WOW! Its the last day of April! Which means July is only 2 months away! haha this just cracks me up that we are going to have a baby in two months, and we just found out 2 months ago! So wild.
I went back & updated Jeremy & Is anniversary journal that my parents bought for us, for our wedding. It was amazing to read back to last year & just hear where we were with kids & how God was just starting to move in us towards adopting. It was on Oct. 9, 2009 that God united our hearts toward children...and according to the Dr. I got pregnant on Oct. 12th! God is so funny! All he wanted was total surrender on both our parts, and He would do the rest. This story never gets old to me & I am in awe every time I think about it.
The basement is moving right along, the walls are up & framed! Pat is coming back on Tuesday to put up the dry wall & get it to the point of our 1st inspection. Then Pat will come back & do the finishing touches & the inspector will come back & give us our certificate of occupancy & we will be able to move move the TV room downstairs! Its going to be so great & give us so much more room! I'm SO excited!
Also this week! We found a NANNY!! This was a huge relief for me! We have a girl we know from Blue Ridge (our church) that is a college student & she is going to fill in the days that we need her. She is so great & I trust her completely! I feel so relieved! It will make going back to work a little easier for sure. She is also going to watch Jeremiah & Jayla Bruce (Andy's kids) for 8 hours a week, to help give her some more money. So that is one more thing down! Moving right along!
Today I have a Doctors appointment, I think this is the one time in my life that I'm excited to go to a doctor! :)
Also this weekend we are going to go pick out the paint for Ella's room so we can get painting. Then we will purchase the furniture! i can't wait to get the room done, just sit in there, relax & await our baby! ♥
Its been so fun to watch Jeremy with our friends little girls! Ashlynn is Megan's daughter, she is 2 1/2 & he just loves her & plays with her. Yesterday we watched Ashlynn & he was carrying her around the mall (because she didn't want to walk haha), and then they were holding hands...ugh...my heart was melting! He is not the same man! God has completely changed him from the inside out! Love being apart of this process & seeing him change! ♥
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Child Education Classes
So its been set! We are starting our child education classes a week from tonight! We are going with our friend Amanda who specializes in these classes. She will come to our house & meet with us, and for the final class she will take us on a tour of the hospital! I feel really good about this, and am excited to feel a bit more educated on the whole process! I think it will be great for Jeremy & I.
We also got a quote back to finish our basement, and it was below what we had priced that we could spend! So we are starting on the construction tomorrow! I am so excited! SO the basement will be done! We will move the TV downstairs & it will give Ella & all the kids that visit us a play area! its going to be great!
Here are some pictures from Erica's wedding this weekend, for your viewing pleasure!
Hope all is well with everyone! ♥
We also got a quote back to finish our basement, and it was below what we had priced that we could spend! So we are starting on the construction tomorrow! I am so excited! SO the basement will be done! We will move the TV downstairs & it will give Ella & all the kids that visit us a play area! its going to be great!
Here are some pictures from Erica's wedding this weekend, for your viewing pleasure!
Hope all is well with everyone! ♥
Monday, April 26, 2010
April 26th
Happy Anniversary Jeremy!! ♥ ♥
Today seven years ago I made the best decision I've ever made! Marrying my best friend! I can honestly say it just keeps getting better! So thankful for that!
Today is also the start of week #30 for little Miss Ella! She will be here before we know it! I have been a little nervous about just nothing really feeling like its getting done...when it really is...it just takes time to prepare & get things ready....so I've been a tad nervous. I think for me the biggest thing is getting the room done. Once we get that done, I think I will feel so much more relaxed! Jeremy says we can get it done in a weekend for sure, so I am glad about that! He seems to be the calm one in this situation! Quite a change from the man who never wanted children! God has changed him so much...its been amazing to watch! ♥
Jeremy is also one tricky boy! We went to Chicago this past week because I was in a wedding & he was officiating it. I left on Wednesday morning, and he didn't fly out until Thursday...well when we got home last night, I walked in to our (Ella's) brand new Chicco travel system!!! It has the car seat, base, and stroller! Its so pretty!! I love it! He is so good at surprises!! ♥
So that is one less thing to do! It was a huge sigh of relief to see that, at least we can get Ella home when we need to!! :)
Hope all is well with everyone & here is to week 30!!! Ten (or so) more weeks to go!!! ♥
Today seven years ago I made the best decision I've ever made! Marrying my best friend! I can honestly say it just keeps getting better! So thankful for that!
