So, I know this blog used to be more like "The Adventures of Newlyweds: Magan & Eddie Webb" but has quickly turned into "How's the Baby", so I feel as though I've neglected my husband. I'm sure many pregnant women do, with all of the raging hormones and sleepless nights and current trips to the bathroom and complete lack of energy, but I just want to make it known that I, Magan Webb, am head-over-heels, unbelievably and deeply in love with my husband. He is the most wonderful man!!
I was thinking about the way this blog started. I talked a lot about our Monthly Anniversary Celebrations: each month, a new date, to celebrate the happiest day of our lives. And I realized that we don't do that anymore. Already, just over one year in, and no more "Happy One Year and ___ Month to us!!" Don't get me wrong, we still have frequent date nights, but I just feel like I don't celebrate my husband quite like I did...and that saddens me!! I know it's about the chaos of moving and the pregnancy and my cake business and our every day lives, but I don't want to let those things get in the way of the love I have for my husband. I am blessed to have him in my life: he is unbelievably amazing and wonderful and sweet!! And he deserves to be recognized!! So, here I am, recognizing just how wonderful I know he is: Here's to you, babe, and to us!! And here's to the most amazing One Year, Three Months & 11 Days of my life!! I love you!!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Hello? Are you there?
So, I've been anxiously awaiting the moment in which I first feel Baby Webb. I read in my book, The Pregnancy Journal, that most women first feel their baby between weeks 18 and 22, but that some have reported feeling their baby as early as Week 16. Well, we are halfway thru Week 17, so I'm starting to get very excited. With every passing minute I wait, hoping to feel the little life inside me moving around. I regularly rub my belly just to let our Lil' One know I'm there, to give him/her comfort, but all the while hoping for a reply from the inside.
I was sitting at my desk on Monday, working a way, when all of a sudden I felt what I could only describe as the feeling of someone poking me (lightly and just once) but it was from the inside of my belly. My immediate thought was: "Is that you, my Lil' One?" I rubbed my belly and even lightly pressed back, more of a belly jiggle, if you will...hoping the baby would respond, but nothing. I haven't felt that feeling again, so maybe it was my stomach saying "Hello? I'm hungry!!" But I guess there are no guarantees unless it repeats itself. Brynn told me that when she first felt Cayden, it felt more like an air bubble, and this definitely was no air bubble, so I can't say for sure it was Baby Webb (but I'd like to think it was).
The cutest part about waiting for movement is "Daddy" Webb...he started a couple of weeks ago, regularly laying his hand on my belly, just as we're laying down to go to sleep. I know he's hoping to feel the baby, but each time I assure him that I haven't even felt the baby yet...he hushes me quietly and patiently waits, keeping as still and quiet as possible...after a few moments, he eases back to his side of the bed, slightly disappointed, or so he seems. I think it's adorable; it always makes me smile, knowing that my husband cares that much, is that excited!! I know there are so many dead-beat Dads out there, yet I have a good one, a great one, an AMAZING one (not even born yet, but I am completely confident knowing just how lucky Baby Webb already is).
I also read in one of my books that Baby Webb can now hear me...how cool is that?!?!? So, yesterday, on my way back from lunch, I had my first official Mommy-to-Baby conversation. It wasn't long, but I did tell Baby Webb just how excited we are and that we're looking forward to seeing him/her again on Monday. I made sure to let the baby know that we are hoping it won't be quite as shy as he/she was during the last sonogram, so we can find out if we should prepare for a boy or a girl, and that if he/she would give us a frontal shot, that I was even excited about beginning the shopping sprees for "gender specific" items, including the theme for the nursery. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to have two-way conversations, but for now, I'm content knowing that I can talk to our Lil' One and that he/she can hear me and be comforted by the sound of my voice. "Hello, Baby Webb!! We'll see you soon!!"
