Thursday, July 12, 2012

38 Week Appointment


My 38 week appointment was this morning (we were 38 weeks along on Monday). Everything is still the same as last week. I am dilated to approximately 2 cm and Dr Wingo still wants to induce on Tuesday morning...at that point we will be 39 weeks, 1 day. I was convinced I would be so much further along today during my exam, considering the painful and consistent contractions I've had. I am literally having contractions at least 6 times an hour. On Tuesday, they were 4 minutes apart for 4 straight hours! Our Dr says that they are only going to help me for Tuesday. I really hope I don't need much Pitocin at all to get me over the hump from Early Labor to Active Labor. 

We are SO anxious to meet our baby girl! Our parents are coming to Nashville on Monday. It's going to be great to have them here to help with Weston and meet the babe!

5 days OR LESS until Weston meets his baby sister! Yay!



Thursday, July 5, 2012

Ultrasound & Nursery (37 wks)

We went for our 37 week appointment on Monday, as well as an ultrasound to make sure baby turned...and she did!! This was such a relief. The ultrasound pictures are amazing. As you can see below, she is fully developed and just waiting to grace us with her cute little self. We are super, super excited to meet her. 

I've developed a small case of Preeclampsia, so Dr Wingo asked that I come back to see him. I went back today for that appointment - everything is still going great, my body is just ready to deliver this baby! That being said, Dr Wingo thinks it is best that we induce a little early. If baby girl hasn't made her arrival by July 17th, we will be inducing that day. So what does this mean? We will have a daughter in at least 12 days! It doesn't seem real. But we are so anxious to welcome her into our family :)

BABY GIRL - 37 WEEKS


The nursery is almost finished! I finally sat down and made the curtains for her room. I love them! They really bring the pink and grey together. I am obsessed with the canvas on the wall that Crystal Pollard painted for her. I think the bunnies are just so sweet! I found the prints at Rosenberry Rooms, but they were smaller and only one bunny on each canvas. I decided I wanted a large one, with more than one bunny, and voila! She painted exactly what I wanted. Isn't it gorgeous!?





We are just waiting on the glider to come in! I'll post another picture once it arrives.

Have a great weekend! 

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

9 months!


36 weeks pregnant! Full term! A little less than 4 weeks until our due date. We had our 36 week appointment yesterday. My belly is growing perfectly and her heart rate is wonderful. I'm 50% effaced and a "fingertip" dilated. I hope I continue to progress...quickly :) Dr. Wingo said he "thinks" she is head down. We are going to get an ultrasound next Monday to make sure she has turned and is staying that way. I'm so excited we get to see her again before she comes! This time she'll look almost exactly the same on the inside as she will on the outside.

As far as how I'm feeling...I'm good. It's really hot here in Nashville, with the highs in the low 100's. I've got that pregnancy waddle down and am moving a lot slower than usual, but I'm still going!

The nursery is 95% ready. I'm hoping to order the rocker really soon (thanks to Eric & Joyce for Mother's day!) and I still need to sew the curtains. I have the beautiful fabric I wanted (thanks to my Mother!) and am hoping to make them this weekend.

I will post a picture of the nursery next week, even if it's not 100% completed. It's really coming together and I'm loving it!

Stay tuned! I will be sure to do a blog post at least once a week from here on out. It's time! :)

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Pink Party! (35 weeks)

What a great day! My wonderful friend, Jen Bowers, hosted a "Pink Party" for me and Baby Girl today! It was fabulous! Her creativity never ceases to amaze me :) Everyone had a fabulous time! We are so blessed to have such amazing people surround us...no matter where we are. Thank you to everyone for all of our sweet things for Baby Girl :) She is already one lucky babe.









**be sure to check out the previous post to view our family photo session!

Monday, June 11, 2012

Pictures are ready! (34 weeks)

Our family photo session is ready for viewing!! We are so happy with them. Enjoy browsing!!

These will be the last family pictures we have as a family of 3. It's bittersweet :)

Rebecca is doing another session for us the week Baby Girl is born! So exciting.

Visit the following link to the album...

Friday, June 8, 2012

A Family Picture...

Rebecca Walker (our wedding photographer) did a family session with us last week! She has posted a single picture on her blog...check it out at the website below! More to come next week :)

http://www.rebeccawalkerblog.com/?p=2627

Weston's birthday is tomorrow, June 9th. Our little boy is 3 years old!! UNBELIEVABLE!! We are the luckiest and most blessed parents in the world to have such a kind hearted son. His soul is truly the sweetest!

Have a great weekend!



Wednesday, May 30, 2012

8 Months down, 8 Weeks To Go

I absolutely can't believe we've been pregnant 8 months - and we only have 8 weeks left until the due date. YAY! But let's not get ahead of ourselves. The last 2 months when we were pregnant with Weston were the longest 2 months of my life. And it's even hotter now! And I have to go to July (not June, like with Weston)! And the Braxton Hicks are SO much worse...and my Sciatica pain is SO much worse. OH! ...the joys of pregnancy :) How much us ladies go through...and yet it's all worth it. But hey, that doesn't mean I can't complain just a little, right?

Big Brother, Weston - Preschool Picture


This picture was taken at Megan's Bridesmaid's Luncheon. Congratulations to Megan & Justin! 


32 WEEKS BELLY PIC! 

We had our 32 week appointment yesterday. Baby girl is doing great - she is growing right on track :) And apparently I am, too - except I may be growing a little too fast! Hehe. From weeks 28-30, I only gained 1 lb. And let's just say that from weeks 30-32, I gained quite a few more than just 1 LB. Total, I've gained 23 lbs! YIKES. I have to start paying more attention to what I'm eating or I'm going to end up really regretting it! The food, though....it's just so much more delicious when you're pregnant :)

We are going to have pictures taken today by the fabulous Rebecca Walker (same photographer from our wedding) - she is doing a family session; Weston's 3 yr pics, a little maternity, and some of the 3 of us. I'll post the link to the pictures when she is finished editing.