domingo, 11 de setembro de 2011
domingo, 4 de setembro de 2011
She's here! Ela Nasceu
Sweet beautiful Gabi was born on August 28th after 24 hrs of hard labor. I was able to endure the back labor pains until 18 hrs then I begged for the epidural. Gabriela was worthy all the pain and more. She is a beautiful and healthy little girl, who weighed 6.4 lb and measured 18 inches. She is such a blessing in our life! Thank you for the prayers, they worked! Praise God for our precious Gabriela Galarraga! Pictures will be coming soon... Right now time is limited! Breastfeeding and caring for a newborn is a full-time job. I have not slept more than 4 hours a night since last Saturday!
segunda-feira, 22 de agosto de 2011
One of our last moments as a family of 2
Almost there!
I cant believe that Gabi can come any day now! I will be 39 weeks on Wednesday and I have to be ready for her now! I still wish I had the house cleaner and done more reading, more prepping, etc... However, we are really anxious to meet her too! We went to the Doctor last Friday and had a sonogram on Wednesday. She is 6.5 lb (3 kg quasi), with an error margin of + or - 1lb! The Doctor said she has come down some from last time but I an not dilated yet. My uterus is still measuring small despite her weight being adequate. I feel some cramping, leg muscle spasms and the "nesting syndrome," which makes me believe she is coming very soon! My mood has changed some too, poor Nelson!
We decided to hire a Dula to help with delivery and to empower us to try the natural experience. I have my birth plan ready to go and a list of reasons why I want to avoid any pain meds. I know that I cannot predict how birth is going to be and I am flexible in case my plans change... I will try my best to do it with as little intervention as possible though. Some think I am crazy but many support us in our decision. I don't know if I will have a chance to update this blog once more before she is finally born... Again, thank you for your prayers! What really matters is that she is born healthy and that God will guide us from birth on how to raise her to be a godly girl and bring honor to His Name.
Se alguem q ler nao entender a mensagem a cima, por favor dizer-me e eu traduzirei tudo.Peca rapido pois ela vai nascer a qualquer hora!
We decided to hire a Dula to help with delivery and to empower us to try the natural experience. I have my birth plan ready to go and a list of reasons why I want to avoid any pain meds. I know that I cannot predict how birth is going to be and I am flexible in case my plans change... I will try my best to do it with as little intervention as possible though. Some think I am crazy but many support us in our decision. I don't know if I will have a chance to update this blog once more before she is finally born... Again, thank you for your prayers! What really matters is that she is born healthy and that God will guide us from birth on how to raise her to be a godly girl and bring honor to His Name.
Se alguem q ler nao entender a mensagem a cima, por favor dizer-me e eu traduzirei tudo.Peca rapido pois ela vai nascer a qualquer hora!
domingo, 14 de agosto de 2011
OBGYN Visit
We saw the doctor again last Friday and had to do a non-stress test to check her heart rate in relation to her movements. All is well with her - she was asleep at 1st so they had to wake her up with a buzzer and then she started moving and her heart rate went up. She is moving a little less now due to less room. I am feeling a lot of leg cramps/spasms which the doctor said is normal since she may be pressing on a nerve that causes that. So far, there is no signs of eminent labor... she has not yet descended and my cervix has not effaced (shortened). I do get the Braxon Hicks contractions though (which are common at this point in pregnancy). Nelson and I are still preparing for her. I am now making a bag of pain coping tools (music, images, oils, massage tools, hot/ice packs, aromotherapy, etc) since I don't plan to get an epidural (unless I need an emergency c-section or pitocin). Please pray for Gabi to be born healthy and for a smooth labor... I am scared of the pain and complications! Thank you!
sábado, 30 de julho de 2011
sexta-feira, 29 de julho de 2011
quinta-feira, 28 de julho de 2011
American Pregnancy Newsletter - Gabi's development
How big is your baby?
Your baby is continuing to grow and most likely measures between 17 to 18 inches long and weighs 5 ½ to 6 pounds.*What is happening with your baby?
The vast majority of your baby's growth is complete by 35 weeks. His/her kidneys are completely developed, and the liver is beginning to process waste. Because your baby has grown so much, you will notice that he/she will no longer be performing an aerobic workout. There just is not enough room for somersaults. However, this does not mean you will not feel your baby move. Her kickboxing routine should stay the same.Este e 1 email que eu recebo cada semana falando do desenvolvimento da Gabi - ela esta no peso ideal e ja desenvolveu quase tudo praticamente - os rins, figado, etc. - o cerebro continuara desenvolvendo bastante. Ela continua ativa mas ja nao pode me chutar tao forte! Afinal, ela ja esta mais apertadinha...
Sonogram - 35 or 36 weeks??
After a long time, we finally got to see Gabi again! Can you believe she is already ~6lb! I need to lay off the nightly frozen yogurt! She is developing well and gaining weight fast! The last sonogram estimated her due date to be on August 25th! The earlier ultrasounds calculated the due date on 8/28 or 8/27... Only God knows when she will come. We just better be ready for her! We are truly excited that she is almost here!
Depois de 1 bom tempo nos tivemos outro sonograma e matamos a saudaded da Gabi! Ela ja esta com ~2700 gm! Aiaiaia, e melhor eu parar de tomar meu sorvete light todas as noites! Ela esta crescendo e se desenvolvendo muito bem! De acordo com este sonograma, eu tenho quase 36 semanas - 1 a mais do que eu imaginava! So Deus sabe quando que ela vai nascer! As estimativas sao entre o dia 25 e 31 de Agosto, dependendo do sonograma! O importante e q nos estejamos preparados! Estamos anciosos com o nascimento dela e na reta final! Logo logo ela estara ao nosso lado!
Depois de 1 bom tempo nos tivemos outro sonograma e matamos a saudaded da Gabi! Ela ja esta com ~2700 gm! Aiaiaia, e melhor eu parar de tomar meu sorvete light todas as noites! Ela esta crescendo e se desenvolvendo muito bem! De acordo com este sonograma, eu tenho quase 36 semanas - 1 a mais do que eu imaginava! So Deus sabe quando que ela vai nascer! As estimativas sao entre o dia 25 e 31 de Agosto, dependendo do sonograma! O importante e q nos estejamos preparados! Estamos anciosos com o nascimento dela e na reta final! Logo logo ela estara ao nosso lado!
domingo, 24 de julho de 2011
The last few weeks...
As I am approaching my due date, we had to make some final decisions: We finally decided where to deliver Gabi - the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, which is a very nice hospital and has the designation of being Baby Friendly (meets a set of criteria that favors breast feeding practices). You can see an overview video of the hospital's maternity services by going to the website: http://www.texashealth.org/body.cfm?id=997 or by checking the You-tube video attached on the side.
I was fortunate to attend a Breastfeeding conference last week (mandatory for my work), which refreshed my memory on breastfeeding benefits, complications and trouble-shooting. I learned much about current research and resources, and feel ready to do whatever it takes to breastfeed Gabi! It is the best thing I can do for her!
Mariela is visiting us this week (she came earlier for a Mary Kay conference she has in Dallas) and is helping us prepare for Gabi. Nelson installed 1of the car seats and we washed and organized Gabi's clothes, sheets, etc. I finally packed for the hospital and made a time-line of what needs to be done in the next few weeks.
