The latest Doctor update

Well, I went to the doctor this morning and I am officially on bed rest. My blood pressure is high, I am retaining fluid and have therefore gained weight. I had to have blood work done today so they can check to see what is going on. I am "off my feet" at least until Friday. I will be praying that I can go back to work Monday.

A busy weekend

I left very churchly after this weekend that's for sure. Alex and I went to dinner with a couple we are going to start a small group with on Friday. Our church is big on small groups so we decided why not give it a try. It also helps to meet new people-especially when they have the same beliefs and life style that you do. Saturday we had a marriage emrichment seminar and then a date night. We went to see the DaVinci Code and to eat at Johnny Rockets. The movie was good and the dinner was nothing to write about! Sunday was church and then to Mom's for dinner. She then went to Kohl's with me to buy some more flip flops since that is pretty much what I can wear. We have a doctor's appt. Wednesday that I am nervous about because of my feet. They are really swollen=BAD! Now that I am in my 36th week I am not so sure about this being pregnant thing. For those women that love it-I admire you as I am not one of them.

Nothing really new

My first Mother's Day was Sunday, which was kind of weird. The first card I got was from by Dad-I knew he woudl be the first! Alex gave me a card and a new wedding band. Not that I lost my "original", but it was quite snug. I have not been able to wear my engagement ring for over 2 months and it was only a matter of time before the wedding band had to go as well. I was very shicked that Alex bought me a new one and VERY excited! He wanted me to not wear my other one and I insisted that I would not take it off becasue I didn't want to have this big belly without a ring on my finger. Krissy gave me a card and clothes for the baby. I think she will be buy a lot of clothers for the little one. We have the same taste so at least I don't have to worry about her buying character shoes or headbands for the baby! I didn't hear from the kids on Sunday which is hard to take in all honesty. We had dinner for my Mom and then Krissy did my toes and somehow I ended up doing hers and Mom's-not fair!
Krissy and I went to Babies r Us this week and I bought a new pillow that was $50! It was a waste of money so I am taking it back. My lower back hurts so bad when I sleep and a friend told me the pillow would help. Not so much!
Krissy bought the baby soem onesies with ducks on them-THEY ARE TO DIE FOR! I have this love for rubber ducks for some reason.
Alex and I have just been taking it easy every day. Doing a little cleaning each day and spending time together. These moments are very special to me as alone time is going to be out the window in about 3 weeks.
Until next time...

Saturday Rundown

Well, we had our hospital tour today and it was quite overwhelming! The nurse we had was very nice and encouraging. THe hospital where we are delivering is very nice and BIG. There are two different towers I could end up delivering on, and we will not know until the day of where we will be. They were actually full today so we saw quite a few babies. By the time was left I was queasy as the reality of it all started to settle in. Alex went to the movie with Nicholas and took him Mother's Day shopping for Elisa. Krissy ended up having other plans so we didn't spend any time together and I went shopping for Mom's Mother's Day dinner by myself. Abbie went to Mom's tonight and Alex and I went to our first small group meeting. It was a little disappointing as we were told the people we were meeting with wanted to start a small group, but it turns out that they already are a group and have been for 4 years. So, over the next few months we are going to try really hard to form a group of our own. We really need to find some people other than our family that we can add to our life. We have changed over the past 2 years and do not have the same goals or interests as most of the people that we associate with. Some people are able to change with you or at elast you can maintain relationships as your lives changes, but in the reality of it I would say that 95% of the people we meet and become close to are just seasonal. That was a hard lesson for me to learn and accept. I was the one always wanting to hold onto people that had already moved on from me. OH well-we live and learn!
I hope that tomorrow is a good day! It is our first Mother's Day without my Grandma, but she is much happier spending the day with my Grandpa that here with us. I know that she is watching us every minute of every day and I have peace with that. Knowing she is with the person that meant the most to her is really all the peace one can ask for-well that and the blessing of having her in my life is something I treasure more than most things.

Nothing like waking up early

I am so unable to sleep in on Saturday. Maybe it is my body getting me ready for when the baby comes, I don't know. I have a lot on my mind so I did not sleep well last night. I woke up at 2:30 and Alex was still awake so it is not like I can wake him up to keep me company. There is plenty to do around here, but I simply don't have the energy to do anything.

Friday...finally

I was definitely glad to wake up today considering it is Friday. Next to Sunday it is my favorite day of the week. Sunday has always been my favorite day. I really enjoy church since Alex and I have started going and we are slowly trying to get involved in things. Sunday has always been family day. Growing up we went to Granny and Papa's every Sunday for family lunch or dinner-it was the best. I wish my Dad and Alex's parents lived here so we could do that thing at our house when the baby is born, but our reality is different. Grandparets are such a wonderful blessing and gift to a child. I know that my Grandparents were the most incredible people that ever lived! Growing up they don't get thet "bad wrap" like parents unfortunately do.
Tonight Krissy and Don are over for dinner and now they are watching a movie with Alex. I enjoy havnig them here and don't feel guilty coming upstairs to get a bath and go to bed early since Alex has someone to watch movies with. Movies are definitely one big thing we don't have in common. I am NOT a movie person, but he LOVES them.
Anyways, tomorrow we have our hospital tour and I believe I am going to go do some running around with Krissy (I hope) while Alex spends some time with Nicholas. We also have a small group meeting for church that we are both really looking forward to.
Until next time...

Yea-it has been quite a while since my last post. I need to get better at this blogging thing! The baby is doing great growing right along from what I can tell of my growing belly anyways. I am ready for this little guy (yes, still think it is a boy) to be here. I still feel like I am pretending this is all happening. The kids are coming in 4 weeks from tomorrow, the next day is the baby shower and we get our last ultrasound that week-WHEW! A lot has been going on here. I have been dealing with some family stuff that has me worried, sad and depressed-but I am trying as best as I can to cope and be OK for this little thing inside me. Alex worries about me because I am really upset and sad-A LOT. All I can do is try and deal with my worries and have faith that it will all be OK. I worry a great deal about people that I am close to, so it is not easy for me to just drop my feelings or worries.

We had a great weekend! We went "home" to Wintersville and spent the weekend with my Dad. Abbie had a fantastic time running the neighborhood and then she had to come back to the reality of "big city" life. Poor baby! We saw our friends Missy and Bill and their little man Billy. Missy and I have been friends since high school and amazingly our firendship is stronger and closer 11 years later. Alex and Billy just clicked the moment they met-no brainer there. We laugh with them and are able to talk about the reality of grown up life at the same time. It was awesome! We all wish we lived closer so we could do more together, but the reality is that we never will. It was great to spend the time with my Dad as well. He enjoys having us there-but needs to work on the sleeping options (hint hint Dad)!!!

I went to the cemetery and just sat and talked with my Grandma. It was so wonderful to just be there without anyone but myself to get my feelings out. I really miss having her here to talk to. She was my sounding board for so many things. I came to many realizations that day about myself and my thoughts about things. Much needed!!!

Alex is still great! I have no idea what I would ever do without him. He just helps everything make sense. I know that I still drive him crazy, but I also like to think that he would not have it any other way. He is my world-just the way that I always wanted my marriage to be. He is more perfect for me that toast is for jelly and sauerkraut is for mashed potatoes.

Well-I am off. I need to see my doggie and love on her as she is still sad from being inside all the time now. We tell her that someday soon we will have a back yard just for her!