Oct. 14, 2005 - Whirlwind Day
Yesterday was a whirlwind day for us around here! We all headed out before 8am to take Lyndsay to the Peridontist for her gum surgery. She did very well, but was in a bit more pain than we had anticipated. Of course her ice pack that was supposed to last an hour only lasted 30 minutes. And she had to have her novocaine wearing off before we were able to get ibuprofen in her. All in all though, she did great and was a real trooper! I'm sure she's glad she won't be having to repeat that ever again though!
Had my 34 week OB appointment, which also proved interesting. Doctor was afraid the extra pain and pressure was more than previa issues. She put me on the monitor to make sure I was not having contractions, which I wasn't. PTL because if I was it would mean a walk across the skywalk to check into the hospital. We were not prepared for that at all! 6 kids in the waiting room and one who'd just had a surgical proceedure! We scheduled the c-section for Friday, November 4th at 7:15am. So if nothing major happens prior to that we will have a baby in 3 weeks!!! I will go again next week, have another ultrasound. For now I just sit and wait.
Oh and did I mention that I'm STILL on bed rest!! It's been better since I moved to the recliner in the living room, but not ideal. I'm pretty much in this spot for 3 more weeks (and beyond). It's hard to not be a part of things and seeing things not get done, watching my poor dh be stressed about his duties as husband/father/primary bread winner. I hope during this time I come to a great appreciation for my *job* and gain a new zeal for homemaking!!
We do have a PRAISE!! I have a Mother's Helper who will be coming in 3 days a week starting the last week of October. She will increase her time as needed when baby arrives. She cooks, she cleans, she's worked with a family that had 7 children before. Just a God-send!!! She is 25yo and was homeschooled. Still lives at home and will be a GREAT influence on my dd! I will be putting together a schedule this week for when she's here and deciding on payment. She does this primarily as a ministry and is only looking for gas compensation, but we will do more. Very exciting!! Will take a great load off my dd and my dh.
Making up school today from yesterday, then we will go down the street to my store and the kids can watch the local high school's homecoming parade. Always a treat for them. I will rest in the back room while they watch out front. Nice to own a piece of main street for such things. *giggle*
