34 Weeks!!!

I am 34 weeks today, that could possibly be the magic number for my freedom. I will wait until I see my Doctor on Tuesday to confirm. If all looks good then I should be off restrictions until she arrives. I am nervous because I am feeling a lot of pressure and many more contractions. They are also much stronger. I think she is trying to arrive very soon, but we shall see. I am an big as a whale, or at least it looks and feels that way to me. I am starting to swell a lot in my face, hands and feet. I am very uncomfortable, but it's worth it.

Enjoying the Moment

Austin loves to play with jewelry. He always goes for any and everything Nana has on. Here he is playing with a bracelet that represents Autumn. It was one of those moments I had to catch and share.

Early Christmas Celebrations

Austin, Jason, Grandma Rockett and Tracy all went to a Christmas Party on Sunday. I stayed home due to weather and not quite off bedrest yet. Austin did great and loved playing with all the cars they had there and the kids too. It was Grandma Rockett's family that get together once a year.


Yesterday we got together with my Dad, Sister and her Family for the Geister Christmas. It was really nice to see them, we don't get to very often. The kids all had a blast playing and opening gifts. I actually sat up to eat dinner for the first time in a long time. It was really nice. I love our yearly Christmas visits.

Austin is loving all the gifts he got. He got a ton of cars from Grandpa, Diane and Cassie. He has been playing with them all day today. He also got Mr. Potato head from Aunt Jennifer, Uncle Jerry and the boys. He has also been playing with that all day too. He got some Duplo blocks and is quite interested in those. We have a lot more to give him on Christmas. I think it's time to put up all the old toys.
Here is Austin tearing through his gifts. He did really well this year opening.







We also got together earlier this month with the Godbouts to celebrate Christmas with the kids. Austin loves when she comes over and they had a blast opening their gifts. Austin got a ball pit and Bridget got a piggy bank. They both liked playing with both toys a lot. It's always fun to get the kids together!!

Snowed In

Well here I am laying inside and trapped, but not by bedrest this time. Its a Blizzard outside!! I love the snow, but can't stand to go out in it. Looks like we will have a white Christmas for sure, yay! We haven't taken Austin outside in the snow yet because he hasn't been feeling well. Well he acts fine, but has a bad case of Diarrhea. I called his Doctor's Office this morning and they can't see him today because they were closing at 10am due to the snow! He is going to go in on Monday, until then we will be enforcing the B.R.A.T diet and hopefully that will help him a lot.

Other than that Austin has been doing very well. I think he is ready for Santa to come. He keeps pointing at our Santa decorations and saying, "Ho Ho Ho." He also loves to wear his Santa hat from last year, but it doesn't fit him well at all. I love this time I get to spend with Austin, even though I am stuck on the couch. It is going to be so nice when Kayla gets here. I just love being a Mother and feel so blessed right now. I am really trying to enjoy these last few weeks of Pregnancy because thats it for this family.

I went to the Doctor yesterday and thankfully I had another really good appointment. The cervix is still long and closed. I had another nice talk with the Doctor and she said everything looks great. I was a little concerned because I gained 8lbs in 2 weeks, but she said it is ok because I am on bedrest and don't do a lot. I feel so huge I can't stand it. It is going to be very difficult to lose the baby weight, but I will do it because I have to. Anyway, she said I can probably come off restrictions next week. I can't believe I am that far along already. I might go to the movies and out to dinner and lots of baby shopping. I say that now, but I am usually too tired to get out and do anything. I have been getting out here and there and it really takes a lot out of me. I am in a lot of pain and exhausted and just want to get back to my cozy couch. We will see how it goes. I am not thinking much about complications anymore. I only have one more ultrasound on Monday and one more cervix check. After that they wont even look unless I am in labor! My mind is fixated on the delivery now. I am terrified to go through that again, but I know in the end it will all be worth it.

We are looking forward to Christmas and have lots of plans with Family. Can't wait!

99 Balloons

I came across this video today, it was on a friend's blog. It is such an eye opener and makes me feel so Blessed to have had Autumn in my life for this short time she was here.
99 balloons

The end is near

I haven't been blogging as much lately. I guess it's because I have been up a little more and trying to stay away from the computer for a while. I will be 32 weeks on Friday, huge milestone for high risk pregnancy! I went in for a visit last week and my cervix was still long and closed. I got brave and asked the Doctor if I could go out to the baby store in a stroller and out to dinner and she said yes! That day when I left I went to Carters and loaded up on a few things for Kayla. The next day went to Babies R Us and to Dinner. I hurt so bad I couldn't stand it and just wanted to go back home, go figure! I am no where near ready for Kayla, but I am getting there slowly.

I went in today for an Ultrasound and it went very well. Cervix is still very long and closed, great news. I was so happy. She is just over 4 pounds and adorable. She has a lot of hair too!! Austin went in with us and when he saw the lady putting gel on my belly he was saying Ow. Then he saw the baby on the screen and said Wow! He kept saying baby too. It was adorable and I am so glad he went. They have a fountain there and he always throws pennies in and we make wishes for Kayla to be healthy. He loves going to the Doctor with us. Today we went to Dennys and Toys R Us and it was great. I wasn't nearly as sore after moving around so much.

If I keep doing so well I will be off bedrest by christmas and my shots will also be done by then! I am excited and feel much less stressed. I have been contracting like crazy for a couple weeks and they are not making a difference at all, so they must be braxton hicks. I have also been very uncomfortable with the baby being so low. I thought for sure I was dilated or something, but nope not yet.