Nelson and I will be meeting with a Dula a few times in August who will practice some pain coping mechanisms with us. So far, we think we will not have a Dula attend our birth for different reasons.
Gabi had her 4th baby shower! The ladies at a Brazilian church, where I go for a Woman's Bible Study, threw her a beautiful shower that included a wonderful dinner and some fun games. Mari came earlier so she could attend it with me. I will post the pictures once I get them.
I will be going for my next sonogram on Wednesday. My new doctor does not believe in having a sonogram each visit. He did check my belly and told me how she is positioned and listened to her heartbeat. I miss seeing her though and am looking forward to having an estimate of her current weight. I am feeling well for the most part and have a huge appetite... Please keep us in your prayers - That Gabi will come full-term (after 37 weeks) and that she is healthy. I am also praying for the delivery - I hope to avoid a C-section! I do trust God and know that He is in control and will be with us!
Se alguem de vcs ler esta mensagem e nao entender-la, por favor dizer-me e eu traduzirei p/ Portugues. Pelo jeito a maioria daqueles que visitam meu blog entendem ingles. Caso contrario, por favor pedir pela traducao! Obrigada.
I was fortunate to attend a Breastfeeding conference last week (mandatory for my work), which refreshed my memory on breastfeeding benefits, complications and trouble-shooting. I learned much about current research and resources, and feel ready to do whatever it takes to breastfeed Gabi! It is the best thing I can do for her!
Mariela is visiting us this week (she came earlier for a Mary Kay conference she has in Dallas) and is helping us prepare for Gabi. Nelson installed 1of the car seats and we washed and organized Gabi's clothes, sheets, etc. I finally packed for the hospital and made a time-line of what needs to be done in the next few weeks.
Nelson and I will be meeting with a Dula a few times in August who will practice some pain coping mechanisms with us. So far, we think we will not have a Dula attend our birth for different reasons.
Gabi had her 4th baby shower! The ladies at a Brazilian church, where I go for a Woman's Bible Study, threw her a beautiful shower that included a wonderful dinner and some fun games. Mari came earlier so she could attend it with me. I will post the pictures once I get them.
I will be going for my next sonogram on Wednesday. My new doctor does not believe in having a sonogram each visit. He did check my belly and told me how she is positioned and listened to her heartbeat. I miss seeing her though and am looking forward to having an estimate of her current weight. I am feeling well for the most part and have a huge appetite... Please keep us in your prayers - That Gabi will come full-term (after 37 weeks) and that she is healthy. I am also praying for the delivery - I hope to avoid a C-section! I do trust God and know that He is in control and will be with us!
Se alguem de vcs ler esta mensagem e nao entender-la, por favor dizer-me e eu traduzirei p/ Portugues. Pelo jeito a maioria daqueles que visitam meu blog entendem ingles. Caso contrario, por favor pedir pela traducao! Obrigada.
sábado, 16 de julho de 2011
domingo, 10 de julho de 2011
8 meses/ 8 months
I have gained 20lb so far and have a huge appetite! I need to control myself, especially when it comes to sweets! I have been feeling well but get tired more often. I am now exercising only 4 times a week bc I am much busier preparing for her arrival and for the delivery.
My work was very kind to throw me a surprise baby shower at our last staff meeting! They decorated the room, ordered a very deliscious and beautiful cake, and gave Gabi very cute gifts. My coworkers gave us a very generous gift card! She is already spoiled with all she has been receiving. A friend of the family, Mary Jo, mails her a cute outfit on a weekly basis! She has so many adorable clothes - can't wait to see her wearing them.
Eu ja aumentei quase 10 kg e tenho comido muito mais - tenho q me controlar, especialmente com os doces! Eu tenho me sentido bem, mas tenho mais sono e falta de energia. Agora estou malhando menos e tenho estado bem ocupada preparando para a chegada da Gabi e para o parto.
O meu trabalho foi muito generoso pois fizeram um cha de bebe de sorpresa p/ a Gabi. Eles decoraram o quarto, providenciaram as bebidas, frutas, um bolo delicioso, e nos deram varios presentes, incluindo um cartao bem generosos para comprar as coisas que ela precisa! Alem disso, uma amiga da familia, a Mary Jo, envia uma roupinha para a Gabi cada semana (pelo correio). Ela ja esta muito bem vestida! Nao posso esperar para ver-la usando todas estas roupinhas lindas!
My work was very kind to throw me a surprise baby shower at our last staff meeting! They decorated the room, ordered a very deliscious and beautiful cake, and gave Gabi very cute gifts. My coworkers gave us a very generous gift card! She is already spoiled with all she has been receiving. A friend of the family, Mary Jo, mails her a cute outfit on a weekly basis! She has so many adorable clothes - can't wait to see her wearing them.
Eu ja aumentei quase 10 kg e tenho comido muito mais - tenho q me controlar, especialmente com os doces! Eu tenho me sentido bem, mas tenho mais sono e falta de energia. Agora estou malhando menos e tenho estado bem ocupada preparando para a chegada da Gabi e para o parto.
O meu trabalho foi muito generoso pois fizeram um cha de bebe de sorpresa p/ a Gabi. Eles decoraram o quarto, providenciaram as bebidas, frutas, um bolo delicioso, e nos deram varios presentes, incluindo um cartao bem generosos para comprar as coisas que ela precisa! Alem disso, uma amiga da familia, a Mary Jo, envia uma roupinha para a Gabi cada semana (pelo correio). Ela ja esta muito bem vestida! Nao posso esperar para ver-la usando todas estas roupinhas lindas!
Change of doctors/ Mudanca de medico
For various reasons, Nelson and I decided to change doctors and hospital last month. I have been busy transferring all my classes and health record to the new provider. We had our 1st appt. with him last Thursday and very pleased with him and the office staff. He did a very through examination and told us that Gabi is already at the right position for delivery.
Now we need to choose the hospital: Baylor in Carrollton or Presbyterian in Plano. We toured the Baylor at Carrollton today and were very happy with the nurses and their effort to promote breast-feeding. We will be taking some classes in the Presby at Plano and then making a final decision about the where to deliver Gabi. We will keep you updated. Please pray for us as make such decisions and approach Gabi's due date (August 31st). I really hope she will be full term (38-42 weeks). We plan to have her naturally if possible - no meds or intervention unless it is necessary. I have been reading on how to prepare for pain management and we are enrolled for delivery preparation classes in August.
Nos decidimos mudar de medico e hospital por varias razoes. Visitamos o novo medico na quinta passada e gostamos muito dele e das enfermeras. Ele toma o tempo de explicar tudo com mais detalhe e me examinou direitinho. A Gabi ja esta na posicao correta para nascer, gracas a Deus. Hoje nos fomos visitar 1 dos hospitais onde ele trabalha e gostamos muito mais do que o antigo. Temos que visitar um outro hospital para decidir onde ela vai nascer... Decidimos que vamos tentar evitar drogas e intervencoes, se possivel. Ja estamos nos preparando para isso. Espero que o parto nao tenha complicacoes para evitar 1 cesaria... Pedimos por oracoes para fazer a decisao correta e para que a Gabi nao nasca antes do tempo (que complete pelo menos 38 semanas)... Muito obrigada pelo apoio e oracoes de todos!
