Today has been quite a day for me and I don't mean anything good by that statement.  They say that women who are 9 months pregnant will have BAD days, GOOD days, and days in between.  Today, was considered a BAD day!  This morning, my day started out normal like it always does and I felt fine for the most part.  It turned into a bad day when I walked out of the house, locked the door and got to my car and realized my key chain was sitting on my dresser in my bedroom.  UGH!  I called Brandon and ofcourse he was already at work and he had to leave, I was crying and basicly a huge mess.  My intentions today were to go to work and once I got off, go get spare keys made.  BUT ofcourse, my plans never pan out properly.  As I was driving to work, I had a pain that I have never felt before come over me and it consumed my whole abdomen area.  I was driving so it was all I could do to focus on the road to get to where I could pull over.  Finally after 30 seconds or more, the pain eased off and the baby moved.  Im not quite sure if I lost my mind at that time or if she shifted and landed on a nerve, but my fingers on my left hand went completely numb.  One at a time, I lost the feeling in each finger.  It was so weird.  I immediately called my mom because I knew she has pinched nerves and her fingers go numb some too and she told me to walk and see if the feeling would come back.  I parked my car and walked into work and went straight to the nurses station.  I explained to the nurse what happened and she said that she could has sat on or kicked a nerves and that would cause that to happen.  Once I finally got my feeling back in my hand and fingers, my lip started tingling on the left side.  I freaked out!  I just knew at that time something was wrong.  Well it immediately went away and didn't come back.  I sat down there a little while longer resting and making sure nothing else strange would happen and finally walked upstairs to my desk.  I may have answered 2 or 3 calls andstarted feeling even worse.  My nerves were working on me as well so that surely didn't help the situation but when I got my things together and made the decision to go home, my left eye got blurry at that time and I felt so weak.  Okay what in the world is going on with my left side?  Many thoughts were racing through my head and I went right back to the nurse.  She told me to keep my eyes shut and just take deep breaths.  I did so and got my blood pressure checked.  It was a little high probably due to me freaking out though.  FInally, I decided to call the doctor and go home and lay down.  A nurse eventually called me back and said I needed to come on in.  I got there around 1:30 and Dr. Taft saw me this time.  He knew at this point, I had absolutely HAD it with being pregnant.  We ran some tests and I took a non-stress test and the baby looked great and ofcourse, NO contractions when I needed some to show up.  Haha :)~  But Im glad everything looked good.  All I've prayed for this whole time was a safe and healthy delivery with a healthy baby to hold at the end.  We go back Monday for an ultrasound and another non-stress test and then talk to the Dr about an induction time for Wednesday morning. 

After the Dr appt, my mom and I went to Ross and she got a couple of things and then went to Michael's so she could buy paint.  Michael's is right beside Five Guys so we decided to eat there.  It was good food, but not as good as what I've heard people say.  Paying 4$ for a cheeseburger is RIDICULOUS when it didn't taste any better than a Wendy's burger in my opinion.  I love spending time like that with my mom.  She's an amazing woman and she's been here for me through everything.  I love her with all of my heart :)

I love Wednesday and Thursday nights...It's my TV show night.  American Idol is on right now and I really love watching the talent this season.  It's absolutely AMAZING!  This week they are doing Motown songs and so far, it's been awesome to watch.  My favorite singer for the guys is between Casey Abrams and Jacob Lusk and for the girls, it's between Lauren Alaina and Pia.  They are all great singers so the competition this year is going to be tough to choose from.

We went to the Dr today for their 40 week check-up.  Baby Brayleigh is measuring great, and she's dropped even lower.  The Dr could even feel her head in my pelvis when he checked me so that means she's RIGHT there.  If she doesn't decide to come on her own before Wednesday, I am scheduled to be induced Wednesday morning.  Looks like she'll have a birthday of March 30th, 2011.  I'm saying a prayer she decides to come before though.  My birth plan didn't consist of induction so I hope I get to follow my birth plan.  Speaking of birth plan, in case anyone wants to know what mine is....I did not want any drugs what so ever.  I haven't signed up for an epidural and I told the doctor's I didn't want any medicine IF I could help it.  Now, during the time of active labor, if I need medicine I will ask but I'm hoping I can tough it out!  I walked alot today as well..close to 2 miles and let me tell you, I am WORE SLAM OUT now.  I feel like I have gone to the gym and worked out for the first time in months and I know for sure I will not be able to walk in the morning!

We are suppose to have bad storms tonight..I am hoping I will get a good night's sleep.  I love a night-time storm as long as it's not going to bring a tornado or anything dangerous.  I am hoping Brandon will be home some what early tonight from work so I can enjoy the storm and snuggle with my best friend.  I haven't wrote about him lately but I will say that I have been completely HAPPY with my life and our relationship.  He's a wonderful boyfriend, support system, and most importantly..he's my best friend.  People say the "spark" is suppose to dwindle out over time and I can say that when he walks into the room, my worlds lights up.  I love him so much and he's going to be an awesome Daddy :)  I hope and pray we get to hold our sweet baby soon and everything goes well during labor and delivery!

