Hi ladies. Sorry for the worry! It's been a bit hectic over here. Not sure if I've mentioned that Doug has been having hypoglycemic episodes so we've been going in for tests for him. I postponed my own appointment tomorrow because the specialist got him in quickly or he'd have to wait until November. I've been calling to be sure they are sending the reports to the specialist and doing my own research based on my own findings when he goes through these episodes. My thought is that the stress is causing a particular hormone to release too much insulin in his body. I HIGHLY doubt it's cancer or they would have caught it over the 3 year period he's had this and he's been in and out of the hospital ...now the episodes are more frequent...I'm thinking the fact that the baby is almost here, he's taken on so much PLUS his own job in the cardiac unit and he's not without stress that's for sure.
I'll also be sure to have his thyroid tested and also his glands to be sure it's not a tumor but those are worse cases and my gutt is telling me he needs a new diet, exercise and STRESS plan. Not sure WHAT he'll do as he doesn't like yoga because of the overall foundation of it all. Yoga philosophy goes against his moral belief. I honor that, though honestly He doesn't have to think about their philosophy...he can STILL take on the breathing aspect while still praising the Lord for heavens sake.
Amelia is doing well so far. We'll be at 30wks on Sunday.
As for the cardiac consult. Well, I didn't get the result I wanted to hear but it was overall positive. She's still breech and still refusing to move for ANYONE that wants a picture from her. She's her mother's daughter that's for sure!
They were able to get pics of her heart but it was blurry. Basically one of the other cardiac specialists came in and examined the pics and everything. He said he didn't see a thing! He did say though (and this is what I DIDN'T want) was that even though he didn't see it, doesn't mean something small isn't there.
With the wiggly little uncooperative Amelia, he couldn't rule out something small because the pictures were fuzzy.
Conclusion is that they will wait until she's actually born and perform another ultrasound on her heart in the hospital before she leaves just to be sure there's nothing there. What he DID say is that even IF there was VSD. It's so small that he was confident it'd either close up on it's own OR the surgery would be minimal. So that's good. But this momma wanted confirmation that everything was closed and just be able to leave carefree!
As for the wedding, nope, it's not until the 26th of August. I'm actually in a frenzy over here ready to cry because I too am having issues finding something nice to wear to both the wedding AND my shower. I'm plus size so they have crap clothes for me anyways. The pants they now sell are the stupid lycra panels that don't hold for us plus size women. Those suckers fall down easily on me and honestly with the PCOS apron I have, it looks ridiculous! I just look ugly! Maternity dresses in plus size either are UGLY or look like flippin moo moo's.
I've found ONE dress that may work but the company is an online only and I'm unsure if it's safe to do business with them.
I have ONE pair of capri's I've been wearing that have the old cotton panel that feels night and looks nice. Can't seem to find any like them in thrift stores. I'm honestly not sure WHAT to do. Even for church. What do I keep wearing one pair of capri's and changing shirts each week?? ((sigh)) I'm feeling big and ugly right now. I love my little girl, but it sucks to be a size that has no nice clothing to make me feel and look like a woman.
Okay, enough about me.
nmg. Honestly I'd throw a sip and see after the baby is here. Register somewhere and I would keep mom out. She's too much flippin drama! My mom is actually helping to throw mine. She keeps wanting to invite her mother who hates me and I told her the party would be over. It's hard enough to let my mother throw the party since while I KNOW she loves me, she hasn't at all been supportive through the loss of my son. When I need her most she's emotionally unavailable. In fact, most people coming to the shower are from the church. I have VERY FEW family members coming to my shower. All in all though, the people who are there have been the ones who have supported us through both tragedy AND joy.
Please try to create a boundary with mom. I've been through something similar all my life and it's caused nothing but emotional turmoil and heartache for my husband and I. If you can't have family and friends that are supportive then it's time to cut the cord and move forward in making your own family and newfound friends who WILL support both you and your husband! If you want a shower, throw one yourself and DON'T invite those who refuse to support you. I wouldn't even invite your mother with the crappy attitude she's had. THAT will turn back and bite her in the ass when her grandkid comes. Sorry, I don't swear often, but it's sickening and I get frustrated with my own parental drama. It's hard to see this happening to others.
I'd say throw one yourself and invite those who would be supportive OR have a "sip n see" with tea and hors d'oeuvres. Get invites and make sure you add a little paper sharing where your registered. As nice as it would be to have family and/or friends support you...if they're not willing....there's nothing wrong with you throwing your own. I wouldn't give a DAMN that it embarrasses your mother. Lay that responsibility in HER lap..it's NOT your embarrassment to hold onto. YOU'VE done NOTHING wrong!
Anna, good golly I'm frustrated with your parents too. I know they love you like mine do...in an odd sort of way, but HOLY CATS! Can there Palease be some safe boundaries here please?! I think that talk will help a great deal. Again, lay the lines down...DON'T hold on to HER hurt. Her anger and her disappointment is HERS, not YOURS to deal with. They should have asked how you felt about this or asked what your plans were. You have EVERY right to move forward with YOUR plans and say NO to theirs. THEY were the ones that made the decision without thought so THEY need to reap the consequences when "no" is said on those occasions!
Oooee. I think I'm hormonal. Sorry for the aggressive talk. I think I'm getting tired of fighting and advocating in all directions that my mouth is starting to spew what I think at inappropriate times. I don't know, maybe this will be a good thing for others in that it will force them to face certain facts about the boundaries I have for myself and my immediate family. Enough is enough already and I'm living my own darn life the best I can!! If nobody likes it, the door is right in front of them!
I'm dark haired... LOVE the Mitch Rapp books... I have read several, but not in the right order... think I shall go online today & figure out which ones I haven't read & get them qued up on the Kindle... My rec for you is an author named Harlan Coben, if you haven't read him... He writes some pretty good mysteries and a series about a sports agent/lawyer... good reads! 
Sounds like my DH ... he's me calling me Nau-say-a! Lovely! I really hope you are feeling better soon.
Like Anna said, the whole girlie girl/biker chick balance is awesome! I've always been a tom boy growing up but love clean hair and makeup. 
That was me!!!! 
This is true...... I hope everything is ok. Rebekah!!!!!!! 
Awesome news re. the NT results! Hopefully you can relax a bit now. xo
to everyone else, there are too many awesome ladies to mention!
that's so mean!!!
I am starting to get worried.
