Logan all spiffed up

Here are a few pics of logan all dressed for church. He knows he is hot stuff!

My little man is too cute I think. He loves being dressed up for church.

Girls are too cool to shop for

I have to admit, having a girl is just totally awesome! You find so many cute and amazing things. For Logo it was def not this easy.
I'm not really shopping for her, but rather have started on my baby registry. My shower will be this month sometime, not sure of date yet, still a work in progress.
But I figured I better get a registry started . Thank goodness for the internet, b/c I wouldn't be able to go into the store and spend the time needed to do a registry.

I have decided that I most def need a two seater stroller. Now the thing is, I wanted to have one that came with a car seat for Brooklynn. But, and I mean but, it's hard to find. You have to go into the stores for that kind of thing. (which I can't do)
I came up with this idea, that I research the strollers and then find one that will recline enough for the baby and have a seat for my son as well. So when I have to use the stroller I will just take Brook out of her car seat and put her in the stroller. I really wanted a girly car seat too. So with this solution, I can have one. Which makes me super excited.
I found a stroller just what I needed at walmart.com for under 100.00. It also said in the description that it would hold most major infant car seats. That my friend is a find!
So here is the car seat I decided on. I think it is adorable and it is pink and brown like what I've done in her bedding. Plus it's totally girly. lol

The stroller on the other hand is a turquoise color with some grey I think. I'm not big on the stroller being girly, but def wanted the car seat to be. All in all I saved about 20.00 doing it this way. I'm proud of that, and Ray totally approved. Which is good since it's his (lol I mean our) money I'm spending.

Almost but no cigar

I was almost in the hospital once again last night. But Thanks to the Brethine almost every two hours my 2-3 min contractions finally subsided. Amen to that!

I'm feeling better now, though I've had to keep taking my medicine on a strict schedule.

Do you remember me mentioning my dream of having my water break at 30 weeks while I was walking down a hallway? Well friends, today is my first day of my 30th week! *hands clapping, people shouting*

Yes I feel as if I've reached a milestone. I mean seriously...If I was to go full term (in the perfect world) I would only have 10 weeks left to go. Now I know that seems like an eternity...but peeps I've been on bed rest for 5 weeks already...and that has totally seemed to go on forever.

My little guy Logan has been talking more and more since he has no nu-nu (passy). Not that you can really understand it all, but hey I'm sure it won't be long before it's clear. He is sick, so Daddy took him to Doc today. When I spoke to Daddy on the phone I asked him what the doc said. All I got out of the conversation was that he had a prescription and it should clear up the yuckiness we've been dealing with for the last few days.

I on the other hand would know how his ears looked, what his weight and height was. What type of infection he had. How long it would last.

But Daddy, bless his heart only knows there is a solution to the problem, and that's it. lol Oh well, I'm on bed rest. I'm thankful Daddy can take him to the doctor.

It's raining like total cats and dogs today. That's how big the rain drops are I'm tellin ya. I don't know about you, but I'm totally ready for some sunshine and warm weather. Who's with me?

I know it's been awhile since my last post, but bear with me. I have to go down the stairs to get to the office, and well, I have been lazy and not wanting to sit in my chair. My couch is more comfortable. Here are 3 pics. Had to take 3 different shots to get the full sectional. So it's the couch, the middle pc, and then the love seat.

In the last two shots you can see what color the couch is really.

I have other pictures too, more recent that I will post in another blog.

Im so very tired...

Im so incredibly tired that I felt like blah all day long today.
In part I think it's all due to the new medicine, which makes me flush for hours on end. I have no energy and it's just an awful feeling.
I've also been battling a cold for about a week. The right side of my nose is still stuffy...wonder why after so long.
When I go to bed at night, I'm extremely ready for sleep to carry me away. I, most nights though hear Ray sleeping before I finally drift off. Only to wake up a couple hours later to take one of my nightly trip to the bathroom. Climbing back in bed, rolling over to my left side (best side to sleep on while preggers) and lay there till I finally fall asleep again. Sometimes I just sit up in bed wondering why I can't fall asleep. It's like I napped for 5 hours that day and now I'm paying for it not being able to sleep at night. BUT I haven't been napping during the day so I should be sleeping at night.
Little Brooklynn is up with me and sometimes I just lay there on my back rubbing my belly.
She responds to my touch and it's still one of the coolest things ever. I have a touch lamp by my side of the bed so if I touch it once there is just enough light where I can watch Brook make my belly jump.

