Hello all here is another week we really only have 8 weeks left and then the blogs will be about my our family of 4!! That still cannot believe that we will be 4 not 3! Rilee has begun to grow more and more over the last couple of weeks I swear she has grown up and out haha. She is a bottomless pit she can eat ALL DAY!! We had Rilee's doctors appointment today for her hearing and we found out that she will be having a left hearing aid put in and then we will be starting the process on getting her the right cochlear implant done! Larry and I have been pretty much normal, I have been hurting more with my pelvis, back, butt, legs and everything. Larry has been doing his thing which is WORK WORK and more WORK!! At least he has a job and that is the main thing. My school has been going well it has been a little over a month and I am about 20% through the course which is pretty good!!!
The update on 31 weeks is that Reagan moves more when we talk to her now and when Rilee goes up to my tummy and talks she really starts moving. I think Rilee knows what is going on, in some perspective she kisses my belly and she tries to feel for her to kick (or she is just being a love girl and pushing on my stomach I have no idea haha) I have really started feeling different kicks now as her body continues to grow, the kicks I have felt are WAY harder and they hurt. Reagan weights approximately 4 pounds this week, and she should be 16 inches in length. Her belly is Buddha-like, round and hard because her liver is busily producing red blood cells. Some babies have a full head of hair by the 31st week of pregnancy, and if she is anything like Rilee she will have A LOT. It's common for babies to hiccup at this stage and for the hiccups to be strong enough to wake you in the middle of the night (which hasn't happened yet but I am sure it will I still have 8 weeks left). If Larry and I want to have some fun, we can shine a light on my stomach to see if Reagan's movements change. I can also press against my stomach to see if she answers me with a kick and boy does she kick hard!!!!
My baby shower is approaching and will hopefully have a lot of fun with that. We really don't need anything except for little things but I would love to be around friend and family just celebrating another life coming into this family. I only have 6 more appointment before the scheduled C-Section which I am getting more and more anxious for her to be here and for Rilee to be a BIG SISTER!!
Larry and I have been married now for almost 7 years.We have two daughters Rilee and Reagan who are just the most amazing little girls God could have given us. We are living in Talent, Oregon where Rilee is attending Talent Elementary in the fall, Larry works at Miller Paint in Ashland, and I am a freelance Paralegal from home. Reagan is a spunky three year old who loves to make you laugh and pushes every button I have.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
30 Weeks Pregnant
Hello once again, things have been doing well. Rilee got into her own room this week and is doing well!! And as for Reagan she is kicking and making my stomach move all over the place haha. I went to the doctor today and everything is right on schedule. I gained 1 pound since my last appointment and I am measuring right on track!! I have been getting a lot of ligament pain and my pelvis hurts a lot so I have to wear something called a "pregnancy girdle" those things are so uncomfortable but oh well it is either that or be in pain all the time.
At my doctors appointment we discussed birth control and I think we are going to do that Mirena.
X Mirena is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and is one of the most effective forms of birth control
X Mirena works for as long as you want, for up to 5 years
X Mirena can be removed by your healthcare provider at any time during the 5-year period, or when you want to try to become pregnant*
X Mirena has been chosen by over 15 million women worldwide, 2 million in the US
Reagan's heart rate was between 155-160 which is perfect from what Dr. Cohen said and that everything is perfect! I have to go to the ultrasound technician next week to follow up with Reagan's kidney and see what has happened since our last appointment.
We will be going down to California on the 8th of April to get the rest of the stuff like the crib, stroller, infant car seat and of course all the CLOTHES we have!! We will be registering at walmart here soon for little things that we need and "fun" stuff. I am getting pretty excited about the baby shower which is going to be on the 24th of April we are going to have a lot of FOOD and FUN.
Larry has been working a lot and trying to fix our other car!! We finally have the heater fixed, and now all that we have to do is charge the A/C (What more can go wrong haha) Rilee has her ear appointment on the 31st to give us more insight on what we have to do before the Cochlear Implant. Everyone that we have talked to has said that it is just a MIRACLE in what it could do.
As for my school it is going well. I have a 91% in the course and I am getting more and more done everyday!! Well I will getting back to you all next week after my appointment with the ultrasound technician. Love you all.
