester will pass quickly and you'll be feeling more like yourself soon!

Have fun shopping tomorrow! I wish you good jean karma!

[Danielle9608]

I hope you start to feel better soon Keely!:flower4u:

[Ninedays9]

I hope you feel better soon! Another place to try for maternity clothes is Kohl's... and not just because I work there. I have a friend who is pregnant who was thrilled with what she found there, as opposed to Target and Wal-mart. They have what I think is their own brand of maternity clothes.

[WBandMe]

Hey Keely, haven't seen you in awhile. Hope everything is going okay with you and Baby :)

[uptowngirl]

Keely!! I've been gone for a while, but got so excited when I came back and saw your news! Congratulations!!

[savepaws]

Hope you are doing ok and that the morning sickness isn't giving you as much trouble as the last time you posted.

[KMS]

Hey ladies! I have been working and sleeping for the most part lately...doesn't leave much time for life! I usually wake up around 10 or 11 am, go to work by 1 pm, get home at 10 pm, take a weird late night nap, wake up, and go back to sleep around 2 am after spending an hour or so with Chad after he gets home. My schedule is so wonky.

I haven't been feeling all that much better. I have days where I can't keep anything down and that leaves me exhausted walking around all day at work. I've had some good days though...Im not all miserable. ;) Im at 13 weeks today so I should feel better soon.

I got a few maternity shirts and pants from Target and a maternity resale shop and they are so much more comfy than my regular clothes! I still need to head over to Kohl's.

[Dani]

Sorry to hear that you still are not feeling well! Have you tried eating mint or anything? That is supposed to calm the stomach.

I too went and bought maternity clothes, try looking at the Gap online, they have a lot of stuff on clearance! I haven't bought pants yet, however I did by the belly band to wear so I can still wear my own jeans.

I sure hope you start to feel better!

[f77g4]

Aww Keely sorry you still aren't feeling the greatest. The first trimester is almost over though and hopefully that will be the end of all the sickness.

Hope you feel better soon!

[FFC]

I hope you start feeling better soon Keely! I'm glad you found some comfy clothes :)

[Heywie]

Glad to hear you didn't disappear into the pregnancy abyss! Sorry to hear you're not feeling so hot! 13 weeks! That's amazing! You're over the scariest hump now! Congrats!

I hope your MS eases quickly now and you get some energy back!

[FFC]

Howya doin Miss Keely?? Are you feeling any better yet?

[Dani]

Hey Keely, haven't seen you on in while, so I am doing a wellness check on you!!!

Hope your doing good!

[KMS]

I'm still feeling pretty crummy, guys! I'm 15 weeks 4 days and still throwing up an average of twice a day. I have a few good days here and there though. I am making it to work most of the time now, but when I can't make it in they are more than understanding. I am so thankful for the nurturing people that surround me...both in person and online! :yesnod:

The other day I got to work looking miserable after just having thrown up and my boss asked if I needed or wanted to go home. I told her that I was tired of calling in and just started crying in front of all of my co-workers. She walked away with me, made me feel a lot better about the whole situation, and sent me home. Later she sent me a message on facebook just to make sure that I was okay. So now I feel better about my work situation. If only I could physically feel better now.

We had a lot of issues with our ob and have actually only had one appointment at about 8 weeks. They were very hard to get a hold of and every time we called to make an appointment, we would never get a call back. It was all very upsetting and I'm just hoping that the baby is okay. We went to an orientation for a new practice yesterday and I can't tell you what a breath of fresh air it was. We both feel so relieved. I teared up a few times during the orientation because it just felt so right.

I am getting bigger! Chad and I are both pretty amazed at just how different I look. His parents are coming over for dinner tonight and they haven't seen me since we found out. It should be nice even though, after 8 years of knowing them, I still find kind of awkward around them sometimes.

I want to tell you all about the new practice, but that will have to be for later. Mama gotta eat (or try to anyways)!

[FFC]

That's awesome your inlaws are coming over - they're going to ooh and aahh over your tummy so watch out LOL! Looking forward to hearing about the new practice!!!

[Docsgirl]

That's so great that your boss is understanding! Hopefully your morning sickness will pass sooner rather than later. :crossfingers:

[Heywie]

I'm so sorry to hear you're still getting sick! That must be miserable! It's great that your work is so accommodating!

I'm also glad you found a practice you feel comfy with! I hope everything works out with it and you find a doctor you can count on!

[Qtpie]

I'm sorry your still having morning sickness. Hope you start feeling better soon.

[Dani]

Glad to see you on here! Sorry that you are still getting sick.

What a bummer about your last ob! What a way to run a practice!

I understand about being a little awkward being pregnant in front of the in-laws! I felt funny as well, though at the time, I had just found out 2 days prior. I still feel weird even talking to my parents about it! lol

[FutureKelley]

I'm sorry you aren't feeling very well! I hope things start getting better for you soon.

