I was feeling real bad (yesterday) Saturday morning, so I called in sick – again.  It was the 3^rd time that week. Among other things I was plugged – hadn’t gone for a few days.  So it made me feel terribly bloated and uncomfortable. My tummy was real tight for the day.  Had some Braxton Hicks. I was also feeling real pelvic pressure any time I stood up, so I tried to stay off my feet as much as I could. It was a little scary to realise hat baby is moving a little less these past few days.  And when he does move it doesn’t feel as hard and aggressive as before. Of course that worries me, but Tolga reassured me that it’s normal that as baby is getting bigger he has less room to move and I will feel him differently.  But its such a drastic change from only a week before.  I do still feel him, just not as much.  I hope to get into the Ultrasound tomorrow just to get reassured that everything is all right.  I’m so needy these days; I just need to know my baby is healthy. That last DR visit freaked me out.  I wish the DR would give me a little more details and info, maybe even some reassurance?

 It was an exciting day though, as Alana and the boys were coming over for a visit.  The kids haven’t been together since Anton’s laser tag party back in July, so it was a very long-overdue get-together.

Anton was a great big help in getting the place a little organized for their over-night.  We cleared bedroom C and Anton & Zach made the beds in rooms C & D.

 Alana arrived after 4pm or so. Around the same time Tolga got home from work.  She had a surprise for us – she bought baby swing.  She said it was a saving grace for her when she had her son’s.  I never had one for Anton so I was unaware of the benefits. She also came over with groceries to make us all a chicken & veggi diner.  It was so amazing to have that support.  I’ve never had someone come over with groceries to come fix us a meal.  She has been the greatest friend for the past 23 years, I am so lucky to have her in my life.

 I am doing my best to stay pregnant to term, so I’ve been eating small portions of quality foods, been staying off my feet as much as possible and trying not to stress.  I did do some housework this afternoon when everyone was out for a little while, but I honestly didn’t do too much as I am still nervous.

This afternoon Dwayne came out with his two gorgeous children, and everyone went off to play some laser tag and do a little rock climbing.  Well everyone except Jake and I.  Jake fell very ill with a fever this morning and was too sick to go out, which was real sad because he was looking forward to laser tag for the past week.

It was so wonderful to have Alana and the boys over, I felt a little bad that I was unable to do a whole lot, but it was so touching to have their support and understanding. I’m a lucky gal for sure.  Blessed with the most amazing husband, son and wonderful friends.

 
BTW – was able to “go” this morning – YAY.  Been trying to eat lots of fibre and iron, drinking a glass of prune nectar a day and LOTS of water.  Exercise is real good for keeping the pipes clean, but I’m a little limited these days.