Hospital Stay

From Facebook:

"Major downside to being in the hospital: no cuddle time with the hubby.

And for those of you who just had heart attacks: Charlotte and I are fine. It looks like I'm just struggling with some dehydration and frequent migraine headaches. I've been receiving IV fluids and they're keeping me overnight but I should be able to go home in the morning after my fasting blood draw and maybe an appointment with my OB.

P.S. The next day:

"After IV fluids for just over 24 hours, an EKG, echocardiogram, and several blood tests, I'm home! I have a nasty bruise from a blown vein, a little bit of a headache, and some nausea, but everything pretty much checks out. I had low sodium, potassium, (and a couple other) levels, and seemed to be dehydrated, but the fluids should have helped with those. The other doctor who was monitoring me thinks my headaches are simply frequent migraines most likely brought on by pregnancy hormones.

My orders are basically to rest up, keep hydrated, eat enough, and take it easy. I'm hoping the next time I see the inside of the L&D unit is around March 14th!

Now to sleep in a real bed. Cue hallelujah chorus."

Belly Shot + Cat Butt

Movements

From Facebook:

November 29: "Charles felt Charlotte for the first time tonight! It's funny, too, because I was just telling him how frustrated I was that she would stop moving whenever he tried to feel her. We caught her when she had no interest in stopping, though - all after seeing her waving at us earlier today. So excited for our little blessing."

December 1: "Poor Penelope keeps getting disturbed while sitting on my hip by the occupant below her. If only she knew what lies in store. Bahaha!"

Thanksgiving Visit to Iowa

While we spent Thanksgiving in Missouri, Daddy did want to spend some time around the holiday in Iowa so we went up!

Grandma B calls my pose in this the "pregnant lady" pose. For the record, I was getting water and yeah, my back was hurting. That's kinda how it goes. In this picture, Daddy was making "peppernuts" with his siblings and Aunt Kym. Peppernuts are like a rock-hard ginger snap which Grandma Lacey loves to make. I was... supervising? I dunno. I just know there were a LOT of cooks in that kitchen and no room for me with my baby bump.

Back - Brandon, Bryan, Daddy
Front - Chris, Brittney, Grandma Lacey, Mommy (and you!)

This was taken last-minute as Daddy and I were leaving.Grandpa Lacey was at work, but we managed to get everyone else in the photo.

Baby booties!

For you, with love, from me!

Perched

This stinker could NOT resist sitting on this blanket I was making for you.

Boy! No, girl!

From Facebook (by Daddy):

"So I have to come clean about something. Since we found out about Lora being pregnant I was sure it was going to be a boy.So when I would pray I would ask father to help Rory, develop correctly and healthily. I was taught on my mission to pray by name, if she would have been a boy its name was going to be Rory. Lora kept saying what if it's not a boy and I continued to say nah its a boy. So when I sat down for the ultrasound to take place I was confident it was going to be a boy. And then Lora's ob got a GREAT view and I was stunned! Thankfully I was sitting down. I was thinking to my self ok so no Rory. What girl names had we talked about............?????????? I'm sure I had a deer in the headlights look on my face at this point. So as were walking down the hallway to get the tests done I ask Lora sheepishly what girl names had we talked about??????????? and as we sit down in the room waiting for her to be called back she says first name Charlotte middle Rose. Just goes to show you guys especially in my case are wrong. I'll eventually get used to it."

I love your father. I remember getting so many nudges like "You'd better prepare for the possibility you're having a girl!" But no, Daddy didn't want to listen. That'll teach him to doubt my instincts!