Friday, April 24, 2009

34 weeks & counting...

The Countdown is on....
27 days to go!
(I get to cheat 2 weeks early)

~Yesterday I had another doctor's appointment marking me at 34 weeks. I gained another 8 pounds just this month!... & I know that I'm only getting bigger from here. Everything looks good but now is the time I have to be watched closely for 2 reasons; Signs of Preeclampsia & then of course Labor. Both things are pretty dangerous for me at this stage of the game. 

~Last week I really OVER-DID it and  Thursday & Friday had lots of scary contractions. I figured they would go away eventually so I didn't stress. I went to the Temple on Thursday & didn't have ANY contractions the whole hour or so I was there. Of course right when we walked out, they started up again. I finally called the Dr.'s office Friday so I could get checked, but it was too late because all doctors were in surgery the rest of the day. So I was told on the phone to go to labor & delivery...uh.. Not doing that. So I just made myself lay down, put my feet up & made Tim help out(hard for me to do) 

All is fine now. I'm just trying to get rest whenever I can & learn how to walk with this little BOY so 
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      Yes...I waddle.                                 W!                                                                                  

14 comments:

Tiffany said...

You look so cute miserable and preggo! I can't believe you have been having hard contractions this early. Your soooo lucky you get to go 2 weeks early. Can't wait to meet this new little nephew! I will be home tomorrow so I can definitely help you early next week. Please call me!!!

Jamie said...

You're almost there! I know those last weeks seem to dddrrraaaggg by, but it really isn't long. Nice about going early, isn't it? Contractions don't seem so scary when it's your fourth... Even though you don't feel like it, you look adorable! Happy waddling! We'll be praying for you and your fam through these last weeks.

Anonymous said...

Yea! So close! I'm glad you finally figured out to lay down and let Tim help---you should probably do that for the next few weeks. Men love to be needed so Tim should eat it up. :) Have you guys figured a name out for that little boy yet?
I was at the Temple on Thursday too...wish I would have bumped into you.

Carol said...

You look so good! These next few weeks will fly by. We'll be thinking of you, good luck :)!

Anonymous said...

Hey girly, you are so adorable, I am praying for you that you do not get preeclampsia this time, TAKE IT SOOOOOO EASY. You look so cute!!!!! I do notice some swelling around your eyes though, so again, TAKE IT EASY, I am a preeclamptic mama when I am preg too, so I know how hard it is to actually lay down and let your husband take over, but just think a few weeks and your new little addition will be here! Love ya!

A day in the life of the Campbell's said...

I have been thinking of you alot lately and how you must be getting anxious. I remember that final countdown..it is so exciting with all the anticipation od everything about to happen but soon you will have a precious baby boy to cuddle and love. We can't wait.
P.s. You look amazing!

Lacey said...

audra, i can't wait to meet this sweet little boy! what an exciting time wow. I hope i look half as good as you do pregnant!

Ty n Ann said...

You Look so great! I just think that you are the cuttest pregent. Good luck!

Sheryl said...

Wow! 3 weeks! I, too, am 3 weeks from my estimated due date (who knows, maybe sooner than expected). Congratulations! Just FYI, I came across your blog through Feedjit a few days ago. I'm currently on bedrest per dr's orders for the weeks to come. Ugh...so depressing and boring. Once again, congrats!!

Jen-ben said...

oh my gosh! You look SO GOOD!! You'll have that baby and then go right back to your skinny mini self. Lucky! The last 3 weeks go so slooooooow. Hang in there!

kristal said...

Oh my gosh you're adorable! Seriously our bellies are the same size, and I even waddle for the first few steps after I first stand up. I popped big time a couple of weeks ago. UG!
But yea, let Tim help and stop having contractions for a few weeks. Can't wait to see your next kid. Does he have a name yet?

sarajane said...

You've just got to sign your song when you're trying to waddle on down the sidewalk(at the temple...cough cough-- good times) I'll remind you:

sarajane said...

oops dont know what happened to that comment... well heres your song: "Every step I take, hope my water doesn't break..." aka Every breath I take:) haha

kwistin said...

Aw! Waddle or not, you're adorable, even when you're preggo. :]