sad day for Nettleton school community in Jonesboro My son once attended a Nettlton school in Jonesboro for a long time. Last year, doctors found out the nurse at the school he attended at leukemia and were waiting for her to go into remission to do a bone marrow transplant. She lost that battle yesterday unfortunately. Her eldest daughter graduates high school in 2 weeks while her youngest is in 10th grade. The school was able to raise over $28,000 for treatments two weeks ago. The community lost a wonderful nurse and wonderful friend to this beast. My son is torn up because he loved her very much. He regarded her with kindness when he felt betrayed by other teachers in the school... She was always a happy person and cheerful to be around. This nurse touched the hearts of so many students and their parents and my son and I will never forget her. Her family and those in the Nettlton/Jonesboro community are in our thoughts and our prayers. God Bless You Kelly Purtee... you are not far from us at all!
I talked with David's old principal at UHE just a few minutes ago. She will give my condolences to her family when she attends the funeral and visitation. David and I wish we could go but with gas prices the way they are.. They is NO WAY we can do it! Mrs. Clayton asked me if we were doing well and I informed her that I had gotten married last year and David was expecting a little brother. She was like well congrats.. she didnt think Id ever get settled down again. She also said that my ex's kids were attending UHE which I figured as much because they are with the grandparents now. I told her that David doenst even consider his father his daddy anymore. Sad but true. I told her David was getting A;s and Bs in school where the curriculum is much harder. She said she was very proud of him and to let him know.
Still such a sad day to call a principal... its sad when someone so young.. so vibrant lose their life to something that is such a monster..
We love you Mrs. Kelly Purtee...
2006-05-05 (29 weeks)
yet another... Well, went to the dr this morning and saw baby Talon again. He is looking very good. The tech said she was looking for spontaneous breathing from Talon. He scored a 6 out 8. She said its not that he isnt doing it but she didnt catch him doing it that time. I aint surprised! She said Talon is definetely an active little boy but that is very good. I also signed my papers for the tubal ligation. I have mixed emotions about it now. I guess its the fact that I never will have children again. My friend Rachelle had to have a hysterectomy at 29 so even though mine is elective, its something I still feel mixed about. If I decide to change my mind, I can but I think this is best. David and Talon are all the children I ever need. Its like I told Gary.... as I get older... we get more into the complicatons and risks of pregnancy not just like now.. birth defects and whatnot. I told him I wouldnt be ready to have another atleast for 3 or 4 years and he agreed, it was too much of risk. Hell, he even said if he was able, he would get it done himself since there is less risk to him than it is to me. *how sweet* most men dont feel that way but I am glad to hear it from him!
The nurse told me I lost half a pound again. Boy, its been a roller coaster for my weight. Id rather lose as long as Talon gains. I just find it nice.. hopefully when Talon is born, I can continue to lose the weight. I dont think Ive gained much more than 10 pounds since I found out I was pregnant., which in my case is very good. I was heavy when I started out so I am happy to be losing weight. As long as I didnt pass it onto Talon, I'llbe happy. I plan on losing over 120 pounds after he is born. I know it'll take me awhile but thats okay.
On a bit of bad side news.. although my urine was negative Tuesday, it went to +1. Yeah yeah! Thats not bad.. but still I was hoping it was still negative. Blah, guess I need to drink more water again. I think thats what was helping me out. Dunno that for sure.. I can only assume but I really think it is! Well, other than... there isnt much to report.
Waiting to see if the in-laws are coming in after all. Got the news that my father in law may have to work after all. His job doesnt know when it'll shut down for good. The whole thing sux because I know not just Gary and David are looking forward to seeing them but so am I. Maybe we will get lucky.
Let's see.. anything else to add.... nope! I think we are good! Just glad to be healthy for the baby's sake. well, ofcourse for mine too but as long as Talon is doing good. We are fine! Oh yeah and dr okayed Talon's due date ----- JULY 13. So even though I am due officially July 21.. If Talon is not here before July 13, I will go in for a C-section then. I think while I am out paying my insurance payment, I am going to register at the hospital today. Might as well get it over with right?
