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Family/Friends Baby Shower

Oct 3 was baby shower at Mom's house, hosted by Lisa and Amy, with help from Nana Sherry and Rhonda. It was absolutely wonderful. We got soooo many gifts. Crib set, stroller and car seat, pack and play, diapers, clothes and clothes and clothes, wipes, bathtub, mobile, high chair x 2, money, gift cards, wall hangings, and much much more. I'm working on getting it all put away today and Lisa is coming over to help. Chuck has put the stroller together and will get the pack and play done later today. This child will never, never be naked.
Of all, the most special gift was one that was a total surprise and shock. A hand made blanket my Mammaw made before she died in 1997. She made it for my baby that she never got to see in person but I know she's watching from above. My mom had saved it for me and I knew nothing about it. I just can't believe it. The blanket even smells like my Mammaw which makes it even more special.
Guests were (I hope I can remember them all): Mom, Beth, Sherry, Lisa, Amy, Sue, Rhonda, Mama Jessie, Barbara, Maxine, Dorothy, Sherrie, Judy, Mo, Morgan, Alice, Olivia, Jamie, Wendy, June, Jenny, Mrs. Reece, Amanda, Sherri, Connie, and Denise. I may be missing someone and I truly do not mean to, it was such a wonderful day. It went by too quickly!!!
The food was fantastic, Lisa and Amy outdid themselves. Amy made 2 diaper cakes and homemade mints and Sherry made a diaper wreath and mint/ peanut guest bags. Sherry also made a beautiful cake with a ladybug on it. I'll post those pics soon!

MD appt 10/2

I had my MD appt on Friday 10/2 and my mother in law, Beth, was able to go with me. Boring stuff first: blood pressure good, gained 2 lbs, healthy, not a problem!! I didn't get to see my regular Dr, but saw a partner, Dr. Davis, who was just as nice and wonderful as Dr. Christine. I told her my latest things going on--heartburn, feet swelling a little, backache, sleeplessness---and she said it's all part of it and the swelling is minimal and since there is no blood pressure or protein in urine problems, that it is really nothing to be concerned with at this point, in addition it will get worse before baby gets here. I'm not complaining, I have had such a great, fairly uneventful pregnancy, that I am lucky and blessed! Baby is continuing to grow on target and her heartbeat was still extremely strong and healthy. And, BEST PART HERE, we got to see her face. She posed and posed and posed. She was loving it apparently! And me too!!! Jamie (the ultrasound angel) flipped it to 4D and took lots of pics. She has her Daddy's chin and my pouty lips, chubby cheeks, and a small nose just like my grandmother, Mama Jessie. I said that when we were there and just as I said, she smiled! It was the absolute most awesome thing. The only thing that would have it better would have been if Chuck could have experienced it with me. He was at work. But I got lots of pics and he was able to see them an hour or so later. He showed her off at his work--he's so proud! She's gonna be a daddy's girl.
Chuck is going to try and hook up our scanner, I hope today, and I will scan the photos in to share.

This past week....

I celebrated my 33rd bday and I feel every second of it!! haha. It's been a rough week at work, even with a day off. And, Chuck is sick, not sure what exactly, thought he had the flu to start with but now it 's more upper respiratory/coughing/achy/feel bad. We're finishing day 2 of it tonite, and he seems to be a bit better. He stayed home today and slept off and on and he's about to dose up with some meds and go to bed. He's got to be better quickly--firstly because I can't/won't get sick and secondly, we have a busy week next week. Shower is next Saturday and we have lots of guests coming into town!
As far as baby goes, she's kicking and moving, and doing her thing, quite well! On my bday night, Chuck took me to dinner and when we got home, I was sitting on the couch and my stomach was just rolling, a weird rolling, not a belly ache, just a funky feeling. So I lifted my gown to see and you could see all kinds of movement through my belly. It was hilarious. I'm guessing she must be about the size of my belly, because simultaneously there would be movement at my belly button and just under my breasts. What a monkey!! And on the sides there would be smaller movements, punches somewhat, so I'm assuming her hands and feet were there, not sure though. She did that most of the night. I woke up the next morning not feeling well, some nausea and just all over achiness, but it only lasted the day. Probably the 33 yr old blues! haha
Til next week.....

