The Alsmans

I was having a great week until Thursday. I have been having some tooth pain over the last week or so. It was starting to hurt when I ate so I decided to call my dentist on Thurs. They were able to get me in that day, which was great. I was so nervous about going being pregnant and all. They took some X-rays, which I made sure was ok with my OB ahead of time. They then just said "ok we have to refer you to an endodontist.". So the dentist walked out of the room and when he came back he said "they can take you right now." I was a little nervous. He said we needed to take care of this soon. I was supposed to be going back to work and didn't want to cancel but I drove over to Hinsdale and met with the endodontist. After a few more X-rays, she said I needed a root canal, ahhhhh! I did my best not to start balling in her chair. I had 45 minutes to wait and they were going to do it. I was freaking out bc I didn't know how safe this was while pregnant and I know that lately my body hates anesthetic. Well I was right, it was awful and my body still hates anesthetic. I could feel probably half of it or more. She had to stop after about 45 minutes or so bc she said she couldn't give me any more drugs. So now I have to go back in two weeks and do it all again. Luckily she said she got most of the really inflamed stuff, so that is good. But, talk about a crazy and unexpected thing to happen on my perfectly normal Thursday
:( no fun! I definitely don't recommend a root canal when pregnant.

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:27 PM 0 comments

I had my 26 week appt yesterday.  I had to do the glucose test.  It wasn't too bad but I was starving when I left.  Never do that test at dinner time :)  I haven't heard about the results yet.  Other than that, everything was fine!  it is so different the second time around.  The doctor was in the room for 5 minutes tops.  She listened to the heartbeat and checked my tummy and was on her way.  She said everything looked great.  She gave me hope that my placenta might move.  She wasn't as pessimistic as one of the other doctors.  I still have to wait until the end of Feb for the ultrasound to check the placenta again.  I haven't had any bleeding though, which is a great sign!!!

I have been feeling pretty good lately.  I have lots of energy and am trying to get as much done now as I can!  I have gone through all the girl clothes and we are getting all the baby stuff out of storage.  Man, I forgot how much stuff you need for a baby.  How did we fit all of this in our condo with Caitlin?  Crazy!

I was sleeping so well for a few weeks but I think that is coming to an end :(  I need to try to go to bed earlier to make sure I get enough sleep!!!

This baby DOES NOT stop moving!  She is so busy.  I can't believe I have 14 more weeks of this.  I won't lie, I kind of like it.  But it can be annoying!

We finally took another belly picture.  We definitely haven't been as consistent with that.  We did a 12 week pic and a 26 week pic.  Oh well, she will have something!

Back to the doctor in 4 weeks!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 8:41 PM 0 comments

One year ago today we found out our first IVF treatment didn't work. What a difference a year makes. Thinking back to last Christmas, I definitely wasn't myself and realize now how sad I was. I am so thankful for the gift we will be given in April, especially after hearing of the tragedy in CT. All of those families are in our prayers. I just couldn't imagine losing my child.

We have a lot to be thankful for this year! Can't forget that! Love to everyone!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:34 AM 0 comments

I went back to see my OB again today.  My doctor said everything was right on track.  We discussed the placenta previa and she said it is highly unlikely that my placenta will move because it is a complete previa.  I almost started crying in the exam room.  I really don't want to have a c-section.  Nothing with this pregnancy can be easy :(  I know c-sections aren't the end of the world, but placenta previa can cause lots of complications later in the pregnancy.  Please, please pray that everything is o.k.  I will have my next ultrasound at 32 weeks, hope the time goes quickly!

I definitely have more energy these days but have been getting horrible nosebleeds all week :(  My doctor said if they continue, I might have to see an ENT.  I am hoping they end soon!!!

My next appt is Jan 15!  I will have my glucose test then, woohoo!  Let's hope I don't have gestational diabetes too.

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:03 PM 0 comments

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 2:59 PM 0 comments

We were so excited to have our 20 week ultrasound yesterday!  It was great to be able to see our baby and see that everything is looking good so far!  The baby weighs 12 oz!  The u/s tech said our baby was very cooperative!  It was so cute to see all of his/her little parts.  We got a great picture of one of the feet, so sweet!  I will post pics from my phone later!  The only negative is that the placenta is completely covering my cervix right now.  So we need to pray that it moves as my uterus grows because I don't want to have to have a c-section.  The doctor thought I had a good chance of it moving!  I will go back at 32 weeks for another ultrasound so that will be exciting!

We did find out the gender but are waiting to share the news in our Christmas card!  We are very excited to welcome the newest Alsman though :)

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 8:22 PM 0 comments

Hi again,
I am definitely starting to feel our active little one!  It is non-stop some days.  It is the best feeling now because I know everything is ok when I can feel him/her.  I CANNOT wait until Dec. 3rd!!  Grant is so excited too.  I didn't think I would be so excited to find out the gender since we didn't with Caitlin, but it will be so wonderful.  Can't wait to share the news with everyone!

Caitlin was so cute on Thanksgiving.  When I asked her what she was thankful for, she said "my baby" (which is what she calls the baby) without any prompting.  She can't wait to be a big sister.  I am nervous about this though because she has been EXTREMELY clingy lately.  She wants mommy all the time and throws huge fits when Grant tries to help her. It's sweet that she wants to spend so much time with me but it just isn't always possible.  I am hoping this is a very short phase!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Posted by Grant, Jennie & Caitlin Alsman at 9:49 PM 0 comments