I was sitting at my desk on Monday, working a way, when all of a sudden I felt what I could only describe as the feeling of someone poking me (lightly and just once) but it was from the inside of my belly. My immediate thought was: "Is that you, my Lil' One?" I rubbed my belly and even lightly pressed back, more of a belly jiggle, if you will...hoping the baby would respond, but nothing. I haven't felt that feeling again, so maybe it was my stomach saying "Hello? I'm hungry!!" But I guess there are no guarantees unless it repeats itself. Brynn told me that when she first felt Cayden, it felt more like an air bubble, and this definitely was no air bubble, so I can't say for sure it was Baby Webb (but I'd like to think it was).
The cutest part about waiting for movement is "Daddy" Webb...he started a couple of weeks ago, regularly laying his hand on my belly, just as we're laying down to go to sleep. I know he's hoping to feel the baby, but each time I assure him that I haven't even felt the baby yet...he hushes me quietly and patiently waits, keeping as still and quiet as possible...after a few moments, he eases back to his side of the bed, slightly disappointed, or so he seems. I think it's adorable; it always makes me smile, knowing that my husband cares that much, is that excited!! I know there are so many dead-beat Dads out there, yet I have a good one, a great one, an AMAZING one (not even born yet, but I am completely confident knowing just how lucky Baby Webb already is).
I also read in one of my books that Baby Webb can now hear me...how cool is that?!?!? So, yesterday, on my way back from lunch, I had my first official Mommy-to-Baby conversation. It wasn't long, but I did tell Baby Webb just how excited we are and that we're looking forward to seeing him/her again on Monday. I made sure to let the baby know that we are hoping it won't be quite as shy as he/she was during the last sonogram, so we can find out if we should prepare for a boy or a girl, and that if he/she would give us a frontal shot, that I was even excited about beginning the shopping sprees for "gender specific" items, including the theme for the nursery. I look forward to the day when I'll be able to have two-way conversations, but for now, I'm content knowing that I can talk to our Lil' One and that he/she can hear me and be comforted by the sound of my voice. "Hello, Baby Webb!! We'll see you soon!!"
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Great News for Baby Webb!!
I received a call from Dr. Koster's office today. The results were in!! And the nurse had nothing but good things to tell me...
She said our results came back and they were sooooooooooo good!! All tests revealed that Baby Webb is healthy!! They did remind me that the NT Screening (1st round) was only 80% accurate, but with a 1 in 10,000 chance of something bad going wrong, I'm not worried. The nurse told me that before our test, we had a 1 in 700 chance of our baby having Down Syndrome, but now, after reviewing our results, we are up to a 1 in 10,000 chance. It was music to my ears.
We go back for Round 2 on August 2nd. Round 2 will give us a 90% accuracy. But the nurse sounded as though we really had nothing to worry about. Baby Webb is doing great!!
Hopefully, we'll also find out on August 2nd if Baby Webb is a boy or a girl...but stay tuned for that.
She said our results came back and they were sooooooooooo good!! All tests revealed that Baby Webb is healthy!! They did remind me that the NT Screening (1st round) was only 80% accurate, but with a 1 in 10,000 chance of something bad going wrong, I'm not worried. The nurse told me that before our test, we had a 1 in 700 chance of our baby having Down Syndrome, but now, after reviewing our results, we are up to a 1 in 10,000 chance. It was music to my ears.
We go back for Round 2 on August 2nd. Round 2 will give us a 90% accuracy. But the nurse sounded as though we really had nothing to worry about. Baby Webb is doing great!!
Hopefully, we'll also find out on August 2nd if Baby Webb is a boy or a girl...but stay tuned for that.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Doctor's Apt #3
I had my third doctor's appointment with Dr. Denning yesterday. It was the first appointment that Eddie was unable to attend, so I was sad that he could not be there. However, this was just a "follow up appointment": no sonograms, no "congratulations, it's a ______", no special news that we didn't already know. This was simply a "let's see how you and Baby Webb are doing" type of appointment. So, there was really no need for him to take time off from work.
