Kidney stones, yet again...

Ugh! These last few days have been very painful and very aggravating. I called the doc's office, letting them know my kidneys were hurting and I was pretty sure they were stones. They still had me pee in a cup to rule out infection, but I've pretty much become a pro at detecting stones since I've been getting them for about  twelve years. She said they would send it off to the lab to test it. Meanwhile I hadn't been able to sleep or get into a comfortable position for over a day and made sure she knew that, so she tested my urine there and said there was no blood so it probably wasn't stones, but that they would do an ultrasound to give me piece of mind. So the next day at my ultrasound, the tech says, "Oh, I see a few stones". Ha! I knew it! LOL I mean I wasn't excited that I had stones, but I knew I was right! There ended up being three visible ones: 6mm, 2mm, and 6mm is what she said over the phone. Now, I don't know if she meant micrometers or millimeters since she actually said "m-m" so we will see when I go to the urologist this week. So Friday, the pain was bad, but I was able to walk for a few hours at a time. Saturday, I couldn't move for many hours straight and it was pretty bad. After the pain went away, I went to pee for the millionth time and there was the first sign that those little suckers were starting to move: blood. So, I've done this before and I must say I've gotten pretty good at passing stones :) The problem this time though was I wasn't sure how it would affect the baby. Although I asked at least ten times if this would hurt her and they said no, I was still nervous. So, the pain went away, it's been bearable and I've been mobile so now I just have to play the waiting game. I hope I don't pass the stones on the plane or in El Paso this weekend. I'd like to be around my doctor, but we will see what happens. On the plus side, I keep hearing passing stones is just as bad as giving birth, or worse even, so I'm feeling pretty confident about delivery day. We will see!


*Aw, mija I really hope these aren't affecting you. Mommy was so scared on Wednesday when she couldn't feel you move and cried tears of joy when Daddy finally got you to kick for me late that night. I know it must have been all the pain I was in that I didn't notice any of your subtle movements throughout the day. I'm just happy you are okay and you have been very active these last few days. I'm trying hard not to stress out or be upset because I know that you can feel what I feel now. So Mommy is trying to be as happy and relaxed and calm as she can be, so you can feel happy, relaxed, and calm. No worries, OK? Mommy hates kidney stones :(  The pain comes and goes every few hours so it's hard to get anything done. I have to take advantage of the pain free time :) But Baby Girl, you give Mommy a sign if they are hurting you, OK? I promise to go straight to the hospital if the pain lasts a few hours again, OK? Just so we can keep an eye on you. I love you!


Love,
Mommy

Beginning of Third Trimester

Side top view sort of LoL, she's pretty high up



More level angle view, have an outie going on there :)



Top View, trying to squeeze in my face! She looks smaller from here :)

I am 27 weeks today and officially starting my third trimester! Time has flown by! I have been feeling great up until a couple of weeks ago. Sleeping has gotten harder, the belly is harder to maneuver. I wake up to pee about 3-4 times a night, not to mention the millions of times I pee during the day. My lower back and lower belly have slowly started to ache, today they were in full swing. I've been trying to find a comfortable position all day and it seems impossible. Even the belly brace didn't help, but neither did picking up and carrying 10 different kiddos today. Working 7 days a week is starting to become a challenge, looks like I may have to cut back at least one day so I can lay around and do nothing. The plus sides are she is more active and I can feel her kicks and jabs getting stronger each day. Also, we are getting closer to her 3d pictures and I'm excited to see her. It's been way too long! Baby shower is next week, we are flying out, yay! No eight hour drive for us. We will start painting her room soon and buying furniture. It all seems to finally be falling into place. Now, I just need to breathe and relax and try very hard to get comfortable. I'd hate to have to stop working so soon! Hurry up and get home from work Babe, my back is killing me! :)

*Hello my little Pumpkin! We are 2/3 of the way there and soon we will get to see your beautiful little face! Your first party is next week! And yes, it is your party because all the presents will be for you! LOL We love you so much Baby and we can't wait to meet you. Just hang in there and keep growing. Mommy, will try to make it as comfortable for you as possible. I love you! I just can't say that enough!

Love,
 Mommy

*Titi dedicated a song to you and your cousins today....

Baby Girl, your Titi sent Mommy a message telling her to listen to this song and that this song was from her to you and all your cousins. She warned me that I would cry and of course I was bawling. You're not even here yet and it already makes me sad knowing that you will eventually grow up. I pray that you stay young at heart and live life to the fullest. Of course I don't want you to grow up, but I know you will be a wonderful person and you will make a difference in this crazy world. I love you so much my little munchkin.

Love,
Mommy

Taylor Swift
"Don't You Ever Grow Up"

Your little hands wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in and turn on your favorite nightlight

To you, everything's funny
You got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have honey
If you could stay like that

Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple
I won't let nobody hurt you
Wont let no one break your heart
No one will desert you
Just try to never grow up
Never grow up

You're in the car on the way to the movies
And you're mortified your mama's dropping you off
At 14, there's just so much you can't do
And you can't wait to move out
Someday and call your own shots

But don't make her drop you off around the block
Remember she's getting older too
And don't lose the way that you dance around in your PJs getting ready for school

Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up

It could stay this simple
No one's ever burned you
Nothing's ever left you scarred
Even though you want to, just try to never grow up

Take pictures in your mind of your childhood room
Memorize what it sounded like what your dad gets home
Remember the footsteps, remember the words said
And all your little brother's favorite songs
I just realized everything I had is someday gonna be gone

So here I am in my new apartment
In a big city, they just dropped me off
It's so much colder than I thought it would be
So I tuck myself in and turn my nightlight on

Wish I'd never grown up
I wish I'd never grown up
Oh I don't wanna grow up
Wish I'd never grown up
Could still be little
Oh I don't wanna grow up
It could still be simple

Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh darling don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple
Won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
And even though you want to, please try to never grow up
Don't you ever grow up
Just never grow up

Happy Valentine's Day!



