... to blog about Mother's Day. I absolutely feel compelled to share with everyone that when I woke up on Sunday, I had roses and an adorable card waiting for me from my husband (who also, for the first time in a decade let me sleep in... it usually offends his sensibilities lol). Then we finally ran the much needed and super expensive errands of picking up what we need for the hospital bags, I didn't realize how much I'm going to need after Audra is born. There's so much I have to do to take care of my own health as well as hers! After exchanging a few things from the baby shower (the last few things) and picking up the diaper warmer and something else I can't remember... that's terrible... anyways after that we were invited to dinner at the Eoute's and of course it was delicious! My brother Kevin had spent the weekend with their son Tyler, whose dad works with Joe. They had a blast, and hopefully they'll get to hang out again some time soon. We sent out the Mother's day cards to our mothers and grandmother a bit late because somebody kept forgetting to sign them on his way out the front door (lol). Hopefully they got there quickly enough though because we really love and appreciate our mothers and grandmother <3 You all truly are a blessing to us!
Love and Hugs
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
38 Week Doctor's Appointment...
At 38 weeks and 2 days, I'm only abou 1 cm dilated. The doctor says Audra is measuring a little big so next week we're going to do an ultrasound and see how she's measuring. He said if I make it to 2 cm dilated next week he'll strip my membranes to get things moving along in a natural manner, but that he's concerned and not entirely convinced she's coming out on her own. He discussed possibly inducing me at about 41 weeks and 3 days because of her size and because sometimes first babies are stubborn and like to stay cozy for a while. I'm not going to worry about it, because I am so afraid of pitocin and I've made a commitment to myself and Audra to do this without pain medication or an epidural, so I'm just going to look forward to seeing my beautiful little girl next Tuesday. That's all for now, so no one needs to be worried about getting a phone call in middle of the night, it doesn't look like she's making her appearance anytime soon! More news next Tuesday.
Love and Hugs!
Love and Hugs!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Almost 38 Weeks Pregnant!
Today is about three days before I hit 38 weeks pregnant. I have finished all my exams, and now it's just time to relax and take my time getting things ready for Audra. Joe is helping me out a lot around the house, and pretty much jumping every time I wake up in the middle of the night with a contraction or even if I make the tiniest noise of discomfort when I stand up. He's really so great and so supportive, I'm incredibly blessed to be married to him and I'm so grateful for the abundance in patience that God has afforded him with during my pregnancy!
We went to see a movie today and Joe took me out to lunch (a part mother's day deal and part military spouse appreciation week thing). The movie was good, our server was awful but the food was pretty good. We're going to relax around the house for a few hours before heading to Target/Walmart to get some things for our hospital bags so we can be completely prepared for whenever we have to pick up and head to the hospital.
I'm going to get the house completely organized (don't worry, I've been working on it for a while in stages, so no incredible leaps and bounds of energy for me!). Laundry put away and baskets organized for future loads. Kitchen is pretty much clean and our bedroom really is my only challenge, our closet still has stuff that needs to be organized since we moved. The only thing about that is that whenever I finally get everything unpacked, it seems like we end up moving like 8 months later. But that's my Army Wife life!
Our next Doctor's appointment/check up is Tuesday, I'll write more then!
We went to see a movie today and Joe took me out to lunch (a part mother's day deal and part military spouse appreciation week thing). The movie was good, our server was awful but the food was pretty good. We're going to relax around the house for a few hours before heading to Target/Walmart to get some things for our hospital bags so we can be completely prepared for whenever we have to pick up and head to the hospital.
I'm going to get the house completely organized (don't worry, I've been working on it for a while in stages, so no incredible leaps and bounds of energy for me!). Laundry put away and baskets organized for future loads. Kitchen is pretty much clean and our bedroom really is my only challenge, our closet still has stuff that needs to be organized since we moved. The only thing about that is that whenever I finally get everything unpacked, it seems like we end up moving like 8 months later. But that's my Army Wife life!
Our next Doctor's appointment/check up is Tuesday, I'll write more then!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Hurry Up and Wait!
It's now time for our family's favorite past- time to hurry up and wait! The Army has given us many an opportunity to take part in rounds of this game so we're used to it. Basically I'm rushing to get all of my school work done and over with, we're both rushing around the house to get things into order for Audra's arrival. For instance, we're cleaning out closets and organizing the laundry to where it's not going to be too chaotic when we're in full swing of baby-care mode (running on minimal amounts of sleep and food).