[KMS]

I had my second appointment Thursday and everything seems okay. I love my new practice! The baby had a 140 :hearts:beat and I've gained 6 pounds so far at almost 18 weeks pregnant now. We are halfway moved into our new apartment so we can start getting the baby's room ready soon. We'll find out the sex on November 19 as long as the baby doesn't hide his/her little parts! :p We went to a cloth diapering class this morning at Bebe Verde, a local baby boutique, and it was really informative. I'm not quite sure what we're going to do as of yet, but we have a lot of great information to get us started. Now we have to decide and sign up for birthing classes! We'll probably do that tonight.

[Heywie]

Oh my gosh, Keely! You are just moving right along! I'm so glad you are happy with your new doctor! It makes such a difference to feel comfortable at your practice.

November 19th?! That is so soon! It will (hopefully :crossfingers:) be an exciting Thanksgiving then!

[Qtpie]

good luck i hope your little one will cooperate and spread his/her legs wide open for you.

[FFC]

Congrats Keely! Sounds like you're making a lot of progress!!!!

[FutureKelley]

Wow, Nov. 19th is so close! I hope that little one cooperates for you!

[KMS]

Last night I felt the baby moving just a tiny bit and had Chad hurry over to put his hand on my belly. He just barely barely felt a light feather touch, but he did feel the baby for the first time. He was so excited...we cried. I am so much more in tune with it now and have noticed over the last few days that the baby is more active in the late evening. That does not sound like a good sleeping pattern! :blink:

[Heywie]

How cool!!!! That must be an amazing moment for you both to share!

[Ninedays9]

Awwww, that is so cute!! :)

[FFC]

Oh yayyyyyy congrats to you two on feeling the baby together for the first time!!!!! How beautiful :)

[alli816]

Congrats, that is a great thing to feel the baby together...:yesnod:

[yam102284]

Aww I'm so glad you guys got to share in that special moment! :star:

[uptowngirl]

Oh Keely how sweet that Chad got to feel the baby!!

[KMS]

Well, I thought I should mention that we've almost decided on names! :yesnod: We've had a girl name picked out for years: Paisley Annemarie S.

Now if it's a boy we're still discussing a few options:
Leighton Edward S.
Leighton William S.
Taylor Leighton S.
Taylor William S.
Taylor Edward S.

Marie is both my mom's and my middle name. Annemarie makes it so that her initials aren't PMS. ;) Leighton was my mom's maiden name (We may also spell it Layton), Edward is Chad's middle name, and William is my dad's first name. Chad just likes the name Taylor and I've decided that I do too so that got thrown in there as well. So if we have a boy we still have a few decisions to make! I'm not crazy about our German last name...to me it doesn't sound good with any first name! It's very similar to the town name of Schulenburg, Texas. Haha...I'm not a fan.

[gwenshack]

I love the thought you put into the names, Keely. (Avoiding PMS is awesome...)

Leighton is a great name - I love that you'd use your mom's maiden name - my mom's maiden name is important to me as well. I don't think you need to change the spelling either. I think it's great - sure "Leigh" is a girl's name but "ton" on the end definitely implies it's a boy.

[uptowngirl]

What sweet names you have picked out! We are also doing a middle name tradition when the time comes. DH's grandfather's name was Esmonde, and both FIL and DH have that for a middle name, so if we have a boy he will too. :)

[WBandMe]

I loooooove the name Paisley, and I think it's a good call to avoid PMS!

I like all of your boy name options... and not that you asked, but I'd vote for Taylor William or Taylor Leighton. I think it's cool how you're including family names, but just something to throw out there: BIL's name is Brent, and it's more common now but I guess when he was growing up they could never find anything with his name on it, like little souvenirs, name mugs, stuff like that. He always felt kind of left out because you could find every name in the world except his, it felt like. Not that I think that's a solid reason to avoid Leighton, but it might be something to consider :) And something that definitely shouldn't be a factor.. there's a girl in the celeb world now, I don't know if she acts or what, but her name is Leighton. Personally, I don't think she'll amount to much, but if she happens to, her name might catch on as a popular girls name.

Anyway, just my two cents. I think they're all wonderful names though!

[KMS]

That celeb is on Gossip Girl or 90210, right? As soon as I started hearing her name being thrown around I started asking Chad if it sounded too much like a girl's name! Taylor's kinda one of those in between names too. Growing up with the name Keely I never found anything with my name on it either. It was all about Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. :realmad: It was always so annoying! But I almost like that idea now since that means that the name is more unique. However, that would mean shelling out more dough for all of those custom name things like spray painted t-shirts and wooden name blocks!

