Excitement.

Today may be the best day I've had in a long time. It didn't start off that well.

I got up for work like usual, not feeling that well. I got ready and left anyways. An hour later I was being sent home for throwing up all over my classroom. Yuck. I think the kids got a kick out of seeing me puke. Anyways, I went home, went to the store and bBought ginger ale and some fruit and came back home. Josh and I had a doctors appointment, so after I picked him up from work, we headed over there. Pretty typical appointment, except this week, like every Monday from now on, we get cervical checks! Hah, great right? I got my Group B Strep test, and then I got checked. I have been waiting for today for a while, because he was going to check if Bean was still breech. He looked at me kind of strange, and said, "I think this baby has turned." I freaked out and couldn't believe it. He said whatever end was pointing down felt hard and round, like a skull, but he wasn't 100% sure because my cervix isn't dilated yet. So we scheduled an ultrasound for Wednesday morning. Whatever end is pointing down is coming down nicely, so that's great! But the possibility of her not being breech made me so excited I couldn't help but dance a little!

We went to Mojo for some celebratory frozen yogurt, and I smile every time I think about her. I'm so excited for her to come either way, either way she gets to be with us soon!

Monday is our 36 week check up, and we start the dreaded cervical checks. The positive side of that is we get to find out when she will be coming! I'm guessing the 8th, but who knows? I have a few friends leaving the country, one for 11 months, and the other for 2 weeks, and they both want her to come before they leave. I would love to be able to let that happen, but there isn't a whole lot I can do about that, it's Bean's decision! She'll come when she is ready to, and if by August 25th at 7:00 a.m. she isn't ready, then she doesn't have a choice! I wish we could leave it all up to her, but it's doctors orders whether I like them or not.

Work has been pretty tough lately. My body leaves school tired and stiff, and every day that I am there seems to get a little more stressful. The other day one of my students was misbehaving. I went to approach him to give him his last warning, and when I started speaking to him, he reared back and kicked me in the stomach 3 times pretty hard. I tried my best to stay controlled, but I really wanted to smack the kid. He is one of our "tough guys," and he is older than most kids in the classroom. I called the office and had them come and get him. I was so afraid that something was going to happen to Bean, but after I calmed down, everything seemed alright. Another reason I can't wait for her to be here, so I don't have to worry about anything happening to me or her at work. Teaching 4 year old kids is hard! I love it, but you have to be tough, and right now, being tough is tough, for lack of a better word. Haha.

Everything is going well otherwise though. 37 weeks soon!

I know that I have almost 4 weeks left, but I WANT THIS BABY OUT NOW. I don't think I have ever been so uncomfortable in my life. Her being breech is giving me the worst back pain, and I pray that she comes soon. I want her to come when she is ready, but I keep saying, "I am ready, why can't she be?" Ha, we're all set up for her, but she's still cooking. It's better she be in longer, and I know that I am just being impatient, but come on, give me a break!

I set up a game for her this morning. We were talking about setting up a pool to see when our friends think that she'll be born. It'll be interesting to see who is right, and hey, there might even be a prize! Here is the site: http://www.expectnet.com/games/GuessBeansBDay. I look forward to your guesses!

Swelling.

This whole no fat diet isn't really working out for me. I miss cheese. Yes, strange, but when you're pregnant, your body tells you what it wants. If it wants cheese, I want to give Bean cheese. Gallbladder isn't havin' it.

I went out today and bought some last minute things for Bean. I found a gift card for Babies R' Us from Cameron's 1st birthday, (random) and thought she could use some more stuff. I got a hanging organizer, some receiving blankets, some clothes. It was a good trip. Then I got the genius idea to go to Ikea by myself. I should not be allowed in that store by myself. I could spend all day there, planning for an entire house that I don't even own. I only ended up spending $40, which for me is NOTHING. I got a shelf for her room and a rug, and some other little things. Lots of walking today, which is good and bad. My feet don't look so pretty right now.

BUT I do have a massage on Sunday and cannot wait. I have never had one before, but I don't think that I have ever needed one as bad as I do now. My pelvis is so out of line from her favoring the right side of my body. It will be nice to just relax and hopefully it helps me feel a little better.

I painted my belly cast yesterday, and it turned out better than I thought! It took a while, but considering I had the entire afternoon off, I went to town.

Kind of cute huh? Now it's hanging in her room, just waiting for her.

Bellies.

What an eventful weekend!

We had our baby shower on Friday night, and although I was not feeling up to par, it went over so well. Our friend Drea did the most amazing job putting it on, and I was actually surprised how not stressed I felt. Usually I hate events where I am the center of attention, because I feel like I am not spreading my attention around enough. But overall everything was great, from the desserts to the baby bottle drinking game, it was the best night. Guys AND girls had a good time.
It was so special, and a night I will remember and be thankful for always.

Josh and I made a belly cast RIGHT before we left. I insisted we not wait, and after being stubborn I got him to help me. It turned out pretty cool actually. We took it to the shower because I thought that I would want everyone to sign it, but I decided to take it home and paint it myself. We got a lot of compliments on it and we had a good time making it. Bonus!
I don't have any pictures from the shower yet, but as soon as I do, we'll put them up!

40 some odd days left! Woo!

Another trip to the ER today...ugh.

I guess I have gallbladder "sludge" as they would call it. My gallbladder wasn't working properly, so it caused a backup, which caused to me to throw up for 2 and a 1/2 days straight. I couldn't even keep water down. I was having really terrible abdominal pain. I knew that it wasn't contractions, and Bean was moving just fine. I called my OB/GYN this morning, and he recommended that I go into triage. It scared me, because all of the symptoms I was having were very reminiscent of P.I.H. (pregnancy induced hypertension) which is what I had with Cameron. It was very serious and almost killed him and I, so it's really nothing to mess with. They gave me an ultrasound that lasted an hour and half, naseau medication, the most painful I.V. I have ever had, and a pretty bitchy nurse. All in all, Josh and I made light of it watching Miami Ink and watching Bean's heartbeat on the computer screen. The ultrasound did show that she is still "frank breech," where her legs and head are at the top of my uterus, and her butt is at my cervix. Not good. She has been in that position for the last month, and in my heart I don't think that she is going to turn. I'm hoping so, but it's up to her. Ha, and we all know how she's been so far.

Anyways, 6 hours and a ton of tests later, we left the hospital. Since it was the first time I didn't throw up in almost 3 days, we went to eat. Pei Wei treated us well too. Now I am at home on Percocet for the pain, and not really feeling any better. Plus, I may have to call into work again tomorrow. I am crossing my fingers that my performance has made them see that I am dedicated and am not faking it. It's just hard because they don't have a lot to go on. We'll see. And on top of that, our baby shower is tomorrow, and I want to feel better for that.

Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers, but soon enough this little girl will be out and stop causing me trouble!

First week of work went well. The kids responded really well to me coming into their space, which I was surprised by. I learned their names really quickly, and did my best to keep up. I have a few challenging kids, but who doesn't when you teach 4 year olds? Every day is different and I never know what is going to happen, and I love that. That's why I do what I do!

Other than that, Bean is doing great. She is really getting big, and slowing me down (ha). I cannot wait for her to be here. I can't breathe, I can't sleep anymore, ugh. I love it and hate it at the same time. Looking forward to having my own body back again, and being able to see her.