Everything is going great! NST was perfect, I got another u/s today and Jay is measuring right on track at 4lbs 15oz, placenta looks awesome as does the amount of fluid. It's perfect...
I have pics, just two, that once I scan I'll post, but I gotta do homework with Kenna and then get ready for her softball practice.
Adios!
~ UPDATE
Ok, sorry about the quickie, but I figured I had better update or else y'all get antsy! Anyway, you know we're scheduled for April 27th, well the doc says today that starting next week if I so much as sneeze or hiccup wrong then he's taking Jay early. Meaning, if he sees anything that doesn't look right or anything changes we'll do a section and get the baby outta there. He did admit that 34-36 weekers usually have "issues" and need the NICU but he's better off in the NICU with my history than in my belly. We're still holding out 'till 37wks (section date) but now know that it could honestly happen any time. The good thing is everything is so great that I feel good about making it another 26 days (not that we're counting or anything here!). My placenta is still kickin' ass, which it's never looked this good this late in pregnancy, or ever in some of my pregnancies. Fluid levels are right on track as well. It's like my body finally realized how to do this whole pregnancy thing and is getting it right, it's about frickin' time, huh? So, we'll see how it goes for the next 3 1/2 weeks. The only two pics I have are of Jay's foot and big toe, no other toes but I promise they are there too, you just can't see 'em, and a testicles pic...there is NO DOUBT this is a boy. It's funny there's been no doubt since 18 wks but it's still nice to get the reassurance that this baby has a penis and testicles, with all the blue shit we've got! I thought about making it a game, guess the body part, but I'll tell ya:
The first pic is his foot, on the left of the pic and big toe is pointing toward say 4 o'clock.
Here's the testicles pic...they are on the right side of the pic and, well, look like testicles!
Strange smattering of pics I know. The doc tried to get a 3-d but Jay was all up in my placenta and couldn't get a good face/profile shot! Oh well...we'll see him soon enough.
I wake up every two hours to pee and rearrange myself in bed. Laying in bed and getting comfy takes more time and effort than it used to. Usually at 3:30 I'm still asleep, but not this morning. This morning I was ripped from a decent slumber by some idiot outside who sounded like he was doing an Indian Rain Dance. All I can say is WTF?!
Why Indian Rain Dance Man did you decide to dance at 3:30 am? Why couldn't you do it quieter? I live in a nice neighborhood, not one you'd expect to be woken up by Indian chanting. It only lasted for a few minutes...maybe 5, but it was long enough for me to be fully awake and wonder what the hell you were doing and why.
Strange thing...it apparently worked, we have a little thundershower coming through right now and we do need the rain! LMAO!
I can't believe that my baby is 7 years old...she will always be my bebe, no matter how old. She's lost her 3rd tooth, and they are coming out in the order they came in (I've always heard that was the case but wasn't sure if it was a wives-tale). She's lost the bottom two, now she's workin' on the uppers. The one next to the one she lost is wiggly and I'm sure will come out soon. Then she's got another on the bottom that is loose.
She pulled it all by herself, after trying to get it out last night she gave up and did it this morning. The tooth fairy will come...$1 for this one. Her first she got $5...
So, here's my bebe...beautiful with blue eyes and freckles!
I just got a knock on the door from the city water people, apparently we have a "severe water leak" and they had to turn off our water, which I'm thankful for (or else our water bill would be crazy) but also annoyed by. I'm also freaking out a little...this is our first homeowner crisis and it sucks. We have no clue where the leak is at, why it's there and how much it'll be to fix it. I had to call Sean, since he works in city government and works closely with city water people he knew what to ask and such. He also will be the one calling someone to come take a look-see...actually he already has, a contractor he knows.
UGH...thank goodness we have our emergency fund, I'm afraid we'll use it!
- update...turns out the guy that Sean had come over could fix it...just some busted "u" jointy thing outside...ended up costing a whole $45 with parts and labor for the two guys (Sean just handed them the $, they didn't even ask for it). Whew...we dodged a big one there!