[Ninedays9]

I like all of your name choices. Good call in avoiding PMS. (If we were to go with the name I like for a girl, her initials would be IRS, which DH thinks is funny.) Leighton is unique, I think, and it is a cute boy's name.

[savepaws]

I like Leighton & think you should stick with the original spelling! I also LOVE the name Paisley!

Have you been feeling any better lately?

[FFC]

I love Paisley Annemarie!!!!

You do have your work picked out for you if you have a boy!!!! I'll hope for your sake you have a girl LOL!

[f77g4]

Cute names!! And the celeb with Leighton is from Gossip Girl and a band as well as she sings.

Regarding all the momentos with names, even if you were to go with a more common name it theres no guarantee you'll find it - my name is always sold out! So I say go with what name you like!

[KMS]

Our family's are not too crazy about Paisley so I'm happy to have a little support! ;)

I just called the midwife and am waiting for her to return the call. Yesterday and all day today I've had random sharp pains in my abdomen. It's just under my belly button and to the left. It's so hard to describe what if feels like since it's an intense sharp pain that lasts for a split second. I'm sure it's nothing, but I want to play it safe. It's not like the round ligament pains I've had, not in the same place or the same kinda of feeling. The baby should be too tiny to be able to kick and hit a nerve like that. Anyways, I hope that she calls me back soon!

[FFC]

Our family's are not too crazy about Paisley so I'm happy to have a little support! ;)

I just called the midwife and am waiting for her to return the call. Yesterday and all day today I've had random sharp pains in my abdomen. It's just under my belly button and to the left. It's so hard to describe what if feels like since it's an intense sharp pain that lasts for a split second. I'm sure it's nothing, but I want to play it safe. It's not like the round ligament pains I've had, not in the same place or the same kinda of feeling. The baby should be too tiny to be able to kick and hit a nerve like that. Anyways, I hope that she calls me back soon!

Eh... what the family thinks shouldn't matter - it's yours and Chad's decision :)

Hopefully your pains are like, gas or something. Good luck Keely!

[KMS]

She said that it sounded like maybe my abdominal wall is just tearing. If it gets worse or makes it to where I'm just in too much discomfort for day to day life then I can come in for an ultrasound earlier than my schedule Nov 19 appointment.

[Dani]

Our family's are not too crazy about Paisley so I'm happy to have a little support! ;)

I just called the midwife and am waiting for her to return the call. Yesterday and all day today I've had random sharp pains in my abdomen. It's just under my belly button and to the left. It's so hard to describe what if feels like since it's an intense sharp pain that lasts for a split second. I'm sure it's nothing, but I want to play it safe. It's not like the round ligament pains I've had, not in the same place or the same kinda of feeling. The baby should be too tiny to be able to kick and hit a nerve like that. Anyways, I hope that she calls me back soon!


I wonder if it is the "Round LIgament Pain".

[FFC]

Well shucks... can you take anything for it? :(

[LuLu86]

Paisley is my fave girl name too! i had keely picked out too!lol but DH's ex wife was named kelly. so blah. i think leighton is cute cute!!

[KMS]

I thought about the possibility of round ligament pain, but it doesn't feel like what I've been thinking was round ligament pain all along. That's been happening closer to my hip area and the pains have lasted longer and not been so intensely sharp. Who knows...there are all typs of little pings and pangs happening! I haven't taken anything for the pains except for a few Excedrin Tension pills for headaches. Hopefully that will continue to be the case.

[Heywie]

Maybe you should go in for an early ultrasound... and then we can all find out if you're having a boy or a girl early!!!!

[uptowngirl]

Maybe you should go in for an early ultrasound... and then we can all find out if you're having a boy or a girl early!!!!

Hey, there is an idea! Then we will know if it's Paisley or Leighton that we are waiting to meet. ;)

[Dani]

I thought about the possibility of round ligament pain, but it doesn't feel like what I've been thinking was round ligament pain all along. That's been happening closer to my hip area and the pains have lasted longer and not been so intensely sharp. Who knows...there are all typs of little pings and pangs happening! I haven't taken anything for the pains except for a few Excedrin Tension pills for headaches. Hopefully that will continue to be the case.


I found this on the web...

Round ligament pain is most common during the second trimester. Women may have a sharp pain in their abdomen or hip area that is either on one side or both. Some women even report pain that extends into the groin area. Round ligament pain is considered a normal part of pregnancy as your body goes through many different changes.

[KMS]

Well, I haven't had that pain except for those few days so I'm hoping that it was just an odd round ligament pain episdoe. The baby has been moving around a lot. It's wonderful, but also so odd to feel that gurgly swimming sensation. Countdown to ultrasound time...Thursday's the day! I have started feeling well enough to start cooking again...I baked pumpkin bread and chocolate spice cake today. My coworkers will be happy!

[Heywie]

Yay! Thursday will be here before you know it!!!

