Week 25

Today, I had another ultra sound and was able to watch Ella a lot! It was so fun, thankfully despite all the other issues with pregnancy this is one exciting thing to look forward to!!! She weighs 1 lb 10 oz and is measuring at 25 weeks and 1 day! So she is growing perfectly, which is just what we wanted to hear! Everything for me checked out great as well. My fluid is in the normal range as well as all the other measurements. So thankfully, even with all the "possible" risk things are moving right along! In the little/short video you will see Ella's hand moving up and down by her head. She also opened her mouth as if to say "hello" (or yawn!HA) as you will see in the video. We have a couple pictures too, but they don't show up well on the computer. In one of the photo's the tech and I were laughing because her cheeks (on the face) looks so chubby (maybe this child will actually look like her Mommy after all!HA). That is about all. Blood pressure is a bit lower, still have a ways to go but all is well. We are so grateful for each "healthy" day that goes by and for each great "report" on Ella!

Much Love!!! Brian, Lisa, Kylie, and Ella Lamoureaux

A little detour in the journey...

Went to get a check today as I have had some more swelling in my feet and hands as well as a little bit of an elevated blood pressure. The nurse confirmed that my blood pressure is elevated (was 120/75 a couple weeks ago and now is 140/80) and a slight increase of protein in urine. Since all the docs were out today and with the potential /risk of pre eclampsia that could happen at any time now (hopefully NEVER), the nurse put me on bedrest until Tuesday (only can get up to use the toilet and shower, thank goodness for my Blackberry phone!HA). Reason is to do what we can to keep my blood pressure down as it can be dangerous for the baby and I if elevated. She agreed to let me go to work Tuesday since it is the first day with the students ONLY if I don't develop any other symptoms this weekend (she gave me a list of things to watch for) and if I follow her orders of bedrest until then. I go back in on Tuesday at 4pm for another check and to determine what do to from there. If anything. I am hoping it is just a matter of adjusting my dose in blood pressure medicine. So keep Ella and I in your prayers that all is fine and that I can resume somewhat of a normal routine next week. At only 5 1/2 months we have a ways to go yet...In case I have failed to mention this before, this is the LAST pregnancy!!!!