It's March 27th...in one month (April 27th) I will be holding my son! HOLY SHIT! LOL...that was an excited holy shit, btw. I know that he could come sooner, but I really think he's holding out and quite happy, so I just don't feel like that's gonna happen. I talked to my sis today, she and my dad will be flying in on the 26th (Sunday) then leaving on Tuesday...this is all probably, no flights have been booked or anything yet. I wish they could stay longer, but really...why? I mean for the first 4-ish days I'll be stuck in the hospital and my sis has plans to come down again this summer and spend more time, which is perfect! My mom will be there, and has said she'll stay at the house with us for a bit after we come home. Thank goodness. I have no clue what Sean's plans are, so I'll totally need help, especially with running Kenna to and from school, cooking and helping me with my newly reopened c-section scar. Thank God for family.
I still can't believe it's getting closer. I knew this pregnancy would "stick" and all would be fine. Around the 26 week mark that confidence started to flee. I still knew that it'd be ok, but I just had to get past that point. And I did, for only the second time in six pregnancies. I'll never forget the release I felt after that week, I could breathe again, although not for long since Jaylon loves my ribs! Then with the whole vag bleeding and contractions scare a few weeks ago I thought I'd for sure be on bedrest until he got here. I am on a modified bedrest, but I still go places, I just know my limits and I got the magic steroids. Once that second shot of 'roids were deposited in my ass I knew, again, that we were fine. Now...it's just waiting. I'm not worrying anymore. Yes I still do kick counts and counting of contractions, but I just know that it's all ok at this point. I will finally have my son...and my daughter a brother!
Ok, so my appt went great today. Jay's still doing very well. I didn't get an u/s today because I had my NST and he looked so good on the NST there was no need for the BPP!
Looks like he'll be born via repeat c-section on April 27th! I'm so stoked! I wanted him born at 37 wks and the doc agrees. He feels that he's going to be a bigger boy, plus with my history and me already having steroids that 37 wks is a good time for him to be born! So...that's only 5 wks away! 
And Sean took a pic of me today, in honor of my 30th b-day and being 32 weeks and having a "birthday" date. I didn't realize how much bigger I am, but I guess I am.
Wow, never in a million years did I think that on my 30th birthday I would be pregnant! I have a doc appt today so I'll update when I get home!
It's funny really, every time I complain about being pregnant I feel guilty. Like I shouldn't be annoyed that I'm miserable because I'm doing so well and so is Jay. I should feel blessed that I'm pregnant and for once having a "normal" pregnancy. And trust me, I am blessed, but a girls gotta complain sometimes, right?
Even with all the kicks and the moves that make me smile and bring a tear to my eye it's hard to be completely happy all the time with this. I'm miserable. I feel huge, when Jay moves it hurts now. The constant BH contractions and irritated uterus hurt like hell (it's like my uterus is getting tired of all this too so any movement takes the pain over the edge). The unrelenting searing back pain combined with pelvic pain make it almost impossible to sleep and get up to pee a gazillion times a night doesn't help. This gestational diabetes sucks, even though I'm "cheating" more (it's not really cheating, I'm just learning what I can eat now and still have great BS numbers under 100). There are days I just want to cry, hell I had one the other night after hearing from mom (she had to have another stint put in under "surprise" conditions), I just went to bed and bawled for a few hours...I needed that. I'm anxious for Jay to be here so I don't have to worry about him moving or lack-thereof. My belly feels like it's going to explode, it's so tight. Jay is nestled in under my ribs so eating is almost impossible except for a few bites here and there and when he moves it feels like he's going to break a rib. None of my other kids have been this "high" before and damn it hurts. Then when a contraction comes it feels like he's going to come shooting out of my vagina or my ass hole...either one.
