SIX more weeks~

I think I can, I think I can....... toot toot!!! I am driving this train for 6 more weeks and I am getting off. The end of January can't get here soon enough. Don't get me wrong I want my sweet little guy to be in there as long as possible but I truely do not feel I could go any longer than that. I am 30 weeks and feel as big now as I did with Brody at the very end. I am having contractions daily, and my belly feels like it is about to pop. I take so much medicine I feel like Rives is going to come out glowing. The doctor says it has alot to do with the placenta and the room that it is taking up but I feel like I have hit a brick wall most days..... I will not be working after the first of the year and at first I thought that was a little extreme but now I am looking at it as a must.

I feel so lucky to have my family ~ they have loved and supported me through this entire pregnancy and I do not know what I would have done if it would not have been for them. I know I have been a pill to deal with and I want you all to know I love you and thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart!

I also want to thank everyone for all your prayers and want you all to know that they are needed now more than ever. The last few weeks are very critical and I am really starting to get nervous, anxious, excited and scared to death.

Monday is my next ultrasound and hopefully we will see good things.... after this one I will only have one more before they take him ~ Wow it is almost here!

Another day, Another Doctors Visit.

I just wanted to give an update on what is going on these days with this little boy in my belly. I went back to see Dr. Davis at UAB last Thursday for another ultrasound to check on the baby. He took measurements and from what he could tell the baby weighs around 2 pounds and is looking good. The Placenta is still growing but it is slow and doesn't seem to be effecting the baby growth rate right now, which was the main concern. He wants me to continue seeing my regular OB doctor every week and get an ultrasound every 3 weeks. I will not going back to Birmingham because by the time my next appt would be scheduled I would be too close to my delivery date.

I saw my regular OB this past Tuesday and everything is finally starting to level out with my BP- thank goodness! He wants me to continue with the 1500 mg a day and hopefully I will not have to increase that anymore. YEAH!!!! I have to go part-time after Thanksgiving and will not be back to work after Christmas because we will be starting steroid shots for the baby's lungs to make sure they are completely developed before they take him. I am starting to swell again really badly in my legs and feet but so far all my test for preclampsia and HELPS are negative. He also informed me that I will not go past 36 weeks for any reason... it is just to dangerous for me and the baby. This will put me delivering him around the last week of January - if we don't have any complications before that time.

Both Doctors want to send the placenta off after the c-section to make sure that it is not a tumor of any kind. This makes me a little nervous but I am glad they are being safe.

So, that is what is going on in our world- from the Crovato family to yours we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with family, food, friends, and love!!!!

Braxton Hicks.......

My poor husband is back on shift work AGAIN. Bless his heart even though he has been at the mill for ten years he still is low man on the poll BUT all that will change next summer thank the Lord!!! I will say that it couldn't have happened at a worse time. I am suppost to be "resting" haha and he is either at I.P. or working on a tile job. He started midnights Tuesday night (a night earlier than normal) because of a shut down they were having and has been working 12 hour shifts every since.... he is so tired and therefore I am exhausted!

Last night he went in to work and Brody went to bed. Around 1:00 a.m. I heard him crying I could tell he had a bad dream, so I went into the bedroom and he was scared to death saying something about the dog outside the window. I knew is wasn't going to go back to sleep in his bed so I leaned down to pick him up..... not good- I had a sharp contraction and almost hit the ground in pain. They continued on through the night into the early morning. Finally around 7:15 they subsided but by that time I am completely worn out and feel horrible. My blood pressure was through the roof and I need to start getting Brody and I both ready for work and school. Needless to say- long night/morning.

Update on the BP meds. Went to the doctor on Tuesday just like normal. He uped my dosage again. I now take 1500 mg daily instead of 1000 but the catch is I have to be at rest for 5 minutes before I take my meds so I can take my pressure to see what it is. This determines how much medication I take. One pill, two pill, I am so complicated!!! LOL !!!!

I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend full of sunshine and fun!!!! Live, Laugh and Love!!!

Trick or Treat

We had a blast trick or treating with all our friends. I did really good and took it easy on the Rhino while Daddy walked Brody to the doors for candy. It only took him about 10 seconds to figure out what was going on and he was running to the those houses. It was so cute he would say..."TREAT!!!!" like it was a demand but then say "Tank Tou!" (which is Thank you!) when he got his candy... SOOOO CUTE!!! It was a little cold but thank goodness his bear outfit was warm and thanks to the Verhoff's we had a cool ride... hay in a trailor pulled by a Rhino... SO MUCH FUN!!! Here are some of the pictures-

Trick or Treat

Baby Update

First of all I would like to thank everyone for your kind words of encouragement and your prayers. I don't know what I would do without them. Thank you so much from our whole family.