 

I am completely exhausted...that's all I can really say right now.  Being 40 weeks pregnant is tough on a woman especially when you have to continue your everyday life activities.  By the end of the day, my ankles and calves are swollen and so sore.  The only time I want my body parts to be sore is if its because of the gym and me exercising!  In this case, it's definitely not. 

I did manage to get by the hospital to see my friend Emmie who is an ultrasound tech there.  She scanned Brayleigh to make sure that all is well with her, and it was.  I feel a little better about carrying her this long because she's measuring 40 weeks today.  At least she's not completely matured and hopefully not in any danger so seeing that made me feel better.  I saw her sweet chubby cheeks and my heart melted.  I cannot wait to see her in person and I cannot wait to kiss those precious cheeks either!  The ultrasound showed her weighing 8lbs and 6oz as of today.  I have a feeling it may be a little off because I just don't see myself being that big.  I guess we'll see soon enough :) 

Our next appt is tomorrow morning at 9.  I am pretty positive that I will be sent back home and told to come back next week.  As long as the baby is not in stress, we can continue on this journey.  WHAT ABOUT ME THOUGH?  What about the stress that I feel and that I'm under??  ;)  All I can pray for is a safe and healthy delivery of the baby and myself. 

I heard seen alot of people's statuses lately saying they are praying for families...I will keep those families in my prayers as well.  A friend of mine lost a good friend of hers last night and my heart goes out to her family and friends.  I am all too familiar with losing loved ones and I can only pray that God keeps them close by during this time.  It's something we will never understand and actually are meant to not understand but he does have a plan for everyone.  If He brings you to it, He'll bring you through it!

Monday's come way too quick!

Still NO baby.....


Everyone including myself always complains about Mondays...but if we didn't have Mondays, we would be complaining about Tuesdays.  It's amazing how long it takes to get from Monday to Friday but it's so short to get from Friday to Monday?  Weekends never last long enough, especially when the weather is nice and this past weekend, it's been beautiful.  Today, it's suppose to be pretty as well..I think in the 70's which is perfect weather!  Maybe, just maybe..I'll be lucky enough to bring Brayleigh home in good weather like we've had the past few days.  

As of today, I am having cramps and contraction like pains coming about 12 minutes apart.  I am aware this can go on for another couple of days before it picks up and progresses.  Hopefully, we'll see a progression soon.  I can honestly say, I am at the miserable stage.  I am 3 days over due and I am OVER being pregnant.  All I want to do is hold my baby girl, that's it.  Is that too much to ask for???  I do know that God has a plan and I need to be patient and everything is happening around me for a reason.  I guess some days I just let me impatience get the best of me. 

Because Brayleigh has not arrived yet, I missed Kelsey and Nathan's bridal shower this past weekend :(  I am totally bummed out by it because I want to be there during this special time in her life.  I am hoping and praying that she will arrive soon so I can go to the next bridal shower at Nathan's parents house.  I hate that I keep missing things for them, so hopefully I will be able to attend atleast something before the actual wedding.  I am so excited for them and ready to attend this fun and fabulous wedding!  :)

Something fun!

The Alphabet Game :) 

A-Age: 21

B-Bed Size: Queen

C-Chore you hate: I absolutely HATE HATE HATE to do dishes.  I think they are disgusting even though I or my boyfriend has eaten out of them.  I do not want to even touch them.

D-Dogs: None

 

E-Essential start to your day: Shower and getting some love from my Smokey Bear (cat).

F-Favorite Color: Pink!

 

G-Gold or Silver: Silver

H-Height:  5'7

 

I-Instruments you play: Not talented enough

 

J-Job title: Call Center Representative

K-Kids: One on the way...due any day now!

L-Live: North Carolina

M-My mom's name: Cindy

N-Nickname: Rach, RAC, blondie

O-Overnight hospital stay: Only had to do it one time that I can remember and that was recently because the baby decided she wanted to give Mommy and Daddy a small scare and show signs of early labor.

 

P-Pet Peeve: When you call someone and they don't answer..and then they call you back asking "hey, did you call me?"  Umm..did you have a missed call on your phone??

Q-Quote from a movie: "Why do you want to marry me anyhow?  - So I can kiss you anytime I want!"  (Sweet Home Alabama)

R-Right/Lefty: Left Handed

S-Sibling: One brother...but most of my teenage years were spent as an only child because my brother moved to my daddy's house in SC.

T-Time you wake up: 6:15 on a day I have to be at work at 8.

U-Underwear: Victoria's Secret

V-Veggies you dislike: Love them all!

W-What makes you run late: Waiting to the LAST minute to get out of bed....dealing with my cat (yes, he's a child and you have to take care of him like a child everyday)...and probably just dragging like I normally do.

X-Xrays you've had: Teeth, ankle, knee, back, wrist, toe, face, chest.  You might say Im accident prone.

