35 Weeks

So this week has been one scare after another. The first scare was for our original babies Athens and Bean. They were playing outside when we noticed they were continuing to attack the same spot over and over again. Upon closer examination we realized they were attacking a curled up baby copper head snake! We quickly got the dogs away, killed the snake and removed it from the yard, however we were too late. Both dogs had already been bitten on the nose! Of course it was off to the Emergency Animal Vet. $140 later both dogs had swollen noses but seemed in good spirit, could be the pain killers they were given! Luckily 2 days later there was no sign of the bites! We felt very lucky to have escaped a serious problem so narrowly!


THEN it was Mommy's turn. We had our normal OBGYN appointment. However, when my cervix was checked the doctor was surprised to find I had already begun dilating and having contractions. We were told to head over to the hospital for further monitoring. Once the monitors were on, the doctors realized that my contractions were a little too regular for them to be normal. I was having contractions every 3-4 minutes and they were lasting a minute. Long story short, we spent the night at the hospital being monitored. I also got several shots and took a pill to try and stop the contractions. I was hooked up to an IV - that part was not fun. OUCH! And Grace had her heart beat monitored the whole time.


They were never able to stop the contractions, however it did become obvious that Grace was showing no signs of distress. She was just happy as can be kicking around in there. We did get to hear her hiccup which was really cool! Apparently when they hiccup they jerk the fluid and it makes a really cute sound on the monitor. We were released from the hospital with instructions to stay rested and hydrated for the next 4 days (the rest of week 35). Next week we will be going back to the doctors to find out if I can go back to work, or if bed rest will become my permanent hobby until Grace arrives. Here are some pictures from the hospital. Daddy says the gown makes Mommy look huge. Its a good thing Mommy was too tired to get mad! =)



While on bed rest Mommy did manage to get into the car and drive Uncle Taylor to the airport. Don't worry Daddy was driving, Mommy was just a passenger. Uncle Taylor was headed to Ohio for his second wedding this summer/fall!



One of the moments this week that really made us both realize how lucky we are is when we received a package from Aunt Suzie and Uncle Chris (Daddy's brother and sister-in-law). Grace got a beautiful hand-knitted blanket and an adorable little hat. She will love those things come winter! Thank you Aunt Suzie and Uncle Chris for the taking the time to make these sweet gifts for your niece.