Well, I made it another week. I am 28 weeks today! Day 16 in the hospital. Not much has changed since my last post. Still no contractions and no pain. They are talking about doing another ultrasound in two weeks to measure the baby’s growth…so they sound pretty positive about me being in here for a while longer.
I do miss the outside world though. I am missing out on Adam’s baseball season. Sean took some video of his last game for me. I laughed and cried at the same time watching it. I can’t believe how much Adam has improved this year.
I want to thank everyone for all the generous offers…house cleaning, yard work, taking care of kids, making meals, bringing stuff to keep me busy in here, etc… We are very appreciative of them all. The support has been truly amazing!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
27 Weeks and Counting
I am 27 weeks now…and thankful for every additional day. Yesterday the doctor checked me and then sent me for an ultrasound. The results of both showed that my cervix has not changed since I was admitted last Wednesday. That means, whatever I am doing (or “not” doing), is working. Hopefully we can continue with that trend. Since I have not had any contractions since Friday morning they have cut back on my meds and moved me over into the Maternity wing. They continue monitor me and the baby for 30-60 minutes every shift, which is usually 3-4 times per day.
I can say that I have not yet been completely bored. Thank God for laptops and internet. I have also been working on a baby blanket each afternoon. My mom brought in the yarn and we are working on it together. If we continue at the rate we are going, we should have a finished blanket in about 2 weeks.
I can say that I have not yet been completely bored. Thank God for laptops and internet. I have also been working on a baby blanket each afternoon. My mom brought in the yarn and we are working on it together. If we continue at the rate we are going, we should have a finished blanket in about 2 weeks.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Day 7
Holly got a visit from my Aunt Denise who was visiting her latest Granddaughter Maya! Holly was able to see pictures of Baby Maya, since she really can't go visit.
I was able to bring Adam to see Holly tonight, he was quite excited to get some Mommy time. It didn't take him long to get himself snuggled in to her bed. They hah not seen each other for a few days, so they had some time to bond while I went to get the girls and watched Ashley's boxing practice. We all had dinner in the hospital (Luisa's), which according to Holly was amazing after hospital food.
Jay, Nancy, Drew and Ivy came to visit while we were all there. Giving us laughing reminders of what we haveto look forward too with another young baby!
She is going to kill me, but I had to post this!!!
I was able to bring Adam to see Holly tonight, he was quite excited to get some Mommy time. It didn't take him long to get himself snuggled in to her bed. They hah not seen each other for a few days, so they had some time to bond while I went to get the girls and watched Ashley's boxing practice. We all had dinner in the hospital (Luisa's), which according to Holly was amazing after hospital food.
Jay, Nancy, Drew and Ivy came to visit while we were all there. Giving us laughing reminders of what we haveto look forward too with another young baby!
She is going to kill me, but I had to post this!!!
Day 6 and 7
Day 6, wasn't much going on. Holly had contractions in the morning, but they went away. She spent all day listening for Jessica's lullaby playing for Maya being born. Monday as my first day back to working since Wednesday, so that was kind of tough. I had to reprimand Holly for not being logged in to facebook chat early enough to tell me what was going on LOL
I was able to go in and visit Holly and have dinner with her, and visited my cousin Jess and Ryan and Baby Maya with Heather and Shane. Brendan was being a very good big brother holding her.
Ashley had her "Step Up Concert" last night, this was a concert to showcase the 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade band, and the high school band. This allows the kids and parents to see how our kids progress. It really is amazing to me to think that Ashley is only 12 years old and they make such awesome music. I will try to attach a video or 2... Ashley has a parade on the 25th for Memorial Day, she is the only 7th grade line leader. It's usually reserved for 8th graders only, so I told her she should be proud because her teacher obviously has confidence in her. Her response to me was "...Or, I just got some of your bossiness?" HAHA, I couldn't even argue with that!
So far today on Day 7, the Doctor told Holly that they are still going to go with the current plan since it seems to be working...
I was able to go in and visit Holly and have dinner with her, and visited my cousin Jess and Ryan and Baby Maya with Heather and Shane. Brendan was being a very good big brother holding her.
Ashley had her "Step Up Concert" last night, this was a concert to showcase the 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade band, and the high school band. This allows the kids and parents to see how our kids progress. It really is amazing to me to think that Ashley is only 12 years old and they make such awesome music. I will try to attach a video or 2... Ashley has a parade on the 25th for Memorial Day, she is the only 7th grade line leader. It's usually reserved for 8th graders only, so I told her she should be proud because her teacher obviously has confidence in her. Her response to me was "...Or, I just got some of your bossiness?" HAHA, I couldn't even argue with that!
