Tigercation

Well, sweet Tiger you are still up to your tricks again!  Tiger's most recent tricks are causing me more contractions ON the meds that should stop them.  These being said I kind of had a small melt down moment about this sweet baby coming.  Thankfully I have an amazing family and sister who talked me off the ledge.

All the fun began on Saturday when I was feeling contractions even after taking my morning medicine. Sad thing is I can only take this medicine every 6 hours so I have to wait it out until I can re dose.  Of course I was trying to ignore the issue at hand and just rest.  Thankfully it was the weekend and Miss H had her sweet daddy to play with.  I spent the morning in bed just hanging out drinking my water and such.  Come the afternoon I finally could redoes myself and did quickly!  That helped for about 3 hours then the contractions began again.  Of course they were not "unbearable" as the past 2 pre labor times!  

Of course after chatting with my sister I placed a call to the after hour doctor…we had a small discussion and came to the normal conclusion more than 6 "unbearable" contractions in an hour go in to the hospital.  Thankfully they stopped at about 4, or so I counted anyways.

Needless to say after all the fun my sweet sister offered to take Miss H for the week so that I could truly be on bed rest hoping to keep the contractions down.  I of course hate to send Miss H away because I will miss her and don't want her to feel ditched before the baby.  Also I feel bad for my sister who has 4 kiddos on her own (11,7,2, and 5 months) in a small living space (they are renting as they build).  But I do want sweet Tiger to cook as long as possible since I am only 36 weeks.  37 weeks is so much better than 36 and that is the main goal healthy baby!!

Therefore Sunday Chris and I loaded Miss H up and met my sister at our 1/2 way spot.  H was so excited about going to play with her cousins she couldn't stand it.  She pretty much gave Chris and I a hug and kiss then kicked us out of the door :-)  I am so thankful she is excited and that my sweet sister is willing to add to her crazy life.  This week Tiger and I have just been laying in bed everyday!

road tripping like a pro

oh the happiness

Tia will be a favorite always for this kind of fun

face timing this morning, showing off her nails

just having a blast! 

Let me tell ya laying in bed isn't that easy all day everyday!  I have caught up on most of my shows and now am catching up on blog life…ha  So until Friday my goal is keeping tiger in while Miss H is out enjoying her Tigercation at Queen Tia's house! Here's to 2 more days of hoping Tiger stays in and feeling much better about his/her arrival after that.  Plus my sweet mom is coming to help out for the next week :-) love my family

Keeping life interesting

Sweet Tiger I do adore you…however you are making life very interesting!  After my last post about preterm labor what happens….we headed off to the hospital again for some more fun! Seems you are very eager to get out and meet your Big Sister Miss H, mommy, daddy, and Winston!  However, we are not ready for you…you need to COOK LONGER!!!

Yep Jan 8th we got to take another family trip to labor and deliver for some fun.  I was having contractions again and this time it wasn't due to over working or not enough water! Simply just having contractions because Tiger is so busy I guess.  We headed into the hospital around 8 which.  Miss H fell fast asleep in route and stayed that way for most of our visit.  Of course when you walk into the ER all big and fat and prego…they fear out and ship you off asap!  We were in a room and getting checked out with in 30 minutes of arrival which is good because those dang contractions were getting stronger.

Since I did this pre labor party in A town I was more prepared for what to expect.  Chris and I were joking on the way in about having to answer the domestic questions.  They take me aside and ask 2 questions 1) Are my living conditions stable and habitable? 2) Does my husband hurt or abuse me verbally or physically?  Of course these questions are NO's in our house but I do think it is interesting that at every hospital those are the first things discussed before proceeding on with anything else!  Once we get all that cleared up its on to the fun!

You know checking the baby, getting monitors on, and much more!  Sweet Miss H is just snoozing it up in her stroller like a good girl!  Chris sitting and wishing he too was snoozing it up but being as patient as can be….we should have packed him snacks lol!  (he got to skip the Atown trip b/c I had my mom and sister and he was a little under the weather)  After about 4 hours a round of terbutaline and baby monitoring we are free to leave!  Thankful that these terbutaline shots keep stopping my contractions since I am only 33 weeks along.   They also told me to follow up with my dr in the am!  Of course in last 30 minutes Miss H woke up but she enjoyed checking it all out, hearing baby tiger on the monitor, and looking at the babies in the nursery!  Once again Tiger is keeping us on our toes!

