Relief

Today I had a doctor appointment for the baby. I was really worried about this one. The stress level around here has been at mach 5 the past few weeks due to family stuff. Like really bad (but that's for another post)

So I was worried that all the stress and crying and hysterics (at times) had affected the baby on some level. I was so scared they wouldn't find a heart beat or even my weight would keep them from finding a good beat.

Of course, Dr. K had just left for a delivery when I arrived so my appointment was delayed. Which meant waiting and wondering for over an hour past my appointment time.

Finally it was my turn. The nurse took me back and did the blood pressure/weight thing. I am down 3 lbs from last months appointment but up 4 pounds from two weeks ago when I lost 7 lbs or so due to the stress.

Dr K finally came in and checked the heartbeat first. I think MY heart was in my throat. He looked around for about 30 seconds.....which didn't help my anxiety....and then............

whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh


The BEST sound in the world!!!

Babys heartbeat is at 150 bpm (which I'm told by friends is "girl" range. I hope so!!!) Dr K says heartbeat sounded great, I'm measuring right on track and everything looks good.

He told me to make sure I am gaining weight steadily (so I need to gain back what I've lost). Now that is something I've never been told before!! I've always gained weight quickly (too quickly) with my boys and I am already over-weight.

This pregnancy has been so different from both of my boys (which I'm hoping means girl too!). No vomiting, just nausea. Major major food aversions. Horrible acne (never got a spot with either boy). Nasty metallic taste after I eat. Insomnia instead of exhaustion.

Next appointment is in late April with the big ultrasound to follow in May. It seems so far away!! I wanna know what this little bean is now!!

But man, the feel of sweet relief knowing that the baby is growing good and sounding great.

An Introduction

This is my 2nd attempt at blogging. Hopefully this time I will be able to give it the attention it deserves.

I'm a 27 year old stay at home mother of two amazing, beautiful, wonderful boys.

This is my Aiden, who is almost 8 and my Grady, who is three.

They are my life.

My husband and I are expecting our third (and final) baby in September and as much as I love my boys; I am really hoping for a girl!

My husband is a truck driver and is gone 5-6 days a week. So in many senses, I am like a single mom. I run this household on my own. 

We recently moved back to my home town after living in Norwalk for four years. We moved back to the street I grew up on. Across the street from my Mom. She's my best friend. I love living close again, and so do the boys!

We have our share of difficulties. 

Aiden is diagnosed ADHD. He does very well on his medication. He is so smart and caring. One of the most compassionate and empathetic 7 year olds I know. 

Grady is diagnosed developmentally delayed. Officially, he has a motor planning delay, speech delay and mild sensory processing disorder. He has been in one form of therapy or another since nine months old. He has made amazing progress but still tests at an 18-22 month level in his fine and gross motor skills. Right now, he takes occupational therapy and Speech at a rehab center and started doing speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy and preschool at home through the school system. It sure keeps us busy but is what is best for him. He is such a happy, easy going, hard working kid. 

I wouldn't trade either of them for all the money in the world.

So I hope you come along for the ride. Get to know us a bit. Take this roller coaster up and down with us. Share our smiles.

Gather strength through our trials.

But always believing that love can carry us through all.