Doctors, Progress & Matters of the Heart

Another 2 weeks has passed since my last doctor's appointment. No changes with Kylee! She is still an active, healthy little girl. My blood pressure is well within the normal range and Kylee's heart beat was at 146. My stomach measured 30 centimeters at 31 weeks and I have gained a whopping 13 pounds. With still 2 months to go (give or take) I am right on target with my weight gain. I sleep less and less now. I wake up anywhere from 2-5 times in the night and have difficulty sleeping in. I've never been one to sleep in past 9am but I would give anything to sleep past 7am now. All in preparation for our princess! The doctor tells me now is the time to start looking out for more than 4 painful contractions in an hour, if Kylee stops moving or moves less than she does (which I know will not be a problem for her), and a few other details I will happily leave out for your sake. Overall, this appointment went well. My next one is in 2 more weeks!

If you read my last post, you might recall that I talked about some breathing difficulties, which landed me in the hospital. At every appointment my doctor asks, "Is there anything that's worrying you or bothering you?" I discussed this particular thing with her. After describing what this felt like to me, she told me "things can happen to the heart during pregnancy and we want to get that checked out." She referred me to a cardiologist and my appointment is next week. She didn't seem too concerned which helps my nerves but I still don't know what that means. The only thing I can come up with is that my heart may just be having a hard time keeping up with the amount of blood it is having to pump all over my body. Maybe getting it all the way to my lungs is taking longer than normal or my heart is having to work extra hard just to get it there, which could contribute to the difficulties I have been having. We will hopefully know next Tuesday, the 25th! Prayers during that appointment are greatly appreciated.

Travis's dad and stepmom bought us a rocking recliner for Kylee's room so last week we picked it up! Travis got it home and put together quickly. It looks PERFECT! A huge thank you to them for that piece of furniture. It will make those late night feedings a little bit more comfortable ;-) WE LOVE IT! Nana finished the dust ruffle for her crib but wants to wait until all her bedding is finished to give it to me. She has worked very hard and put in lots of time and it is also greatly appreciated! I absolutely love knowing that I get to tell Kylee her Nana handmade her entire bedding. I don't know of many people that get to say that.

Poppy (my dad) is in Orlando this week and has found 2 onesies for Kylee so far. Both Minnie Mouse onesies which we LOVE! One has Minnie on the front and says "Adorable", the other has Minnie's body on it and when you put the onesie on, Kylee's head will be where Minnie's head will be. He told me last night he was headed to another Disney store to get her MORE stuff. This child is SPOILED ROTTEN! I enjoy having such loving parents that want to spoil her to no end. I can't wait for her to get here!

I have less than a month left of work and am ready to stop already. The house work seems never ending, my to-do list ever lengthening and things get put on the back burner because I am just tired. I am so thankful for work though and appreciate the time I have here so that house work and to-do list will just have to wait!

Please pray for:

• My doctor's appointment on Tuesday
• My breathing difficulties
• Kylee to continue developing strong and healthy
• Unspoken prayer request

Travis and I appreciate your prayers and support! Until next time...