Friday I followed up and that is when the real fun began!  I got put on new medicine to take daily morning and night to keep these darn contractions at bay.  Also told to pretty much limit my life to doing nothing!!  Um I don't do nothing well people.  Also we have a 3 year old birthday to get ready for!  Non the less I will try but still it wont be easy till the end of February.

OH TIGER!!

Sweet Tiger gave us a little scare the day after Christmas!!  Okay so I probably could have done something sooner but I am not a normal pregnant person, lol.  I mean yes I have had a baby, however I never went into labor with my child!  When we had Miss H I was induced the day after my due date..for 2 days they did everything to make my labor go!  Needless to say I never dilated really so I never felt true contractions and such.  The only real reason Miss H was take out was because she did break my water early on day 2 of induction.  Now on to TIGER!!

Tiger has been a handful from the beginning!  From the fact that I lost 18 lbs in the first few weeks to needing meds to just eat a simple sandwich.  Well Tiger has now officially given me the true feelings of LABOR!  The day after Christmas is always fun for us girls in the family.  We all load up and head out to hit up the post Christmas sales.  As we were shopping I noticed some cramping in my stomach but nothing too bad.  I put it off to typical pregnancy issues, gas etc.  As the morning progressed the pain came and went.  Then come lunch time I was rushing around to get ready for a little high school get together and was feeling more pain.  Again I just figured I was hungry needed some lunch and all would be grand!  

After lunch and heading out to meet up with friends I really began to hurt.  Not only was my stomach cramping but my back too.  I was trying to ignore it and just keep on doing stuff but it was bad.  Chris finally looked at me and asked me what was wrong.  Keep in mind it was about 5 pm by this time! 

After explaining my issues to the family my sister suggest a nice tub and relaxing.  After enjoying a nice tub and trying to lay down I  still felt awful.  By this point I also wasn't really feeling Tiger move around much which always worries one.  However, around 7 pm I was now in the bathroom getting sick!  It was at this point I was forced by my mom and sister to call the dr number!  My sweet sister who has had 4 kids with some labor was like I think you are in labor!  I couldn't even believe it because no I don't do that!  I just have c-section babies!   After explaining my issues to the on call nurse she said we should head to the er!  UGH!!  

My sweet mom took me, I didn't want Miss H up around all the germs plus it was now like 10 pm so she was snoozing it up.  I also didn't want Chris up there because he himself was kind of fighting a cold and if H woke up she would for sure freak out if we were both gone.   Mom and I arrived to the er where the guy looked at me like I had some crazy disease or something!  He said you are pregnant  I said yes, he said are you in labor?  I said well I don't know but I am in pain! Quickly he rushed me up to L&D!!  It was kind of funny how they acted as if I was going to just drop a baby out right there.  

Once in L&D they got me all hooked up.  I explained my issues and no more than had I finish the gal said um yes we are going to get you a shot! I was impressed that within 5 minutes I was already getting meds….well that would be because my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart!  YIKES!!!  I said man is that why my back is killing me so dang bad! I was relieved once we got the monitors on Tiger to hear that heart going strong! After spending about 4 hours in L&D and getting 2 shots of terbutaline we were thankfully sent home.  Thanks to my sweet mom and sister for spending their night up there!  

Honestly family is the best for things like this.  Now its a matter of drinking tons of water, being less active (which is so hard for me), and relaxing to keep this Tiger in!  Nothing like a little Preterm Labor to get you going!!!  Tiger you are full of many surprises and we hope that no more are seen until your deliver day Feb. 26th!! 

Of course as we checked out of the hospital they handed me brochures and follow up info!  Ha ha ha if I had read that preterm labor one prior to this I would have totally been in the ER sooner, but I had no idea!  Lessons learned the hard way! Thank heavens I don't dilate because I think that is our saving grace as to why Tiger is staying put! 

Baby Tiger 25 Weeks!

I am 25 weeks!!

Pregnancy Highlights: 

Size of Baby: Tiger is the size of a turnip, 9 inches and about 1.7 lbs

Total weight gain/loss: well I have managed to gain about 20lbs via my last visit! (which means I have gained back the 18lbs I lost in the first 8 weeks…but less gain than with Miss H) My goal was to be less than when I had Miss H…thanks to Tiger hating food I am sticking to that 

Maternity clothes: Yes!! I even busted out my jeans that I never wore with Miss H because of our cold weather and trip to MN soon. 

