Dear Baby,
Its hard to believe that we are already in our 37th week and that I am considered full term and that means you could come any day and not be at risk for premature delivery issues (though please stay inside just a little longer - we are still trying to get organized in the new home). Your Daddy and I picked out your name a little while ago but we have been getting use to it before announcing it on our blog.
How did we arrive at your name? It was a long process. There were so many names we could have picked but none of them seemed right. Your Daddy loved the name Garret and its a strong and handsome name but it simply didn't seem right to me. I loved the name Keegan but it didn't work well with our last name. So, we made a list of names that we liked and went through them trying out different combinations until we found one that we really truly felt was just right for you - our littlest prince.
I knew I wanted another Irish name to compliment your big brother's and so we arrived at Colin for your first name. Your name has many origins but the Gaelic once means: "cub" or "young pup". This goes nicely with your brother's name which means "lover of hounds". Hopefully this means that you two will get along very nicely! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_(given_name)
Your middle name is Patrick. This is Mommy's most favorite boys name in the entire world but neither I nor Daddy like the nickname Pat and didn't want you to ever be teased by someone who thought it would be funny to call you Patty. This name is very special to Mommy and I hope that you wear it well as it means "nobleman." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_(given_name)
So, Colin Patrick J.... - we have given you a name - a name we believe is strong and will serve you well throughout your life. But for right now, we have taken to calling you Baby Colin and your brother calls you Baby Doro.....he'll get there someday.
Hugs and Kisses and lots of anticipation,
Mommy
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Doctor's Visit & Pregnancy Symptoms
Dear Conor,
This post is more for your future wife than for you to let her know that certain things are normal during a pregnancy that arent always talked about.
One of those things is heartburn (which we have already talked about quite a bit - and by the way I am still suffering from) and another is constipation; severe constipation. I truly hope that you don't inherit my bowels which have always been irregular but since entering my third trimester the irregularity has increased. Yesterday I worked a very full day and when I got home I had the need to go to the restroom. Well, try as I may I could not void and that inability created an intense pain in my lower abdomen. The pain was incredibly strong and required me to contact my doctor's office.
So, what is the remedy for something like this? The remedy is to take a stool softner once or twice a day which helps to keep you regular moving forward but you also need to have an enema. This can either be done at home or you can go to the hospital. As embarrassing as it is to talk about this - it is something that I wasn't prepared for and because constipation can be deadly (if not treated) I am documenting it to remember for myself and future friends/family who become pregnant.
I chose not to go to the hospital and your dad went to the pharmacy. I won't say the rest of the night went easily but the relief that I needed did come and today at my doctor's appointment we were able to concentrate on how you were doing and not how I was feeling!
You are measuring on track (37.5 weeks) and I weigh in at 159.8 pounds. This means I have gained a total of 32.8 pounds and in the last two weeks have gained 1.8 pounds. As the goal has been 2 pounds a week you and I are doing really well. The midwife Ellie said that you are still facing down with your back to my left side and your legs to my right with your butt in my ribs. She remarked that you are "just the right size baby for my body" which is a good thing I would say. We will not have an appointment next week due to the holiday so our next appointment is on December 2, 2011 at 10am.
I can't believe that our appointment on December 2nd could be our final appointment because you could be here before that next Friday!
We are feeling very ready for your arrival - car seats are installed, clothes are washed, room is set up, bathroom supplies are organized, and all of your 'gear' is assembled and awaiting your debut!
xoxo
Mom
This post is more for your future wife than for you to let her know that certain things are normal during a pregnancy that arent always talked about.
One of those things is heartburn (which we have already talked about quite a bit - and by the way I am still suffering from) and another is constipation; severe constipation. I truly hope that you don't inherit my bowels which have always been irregular but since entering my third trimester the irregularity has increased. Yesterday I worked a very full day and when I got home I had the need to go to the restroom. Well, try as I may I could not void and that inability created an intense pain in my lower abdomen. The pain was incredibly strong and required me to contact my doctor's office.
So, what is the remedy for something like this? The remedy is to take a stool softner once or twice a day which helps to keep you regular moving forward but you also need to have an enema. This can either be done at home or you can go to the hospital. As embarrassing as it is to talk about this - it is something that I wasn't prepared for and because constipation can be deadly (if not treated) I am documenting it to remember for myself and future friends/family who become pregnant.
I chose not to go to the hospital and your dad went to the pharmacy. I won't say the rest of the night went easily but the relief that I needed did come and today at my doctor's appointment we were able to concentrate on how you were doing and not how I was feeling!
You are measuring on track (37.5 weeks) and I weigh in at 159.8 pounds. This means I have gained a total of 32.8 pounds and in the last two weeks have gained 1.8 pounds. As the goal has been 2 pounds a week you and I are doing really well. The midwife Ellie said that you are still facing down with your back to my left side and your legs to my right with your butt in my ribs. She remarked that you are "just the right size baby for my body" which is a good thing I would say. We will not have an appointment next week due to the holiday so our next appointment is on December 2, 2011 at 10am.
I can't believe that our appointment on December 2nd could be our final appointment because you could be here before that next Friday!
We are feeling very ready for your arrival - car seats are installed, clothes are washed, room is set up, bathroom supplies are organized, and all of your 'gear' is assembled and awaiting your debut!
xoxo
Mom
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