Picture Update

I just realized I haven't posted many pics lately. Here are some random ones from the last few weeks. Mason's class made the red tie-dye shirt for V'day. The play-doh he was playing with was one of his V'day gifts from us. One pic is of him eating corn on the cob. Also, his new snack that he loves are popsicles. As for toys, his favorite thing right now is to build stuff with his blocks. Last but not least, we were able to get a few pics of us in the snow.

Make-Up Sale 50% OFF

I have just marked my mary kay inventory 50% off. I'm getting out of the "party side" since baby Logan is about to keep me very busy. Let me know if you want me to email you a listing. Most products are ones that Mary Kay just discontinued and are hard to find. Limited quantities available so first come first serve!

33 weeks!!!

I am 33 weeks today and just returned from my appointment. Everything looks great. The procardia is controlling the contractions so well that my doctor said there is no need to do a NST each week. Also, she isn't checking me anymore b/c she's worried that might do more harm than good. Since I'm not having many contractions, there's really no risk that I've progressed anymore. I'm still measuring at 33 weeks but the ultrasound that they did last week shows little Logan measuring 2-3 weeks further. It's reassuring to know that he is a good size. I still go to the doctor every week and am trying to drink a ton of water and rest like they've said. I feel fine until I try to do a lot around the house. Then, I can definitely feel myself tightening up. I'm just so thankful that we've made it this far considering it all started at 28 weeks. Today, she said she would take me off the procardia around 36 weeks but after reminding her that Match day and Mason's party is that week, she said we could wait until 37 (the monday afterwards). That is even if I make it that far. It's definitely a crazy time right now with the baby, match day, Mason's birthday and trying to sell the house but so exciting too. We are just going ahead with all our plans and will just deal if Logan decides to come early.

31 weeks!

I turned 31 weeks yesterday so that's a good thing. However, I have been in the hospital since Saturday afternoon. They finally released me yesterday around 2:30pm. The procardia was working great (no contractions) until last Thursday. I don't know if I got a stomach bug or food poisoning but I ended up throwing up Thursday night. Friday, I had a few contractions but by Saturday at lunch they were coming every 10 minutes. So, back to the hospital. They initially hoped that I was just dehydrated from being sick so they pumped me with IV fluids, Brethine, then Procardia. Unfortunately, I was still contracting regularly. So on Sunday, they gave me the magnesium. I had heard such bad things about it as far as side effects but luckily I only had hot flashes. The nurses said that my body handled it better than most so that's a blessing. Also, I haven't progressed at all which is wonderful news considering the amount of ctxs was having. My doctor thinks I could possibly have to come back in for another mag wash if my body stops reacting to the procardia again since I'm still early but we will see. At least I am home now. It's not fun being hooked up to so many things. It took 10 minutes to just get unhooked from everything to go to the restroom. And pregnant women have to go ALL THE TIME. Bret and I are definitely becoming pros at hospital admittance!!! Luckily, Bret's parents were up this weekend so that was such a blessing to not have to worry about Mason. I will keep you all updated. Thanks for all your prayers, support, and food!

30 WEEKS!!!

Well, I have made it to 30 weeks but just got back from my doctor's appointment and she has officially put me on bed rest. The 2nd type of medicine that they have tried seems to be controlling the contractions which is good. It's just making me feel bad. It's a blood pressure med that is also used to slow contractions so right after I take it, my blood pressure drops and gives me bad headaches, dizziness, and weakness. But, it's worth it if it controls the contractions. I have to go back to the doctor each week where they will check me and do a non-stress test each time. Luckily, I haven't progressed since the first time so that's good. We are just thankful that I can rest at home and not have to be in the hospital yet. We are hoping that we can at least hit the 34 week mark.

Just wanted to give you all a quick update. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, and help so far. It's been greatly appreciated.

29 WEEKS

Just a quick update. I basically stayed on bed rest all weekend which definitely helped. I went from having 4-5 contractions every hour on Friday to 8 or 9 all day Sunday. Bret was great about taking care of Mason. And, we were so thankful that my parents came up as well. They stayed from Thursday to Monday which was a huge help!!! Mason really had a great time with them. I went back to work Monday for 1/2 a day then yesterday I tried a whole day. I only had 1 or 2 contractions yesterday which is great but I was worn out that night. I think I'm just going to have to take it easy. It's just hard not to help and play with Mason as much. I'm still taking the Terbutaline (generic for Brethine) every 4 hours so let's just pray that it will continue to control the contractions. Thanks to everyone that has offered help, prayers, and concern. It means so much.

Update on Me & Logan

Some of you might have already heard but it's just easier to sent a mass email then try to figure out who to send to. I went to my doctor Tuesday b/c I was having mild contractions 5 minutes apart. They did a non-stress test and an exam. The exam showed that I was a finger tip dilated which isn't good at 28 weeks. So, my doctor sent me to L & D so they could do another non-stress test and give me a shot of Brethine to slow the contractions. Since the first dose didn't knock them out, they decided to monitor me overnight. Luckily, the 2nd shot worked and it appears that we can control the contractions with Brethine, hopefully. Since the contractions slowed down Wednesday, she allowed us to come home with me being on bed rest until Monday then we will see. If we can't control the contractions with the Brethine, then they will have to give me Magnesium which I don't know much about but it sounds like a road I don't want to go down. Apparently, it makes the mom very sick and crazy while she's on it! And, you have to stay in the hospital while on that.

My parents are coming up today and staying until Monday to help us out. Bret has been awesome with picking up all the responsibility but I know it gets hard for 1 person to do all the time. Also, we have had some amazing friends already step in and help out or offer to help.

I just wanted to let everyone know what's going on. Please keep us in your prayers that we can control this and make it to term. I want to meet Logan but not quite yet! :)