Ok...I'm going to back up a little....The last week of April we had the famous TAKS test - that means I was on my feet ALL day actively monitoring. When I got home that Wednesday, I felt the most horrible pain yet as I was getting out of my car. I immediately felt lots of pressure and my pelvic bone was hurting. I couldn't even walk. After a few minutes, I slowly made my way into the house and laid down for a bit. I started to feel better, but still not 100 %. Then the next day at work, everything was fine until about 3:40...I stood up from my desk and the pain hit me again! I felt paralyzed from the waist down- couldn't even take a step! Luckily I could reach the intercom button on my room phone and called Leslie to come to the rescue. Of course I didn't want to freak her out so I just asked her to come to my room. Upon arriving she knew something was wrong. I called my doctor and she graciously waited with me. However, 30mins went by and he hadn't called back. Since Jackson was at home, she helped me to my car and I headed home to him. The pain again subsided after a while, but I still didn't feel right. When the dr. called back, he just said I was having normal pregnancy pains and not to worry unless I had bad cramping or spotting. Since my pregnancy has been sooooo great....I believed him and that Friday I took it extra easy and didn't do much, but I did have some swollen feet!
On Saturday morning, I woke up early to get ready for Sarah Buss' wedding shower. Unfortunately, my feet were rather large! I opted to skip the shower and lay in bed with my feet propped up. Jackson was at the bay fishing....or I should say sobering up from the night before, so I got a lot of rest that day. That evening Jackson and I attended Sarah and Todd's couples shower at the Country Club. It was a really nice shower! We spent the evening visiting with the soon to be newly weds, the Little's, the Savino's, and the Ball's!!! Yes, I got to see my Katie!!! We had a great time catching up with everyone and cannot wait until the big day in June!!
Sunday morning we woke early for baptism class. Alicia and Chad are Maggie's godparents, and Slade and Robin are the Christian Witnesses. Jackson and I are really excited about being able to include all four of them in the baptism. Maggie is lucky to have such wonderful aunts and uncles! After the class, Jackson and I did some errands in town and had a very lazy Sunday. It was nice to be able to have such a relaxing weekend!!
This past Tuesday, the 4th grade teachers gave me a beautiful baby shower at school!! Lots of teachers and aides attended, and my mom and sister did as well. Maggie and I were blessed with lots of goodies that will come in handy once she arrives! Everyone was so gracious....I don't know what I am going to do with all my "family" next year! :(
After my shower, I again had the horrible pains I had gotten the week prior....and my body seems to get more sore daily.....
So Thursday I went for my 36 week appointment - gained 2 more pounds for a total of 17. I thought this was going to be my first exam, but he didn't...he said that since most first time moms make it to their due date, he would wait and exam me next week-Friday 13th! I again talked to him about the pressure and pains I had been having. Again...he assured me it was normal. Well.....when I laid down for him to listen to the heart beat, he began to feel on my tummy.....as his pushed around....we worked his way lower, and lower, and then suddenly had a shocked look on his face. He said, "Wow, he head is really wedged down there. She is already really low. How does a May baby sound?" Of course I said May would be fantastic!!! He told me about a month ago that he didn't think I'd make my due date and would like to see me home with her Memorial Weekend, so I wasn't too shocked that he said this again. It does make me feel better to know that the pains I have are from that and are normal....because they are painful!!!! So I'm hoping that if she doesn't come on her own soon, that he will induce on the 23rd. I have two weddings between now and then, and Jackson and I have already decided that unless I am physically in the hospital, we will be attending both. Both couples are special people in our lives and we do not want to miss their big days!!!
Yesterday Mom and I spent the day in Houston shopping. I got all the last minute baby stuff that I needed, and mom shopped for dresses for the two weddings. I did lots of sitting throughout the day so that my feet wouldn't swell. I made it through most of the day, then my soreness turned into pain! I made it home and took a warm bath hoping that would help.....not so much. Annie and crawled in bed and I was pretty much stuck there all night because I hurt too bad to get up. Jackson is at Lake Travis all weekend, so I really wish I would have chosen to stay at my moms, but I didn't. Today I'm cleaning house and working in Maggie's room....and taking it easy!!!
haha Below are a few pics from the school shower. I will post next week after my appointment!
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