Gender: Surprise!!! I really have no clue, Miss H wants a brother but we will see in Feb. 

Movement: Tiger is moving, but not as much as I remember with Miss H.  Also it likes to hang out very low where as H was living in my right rib cage.  I am a little thankful for that minus the need to potty more because of the low kicks.   

Sleep: I seem to sleep pretty great, minus the one or 2 potty breaks at night!

Cravings: I love lemon line chips!  Tiger did allow me to enjoy some ice cream this week which was nice. 

Food: Tiger is a food HATER!! I pretty much live off of sandwiches and chicken.  I am looking forward to Thanksgiving meal though with hopes that Tiger loves that. Otherwise I will be very sad because I love all things Thanksgiving.

Symptoms: This week my back has been hurting a bit more..I of course blame that on the extra large girls up top (thanks but no thanks Tiger).  Other than that bending over is getting rough, but feeling great. I really can't complain.

Favorite moment of the week: We pulled out Christmas and decorated this past weekend.  I love that Miss H was so excited and can't wait to have Tiger here next year to share that joy.  She kept saying and we will get Tiger a tree too and a stocking…act!  She loves you so much Tiger you have no idea!

Next week we are off to the wonderful warm MN for Thanksgiving it will be Tiger's first trip there!  I am thankful to be pregnant because it does help keep me a little warmer in those freezing cold temps.  I am also thankful that I am a month less along than when we went when I was prego with Miss H because my coat still zips up! It's the small things in life right?

Baby Tiger 25 weeks

Poor sweet Tiger you have gotten no love on the blog!  Well, I plan to go back and do a few Tiger up dates here and there.  When I was prego with Miss H it was much easier to do weekly up dates.  Now between feeling blah, chasing a 2 year old, and just life in general I seem to forget to take pics or blog about Tiger.  I will do my best to be better from her on out!   I mean I would love for Tiger to read about how life before birth was just the same as Miss H can!

I am 24 weeks!!

Pregnancy Highlights: 

Size of Baby: Tiger is 8.5 inches long and almost 1.5 lbs

Total weight gain/loss: well I have managed to gain about 20lbs via my last visit! (which means I have gained back the 18lbs I lost in the first 8 weeks…but less gain than with Miss H)

Maternity clothes: Yes, all but leggings they seem to fit nicely below Tiger.  I love cooler weather because that means leggings are all I am in! 

Gender: Surprise!!! I really have no clue, Miss H wants a brother but we will see in Feb. 

Movement: Here in the last week Tiger has really started moving more regularly which makes me happy.  Miss H loves to feel him/her kick she smiles so big when it happens.  

Sleep: I seem to sleep pretty great, minus the one or 2 potty breaks at night!

Cravings: ha ha ha I wish!!

Food: Tiger is a food HATER!! I pretty much live off of sandwiches and chicken.  

Symptoms: Other than Tiger hating food and my wonderful meds that keep me eating nothing much.  My boobs of course are way out of control, worse than with Miss H.  Seriously I wake up every morning and think some girls pay for boobs like this, what are they thinking?  Also my belly button has this funny look to it…I hope it doesn't pop out!!! AHH 

Favorite moment of the week: Miss H came in to our room the other night and just laid her sweet head on my tummy.  I asked her what she was doing she said I just want Tiger to kick me a little!  She can't not wait for him/her to arrive!! 

October in a nutshell

Happy Fall all!!  I can finally say that because the past week we never made it above 80 whoo whoo that is big in our "fall" category.  Yes next week I am sure we will be hot again but man am I loving this fall weather.  The past few weeks have been crazy packed with all our Fall Halloween activities.  I can't believe its already November….where has our year gone!  Crud soon we will be adding another kid into this crazy life!  TIME SLOW DOWN!!!

The past month of October proved to be another crazy busy one for us.  I think we only had 1 weekend with nothing planned.  We started the week off with my best friend from elementary school visiting.  We so wish we lived closer but she is back home in A-town.  We are always over joyed to have and the boys visit.  It was a great time short and packed full of fun.  Of course the highlight was the zoo trip with the kiddos.

