Elle is all ready spoiled!!

Well... as I was sitting doing nothing- Doctors orders - the door bell rang. It was the mail lady with a present from Aunt Linda and Grandma Fly for Elle!!!! Yay!! They got her so much cute stuff I can't wait to put her in all of her new clothes! She is going to be one well dressed little girl! Thanks Aunt Linda and Grandma for brighting my day with a gift for Elle! I love and miss you guys so much!

Doctor Update!

I went to the doctor yesterday and they believe I have preeclampsia. They did some blood work and urine tests and found that I had a lot of protein in my urine. My blood pressure was pretty high again also. I have to go back on Monday with a 24 hour collection of my urine (fun) so they can determine if I have it for sure and what step to take next! Here is some info I got off the internet about Preeclampsia. For thoes of you who may not know what it is- like me!


Preeclampsia is a common problem during pregnancy. The condition — sometimes referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension — is defined by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (I have both)
Often, preeclampsia causes only modest increases in blood pressure. Left untreated, however, preeclampsia can lead to serious — even fatal — complications for both mother and baby.
The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery of the baby. (Which means Elle might be coming sooner than expected... I wouldn't mind! =) )If preeclampsia develops near the end of your pregnancy, delivery is the obvious solution. If you're diagnosed with preeclampsia earlier in your pregnancy, you and your doctor face the delicate task of prolonging your pregnancy to allow your baby more time to mature, without putting you or your baby at risk of serious complications.

Signs and symptoms
The signs of preeclampsia are elevated blood pressure (hypertension) and the presence of excess protein in your urine (proteinuria) after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The excess protein is related to problems with your kidneys. Your doctor may identify these signs of preeclampsia at one of your regular prenatal visits.
Other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia — which can develop gradually or strike suddenly, often in the last few weeks of pregnancy — may include:
Severe headaches ( I have had a few headaches- not severe though)
Changes in vision, including temporary loss of vision, blurred vision or light sensitivity
Upper abdominal pain, usually under the ribs on the right side ( I have this a lot on my right side I always just thought it was Elle!)
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Decreased urine output ( I have this too)
Sudden weight gain, typically more than 2 pounds a week (2 weeks ago I had gained 4 lbs in one week)
Swelling (edema), particularly in the face and hands, often accompanies preeclampsia as well. ( thats me again!)
Swelling isn't considered a reliable sign of preeclampsia, however, because it also occurs in many normal pregnancies.

House Update

I wasn't allowed to do much but I got to snap all the pictures! =) I tried to sneak some painting in here and there!

Mark and Mom painting the Kitchen- we still are not finished with all of the doors yet but we are getting there!!!

Our couch fits much better in the house than the apartment!

More Painting!!

Doesn't the box Matt made for Elle look so cute!?! I love it!

Elle's room turned out soooooo cute! Matt did such a great job!

Good thing Matt's such a good painter!

SPECIAL THANKS to Mom and Mark for coming and helping us soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!! It was fun having you around and we REALLY appreciated everything you did- we never would have been able to do it with out you!!!!!! Thanks!

My wife!

Two years ago this month, I met Lindsay at a bonfire in Michigan. She is without a doubt the most incredible person I have ever met! I just wanted to tell her what she is to me,

She is...

• The best and worst part of my day(I hate to leave her in the morning, but love to come home to her at night)


• Challenging (spiritually, physically, personally, and mentally)


• The confidence I need to accomplish anything


• So much stronger of a person than I am in every way


• Incredibly beautiful in the morning


• Supportive beyond what I could ever ask for


• Bluntly honest(good or bad)


• Loving


• Unbiased to everyone she meets


• Completely selfless


• An excited new mother


• The love of my life, my best friend, my wife

Thanks for the best two years of my life, I Love You!

Fun in the Sun!

Alyssa and Kendra came over for a swim today! It was a lot of fun watching Kendra swim all around the pool. She is so brave! She was being so sweet saying hi to baby Elle!

Charleston

Matt and I went to Charleston last weekend for a one year get-a-way! We had such a great time together seeing the city! It was really rainy while we were there so we checked out the aquarium.

Can you see the Fish?