The Bags are Packed!

The bags are packed, but don't get too excited! I went to the doctor Friday and NO changes! I didn't get to see my doctor because she got called to deliver and she had three more patients in labor! The nurse asked if I would be ok seeing the nurse practitioner and I said yes because I didn't want to be there all day!

I had an ultrasound and Brody now weighs six pounds, eight ounces! He's still a little below average, but the NP did tell me he scored eight out of eight on a test for movement and health! He's just going to be small, which is fine with me. I didn't realize when I had Hunter at seven pounds, two ounces, he was below average. It was big enough for me though :o) I would post pictures, but Brody is so smushed in there, it's kind of hard to tell what is what in the picture without seeing it in person.

His diaper bag is packed, the newborn lounger is ready, and thank God Brett's brother and wife bought me a new Boppy! I used my old one so much that it is basically flat! Those things are wonderful and I couldn't live without it!

I have an appointment on Friday, if I make it until then! I probably will since I've been telling everyone that I will go early! I'm just ready and we are ready to meet our newest family member!

Baby Bump!

I had a baby shower this past weekend and it was wonderful! I am blessed with many friends and family who showered Brody and I with tons of gifts!

My bestie, as we call each other, Lori made this diaper wreath for me to hang on the door at the hospital! Too cute, right?! She is so creative and I absolutely love it!

And here is a baby bump picture for everyone- actually two baby bumps! My friend Brittany is due November 10th with a little girl! This is their first and we are so excited for them! We have already arranged Brody and Olivia's marriage! :o)

Sorry it's such a short post, but this pregnancy is nearing the end and it is definitely taking a toll on me! I don't sleep much at night, my heartburn is out of control, etc. It's all worth it though and I wouldn't trade it for anything! I have a doctor's appointment Friday so I will update everyone then!

Update and 37 Weeks!

Here is why I have been MIA!!! Brett and his good friend Matt put down hardwood (laminate) flooring throughout our house! It is gorgeous and ten times better than our carpet! No matter how many times I steam cleaned the carpet, it never seemed clean to me. We had to unhook our computer, but now I am back in the Internet world!

I will be 37 weeks this Saturday and I have my preadmission appointment that day as well. We will take care of the paperwork and what not- this way Brett won't have to worry about filling everything out when I arrive to have the baby! Sorry, no belly shot today, but I have a shower this weekend and will post pictures from it!

We are busy working on Brody's room- nothing like waiting until the last minute!!! It's going to be a beautiful nursery and we plan to finish it this weekend!

Also, Brett says I'm a dork, but I think it would be neat to have him this Sunday! Why you ask?!?! His birthday would be 10/10/10!!! How cool, right?!?! We're not completely ready for his arrival, so it might not be the greatest as far as timing, but we are anxious for him to join our family! And if he decides to come this weekend, we won't complain!

36 Weeks and Progressing!

Layne, I dedicate this baby bump picture to you! I forgot to take one this morning and she insisted that I put one up :o)

It was great to see Brody today! This is a picture of his profile- I wonder who he will look like?

Here's his face and to be honest, you are probably looking at Brett the III! Hunter is a spitting image of Brett and so I am assuming this one will be too!

Another profile picture, only the umbilical cord is going over his mouth like a moustache! Can you see it? At one point in the ultrasound he was asleep with his hand behind his head! Maybe it's a sign that he likes to relax!

My appointment went well and I go back next week! She wants to do another ultrasound in two weeks. He measured a little small, but she said she's not too concerned, she just wants to see his growth then. He weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces and that puts him in the 38th percentile-not too far from average. She said he will probably be small like Hunter. And I know she's not worried because as I was leaving, she said if you go into labor, I'll see you tonight because I won't stop it!!! I am progressing, but not packing my bags quite yet! Keep praying for us!

Also, I don't know who all reads this, but we have an extra prayer request. Viv's ( Brett's mom) dog Coal is not doing well. He has been having some health issues and has been diagnosed with severe kidney disease. He is starting to have some other problems as well. I know this is hard on her and the more prayers the better!

35 Weeks

I had a doctor's appointment today and everything looks great! While she was checking the heart rate, Brody was kicking up a storm! It's so neat to hear his heart and his movements. He is a very active baby during the day!

Whoa BABY! I feel like all of the sudden, my belly has popped out! Gorgeous picture- I know! Yes, I chopped my head off in the picture, but be happy I even posted one! It's a million degrees here-can someone mention to the weather/mother nature that it is FALL, not summer?! Also, Hunter had preschool today and guess what?!?!

He had a PERFECT daily report!!! He was also the blessing leader, but in the notes section you can see that he did not eat any lunch! Too funny! He is a very picky eater and usually has two good meals a day and I guess lunch wasn't one of them today! I got his lunch out in the car and he gobbled it up-late afternoon snack is what we will call it!

So, for perfect behavior we stopped at Dairy Queen for some ice cream! It was a perfect treat on this HOT day! I'm a very proud mommy!

I have an ultra sound next week so I will be sure to post pictures of Brody! I'm now going to the doctor once a week and he will be here before we know it! We can't wait to meet the little guy!

Hunter's in Preschool!

It's official- Hunter is in preschool! And there is no question about it, I'm the one having the harder time with it! I had my first emotional breakdown of the pregnancy last week when I dropped him off on Thursday! When I picked him up, the teacher told me he had a little bit of a rough day, which only added to my emotions. I was a basket case as the week went on and was dreading yesterday! Good news though- he had a GREAT day!!! Now I can stop giving myself and Brody heart attacks on Thursdays! They worked on the letter B and I received my first artwork for the fridge!

Who knew glued on cotton balls in the shape of a B could be so special?! I am a very proud mommy and plan to continue to show off his artwork!

I'm now (well tomorrow) 34 weeks along! I guess at my last doctor's appointment, she put things into perspective for me! At 36 weeks, if I go into labor, she will NOT stop it! I know this sounds a bit dramatic, but if I go into labor in two weeks, we will have a baby!!! Did I mention his nursery is still a hodge podge, catch all room?! We are going to start working on his room this weekend and I will post pictures when it's complete!

Brody now weighs around five pounds and is about twelve inches long, which is the size of a loaf of bread (head to rump), plus an additional five inches or more in legs! I have an ultrasound in two weeks and I can't wait to see the little guy! I will post pictures of him too! Keep praying for our growing family!

My Madisonville Sprinkle!!!

I went home this past weekend to Madisonville for my first baby sprinkle! With your second baby you don't need a shower, you need a sprinkle! Get it?! Too cute! My best friends from high school all got together with their mom's and planned a wonderful party in honor of Brody!

The yummy food the girls worked hard on! There wasn't much left by the end of the night!

More food-the way to a pregnant girl's heart! And the delicious Welcome Brody cupcake cake!

In the middle of opening gifts, I realized that I wasn't having anyone take pictures! I only got a few snapshots, but this is one of the best- a UK onesie, UK hat, and UK socks for Brody! Brett loved it- NOT! He is a die hard VOLS fan! I love it!!!

And of course, by the time I realized I hadn't taken a picture with the girls, Layne had already left! Oops! Now, let me add that this was the first day I was swollen! I don't know if he was laying on a vein that night, but I felt huge and uncomfortable! It doesn't help either that I had stuffed myself full of food :o) Also, they tell you not to wear horizontal stripes because they make you look wide, but I think you can get away with it when you're pregnant!

I really appreciate everything you all did for me and for all of Brody's gifts! We love you all so much and I know he is going to have four fabulous Aunt's!!!