Dear Ryan,
We have now known that you are a boy for 5 days. It still seems unreal in some instances. Daddy & I have wanted you for so long that sometimes it's hard to believe that you are actually on your way! On Monday when we found out that you were a "he", we went & got your baby bedding. It is so adorable & I hope you like it! Yesterday, Daddy painted your room. He still has to finish up the trim, but it looks great! We are hoping to put your furniture together next weekend with the help of Grandma & Grandpa, but we will have to wait & see.
I am laying around the house today like I am supposed to in order to keep you safe. I think it's going to be a long weekend, but I don't mind. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you to keep you safe, healthy & happy.
Christmas is in 2 weeks & even though you aren't here yet, I think you are going to make out like a bandit! When Grandpa found out you were a boy, the first thing he said was, "Can I go do my Christmas shopping now for my Grandson?". It was so cute. Just like Daddy & I, Your Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins are so excited for you to come & can't wait to meet you.
I'm going to let you go for now. I have to sit up to write to you & I need to lay back down again. I hope you are having a good time kicking away & growing. We love you & will write to you again soon!
Baby Countdown!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Breaking News...
Dear Baby,
Well, today was very informative, both good & bad. I had my 20 week ultra sound today to see if you are a boy or girl & to make sure that you are developing normally & that you are healthy. The most wonderful news is that we now know that you are a boy! We no longer have to refer to you as the baby, we can now call you by your name: Ryan Christopher Allard. We are so excited to know "what" you are & to start referring to you by name. I have to admit, that I was surprised because I really thought you were a girl. I am just so blessed to have you & thankful that the Lord has given you to us. Daddy is very excited as well & of course, we can't wait to meet you!
The doctor also had to give us some distressing news as well. The first bit of information is that there is something wrong with your left kidney. The ultra sound showed that it was distended (enlarged), but they don't know why. We have to go to a Perinatologist to have a special high tech ultra sound done to see if they can find out what is going on. Needless to say, Daddy & I are very scared. The doctor said that you may have to take medicine for the rest of your life or that you may have to have surgery to have it removed, we just don't know yet. We are continuing to pray everyday that the Lord will protect & heal you & that whatever it is, it goes away on its own. It saddens Daddy & me to know that you may have to start out in this world with an obstacle, but be assured, that no matter what, we will always love you & we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are healthy & happy.
As if the kidney information wasn't enough, they also informed us that my cervix is shortening. This usually happens at the end of the pregnancy when you are ready to be born. It is way too early for you to come, so this is not good news. I have to start taking shots once a week to hopefully stop it from progressing & I am on modified bed rest now. When I get home from work & on weekends, I have to lay flat to keep any pressure off my cervix to help it not to dilate. Apparently my cervix is in the "normal" range when there is no pressure, but when they pushed down on my belly which applied pressure to my cervix, it dropped to 2.8 centimeters. 2.5 centimeters is when things start to get really serious. So again, Daddy & I are praying that God will continue to watch over me & to help my body to cooperate & do what it should. We just love you so much & even though we want to meet you, it is way too early right now for your safety.
Some other good news I can report is that I can feel you kick quite frequently. It makes me feel confident that you are strong & healthy. The doctor said that my placenta is on the front side of my uterus, so when you kick, in order for me to feel it, you have to kick through it which is like kicking through a pillow. She said that most women whose placenta is in this position don't feel the kicks until much later & sometimes, not at all. Therefore, you have to be kicking pretty hard for us to feel you!
Speaking of us, Daddy got to feel you kick for the first time on Sunday. He was so excited! He talks to you every night before we go to bed. He tells you how much he loves you & how happy he is that you are coming & he always asks for you to give him a kick. You haven't responded to his direct requests yet, but when I feel you moving, he tries to "catch" you at those times.
I just wanted to check in & let you know of all the information we have received. We are just so blessed to have you in our life. You keep growing & getting stronger & keep kicking Mommy!