Today is also the start of week #30 for little Miss Ella! She will be here before we know it! I have been a little nervous about just nothing really feeling like its getting done...when it really is...it just takes time to prepare & get things ready....so I've been a tad nervous. I think for me the biggest thing is getting the room done. Once we get that done, I think I will feel so much more relaxed! Jeremy says we can get it done in a weekend for sure, so I am glad about that! He seems to be the calm one in this situation! Quite a change from the man who never wanted children! God has changed him so much...its been amazing to watch! ♥
Jeremy is also one tricky boy! We went to Chicago this past week because I was in a wedding & he was officiating it. I left on Wednesday morning, and he didn't fly out until Thursday...well when we got home last night, I walked in to our (Ella's) brand new Chicco travel system!!! It has the car seat, base, and stroller! Its so pretty!! I love it! He is so good at surprises!! ♥
So that is one less thing to do! It was a huge sigh of relief to see that, at least we can get Ella home when we need to!! :)
Hope all is well with everyone & here is to week 30!!! Ten (or so) more weeks to go!!! ♥
Monday, April 19, 2010
Week 29
Well we are on week 29! After my appointment on April 30th, we will start the weekly appointments! This is so crazy how fast all of this has gone! Ella is growing...my belly is now an inch bigger than it was...so that is a good sign. We are going to start our child birth classes when we get back from Chicago...and the decorations for the room came in, now all we have to do is go pick out the paint & we should be ready to start! I can't WAIT to get her room all finished! I will feel so much more relaxed & "ready" when that is done!
But other than that...all is well. Jeremy is good & excited to meet our sweet baby too! Ella kicks when he talks!! Its so fun to watch! Ella was kicking & I told him to look at my stomach & he saw my tummy move! :) It was great!!
Its hard to believe you can love something you've never met before....but I sure do! I can't wait to meet her & snuggle the sweet baby!! :)
Here is picture at 29 weeks...
And here is what I looked like the first day I found out!! (Sorry for the bare belly! grosses some people out, I know!)
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Your pregnancy: 29 weeks
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
How your life's changing:
Your baby's very active now. Your practitioner may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let her know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. You may need a non stress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.
Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion, which in turn can cause gas and heartburn — especially after a big meal — and contribute to constipation as well.
Your growing uterus may also be contributing to hemorrhoids. These swollen blood vessels in your rectal area are common during pregnancy and usually clear up in the weeks after giving birth. If they're itchy or painful, try soaking in a sitz bath or applying cold compresses medicated with witch hazel to the affected area. Also avoid sitting or standing for long stretches. Talk with your practitioner before using any over-the counter remedies during pregnancy, and let her know if you have any rectal bleeding. To prevent constipation, eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and get some regular exercise.
Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy, where laying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might note that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins" lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
But other than that...all is well. Jeremy is good & excited to meet our sweet baby too! Ella kicks when he talks!! Its so fun to watch! Ella was kicking & I told him to look at my stomach & he saw my tummy move! :) It was great!!
Its hard to believe you can love something you've never met before....but I sure do! I can't wait to meet her & snuggle the sweet baby!! :)
Here is picture at 29 weeks...
And here is what I looked like the first day I found out!! (Sorry for the bare belly! grosses some people out, I know!)
_______________________________
Your pregnancy: 29 weeks
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
How your life's changing:
Your baby's very active now. Your practitioner may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let her know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. You may need a non stress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.
Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion, which in turn can cause gas and heartburn — especially after a big meal — and contribute to constipation as well.
Your growing uterus may also be contributing to hemorrhoids. These swollen blood vessels in your rectal area are common during pregnancy and usually clear up in the weeks after giving birth. If they're itchy or painful, try soaking in a sitz bath or applying cold compresses medicated with witch hazel to the affected area. Also avoid sitting or standing for long stretches. Talk with your practitioner before using any over-the counter remedies during pregnancy, and let her know if you have any rectal bleeding. To prevent constipation, eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and get some regular exercise.
Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy, where laying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might note that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins" lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
New Camera
My cutie husband bought us a new video camera / digital camera so we don't miss any moments with Ella. :) He's so cute! ♥
So we went out last night & he took some pictures of me.
So then this morning I saw that he posted this on Twitter today:
My pretty pregnant wife!
He's so sweet! I am so glad I get to do this life with this man! ♥
So we went out last night & he took some pictures of me.
So then this morning I saw that he posted this on Twitter today:
My pretty pregnant wife!
He's so sweet! I am so glad I get to do this life with this man! ♥
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Appointment with Doc
Well today, at 28 weeks & 2 days...I finally saw the Doctor for the very first time! Third trimester....and just now seeing the doctor! haha WHO does this happen to?? Wow....ditsy me, apparently! :)
But she said she was very impressed that Ella & I were doing so well, she said we are very healthy, and to change nothing. She said keep working out, don't change how you're eating, you are doing wonderful! So yay! that was great to hear! She said she would like me to gain another 10lbs before I deliver...to this point I've only gained 10 pounds...so that is good.
I had to get my glucose test done today, and I was at 90...whatever that means, they said it was good though. The nurse said anything over 130 is a danger zone, so I'm glad for that.
Our homework assignment was to find birthing classes and sign up for those, they will give us a tour of the hospital & everything, so that will be helpful. So we have to do that this week.
