Maternity Pictures

Labor and Delivery--Trip #1

I was so embarrassed to go to Labor and Delivery without any labor symptoms, but the phone nurse said that I must go since I am so far along. I had to go because of PUPPS; it's a horrible pregnancy rash that is caused because I'm allergic to fetal DNA. It began on my stomach, which was rough, but bearable. After a week of scratching my belly, it spread to my legs, arms, feet, and hands. Sadly, the only thing that can be done for it is Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream.

We went to Labor and Delivery though because it was unbearable on my legs. I was ready to chop my legs off at the knee on Saturday. I was admitted and released from the hospital in 5 minutes. The doctor looked at my belly, told me to stop scratching, wrote me a prescription for a stronger cream, and told me that he would induce me in a few weeks. Thanks...

Now, I just sit around and try not to itch. The doctor told me to knock myself out with Benadryl when I was home. This is definitely not how I imagined the last few weeks of my pregnancy. I'm so afraid of being induced. When I try to walk to get her out, the PUPPS flare up and cause me to miserable. I have tried eating The Beacon and spicy food. Maybe the food combination with the current full moon will help naturally induce me!

All I Want for Christmas is You

One of my favorite Christmas songs is "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey. Last year, I could not listen to this song without sobbing like a fool. Here are the lyrics...

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is...
You

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby

I won't ask for much this Christmas
I don't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Ooh baby
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me...

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is...
You

All I want for Christmas is you... baby

Pretty much every word of this song made me long for my baby in Heaven. Any time I did listen to the song, I sang it more as a prayer to God.

I finally let myself begin to listen to Christmas music this week and guess what song I heard on the way home from work yesterday? Yep! I still sobbed like a fool because I realized how sovereign our God is. It was not in God's plans for me to have a baby last Christmas. However, this year, he is giving me a baby for Christmas! The Big Man really has a good sense of humor!

1 centimeter!!!

I don't think I have ever been so excited about something so small! Today, at the doctor, they checked to see if I was dilated, and I am 1 centimeter!! The doctor told us that I will mostly likely not make it to my due date since I'm measuring ahead and I'm already dilated. I still hope she bakes until Christmas Break begins.

If she doesn't make it until Christmas Break, I met my long-term substitute today. It made me feel much more comfortable meeting her and getting to know her strengths as a teacher. I know my 8th grade babies will be in great hands while I'm out with my little lady.

Speaking of the little lady, she has the hiccups right now! She is still so active! I forgot to ask what her heartbeat was today, but Jordan got to hear it for the first time in a long time today. The doctor also told us that she's head down. I haven't gained any weight since last week, which is odd because she's gaining weight so rapidly now. Maybe she is taking from all the weight I have gained so far...