We took our oldest daughter, Arianna, in to see a pediatric ortho. specialists. We just really wanted to know if she has hip dysplasia like myself. All the doctors I have seen have all recommended we get all the kids xrayed. Our pediatrician for the kids did make the referral to a Dr. Klaumann.
We say her today. They took some xrays of her hips and then wanted one of her hips on down. The doctor came in and asked if the doctors I have seen gave more then just hip dysplasia as the diagnosis. Dusty said that the one at Mayo Clinic said that I have spondyloeipyseal dysplasia (SED). And the doctor today said that is what Arianna also has. She said it is a genetic disorder that I gave to her. She doesn't want to do anything yet. She would like to see her back in 6 months and see what is going on. But that in the future, Arianna, will be looking at reconstructive surgery too.
I am relieved to know and suspected that she had what I had and thought they would try less invasive treatments to correct the problem but I guess there is more too it then just hip issues. I just don't want to see her hurt like I have hurt with mine. It also saddens me when I read about the diagnosis on the internet. The doctor did suggest we go to a genetic counselor to find out exactly what type it is. And also to get copies of all my office notes from the doctors I have seen to have on hand so then we can see what they have had to say and plus it helps to pass on info. like that to our kids. So then they have an idea of what is going on.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sonogram
Today was the sonogram. Did we find out? No. It is currently sealed in an envelope. So I guess if the urge just gets to be too much then perhaps the seal will be broken. But at this point, I like not knowing. I know many were disappointed in us not finding out but the joy of "It's a girl." or "It's a boy." at delivery is a thrill to look forward too. I know it doesn't make shopping or preparing ahead of time easy but to me that is ok at this point.
This ultrasound was a bit interesting. The baby first of all was, could we say limber to say the least. At one point the baby had its knees up to its mouth. It liked being in a bunched up ball. The baby had its chin to its chest and the legs drawn up to itself. The tech had some trouble getting pictures of the heart and cord. But some how she must have managed to get what she needed for the radiolist doctor to look at. It wasn't easy. They baby is also currently breech. Thank goodness the baby still has more time to flip around and get in position- head down. All the others have always been head down so that was different to have the head up. From all the measurements that the tech took of the head, tummy, and femur, it showed the baby to weigh about 10 ounces and be about a week ahead of schedule. Some doctors I know change the due date, I hope my new one doesn't and leaves it at 12/3. Otherwise it would be 11/28. I go on Monday July 12th to the doctor and we will go over the sono. results. So I have to wait to see what he has to say.
Then on July 13th, Dusty and I go for our first Bradley Childbirth Class. I really want to go natural and have wanted to do these classes since our first. But with our first I was too far along. They like you to be in your 5th month. So with our first and second I just took Lamaze. I did go natural with out first. But with the rest epidurals for various reasons. But Dusty has alot of love for me to do these classes with me which are 12 weeks long and the first class falls when the All Star Game is. That is some love there. And I truly am thankful.
This ultrasound was a bit interesting. The baby first of all was, could we say limber to say the least. At one point the baby had its knees up to its mouth. It liked being in a bunched up ball. The baby had its chin to its chest and the legs drawn up to itself. The tech had some trouble getting pictures of the heart and cord. But some how she must have managed to get what she needed for the radiolist doctor to look at. It wasn't easy. They baby is also currently breech. Thank goodness the baby still has more time to flip around and get in position- head down. All the others have always been head down so that was different to have the head up. From all the measurements that the tech took of the head, tummy, and femur, it showed the baby to weigh about 10 ounces and be about a week ahead of schedule. Some doctors I know change the due date, I hope my new one doesn't and leaves it at 12/3. Otherwise it would be 11/28. I go on Monday July 12th to the doctor and we will go over the sono. results. So I have to wait to see what he has to say.
Then on July 13th, Dusty and I go for our first Bradley Childbirth Class. I really want to go natural and have wanted to do these classes since our first. But with our first I was too far along. They like you to be in your 5th month. So with our first and second I just took Lamaze. I did go natural with out first. But with the rest epidurals for various reasons. But Dusty has alot of love for me to do these classes with me which are 12 weeks long and the first class falls when the All Star Game is. That is some love there. And I truly am thankful.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
What's New
No more tball or baseball games now until next year. It is sad. Some days were hot to sit and face the sun but overall they were enjoyable to try and watch. And yes I say try. The little ones didn't like to play where we could always see them. But a big open field to them is freedom to run like the wind, literally. Emma liked to head for a big red shed and play behind it on a dirt pile just her size. She had the time of her life but not being able to see her didn't thrill mommy. Thank goodness she didn't go behind there much. Overall it was good to get out and get some fresh air.
