35 Weeks

Can you believe it....? Me either. Another 2 weeks have flown by once again. She'll be here in no time! The last 2 weeks have been pretty good. Kodee has had a lot of hiccups and continues to kick and move around hard at night. Therefore, I haven't had much sleep, but I know it's just getting me prepared for those first few weeks of sleepless nights.
A plus these last 2 weeks, is I have been able to feel a bit more energetic. Even yesterday the whole family, minus Dad and Kyle (cause they were working), took the Frontrunner down to SLC. We all took the kiddos to the Church's Museum to have them play at the new interactive scripture exhibit. Then we headed over to City Creek to see the new development. It was a lot of walking, running, and hauling strollers and kiddos and I was really glad to have J's help.
Today was my 35 week appointment and it's also spring break for the kiddos. J had the day off, but he was giving plasma and got home right as me and the kiddos were leaving. He decided to stay and take a little nap. When we got to the office, we checked in and were told Dr. Hall was running behind so we'd have a longer wait. I just thought how ironic cause I have all 3 kids with me. But surprisingly, they were amazing and quiet for the whole 45 minute wait. The waiting room was packed, so Rhett sat with me, Ry colored on the floor and Kenna sat in her own chair eating fruit loops and water.
When they finally called us back, they took my weight. I gained 1/2 pound. Then it was time for my blood pressure, 124/88. I left Rhett and Kenna in the room so I could do my urine sample. Ry said she wanted to go with me, but as soon as we got in the hall she fought with me which bathroom to go to. She is so demanding, but I didn't let her win. She sat in the hallway pouting while I went to the bathroom. My dr. just laughed and sat with her while I went. When we got back in the room, I put Ry in the chair for a time-out for not obeying. When my dr. came in, he saw her crying and said, "No sad kids in my office." Rhett then said, "She's in trouble for not listening." My dr. said he was so proud of me for taking action. I didn't think anything of it, but I guess it's a great compliment I used discipline when many others won't.
The kids said they wanted to see baby Kodee, so my dr. took us to the ultrasound room. He had me lay down and put the jelly on my tummy. The kids were so astonished, and said it looked like mustard! Then we got to see Kodee. He started with her head which is down in my pelvic region....and it looked huge magnified. Then he moved up to the left side of my stomach where her bum is and still confirmed it's a girl. Then he headed over to the right side where her knees, legs, and feet were. He pointed out her spine, perfect little hands, and toes. Then lastly he focused on her heartbeat and Rhett thought that was the coolest thing. He said she looks great and is right on track with her growing...about 4 pounds!
The visit did take a lot longer this time, but being able to see Kodee again makes it all worth it. Especially when the kiddos get so excited to see her and be a part of it. I am due back in the office in one week. Yup, down to weekly visits. I will be doing my culture next week, already! Where does the time go?

The day after my appointment, Dr. Hall called me with an update. He said my blood pressure had elevated a bit and they found protein in my urine again. I guess it's 2 signs toxemia may set in. He has asked me to be on bedrest again through the weekend until I go back in to be re-checked. This may be hard with my hubby working a lot of hours because Easter is on Sunday. I'll do my best, but I have to make sure my kiddos have a fun holiday....dying eggs, making jello eggs, wearing cute clothes, finding Easter baskets, and having an egg hunt!

On the Frontrunner...35 Weeks Along