So far today on Day 7, the Doctor told Holly that they are still going to go with the current plan since it seems to be working...
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Day 5 #2
I forgot to mention last night that Jess Dubois brought Holly some beautiful flowers, and brought me a NADEAU'S sub!! She also played Holly in some Gin Rummy.
I spent today playing around with the new video camera, and I was able to go upstairs and get a tour of the NICU. I took a couple of short video clips to show Holly since she can't go on the tour herself. Then Ashley and Alysa came and spent about 4 hours with us. That was really nice to see them. They were both nervous about what was happening. They weren't sure what they were going to see. I think they left realizing that it was not as bad as they thought.
Deb brought me some amazing Pot Roast tonight! Chuck and Holly played a couple of games of cribbage. Now we are watching the finale of Survivor.
If you have noticed, there isn't much in here about Holly. That is a good thing, today was just a normal day (besides being in the hospital and bedrest LOL). No unusual contractions and all the monitoring was good.
I was able to do a test video to see how difficult it was to upload, so I will try that now...
I spent today playing around with the new video camera, and I was able to go upstairs and get a tour of the NICU. I took a couple of short video clips to show Holly since she can't go on the tour herself. Then Ashley and Alysa came and spent about 4 hours with us. That was really nice to see them. They were both nervous about what was happening. They weren't sure what they were going to see. I think they left realizing that it was not as bad as they thought.
Deb brought me some amazing Pot Roast tonight! Chuck and Holly played a couple of games of cribbage. Now we are watching the finale of Survivor.
If you have noticed, there isn't much in here about Holly. That is a good thing, today was just a normal day (besides being in the hospital and bedrest LOL). No unusual contractions and all the monitoring was good.
I was able to do a test video to see how difficult it was to upload, so I will try that now...
Day 5
So, this morning is day 5 of being in the hospital. Thankfully things are still quiet on the baby front. No more contractions, and the DR came in this morning to tell her that they were going to spread out her meds for contractions again. They also gave her permission to take a shower every day, for now, simple things like that are huge at this stage.
I know that I am feeling much better after talking with the NICU doctor. At 26 weeks there is an 80% survival rate. So, we are looking for the next goal of 28 weeks where it goes up to 90%. The nurses here have been really nice, with a couple of strange birds added in. The one we have this morning is bringing me a CD of Miles Davis tomorrow!
I know that I am feeling much better after talking with the NICU doctor. At 26 weeks there is an 80% survival rate. So, we are looking for the next goal of 28 weeks where it goes up to 90%. The nurses here have been really nice, with a couple of strange birds added in. The one we have this morning is bringing me a CD of Miles Davis tomorrow!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
2 Updates in 1 day?
Holly has been doing well, no major contractions today. This mornings nurse asked if NICU had come to see us yet, and they had not. So, we had a visit with the Neonatologist (sp?) this afternoon which was great to get the real scoop from a Doctor. Basically she gave us the rundown of the complications we can expect with a 26 week baby. Our next goal is at least 28 weeks, and then at least 30...etc. I am hoping to get a tour of NICU sometime soon, but they got bombarded last night with premies.
On a much lighter note. Ashley and I played our first concert together, it was pretty awesome. I will never forget that. She also just called me with her progress report and she is getting all A's and B's and a C in French. Adam had his baseball game today and he went 3 for 3 with an RBI LOL
On a much lighter note. Ashley and I played our first concert together, it was pretty awesome. I will never forget that. She also just called me with her progress report and she is getting all A's and B's and a C in French. Adam had his baseball game today and he went 3 for 3 with an RBI LOL
Update 2
(I don't proof read until after I publish, which then drives me nuts with my grammatical errors, but since I hate writing it's not going to change. So, sorry for misspellings and weird sentences.)
Well, as you can imagine, it's been a little more stress here. However, thankfully it's been somewhat boring, which is exactly what we are hoping for. I told her that I would prefer the baby to be like my steak, medium-well, to well-done. Neither one of are really "happy" about being here for the duration of the pregnancy, but I know I am relieved that she is in here. I would be really worried if we were home.
Yesterday she woke me up after having contractions for a little while with "You might want to get up, I am having contractions and they are getting worse...". That worked better than any alarm I have ever heard, well, with the small exception of artillery simulators haha. The doctor came in and checked her and she was not dialated, which was great news. Particularly since this was the first time her contractions were ones she was really feeling uncomfortable with. They decided to up her dosage to stop the contractions and that seemed to work well. So far she has not had any more contractions.
