So, they scheduled us for a 2nd ultrasound to get a more detailed look at the heart. Ryan was able to come with me to this appointment, so I already felt a little better about the situation... After worrying relentlessly for a week, we finally went in for the follow up appointment and of course the heartbeat was already back to normal and the doctors couldn't say why it had already corrected itself! Thank God! We were so relieved... but really, by this baby's track record so far, should I have been that surprised? I think we may have a little drama queen on our hands.... ohhhh, boy ;)
After the heartbeat scare, we held a yard sale at the end of September. We had slowly been gathering items that we could part with for the sake of making a little extra cash. We didn't have much but luckily Ryan's parents helped supplement our sale so we could have more than 2 tables to set up! All in all, we made enough money to make it worth our time so I call it a win....
In Mid-October we took our last planned pre-baby vacation - we were able to visit my parents in Oregon for a week! Mozart really didn't want us to go.... hahahaa
The day after we got there, my mom's friends threw me a surprise baby shower... I'm so grateful for the time and hard work it took to pull off, our baby it already super spoiled and she isn't even here yet! I was tricked into stopping by the Hostess' office at the Winston community center to pick up a gift before we went out shopping for the day... She gave us a little tour of the facilties and when we walked around the back divider wall I saw 20 familiar faces and a brightly decorated room awaiting our arrival. They definitely got me good! We were blessed with their generous gifts and my BFF Aimee was able to make it as well! I hadn't seen her for 2 1/2 years and I am pretty shocked that she was able to keep the shower a secret from me. Hahaa... A good time was had by all!
We also spent several days at the coast, crabbing and fishing. We celebrated Ryan's 35th birthday and then made our way up to Salem, OR, for my Grandpa's 85th surprise birthday party! It was nice to see my relatives that we haven't seen for a few years and it was the perfect end to our week long visit.
Ryan and my brother Joseph with their catch of the day:
Sculptures in Bandon, OR, made out of trash collected off the beaches:
The beautiful Oregon Coast:
Camo Cupcakes my Mom and I made for Ryan's birthday:
My beloved pet, Mr. Kitty. We got him when I was in 3rd grade and every time we visit I have to say my final goodbye but he just keeps kicking! He's a senile yet resilient old thing:
Since I'm 31 weeks along now, I'll be going to the doctor every 2 weeks now and then in December once a week. At my last appointment on Friday, the doctor told me that I have a torn abdominal muscle/ligament which is causing me quite a bit of pain in the upper left side of my abdomen. Unfortunately, due to the weight of the baby and strain on the muscle, he also said it is unlikely to heal until after the baby comes.... Joy. Not the answer I was hoping for when I described the horrible burning sensation I am feeling in that area of my stomach but since there isn't anything I can do about it I'll just have to deal. However, I'm not exactly looking forward to icing my stomach and popping Tylenol for the next 2 months. Wahhhh!!!!!!!
Hopefully, with the Holidays coming soon, the next 2 months will go a quickly as this last one. I'm ready to get this baby out of my belly NOW... so I can only imagine how ready I'll be at the end of December ;)
I'd say Auntie Rachel is excited... what do you think?
