Ouch!

Apparently I'm allergic to tape and bandaids. 

I went to Radiology on Tuesday and had the dressing on my nerphrostomy bag changed because a rash was forming under the bandage. I tought it would go away now that the bandaid was off that area of my skin but all it did was spread! It itches like crazy! 

I'm such a mess with my nephrostomy bag, pain from my stint killing me and now a rash! I've forgotten what it feels like to be normal and not be in pain. 

Someday... Someday... 

After everything I've had to go through during this pregnancy Reese better have red hair! (Can you do that for me God?)

"Daddy Loves Me"

Daddy and Ryleigh

28 Weeks

I'm officially in the third trimester! 

 This past week I spent most of my time in the hospital since my surgeries last Saturday. Tuesday I was felling better and went home but that night the pain from the nephrostomy bag came back. Wednesday I was still in a lot of pain and my pain killers weren't helping so I was admitted back into the hospital. My cousin, Donna, had come over that day to bring me lunch and was there to take me to the hospital. Thursday morning I was having contractions but the nurses were able to stop them. By the afternoon I started feeling better and was able to come home on Friday. 

Today I've spent my day on the couch with my pills, water, heating pad and three pillows trying to maintain my pain. In three weeks I have to have syrgery again to get the nerphrostomy bag replaced. I'm hoping I'll be able to stay home till that time. 

 Reese sure is an active little girl. She is constantly moving around! 

 My biggest craving right now is chocolate chip cookies! Brandon brought me Panera Bread several times while in the hospital and spoiled me with their cookies. Yummy!!

27 Weeks and 2 Surgeries

I'm now 27 weeks along with my pregnancy and lots has changed since last week. In a nutshell I had two surgeries on Saturday, the stint calcified inside me, I have a nephrostomy bag connected to my kidney and I've been in the hospital since Friday morning.

Here's the story with all the details. It all started on Thursday afternoon. I had excruciating pain in my kidney and bladder area. I was in pain all night and couldn't sleep. I called my urologist on Friday morning and explained my symptoms. She told me to go to the ER to get an ultrasound of my kidneys. After they compared my ultrasound to the last one I had they said my kidney was swollen again which meant it was time to replace my stint. So I was admitted to Labor and Delivery and was scheduled for surgery on Saturday at 9:00.

I went into surgery thinking I was getting a new stint but when I came out of surgery and was in recovery the nurse told me that my doctor wasn't able to remove the stint. It had calcified so much it looked like I had the stint in me for over a year.

(This is an example of what a calcified stint looks like)

So now I have to get a nephrostomy bag. This is a bag with a tube connected to my kidney. This makes for a "lovely" accessory.

(This is what a nephrostomy bag looks like.)

Since I had already been placed under anesthesia that day they couldn't put me to sleep for the second surgery so I was awake while they connected the tube to my kidney.Once I was out of surgery the nurse informed me that I can't get it wet. That means no more baths and I have to cover the incision with a special aqua guard.

So not only do I have a stint that is poking me and causing pain I now have a bag connected to me that fills up with urine. My luck just keeps getting better and better.

 I'm still in the hospital and won't be released till my pain level is manageable from home. After talking to my OB she wants to induce me at 37 weeks if the baby's lungs have developed enough. So it looked like we'll be having an April baby.

I was hoping to make it to work this week so I could finish out this grading period but that obviously isn't going to happen. Once I'm released from the hospital I need to go up to the school to finish up a few things then I'll be done for the year. I'm sad I didn't get to officially say goodbye to my kids but I know I need to focus more on myself and the baby.

Brandon and my mom have taken turns spending the night with me so I don't have to be alone. I've had lots of family come to visit me and bring get well cards and balloons.

 While I'm in the hospital, Ryleigh is being spoiled rotten while staying at my Aunt Cecile's house. Thank you to everyone for the prayers and well wishes. This will all be over soon and I'll have a precious little girl to hold in the end.

26 Weeks

Last Saturday was 26 weeks! Only two more weeks till I'm in the third trimester.

Not a lot has changed over the past two weeks. I'm still planning on going on Medical Leave starting February 17. My next surgery will either be next week or the week after that. And I'm still struggling with pain and lack of sleep. 

My ultrasound appointment to check my kidneys and the stint is Monday. Depending on how the stint is doing depends on which week she wants to operate. I'm hoping this time I don't have to be admitted. Although we're coming prepared this time just in case. 

I loved the look on her face in this one so I had to use this photo too!

I had my Glucose check up today with my OB. The baby's heart rate is good, I'm measuring 26 inches and I've only gained 3 pounds since my visit two weeks ago. So far I've gained 12 pounds! I'm proud of myself. I gained a LOT more weight than that by this point. I'm sure the nausea and morning sickness has played a bigger part this time, though. I'm hoping that once I'm home all day resting I don't  start putting on the pounds. 

Texas Rangers Autographs

Saturday some of the Texas Rangers were out at the Rough Riders stadium signing autographs. Brandon and Ryleigh met PawPaw up there and got some of their signatures.

Ian Kinsler, David Murphy, Craig Gentry, and Matt Harrison were there to sign autographs.

They weren't able to get Ian's because his vouchers were all gone by time they got up there but they did get Murphy's, Gentry's and Harrison's.

Matt Harrison

David Murphy

Craig Gentry

Ryleigh even gave David Murphy a high five!

We're ready for baseball season to start!