Now we need to choose the hospital: Baylor in Carrollton or Presbyterian in Plano. We toured the Baylor at Carrollton today and were very happy with the nurses and their effort to promote breast-feeding. We will be taking some classes in the Presby at Plano and then making a final decision about the where to deliver Gabi. We will keep you updated. Please pray for us as make such decisions and approach Gabi's due date (August 31st). I really hope she will be full term (38-42 weeks). We plan to have her naturally if possible - no meds or intervention unless it is necessary. I have been reading on how to prepare for pain management and we are enrolled for delivery preparation classes in August.
Nos decidimos mudar de medico e hospital por varias razoes. Visitamos o novo medico na quinta passada e gostamos muito dele e das enfermeras. Ele toma o tempo de explicar tudo com mais detalhe e me examinou direitinho. A Gabi ja esta na posicao correta para nascer, gracas a Deus. Hoje nos fomos visitar 1 dos hospitais onde ele trabalha e gostamos muito mais do que o antigo. Temos que visitar um outro hospital para decidir onde ela vai nascer... Decidimos que vamos tentar evitar drogas e intervencoes, se possivel. Ja estamos nos preparando para isso. Espero que o parto nao tenha complicacoes para evitar 1 cesaria... Pedimos por oracoes para fazer a decisao correta e para que a Gabi nao nasca antes do tempo (que complete pelo menos 38 semanas)... Muito obrigada pelo apoio e oracoes de todos!
sábado, 2 de julho de 2011
31 weeks, 31 semanas
At this point Gabi measures over 16 inches long and weighs about 3.3 pounds (as much as 3 navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. She's moving a lot, especially at night and after I eat. I can see my belly moving sometimes, it is very exciting.
At this point, we have most of the essentials for when she is born and have started organizing her room. All her clothes are put up nicely in her dresser and closet (see picture), She will be very well dressed!
We registered for birthing classes and started looking for her pediatrician. I am preparing myself by reading a few birthing and baby care books. There is so much to learn and to prepare! She better not arrive earlier!
A Gabi ja deve estar com 40 cm e 1.5 kg (o peso de 3 laranjas) e vai ter uma fase decrescimento rapido agora. Ela ja esta se movendo bastante, especialmente a noite e depois que eu como. E muito legal sentir e ver minha barriga se mexendo!
Agora nos estamos na fase de preparacao p/ receber-la: ja temos as coisas mais importantes e comecamos a arrumar o quarto dela. Veja a foto do armario - ela vai estar muito bem vestida! Tem tantas coisas p/ fazer agora: aulas de parto e de como cuidar de um bebe, escolher um pediatra, arrumar a mala do hospital, montar o berco, instalar a cadeirinha do carro, etc... Espero q ela nao nasca adiantada!
At this point, we have most of the essentials for when she is born and have started organizing her room. All her clothes are put up nicely in her dresser and closet (see picture), She will be very well dressed!
We registered for birthing classes and started looking for her pediatrician. I am preparing myself by reading a few birthing and baby care books. There is so much to learn and to prepare! She better not arrive earlier!
A Gabi ja deve estar com 40 cm e 1.5 kg (o peso de 3 laranjas) e vai ter uma fase decrescimento rapido agora. Ela ja esta se movendo bastante, especialmente a noite e depois que eu como. E muito legal sentir e ver minha barriga se mexendo!
Agora nos estamos na fase de preparacao p/ receber-la: ja temos as coisas mais importantes e comecamos a arrumar o quarto dela. Veja a foto do armario - ela vai estar muito bem vestida! Tem tantas coisas p/ fazer agora: aulas de parto e de como cuidar de um bebe, escolher um pediatra, arrumar a mala do hospital, montar o berco, instalar a cadeirinha do carro, etc... Espero q ela nao nasca adiantada!
sexta-feira, 1 de julho de 2011
terça-feira, 28 de junho de 2011
Is anyone out there?
I do have a lot of new pictures and new comments to post but I haven't had the time to do so yet. I would like to know rather people are visiting this blog before I even take the limited time I have to post them. These next few weeks will be insanely busy so I need to prioritize my to do list... If you are reading my blog, please comment and I will continue to update it. Thank you for your feedback. Having a baby requires a lot of preparation!
Se alguem tiver visitando meu blog, me escreva 1 comentarion. Eu tenho 10000 coisas para fazer antes da Gabi nascer! Nunca imaginei que ia estar tao ocupada... Moral da historia - vale a pena eu continuar escrevendo no blog e adicionando fotos se ninguem entra ou comenta? Se vc visita meu blog, me fala assim eu posso decidir continuar escrevendo nele. Obrigada!
Se alguem tiver visitando meu blog, me escreva 1 comentarion. Eu tenho 10000 coisas para fazer antes da Gabi nascer! Nunca imaginei que ia estar tao ocupada... Moral da historia - vale a pena eu continuar escrevendo no blog e adicionando fotos se ninguem entra ou comenta? Se vc visita meu blog, me fala assim eu posso decidir continuar escrevendo nele. Obrigada!
terça-feira, 21 de junho de 2011
Big Thank You!!!
This is an overdue "thank you!" for all of those who blessed Gabriela with all the generous gifts and participation in our baby showers! We were amazed at the most needed and beautiful gifts that she received! She already has a lot more clothes than I do! We are so blessed to already have her crib, mattress, dresser, stroller, car seats, rocking chair, high chair, play area, crib sheets, the cutest outfits, and much more - thanks to your generosity! We truly appreciate those who organized Gabi's baby showers- Mariela & Nelson, Tina & Lucas, Mary Jo, Maureen, Ginny, Kathy, and those who also helped!
Estou agradecendo todos aqueles que organizaram e participaram dos chas de bebe da Gabriela e pela generosidade de cada 1 destas pessoas! Ela foi muito abencoada com mil roupinhas lindas e muitas das coisas que 1 bebe precisa!
Estou agradecendo todos aqueles que organizaram e participaram dos chas de bebe da Gabriela e pela generosidade de cada 1 destas pessoas! Ela foi muito abencoada com mil roupinhas lindas e muitas das coisas que 1 bebe precisa!
domingo, 29 de maio de 2011
Visiting her grandparents - visitando os avos
First, I apologize for not writting last Sunday - I do have a valid excuse: I was hospitalized again due to another kidney infection. I really believe the bacteria was not completely killed from the last time and the infection reoccurred. This time my fevers were higher and tylenol wasn't working... After 3 days of antibiotics in my vain, the symptoms improved and I was discharged. At least, I got to know the postpartum nurses very well! Thank you for the prayers and the visits - they meant a lot to me and helped me recover quickly!
We are now in Atlanta visiting Mariela and Nelson, relaxing and spending time with all my in-laws. It is so nice to be near them and talk about Gabi with them. Mari, Tina, and Mary Jo are going to throw me a baby shower next Saturday - I am so excited about that! After investing hours and hours in registering and regestering it will be fun to see some of the stuff that we selected for Gabi. I am also looking forward to experiencing her 1st baby shower. I will add pictures once I get back to Texas (6/6).
Desculpe-me por nao ter escrito o ultimo Domingo, mas eu estava no hospital outra vez pelo mesmo tipo de infeccao.... Acho q a bacteria que causou a primeira infeccao nao foi completamente eliminada e eu voltei a ter os mesmos sintomas... Depois de 3 dias de antibiotico na veia, a febre e a dor melhoraram e eu pude ir para casa. Ja esou amiga das enfermeras!! Muito obrigada por todas as oracoes - me ajudaram a sarar rapido!