Y-Yummy food you make: I can make a killer cube steak meal and pretty proud of it!  That's all though...

 

Z-Zoo animal: I love the elephants!  I remember growing up I wanted to own a big farm and have baby elephants on it.

SUPERMOON......

So today is the day for the Supermoon to occur and strange things are suppose to happen.  I can tell you what strange things have not happened and that is birthing my baby on the full moon.  She just won't come out!  According to science, March 19, 2011 is suppose to be biggest full moon in 2 whole decades and also the closest moon to the Earth.  It was beautiful, that's for sure but it didn't make Brayleigh come out any quicker.  Needless to say, she's still in my tummy and I'm still pregnant! Haha :)

Brandon and I went to breakfast this morning and I absolutely love that small quality time with him.  He works the craziest hours so I don't get to see him as much as I use to and I miss him all the time.  We went to eat at Lovick's and it's been a while since I've had a breakfast that didn't consist of a biscuit combo with a Dr. Pepper!  I ordered 2 pieces of french toast and country ham, along with a side of grits.  I think Bray wanted the grits...I could have done without the way I felt when I walked out of there.  We then ran a few errands in town and came on back to good ol' Deep Run afterwards.  Most of our day consisted of being lazy and we actually took an afternoon nap together while attempting to watch a movie we found on Netflix.  I couldn't tell you what the movie was about or what it was even called for that matter.  Brandon was craving Mexican for supper and I didn't have ONE problem with it.  It had been a while since I had Mexican food as well so yesterday was full of yummy surprises!  OH while I'm thinking about it, I attempted to make peach cobbler and the keyword to that sentence is attempted.  I have no idea what happened but it was not peach cobbler when it came out of the oven.  Brandon tasted it and you should have seen the look on his face.  All I could do was laugh and I do not know what happened to it.  It was disgusting, that's all I know.  I have made it before and used a different recipe, so maybe I need to go and find that recipe instead of the one I used!

Hey Due Date, Bye Due Date.

Today is our due date!  Wow, it's absolutely unreal to think that we've made it this far and that 9 months have came and gone.  It's even more unreal to think that I will be a mother in just a matter of days.  I am so thankful to have been blessed with such a healthy pregnancy so far, I hope that this stays the same through labor and delivery.  I cannot wait to get my hands on her and see her for the first time.  I have heard that it's an undescribable feeling and the thought of it gives me chill bumps.  I can honestly say that I am ready to have contractions and I am ready to go into labor.  I am pretty positive that once it happens, I will be begging to take what I just said back.  I have felt better this week though than I have in a while.  Why, Im not sure but Im loving it and can continue this pregnancy as long as I am feeling good. 

Everyone is telling me the dates they think she will come....I think it's going to be March 25.  I just have a weird feeling that it will be towards the end of next week.  Normally my feelings are completely wrong but that's the feeling Im having right now.  Alot of people are going with April 1.  That is almost 2 whole weeks away and crazy to think of being pregnant that much longer.  My mom is so ready to see her granddaughter, actually I think she is more ready than I am.  Nah, just kidding but its close to it. 


I did forget to blog about this but I am an Aunt again as of march 10, 2011.  My brother and his wife had their baby boy and his name is Ian Maddox Cromer.  He is adorable and I will post a picture of him too.  I cannot wait to get to meet him and for Brayleigh and Ian to meet as well :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Well, as you all can see...I have been the WORST blogger ever.  It's been a while since I've even logged into my blog so you'll have a lot to read today and I promise, I'll get better at it. 

Today is St. Patrick's Day...Yes, I'm part Irish so I enjoy this day alot and the funniest part, I didn't even wear green.  When I got to work, I had to print out a shamrock and I colored it in with green...that way NO ONE can pinch me!! I sure wished my baby would have come out by now because we bought her an adorable "My First St. Patty's Day" outfit.  Hopefully she'll be here before Easter since her due date is tomorrow!

I will update everyone on my pregnancy and Brayleigh.  Our due date is tomorrow (March 18) according to all of our ultrasounds and my last period but the Dr has a due date of March 23 and that was from our very first ultrasound we ever had done.  Some doctors go by that, some go by her measurements.  I guess she will come out when she is good and ready to!  I haven't had her weight checked in over a month now, I am sure she's not a small baby by any means which is scary to think I have to push that out. ;)  She's worth it though!  We go back to the Dr next Wednesday for another check-up if she hasn't arrived yet.  Im feeling rather miserable to be honest.  The thought of her going another week makes me want to cry!  We've had a pretty good pregnancy for the most part with some minor issues.  The funny part about all of this is that the doctor just knew we wouldn't be able to carry Brayleigh to full term because of my cervix already being dilated at 34 weeks.  She got 2 steroid shots to boost her lung development and needless to say, she is still just as snug as a bug in a rug.    I've also had some tachycardia and some pre-eclampsia scares but tests are showing normal results so that's a plus as well.  Hopefully everything will turn out great in the end and everyone will be healthy and I'll have a safe labor and delivery.