Here are some pictures from our visit. A profile view & the confirmation that you are a boy!
Well, today was very informative, both good & bad. I had my 20 week ultra sound today to see if you are a boy or girl & to make sure that you are developing normally & that you are healthy. The most wonderful news is that we now know that you are a boy! We no longer have to refer to you as the baby, we can now call you by your name: Ryan Christopher Allard. We are so excited to know "what" you are & to start referring to you by name. I have to admit, that I was surprised because I really thought you were a girl. I am just so blessed to have you & thankful that the Lord has given you to us. Daddy is very excited as well & of course, we can't wait to meet you!
The doctor also had to give us some distressing news as well. The first bit of information is that there is something wrong with your left kidney. The ultra sound showed that it was distended (enlarged), but they don't know why. We have to go to a Perinatologist to have a special high tech ultra sound done to see if they can find out what is going on. Needless to say, Daddy & I are very scared. The doctor said that you may have to take medicine for the rest of your life or that you may have to have surgery to have it removed, we just don't know yet. We are continuing to pray everyday that the Lord will protect & heal you & that whatever it is, it goes away on its own. It saddens Daddy & me to know that you may have to start out in this world with an obstacle, but be assured, that no matter what, we will always love you & we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are healthy & happy.
As if the kidney information wasn't enough, they also informed us that my cervix is shortening. This usually happens at the end of the pregnancy when you are ready to be born. It is way too early for you to come, so this is not good news. I have to start taking shots once a week to hopefully stop it from progressing & I am on modified bed rest now. When I get home from work & on weekends, I have to lay flat to keep any pressure off my cervix to help it not to dilate. Apparently my cervix is in the "normal" range when there is no pressure, but when they pushed down on my belly which applied pressure to my cervix, it dropped to 2.8 centimeters. 2.5 centimeters is when things start to get really serious. So again, Daddy & I are praying that God will continue to watch over me & to help my body to cooperate & do what it should. We just love you so much & even though we want to meet you, it is way too early right now for your safety.
Some other good news I can report is that I can feel you kick quite frequently. It makes me feel confident that you are strong & healthy. The doctor said that my placenta is on the front side of my uterus, so when you kick, in order for me to feel it, you have to kick through it which is like kicking through a pillow. She said that most women whose placenta is in this position don't feel the kicks until much later & sometimes, not at all. Therefore, you have to be kicking pretty hard for us to feel you!
Speaking of us, Daddy got to feel you kick for the first time on Sunday. He was so excited! He talks to you every night before we go to bed. He tells you how much he loves you & how happy he is that you are coming & he always asks for you to give him a kick. You haven't responded to his direct requests yet, but when I feel you moving, he tries to "catch" you at those times.
I just wanted to check in & let you know of all the information we have received. We are just so blessed to have you in our life. You keep growing & getting stronger & keep kicking Mommy!
Here are some pictures from our visit. A profile view & the confirmation that you are a boy!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Thank You!
Dear Baby,
So, you know how Mommy keeps asking you to kick me so that I can finally feel you move? Well, apparently you heard my first request & I just didn't realize it! Yesterday, I felt you move for sure because you were very active. It was the same movement I have felt for the past 2 weeks, but a little stronger. I didn't realize those first feelings were you! Mommy feels so silly not realizing that I have felt you kick for the last few weeks. However, I am just so happy to finally know that I can feel you moving around. I anxiously await the next movement & when you do move, I know that you are awake. Daddy is very excited & he can't wait for you to get a little bigger so he can feel you kick too! So, now that I know you are big enough for me to feel you move, keep on kicking away!
So, you know how Mommy keeps asking you to kick me so that I can finally feel you move? Well, apparently you heard my first request & I just didn't realize it! Yesterday, I felt you move for sure because you were very active. It was the same movement I have felt for the past 2 weeks, but a little stronger. I didn't realize those first feelings were you! Mommy feels so silly not realizing that I have felt you kick for the last few weeks. However, I am just so happy to finally know that I can feel you moving around. I anxiously await the next movement & when you do move, I know that you are awake. Daddy is very excited & he can't wait for you to get a little bigger so he can feel you kick too! So, now that I know you are big enough for me to feel you move, keep on kicking away!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Crazy!
