FALSE LABOR MY AHH...UTERUS!

So, yesterday we thought Kyle was ready to make his first appearance into the world. My contractions were terrible all night and the brethine did nothing to stop them. At one point I was even in tears and breathing through them! I called the Dr. on call at 1030pm Monday night and he said don't come in..just keep drinking water, being on bedrest, and taking my meds. Which I was already doing. Then he said "but, if I had more than 6 contractions in an hour then come in"...which made no sense because I have been having that (more than 6) for the last four weeks and I had just told him I was having them nonstop for the last four hours! Then he said--your a nurse, you know what labor is and what those women look like when they come in! It is up to you. Ok, that ticked me off! I have never been in labor before..how do I know what it feels like??!! It also made me feel guilty though...like I should tough it out for the baby's sake until I am atleast 37 weeks so his lungs are fully developed. Also, I didn't want to look stupid in front of all the people I work with if it wasn't real. So, I went to bed and just toughed it out.
The next morning I knew my Dr. would be at the hospital so I called and talked to her. I was still contracting alot (some painful and some not) and not feeling quite "right." She decided to have me come in and check my cervix and monitor the baby and contractions to be on the safe side. I was having contractions every 5-7 minutes and Kyle was very active and tolerating them just fine. She checked my cervix and said......it was still long and only dilated to a 1!! I couldn't believe it. They sent me home and told me to keep taking the meds. I don't plan on going back now unless my water breaks or a head is hanging out! I felt so dumb....but I guess it was better safe than sorry. So...now I am back to bedrest and "speed pills," a great combination for my sanity....but I will do anything for my little man! My next appt is December 6th and if he hasn't decided to come before then, then they will schedule my induction for the next week! YAY!!!!!

Right now I am wishing I would have thought about this! LOL!

34 Week appt today.

Well, Kyle is going strong! He moves constantly and already looks much bigger than he did last week. I am continuing to contract frequently and having to take medication to stop it...or atleast slow them down. On the ultrasound today it showed I still have too much fluid. My AFI (amniotic fluid index) was 32 this time (one point higher than last time) and normal is 25. So, the plan for now is to get me to 38 weeks and then they will puncture my bag of water and induce me. So, it looks like Kyle will be making his entrance into the world around December 14th. Unless he decides he wants to come earlier. The induction date hasn't been set in stone yet, but I will be 38 weeks on December 14th, so I just assume it will be that week. My mom's birthday is the 11th and my cousin Zachary's is the 14th...so he may share a birthday with someone! I can't believe I will be a Mom in four weeks! I am so excited!

Week 33 today!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 33:fetus in eighth month For all the weight and bulk you’re lugging around these days, you’d think your little champ should weigh much more than a mere 5 lbs and measly 7 inches in height, but nope, that’s about the average size for a baby in its thirty-third week. In terms of appearances, they’re getting cuter and pudgier every minute—just piling on the baby fat and those adorable little wrist rolls and chubby toes. And as we’re sure you’ve already noticed they’re getting stronger with every passing day. Nowadays, it’s possible to observe a well-placed kick just by watching your belly—but you already knew that didn’t you? Although they’re getting stronger, your bigger-by-the-day baby is losing space to move around, so the actual rate of movement will drop off in the last few weeks, despite that powerful drop-kick they’ve been working on. Did you know you’ll continue feeling their movements even during labor?

A big yawn..... 

What a cute smile!  

I think this is a sweet one! Look at those big lips!  

He is sucking his thumb here...a bad habit to pick up from his Mommy,.  

The big day finally came and we got some unexpected news....

Well, yesterday turned out to be a long day! We went to our 32 week appt and had our 4D ultrasound. The pictures of Kyle turned out wonderful! He is such a cutie. It is so amazing what technology can do these days. My family thinks he looks like me and George's family thinks he looks like him. So, who knows...I think he definately has my lips and parts of his nose looks like mine. But, he has George's chubby cheeks! He also actually has hair already! Unlike his Mommy, who was bald until she was 3 years old!
Then, came the bad news. The ultrasound showed that I have way too much amniotic fluid. This is called polyhydramnios and can be very dangerous for me and Kyle. This also explains why I look so big. Because, they estimated Kyle's weight yesterday at 4#14oz right now, which means he will likely be between 8 and 9 lbs at birth if we make it to term. So, I was put on complete strict bedrest and have to return for an ultrasound every week.
Then while still in the office they did an NST and found that I was contracting every 5 minutes. I just thought I was having some gas pain...shows what I know I guess. They say contracting is common when you have too much fluid because the uterus is so stretched and irritable. My cervix is still currently close, thick, and high, but I had to go to the hospital to be monitored and started on some medication (this time shots) to stop the contractions. We didn't get home until about 8pm last night.
So, now I am sitting at home praying that my little boy is alright. With polyhydraminos 2/3 of the cases are unexplained, but some say it is caused by a problem with the baby's kidneys or esophagus...which really worries me! But, so far all his anatomy in the ultrasound looks to be normal. Please keep our family in your prayers during this difficult time. Thanks! ~The Taylor Family

Me and my sis at the shower.  

Me and all the hostesses at my shower...Thanks everybody!  

The unexpected proposal! Heidi kept saying...."Are you serious?!!!" It was so great! Way to go Kirk! 

Our big weekend!

This past weekend was a very exciting one. Friday night Heidi graduated from the Surgical Tech Program! Yay!!! We are so proud of her. We threw her a party that night and Kirk proposed at the party!!!! We have all been waiting for that for a long time! Now Kyle will have another Uncle. Then, Saturday was our baby shower. We had a great time and got a ton of awesome gifts! Kyle is set now. His room is looking better and better. We had a fun weekend, but it was also very tiring for Mommy and Baby with all the excitement. We were ready for a rest when we got home Sunday night.