The Allen's
At my doctors appointment we discussed birth control and I think we are going to do that Mirena.
X Mirena is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and is one of the most effective forms of birth control
X Mirena works for as long as you want, for up to 5 years
X Mirena can be removed by your healthcare provider at any time during the 5-year period, or when you want to try to become pregnant*
X Mirena has been chosen by over 15 million women worldwide, 2 million in the US
Reagan's heart rate was between 155-160 which is perfect from what Dr. Cohen said and that everything is perfect! I have to go to the ultrasound technician next week to follow up with Reagan's kidney and see what has happened since our last appointment.
We will be going down to California on the 8th of April to get the rest of the stuff like the crib, stroller, infant car seat and of course all the CLOTHES we have!! We will be registering at walmart here soon for little things that we need and "fun" stuff. I am getting pretty excited about the baby shower which is going to be on the 24th of April we are going to have a lot of FOOD and FUN.
Larry has been working a lot and trying to fix our other car!! We finally have the heater fixed, and now all that we have to do is charge the A/C (What more can go wrong haha) Rilee has her ear appointment on the 31st to give us more insight on what we have to do before the Cochlear Implant. Everyone that we have talked to has said that it is just a MIRACLE in what it could do.
As for my school it is going well. I have a 91% in the course and I am getting more and more done everyday!! Well I will getting back to you all next week after my appointment with the ultrasound technician. Love you all.
The Allen's
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
28 and 29 Weeks Pregnant
Hey everyone Happy St. Patricks Day. I am two weeks behind so I will catch you up. Things have been going well. There really isn't much news to tell right at this point, but we have been super busy getting the room together for the girls! Rilee graduated to a "Big Girl" bed and she is adjusting very well.
Reagan is moving a lot and I am getting bigger "YEAH". Reagan's brain can now control her breathing and body temperature. She can also cough, and her sucking abilities have been perfected. Look out, boobs! Reagan's skin is looking less wrinkled as she packs on the pounds. She's starting to look more like a Pampers model and less like a Depends model. She's now beefing up on the energizing and insulating white fat she'll be born with (unfortunately, white fat is not energizing and insulating for adults!). And speaking of energy, our little Energizer Bunny is on fire these days. I am feeling my fair share of kicks, punches and elbows, especially when I am lying down. This week Reagan is a little over 15 inches long—about the length of a loaf of bread—and weighs a little over 3 pounds, as much as a Macbook Air laptop.
Rilee is growing up so much in front of our eyes, we still cannot believe that she is sleeping in a big girl bed. She is getting great sleep since she is not in her pack and play and does not get out of her big girl bed which we are so happy about!
Here are some pictures of Rilee's Big girl bed and the girls' room:
Reagan is moving a lot and I am getting bigger "YEAH". Reagan's brain can now control her breathing and body temperature. She can also cough, and her sucking abilities have been perfected. Look out, boobs! Reagan's skin is looking less wrinkled as she packs on the pounds. She's starting to look more like a Pampers model and less like a Depends model. She's now beefing up on the energizing and insulating white fat she'll be born with (unfortunately, white fat is not energizing and insulating for adults!). And speaking of energy, our little Energizer Bunny is on fire these days. I am feeling my fair share of kicks, punches and elbows, especially when I am lying down. This week Reagan is a little over 15 inches long—about the length of a loaf of bread—and weighs a little over 3 pounds, as much as a Macbook Air laptop.
Rilee is growing up so much in front of our eyes, we still cannot believe that she is sleeping in a big girl bed. She is getting great sleep since she is not in her pack and play and does not get out of her big girl bed which we are so happy about!
Here are some pictures of Rilee's Big girl bed and the girls' room:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
27 Weeks Pregnant
Hey everyone this has been a while since I last posted a blog, but I am back on track! I have been super busy with planning on getting things from California like the crib, baby clothes, etc. Reagan has been moving a lot no matter what I am doing she is moving right along with me haha. I can be super busy walking around the store and I feel her kicking me like "mom you seriously need to stop moving haha" with my mom I have to keep on moving just following her around will make me lose weight after the baby is born.
