Anthony is coming sooner than we thought!!!

First off...THANK GOD FOR A WEEK OFF!!! I was really starting to struggle around the school this past week. Man, when the kids go home at 3, I am DONE for the day. Anthony is getting so heavy and weighing me down...and my bladder! I can't believe it is already Wednesday and I only have 4 more days before I have to go back to work and stand on my feet all day.

Well, Monday Robby and I went to see both doctors, first to Dr. Rowe. We looked at the placenta and of course it was still there...in the way. He has been SOOOOO optimistic all these visits, but this time he got realistic on us. He said that he WOULD NOT go one day after 37 weeks of pregnancy to take the baby for my health and the baby's. It gets too risky past 37 weeks with bleeding and then having a big mess on your hands (or his hands :). However, taking the baby that soon would cause some lung complications. White males seem to develop their lungs later than females. So he might have to get some oxygen treatments because of what he called "wet lungs". We were a little shocked (thinking he would say more like 38 weeks) but he assured us that this was the best way to go and the baby would be fine. He already weighs 5 lbs. 7 oz., so with a few more weeks (and gaining 1/2 lb a week) he should be around 7 lbs. Dr. Rowes window was between 36 weeks (Dec. 8th) and 37 weeks (Dec. 15th) for the c-section and that my OBGYN (now Dr. Nisbet) would schedule the appt and let us know what the date would be. We made it pretty clear that we would like to have him at 37 weeks so his lungs could have another week to develop.

After Doctor Rowes appt, we went across the hall to Dr. Nisbet. She agreed with Rowe and said she would set up the c-section and let us know the next day when it would be. She talked to us a little about the procedure (or major surgery that is) and wants to see me every week until the surgery.

Well, we were out and about doing some Christmas shopping yesterday and getting last minute baby stuff done, when we got the phone call. Dr. Nisbet had scheduled the appt for Dec. 11th (Thursday) at 7 am. We were a little concerned about that date and put a call back in to the Dr. about moving it to the 37th week. Dr. Nisbet did call us back and discussed she would be out of town the next week and said she would try to see if Dr. Files and Rowe could do it. At this point we really don't care who delivers the baby since Phillips was suppose to and is no longer working there. Dr. Rowe is the closest doctor to us and we would really feel much more confortable if he could be the one doing it. They have expressed their concern about having 2 doctors during the surgery because of where the placenta is placed low and in front. If they cut into the placenta there will be a "bloody mess" on their hands. That is what they said. YIKES...I hope I make it ok. The baby will be fine because they will take him first then deal with me. I think I'd like 2 docs too!!!

Well, we will let you know if that date changes. But looks like baby A will be here in a couple weeks. Below are some pictures of my Texas City shower that I had on Nov 15th. It was a huge shower and we got LOTS of stuff. Thanks to Tootie, Michelle, Liz, Jennie, Janet, Kayla, Jane, and Carol for giving me the shower. It was beautiful!!!



Here are the letters I made using the sports theme for Anthony's name. It hangs right above his crib.


This is about 3/4ths of the gifts we got at the shower (the big stuff is in the garage)...we had a lot to go through!


Thanks to all my wonderful Hostesses!!!


My Aunt Lil made this blanket with a wedding picture of me and Rob in the middle...what an awesome keepsake!!!


This had to be one of my FAVORITE gifts...an SFA jersey! Thanks Emily. Oh, and her mom, Susan got me a Coach diaper bag and is making me a puppy dog quilt...you're the best Susan!!!


Sis-n-law, Michelle, and me. Thanks Michi for taking all the notes!


Shout out to Michi and cousin Lauren for helping at the shower. Lauren took all the pictures!

Placenta Update

Went to Dr. Rowe about a week ago and of course the placenta has not shifted at all. It looks like it is still in the same spot. The tech that was doing my ultrasound said it would probably stay that way and C-section would be in my future...however when Dr. Rowe arrived, he is soooo optimistic, he said we still have time for it to move out of the way. I told him about going into the hospital and his advice for me was to take it easy and STAY AWAY FROM SICK PEOPLE!!! I sorta laughed because well..I teach 1st grade and staying away from sick people (kids) is not possible. Just this week I've been sneezed and coughed on numerous times. I asked (kinda in a joking way and kinda not) if that meant I needed to go on bed rest. He said no and we'd discuss it more on my next visit. As long as I'm not bleeding or having early signs of labor I'm fine to keep working for now.

Oh my...during the ultrasound I just couldn't believe how big and developed he was. I said "I can't imagine what a 3-D ultrasound would look like". And before I knew it the tech switched wands and there he was ... in 3-D. He was beautiful! His nose and lips were so cute. We got to see him frown and smile...it was wild! I did get a few pictures of it and wish I could upload them to my computer but don't have a scanner. Maybe I'll try taking them to school to see if I can scan them in there.

Yesterday I went to my 2 week checkup with my OB and find out that she no longer works there! She is pregnant too and started having early labor so went on bed rest. But she won't be coming back after the baby...so looks like I'll be finding a new doc. One of the other doctors there in the office will be delivering me and I'm fine with that...as long as Anthony comes out fine. As for the weight gaining...whoops, that 1 pound that I was suppose to gain turned in to 5 pounds :(
That makes my weight 155. Prepregnancy I was 127, so that is a total of 28 pounds. So now I need to slow it down a little and really just stick to about 1 pound every 2 weeks. As of yesterday (Monday) I am 32 weeks and have 7 weeks left until the C-section (at 39 weeks) unless they move it up more. Dr. Rowe makes that decision. I go back to see him over the Thanksgiving break and then probably 2 more times after that.

Well, sadly I am leaving my 20's thursday. Yes that is right - I turn 30 on the 13th! Robby and I thought we'd be done having kids by our 30's but it doesn't always turn out the way you dreamed. We are just happy that kids are in our future!!! Thank GOD. Anthony is a miracle baby and we just can't wait to meet him. My parents are coming into town this week to celebrate my birthday, go to my BIG baby shower, and to Robby's playoff game. We have a very busy weekend ahead (so you know I probably won't blog until next week (if you're lucky):)

As much as I would like football season to be over so I can have my husband back, I am very happy for him and for the Kempner Football team that they made it to the playoffs. We play Clear Lake this weekend and I think we can beat them...but we'll see. WAY TO GO COUGARS!!!

Kelly