Today marks 3 months since Brent's heart attack. His doctors are very happy with his progress. His last test results for his cholesterol came back significantly low. So the long walks with Koda, Brent's determination to stay healthy and my cooking are all paying off. :)
His results from his eco-cardiogram last week came back. Normally your heart pumps about 50-70 percent of your blood supply per beat. After his heart attack his heart was showing he was only pumping about 40 percent. This last eco showed that he is now at 50 percent. Which is at the lower end of normal, but the doctors are happy to see this. This last eco did still show that he does have damage to his heart. His first eco after his heart attack showed about 10 percent damage to his heart - we do not know if this percentage is still the same or not. We have been told this type of damage usually cannot be repaired. So that is why it is so important for him to stay healthy.
We are so happy with his progress. I cant believe it has already been 3 months. Its a blessing it happened when it did - its has helped me to eat extremely healthy throughout my pregnancy. Brent, myself and our baby will all be healthy. His heart attack has definitely taught us a lesson about life - and to never take it for granted. A BIG THANKS to all of our family and friends for your support these last 3 months. We dont know where we would be without all of your thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
87 Days to go
I have officially moved into my 3rd trimester. Time has gone by so fast - I feel like just yesterday we were announcing to everyone that we were expecting. Now its crunch time. Baby showers, child birthing classes and setting up the nursery. Are you ever really ready for a baby? Because I sure as heck do not feel like I am ready. I am scared to death......
Brent and I had an absolute amazing time at the desert over the weekend. I seriously think I would choose to take our trailer out for vacation over any other place to vacation at. There is just something about camping and the peacefulness of the outdoors. Below are some pictures that I took - we pretty much did a whole lot of nothing. And that is exactly what we were hoping for.
Brent was super excited - he had his first ground beef burger in almost 3 months.
Brent and I had an absolute amazing time at the desert over the weekend. I seriously think I would choose to take our trailer out for vacation over any other place to vacation at. There is just something about camping and the peacefulness of the outdoors. Below are some pictures that I took - we pretty much did a whole lot of nothing. And that is exactly what we were hoping for.
Brent was super excited - he had his first ground beef burger in almost 3 months.
Monday, February 8, 2010
26 weeks along
I am now only days shy of moving into the 3rd trimester. YIKES!! When I told Brent the other day that I had moved into double digits - 94 days until my due date, his eyes got really big like..."oh my, he is going to be here soon." Tonight we start child birthing classes. Some people have said the class is very helpful while others said its a waste of time. We will go to a class or two and see what we think. I saw my nephew being born so I kind of know what to expect - Brent on the other hand this is all new to him so I think it will be good for him to go to. Brent is SO looking forward to it. LOL!
Brent has his eco-cardiogram tomorrow to see how much damage has been done to his heart. I will update everyone on how that goes.
Brent and I are heading out this weekend on a mini getaway to the desert. We are going to be taking our trailer out. We have our big trailer that we hardly ever use, so we thought this weekend being Valentine's Day & all, why waste our time trying to get into a fancy restaurant. To me, camping just by ourselves is just as romantic. :) Its something that we are really looking forward to.
How far along: 26 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: up 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: Same as last week - maternity everything.
Stretch marks: Still nothing yet. :)
Sleep: Another decent week of sleep - but waking up for work in the morning like I got none what so ever.
Best moment this week: Its only Monday so nothing exciting yet.
Gender: Still a boy!
Movement: Lots of movement.
Belly button in or out?: Still in - but I have a feeling its going to be popping out soon.
Craving: Sweets.
What I miss: I want my energy level back. My energy is starting to go again. :(
What I am looking forward to: Results from Brent's eco-cardiogram, childbirthing classes, moving into my 3rd trimester and our mini getaway to the desert.
Brent has his eco-cardiogram tomorrow to see how much damage has been done to his heart. I will update everyone on how that goes.
Brent and I are heading out this weekend on a mini getaway to the desert. We are going to be taking our trailer out. We have our big trailer that we hardly ever use, so we thought this weekend being Valentine's Day & all, why waste our time trying to get into a fancy restaurant. To me, camping just by ourselves is just as romantic. :) Its something that we are really looking forward to.
How far along: 26 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: up 13 lbs
Maternity clothes: Same as last week - maternity everything.
Stretch marks: Still nothing yet. :)
Sleep: Another decent week of sleep - but waking up for work in the morning like I got none what so ever.
Best moment this week: Its only Monday so nothing exciting yet.
Gender: Still a boy!
Movement: Lots of movement.
Belly button in or out?: Still in - but I have a feeling its going to be popping out soon.
Craving: Sweets.
What I miss: I want my energy level back. My energy is starting to go again. :(
What I am looking forward to: Results from Brent's eco-cardiogram, childbirthing classes, moving into my 3rd trimester and our mini getaway to the desert.
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