2006-05-04 (28 weeks)
In-laws visiting this weekend... Yeah! My in-laws are coming down from Arkansas to visit. I can't wait for them to get here. David is so excited but there is so much to do before they get here and I cant do much of it. I dont think Gary understands how much work goes into cleaning this house for his parents. I dont want them to hate this house anymore than I DO which is saying something because I hate living here. Heck, Gary said our house wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt partitioned like it is. I agree! I hate renting places to live and cant wait to own a house one day like my brother. But I wont do it all at once either so.... Anyways, David and I just got our porch swept off.. so many leaves that drop. It's unreal how quickly the leaves fall from this tree right next to us. ARGH! So, I got that one thing done. David should be cleaning his room to make room for the playpen, swing and carseat for now. He knows he will have to share some of his room for the baby items. Heck, he keeps telling me he doesnt mind sharing the room with Talon himself but I dont think that is such a good idea. What a sweet kid *at times* We are gonna get some laundry done tomorrow and hopefully clean the dishes today. There isnt much but still its enough to hurt me if I did them all the way. Blah, David is supposed to help me dry them so it wont be all on me! YEAH! I cant WAIT for them to get here. It feels way too long and its only be a little less than two months. My mother-in-law is gonna be shocked at how much I have grown. Course then again I was only 5 months pregnant. Now, I am heading into the middle of my seventh month.
Talked with the dr on Tuesday about Talon's due date being July 10. Hed rather be closer to my 39th week so Gary and I agreed to move it back to the 13th. Great, poor kid is gonna have a birthday on Friday the 13th! HEHE! He has been moving so much lately. Course he reminds me all the time why I dont like being pregnant at times. A foot up in my ribs and a hurting back! Babies... I wouldnt change a thing though. I cant wait to see him again tomorrow. To see how much he has grown. Yeah, even in one week.. the little bugger can grow. I hope I didnt gain too much weight and I dont have protein in my urine again! Thats ALL I ask for.. and it isnt much... Wish me luck!
2006-05-03 (28 weeks)
NO PROTEIN.... I cant believe it! If only once would I achieve my goal in this pregnancy, it was to have NO PROTEIN found in my urine. My urinalysis came back negative for the first time since I was three months pregnant. I can NOT believe it! I am so excited. I treated myself for the first time in a long time to a Marie Calendar's Lasanga. I would have eaten the peach cobbler as well that I bought BUT.. I had a slight cold/ sinus infection and I fell asleep shortly after I ate. So now, my symptoms of preeclampsia have all but disappeared but that does not mean I am out of the woods. Finally though something else to smile about when I wake up in the morning especially right now.
But I will say this.. with the good news came some suffering. My nurse hooked me up to the Non stress test monitor yesterday. She came in after 10 mins and said everything looked good and that she would be back in another 10 mins. AN HOUR AND HALF LATER... as I am sitting there suffering because it was HOT and I was hurting because of my back, she finally comes to get me! I was completely miserable and if it happens again like that, I am UP and OUT by myself! I dont give a care! Why I have to go through this EVERY WEEK is beyond me... sure I am still considered High Risk even though the protein is gone! I tried my best to get it gone! But to we absolutely need the test every week... So my next appt is on Friday at 9 a.m. He and I agreed every Friday would be my checkups... the fundal height check, the weight check.... everything..
I mentioned the date Gary and I chose for Talon. He said hed rather it be July 12 or 13. Sooo, Gary said the 13th was okay by him. I agreed.. so I guess it is the 13th instead! BLAH on the dr... hehe! That doesnt mean he'll actually be born then.. anything could happen between now and then.. we all know this.. so I have 11 weeks to go not 10 as once hoped! Besides it'll be here soon enough and Talon will be here in our arms to love, hold and no doubt cherish.
I wouldnt change a thing though. I cant wait to see him again tomorrow. To see how much he has grown. Yeah, even in one week.. the little bugger can grow. I hope I didnt gain too much weight and I dont have protein in my urine again! Thats ALL I ask for.. and it isnt much... Wish me luck!