Well, I got some news from the doctor although not complete bad news which is nice for a change.  My son and I went in this morning at 9:30 and were there for nearly an hour and half, which he hated.

First of all, I met my last doctor in the office.  Not to say she wasnt nice. She not near as concerned as these other doctors are. However, she noted I was still high risk and agreed with Dr. Jerkins about the ultrasound. So in two weeks (April 28) when I turn 28 weeks, I will have an "growth" ultrasound.  I get to see my baby for a fifth time. WHOO HOO!  I know Talon is growing... Pain in my left side of the ribs tells me that much. How big is yet to be determined.

I am also scheduled for a Non Stress Test that day as well.  I was told to expect staying there at least two hours for the duration of the appt and would more than likely be out of there by noon at the earliest. GREAT!   This test will determine how well Talon is on his kicking and if he is doing what he needs to be doing.  Well, I can pretty much tell ya. YA, he is.  However, because of all the complications and issues we are having, they want it done soon. I suppose I guess I will just deal.

On a better note, my protein levels went down again. Not away but down.  They keep fluctuating which Id rather have it do than keep going up.  My blood pressure went up again a little, although not high anymore.. 138/80. Definetely higher than some readings I have had as of late.  Talon's heartbeat measured at 147 today. As soon as the nurse but the machine on my belly, he moved to the other side away from it and proceeded to tell me he didn't like it by kicking me in the ribs twice.  David laughed at that.  The nurse even remarked how Talon didnt like the machine.  (Yep, at least someone else besides me can tell).  She did that for about 30 seconds, got the measurement and left. The doctor came in and said I needed to start taking the baby aspirin as soon as I could and all the other information.  THEN, the worst case part was... I HAD to have more blood drawn.  I dont have a problem with the needles anymore atleast not with these folks.  One poke and I am fine.  However, in Jackson, they bruised the hell out of me.  Even the nurses remarked how bad the bruise was.  She said.. I dont know how they got that one but that's too deep for me to try and get and got the blood from her usual one of two spots.  I love these women!  They are checking my liver functions again because of the new medication I am taking.  It was determined by Dr. Perry that the Aldemat was causing the problem and put me on something different. I have a sneaking suspicion that the medicine hasnt fully recovered my issues and I will be having another blood drawn at the 28th appt.  Go figure!  She also wanted to do a thyroid level check but since I already have my appt scheduled on the 24th of this month, there was no reason to check them. I am so happy about that!  BLAH! 

Well, tomorrow is mine and Gary's 1st anniversary and we cant do much to celebrate. He has to work for a little while tomorrow and I have GOT to rest, per doctor's orders.  So we decided to eat out today.. my last time for a long time... and more than likely set up the crib and changing table tomorrow.  He said he wants to be there to put them together with me. Why not on our anniversary?  I cant think of a more wonderful way to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the upcoming birth of our son.  I just cant wait in general. 

Anyways, I guess I better go. I am still very sleepy from my lack of sleep the last two nights.  I promised David I would duel in Yu-gi-oh with him and I plan on keeping it. But first I have GOT to get some rest.  Not only for my sake but for David's, Gary's and Talon's.  I am about to become one nasty mamma from the lack of sleep.  I CANT STAND not sleeping at night. There are only so much infomercials you can watch. Good thing for DVDs and Boomerang on the digital cable. I miss Pink Panther cartoons. 

On a side note... David took two pictures of me today for my sixth month belly.  Plus we have some other new pics up.  As soon as we get the crib and changing table set up, I will take some pics of them too. After that, I have to send the digital camera BACK to my best friend.  I am sure he understands but David really wants his game back.  I am going to get my own camera here soon.  I have to! I want PICS of my new son.  Will never let me take pics of David because of the lack of money. What a butthead!  That's okay. Now he needs the pics and have got the real thing!  hehe!  Hopefully, I will get a camera by the end of next month so I can have my own! 

Take care mommies and mommies-to-be!!!!    

