So we managed to de-fur our room. We kicked the cats out and they weren’t too happy. All night long they scratched at the door. We’re gonna try to buy them a cat condo of sorts as a bribe, it probably won’t work, but it’s worth a shot.

My belly is growing and I can’t find a comfortable position, but I’m in the final countdown and that’s exciting and scary all in one. Peter is really helping me out and I do appreciate his help. Currently we are just trying to get the house ready for Peli….they call it the nesting period. Hahhaha.

In other news, our friends are throwing us a shower this weekend and we’ll watch the Saints win the Superbowl (crossing fingers). I always said if the Saints made it to the Superbowl I’d fly home to watch the game, well I can’t fly anywhere right now. Oh well…

I’m finishing up my website updates, application for a PHD program and some freelance this week. Oh and trying to get stuff squared away at work. Seems like everyone is quitting all at once. It’s like a mass exodus, but I’m still there, until baby Peli decides to introduce herself to the world.

So I’ve been a little slow updating the blog.

The Saints are in the Superbowl, one of my goals before I die has been met. Woo Hoo….Peter says I better not go into labor during the Superbowl…hahahha.

This week has been more manageable. I’ve figured out how to reduce my back pain. My weekly doctor’s visit brought up some interesting things. Apparently I have a heart shaped uterus, but it’s only a dip and shouldn’t be an issue. But reading online didn’t bring up anything reassuring about it, but my doc says I’m fine so I’m ignoring everything I read online. Although one thing to note less than .1% of the population has this issue. Also, at the doc’s office Peli’s heart rate was low so I had to go and do a non stress test, NST. She was fine, apparently I have an “aggravated uterus” whatever that means and I’m having practice contractions all the time, so they took her heart rate while one of the contractions was happening. The doc said, “Wow you have an active baby.” This is the fourth time I’m hearing stuff like this, so I guess it’s inevitable that we will have an active child

In other news I’m trying to get things together to apply for a PHD program. Almost done.

Geaux Saints!

So Sunday I spiked fevers again and I had to go back to the hospital. They did more tests and can’t really find anything. Peli is looking good, but my uterus was irritated. Whatever that means. They let us go and then I spiked temps all night and into the next day. At least Tylenol works. I thought this virus was suppose to get better not worse? I just want to feel ok, so we’ll see how this week goes. Right now I can’t do much. Typing this is a big step for me this week….hahhah. I’m gonna have to lay down after writing this.

At least now we’re in week 34, so the closer we get to Peli’s due date the better. Again she’s fine through all of this. I feel her move like normal. We also packed a bag.

Maybe I can get Peter to post a pic of my belly this week, although it will consist of me laying on the couch….my other bed.

Peter will have to add a pretty picture here, I just don’t have the energy.

I’ve been sick all week fighting a virus. My temp has gone up and down and Wednesday night (Jan. 13th) I spiked a temp that caused contractions so I had to go the hospital. I had no idea I was having contractions. Luckily Peter remembered the signs from class and made me call.

At the hospital they gave me two shots to stop the contractions and took a ton of tests to make sure everything was ok including no infections. Peli was looking good. The worse test they did was an Amniocentesis. They had to do it twice since Peli kicked the needle around on the first try. I tried not to look, but the look on Peter’s face told me it wasn’t pleasant from where he stood. The Amniocentesis caused my tummy to cramp up for hours and then I was so sore for two days after. Here’s a pic of what the Amniocentesis is.

Good thing she didn’t come we’re not ready yet Peli!

Happy 2010! This year will def. be different for everyone. Here’s to a New Year and a year full of wonderful changes.

We had a small gathering at our house to ring in the new year and played drinking games. I chugged a lot of water

My belly is getting larger as you can see below. Wow….call me big momma! Peli gets hiccups everyday and sometimes twice a day. I’m starting to get some back pain because I’m not quite as limber anymore and I’m having to work with my body differently. Peli has hijacked my body, but the countdown is almost upon us. We’re continuing with out labor classes and we’re learning some interesting ways to cope with pain….oh boy I can’t wait. I think Peter will be an excellent co-partner in the process.

In other news I’m trying to get tons of projects finished this month without causing too much stress and I’m craving king cake!

Tonight it’s off to play Beatles rock band at my co-worker’s place.