Another trip to the hospital

So we figure we will make sure we know all the nurses on staff in Labor and Delivery before the baby comes. Yesterday my blood pressure spiked to 152/78 (it's usually about 117/75) and my heart rate was racing. The doctor made us come in and check it out for fear of preeclampsia or something of that nature. I guess they determined it was the meds doing it since I was on such a high dosage. They decided to take me off and I should only use it when I feel a contraction coming on. Even on the meds I was still having little contractions. When I stopped taking it last night I had 2 bigger ones but the meds got it back under control and I haven't had to take any since then. Right before the contractions started Doak started having a seizure so it was an eventful night in the Poyer household. So I am just laid up watching everyone else cook Thanksgiving Dinner. We have so much to be thankful for!!!

Back in the hospital.

Well I guess we have an impatient little girl! I was out shopping today when I started bleeding. Erik took me to the ER where we found out I was dilated to a 1 and having contractions. They stopped the contractions with medication. We will be here at least overnight. Then I am on full bedrest for the rest of my pregnancy. I also have to take the medication to keep the contractions away until at least 34-35 weeks. I have to take it every four hours and even have to set an alarm at night to take it. So I guess Ashlyn really wanted to be here for her daddy's birthday, Thanksgiving, and the UF game. Silly girl! So feel free to bring by magazines and books since I am stuck in bed for the next few weeks! I'll keep you updated.

33 week update

Hey everyone. Not a whole lot of new information. We went to the OB yesterday. Ashlyn is weighing in just a few kg under 4 pounds so she is right about where she should be. Mommy gained a little too much weight since the last visit but I was wearing heavy clothes since it was in the 20's here this week! :o) Everything is going well!
One bit of exciting news! My cousin Hillary just found out she is having a girl!!! So that's exciting because the Branem second cousins are now even. 3 boys (Hudson, his yet to be named baby brother, and Kian) and 3 girls (Rylan, Ashlyn, and the yet to be named Baby Girl Walter) Yippee!!!
So I leave with you with a picture from yesterday! I'm all cozy warm in one of Erik's sweaters!

Baby Update!!!

Hey everyone!!!
We went to the doctor today for our appointment. Ends up after all our worrying Ashlyn decided to turn. So she is no longer breech and as long as my pain stays managed we may not have to worry about a c-section. So I guess we all have to wait a little longer to meet her!!! The doctor said she has plenty of fluid and seems to be about 3 pounds which is right on track!!! Her heartbeat looked good also.
We are getting everything ready for her. Car seat is in the car, bassinet is in the bedroom right by my side of the bed, etc... I know we still have 8 weeks left but I like to be prepared!
So I'll leave you with a couple of pics from our belly shoot. I will post more when I get them from Beka (kallima photography)