What a weekend!

So Friday was one of those days were I was having some lower abdominal discomfort. I didn't think much of it because it's normal for me to experience this with my crohns every once in a while. But when it didn't go away and I started feeling kind of crappy I decided maybe I should call the doctor to get some reassurance. Baby was moving around fine so I wasn't really concerned. When I got the call back she told me I should go into labor in delivery to be sure that everything was fine but it was up to me. I spent and hour trying to decide whether or not I was going to go since I was feeling a little better.

I told Drew not to worry I was sure everything was fine and he could just meet me up there when he got off work. I also told him to stop and get something to eat before coming. So I went to pick up mom and we stop to get her some dinner again I wasn't worried so I wasn't in a hurry.

So we got to the hospital and the hooked me up to the monitors. I finally asked how everything looked and the nurse said that I was having contractions every 1 to 3 mins that were lasting 30 to 50 seconds. HUH?????? I never felt anything and your telling me I'm having contractions that often. I looked over at my mom who kind of looked worried. I remember pointing my finger at her and saying don't freak out. When Drew walked in he asked "so is he here yet?" He was a little surprised that I told him I was actually have regular contractions.

The gave me shot to stop the contractions which it did and sent me on my way a little later. A test they did came back saying I wasn't in preterm labor which I was happy to hear.

So Sunday I started to feeling contractions which if you remember I didn't feel on Friday. They didn't hurt but I could tell I was contracting. The doctor wanted me to come back in and I asked her while on the phone for steroid injections. YES me who hates getting shots asked for the injections. So when I got there no contractions. They must have stopped because I couldn't feel them and they weren't showing up. I think I had maybe 3 before the discharged me. I got my steroid shot and go back today for the last one. They also put me Procardia to help keep my uterus from contracting. Not sure if they gave that me for peace of mind or because they felt like I really needed it.

I just want this little man to bake for another month at least. Don't think that's a lot to ask.

More Baby Pictures!

So I know it's a little late but with the new computer I couldn't get our scanner to work so finally Drew said to just take the pictures with our nice new camera and it worked. So January 4th at 22 weeks we went to another ultrasound to my high risk OB. Our little man weighed in at 1 1/2 lbs.



I love the thumbs up. He has a funny personality as we can all tell. I love this also because it's like he saying everything is ok and well be ok so don't worry.

Me at 22 weeks!

This past Wednesday I went for another ultrasound. The doctors are doing so many ultrasound because they were worried about a low birth weight baby because of my Crohns. Well to say the least I don't think we are going to have to worry about that. He weighed in at almost 3lbs. No wonder my belly is getting so big.

I was glad my mom was able to go with me since Drew really couldn't miss work this week. She was so funny to watch because she was so excited.









My first words when I saw these 3D pictures whose nose is that. It's not mine and I'm sure it's not Drew's. Looks like it may be from my moms side of the family. He is so cute and I get more and more excited to meet him.

Me at 27 weeks!

Baby Blue!

So we think we have chose a name for our little boy but we have decided to keep it hush for now. It is driving some of our family crazy and others it doesn't really bother. Here are some ultrasound pictures of him and me.

Taken at 7 weeks and 3 days. First Ultrasound!

17 weeks!


Profile Picture of Baby Blue 17 weeks and 1 day!

It's a Boy!

22 Weeks and 2 days!

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. I'll be 23 weeks tomorrow and we go for another ultrasound. Be watching out for more pictures to come.

What's the color?

Well when deciding what colors to do the nursery it came pretty easy. I wanted to do neutral colors and Drew was on board with that. We decided on green and yellow and we kind of adopted green as the chose color for our little man. So here are some pictures of what the nursery looks like painted.

We both love the way that the nursery turned out.

I can't tell you how many baby blankets I have made for friends and family since I started crocheting. Well now it was my turn to make a blanket for our little man who will make his entrance in May. Here is the finished project and I love the way it turned out.

Merry Christmas 2010

On Christmas Eve we went to my mom's house for the traditional finger foods we have done for years. It was so good. I over ate for sure.

Christmas day Mom, Mike and Ashley came over food Christmas dinner. We pulled out the Wii fit and had so much fun. Take a look for yourself.

Yes that is my baby bump!

This was actually the day after Christmas.

Long Trip!

Well I made it three weeks and two days without Drew. He left Thanksgiving day for Japan to do a survey for work. It is the longest period of time we have been apart since we have been married. I know both us were not looking forward to a long trip. I kept having to talk myself into liking the fact that he was going away. Telling myself that it is good for his career, which it is, and it was a great experience for him.

I am so grateful for everyone who kept me busy. My family has been great. My sister called many times to check on me and see how I was doing. My mom and mother-in-law kept me busy. Jillian went to my work Christmas party with me, which by the way was so much fun. Jillian has become such a good friend. My neighbors had me over for dinner and Melanie went out to eat one night with me. I also went out to dinner with Tara and Rachel. The Moultons had me over for dinner last Sunday which was so yummy. I'm sure there is a few things I forgot but I am so thankful for everyone who has been there to get me through these last few weeks.

Drew will be home for two weeks and leaving again for another three week trip, at least this one is in the country and he gets to come one weekend.

What was that?

Gas, nope definitely not. Our little boy has starting kicking this week. I was pretty sure I felt him kick me on Monday. Then on Wednesday I felt a flutter that I think was him. But tonight I am sure he has kicked. It wasn't just one kick it was multiple kicks and since it was in the same spot I'm sure it's what I felt. Very cool feeling for sure.

With Drew being in Japan I wanted to tell him and I tired calling him knowing he wouldn't be in computer range. He wasn't. As I started to type him an email he called me. I was happy to be able to let him know that his son was having a party in my belly tonight and I could feel it.

Feeling the first kicks is an awesome feeling and I know this little man is going to be quite active and I'm ready for it.