Magnus is six months old!

Magnus' first Thanksgiving coincided with his 6 month birthday. Little did we know that we would spend the day in the same hospital where he was born. James woke up early Tuesday morning with a pain in his stomach.  The pain subsided a little over the next day but got significantly worse by Thanksgiving morning. He decided to go to a local clinic to get it checked out but it wasn't open due to the holiday.  He called my uncle, Steve, to ask for his medical opinion.  Steve came over and talked to James about his pain.  In the end he recommended going to the ER to rule out something serious. I was trying to figure out what to do with the kids, especially since Magnus nurses and doesn't take a bottle.  At all. I was feeling really flustered and Steve offered to take James up to McKay while I took Mina to my parent's house.  I was really grateful!

While James got processed at the hospital, I took Mina to my Mom and Dad's house. Brent and Melanie were headed to Bountiful for our family dinner, the same dinner we were planning on attending.  They dropped off their contribution and then drove to my parent's house to pick up me and Magnus.  By the time we got to the hospital, James was in surgery.  His white blood cell count was high enough that they opted not to do a scan and just proceed to surgery.

James sent me this before he went in for surgery

 We didn't have to wait too long before he was in recovery and then in a hospital room.  After that we waited for James to wake up and decide if he wanted to stay overnight or come home.

 I am so grateful that I have such wonderful in-laws! They stayed into the evening after I needed to leave to put the kids to bed.  James has really great parents!

 The next day Mina and I started to decorate the house for Christmas.  I couldn't reach the box for the Christmas tree so we waited to set that up until later.

 Magnus had his six month check up the following Monday.  He is healthy and doing great!
His six month stats:
Height: 26 1/4"
Weight: 17 lbs 13 oz
Head circumference: 17 1/4"

He wears size 6 month clothes and just moved in to size 3 diapers.  He and Mina wear the same size!

We have also started solids.

I don't think he is a fan.

32 weeks!

I had a routine appointment this morning, the first of my every two weeks instead of every month check ups. I mentioned that I had been feeling a lot of Braxton Hicks recently (especially yesterday) but they weren't regular nor did they intensify.  After Dr. Kirkman examined me he said (approximately) "The good news is that your cervix is closed but the baby is already pretty low.  I'd say you are about 25% effaced.  I think you'll probably have this baby a few weeks early."  He talked to me about paying attention to the symptoms and to call if I start feeling actual contractions.  I don't know how early Mina will come but it sounds like we might have a July baby and not have an August baby!

It was sort of surreal to hear that she will most likely come early (and not just from my Mom who has been saying it for months.)  If Mina is 3 weeks early then we'll have a baby in 5 WEEKS.  That is just over a month, folks.  That is sort of crazy.

I'm not going to post another bump picture because I personally don't really like them.  I figure I posted enough on this blog already.  I just hope I don't regret it later on.  Oh well!

30 weeks!

Almost!
I had an appointment on Wednesday at 29 weeks.  It was my last monthly appointment, now I'll go every two weeks.  It's hard to believe that this pregnancy is going by so fast!  My appointment was "extra fun" because I had to drink the dreaded glucose drink to check for gestational diabetes.  I guess I was nervous about it because I hardly slept at all the night before.  The drink was tolerable but not tasty by any means.  It tasted like flat, thick orange soda.  For someone who doesn't drink pop often, it was a lot to swallow.  An hour later they drew my blood and ran tests.  (Quick side story.  The phlebotomists at the Lodge are AMAZING.  It hardly hurts when they poke and I hardly bruise afterwards.  My past experience hasn't been great so I'm really happy about the experiences I've had at the Lodge.)  After that I had my regular appointment with Dr. Kirkman.  Everything looked good, I've been really fortunate.  He did warn me about being too "good natured" in terms of pains and discomfort.  He told me to pay attention to the pain, especially when the Braxton Hicks turn into real contractions.  I realize I have a little while longer until that will happen but I'm sure it will happen before I know it!

The office called a few days later to say that my levels looked good; no gestational diabetes or anemia.  But, there were trace amounts of Strep so I'm taking antibiotics now.  It's a much better outcome than it could have been!  I might post another bump picture later this week.  I would do it now but I don't look cute because I haven't gotten ready for the day yet.  Speaking of clothes, last weekend we went to the Gap Outlet store in Riverdale. (Since when is OGDEN the place to go?  They get the first Sephora in JC Penney and now the only Gap north of Salt Lake?  Weird!!!)  I was told to visit by my lovely friends, Jenny and Caroline, who both scored major deals when they visited.  I was NOT disappointed.

They don't carry maternity at their store but they did have a lot of blousy tops and tunics.  I bought them in a larger size, added a belt and they WORK!  I bought:

1. A long blue t-shirt (I need to add elastic to ruche the sides, I'll do that today)
2. A silver braided belt
3. Pink and brown dotted tunic
4. White and blue dotted tunic with pin tucks (my FAVORITE top!)
5. Hot pink and black sports bra

The most "expensive" item was the sports bra but it was only $10 so it hardly broke the bank.  The shirts were $2 for the tee and $3 each for the other two.  I think the belt was $5 or $6.   I was so happy to get so much for so little.  I seriously felt like my amazing sister, Hilary, queen of bargain shopping.