Bed Rest it is...

Well, Here is the scoop. Baby Buresh is not listening! I had a doctor appointment today to see if my contractions were getting any better. I thought we were doing pretty good and ready to go back to work, but Dr. Hier-Duffin has different ideas. She checked and my cervix is still tightly closed, but I seemed to have thinned out a little from last week. My cervix is not quite as long as it should be. She ordered bed rest throught the end of November. Please pray for Baby B to stay in there as long as possible, he/she means the world to us and the longer baby B stays put the better off we will all be. Also please pray for my sanity through the next couple of weeks. I welcome all visitors, although I can't guarantee the conditions of my house as I can't get up to clean it. Please just send your prayers our way as we embark on this amazing and crazy journey.

23 WEEKS!

I am just a few days shy of 23 weeks. Being on bed rest has been a challenge for me as I am so used to being on the go all the time. I have had to find lots of new things to keep me occupied without leaving the couch. Gabe has been great to spend his Saturday night playing rummy, go fish, and war with me. The baby has become substantially more active this week as well which has provided a few hours of entertainment for me. We also got a baby heart monitor so we can hear the baby's kicks and heartbeat. It was only $20 from Target, so it was definitely worth it to keep me busy and entertained. I decided to day that it was time for a few new belly pictures. I took them in the mirror, so they didn't turn out the best, but Baby B is definitely there and growing more everyday!

BABY B...it's not time yet!!!

Well, last night I started to have some cramping in my back and abdomen. I was a little worried so I called the doctor. She advised that I go get checked out at labor and delivery, but I thought perhaps I just overdid it so I asked if I could just try the couch for a little while. The cramps seemed to calm down through the night. Then today at work I went for a walk during lunch and the cramping resumed. I called the doctor and made a quick appointment to see her. She checked and my cervix is still closed and Baby B is doing great, just anxious to meet the world! I was having some contractions. The doctor is putting me on some medicine to stop the contractions and a week of bed rest. I am also starting some antibiotics just in case the contractions are being caused from a bladder or kidney infection. So everything looks like it will be ok, but Baby B is making mommy take it easy for a while.

21 WEEKS!!!

We had our 21 week doctor appointment today. Baby Buresh is measuring a week ahead! He/She is a BIG baby! It is already weighing 1 pound and measuring at 22 weeks. My new estimated due date is Jan 16th, but because it is within a week we will keep that same date of Jan 23rd. The babies heartbeat was at 130, but since mommies resting heart rate is 55 I guess that shouldn't surprise me! grandpa Fink came to the appointment with us this time. I think he had a good time, but with boys you can never tell. The baby appears to have mommies hands. We got so many good shots this week, but I am just uploading a few of my favorites! We had a hard time confirming the sex again because the babies parts were hidden under my belly button. We had to wiggle the baby around a little to get any good shots. The doctor is pretty convinced of the sex this week though, so I guess it is time to shop! We will be announcing the sex at the first baby shower, I can hardly wait! Daddy was impressed by Baby B's growth over the past 4 weeks. He was pretty proud of the babies spine, nose and hands! SO CUTE! I can't wait to hold and kiss them!

HUSKER GAME WEEKEND!

Gabe and I were able to hang out with my godparents this weekend! They were incredibly generous and gave us tickets to go to the Husker home game with them! It was Baby B's first football game! He/She loved every second of it! The baby did however discover mommy's sciatic nerve on Saturday during the game. The baby seems to love laying right on it and shooting pains down my leg. I guess the baby was just trying to express his/her excitement about the Husker victory and wanted to make sure I was paying attention! :) We are both doing great though and can't wait for the ultrasound this Thursday! I also attended a bridal shower for my good friend Gina! What a HOOT! I added a picture of Gina impersonating what I will look like at her wedding reception. The reception in January 17th, just a few days before my due date! Overall we had a very fun and exciting weekend! Daddy is doing great and taking pride in the expansion of my belly over the past few weeks!

20 WEEKS!

We are finally halfway to meeting baby Buresh. The past few weeks have been filled with exciting moments and stress. I began my senior seminar for school which is my senior thesis project. It is the last major hurdle before completing my degree in December. We have also had some name drama. We had a name picked out, but are now in the process of changing the name! Mommy and Daddy have very different tastes! Opposites attract right?? I have felt a few flutters, but no big movements from baby Buresh. As week 20 begins I am really looking forward to feeling the baby move around. I have been playing some music for the baby during my walks. When I get a song I really like on my ipod I hold the headphones up to my belly to share the song with the baby! He/She is loving Marvin Gaye and Frank Sinatra just like Mommy!! (At least that is what I tell myself!) I also took a 19 week 5 day picture. My belly has grown so much in the past few weeks! We have a doctor appointment next Thursday and we are hoping to get 100% confirmation on the sex! We do believe we know the sex, but I want the doctor to say she is 100% (or as 100% as she can be from an ultrasound!) As most of you know we aren't sharing the sex of the baby until the first baby shower. We won't be revealing a name until baby Buresh is born. :)