38 Weeks Update

Today was so much fun! I went and finished getting the "wants" on my baby registry. I was able to do a little more Christmas shopping for Hailey Paige and my doctor's appointment went fairly well! I am still at 50% effaced (I suppose, she really didn't say) and I am a "loose 2 cm". She again brought up the subject of induction and I am really starting to think about it now. They wouldn't do it for another week so I would still have plenty of time to go into labor on my own because he is due next week anyway.

I was summoned to be on jury duty on the 26th...lol... yeah right! If I ever had an excuse to not go I think delivery of a baby should be a good reason. It was my first time to be summoned and I was a little excited to go but I am sure in the next year or two I will roll back through rotation and get the opportunity to go and do my civil part.

I have a few pictures to share from the baby shower (thank you Crystal) and I have 3 rolls of film to get put on cd so I can share Halloween pics and such. I have just been so busy I haven't remembered to drop the film off! Any who, I hope that I can get some more stuff on here soon. Here are my fatty fat fatterson pictures! Enjoy!

Hailey Adventures & 32 Weeks

Today was fun. It started last night with sweet HP only waking me up 3 times (yes, I am rolling my eyes). The last time it was from her trying to breath through her little stopped up nose. She was on the floor next to my bed, curled up like a puppy on top of a body pillow.

I suppose my previous warning of "NO YOU CANNOT SLEEP WITH ME TONIGHT....GO GET IN YOUR BED AND DON'T WAKE ME UP AGAIN" was translated into "Well, you can sleep in here as long as you don't wake me up" ~Bless her little heart~ Of course after finding her on the floor I let her in the bed (sigh).

Picture day was today at her school. She was very excited and looked adorable. I hope she smiled good for them! She has a goofy fake smile and has seemed to use it on past picture days. I picked her up around lunch time as I do every week day and we started off to the doctor's office for my 32 week check-up. We had plenty of time so we stopped by McD's and played for a while and then ran into $General to pick up a few cheap entertainment items for the waiting room.

We were right on time to the appointment. I gained 3lbs. My blood pressure was 80/40 and Blake's heart beat sounded nice and strong. I am still measuring a week early but there has been no mention of my due date changing. I know I say this every blog but I am so very very excited to meet this little man.

This week his little toenails and fingernails are formed and his skeleton has completely formed. I read his bones are very soft and pliable but they pack a punch when they are pushing against my ribs or hip bones.

A baby shower is in the works for October. I have been so blessed with TONS of friends that always shower me with love and kindness. I can't wait just to get everyone together and hang out. There is nothing I enjoy more than being with friends.

There is always more to be said but I am pooped and I need to go check on little bit. She was running a fever right before I put her to bed and I want to make sure the tylenol has kicked in. Adious.

30 Weeks

Thursday I went for my 30 week check up! I am getting more and more excited and crazy anxious to get things set up for Blake. I am feeling pretty good. Hailey scared him from one side of my tummy to the other with a flashlight a few days ago and my heartburn is much better. Crazy, I know, but if it works it works lol. I didn't gain any weight (yeah me) so Hailey and I celebrated with a Sonic Blast afterwards :) I am measuring at 31 weeks right now, I don't know how I feel about that... I refuse to deliver a giant baby. I cried when the nurse told me she thought Hailey might be around 8 lbs. Now, she only ended up being 7lb 4oz and that was enough work for me! Keep us in your prayers please!

29 Weeks and Named

We finally decided on a name for little boy blue. Blake Pearson should be joining us on or around November 16, 2007. We are very excited and get more and more anxious to meet him as the days pass. Blake is approx. 15 inches long and weighs around 2.5 pounds. My belly has finally out poked my bosoms and I am getting bigger everyday. My last doctors appointment went very well. Everything seems to be right on schedule and I have only gained 13 pounds so far! (I am fighting those last two pounds for my goals sake but know I will not be able to stay below 15....shucks) I am still working out when I feel like it although my energy level is dropping. I am not near as motivated as I was a couple of months ago. I have to take a nap nearly every afternoon just to be able to get up and get dinner ready so I can go to bed again. I am hoping I will get another big burst of energy before he arrives. My heartburn is back and blazing. I find it particularly hard to go to bed at night because sometimes the burn is so bad it will keep me from falling asleep. When I finally do drift off it doesn't matter how I lay my arms fall asleep and my left hip and knee ache very bad. It is annoying, but I know all the little things will pass in due time. Blake is very very active. He gets wiggly every time I eat and is officially kicking me, not just squirming around but sometimes I think he is trying to take out a rib.

On another note I am having a hard time with Hailey. She is so clingy and I am just hoping that it is a phase that too will soon pass. How did you deal with a new baby and a jealous older child?

Also, Teale and I were able to attend a couple of the Polishing The Pulpit ladies classes today. I am glad we went! The speakers were very encouraging and memorable. The cheesecake afterwards was also pretty memorable :)

I have chatted enough for now. Take Care all of my blog buddies!

Weekend Highlights

Friday was crazy! I had a little baby scare and ended up in labor and delivery. Yes, if you are wondering I was freaking out! I had a simple little concern to ask my doctor about and it turned into a huge rigmarole. Long story short ~ I am fine and the baby is fine :)

Saturday was spent running all over town gathering goodies for my mother-in-laws surprise birthday party we were having on Sunday night. Hailey is such a wonderful person to hang out with. We had a good time picking out cake and eating lunch together. Of course... with her being so little and me being so pregnant, after we finally got back home we were tired and we cuddled up and took a nap. After the nap we got ourselves together (woke up Brad ~aka Mr. Night Owl Grumpy Pants) and went over to eat at a friends house to eat steak. YUM!

Sunday was full of church and cleaning and trying to get everything ready for the surprise party. We had about 20 people come and everything turned out very well. She was very surprised and I was glad that we were able to do it for her. She has always been so gracious to open her home for us on special occasions. We Love You Momma Chee-vee!!!!!!

16 Weeks

I am beginning my 16th week of pregnancy. Our little one this week will be Five and a half inches tall and about six ounces in weight. The baby can grasp its hands, kick, and even somersault! Because his/her muscles are developing, he/she can make some faces now. Our baby is able to squint, frown and open its mouth. I have been a little fatigued but only in the evenings when I can lie down (that part has been convenient)and I am also experiencing round ligament pain and it just plain ol' HURTS. Thankfully,all of these things will soon pass and we will be holding our little one and all the aches and pains will be well worth it!

Over the 1st Trimester Hump

I am now 14 Weeks along. The little baby is now approximately 4 inches long and weighs just a little less than 2 ounces. My waves of morning/noon/night sickness still bother me occassionally although I can tell that they are not near as often or as severe. My tummy is officially sticking out and I am starting to wear more maternity clothes. In fact, I pulled everything out of my closet last night and began sorting through the things I could put away until this time next year. I have been very lucky and have recieved some adorable hand-me-downs that I also hung up and orgainized. My closet has been begging for a good cleaning out for a while and I was even able to gather a whole bag full of clothes I can sale or donate!

I am behind on telling you about my Mother's Day but I have a ton of pictures I want to post and I have been too lazy to go get them put on a cd. Maybe I will do that this weekend. Basically Lori, Hailey and I went to Gulf Shores and had a blast! I'll tell you all about it later! :)

Back to the Gym

Yesterday afternoon I made up my mind that I was going to venture back to the gym. I haven't been in weeks because I usually feel the most drained and sick around the time I get off of work.

I took it easy (mostly). I didn't want to jiggle the baby around too much. The class I seem to enjoy the most is called BodyCombat: An empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. The fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, tae kwon do, tai chi and muay thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.... I was once told that if you worked your hardest you could burn upto 700 calories a class!!

It felt good to be back and apart of the group the music was fun and it was great to just let loose. I was proud of myself for finishing the entire class while only having to run to the bathroom once! I hope that my determination to stay healthy during this pregnancy will keep pushing me to hang in there and continue with my classes. I am sure that when I am off work at the end of June I will come back from vacation full force and take up more diverse classes. I haven't done BodyFlow in a long time and I think that the yoga stretching and breathing will be nice when my belly starts to grow larger.

I can't wait to get back and kick some more booty soon!!!

Monday....Already ?!?!

O.K. ~ I wasn't ready to start the work week so soon. The weekend was very tiring. HP woke up sick Friday morning and battled a temperature and body aches all weekend. She does feel better today but I am feeling like I didn't get any rest. I am exceptionally sick today. I woke up early and between my head aching and my stomach churning I don't know how productive I will be. I have a ton of things on my desk that just need to be walked across the hall, copied and mailed. Right now....I don't want to get up.

My happy family blog seems to be turning into a sappy sick mommy blog but you will just have to deal with me until some of this sickness passes. I am trying to stay up beat and the good days are really good...but the bad days are just plain bad.

I go for my 12 week check-up tomorrow. As you know by reading all my previous blogs....I feel like a bloated fat cow. We will see what the scale says about my weight.

Wish me luck that I will be able to hear the heartbeat. We saw it flickering on the 6 week ultrasound but hopefully we can hear it tomorrow. Hailey will be with me and I know she will love it!

Weekend Update

Today at 2:30 I will be going to see my doctor to find out my due date!!! I am excited about getting to hear the little heartbeat and getting checked to make sure everything is o.k. I have had a lot of pain under my left rib (kind of like chest pains) and my back and hip have been very sensitive. I can't over do anything, even a small amount of house work wears me out. I am always nauseous, it is a constant nagging feeling that sometimes gets the best of me. So far, I am feeling a little beat up by this baby.

This past weekend was a lot of fun. Hailey and I visited with Kristy G., most of you know her and know what a blessing she is to have as a friend. Her daughter is just precious and it was great getting to visit with her (even though our time together never seems long enough).

One of the highlights of our trip was Saturday going to the Mall to get Helen's 3 month pictures made. While Brian, Kristy and Helen were busy cheesing :) Hailey and I scoped out a few of the shops in the mall. They had a "play" section with a rock wall, bungee bouncing and train ride. Hailey did the bungee bounce and train ride. She LOVED the bungee bounce, her eyes would get huge every time she would go up. It was adorable! She also enjoyed the train ride but made sure I knew that the bungee bounce was WAY better :)

The Easter Bunny had also made an appearance at mall on Saturday, so I had Hailey's picture taken with him. It was a fun day and one I think Hailey will remember for a long time.