Braiden and Jax the puppy
Sitting like a big boy for his hair cut
Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Puppy and a Hair Cut
Braiden's hair, as you can see in the pictures below had gotten very long quickly! So, Dianna was nice enough to come visit and give him a little trim. They recently got a new puppy that we had no met yet and they brought him to play :-)
Braiden and Jax the puppy
Sitting like a big boy for his hair cut
Braiden and Jax the puppy
Sitting like a big boy for his hair cut
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Hospital Stay and Strict Bed Rest
All of the posts below this are very short and mainly just include photos. The reason being, I am currently on strict bed rest and realized I had not updated this blog since the first week in November. So, sorry for the lack of postings, but I will explain here...
As you read the post before this, you will see that December has started off as a difficult month and isn't geting much better.
This past Thursday I was experiencing lower back pain, so I called my doctors office. Since I'm high risk, they get me in with any little complaint. So, in to the office I go. The doctor suspected a kidney infection, but when I arrived at the office and was examined it was clearly not a kidney infection causing my back pain, it was the start of contractions and the fact that I was 1 cm dilated. My doctor wasted no time and sent me straight to labor and delivery to be monitored. While over there, I continued dilating and the contractions became more frequent, occurring every 4-5 minutes. I received two shots of Terbutaline, an injection used to slow down contractions. When this medication wasn't doing it's job, the doctor decided it was time for me to be admitted. Soon after being admitted, I was started on Magnesium Sulfate, another drug used to stop contractions and was given my first steroid shot to develop Gavin's lungs. By Friday morning my contractions had slowed down and by the afternoon I was taken off of Magnesium sulfate and put on Procardia, another medication used to stop contractions. Friday went well and I was finally allowed out of bed to go to the bathroom on my own. My contractions had subsided, the medication and fluids were continued. That night I received the second steroid shot for Gavin's lungs. On Saturday the decision was made that I could return home on strict bed rest and would remain on the Procardia. So, I am now home and stuck in bed and on the couch for the duration of my pregnancy. I'm currently 32 weeks and our goal is to keep Gavin in as long as possible.
Please keep us in your prayers and hope that we can hold out for a few more weeks! While Gavin is trying hard to follow in his brothers footsteps, we're trying to get him a bit more chubby before making his appearance :-)
A much needed visit from my baby boy on Friday evening.
As you read the post before this, you will see that December has started off as a difficult month and isn't geting much better.
This past Thursday I was experiencing lower back pain, so I called my doctors office. Since I'm high risk, they get me in with any little complaint. So, in to the office I go. The doctor suspected a kidney infection, but when I arrived at the office and was examined it was clearly not a kidney infection causing my back pain, it was the start of contractions and the fact that I was 1 cm dilated. My doctor wasted no time and sent me straight to labor and delivery to be monitored. While over there, I continued dilating and the contractions became more frequent, occurring every 4-5 minutes. I received two shots of Terbutaline, an injection used to slow down contractions. When this medication wasn't doing it's job, the doctor decided it was time for me to be admitted. Soon after being admitted, I was started on Magnesium Sulfate, another drug used to stop contractions and was given my first steroid shot to develop Gavin's lungs. By Friday morning my contractions had slowed down and by the afternoon I was taken off of Magnesium sulfate and put on Procardia, another medication used to stop contractions. Friday went well and I was finally allowed out of bed to go to the bathroom on my own. My contractions had subsided, the medication and fluids were continued. That night I received the second steroid shot for Gavin's lungs. On Saturday the decision was made that I could return home on strict bed rest and would remain on the Procardia. So, I am now home and stuck in bed and on the couch for the duration of my pregnancy. I'm currently 32 weeks and our goal is to keep Gavin in as long as possible.
Please keep us in your prayers and hope that we can hold out for a few more weeks! While Gavin is trying hard to follow in his brothers footsteps, we're trying to get him a bit more chubby before making his appearance :-)
A much needed visit from my baby boy on Friday evening.
A Difficult Start to December
Just a few days shy of her 90th Birthday, my Baba went on to heaven. Braiden and I were all set to fly to PA to surprise her for her birthday and a few days before we were to depart, I received the devastating phone call. Healthy, strong, and tough... that was my Baba. No signs that she was about to leave us. We will forever miss her.
This picture was taken exactly one year ago on her 89th birthday.
While we were in PA, we celebrated Baba's life and had our family Christmas party. We had a nice time visiting with all of our family and Braiden of course enjoyed the party :-) A special thanks to my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Ken who kept us for our entire visit! I'm sure they're glad to have peace and quiet back in their house!
Braiden sitting patiently while getting his face painted
Aunt Kathy and Braiden
Braiden and his Pop-Pop
This year, Santa was a very special Santa... Braiden listening carefully and trying to figure out why the voice of Santa sounds just like his Pop ;-)
Santa, Gigi, and Braiden
Braiden and Mommy with a special Santa
Our Family
All 8 of Baba's grandchildren together
Braiden and his very special Guardian Angel
This picture was taken exactly one year ago on her 89th birthday.
While we were in PA, we celebrated Baba's life and had our family Christmas party. We had a nice time visiting with all of our family and Braiden of course enjoyed the party :-) A special thanks to my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Ken who kept us for our entire visit! I'm sure they're glad to have peace and quiet back in their house!
Braiden sitting patiently while getting his face painted
Aunt Kathy and Braiden
Gigi and Braiden
Braiden and his Pop-Pop
This year, Santa was a very special Santa... Braiden listening carefully and trying to figure out why the voice of Santa sounds just like his Pop ;-)
Santa, Gigi, and Braiden
Braiden and Mommy with a special Santa
Our Family
All 8 of Baba's grandchildren together
Braiden and his very special Guardian Angel
Alligator Farm
While Uncle Phil was in town, he insisted on taking Braiden to the Alligator Farm. They both loved the trip!
Thanksgiving 2011
Thanksgiving was spent in FL this year. Pop, Gigi, and Uncle Phil all came to town. We had a great time with everyone.
Mommy, Braiden, and Uncle Phil
Pop and Braiden enjoying a beautiful day in FL in November
Mommy, Braiden, and Uncle Phil
Pop and Braiden enjoying a beautiful day in FL in November
Braiden found a froggy
Happy Birthday to Dave
Dave had some special visitors come to town this year to celebrate his birthday.
Thanks for coming Ian and Cort!
Thanks for coming Ian and Cort!
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