Dear Baby,
Wow! It has been a crazy few weeks over here, let me tell you! However, Daddy & I have constantly been thinking about you as always.
About 3 weeks ago, I was getting in the car to leave work & I fell. I landed right on my bad knee (I have already had 2 surgeries on it). Boy, did it hurt like crazy, but not as much as worrying if you were OK. After talking to 20 different people, they assured me that since I didn't land on my stomach, that you were OK. That made me feel better.
As if the fall wasn't enough, last Saturday Daddy & I were out crib shopping for you. We were having so much fun & then bam! We were rear-ended in a car accident. I was actually on the cell phone with Grandma when it happened (Daddy was driving) & was completely hysterical. I called 911 & they sent an ambulance to take me to the emergency room. I was so worried that you were hurt. Luckily, the doctor was able to find your heart rate & it was beating normally...140. I felt so much better.
Now the countdown is on to find out if you are a boy or a girl. The suspense is killing us over here. I want you to know that no matter what, we will love you just the same & we are just blessed to have you. I want to know so that we can paint your nursery & get cute bedding for you! 2 1/2 more weeks & we have our appointment to find out just what you are, so....you better cooperate! :)
Last weekend Daddy & I were able to go crib shopping again & we got your crib & dresser/changing table. It is really nice & we can't wait to bring you home. I feel much better knowing that you now at least have a place to sleep.
Thursday is Thanksgiving. You're going to love it because I am going to eat like a pig! You have made me so hungry it is unbelievable. You sure do eat a lot for being so small! That's OK, anything to help you grow & be healthy.
That's all we have to report at this time. I just wanted to "check in" & fill you in on all the craziness that has been going on. Hopefully, I will have some more news to report soon. I still haven't felt you kick & wish that you would. So again, I'm asking...please kick me really hard so I can feel you & know that you are in there & are OK. You can sleep at night with Mommy & kick away during the day! We love you sweetheart & can't wait to meet you!
Wow! It has been a crazy few weeks over here, let me tell you! However, Daddy & I have constantly been thinking about you as always.
About 3 weeks ago, I was getting in the car to leave work & I fell. I landed right on my bad knee (I have already had 2 surgeries on it). Boy, did it hurt like crazy, but not as much as worrying if you were OK. After talking to 20 different people, they assured me that since I didn't land on my stomach, that you were OK. That made me feel better.
As if the fall wasn't enough, last Saturday Daddy & I were out crib shopping for you. We were having so much fun & then bam! We were rear-ended in a car accident. I was actually on the cell phone with Grandma when it happened (Daddy was driving) & was completely hysterical. I called 911 & they sent an ambulance to take me to the emergency room. I was so worried that you were hurt. Luckily, the doctor was able to find your heart rate & it was beating normally...140. I felt so much better.
Now the countdown is on to find out if you are a boy or a girl. The suspense is killing us over here. I want you to know that no matter what, we will love you just the same & we are just blessed to have you. I want to know so that we can paint your nursery & get cute bedding for you! 2 1/2 more weeks & we have our appointment to find out just what you are, so....you better cooperate! :)
Last weekend Daddy & I were able to go crib shopping again & we got your crib & dresser/changing table. It is really nice & we can't wait to bring you home. I feel much better knowing that you now at least have a place to sleep.
Thursday is Thanksgiving. You're going to love it because I am going to eat like a pig! You have made me so hungry it is unbelievable. You sure do eat a lot for being so small! That's OK, anything to help you grow & be healthy.