Daddy painted a heart on Mommy!

 



Happy heart day!!! Today I woke up to great news, Baby Zoe was on her way :) After going to work, coming home and getting dolled up while Chris made some lobster, shrimp skewers, salmon, baked potatoes, and steak on the grill, Zoe was finally born. Congrats Loretta and Joey! I can't wait to go see her! We are very happy for you :) Happy Valentine's Day!!! It makes me even more excited and anxious to meet our own Baby Girl!

* Happy Valentine's Day Sweetie Pie! You gave Daddy a card and some candy for Valentine's Day :) Since you can't read yet, Mommy picked it out for you LOL I know, I know, Mommy is a big dork, you will get used to it. This morning you were being a wiggle worm and Daddy and I watched you wiggle all around my tummy! It was very exciting because although I've been able to feel you and see you, Daddy hadn't really had the chance to, so it made me very happy that Daddy got to see your "moves" today. Daddy made us an awesome breakfast and Mommy was late to work because Daddy wouldn't let me leave until I fed you, hehe! Then I came home to find Daddy making us lobster, salmon, and shrimp! Mommy loooooves seafood! I hope you love it, too!!! Oh and today your Aunt Retta had your cousin Zoe! It was very exciting and we had been waiting for her for a very long time! Now, you still have a few more months to bake in Mommy's oven so don't start getting any ideas! Take your time my Cutie Patootie! You still have lots to grow and learn in there :) Meanwhile Mommy will keep playing music for you, hugging you, talking to you, and poking you. Yup, that's me! Just checking to see if you're ok LoL Daddy gets mad and tells me to leave you alone and let you sleep, then tells you I don't let him sleep either LoL I love you Baby Girl! Oh! We finally picked out your name this last week, but we are not telling anybody!!!! It's a secret! I love you my Sweet Angel!!!!

Love,

 Mommy



Mommy got dressed up for Daddy :)






Buffet Daddy made for us!



Daddy bought Mommy Stephanotis :)

"Please don't kill me"

Mommy doesn't have a very green thumb! LoL



Doc' Appointment Today

24 weeks 5 days

Everything looks great! She sounds great, she's always on the go, and I'm right on schedule! Glucose stuff wasn't so bad. It actually went down pretty easy. It tasted like flat sprite. My next appointment will be my last monthly appointment, then we will move on to biweekly appointments! Yay! We are getting closer and closer, but there is still so much to do. I can't wait until the beginning of March, we will be flying out to El Paso to visit our families one last time and celebrate the coming of Baby Girl, who knows how long it will be before we get to go back. I miss everyone and can't wait to see them and go shopping! LoL Just a few more weeks then we will get to do our 3D/4D pictures, whatever they are called. Yay!!!!

* Baby Girl I'm soooooo happy I got to hear your strong heartbeat today! Once again the doctor had to chase you all around my belly to find it. Don't be shy baby! We are just making sure you are growing well and staying strong :) I can't wait until next month! Then I will get to hear you every 2 weeks instead of having to wait a whole month! Something tells me time is going to start flying by and before I know it Daddy and I are going to be holding you and staring at you for hours at a time! LoL Titi was trying to get you to kick the other day, but you would not budge. You are a heavy sleeper just like your Daddy. She poked you, shook my belly, and kept talking to you, but you completely ignored her. LoL Then after we left and were almost home you started kicking away. Titi is convinced you did it on purpose and she said she's giving you a month to kick her :) Baby Girl everyone loves you so much and can't wait for your arrival! Abuelito swears there are two of you in there since Mommy is getting bigger and bigger every week. Mommy started hanging your clothes, though she still needs to wash it, and started working on your quilt, Daddy is almost done with you arcade (but you will probably suck on it first before you actually play with it LoL) and he is going to start painting your room soon. Sigue creciendo mija and no salgas hasta que tu estes lista. Te queremos mucho mucho!

Mommy

*Today was a sad day Baby Girl...

Mija it breaks my heart to tell you that your Tia Beatriz (Abuelita's oldest sister) passed away a few hours ago (02/02/11). It makes me sad to know that you will never get to know her. I can tell you though that she was very excited that Mommy was having you and even more excited to know that you were going to be a girl. Daddy and I got to see her this past December at Abuelita and Abuelito's 40th anniversary party. I loved hanging out with her, she was very funny and called me her "comadre". Your Tia was 80 years old so she did get to live a long happy life. I just wish God had left her here for a little bit longer so she could get to hold you. I know though that she will be watching down on us from heaven and she will be watching over you. It makes Mommy very sad Baby Girl, but Tia's not in pain anymore. I just want you to know that she loved you so much already and you would've loved her, too. Baby Girl, not every day is a good day, but you have a family that will be there for you whenever you need us. Remember to cherish every day. I love you so much Baby Girl and I am really happy that God sent you to me. For now, keep growing and kick Mommy all you want. Te quiero mucho mijita.

Love,
Mommy

That's Mommy and Tia

We love you