They checked my blood pressure, as they do at every appointment, and it was normal. They weighed me, and I've actually lost two pounds...the nurse asked me if I've been eating healthier or if I've been sick lately, but no, I can only account the weight loss towards the increase in activity that I've had within the last week or so. Unfortunately, I have not begun some kind of exercise regimen, as I know I should, but I have been more active: Eddie and I are trying to get the rest of our boxes unpacked and our house finally in a normal living condition, and we were Busy Lil' Bees this past weekend. In addition, when I was getting nauseous every morning and evening, I was pretty quick to toss the crackers in my mouth, but now that I'm not getting the queasy feeling, I haven't been stuffing my face. Other than that, my eating habits have not changed. But, the nurse didn't seem concerned, so neither was I.
Then, the nurse sent me into an examination room where I was met by Dr. Denning. She asked me how I was doing and looked over my file and said that everything appeared on schedule. I was lucky enough to hear Baby Webb's heartbeat again, but this time she just listened to it...no sonogram. She said it sounds good.
This appointment was quick and to the point. But, Dr. Denning did tell me that at my next appointment, I will have another sonogram. I'm already so excited to see how much Baby Webb will have grown by then...it's not for another 5 weeks, so I'm sure Baby Webb will be so much bigger than he/she is now. And the best part, if the August 2nd appointment doesn't reveal the sex, this appointment will.
They checked my blood pressure, as they do at every appointment, and it was normal. They weighed me, and I've actually lost two pounds...the nurse asked me if I've been eating healthier or if I've been sick lately, but no, I can only account the weight loss towards the increase in activity that I've had within the last week or so. Unfortunately, I have not begun some kind of exercise regimen, as I know I should, but I have been more active: Eddie and I are trying to get the rest of our boxes unpacked and our house finally in a normal living condition, and we were Busy Lil' Bees this past weekend. In addition, when I was getting nauseous every morning and evening, I was pretty quick to toss the crackers in my mouth, but now that I'm not getting the queasy feeling, I haven't been stuffing my face. Other than that, my eating habits have not changed. But, the nurse didn't seem concerned, so neither was I.
Then, the nurse sent me into an examination room where I was met by Dr. Denning. She asked me how I was doing and looked over my file and said that everything appeared on schedule. I was lucky enough to hear Baby Webb's heartbeat again, but this time she just listened to it...no sonogram. She said it sounds good.
This appointment was quick and to the point. But, Dr. Denning did tell me that at my next appointment, I will have another sonogram. I'm already so excited to see how much Baby Webb will have grown by then...it's not for another 5 weeks, so I'm sure Baby Webb will be so much bigger than he/she is now. And the best part, if the August 2nd appointment doesn't reveal the sex, this appointment will.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Yeah, Baby Webb is Healthy!!
Eddie and I had our NT Screening done on Friday. This took place at Dr. Koster's office, which is also at Presbyterian Plano, a recommendation from Dr. Denning.
Eddie picked up lunch at Chick Fil A (he loves Chick Fil A) and then picked me up from my office. We were running a little late, because we didn't know where Dr. Koster's office was in the hospital. But after a few twists and turns, we found it.
Dr. Koster was very nice. She welcomed us and made us feel right at home. This test consisted of a sonogram and more blood work (what is it with these doctors wanting to poke me with needles?!?!). Eddie and I were both very excited about the sonogram, though: TODAY we were finally going to find out if Baby Webb was a he or a she!! Or so we thought.
Dr. Koster began the sonogram. This one was much more comfortable than my last. I guess because Baby Webb was so small, the attendant at the last had to push really hard on my stomach to find the baby, BUT Dr. Koster was very gentle. Before we knew it, there was Baby Webb on the screen. I love how you view the sonograms too...they put them up on this huge screen (like a big flat screen television)...it's just like we're watching the Baby Webb channel. Oh my, how Baby Webb has grown!! He/she was moving all over the place too...as if he/she knew they were on television...he/she started doing a little dance for us to say "Hello Parents!!"
