Childbirth Class

Yesterday Eric and I attended an all day childbirth class at the hospital.  Sadly, out of the dozen couples who were there, we were a) the oldest and b) actually married.  Oh and c) didn't snicker every time the word "penis" or "breast" was mentioned.  It made me sad to think these young people would be having babies in the next few weeks and actually have to be responsible for their little lives.  While the nurse was explaining important things like epidurals and newborn care, these teens were sitting in the back checking the score of the Kentucky basketball game.  I wanted to scream!  Actually, I wanted to make them pass some test before they would be allowed to take their babies home!  I can only imagine what the nurse was thinking. 

In other news, things have calmed down a bit for us since last week.  Last week was quite stressful with the doctor looking at my blood pressure readings and crazy number of Braxton-Hicks and telling me that it was "highly unlikely" we would be waiting until May 14th for our little man to make his big arrival.  If that doesn't make your blood pressure go up, I don't know what would!!  The doctor gave me 2 shots of steroids to boost Aiden's lung development just in case he is in fact born preterm.  It seems my body has calmed down this week and hopefully the scare is over for now.  I remind myself that the good Lord knows Aiden's exact arrival date and time and that He already has all of this scary stuff figured out for us.  Aiden has always been in God's hands and I am just lucky enough to be included in His plans.  So for now, my little roommate is just fattening up and trying to find more space to stretch out.  ♥

Getting Ready!

So after my last doctor's appointment, I feel the urge/need/requirement/push/necessity to get things ready for Aiden Bug to join the world.  We have been working on his nursery and his baby clothes are in the dryer as I type this.  I have that new mom panic that he will arrive early with no clothes and no where to sleep.  Ha!  Only 8 more weeks until our due date!

30 Weeks Along

Happy Dots for Aiden's Room

Snuggling His Arm

Little Bug in Action

Our Precious Boy

We had our 4D ultrasound on Tuesday, March 1st.  Here he is - pouting and all!

Not happy!  He was a bit fussy at being messed with.

My favorite picture of the day.



Kidney Stones and a Button Nose

On top of the pulled ligament that I got on Saturday night, we found out today that I also have several kidney stones that added to the pain.  Oh joy!  On the upside, the nurse felt really bad for me and took a quick 4D image of our sweet baby boy's face.  He was flipping and tumbling around so much, it made one of his arms looks so funny.  Ha!  But I can still see those sweet little lips and his adorable button nose. ♥  I can't wait to hold him.  Only 3 months from today for our due date!!

Bed rest

So- I've really done it this time.  I pulled a round ligament in my lower abdomen.  No, I was not running a 5K or even lifting something heavy.  I was simply getting out of bed at 3 in the morning for my hundredth trip to the bathroom and apparently got up wrong.  I was scared to death of course thinking I hurt Aiden.  The nurse on call told me to rest and use a heat pad until it gets better.  :(  I just pray that's sooner than later.  This momma has stuff to do!!  Thank the Lord for Eric and his caring nature.  He has been so wonderful running around the house for me and making me stay still on the couch.  Love his heart.  He is going to be a wonderful Daddy.