A Long Night in OB

Last night was a long rough night to say the least. About 9pm I noticed I was feeling some sharp pains that were coming and going. I also noticed I felt wet... After some thought I decided to put a call into the the doctors office. The on call doctor returned my call immediatly and informed me to go to the hospital to be safe and I'm in my 36th week.

I arrive at the hospital and get up to L&D pretty quickly. The hook me up to the monitors and immediatly they start picking up the contractions. The did a strip test to test for fluid but that came back neg. The contractions however were 3 to 4 minutes apart and pretty strong. They checked my cervix and I was dialated to a 1 still, so nothing major happening. At this point I'm having to breath through most of the contractions they were hurting so bad.

The doctor decided she wanted me to not have the baby yet, she wanted him to wait a little longer since I"m "right" on the boarder of when it's truely safe for him to come. So bring on the Terbutaline ( med used to try to stop labor) I was given the first shot around 11:30pm. OUCH! Not only did the contractions not stop they started to get closer and closer together. At times they were 1 to 2 minutes apart and pretty intense. I was instructed to drink some water, and try to relax. Relaxing after having terbutaline is a joke, that medcine causes you to shake uncontrollably and just all around feel NOT good.  The doctor decided to watch me from this point and not do any more meds and see if they contractions would taper off on their own or if they were changing my cervix.

I was checked again about 5:30am, no change in my cervix but contractions still coming. Doctor decided to do 2 shots of that nasty terbutaline back to back. At 6am I got the first of the two shots, ouch again.... 30 minutes later I got another shot of, double ouch. I was shaking pretty bad and feeling pretty nasty. But finally my contractions started to subside. My uterus was irriatable but not contracting like it was before. At 8:30 my doctor finally came in to see me. She didn't want to to check me in fear she would stir things up, she wanted me to go home and try to get some sleep. And I of course am to come to her office tomorrow.

We finally got out of the hospital around 9am, almost 12 hours later. I'm very very tired. I got sick on the way home in the car, but once home I've managed to take a couple naps.  I really don't feel well at all.

The kids have been with Mimi and Brad has been with me the whole time. He didn't get much sleep last night either.

I am supposed to call the doctor immediatly if my contractions start back up... lets hope they don't for right now, that was a horrible night.

Survival...Day 1 of Summer Vacation

I don't know what part of me assumed that everything would be "easy" when the kids were home from summer break. Today so far has been a challange, I really need to find a routine for us, one that works... and we don't have long to perfect it before Logan gets here.

So far this morning I have cleaned up a shattered pepper mill (made completely of glass), I've doctored a swollen ear... from where brother whacked sister in the ear that is still healing from being pierced a little over a month ago. I made lunch. I've doctored up a minor bike wreck injury.  I've broken up a couple arguments, I even managed to take a shower. Have I manged to keep my feet up much today? No... and it's obvious in how horribly swollen they are, in fact the swelling has moved up into legs and my capris are kind of cutting into my leg.

I do plan on putting together a chore chart for the kids, one that they will be using, I'm here to enforce it and I plan on doing so.

I have another ultrasound and doctor appoinment tomorrow morning.  Might take the kids to see a movie afterwards if I'm feeling okay.   Today I've had a lot of lower back pain... not to mention its so horribly hot outside, I don't want to leave the house.

Yay for summer break! LOL

And so it begins

My current view sitting at the desk...

Last week I was placed on bed rest, and taken off work.  Today the children (thing 1 and thing 2) had their last day of school.

I'm glad they're home, but my lack of energy and limted mobility is going to make for a boring couple months. I have a feeling we will be spending plenty of time at the neighborhood pool, which luckily is RIGHT across the street from the house!

I am seeing the doctor twice a week these days, sometimes more when an issue arrises. I get at least one ultrasound a week and sometimes two. So Logan is a well photographed little guy.

My doctor also refuses to schedule an ultrasound for me because she feels that I just won't make it there and she is sure we won't get to the point she wants me to be at. Logan is head down, feet well up an into my ribs. Logan loves to stretch out as much as he can which is fairly uncomfortable for me. His head is also WAY down and walking has become rather painful, but despite all this, I'm happy he is healthy, I'm happy he is doing well. No more than 4 more weeks and he will be here for sure, and thats the furthest I will have to go. Thats not a long time, not seeing as I've already been through 35 weeks of this. I'm almost ready for Logan, I washed most of his clothes (with the exception of the super cute outfits daddy picked up for him the other day)

Brad is getting excited about Logan's arrival, we both are, time is just creeping by it seems though. Brad also starts his new job June 21st, so lets hope little man makes his grand appearance before that time.