Agora estamos em Atlanta visitando o Nelson e a Mariela, curtindo tempo em familia e relaxando! Estou contente pois sabado vamos ter meu primeiro xa de bebe (que a Mariela, Tina, e a Mary Jo nos vao dar)! Depois de muuuuiiiito trabalho e horas escolhendo e refazendo a minha lista de presentes, vamos poder ver algumas das coisas que escolhemos. Assim que chegar-mos no Texas, eu colocarei as fotos no blog!
We are now in Atlanta visiting Mariela and Nelson, relaxing and spending time with all my in-laws. It is so nice to be near them and talk about Gabi with them. Mari, Tina, and Mary Jo are going to throw me a baby shower next Saturday - I am so excited about that! After investing hours and hours in registering and regestering it will be fun to see some of the stuff that we selected for Gabi. I am also looking forward to experiencing her 1st baby shower. I will add pictures once I get back to Texas (6/6).
Desculpe-me por nao ter escrito o ultimo Domingo, mas eu estava no hospital outra vez pelo mesmo tipo de infeccao.... Acho q a bacteria que causou a primeira infeccao nao foi completamente eliminada e eu voltei a ter os mesmos sintomas... Depois de 3 dias de antibiotico na veia, a febre e a dor melhoraram e eu pude ir para casa. Ja esou amiga das enfermeras!! Muito obrigada por todas as oracoes - me ajudaram a sarar rapido!
Agora estamos em Atlanta visitando o Nelson e a Mariela, curtindo tempo em familia e relaxando! Estou contente pois sabado vamos ter meu primeiro xa de bebe (que a Mariela, Tina, e a Mary Jo nos vao dar)! Depois de muuuuiiiito trabalho e horas escolhendo e refazendo a minha lista de presentes, vamos poder ver algumas das coisas que escolhemos. Assim que chegar-mos no Texas, eu colocarei as fotos no blog!
domingo, 15 de maio de 2011
6 months' OBGYN visit - Visita ao ginecologo (6 meses)
I saw the OBGYN last Wednesday and he did a through exam on me this time and ordered my blood sugar test - which I will get the result on Tuesday. I am a little nervous because I do not want to do the 3 hour test again! The lady at the lab was new and did not know what she was doing - she used the wrong needle and could not draw my blood... Someone else had to come and stick me again to complete a test tube.... My arm is still sore!
The doctor said everything looks good and the sonogram was normal. Gabi was moving so much during it that the lady had a hard time getting her heart rate and good pictures... I will post them later (even though the quality was not as good this time).
Eu vi o meu medico na sexta e ele fez 1 exame completo em mim e ate tirou meu sangue para testar a glucosa. Vou saber o resultado amanha. Ele falou que tudo parece estar bem de acordo com o exame fisico. A mulher que tirou meu sangue era nova e errou a agulha e nao conseguiu completar o tubinho ate que outra mulher teve que vir e tirar sangue do meu outro braco... RRRRR!!
O ultrasom foi bem rapido desta vez e a mulher mal conseguiu calcular o batimento cardiaco da Gabi de tanto que ela movia! Ela se mexe bastante de manha e a noite (antes de eu dormir). Depois eu adicionarei as fotos do sonograma (nao sairam tao claras desta vez...)
The doctor said everything looks good and the sonogram was normal. Gabi was moving so much during it that the lady had a hard time getting her heart rate and good pictures... I will post them later (even though the quality was not as good this time).
Eu vi o meu medico na sexta e ele fez 1 exame completo em mim e ate tirou meu sangue para testar a glucosa. Vou saber o resultado amanha. Ele falou que tudo parece estar bem de acordo com o exame fisico. A mulher que tirou meu sangue era nova e errou a agulha e nao conseguiu completar o tubinho ate que outra mulher teve que vir e tirar sangue do meu outro braco... RRRRR!!
O ultrasom foi bem rapido desta vez e a mulher mal conseguiu calcular o batimento cardiaco da Gabi de tanto que ela movia! Ela se mexe bastante de manha e a noite (antes de eu dormir). Depois eu adicionarei as fotos do sonograma (nao sairam tao claras desta vez...)
Babies"R"Us - Baby Registry
We finally finished our registry!! I have probably spent 20 hours on it! It takes a lot of planning, researching, and choosing to complete it! We included everything that Gabi will need during her 1st year. We have registered at Target and Babies"R"us. Please click on the links below to access our registries:
Babies"R"Us - Baby Registry
https://www.target.com/registry/baby/37FLKW32AE1KD
We will have a shower in Atlanta hosted by Mariela and Tina with the help of Mary Jo (6/4); and one in Texas at Maureen's house with the assistance of Kathy Wolf (TBA).
Nos completamos o nossa lista do enchoval e roupinhas para Gabi. Eu investi umas 20 horas para completar-la! Demora muito pois eu nem sabia o que precisava e que marcas eram boas, etc. Depois de pesquisar e pedir ajuda a minhas amigas, a lista ja esta completa! Se alguem ai do Brasil quizer comprar um presente para a Gabi, por favor verifique estas paginas da internete para escolher algo:
Babies"R"Us - Baby Registry
https://www.target.com/registry/baby/37FLKW32AE1KD As coisas aqui sao muito mais baratas que no Brasil e muita delas nao cobram o frete. Vale a pena comprar pela internete se voce compreende ingles e tem um cartao de credito internacional. Adorariamos receber visitas tambem! Assim vc pode vir fazer compras aqui!
Babies"R"Us - Baby Registry
https://www.target.com/registry/baby/37FLKW32AE1KD
We will have a shower in Atlanta hosted by Mariela and Tina with the help of Mary Jo (6/4); and one in Texas at Maureen's house with the assistance of Kathy Wolf (TBA).
Nos completamos o nossa lista do enchoval e roupinhas para Gabi. Eu investi umas 20 horas para completar-la! Demora muito pois eu nem sabia o que precisava e que marcas eram boas, etc. Depois de pesquisar e pedir ajuda a minhas amigas, a lista ja esta completa! Se alguem ai do Brasil quizer comprar um presente para a Gabi, por favor verifique estas paginas da internete para escolher algo:
Babies"R"Us - Baby Registry
https://www.target.com/registry/baby/37FLKW32AE1KD As coisas aqui sao muito mais baratas que no Brasil e muita delas nao cobram o frete. Vale a pena comprar pela internete se voce compreende ingles e tem um cartao de credito internacional. Adorariamos receber visitas tambem! Assim vc pode vir fazer compras aqui!
domingo, 8 de maio de 2011
Happy mother's day!
Nelson was a sweetheart and gave me a rose with a balloon and a very nice card! That was my 1st mother's day gift! I also got chocolate at the church we visited this morning!
I wish all the mothers who read my blog a wonderful mother's day - You all deserve much more than 1 day per year!!
Hoje eu recebi meu primeiro presente de dia das maes! O Nelson me deu flores, um cartao lindo e me levou p/ um festival que eu queria ir! Foi um dia otimo! Ate ganhei chocolate da igreja que eu visitei!
FELIZ DIA DAS MAES A TODAS! VOCES MERECEM MUITO MAIS DO QUE UM DIA DE CELEBRACAO E RECONHECIMENTO!!
