Thursday, June 26, 2008

Life being Pregnant


The view from our dining room.


Our place. The bunkhouse on the left side is torn down.


Our house from the sky- I was flying with my boss, Alan.



Hey!


This weekend Andrew's mentor/professor Gator and his family are coming to visit and see the ranch. We are excited and I'm cooking up a storm today. I'm not supposed to be on my feet much anymore. I went to the Dr. on Tuesday and I have the early signs of preeclampsia or toxemia. That means my blood pressure is elevated and I'm retaining more fluid than I should be. I guess it can be really serious and if it gets worse they would induce labor early. It starts to mess with your kidneys, liver and placenta. Anyway the Dr. put me on rest but not nec. bed rest. He told me to spend most of my day resting and not on my feet and drink more water and eat less salt. It has been extremely difficult to lay low. I have so many projects I'm working on--doesn't he know I'm nesting. It has been an adjustment for Andrew and I not to work on projects together.


Last night I gave Abby a detailed bath since she thinks she lives in the barn with the kitties. She has taken on the role of being their mom and lets them nurse her and everything. Afterwards I trimmed up her hair so she looks a lot better. When Abby takes a break from being mom she comes to the house to sleep. Those kitties wear her out.


Anyway I thought I would post some pictures of our place since some people have asked to see them. Most of these are from the fall. It has been so bright/hot during the day to take pictures. They all looked washed out and I forget to take them at night. Right now the grass is pretty green and lush because we've had some rain.

Please pray for a safe and healthy delivery of Daraby and a spirit of calm for us.

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