36 weeks

I'm 36 weeks and 1 day. I have a drs. appt on Thursday to check on Logan. I went to the dr Thursday because he wasn't moving, which normally, I wouldn't worry, but he hadn't moved in about 4 hours. So I tried eating, walking around and drinking Ice water and when that didn't work I called my dr and she said to come in and we'll check on him, but also to check on me because my blood pressure was low last week. I dragged Emily along because mom didn't want me going alone, and they had me hooked up to monitors for about 30 minutes and my blood pressure was low yet again, but they said they would rather it be a little low than a little high. The nurse came in and checked on me a few times but aside from that, it was just me and Emily in the room. The whole time we were there I was joking telling her they're gonna induce me and you're gonna be the only one here. She went (exact words!) HELL NO THEY AREN'T and proceeded to tell me she has Jerry's number and she'll hold the nurse off until he gets here. Well, as soon as the monitors were put on me, low and behold my already stubborn son decided that he would try to kick them off and start moving. Heart rates were good and he was moving the whole time monitors were on my stomach. Now it's just the waiting game because on Sunday, when I turn 37 weeks, they will consider me full term and Logan can come whenever he decides to come. Now- will he be like his daddy and be early for everything or like his mommy- right on time or fashionably late? LOL guess we will find out.

And it's Happened:)

Well, some would say Hell Has Frozen Over, other's would say It's About Time- I say, It's the perfect timing for us:) Not set on a date yet- he said in about a year....so stay tuned.lol

35 weeks

Well, another week has come and gone. I'm very surprised I handled it as well as I did. First off, Mondays and Tuesdays are easy- nothing ever really happens:), Wednesday, after Cryxis had peed on the bed and we washed the sheets, we found out that he had also peed on the comforter. Our washer wouldn't hold it, so I texted mom and she said that I could use her washer to get it cleaned. Well, on the way to moms house, a lovely cop decides to pull me over in Jerry's car and tell me I was going 65 in a 55. HA, was not! I was clearly going 5 over, but you know what, cops cannot be argued with. They'll always win. So had to deal with Jerry being mad at that and like all men, thinking I deliberately did it so he'd have to spend more money because I had just been released from my job Sunday and didn't have any money...blah blah blah...Thursday ended up with more of the silent treatment and him leaving for a friends house because we couldn't be in the same room really. Friday was payday- went and got tires on the car, I'd been crying all morning because we had fixed everything Thursday but I was still upset over getting a ticket. Went to my parents Friday after being told I couldn't by Jerry- heads up- NEVER tell me I can't go to my parents house, makes me mad. So I left, came back, he found out, and since his friends were having a get-together the same night as the family Christmas party, he decides to start a fight and say Well I'm not Going to the Christmas party tonight. I DID NOT TAKE THE BAIT. He gets so mad because I let him have his little temper tantrum like the 5 year old he really is, let him go to work, I went and completely cleaned the bedroom (get me really pissed off, I clean) woke up to him bringing me breakfast AND telling me WE will leave for the party around 4. We got there at 2pm because he got hungry and knew mom would have something. If I did not find the ALMOST EXACT MATCH of my dad, I don't think I ever will. Every little argument I see mom and dad having, I'm thinking- wow, didn't I just deal with this before I left my house? Well, anyways, he was somewhat sociable at the Christmas party, and then Sunday- our baby shower! I think he enjoyed it a lot more than I did. I for one, am not comfortable being center of attention. So sitting in front of people, even though I know them, bothers me. He seemed just fine, and was soaking in the fact that in a couple of weeks, we are going to be parents. We got a lot of nice things for Logan *THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME* and to KATE, SARA, GRAMMA, and RACHEL for getting everything going:) Finally, today- we had a dr appointment this morning with a midwife because our doctor is on vacation. I'm measuring 35 weeks, right on schedule, heartbeat was in the 150s, blood pressure is good, and he's dropped. They also screened me for Strep B, which I have never heard of before until I got pregnant, but ok...they did that, and I will know the results the 29th when I go back. Spent the rest of the day with mom and the gang, and said goodbye to everyone because I will not be back to moms house tomorrow. Knowing in just a few weeks, we'll see everyone again...this time at my house to see LOGAN! Now I'm getting anxious to see him. I want to know who he looks like! LOL

