Sleep...What's That?

Well let me just say that I am glad you start getting no sleep before your child comes, because if it had happened all at once, I would be crazy.

This weekend was horrible in the sleep department. I would get comfortable then he would put pressure on my right lower ribs after that the upper part of my back would hurt. The pain would alternate between areas.

I tossed and turned. Woke Chris up at midnight. I think I tried sleeping anyway I could think of. At 2:00a.m. I finally went and slept on the couch, thinking that might help...wrong! Same old story there. I think I finally fell asleep sitting almost straight up. The crock pot woke me up at 6:00am. Then I finally woke up at 8:30am.

We did not make church Sunday morning, but we went Sunday night.

So, I have got to find a comfortable way to sleep. It is just not healthy for me to run on less than 8 hours of sleep! I know this will change and thank goodness it is a slow change. Maybe in two months I will be used to it.

But I am blessed to have little sleep! Even when I can't sleep, I smile because of the reason why!

My legs sometimes feel like they are numb. If I sit a long time. Again....it is all worth it.

Last night Chris was rubbing my belly and said, "There is a huge bump right there"....Yep, it is either his bottom or something that sticks out. That is what I believe is causing my rib issues.

I am not gone!

I didn't realize how long it has been since I  posted anything. I will try and do better, but then again I do have my little family to take care of.

I am not going to do several post that I missed I will just catch you up in a few random thoughts.

•We went for our 4D Ultrasound Monday. Baby Ashley kept his little hands and umbilical cord in his face for the most part. We did get a good face picture though. The tech. did everything she could to make him move his hands, but he was determined to keep them there. At one point he made the "Looser" symbol with his right hand on his forehead. We all laughed! She made sure he is still a he and trust me he is!

•Sleep is becoming more uncomfortable. I do get up once or twice during the night to potty. I am told it will get worse.

•He is head down and keeps his little feet and bottom in my ribs. I have had a couple of times where his kicks or whatever he is doing, really has hurt.

•We had our first baby shower Saturday in Cullman. We got a lot of clothes, diapers and books. Sunday we tried to get things organized in his room. We did a good job of deciding where things will go.

•All this week I have washed baby clothes. I could have washed them all together, but I rather them get clean and smell good.

•I get tired easier. Feet swell more! Tailbone is still hurting at work.

•We have a daycare!!!!! He will be going to the church we go to. I am so thankful for this opening. We really wanted him in a good christian environment and I believe he will get it there.

•I now have gained 20 pounds! Wow! Ultrasound tech said he should be around 8lbs. I believe my eyes popped out of my head for a few seconds. So if I keep up eating how I am eating I will be in the normal 25-35 pound range.

•I bought a few more maternity items. I hope they will get me through to the end.

•Chris and I went to our last baby class. We also got to tour the Women's and Children's Unit.

•A couple of days ago I just had stressed out moment. I decided to only worry about Chris and I and Baby Ashley. I am tired of making choices that others can make.

•We got our new camera and accessories in. I have played with them some. I am excited to get to take thousands of pictures of Baby Ashley when he comes. So get prepared to see several pictures! I mean, who doesn't want to show off their baby?

•Since we got a lot of books at our Cullman Shower, I have been reading to him every night. In the mornings we read the Bible.

•Bear is still the same. We still go for walks in the mornings. He will some times smell my belly. It's like he knows something is not the same. I gave him a bath a few weekends ago and he did good. Me not so much. Chris will have to bath him from now on. It is just to hard to bend over and bath him. I keep talking about Baby Ashley (but I use his name) when talking to Bear. So he will know the name.

I believe that is it for now. I will try and keep things updated!

Glucose Test

So I had the dreaded glucose test this morning :) It actually turned out better than I thought. I was so nervous about getting sick, but I prayed many times about putting it in God's hands. And He took care of me and Chris.

So Chris got home early this morning and we finally went to sleep around 4:00. I just can't fall asleep when I am nervous. I got up at 5:00 and ate some oatmeal, then laid back down and slept until 6:00. I started drinking the stuff, as I call it, around 7:11 and finished at 7:15. I got Chris up and we left for the doctor's office. As soon as we got there I told them I needed to give blood for my glucose test. So they took me on back and did all the blood work and stuff they normally do.

We don't know the results yet. Doctor said if I failed she would call back next week, but that if things were good she would go over the results at our next appointment.

They were supposed to do a Chicken Pox blood work to see if I am immune to them since I have never had them nor the vaccine. But they didn't. So we will get it at our next appointment.

I have gained 17 pounds so far. She said baby was probably around 2 pounds now. Nothing to be worried about. He just needs to stay in there a while longer. She did measure me, but I have no idea what the results were.

Little Mama Week #26

Good afternoon!

I still find it hard to believe we are at week 26. God has blessed us in so many ways. We still have three baby showers to go, so once those get underway we will know where we stand with getting the nursery ready. I try to do a little when we get gifts. Mostly it is washing new/old clothes.

This week has been good. Still feeling like a tick. Sleep is okay..not the best. I am normally a stomach sleeper, so I am having to adjust.

Eating is still hard. Just can't eat a big meal. I did eat some watermelon the other night and boy I could tell. I felt so huge! So now I only eat a small amount, but it is hard because I LOVE watermelon.

Feet and ankles are swelling more. I took a picture of them yesterday, but I just rathe not show right now. Needless to say I have a stool and cushion with me today. They will stay here until Baby Ashley is born.

One thing I can't believe is that I bought size 7 underwear. They are large. I know it is for a good reason, so I will not complain. I will probably buy bigger sizes as the weeks go by.

Still wearing the same maternity clothes that I have. Some are just dresses that I have had for a long time. I put on a dress over the weekend and it was very much short in the front. So it will not work for too much longer. I am able to wear some shirts that I had before pregnancy, but I am sure I will need a few more towards the end. I am just going to wear what I have until I need more.

My tailbone is probably the number one thing that hurts the most. It mostly hurts while I am at work. I try sitting up straight, taking small walks, using a cushion...but nothing has helped so far.

So, lets see what Baby Ashley has been up to this week.

When I saw the lettuce...I was like oh my goodness. I have a small head of lettuce in my belly!
Baby Ashley is 13.6 to 14.8 inches long and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds. His eyes are forming and will soon open. Eyelashes are now grown. I hope he has long ones like me! His immune system is starting to get ready for life on the outside by soaking up antibodies. He is also breathing too...just amniotic fluid.

He has been a little wiggle worm this week. Mostly after lunch.

We go tomorrow for our blood test. Chris is coming home tonight to go with me. I am still scared about getting sick. So please say a pray for me from about 5:00a.m. until 8:30a.m. tomorrow morning. I told the Lord this morning that I could not stress over this and He was going to have to handle it.