Friday, July 20, 2012
30 Weeks
Wow! Are we really in the 30s? Baby Girl is still growing strong. I had another uneventful (which is a good thing) doctor's appointment this week. I've gained 16 lbs, blood pressure was good, and her heart rate was about 135. I got the pertussis vaccine while I was there this time. Got all my questions answered and we talked a little about post partum. I've been reading a lot so a lot of what she told me, I already knew about. I still am perplexed with how this whole pregnancy thing works. Amazing how a baby grows from just a few cells. One of God's greatest miracles!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Two Weddings and a Baptism
This weekend was a whirlwind of family celebrations. My baby cousin Candice got married in Beaumont this weekend.
Unfortunately, my dad's aunt passed away this week. The funeral was the same day as the wedding. We weren't able to make it to the funeral because we were meeting our new tenants to give them the keys to the condo.
My cousin's baby was baptized Sunday morning at church. He's 5 weeks old and has a head full of blonde hair. Here are just a handful of aunts, uncles, and cousins who have all worn the same baptismal gown.
The second wedding was a little surprise. A couple at church had a quick ceremony at the end of the service. We joked that we should have just thrown in my baby shower this weekend too and knocked out all the birds with one stone.
Unfortunately, my dad's aunt passed away this week. The funeral was the same day as the wedding. We weren't able to make it to the funeral because we were meeting our new tenants to give them the keys to the condo.
My cousin's baby was baptized Sunday morning at church. He's 5 weeks old and has a head full of blonde hair. Here are just a handful of aunts, uncles, and cousins who have all worn the same baptismal gown.
The second wedding was a little surprise. A couple at church had a quick ceremony at the end of the service. We joked that we should have just thrown in my baby shower this weekend too and knocked out all the birds with one stone.
Sneak Peak
We went to the Inside Story to get a 4D sneak peak at Baby Girl. Mom and Karen went with us. The place was really nice. I laid on this huge bed while everyone watched the ultrasound on a big screen TV. We also had the tech check between the legs again to make sure "she" was still a "she". She was telling us that 2 women had been in that day thinking they were having girls based on what their doctors had told them and then both babies turned out to actually be boys. We'd love a boy just the same, but I can imagine the shock planning for one sex and then being told it's actually something else. Baby Girl showed us the tell-tale "3 white lines" that point to all girl.
She likes to suck on her arm.
Her squishy puffy cheeks.
When the ultrasound started, she was curled up in a ball with both hands and foot right in her face. The tech had me get up and do some exercises to try to get her to move her hands and foot so we could see her.
At one point, I guess she got irritated with us trying to move her. She ever so lady like sent us a message. Look closely where the arrow is pointing. Yes, our perfect little girl is shooting us the middle finger.
She gave us a quick shot of her face when Neal started talking to her. Good girl, start listening to your daddy now.
So, now the question is, who is she going to look like. The tech was leaning more toward Neal. From what we've seen so far, I think I'd have to agree.
Baby Becca
Baby Neal
She likes to suck on her arm.
Her squishy puffy cheeks.
When the ultrasound started, she was curled up in a ball with both hands and foot right in her face. The tech had me get up and do some exercises to try to get her to move her hands and foot so we could see her.
At one point, I guess she got irritated with us trying to move her. She ever so lady like sent us a message. Look closely where the arrow is pointing. Yes, our perfect little girl is shooting us the middle finger.
She gave us a quick shot of her face when Neal started talking to her. Good girl, start listening to your daddy now.
So, now the question is, who is she going to look like. The tech was leaning more toward Neal. From what we've seen so far, I think I'd have to agree.
Baby Becca
Baby Neal
Friday, July 6, 2012
28 Weeks
28 Weeks and she's about the size of an eggplant. She's somewhere in the 1.5 to 2.5 pound & 13.6 to 14.8 inch range.
She's still moving around a lot in there. She's got plenty of room so it's not uncomfortable yet. No jabs in the ribs or anything like that. I've been waking up around 3 every morning. I don't actually get out of bed but I can't really go back to sleep so I lay there thinking for hours.
I got a good report at my doctor's appointment on Thursday. Weight is good, blood pressure good, minimal swelling, belly measuring on track. It was a challenge to get her heartbeat because she was moving around so much when Dr. Roberts was trying to listen. Finally, we got a steady 140 beats per minute. I've now reached the mark where I go in every 2 weeks.
On Thursday we also went to interview a pediatrician. We really liked her and are going to give it a go. It's a small practice affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital.
We're getting closer!
She's still moving around a lot in there. She's got plenty of room so it's not uncomfortable yet. No jabs in the ribs or anything like that. I've been waking up around 3 every morning. I don't actually get out of bed but I can't really go back to sleep so I lay there thinking for hours.
I got a good report at my doctor's appointment on Thursday. Weight is good, blood pressure good, minimal swelling, belly measuring on track. It was a challenge to get her heartbeat because she was moving around so much when Dr. Roberts was trying to listen. Finally, we got a steady 140 beats per minute. I've now reached the mark where I go in every 2 weeks.
On Thursday we also went to interview a pediatrician. We really liked her and are going to give it a go. It's a small practice affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital.
We're getting closer!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Where It Will All Go Down
Tonight we went to the hospital to take the maternity tour. The most important thing is now we know exactly where we're supposed to go when it's game time. I had a list of questions I took with me but the lady answered all of them during her little speech so I guess they were pretty common questions. My heart melted when we saw the new little babies in the nursery. We saw the labor & delivery rooms as well as the post partum rooms where we'll be staying for a couple of days. I'm a little anxious about being in a hospital as I've never had to be admitted to one in my life. Guess there's a first time for everything.
They gave us a list of what to bring to the hopsital. Neal put his name tag at the end of the list I guess to remind me not to forget him when it's time.
On another note, I went shopping for a pair of black dressy sandals since heels are out of the question at the time. This is what I came home with instead. Random, yes, but it sure looks cute in Baby Girl's room.
Speaking of, the room is just about complete. I'm really loving how it's all coming together, especially since there's not really a theme.
They gave us a list of what to bring to the hopsital. Neal put his name tag at the end of the list I guess to remind me not to forget him when it's time.
On another note, I went shopping for a pair of black dressy sandals since heels are out of the question at the time. This is what I came home with instead. Random, yes, but it sure looks cute in Baby Girl's room.
Speaking of, the room is just about complete. I'm really loving how it's all coming together, especially since there's not really a theme.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
27 Weeks
Hello 3rd Trimester! We're in the home stretch. Nothing new to report.
We have a busy week ahead: hospital tour, Dr appt, meeting with a pediatrician, 3D ultrasound.
We have a busy week ahead: hospital tour, Dr appt, meeting with a pediatrician, 3D ultrasound.
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