This Weekend

So, I have to say that I feel like the worst mother and wife. I was definitely not good at either of those jobs this weekend (or really for the past few weeks for that matter).

Friday, I started feeling very crampy and having some pain in my lower left side. I really thought if I just took it easy, the pain would go away, but by late Friday night, I was in a lot of pain and having more spotting than I had before, so I called the on-call OB. He gave me a few scenarios, none of which sounded good to me, so I decided the ER would have to be my next stop.

This was at 10:30 pm Friday night. My parents were out of town and our friends that EC knows and loves dearly were as well, so I didn't know who to call. I am a little picky about who I would leave EC with because I don't want to scare her (more than she already was). So, I left John and EC (he was not so happy about it) at home and headed off.

I waited in the only chair left for 3 hours in the waiting room before they called me back. The nurse blew two veins in my right arm before calling in another nurse to finally get the IV in my left arm.



Yuck! So, they took a lot of bloodwork, got me re-hydrated and did an ultrasound. The night was not fun, but I did enjoy seeing the little jumping bean on the sonagram. It's heartbeat was 145, the same as EC's when we first heard her heartbeat. They didn't let me see it long, but at least I got a glimpse. I got home around 6:30 am. What a long night! By the time I got a shower and got ready for bed, EC and John were awake and waiting for me in our bed. So, I at least got some cuddle time in before spending most of the rest of the day in bed.

My parents got back Saturday and took us in Saturday night. I love to spend the night with my mom when I don't feel good. I don't think it matters how old I am, laying on the couch with my mom (and my EC) will always make me feel better!

This baby is already turning out to be quite dramatic...just like *her* sister!