Medicaid Scare

Just some FYI. A few weeks back we were having some issues with our Medicaid application. For those of you who don't know Medicaid provides you coverage in the event that you become pregnant and don't have the means to financial afford the pregnancy. Florida's medicaid program is actually pretty nice, all my appointments and the delivery are covered 100% and any baby visits afterwards. Sweet.

Well the Florida Department of Children and Families is the party to accept or deny the applications and they are very picky. Something on one sheet of my application was not complete and they had rejected the entire thing. Well after weeks of worry and trips to the office it is finally cleared up and myself and the baby are covered. Once less thing to be concerned about :).

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Virtual Baby Shower: Contest

Lisa of http://www.lisareviews.com/ has posted a contest this week offering a prize of a pregnancy pillow. Utterly Yours: For Happier Mothers and Babies has an awesome pillow designed to help pregnant women find a more comfortable sleeping position each night. Good luck to me ... hope I win.

Check out the contest and how you can enter also here: http://lisareviews.com/2009/03/19/virtual-baby-shower-utterly-yours/

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

My Body Week 13

Hooray!!! The first trimester is nearing an end. I think we will hold a party. Well at least a mini party with just Chris and I and a bottle of Apple Cider. :)

Here is what the babycenter.com has to say about our 13th week of pregnancy ... lots have happened in the past few weeks ... exciting developments.

As for me, I am loads better and getting stronger each day. I have a lot more energy and will power to do stuff. I still take naps in the afternoon or early evening ... okay not really naps ... I sleep for at least 2 hours or more. But the level of energy when I am awake is great. I can actually get up and do some cleaning and help around the house in the mornings and afternoons. And I have even started to get back into using our Wii Fit game. I was actually sore the first few days after I started. That is awesome because I know that it will benefit me now and later after the baby is born. I am so scared at the possibility of not being able to take off my baby weight. I know pretty lame ... but I am.

Lets see ... what else is up. Oh oh my heartburn problems ... well I think I have that tamed now. You see I have been eating cereal pretty regularly each morning and my problems would start shortly after eating. Something hit me early this week and I thought to myself maybe my body is starting to have problems with the milk. So I decided for the next few days I wouldn't have any milk in the morning and sure enough my heartburn has almost disappeared. Late at night maybe right before I got to bed I may have a few small waves of burning but nothing compared to before. I know I need my calcium though so I am thinking of getting some pills to take along with the prenatal vitamins each day.

And the last thing I can think of that is new is I am starting to have problems with my lower back, upper right check which Chris and I believe to be my Sciatica Nerve. Chris has a book for expecting fathers that talks about it and say it is common and gives ways for dads to comfort and massage their wives. So I am looking forward to that. Sometimes it is worse then others but mostly it is still bearable.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Mellowed Out

Just a quick post to say that finally things are calming down and mellowing out for me. This pregnancy thing doesn't seem all that bad any more. The heartburn is still kicking my butt and I know it isn't going to get any better but worse as it goes on but its for a good cause.

Chris and I were looking into www.babybeat.com and would love to rent one of the Doppler meters for a few months so we can have fun and hear the heartbeat whenever we want. Just hope we can get the money for it soon.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

So Amazing

That's what child birth is, simple Amazing and Awesome. We got in this morning around 2am for the 2nd night in a row. We were at the hospital, being moral support for our cousin Karsten and his wife Michelle while they awaited their bundle of joy Jannelle. We were there from Thursday night when she was first admitted, then we went home and returned about 3pm Friday afternoon then left and came back at 7pm when she was 9cm and the time was getting closer.

From there, we just hung out with them and his sister Kristian, and we laughed and talked and just had a great time waiting....you know what, the waiting really didn't feel that long. I think cause we were so occupied. Michelle, well, she went in and out of sleep. Good cause she would need her energy. Oh and our nurse, Brenda, she was just great. Thanks Brenda. I hope our nurse will be that caring and nice.


So, from 7pm til 12am, she went from 9cm to 9 1/2 cm to finally 10cm, then it was time to push. Oh my goodness, the last hour was like waiting for New Year's. We played hangman to pass the time on dry erase board. So, in came the nurse, and out we went to wait in the waiting area. Kristina got to stay and watch the delivery. You go aunty.

About 1:15am or so, we got the announcement. Baby Jannelle Ashley Ross was born!!!! 6lbs 13oz and just beautiful. We went in with the rest of the family and there she was in her daddy's arms. Mommy was on the bed snacking getting some well deserved nourishment. We gave her a hug and kiss. Jannelle is so cute. Funny thing was that when the nurse came to give her her first shots and medicine, it took daddy awhile to put her in the hands of the nurse. I mean, could you blame him?

Well folks, here are some of the pictures from last night, or rather this morning.

I can't wait till our little one gets here. While walking to the elevator, the scenes replayed in my head, and I was almost to tears with joy.

Anyways, Simple Amazing and Awesome. God, You are so Good.

Peace Out Folks
Chris C.

My Body Week 12

Hey everyone, so sorry my weekly update is so late. My cousin Karsten and his wife went in to induce labor on Thursday and Chris and I have been trying to stay with them through the entire process. Their baby was finally due early this morning, a little after 1 am. Chris has some pictures and I know he is going to want to do a special post about the whole process so I want say much more. But I am finally getting some rest and have time to catch up.

This week we passed a huge milestone in our baby journey. We finally reached 12 weeks and the risk of anything happening has been reduced. Now it is all up to our genetics and stuff to be in line. Here is what babycenter.com has to say about week 12.

As for me:

I am getting a lot better now, just like all the books and shows promised (unless it is all just mental and I am only willing it to happen). I haven't been nauseous in some time and I have a little more energy. I could use a lot more energy but anything more is good for me now.

Most of the other annoying symptoms have disappeared but now I am left with a daily case of gas and heartburn. It gets progressively worse through out the day and after each meal. So if you want to catch me at my happiest, call me around 9am before I eat anything.

I also feel so RELIEVED! We finally shared our news with the world so no more secrets. And it is awesome to receive all the love and prayers from our friends and family. THANKS GUYS!!!

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Welcome New Comers

Hey folks. For most of you this is your first time visiting our baby blog. I wanted to give you all a warm welcome and thanks for the love and support. We started this journey a few weeks back so if you are interested in knowing what we have been through since day one you will have to read back a few entries. Otherwise you can enjoy our time from here on out.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon!

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer