Breastfeeding class

Just got home from breastfeeding class and I'm feeling really sad! I was really close to not even going tonight because Tavo was unable to go (still in Yuma). But I dragged by butt out the door and went. I got there and I was the only woman without her husband, so I thought. As I was almost in tears I see another woman sitting by her lonesome self also. I feel a little better. As if having Tavo gone wasn't hard enough and missing him all the time; tonight made it harder. Tonight’s class really made me miss him even more, the class was really helpful for the men to understand breastfeeding also and the roles they can play to help mothers. I know he wanted to be at the class tonight and was really sad when he found out about 15 couples were at the class and two of us without our husbands. At one point before I saw the other lady without her husband I wanted to get up and walk out, I know what a baby I am. I stayed strong and hung in there and stayed for the whole class.

I really want Tavo home and can't wait to see him tomorrow. I know he wants to be home also and he can't help being in Yuma. At least he is working. I know this is just as hard on him as it is on me and we are both trying to stay strong. Friday just can't come fast enough. I love you mi amor!

What weekend?

The weekend was here and then it was not. I hate that they just fly by so quick these days. Tavo came home on Friday and I didn't get home from work till late, so the night was short. Good thing I had dinner in the crock pot waiting so we had the evening to just enjoy each other and not have to worry about cooking.

Friday I spent most of the morning at the doctor's. My appointment was at 8:45am, so I was there a little after 8:30am. Didn't get out of the docs till almost 11am. Wow! The doc was running behind like always. The nurse takes my blood pressure and it's 150 over 90, wow that's high. She continues asking me questions and then takes it again and it's still high. The doc comes in and checks Jaycee's heart beat, all is good. Does some cotton swab check, along with checking to see if he can feel Jaycee's head. He doesn't feel anything and try’s to move her around by moving my belly all around, talk about uncomfortable and still isn't sure that she is head down. He then says he wants me to have an ultrasound just to make sure because she could be breach. During this time the nurse is in the room and she said they found protein in my urine. Oh boy, the doc wants an ultrasound and more blood work. The doc wants to do the blood work because he thinks I could have preeclampsia because of the protein in my urine and the high blood pressure. He also asks me if I could be stressed and if I was still working. I said YES and YES. He thinks I should stop working or at least start working part-time. At this point it's almost 10am and I know Tavo is waiting for my text message to tell him everything went great at the doctors. Well, I can't text him and tell him that, not yet. So I am waiting for the ultrasound and they take my blood pressure again and it's 148 over 98, of course it went up at this point. So I decide to text Tavo and tell him if he has a minute to call so I can explain things to him. He calls and I tell him what's going on, I can hear the worry in his voice. Which I didn't want to do, especially with him 2 1/2 hours away. They call me in for the ultrasound and she is head down and doing well. YEAH! Now off to pee in a cup again and give blood. Never hear from the doc all day, which he said if you don't hear from me, then it's good news. I call today and they tell me all blood work came back normal and no signs of preeclampsia. Great news! Hopefully when I go to the docs this Friday my blood pressure will have gone down and no protein in the urine.

Saturday morning got up and went to baby class. Learned all about the Epidural and planned and unplanned caesarean. I really hope I can have a natural birth. If I have to have an Epidural I won't be totally crushed, but I am going to try my hardest not to have one. After class we had lunch and went home to do laundry and get Tavo's bags ready for the week again. We also cleaned up Jaycee's room and it's looking better everyday. We are almost done, just can't find the right kind of blinds to keep out the sun. That room gets really bright.

Sunday got up and went to Tavo's softball game. It was a really good game; they ended the game with a triple play. Never seen a triple play like that in softball before, it was great. They called the game because of the 10 run rule. We went to lunch with Uncle Kike and Uncle Leo. Then came home to finish packing Tavo's bags and cook a nice dinner. Sat down to a nice dinner and good movie and 6pm.

Our yummy Sunday night dinner!

Today at work I finally decided I would start working part-time till I start my Maternity Leave December 5th. It was a really busy and long day (11 hours), got a lot done. Michelle was wonderful in helping get our 300 company Christmas cards out. We still have to finish on Wednesday but should be able to get them done. Thank you Michelle! I am taking tomorrow off and have a To-Do list a mile long. Not really, but it feels that way. I do plan on getting a pedicure first.

My To Do List:

Fill out disability forms for both Tavo and I (Tavo is taking the first week off Jaycee is born)

Finish filling out hospital forms

Look for Christmas stocking for all of us, especially Jaycee

Call to RSVP for Tavo's Christmas party this weekend

Call around for carpet cleaning quotes

Return blinds

Get oil changed in car

Get a pedicure (a must for sure)