Updates

Well, this picture pretty much sums up my life lately. Enormous and uncomfortable.

Actually, other than my really fat, tree-trunk like ankles, I can't complain. I have pretty easy pregnancies all things considered. I went to the dr on Wednesday and he said I'm measuring at 40 cm -- 2 weeks big, but it was the same with Chance, so no surprise there. I'm dilated to 2 cm and about 70% effaced. Again, I was at that state with Chance weeks before he was born, so I doubt I will go early. He's already got the induction faxed to the hospital and set for the 27th so I'm pretty much banking on that date.

All things considering with Jeff, it's probably best to have the date set so we can schedule someone to help with Chance, drive to the hospital, etc.

I guess that just leaves an update on Jeff. We went to the neurologist yesterday. Initially the dr walks in and immediately says, "Well, we want to send you up to the U for testing because we just can't figure you out". NOT comforting. Anyway, turns out that to be at a "therapeutic" level on his seizure medication, he should be between 10-20. He was at a 4. No wonder he had a seizure, right? He's also having side effects from one of his other medications too. After a discussion with the PA and the Dr, they decided to try another medication for a month to see if we can bring his levels up and then reduce the migraine medicine that are causing side effects.

And it's official...Jeff can't drive for 3 months. It's a bad situation all around. I feel awful for Jeff...I can't imagine not being able to drive and I also feel bad for myself because, well, it's just stinky being the only driver. Anyway, best case scenario is that the medication works right off the bat but who knows. Last time it took two months to regulate the meds. The Dr said the good news is that his levels have probably been low for a while now and if he's only had one seizure, he'll do great once the meds are regulated. I just don't know if I could mentally handle another seizure. Here's to hoping!!

As far as Chance goes...he's definitely a crazy two year old. He just has ENDLESS amounts of energy. He's a sweetheart though. I know it's super early since he just turned 2, but he's really interested in potty training, so we've kind of started. He's gone pee twice and a little nugget of a poo once. I hope to get him all done by the time school starts in August! Wish me luck.

Well, that's it for now. Probably won't blog again until Sophie is born. Thanks for everyone's concern and well wishes.