Early Baby...?

After my 37th week OB appointment on Friday, my doctor was a little concerned.  Not only have I started swelling the last few days more than I need, the baby didn't grow much in the last week not to mention my blood pressure went from a normal 110 to a 165.  YIKES!  So I was sent to the hospital for more lab tests and monitoring just to be on the safe side.  Labs came back ok but doc still wants to see me again Monday.  He says if things are better he might just put me on bed rest for the next two weeks so the baby can cook a little longer or if things aren't as great....he'll induce by the end of the week.  Not going to lie, I like the sound of that.  Between the nerves in my neck being pinched and not being able to feel my fingers with an aching pain down my arm to swelling like crazy legs -  I'm ready to have this baby.    Jared's been great and his eye procedure went well as far as we can tell thus far.  It can take up to six months to see any major improvements however I think his eyes in general look better and are less irritated. 

I wanted to post a few pics of crafty things I have done for the baby's room, one of which was a quilt my mom made.  It's super cute.  Jared however after finishing the canvases I painted and put letters on...decided to hang them OVER the closet.....near the ceiling...???  I said thank you and walked away.  I was annoyed but couldn't break his heart at the same time to tell him they won't be staying there....who puts stuff like that near the ceiling?  These things should be eye level.  I also made some closet hanger organizers with some stampin up craft paper.  I think they turned out cute.  I put my label maker to work putting month sizes on them to keep things separated.  YAY!  Things are coming together and almost done.  Jared even put the car seat in my car and started putting all the other baby gear together just in case.  I think the doctor scared him that we will have a baby in less than a week.  It's cute, he's definitly excited.  Well, we'll keep posting, there just might be a baby in less than 7 days.

Miss Makayla

Miss Makayla, my niece makes me laugh.  Over the last few months she has gotten so excited waiting for her new cousin.  Back in January she could care less but now that Auntie is showing and ready to pop, this girl has questions and wants answers!
These are a few things that have made me laugh.

1. While watching a movie....M: Auntie Heather, why are you crying....is that baby Lucas hurting you?  -No M, just having a moment.    M: Well at least the movie has a happy ending.

2. M to her mom:  Auntie Heather was crying...at the movie, hehehehe.  She thought it was so sad, she cried....A LOT.  he he he.  Jayme - stop making fun of Auntie.  M- but it was sooo funny.

3. Auntie Heather....is that baby Lucas kicking you?  Are his kicks hard?  He's going to be a ninja!  Maybe a ninja warrior.  H- Are you going to teach him this?  M- Nope, I can already tell.

4. CAN'T YOU WAKE THAT BABY UP!  I need to see him kick you.

This girl makes me laugh.  She is 8.5 years old and has such a humor to her.  Love that kid.

The Countdown...

OKAY!  So we are at the last 6 weeks.  I have had done well since getting over the nausea however at my last appointment I told Dr. B I was feeling great and I'm pretty sure that was the kicker.  I now feel so out of body and uncomfortable.  Tis that wonderful thing of being pregnant. 

Lots of things to look forward to this weekend.  Jared decided not to have the corneal transplant.  His doctor found a clinical trial to get into before we go down the transplant road.  We have read about this procedure for a few years now and have never been able to see anyone about it.  Jared always missed the trial or openings by a few weeks.  The US Food and Drug Admin finally approved two doctors in Washington State to do CXL - Crosslinking for Keratoconus patients.  We found out four days before surgery Jared was a candidate.  However, barely made it in.  Jared scans were soooo bad.  We almost didn't make it.  I'm excited this is the way we will go.  However, it's spendy for us right now with a little man about ready to make an appearance.  So I'm a little on edge regarding that not to mention timing.  I feel like we are cutting it close to the arrival of our baby boy.

My emotions are crazy right now.  Throughout this pregnancy I've been moody....I'll be the first to admit but only crying every now and again.  Now being six weeks away....I CRY AT EVERYTHING.  What is wrong with me?  Poor Jared, it kills him to see me in tears.  So I sent him away to be with his family on a camping trip before he has surgery and before this little guy comes.  I hope he's having fun cause I miss him tons.

Today I go to the Dr to see if this baby is coming early!  My last few appointments I have measured a little big so either this baby is coming earlier than thought OR this is going to be one big baby!  Jared keeps telling me it's a large baby since he was over 10lbs!  I'm hoping under 8lbs personally.

My shower is this weekend, on my birthday, and it's gonna be hot!  I'm excited to see my friends and open mini items.  Love baby stuff.  It's sooo cute when it's so little!  Mom and Dad are hanging out with me this weekend for my bday along with my bro, Andrea and Aubrie....my stinking cute niece.  Awe, love her to pieces, she makes my heart melt.  She turns the big ONE in two weeks!  I can't believe the time has passed so fast. 

Now that I have rambled on about many different things, I'll make this come to a close and write later about baby, shower and birthday!  Have a fabulous day!  
XOXO - H