We've only got a few things left to buy for Audra, among them are things like baby shampoo and bath essentials along with a baby thermometer and some health care stuff for her. We have been absolutely enveloped with love from our family and friends, they've given us so much stuff for Audra and spent so much time and money on her and us already!
The baby shower was last weekend, and it was hectic but I am so glad I have friends that were nice enough to throw me one! Margaret made the most amazing food and as always her home was beautiful! Brandy was in charge of invitations and decorations and of course she did an amazing job too! I had family driving in from like three different states and my close friends from Lipscomb made the drive to be there for just one day! It was incredible being surrounded by that much excitement and love. Audra got lots of clothes, a bath tub (pink of course!), and a munchkin diaper pale with extra bags for it. Margaret gave me a gift certificate for Sensaria which she was kind enough to let me use and let me tell you people it is amazing! You can look her up on www.sensaria.com/carolinaspa and she'll totally get you hooked up :)
Our registries are still open at Target and Babies R Us for anyone who was still wanting to get us something. Everyone keeps asking me what I need most from those lists and I'm telling you guys, every single thing is something I need so whatever you want to get from there is perfect!
As for an update from the doctor's office last Tuesday, here goes: I'm 60% thinned out and 1/2 cm dilated, so she's progressing nicely. Of course my hips feel like they're about to fall off, but other than that Audra is fabulous! Her heart rate was 140 bpm, which is her norm so we're always happy to hear that. As of right now, she may be making her appearance a bit sooner than later so stay tuned!
Love and Hugs xoxox
We've only got a few things left to buy for Audra, among them are things like baby shampoo and bath essentials along with a baby thermometer and some health care stuff for her. We have been absolutely enveloped with love from our family and friends, they've given us so much stuff for Audra and spent so much time and money on her and us already!
The baby shower was last weekend, and it was hectic but I am so glad I have friends that were nice enough to throw me one! Margaret made the most amazing food and as always her home was beautiful! Brandy was in charge of invitations and decorations and of course she did an amazing job too! I had family driving in from like three different states and my close friends from Lipscomb made the drive to be there for just one day! It was incredible being surrounded by that much excitement and love. Audra got lots of clothes, a bath tub (pink of course!), and a munchkin diaper pale with extra bags for it. Margaret gave me a gift certificate for Sensaria which she was kind enough to let me use and let me tell you people it is amazing! You can look her up on www.sensaria.com/carolinaspa and she'll totally get you hooked up :)
Our registries are still open at Target and Babies R Us for anyone who was still wanting to get us something. Everyone keeps asking me what I need most from those lists and I'm telling you guys, every single thing is something I need so whatever you want to get from there is perfect!
As for an update from the doctor's office last Tuesday, here goes: I'm 60% thinned out and 1/2 cm dilated, so she's progressing nicely. Of course my hips feel like they're about to fall off, but other than that Audra is fabulous! Her heart rate was 140 bpm, which is her norm so we're always happy to hear that. As of right now, she may be making her appearance a bit sooner than later so stay tuned!
Love and Hugs xoxox
Monday, April 12, 2010
Manic Monday...
Hey Everyone!
I'm trying to be better about updating this site the closer that the baby is supposed to arrive!
Today was hectic for me but not so much for Joe (who deserves the time off for a bit!). I had two exams today, one in Intermediate French and one in Social Work Practice II. In French we're focusing on Le Futur Simple, which has become my favorite tense in French but also the hardest one to conjugate irregular verbs in... but that's neither here nor there. In Social Work we're working on group therapy, which I really like so far. Everyone pray that the exam went as well as I hope it did!
We woke up on Sunday and Joe was all sad faced and dreary because his XBOX 360 died the painful red ring of death. God must have heard my prayers for peace and less live gunfire in my living room. Praise Jesus.
The baby shower is this weekend also, and we have the convoy of relatives coming into town to prove it! We're really excited to see everyone though, some of which Joe hasn't gotten to meet the entire time we've been married :) It's going to be a busy next few weeks, hopefully we can make it as close to Audra's due date as possible with as little stress as possible!
I'm trying to be better about updating this site the closer that the baby is supposed to arrive!
