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Last First

Today, school started.

I am happy to announce that it is Ryan's LAST....FIRST day of his undergrad. HOORAY!

Lucky boy!

I am such a proud wifey!

Not Scheduled

This past Sunday, I was not doing well at all. I must admit, I have had a great pregnancy. Full of normal aches and pains and complaints. Sunday was not one of those days. I had the sharpest pain in my right lower side I couldn't sleep, couldn't get out of bed, and nothing helped it at all. My biggest worry was my appendix or gall bladder. Next, I called my Visiting Teacher (I may suck at VT but Sadie is a wonderful VT to me)....she just happens to be a Labor and Delivery Nurse at the Hospital and she said that it could also be a kidney stone. Oh geez....I hear those are worse than labor! She told us to not hesitate to go to the hospital. So off we went. It was good because we've been planning on pre-registering and touring so why not make it a legit trip instead of a visit?? hahaha

So why is it when you're crying over an ache and then finally when you get a professional to look at it, it vanishes? and never comes back? That's exactly what happened. My nurse was fantastic. She hooked me up to the baby monitors and it was actually very fun listening to BGB's little heart beat away. I forgot, but it was Ryan's first time hearing her heart beat (some wife I am....) but she was all healthy. But for me, my blood pressure was really high. I told her that I was suffering all week from bad headaches that just wouldn't let up and I also had some pains in my upper chest but I've assumed it was little feet stuck in my ribs. The nurse called my doctor and they discussed my issues. They are worried that with my high blood pressure, it might be the signs of preclampsia. Ohhh great. I didn't have any proteins in my urine which is the 2nd indicator of preclampsia. I don't have any swelling either. Unfortunately, high BP is in my family so I wasn't surprised.

So long story short...my doctors are just going to keep a closer eye on my BP to make sure we get it under control. But if not, I may be induced a week or 2 early because it puts the baby at risk. So I go into the hospital for one problem and leave with a potentially worse problem! I am doing great and Ryan has taken charge to make sure I do not do ANYTHING anymore. Thanks baby. I'm not on doctor's bed rest....I'm on Husband's bed rest.

18 months

Is it weird to think that I would have just got home from my mission from Warsaw Poland?

But instead, I made the decision to stay home, marry the man of my dreams, and be currently carrying a special BGB! I am so grateful for that time in my life where I really depended on the Spirit to help me make hard decisions. I know that those experiences will come in handy when we encounter life altering decisions (especially law school).

While Ryan and I were in NC last month, my dad was able to give us both father's blessings. It was such a special experience. In my blessing, my dad emphasized that meeting Ryan was a Miracle. Ryan has completed my life and I am so thankful for that. He is so patient and understanding. During the pregnancy, I have had to depend on him for almost everything. Putting lotion on my calves because I can't bend over, taking off my toenail polish, scratching my back, cooking up pancakes late at night, getting me endless bottles of water, taking me to Dairy Queen to get french fries, and my favorite, praying everyday for my strength and our BGB. I can't wait for him to hold our baby girl for the first time. (*tears!*)