We are getting more and more excited about Reagan's arrival and we think Rilee is going to love her little sister. Every time she see's a baby she is so curious so I am sure she will be a BIG helper!!! At 27 weeks Reagan's lungs and immune system are maturing this week as she prepares for her grand entrance. If she were born today she would have an 85 percent chance of surviving as her lungs are capable of breathing air (with medical assistance, of course). Other exciting developments: Reagan's done a lot of growing over the past few months. Her length has more than doubled in the past 15 weeks! And that's not the only thing growing—Reagan's brain tissue and neurons are all developing at a rapid pace. Her brain waves are now firing away just like those of a newborn baby. She now weighs in at approximately 14 1/2 inches and just over 3 pounds, or about the size of that roast
Rilee is just being a little ham everyday!! She is doing so well and we will be setting up the kids room here soon which I am excited about does anybody have any ideas on what color I should paint to compliment both a toddler and a newborn? They are both girls so it should be fairly easy!!! The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter for both Larry and I. We only have 13 weeks left (give or take a couple of days), it's time to enjoy the ride because it's getting shorter.
Larry is doing really well with work he is enjoying what he does. He got is raise back which we are so grateful for and God has really provided for us! I can't believe that it has been 2 months since we moved back to Oregon and things have been working out great! I have been going to a regular women's bible study with my best friend of 15 years and friends from church and it has been fantastic. The bible study is by Beth Moore-A Beautiful Mind if anyone is looking for an impacting video to watch this is it. It will make you think.
On Saturday February 20th we got a car for relatively cheap and of course we have to do some work on it, but that is okay Larry has been letting me drive the Escape so I won't have to drive in a cold car haha. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who sacrifices his health so I won't freeze! Larry went to a Men's retreat on February 25-27th and had a great time and really connected with the men from church and he felt convicted so he bought me the one thing I wanted for a long time and it was my "Friends" Series DVD's so I am so happy about that!!!
All and all we have been doing fantastic and am so happy with our lives at this time and couldn't be happier!!!! Thanks so much for reading and stay tuned for the next blog love you all and God Bless.
The Allen's
We are getting more and more excited about Reagan's arrival and we think Rilee is going to love her little sister. Every time she see's a baby she is so curious so I am sure she will be a BIG helper!!! At 27 weeks Reagan's lungs and immune system are maturing this week as she prepares for her grand entrance. If she were born today she would have an 85 percent chance of surviving as her lungs are capable of breathing air (with medical assistance, of course). Other exciting developments: Reagan's done a lot of growing over the past few months. Her length has more than doubled in the past 15 weeks! And that's not the only thing growing—Reagan's brain tissue and neurons are all developing at a rapid pace. Her brain waves are now firing away just like those of a newborn baby. She now weighs in at approximately 14 1/2 inches and just over 3 pounds, or about the size of that roast
Rilee is just being a little ham everyday!! She is doing so well and we will be setting up the kids room here soon which I am excited about does anybody have any ideas on what color I should paint to compliment both a toddler and a newborn? They are both girls so it should be fairly easy!!! The light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter for both Larry and I. We only have 13 weeks left (give or take a couple of days), it's time to enjoy the ride because it's getting shorter.
Larry is doing really well with work he is enjoying what he does. He got is raise back which we are so grateful for and God has really provided for us! I can't believe that it has been 2 months since we moved back to Oregon and things have been working out great! I have been going to a regular women's bible study with my best friend of 15 years and friends from church and it has been fantastic. The bible study is by Beth Moore-A Beautiful Mind if anyone is looking for an impacting video to watch this is it. It will make you think.
On Saturday February 20th we got a car for relatively cheap and of course we have to do some work on it, but that is okay Larry has been letting me drive the Escape so I won't have to drive in a cold car haha. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who sacrifices his health so I won't freeze! Larry went to a Men's retreat on February 25-27th and had a great time and really connected with the men from church and he felt convicted so he bought me the one thing I wanted for a long time and it was my "Friends" Series DVD's so I am so happy about that!!!
All and all we have been doing fantastic and am so happy with our lives at this time and couldn't be happier!!!! Thanks so much for reading and stay tuned for the next blog love you all and God Bless.
The Allen's
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