baby update

OK, I know it's been a while since I've posted anything, but I've been super tired as my previous post stated. I will try my best to get the ball rolling again. For those who don't know I had to go see a specialist today. I had another ultrasound to see if the baby's feet were clubbed. According to the Doctor he really couldn't rule it out. In one view the baby was pointing the toes which is not normal for clubbed feet, but the in the next view it looked like the feet were clubbed. So unfortunately I'm thinking we really won't know forsure until the little Schenk is born. BUT that wasn't the best news. the doctor tells Ryan and I " The clubbed feet is the least of my concerns". I guess the arm is something the doctor is really worried about. He has been a specialist in his field for fourteen years and has yet to see a baby's arm in the position that it was. The best way I guess to describe it thanks to Stephanie:-) is Mr. Clean the entire time the baby's arm was in this position. It was a total of about 45 minutes and the baby's arm stayed in that position the whole entire time. It was really odd it seriously looks like the baby was flexing. The doctor apologized because he didn't know what had caused it or what it could be related too because it was the first time he had seen it. I have to go back in four week to have another ultrasound. I didn't think about it at the time, but I will be calling tomorrow to see if the baby's arm is like that will i need an c-section. That really freaks me out I have never wanted to have a c-section it scares the heck out of me. I'm also concerned because I might even have to switch hospitals depending on the results of the next ultrasound. So I guess I could know more next month.

Positive parts of the ultrasound the Doctor ruled out spinal bifida, baby has normal brain functions, organs are fine, and baby is very mobile which rules out quite a few genetic disorders.

After the first scare of not hearing the baby's heart beat, I decided I would give it up to God, and I did just that. I feel an unbelievable calm about the situation. Which is not like me at all. I'm high strung and CRAZY. God has definitely help me through any negative thoughts that the devil might but in my head. Don't get me wrong I want to know what is going on, and I hope to find out soon, but I know whatever the outcome God will see my family through.

Beside the Mr. Clean episode, I've been feeling really good tired but good. The baby is VERY active which always makes me feel good being able to feel him/her move. Connor is doing wonderful and is going to preschool next year two days a week which is perfect for a CRAZY mom like me. He is really excited and keeps on asking when can he go to school. I hope he will be fine until August.:-)

Tired..

That is all I wanted to say. I'm TIRED....

Baby Update

Still feeling great. Baby number two is a very active little on. It seem that he/she really wants to be awake right when I'm ready to go to bed. It's so funny, and I'm not kidding as soon as I hit the pillow little one is on the move. Connor was the same way. I just sleep right through it. I'll try to post some pics of a couple belly shots. I'm almost 23 weeks, and my belly is starting to poke out. I still haven't put on any weight, but the doc assured me that it was fine. My last appointment I was told that the baby might have a clubbed foot. Which is OK very treatable, but I have to wait to see a specialist. My appointment is May 14th. I have done a lot of research. I found out that it is almost 1 out of every 1,000 births a child has some kind of clubbed foot. Wow I just was shocked when I read that. The type that can be seen on a ultrasound is the most common kind, and is usually treated by cast and not surgery which definitely gives me a peace of mind. I would hate to see my little baby undergoing surgery. I guess they start treatment a week or two after the baby is born. I have put it in God's hands and I know that know matter what he will see us through anything. I really am praying if it is a clubbed foot that just casting it will be able to treat it. So that's about it on the baby front.

Connor is doing very well. We just got him a twin bed which he loves. The baby room is almost done. Evelyn just really needs to paint. He HE :-) Ryan wont let me do any painting, but I sure can rake and shovel my little heart out when he is at work. We are getting out backyard ready for a privacy fence. i am soooooo HAPPY about it because Con sometimes wants to play outside, and I can't always be out with him, so this way I can open the back door and let him play when i can't be out with him....I'm gonna love it. We are having a fencing party for those who want to attend, and YES you do have to work. Payment will be in the form of FOOD...and maybe some pop or kool-aid. Yummie..:-) Well that's about all in the Schenk household.

