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[Just1More]

How are you?  How is baby boy?  How is the whole CPS thing?

And, I just wanted to let you know that I think of you everyday!

Hope all is well.

[forestmushroom]

I was thinking about you today, too, Jynx!  Hope all is good, mama.

[cristeen]

I was gonna come on and ask that question this morning myself - been thinking about you! 

[JynxGirl]

Aww ladies, I'm sorry I haven't updated. That whole nightmare with my doctor left me feeling really... raw and exposed I guess. It makes it hard to talk about what's going on, because, of course, I second guess myself...

So far though, things with the baby are going great. I haven't had any contractions in a few days, and despite edema settling into my feet and hands on Wednesday, my blood pressure is perfect (120/60!!!) and there is no protein in my urine, so I've not been diagnosed with preeclampsia. I was 30 weeks yesterday, which is amazing!! My new goal is 32 weeks, which would be far enough along to deliver at our local hospital.

As for CPS, I have no idea what they're planning. I told them they need a warrant for my arrest or a court order to come in my home, and haven't heard from them at all. We had a very awesome friend hire us a housekeeper to come get some of the chaos under control, and in the 3 hours she was here, she cleaned more than I think I do in a week!!! This woman is totally affordable for us, so we're going to keep her on two hours a week for the forseeable future.

I've been in a bad place mentally the last little while. Lots of negativity floating around my brain, and as much as I know it's not good, it's hard to kick out. Since the doc technically lifted my bed rest orders, I have been trying to get out of the house at least once a day for short trips. With this being march break, I've had Alena home every day, all day. So yesterday we went to the local mall that was hosting a petting zoo. She loved it, and I loved being able to talk farm with someone who, you know, actually lives on a farm!! (Triplet sheep babies are adorable, but also quite sad, because ewes are really not meant to have three babies...)

I guess things are coasting at a steady rate for me now, which I am eternally grateful for. I needed the break.

***hugs*** and thank you all for thinking and asking about me. I'll try to update more frequently!!!

[casmer]

Glad to hear you're well and baby is also well!  I'm glad you stood your ground with CPS! It sounds like things are at least a little better.  We're rooting for you!

[BubbleMa]

I'm so glad things are better!  :)  What a great friend you have.  :)  I'm glad the lady is good and affordable so you can keep her.  :)  I imagine that is a HUGE help. 

[Kamiro]

Hi Jen, I'm sorry I didn't even hear about CPS problems!

:(
Sounds like things have improved though....<3

[forestmushroom]

Originally Posted by BubbleMa 

I'm so glad things are better!  :)  What a great friend you have.  :)  I'm glad the lady is good and affordable so you can keep her.  :)  I imagine that is a HUGE help. 

totally!  professional cleaners rock.  they do more good in my household then therapists!  LOL

[JynxGirl]

Originally Posted by forestmushroom 

totally!  professional cleaners rock.  they do more good in my household then therapists!  LOL

Oh my gosh I know what you mean!! Knowing that the toys and therapy tools and sensory stuff is all sorted out again makes me feel WAY less stressed out!!!

I have this ridiculous pride issue... so my friend didn't even tell me what she was doing!! She showed up at my house with this woman and said "I've paid Megan to be here for 3 hours. She's a house cleaner. I didn't tell you because I knew you'd say no. I have to get home. I love you, now get back to bed."

I was nearly in tears.

This woman is phenomenal!! She charges $20 an hour and in the time she was here, had my whole house back to normal and then some!!!! She even helped my husband hang up my old school house chalkboard that has been sitting on the hall way floor for nearly two years! To say we love her is an understatment!

She even said she would write us a letter telling CPS that she has been hired to help us once we sign a contract so they can't say we don't have help!

So yeah, professional cleaners totally rock my socks, and I'm kicking myself for not hiring one sooner.

[Rowdie]

Whew! I'm so happy to hear you got some support from your neighbor friend.  (And of course I'm ecstatic to hear no preeclampsia.)

You've been in my thoughts.  I can only imagine how drained you must be.  Even under the best of circumstances, the fatigue stick smacks us hard.

You rock!

[MeredithA]

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that you haven't had more contractions and your blood pressure is good and you got a house cleaner too!! That is wonderful news Jynx! 

[lovingthis]

Oh yay ! Now I really think that what I need is a housecleaner :D

Glad to hear your BP and protein are good. Lots of prayers/positive thoughts coming your way :)

[forestmushroom]

Originally Posted by JynxGirl 

Oh my gosh I know what you mean!! Knowing that the toys and therapy tools and sensory stuff is all sorted out again makes me feel WAY less stressed out!!!

I have this ridiculous pride issue... so my friend didn't even tell me what she was doing!! She showed up at my house with this woman and said "I've paid Megan to be here for 3 hours. She's a house cleaner. I didn't tell you because I knew you'd say no. I have to get home. I love you, now get back to bed."

I was nearly in tears.

