A night in L&D

On Saturday night at 11:30 PM, I woke up to a very strong and painful contraction. I thought I had to go to the bathroom, so I did. That didn't help and before I knew it, my contrax kicked in every 4-6 minutes. I woke DH up, called the dr and called my mom. Contrax went on ALL NIGHT!! Anyway, mom came down to be with Tim and Lindsay while DH took me to the hospital. I talked to baby all the way over and told him/her he/she had to stay put, its not time to come out, even though I want meet him/her. Anyway, I said to DH, "what if I am overreacting and its just gas, I will feel stupid!" He said I am not stupid and would not regret going. Well, once I got hooked up, I was having contrax every 2-3 minutes! And they were getting stronger. The good news was, no dialation and cervix completely closed tight! They gave me a shot of turbuteline and hooked up the IV fluids. The shot worked for a while but when I got up to pee, they started up again. So I got a second shot and more IV fluids. By 6:30 am, I was checked again, still nothing, so I got released. The most comforting things was that baby was doing great! Steady hr and moving lots. I was apparently dehydrated. Now I must keep the fluids coming and try to empty my bladder about every hour. The nurses in triage in L&D were very nice but I told them I didnt' want to see them for at least another 2-2.5 weeks! I was 34w6d when I went in. Ideally would like to get to 37 weeks!

Less than 4 weeks to go!!!!

8 months pregnant 34 weeks, 4 days














Where'd my feet go?

Thanks for the war wounds, kids. I love them dearly. I better for these marks!

I can't believe I haven't posted since November. All is going well. I am counting down days. We are just about all set for Alex (or Kelsey) to make his (or her) arrival. Definitely feel this is a boy. We'll find out is 27 days or less!!!!!