Wowzers, what a weekend!

Friends and Family, I am so behind on the blogger world lately. It is totally not like me, but I have my hands kind of full at the moment so bare with me as I get in a routine and find the time to get my daily blogs in. I hate that I am missing all of my friends blogs and hope to be back soon so I can really take the time to read what is going on in your lives and comment!

My weekend was horrible. It started off Friday night. I was busy Friday getting ready for Avery's doctor appt at 3:45. Then a HUGE storm came through NWA and they spotted funnel clouds everywhere. I am deathly afraid of storms and HATE them with a passion. So as I listened to the news, they told my town to take cover... so I did just that! I piled tons of pillows in the bathtub, along with blankets, formula, water, diapers, etc... (I know, you may think I am crazy) but I wanted to be fully prepared! I sat in the tub for about 30 minutes until the storm passed, texting people that I know and praying, along with singing Jesus loves me to Avery. Oh yea, Pickle (my dog) was in the tub too... he curled up and went to sleep with Avery. After the storm finally passed, I had to get Avery fed, an outfit planned, and get out the door to her appt. Having a baby consists of lots of planning.... LOTS!!!! That itself took me an hour! Thank goodness I took my shower before the storm! By the time I was done I was sweating! These hormones are still a little off, haha!

Friday after my appt my parents wanted to treat us to dinner. They took me and Chad to On the Border to eat and then we were going to stay at their house because Chad was golfing down the road that next day early, and I had my sister in law's baby shower in Bella Vista and needed mom's help to prepare for that with gifts, getting baby around etc. Plus, I needed a change of scenery, I was feeling cooped up in our house!!!! On the way to their house I told Chad that I was feeling horrible. My chest started hurting really bad to the point where I couldn't even touch it. I immediately got into the tub to put hot water on me and to relax. An hour later I broke out in a fever and had cold chills that went on until 2am. I didn't know what was going on but felt bad enough to go to the ER. My parents got up with me and Chad and watched Avery as I got into the shower and proceeded to the hospital with Chad. We ended up being there for 8 hours! They ran tests, pumped me with fluids... learned that I had mastitus in my right breast from feeding, gave me antibiotics, then said I had a urinary track infection and that my white blood cell count was high. I had an ultra sound and there was a little fluid in my uterus from birth but nothing that concerned them right off. They were going to admit me but I really didn't want to be admitted and told Dr. H that I wanted to go home, so he said that was fine... that's why I love him, haha!
.... I am better now on antibiotics but broke out in hives last night after taking my pain meds with the antibiotics. So I am watching that. I am glad I went to the ER because I was scared to feed Avery. I'm okay to feed now, just have to monitor it and take the meds. What a scary weekend! And tiring... I know my mom is exhausted but she did great taking care of my little one- dad too! After all of this, because we supplemented a ton of formula while I was gone, Avery was constipated today! WOWZERS! Finally we got her taken care of but man, that was hard because she was fussy- bless her heart!

I was SO upset that I had to miss my sister in law Kara's baby shower. It was beautiful to say the least!!! My mom and dad really wanted to be there so they dressed Avery up and headed up there while I slept all afternoon. Mom had such a nice time. I posted some pics of how awesome it was so you could see the amazing cake for one, and the adorable watermelon!!! The girls did such an amazing job. Kara was very supportive and understood and checked on me throughout the day. I truly hated that I missed her big day, but told her I was there in spirit! Kara is due in August with baby Stella and we are so excited for her arrival!!!

It's now Sunday evening and I am pooped and ready for bed. We haven't been up for a ton of company lately in the evenings, tonight was the first night since we had Avery that it was just me and Chad so we have really enjoyed the night to ourselves. We needed some alone time for a couple of days to get in a routine and enjoy the time we have missed out with each other. Having a baby is super exciting but can also be so draining and overwhelming. I love all of the support though and appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, dinners, gifts, and phone calls! We have the most amazing family and friends!!!!

Until next time . . .