Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

It's a Sadie!

We had our ultrasound last Friday and found out we are expecting a girl! Clint of course knew this all along as he says but I was thankful for the confirmation. She was very cooperative this time and we even were able to capture the moment on DVD! We can't wait for our little lady to get hear. We are getting pretty darn excited! Now to get the girl some clothes, maybe some diapers, probably should finish her room. Sigh, so much to do.

Also, as of right now I will not have to have a c-section!!! I was really nervous I may have to since my placenta was pretty much right next to the cervix but thankfully it moved! I know, kind of gross but thank goodness it creeped it's way up. That would just mean more time recovering and a more painful recovery. I would rather just enjoy my time with my little girl!

Mom had her knee surgeries the last couple weeks. She got both knees done (on different days) but seems to be doing pretty well. I haven't been able to see her yet but will be home this weekend to see how it's really going! Everyone says she has been a real trooper and is doing great though! I'm sure it is a very painful surgery, especially to do twice! Thinking of you mom, hope you just keep getting better and stronger!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

November...

November began as I started my new job at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. I will admit, the drive and working overnight absolutely stinks! The opportunity to work with children more then makes up for it though! I work with kiddos of all ages as part of the floor I am on is NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) overflow. So we get the babies that are premature to the kids who are 17. The focus of the floor (other then NICU) is Infectious Disease but it seems like mostly altered oxygenation kids. I am excited to continue my career there and hope I can start dealing better with the drive and night shifts.

The move is proving to be a good thing for the Meek family. Although we miss our home, family, friends, and jobs in Iowa, we are thankful we made the decision we did. Clint is able to be home more, I am able to work with kids, the dogs are very happy with the extra space they now have, and we are learning to rely on each other and communicate more clearly. I am still very nervous for life after the baby arrives since we have zero help/ support down here but I am sure we will adjust and learn the ropes of being parents quickly.

Speaking of the little munchkin... I finally found a doctor down here to take over my care. It was a bit ridiculous how hard it was to find someone but I did and I like her. Dr Ash is an OB in Independence. She is a newer doctor just off her residency which made me a bit hesitant at first but after talking with her, I decided I really liked her. She talks to me straight but is still nice and pleasant! Her office is attached to the hospital I will be delivering at so unless I go on a weekend when she is not on call, she will deliver us. I have another appointment next week and Clint will be able to go to this one with me so I am hoping he likes her as much as I do. He was not a fan of my last OB so fingers crossed here folks! We also will have another ultrasound at the appointment so lots of prayers the baby chooses to cooperate and we can find out if we are expecting Sadie or Nolan!
Clint and I were so thankful we were able to be home in Iowa for Thanksgiving. We were there for 5 days and they were wonderful days! We saw friends and family, ate wonderful food, and celebrated our niece, Grace's 1st bday, as well as my sister, Beka's bday! I will admit traveling with 2 large dogs is a challange but luckily we have family that is willing to have them along for the ride. Thank-you! Can't wait for next year with 2 large dogs and a baby... crazy!!!







The dogs taking their afternoon snooze...
Millie, Geordie and Payton. So impressed with how well they all got along!












Making friends... Miley & Gracie






Grace's 1st Bday Cake

The baby bump at 27 weeks... please forgive the PJs!