Down for the count

For the last couple of weeks I have been on bed rest. While Zoe was spending some quality time with my mom and I was enjoying some alone time I had a somewhat routine ultrasound appointment. At 20 wks my placenta was a little low so we did a "just in case" ultrasound at 28 wks. In my mind this was just a fun trip to see my baby. The ultrasound tech said the placenta had grown higher into a safe position but by the way your cervix is a little short, let me get the doctor. Huh? 2 weeks of strict bed rest was more difficult and depressing than I had expected. Luckily my family has been a great help with Zoe so I could stay down. At least the 2 wks helped and now I am on "you can take care of your child but that's all" bed rest.

The positive side of things is that I actually feel better. I have evidently inherited some varicose veins on my right leg that actually hurt worse and look worse as days go by. My first pregnancy seemed so much easier. I felt fine with the first one other than mental stress of the unknown. I'd rather have that any day than physical pain.

Did I mention that Zoe had a bladder infection, the flu, and constipation during all of this? One right after the other. Are you kidding me?

Well I am officially done with work as a result of my baby trying to exit or enter too early depending on the context. I imagined the event differently in my mind. Instead of the party that I saw in my mind with the "na na na na, na na na na, Hey hey hey, good bye" song cheering in my head on my last day ,my abrupt exit has left me stunned and actually feeling regret. Weird huh? Anyway, sorry I have slacked on my blogging. I love to read others blogs and get disappointed when people don't update them often. Not that anything I ever post is terribly interesting but I tend to be hypocritical in blogging.

thankful

We love to play at the park. This day, Jamin played pretty hard with zoe. She is so much fun to watch. Zoe has the best laugh. Although she inherited some of her fathers fastidiousness, she is pretty easy. I feel lucky to have her.

Channel Islands with the Family

This trip happened a month ago but I have been slacking at my blogging lately. This is just evidence that we are still having fun. Here is Zoe with her favorite cousin, Shiann. The boys played in the freezing water for hours. I sat on the beach fully clothed. Zoe can't get enough of the water. She would run in if I didn't hold her back. Lucky for us, there is spf 50 sunblock which has worked out nicely to protect our child's extremely white skin.