Bacteria

I title this one "bacteria" because I have had it lately. I had a urinary tract infection (UTI) and strep throat, but not at the same time. Thank the Lord!

At almost 21 weeks I started getting really uncomfortable in my lower abdomen. It was a Monday. I thought it may be round ligaments, but I didn't think I could make it through the pregnancy if I had to be that uncomfortable. I began wearing the belly support belt and stretching. The next day was a snow day and I slept most of the day and was in pain. Round ligaments usually pull when changing positions, etc. I would feel pain or squeezing while I was just sitting or lying there. Blake suggested I should go to the doctor. School was 2 hours late the next day because of the snow clean up. So, Blake took me to the doctor and my class was being taken care of if I was going to be late. Right away Dr. Greek checked the baby's heartbeat and I cried because I was so glad she was ok. He could barely touch my abdomen without it hurting. One of my kidneys was getting tender to touch too. The urinalysis confirmed a UTI. I got an antibiotic and I felt better within 24 hours. That was so painful!

I got done with that antibiotic the next Wednesday and the following Saturday night I started to get a sore throat. The next day it was worsening. Monday I went to school but didn't teach. I went to the doctor and the strep test came back positive. I couldn't talk or swallow my own saliva without it hurting. Sooo painful! I got another antibiotic. I trust the doctors but I still wonder if the antibiotics are safe while pregnant. Anyway, I stayed home Tuesday and we had another snow day on Wednesday. So, I taught 2 days.

In between the two illnesses I had my regular monthly appointment. I met with the resident, Dr. Lantoria, for the first time. He will be fine I think. Dr. Greek pushed on my tummy to help me feel her move. I couldn't even though he said he could feel her move. I hadn't felt her move very much or on a consistant basis.

So far so good this week! It's Wednesday. I feel her move a lot now. She is strong! She surprises me sometimes. I guess I startle her too. One evening my tummy made a loud gurgle and I felt her move on both sides of my tummy. ha! Monday I told Blake that I hadn't felt her move very much that day, but I had been moving and teaching most of the day. So, he rubbed my belly slightly. Well, that's all it took. She began kicking and making my belly move. Blake was able to feel it once too. It's so fun! Our baby!

Today we toured the birthing center and registered all the information they need to know when we come in to have the baby. It is nice to know that we just have to go in and a lot of the stuff is already done. It also makes me a bit nervous about the labor and the pain, but no turning back now! ha! I don't really want to anyway.

The schoolyear is winding down. Since I've been sick and always tired I am looking forward to summer vacation. I am also trying to savor these last 2 months of working in one of the most wonderful places to be. I will miss the staff. I will miss the kids. I keep thinking that I am leaving but I will never leave completely. I would love to help out and support the school in different capacities in the future. Then our kids will go there...through high school if that continues to develop. I wouldn't have them anywhere else.

God is good.

Until next time...