Last night, Gary and I made a special trip out to Wal-mart to see if the crib "I" desired had made it in!  Yippeee!  It had!  It had been decided that as soon as we learned it was there, we would put it into layaway and wait until Slade and Gary could pick it up. We have the money now but we had no truck! I am so excited!  Gary says I am still nesting. How right he is... just think in less than 100 days, I will be a mother again to a baby.  Plus my motehr in law is sending us some money for the changing table. I love this changing table.  It is so cool!  Once we get these two items, Talon's side of the room is done for furniture. David's room is being made into a slight storage area for the extra baby items such as playpen.  It was the reason we decided to move his room around we did.

Gary said that hopefully by October we will own our own home.  I told him we needed atleast a 3 bedroom if not 4.  He agreed.  So when we leave here, I dont plan on cleaning jackcrap.  This house was nasty when we moved in.. and it'll remain that way because from what I understand.. the lady that lives behind me lived here 20 years ago and nothing has changed. This place is a health hazard. At 1 a.m., I smelled someone cooking some food in another apartment. These walls are ridicoulously thin!  I cant WAIT!

I am so proud of David.  Two weeks ago he came to me and honestly told me he believed he flunked his math test. Well, knowing how I did with measurements at his age, I told him it was fine that we would have to take a deeper look into it and try to get him to memorize the conversions. I wasnt upset..I kind of figured it was coming. A's and B's cant last forever.  Anyway, he comes home yesterday and walks into my room. Mom, I got my math test back.  and leaves the room. oh yeah! LEAVE me hanging kid. SO I followed him. AND????  He told me he made an 84 on it.  WHOO HOOO!  Well, see here an 84 is a high C. I dont care, it PASSED the damn thing!  Then to top it off, he made the highest score in the class!  So that goes to show just how much she cant teach if the kids arent passing a 4th grade level test.  He also said she made a mistake on his and he should get a couple of point more.. bringing his score to possibly a low B.  I dont care!  Pass is pass!  I gave him a great big HUG!  Also, he had a letter sent him yesterday stating that the kids with the best behavior in school were being treated to an outdoor activity OFF the school campus.  I know my son has good behavior.... I see it everyday. Despite his getting into trouble every now and then here, he's been relatively good.  Is it because I am pregnant????  The thing that worries me now is his Social Studies grade. He thinks he is getting a D in that one!  I told you.. I dont think this teacher can teach.  I wouldnt be surprised!  He said its relatively hard and he just doesnt get it!  Hell, its SS.. I dont get it either!  So, even if he makes a D in it! I dont care.. He still passes the 4th grade so long as its not an F. Besides as much as these kids are prepped for the damn Benchmark (the Bush idioticy), its no wonder he'd flunk SS.  Arkansas high school kids, it was found, have a less likely chance in college because of the lack of knowledge on several "mandated" courses.  AHhh.. tis Bush! Gotta love him! Yes, as you can guess, I am not a huge fan of his!  I am sure Mississippi is no better in gettng these children prepared.. I am gonna have to take up the slack it seems.. not that I wouldnt help him if he needed it.  This is the child that is determined to have his spelling work done BEFORE its even assigned! What can I say?  My son isnt a procrastinator on certain things!  WHOO HOO DAVID!

On Sat, Gary and I will celebrate our 1year anniversary. I cant believe its already here.  Just think we were supposed to be married this year on March 7 but decided spur of the moment, screw it.. lets do it now.  In fact, I think it was more romantic than any planned wedding.  I was able to secure the Harrisburg mayor, some flowers, a photographer (my previous boss), cake (Thanks to Julie), entertainment (Julie's daughter) and the license thanks to some friends at the Poinsett County Courthouse.  What will we do?  Now, that remains to be seen because money is being saved for my car and the baby items... its kinda one of those things.. I just dont care so long as we are together! 

What makes it more special is for the first time I know what real love is all about.  If I didnt, there would be no way Id be pregnant now.  I knew how dangerous it was for me.... yet, I chose to do this anyways and Im loving every minute of it.  I CANT WAIT FOR THE CRIB TO GET SETUP!