Meet Parker

Name...

People have asked, so I figured why not blog it....What is the baby's name? This is a good question because up until about 2 days ago, I could give you a straight answer. But, as of late, we may have decided to change it. For some reason, I opened Pandora's box and asked if Hal was completely set on our baby's name. And then he had to go and come up with a name that I like. So crap. But, we MOST definitly have a FIRST name!

PARKER!

Our baby boy's name is Parker. Middle name...may or may not change from recent conversations. When we decide, we shall let you know!

We are having a.....

I had to have another U/s Today as I'm still in a lot of pain, so they checked my cervix to see if it was too short. Everything so far looks great and nothing appears to be wrong. So apparantly I'm just nuts. Although, I doubt it. :) But, I begged the lady to tell me what we are having....and the result is....................................



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BOY!!!


We are thrilled! Owen is sooo excited!

ER visit for Dear Old Mommy

Spent almost 5 hours there. I really thought I had a UTI or Kidney infection. They took cultures and blood work and none of those were true. They said I was slighly dehydrated and that was probably causing some discomfort but were concerned with the amount of pain and length of time I had had it. So they did an u/s. The baby looks GREAT! It was a fisty little fellow. Have no idea if it's a boy or girl because they wouldn't tell me in an emergency situation. ARG. I got to see the screen and that was about it. The baby is 9 ounces right now and measuring a week ahead. HB was 151. The problem mostly is that the baby is REALLY low and sitting directly on my bladder. So that is a lot of the pressure and pain I'm having. I also found out that I am seriously close to being anemic. I have to take Iron supplements because the baby is drawing all the iron outta my body. I have always been borderline anemic so this is not really a surprise to me.

So they gave me an IV and told me to pick up supplements on my way home. I stayed home today as I'm serious, this pain really sucks! It's horrible. I did a little better after a full hour of salin. But, not too much better. I'm drinking loads of electrolytes to keep my dehydration improving. I guess I'll just have to start to force myself to drink EVEN MORE than I already do!

Big Day for Owen

We registered Owen for Kindergarten today! WHOOHOO! He's a big guy now. He got to go down and meet his teachers and answer some questions on shapes, colors, writing his name, etc. It didn't take them too long but he was so shy when he went. I was actually surprised he was shy. He enjoyed it and got a little coloring book to take home. Hal was a little teary eyed. I was almost there when we walked in but I think I'm a little more excited for him than teary so far. I will be on his first day though. So big day for Mr. Owen today! He's sooo ready for Kindergarten!!

Mark the Date!

March 31st at 2:30 is the BIG ULTRASOUND! We should find out what we are having that day, as long as the baby cooperates!

So far..

Weight gain...4 pounds (wouldn't know it with this belly)
Heartbeat...160
and everything looks good thus far

So so far..so good!

Wish us luck on the 31st!

3 more weeks!

3 more weeks and we find out what we are having! I'm nervous this time around. Everyone really wants a boy and what if it's a girl. Will I be okay with that? Yes. But it will be different from the line of thinking we all have been having. We just keep assuming it's a boy. I have NO IDEA what I'm having. I knew with the other 2. But this time around, it's kinda like "I have one of each, it doesn't matter." Of course it does matter to Owen and Hal who REALLY want a baby brother. Maddie could care less. So I guess we will see. I have a doctors appt on Monday. I'll update more then!