A Working Mama

This is the third summer working for my good friend. I love taking care her kids and they are like family. I love them so much and they love Jacob. So far the summer has been pretty easy because she works from home and hasn't needed me too much. It's nice because I can take Jacob when she does need me. They love helping me with Jacob and learning how to feed and change him. I guess they are one of the many reasons I wanted to be a mommy. The sad thing is that I only am taking care of them through the summer. When they go back to school I am not quite sure what I am going to do. I need to work, I just do but I don't want to leave Jacob, I am so attached. I know that my mom would take care of him while I worked. That isn't the issue. She is supportive of me and what I want to do. She is the best grandma in the world and loves Jacob so much. I know she would take great care of him but that is time that I won't be there. Time that only happens once and I don't know how I could do that. Maybe I could get lucky enough to find a job like my current one where I can take Jacob too. We shall see what the end of the summer holds for me. But I know that if I worked it would be difficult but many woman have done it for years so I could figure it out.

Lots of Catching Up to Do!!

Last time I wrote I was still pregnant. Very pregnant. I was miserable and so ready to be done. Around 38 weeks I got my wish. I went into labor, I didn't know I was in labor but low and behold I was. Jacob was born via C-Section April 9th 2010. He weighed 8 lbs 15 oz and was 20.5 inches long. He was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. Unfortunately I didn't get to see him for too long. He went into distress as soon as they opened me up and when he was lifted out of my belly he didn't cry, couldn't breathe and turned blue. They rushed him to NICU and that is where he stayed for the first 9 hours of his life. I wasn't able to hold him, I saw him only for a brief moment and then he was taken away from me. I was moved to my room on the 3rd floor while my little baby, who had lived inside me for 9 months was on the 2nd floor and I was unable to go down and see him. Finally after 9 hours of waiting I was finally able to hold him. I cried my eyes out and it was the happiest moment of my life.

We stayed in the hospital for a few days and he was in and out of NICU for feeding problems. Then we were finally able to go home. I was very sore from having the surgery but Greg stayed home with me for a week which helped a lot. I fit right into the "mommy" role. Everything was going great. He is so incredibly cute. Then unfortunately around 4 weeks old, he started projectile vomiting and was not able to eat. Greg had a condition when he was born called Pyloric Stenosis which is where the stomach muscle closing and food can not pass through. It can be genetic so when Jacob started showing signs I knew exactly what was going on. I went to the Pediatrician and told her what it was. She was very surprised that I knew what I was talking about. She did an examination and told me she was calling the Pediatric Surgeon. Unfortunately the only way to correct the problem was with surgery. We were sent directly to Children's Medical Center in Dallas and were admitted immediately. They did an ultrasound and sure enough his muscle was completely closed up. We then just had to wait for the surgeon to perform the operation. It must have just been our luck because some children in critical condition came in and they were put ahead of us. It was the worst 24 hours of my life. Jacob was so hungry and we weren't able to feed him. But he toughed it out and first thing the next morning he had his surgery. It was so hard leaving him but I knew that he had to have this in order to pretty much live. We went home a day later and since then he has been eating as much as possible.

We had several weeks of Colic which was awful but I think we through that now. Jacob is just growing so quickly. He has gained a ton of weight and is close to 14 lbs. He is 26 inches long and is 2 weeks away from being 3 months old. He can hold up his head when laying on his tummy and is trying to scoot around on the floor. It's quite funny because he gets so angry when he tries and tries but doesn't go any where. He is my little light of sunshine and I am so in love with him. He makes me so incredibly happy. I think that deep down inside I was meant to be a mommy. That was my purpose in life, to be Jacob's mommy. I can't imagine my life without him. Greg and I are doing well and have settled into parenthood quite nicely. My mother has settled into "grandma-hood" as well. We are just a happy little family.

I promise to keep up more now that I have a bit more time on my hands. I will keep up with milestones as Jacob starts to crawl and sit up and soon walk. He is just my bright little star and I love him so much. Of course who couldn't love a face like this?

32 weeks and almost done!!!

So I know that I haven't updated since before Christmas but its been really crazy since the beginning of the year. Christmas was good, uneventful which was great! January went by quickly and I did a lot of resting. I had many sick moments still so I tried to just stay put. I did help my best friend shop for her baby and new apartment.

Then February came... oh boy February, well the first weekend, I had my first baby shower which was awesome. I had so much fun with my 5 best girls and my mama. Then things went down hill, Greg's grandfather was hospitalized for pneumonia and a blood clot in his chest. He was there for almost 2 whole weeks and that was hard on Greg's mom. We were so worried he wasn't going to make it. His heart went into A-fib and he was in progressive care for several days. He was transferred to a regular room and is now at home doing well. As if that wasn't enough of a stressful situation, my grandparent home burnt down. That's right burnt down at 1 am on a Saturday. My grandmother was taken to the hospital because of smoke inhalation but was released later that day. My grandfather was fine but he sat and watched the whole house burn down so he is emotionally not okay yet. My father came up from Houston that day to get things together so I didn't have to. They are doing well and moved into an apartment yesterday paid my insurance company. They are trying to get things organized so they can figure out what do with the house. My grandmother's van was in the garage which is where the fire started so it was totaled. All things considering, they are doing well and are just thankful to be alive.

Now on to my issues with pregnancy. About 2 weeks ago I slipped on a hanger in the bathroom around 4 in the morning and fell flat on my stomach. Jacob was fine but it took me a week to really feel okay again. I was really sore and my muscles took forever to feel normal. Later that week contractions started. The doctor said they were braxton hicks so not to worry. Well they have been sooooo painful so when I went to the doctor yesterday he was worried because they have been painful. Come to find out I am 1/2 cm dilated already! :( That's no good so he did this test to see if I am going to go into labor in the next 2 weeks. Luckily the test came back negative so I am good for two weeks but I have to take an easy like moderate bed rest. I can't be over active at all because it could induce labor. I will keep you posted on things but my goal is to get Jacob's room ready this weekend with my mom's help so if he comes after two weeks I am ready for him. I am really not ready for him but if he comes, he comes.

