37 weeks and 3 days

Well, a lot has happened in the last few weeks.

I posted some shower pics which was on October 14. What an amazing day! This little girl has more stuff than I could have ever imagined. It's amazing to know that sooo many people are here to support her and watch her grow. I truly can't thank everyone enough. I didn't even cry until he very end of the shower when I opened my gift from my father. He made us a cradle! It is absolutely beautiful! My family has done soo much for us words can not describe the gratitude that I have for them. They are truly a blessing and Eric and I would be lost without them. Thank you!

On Friday, October 19th we went in for an ultrasound to check Emma's weight as she was little last time. Little did I know we were in for a whirlwind! She is now weighing in at 5 pounds 8 ounces. This is still small but it's ok because she is healthy and has enough amniotic fluid which is good. So we are done with the appointment and they go to check my blood pressure..... 152/92. Outrageous! I tell them I was at a funeral/wake/reception for my great aunt all day which I"m sure attributed to the high blood pressure. They decide to do a stress test on her to make sure she can handle the pressure. During the test a baby is suppose to have 2 "peaks" in twenty minutes. Well, miss Emma had about six. They said I should clone her she is soo perfect. Then the nurse practitioner comes back in. She says her and they doctor consulted and they have decided to take me out of work as of that day! I was shocked! There was so much I had left at work to do before leave. But then I realized that Emma is more important and work will survive without me. Then they give me a script for blood work and I have to go to Albany Memorial to get it done. I think the blood work was to check for toxemia, my kidneys, liver, and a whole lot of other stuff. They said worse case scenario I would have to be admitted to the hospital for "observation". Well, that did NOT make me happy. I got a call Monday morning and the nurse said the blood work came back fine. What a relief! So, until she arrives I am home being bored and waiting for her to come! I go back to the docs today. They are going to do another ultrasound and another stress test. My mom is coming with me because Eric is working and she didn't want me to have to go by myself. I will keep you posted on this.

As for Eric and I. The house is coming along. They did they roof this weekend. It looks really great. We are still deciding what to do about the septic lines. We just haven't had the time lately. Thanksgiving will be at our house this year, as long as Emma cooperates! I think it will be a lot of fun! Eric will be done with Owen's Corning on Thursday. He starts Mangoine's on Friday. I can't wait for him to have normal hours... 8-5 Monday- Friday and 8-12 every other Saturday! Not sure what we are going to do with each other. He's really excited and with the plant getting ready to lay him off anyways it was perfect timing.

Well, i guess that's it for now. I will post tomorrow to let you know how the docs went.

Baby Shower.... 36 weeks

It's been almost a week and a half and my house is finally starting to get organized.

It was teh best shower a mom to be could ever ask for. Thank you EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!