Jay and I had a lot going on this past weekend. It was definitely a fun and exciting time for us.
Thursday was my 28-week appointment. At this appointment they do testing for gestational diabetes. I had to drink a really sweet drink and then they took my blood an hour later. The drink wasn't as bad as I thought...especially since I got to refrigerate it beforehand. A few days later, the results to my test came back normal!! Woohoo! Also, my belly is measuring normal and Liam has a strong heartbeat. We are thankful for such a positive doctor's appointment!
Side Note: My OBGYN, Dr. Beard, is about to go on maternity leave. She is not scheduled to come back to work until November 1st. My due date is November 9th. This is cutting it pretty close! So I look forward to meeting the new doctor next month. I read on her bio that she graduated from Texas A&M - WHOOP! - and is class of 2002. Wait a second...that's what class I am. Wow, this makes me a little nervous to have a doctor deliver Liam that is my same age...but hopefully all goes well if she is the one to deliver!
On Friday Jay and I went to our pediatrician's office to get to know him a little better. He is truly an amazing person. We enjoyed the office and our conversation with Dr. Pielop. I can't wait for him to meet Liam! Unfortunately, since he is located out in the Memorial City area, he won't be checking on Liam in the hospital after his birth (I deliver in the Medical Center), but he recommended a pediatrician that 'makes rounds' in that hospital for me to ask for when I deliver. That is comforting. Below is a picture of the office and one of Dr. Pielop. I also included his bio.
Blue Fish Pediatrics:
Thursday was my 28-week appointment. At this appointment they do testing for gestational diabetes. I had to drink a really sweet drink and then they took my blood an hour later. The drink wasn't as bad as I thought...especially since I got to refrigerate it beforehand. A few days later, the results to my test came back normal!! Woohoo! Also, my belly is measuring normal and Liam has a strong heartbeat. We are thankful for such a positive doctor's appointment!
Side Note: My OBGYN, Dr. Beard, is about to go on maternity leave. She is not scheduled to come back to work until November 1st. My due date is November 9th. This is cutting it pretty close! So I look forward to meeting the new doctor next month. I read on her bio that she graduated from Texas A&M - WHOOP! - and is class of 2002. Wait a second...that's what class I am. Wow, this makes me a little nervous to have a doctor deliver Liam that is my same age...but hopefully all goes well if she is the one to deliver!
On Friday Jay and I went to our pediatrician's office to get to know him a little better. He is truly an amazing person. We enjoyed the office and our conversation with Dr. Pielop. I can't wait for him to meet Liam! Unfortunately, since he is located out in the Memorial City area, he won't be checking on Liam in the hospital after his birth (I deliver in the Medical Center), but he recommended a pediatrician that 'makes rounds' in that hospital for me to ask for when I deliver. That is comforting. Below is a picture of the office and one of Dr. Pielop. I also included his bio.
Blue Fish Pediatrics:
Dr. Pielop:
Dr. Pielop was born and raised here in Houston. He attended high school at Kinkaid and graduated from Duke in 1995, where he majored in Biology and Spanish. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1999 and completed his pediatric residency training at Baylor College of Medicine-affiliated hospitals (including Ben Taub General Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital) in 2002. In 2002, Dr. Pielop became board certified in pediatrics and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Pielop then worked in group practice from 2002-2004. In 2005, Dr. Pielop joined Dr. Jung to begin Blue Fish Pediatrics.
He married his wife Josie in December of 1996. They have two sons: Will, who was born in April of 2005 and Gus, who was born in December of 2007. Dr. Pielop attends Second Baptist Church and enjoys the outdoors, bird hunting, arrowhead collecting, saltwater fishing, and gardening.
Saturday Jay and I got to go to Memorial Hermann Medical Center and get a tour of the 5th floor where I will be delivering. It was very informational and made it all so real! I can't believe we'll be there in a little over 2 months! Wow! Our tour guide, Nurse Debbie was so sweet and gave us confidence in the staff. We got to spend some time in a delivery room and ask a lot of questions. I'm so glad we signed up for that! Then Jay took me on a date to Pappasitos...Yum! Thankfully I can still eat pretty much anything I want without getting heartburn. Bring on the chips and salsa!
Sunday we had scheduled a photo shoot with a girl I knew when I danced on Aggie Dance Team, Ashley. I think she did an excellent job! We decided to take pictures outside in the evening and the location we picked was our church - Second Baptist. That church has done wonders for our marriage and provided so many friends. We met there and got engaged there too. So needless to say, it was the perfect location for another milestone in our lives! Here are some pics!
If you would like more information about Ashley, visit her website: http://www.paintedpeacockphotography.com/
Oh and I almost forgot to brag on my husband! Jay has been working so hard on our guest bathroom because as soon as that is finished, we'll be able to paint Liam's room. He has tiled the shower and the floors. Below is a picture of his amazing work! He has also put up the chair rail and bead board, painted primer on the walls, and installed the shower head and nozzle. We are still deciding what color to paint the bathroom. Thank you Jay for your hard work!
Our next exciting event will be on Saturday. It's not only the day of my first girly shower, but it is also Jay and I's 6th wedding anniversary. That will be special to celebrate both events in one day. Unfortunately we won't be going to dinner that night due to that day also being the first Texan's game of the season - Jay will be running the flags again!
Exciting times! We are blessed!
Love,
Danielle