8 weeks left and I feel so unprepared but thats okay. We will get through and we can't wait to meet our little man. Hope everyone has a good week and keep us in your prayers!

22 Weeks, Over Halfway There

So as Christmas approaches I thought I would update everyone. I hit my second trimester and finally stopped getting sick. But not before I was hospitalized for a kidney stone and dehydration. Why on earth would my child be easy? At 18 weeks we went in for our gender ultrasound... to much dismay it seems that my child who again isn't easy, decides that we aren't allowed to find out the gender. So now it might be a boy, but not to get anything yet. Great so now we won't know until January in hopes that my child will cooperate and we can know for sure. If it is a boy we will name him Jacob. He is starting to kick and some days I think he is practices soccer or football.

Other then that, I am looking forward to Christmas. My dad will be here the day after and then my birthday is the 27th. I really can't wait for this year to be over though so I can start a new beginning in 2010. Greg's job is going great although right now we are suffering from bad colds. Hopefully we can kick it out before next week. Other then that just lots of stuff to do between now and then.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

10 Weeks and Counting

It's been a little while since I posted last. That would be because I have been quite sick. I went to ER around 3 weeks ago for dehydration caused from the joys of morning sickness. Turns out it wasn't "just" morning sickness, it is actually a condition that happens in 1% of pregnancies. Of course it only happens in 1% and I am fortunate enough to be in that one percentile. So it makes my morning sickness 8 billion times worse then normal pregnancies. YAY ME!! Once we were able to find a medication that stopped the morning sickness, I was able to eat again. In two weeks I lost 15 lbs. Not exactly what I wanted to do when I got pregnant but at least I won't be over weight after the baby gets here.

So now that I am no longer throwing up at the site of food, I am very exhausted all the time. But I guess you trade the lesser of two evils. I am however going to first prenatal appointment on Monday which is exciting. Greg gets to come which is awesome and we get our very first ultrasound. Greg is super excited and he wants to be a daddy so badly. He really wants to baby to be a girl so we will see!! Other then that, I have been helping my mom out when I haven't been sick and staying in bed when I am. I will update next week after my appointment. Have a fantastic Friday and a good weekend!!

7 Weeks Already?

Someone told me I needed to update about the baby progress so I thought I would. I am 7 weeks today and my symptoms have been all over the place. It has been a rollercoaster and poor Greg doesn't know what I am going to say next. I am trying my hardest not to be an emotional wreck but sometimes I can't control it. According to my awesome books, the baby is the size of a blueberry. We have picked out names but we are keeping them quiet for now. Greg is really hoping for a girl. I am easy either way but I had a dream last night it was a boy so who knows. I definately know it isn't twins. We had a sonogram last Friday in the ER (I will get to why we were there in a sec) and the tech said there was definately only one.

Now on to what happened that landed me in the ER. Last Friday was a pretty scary night. Greg and I were in a pretty nasty car accident. We were in traffic on a side street over here. Everyone started to move and then slammed on the breaks and we couldn't fast enough. Greg ended up rear-ending the guy in front of us.... in my car.... only going 25 MPH.... into a truck or rather under. We pulled into the parking lot and the guys bumper was scrated and dented. My car on the other hand needed $7,000 worth of repairs not including labor. IThen we found out we didn't have rental car coverage (OH BOY!!). But back to the ER, I was leaning forward trying to reach my purse when we hit and my seatbelt tightened around my stomach pretty hard. I didn't want an ambulance and I thought I was ok but by the time we made it home I was cramping pretty badly so Greg took me to ER.

We got right in which is a first for the hospital we went to and they had me in a room in the ER pretty quick. It took forever fo rthem to find a vein so they could start an IV. It was like 35 mins or so. I have the bruises of the several spots they tried to no avail. Finally they found on and sent me to pee in a cup which was hard since I had just gone. But man you can't imagine what a catheter scare can do. I went so easily when she said if I couldn't giver her any, she would have to go in and get it. I was like, "Nope, I am good thanks!" By this time I was hurting pretty badly. They took me back for a sono and Greg got to come. We got to see the sac that the baby will grow in which was cool. Then she was poking at my ovaries and my left one hurt like crazy. I have a cyst which is what was bothering me. But from the sono there was no damage to my uterus or baby or anything. Went back to room and waited for the doctor. He came said everything looked great and that I do have a cyst and that the seatbelt probably hit it and made it mad. But my chances of miscarry were super low and that I was very healthy.

So now I am doing well minus the morning sickness at night and some other not so pleasent symptoms. Greg and I are super excited and I will update in a week or so. I get my car back Wednesday and will have freedom again. Hope everyone has a safe and fun Labor Day. Best wishes to all and love to friends and family.

I 'm gonna be a mama

That's right everyone heard that correctly. I am going to be a mama. I have a wonderful little alien growing inside my belly. I am having all sorts of crazy symptoms but its ok because in the end it will be all worth it. I will keep you updated as I go to my first dr appt and so on. Greg is ecstatic to become a daddy!

In other news, Greg got the job and has started working already. He is so excited and can not wait to get up every morning to go. I have continued to look for a job but so far no luck. Oh well, there is something out there for me, I just haven't found it yet.

This is going to be a small, short post but I did want to say that my parents both mom, dad, step-dad and step-mom are thrilled they are going to be grandparents. My grandma cannot wait to be a great-grandma and Greg's dad was so excited. This baby will have the best most spoiling family in the world.

Hope everyone has a great week!!