{36 weeks}... and 5 days!

I am almost 37 days pregnant today!!! I cannot believe it!  The Christmas break was wonderful and...not over yet for me.  I am working today (TTuesday) and do not work again until next Tuesday!  It will be so great to have time to nest and rest before baby.  My due Day is officially 23 days away! Ahhhhh.  I cannot even imagine how amazing it is going to be to look into my son's eyes.  Wow!  I cannot wait to see his beautiful face!  He got some adorable outfits from his aunt Jill and his first hockey jersey from his dad.  Grammy & pappa also got him some nursery furniture and a DVD that will ensure he is the "happiest baby on the block".  I got a video camera so that I can capture all of his milestones and precious moments! I have been praying for a speedy delivery. Ha...It will be what it will be! I just want my baby here safe and sound! Hope everyone had a blessed holiday and is looking forward to the new year.  Praying that the Lord blesses everyone with a healthy and joyful fresh start!

{35 Week Update!} Swelling SICKNESS & Braxton Hicks

I cannot wait to hold my sweet little boy in my arms. I am really looking forward to this December break! I know I will just be getting bigger and more swollen but, it will be a nice time to rest before Mr. H makes his way into the world. I hope everyone has a blessed holiday season!

Halston's Baby Shower Haul

I'm full Of Joy...It's a Boy

July 24th: 3 1/2 Months

Moving right along.  I am getting there.  3 1/2 months and....still sick.  4 more weeks until we find out the sex of our little peanut.  My gut feeling is that it is a girl but, what do I know.  I have just started to outgrow my clothes 100%. even my baggy blue jeans fit like leggings.  This is such a weird feeling because I am not large enough to wear maternity clothes.  really weird limbo stage.  My pills help allot but, the minute I miss one... I vomit!  I wish this would subside.  Other than that, I feel great.  I am getting so excited! I have been in Houston on vacation and have been looking High & Low for a belle baby carrier.   Mom and I went to a resale shop to look for maternity clothes and I FOUND ONE second hand!  1/2 price! so excited. Not much else to report. 

July 23: Baby Food Evolution

So... I am always researching cool new baby gadgets and inventions that makes mom's life easier. I know that the new fad is cooking your own baby food but, Who has the time?  I am really in love with Nurturme's quick dried baby food!  What a cool concept.  The food is quick dried which preserves the nutrients ans antioxidants that jarred baby food cooks out.  Also, 8 packages weighs less than 1 jar so it's easy on the diaper bag.  An added benefit is that it can be mixed with water, breast milk or formula! And, when baby gets bigger you can sneak Nurturme's magic nutrient powder into mac-n-cheese, soups and pastas.  talk about evolved baby food!  

June 28th: 10 weeks & 3 Days

So...I am a totally different person.  This baby has taken over my body and I have NO CONTROL!  I have been taking my anti-nausea pill now for about 3 weeks.  It is a life saver however, I still get sick.  The upside is I no longer get sick often enough to carry trash bags in my vehicle "just in case".  I am getting VERY anxious to find out the sex!  So is Shane! Shane met a lady at a hotel desk that was pregnant and said that the Chinese Lunar Calendar worked for her and 4 other family members!  They were 5 for 5! So, Of course we plugged our info into the chart and it predicts we will have a little princess on our hands! I feel like it will be a little cupcake as well so, maybe it's right? we will find out in August! I am very into nursery themes at the moment!  For a girl I am completely inspired by Miranda Lambert's tour bus designed by the very Texan, Junk Gypsies!  Love the richness in fabrics and rustic Texan touches!  What better way to decorate my girl's room than after my favorite star!  For a boy I am really liking owls or....a cool album cover musician theme.  Not sure yet though!