34 weeks

I don't officially turn 34 weeks until tomorrow-but since I'm pretty much "homebound" until I deliver, there's only so much I can do. Last night, I had to work- another simple shift, and managers know that I sit down most of it due to my feet. Well, around 8 o'clock last night I started feeling "cramps" in my stomach, I thought it was just due to eating nachos for dinner, but nope...Since they didn't go away in an hour, I called my sister to call the dr and see what I should do because technically I wasn't supposed to use the store phone. Well, she didn't get ahold of anyone so I told Jerry what was going on and that I was going to call the dr when I got off at 11 to see what we should do. Finally realizing they were contractions and they were 10-15 minutes apart when I called, she said that if they get to 9 or below, just come to the hospital and she'll see what's going on. Well, about 30 minutes after I got home, they were 8 minutes apart. So I called mom and told her what was going on and then I called Jerry to come home from work and we went to the hospital. When I got there, I wasn't really feeling anything but wanted to really make sure everything was ok. They hooked me up to monitors and when the dr came in she said you aren't contracting every 8 minutes, you're contracting every minute or two. SHOCK!!! I looked at Jerry, then her and said I don't feel them. She said that's good and she went to check my cervix and said I was 50% effaced but not dilated so she was just going to give me a shot of something that started with a T and it should stop the contractions. I was also ordered to drink water because I was dehydrated and that was contributing to some of the contractions. Well, as soon as they gave me the shot, they put me on a heart monitor because the medication makes your heart jumpy and you feel jittery- I completely felt that. It was funny trying to text mom what was going on while my hands were shaking. They finally released me around 3:30 this morning, told me since I only had 2 days left, to call my manager and tell her that my dr would appreciate if i would not go back to work and to take it easy until delivery. I've had a pretty good pregnancy so far, and no doubt I still have a few weeks to go. I know I overdid it on working and not resting enough, so I am going to try to stay relaxed and calm. Cryxis will be very happy, because now he's out of his kennel more(he's in there when we sleep so he doesn't destroy the place) and he's now just lounging around with me:)

33 weeks

Figured since I'm getting close to my due date, I would blog each week on how I'm feeling and what "new" things are happening:) Well, for starters, I still feel great. People are still amazed when they ask if I'm pregnant and I say yes, 8 months. However, once they realize it's my first, they want to ask why I'm still working, any symptoms still around, just the normal questions. Here are all the answers- I never really had "morning" sickness. I felt sick and threw up maybe twice during my pregnancy that wasn't associated with the flu I caught in September. Other symptoms? My feet hurt alot, but that's probably due to gaining 20 pounds throughout the pregnancy. Yes, I am starting to have cravings- pineapple chunks and chocolate syrup and then I really have the craving for waffles and bbq sauce- but I am not ready to try that just yet. My back hurts and my toes- not my feet and ankles, just toes have started to swell up a little bit. LOL. Other than that, just having to pee, A LOT, and nerves finally sinking in that a few weeks from now, I'll have my baby boy in my arms:) I'm 33 weeks today- I "age" every Sunday. Mom's coming to help me in the nursery Tuesday and we will finally be starting on it. I will take pictures and post during the stages of the remodel and will post when I can. I finally end my career (HA) at Kangaroo on the 11th. I can't say as I will miss the place, however, will miss working with a few people. One of which is buying my son an FSU outfit...I'll be nice and get a picture of him in it and let her see him in it but I'm a Gator fan... Jerry's family are Bulldogs and FSU- only when Jerry has him alone, can he wear such foul colors as Red and Gold.
 Logan is still moving around great- and last night I realized after starting to get worried because he wasn't moving as much as I wanted him to, at the sound of his daddys voice, he moves more. I didn't notice it before because I figured he couldn't really hear or make out Jerry's voice. Apparently, he can. Every time Jerry would say something, I'd get a nudge or a flip out of Logan. It was cool- let's see if he's still like that after he's born:)
 Tomorrow we try something new- We are going to Jacksonville to see Jerry's brother, fiance' and their daughter who has just about reached 4 months old. Last time we saw everyone, Candace was 6-7 months and I had just found out 3 weeks prior that we were expecting. So except for pictures, nobody has seen how much I've changed and how much weight Jerry has gained(sorry jerry lol) Even people at work tell Jerry, its because I'm pregnant- you see her eating, it automatically makes you want something even though you aren't hungry. It's normal. He found that out when his uniform pants (to me anyway) looked a little small around the waist. But being the loving, caring and sensitive wife I am, I said nothing, as he says (mostly) nothing about my pants getting tighter or shirts not really fitting. Personally, I think it amazes him just how much my body has changed since we found out we were pregnant. Christmas I was 118 pounds, when I lost my job, I got bored so I ate and bumped up to 132- however I didn't really look much different. I'm 154 now, which is fine with me. It means I'm doing the right thing and not starving myself. LOL. Baby needs nutrients and I'm willing to gain a few stretch marks and a couple pant sizes to do it. I said a couple though!

