We're back in the hospital

Sunday night, Rosie was very restless and not acting like herself.  When we got up, she seemed hot and her temperature was 101.4.  My mom advised we go to the hospital immediately.  After the pediatrician saw her and confirmed her fever, she was admitted.  Apparently it is very, very bad for a newborn to have a fever.
As soon as we got there, the did all the blood tests and did a lumbar puncture to test for bacteria in her cerebral spinal fluid too.  This was heartbreaking to watch my tiny little girl in so much pain.

 She is looking so much better!

Her poor little legs!

Anyway, she has been on some serious antibiotics, lots of tylenol and mostly unclothed since we got here Monday morning.  We got the news that her urine tested positive for Group B Strep.  I didn't test positively, so we're guessing the culture was botched a bit.  Rosie got the bacteria from me when she was born.  But babies cannot handle the bacteria like adults can.  I haven't done too much research (on purpose- I don't want to be burdened at this point with all the possible complications), but this is much more serious than I originally thought.  We're going to be at the hospital for at least a week, so long as things continue to improve.  She definitely is doing better.  Her fever is coming down and she seems less irritable.  I am glad that things are going so well considering where we could be.

Ken with the baby

Grandma Kindt with our Rosie

She is here!

Our sweet Rosalie Ann was born on Tuesday the 22nd at 12:44pm!  She weighs 8 pounds, 1 ounce and is 20 inches long.  She is doing well and we are so glad she is finally here.  We'll let you all know more once we catch our breaths from our new life.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Although I wish I already had my little girl in my arms, I will soon!  Tomorrow morning I'll be induced and hopefully that will work it won't be too long until she is born.  One of my favorite midwives is on call then, so that is nice too.
And if everything goes smoothly, I'll be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner!

Get Out

This video is making me giggle today.



Be sure to put on the closed captions!



P.S. Sorry I was crabby yesterday.

Yes, yes, I am.

For those of you holding your breaths, I am still pregnant.  You are just going to have to wait.  Jared was born the day after his due date, so as of today, I have never been this pregnant before.  You don't need to ask again, I will let you know (with plenty of exclamation points) when things have happened.  No one is more ready than I am.
I've had contractions every single night this week, none of which have turned into a baby, so I've got better things to do.  I've had my little cry about it, but I am going to move on now.  There is some baking to be done, sewing projects to start and finish, movies to be watched and a little boy who needs some attention. 

Ugh, pregnancy, I am so over you.

We're together now

Ken is here now and we are together!  Hurray!

Well, except that he was gone all of yesterday to get us a new apartment.
Well, and today, after our last midwife appointment, he spent the rest of his time doing this:

Seriously, though I am glad we are in the same state.  And I'm glad that he is willing to miss all the fun we have during the day, so we can have a job someday.  He is awesome.

 

We are in love!

Feeling pretty

I got my toenails done today.  The leg rub and shiny colors make me feel like a million bucks. 
Now I am pretty sure that this means I am labor-ready.  Someone should let the baby know...

Pink eye

Jared got a touch of pink eye this weekend.  This was taken after the goopiness really cleared up.  Thankfully, it is almost completely better now.  It was just too pitiful!

First snow

The day started out rainy, but turned into this.  Hurray snow! 

On a related note, oh my goodness, I am having a winter baby.

Planning for success

So one thing I forgot in Utah is the USB cord for the camera.  And the one my parents have doesn't fit.  So, you'll just have to use your imaginations for a while.
My life feels like it is full of countdowns.  4 days until Ken gets here. 8 days until my due date. 15 days until I'm a week overdue.  16 days until Thanksgiving and 46 days until Christmas.  Well, yesterday instead of focusing on what is not happening, I planned.  I figured out everything I want to do before Ken gets here this weekend.  And then (this is the coolest part) I planned a reward system for each day between my due date and my possible induction.  Great right?  That way I'm not as grumpy when I don't have a baby yet!  Highlights of this plan include a haircut, a luxurious bath, frozen custard from Culver's, and a romantic night out with Ken.  Waiting a bit to have this little one is not looking so bad after all!
I am feeling pretty proud of myself right now...

Things I miss about Provo

• My friends (I miss my friends, I miss my friends!)
• Football game traffic and energy- inconvenient, but exciting
• Free stuff from on campus- hot dogs, cake, magnets, frisbees, concerts, movies, etc.
• Near sound proof apartments
• Peers- Seriously 90% of people I interacted with are within five or six years of my age
• Museums (again mostly free)
• Turning lanes- stress free left turns!
• The temple
• So much to do! If you complain about the activities available in Provo you are crazy. Seriously there are plays, concerts, dances, comedy shows, sporting events and special lectures going on all the time. And that is just on campus! Off campus there is bowling, mini-golf, roller skating, boating, hiking, dollar theater, shopping, parks, dozens of restaurants and much more! I apologize for this mini rant.
• Mormons- I am truly excited for my life of being in the religious minority, but there is something nice about not having to explain yourself or your actions. General conference, fast Sunday and handcart recreations are a little hard to explain sometimes.
• My apartment- I just figured out where everything belonged...
  
• Watching autumn and winter come down the mountain.
• Walking past the places where Ken and I fell in love. We did this walk on the night before I left. Hormones and memories combined were a powerful combination.
• Being near my sister Ruth. I have come to appreciate the idea of living in the same town/neighborhood as all of my siblings. That would be a feat to coordinate!
• Wymount- it is such a wonderful community. Safe. Quiet. Lots of playgrounds. Volleyball in the summers. Free pastries on Fridays. *Sigh*
• Case lot sales- When everyone is working on a ten year food supply, the grocery stores supply anything you could want. In bulk.
• BYU devotionals- Honestly, I didn't go to many after I had Jared, but it was nice knowing they were there.
• Smoke free environment. Especially when I am pregnant, I have a hard time understanding why smoking isn't a criminal offense. I am absolutely horrified at the thought of moving into an apartment that has ever had smokers in it.
• Hilly walks- I dread them, but my calves look awesome after just a week or two of consistency.
• Ken- I hope he gets here soon!