Well, I'll admit, it has been awhile. I figured now is as good a time as any to pick this blogging thing back up! (Mom, pick yourself up off the floor, and enjoy my thoughts)
Owen is doing SO well! He is still cute as a button and sports his 2 little dimples. He will be 15 months soon and the answer is no, he's not walking yet. If you are familiar with Owen and his personality you will not find this shocking! We are learning that Owen is a very laid back child when it comes to things like walking and crawling. He just doesn't care and is stubborn enough to not let us 'make him' learn. We still do all the little things that parents do to try and convince their child to take a step....but Owen just puts his little bum on the floor and crawls. What can we do? :)
He did take one step while we were in WA visiting my family, but I am convinced that he wasn't aware that he even accomplished such a milestone. He was standing next to an empty box that came up to his chest, holding onto it for support. Then he began to pick the box up while standing. Then, he took a step while holding the box in the air. I think he thought the box was still supporting him? Silly kid! Mike and I got our hopes up that walking was around the corner! We bought him so fancy new walking sandals only to watch him refuse to take any more steps the remainder of the trip. Oh well! Like my dad said, "You don't see adults crawling around on their hands and knees....he will get it eventually!" So we will wait (and let you all know the moment it happens!)
SO...the reason I thought blogging now may be appropriate. I went to a regular checkup for Baby E yesterday. At my last appointment my blood pressure had been high but they just figured it was because I had just had an ultrasound and was pretty excited when I got my blood pressure taken. However, my blood pressure was raised again this visit along with a larger than normal weight gain. (funny thing is I stood on the scale backwards this time so I wouldn't see my actually weight, but they ended up telling me anyways....grrrr...)
So, long story short, I have been put on bed rest for the time being. My doctor told me to do nothing but drink water and rest. They are hoping that the weight gain and increased blood pressure is due to our vacation to WA. All that flying and driving did not do my pregnant body good! :) I am not allowed to travel anymore. She also stated how nice it was that I wasn't working....to which I reminded her that I had a 1 year old at home which was definitely work! :) She agreed but didn't offer to babysit! She informed me that Mike was to do all the cleaning and cooking for now on and I was to just take it easy. I will be honest, mentally, the thought of doing nothing is driving me crazy. I have so many things that I wanted to get done before Baby E arrived and am not able to do anything. I go back in 2 weeks to see my OB and I am hoping that they give me the go ahead to do some limited activity at that time! I also go to see my cardiologist in 2 weeks to get my heart checked out. Around this time in the pregnancy with Owen, I ended up in the hospital with heart problems (fast and irratic heart beat) so we are trying to do all we can to prevent that 'lovely' situation again!
On a nicer note, I don't have gestational diabetes! :) I was CONVINCED that I had it and was prepared for the worst. In my mind their was no other explanation for the size of my babies! :) It is such a relief to know that I am not 'making' big children by what I am eating. In case you missed it, baby E is another BIG baby. However, this just means that Mike and I combined make ridiculously large children on our own....yippee. And if you have seen my husband you know how silly that is! :) Let's just say, Mike married me to put some height in his family.
Also-baby E is doing well and is VERY active! As I type my belly is rolling & jerking all over the place. Yesterday baby E would not stay still for the doctor to get a good reading of the heartbeat. Naughty little child! :) We are secretly hoping that he/she gets all of his/her wiggles out in womb, but we know that is a far fetched hope!
Well, I think that is all for now. I am sure I will come up with much funnier posts in the future since I will have a bit of time on my hands...but for now this is it! :) Now if you will excuse me, I am off to lay down for a bit!....dr.'s orders
P.S. Baby E stands for Everett=boy & Emery=girl
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You crack me up... My second son. Kadin, was super active in the womb and is calm as a cucumber now... go figure. I will pray that the blood pressure issue is resolved soon and your heart is strong and ready for this journey ahead. I loved the comment about not working... uhhhh huh... she has apparently never been a stay at home mom :0) Praying for you, Owen, Mike and Baby E. Jessica
Ugh. BEd rest! Sounds not so terrible when pregnant with first...and completely crazy when pregnant with second!
I hope you get all the rest you need. It sounds like you have one heck-of-a-guy around to help you out.
About the groovin' baby - Fo was super active in the womb and is the most laid back baby! She is almost 11 months and will not crawl! So I feel your walking frustration :)
Your dad is right, though...in their own time. It will happen.
Sad you're on bed rest; happy this might lead to more blogging from you :)
Selfish, I know.
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