At last, Kyle is coming!!!

We are heading to the hospital at 6 am in the morning to have a baby!!!! YEAH!!!! Please keep us in your prayers.......
~George,Heather,and Baby Kyle

We will be parents in 8 days!!!!

I had my ob appt today and I am still only dilated to 1cm. But, contracting every 3-5 minutes. Even though they are strong contractions, they aren't causing me to dilate due to the large amount of fluid. So, since my amniotic fluid index remains so high they have decided to induce me at 38 weeks. The date has been set for December 14th. So, looks like Kyle's birthday will be December 14th....if I am not in labor too long! Please keep us in your prayers...I am in pain and have one more week to endure it...but we just want a healthy baby!

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.

Me at 31.5 weeks! Can I get any bigger?? Guess we will see! Warn your family and friends....this is what happens when a midget marries an amazon and decides to have children! LOL!  

Rain, rain, go away!

Well, not much going on here in the "wack" except some flooding! It seems to rain so much here! Atleast it hasn't gotten in our house yet..knock on wood! All the games were cancelled today...it was so nice to actually have George home for one evening!
I am doing as good as can be expected at 31 weeks pregnant! The Braxton hicks have slowed way down and I haven't had to take the Brethine now for about 5 days! Yay! I am starting to get really ready to have the pregnancy over with though! I am huge!!! I have gained 22lbs now and it feels like a hundred! My ankles stay swollen now and my face is a little swollen. My lower back hurts constantly and I can't really eat without getting nauseated now, I think because there is just no room in my belly for my stomach to fill up! But, as always I am still praising God for our little bundle of joy!
I will try to get a new prego pic up soon. Our next appt is scheduled for November 8th. This will be when we get to have our 4D ultrasound...so we can't wait! Also, next weekend will be a big one! We are headed to BCS to see my sister graduate (way to go Aunt Heidi Bo!) and throw her a party on Friday, and then Saturday is the baby shower. I am so excited about seeing everyone!
Work is going ok. I was able to pick up a few shifts to hopefully get my fulltime benefits. But, I did find out that since I haven't worked there for a year I don't get any FMLA time. I have to take a leave of absence. Which, I am not sure what this means. I have been trying to get a hold of the HR lady who handles this crap for two weeks and she is never in her office and never returns phone calls...UGH! Wish I had a job where I never had to show up! Anyways...yeah, a little of those hormones coming through...sorry! But,we are hanging in there. We waited for this little miracle for a long time and I am just gonna try and let God handle the rest. He knows his plans for us...I just have a hard time remembering that sometimes. Well, that is all the news I have for today.

So emotional today!

So, today I have been very tearful. I think I am just anxious and a little stressed. I woke up today with two painful fever blisters on my top lip this morning...which made me cry. I tried to get dressed to run some errands in town, and all the shirts I put on were too short...so I cried.
I feel so lonely on my days off, and instead of resting like I should, I try to clean the house because I feel guilty that it looks so bad. But, then my back starts hurting or I get tired before I really even do much and I get upset.
Today I managed to vacuum and do some laundry and clean one bathroom from top to bottom. Then, when George came home to get ready to go to tonights game I cried when he was leaving. I also cried because George used the restroom in the bathroom that I had just cleaned....I know, I know, crazy huh? These hormones really suck....I want the baby to be healthy, but I am ready to feel good again. I know things will never be the same once Kyle is here, but I am looking forward to having a baby in the house. I want to be a great Mom and a wonderful wife. Right now I don't feel like I am being either. My friend had this posted on her blog and of course...when I read it I cried. I am just nervous about all I feel I need to live up too....

A newborn's conversation with God.


A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you t he most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave
now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."

This cartoon is too funny! I bet people think this about me all the time. I told George yesterday that if one more person asks me if I am having twins then I am gonna strangle them! Then, we went out to eat and the first lady that saw me said, "aww...you look like you are about to pop, when are you due?" Of course I said December and her eyes got big and she said "is it twins?" George died with laughter and I forced a smile and said "nope, just one big one!" hahaha...not really that funny to me, but I am still so happy to be pregnant that I don't care..!