Today was hectic for me but not so much for Joe (who deserves the time off for a bit!). I had two exams today, one in Intermediate French and one in Social Work Practice II. In French we're focusing on Le Futur Simple, which has become my favorite tense in French but also the hardest one to conjugate irregular verbs in... but that's neither here nor there. In Social Work we're working on group therapy, which I really like so far. Everyone pray that the exam went as well as I hope it did!
We woke up on Sunday and Joe was all sad faced and dreary because his XBOX 360 died the painful red ring of death. God must have heard my prayers for peace and less live gunfire in my living room. Praise Jesus.
The baby shower is this weekend also, and we have the convoy of relatives coming into town to prove it! We're really excited to see everyone though, some of which Joe hasn't gotten to meet the entire time we've been married :) It's going to be a busy next few weeks, hopefully we can make it as close to Audra's due date as possible with as little stress as possible!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Counting down...
So as we're approaching the end of Winter, we're also approaching the end of school and the beginning of Summer! Most importantly, Baby Audra will be here soon in May! We are so excited and just about everything is set up and waiting for her to arrive. The baby shower is coming up next weekend and we will have just about every relative Joe didn't meet at our wedding plus a few friends from out of town. I haven't seen my best friend Lizzy since our vow celebration and I haven't seen my friend Andrea since I left Lipscomb University in 2007! It's going to be a lot of fun and we're going to have a FULL house. Our friend Josh is staying here, and both my friends Lizzy and Andrea, my friend Jordan, and then my mom, sister and aunts will be here Friday night as well! I know it's going to be chaotic but I'm so thrilled that I'm going to be surrounded with some of my most favorite people in the world.
As of right now, I'm feeling like I'm ready to have this baby NOW. I'm just fatigued and combined with the travel to school and walking all over campus, and the stress from the school work, I'm ready to be done with school and pregnancy altogether. Not that I don't love having my daughter safe and sound in my belly, I'm just ready to meet her, and to sleep on my stomach! lol
Joe is on two weeks of leave right now to help me get ready for our little one. Lots of spring cleaning and baby book reading! He's also getting ready for his NCO of the quarter board and the Audie Murphy board. When he gets back to work from leave he'll become NCOIC of S2 for his brigade. Joe jokes that there's no one in S2 so he's In Charge of himself lol. Either way it'll prepare him for the future and will definitely look good on paper! haha
Well that's all for now from SC!
As of right now, I'm feeling like I'm ready to have this baby NOW. I'm just fatigued and combined with the travel to school and walking all over campus, and the stress from the school work, I'm ready to be done with school and pregnancy altogether. Not that I don't love having my daughter safe and sound in my belly, I'm just ready to meet her, and to sleep on my stomach! lol
Joe is on two weeks of leave right now to help me get ready for our little one. Lots of spring cleaning and baby book reading! He's also getting ready for his NCO of the quarter board and the Audie Murphy board. When he gets back to work from leave he'll become NCOIC of S2 for his brigade. Joe jokes that there's no one in S2 so he's In Charge of himself lol. Either way it'll prepare him for the future and will definitely look good on paper! haha
Well that's all for now from SC!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Baby Update!
So as of right now I am officially 31 weeks, even though every ultrasound puts me further and further ahead. The last prediction made was May 11th... oy. I am soon to stop working so I can get off my feet some more. Joe is being the amazing man he and rubbing my feet and back without prompting, changing laundry loads over and doing dishes while I'm napping. The doctor is going to end up giving me a doctor's note to take my exams earlier than originally planned.
As for baby Audra, she is growing steadily and super healthy! She's big enough now that she's not really kicking anymore, more like rolling because she has no room to groove in. Her heart rate the last time we went in was 140 bpm and there's been lots of movement. Which explains my lack of sleep. I feel a whole lot like I did in my first trimester. So yeah, YUCK. I do have to go in in the morning to get checked out because of a re-occuring pain in my right rib area, I guess they're concerned because the pain is in one area of my upper abdomen so better safe than sorry.
No more blogging now... more news later! Cheerio!
As for baby Audra, she is growing steadily and super healthy! She's big enough now that she's not really kicking anymore, more like rolling because she has no room to groove in. Her heart rate the last time we went in was 140 bpm and there's been lots of movement. Which explains my lack of sleep. I feel a whole lot like I did in my first trimester. So yeah, YUCK. I do have to go in in the morning to get checked out because of a re-occuring pain in my right rib area, I guess they're concerned because the pain is in one area of my upper abdomen so better safe than sorry.
No more blogging now... more news later! Cheerio!
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