31wks appt

Good news and bad news.

Let's start off with the bad first. As always Hayden acted like your typical three year old, screaming, getting into crap(including swabs in the drawer under the table, yes the female kind...thought it was a q-tip and shoved it in his ear), yelling no, talking back etc. So I excused myself, took his butt to the bathroom, washed his mouth with soap(yes I keep a bar of soap in a ziplock bag on my purse for special occassions such as these) and had a little talk with him. We got back into the room just in time, my doctor came in to do the usual checkup/ultrasound. Insert anxiety here. Hayden obviously didn't learn his lesson because he went right back to being Mr Billy Bad Ass. *sigh* Onward and upward...

This brings me to the better part of the appointment. My Dr did his usual measure my gut and I'm still measuring a week and five days ahead. Last appt it was only a week. He's a big boy. As I expected, my blood pressure was elevated. So he asked one of the nurses to take Hayden for a little walk so I could calm down. Ten minutea later, rechecked my blood pressure. Still elevated. So now we have to monitor my bp and make sure I'm not showing signs of preeclamspia. Yikes!!! Then he started the ultrasound and this is where the good news comes into play. My placenta has not moved anymore. Reason this is a good thing is because obviously it won't obstruct baby's exit and if an emergency situation were to arise(knock on wood) and I required a c-section, there's no worry of cutting into it and me bleeding to death on the table. Woot!! So 100% going forward with a vaginal delivery!!! NO C-SECTION REQUIRED unless K is breech come induction date. Speaking of induction, my next appt on April 10th is my last biweekly and I will get my official induction date!!!!! Yea!!!!!!! I spoke to my doctor about my bedrest being pointless, my anxiety, depression, my extreme pelvic pain and all. He wants me to try relaxing and setting aside for quiet time during the day. I couldn't help but laugh because that's asking too much, especially from Hayden. The extreme pelvic pain I have to suck up and told me to walk more. Seems counter productive to be on bedrest and wanting me to walk more? Guess I just have to be careful and pray like hell labor doesn't come for another six weeks. All in all, Keiran is healthy, his amniotic fluid was perfect despite my leaking small amounts. Heart rate was perfect. He did say that K has a big head, oh good, just what I wanted to hear with my pelvis feeling the way it does.

I had plans to go visit Granny and PopPop like I normally do but in all honesty after the crap Hayden pulled at the doctors office and my cramping, I was ready to be home.

Hayden and I are home safely. I can't say he's in the best of moods since he's been to timeout twice and had his butt popped once already. Our bellies are full and I'm hoping he takes a nap so I can do the same.

Overwhelmed and exhausted....

Way too early!!!

Before I even go on what all took place at my doctors office, let me back up to last night.

Last night I stayed up beyond past my bedtime, 1am. I went to the bathroom, like I normally do before bed and noticed I lost my mucus plug. Yes I know, tmi, but get over it, one of the joys of pregnancy. All night long I was having some pretty strong cramps. Nothing painful. Nothing I would consider contractions. So first thing this morning, I called my doctors office to ask if I should have any cause for concern. Since I am 29wks 4days, they deemed it necessary to see me in the office as soon as possible. So they got me set for 3pm. Granted it couldn't wait for Friday's appt with my ob. So I frantically call Hayden's pediatrician and see if they can squeeze him in today, thank god they could, I didn't want to drive back into town by myself with a rowdy three year old.

Hayden and I set off for Georgetown and made it to his appointment. He is healthy as a horse, 38" tall, 35lbs. Unfortunately he is showing early signs of ADHD. Of course its too early to give him a "diagnosis" but its not the end of the world and Hayden's doctor gave me amnesty suggestions as to what can help. :)

Now onto the stressful appointment...

My doctor got me in as soon as I walked in the door. With that said, they immediately put me on the monitors to watch for contractions and monitor K's heartrate. Heartrate averaged 142bpm and I was indeed having some pretty impressive contractions although I wasn't in any physical pain. They had me down some h2o and had to use medical intervention to stop them. Once they were stopped, they checked me and I'm still sitting at 1cm. *sigh* Basically my doctor scolded me and told me to take it easy... Translation, bedrest!

With that said, Jon and I had to make the difficult decision to cancel Hayden's birthday party Saturday. As much as it breaks my heart and kills me not to celebrate formally with friends and family, I know it's best I take it easy and not have to worry about the stresses of having a house full. :( Doesn't mean I'm not making him cupcakes, damnit!!!!

My apologies to everyone who had made plans to come, obviously this wasn't planned and I'm super bummed about it. I'm trying not to get emotional and cry about it because I know Keiran can feel it, but it still doesn't take away the suckage factor.

Hugs and love from our family to yours.

Time

It's oh so very true when they say "once you become a mom, time flies." Here we are, a week away from Hayden's 3rd birthday.

How on earth have three years flown by before my eyes??

It seems like yesterday my doctor told me to report to labor and delivery on March 11, 2009 at 7pm. It seems like yesterday Dr Heyliger came in as Hayden was crowning, literally just in time to "catch" him. His cries immediate. All I remember asking was how much he weighed. As if it mattered. He was crying furiously so I knew he was safe and healthy. My next question to the doctor on call seemed irrelevant to the nurses but I shouted "can I have a burger now?" Yes me, with food on the brain needed fuel. I hadn't eatten in almost 32 hours so I was eager to sink my teeth into a cheeseburger. :)

Why does it seem like it all just happened? How can three YEARS magically fly by like that?? You would think, as a stay at home mom, time would drag by. Not in my case. I'm still surprised we are at birthday #3!!

Hayden is now talking up a storm. Some words are rather embarrassing while we are in public. Hayden is also completely potty trained, morning, noon and night. Thank goodness because his baby brother will be here in about 75 days. I'm enjoying the brief break from diapers, absolutely!! Hayden also got evicted from his five point harness carseat and is now in his big boy booster seat with full back with the lap/shoulder belt. It's still scary to me that he's growing at an alarming rate but regardless if I like it or not, he's growing up into such a sweet, handsome little man.

Six days and counting til Birthday #3.

Time....it's all we have.