I wish all the mothers who read my blog a wonderful mother's day - You all deserve much more than 1 day per year!!
Hoje eu recebi meu primeiro presente de dia das maes! O Nelson me deu flores, um cartao lindo e me levou p/ um festival que eu queria ir! Foi um dia otimo! Ate ganhei chocolate da igreja que eu visitei!
FELIZ DIA DAS MAES A TODAS! VOCES MERECEM MUITO MAIS DO QUE UM DIA DE CELEBRACAO E RECONHECIMENTO!!
Hospitalization/hospitalizacao
I had my 1st pregnancy complication - my urinary tract infection (UTI) led to a kidney infection... I was hospitalized for 3 days and was on IV fluids and antivbiotics. Although I improved quickly, I had to stay there until I was 48 hrs fever free. I am very mad that they were giving me 540 kcal of pure dextrose when I was eating perfectly well... I don't know why they had to do that... The hospital stay was not too bad except for the fact that they wake you up every 4 hours. I don't know who decided to take daily weights at 4 am... I certainly disliked that! Overall, I had a very good feel for the postpartum nurses and room, which I will most likely be after delivering. I did like all the 5 RNs that assisted me, they were all very nice. I liked that each nurse had to come check Gabi's heartbeat, which was normal for the most part. It was a little accelerated when I had a fever, but it went back to normal. Apparently, she dislikes that noise bc she always moved once they found her heartbeat. She even moved the monitor once!
The kitchen always messed up my orders, but the food was acceptable. I am glad to be home and well, no longer hooked to an IV! Thank you so much for all your prayers - they worked well! On the same day I was admitted into the hospital, Nelson had a car accident but thanks to God nothing happened to him. Praise God for his protection! I believe we will need a new car...
I planned to add a picture, but the camera died the second that Nelson was clicking on it.... I will have it uploaded by Wednesday. I will see my OBGYN on Friday and will have more news then.
Esta muito tarde e eu preciso dormir. Se alguem ai do Brasil nao entender o q eu escrevi a cima, por favor diga-me para que eu possa traduzir o texto depois (escrever no "comments").
The kitchen always messed up my orders, but the food was acceptable. I am glad to be home and well, no longer hooked to an IV! Thank you so much for all your prayers - they worked well! On the same day I was admitted into the hospital, Nelson had a car accident but thanks to God nothing happened to him. Praise God for his protection! I believe we will need a new car...
I planned to add a picture, but the camera died the second that Nelson was clicking on it.... I will have it uploaded by Wednesday. I will see my OBGYN on Friday and will have more news then.
Esta muito tarde e eu preciso dormir. Se alguem ai do Brasil nao entender o q eu escrevi a cima, por favor diga-me para que eu possa traduzir o texto depois (escrever no "comments").
domingo, 1 de maio de 2011
Baby's Development (~23 weeks) - O desenvolvimento do bebe (~23 semanas)
Check out this video to see how Gabriela should be growing according to her gestational age:
http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242.bc
She now must be more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango). Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and she can hear sounds that are loud enough! Nelson now needs to start playing for her! Check this picture: http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-23-weeks
I finally started feeling her move! She moves a lot at night usually. Nelson has also been able to feel her by putting his hand on my belly! It is very exciting!
Se voces quiserem ver como a Gabi esta se desenvolvendo de acordo com sua idade gestacional, assista este video: http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242.bc
Ela ja deve medir uns 28 cm e pesar 1/2 kg. veja a foto: http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-23-weeks. Ela ja pode escutar e o Nelson vai ter que comecar a tocar violino p/ ela! Os pulmoes ja comecaram a desenvolver-se, a preparando para respirar depois.
Nos agora estamos podendo sentir-la mover-se na minha barriga! Ela se mexe bastante a noite! E muito legal poder finalmente sentir-la se mover mais frequentemente.
http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242.bc
She now must be more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango). Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and she can hear sounds that are loud enough! Nelson now needs to start playing for her! Check this picture: http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-23-weeks
I finally started feeling her move! She moves a lot at night usually. Nelson has also been able to feel her by putting his hand on my belly! It is very exciting!
Se voces quiserem ver como a Gabi esta se desenvolvendo de acordo com sua idade gestacional, assista este video: http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-21-to-27_10312242.bc
Ela ja deve medir uns 28 cm e pesar 1/2 kg. veja a foto: http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-23-weeks. Ela ja pode escutar e o Nelson vai ter que comecar a tocar violino p/ ela! Os pulmoes ja comecaram a desenvolver-se, a preparando para respirar depois.
Nos agora estamos podendo sentir-la mover-se na minha barriga! Ela se mexe bastante a noite! E muito legal poder finalmente sentir-la se mover mais frequentemente.
Hospital or Birthing Center???
I was bad and did not get to update the blog last Sunday - my appologies. It was Easter and I went to my friend's house (25 minutes away) and got stuck there due to a storm/tornado warning...
This past week I visited a birthing center here in Denton, which I loved but it is "out-of-network" with my insurance, thus, it will cost more than the hospital. I will contact my insurance to see if I can get an "out-of-network" exception, which may be possible since this place it is so much more economical than a hospital. I was pleased to learn that this place has medical equipment in case the baby needs to be intubated (can't breath) or resuscitated (which I am sure will not be the case). If I end up needing medical intervention, I could be in a hospital within 5 minutes. In addition, the midwives at this facility are very experienced and well prepared to deliver babies - they receive extensive training. If you like, you can find more info by checking their website: http://www.inannabirth.com/
Yesterday, I went to the hospital where my doctor delivers (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital) due to an urinary tract infection (UTI). I have started antibiotics and am fighting a fever now...
I was stuck there for 2 hours just to get a prescription... Thus, I did not have a very good impression. However, I was pleased to find out that the nursing staff supports breastfeeding, there is a lactation consultant there, and they encourage skin-to-skin contact during the 1st 30 minutes after birth. If someone is in the room with me (awake), I can keep the baby there to facilitate breastfeeding. For more info, here is the website: http://www.texashealth.org/default.cfm?id=1
I have not yet decided rather we will deliver at the hospital or a birthing center. I need to evaluate the pros and cons and do some more research about the negative effects of an epidural - so I can be convinced to go all natural... I do like my doctor quite a bit but I also like the flexibility and the environment of the birthing center. I will let you all know once we make a decision. Feel free to express your opinion and past experience.
This past week I visited a birthing center here in Denton, which I loved but it is "out-of-network" with my insurance, thus, it will cost more than the hospital. I will contact my insurance to see if I can get an "out-of-network" exception, which may be possible since this place it is so much more economical than a hospital. I was pleased to learn that this place has medical equipment in case the baby needs to be intubated (can't breath) or resuscitated (which I am sure will not be the case). If I end up needing medical intervention, I could be in a hospital within 5 minutes. In addition, the midwives at this facility are very experienced and well prepared to deliver babies - they receive extensive training. If you like, you can find more info by checking their website: http://www.inannabirth.com/
Yesterday, I went to the hospital where my doctor delivers (Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital) due to an urinary tract infection (UTI). I have started antibiotics and am fighting a fever now...
