Charlie Brown Tree and Baby Update #7

This is our sad, sad, little Christmas tree. It stands 3 feet tall and fits on my little table thingy that we have by our couch. Its hard to see, but there is a star at the top and it has to be perfectly straight, or else it makes the tree lopsided. The kids keep trying to steal the candy canes, so they have been randomly placed back on the tree. We have had this tree since we were first married, and due to the fact of having a little house at the time and a super small budget, this tree was perfect! As I was putting the tree up, Slade looked at it and said, "that tree is a baby tree, mom. Hahaha!! That's funny!" So, I will be going out after Christmas this year and buying us a bigger tree and better ornaments.

Baby Update #7

Just a quick update about the baby... I had a follow up appointment with my doctor yesterday and he went over everything the specialist told me last week. BUT, he is sending me BACK to the specialist to have the same tests done as a precaution, which the specialist recommended. He questions why this baby is so small if everything came back normal. She shouldn't be in the 2nd percentile if everything is working properly. I was told my babies are on the small side, but not considered tiny like this one. Slade was born on his due date weighing 7 lbs and Daisy was born 6 weeks early weighing 4 lbs 14 oz. My doctor still thinks something is going on with the placenta, but we may not find out until I deliver. I have to be watching for ANY symptoms of preterm labor, and if I have anything questionable, I have to go straight to the hospital without a second thought. My water broke at home with my other two kids, and contractions started an hour later, so that is all I know what to look for. Anyway, I hadn't gained any weight since they saw me last, but I do feel bigger! She moves around a lot and has a strong heartbeat. I also have to visit my doctor every week starting at 32 weeks until I deliver. For now, we just sit tight and pray this little girl won't come early since everything looks good.

*Friday Update: I was at my parents house for dinner with the kids while Skylar was working, and I went to the bathroom and there was blood!! Not just a little... I was told to go to the hospital right away, so my mom drove me while the kids stayed with my dad. I called Skylar on the way to let him know what was going on and told him I would update him once I got to the hospital. So when I got there, I was sent up to L&D triage, gave a urine sample and then was hooked up to the monitors to check on the baby. She was moving around and had a strong heartbeat which was extremely comforting. The results of the sample came back negative for anything, so I was sent home! I am so grateful nothing resulted from that little scare, but now I have to be extra careful and keep a look out for any more blood as well as decreased fetal movement. I hope this little girl isn't going to be as much drama as she is already showing to be.