Answered Prayers

After the ROC apt about Mav's heart, I went on a strict no caffeine diet for a week to see if it would correct the problem. I had a horrible migraine for 2 days, and had to end up going to my dr because my blood pressure went up due to the headache. She gave me some meds and it brought it back under control.

I went back to the ROC on the 19th and they said his heart was "beating beautifully!" The dr told me to keep doing whatever I was doing and he would see me back in 3 weeks to check on it again. I wasn't very thrilled that I can't have caffeine anymore, but I will do whatever it takes to keep him healthy! I am so thankful that God heard our prayers and allowed his heart to fix itself without any complications.

We got the crib and changing table together! Allen and Momma T came over and we all had an entertaining time getting them together. I thought this might make everything more real, but it still seems so far away and I don't think I fully fathom that I am going to have a son. It's crazy, but a good kind of crazy. I am getting pretty miserable and big, and cannot wait until March! Mav should be growing a 1/2 lb a week from now until delivery time! So we shall see where all of his 1/2 lbs decide to go...because I frankly don't know how he has much room to grow in there!

I broke down and decided to sign up for birthing classes. I originally decided, along with Brian, that we didn't need to take them. What's the use? They will just give us a whole lot of information that we really don't need and I will just get overwhelmed. Well, I had a change of heart and decided that it was probably best if we took them, just to be prepared. Plus, I want the experience and I think we will have fun :)

Stay tuned for more updates as Maverick Paul continues to grow and prepares to make his grand entrance into the world very soon!

Mav's heart...

So I went back to the ROC yesterday for a routine ultrasound, just to make sure he is still growing good. He is growing right on time, but they found some skips in his little heartbeat. The doctor wants to see me back in one week, to see if it corrects itself. I cannot have ANY caffeine, to see if this helps. If not, he will want to see me more frequently to keep an eye on Mav's heart. The doctor assured me it's nothing to worry about...yet. However, if it keeps up, it could cause his heart to send messages to his brain that his heart is stopping briefly, which could cause him to freak out and his heart to beat way too fast. I am trying to just give it to God because He is the great physician and He knows the plans He has for us. Please just keep little Maverick in your prayers! I will update next week when I know more :)

Mav in 3D!

Sunday was a definite Funday! We were able to schedule a 3D/4D ultrasound at a place called A Stork's View in Mandarin. We brought our families and Adam and Amy along for the ride! It was a true blessing to be able to see our sweet little guy like this. The ultrasound tech was amazing and such a sweetheart. I think she said it best when she said it's like "having a window to sneak a peek at your baby."
He was VERY active. In fact, she said she has never seen a baby more active in the 15 years that she has been doing this! We are going to have our hands full, that's for sure.
She was also able to tell us that Mav is currently 2 lbs, 12 oz, and 14 inches long. AND if he keeps growing like he has been, he should be around 7 1/2 lbs at birth (considering I deliver 5 days before or after my due date). Not bad!

Here are 2 of my favorites...enjoy! :)

So stinkin sweet! :)

A little yawn :)

Growth spurt!

WOW! This is just one week later than the last pic posted, and I am 28 weeks, 5 days here.