So all is well & the next appointment is on April 30th. I am on 2 week appointments until 36 weeks along, and then they go to every week appointments.
In other news, there has been some shouts you could say from people who want to see my baby bump....so by popular demand I'll post some on here. I am also including some pictures of the gifts that Ella has recieved from friends & family so far.
(This is such a blast & I am having so much fun getting to experience all this!! We are so grateful to everyone for all their love, encouragment & support!)
We love you all!
(Me just messing around) :) (28 weeks)
(My Sister-in-law, Jessica sent me a 30lb box of maternity clothes!!! SO grateful!)
The outfits are, Mommy & Daddy's first outfits to Ella, Outfits from my Parents, and then the 3rd set is from Luke & Steph....and yes those ARE Converse socks!! hahha LOVE THEM! ♥
But she said she was very impressed that Ella & I were doing so well, she said we are very healthy, and to change nothing. She said keep working out, don't change how you're eating, you are doing wonderful! So yay! that was great to hear! She said she would like me to gain another 10lbs before I deliver...to this point I've only gained 10 pounds...so that is good.
I had to get my glucose test done today, and I was at 90...whatever that means, they said it was good though. The nurse said anything over 130 is a danger zone, so I'm glad for that.
Our homework assignment was to find birthing classes and sign up for those, they will give us a tour of the hospital & everything, so that will be helpful. So we have to do that this week.
So all is well & the next appointment is on April 30th. I am on 2 week appointments until 36 weeks along, and then they go to every week appointments.
In other news, there has been some shouts you could say from people who want to see my baby bump....so by popular demand I'll post some on here. I am also including some pictures of the gifts that Ella has recieved from friends & family so far.
(This is such a blast & I am having so much fun getting to experience all this!! We are so grateful to everyone for all their love, encouragment & support!)
We love you all!
(Me just messing around) :) (28 weeks)
(My Sister-in-law, Jessica sent me a 30lb box of maternity clothes!!! SO grateful!)
The outfits are, Mommy & Daddy's first outfits to Ella, Outfits from my Parents, and then the 3rd set is from Luke & Steph....and yes those ARE Converse socks!! hahha LOVE THEM! ♥
Monday, April 12, 2010
Welcome to the 3rd Trimester!!!
Your pregnancy: 28 weeks
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
You're in the home stretch! The third and final trimester starts this week. If you're like most women, you'll gain about 11 pounds this trimester.
At this point, you'll likely visit your doctor or midwife every two weeks. Then, at 36 weeks, you'll switch to weekly visits. Depending on your risk factors, your practitioner may recommend repeating blood tests for HIV and syphilis now, as well as doing cultures for chlamydia and gonorrhea, to be certain of your status before delivery. Also, if your glucose screening test result was high and you haven't yet had follow-up testing, you'll soon be given the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. And if the blood work done at your first prenatal visit showed that you're Rh negative, you'll get an injection of Rh immunoglobulin to prevent your body from developing antibodies that could attack your baby's blood. (If your baby is Rh positive, you'll receive another shot of Rh immunoglobulin after you give birth.)
Around this time, some women feel an unpleasant "creepy-crawly" sensation in their lower legs and an irresistible urge to move them while trying to relax or sleep. If this sensation is at least temporarily relieved when you move, you may have what's known as restless legs syndrome (RLS). No one knows for sure what causes RLS, but it's relatively common among expectant mothers. Try stretching or massaging your legs, and cut down on caffeine, which can make the symptoms worse. Ask your caregiver if you should try iron supplements, which can sometimes relieve RLS.
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing:
You're in the home stretch! The third and final trimester starts this week. If you're like most women, you'll gain about 11 pounds this trimester.
At this point, you'll likely visit your doctor or midwife every two weeks. Then, at 36 weeks, you'll switch to weekly visits. Depending on your risk factors, your practitioner may recommend repeating blood tests for HIV and syphilis now, as well as doing cultures for chlamydia and gonorrhea, to be certain of your status before delivery. Also, if your glucose screening test result was high and you haven't yet had follow-up testing, you'll soon be given the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. And if the blood work done at your first prenatal visit showed that you're Rh negative, you'll get an injection of Rh immunoglobulin to prevent your body from developing antibodies that could attack your baby's blood. (If your baby is Rh positive, you'll receive another shot of Rh immunoglobulin after you give birth.)
Around this time, some women feel an unpleasant "creepy-crawly" sensation in their lower legs and an irresistible urge to move them while trying to relax or sleep. If this sensation is at least temporarily relieved when you move, you may have what's known as restless legs syndrome (RLS). No one knows for sure what causes RLS, but it's relatively common among expectant mothers. Try stretching or massaging your legs, and cut down on caffeine, which can make the symptoms worse. Ask your caregiver if you should try iron supplements, which can sometimes relieve RLS.
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