Hello everyone! There is A LOT to catch up on!
Tuesday 10/25, me and my mom went to the OB and we could not hear a heartbeat for 3 different people at the office... so, we got to see the punkin on the ultrasound!! It's little heart was going so fast! And kicking its legs.. SO miraculous!
Then on Thursday 10/27, me, mark, mom and mom in law all went to my nuchal translucency test and first real ultrasound. I found out that I was not almost 12 weeks.... but almost 11 weeks... a little sucky... I have been dying to get out of this first trimester... So I did not get to do the Nuchal test (which tests for all neural tube defects, but mostly we were wondering about Down's Syndrome) because I was not far enough along. But, we all did get to see the peanut in all its glory! Was pretty cool! It kept waving one arm as if to say... Hey Family!! :)
I am still so tired all the time and now starting to get so dizzy about 3 times a day. I am starting to think that I am part feline.... It just feels SO good!!!
I have a full work week ahead and it is already making me tired thinking of it.... So I am going to let you all go...
Peace in the Middle East,
Mama Riley
P.S. Please keep our great family friends The Rocha's in your prayers.... Mr Rocha burned over 50% of his body in 3rd degree burns when he was at work. He is in a induced coma at Loyola Hospital in Chicago and he will be there over the next few months while having surgeries and getting all the right treatment. These are the nicest people I have ever met. They helped my family when we were at our absolute worst when I got sick with just supporting my parents and helping with whatever.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Hello all...
Well, I am stuck here at home and cannot keep ANYTHING down. I had to call off yesterday and today because of it and my stomach hurting. All is well with baby and my HCG was up in the high 70,000's on Saturday. No wonder this child is making me so sick. So, since I am bed bound... I will let you all know what's been going on.
I am officially 9 weeks!! YAY! Now, only 3 more to go to be out of the clear for a miscarraige... Still in the back of my mind... Staying positive though. All the time. Like I said in the last post... I will definitely be high risk. I finally came to terms that it just means I will be getting extraordinary care from the doctors. :) Mark and I go to U of Chicago tomorrow to see my Wilson's doctor and I will probably have another million blood tests... O'well, whatever is best for the peanut. I cannot believe how so early on you get attached. I will do ANYTHING for this child, no questions asked.
On a happy note, I have some adorable pictures of my beautiful nephew Anthony (Chunk). Him and my sister are back in Hawaii, which makes me VERY sad, but I know that they are happy and that is ALL that matters. I got to skype with them yesterday and he was soooo excited to talk to me and it meant the world that this little angel hadn't forgot me...
I am officially 9 weeks!! YAY! Now, only 3 more to go to be out of the clear for a miscarraige... Still in the back of my mind... Staying positive though. All the time. Like I said in the last post... I will definitely be high risk. I finally came to terms that it just means I will be getting extraordinary care from the doctors. :) Mark and I go to U of Chicago tomorrow to see my Wilson's doctor and I will probably have another million blood tests... O'well, whatever is best for the peanut. I cannot believe how so early on you get attached. I will do ANYTHING for this child, no questions asked.
On a happy note, I have some adorable pictures of my beautiful nephew Anthony (Chunk). Him and my sister are back in Hawaii, which makes me VERY sad, but I know that they are happy and that is ALL that matters. I got to skype with them yesterday and he was soooo excited to talk to me and it meant the world that this little angel hadn't forgot me...
He is such a doll!!
If my child can be half as cute as my little man I will be way blessed. <3
Also, Last night Marky actually let me watch Kim's Fairytale Wedding Part 1 and I have to say, I am not impressed with Kris Humphries. I would be so wierded out if when we were planning our wedding, Mark was offended if I didn't include him in everything. I guess everyone is different...
It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day out... Maybe I will open my blinds and drink in some sun from the inside. I hope that everyone has a great day and that all of you are way blessed.
Peace and Punkins,
Mama Riley
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Bittersweet....
Hello everyone,
Mark and I went to my OB yesterday to talk about everything that is going on with my Wilson's Disease, pancreatitis and Genetics. I will be seeing a Dr. Zunich at IUN Med to start with genetics tomorrow morning. Also, which kind of put things in to perspective a lot more for us was that with my Wilson's, which is WAY under control, I will be getting watched VERY closely by my docs here in Valpo and docs at the U of C. That is the amazing hospital that saved my life. I started getting pretty upset when we were talking about all of this. Pretty much because it was so long ago that I don't even think I have a disease anymore. I guess you could call it ignorance... or just being naive. I thought that I would have a healthy pregnancy and not have to worry about a thing... That might still be true.. But I am definitely going to be considered high risk and will be monitored with the baby every few weeks of this pregnancy. I cried all day yesterday on and off. My sister was great when I called her last night... I am getting teary just thinking about it. She told me just to pray and everything will be fine. I think that is the first real time I have ever had to lean on her for emotional support... Usually the other way bc I am the older (and I would like to think wiser :)) sister. My liver doctor in Chicago is so excited because not a lot of people have Wilson's and to get pregnant is amazing. She has been with me from the very beginning 8 years ago.
