Vivian's room

We have finally finished her room for the most part.  There are a few more "details" to be done, but it is all painted and furniture is in and set up!  I am so proud of Artie and all his hard wood work that he did.  It turned out beautiful!

Baby shower

This was our first shower that we were given by friends.  It was a beautiful shower and could not have been more blessed by the love and support that we got from everyone.

Super Beautiful cake and stand made just for Vivian!

Loved the table set up.  The plaque was a gift from the hostesses.

Mother in-law and Artie's Aunt Dianne and her daughter Megan

My sister and mom

All the hotesses - there were 15.  Such sweet ladies - love ya!

My mom's buddies from high school.

Me and Rebecca!  Loved that you could come!!

This is Vivian's nursery bedding.  It is called Daisy Garden.  LOVE IT!  Thanks Lacy and Winonah!

Updates and happenings

I am 30 weeks tomorrow.  Things have been progressing along great.  Went to the dr. Aprl 1st and he said all is going well.  I am feeling good...with the exception of having developed carple tunnel and I have started swelling in my hands and feet.  Being on my feet much of the day doesn't help much either.  But, no worries...just gonna roll with the punches.  Next appt. will be May 3rd and from then on I get to go 2 times a month. 

Vivian is still very active.  She is cracks me up with her "alien" type movements.  I think God daily that I get to experience this and try to give Artie every opportunity to do the same.  I love that when he talks to her and says her name...she does flips.  Already a daddy's girl.

The baby's room is coming along.  We have the pink part painted and baseboards are nearly done.  So ready to have it finished so I can get the furniture in there.

3rd trimester and OB appt.

Thursday, I went to the dr. to have my 7 month checkup.  Got there a little early and got right in.  Dr. Norwood congratulated me on making it this far.  He said at this point...if I go into labor, Vivian will have a 99% chance of survivial and is at a low risk of major problems.  I told him that I had a talk with her and she is not going anywhere until June.  He was glad I had "taken care of that" already.  He measured me and I meansured 28 weeks and I am 28 weeks tomorrow.  Blood pressure was just fine and my weight is still ok.  Only have gained about 12 lbs so far by his records.  He listened to her heartbeat and it was 160 this time.  Very strong and she also did some good kicking  while being pushed on and the dr. was excited to see how much she moves.  Don't have to go back until May 3rd and then I start 2 times a month.  So excited that we  are getting thing in order around here...sort of.  Her room should be finished by beginning of May.  Just trying to give us enough time to get it done since April is horrible for us as far as FREE time goes.  Not good...but we will get it done!

On the fast track!

I am about 10 seconds from getting rid of the little ticker over to the left.  I check it often and now that we are less than 100 days to go, I am realizing how fast this time will truly go!  I am trying to write down all the little things that go on in a journal for Vivian so that one day, I can pull it out and let her know the joys and trials of getting her here with us.  Daily, I am in awe of this creation that we have been blessed to get to know so far.  When Artie does his "listening to the belly time", she now kicks when he talks to her.  The smile that comes over his face is pure joy.  I feel guilty for getting to have her with me all the time and feel her every move, that I sometimes get a little pushy and make him touch my belly anytime she gets really active.  I think Artie is happy to have me sport her around instead of him. 

We have our guest room painted and furniture is moved over from the original guest room.  Thanks to my mom and sister, that got done during spring break.  The next thing to start is Vivi's room.  The top half will be a pale pink called "Southern Beauty" and the bottom will be white.  I will post pics when everything is finished. 

The other thing we have done is took a breastfeeding class at Baylor in downtown Dallas.  I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was very informative.  I have been reading books to get some info before I have to attempt this and make it work...so the class just confirmed what I already had read.  It was really funny to see a huge class of HUGE women anywhere from 25 to 38 weeks along.  *Random happy - found out that the cafeteria at Baylor has a Chick Fil A...so gonna get some of that after the baby is born!*  All in all - I think that class is going to be 1000 % better than the birthing class.  Not sure I am ready for that one...but knowledge is power - so I need all the knowledge I can get.  Unlike the girl that was sitting next to me at the BF class...I asked her if they were taking the birthing class and her reply was, "I would rather not know what is coming.  I will just find out when I get here."  I could have died!  There is NO way I would or could do that.  So, 2 Sunday afternoon's in April, we will get to learn about the good, bad and the ugly truth!

 
 

Little girl on the move!

The last couple of weeks have brought forth an alien in my belly.  This child moves constantly and at 24 weeks can push those legs out enough to make my stomach move on its own.  For those of you that have had children, this isn't really news to you, but for someone who is new to all of this, I am truly in awe of Gods great creation.  Six PM would be her most active time at night.  This would be about the time I finally get to sit down and put my feet up for a bit.  I keep asking around to see if others had this with certain children that they have had.  They all just look at me and say..."Just wait until she gets here."  If she is that active now, I think we have our work cut out for us.   What cracks me up is there is actually a TV show that says "I was pregnant and I didn't know it!"  WHAT??  I would def. not be that person.  Big belly, moving maddness and the fact Vivian is doing drum rolls on my bladder and my 2nd home is the bathroom.  Just makes me laugh to think of those episodes I have seen. 

I go to the dr. today for a glucose test about 9 or so.  I pray I pass.  I have been on "restriction" for so long that pregnancy is nice...I eat well, but also don't deprive myself.  I pray God will give me 3 more months of no restrictions and then I will be back to my old self :-) 

Will update when I have any news :-)