I'm glad to hear you're feeling well enough to cook again. Feel free to mail me the pumpkin bread! I am a great tester!

[savepaws]

Woo hoo! Thursday is so close!

[Ninedays9]

Yay for the ultrasound and for feeling better!!

[Brian's Bride]

Can't wait for Thursday! I hope your LO cooperates!!!

[FutureKelley]

Whohoo! Can't wait to hear the results of the ultrasound. :D

[FFC]

Let's go thursday! :) Can't wait to hear how it goes Keely!

[uptowngirl]

Two more days!! :grinhappy::ooh::grinhappy::ooh:

[KMS]

Yes, it's a countdown!! I'll probably be really excited when I leave work tomorrow because that means I have Thursday off and will be going in for the ultrasound.

[FFC]

Now you can say your ultrasound is tomorrowwww!!!! :whoohoo:

[KMS]

Weeeeeee! :hearts:

[amisteratwisterandme]

Any thoughts on what Keely's having? I think we are tied with boys and girls now right? Nikki and Breackan are having boys and Megan and Danielle are having girls....

I'm thinking a girl

[gwenshack]

Any thoughts on what Keely's having? I think we are tied with boys and girls now right? Nikki and Breackan are having boys and Megan and Danielle are having girls....

I'm thinking a girl

I think Danielle (savepaws) is gonna end up with a girl too...

[amisteratwisterandme]

I think Danielle (savepaws) is gonna end up with a girl too...

Well, it's not Vegas but maybe we should have a onewed wager?

[gwenshack]

Well, it's not Vegas but maybe we should have a onewed wager?

Yeah, instead of red and black we can bet on pink and blue...:) Oooh and Nichole (FutureKelley) isn't going to find out until she gives birth I think! I think that one's a boy...I don't know why...

[amisteratwisterandme]

Yeah, instead of red and black we can bet on pink and blue...:) Oooh and Nichole (FutureKelley) isn't going to find out until she gives birth I think! I think that one's a boy...I don't know why...

We really need a post on who's pregnant, who's trying and what they are all having. My head is spinning from all these pregnancies.

Sorry for the high jack Keely!

[gwenshack]

We really need a post on who's pregnant, who's trying and what they are all having. My head is spinning from all these pregnancies.

Sorry for the high jack Keely!

Yes, Keely, we're sorry! ;)

[KMS]

Suuuure you are! ;)

[Heywie]

On that note, I'm also guessing girl. I don't know why!

[gwenshack]

On that note, I'm also guessing girl. I don't know why!

P.S. I totally think you're having a boy Haley...;) I don't know why...

[NOTKT]

I think Keely is having a girl. I also thought Haley is having a boy. Hmmmm

[Dani]

Today's the day!!! I can't wait to hear what your having...(I think your having a girl). I can't check OW till lunch or when I come home!

[brendalin]

WOHOOOO!!!!! Today is the day! BLUE OR PINK! Hope your little one coroperates!

[Goin2thechapel]

Today is the day!!!! Wahooooooo!!!!!!!

I'm thinking a boy for you...

Good luck Keely!

[Brian's Bride]

Yup. I also think Keely is having a girl and Haley is having a boy! I can't figure Nichole's out, though. Waiting on the Magic 8-ball for that one.

Have fun today Keely!!!

[FFC]

I gotta go with a girl for Keely.... Good luck today Keely! I can't wait to hear how it goes!!!!

[uptowngirl]

I am thinking girl too. Good luck Keely!

[WBandMe]

Yup. I also think Keely is having a girl and Haley is having a boy! I can't figure Nichole's out, though. Waiting on the Magic 8-ball for that one.

Yep, I agree... but I think Nichole will have a boy! It just feels like it to me!

[starsthrumysoul]

My god I am SO impatient. I can't wait to hear what you're having :)

If I this anxious with you girls, it's going to be a NIGHTMARE when I'm :preggo:

[Heywie]

P.S. I totally think you're having a boy Haley...;) I don't know why...

I'm crossing my fingers you're right, Gwen!

Okay, what time is Keely's appointment? I know there's a time difference so I shouldn't have to wait as long as the rest of you!

[FFC]

Hey Haley you and me are in the same time zone :D

I don't know what time her appointment is - anyone got her number???? LOL :D

[uptowngirl]

This is another instance where the OW loudspeaker would come in handy! LOL!

[FFC]

This is another instance where the OW loudspeaker would come in handy! LOL!

But she has to be ON the site in order to hear it.... miss ImgonnareadeverythreadbeforeIupdatemyown. :lafhard:

[Nekochanpurr]

This is the fun part. <3 i can't wait to find out what shes having!

[FutureKelley]

Can't wait to hear what you are having!! I guess I'm going to have to wait until tonight to find out though, lol.

