Saturday, August 15, 2009

24w (Day 24)

Woo Hoo!!! We have officially arrived at 24w and into the third trimester!!! I had my steroid injection at 6:30am (because, really, when is something ever "on time"). For those expecting them, I didn't find them to be a painful injection; the P17's are worse. We iced, pinched, and in the needle went. The betamethasone isnt as viscous as the progesterone, so the burning was very mild. Afterwards, we put on the heat and then it was a tad uncomfortable. Muscle tightening, that sort of thing, but after 10 minutes, nothing. I got up and sat down to shower: nada. And now, I'm back to bed, clean and ready for the day. (On the agenda: bed, bed, and more bed!)

The Resident came in to check on us (Dr M is on rounds, so she will be in shortly, I'm sure). The HB monitoring is from now on going to be 1 hour every 8 hours (plus the 1 hour contraction monitoring).

Peter has scanned in ultrasound pictures for your viewing pleasure from July 23-Aug 12. Click here to go to the picture blog (there are just so many.) I will only post 2, from the most recent scan.
(Bobby)
(Maya)

I've started my new journal (the baby journal I had ran out of pages yesterday, so the third trimester will actually begin journal#2, kind of funny how it works out that way). So far, things are really well today (I mean, it is only 8:15am, but still...) We are about to have breakfast and enjoy the day together.

To Anonymous in Mass: thank you for the sweet card; it really made my day yesterday, as I was struggling with my emotions.

Well, breakfast is here!
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34 comments:

  1. quadmomAugust 15, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    HOORAY for 24 weeks!! I am glad your steroid injections weren't too bad. I have heard the PIO shots are unpleasant ... not looking forward to those.

    I love your captions on the US pictures by the way. =) Cheering you on through your next two weeks (and beyond)!

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  2. cheryllookingforwardAugust 15, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Happy third trimester! I'm happy the shots weren't painful for you. Let's get this next countdown going!

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  3. nikki woodAugust 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    My eyes whelm with tears of happiness for you Michele. I know how much of a relief it is to reach 24 weeks, I remember the feeling well.

    What kind of journals do you use? I love to know how other people remember their babies! I know you have journals for all the babies, do you just write in them or do you include other things in them too?

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  4. momto558August 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS...a day well deserved!!!You did it:)Hugs,
    Michele

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  5. SophieAugust 15, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Woo hoo on reaching 24 weeks!!! New goal week to set now. Welldone!

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  6. Jimmie's Auntie AmberAugust 15, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Rejoicing with you on making it to this huge milestone!!! I remember that day with when Rachael turned 24 weeks with Jimmie. Now I'm praying for 28 weeks- with the hope you'll make it all the way to 36!!!

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  7. Lisa DGAugust 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Happy official milestone day!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Wowie Zowie! Look at you go little mama!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Congratulations!

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  10. DevonAugust 15, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Yay congrats!!!

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  11. Carrie and MJAugust 15, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Yipee, Yeah, Wahoo!!! Congrats on making it to this milestone! Now let's start the countdown for the next two weeks - you WILL make it, and we'll all be cheering you on!

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  12. Debby@Just BreatheAugust 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    24 WEEKS. YES! GREAT NEWS!

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  13. CherylAugust 15, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    i'm thrilled for you. :-) congrats on a huge huge huge milestone!

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  14. sarahAugust 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    awsome for you for making it to 24 weeks!! the betamethazone shots were really easy on me too. i have had waaay worse shots! i look foward to the next count down.
    all my love and prayers.
    hugs love sarah

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  15. Catherine WAugust 15, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I'm so, so happy. The third trimester. Wow!

    Not so great that it started out with a steroid injection but I know that these things are necessary :(

    xx

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  16. RebaAugust 15, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Yay 24 weeks!! So happy to see you celebrating this important milestone!!

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  17. Busted TubeAugust 15, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    What a wonderful day! So happy to see you making it to 24 weeks!

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  18. BarbaraAugust 15, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    So pleased for you!

    xxx

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  19. Baby Smiling In Back SeatAugust 15, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hip hip hooray!!!

    Thanks for the info about the steroids, good to know.

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  20. Ms. JAugust 15, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    A big yeeeee haaaaawwwww!

    Woo hoo!

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  21. LitterOf2August 15, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Yeaaaaaaaaa my dear friend Michele, Happy V day @ 24 weeks! You and your family are absolutely, utterly the BEST! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

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  22. TinaAugust 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Yippeee!!!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    It's a good day!! A day the Lord made, enjoy and know that I am rejoicing for you today. I am 23 weeks, waiting to get to 24 :) Lots of love and continued prayers! Anna in CA

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  24. AlyssaAugust 15, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations on reaching the third trimester!! I look forward to reading your blog as you go through the final trimester. I will keep your family in my prayers.

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  25. Hope's MamaAugust 15, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    24 weeks - great news!!!!

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  26. LyndaAugust 15, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Congrats!!! 24 weeks is awesome!! :)

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  27. CarrieAugust 15, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    IT IS HERE!!!!! YOU MADE IT! I am so, so proud of you and the babies- what good resting you've done over the last weeks.

    Hoping the next four weeks fly by, and the next four after that!

    Big hugs (and a happy 24 week dance!),
    Carrie

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  28. Mommy (You can call me OM)August 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    That's so funny. Before I even read your first two words, I thought 'woo hoo!" Woo hoo, indeed. :)

    Peace.

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  29. KristinAugust 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Welcome to the third trimester. Hoping and praying your Maya and Bobby continue to grow and thrive inside you.

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  30. AnonymousAugust 16, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    So thrilled for you Michele. Woohoo!

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  31. StacieAugust 16, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Yeah for 24 weeks! You are amazing!

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  32. MichelleAugust 16, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Hi Michele, I'm a Michelle also (plus an extra L) and i stumbled across your blog while i was doing some research for my little boy. he's 3 months old and I've barely had any good sleep at all since his arrival. The sleep deprivation robs me of strength and i sometimes forget why I had Hayden in the first place. I cried buckets over your beautifully written birth stories and am now reading through your other entries. I'm praying for you, congrats on reaching 3rd trimester. Good luck super woman.

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  33. InannaAugust 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I'm so glad!!

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  34. NAugust 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I was away this weekend, but happy 24 weeks!

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