Friday- wish me luck.

[lilmama41078]

So my mom went today to start dilalysis,  and after a couple hours of trying,  they decided the fistula in her arm is not developed enough.  She has to go in Friday to have a catheter put in ( near her collarbone, I think), so that they can get the dialysis going.  It is a minor surgery, but she still has to be under anasthesia, which makes me nervous.  On top of it all,  I have an appointment on Friday (luckily at the same hospital as my mom's surgery).  We haven't told much of our family yet,  but I am 11 weeks pregnant,   and Friday is my first real appointment with a doctor.  I am a little scared,  because it was at this appointment nearly three years ago that we found out our first baby had stopped growing.  I managed to get pregnant again 3 months later,  and now I have a lovely little boy who is absolutely my world,  but it is still scary for me.   I  am assuming everything is ok,  because I am exhausted and I'm an emotional basket-case,  so I'm sure it will be all good news.   I guess I just feel a little overwhelmed right now.  I'm kind of running out of steam in the ability to deal department.    I'm sure once Friday is over,  and I have a nice long weekend with my husband home,  I will feel a ton better.  A nap wouldn't hurt, either.

 On a significantly funnier note,  Ian is desperately trying to get the dustbuster off of its base - maybe I can train him to do the housework while I color with crayons and  eat cookie crisp.  That would be a nice change.

[cutemary007]

May. 21, 2008 at 10:59 PM

AWww youre pregnant! How great! Congrats! I think that is such a great age apart too. Little Ian is getting bigger and we'll be almost 3 when his new little brother or sis is born. This way he's had the few years to get lots of love and one on one time with you guys and now is old enough to explain to him about a new little sibling. He'll probably even be excited at the chance to help out!

Thats so great though congrats again. Are you excited? Nervous??

I'm sorry to hear about your mother though. Its unfortunate that something so exciting and positve and something so difficult is all going to happen on the same day, in the same hospital. Youre going to have to be supportive for your mother while excited about your new suprise. Well I wish you luck this friday. Just dont worry too much. Its not good for you little bundle!

[keirasmommy425]

May. 22, 2008 at 7:56 AM

I was wondering when you were telling everyone, I always want to ask how your feeling and I didn't want to do it here! LOL. Now I can  I hope everything goes well for you and your mom on friday, I know the whole surgery thing is scary, they had to put my uncle under also, he's doing great though. surgery went well and as you know he's  still on the dialysis and is doing very well. I know your mom will come through just fine and the dialysis is just going to make her better. I'll be thinking of her on friday, are you going up to the hospital with her? You can always call if you bored and waiting. I'll just be working!

then a long relaxing weekend with the boys will help, then just think next weekened we will be camping and playing in the water park! maybe even some shopping!! we are going to have so much fun. I'm looking forward to it

and I think lil bean is growing just fine. I mean come on, we just about out ate our husbands!! LOL chicken( MULTIPLE pieces! haha), beans, corn, brownies! yeah we are defiantly preggers! LOL

[carwells]

May. 22, 2008 at 10:28 AM Congrats.  I know the first few months are hard until you can start feeling the baby move.  I always loved my monthly appointments so I could hear the heart beat and then know that everything was progressing fine.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers.  I am sure you are right that everything will be just fine but it is a little scary until you get the thumbs up.  I am sorry to hear about your mom hope the minor surgery goes great I have heard those catherters are better in the long run and a lot less painful then getting stuck in the arm each time.  Again my prayers are with you and good luck on everything and once the appointments are over take a deep breath and hopefully have a fun weekend with your family.

[almemoore]

May. 25, 2008 at 10:49 AM

I just saw your journal so I'm sorry I couldn't have wished you well before hand! :-( Congrats on the pregnancy and I will keep both you and your mom in my prayers!  If there is anything you need plese let me know!  Hope to see you soon! ~Angie