We've had 3 wonderful baby showers for our little guy, and I am still in the process of filling out thank you notes, I'm hoping to get those all out early next week.

As far as the pregnancy and how it is going, I'll be honest... I'm not enjoying this stage at all. I am very large, between my massive stomach (yes to all who ask, there is only one in there, I promise), and my extremely swollen feet and hands... It's not easy.

I don't get much sleep as I get up 3 to 4 times a night to use the restroom... I also can't get comfortable in bed. Logan's position is putting lots of pressure on a nerve thats causing me a lot of pain and limiting my sleep positions at night. I started some medicine for acid reflux since my insides are all smooshed up... luckily the medicine is helping.. so that's gotten better.  My energy level is a joke though. I am so hungry and I want to eat all the time, but I use most of my energy walking up and down the stairs to the kitchen. Sad huh?

My house is in desperate need of being cleaned... I do what I can, and pick up here and there, but it's the weekly stuff that really needs attention. Dusting, cleaning the bathrooms, washing sheets... I have managed to keep on top of the dishes for the most part, and even have most of the laundry washed (putting it away is another story).

Oh well we are almost there... almost.

Logan vs the Egg Plant

Logan is now about 1lb 12ounces and growing strong! I can now watch my tummy move as he dances around inside... sometimes his movements prove slightly painful, but I have to admit I really don't mind. I met with my high risk OB today and she thinks everything looks good. I will start seeing both of my OBs every other week now for the next 6 weeks and then after that I will be seeing the doctor twice weekly (That should be fun to balance with work!)

We will offically be 25 weeks on Saturday, however Logan is measuring like a 26 week baby but thats been the norm with him since early on, the doctors are not concerned... It's hard to believe that 10-12 weeks from now he will be here! I still need a lot of things but we are slowly getting there, we have the crib, carseat, and some clothes.. oh and my mom got us a bouncey seat the other day. Brad and I are looking for an affordable bedding set we both like. My favorite bedding set is four hundred and fifty dollars, needless to say, we don't need to spend that much!

Oh and according to some websites, Logan's size can be compared to an eggplant! Nice huh? And apparently my uterus is the size of a soccer ball, no wonder I am starting to waddle when I walk!

Soccer Mom

And no, I don't mean my kids are playing soccer now.. apparently that's how big my uterus is right now, and believe me I feel it! Logan is growing and growing and movin and groovin! Sleeping is almost non-exsistant as I can only sleep on one side or the other and neither is very comfy. Waddling is taking effect and my lungs are compressed so breathing is fun! But I am enjoying my belly. I love my little man growing inside of it! :) Small inconviences compared to the overall gift!

Micah and Hope are so funny and every night they have to tell my belly (a.k.a Logan) goodnight, it's so cute!

I have two doctors appointments this week, fun stuff! I have another ultrasound on Thursday morning, get to see how big "little man" is getting! :)

Speaking of getting big, Micah and Hope are growing so much! I took lots of pictures of them today... here is one of my favs...

Swelling heart

I seriously feel like my heart is swelling up and could possible burst with the love I now have for my 3 children and my husband.

Today we had an ultrasound that lasted almost an hour as the tech checked every little detail of our beautiful baby boy.  She checked his heart, every angle, she checked his brain, each lobe, she checked his tummy, his legs, his arms, everything... he is so pefect. So beautiful.

During his ultrasound he was kicking and moving around so much! He was kicking up a storm and punching every chance he got. He did manage to give us a thumbs up and even gave us a cute little yawn. I can't wait to kiss his little cheeks and have him curl up on my chest. 

Brad was amazed and was just glued to the screen as the tech went over all of the baby. We are just so proud, so thrilled!

Logan Yawning

I definatly feel very pregnant lately! Logan's kicks have been getting a lot stronger lately, it's so neat to feel him moving around so much. There is also no denying that I am pregnant, I not only "feel" pregnant I also look very pregnant! I've had several comments on my stomach lately. I feel like it's to early to be showing so much, then I remind myself.. wait, I'm 5 months pregnant.. I guess it's not that abnormal!

It seems that much of all I want to do anymore is eat, it's hard not to fall into eating all the time. As I sit here I am fighting the urge to go downstairs and dig into something, anything. I really don't need to gain 50lbs with this pregnancy.

Next Friday I have another ultrasound scheduled, I am excited to see Logan again! :) They are going to check his heart at this appointment :) I will be sure to update again soon!