Dusty bought me a retractable clothes line. I am so excited about this. I get to be outside and save money. I like hanging the clothes outside. The cloth diaper liners were so white. The sun does such a wonderful job at whitening and it doesn't cost anything. I always enjoyed helping mom at home hang out her clothes. It was relaxing. It sounds crazy and I may be but hey I am also the one who likes to knit, sew, and embroidery/cross-stitch. But there is one stimpulation, not to hang out any undiebundies because that is embarassing. Otherwise I am enjoying not to have to heat up the house or wait for the dryer to get done plus it will save money on the elctric bill, which is to go up by $25.
I am now getting sick in the mornings upon first opening my eyes. It usually didn't hit until mid morning early afternoon with this baby. I could about guess what time of day it was by the way I felt. Hopefully I am nearing the end f this morning sickness but if not it is only temporarily. I am feeling the baby move. I thought I felt the baby about 4 weeks ago but was unsure. The movements were so light and spread out. By spread out I mean by days, I might not have felt anything so I wasn't sure. But as the days went by I became more certain it was the baby and not the bowels(ha feel the bowels move they aren't moving but in slomo) or a muscle twinge. They have gotten a lot stronger to where I can feel some of the moves with my hand now. I just can never get enough of feeling the baby. It is just so fascinating.
The hips on the other hand are not being so well behaved. The left one has really been deep aching/throbbing. The other day it was aching so bad that it was sending pains down to my knee. The funny thing is that moving helped. I did take a tylenol but it didn't help just the moving around. But the moving grumped up the right one. It just typically feels unstable but moving really added to it. But just this past week it has been giving out a little more each day. The other day when the left was aching at the worst the right was giving out more than usual.
I have been trying to handle everything but had a good cry over everything last night. All I needed to pick me back up was a simple hug, which I did get from Dusty, Paylynn, and Hannah. A triple hug that dryed up the well. I don't know what today will bring but I am ready to face it.
Dusty bought me a retractable clothes line. I am so excited about this. I get to be outside and save money. I like hanging the clothes outside. The cloth diaper liners were so white. The sun does such a wonderful job at whitening and it doesn't cost anything. I always enjoyed helping mom at home hang out her clothes. It was relaxing. It sounds crazy and I may be but hey I am also the one who likes to knit, sew, and embroidery/cross-stitch. But there is one stimpulation, not to hang out any undiebundies because that is embarassing. Otherwise I am enjoying not to have to heat up the house or wait for the dryer to get done plus it will save money on the elctric bill, which is to go up by $25.
I am now getting sick in the mornings upon first opening my eyes. It usually didn't hit until mid morning early afternoon with this baby. I could about guess what time of day it was by the way I felt. Hopefully I am nearing the end f this morning sickness but if not it is only temporarily. I am feeling the baby move. I thought I felt the baby about 4 weeks ago but was unsure. The movements were so light and spread out. By spread out I mean by days, I might not have felt anything so I wasn't sure. But as the days went by I became more certain it was the baby and not the bowels(ha feel the bowels move they aren't moving but in slomo) or a muscle twinge. They have gotten a lot stronger to where I can feel some of the moves with my hand now. I just can never get enough of feeling the baby. It is just so fascinating.
The hips on the other hand are not being so well behaved. The left one has really been deep aching/throbbing. The other day it was aching so bad that it was sending pains down to my knee. The funny thing is that moving helped. I did take a tylenol but it didn't help just the moving around. But the moving grumped up the right one. It just typically feels unstable but moving really added to it. But just this past week it has been giving out a little more each day. The other day when the left was aching at the worst the right was giving out more than usual.
I have been trying to handle everything but had a good cry over everything last night. All I needed to pick me back up was a simple hug, which I did get from Dusty, Paylynn, and Hannah. A triple hug that dryed up the well. I don't know what today will bring but I am ready to face it.
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