Today, I was put on bed rest for a week. I went for my 32 week check-up to find my blood pressure was 130/90. This is on the verge of hypertension 140/90 or above. I hadn’t had high blood pressure at all this entire pregnancy. My doctor said that I have preeclampsia…. causes the blood vessels to constrict, resulting in high blood pressure and a reduced blood flow that can affect organs throughout the body, including the liver, kidneys, and brain. This can affect the baby by not getting enough blood to the placenta. Pretty much it has to do with high blood pressure due to stress. I wasn’t showing any of the signs that make it dangerous at this point–no swelling in the face, continuous heartburn, blurred vision. I was told to rest and they will do a 24 hour urine sample to check for a certain protein that is associated with this condition. I am hoping that this is only until next Wednesday and she will say that I just need to take it easy after that. We had a lot going on the last week or so and she said that my high blood pressure could be related, but she didn’t convince me that this was for sure the reason this is happening.

 I am trying not to think about how this affects me going back to school. I still have 2 1/2 weeks left before I am supposed to go back and can rest that entire time! So worse case scenario it they monitor me closely since I am not 37 weeks. If I was 37 weeks they might induce me. I told the doctor that I would like for him to stay inside for a bit longer! She said wow, most people want them out quicker!

 So today, day 1…Jesse stayed home today and worked. My parents brought some magazines and fruit:) I stayed on the couch watching awesome day time television and reading a book. Good thing I have a ton of thank you notes to write from my last shower–that should keep me busy for a few days. Jesse and I were supposed to go to Austin this weekend for our last hooray before Beck comes, but it will be postponed until after he arrives at this point in time. I was sad to not be able to go eat yummy Mexican food and relax at the spa, but I am not sure now is the right time to travel. So keep us in your thoughts and prayers while we rest at home! More updates next week after my 33 week appt.

Oh—and most importantly the doctor says it is good that Beck is around 5 lbs which means he is growing and is healthy! We feel good too….his kicking continues:)

One last announcement: my cousin and his wife had their baby girl, Reagan Leigh Johnson, this morning. She is healthy and was 7lbs 12oz, 19 in. We are so excited for them and can’t wait to meet Reagan. We did get to see pictures and she is adorable! Congrats to her big sis Caitlin:)

Bye for now,

L

Yesterday, we had our last appointment with the specialist. She updated us on the fluid around Beck’s kidneys. The fluid is now within the range they are looking for due to his size now. She also updated us on the how he is growing!

Week 32: he measures at week 34

Weight: 5 lbs 2 oz

Size: they say right now he is in the 90th percentile for his size

Feet: big feet

Position: head down (he has been this way for 5 weeks now, so he might not move)

He was being very shy and sleepy yesterday. Most of the time he had his hand across his eyes and face. We did manage to get one shot of him looking straight at us. You can see his eyes (not so alien-like anymore), nose, mouth and chubby little cheeks!

We have one more sonogram in about three and 1/2 weeks at 36 weeks. They are estimating him to be around 8 lbs. I go to my regular doctor tomorrow and we can add some more info after her appt. We are getting everything ready for him to arrive just in case he wants to come a little sooner than planned:) Stay tuned….

~L

This past weekend was crazy! My psuedo Aunt Julie (Patten) gave Beck and I an amazing baby shower! She is like my aunt, 2nd mom and a great friend. Her house looked beautiful and was decorated with the cutest animals and a fun diaper cake. Jesse’s family was able to come to Dallas to join the celebration of Baby Beck! I am so thankful to have such wonderful family and friends that were able to come to the shower and we received so many nice gifts for Beck to use.

Julie Patten and I

Jesse and I’s baby pics and Beck’s sonogram (many thought that the baby pics were of the same baby!)

Webb girls and Patten girls

Jesse’s good family friend, Kathy (Grandmoo), made Beck a lion quilt~ so cute!!

Aunt Angee loving on Beck

We took tons of pics and had such a wonderful time! Thanks Julie!

~L

07/24/10

My mom’s mom is turning 80 on the 29th. Our family had a nice birthday party for her with balloons, a beautiful cake, and lots of love from the family! Elaine is one of the most amazing and loving people you will ever meet. She doesn’t act 80, doesn’t look 80 and sure doesn’t talk like she is 80! She is so involved in everyone’s lives and looks forward to the entire family getting together for any reason. She is going to quickly go from being a Great-grandmother of one to having 4 great-grandchildren by January 2011! It was so nice getting to celebrate her and make her feel special!

Here is a picture of her blowing out her candle before we were all done singing Happy Birthday to her. Hey, she is 80….she can do whatever she wants!

Happy 80th Birthday Mema!!

~L

Jesse and I joined my parents, my brother along with my Uncle Randy and Pat to the Michael Buble concert. We sat in a suite at American Airlines Center and had a great time! We figured that Michael Buble would be a pretty low key concert for being 31 weeks pregnant. Naturally 7 opened up for Buble and they were absolutely amazing. Each of the 7 guys played an instrument by making noise with their mouths, no realy instruments on the stage. They were very entertaining and were a nice surprise!

31 weeks preggo

Joe, my dad, Jesse (somehow Randy escaped this pic!)

Pat and Mom

Good times!

~L

A couple of weeks ago, I know I am behind on blogging, my Aunt Julie, my sister in law Angee, my cousin Brooke, and my best friend Katie threw me a beautiful shower! Everything was perfect and so many of my family members and greatest friends were able to come to celebrat Mr. Beck. I didn’t take very many pictures on my personal camera, so all the cute ones are on Shutterfly that Katie took. Here a few though….

Beck got so many great things and we are so thankful to have such wonderful friends and family. Since Beck’s room is not finished all of his things have been sitting in our living room. Jesse brought a co-worker by and he asked if we were moving because there were so many boxes! We are making progress on the nursery and are slowly able to put his stuff away in his room. I will post updates on the nursery this week!

-Lor

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