I have great faith in God, an amazing Husband who is my rock, and great family and friends to lean on. He got me through a failed liver, SO many surgeries, not having to have a liver transplant, and getting me pregnant when we didn't even think it was probably possible. If you do not believe.. I am pretty much a walking testimony.
I am off today and tomorrow and I am just going to bask in the nice weather and take a walk and finish some laundry.
On another note, I want to thank my mom for coming over yesterday and pretty much top to bottom cleaning my whole house. I really DO NOT know what I would do without you. Love you.
Everyone have a great and blessed day and remember why you are here and just be happy and thankful for everything, big and little, that you have.
Peace out <3
Mark and I went to my OB yesterday to talk about everything that is going on with my Wilson's Disease, pancreatitis and Genetics. I will be seeing a Dr. Zunich at IUN Med to start with genetics tomorrow morning. Also, which kind of put things in to perspective a lot more for us was that with my Wilson's, which is WAY under control, I will be getting watched VERY closely by my docs here in Valpo and docs at the U of C. That is the amazing hospital that saved my life. I started getting pretty upset when we were talking about all of this. Pretty much because it was so long ago that I don't even think I have a disease anymore. I guess you could call it ignorance... or just being naive. I thought that I would have a healthy pregnancy and not have to worry about a thing... That might still be true.. But I am definitely going to be considered high risk and will be monitored with the baby every few weeks of this pregnancy. I cried all day yesterday on and off. My sister was great when I called her last night... I am getting teary just thinking about it. She told me just to pray and everything will be fine. I think that is the first real time I have ever had to lean on her for emotional support... Usually the other way bc I am the older (and I would like to think wiser :)) sister. My liver doctor in Chicago is so excited because not a lot of people have Wilson's and to get pregnant is amazing. She has been with me from the very beginning 8 years ago.
I have great faith in God, an amazing Husband who is my rock, and great family and friends to lean on. He got me through a failed liver, SO many surgeries, not having to have a liver transplant, and getting me pregnant when we didn't even think it was probably possible. If you do not believe.. I am pretty much a walking testimony.
I am off today and tomorrow and I am just going to bask in the nice weather and take a walk and finish some laundry.
On another note, I want to thank my mom for coming over yesterday and pretty much top to bottom cleaning my whole house. I really DO NOT know what I would do without you. Love you.
Everyone have a great and blessed day and remember why you are here and just be happy and thankful for everything, big and little, that you have.
Peace out <3
Saturday, October 1, 2011
10/1/2011
Hello everyone!! Well, if you are my friend on facebook... you have seen that I am nauseas ALL THE TIME. Only one day of puking, and I am pretty sure it was from a migraine. I have seen and heard that nausea is good in pregnancy because you are way less likely to miscarry. I am in week 7 still and I am counting the days til my 2nd trimester!!! I went to the Nurse for my 1st appointment last Wednesday. I was lucky enough to have my sister and nephew come with me. We went over a lot of stuff that I didn't even think about. Like... who do you want as your pediatrician?? Ummmm... IDK. My ped. is retired and long gone! I picked Associated Peds and if anyone has praises or bad things to say I would LOVE to hear because I have NO clue who these people are.
On a whole different note... We got our trim put in for the whole house!!! It is so pretty! And I got my new front door put in also. Love that hubby and my father in law!!
We are pretty excited about the Notre Dame-Purdue and Huskers games tonight!!! Got the chips and dip and the grill going and this little mama is ravenously hungry even through the nausea and I am going to chow down!!
I hope everyone has a great day and I'm going to eat and chill!
On a whole different note... We got our trim put in for the whole house!!! It is so pretty! And I got my new front door put in also. Love that hubby and my father in law!!
We are pretty excited about the Notre Dame-Purdue and Huskers games tonight!!! Got the chips and dip and the grill going and this little mama is ravenously hungry even through the nausea and I am going to chow down!!
I hope everyone has a great day and I'm going to eat and chill!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
7 weeks and 2 days....
Hello all!!!
Well as my title says I am 7 weeks and 2 days along! I am now starting to get nauseas in the mornings and feel like someone has drained all of the energy out of me.... But I know it is all worth it. This little peanut inside me consumes my every thought... From I wonder the sex... to how much iron do I need to consume?? Is my prenatal good enough? Is this child going to range from my throat to my buttcrack because of how big my hubby is? Will my boobs every stop hurting?! haha All I want to do is eat, eat and eat some more. If I don't stop now will I be 250 lbs??? I just want this child to be healthy and happy in all aspects of life. Mark and I meet with my OB to talk about genetics this next week and see what extended panels we can do because he has some genetic anomalies his family as do I. It is pretty stressful because we were planning on doing all of this before we even started trying to conceive. I know that God will keep me and this child safe and make sure everything comes out normal... whatever that is. I am glad that I am writing this blog because I have SO many friends that are mommies out there and you all give such great advice. This is just another way for me to connect.
