just a speed bump

Well the small bump that we have encountered seems to just be a small speed bump. We are "passed" it for now. I went to Dr. High Risk yesteray and he didn't seem too concerned with the high blood pressure. He checked Brooke and said "big baby" a few times and that she looked "excellent" and that the cord flow was "wonderful" and so I am good to go!!! She is "well over 2 lbs!!!!!" He said I am going to get "weird" in Feb (which technically is only 4 weeks away). He checked to see if I was spilling protein (NOPE), my labs from the weekend looked good to him and so.........back to work!!!! (with some restrictions).

Sounds good to me!!!

Now.........I just have to get her room all finished!!!! HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!!

Small bump in the road.....

We have encountered a small bump in the road with baby Brooke and I. At my last appt my blood pressure was on the higher side. Not bad but Dr. D just said to watch it. It had been running 130s/high 80s. Christmas Day I went to work and at about noon I went over to teh cardiovasular unit to have a nurse check it for me and she said it was 162/98. She told me to go home. So I did. I checked it when I got home and it was lower and after layin down for about 10 minutes it was back to normal. I decided NOT to call dr. because I was going to see him Monday anyway. Then on Saturday I went to work and wasn't really feeling well. I had taken my blood pressure monitor with me to check it and it was high (140s/90s). I called the dr on call and at first they said to just go home and lay down and in the meantime I checked it again and it was 162/100. He just told me to go up to the Child Birth Center at the hospital to get checked out. It was high when I got up there but came down fast after laying down. Matt and Jack got up there promptly and to tell you the truth....I was a little nervous!!! They hooked me up to the monitors and everything looked good. Brooke was all over the place, no contractions, and blood pressure was down to 101/50. CRAZY!! It was actually a little frustrating that it was so high and after laying down, went down so LOW! The dr came in and ordered to some labs to check my platelets, liver enzymes, etc. All that came back fast and looked great. I WAS RELIEVED!!!! He went back and forth on whether to give me a shot of steriods but we decided against it (meaning he didn't think I'd deliver in 2 weeks). He said to stay on bedrest until Monday (see Dr. D) and go from there.

Today came and I went to my appt at 4pm and I got there and they told me that Dr. D had left and wasn't coming back and he wasn't in all week. They they said I could see a NP. I told them I was NOT to see an NP per Dr. D and Dr. High Risk and then another lady said "They don't have a choice, they can see an NP or they can leave" I proceeded to call Dr. High Risk myself on my OWN phone and got a hold of him right away. I explained what was going on and he said he'd see me first thing in the morning. Let's just say I left the office with my blood pressure high. Good thing they didn't take it!!!!

So, now it's off to see Dr. High Risk tomorrow!!! Wish us luck. PLEASE NO MORE BED REST. It makes me very grumpy and sore from laying down all the time!!!!

Santa came today....at nap time!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Stayed tuned for a post on Jack vs. Spike the dino!)

Christmas at Mimi and Popsy's

We had Christmas at Mimi and Popsy's today with my sister Angie and her family. We had a great time....great food (prime rib!!!!) and good laughs. First we had to get belly shots of me. I never had belly shots with Jack...cuz I didn't have a belly so I am loving life.

25 weeks 4 days

Matt wouldn't compare bellies with me so my nephew Jacob did....BEFORE

AFTER! hahah

Jack's new CARS sleeping bag and tent

concentrating!!!

Mimi and Jack in the sleeping bag together!

Brooke's new PINK michigan blanket for Matt (that my mom made) He is so proud. I absolutely love this picture. He looks so happy!!!!

GRAPE NUTS FLAKES.....enough said!

My sister and I got necklaces that have charms for our kiddos. LOVE IT!!!!

Matt putting on my new necklace

new car/train/color table!!!

Daddy and popsy working

We hope all of you have wonderful Christmas. I have to work everyday (even the weekend) except Christmas Eve, so Santa will be coming to our house after naptime on Christmas Eve. Not exactly what I had in mind but you gotta do what you gotta do.....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We have surpassed the date

FINALLY I have surpassed the dreaded date of 24 weeks and 4 days!! (That's when I delievered Jack). I never thought that day would come. It was last Sunday and boy was it a long day. I made up things all day in my mind that were wrong I think. Example, she didn't move enough, my head was pounding so my bp was extremely high (which in reality it wasn't at all). BUT I survived and now we are at 25 weeks and 2 days!!!! YAY!!!! Everyday is a plus from here on out!!!

I went to the doctor on Tuesday and she looked awesome. Blood pressure was amazing (122/74) and I didn't gain any weight (which is fine)! The cord flow looked good and she measured right on time. And are you ready for her estimated weight?!?!?!



1 pound 12 ounces!!!!!!!!


She is a pound bigger than Jack was already!!!! I can't hardly believe it actually. It's so weird!!

She was moving all over the place and we could hardly get her heart rate cuz she would not be still but alas, we got it. It was 159bpm. She is head down (not that it matters since I HAVE to have a c-section)

Dr. high risk is still thinking 34-36 weeks so we are looking at having baby Brooke here in 9 weeks..........CRAZY!!!!!

That's all for now.

We are getting super excited for Christmas! Jack isn't real sure about it because he thinks he just got presents for his birthday so why are we doing more??!! He is crazy!!!!

Thanksgiving and birthday party

Here are some photos from thanksgiving at Mimi and Popsy's house along with a little birthday party there. Also, we had Jack's birthday party at our house on Saturday. It was a great time. Family and friends and yummy food. What could be better. Oh....i know what's better....our friend Bob got to come over to our house for the party. they came late so that there wasn't as many people and it was just amazing. he hasn't been able to be at our house for months! We had a great visit and Matt and him had fun playing Wii Mario. Thanks Bob and Jaime for making the trip over. I can't wait to do it again!!!

Jack had his 4 year check upS this past week. We went to riley for his pulmonologist appt on Thursday and we got a very good report. We don't have to go back for 6 months!!!! Then Friday we went to his pediatrician and also got a great report. He is 40 inches and 35lbs!! 50th% for height AND weight!!! AMAZING!!!

Baby Brooke is doing well. Lots of moving and shaking. So we are happy with that.

We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!!!!

Love,
The Bowling's

Jack and More Mimi coloring

Jack and Zoey...need I say more?!?!?