Well, let me start with two weeks ago. It was a Sunday after Adam and Brody were both in a friends wedding and I new I didn't feel well the minute I woke up. I had a horrible head-ache but it wasn't like the normal ones that I could just take some Tylenol and get over- it was bad.
After several hours of hurting and two dozes of meds I realized it wasn't getting any better, in fact in was getting alot worse.

Adam was on evening shift and had to leave our house by two to be a work on time. Once he realized I wasn't getting any better he called in reinforcements. Pat came around 1:30 and picked Brody up so I could try to get some rest and sleep this head-ache away. Around 5:30 that night I was hurting so bad it was making me physical sick..... I then called my grandmother to see if she could bring me her BP monitor from her house so I could check to see what was going on with my blood pressure.

After she got to my house and I took my BP I decided it was time to call the doctor- She told me to get to Baptist East quick. Soooooo, make a long story short- after getting to the hospital and they observing me for several hours it was confirmed that I had developed a blood pressure induced migraine. They gave me some pain meds and something for nausea. We left the hospital around 3:30 in the morning.

I am now taking my blood pressure pills 4 times daily along with a baby aspirin because some of my blood work came back elevated. He also informed me that I need to plan on not working after Thanksgiving......... I am hoping that this will change. Two whole months of bed rest will send me to the crazy house.

Well, that's the newest update. I hope everyone is doing well and please keep us in your prayers.

Where do I start??????

I am sure by now alot of you know that I have been having some complications with my pregnancy. There has been so much confusion on what is really wrong I thought this would be the easiest way to get it out there...... sooooooo here we go.

Around my 17th week I had what they call a "triple screen" done. This blood test looks for any elevation in numbers that could effect fetal growth and development. Well, my test came back with one level (HCG) dangerously high. My doctors office called me at home to let me know that with levels of the nature they wanted to set me up asap with a specialist at UAB. Three days later I was at UAB speaking with a Fetal Genetics Specialist and having a Doppler Ultrasound and a Amnio done. Needless to say I was a nervous wreck.

The main thing they were concerned about was Spinal Bifida, but there was also other concerns that came along with my levels. As the Doctor performed the ultrasound the baby looked good and measured to date but there was still a great deal of concern from what they saw with beyond him.... my placenta was much larger than it should be and the doctor didn't understand why. So then they completed my amnio, and may I just say that is not a comfortable thing.....
We left UAB with the understanding that this pregnancy was categorized as a High Risk Pregnancy and that I would need to continue my care with both my regular OB and the Doc's at UAB.

Since that time we have learned my amnio came back great! But, I on the other hand I am not so great. My placenta is pushing down on the baby not giving him much room to grow and my BP is very high. Last Monday I was placed in the Hospital with elevated BP and sent home on meds twice daily. A follow up with my regular OB later that week revealed I probably won't be able to carry the baby to full term in fact if I make it to 36 weeks I will doing good. Another problem is he mentioned bed rest which if you know me that is hardly something that could even be possible. They are all kinds of little things that are causing issues but these are the main things. So, everyone please pray for my little man that I can carry him to a healthy delivery date and he will be born with no problems and throw a little pray in there for me that I may have the understanding and faith to make it through this.

Thank you everyone!!!!

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Well, I was right!!!! IT'S A BOY!!! I should really go into business as a "baby gender guesser". I don't know how I just know. We found out for certain yesterday and couldn't have been more excited! We are really trying to make Brody understand that he is going to be a big brother and he will have a bubby not a sissy (which is what he said he wanted from the get go). I think he will be fine once the baby gets here...... at least I hope.

So TWO little boys full of sweet hugs and kisses is what I get. I am so blessed!!!! Now we just have to wait to meet him face to face.

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!

I think every summer is busier than the last! We try to fit so much into just a few months by September I am about to fall out on top of already being exhausted from being pregnant. Whew- bring on the cold weather.

Not only have Adam and I been busy, but Brody has been busy as well! Birthday party's, beach trips, and swimming in the pool. This little boy is defiantly a mover and a shaker. Just a few weeks ago Grant Sellers had his 3rd bithday and everyone had a blast! The picture includes: Brody, Taylor, Grant, Hadley and Aiden!!! I can't beleive how big they are all getting it makes me want to cry.

I am now 15 weeks along and doing fairly well...... really tired ALL THE TIME though. I have NO energy. I have found that Dramamine is a wonderful thing for morning sickness. Well, if you me its more like afternoon sickness. Hopefully that will not last much longer and I will get some of my energy back..... I pray! It is kind of bitter sweet considering this will be my last my baby...... that is, if it were up to me...... but God is in control of my life so I guess I better not speak to soon.

God Bless

What a Surpise!!!!