I was stuck there for 2 hours just to get a prescription... Thus, I did not have a very good impression. However, I was pleased to find out that the nursing staff supports breastfeeding, there is a lactation consultant there, and they encourage skin-to-skin contact during the 1st 30 minutes after birth. If someone is in the room with me (awake), I can keep the baby there to facilitate breastfeeding. For more info, here is the website: http://www.texashealth.org/default.cfm?id=1
I have not yet decided rather we will deliver at the hospital or a birthing center. I need to evaluate the pros and cons and do some more research about the negative effects of an epidural - so I can be convinced to go all natural... I do like my doctor quite a bit but I also like the flexibility and the environment of the birthing center. I will let you all know once we make a decision. Feel free to express your opinion and past experience.
domingo, 17 de abril de 2011
Last OBGYN's appt. A ultima visita ao medico
During this last appt. they performed a "screening" sonogram which looked at all her major body parts (spine, hands, face, etc.). Thanks to God all is looking normal. Although she was at a breech position, my doctor said that is normal. Apparently she doesn't have Spina Bifida or cleft palate (I really hope not!). She is about 12 oz, which places her at the 70th percentile weight for gestational age (she is somewhat heavier than other babies at 5 months gestation)!!! She was too curled up so we don't know her length. She was moving and even said hi by showing us her little hand!! It was awesome! Nelson felt her move last night since he had his hand on my belly. I also felt something! It is an amazing feeling!
O ultrasom mostrou bastante da Gabi esta vez. No vimos sua maozinha, seu rostinho, e cada parte principal do corpo! Foi 1 emocao total! Gracas a Deus tudo parece estar normal! Ela esta pesando umas 360 gm (quase 1 libra) o que e 1 pouco mais q a maioria dos bebes de 5 meses de gestacao pesam! O medico disse q tudo esta otimo! Nos sentimos ela se mexer ontem a noite pela primeira vez! Foi 1 emocao total!! E realment uma bencao ter um bebe dentro de vc mesma!!
O ultrasom mostrou bastante da Gabi esta vez. No vimos sua maozinha, seu rostinho, e cada parte principal do corpo! Foi 1 emocao total! Gracas a Deus tudo parece estar normal! Ela esta pesando umas 360 gm (quase 1 libra) o que e 1 pouco mais q a maioria dos bebes de 5 meses de gestacao pesam! O medico disse q tudo esta otimo! Nos sentimos ela se mexer ontem a noite pela primeira vez! Foi 1 emocao total!! E realment uma bencao ter um bebe dentro de vc mesma!!
segunda-feira, 11 de abril de 2011
HALF WAY THERE!! METADE DA GRAVIDEZ
I am sorry for those of you who checked the website yesterday looking for a new post... The day went by really fast and it was time for me to go to bed when I realized I had not posted anything new... Sorry, the pregnant lady had to rest...
I can't believe I am 1/2 way through this pregnancy - time goes by so fast!! I will complete my 20th week this Wednesday! Check out this video that I saw on www.babycenter.com (a very neat website that sends me emails weekly about my pregnancy stage):
http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-15-to-20_10308111.bc
This past Friday, Nelson and I started our baby registry - I never thought that would be so hard: Babies"R"us is so huge and has so many options for everything... They gave me a huge shopping list of things that Gabi will "supposedly" need during her 1st year of life. I really need to sit down with someone who can tell me what we really need/must have before we can complete this registry...
Now I have started looking into birthing options. I have a lot to read and research in order to decide if I want a natural birth and if I need a dula. The information out there is overwhelming. We plan to visit a birthing center and the hospital where my OGYN delivers soon (Denton Presbyterian).
By the way, thank you much for the comments and tips - I really appreciate them. I love the elastic idea on my paints!
I will be going to my 5th OBGYN visit this Friday - Thus, I will have new sonogram pictures by Sunday!! I will also update my own belly pictures then.
I can't believe I am 1/2 way through this pregnancy - time goes by so fast!! I will complete my 20th week this Wednesday! Check out this video that I saw on www.babycenter.com (a very neat website that sends me emails weekly about my pregnancy stage):
http://www.babycenter.com/2_inside-pregnancy-weeks-15-to-20_10308111.bc
This past Friday, Nelson and I started our baby registry - I never thought that would be so hard: Babies"R"us is so huge and has so many options for everything... They gave me a huge shopping list of things that Gabi will "supposedly" need during her 1st year of life. I really need to sit down with someone who can tell me what we really need/must have before we can complete this registry...
Now I have started looking into birthing options. I have a lot to read and research in order to decide if I want a natural birth and if I need a dula. The information out there is overwhelming. We plan to visit a birthing center and the hospital where my OGYN delivers soon (Denton Presbyterian).
By the way, thank you much for the comments and tips - I really appreciate them. I love the elastic idea on my paints!
I will be going to my 5th OBGYN visit this Friday - Thus, I will have new sonogram pictures by Sunday!! I will also update my own belly pictures then.
domingo, 27 de março de 2011
almost 18 weeks! Quasi 2 meses e meio...
Nem acredito que eu ja estou chegando no meio da gravidez... As calcas ja nao fecham e eu ja tive que comecar a comprar roupas de maternidade... Engordei 2.5 kg, a maioria no Brasil (comendo umas 4 mil calories/dia)!! Tenho que comer a cada 3 horas religiosamente! Hoje vamos comer fondue de queijo, hummm - vou aumentar mais 1 kilo! Nos tb ja comecamos a comprar roupas p/ a Gabi! E uma delicia fazer compras p/ ela! Ja enchi uma caixa com as roupinhas e livros dela... Logo logo eu devo sentir-la mexendo-se na minha barriga.
Vou tentar adicionar algo no meu blog todos os domingos a partir de hoje. Por favor abrir-lo e fazer comentarios!
I cannot believe that I am almost half way through this pregnancy!! My pants will no longer close so I had to start buying maternity clothes! I gained about 5.5 lb, and most of my weight gain happened while I was in Brazil and I probably ate 4,000 kcal/d!! We already started shopping for Gabi as well - which is a delightful and dangerous experience. i filled a small box with all her stuff (clothes and books). Soon I should start feeling her move... Can't wait.
I plan to start adding stuff to my blog every Sunday. Please make comments as I love reading them!
Vou tentar adicionar algo no meu blog todos os domingos a partir de hoje. Por favor abrir-lo e fazer comentarios!
I cannot believe that I am almost half way through this pregnancy!! My pants will no longer close so I had to start buying maternity clothes! I gained about 5.5 lb, and most of my weight gain happened while I was in Brazil and I probably ate 4,000 kcal/d!! We already started shopping for Gabi as well - which is a delightful and dangerous experience. i filled a small box with all her stuff (clothes and books). Soon I should start feeling her move... Can't wait.
I plan to start adding stuff to my blog every Sunday. Please make comments as I love reading them!
sexta-feira, 18 de março de 2011
IT IS A GIRL!!! GABRIELA!! E' MENINA!
I will post the pictures later... But we know that she is a girl despite the male predominance in our families. We are thrilled and very excited to know that so far everything looks normal and that we are having a girl! Good thing that we already had a name for her! Now we have more time to decide on a boys name (maybe in 2-3 years). She is 1/4 lb and is growing well. Soon I should start feeling her. The heartbeat is strong (145).
E menina apesar da predominancia masculina na nossa familia. Nos estamos muito felizes de saber que tudo esta normal e que ela esta crescendo bem! Agora nos teremos mais uns 2-3 anos para decidir o nome masculino. Que bom que nos ja haviamos escolhido o nome dela! A familia do meu pai tinha razao quanto ao sexo! Eu adicionarei as fotos depois!
