30 Weeks & A Trial Run!

So I have slowly been compiling the paperwork that I will need to take to the hospital when it is time for baby to come. I have conveniently put everything in a small binder and labeled it "Pregnancy." I kept telling Kevin where it was, that it had to go with us, etc. I didn't realize we would need it so soon! Sunday we got a trial run to West Penn hospital. I wasn't feeling well Saturday evening. I wasn't sure if it was just because I am huge and therefore uncomfortable, or if it was for another reason. At 8:30 Kevin and I went for a walk because I thought the brisk air might help. Who knows if it really did. I slept for a bit and then woke up, maybe around midnight. I laid awake for about an hour and then decided I would head downstairs (to watch our brandeee new cable TV) so that I wouldn't disturb Kevin. Kevin woke up anyways and was distressed that I wasn't feeling so well, so he came downstairs with me and we each took a couch. Around 1, ewwww.... it hit me. I was sick! I didn't know what was going on! I had been having what I thought might be some contractions also, so it was time to call the doctor. Luckily I have them on speed dial and Kevin took care of the calling. The doctor said not to worry yet, and to try to take in some water a little later. Well that didn't go so well and paired with a fever that kept going up, it was time to go to West Penn! Oh, and did I mention it was Sunday? And that I was supposed to be preaching??? Luckily I have good friends. Ellie drove from Erie after I called her at 6:30 in the morning to preach as my substitute. Thank goodness, since Trip was in Washington, D.C. (We take turns being "off" the weekend after holidays and this was his turn to be "off"). Ellie did a superb job and I was thankful that I didn't have to worry about work - not that I could really, I was too busy throwing up... After an IV and some medicine to stop the contractions that I was having every three minutes, I was able to go home... So now I am supposed to be laying low, resting with feet up. I have decided that makes me even more tired, not to mention crazy and cranky. I am sure Kevin is ready to give me away. The good news in all of this - baby is just fine! Growing wildly at this point. Baby also has a strong heartbeat - we know because we listened to it at the hospital for hours and hours on Sunday! Here's a look at what momma beluga looks like these days: