Korean Hospitals...

Korean Hospitals are not like American Hospitals...

I had the wonderful pleasure of spending the last two days of my life in a Korean Hospital in Seoul, South Korea.  It began on Wednesday when I went for an ultrasound at the military hospital.  The ultrasound was great and the little girl is quite hefty for her age (App. 5.5 lbs.)  Afterwards I dropped off a letter for my doctor.  Needless to say I was given a NST and it showed I was having contractions and was dilated partially.  I immediately got sent by Ambulance to a Korean Hospital.  I had every test known to mankind and felt very violated. I even got a chest x-ray. I am still trying to figure that one out.

I got to share a little room with a korean lady, sleep on a gurney, and much more fun.  I was released today after the contractions stopped and I never dilated.  Thank goodness for that.  I have no pictures because I didn't want any!!!!

Lets hope this little one stays in until Christmas Day......thats the project date I can deliver at the American Hospital, and after the last two/three days that is a much better place.

I will never take the healthcare I have received in the United States forgranted again!

Baby's Bedding

Here are some pictures of the bedding my mom made for the little girl on the way.  I had purchased some Vera Bradley fabric in Korea and sent it to her with no real idea in mind.  She put Minky Material on the back so Emery will be all nice and Cozy.  I am so excited to get the bedding and see it on our crib, but here is a peek at what it looks like. This is the crib at Mom's house.  I LOVE IT!!!

Another Week, Another OB Appointment

I went for my weekly appointment today.  Nothing new to report except that little girl decided to have a growth spurt and has finally caught up in size!!!  Tomorrow, I have to have an ultrasound on her little kidneys.  I got a quick glimpse of her today as the doctor wanted to check to see if she was head down. Last week she was a clearly breech, but during the week she managed to position herself head down.  She has a rather large noggin.....

Natalie has dance and Tae Kwon Do tonight and tomorrow she will be spending the night with her friend Daisy.  They are going to have so much fun!!  :)

Thanksgiving

After the Turkey is Gone

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33 Weeks Preggo

I went to the OB for my appointment this week. Yes, I know I am 33 weeks and that is not a typical appointment, but I have been blessed with the opportunity to see the OB weekly.  Thats right. I get weekly appointments from here on out.  I think I might feel like a lab rat before this baby is born. The reason for the weekly appointments is due to several factors.  One being the fact that Natalie was born at 35 weeks, and apparently that places me at a greater risk for another early labor.  The second reason is that last week I had already started dilating and was 25% effaced.  Finally, they are still monitoring her kidneys so better be safe than sorry. Normally, I would be upset, but considering the medical care in Korea is not the greatest I am actually shocked and surprised that they are monitoring her so closely.

I have another appointment on the 8th of December and an Ultrasound on the 9th. They are going to check her kidneys, my cervix and make sure she is growing correctly. I think this little girl is going to be small!  I was way bigger with Natalie.

For all of you who want to see pictures, scroll down and look at the picture of me at 30 weeks. I look exactly the same.  Thats right, I have not grown or changed at all. She is still measuring about 30 weeks, so no big change to report. I will have Rick take a picture as soon as I get batteries in my camera!

Thanksgiving

Pictures of Thanksgiving are soon to come!  We didn't take many this year as I forgot to put batteries in the camera! Go Figure!

Breaking Boards

Natalie broke her first board in Tae Kwon Do tonight. We are so proud of her. She hit the board with the palm of her hand and it snapped in half!  Way to go Natalie. This is only her third week and she is doing amazing. Her teacher told us that she is picking it up really fast.  She should test for Yellow Belt in January or February!

Way to go Little Girl!!