We had a couple of visitors throughout the day. Evelyn came over with her 2 boys, so gave me someone to play with while they talked "pregnancy" stuff. And then my sister, Heather, came and brought Holly a bunch of movies.
Yesterday was Holly's last day of work for a long time, she was working from the bed transitioning all her work to other people. So, now she will be out on a leave of absence from work.
We have been hearing that they have changed the NICU unit around, so I am hoping to at least get a tour of that area. We would love not to have to use them at all, but I don't think there is much chance of that happening. Since I have never been up there, I am curious to get some info and start doing some research on the subject.
We also decided to start brainstorming on names. I would really like another "A" name to go along with the other 3, but we looked at every A name we could find and none of them jumped out at us as all. After looking at so many names I have decided that I now like her choice the best. SHHHH, Don't tell her, I am still torturing her saying that I hate it. Neither one of us were really ready for this to be so soon, so the name picking took on some urgency.
So, right now, she is a day further than she was with Adam, and there is nothing urgent happening (thankfully) and we are just starting to get a little bored. So, those are actually positive signs and we are taking it one day at a time.
I ruined Holly's father's day gift to me by shopping for Flip Video camera's last night. Apparently she was going to buy one for me, so instead I bought it last night. So, when Pam comes today I will run out and pick it up!! I should be able to take some video and upload it into this blog as well. Although there isn't much to see here right now. At least it will give me a new toy to play with!
Now, on to some serious stuff...they need to figure out a way to get some type of a bed in here for me LOL This sorry excuse for a couch is horrible!! I'm just kidding, I really don't care.
Well, as you can imagine, it's been a little more stress here. However, thankfully it's been somewhat boring, which is exactly what we are hoping for. I told her that I would prefer the baby to be like my steak, medium-well, to well-done. Neither one of are really "happy" about being here for the duration of the pregnancy, but I know I am relieved that she is in here. I would be really worried if we were home.
Yesterday she woke me up after having contractions for a little while with "You might want to get up, I am having contractions and they are getting worse...". That worked better than any alarm I have ever heard, well, with the small exception of artillery simulators haha. The doctor came in and checked her and she was not dialated, which was great news. Particularly since this was the first time her contractions were ones she was really feeling uncomfortable with. They decided to up her dosage to stop the contractions and that seemed to work well. So far she has not had any more contractions.
We had a couple of visitors throughout the day. Evelyn came over with her 2 boys, so gave me someone to play with while they talked "pregnancy" stuff. And then my sister, Heather, came and brought Holly a bunch of movies.
Yesterday was Holly's last day of work for a long time, she was working from the bed transitioning all her work to other people. So, now she will be out on a leave of absence from work.
We have been hearing that they have changed the NICU unit around, so I am hoping to at least get a tour of that area. We would love not to have to use them at all, but I don't think there is much chance of that happening. Since I have never been up there, I am curious to get some info and start doing some research on the subject.
We also decided to start brainstorming on names. I would really like another "A" name to go along with the other 3, but we looked at every A name we could find and none of them jumped out at us as all. After looking at so many names I have decided that I now like her choice the best. SHHHH, Don't tell her, I am still torturing her saying that I hate it. Neither one of us were really ready for this to be so soon, so the name picking took on some urgency.
So, right now, she is a day further than she was with Adam, and there is nothing urgent happening (thankfully) and we are just starting to get a little bored. So, those are actually positive signs and we are taking it one day at a time.
I ruined Holly's father's day gift to me by shopping for Flip Video camera's last night. Apparently she was going to buy one for me, so instead I bought it last night. So, when Pam comes today I will run out and pick it up!! I should be able to take some video and upload it into this blog as well. Although there isn't much to see here right now. At least it will give me a new toy to play with!
Now, on to some serious stuff...they need to figure out a way to get some type of a bed in here for me LOL This sorry excuse for a couch is horrible!! I'm just kidding, I really don't care.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Baby P Update - From Dad
Ok, it's been a stressful couple of days. Thankfully things have calmed down, so I have time to decompress and give out some details.