I agree, I think girl! Not sure about Haley yet. I started off positive I was going to have a girl, but now I'm starting to think boy. I'm very curious to see if I end up carrying high/slow towards the end... maybe it will give me some clues!

[KMS]

You guys are just as obsessed and anxious as us! Haha! My appointment is at 2:00 pm and it's only 12:20 pm here. :blink: My dad already called at 11 asking if we had the appointment yet. My super high tech hubby has an iphone so as soon as we find out I will hop on here to let y'all know!!! For some reason I feel like we're having a girl. I really wanted a girl to begin with, but almost as soon as I got over the shock of the pregnancy, I stopped caring. It's crazy how that happens.

[gwenshack]

Well good luck with your appointment! You're right, we are all obsessed! LOL ;)

[FFC]

You guys are just as obsessed and anxious as us! Haha! My appointment is at 2:00 pm and it's only 12:20 pm here. :blink: My dad already called at 11 asking if we had the appointment yet. My super high tech hubby has an iphone so as soon as we find out I will hop on here to let y'all know!!! For some reason I feel like we're having a girl. I really wanted a girl to begin with, but almost as soon as I got over the shock of the pregnancy, I stopped caring. It's crazy how that happens.

We've heard that song before, but we won't mention any names will we NIKKI!!!!!! :lafhard:

So in 2 hours we should have some answers if you don't get left in the waiting room long.

I'm convinced it's a girl and will be quite surprised if it's a boy :hearts: My mom swears girls are harder to carry than boys. ;)

[ikkin510]

Shesh, I'm sorry I was left in the waiting room and didn't get called back until over an hour after my appointment. LOL
I am thinking girl for you too Keely!

BTW< I think we need a OW phone book. So when we can't do the annoucement since they aren't online, we can send out harrassing text messages until they get their butts on here to anwers us or reply!

[FFC]

Shesh, I'm sorry I was left in the waiting room and didn't get called back until over an hour after my appointment. LOL
I am thinking girl for you too Keely!

BTW< I think we need a OW phone book. So when we can't do the annoucement since they aren't online, we can send out harrassing text messages until they get their butts on here to anwers us or reply!

:rofl: Just messin with ya girl :lafhard:

[NOTKT]

What did you find out! I'm dying over here!

[amisteratwisterandme]

What did you find out! I'm dying over here!

Ditto that!!!

[gwenshack]

Ditto that!!!

Make that a triple! :p

[ikkin510]

No results yet?!?

[f77g4]

Good luck today Keely!!

I'm gonna say girl as well.

[starsthrumysoul]

Oh man, this is killing me....

I can't believe you've been in the waiting room for the past 5 hours!!!!!! That doctor better let you in already! :realmad:

Okay, okay, you're probably out celebrating.... but don't forget about us! :p

[KMS]

I tried for half an hour to get on here with Chad's iphone! Noooo Chad I HAVE to get one OneWed...I HAVE to! Obviously it didn't work!

soooooo

It's a GIRL !

She is measuring on target with the gestational age, is 10 oz, and the due date is still April 11. She's breech right now and was being a shy little thing. Kicking all over the place, but kept her little hands right in front of her face! Her head was right under my belly button so we didn't get a good look at it. She was playing with her fingers and cupping them together a lot. Because she was in an awkward position we didn't get a great profile shot either. We're going back for another ultrasound on December 10 so they can get a better look at her kidneys and heart so hopefully she'll be in a better position.

It was so amazing seeing the ultrasound...we both got a little teary eyed.

The name is Paisley Annemarie for sure now. :hearts:

[ikkin510]

Congratulations on your little girl Keely! I"m so excited for you two! Hopefully at your next visit you'll get a good profile shot of her. How cute about her playing with her hands!

[Ninedays9]

Congrats on the big news! It sounds like you are going to be a very cute family. :)

[Dani]

CONGRATS KEELY AND CHAD!!!!

How amazing that you could see all of that! I am so happy for you guys!

[amisteratwisterandme]

Congratulations! Somehow it just seemed right that you were having a girl. I do believe she will have her daddy wrapped around her tiny little finger.

[Heywie]

AWESOME!!!

I'm so happy for you! I can't believe you're going to have a second ultrasound before I even get my first!!!

Paisley is going to have the most loving mommy in the world! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!

[f77g4]

Aww congrats Keely!

Wow what an amazing experience for you guys that you could see that all.

Love the name!

[FFC]

YAYYYY!! I'm so happy for you Keely, and I absolutely adore the name you two have picked out!!! Congrats! :hearts:

[gwenshack]

:heart: Awww hooray for a little girl! :heart:

[KMS]

Thanks ladies!! It's been a wonderful day. I tried to take pictures of the ultrasounds, but they turned out pretty bad so I'm going to try to hook up the scanner tomorrow. *try* :crossfingers: ;)

[FutureKelley]

Yay congratulations!!! And I love the name you picked out. :)

[Qtpie]

Oh my gosh, how did I miss this post last night, CONGRATULATIONS on the little GIRL!I too LOVE the name you have picked out.

