Today

Eddie and I just got back from lunch at ChimiChurris (spelling ?) and Grimm's Boutique. There was a Brighton ring I wanted to get. Cash has about an hour left at Mother's Day Out and then we will make our daily trip to Sonic. I have been up since 4:30 and I am starting to get tired, but there is no sense in taking a nap now. My parents and Eddie's parents are coming over tonight to eat dinner for my birthday and then Cash is going home with my parents. He is staying with my grandmother tonight so we don't have to worry about getting him up early in the morning. We need to be at the hospital at 5:00 am. I am so restless. I need to have something to do every minute berween now and then.

Colt Matthew

Will be here on Thursday!

Easter 2009

Cash before church Easter morning. We were still working on shoes because he had about 3 blisters on each foot.










































Coloring Easter eggs with his cousins.
















Easter Egg Hunt at Nina and Pawpaw's

Baby Update

I went to the doctor yesterday and we decided to wait and see what happens over this next week. I haven't made any progress since Thursday. She said if he is not here by Monday we will pick a date. So more than likely I will spend my birthday in the hospital but that's ok. He will be a good birthday present.

Zoo Trip

I am so paranoid

I am not a good pregnant person because I am always so paranoid. This morning I thought I had some type of "leaking" issue. After another trip to my doctor this afternoon I found out my water didn't break and it wasn't amniotic fluid. However, I did find out another reason why I have not felt good this week. Since Monday I have dilated 3 centimeters and my cervix is almost 50% effaced. She said with so much changing over a 4 day period its no wonder I didn't feel good. She also said if I would've been 4 cm they would have sent me over to labor and delivery. I really do hate to rush this little guy but I am completely misreable and ready for him to be here. Maybe things will progress a little more before my appt on Monday and we can talk baby. Thank goodness I am finished with work for at least 7 weeks or so. I might go back the last week depending on how things are going. It will be nice to focus on the boys, Eddie included, and be home with them.

Yesterday

So, I did make it to work yesterday but left around 9:30. My back hurt so bad it literally felt like the bottom was going to fall out. The secretary here made me call my doctor. Of course they sent me to labor and delivery. I didn't want to go because I knew I wasn't in labor, but it was starting to hurt so bad I went on in. Turns out I have another UTI. On top of that there is a 7.5 lbs child sitting on my bladder. He was so active yesterday and everytime he moved it hurt. I was having mild contractions but nothing strong enough to consider me in labor. They gave me a shot for the infection and my doctor prescribed me a sleeping pill to take so I could go home and rest. I was crying by the time I left the hospital because I was so tired. I'm at work today but tomorrow is my last day. My doctor didn't want me to come today but I told her I really needed to finish this week and then I would stay home. It will be nice to enjoy the Easter weekend and not have to worry about work the next week. My next dr. appt is on Monday and I am still hoping we will plan to induce next weekend.

Dr. Appt.

I went to the doctor yesterday. We discussed the ultrasound and everything looks good. He is in the 80th percentile so he is definitely a big boy. My doctor told me to do a lot of walking to see if something will happen in the next week. Well, I didn't walk last night because we had hurricane force winds here on the prairie, but I have been up all night with labor pains. Yesterday afternoon I kind of blew them off because I figured it was from the exam I just had but they never really went away. I have been awake since about 2:00 and at 4:15 finally decided to take a shower. So, I have eaten breakfast and I'm just killing time now. A part of me would still like to stop working at the end of this week but another part of me feels like it is unnecessary if he isn't going to be here for two more weeks. At least this week and next are both 4 day weeks for me. If nothing else April 17th will for sure be my last day. Well I better finish getting dressed so I can go hang out with my little darlings at school. Today is TAKS for the 8th graders and my 7th graders are taking a practice test. Some peace and quiet will be nice.

Pictures-Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Kemah

Colt's dresser

Sign from Colt's shower that Stephanie made

Baby Shower

Cash at birthday party

Cash at Kemah

Waiting patiently for our table

Losing his patience!

Looking at the ducks

He's a big one!

The ultrasound went well but not exactly as I hoped. He was lying on his back with his feet in his face curled up in a little ball. We couldn't see his face or anything. I was so depressed. We did get to hear his heartbeat, which was 130, and saw his heart and stomach. I think she measured a few bones and I am pretty sure she measured his head. I saw her make a circle on the screen so I'm assuming that's what it was. I had to roll back and forth on the table to see if he would move but he wouldn't. I hope he is not stuck in that position and I really hope he is not plannning on coming out in that position! I now think a C-section might be in my future. Before we left she did say she feels confident he weighs about 7lbs. I'm supposed to have a month left. If I wait four more weeks to deliver he will be HUGE! So, this is what I decided yesterday. I am going to work through next Thursday, have a four day weekend for Easter, and then deliver sometime that next week. I go back to my doctor on Monday so we will see what she says about it. I guess it is partly up to her :).
After we left the doctor's office we went to Target. I usually prefer to NOT shop with my husband but he did ok yesterday. I had a few things to return and some things I needed to get. We have been so blessed with the baby gifts we have received, so what I needed was small. I wanted to get one more package of gowns and ended up with long sleeve onesies, so I have to return those. I also got him socks, a few more bottles, and new sheets for the cradle and pack n' play. We also bought a few more diapers, size 1 because I do not think he will need the newborn size. At the time buying a 157 diapers seemed like a lot, but once you think about it that might last 3 weeks-MIGHT!
To make a long story short I am ready for him to get here. I think I am physically and mentally drained. I am getting no sleep and I feel huge. For those of you who know my medical history, I have spent a good part of my twenties either pregnant or recovering from a miscarriage. So, I think it is time to have this second child and then move on to a new chapter in our lives. We wanted to have kids early and we still accomplished our goal even with a few setbacks.

36 Week Ultrasound

Today is my 36 week ultrasound and I am very excited and nervous about it. I have not had an ultrasound in over two months so I can not wait to see how big he is. I can not imagine being pregnant for 4 more weeks, so I am hoping he is a good size and can come a little early. According to http://www.babycenter.com/ he should be about the size of a crenshaw melon. Not knowing what a crenshaw melon looks like, I looked it up:

If this is true he should weigh about 6 lbs. I am expecting him to weigh a little more, but we will see. Here is my prediction. Even though my due date is not until April 30th, I think he will be here anywhere between the 17th and 24th.