62 Days & Counting!

I had my thirty one week checkup today and things are looking good. I took my mom with me because she wanted to hear the babies heart beat. She was so amazed!! We also went shopping for the rest of the "necessities" that I thought I needed! Mom was overwhelmed with the way things have changed since she had all of us kids! The babe's heartbeat was 154 and I was measuring right at thirty one weeks so that's all looking good. I was relieved to know that even though I am on my two week check ups, they don't start checking me until thirty six weeks. Well, unless I start to have contractions, but like I'm going to know what in the hell they feel like & as much as I'm dreading being "checked" like hell that I'm going to tell them early that I'm having any! Anyways, I asked today how long past my due date they would let me go without inducing me and the doctor told me no longer than a week and actually if the baby is ready and so am I they will let me go a week early. Mom said my face lit up like "oh thank heaven." I must say that was music to my ears!!! The anticipation has definately set in. I can't wait to meet our new little one. I am so sick of everyone calling the baby "junior" so I have started calling it "princess." I think junior sounds very boyish and I guess princess sounds a little girly, but hey if I call it princess and Jeff calls it junior...what the heck! I also must say...this little baby, whether it be a junior or princess, was definately spoiled for christmas. The little turd isn't even here yet and we don't even know what in the hell it is, well a baby of course, but he/she received so many gifts...pathetic!!! I think Jeff and I need to talk to grandmas and aunties and inform them that this needs to come to a hault! A) We don't have room for all these extras and B) we don't want a spoiled brat on our hands!!! Just kidding...we appreciated everything from everyone and we know they are all as excited as we are for this little arrival. It's great to say only 9 more weeks to go...versus 9 more months! Oh what a relief!

The baby room is all complete, but our camera decided to conveniently take a poop on us! I decided to get it sent in and get it fixed before we really need it for all those priceless moments with the baby. When it returns, hopefully fixed, I will get some pictures up of the baby room.

Until next time, I hope everyone had a great christmas with family and friends and celebrates ringing in the new year safely. Oh and by the way...this will be the first new years in a few that I will actually be able to ring in the new years sober and Jeff won't have to drag my butt in the house and chuck me in bed....wait I will probably be sleeping by nine! (Oh the joys of being pregnant!)

Happy New Year!!!!

10 1/2 Weeks to Go....

It's been quite some time since I have visited this site. I guess I have been busy with the holiday season and school. My students this year seem to keep me on my toes, well and I guess sometimes they knock me off my feet! Anyways, I am counting the days down until we have a little one. Things are coming together; slowly, but surely! We have the baby room done. My digital camera is out of comission right now, but as soon as it's up and running again I will be sure to post pictures.

My two cousins, Liz and Emily, both had their babies this past week and it sounds like they had long labors! I am somewhat concerned now that mine could be that long! I guess I still have a few weeks to worry about it! However, after checking out how precious their little boys look, I guess it will all be worth it in the end!

I am going shopping over break to get the last minute things that I need. I know I say "last minute," but rest assured this will be one of many trips to come to Wal Mart, Target, etc. I am dragging my mom along with me because I need to make sure I get "everything!" I don't feel all that knowledgeable about what I will need for a newborn so I figure why not take someone who has raised four kids. (I guess that was a few years ago, too!)

As I continue to grow, I get more and more scared that I will be having that ten pound baby you hear about OCCASIONALLY! Just my luck, that is so going to be me! I am so scared, but it hasn't stopped me from eating my ice cream, gummy worms, and other sweets I think I need!

Until next time....have a blessed holiday season and don't forget to remember the reason for the season! God Bless!!

Five Down...Four to Go!

I have officially reached the half way mark. I had my twenty week appointment on Wednesday, which means I am five months pregnant. I never thought I would make it this far!! I had a rough three and half -four months. What's with calling morning sickness "morning" sickness?? Guess I haven't figured that one out when you're throwing up all day long and feel like absolute death. Everyone keeps telling me this little one will be worth it, but honestly there were days' when I would think to myself, "what in God's name was I thinking!" Now, I know it has all been worth it and baby isn't even born yet. I started to feel baby move for the first time on September 26. At first I didn't even know it was movement, it actually felt like a muscle spasm, but after several I figured it out. Jeff got to feel baby move for the first time October 12! I guess the joys of being a mom--all the pain you go through is definately worth experiencing all the "firsts!" Everything looks good as far as development of the baby. Baby's heart rate was 154, again! Although we don't know what we are having I have my own personal suspision...however, time can only tell!

August 14, 2008 Sonogram. Baby's heart rate was 171.

New User...Beware!!!!

I decided to try this blog thing out. I really enjoy reading other family member's blogs so I thought what the heck. I should be good at keeping up with it for now, but when the little one arrives I'm not real sure what will happen! I guess time can only tell.

I am now twenty weeks pregnant and anxiously awaiting the new addition to our family. Life can be pretty boring with just Jeff and I right now, but I'm sure those nights of dinner, movie, drinks, spuratic thoughts and actions will all soon come to an end. I'm so used to getting in the car and going that I am a little scared for what it will be like with a baby. I hope I don't leave the baby behind some time! All those feelings of not knowing what to expect, fear, and nervousness, are all followed by the thought of how excited we both are to have a family! March 1 cannot come soon enough!