Well, we are going to have another sweet little one! Adam and I found out last week that I am pregnant!!!! This was a total surprise- but a WONDERFUL one! My due date is March 2, 2010. I was in total shock , it took is so long to get pregnant with Brody I guess I never imagined that it would be that easy. I am feeling good, which is a change from my first pregancy. I just pray everything will be okay and we have a healthy, happy, baby. Please keep us in your prayers considering Brody will only be 2 1/2 when this baby is born. Lord help us.

BEACH TRIP 2009

We just got home from the beach and we had loads of fun!!! Lots of boat time considering that is one of Brody's new favorite words. Everytime we passed a boat, even if it wasn't ours he said "daddy's boat", and Adam just thought that was GREAT! We had lots of friends and family around the whole trip which was loads of fun! Oh, I love the beach but Oh I was glad to be home!

We love the SUMMER! There is nothing better than sunny summer days at the beach on the boat! This summer is sure to be a good one. We have weddings and trips galore!!! I am so excited and Adam and Bro are too!!!

We are trying to make each day the best ever considering Brody is having such a hard time adjusting to daycare. He just hates it- it is just that simple. I cry so hard on the way to work I pretty much have to re-do my makeup when I get there. It has to get better soon or drastic measures are going to be taken....... I don't know what....... but something WILL happen!

Here are some pics we took last weekend.

SUMMER IS HERE!!!!

EASTER

EASTER

Easter weekend was full of fun and lots of egg hunting. Saturday we went to Mason's 2nd birthday party and hunted eggs there and Sunday we went to Pleasant Hill and ate lunch and hunted eggs out there. Brody had so much fun, although I will say he did not like the real eggs. Every time he picked up and egg he would shake it to make sure it had candy in it and if it didn't he threw it right back down (he takes after his Mama!) It was very hard keeping his attention on the hunting considering the hunt was at Rodney and Donna's house and the horses where on the other side of the fence. HE LOVES HORSES! After the hunt Brody and Lilly took the GATOR for a ride. Thank goodness it didn't go very fast because someone had to steer the wheel for them. It was so cute, they thought they were tuff stuff.

THE BEACH!!!!

We spent the past weekend at the beach and boy Brody had a blast! I really was kind of nervous about going because he did not like the sand last year and was unsure of the whole deal but not this year. Anita brought Natalee and they played so hard we didn't have to worry about Brody sleeping , which makes me think we might need to move further south....... just kidding. We didn't hardly make it out of the parking lot after loading everything up and he was out- then we went back to Tony and Nit Nit's and had baby back ribs and all the fixins. It was WONDERFUL!!!

I am so excited about the summer - we have rented a condo from May to the end of October and to be honest and I wasn't excited about it until the past weekend now I can't hardly wait. I would also like to send a great BIG CONGRAT'S out to Jennifer and Chris on their little announcement of a new BABY!!!! She finally did it! Oh, I never thought I would see the day Jennifer Faye Bjelke Egbert would be pregnant! I am so happy for you both and can't wait to meet him or her!!! Love you both!

Drew and Banner

Drew and Banner having "FUN" HaHaHa.!!!!

A Weekend In The Country

This weekend we went out to Daddy's and rode the horses to get them ready for the field trials. We had so much fun! I have to say, it was a little windy but still a beautiful day! I wish we could ride more often but with everyone's schedules it is so hard to get together. Brody loved it, he loves animals so much especially horses and cows. After we all rode Drew put a saddle on Banner our 1 1/2 year old colt who hasn't been ridden but a few times, ohhhhh it was funny. She didn't like someone telling her what to do or that bit in her mouth, but I have to say I was thrilled it was Drew on her back and not me. I have my share of days dancing with colts. She did end of doing just fine. I do however feel that Drew has changed his mind about riding a bull.....this is what he said he wanted to do one day- before he rode banner. Now I think he will stick to horses.

Thought I might give you all an update on Daddys progress- he goes for another surgrey on Wednesday, February 25, 2009. They will go down the throat to see if there are any more tumors or masses. I will keep you all informed of the results. Thank you for your prayers and thoughtfull cards. LOVE

Finished with the Fabulous Follies.

I think the last 3 weeks have been the longest of my life. I was involed with the follies this year and it was a blast! We had the best time but I have to admit I am soooooo glad it is finally over. Practice every night with no time for grocrey shopping or doing laundrey makes our house not so happy. I will spend the next three weeks cleaning...... ohhhhh it never ends. Brody has deffinetly been taking advantage of the Daddy and Grandmother thing. He has somehow forgotten what "NO!" means. The terrible twos have arrived! Everyone please pray! Yesterday we spent the day catching up on some much needed rest. It was so beautiful outside so we did a little four wheeler riding then road down to the river to uncle Nicks. Here are some pictures from the weekend-