After Amber and the boys visited we then jumped on the Mommy birthday week :-)  Yes in our house you get the week to celebrate and pick food. Lol  Well since Tiger pretty much hates all things food STILL so my dinner choices weren't too fun for the family.  No worries we did hit Road house my fav for bread and potatoes.  Best things were my mom came down for our annual shopping fun.  I love that our jr. league puts on a little Christmas shopping weekend.  I love it and mom and I have gone the past 2 years so I convinced her to come again :-)


Just before our shopping fun we had our anatomy check sono for Baby Tiger (20 week check).  I was happy mom was here for this adventure.  I don't the last time she was there for a newer up to date sono….Baby Tiger checked out to look perfect.  Everyone got pictures even Miss H.  I love my dr they make such a big deal out of her being a big sister.  She always gets her own pictures to hold and love on!!  :-)  Then mom, Miss H, and I took off to shop and enjoy the day!

The weekend was even more fun when Queen Tia and crew loaded up and joined us! Miss H loves her cousins and we can't get enough of new baby M.  It's a good start for her to love on a little since she will have one here soon.  Of course our big fun was the train in town all ways happiness for all ages.

 The love from these 2 is so amazing…they truly adore each other.  I am so thankful Miss H has a cousin so close in age to her.  Also that she got to show daddy Baby M for the first time!

Once the crew left it was time for us to begin our packing again!  Yep we were headed out of town for Chris' best friends wedding!  Both Chris and Miss H were part of the wedding.  The wedding was in Las Cruces, NM.  We had a blast.  Chris' family was there which made it even more fun!  Plus all of his high school buddies that he doesn't see often since we live in Texas and most are in Nebraska still!  Needless to say Miss H made it down the isle as a flower girl perfectly and Kelly and Z looked amazing! The wedding was picture perfect so happy we could celebrate with them.

 At the airport ready for our weekend of fun! 

 Ha it wasn't until we arrived to NM that I realized we all wore a similar blue! 

 She can find a baby anywhere to love on…this one is one of Chris' high school friends son, he was adorable.  

Aunt Riri making Miss H all pretty! 

The bride and groom

with the boy she walked down the isle with 

Once we where home it was our free weekend.  I really can't even remember what we did! Ha I think it involved sleeping and football watching. No worries I am sure it was fun, lol

Happy Halloween week!  This is also a fun week for my SISTER!!  Happy Birthday Queen Tia, yes she is a halloween baby!  Needless to say this week was all things fall festival and halloween related.  For our music class all the kiddos got to wear their costumes!  I love seeing everyone all dressed up. We attend 3 little festivals through out the week then of course had our Friday night of trick or treating fun.  Our neighborhood had a great system this year, I am thankful for good neighbors.  They loaded a trailer for all the babies and we drove around on a hay ride…with the adults at the end of the driveway passing out candy.  It makes trick or treating way easier for our country neighborhood since ever house is on an acer!  Last year I think we made it to about 6 before the little was too tired from all the walking lol!

 I adore this picture so much for many reasons!!!  One this is our sweet neighbor who we love. Two these girls will be best friends for ever which makes my heart so happy!  They really adore each other and play very well together for 2 year olds :-) Can't you just feel the friendship in this picture?

 I forgot to mention we moved H's bed to a semi-toddler bed arrangement.  Since Baby Tiger will be taking over the nursery we are working on Miss H moving out.  We need to move the play room aka toys up stairs and then she will have her Big Sister room!!  Step one sleeping in a "non" crib bed lol, ghetto style.

 Ha ha our family picture from one of the festivals! I took a picture of the picture so it's not the best quality

 Our zoo hosted a pumpkin decorating contest.  You decorated a pumpkin and then they picked some to be displayed during Boo at the Zoo!  My sweet baby's pumpkin got picked to be on display.  She did every bit of the decorating her self (minus hot glue and cutting).  She was very excited to see her pumpkin when we went to Boo at the Zoo!  This was her elephant Sarah!

The final weekend of the month Chris got to be super dad!  I am tournament director for Arlington Tennis Association and well we host 2 tournaments a year.  This year it fell on Halloween weekend, blah making Sat morning very early for me!  Thankful that Chris took Miss H for the whole weekend because I couldn't do it without him.  Plus its good for her to get some major daddy time since she is in serious mommy neediness right now! Not sure why but she hates for me to leave, must be another fun phase of 2!  Happy October to you all!!