32 weeks 3 days

So: went to doctor and everything still looks nomal. Logan's already in the birthing position:) So that's something I'm not constantly worrying about anymore. The 11th is my last day of work and starting yesterday, I've begun what is known as Braxton Hicks. LOVELY little contractions that "prepare" you for the real thing. He's moving around a lot lately, and books have said that he'd slow down in this trimester due to there not being enough room- well, a man obviously wrote that book because that was a flat out lie. He moves now more than ever. Dr said at least 10 movements in 2 hours is fine, she said it's the equivalent of a soccer game. Yeah- my baby likes to play double headers each with overtime:) Oh well, I'm sure I'll miss the little nudges(punches and kicks)he's been giving me once he escapes! Right now we are trying to find a pediatrician- well we found one, but I've never in my life filled out anything for anybody other than myself. I know all my information,but jeez, you want mine, Jerry's and Logan's and Logan isn't even born yet. Can' exactly tell you a lot about him! Anyways, the tree is up, but not decorated- found out we have no decorations! So a trip to dollar tree this week(they have amazing looking decorations for a dollar!) and then as soon as my border for Logan's room comes in(said would be here today- ok we will see!) The nursery is definitely getting started, because as Gramma Karen wants him over cooked, I don't really see him waiting until his due date to make an appearance. However, I am not jinxing myself because I would like him to stay in there as long as possible so he's the healthiest and happiest baby he can be! I'm just getting really anxious to finally hold this child that has probably cracked at least one of my ribs and definitely ruined my bladder function. I've started dreaming about him, I guess all moms do that. In every dream, he has Jerry's brown eyes, but idk-maybe he'll keep my blue eyes....Like I said, I'm just getting anxious and excited, and I still have 3 more big exciting things to go through- I leave my job next sunday, My baby shower is the 18th, and Christmas is the 25th- and inbetween all that, I have a dr appt the 19 and the 29th! However, I cannot wait:) I'm usually not a "crowd" person, but I haven't seen a lot of my family since June. I wasn't even showing yet. I've seen Kate once- not gramma or sara or anybody else for that matter- mainly because I could never get off work on time if they were up here, or get the time off to go down with mom and dad. Now I'm on the "can't go anywhere more than hour and a half away" deal, so I'm homebound until after I have Logan, which is fine- I do hate being in a car for more than 30 minutes at a time anyway. That trip to Ocala with Rachel almost killed me. Oh well, there's dishes and laundry to be done- so I guess I will get off of here....

31 weeks:) 9 to go!!!!!

I'm 31 weeks today:) though last time we went to the doctor, he was measuring 32 weeks at 29 weeks...so maybe when we go back the 28th, she'll bump up his due date:) it'd be around Jan 7th if she does! The nursery has been started, I just bought the wallpaper border for his room- all monkeys! Mom is helping me with the room. And, I am happy to announce in a few short weeks i will be quitting my job:)

ITS A BOY!!!!