Here is some HUGE NEWS by the way......

Logan is off the nu-nu......If I gave him one he would take it. But i've been forbidden to do so by the hubby. Though I really want to...is that wrong? I feel like he isn't ready to give it up. But the pedi said 4 months ago to take it away from him....HA! At least I got away with it for a little while longer. But since we've been having help from others with Logo....Sis Nikki broke him of it. He by the way had a blast at her house. I know, b/c she called multiple times, and sent many many pics of my smiling little guy.

Oh have I mentioned that I'm 28 weeks today?
I should have gotten my rogham shot this week, but the hospital can't get me in till next week. The doc said it's ok. It's a must since I'm O-......yes my blood is special....lol

Other news...we still don't have a couch!!!! Help people....I need somewhere to sit besides the stupid bed. My hubby had the chance to sell the couch we had before buying a new one. That's where he is right now. Well was. I talked to him and he said " I found so many that are comfortable." I looked at the one he told me about on the furniture store web site....uhhh no. It's not exactly what I was thinking. That led to lots of conversation and him finally saying " If you are feeling good tomorrow when I get home, we will come here (the furniture store) and look and possibly buy one." I just said Ok b/c I mean....what else can I do. It has to be a couch that I can be comfortable in...and Ray too. It needs to offer more seating then we had before. Plus needs to be something that will last with having two kids. I want something pretty too...like a nice dark chocolate leather. So tomorrow I plan to rest as much as possible and venture out to the sofa store. Here's hoping we have no contractions while doing so.

I just realized I'm a half hour late taking my medicine...Got to go fellow readers

The worse heartburn ever

I had the worse heartburn ever and went to the hospital again. I was sort of scared that it could have been my heart b/c of the brethine I had been taking so frequently. Anyways after hours of being there and 3 helpings of some white stuff to ease my pain I was told that they had to send me to get an ultrasound.
My little brooklynn...wasn't reading (her heart) correctly on the machine, she was literally all over the place. Now mind you I had not been to sleep since tuesday night. Had not eaten since that night either. I was starved and tired. But I wasn't worried about my little girl either b/c I know she is going to be ok. Not to mention she was beating me half to death, prob b/c she was hungry too.
The doc wanted to look at her heart. It's beautiful....lol.
I got to see my little girl and was extremely happy about that. I've missed seeing her these past couple of months. She has the cutest lips and nose and well she is cute all over. She by the way is a thumb sucker to the T and it looks like she will def have no problem eating from me.
The tech said everything looked great and her and I had some nice conversation. My little bundle is 2 pounds 6 ozs already. Which is nice to know b/c if I end up in labor soon, she isn't going to be a 1 pound baby like some nurses have said she was.
All in all my visit from the doc ended with a list of instructions. Like stopping to get some of that white stuff to take for the heart burn. But to not eat really anything (seriously anything) until after my monday morning appt. The docs want to rule out galbladder trouble. Which I already know it's not that. It was just severe chest pain caused from heartburn. Never-the-less I've been fairly good in only eating the blandest stuff possible. Or not eating at all.
My chest feels tons better
I was told as well not to take my brethine b/c that could have enhanced my problems from taking so much (b/c i had to) . Meaning I'm not allowed to do anything b/c if I start having those contractions again five mins apart...well I will be seeing the friendly staff at St. E hospital again.
Monday morning I see Dr. Willett, who by the way I want to say is realllllyyy nice. He is just great. Funny too, and I'm glad to have him. I feel comfortable around him, unlike my last male doctor who is still labled in my opinion as an "arrogant jerk" . The other docs in my group are all women, and they are great as well.
Did I mention that my daughter's foot measured at 2 inches....isn't that big? lol She sure can kick with them I can vouch for that.

I'm bored with the whole bedrest thing but I know it's for the best. The longer I keep her cookin' the better off she will be. And if I could hold her in till March 2nd...oh man what a relief that would be.
Its hard too not being the mom I want to be with Logan. Since my whole not sleeping thing and being at the hospital yesterday, I had ray take logan to Sis gigi house. She's been great about helping and she loves kids and he loves being with her. She took him to church (wish I could have gone) and then Sis Nikki got him for the duration as long as he does well. I get him back Sunday. I miss him when he is gone. And I know he misses me b/c when he sees me there is just this huge smile that comes across his face. my little man loves his mommy and that feels great.
I'm thankful to have friends to help me in this time of craziness. I've been blessed and it's totally awesome.
Well I've been out of bed far too long (a whole 45 mins) and I need to get back.
Have a great weekend!

can't think of a title...

