And the DIAGNOSIS is...

A KIDNEY STONE...

Yup...that dang thing has been causing my pain (obviously), fever, contractions, etc. I am relieved to know that everything really is fine with the baby and I am not in pre-term labor, which also means that I don't need to be on doctor ordered bed rest. Mark on the other hand is still making me stay down...which I will for a few days just because I am tired and in pain. I still have to take my meds (as needed) to slow/stop my contractions and that medication makes me feel weak and my heart races so hopefully I will be able to stop that very soon.

Thank you all so much for your comments and prayers and now we will just pray that this stone will pass with no more problems and the rest of this pregnancy will be as wonderful as it has been until this weekend!

ANOTHER trip to the Hospital...ANOTHER update...

Well, I am completely exhausted so I will make this short and sweet. Last night around 5:30pm I started having horrible pain in my left side. It was into my kidney and radiated into my side and into my groin. Everytime I had a contraction...it was at a level of 8-9 on the pain scale. I got a lot of good practice with my hypnobirthing tools and I have to tell you...my confidence is a little shaken of my abilities to go natural but I am still determined. When I was not contracting...it was still at about a 6. THEN I started running a low grade fever at which point my doc sent me to the hospital AGAIN.

At the hospital they gave me an IV to try and help the contractions slow by adding more fluid to my system. They could not give me more contraction stopping medication because my heart rate was and still is over 120. The doctor insisted on giving pain meds in a shot because she was sure the pain I was feeling was causing my contractions...which is debatable since I am still having lots and the pain is significantly better today.

They did a test to check for kidney stones and another kidney inflammation issue that is common in pregnant women and both were negative. She said that my urine was too hydrated and looked great. Okay so the blood work came back with an elevated white blood count and I had my fever. So, they don't know what is wrong. They gave me a HUGE shot of anti-biotic because there has to be an infection somewhere but they are convinced it is NOT in my uterus or anywhere that will affect the baby...he looks GREAT by the way.

So, I go to the doc tomorrow morning for a followup and hopefully we will get some answers. NOW...I am going back to sleep!

Pregnancy update...

Hello my friends and family...it has been quite an eventful weekend. I'll give you the lowdown and then ask for your prayers that this baby stay put for at least 4 more weeks. I started having consistant contractions on Friday night and Saturday afternoon they still hadn't slowed so I went into Labor and Delivery. They monitored me for a while and ended up giving me a shot of Trebutaline to stop my contractions. It worked and since my cervix was not dialating, they sent me home. The contractions stopped for a few hours and then picked up a little before bed. At four this morning, I woke up and was having contractions every 8-10 minutes and they were getting more "crampy" so I got worried and we went in again.

AGAIN, my uterus was very active but the cervix was completely closed (thank goodness). So, more medication they gave me and sent me home with some in case it happened again. They did this test that shows if you are likely to give birth in the next 2 weeks and it was negative...which is great. Hopefully, we will be good for at least a couple weeks after that as well!

So, I am on VERY limited activity and have been advised to stay off my feet for the next week or so. I feel bad for Tyce. He tries to understand but he is two and just wants his mommy to play with him (crawl on the floor, etc.) Good thing we can cuddle, read, color, etc. while sitting down. Also, living with my in-laws is a huge blessing right now. We are moving into our house this next week and I am going to be stuck in a chair watching everyone else clean my house and move us in. That sucks but if it better for this baby...I will do it!

I will update often...I am not going to have much else to do!

8 Months Pregnant!!

Can you even believe it? I just started my 8th month yesterday. 8 weeks left and counting!! I am fat and healthy and loving it...however, it would be nice to be able to bend over again!LOL!! I had a doctors appt. today and I am now at every 2 weeks going in for a check. He weighs 4 lbs 3 oz and seems perfectly healthy! Tyce was amazing today. We got there and my doctor was 45 minutes behind schedule...an HOUR AND A HALF later, I saw her. I am understanding, there are emergencies, etc. that happen but I was concerned about Tyce. He was such a good boy. He was patient and definately earned his TWO suckers!! We got a great picture of the baby with the 3D ultrasound (I wish I had a scanner to show you all) but it is a profile of his face and he looks JUST like Mark...amazing!!! Which means, he will probably look quite a bit like Tyce also! I am so blessed!!

Some fun pics...

It was a LONG, HOT day!!! Aren't they sweet!



Can you believe that was a "small" scoop?



YUM-O...that was good!



He picked out his own outfit...sylin'



Tyce's 1st fishin' trip. We got him his own "Lightning McQueen" fishing pole!



He caught the first fish! It was sooooooo great!



Daddy and Tyce shooting!



Yes...I am a sexy Charlie's Angel Mamma!



Tyce and Mom enjoying the great outdoors!



Tyce and his cousin Weslee holding the clown's rabbit at the family picnic.



The clown painting faces...Tyce loved her, she was great!



That is a cool ice cream cone!

All About You & Me

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!


2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.

Just some pics!!

Look at that dirty face!!



I LOVE whipped cream!



Comfy car trip on the way to go camping!