Yep! Logan Alexander it is:) We were very happy when we found out, and of course- wouldn't you know- I ended up with the child who wants the world to know what he is as soon as the nurse turned the ultrasound on! LOL. It was funny, she asked if we wanted to know, of course we said yes, and she said Good, cause there's your sons private areas right there! Legs spread opened showing mommy and daddy exactly what they wanted to see. Jerry didn't stop smiling until after the appointments. Mom and Dad went with us and waited for us to come out to know what it was, then we were treated to lunch where Jerry finally saw the "funny" side of my dad. Sidenote- Chinese people speak Chinese! Dad's going Si Si-(spanish) to the lady the whole time...Jerrys laughing all through dinner- oh and btw- dad thought it was a boy when we found out we were pregnant- and dad's apparently never been wrong- Anyways- that day came and gone- now making plans for the nursery- which is getting monkeys put in because lately, yeah- I like them...especially for a boy:) green, brown, blue and monkeys! That works! Still have quite a few things to get done- and next appointment the dr will probably make me take the glucose test:( have not heard good things about that test- hopefully I pass it so I won't have to take it anymore. Irons a little low which is normal- so she prescribed hamburger meat and peanut butter as supplements...I can definitely handle that! Growing even bigger in the tummy area- finally started taking pictures at about 20 weeks(when we found out) now Im 22 weeks, feeling great- but hard to believe I have 18 weeks left- and they're gonna go by way too quickly!

Who would've Thought?!

Well, last time I blogged, I was saying kids were not in mine and Jerry's immediate future. Be careful what you say- I found out less than a month after I wrote my last blog, that I was pregnant. However, the way we found out was NOT the way any woman wants to find out. I had been having sharp pains in my stomach for a few weeks. Started about a week after I had last blogged, they were excruciating. I was on the floor in the kitchen in pain while on the phone with my mom one time, it only lasted for a minute or two, but its like nothing relieved it. I would wake up with the pain, I couldn't eat much or anything. I finally went to the doctor because I couldn't handle it anymore, and she took blood and ran some tests, and said she would call when the results came in. I looked at her and asked her, please don't tell me it's just a trapped gas bubble or constipation pains when that test comes back- she said she doesn't think either one of those were it, but she was hoping it was that simple. Two days passed and finally Friday, she called me, told me I needed to come in to review my tests. Knowing that wasn't good, and Jerry still being at work, I explained that I would rather hear it over the phone than to be face to face with whatever problem she found. She hesitated, then proceeded to tell me that my blood test came back with a rather high reading on the HCG levels- not knowing at all what that meant, I asked her to explain what that was. She said that was the level that tells her about pregnancies. Yes, I was pregnant. I panicked, but not as bad as when she said that having pains like I was having was not a good sign when you are pregnant, and began to tell me that I could possibly be having an ectopic pregnancy.That sent me through the roof. I told her I would be in as soon as possible and hung up. First thing first, I hesitated calling my mom. I didn't want her to worry, but when you rely on her for everything, she's that first person, So i called her- she didn't seem too upset, just kind of worried for her daughter. She agreed to meet me at the doctors office and help me figure out what had to be done. Next call was Jerry- which took me quite a few minutes to dial because he was still at work and I didn't know how he would handle this- I managed to call him and tell him- he said ok, and hung up. Quick and painless. Until he got off work and called me and mom. I think he was scared, too. We finally get there, she's does more testing- I explain I wasn't having any more pains- hadn't for a couple days now, and when she does the pelvic exam she finally smiles and says well, you are pregnant- and I don't think it's ectopic. All I could do was smile. Timing was and is not perfect- but, like mom said- Its unplanned NOT unwanted----So after discussing and coming to the conclusion that she would be telling dad that day and then Jerry and I will announce it to them together in a few days, I went home to find, not a scared, nervous boyfriend, but a happy one whos laughing with our roommates(who are also pregnant) already planning the wedding if we should have one of each. Fast-Forward to today-----
 I'm 17 weeks, baby's great! Heartbeat stays in the 150s, Jerry's getting anxious for it to be here- and to find out what it is September 6th. We are tired of calling the baby peanut- He's actually the one who picked the names! :) When we are laying down to go to sleep- his hand should just be permanetly attached to my belly- it's there constantly, trying to find the baby or to at least feel "peanut" move. Right now I am the only one who can feel the baby, and it feels very funny! Also, "peanut" has found a punching bag in my belly- my bladder. I swear, somebody should invent a steel plate or something to go over the bladder when you become pregnant! Cravings- pretty much anything right now- I love sour food and taco bell- however the spicy food does not like me:( I'm still tired pretty much all the time, but I do get my bursts of energy. Everyone's getting really excited for this baby to be here- we still have 5 months- which seems like a long time, but I know it will go by so quickly! BTW- names are boy-Logan Alexander and girl-Rhylea (riley) Lynne. This baby is going to be so loved by mommy and daddy and I cannot wait to finally hold him/her.

