Balancing Act

(Before the shower- I know, no smiles, but one of the only pics we have together!!!)

Sunday was an interesting day for us!!! My sweet niece, Carrissa asked me a few months ago if she could have a shower for us. Although this is baby #5, she really wanted to do something since we didn't have anything because of the fire. So, we headed into town for the day. The kids were having a blast opening presents and eating cake. The hostess had a pool at her house, so all week the kids had been planning their big swimming day. As they all ventured out to the pool, Aiden of course started running around the sides, making me a nervous wreck. All of the sudden, I began to feel horrible pains in my tummy. The pains just got worse and then there was pressure. I was kind of off by myself, so I wasn't quite sure what to do- yell for help, cry, scream? Within a few minutes, although it felt like hours, Marc noticed my face and came over to see what was going on. He immediately freaked out, and got me inside and someone to take the kids. After about 20 minutes of the ongoing pain, we decided to go to the hospital. When we finally got hooked up to the machines, the contractions had stopped a little, but they were still 1-2 minutes apart. They immediately gave me some nasty drugs to stop them, which totally elevated my heart, so then we had to try and get that down. So, to sum it all up, this little guy wanted out early, but they want him to cook a little longer!!
So, now I am faced with what to do. I still have to live my crazy life but try to be cautious. I am nervous to go anywhere alone with the kids, but don't want to take away their summer from them. I had planned a fun day for us tomorrow going to the splash pad and the library, and I think we are still going to go. If I was any earlier in my pregnancy, I think I would lay up and not do too much, but since I am 35 weeks and know that the baby is healthy, I don't want to take everything away from the other 4. There is a good chance that I don't have anymore contractions, so I don't want to spend the next few weeks living in fear!!! Marc really doesn't want me to go, but the kids are so excited that I don't want to let them down. We will see how it goes....