E menina apesar da predominancia masculina na nossa familia. Nos estamos muito felizes de saber que tudo esta normal e que ela esta crescendo bem! Agora nos teremos mais uns 2-3 anos para decidir o nome masculino. Que bom que nos ja haviamos escolhido o nome dela! A familia do meu pai tinha razao quanto ao sexo! Eu adicionarei as fotos depois!
quarta-feira, 16 de fevereiro de 2011
3 months!
Today I officially completed 3 months of pregnancy! I have gained about 2lb in the 1st trimester despite eating a whole lot more! I am really trying to eat mostly healthy foods but I have been weak when it comes to resisting sweets... From now on, I need to gain about 1lb/week and eat more protein -which I will.
I can see my belly pocking out! I have not yet felt the baby - unless I did and didn't recognize it. It seems like it is normal to feel him/her moving after the fourth month. I praise God for blessing me with a smooth and uneventful 1st trimester! I hear the 2nd trimester is easier! The only problem from now on is that I will soon need bigger clothing - I will need to invest on maternity clothes (Thank you Mary Jo and George for the very welcomed gift card - I will send you a picture with my new clothes later)!
Hoje eu completei 3 meses de gravidez! Eu aumentei ~ 1kg apesar de estar comendo mto mais! Eu tenho buscado comer comidas bem saudaveis mas nao posso resistir os doces... Apartir de agora, eu tenho que engordar 1/2 kg por semana e comer mais proteina - o q sera bem facil enquanto eu estiver no Brazil - comendo carne, churras, peixes, queijos, e feijao! Meu "pao de queijo de cada dia" vai me ajudar a engordar - haha!
Voces vao ver minha barriga que ja comecou a crescer! Logo logo eu precisarei comprar roupa de gravida...
Eu estou muito agradecida a Deus por me ter dado um primeiro trimestre tao tranquilo - o que normalmente e o mais dificil...
I can see my belly pocking out! I have not yet felt the baby - unless I did and didn't recognize it. It seems like it is normal to feel him/her moving after the fourth month. I praise God for blessing me with a smooth and uneventful 1st trimester! I hear the 2nd trimester is easier! The only problem from now on is that I will soon need bigger clothing - I will need to invest on maternity clothes (Thank you Mary Jo and George for the very welcomed gift card - I will send you a picture with my new clothes later)!
Hoje eu completei 3 meses de gravidez! Eu aumentei ~ 1kg apesar de estar comendo mto mais! Eu tenho buscado comer comidas bem saudaveis mas nao posso resistir os doces... Apartir de agora, eu tenho que engordar 1/2 kg por semana e comer mais proteina - o q sera bem facil enquanto eu estiver no Brazil - comendo carne, churras, peixes, queijos, e feijao! Meu "pao de queijo de cada dia" vai me ajudar a engordar - haha!
Voces vao ver minha barriga que ja comecou a crescer! Logo logo eu precisarei comprar roupa de gravida...
Eu estou muito agradecida a Deus por me ter dado um primeiro trimestre tao tranquilo - o que normalmente e o mais dificil...
domingo, 13 de fevereiro de 2011
Doctor's visit/ Medico
Nos fomos ao meu ginecologo na sexta e ele disse que tudo esta otimo! Nos vimos o nosso segundo sonograma que foi muito emocionante pois o bebe se mexia e pulava! deu para ver a cabeca, o corpo, os bracinhos, e ate as maozinhas dele(a).... Tao lindo(a)! Vou tentar adicionar as fotos depois! Nos ouvimos o batimento do coracao, que esta bem forte e rapido! Agora, esta gravidez esta com muito pouco risco de 1 aborto espontaneo - caiu de ~50% a ~2%!! Estamos muito alegres e aliviados de saber que tudo esta indo bem! Eu fiz uns exames de sangue (rotina) e saberei o resultados semana que vem. Muito obrigada pelas oracoes. Deus estara sempre cuidando do nosso bebe! Por favor comentem! Eu adoro ler as respostas!
We went to my 2nd OBGYN appt. last Friday and saw our 2nd sonogram, which was amazing - the baby was moving and jumping! We saw his/her head, body, arms, and hands! We even heard the strong and fast heartbeat! It is an indescribable feeling! We will try attaching the sonogram pictures later. The MD said everything looks great and that my estimated due date is 08/31/11! I did some routine blood work and will know the results next week! My risk of having a miscarriage fell from ~50% to ~2%!! We are very relieved and joyful to learn that! Thank you for the prayers! Please comment on my posts - I love reading your answers! I will keep you updated as I receive more news and will post some pictures soon!
We went to my 2nd OBGYN appt. last Friday and saw our 2nd sonogram, which was amazing - the baby was moving and jumping! We saw his/her head, body, arms, and hands! We even heard the strong and fast heartbeat! It is an indescribable feeling! We will try attaching the sonogram pictures later. The MD said everything looks great and that my estimated due date is 08/31/11! I did some routine blood work and will know the results next week! My risk of having a miscarriage fell from ~50% to ~2%!! We are very relieved and joyful to learn that! Thank you for the prayers! Please comment on my posts - I love reading your answers! I will keep you updated as I receive more news and will post some pictures soon!
terça-feira, 8 de fevereiro de 2011
update 2
Tomorrow I will complete 11 weeks! I am so excited about going to the doctor on Friday! I cannot wait for it... especially to see the sonogram. I have been extremely hungry lately! I even woke up at 5:30 AM the other day starving after I dreamed about food all night! I guess the baby is growing well despite the fact that I have barely gained 2 lb.
Amanha eu vou completar 11 semanas e nao posso esperar para ver o meu ginecologo na sexta... Estou super anciosa para ver o nosso segundo sonograma - espero poder escutar o coracao do bebe!
Ele deve estar crescendo muito bem pois eu estou com 1 fome voracia! Ante-ontem eu acorde com muita fome depois de sonhar com comida a noite inteira! Mas nao se preocupem, eu estou comendo bem saudavel e so engordei 1 kg ate agora.
Amanha eu vou completar 11 semanas e nao posso esperar para ver o meu ginecologo na sexta... Estou super anciosa para ver o nosso segundo sonograma - espero poder escutar o coracao do bebe!
Ele deve estar crescendo muito bem pois eu estou com 1 fome voracia! Ante-ontem eu acorde com muita fome depois de sonhar com comida a noite inteira! Mas nao se preocupem, eu estou comendo bem saudavel e so engordei 1 kg ate agora.
Update
Now I removed the privacy status so it will be much easier for you all to access my blog. You won't need to sign in from now on. Sorry about the inconvenience earlier.
Eu modifiquei o meu blog para que todos possam entrar quantas vezes voces quizerem. Espero que facilite a s coisas.
Yo ha cambiado mi blog para que todos ustedes lo puedan entrar sin problemas.
Eu modifiquei o meu blog para que todos possam entrar quantas vezes voces quizerem. Espero que facilite a s coisas.