That's all we have to report at this time. I just wanted to "check in" & fill you in on all the craziness that has been going on. Hopefully, I will have some more news to report soon. I still haven't felt you kick & wish that you would. So again, I'm asking...please kick me really hard so I can feel you & know that you are in there & are OK. You can sleep at night with Mommy & kick away during the day! We love you sweetheart & can't wait to meet you!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
16 Weeks
Dear Baby,
I know it has been awhile since I have written to you, but that doesn't mean we aren't thinking about you! In fact, you are all Daddy & I talk about & think about! It has just been extremely busy & hectic over here & I just haven't had the time to write.
With all that being said, I am 16 weeks pregnant with you today! I am so excited! I should be able to feel you move at any time & just can't wait. I'm hoping that you just give me a nice big kick so I know you are moving around & are O.K.
We had another ultra sound last week. Your heart rate was 131 which is actually the lowest it has been, but the doctor said it was normal. We think you might have been sleeping because you weren't moving around as much as last time. However, you were measuring almost a week ahead of schedule, so you are growing like a weed! The doctor did try to determine if you were a boy or girl, but it was too early & she couldn't make the determination. Everything is going so well that we only 1 ultra sound left & that is at 20 weeks to make sure you are developing normally & to find out if you are a boy or girl! We are so excited, & we just can't wait! December 6th just can't come fast enough!
We have our 16 week appointment next week & they will listen to your heartbeat & measure my belly. I still don't look quite pregnant yet, but I can definitely tell my tummy is bigger & it is definitely harder. I can't wait to finally look pregnant & have the cute little baby bump!
We are also excited to get your room together. The nursery is finally empty, so now we can move your furniture in. We are waiting to know if you are a boy or girl before we buy your crib & stuff because we are going to customize the room just for you, so that is another reason we can't wait to find out your gender because Mommy wants to go shopping! :D
That's all we have to report for now. I hope you know how much we love you & just can't wait to meet you & see your precious little face. So, you keep growing & continue to stay healthy & if you wouldn't mind, can you just give me a little kick?
I know it has been awhile since I have written to you, but that doesn't mean we aren't thinking about you! In fact, you are all Daddy & I talk about & think about! It has just been extremely busy & hectic over here & I just haven't had the time to write.
With all that being said, I am 16 weeks pregnant with you today! I am so excited! I should be able to feel you move at any time & just can't wait. I'm hoping that you just give me a nice big kick so I know you are moving around & are O.K.
We had another ultra sound last week. Your heart rate was 131 which is actually the lowest it has been, but the doctor said it was normal. We think you might have been sleeping because you weren't moving around as much as last time. However, you were measuring almost a week ahead of schedule, so you are growing like a weed! The doctor did try to determine if you were a boy or girl, but it was too early & she couldn't make the determination. Everything is going so well that we only 1 ultra sound left & that is at 20 weeks to make sure you are developing normally & to find out if you are a boy or girl! We are so excited, & we just can't wait! December 6th just can't come fast enough!
We have our 16 week appointment next week & they will listen to your heartbeat & measure my belly. I still don't look quite pregnant yet, but I can definitely tell my tummy is bigger & it is definitely harder. I can't wait to finally look pregnant & have the cute little baby bump!
We are also excited to get your room together. The nursery is finally empty, so now we can move your furniture in. We are waiting to know if you are a boy or girl before we buy your crib & stuff because we are going to customize the room just for you, so that is another reason we can't wait to find out your gender because Mommy wants to go shopping! :D
That's all we have to report for now. I hope you know how much we love you & just can't wait to meet you & see your precious little face. So, you keep growing & continue to stay healthy & if you wouldn't mind, can you just give me a little kick?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
12 Week Appointment
Dear Baby,
I had my 12 week check-up today & everything went great! They were able to find your heartbeat on the Doppler & it was 166 beats per minute. You also just kept moving & would not stay still for very long! The doctor said that was great! You have a very strong heartbeat & you are very active, which the doctor says means that you are healthy.
Daddy & I were so excited to hear the good news.
