L & D...and No, I Don't Mean Laura & Darin!

I have been having the belly tightening for weeks now. On Monday, it got to a point that was starting to make me a little nervous. It was constant, which doesn't really follow the contraction "rule", but it was becoming increasingly more uncomfortable as the day progressed. I called the nurse in the morning and left a message saying it wasn't urgent. By about 1:45, I called back because I felt like it was becoming urgent! She told me to go straight to Labor and Delivery just to be certain I wasn't contracting and to check in on the peanut. I got hooked up to the machine and instantly little Pixie was kicking away at the monitor! I was monitored for about an hour and during that time, her heart rate was perfect and I didn't have one contraction, which I figured.

The nurse came back in after consulting with Dr. S. and said the dreaded bed rest phrase again. I was told to take it easy until my appointment with him on Thursday afternoon. I did go into work on Tuesday (shhh), but then worked from home the rest of the week. Surprisingly enough, I did feel better by Thursday afternoon when I went to see him. Guess maybe resting does help :). Our appointment was just a check up - measured my belly (which was actually measuring 32 weeks at 33 weeks), checked her heartbeat, which was 135 and then went over any concerns. Dr. S. did want me to stay on bed rest, but I convinced him that I could do half work days if I promised to go home and rest when the half day was over. It seems like bed rest is not necessary since I wasn't actually contracting, but I also know that these next 3-4 weeks are crucial - need to get to full term. So, if that means taking it easy, I am on it!! Starting on Monday, I will be working half days...I promise!

Next week starts the twice a week visit schedule. Mondays will be a biophysical ultrasound and a Non-Stress Test and then Thursday will be an appointment with another NST. Next week I am doing Tuesday and Friday though because of the holiday. I honestly CANNOT wait to get an ultrasound...it's been so long since I have seen her! I am excited to be able to see her sweet face again. Until then, I am taking it easy and making sure I keep us both healthy!!

32 weeks!



33 Weeks!

From Saying Goodbye to an Angel to Getting Ready for our Rainbow

Single digits left in weeks until we meet this baby girl! There are days when August cannot get here fast enough. The nerves I have had this whole pregnancy have been pretty overwhelming. However, it has FLOWN by and I know I will miss this! I absolutely love being pregnant. I love that I am the one taking care of and protecting this little girl. I love that I get to feel her moving around (constantly!). I love that I feel her hiccuping (about 10 times a day!). I love that God blessed me with this rainbow to carry and love. Pregnancy can be tough, but it is simply amazing and I cherish the time I have with this little peanut in my belly. 

It was 9 months ago tomorrow that we had to say goodbye to our second angel. At that time and the many months following, it was hard to believe that I would ever heal from that. But, here I am with a healthy, very active little rainbow baby girl growing inside of me. It is a bit surreal. But, as I have said before, this whole roller coaster really supports the notion that everything does happen in perfect order.  I just pray we make it through these next 7-8 weeks with no hiccups. I continue to dream of the day we are holding and breathing in every little bit of our baby girl. I cannot wait to hear those first little cries - it will probably be one of the most exciting and reassuring moments of my life. I still remember hearing Jameson's little bird-like squeals when he first entered this world - music to my ears. One of the best sounds a mother can hear and my body and soul are anxiously awaiting the moment I get to hear that beautiful music!

Sweet little girl sucking on her hand during my 30 week ultrasound.



30 weeks!!  Actually measured 29 weeks at my appt.
which is surprising!

31 weeks...looks like I am hiding a basketball under there!
My guess is I caught up and am measuring on schedule...or ahead!