34 weeks along and some updates

We are now 34 weeks along in our pregnancy and I'm looking forward to my weekly visits with the OB starting next week. I was actually at the Dr's office twice this week, once for my normal check up and once for some lab work on Friday. On Thursday night I was having a lot of pain in my lower abdomen, not contractions or cramps just constant pain that kept me up most of the night. So Friday I thought I better go in and make sure everything was okay with our little guy as I had not felt him move as much as normal (usually he's doing gymnastics in my belly). Well the lab tests showed that I had a "raging bladder infection" that was the nurse's diagnosis. They hooked me up to the fetal monitor and she said the baby was happy but my uterus was "irritable"---I was thankful that our little man was okay and somewhat relieved that there was actually something going on with my body and I wasn't just being a baby about normal pregnancy pains! My Doctor was available and went ahead and checked my uterus as the infection had caused me to contract quite a bit, and I'm dilated to 2 cm and 50% effaced. I'm excited that this pregnancy is nearing the end, but would like to make it another couple of weeks to ensure he's fully developed, and healthy. Not to mention we still need to make a few preparations for his arrival. As for non pregnancy related news. Aiden continues to be very active, and saying more words. He's become quite onery at naptime and bedtime--its usually a wrestling match to get him to lay still, but most of the time once he's asleep he'll sleep for 8-10 hours. Nathen got a new work truck and a 7.5% increase in pay in the last few weeks. We were plesantly surprised with the increase, and it comes at a perfect time as we prepare for another little guy. Until next time, take care!

Aiden is 16 months old and Talking up a storm

Aiden is 16 months today. He of course does not have a Drs appt but he is definately growing especially in height. Everyone has commented on how tall he is getting, he's definately going to be tall like Nathen. His vocabulary has also had quite the growth spurt in the last few weeks. He still babbles a lot, but now also has several recognizable words to include our favs mommy and daddy of course:) Others include hi, bye-bye, outside, up, and today when he grabbed his water cup it sounded like he said "my water". I'm sure there are more words but I can't think of any others right now. He has also gotten a few more teeth and are working on others, as he's been chewing on everything he can get his little hands on and needing his pacifier more than normal. He's also becoming much more independent in his play especially when we go to the park, he will often run off and try to join others in their play as I follow behind. He continues to enjoy water play and we will hopefully get a few more trips to the swimming pool before it closes for the season. Thats all for now