Ultra Sound

So, today was the big day of the ultra sound. It was awesome having Connor in there with me. He kept on saying " I see the baby on t.v. mom" Too cute. Everything looks wonderful. Baby is growing, and I feel wonderful. I haven't gained any weight YET. I'm still 4lbs under my weight when I first got pregnant. I'll probably put on like 40lbs during my last trimester. I'm not eating all that great. I've ate so much candy lately. I'm surprised I haven't gained like 10lbs in a week...:-) Junk food junkie lately. I need to stop it the baby is going to be addicted to chocolate. I made it through the whole ultra sound without asking the sex. I closed my eyes when they wrote the babies sex out on the picture. I have it an a sealed envelope, and I'm not tempted yet to look, so hopefully I can hold out. I swear I saw a little penis, but who knows it was probably a little toe. I feel the way I did when I was preggers with Con. The baby is so LOW right now. He/she is having a tap dancing party on my bladder. I've been getting yelled at by my hubby because I guess I'm not acting like I should. The other he got on my case because I was jogging along the Gator, but in my defence I had to keep up with my Con as he was driving around the neighborhood. The other day he was yelling because I was trying to level out the ground to make ready for our privacy fence, but I just shoveled a little bit again in my defence. I'm sure he won't be happy when he comes home and sees I raked the backyard, but I'm not the type of person that can just sit and do nothing. I just have to get things done.. Oh well.. Wish me luck tonight hopefully I don't get in trouble..:-( Amy sorry, but it's totally a BOY!!!!!!! OK it might be a girl, but I'm thinking it's a boy. Crap maybe I should open that envelope.:-)

Baby Update..:-)

I feel GREAT, and can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. Con and I heard the babies heartbeat last Wednesday, and now he has to tell everyone and make the sounds it's so stinking cute. The babies heartbeat is 154, and has been about that since they were able to pick it up. Baby is very active. I can feel the little bugger moving around all the time. Today was the first time that Ryan felt it, so he was really excited about that. I'm 18 1/2 weeks, and still in shock that I'm that far along. I feel great. I am pretty sure this little one is a boy too. I know five other women pregnant that are having boys, so I think it's definitely a possibility. I will also have all the things I need for a baby boy. Lately I've been feeling as good as when I was pregnant with Connor, so I'm hoping this summer wont be horrible. Well that's about it one the baby front. We are super excited to see what God has given us for a second child. I can't wait to find out, but I'll wait until the babies born...:-)

Home

After five weeks, we are finally in Michigan. It's nice to be home. It's true when they say there no place like home. It was so nice to walk through my front door. I wish the snow was all gone, but I know it will be gone soon. It's also true that absence make the hear grow fonder. I didn't realize how much I missed Ryan. Lets just say I missed him A LOT.... While I was gone my amazing husband cleared out the spare bedroom which is going to babys room. He did such an amazing job; I couldn't hold back my tears as I was completely blown away that he did all of this while we were gone. The room looks amazing it just need a painting, and it will be all ready for baby.

While I was gone I really took a hard look at the way I live my life, and I realized there are a lot of changes that need to make. I have rededicate my life to the Lord. I have never been so unbelievably happy as I am right now. I have an amazing Christian husband and a wonderful son. And as I right this, I am reminded of the love that Ryan share from the gentle kicks i feel from the baby growing in my belly. I know I have a lot of work to do as a Christian wife, but I am ready to make the changes in my life. This trip has definitely made me realize how wonderful being Ryan's wife is. I am so glad that the Lord has brought us together.

Well I got to get back to my daily routines, but I will try to post some pics from my trip. :-)

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I have found that being here with my family has definitely prepared me for a lot. Being with baby Eli, and my Con has really prepared me for this second baby. I forgot how easy babies were. They really just sleep, eat and go potty. It's when they get into the toddler years that's it gets a little more demanding. Connor has been very sweet with Eli there is no jealousy that I can see. He wants to hold the baby when he cries, and tries to feed him his bottle. He also tells me he needs his blanky when he is crying. He has been such a great help with Eli. I'm hoping that he feels the same way about his brother or sister.



The church that I've been going to has really been a blessing, and I'm finding there are a lot of things in my life that need changing. I really want to start devoting myself to the Lord.



It's been such a wonderful vacation it will be hard to leave my awesome family. They have been such a wonderful blessing to me, and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to spend with them. The weather definitely has been a wonderful change. Yesterday I even got sunburn. Connor is starting to get a nice golden color, and has loved playing with his cousins. My brother and Con have really bonded. Con always has to know where Uncle Dave is.