Woe is me.

I'm going to try to make this as brief as I can because, frankly, I really don't want to relive it. This has been one of the longest, hardest weeks ever. That fever I wrote about last week ended up sticking around through Wednesday. It was then replaced on Thursday with an incredibly overwhelming exhaustion that I can't even explain. I could barely keep my eyes open, and when they were open I was super dizzy and had a hard time focusing on anything.

I finally saw my general practitioner on Thursday (after my OB's office refused to see me b/c of the fever. Um, I'm pregnant - I'm growing a fetus and it's their job to check on said fetus when it could be in danger. Do they not have masks in the office?? Very frustrating...) He couldn't find anything wrong with me, so I was sent on my way with orders to eat & drink as much as possible. Finally, Saturday night he called to check on me and let me know he saw the slightest bit of an infection in my labs that he was going to try treating. Praise the Lord - drugs! I've been on antibiotics since Sat night and I'm feeling much better. Still not 100%, but pretty darn close considering what a mess I was all week.

I can't even begin to thank everyone that stepped up to help out. Brooke was very well taken care of all week while Mommy was mostly MIA. It was a very strange week for her, but I did try to put her to bed myself all week (which I think she appreciated.) Fingers crossed that I continue to get better & this is a much more normal week for everyone!

How far along?: 32 weeks, 2 days.
Total weight gain/loss: Down a lot this week, I think I'm back down to 21.5 lbs total.
Sleep: I've done a lot of it this week. But it's never longer than about 45 mins at a time. Even overnight, I'm awake every 30-45 mins rolling over to the other hip. Very painful. And there are lots of bathroom breaks mixed in.
Movement: Bless his/her little heart! It was a pretty rough week for both of us, but Baby Reeder has kindly been moving about as needed to let me know he/she is doing okay in there.
Food/Cravings: I'm just thrilled to have an appetite back. There are lots of birthday treats sitting around just waiting for me to devour :)
Gender: I had a dream last night that it was a boy, but that we didn't find out the sex until a day or 2 after delivery because we weren't ready to know (dude, I don't understand either.)
New w/pregnancy #2: Having a child to take care of while pregnant is just a completely new ball game.
What I miss: Good, strong medication (i.e. anything but Tylenol.)
What I am looking forward to: My doctor's appt tomorrow. I'm dying to make sure this kiddo is okay (and also to give my OB's office an earful!)
Best moment this week: Realizing that I have the most amazing network of family and friends surrounding me that is always willing to step up to the plate to help out my little family. Baby Reeder is incredibly blessed to be coming into this big ball of love!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't get sick. It sucks.
Milestones: Bi-weekly OB appts start this week!!