I'm not sure if I have ever asked people to stop praying, but if you are still praying that baby stays inside longer, feel free to stop and reverse your prayer! :)
I have less than 2 weeks to go to hit my 40 weeks. I keep having to remind myself that I prayed for this! My hands are swollen and numb, making the simplest tasks a little harder like buttoning shirts, opening basically anything, and writing. It feels like I have dipped my hands in a thick wax. My feet and legs are swollen too. I noticed this morning that the swelling has moved up to my knees, but at least it isn't uncomfortable like with my hands. I try to stop myself from complaining too much, because the sleepless nights, swelling, and just plain awkwardness of the end of the 3rd trimester is a small price to pay for a healthy full term baby. Now if he would just hurry up...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Best Prescription Ever!
Around 1:00am on Friday morning I woke up with a horrible headache. My head was pounding and I felt a bit nauseous. I took Tylenol, despite longingly looking at the bottle of Advil sitting next to it. Tylenol has never worked well for me on real pain. It felt like I had a bad hangover. A couple hours later I was able to finally fall asleep again, comforted by the thought that I had a doctor's appointment later that morning.
Later that same morning I woke up with a mild headache and still had some mild nausea. The nurse's first thought was preeclampsia, but my blood pressure was low as normal 85/60, and I didn't exhibit any other symptoms. My doctor said he didn't have an answer for me and agreed that Tylenol doesn't work very well. His prescription: caffeine. He recommended drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day when I needed it. Apparently the caffeine dilates the blood vessels which relieves headaches and that is why Excedrin contains it. I always thought that when you had a headache, drank coffee, and it went away it meant you were addicted to it. Apparently not. Regardless, I can honestly say that this is the best prescription that I have ever been given. I wonder if I could put a Starbuck's latte on my flex-spending card? :)
Later that same morning I woke up with a mild headache and still had some mild nausea. The nurse's first thought was preeclampsia, but my blood pressure was low as normal 85/60, and I didn't exhibit any other symptoms. My doctor said he didn't have an answer for me and agreed that Tylenol doesn't work very well. His prescription: caffeine. He recommended drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day when I needed it. Apparently the caffeine dilates the blood vessels which relieves headaches and that is why Excedrin contains it. I always thought that when you had a headache, drank coffee, and it went away it meant you were addicted to it. Apparently not. Regardless, I can honestly say that this is the best prescription that I have ever been given. I wonder if I could put a Starbuck's latte on my flex-spending card? :)
Friday, September 2, 2011
Hello September!
Our busy summer is coming to a close with many exciting things ahead. Our garage has good progress and hopefully by the end of next week will have siding and electricity. Doors come after that and once they are up we get to move Benjamin's roommate (the upright freezer) out to begin to make room for little brother. Brian is exhausted as he has been the primary builder of the garage, but also excited as this is something he as wanted since he moved in almost 6 years ago after we were married. We call it a garage, but in reality it will be Brian's shop.
Little brother is due in just over 4 weeks! As of yesterday they estimate his weight to be 5lbs and 13oz by ultrasound. That is right at 50% and where they want him to be. Everything looks great and the doctors are very pleased with how this pregnancy is going. Now if only the swelling in my feet would go down and my hands stop going numb...but I really don't have rights to complain as God has taken care of me and baby every step of the way.
We went to the ear specialist today for a followup on Benjamin's ears. Another blessing, Benjamin's ears have improved and therefore tubes are not necessary at this time. He still has some negative pressure and his right ear is not quite in the "normal" hearing range, therefore we are going to continue using his nasal spray until next spring to get him through the cold season to help prevent ear infections.
Benjamin has really started to say words or at least attempt them. He is still delayed for his age, but making notable progress every week. His understanding is very good (that doesn't mean he always obeys...typical 2 year old) and he has started repeating words often. One thing that I don't think he understands is that a baby is going to join the family. He can point at a baby he sees and say baby, but sometimes I ask him where the baby is and he pulls up his shirt. Apparently baby and belly are synonymous in his mind. :)
Little brother is due in just over 4 weeks! As of yesterday they estimate his weight to be 5lbs and 13oz by ultrasound. That is right at 50% and where they want him to be. Everything looks great and the doctors are very pleased with how this pregnancy is going. Now if only the swelling in my feet would go down and my hands stop going numb...but I really don't have rights to complain as God has taken care of me and baby every step of the way.
We went to the ear specialist today for a followup on Benjamin's ears. Another blessing, Benjamin's ears have improved and therefore tubes are not necessary at this time. He still has some negative pressure and his right ear is not quite in the "normal" hearing range, therefore we are going to continue using his nasal spray until next spring to get him through the cold season to help prevent ear infections.
Benjamin has really started to say words or at least attempt them. He is still delayed for his age, but making notable progress every week. His understanding is very good (that doesn't mean he always obeys...typical 2 year old) and he has started repeating words often. One thing that I don't think he understands is that a baby is going to join the family. He can point at a baby he sees and say baby, but sometimes I ask him where the baby is and he pulls up his shirt. Apparently baby and belly are synonymous in his mind. :)
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