Triage Visit

Well it's been a rough couple of days but I think the worst is behind us. I woke up Wed morning at 0130 with horrible stomach pain. I knew I wasn't in labor but didn't know what was going on. I ended up spending the rest of the night in the bathroom on the toilet with the trash can in front of me. NOT fun!!! This continued til sometime mid-morning when I was finally able to sleep for a couple of hours. By mid-afternoon my stomach decided to settle down but my muslces started to cramp. Knowing I was pretty dehydrated at this point I called my Dr. I ended up at Labor and Delivery triage Wednesday evening. I thought I would get IV fluids but they ended up just checking my urine, monitoring me and the baby for a couple of hours and sent me home. By that point I was able to keep some fluids in me. I was a little frustrated and felt a little foolish since they really didn't do much for me but better safe than sorry. They told me to drink lots of fluids and rest, nothing I didn't already know to do.
This whole mess with the economy has really got me thinking and a little worried. I'm so not a financial guru, I barely understand basic concepts when it comes to the business world but I know enough to know that things aren't looking good. I keep thinking of how things were in the Great Depression and really hope that that isn't the direction the country is going in. It's scary to think of and I say that knowing that I have one of the best jobs that I could ask for even if we do have another depression. My job security as a nurse is pretty tight. Thankfully. It still however makes me nervous with all the debt we have accumulated with our building purchase and remodeling. I know that Justin and I are in a whole lot better shape than a lot of people probably the majority of people. That said I would like to keep it that way. I'm trying to come up with ways to save money, spend less and still live comfortably. There's a lot we could do without if we had to and we might just have to. Of course adding a baby to the family during all this is a little stressful but I know it will all work out ok. We just have to be smart and trust that God will provide for us what we need.

only five to go

My preganacy continues to go well and I'm so looking forward to having this little girl in my arms. I had another Dr. appointment today but I saw the Nurse Practitioner instead of Dr. Lenhert. She said everything looks great. Next time they will do a quick ultrasound to check for position and size. I've had fun working on her room the last few days. I also went shopping at Target and got some of those must have items. We still need some bigger items like our stroller/carseat combo but other than that we have everything else covered. Anything else is just icing on the cake.
A quick note on my friend Jenni's little boy, Granton. One week ago today he was able to move out of the hospital and into the Ronald McDonald house. What a blessing!!! Continue to pray for him as there are still goals to meet before he can come home.
I could also use a prayer or two as I've been feeling a little lonely lately. Justin is busy with the building and studio and we don't get to see each other much. Plus I've been missing my mom and brother too. It's not fare that they had to miss out on my little girl's life. It gives me comfort to know that she has several Guardian Angels watching over her but it's not the same.
I'm glad to be dropping back to part-time at work this week. Tomorrow and Sunday are my last 12hr days. I'll be working four days a week instead of three but at least the days won't be so long and I'll be working evening shift so no more getting up at 0430. At least not til there's a hungry baby involved. :)

33 week update

I had my 33 week checkup on Monday. Things continue to look good. No major problems other than the normal discomforts. The tiredness has definately set in. Yesterday I took two naps. I will feel really good for about two hours and then the energy is gone. I'm not looking forward to working the next two days, 12hr shifts are getting to be way to hard. Only two more weeks til I drop to part time and I can't wait. Hopefully I'll survive without having to call in again.
My baby shower is this weekend and I'm so excited about it. I hope that lots of friends and family are able to come. I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone. And of course getting all the fun baby stuff is great too. Thanks to my great friends who are throwing it for me. You guys mean so much to me!

Count down mode

I am officially in count down mode for this pregnancy. While I have very much enjoyed being pregnant and it has been very easy I'm ready to have control of my body again. The discomforts are starting to pile up. For example; my thermostat is at least 10 degrees warmer than normal, my stomach is actually sore from all the activity on the inside, the insane amount of nightly bathroom trips, inability to eat even half of what I want due to the compression of my stomach in my chest etc...I could go on but I won't. I know all of you mothers out there already know what I'm talking about. None of it is that bad but nevertheless I'm ready to be done with it.
That being said I had a freak-out moment yesterday. Having not slept nearly the entire night Sunday I called in to work, something I rarely ever do. The next morning I realized that there may be many nights to come that are that way and that I have only seven weeks left. In seven weeks I'm going to be a mommy. I will be responsible for meeting all the needs of this little person. That really freaks me out. Life will never be the same. I've heard that it all changes for the better but part of me is still skeptical as I like my life the way it is. Too late now. :)
I said a long prayer yesterday about becoming parents, for our daughter and all the fears and anxieties that I have. Justin and I were at the store the other day and there were all these kids and their parents were constantly yelling at them. I so don't want to do that. I know there are going to be many more prayers going up to Heaven. Good thing I have several guardian angels up there. :)