I did much better this week....:)
I think I had three Prenatal vitamins, three Omega-3 pills, and three Bio-K (probiotic yogurt drinks)....
I went to a prenatal appointment and August is growing perfectly... she weighed 5lbs9oz on Thursday.
Went on a tour of the hospital - I had never seen L+D at Good Samaritan and it is lovely... I am ashamed to admit
I was pleasantly surprised that there are no residents or medical students there.
Still flossing on a regular basis. Had a dentist appt last week and the hygienist gave me very positive feedback about my gums...:) Thanks to this blog and this blog only!!!!!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Week #13
I have to admit that I have taken only one prenatal vitamin and one Omega 3 since my last blog.
And I have so much less time to improve...
So I am upping the stakes... I will be 35 wks on Sunday, almost time to check my GBS (Group Beta Strep) status. (Approximately 1/3 of women are colonized with GBS. It has no effect on the women, but can be potentially harmful to the newborn).
My OB/Gyn friend told me about this product "Bio K" that is a probiotic to help maintain the natural flora of the vagina. I really hope my GBS is negative so that I can stay home in early labor without worrying about getting to the hospital for antibiotics. Ok, back to the mission... I am going to drink the "Bio K" nightly and take my prenatal BEFORE I brush/floss my teeth.
So, if I don't take it, I can't brush. Let's see how that works...
I called the hypnotist Teresa after our meditation walk. There is a four-week course starting April 28th that I signed up for...
Should be very interested... I have been reading my spiritual midwifery book and practicing mindfulness.:)
Thanks to this class!
And I have so much less time to improve...
So I am upping the stakes... I will be 35 wks on Sunday, almost time to check my GBS (Group Beta Strep) status. (Approximately 1/3 of women are colonized with GBS. It has no effect on the women, but can be potentially harmful to the newborn).
My OB/Gyn friend told me about this product "Bio K" that is a probiotic to help maintain the natural flora of the vagina. I really hope my GBS is negative so that I can stay home in early labor without worrying about getting to the hospital for antibiotics. Ok, back to the mission... I am going to drink the "Bio K" nightly and take my prenatal BEFORE I brush/floss my teeth.
So, if I don't take it, I can't brush. Let's see how that works...
I called the hypnotist Teresa after our meditation walk. There is a four-week course starting April 28th that I signed up for...
Should be very interested... I have been reading my spiritual midwifery book and practicing mindfulness.:)
Thanks to this class!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Week #12
Per Dr. Ritt-Olsen's request, I am attacking this project with a new vengeance.
I am a flossing machine and proud of it; but, I haven't taken a prenatal vitamin since I don't know when...
I think in preparation of labor (and potential blood loss), taking a vitamin is a logical intervention.
This week I am starting at Zero, so I can only improve.
August is growing just fine... her hands and feet are enormous and she weighs 4lbs3oz.
I can't wait to meet her!!!!! I guess the least I can do is take a darn vitamin....
I am a flossing machine and proud of it; but, I haven't taken a prenatal vitamin since I don't know when...
I think in preparation of labor (and potential blood loss), taking a vitamin is a logical intervention.
This week I am starting at Zero, so I can only improve.
August is growing just fine... her hands and feet are enormous and she weighs 4lbs3oz.
I can't wait to meet her!!!!! I guess the least I can do is take a darn vitamin....
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