I know it has been a long time.  I just really haven't felt like blogging.  Probably because all I can think about it is how miserable I am.....

Yup, 34 weeks.  And if I give birth when I did with Ike and Gabs, 3 weeks left. (Please God, have mercy on me!)

I wish I could say that I have enjoyed being pregnant, since it will be my last time, but I can not.

Yesterday was AWFUL.

I was having contractions 4 minutes apart pretty much all day and night.  And today I had some here and there.

This has happened already during this pregnancy.  I went in to the OB last time to get it all checked out, and I was fine.

So why does this keep happening?

Well, after much thought, I figured out that it is my body's way of dealing with stress.  Both times, we had clinic, and then a week of steroids.  Once the steroids are done, the next day, my body melts down.

It's awful.  And poor Jacob!  I can not even move!

And of course, when a Mom is not feeling good, the kids always find ways to hurt her!  I was begging my kids to PLEASE not touch my stomach.  Like that would ever happen....

So, I will be thankful for this to be done!  I'm SUPER excited to meet my new little girl!  But the pregnancy, I can do without.

Thanks for listening to my rant.  That is enough if you ask me!

Ike's clinic visit went AWESOME!  We still had issues with sedation, and Ike getting his poke.  But it really went well!  Jacob is the master distraction.  Plus, he is Ike's hero. This made everything better!

Ike's ANC was 3000, so they did up his chemo to full dose.  A full 6MP every day and 7 Methotrexate on Thursdays.  The bactrim did not affect his counts, so that saves us an hour at every clinic visit! We also are still trying to find out why his legs are hurting him so bad.  He complains every day.  And this has been consistent for about 5 months.  They are not concerned about relapse, so that soothes my heart.  But it could be a toxicity from the chemo.  We will explore that more later.

And my kids.  Oh how they crack me up!

They really have been great.  But not being able to go outside as much has been making them and me bonkers!  With all the contractions, chasing kids up and down the street is pretty uncomfortable.  Plus all the rain!  Seriously!  So, we have been doing as many things as we can inside.  Although picking things up has gotten pretty difficult.  So, if you come over, don't judge!

Here are a few pictures I have taken!  I am so sorry!  I need to remember my camera more!  We have done so much that I am going to call the last month a wash, and move on.

 The kids went to a party for the Children's Leukemia foundation.  And if you can't tell, my kids love Santa!

Being silly!

 

We got all dressed up for the party!  My Mom took Laney out shopping for a new Christmas dress.  I don't think she has taken it off!

 

This is the only picture of us decorating our tree.  Little kids and ornaments is always disastrous.  This limited my picture taking, as I was trying to salvage some of my favorite ornaments!

And that is my update!  We all LOVE Christmas and have been enjoying every second of Christmas music and Christmas activities!  And soon, the birth of Jordyn!  Lots to look forward to!

Until next time....Whenever that will be!  :)

-Linda