[brendalin]

Congratulations! Glad that you got to see what it was!

BTW: Saw pics of you on the baby bump thread.... you look beautiful!!!

[starsthrumysoul]

oh my goodness... congratulations for your little girl!!! Ugh, Paisley Annemarie... SO CUTE!!!!

[uptowngirl]

Congrats Keely!! And hello little Paisley! :flower:

[WBandMe]

Yaaaay!!!! How exciting! I had a feeling you'd be having a girl. It's kind of funny... when you announced your name choices, I was thinking... I hope it's a girl because I REALLY like Paisley Annemarie! Perfect name :)

[savepaws]

Congrats!!! That is so exciting!! I love the name you chose!!! :heart:

[sandy03]

Dear Paisley,
We are all very excited to begin meeting you.Sending lots of love to you (and your wonderful mommy and daddy!) Please don't be shy next time because we want to see your brautiful face!

[Brian's Bride]

Congratulations on your baby girl! I, too, love the name Paisley!!

[KMS]

You guys are so sweet!! :hearts: Between you, my husband, and the kitty at my side I am feeling a lot better! This morning I woke up in intense pain and kept feeling it on and off all day. It was through my back, side, and abdomen. It got so bad that we called the midwife to ask her what she thought and she had me come into the clinic for some tests. They were not contractions, my cervix is closed, and the baby's heartbeat sounds fine. They are thinking that I possibly have an extreme UTI paired with regular pregnancy muscle pains and achiness from the H1N1 vaccine I got yesterday. I haven't been urinating more frequently or having any irritation. They didn't want to wait for the urinalysis to come back to give me meds since a UTI can cause pre-term labor. Chad's out picking up some soup, popsicles, and the antibiotic right now. It's like no UTI I've ever had before...I'm in so much pain! :blink:

[amisteratwisterandme]

Oh no! Hoping you start feeling better soon.

[FFC]

Good gosh Keely! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and hopefully you're past the worst part already!

[Dani]

OUCH!! I hope that you start to feel better soon!

[ikkin510]

This might sounds wierd, but have you been constipated? I get pain like that from time to time this pregnancy when I get constipated. Hopefully whatever it is is nothing serious and goes away quickly!

[Qtpie]

oh dear, i hope you feel better very soon, get lots of fluids, and lots of rest.

[f77g4]

Feel better Keely!

[KMS]

Nope, no constipation. I experienced that early on in the pregnancy though...ugh uncomfortable! I managed to take a nap for a few hours just to escape the pain. Good news is that the baby has been moving all day. It was comforting to feel her when we didn't know what was going on. I was so scared that we had just seen her yesterday and then we might lose her. It felt like something was way more wrong than a uti! I called into work today for the first time in a while...man that didn't feel good. Especially since there were corporate people there today and all of the department leads needed to be there to discuss our departments. Oh well!

[Heywie]

Oh Keely! That sounds horrible! I hope you get some rest and feel better soon!

[KMS]

Oh, Haley, I don't know if I'll be getting any rest or sleep tonight! :boggle: Now we are wondering if it's possibly kidney stones. I almost went to the ER earlier. I can't even explain how much pain I'm in...I feel like I am going crazy every time the pain increases. I've never experienced even a fraction of this pain before. It's really getting to me.

I have been using a coffee filter to filter my urine incase it is stones so that they can be tested. Correction...my husband has been...I'm hoping he will want to have a sexual relationship with me again one day. haha! He's a trooper taking care of me all day. He went to work late, came home early, and now he's passed out on the tiny chair in here so he's not too far away if I need him.

Not being able to take really any amount of pain medication is just making this much worse than it would be otherwise, I'm sure. Oh, I'm such a complainer but I just have to get this pain induced emotion out!

[sandy03]

Oh Keely I'm so sorry! Sending lots of love and healing thoughts your way!! :hug:

[Dani]

Oh man Keely, you sure have had it rough lately! I wish you a speedy recovery!!!

[ikkin510]

If the pain keeps up like this I woudl definitely go to the doctor and make sure nothing serious is wrong. I hope the pain lets up soon. Hugs!

[gwenshack]

Oh you poor thing. I hope the pain ends soon...:( You've got such a good husband - flitering urine?!? That's true love. :soppy:
I really really really really hope you feel better soon. :hug:

[KMS]

I made it through the night ladies! I'm giving the UTI antibiotics my midwife prescribed me some time to start working and I've also been drinkin straight lemon juice incase it is kidney stones. My urine looks completely different this morning so I'm assuming that something is changing. The pain let up some last night. This morning it's a little stronger again, but not the excruciating pain I was experiencing at the peak of it last night. We'll see how the day progresses.

