Friends Expecting

I got home last night about 6:30 PM. My wife and I then went to a baby shower for our friend Tanya. Tanya is due mid-November. Its nice to know that we'll have at least one couple as friends with whom we'll share the experience of parenthood.

197 days to go...

We have 197 days to go, based on our due date. I'm a bit confused by the use of weeks to count how far along one is. The online calendar we were using looks says that we just begun with week 12. I think that this is wrong. My wife and I looked at a calendar and counted that we are starting on the 13th week since her last period started. We purchased a pregnancy journal which says that in a couple of days, we'll be on week 11 (based on conception) or LNMP week 13 (based on start of last cycle). Assuming that we are done with the first 12 weeks, that'd mean we are starting on our second tri-mester. However, our journal shows the second tri-mester starting at the beginning of week 13 or 15 (LNMP) with 181 days to go. So, today, I am not sure if we are beginning our 2nd trimester or not. Regardless, the baby will come when it is ready.

MTHFR and Migraines

Today, while surfing the web for MTHFR information, I noticed that there have been a few studies with regards to a potential connection between MTHFR mutations and headaches. Prior to pregnancy, my wife often had severe headaches. I am curious as to whether any of you with the MTHFR mutation might have suffered the same. I am assuming that if there is indeed a connection between one's homocystine levels and migraines that a folic acid supplement might actually treat the headaches better than aspirin or Tylonal. Any thoughts?

A call for Links to MTHFR web sites

If any of you know of good URL's for web sites that discuss the topic of the MTHFR gene, please e-mail them to neuro_naut@hotmail.com and I'll post them on the link's section at the right side of this screen.

Don't call me Peanut

My mother-in-law has taken to calling the baby "Peanut". I hope the name doesn't stick!

Caught a cold...

Yesterday, she called the doctor because she'd caught a cold. For a few days now she has had a cough and sinus congestion. The doctor on duty recommended Tylenol Cold and Sinus plus Robotusson for the cough. She also asked the doctor about flying. They didn't think there'd be any problem with us flying to Kansas over Christmas break.

11th Week

Today, we start week 11. The embryo is now officially a fetus. It is supposed to be 2.5 inches long now. The placenta, fetus, and everything is supposed to be about the size of a softball.
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We did a gender test via the pendulum method. This form of divination has predicted that it will be a boy. However, the Chinese Lunar calendar (if we read the chart right) says that it will be a girl. I personally have more faith in the pendulum. But, we'll see.
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Today, we went to Baby's R Us to buy a baby gift for a friend's shower. Its amazing how much stuff you supposedly need when you have a baby.

Today in the news...

This morning, on a Nashville local news program, they had two stories relating to pregnancy. The first was about a special pregnancy bed. Some women are apparently told that they shouldn't sleep on their back but that sleeping on their side causes back problems. The solution, sleep on your belly in a special bed with a giant hole cut out for her belly to hang through. It also has a hole for the head and face with breathing portals to allow fresh air. It looks sort of like a massage table. The price is only $50. The name was corny. I cannot remember exactly what it was called, but I think it was a "belly bed". I told my wife about it and she seemed to think I was crazy. Oh well, it looked like a good idea on TV. The other news show was about a lady with 16 children who is now pregnant with her 17th. It's absolutely amazing how some people struggle to have just one and somebody else seems to be unable to not bare children.

Doctors Visit #2

Her visit to the doctor went well today. They told her that her hormones are at good levels. She just peed in a cup. I'm not sure if they checked the homocystine levels or not. I'll have to follow up on this. But everything seems to be going well this time.

10th Week

We are in our tenth week! My wife and I are still a little cautious about getting too excited. We are not discussing baby names yet. My parents gave us a baby seat to bring to the car dealership when we shop for our car. Seeing it sitting in the living room is a great reminder as to what is to come.
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Her 2nd doctors visit is tomorrow. I'm still uncertain what this visit entails. I'm sad that I am unable to go with her.

Vacation days and Doctor Visits

Both my wife and I need to be careful not to use up all of our vacation/personal days at work. She has a doctors appointment on Thursday of next week. I'd like to attand, but am wondering if I should save my days for more important milestone doctor visits like the sonogram at a later stage... I'll discuss with her tonight and perhaps call the doctor to find out what is happening next week. I'd hate to waste a day if they are just taking blood pressure and blood and sending her home....