Yesterday we went to a scheduled Ultra-sound hoping to get some good 3D pics of Baby P. During the ultrasound they checked her cervix to make sure that everything was OK. Well, the Dr. said that her cervix is now 7MM thick, rather than the 30MM thick it was 3 weeks ago. Also, her cervical stitch had pulled through and was no longer doing it's job. So, we were told we had to immediately leave and head to the hospital where she was going to have to stay for the duration off the pregnancy. The concern is that they don't know how quickly her cervix has made this change. So, there was concern that the baby could be coming very soon.
We checked into the hospital into a Labor and Delivery room and they monitored the baby and her and come to find out she was having a couple of contractions. So, they are giving her medicine to stop the contractions. They also gave her first of 2 shots of steroids to help speed up the baby's lung development, just in case.
Deb came over and was able to stay with Holly while I went to get some essentials for us to stay in the hospital...things like our laptops and toothbrushs. Holly didn't have a very good sleep last night, but they were waking her up every couple of hours to do a non-stress test and see if she was having contractions. Plus the meds could possibly have had something to do with the lack of sleep as well...
This morning she has already had her breakfast, and is now already working on her laptop. Things have thankfully calmed down quite a bit, now the big stress is coming up with a name that we both like!!
On a lighter note, we did get some great ultrasound pics of Baby P, and she looks just like Adam with a Pinsonneault nose!
Yesterday we went to a scheduled Ultra-sound hoping to get some good 3D pics of Baby P. During the ultrasound they checked her cervix to make sure that everything was OK. Well, the Dr. said that her cervix is now 7MM thick, rather than the 30MM thick it was 3 weeks ago. Also, her cervical stitch had pulled through and was no longer doing it's job. So, we were told we had to immediately leave and head to the hospital where she was going to have to stay for the duration off the pregnancy. The concern is that they don't know how quickly her cervix has made this change. So, there was concern that the baby could be coming very soon.
We checked into the hospital into a Labor and Delivery room and they monitored the baby and her and come to find out she was having a couple of contractions. So, they are giving her medicine to stop the contractions. They also gave her first of 2 shots of steroids to help speed up the baby's lung development, just in case.
Deb came over and was able to stay with Holly while I went to get some essentials for us to stay in the hospital...things like our laptops and toothbrushs. Holly didn't have a very good sleep last night, but they were waking her up every couple of hours to do a non-stress test and see if she was having contractions. Plus the meds could possibly have had something to do with the lack of sleep as well...
This morning she has already had her breakfast, and is now already working on her laptop. Things have thankfully calmed down quite a bit, now the big stress is coming up with a name that we both like!!
On a lighter note, we did get some great ultrasound pics of Baby P, and she looks just like Adam with a Pinsonneault nose!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Biking at NHMS
Last night we took the kids to NH Motor Speedway to ride their bikes. They all had a wonderful time. Adam was very excited to ride his bike on the same track that Jeff Gordon races on. Of course, now he wants to do this every day! But I told him he might just have to settle for once a year.
(Alysa crossing the finish line)
(Adam and Ashley after their first time around)
Family Vacation 2009
This year we spent our family vacation in Maryland at Assateague Island. We were camping in style thanks to the wonderful accommodations provided by Mom and Dad P. Monday was spent recovering from the 9-hour car ride down (over night). It was very hot. The kids were able to spend some time in the water and then clean off the salt in refreshing cold showers.
On Tuesday, we ventured over to Ocean City boardwalk for lunch, ice cream, arcades and shopping. When we returned to the camp ground we had dinner than celebrated my birthday. Mom P and the kids made a delicious ice cream cake.
On Wednesday the weather cooled down quite a bit. We visited Chincoteague (the other side of the island...in VA) to check out the wildlife. Back at the camp ground the kids flew kites and rode bikes. We also witnessed a pony fight…2 stallions fighting over a herd right in front of our campsite.
On Thursday, we watched three deer from our campsite all day. I would say they were within 50 feet of us the whole time. Sean even came up close and personal with them while taking pictures.
The last day was beautiful…not too hot, not too cold. We spent it at the campsite relaxing, packing and dreading that 9-hour trek home that evening. All in all, we had a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad P for letting us take over your home for a few days. Enjoy the rest of your stay and see you in June!
(Ashley and her friend Sophie)
On Tuesday, we ventured over to Ocean City boardwalk for lunch, ice cream, arcades and shopping. When we returned to the camp ground we had dinner than celebrated my birthday. Mom P and the kids made a delicious ice cream cake.
On Wednesday the weather cooled down quite a bit. We visited Chincoteague (the other side of the island...in VA) to check out the wildlife. Back at the camp ground the kids flew kites and rode bikes. We also witnessed a pony fight…2 stallions fighting over a herd right in front of our campsite.
