Getting close!

Well, last week didn’t go as planned. I got sick! Like very sick. And as much as Joe was doing a great job taking care of me, sometimes you just need your mom. So Wednesday, I left work early to work from home. I started feeling pretty bad, and knew being at work was just not gonna work. That evening, I called my mom around 7pm to come over and make me my favorite “sick” food, and to just lay with me as I tried to sleep. She came over, I ate a little bit, and my fever continued to spike. Reaching almost 102. My mom read in the “What to expect when your expecting” book, and it stated to call your doctor. So I called the doctor that was ‘on call’. She stated that if we weren’t able to bring my fever down, we were going to have to make a trip to Labor & Delivery to do a flu swab and to see if they could get my fever down. I immediately took some Tylenol, and within a few minutes I was sweating! The fever was finally breaking. That night I went to bed, and took the next day off from work. Luckily, I had a doctor’s appointment the next day, and Joe was able to stay home from work and take care of me. At my doctor’s appointment, my blood pressure was good, I gained ½ a pound, the baby’s heartbeat was beating in the high 140’s to low 150’s, and everything with the baby seemed okay. My doctor still wanted to do a sonogram to make sure he was okay. He of course, is now full on breach, and no longer transverse. Although, I think he switches back and forth every now and then. Stubborn already! But Joe and I were able to see him closing and opening his mouth, and watch his chest rise up and down. It was pretty cool! He is weighing in at about 5lbs 10ozs give or take a pound. Even though I feel like crap on the outside, he is still growing and having fun on the inside! Whew, that appointment definitely made me feel better!

Saturday, even though I was still sick, I put on a brave face to attend our couple’s baby shower….hosted by my Uncle Mario & Aunt Robyn, Uncle Martin & Aunt Patty, and Dan & Margaret Jones! Wow—this was by far one of the BEST baby shower’s I have ever attended. Joe and I are pretty lucky to have such great family and friends! My Uncles made sure everyone’s glass was half full, and that shots were evenly distributed out. The food was awesome! We definitely raked it in as far as gifts! Joseph is going to have everything he could possibly need! I was pretty proud of myself, as I stayed up and partied until 12:45am! As for Joe he passed out on the couch about 12:15am, seeing as he never drinks anymore, I think he had too much fun for one night. We all had a great time, and I’m pretty sure I would have more babies just to have another shower just like that one!

I have another doctor’s appointment tomorrow, I am weekly now folks! I will have updates as to what’s going on with that appointment. I only have 7 working days left from work, and 19 days until baby Joseph will be here. Oh yea, left that part out—if I don’t go into labor on my own, we have an induction date set for March 26. So whether he is ready or not, he’s coming! And I am ready! Just trying to get myself better before then. Other than that, Joe and I are going to enjoy this weekend with nothing planned! And just try to finish up a few last minute things before the baby gets here. Until then…Happy Hump Day!