Bella Slideshow

Update

Doctor said I should go on bed rest the week before Bella's born. I took my last personal day at work on the Friday before. Had some work done on the hot water heater and the house was flooded. Consulted a plumber and wasn't told to CAP OFF THE HOT WATER. Disaster #2. After a week of struggles and hardship and NO BED REST as I DESPERATELY NEEDED, we finally got the house dried out, recarpeted, and a new hot water heater. My mother and stepdad came over yesterday to help pick up the disaster left by the flooding. Tim and the two of them worked all day and we have a resemblance of a home again with the exception of two rooms. =) Mom got sick after she got home. Talked with her this morning and she had to call the doctor in the middle of the night...he says the CDIF relapsed! If her fever gets any higher they are going to re-admit her into the hospital. So she had 10 days of no symptoms and feeling better and a half a week back at work. Bless her heart. And Bella is arriving tomorrow morning bright and early...with NO grandparents to recognize her birth. My dad's working (and taking Caydence to daycare for us), my mom is sick, my mother in law and father in law couldn't make it this time. I feel bad for Bella but her mommy and daddy will be very happy for her arrival. Her birth is the highlight of this Christmas, no doubt.

Mom

My mom found out last week she has a strain of ECOLI called C-DIFF. It's a nasty bacteria that takes over in your colon when your good bacteria has been killed off by antibiotics. She was back in the hospital for Thanksgiving but got to come home over the weekend. She's taking it day by day. They have her on 2 antibiotics and loads of other stuff to try to help her recover. She is still having symptoms but we are praying for a speedy recovery and very happy to know what was ailing her.

Bella Update

Went into the doctor's office this morning for a regular check up. I am having some very mild contractions and not dialated. Doctor seems to think things are still going well. I lost the weight I had gained last week. They think it's all related to swelling. The sugar is still in check so that's good! =)

Baby Stress Test

Went in to the doctor this morning for a stress test for Bella due to the getstational diabetes. Doctor said she passed with flying colors. =)

Christmas Proofs

We have the Christmas Proofs ONLINE this year!!!!!!!!!!
www.yourstorycaptured.com/photocart
username: blagbr
password: caydence
access code: caydence

Update

No peeps on the Santa photo shoot so far. I am wondering if she doesn't do posts for holiday pics. I don't remember if she posted many for easter so maybe not.

Had doctor's appointment today. Got examined because of some pelvic pain lately. Didn't even THINK it was labor but thought it was worth mentioning to the doc. She said Bella is head down and her position is low. Her position is causing the pressure and pain. Next week is Bella's stress test. I lost a pound this week. Yeah! ;-) So I am doing much better with weight than last time but still feel like a fat pig!

Photographer Blog

Here is the link to the photographer blog for Santa pics. She posts a peep after a few days.

http://yourstorycaptured.blogspot.com

Caydence Recovery

Caydence had her tubes replaced and addenoids removed Thursday. We didn't know this time they were going to have to insert a breathing tube and use an IV. She was a little trooper. Surgery went well and she did well in recovery. Shes home now and a ball full of energy. She is either playing or crying but not much sleeping at all. She is also cutting FOUR teeth! Those pesky eye teeth are FINALLY coming through. So I am not sure which is the culperit of the fussiness...teeth or surgery. She ate very well a few hours after the surgery so there seems to be no issues. =)

Santa Pictures

Yesterday I took Caydence to get her Christmas pictures made. She was semi cooperative. For those familiar with her birthday pictures...she again began to stick out her tongue in that funny way. Then it was time for SANTA! We'd been talking about Santa for a few days so I thought she'd be fine. Turns out she was a little scared of him. I sat her in my lap and we sat in the floor beside his chair. Santa gave her stickers, crayons, candy...but nothing lured her into his lap for a picture. In fact she welled up with tears when I asked her to sit in his lap or give him a hug. Never a full on scream or cry though. Oh well, maybe next year!

We're Not in Kansas....

Dorothy

Day at the Park

Halloween 08

New Slide Show

Added a slide show. It dates way back. ;-) Enjoy!

Mommy Update

Gestational diabetes test came out + this time. With Caydence the nurse told me to eat very little sugar for the days leading up to the three hour test. This time, rather than "trick" the test (cause that's what I think she told me to do) I ate normal. And....Walla! So I go Wednesday to a class to show me how to check my sugar and inform me of ways to make it better! ;-) Wish me luck!

Caydence Surgery

Caydence is set to have her current tubes removed and replaced as well as her adenoids removed on Nov. 6th. Keep us all in your prayers!

Baby Bella Claire

Baby Bella is set to arrive on Dec. 22nd. Surgery is at 7am.

Me N Mommy

I want THAT one!

My Favorite Lil' Pumpkin

I'm how tall?

3 Stooges

Get me OUTTA here!