BABY GIRL'S ROOM

BABY BOY'S ROOM

MAY 27th: 6 Weeks

Well I am another week farther along!  I do not really feel pregnant.  I thought I was getting morning sickness but, I think I just took my vitamin on an empty stomach!  So far I am just tired.  And, I have heartburn.  I am so snack-ie lately but I think that is because I want to eat as soon as I feel queasy.  Also, I get full SO quickly so now I have just started eating smaller meals.  I was reading Joshua the other night and God just really put this verse on my heart. 
 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
I have been so worried about miscarriage and my fear has really started to subside! I just keep thinking to myself, "Be strong and courageous! God is with you" and it has gotten me through. 

I am going for my lab work Saturday and my first prenatal appt. Monday.  I'll be anxious to find out how this whole health care system works after that.  It is so different from the states.

I really feel like I have a little Missy baking away as opposed to a little Mr. but, Shane is convinced it's a boy and has already, as far as he's concerned, settled on a name.

POTENTIAL NAMES:
Boys:Knox, Halston, Jaxon,Girls: Hayesleigh "Hayes", Taytum, Finleigh, Blakeley

We shall see! -L

May 25th: 5 Weeks OR So It begins

How do I feel:
I have ALLOT of heart burn.  They say that that means baby will be born with lots of hair.  Guess this little pea sized tadpole is getting ready to sprout a whole headful. I also have allot of anxiety.  Ii is very early on and I just keep waking up every day thankful that I am still with child.  I just know some close friends of mine that had tragic outcomes.  I am working really hard to think positive an just be happy. I am pretty tired as well but am still working out everyday and hope to as long as I can.  

Cravings:
I don't really have any carzy cravings but, I am looooving milk right now.  I would never drink milk before in a glass EVER....only in cereal and coffe but now I love to have it every night before bed.

May 20th: Start Spreadin' the News

So....The first people in our lives to know about the little angel were Jill and Jordan...Ironically, our maid of honor and best man! :) I told my friend Andi as I was FREAKIN out.  Then we told my parents, bro and sis-in-law, Shawna, Shane's parents and sis and bro-in-law.  We are keeping it at that for a while.  I just want to make sure baby H is healthy and strong.  Everyone was soooo supportive and excited.  I'm sure the Houstonians will be planning allot of visits! 

Quotes We Won't Forget:
"So what the heck was goin' on in my house?"- Papa Wilde
"I wish you were closer but...that's ok"- Grammy
"Pack a bag, get a suite and have a mani-pedi...you're a mom!- Jill
"I feel like God planned this, that baby will be strong. Don't stress"- Zach
"That is going to be a ridiculously gorgeous child"- Shawna
"GET.....OUT"- Andi

How Do I feel Today:
Good....A little queasy but not to the point of vomit.  My cramps are subsiding which is good because they are stressing me.  I feel a lot calmer now that I have told "mothers" and can ask questions about pregnancy as I have them.  I could go for a jar of pickles for breakfast but, that's not my baby talkin'.....that's just me.  Again, No major cravings, no major morning sickness and all-in-all feelin' good!

Medical:I have been to my first doctor visit and have my first prenatal scheduled for June 6th.  I also have an upcoming appt. for my lab work.  No Ultrasound yet. 


I'll keep everyone posted- L

MAY 17th: The Day Life Changed Forever

So.....Yesterday was the first day that we found out we were expecting a miracle! A tiny sweet little bundle of joy. Part Shane. Part me. But.....That's not how he felt the minute we saw the test! I had been feeling different for a couple of days and was about 2 days late on my period and wondered but, didn't think anything of it. Then around 12:30pm on May 17th I KNEW! Because I saw 2 pink lines? NOPE. Because as I was driving home & feeling like a million bucks I suddenly had to pull over and toss my cookies! That's odd...to say the least. So I went to the store bought a test and, I was right. This came as quite a shock to us both as it was the 1st month we tried but, I have to say, Shane broke down. He suddenly started thinking about how unprepared we were (as every parent to be does) and just kept muttering this mantra..."no way, no way, no way, ...really? no way". I decided to let him be alone to let it digest as he was FREAKING ME OUT TOO!
- FROM OLD BLOG