Here I am supposed to be in bed. But it's all Ray's fault. I had to go downstairs to print him some eviction notices...so that started this whole being on the computer while I should be in bed.

The latest:

While I was on my way to the hospital to get the second steroid shot, I started having contractions...once again. By the time I got to the birthing center....I was in pain. My brethine had not kicked in yet. They hooked me up to a monitor and held me hostage for 3 hours. I did recieve my shot...which was awful b/c last night I had a contraction twice that seemed to last 10 mins a pc. Per my doc...I should have called if something like this happened b/c come to find out I'm a full 2 cent and thin. (wish they meant thin weight wise...lol)
I'm on strict bed rest...as much as I can be with an 18 month old. They docs said they aren't messing around any longer....have to be on bed rest otherwise I will be admitted for bed rest in the hospital until the big day I have her. Imagine how big that bill will be....never mind hurts to much to think about it.
I'm tired from being up almost all night....and seriously was starving to death at 5 am this morning. How I managed to fall asleep for a little while longer is beyond me b/c I seriously almost woke ray up to find me something to eat.
Logan has a cold...but hoping that will pass. He is finally starting to eat some, so apparently the stomach virus thing has ran it's course. Thank God b/c I'm not fond of throw up....at all.
As Ray says he is on Daddy Duty. He took Logo with him to work today. He loves riding in the truck with his daddy...it's cute.
ok...i'm seriously going to rest, b/c I want to go to church tomorrow night and don't want Ray to tell me no. So....g'night....

Into my 27th week and still carrying her....

Yes one and all...I'm almost 7 months preggers.
I had my doc appt today.
I have passed my glucose testing...Yippppeeee. I was so happy about that.
The doctor told me that I could eat whatever I wanted...and that's been lately...a grilled chicken ceaser salad. extra dressing....lol
Anywhooo....
I also found out that I'm almost 2 cent dilated. He stated that my cervix was nice and thinned out....so I guess I'm further then last visit.
I have not gained any weight the last couple of visits. Not even a pound...Yea!
The doc did a test, don't ask the name....really long. Anyways this test can tell the doc (from taking a swab you know where) If I will have an early labor....like within the next couple of weeks. I don't know how...but hey that's neat.
Will know the results tomorrow.
The doc also decided since I'm heading in the direction of having my baby to start the steroid shots so her lungs will develope quickly.Take two of those shots.
Had my first one today...it hurts and burns...and can cause contractions. Thank God for the brethine....or I could have been in the hospital again. (wracking up more bills...aggghhh)
I've been told no physical activity, to be on bed rest. Rest as much as possible, drink water like it's going out of style...and to be back in early Monday morning.
That my friend is it. I'm headed up to bed, b/c yes I've had a contraction despite the brethine...and Logan is down for a nap...could be up soon though...anyways...later all.

Just a quick update.

Ok so fyi...I'm on bed rest and prob will be till my water breaks.
Had doc visit friday right. Well I failed the sugar test.
Not long after leaving the doc office I started having contractions.
Dealt with it as long as possible....(6pm) and called Ray.
We got to the hospital...where my contractions were really strong.
I got me some brethine, an IV, and a room.
Come to find out, I'm one cent dilated, and 50% effaced. Scary? Yes just a little
But I know that God is with me and my little girl. (and she is def little right now)
I was released at 5 am.
Tried to get home and rest...and by 10:30 I was screaming b/c the contractions were 5 mins apart.
By the time we got the the hospital again...they were two mins apart and were really registering on the machine. Before they couldn't find them b/c I'm not that far along (was then tech 25 weeks and some days. so they said 25 weeks) But the second trip to the Hospital...there was no problem finding them.
Two shots of brethine this time and they sent me home with a oral brethine.
Ray picked up my prescrip of brethine and well...I'm on bed rest.
It stinks...but if I can hold her in till march 2nd I only have a 1000 dollar deductible and the insurance will cover a whole bunch after that. So pray with me.
The longer she stays in, the healthier she will be. Not to mention bigger.
Tomorrow I have my 3 hour test at hospital to see if I'm truly developing bad sugar. (lol)
Monday I see the doc again....and will every week from here on out.
the 14th logan has his shots and well child appt.
ahhhh
the house, logan, and everyday life doesn't stop b/c I have to stay in bed.
It's hard.
Things to be done ya know.
Anyways....all is well peeps!