Well, truly, I can't complain - when I think about my minor problems compared to others more important and complicated problems, I have too much to be thankful for to be so gripey!
Today was not so much fun... it started out with day two of breathing treatments for Ramsey, which although started out well, have proven to make her already-aggravated attitude even more difficult. She pretty much stood at my feet and cried and whined ALL day long. When I tried to lay her down for nap - which she usually loves - she cried the entire time. She threw her food down, all the while screaming and demanding, "Bite! Bite!". I just couldn't figure out what she wanted or how to please her.
I also went to my doctor's appointment. Although I had big plans in my head to have the baby THIS Friday, April 1st, that too was also not going to work. Dr. Ram informed me that it is the hospital's new policy, not to allow him to schedule anyone earlier than 38 weeks unless it is an emergency. I am not technically 38 weeks until Saturday... boo! His surgery day is Wednesday, or within limits, he can also do surgery on Fridays. I voted for next Wednesday, and Tanner voted for next Friday. Once again, I lost... Tann didn't want to have to miss too many sales, which I understand, but it just means 48 extended hours of togethernesss for me and baby, and we are getting a little tired of each other. I am officially on the HCMH calendar as an April 8, 2011 scheduled c-section, probably around noon. It beats getting to the hospital for a 7:30 am section, but because I can't eat anything after midnite, and then only eat ice chips/clear liquids for 2 days, I am thinking a noon section is going to cause some hunger pains... one more small sacrafice for the miracle we are getting.
To top it off, I get the bright idea that Ramsey and I should get out of the house this afternoon while Tann and Reese go to softball practice... this will help her attitude, and mine - which at this point is on a fast race downhill. We gather up a few things I needed to return to my mom, and head to her house. When we arrived, she was outside and it had just begun to mist. I set Ramsey down, and walked toward my mom where she was visiting with my grandad {they live across the street}. Out of nowhere, the dang dog {large, brown, HYPER lab} hauls across the yard to mom, and then heads straight past me and toward Ramsey. She was standing on the concrete sidewalk, so I could just envision her getting knocked down very hard by his speed and weight. When he passed me, I reached for him to stop him, and slipped on the grass... I did avoid falling completely down, but I think that might have been better than the pain it caused to stay upright... I pulled about *&^%!! number of muscles in my groin/pelvis/lower abs, which were already hurting. It literally took my breath away - and I'm not sure who was more scared - my grandad, who watched me avoid the fall, or Ramsey, who saw a BIG dog coming at her... he did run past her, but I am pretty sure she will be petrified of dogs for a while. At this point, if you thought I was whiney, you haven't seen anything... I am not moving faster than 1.5 miles per hour, and complaining all the while. Let's pray this baby makes her own appearance soon!
On a happier note, our great friends Amanda and Jarred Pickett were kind enough to treat us to take out San Remo and her famous "dirt bike cake" which is something incredible that includes cream cheese/sugar/oreos and other fantabulous ingredients :) She happened to call me this afternoon to know when she could drop off the cake, and when she heard my voice, she added dinner to the plans. We love you Amanda and Jarred, and thank you so much! It was perfect timing, because I am not sure I could have stood long enough to prepared any dinner... it really meant a lot!
So now... I am off to shower, take some Tylenol, and head to bed. Ramsey is down, Tanner is resting in his chair, and Reese is coloring. Maybe I could benefit from 10 more days before this baby arrives... it sure is quiet around here :)
...our three beautiful girlies!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
welcome to our journey...
Okay, so I was truly wondering how much time I could possible have with three children, and with only the two and a big belly, it is already MORE than hectic... I thought this would be a great way for you to keep up with our growing family, and all of our happenings, special moments, challenges, memories, and so on... and here is how I can keep you all up-to-date in one swift move... so long as I can find the time to post ;)
This is my very first blog, and my very first post... Not quite sure where to begin, so how about where we are today!
It is {was} beginning to feel a little like spring - warm 80 degree weather. I was sooo hoping to pack up my winter maternity wardrobe, get out a few spring dresses to wear for these last few days of my last pregnancy... and then it got cold again. Boo! We made it successfully through my sister Jennifer's wedding, which was unbelievably beautiful and special... she and Cole are on some beach in Hawaii as we speak :) Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Heitman!!
In exchange for making it through the wedding without going into labor, I got a very sick toddler {Ramsey} who is now on breathing treatments for her allergies, and an antibiotic to clear up any infection. Although the pediatrician states she's not contagious, it's not such good timing for this to take place, considering I was willing to get on my knees and beg for my c-section to be scheduled for this Friday... April Fool's day... so it looks like the joke is on me! On a lighter note, I am not miserably uncomfortable like I have been in my previous pregnancies, having only gained a record breaking 30 lbs {record breaking as in HALF of the weight I gained with the other two... that's what chasing a toddler while pregnant will do for you!}. As for that rambunctious toddler... the breathing treatments just "happen" to make her even more hyper! Fun times :)
Also, my baby girl Reese, who is obviously no longer a baby, lost her very first tooth yesterday! The tooth fairy literally "paid" a visit to our house last night, and for her first tooth, Reese did very well! After the doctor bills for Ramsey's respiratory problem, I am considering knocking out a few of my teeth and seeing what she might leave me ;) We left Ms. Tooth Fairy a note with the tooth, asking permission for me to get to keep Reese's first lost tooth as a keepsake... and she was kind enough to do so! You forgot how tiny those teeth are until you hold them in your hand!
I am going to visit Dr. Ram for my 37.5 week check up tomorrow morning. This is our third and final pregnancy, so I have several requests for him, but my number one is to take this baby ASAP! Reese was 9'12 and one week early, and Ramsey was 8'10 and 10 days early. I am requesting 16 days early, but he is hesitant... I plan to remind him how large my babies come out... I can't imagine she isn't ready. I have a feeling that if he doesn't take her soon, she will kick start the process herself. I have had multiple contractions and incredible pelvic pain and pressure in the last week, and she's like a little chick trying to hatch her way out - kicking and elbowing all around. I am trying to enjoy these last movements, as I will never feel them again, but I am also very excited to meet her. ***A special request: Prayers please for my anxiety about the scary "spinal" anesthesia and of course, my recovery with three small children {2 under 14 months!}.
Okay, so I hope my first post was satisfactory, and now I'm gonna play around for a bit, and head to bed. I will see what I can do to get on here again very soon... Good night :)
This is my very first blog, and my very first post... Not quite sure where to begin, so how about where we are today!
It is {was} beginning to feel a little like spring - warm 80 degree weather. I was sooo hoping to pack up my winter maternity wardrobe, get out a few spring dresses to wear for these last few days of my last pregnancy... and then it got cold again. Boo! We made it successfully through my sister Jennifer's wedding, which was unbelievably beautiful and special... she and Cole are on some beach in Hawaii as we speak :) Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Heitman!!
Also, my baby girl Reese, who is obviously no longer a baby, lost her very first tooth yesterday! The tooth fairy literally "paid" a visit to our house last night, and for her first tooth, Reese did very well! After the doctor bills for Ramsey's respiratory problem, I am considering knocking out a few of my teeth and seeing what she might leave me ;) We left Ms. Tooth Fairy a note with the tooth, asking permission for me to get to keep Reese's first lost tooth as a keepsake... and she was kind enough to do so! You forgot how tiny those teeth are until you hold them in your hand!
I am going to visit Dr. Ram for my 37.5 week check up tomorrow morning. This is our third and final pregnancy, so I have several requests for him, but my number one is to take this baby ASAP! Reese was 9'12 and one week early, and Ramsey was 8'10 and 10 days early. I am requesting 16 days early, but he is hesitant... I plan to remind him how large my babies come out... I can't imagine she isn't ready. I have a feeling that if he doesn't take her soon, she will kick start the process herself. I have had multiple contractions and incredible pelvic pain and pressure in the last week, and she's like a little chick trying to hatch her way out - kicking and elbowing all around. I am trying to enjoy these last movements, as I will never feel them again, but I am also very excited to meet her. ***A special request: Prayers please for my anxiety about the scary "spinal" anesthesia and of course, my recovery with three small children {2 under 14 months!}.
Okay, so I hope my first post was satisfactory, and now I'm gonna play around for a bit, and head to bed. I will see what I can do to get on here again very soon... Good night :)
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