Then, I asked..."Can we find out the sex?" Dr. Koster tried and tried, but apparently we have a shy one on our hands. He/she twisted and turned, but refused to give us a frontal view. It was still amazing to see just how much the baby has grown. We also saw the heart beating. It's amazing what they've done with technology.
The best news was that we found out that Baby Webb's neck is a great length...1.5. Dr. Koster said a good length is between 1 and 3. So, "Ahhhhhhh!!" ... huge sigh of relief. The doctor also told us that Baby Webb is looking very healthy and growing at a great rate. Currently, he/she is 74 mm in length (or 7 cm).
We should receive the blood results sometime mid-this week.
Dr. Koster said we would have a follow up appointment with her in a few weeks, and at that appointment she would try again to find out the sex of the baby for us. We have that appointment scheduled for August 2nd...so keep your fingers crossed that Baby Webb decides to put on a better show for us.
My next appointment with Dr. Denning is actually this afternoon. But that is just a regular check up...my 14 week appointment. Can you believe it...14 weeks!?!?! I'm not sure what all I'll find out. At my last appointment, she said we wouldn't even have a sonogram today...I think she just wants to make sure that I'm feeling well, etc. After that appointment, I'll give you another update.
Eddie and I are so excited to know that Baby Webb looks healthy. And can't wait to share more great news with you. Stay tuned!!
Eddie picked up lunch at Chick Fil A (he loves Chick Fil A) and then picked me up from my office. We were running a little late, because we didn't know where Dr. Koster's office was in the hospital. But after a few twists and turns, we found it.
Dr. Koster was very nice. She welcomed us and made us feel right at home. This test consisted of a sonogram and more blood work (what is it with these doctors wanting to poke me with needles?!?!). Eddie and I were both very excited about the sonogram, though: TODAY we were finally going to find out if Baby Webb was a he or a she!! Or so we thought.
Dr. Koster began the sonogram. This one was much more comfortable than my last. I guess because Baby Webb was so small, the attendant at the last had to push really hard on my stomach to find the baby, BUT Dr. Koster was very gentle. Before we knew it, there was Baby Webb on the screen. I love how you view the sonograms too...they put them up on this huge screen (like a big flat screen television)...it's just like we're watching the Baby Webb channel. Oh my, how Baby Webb has grown!! He/she was moving all over the place too...as if he/she knew they were on television...he/she started doing a little dance for us to say "Hello Parents!!"
Then, I asked..."Can we find out the sex?" Dr. Koster tried and tried, but apparently we have a shy one on our hands. He/she twisted and turned, but refused to give us a frontal view. It was still amazing to see just how much the baby has grown. We also saw the heart beating. It's amazing what they've done with technology.
The best news was that we found out that Baby Webb's neck is a great length...1.5. Dr. Koster said a good length is between 1 and 3. So, "Ahhhhhhh!!" ... huge sigh of relief. The doctor also told us that Baby Webb is looking very healthy and growing at a great rate. Currently, he/she is 74 mm in length (or 7 cm).
We should receive the blood results sometime mid-this week.
Dr. Koster said we would have a follow up appointment with her in a few weeks, and at that appointment she would try again to find out the sex of the baby for us. We have that appointment scheduled for August 2nd...so keep your fingers crossed that Baby Webb decides to put on a better show for us.
My next appointment with Dr. Denning is actually this afternoon. But that is just a regular check up...my 14 week appointment. Can you believe it...14 weeks!?!?! I'm not sure what all I'll find out. At my last appointment, she said we wouldn't even have a sonogram today...I think she just wants to make sure that I'm feeling well, etc. After that appointment, I'll give you another update.
Eddie and I are so excited to know that Baby Webb looks healthy. And can't wait to share more great news with you. Stay tuned!!
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