Joys of Motherhood

It has been an incredibly long time since I have done this. My goal was to do the blog throughout my entire pregnancy...that obviously didn't work.

The rest of my pregnancy went smoothly with no complications as I had in the beginning. Rex decided to come early! I spent 21 hours in labor (from the start of the first real contraction until he arrived). The first real contraction started at about 7:45 on Wednesday morning July 15, 2009. I went to work anyway and then had Bobby pick me up from work around 10 when I knew that Rex was really on the way. Bobby and I spent all day Wednesday just walking around and counting contractions. I called my parents so that they could come up for the event! We left for the hospital around 5 pm on Wednesday and my parents made it to the hospital at the exact same time we did. I was finally admitted to the hospital around 8 pm with a little help from my Dr. Even though I the contractions were 3-5 minutes apart, I wasn't dilated enough, I needed one more centimeter....that's where the Dr helped...enough said. I finally got some medicine for the pain and when that wore off, I got my epidural...enough to get some rest.

Bobby was a trooper through the whole thing. He would go between me and everyone in the waiting room to let them know what was going on. He got a little sleep that night too.

Finally around 2am on Thursday my water broke on its own and by 3:38 am on Thursday, July 16, 2009, Thomas Rex Lindsey had arrived. He was 7lbs 14ozs and 20" long. He was beautiful!

We made it to our hospital room where we did pretty good the first night. We were supposed to go home on Saturday, however, Rex was a little yellow, so they wanted to keep him a few more hours. After being on the lights, they came to check him and his count still wasn't high enough, so we had to stay another night. Rex was still on the lights. They checked him Sunday morning and he still wasn't improving enough, so we stayed a few more hours. Bobby and I were going insane! FINALLY we got to bring our little boy home on Sunday night...he had improved just enough!

Now, my little Rexican is 3 1/2 months old. He is my everything and I love him so much. He is laughing with us and smiling all the time. He is also sleeping through the night! He really enjoys anything that has lights and sound.

I love being a mommy and it came so much more natural than I would have ever dreamed. We have rough days, but so does everyone.

Hopefully I will be able to update this more often...but don't count on it...my boys keep me busy!

A Long Time Coming

It has been a long time since I have last posted and so much has happened!

On Valentines day (2/14/09) I felt the baby move for the first time!! I was so excited. I was laying down and actually saw him move while I felt him...it was so cool. He wasn't moving very often, so it took Bobby a while to feel him.

I keep referring to "him"...that's right...it's a boy! On March 5, 2009, we found out that we are having a little boy...Thomas Rex Lindsey... and we couldn't be more excited! My mom and dad came up for the ultrasound and it was so great to have them there. As the nurse pointed out that it was a boy you hear Bobby just go..."YESSS"!! He REALLY wanted a boy. He has already stolen my heart.

I have already put together the "nursery". I put it in ""s because it is a small sunroom that we are converting into his nursery. We have a crib, changing table, and dresser. We still have a few things to register for, but we will get it all in time.

Rex has been moving around a whole lot and I have grown a whole lot. I have finally made it over my original weigh in by about 4lbs and my belly is 25". As I type this, I am 25.5 weeks right now. Rex will be here before we know it!

Update

I took my final test today with the Cardiologist and met with the doctor afterward. The Dr. told us that my heart looked fine and he doesn't see any problems. He said that my dizziness is normal for me and this pregnancy. I was relieved to hear that there was nothing wrong with my heart, but a little upset that I don't have a reason for my dizziness. I still don't believe that it is "normal".

Thank you, everyone for your prayers! God does keep us safe and in His hands at all times!

Dizziness

Over the past few weeks/months, I have had a problem with dizziness. I have a tendency to get dizzy/lightheaded doing various things with no rhyme or reason. I could be walking around the grocery store or sitting on the couch and I sometimes get the feeling that I am going to pass out. I have read up on pregnancy and dizziness and found that it was pretty common. I was still feeling uncomfortable with the fact that I was getting so dizzy so frequently. I finally said something to my OB on Friday when I went for a routine check up. The Dr talked to for a little bit and said that if I were 26 weeks (I'm 16 weeks) then he wouldn't be "as concerned". He referred me to a cardiologist.
Today, I went to the cardiologist. Today they did and EKG and blood work. On Thursday, I will have to wear a heart monitor for 24 hours. Tuesday, the 17th, I will have an Echo cardiogram done. On Thursday, the 19th, I will have a treadmill test. After all of this, I hope to know something. The Cardiologist didn't want to come to any conclusions until after all of these tests. After the treadmill test, we will sit down with him and go over everything at once and see what he determines.
So, after all of this, I won't know something until the 19th at the earliest. At this point in time, I am having to lean completely on God. I am constantly struggling with giving up my worry to Him. It is so hard to do, but I MUST.
The OB said on Friday that everything sounds healthy with the baby. We get to find out what it is March 5th (I can't wait!!!)!!! I'm so ready to know what we are having!

Thanks for reading this and I would appreciate any and all prayers!

Past few months

It has been a while since I have posted. Since we have found out that we are having a baby, we have been to the Dr a few times and have experienced some amazing things.

On January 2, we heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time. That was the most amazing sound that I have ever heard! As the Dr found the heartbeat, I looked over at Bobby and he had the biggest smile on his face. I think that was when everything started to come real for him. From that moment on, his attitude has completely changed! He has become more aware of what I am feeling, what I am eating, and just my overall well being. He doesn't shy away from talking about the baby any more and he even rubs my belly from time to time!

I am almost finished reading a book called "When Two Become Three". This is a really good book that brings up many questions and concerns that happen with/to new parents. I would recommend this book to new/expecting parents.

I am also starting a new job soon...hopefully...assuming that I pass the physical that I took today. I am really excited that I have found a new position! It is close to home and they know that I am pregnant!

God is really doing amazing things in my life right now! I can't wait to see what He has in store for us.