I have another ultra sound in 2 weeks to check on the "mysterious" spot in my uterus. However, we learned today that the spot is no longer a mystery. The doctor believes it was a twin that didn't develop. We are sad to think that we could have had another child & it didn't grow, but we are beyond happy to know that you are here & that you are growing & continuing to do well. I am going to try & not stress so much about you (doctor's orders), but it is so hard because I love you so much & I just want to protect you from anything bad.
It was such a great appointment, we didn't get any bad news & everything went great. I think you are going to be a little acrobat when you get here based on all your movement today! That's OK, you do whatever you want & whatever makes you happy. Always know that no matter what, Daddy & I will love & support you every step of the way! We love you sweetheart & will "see" you again in 2 weeks!
I had my 12 week check-up today & everything went great! They were able to find your heartbeat on the Doppler & it was 166 beats per minute. You also just kept moving & would not stay still for very long! The doctor said that was great! You have a very strong heartbeat & you are very active, which the doctor says means that you are healthy.
Daddy & I were so excited to hear the good news.
I have another ultra sound in 2 weeks to check on the "mysterious" spot in my uterus. However, we learned today that the spot is no longer a mystery. The doctor believes it was a twin that didn't develop. We are sad to think that we could have had another child & it didn't grow, but we are beyond happy to know that you are here & that you are growing & continuing to do well. I am going to try & not stress so much about you (doctor's orders), but it is so hard because I love you so much & I just want to protect you from anything bad.
It was such a great appointment, we didn't get any bad news & everything went great. I think you are going to be a little acrobat when you get here based on all your movement today! That's OK, you do whatever you want & whatever makes you happy. Always know that no matter what, Daddy & I will love & support you every step of the way! We love you sweetheart & will "see" you again in 2 weeks!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
12 Weeks
Dear Baby,
We made it to 12 weeks! Daddy & are so excited! We had another ultra sound on Friday & we got to see you moving around & hear your heart beat. Grandpa came with us to the appointment because he really wanted to see you & hear your heart beat too, he was so excited! The doctor says that everything is going well & you are still growing like you should. We couldn't be happier. They still don't know what the mysterious "spot" is that is in my belly with you. They think it could be a twin that didn't develop, but they don't know, so we are having another ultra sound in 2 weeks so they can monitor it to see if it is still growing or getting smaller. We are always happy to have an ultra sound since that means we get to see you.
We have our "official" 12 week appointment on Tuesday & we won't have an ultra sound, but we will get to hear your heart beat. It seems like time is going to fly by now. It's so hard to believe that you are going to be here in 6 months! It seems so far away, but so close at the same time.
In the ultra sound we just had you were actually turned & "looking at us". The photo wasn't very good, but I am uploading it anyway.
I hope you are having a good evening & getting lots of rest. I am heading to bed since I have to get up early in the morning for work. We love you & will talk to you again soon!
We made it to 12 weeks! Daddy & are so excited! We had another ultra sound on Friday & we got to see you moving around & hear your heart beat. Grandpa came with us to the appointment because he really wanted to see you & hear your heart beat too, he was so excited! The doctor says that everything is going well & you are still growing like you should. We couldn't be happier. They still don't know what the mysterious "spot" is that is in my belly with you. They think it could be a twin that didn't develop, but they don't know, so we are having another ultra sound in 2 weeks so they can monitor it to see if it is still growing or getting smaller. We are always happy to have an ultra sound since that means we get to see you.
We have our "official" 12 week appointment on Tuesday & we won't have an ultra sound, but we will get to hear your heart beat. It seems like time is going to fly by now. It's so hard to believe that you are going to be here in 6 months! It seems so far away, but so close at the same time.
In the ultra sound we just had you were actually turned & "looking at us". The photo wasn't very good, but I am uploading it anyway.
I hope you are having a good evening & getting lots of rest. I am heading to bed since I have to get up early in the morning for work. We love you & will talk to you again soon!
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