On Thursday, we watched three deer from our campsite all day. I would say they were within 50 feet of us the whole time. Sean even came up close and personal with them while taking pictures. 
The last day was beautiful…not too hot, not too cold. We spent it at the campsite relaxing, packing and dreading that 9-hour trek home that evening. All in all, we had a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad P for letting us take over your home for a few days. Enjoy the rest of your stay and see you in June!
Fun in the Sun - April 25th
Adam and Alysa enjoying the sprinkler on this super hot April day. It was 92 degrees.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
23 Weeks
I had another ultrasound appointment yesterday. Everything is still checking out okay. I was cleared to go to Assateague Island with the family next week…YAY!! We are all very excited.
We learned that little Baby P (yes…still nameless) now weighs just over 1 pound. Her heart was beating at 150 beats per minute, and she appears to be healthy. I had the ultrasound technician check one more time to see if we are still having a girl, and we are (sorry Adam). We were in the room with the old ultrasound machine again, so the pictures were not that great. We were able to get a profile picture.
Now for me…I am still wondering where the other 18 pounds are. I don’t feel as if I have grown anywhere but in my belly…but 18 pounds??? YIKES! Maybe next week while we are on vacation, we will capture a few pregnancy pictures. The doctor wants to see me back in 3 weeks. That will be the 26-week mark for me. I am very anxious for that appointment, as that is as far as I got with Adam. Hopefully this stitch is doing what it is intended to do. I am hoping to get at least get through the rest of the school year and Adam’s Little League season.
We learned that little Baby P (yes…still nameless) now weighs just over 1 pound. Her heart was beating at 150 beats per minute, and she appears to be healthy. I had the ultrasound technician check one more time to see if we are still having a girl, and we are (sorry Adam). We were in the room with the old ultrasound machine again, so the pictures were not that great. We were able to get a profile picture.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice!
Yep…that’s right! Last week we found out we are going to have a little girl. Picture it now…a little “Mini-ME” running around! The kids all hoped for a little brother, but they are still excited just the same. Adam in particular has been making extra efforts to take care of mom…just the other night he massaged my feet and rubbed my belly for a while. It was too cute. I can’t wait to see his reaction when she starts to kick.
As of this appointment she weighs 9 oz. Her heartbeat was 153 beats per second and she is quite active. She flipped several times just during the ultrasound. As for me, I checked out okay too! So far, the stitch is doing exactly what it should be.
As of this appointment she weighs 9 oz. Her heartbeat was 153 beats per second and she is quite active. She flipped several times just during the ultrasound. As for me, I checked out okay too! So far, the stitch is doing exactly what it should be.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
From Sean...
I hate blogging, I really don't have anything interesting to say. However, that being said, I have been asked a few times what I would prefer, boy or girl. So, here is the answer. I realize it sounds like the "politically correct" thing to say, but I really don't care what sex the baby is. I truly only care about a healthy baby, and a healthy mom.
So, with that said, here are my thoughts about either a boy or a girl. Let's face it, our family dynamic would be "convenient" if it were a boy. Two boys, and two girls, would fit well. With the added benefit of carrying on the "Pinsonneault" name, since our line of it ends with me right now. But, the selfish part of me thinks that I have already raised two girls, I know how to deal with them. I would be extremely nervous about a boy and diapers...and add the stress of deciding about circumcision.
So, bottom line, stem on the apple or not? This dad doesn't care, he's just looking forward to meeting the latest "P". I really can't wait to take a nap on the couch with a baby in my arms again! I can't wait to see the girls and Adam interract with the baby, while it's "fun" with them. They are so good with their little cousins, I hope it carries over to their sibling a little. ;-)
So, with that said, here are my thoughts about either a boy or a girl. Let's face it, our family dynamic would be "convenient" if it were a boy. Two boys, and two girls, would fit well. With the added benefit of carrying on the "Pinsonneault" name, since our line of it ends with me right now. But, the selfish part of me thinks that I have already raised two girls, I know how to deal with them. I would be extremely nervous about a boy and diapers...and add the stress of deciding about circumcision.
So, bottom line, stem on the apple or not? This dad doesn't care, he's just looking forward to meeting the latest "P". I really can't wait to take a nap on the couch with a baby in my arms again! I can't wait to see the girls and Adam interract with the baby, while it's "fun" with them. They are so good with their little cousins, I hope it carries over to their sibling a little. ;-)
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