[FutureKelley]

I hope you start feeling better soon! UTI's are horrible, but I cannot imagine having kidney stones! Ouch!!!! I really hope that's not what it is!

[Nekochanpurr]

Aww :( I hope you start feeling better!

[WBandMe]

Aww :( I hope you start feeling better!

:yeah_that: keep us updated--hopefully you'll be right as rain soon!

[savepaws]

I hope you feel better soon. Glad to hear that Paisley is doing alright though!

[Heywie]

That really sounds like a nightmare. Your hubby is such a sweetheart taking care of you like this. He will be a wonderful dad!

[yam102284]

Congrats on find out its a girl! I hope you start feeling better! :star:

Oh, and I love the name you picked out. It's super cute!

[FFC]

Ladies I just got a message from Chad. Keely is spending the night in the hospital for observation. Please keep her in your prayers - they think it's her kidneys but nothing is conclusive yet.

Keely - we're prayin for ya girl :hug:

[Heywie]

Oh no! Get well soon Keely! Keep us posted, Justina!!!! I'll be thinking about Keely until we know something!

[yam102284]

Oh Keely! I hope you start feeling better and the doctors find out whats wrong! You're in my thoughts and prayers! :hug:

[WBandMe]

Oh no! Justina, thanks for telling us.

Keely I'll be thinking of you and I hope and pray that you are alright!!!

[gwenshack]

Thanks for the update Justina. :)

Keely! Feel better! Everything is gonna be ok. I'll be thinking about you!! :hug:

[Qtpie]

Keely, i hope you feel better soon. Im sorry your not feeling well and that your in soo much pain. Take it easy and make sure your getting plenty of fluids. Your husband is a wonderful guy taking such good care of you.

Justina, thank you so much for letting us know.

[Nekochanpurr]

Oh no!!! I'll be praying for you Keely!! :(

Thank you for telling us, Justina.

[f77g4]

Oh no thats awful.

Thanks for the update Justina - please keep us updated if you hear any more.

Keely - wish you and Paisley and Chad all the best and keeping you in my thoughts!! Feel better.

[Brian's Bride]

I hope you're feeling better soon, Keely! :btrfly:

[savepaws]

Oh no, I hope you feel better soon Keely. :hug: Thanks for letting us know Justina!

[Bella]

Let me say! it would be such a sacred feeling to hear your baby's heart beat.
Loads of wishes for you and your baby and hope to hear good news from you sooon :yesnod:

[NOTKT]

I hope everything is OK Keely!

[Qtpie]

any updates yet?

[FFC]

No, no news. Still hoping for a positive update sometime today!

[ikkin510]

Take Care Keely! Praying that the doctors figure out what is wrong and can quickly make you pain free and on the go again!

[gwenshack]

No, no news. Still hoping for a positive update sometime today!

Definitely - I'm glad you're on alert. It's nice to know that we are in the loop.
I hope they have figured out what was causing all that pain and that she's totally comfortable now - we gotta keep happy and positive thoughts for her!! :yesnod:

[KMS]

Justina, thank you for letting my OW girls now what's going on. I see you, Brandi, and Jacklynn on FB a lot so I told him to track one of you down so that somebody could deliver the message that I was in the hospital. I am incredibly groggy from the morphine drip that I'm on, but wanted to pop on here for an update. It is kidney stones, for sure. That is what they are saying at this point. I had a consultation with a urologist this afternoon and he said that they ultrasound didn't pick up any stones, but that most of the time CT scans needs to be done to pick them up...you just can't do those in pregnancy unless it's a life or death situation. I am staying in the hospital atleast through the night again and maybe tomorrow. I am in so much pain that I am on a morphine drip and they don't want to send me home on a lesser pain medication. Once I hopefully get to a point with less pain they will send me home on another med so that I can hopefully pass the stone. There's a good chance that I may get a stent put in. I can't stay on this morphine forever and if the stone doesn't pass then a stent is the only option during a pregnancy. He said that they are very uncomfortable, can be very painful, have to be redone every month, and will have to stay in until the baby is born. So please pray that I pass the stone asap and don't have to deal with a stent. I have been experiencing a lot of nausea and vomiting. Have been in a pretty constant pain and getting morphine about every 10 minutrs. Chad has been able to miss a few shifts at work and my childhood friend has been staying with me the rest of the time. Chad's mom is coming up to stay with me tomorrow. I'll update if anything changes. Sorry for any confusion or bad typing...these meds have me a little loopy. Paisley is still doing just fine. :hearts:

[gwenshack]

Thanks for checking in with us Keely. We've all been thinking about you and Paisley! I'm sorry you're still in pain and I really hope you pass the stone soon and get to go home. I'm sure you must be really frustrated right now - but it's all gonna be fine. I'm glad you have so much love and support around you right now - you have a bunch here too! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[f77g4]

Aww Keely hun I'm so sorry to hear you are going through all this but I'm glad to hear Paisley is doing well and that they have at least figured out what is wrong.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!!