On another note,
My sister and nephew are leaving us on Thursday to go back to Hawaii. I wish their little family all of the best and happiness and I will be praying for them daily. It cannot be easy to be that far away from your family. Hell.. I bought the house RIGHT across the street from my parents!! My sister is one my best friends and my nephew is one of my first loves. I have learned SO much from him these past 5 months. Liv, I love you so much and I thank God every day for giving me a sister as funny and protective as you. You are a great mother and chunk loves you SO much. I cannot wait to give you your niece/nephew as a special gift for giving me Anthony. He is my angel and I love spoiling him.
Peace and fetuses all,
xoxo
mama riley
Well as my title says I am 7 weeks and 2 days along! I am now starting to get nauseas in the mornings and feel like someone has drained all of the energy out of me.... But I know it is all worth it. This little peanut inside me consumes my every thought... From I wonder the sex... to how much iron do I need to consume?? Is my prenatal good enough? Is this child going to range from my throat to my buttcrack because of how big my hubby is? Will my boobs every stop hurting?! haha All I want to do is eat, eat and eat some more. If I don't stop now will I be 250 lbs??? I just want this child to be healthy and happy in all aspects of life. Mark and I meet with my OB to talk about genetics this next week and see what extended panels we can do because he has some genetic anomalies his family as do I. It is pretty stressful because we were planning on doing all of this before we even started trying to conceive. I know that God will keep me and this child safe and make sure everything comes out normal... whatever that is. I am glad that I am writing this blog because I have SO many friends that are mommies out there and you all give such great advice. This is just another way for me to connect.
On another note,
My sister and nephew are leaving us on Thursday to go back to Hawaii. I wish their little family all of the best and happiness and I will be praying for them daily. It cannot be easy to be that far away from your family. Hell.. I bought the house RIGHT across the street from my parents!! My sister is one my best friends and my nephew is one of my first loves. I have learned SO much from him these past 5 months. Liv, I love you so much and I thank God every day for giving me a sister as funny and protective as you. You are a great mother and chunk loves you SO much. I cannot wait to give you your niece/nephew as a special gift for giving me Anthony. He is my angel and I love spoiling him.
Peace and fetuses all,
xoxo
mama riley
Thursday, September 15, 2011
I peed on the stick... And I'M PREGNANT!!!
Well, here starts my pregnancy blog.... I found out 9/11 at work and it made that terrible day SO much better! The funny thing is... nobody will be reading this for a while because we have only told very close family and friends. I am TERRIFIED of a miscarraige. With all of my health problems, I have to lay really low and chill. Mark just bought me a Saturn Vue to be safe in the winter for me and the little pudding pop. :) He is amazing! Well... anyways.. the whole prego thing... :) It's a pretty big deal because I did not know if I was even fertile or not. Turns out my appointment to start talking about conceiving with my OB is my 2nd OB appt!!! God is great. I am peeing all the time, crampy (Just a little bit), headaches and thank God no nausea.... yet. Oh yeah... and my boobs are the size of volleyballs and kill... Just thought all you pervs would love that. Mark is so excited and can't wait to be a daddy. Of course... he wants a boy and I want a girl... probably will be huge whatever it is if you know my hubby.... Can you say C-Section scars??? haha I will take ANY and EVERY advice because I know NOTHING about babies or being prego...
Tata for a bit. I am going to try to update this weekly with pics because even know you really nice girls out there say I am going to be SO CUTE :/... I am probably going to be a beached whale with a baby stretching from my throat to my buttcrack.... It WILL be a Riley!
Tata for a bit. I am going to try to update this weekly with pics because even know you really nice girls out there say I am going to be SO CUTE :/... I am probably going to be a beached whale with a baby stretching from my throat to my buttcrack.... It WILL be a Riley!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
If everyone else started a blog... would you???
Hello all,
As I sit here fuhreaking out about the royal wedding in 2 days.... I ponder on how much I have been through in the past almost decade and thank God I am here. When I was on the Discovery Channel in 2004, after we wrapped they gave me a gift of a really nice leather bound journal and on the inside said,"Write your story, you are very inspiring young lady and one day this could be a best seller..." Well, I'm not looking for a book deal... but it might be more cathartic to my soul to get a lot of this off my chest. So, I will be blogging about my everyday struggle with my health and my everyday life.
As I sit here fuhreaking out about the royal wedding in 2 days.... I ponder on how much I have been through in the past almost decade and thank God I am here. When I was on the Discovery Channel in 2004, after we wrapped they gave me a gift of a really nice leather bound journal and on the inside said,"Write your story, you are very inspiring young lady and one day this could be a best seller..." Well, I'm not looking for a book deal... but it might be more cathartic to my soul to get a lot of this off my chest. So, I will be blogging about my everyday struggle with my health and my everyday life.
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