This Is Not My Leg!

Today was another strange day in Cali-land! My first two pregnancies were pretty darn smooth but this third one............ oh that is another story altogether. It has not been terrible compared to what many women go through but it hasn't been a field trip either. For the first three months of the pregnancy I was so sick that I not only couldn't eat, but it got to a point where I couldn't even swallow or keep down any liquids. I was diagnosed Hyperemesis Gravaderum- translation: severe morning sickness that lasted 24 hours a day. I had to have in-home nurses come to my home (Thank God for that program!) and hook me up to IVs. One in my hand to keep me from getting dehydrated and one in my leg that was connected to a pump. The pump (which had to be running 24 hours a day) was contained in a little fanny pack that I had to wear around my waist and held anti-nausea medication that was supposed to enable me to eat. Now I have to tell you that I HATE needles. I really really hate needles. The nurse came, showed me how to do this IV thing and then informed me I had to change the needle/IV site every day- myself. HUH!?!?! Oh my goodness NO! Uh huh. Had to do it. Being the protective mommy that I am I did it. It was not easy and my poor husband saw me suffering and volunteered to do it for me. So, one night I showed him how to do it and he turned ten shades of white and hit the floor. So, back to doing it myself. Got through that stage and that was the worst of it. Praise God! It has just been one small thing after another the last several months but nothing too severe. Today I woke up and my right foot hurt. It was swollen- no biggie. Well, as the day progressed it got worse and worse and the swelling went from my hip to my toes! About three times it's normal size. Oh my! Then my entire leg started going numb. Must call doctor. Apparently the way my precious baby Cali is laying is putting pressure on a very important vein and blocking circulation. I had to lay on my side and drink lots of water. The kids cooperated and I did as I was told. Bored stiff........... but I would rather be bored stiff at home than bored stiff at the hospital.
So instead of working more on this.............


(I told you that master closet was a nightmare! Ya'll didn't believe me did ya? So embarrassing. Poor closet. )
And instead of finishing this..............


I was laying on this....................

But hey! It's cute and comfy!! So I decided to show off some of the pillows I have been making for the sofa and living room. I have a few more to do still but you get the idea. I tried to make them pretty simple- fringe and fancy trim doesn't last too long with my kids!!

It was fun to mix all of the fabrics. Kyle has claimed the toile pillow he made and you are lucky if you get to lay on it!! That's okay though, he worked hard on that pillow!

The ones done are mostly red. I had more with other colors but took them off the couch because they just didn't look right. This looks better.

My leg is still swollen but it has gone down a lot. Still doesn't look like my leg though. I am really bummed though- I just had my husband convinced to let me go on a little field trip tomorrow but after this.............. the drive is probably gonna be too much. :( Ah Pickles!! I was really looking forward to it too. He tried to sooth me by telling me to fulfill my need to shop by checking out the Goodwill tomorrow. They sent me a coupon for 35% off my entire purchase. But, if I am still disproportionate tomorrow I will be staying home and spending more time with my pretty pillows.

Hope you all have a great day!

-Heather :)