I'm almost 32 weeks...will be on Monday. 32 weeks, I never thought I'd make it this far ever again and now that I've had my steroids I'm ok with Jay making his appearance a little early (not THIS early though). I'm so thankful that I've been truckin' along for 32 weeks now. I mean, with my history that in and of itself is a frickin' miracle. I'm thankful that Jaylon is doing good and so far liking my womb, even though he is constantly rearranging the furniture, aka my ORGANS. Inspite of the little scare a few weeks ago, I really feel like he's going to stay put until 37 wks. I say 37 weeks because I feel like my water will break and totally ruin the 38wks c-section we'll have scheduled! LOL...He gets the hiccups all the time, at least 3-5x a day! I can feel it right under my sternum, where his little butt is. When his hiney is hitting my ribs, his head is banging against my cervix making for some seriously funny times and what I'm sure are funny facial expressions made by me. On a good day my "kick counts" are easy...10 movements in 2 hrs...yeah try 10 movements in 2 minutes. The boy has ADHD. These movements I will miss soon. When I start to realize I'm missing them is anyone's guess...it may be May or it may be a few years down the road. But I'll miss them. I've never had them with my other babies...never like this, I never knew what to miss.
Nesting has also kicked in. I seriously need a maid, to scrub scrub my house. Sean and I can "clean" it, but I want someone to scrub it...I mean SCRUB...get it...do you think I mean scrub?! LOL I washed baby clothes today and ooh'd and ahhh'd over how small they are. You forget. Even Sean was ahh'ing over the baby socks! And he's not an ahhh'er! We finally got baby stuff, a pack-n-play with a basinette. We all know Jay will not sleep in a crib in his own room for a while, I'm not gonna lie. So a PNP is a great compromise, he's not with us in bed, but he's right next to me. We also got the travel system with car seat, 'cause ya know you can't leave the hospital without a carseat. We do have a few onesies and sleepers now, we have some onesies that Ma got too. We have a few packages of diapers and wipes. We also have bottles and some formula even though I'd really like to exclusively pump. I'm very turned off by breastfeeding the more I think of it. Kenna did it to me. With my freaky nipples (sorry about the nipple talk again Dad), they are inverted, and with Kenna having GERD it was the most horrible experience. While I know each kid is different, etc...I don't want to even try to breastfeed. I do, however, want to pump all of the feedings. I have the formula in case I can't pump, can't get a supply going and I need to suppliment, I have no problem with formula whatsoever. But have you priced a good hospital grade pump recently...HOLY SHIT! I may try and find a place I can rent one but I have no idea what price renting one is. So I may just go with a professional grade one (I'm liking the Playtex Embrace, or something like it) for the beginning to see how I do. So, I do feel prepared if he comes soon. We have what we need, nothing extra right now and I'm OK with that. I'd like more clothes and burp cloths and blankets but that is stuff I can pick up a package of when I head to the store each time.
So, basically this hellatiously (is that spelled right?) long post is me rambling. Seriously, if you made it to the end you deserve a frickin' medal! I hope the post doesn't come off as me whining the entire time. Yes I'm miserable, but in a strange way, I'm so stoked to be so damn uncomfortable!
Ya know, I'm freaking now. Jay will be here in about 7 weeks, if not sooner now, and we still don't have a pack-n-play (bassinet), clothes, crib, nothing! The biggie for me will be car seat (since we kinda need that to leave the hospital!) and the pack-n-play since he'll sleep in our room for a while in the bassinet. But I feel so unprepared and it's hard when you're on a "modified" bedrest and don't feel like you can go shopping for this crap...and you don't trust your husband totally! LMAO!
It's also harder than I remember. I like this fabric but don't like the packnplay that it comes with. I like this stroller but that fabric is hideous, etc. OMG...we don't even have a pediatrician picked out yet! Where did the time go? I wanted to wait until after 26 wks, for obvious reasons, but now it seems like I'm running out of time!
Oh, I hope you caught the sarcasm in the title...
It's been kind of interesting. Friday afternoon I started bleeding so off to the ER I went. I was also having cxs that I didn't realize. Soooooo, they stuck me in L&D and gave me my 2 doses of steroids just incase they had to take Jaylon early. I was watched like a hawk, every 30 minutes there was someone in my room. I had to talk to anesthesia and peds and get everything signed, again just incase Jay wanted to make an early appearance. The bleeding stopped when I got to the ER, they just think Jay punched the hell out of my cervix and since it's so sensitive right now it just bled. No abruption or anything. The cxs stopped too and I haven't started dilating or anything either. So, I finally got out this morning (Monday) and I'm back at home on a modified bedrest.
Poor Kenna had to have her b-day in the hospital. I don't think she minded too much though, she's always a trooper. So, that was our fun!