Looking through the past, Living during the present, Looking towards the future

Have you ever just sat back and looked at the decisions you have made in life? I did that just the other day, and being just shy of 20 years old, things are almost EXACTLY where I wanted them to be when I wrote my "dreams" down in a pink journal my gramma gave me for my 16th birthday. Only thing is, college is on hold and I am not married yet... which is fine. On the other hand, I wrote that by my 20th birthday, I wanted to have a job, be out of my parent's house and indepedent, find  wonderful man that keeps me on my toes, and let loose a little more. I have completed all of those. Well, not quite there on the independent stuff...it'll get there. Though I never would have imagined I would have found a man like Jerry.(I'm going to be mushy for a minute-bear with me...lol)- Though we have our fights and our differences, I have never met anyone who can make me smile just by looking at me. He is definitely my rock. Ever since I was 3-4 years old, I wanted to go on Supermarket Sweeps(old game show that came on before Jeopardy-don't judge me!) and find a Hubband....Well,the show got cancelled by the time I was 9, so that was a bust. However, I wasn't giving up on the hubband...I do believe I have found him, but with him, I have to be patient. He is not quite ready to become a married man. SideNote-I believe marriage, to most men, is the number one scariest thing they will ever do. It's a committment not easily broken. I, too, am not quite ready to get married, but knowing me, if he asked tomorrow, we all know what my answer would be! And kids!!!! At 16, I wanted 8 kids(was I on crack?) Named Abigail Melissa, Madelyn Rose, Andrew Brynn, Matthew James, Ezekial Alexander, Josephine Marie, Evan Michael, and Jessica Kate. Now- It's 3 kids(maybe) named Mason Cole(per Jerry), Erin Lynne and Jessalyn Lavonne(jerry's gma who raised him). Though I know I may have more than one son, or no sons...I have particularily become fond on the name Kyrian...... I often wonder what it would be like to wake up every day, with Jerry as my husband and kids jumping on the bed waking mommy and daddy up...that's my dream right now. I dream the same dream almost every night....I wake up, make breakfast, sit at the table in the dining room and look around, there's Jerry at the head of the table, 2 small kids sitting at the table, (i cant ever tell what they are because it's a blur) and I'm pregnant with our third. Cryxis joined the dream when we got him. It's like my subconscious sees my everyday life and then mixes it in with the reality I someday want. It's weird, but it is the most amazing dream I have ever dreamed. I cannot wait for it to come true. All in good time.... Presently, Jerry and I have only talked about kids a handful of times. We both agree nows not the best time. Though we do want kids eventually...Cryxis will do for now! I just thought I would put that little bit up here..still looking through the rest

our newest addition:)

Meet our new baby boy:)

 CRYXIS

It's Been Awhile

Well, I guess I've been slacking on my blogging...lol. Not much has really changed here other than the fact that we've moved....YUP....I got the MOST STUBBORN man to move out of his grandfathers house! We moved in with a couple of friends(rent is expensive!) and got away from some personal things that were causing a LOT of problems. Jerry got certified as a Correctional Officer in January and this past month, he was scheduled to start working midnight shift(12-8) at the prison. It's a little harder to adjust to this shift because when we would normally be doing something(fishing, shooting pool or just lounging around) we are sleeping. Also, we have a new addition to the family:) A PUPPY! His name is Krixis and he's a chocolate long-haired dauchsund. Pics will be up shortly, due to my ipod self-destructing and my camera not working half the time, I cannot take or post pictures to anything! But....that's it for now...I guess I'll post again later when something else happens.....