About a Knee

(For those of you who have heard my complaints about Matt being gone so much with Jiu-Jitsu and Basketball during our last months as a couple, I must defend myself. I did NOT pray for this to happen, I did NOT pay anyone to injure my husband and I do NOT have a Matty Voodoo doll hidden in my room. Just don't look under the pillow...)About 2 weeks ago, Matt competed in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament in Seattle. During his first fight, his opponent turned Matt's leg one way, while Matt's body went the other resulting in 3 loud pops in his knee. The match was immediately stopped when Matt screamed in pain, his opponent grimaced in disgust and the Ref was sure that something was broken. Matt headed home (Our friend Kyle drove him), upset and in pain and called the Dr.

They started out with an Xray to make sure that no bones were broken. Then an MRI was scheduled and done with an exam that Matt said was more painful than the actual injury.

The MRI showed that Matt has torn his MCL and his ACL. Luckily, it doesn't look like either are completely torn, so they are going to give Matt 6 weeks of physical therapy to see if that works before surgery is discussed.

I am so thankful that Matt didn't hurt himself worse, but I pray that he will be able to heal fast. It has been challenging for us since getting up from the couch, walking, driving and stairs are hard on both of us right now, and I only imagine its going to get harder for me through this last bit of pregnancy. So I hope that therapy will do the job!

BIG News

I had a Doctors appointment on Wednesday to go over the ultrasound pictures that we had last week. There have been a few concerns that they were looking into such as my fibroids and the baby's heart. I was told that they couldn't find the fibroids (good news) and that the heart is functioning properly (also very good news).

Then the Dr informed me that our baby is in the 90th percentile for size! He is almost 5lbs already, which is a whole pound heavier than most in-utero babies his age. The other "wonderful" news that he gave me was that fetus's DOUBLE in size in the last 4 weeks. I have 7 more to go. Awesome.

I had a pretty good idea that we were going to be dealing with a large baby since Matt was close to 10lbs at delivery, and I was a large 8lbs. I am so happy that he is growing well, gaining strength and size and that we have no big concerns at this time. However, I was hoping for an easy and short labor, but I am guessing that is now out of the picture. :)

Here are our stats today:

His Heart Rate: 175 (he was active at the time of reading)
My Weight: 147lbs
My size: 38cm (most women are equal to the amount of weeks they are. I should be around 32cm. But since Im carrying the Hulk...)

Also, we started our birthing class this week. It is definitely an interesting group of people, but we have already learned a lot. My homework assignments this week are to find 2 cd's to practice relaxing to, kegel exercises and find a focal point to assist me during delivery. (A picture, stuffed animal, etc.) Matt loved learning about how to time contractions, and that in the delivery room, the "Coach" is in charge. We'll see how that goes when the time comes :)

I want...

...a mattress with a hole in it so that I can lay on my stomach. I am so tired of trying to sleep on my left side.

...a hair cut. Just a trim since its a really bad idea to make any drastic physical changes while pregnant. My body is doing a nice enough job of that on its own.

...new Maternity jeans. I have been putting this off because I hate spending money on maternity clothes, but Sarah got me a gift certificate to Old Navy, so the time is now.

...money. I hate this economy and its horrible timing. 1 million dollars will do.

...a Mango-Mantra smoothie from Jamba Juice sounds so good right now. I wish I had money. (see above)

...to use all of my new camera equipment. The weather has been perfect, but I haven't had any sessions for a while. I am dying for some new pictures.

...my baby already. I am getting so anxious to meet him, but I know he has quite a bit more growing to do.

...a vacation.

...the gray, black and yellow Dwell bedspread I found for our guest bedroom/office. Love it.

...clear and clean sinuses. I feel like I have had a stuffy nose this entire year.

...bigger cars and cheaper gas. My Jetta and I have been in a fight for 3 years now. We need to call it quits, and move on.

...Matt's knee to be un-injured. Having two young and capable people wobbling around the house like a couple in their 80's is just sad.

Thank you for tuning in while I released my inner brat. I realize that I am lucky to have everything I need, but I felt so inclined to vent aboout my many wants.

Over and out.

Dinner Out

Last night I got to have dinner with Kathryn and Samantha, two girls that I went to High School with. Sam and her husband live close, but Kathryn and her family are in town visiting from Kentucky. It was so fun to see all of them, and I cant wait to hang out again soon!

The whole group after dessert.

Kathryn and Tim Burton

Brent and Sam Anderson
and us. Matt LOVES to mess with my pictures without my knowledge. Here he has put cake in his teeth. Thanks baby.