This woman is phenomenal!! She charges $20 an hour and in the time she was here, had my whole house back to normal and then some!!!! She even helped my husband hang up my old school house chalkboard that has been sitting on the hall way floor for nearly two years! To say we love her is an understatment!

She even said she would write us a letter telling CPS that she has been hired to help us once we sign a contract so they can't say we don't have help!

So yeah, professional cleaners totally rock my socks, and I'm kicking myself for not hiring one sooner.

Your friend is awesome!  And yeah, I know what you mean about the pride thing... I want to be superwoman and do it all, but just can't.  And everyone is happier when we don't have to spend all our free time cleaning! 

And it is easier to clean other people's stuff because they are professionals and don't have all the hang ups and baggage that we have with our stuff...

So enjoy it!  And get some rest, and focus on keeping baby in.  Have you seen the hypnobabies track you can buy on their site about "stay in baby" ?  might be worth a listen, too! 
 

[Kamiro]

That is so awesome Jen. What a friend!

You have actually made me think of lining up some help for postpartum.

[rozziemama]

great update! so happy to hear things are going well and you have such a wonderful friend. it takes a village...!

[JynxGirl]

Well this weekend made everything super exciting and real for us. Hubby and I seem to have come down with some kind of flu/cold thing that has us both really miserable.

My daughter woke me up at 3 in the morning and curled up on the couch with me, laying down behind my bent knees. Then, as far as I knew, my water broke. I jumped up all excited and scared. I hollered for DH who came groggily down the stairs to help me. My daughter was sound asleep, so we let her sleep and quietly started packing for the hospital. I went to change my pants...only to realize it wasn't me... my daughter peed on me!!!

Feeling really silly, DH offered to stay up with the kiddo so I could shower and sleep. I went upstairs to shower, but started feeling really dizzy and strange when I got out. I came back to the couch to tell him I wasn't feeling well, and instead, passed out on our living room floor!

Apparently, I have high blood pressure (or had it on super early Sunday morning). It was 177/90 when we got to the birthing suite. (Why do I always type it out as birthday suite????)

I'm back on bed rest for the high blood pressure until it either comes down, or my doctor decides what to do.

Thank goodness we got the car seat installed, the dresser and bassinette set up and that I've finally finished pre-washing all of our diapers!!!

Also, is anyone else in shock I wasn't the first one in our DDC to have her baby??? I am so glad Sky and her little one are doing okay!

[BubbleMa]

Originally Posted by JynxGirl 

Well this weekend made everything super exciting and real for us. Hubby and I seem to have come down with some kind of flu/cold thing that has us both really miserable.

My daughter woke me up at 3 in the morning and curled up on the couch with me, laying down behind my bent knees. Then, as far as I knew, my water broke. I jumped up all excited and scared. I hollered for DH who came groggily down the stairs to help me. My daughter was sound asleep, so we let her sleep and quietly started packing for the hospital. I went to change my pants...only to realize it wasn't me... my daughter peed on me!!!

Feeling really silly, DH offered to stay up with the kiddo so I could shower and sleep. I went upstairs to shower, but started feeling really dizzy and strange when I got out. I came back to the couch to tell him I wasn't feeling well, and instead, passed out on our living room floor!

Apparently, I have high blood pressure (or had it on super early Sunday morning). It was 177/90 when we got to the birthing suite. (Why do I always type it out as birthday suite????)

I'm back on bed rest for the high blood pressure until it either comes down, or my doctor decides what to do.

Thank goodness we got the car seat installed, the dresser and bassinette set up and that I've finally finished pre-washing all of our diapers!!!

Also, is anyone else in shock I wasn't the first one in our DDC to have her baby??? I am so glad Sky and her little one are doing okay!

Oh goodness!  That's too funny (about DD peeing on you).  I hope your BP comes down and that you're able to cook that baby a little longer.  Yay for having everything ready though! :)

And yeah, I'm totally shocked that Sky was the first to have her baby!  Now watch you be the last.  lol

[JynxGirl]

Originally Posted by BubbleMa 

Oh goodness!  That's too funny (about DD peeing on you).  I hope your BP comes down and that you're able to cook that baby a little longer.  Yay for having everything ready though! :)

And yeah, I'm totally shocked that Sky was the first to have her baby!  Now watch you be the last.  lol

We honestly laughed for a good ten minutes about it. She was just tucked into the right spot when she peed in her sleep, and I've never actually felt my own waters break... so it was strange to say the least

One of the nurses on the L&D floor keeps teasing me that I'm going to go to 46 weeks or something ridiculous just to spite everyone. :P

[Kamiro]

lol - Jen that is a great story to always have and remember.

I am glad to hear that things are going ok (except for the high blood pressure - you aren't spilling protein in your urine, right?)...and I am so happy you've managed to keep baby boy O in for as long as you have <3

We are just getting over the flu here in my house too. Only lasts about 12-20 hours but about 6 of those hours are a doozy! The rest of the time we are just so tired.