Ready and Waiting....

It has been about a week now since our labor scare. I have been on bedrest and it is super boring but I refuse to complain too much. Since we were rushed into thinking our little man was on his way to making his debut super early, we decided it would be a good idea to get his room finished. Just in case.......

We have the crib, dresser, pack and play, stroller, etc, etc, etc all ready for a baby. And of course his little Alabama moblie that plays the tune "Yea Alabama"





I am pretty sure this is Jason's favorite part of the room besides the "Spirit of the Bear" pic on the wall.




So for now, we are just waiting.......

Call The Coast Guard.........

Ok, so after my whiny post the other night about pregnancy I decided to treat myself to a brownie (or two). I went to bed missing Jason because he was out of town in Dallas working and I had a slight tummy ache......Throughout the night my stomach kept hurting and when I woke up, it still hurt. I went to work like usual because I thought if something was wrong that was the best place to be (I work in a Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor's office.) I got put on the monitor and low and behold, my contractions were 3 minutes apart....Yes, 1 -2 -3 minutes apart.
So, to keep from crying all I could do was laugh. Thank goodness my boss was there and he has a great sense of humor and he was able to lighten the mood as well as Debi.......

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said...Go Straight To The Hospital.
Called Jason first, no answer.

Thanks to Debi Fantastic, I got dropped off right at the front door of the hospital. As I waddled up to antepartum, my mind was racing. What am I going to do if I have a baby in the next few days? His crib is not even at our house! Jason is out of town! Keep in mind Lakelyn was born at 32 weeks. There was still so much to do. I checked in and was admitted into an "observation unit." I knew this meant they just wanted to see if I really was contracting or just whining. Contracting was the verdict.
As the whirlwind of monitoring, oxygen masks flying, and turning from side to side every 30 seconds was continuing, I tried to call Jason. I was unaware at this time that my husband was on a boat in the middle of a lake 4.5 hours away with no phone. I began to panic when I was told I had to stay. Which meant, No Going Home!!!!!!!!! Yikes!

Call The Coast Guard! I'm in Labor!!!!! These were my first thoughts as I changed rooms, got new nurses and settled into my not-so-comfy bed. With the help of wonderful friends, I did not have to call the Coast Guard. They did. Notification was made and within moments of Jason getting the message I heard his voice. What a relief! He made it to the hospital and by then the chaos had ended. I had been given several shots to stop the contractions. Steroids to beef up Bear's lungs and an ultrasound to check his weight. Luckily the medicine worked and the contractions almost completely stopped. I thank the Lord for all of the prayers that were answered. ( This is exactly how Lakelyn arrived early. The medicine just made her mad.....)

So, I'm home now. ON COMPLETE BED REST!!!!!!!!! YUCK!!!!!!!!
No cooking, No cleaning, No sitting for long periods (I'm typing fast) Only up to take showers and move from the bed to the couch. I have medicine to stop the contractions if they start back up regularly. I can sit for small amounts of time which will allow me to be able to work some from home......(Thanks Dr. R!) It is different when you want to lay down and when you HAVE to lay down.
Thank goodness I have an awesome husband! He is ready to take it all on full speed ahead!

So my promise is not not whine anymore about the ailments of pregnancy. I want him to cook a little longer before he makes his debut. No more complaining because I have figured out the hard way that you just might get what you ask for...........Like it or not!

Just Once.......

There are so many wonderful things about having a life growing inside of you. It is an unexplainable feeling. Just knowing that my son will soon be in my arms is almost enough to make me not 'blog all about it' tonight. However, I just gotta say this. No one EVER shares the ailments that come along with being pregnant. You never hear anyone say how miserable you will be at the end of your pregnancy. You never hear anyone say that the frustration of constant reflux or urination will one day make you cry. I am in no way, shape, form or fashion taking this miracle for granted, but what I am saying is that men have no idea what we go through during pregnancy. My husband has dealt very well with my hormonal outbursts and cries. I just wonder if he along with every other father would think differently if they just once had to carry a baby for 40 weeks.


Yes, I am whining a little.

Yes, I am ready to have Bear.

I just once would like to see a man gain 40 pounds, pee every time they cough, laugh, sneeze or cry, ride the hormonal rollercoaster and do it all with a smile after they vacuum, dust, iron and do the dishes. Not to mention the stretch marks and cellulite. Or the fact that just a simple shower will wear you out!

Don't get me wrong, I love feeling my son move inside of me. In fact, that is always what I miss the most after I deliver. I am so very thankful that Jason and I have created a son together. I do not, however, like the indigestion, sleepless nights, prego waddle, or the tinkle factory that I am now the president of........... I think it is so easy for a man to become a father. But just once I want him to experience all of the "greatness" that comes along with pregnancy............Can I get an AMEN?

Diapers and Wipes!

Last night at my wonderful friend Debi's home, our church family hosted a diaper and wipes shower for Bear. Everyone came together after church and we ate BBQ (which has been one of my cravings throughout this pregnancy) and sides. It was delicious!!! We got so many diapers and wipes!

I even had a few surprise guests! My boss, his sweet wife and their kids came. Also my hairstylist! (I'm glad I fixed my hair!) We had such a great time visiting with everyone. Jason got to meet several new folks. They were all very interested in the Coast Guard and his job.

Once we got home Jason was so excited to look at all of the diapers. He has so many questions that I just love answering. It is so adorable to see him go through Bear's things. I can't wait to deliver!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheeseburgers....Mmmmm

Well, I had an appointment with the doctor yesterday and I got the best news yet. I have only gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks. This is great considering I have been in and gained 12 pounds in 4 weeks before. This slight gain could have been because I have been dying from a summer cold for about a week and have not taken as much of an interest in food as usual. So today I am feeling much better and my sweet husband told me he would take me to lunch. As I began to think about where I wanted to go, I suddenly had the taste of a HUGE, GREASY, cheeseburger from Fuddruckers take over my tastebuds. Therefore, Fuddruckers or Bust! When we ordered our food I was so excited I could hardly wait to get that burger in my mouth. This may sound crazy to some folks, but to a pregnant woman it is like waiting on Heaven's gates to open........Finally, I got my burger with Bleu Cheese and Cheddar, mayo and lettuce.

Mmmmmm, perfection. I think Jason was so into watching me eat that he did not even finish his food. (We ordered the same thing just with different toppings) After I finished EVERY bite of my burger, I felt complete. Kinda warm and fuzzy inside.........The only downfall to this tasty treat is that I have to go back to the doctor in 2 weeks and face The Scale..........but the taste was worth every pound!!!!!

A New Beginning

Ok, so my beautiful and best friend Misti has encouraged me to create a blog and my boss' wife has the greatest blog. Full of cute pics, music, etc. So, I decided to take the time to begin sharing our life with you all since we are so far away. A quick rundown of us (in case you forgot) is that we were married in December of 2006 and moved straight to the great state of Texas. We live about 30 minutes from the beach!!! Jason is the greatest dad to the girls and we are expecting our first baby together very soon. Finally, a son! I am due September 9th but hopefully will deliver a little earlier than that!

We are both ready to meet our little man! Jason has been working on the room and getting everything in order for his arrival. Lakelyn is excited and Timberly is glad she will be having a brother this time. Our family will soon be complete!