Yo ha cambiado mi blog para que todos ustedes lo puedan entrar sin problemas.
sábado, 5 de fevereiro de 2011
Traducao do "post" anterior
De acordo com as estimativas do meu medico, eu engravidei la pelo dia 06 ou 10 de dezembro (alguns dias antes de eu passar meu exame de "Registered Dietitian!" O bebe provavelmente vai nascer ao redor do dia 30 de Agosto. Quem sabe nos teremos um super-bebe que nascera no dia 5 de Setembro!! Agora eu estou com 10 semanas e meia e completarei o primeiro trimestre dia 16 de Fevereiro. Quando eu for para o Brasil eu estarei com um pouco mais de 3 meses!
Nos discubrimos q eu estava gravida depois do natal. No dia 25 eu sonhei que tomei dois testes de gravidez que sairam positivos. Assim que eu cheguei em casa no dia seguinte (estava em Oklahoma), eu tinha 2 testes de gravidez e ambos sairam positivos!! Na segunda, nos fomos ao meu medico, quem confirmou a gravidez! Ou seja, Deus me avisou atraves do sonho que eu estava carregando um bebe - o que foi muito bom pois assim eu comecei a me cuidar deis do comeco!
No dia 11/1/11 nos fomos ao ginecologista e vimos o nosso primeiro sonograma! Nao ha palavras que possam descrever a alegria que nos sentimos! Vamos a nossa proxima consulta esta proxima sexta (11/2/11).
Eu contarei os detalhes e tentarei filmar o sonograma para por-lo neste blog!
Ate entao, Deus nos a abencoado com uma gravidez tranquila sem muitos incomodos! No comeco eu senti um pouco de nausea, mas agora posso comer de tudo! Eu tive desejos de 1 bolacha brasileira de limao (nao a achei...), de sorvete, e de peixe (nao juntos!). Estou comendo de 3 em 3 horas - comidas bem saudaveis, incluindo sobremesas que eu inventei. Eu fiz um brownie de feijao preto e um pao de cenoura, gergelim, e damasco que ficaram 1 delicia! Bom, de acordo com a minha opiniao... O Nelson nao gostou ;(
Ate agora eu engordei menos de 1 kg (nao sei como) mas ja vejo a minha barriga crescendo! Depois eu mostro fotos dela! Nao creio q vou conseguir entrar no meu vestido de casamento.... A nao ser que alguem conheca 1 custureira que faca milagres....
Faltam 19 dias p/ eu estar ai com voces!! Nao posso mais esperar! Estou muito anciosa!
Desculpem-me pelo meu Portuguez "capamba" - ja faz mil anos que eu nao escrevo em Portugues! Eu preciso comprar livros em Portugues para desenferrujar-lo e preparar-me para ensinar ao nosso bebe o Portugues correto! Se voces tiverem dicas sobre livros sobre bebe e familia em Portugues - elas serao muito bem vindas!
Um grande abraco a todos! Por favor comentem!!
Nos discubrimos q eu estava gravida depois do natal. No dia 25 eu sonhei que tomei dois testes de gravidez que sairam positivos. Assim que eu cheguei em casa no dia seguinte (estava em Oklahoma), eu tinha 2 testes de gravidez e ambos sairam positivos!! Na segunda, nos fomos ao meu medico, quem confirmou a gravidez! Ou seja, Deus me avisou atraves do sonho que eu estava carregando um bebe - o que foi muito bom pois assim eu comecei a me cuidar deis do comeco!
No dia 11/1/11 nos fomos ao ginecologista e vimos o nosso primeiro sonograma! Nao ha palavras que possam descrever a alegria que nos sentimos! Vamos a nossa proxima consulta esta proxima sexta (11/2/11).
Eu contarei os detalhes e tentarei filmar o sonograma para por-lo neste blog!
Ate entao, Deus nos a abencoado com uma gravidez tranquila sem muitos incomodos! No comeco eu senti um pouco de nausea, mas agora posso comer de tudo! Eu tive desejos de 1 bolacha brasileira de limao (nao a achei...), de sorvete, e de peixe (nao juntos!). Estou comendo de 3 em 3 horas - comidas bem saudaveis, incluindo sobremesas que eu inventei. Eu fiz um brownie de feijao preto e um pao de cenoura, gergelim, e damasco que ficaram 1 delicia! Bom, de acordo com a minha opiniao... O Nelson nao gostou ;(
Ate agora eu engordei menos de 1 kg (nao sei como) mas ja vejo a minha barriga crescendo! Depois eu mostro fotos dela! Nao creio q vou conseguir entrar no meu vestido de casamento.... A nao ser que alguem conheca 1 custureira que faca milagres....
Faltam 19 dias p/ eu estar ai com voces!! Nao posso mais esperar! Estou muito anciosa!
Desculpem-me pelo meu Portuguez "capamba" - ja faz mil anos que eu nao escrevo em Portugues! Eu preciso comprar livros em Portugues para desenferrujar-lo e preparar-me para ensinar ao nosso bebe o Portugues correto! Se voces tiverem dicas sobre livros sobre bebe e familia em Portugues - elas serao muito bem vindas!
Um grande abraco a todos! Por favor comentem!!
Pregnancy details
According to the OBGYN's estimation, we conceived between December 06 and 10th and will deliver around August 30th! That means that today I am about 10 1/2 weeks! I will be entering the 3rd month and completing my 1st trimester on February 16th! A few days after Valentine's Day... Nelson and I will be celebrating in double at a good Italian restaurant in Corinth - "Del Camilo's"
We are going to our 2nd doctor's visit this upcoming Friday (2/11). Our 1st appt. was on 1/11/11, when we saw our 1st sonogram! We were so thrilled and amazed! Words cannot express the feelings we experienced...
We found out we were pregnant right after Christmas (12/26) after taking a couple tests - and then confirmed it on the following day by going to my Family Doctor. Interestingly, I dreamed that I took 2 pregnancy tests that came out positive on the previous night! It is like God was informing me about the pregnancy!
So far, God has blessed us with a smooth pregnancy! I have only experienced mild nausea and other gastrointestinal distress. I have not been sick at all and am feeling well for the most part! This is good news, especially considering that the 1st trimester is suppose to be the toughest! Thank you for your prayers! God has been listening to them!
I have been eating healthier and more often. I have had some cravings for frozen yogurt, fish, and lemon cookies (not together!). I started cooking more often and have baked some very healthy desserts (that Nelson disliked...). I have gained ~1 lb so far but I can see my belly sticking out. We will post some pictures later that will show you how I have grown! I will be posting more information after I see the Doctor on Friday.
We are going to our 2nd doctor's visit this upcoming Friday (2/11). Our 1st appt. was on 1/11/11, when we saw our 1st sonogram! We were so thrilled and amazed! Words cannot express the feelings we experienced...
We found out we were pregnant right after Christmas (12/26) after taking a couple tests - and then confirmed it on the following day by going to my Family Doctor. Interestingly, I dreamed that I took 2 pregnancy tests that came out positive on the previous night! It is like God was informing me about the pregnancy!
So far, God has blessed us with a smooth pregnancy! I have only experienced mild nausea and other gastrointestinal distress. I have not been sick at all and am feeling well for the most part! This is good news, especially considering that the 1st trimester is suppose to be the toughest! Thank you for your prayers! God has been listening to them!
I have been eating healthier and more often. I have had some cravings for frozen yogurt, fish, and lemon cookies (not together!). I started cooking more often and have baked some very healthy desserts (that Nelson disliked...). I have gained ~1 lb so far but I can see my belly sticking out. We will post some pictures later that will show you how I have grown! I will be posting more information after I see the Doctor on Friday.
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