[FFC]

Thanks for the update Keely - I've checked in about 20 times today to see if you'd updated yet. I'm glad to hear you and Paisley are okay - I really hope you can pass the stones (hope there's only one!!).

[melissa1031]

I'm sorry you have a kidney stone and that it's causing you so much pain.Hopefully it'll pass soon and you won't need that stent put in.I'll keep you and paisley in my thoughts!!!!:hug:

[Ninedays9]

I will send some good thoughts your way for passing the stone. I am glad that Paisley is doing well, and hopefully soon you will be doing better!

[Qtpie]

Keely I am so sorry to hear that it is a Kidney Stone, I hope that you can pass it without needing a stent put in. Good Luck, and get some rest I hope you feel better soon.

[WBandMe]

I'm so glad you could check in with us Keely--you know we're ALL thinking about you! Good to know that baby Paisley is fine and I hope you pass the stones quickly and easily and can get back home soon! That stent stuff sounds horrible--ouch! Get well, girl!

[NOTKT]

We are all here praying for you Keely.

[NOTKT]

We are all here praying for you Keely. I hope it will pass soon!

[yam102284]

I hope you pass the stone quickly and start feeling better Keely! And I'm happy Paisley is doing well! :star:

[Dani]

AWWW!!! I hope that you pass the stones soon and are no longer in pain!

[kgvettegirl]

Hang in there hopefully the stone will pass quickly and you and the little one will be just fine.

[starsthrumysoul]

Aww, Keely, that sucks!!!! Ugh, what a way to spend the weekend..

I've got all parts of my body (fingers, toes and legs) crossed hoping that you pass the darn thing... a stent would not be fun :(

[brendalin]

Hoping for a speedy recovery! SO glad to hear that Paisley is doing good!

[uptowngirl]

I'm thinking about you Keely - and hoping that your body heals itself quickly!

[FutureKelley]

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you and that you start feeling much better real soon!

[savepaws]

I hope you are able to pass the stone...the stent does not sound very fun. :( Feel better soon Keely! I'm so relieved to hear that Paisley is ok!

[Nekochanpurr]

I hope you are feeling better!! :( Hopefully you won't need that stent!

[Heywie]

This must be one of the worst things you could have to deal with while pregnant! I hope you don't need the stent and you can get out of that hospital soon! I'm so sorry to hear the pain is so bad.

Hang in there! Thanks for updating us!

[LuLu86]

aw hun that sounds terrible! you can do it youre tough! :flower4u:

[Danielle9608]

I am so sorry Keely. I hope you are feeling better very soon!! :hearts:

[Brian's Bride]

Wow! Sorry to hear you're going through all this pain. I'm glad that Paisley is doing well! Good luck with passing the stones!

[KMS]

I'll let y'all know all about what exactly is going on tomorrow. I'm absolutely exhausted right now and our little almost 3 person family is now safely at home. What matters most!

[FFC]

I'm glad to hear you're home Keely!!! Get some rest and I hope you're feeling better!!!

[gwenshack]

I'll let y'all know all about what exactly is going on tomorrow. I'm absolutely exhausted right now and our little almost 3 person family is now safely at home. What matters most!

What a relief. Get some sleep. :)

[NOTKT]

Oh, that's wonderful!

[Heywie]

So glad to hear you are all home! Take care of yourself and we'll see you on here as soon as you're feeling up to it!

[Qtpie]

I'm glad to hear that your home, i hope that your feeling much much better soon.

[WBandMe]

Glad to hear it. Get some rest...we'll all be here tomorrow, or the next day, or whenever you're up to it :)

[KMS]

Hey everybody. Oh gosh, I am still on lots of pain meds and just waiting for these kidney stones to pass. I feel horrible! Chad and I are staying home for Thanksgiving tomorrow and I'm hoping to make it back to work Friday or Saturday. I felt much better on the morphine, but I'm glad to be out of the hospital. I'm hoping to put this behind me really soon...

On a positive note, Paisley has been kicking more and more everyday! Chad told me grandma the name and she said, "Well, I guess I'll have to learn to like it." Ugh, grandma! lol That is so her!

[FFC]

You know - I admire that you're not letting others deter you from the name you and Chad love.

Happy Thanksgiving Keely and I hope you feel better soon!

[gwenshack]

I guarantee one look at that baby and grandma will never say one word about the name ever again...she'll be too in love with it! :soppy:

I'm sorry the stone still hasn't passed - hopefully it'll happen ASAP so you can get on with things. I'm glad you're home. :)