The Meaning of the babys name:

Young fighter who is like God

LOVE THIS, Thanks Leigh!

Shifted Pelvis

HOLY CRAP!

A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with this condition, very common during pregnancy. I have been home resting and seeking relief through occupational therapy as well as prenatal massage. Last night I was feeling very good, better then I have in weeks and so..I used poor judgement. I moved furniture to get room for my Christmas decorations, I took the kids to their cousins basketball game and today I attempted to put up my Christmas decorations. BIG MISTAKE.

Around 1:00 p.m. my body gave out. For hours I screeched in pain, could not care for the girls and relied on Jim more then ever. For hours I cried when I tried to walk, roll over, sit, stand..anything that relied moving my lower extremities. This is the worst pain I have ever felt, well aside from labor pain. Finally at 9:00 pm, Jim called my doctor. Of course we did not tell them about my poor judgement, just stated that I was a little more active then I have been in weeks..They prescribed vicodin, and rest. No more activities or lifting for 24 hours at least.

As nervous and unwilling as I was to take the medication, I did..I am hoping to be able to sleep..We will see...

Agh..the joys of the third trimester ...

28 weeks

Wow...I cannot believe I have made it this far with very few setbacks!

For the most part I feel amazing! This little guy makes me smile everyday. He is very, very active. I love this beacuse I never have to worry if he is doing O.K. I am beginning to think that God has had a very big role the past seven months in keeping my mind at ease. I truly believe that all of the kicks and pokes is my gift from above. He is telling me everything is going to be O.K....
There has not been one appointment where his heartbeat has been under 160 beats a minute! So much for a high heartbeat to be a sign of a girl!! Three ultrasounds has confirmed, a penis!

My belly is measuring much larger then it should. My gestational diabetes test was negative, so I am pleased...My doctors have told me on several occassions that this baby is going to be a big baby. I also think that the more pregnancies you have the bigger the belly gets! I have gained 18 pounds which my doctors say is very good, although we all know that at this point of my pregnancy, the weight begins to pile on. I am O.K. with it though...I am enjoying every part of this pregnancy!

Just last week the Linea Nigra appeared on my belly..I screamed in joy as I was worried that I have not had it as of yet. I had this with me for seven months after Emsley was born, and cried the day it disappeared. This was the last thing that keeps you and your baby physically intwined...