Sept 21 MD appt

Had a great MD appointment today. Lisa (my sis) went with me since she is back-up in case Chuck needs help during L&D. Doctor decided to do another ultrasound today and we got to see her, although she was being a little stinker and wouldn't show her face. She kept her arms up over her face the whole time, but she is growing, rapidly! Her belly was poked out there, fat & sassy, as my late grandmother would say! My blood pressure was still perfect and I've lost another pound. Doctor isn't concerned b/c I am eating all I can, I'm not skimping! Baby is just getting everything I eat. I go back in 2 weeks, on Oct 2nd, the day before my shower. Doctor said I would come again in another 2 weeks and then mid-October I would begin weekly appts and she would doing exams at that point to check for dilation and cervix placement, etc. It's getting close and the nerves are building. She did share an interesting thing with me today. I asked if there was any way to tell if I'd be able to deliver vaginally or if a C-Section would be necessary, as I was told many years ago that a vaginal delivery may be impossible, due to a malformation or something I have "down there". And she said that my pelvic bone is shaped in an odd direction and that vaginal may be difficult, however it hasn't been checked in a couple of years and with age, hormones, and pregnancy, that all could be totally changed and she would know more when she does a pelvic exam in late October, and will know more as to what we may could prepare for. Please pray that vaginal delivery is possible, although C-section isn't the most horrible thing in the world, I really want to have a vaginal delivery. I really want to experience it all, even though the thought scares the crap out of me all at the same time! I want the best for my baby and me and God has it all in His plan!
As of this point, we are about 2 months away from Birth Day! Shower is weekend after next. I can't for either but I am not wishing my days away. I'm enjoying every single one!!!

Parenting Class

We went to a day long parenting/birthing class yesterday and the biggest thing I learned was I am now officially scared to death! We got to tour the birthing suites and learn about vaginal vs Csection births. Yes, I know millions of women have done this before me, and have survived but that makes me no less scared! All in all I know when the time comes, it will all be fine and just holding her will all be worth it, but now I have 2 months to think about it!!!

Sept MD appt

Yesterday was my September monthly appt. All is great. Blood pressure is great, even a little low, but no concern. Weight still good. Dr. Christine couldn't get her heartbeat to pick up on the Doppler machine (or whatever you call that) so she sent me to ultrasound. Jamie (our favorite ultrasound lady!) found her right away, in which she was lying at my back, on her tummy. Heartbeat still very strong and loud! Jamie wiggled the wand and pushed down some and baby girl pushed her bottom up as if to say "kiss it!". It was really funny. She just took a couple of pics for Dr. Christine and then baby girl pulled her head up toward the camera and Jamie was able to see (notice, I typed Jamie was able to see, not me!) that she has some hair. Dr. Christine is maintaining that she is a little ahead of schedule, for a Nov 23 due date, so she's still estimating a week or so ahead. So, in essence, I'm about 30 weeks along this week, give or take a day or two. I have all the symptoms of week 30 according to babycenter.com. She'll be here before we know it!
Mom and Daddy brought the crib over on Monday and Chuck put it all up. It looks beautiful!! Mom also found a homemade quilt (that my Mammaw made) years ago that is pink and white that I have on the bed that is also in her room, which just makes it special and girly!
Chuck has a cold and is sickly right now, and I'm doing my best to stay away from him as much as possible. I really don't want or shouldn't be sick at this point, so I'm doing my best. Doctor told me to get a flu shot soon with all the sickness going around, which I plan to do this weekend.
We go to the parenting/birthing class this Saturday so I'm sure by sundown Saturday we'll both be completely freaked out!
Tomorrow is our 4th anniversary! Never dreamed we'd also be awaiting baby at this time! Very cool!
Baby shower is also fast approaching, it will be October 3rd and I can't wait! So excited!!!