Changes

Things can change on a dime, that's for sure. Here I sit in the hospital on bed rest. It all started with that darn ear infection. I'm just sure of that. I made it until Sunday before I cracked. When I cracked, it got ugly. I decided around 11:30pm that I had no choice but to go to the ER. I cannot fully describe how awful this sounded. The drive, the wait, the exposure, the fact that the King had to stay with the sleeping girls..... Yuck, but in the end pain won and I went. It was actually a much worse experience than I ever could have imagined on my own. The place was packed, of course, so I took a number. It would've been different had I not felt like someone was shoving an ice pick in my ear. The entire left side of my face was throbbing as well.

I'm not entirely sure how, but I managed to wait for a couple of hours until finally it was my turn to be seen. Ironically once back in the examining room it only took 10 minutes to be diagnosed and receive my first round of antibiotics. I drove home and was back on the couch by 2:30am still feeling horrible. I had an OB appointment at 11, and I got the girls ready and dropped them off at my Mom's. I was feeling dizzy, nauseated, and just plain sick.

I had no wait time what so ever at the Dr.'s office. I told him about the ear and how I was feeling. He checked my BP and it was 140/100. He let me rest a minute, checked again with the same result. I was then told not to dilly dally and to head straight over to the hospital to be admitted. I made a few phone calls and started the admissions process. Once here my BP stabilized and baby and I passed all of our tests. We had another ultrasound which he slept through, but it was good to see his heart beating away and his belly contracting with breathing motions.

Unfortunately when all my labs came back the news wasn't great. I am spilling protein over into my urine as well. When I was at the Dr. yesterday he checked my cervix and I am high and fully closed making me not favorable for induction right now. So we wait. Again, things could change on a dime. I'm doing a 24hr urine catch and those results will determine our future. The King is with the girls and they are confused but doing very well. My Mom kept them yesterday so that he could be with me through the testing process. A friend kept them this morning so that he could bring me some things from home. I took a shower and that perked me up a bit.

I wish I could say my ear wasn't hurting, but this ache is stubborn and hanging in there which has me frustrated. I'm trying to rest, but it's weird. The hardest part is the unknown, but that's just life I suppose, it can change on a dime!

Horse Shoes and Hand Grenades

I really thought I was close to having the baby last night. As the title implies, no cigar. I started having mild contractions around 11:30 pm and they continued steadily almost all night long. They never picked up in intensity but of course that didn't keep me from hoping they would. It speaks volumes that I was super excited to ask for an IV antibiotic. Yeah, my ears are killing me still. Tomorrow is my appointment and I am so glad relief is in sight.

Good Grief

I haven't been sick this pregnancy very much at all. So I was pretty surprised when I woke up this morning and my ear hurt. I decided to give it some time. I have suffered ear infections my whole life so I know when I have one. I was pretty busy all day, but I took some pain relievers and really had a good day. I went grocery shopping, did a bunch of laundry, and took some lunch to my Mom who had a medical procedure done yesterday. Now tonight I am 100% sure my ear is infected. It took forever for the pain drops I have to kick in and up until they did I was contemplating a trip to the E.R. I have an appointment Monday, so I hope I can make it until then. I really want this cleared up before I deliver.

While I'm Waiting

Preparing for a baby is fun, there is no doubt about that. I have entertained myself by preparing the room and organizing his things. It helps pass the time and I think it prepares the girls as well. It makes something so hard to understand seem very real. Here's just a few pictures of what we've been up to.

37 Weeks Full Term!

Wooo Hoooo and the countdown officially begins. Too bad I have a toothache that is driving me cuh-razy. Stupid Tylenol. I am using numbing medication but I think I've built up a tolerance or something because it's not helping anymore. There really isn't anything I can do because it's not infected, no fever or anything. As soon as the baby comes I can make an appointment and get things fixed. It's hurt on and off for a bit so I'm hoping the "off" comes really soon.

I am surprisingly still pretty darn comfortable pregnancy wise. I sleep just fine at night when the girls are feeling well. Sure I get up to go to the bathroom, but nothing new there. At night I usually have bothersome BH contractions and I often hope they're doing at least a little something. I try to keep myself busy so I don't fall into the constant false labor trap. Anyway you look at it this baby is coming very soon.

The Shower

Today, after church, was my baby shower and we all had a fabulous time. The girls stylishly pose with their newly acquired sunglasses.
Tea and I just after enjoying a wonderful lunch.


I got so many wonderful gifts it was unbelievable.

I loved this handmade blanket, cap, and booties.

We played several great games including, who's that baby?

Everyone who attended signed this piggy bank. What a great idea!

My Mom and I.

The beautiful floral arrangement my Aunt sent.

The cake was both gorgeous and delicious!

Growing

I might as well "keep it real" so this is me now: