JAMES is HERE!

James' Birth Story... or at least what I can recall from the day!

Tuesday April 3rd (My Due Date):
My mom came up for the day! It was SO nice to have the distraction due to the fact that baby was due today and i knew that he wasn't going to come out! We went to lunch at chick-fil-a and met my realtor at the house that we put an offer in on so that I could show my mom! After that we went to my 40 WEEK dr. appt. I was the usual check in, blah blah and then I was called back to do the weigh-in/ blood pressure/ bathroom ck. Everything still overly normal and I think I was up to 30 lbs at this point. Somewhat relieved I think that all of this was over and I hadn't gained 50 lbs.
Katie, my midwife came in. She was surprised to find me not undressed I think. I told her that I was still in pain from my check up the previous Friday and asked her if I had to have my cervix checked again today. She said no, thankfully to my comfort, ha! We had been planning since the week before that if James hadn't come by his due date that I would go to be induced first thing Thursday morning on the 5th. I did not want to see 41 weeks. Baby would have stayed in there in think for another week had I let him! Everything was a go, per Katie and she said she would see me Thursday :)
Mom and I went over to the mall afterwards to walk some and return a couple of things for baby!! That night my mom took mike and I to our "last supper" dinner at Rancho Chico! It was a great day!

Wednesday April 4th (day before induction day):
Nothing happened today.. strangely enough I was calm all day. I didn't think too much about the fact that I would be in the hospital at this time tomorrow and just relaxed all day! Not too much to report! I had all my stuff ready and headed for bed around 11pm with cramping and slightly stronger contractions than just the braxton hicks I had been experiencing for the past 10 weeks. I woke up around 3:15am with dull lower back pains/ contractions and thought that I might as well go ahead and get up because if I am in labor the pains are only going to get worse and I wanted to be clean and ready for the day! So I got in the shower and was just trying to be present and take all of this in! When I went in our bedroom to get my stuff to shower in the guest bath, Mike asked me what I was doing. I informed him of what was going on. He kept saying to me, don't freak out, you need to just relax and stay calm. I remember thinking, I've never been more calm, quit telling me to relax, lol.

Thursday April 5th (induction Day):
Since I had already been up since 3:15am, I was definitely ready  to get this show on the road! I called as instructed at 6am to double check and make sure that they had a bed for me, which they replied YES, we are all ready for you :)
We got to the hospital at 7:38am and walked into labor and delivery on the 2nd floor. We got checked in and they put us in one of the new big rooms with the jacuzzi tubs (which I didn't even get to use by the way), I was so excited!! Our nurses' name for the am shift was Angela! She had been doing labor and delivery for 30 years and while a little rough around the edges, she was WONDERFUL!! We loved her sense of humor and she was so helpful. She inserted the largest gauge needle I have seen into my arm, which ached for hours, but was medically necessary in case of emergency! After about 6 hours, the sensation finally went away. Good news was I was beginning to have regular chartable contractions on my own upon coming to the hospital, so things were beginning to happen!
9AM: Katie came in and inserted the pill into my cervix. At that point I believe I was 80% effaced and 1.5cm dilated. Not much change from my Friday appointment. I had to lay there for about an hour to make sure the pill took and was doing it's job. I was then told I could walk around the hospital, or where ever I wanted as long as I was back in about 2 hours to be put back on the baby monitor to check his heart rate and make sure everything was good!
10:30AM: I got dressed again and mike and I walked around the grounds of the hospital, very slowly as to relax while having the contractions. We talked about how crazy it was that we were here and having our first baby, how our life would change and never be the same again, how crazy fast 10 months flew by! It was surreal.
12PM: I think it was around this time, we went back inside. I ordered some lunch, a turkey sandwich at the advice of Angela, so that if I threw it up later, it wouldn't be totally gross, HA! I was checked and monitored again... Contractions were happening about every 3-4 minutes and while I could feel them, they were more than tolerable! I was in it for the long haul.
This is were I lost all track of time, it all runs together for me. All I know is what happened, just not sure when.
5PM: As Katie, my midwife wanted to get my contractions closer together, they finally started the pitocin drip at which they increased every half hour? This was still tolerable, I was breathing through these a little more than the previous contractions I had been having during the day. Mike was really encouraging through the process this far! I stayed having the contractions at about every 2-3 minutes for a few hours.
8PM?: Katie came in and we discussed breaking my water. she had held off on this because she wanted me to progress before having to do this. If your water breaks, you have to have the baby within 24 hours to avoid infection. She just wanted to make sure to avoid having an emergency c-section. I believe she also checked me at this point and I was at a 4 or 5? As soon as she broke my water, I had the typical huge gush of water! and it kept coming and coming and flowing. I mean it was everywhere I felt like- modesty had for sure flown out the window at this point, lol. Jen, my new overnight nurse was more than comforting to me as I leaked everywhere. It was the contraction right after my water was broken that I knew this was go time! It was SUPER intense and up until this point, I was still 50/50 on epidural, but had already signed the papers to do so if I needed one! I was more than adamant that I HAD TO HAVE one! So the Dr was called but due to an emergency surgery, the on call Dr had to be called from home. It was probably around 10ish??? I don't know. All I do know is that they told me it might be another 30 minutes and while I felt like I was in despair, I held on pretty well. It seemed only like 15 minutes and in walked the Dr, with the goods!! It took about 25 minutes, they kicked everyone out of the room. His name was DR. Harris? And he was all business, with 0 bedside manner. Luckily I wasn't much for talking at that point! Finally relief! I could feel a LITTLE bit of pressure, but 0 pain. YAY!! Well, they then up'd the pitocin as they had been doing and that got things into high gear- HELLO TRANSITION LABOR!
11:30?: Katie and the nurse were having me lay on my side or in different positions to help further along the process. At this point I remember thinking OMG... I CAN NOT do this. I was feeling a lot of pressure, not pain, just pressure! I was then put into this position tilted slightly backward, there's some technical term, I didn't catch that one. All I know is that as soon as I was in it, I HAD TO GET OUT. I had to PUSH RIGHT THEN. Between Mike and Jen (my nurse) they were both telling me that I couldn't. Breath through the contraction... the next 5 minutes were hell. My contractions were 1 minute a part, my breathing had gone out the window, I was on the verge of tears and I was puffing through the indescribable intense pressure. Trying to relax in between, not so much. Jen immediately called Katie as I was demanding to push. Katie came in and looked and it was go time- Midnight, 10cm!
12AM: Every minute and a half I was told to push through the pressure. 10 second increments, 3 times during a contraction. I was expecting a lot of things, but the pressure I wasn't. I didn't feel any pain, thankfully, but I was about to die from the pressure. I pushed and pushed and pushed... I would look at the clock in between contractions trying to relax before the pressure stared again. 12:30 came and went, 1am came and went, 1:30 rolled around and at this point Katie had said that she called the on call OB to come and administer the vacuum to help James' head come out. It was right there, but wasn't budging. I was ok with anything at this point. I assured everyone in the room that I COULD not push for another hour- I was exhausted. I had been up for almost 24 hours already as it was! At 1:55am the executive decision was made by Katie to give me an episiotomy, which they don't really do anymore! I felt two little stings and then nothing. 5 more pushes and at 2:08 am, James was pulled out and laying on my stomach. He didn't cry much. Just little wimpers. He had some fluid in his mouth. It was such a wonderful feeling of not having the pressure anymore. I was in complete awe of this little human laying quietly on my tummy making little noises as he was being cleaned off. Katie was down there doing her after delivery routine as I watched and started to shake. I think it was just hormone release or maybe just my body being in shock I don't know. I told Mike to go be with the baby and I would be fine. I watched as the nurse was cleaning him and as mike was watching him! It was sweet. He finally cried and it was the sweetest little cry. He quieted down after about 20 seconds, to observe what was going on around him. Mike finally brought him over to me.. he had tears in his eyes! It was a special moment, I was still shaking. mike asked if I wanted to hold him and I said no.. My arms were jello and I had no strength to hold him up. So he just held him where I could see his face. I had no idea what he would look like, but not what I expected, lol. He was all mine and perfect though, that I do know!

 Dont mind my appearance here, it was at 2:15am!

7lbs, 2.8 oz, 19.5"L

Katie, the most amazing midwife EVER!! She's wonderful!

Saturday morning... 48 hours later and exhausted, but lovin' on my sweet boy :)

3AM: The grandparents entered! YES, they were all still at the hospital, waiting for the big arrival! The Grandmothers came in first! They were both so excited! Then entered the grandfathers, They were equally excited :) It was a great experience!! Once everyone left, mike gave the baby his first bath, with the nurses help! I then proceeded to ask if they would be taking him to the nursery. She laughed and said this was it :) HELLO PARENTHOOD!!



More to come on the next post of the hospital stay... whew! And if you made it through this whole story, I applaud you! It was ridiculously long, but I didn't want to leave out any details, even though I know I forgot some!

Week 37

Not much to update except that everything is all set to go and we are ready to meet our boy! Well, I think that Mike could use a few more days, but I am rearin' to go!
As of my appointment last Thursday, I am 1 cm dilated, o% effaced, and my cervix is "softer", whatever that means. The midwife I saw last week seems to think that I won't see April and that James will make his debut sometime in March, me, I am not banking on it. He's dues April 3rd, so it's not like it will be some life-changing thing if he comes only 3 days earlier, but a week, now that would be good!
As of today's appointment, She didn't check any progress, but guesstimated that he will be atleast 20" long, by the outline of his body in my tummy and 7-8 pounds. A good healthy baby. His heartbeat sounded great, altho he was bouncing around so much in there that it was hard to follow at times! It's a good that's he's so active admist all of the braxton hicks that are going on. I AM THANKFUL!!

Pregnancy Updates:


How far along: 37weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: up to 25 lbs. didn't gain anything from last week though.
Maternity clothes: Everything still is fitting pretty good! I can't wait to buy some cute summer things!

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Pretty good considering.

Best moment this week: knowing that if I did go into labor, baby would be perfectly fine. I can't wait to kiss his little face in 20 DAYS!!
Missing Anything: Sleeping on my stomach. Not too much longer.
Movement: All the time, he has dance parties in there :)
Started showing yet: I think so at almost 9.5 months pregnant. But I feel like I look pretty good!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: only braxton hicks contractions. getting ready for the real thing!
Belly button in or out: Top part still sticking slightly out. Bottom part is getting a little flatter.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & ready to get this show on the road!
Looking forward to: heading to the hospital and experiencing everything!
Baby's Size: A bit over 19" Long, weighs 6 1/3 lbs.
Development: he's FULL TERM, may or may not have a full head of hair! I hope he does and it's dark, like his daddy's :)

Skipping to week.... 36!!!!

Holy Moly.

So yes, it has been awhile. I find blogging nice, but uploading pictures to be annoying since it takes a really long time to upload and get them in the right chronological order. I am sure there's an easier way, but I have yet to discover it. OK, end of rant.

I have 26 days left until April 3rd. I feel excited, anxious, but mostly happy about meeting the best accomplishment in my life thus far- James! You know that cliche saying that " Life doesn't get any better than this", that's exactly how I feel right at this present moment. There are so many exciting things happening in our life right now, only to be attributed to the goodness from the Lord above! We have so much to be thankful for daily and it seems as though everything is working in our favor, which at times seems like a joke really.

1. We got me new SUV this year. I thought that would never happen since I have a husband who doesn't like to spend money! It's a blessing and a curse yall, let me tell ya! But I can appreciate it.
2. We are having our first baby. Everything up to this point has been great (except the morning sickness), but we have a healthy boy so far and I could not be more thankful for that, truely.
3. We got new bedroom furniture! If you know ANYTHING about me, it's that I work in an industry where the houses are overly decorated down to the "T" and everything is beautiful and I want my house to look the same way, well, sort of relatively speaking since I don't have the unlimited budget. BUT I am pretty sure that has been the biggest struggle for me being married. Not being able to spend any money on anything house related. My patience has paid off people and now I have a beautifully furnished bedroom to go with it. Even though I still want pretty new bedding and I need lamps for the nightstands, and art for the walls... I could go on.
4. We put in an offer on a house..... Possibly OUR VERY FIRST HOME. It really was too good of a deal to pass up and kind of just fell into our laps. I really feel that if this is meant to be, everything will work out seamlessly and God's timing will be perfect down to the LAST detail. I worry not.

So MANY things and exciting things at that! I'll know more on the housing front once we hear back from the bank. It is a short sale, so we will sit and wait patiently on the Lord to work it all out.

How am I feeling:
- Physically, pretty good. I believe that the baby has dropped, so I definitely have more pressure down there. Sometimes it's fine, others it just hurts. That's all a part of the territory, so I've been told!
- I have braxton Hicks contractions ALL the time. I don't ever time them though. I read all these forum entries on baby websites that I subscribe to and every day all day, women are going into Labor and Delivery because the BH's happen more than 5 times in an hour.... Let me tell you something. If I went into L&D every time i had more than 5 in an hour, i'd be in there ALL day, probly atleast 7 times if not more a week. I just don't get the drama? I figure, if they don't hurt and can't hurt the baby and he's still moving around everywhere, what's the big deal. It's your bodies way of getting you ready for birth. Get over yourself hypochondriacs, geeze. I have felt this way from the very beginning though, no reason for concern if it's not hurting or bleeding. Just me.
- I still enjoy walking, but sometimes that just hurts too. So I am walking a little slower these days.
- I am not to the point of complete miserable-ness yet, so I am thankful so much for that. I can still sleep at night even though i get up to go to the bathroom, toss and turn to get comfortable, and have achy hips.

Enough of my rambling... I have my first internal exam today since like 8 weeks I think. So I am hoping that there's something going on down there. I feel like I am dilated a little already, but what do I know. My luck I'm probly not, hahah. I'll keep ya updated.

Pregnancy Updates:


How far along: 36 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: i think 23 or 24 lbs... I didn't look at the scale last time.
Maternity clothes: I live in my jeans and black capri's. Everything still is fitting pretty good!

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright.

Best moment this week: Dr. appt to find out about any progress and esstimate how big baby is. Also my breastfeeding class.
Missing Anything: Not really.
Movement: A LOT. ever since week 35, he's been picking up the pace. I can now see distinct movements instead of little kicks. Still can't tell though whether it is a hand or foot making them.
Food cravings: none.
Started showing yet: I look like i have a basketball just sitting on top of my stomach or so i've been told.
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: only braxton hicks contractions. getting ready for the real thing!
Belly button in or out: Top part still sticking slightly out. Bottom part is getting a little flatter.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & ready to get this show on the road!
Looking forward to: BABY... finally. he could really come any day!
Baby's Size: 18.5" Long, almost 6 lbs and is as big as a crenshaw melon?.
Development: he's basically just packing on the pounds at this point. able to swallow and shedding the waxy coat that has been protecting his skin all of these months!

Weeks 27 & 28

I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and officially in my LAST TRIMESTER. All I have to say is,
A. that its flying by now and I feel like I cant get caught up fast enough.
B. I have grown again in the past 3 days.

I just don't even know what to think, except that this baby will be here in 12 weeks or sooner, hopefully not later. We shall see!!

My actual due date is April 3rd, 2012. I for some reason thought that it was on the 5th, maybe because at my 12 week appoinment my midwife said something about that date. Uh nope, I was wrong. That's ok! Even though it's only 2 days, i'll take it!!

So MANY exciting things to report over the past 2 weeks:
-I took the dreaded "GLUCOSE TEST" and it really wasn't bad at all. Maybe because I was remaining optimistic or maybe because I had the fruit punch flavor. Either way, the worst part of the dr appt was getting my finger pricked to check my iron levels- they were normal by the way. I would rather get a shot or blood drawn any day of the week. I do not know how diabetic people do that a few times a day! I drank the drink, peed in a cup, took my weight and waited to see Katie (she's my midwife who will be delivering James) more on her in the weeks to come and hopefully a picture or two!! She listened to his heart beat and it was really strong, a little faster than normal due to the sugary drink, but healthy. All is good to go. I have my next appointment in 3 weeks (week 30) and then every 2 weeks after that until week 36 to start the final countdown :)
OH and I passed my glucose test in flying colors...the drink actually made me a little sick to my stomach after 30 minutes, that's how hawaiian punchy it was.
- I registered us for our labor and delivery classes. it's over a 4 week span and about 2.5 hours each time. Looking forward to that and seeing Mike's reaction to everything! I think he's a little excited actually, we shall see!
- MIKE GOT ME A NEW MAMA MOBILE, as I like to refer to her....
Here she is, 2012 hyundai, santa fe. Crystalized white with gray interior and I LOVE this SUV. I couldn't be more excited to have this car and she's mine, in my name and everything!!! Enjoy!

Oh and here's an actual "belly" shot. I know that I look veiny. that's because I am or because I am pale, either way, it is what it is!



Pregnancy updates:


How far along: 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: AHHH, up to 18!!! I gained 10 lbs btwn week 22-27. In my defense, it was christmas and I guess I am supposed to start putting on about a pound a week now. OH WELL, more motivation to get my body back after birth!
Maternity clothes: Same old stuff! Can't wait to wear my blue dress to my shower.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: I am now entering the snoring phase... not every night or even all night, but my poor Michael. Please pray for him :)

Best moment this week: registering for birth class and getting my SUV.
Missing Anything: Not too much.
Movement: yes. He is now doing this thing where me moves very slowly or sloth-like as I like to say to my right side, curls up in a hard little ball and makes my tummy misshaped. I can feel him doing it too, which feels so weird. I just rub him a little bit and he releases and stretches out again.
Food cravings: none.
Started showing yet: A Lot. There's definitely a baby in there!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: Top part still sticking slightly out. Bottom part is getting a little flatter.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & tired.
Looking forward to: My shower in a couple of weeks.
Baby's Size: 14.8" Long, 2.25 lbs and is as big as a chinese cabbage.
Development: He can now blink his eyes which have lashes. Now that he can see more, he may be able to see light that filters through my belly. He is also developing millions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat!!

Week 26

This week has been such a nice, relaxing time off. There isn't much to report though. My belly has gotten slightly bigger and James is beginning to move around more throughout the night as well, not just during the day anymore! It's amazing to me that I am growing a human, like growing a garden... still can't get over the miracle going on inside of me.

As Mike and I were out to lunch on Sunday after church, we were talking about how this was the last Christmas EVER that we would have alone, without kids. The last New Years, Birthdays, Vacation, etc. As much as I have wanted a baby for the past couple of years now, I am actually very thankful looking back that we had the 5 1/2 years of togetherness before our baby arrives. It will be somewhat bittersweet I think going into these new milestones in 2012 with another person to tag along now. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a mama to my little guy and I don't ever want to take that for granted, even though I know from time to time that will happen I am sure. I was also thinking in bed this morning how fortunate I am to have a healthy baby/ pregnancy even though I haven't been the best pregnant person. Don't get me wrong, I am so grateful for this experience, it only lasts 10 months, not forever. It isn't by far the worst thing I have ever gone through in my life, but could I do it 20x like michelle duggar- NO! I am not a baby-making machine and that's ok.
Something that has weighed heavy on my heart for a couple months now.
I read a lot of blogs on the web and one in particular, the author I went to school with and I have had the privilege of knowing for many years now, Leah Coca... I love her blog for many reasons, it's honest, hilarious and heart-felt among other things. She is currently pregnant with her 4th baby, a little girl that they named Elizabeth. Elizabeth has a condition that will not let her skull form properly and even though everything else is developing just as it should with her little body, she will not live long after birth because of it.. Being a first time mother, I can not imagine what Leah and Onan are going through only having a few weeks left with their baby girl. I feel like shame on me for taking the time with my James already for granted when he's completely healthy inside of me, but everything has it's time and place and season. This I have come to realize. Their courage, strength and faith is really only what's holding them together somedays. I hope that I never have to experience what they are going through, but if I do, I pray that I can endure it as gracefully (for lack of better word) as they have.
Please read and pray for Leah, Onan and their family here as they only have a few weeks left with their baby. We all believe that God is a God of miracles and if it's his will for her to live, then that shall surely happen! Either way, in Joy or Pain, they will continue to believe in the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Amen.

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With all that said, here is the week 26.5 belly shot. I know I never include my face, but I am never presentable when I take these in the bathroom, haha.


Pregnancy updates:


How far along: 26 Weeks, 6 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs +, My next appt is this Thursday!
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. One thing I did learn, which I guess I kinda knew, but didn't think about is my friend told me i would be wearing my maternity clothes after baby for a little bit. she said no one ever told her that!

Stretch marks: none so far.
Sleep: Still ok. I have been waking up in the night with sore hips, I am guessing from pressure.

Best moment this week: Getting some baby gifts for Christmas and spending time with Mike.
Missing Anything: Not really, other than feeling normal.
Movement: all the time.
Food cravings: I don't have any.
Started showing yet: Yes. I got a little bigger on Christmas day, ha.
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: Is getting flatter. I don't like the fact that I am going to have an outty soon, that grosses me out, ha.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & tired.
Looking forward to: My shower, Baby classes and getting everything together.
Baby's Size: 14" long and 1 2/3 lbs. Size of an english hothouse cucumber.
Development: The network of nerves in baby's ears is now better developed and more sensitive. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's voice as you chat together. He is continuing to put on fat and is beginning to inhale small amounts of amniotic fluid which is essential development to the lungs.

Week 25 and Christmas!

I am currently 25 weeks, 6 days pregnant and trucking along. Entering the last week of my 2nd Trimester, YAY! That means only 14 weeks give or take a few days maybe.

These past few days have been great! We always spend Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas day with Mike's. I am pretty sure that my unborn child got almost as many gifts as me, hahaha. That's ok. I like baby gifts equally as well I think.

There is so much to do over the next 14 weeks in preparation for James to come. Here's a few:

- Birth, Breast Feeding and Infant CPR Classes.
- Get the nursery set up and together.
- Order the rocker.


The list could go on and on. Luckily I have already found a nursery school to keep him in a couple days a week while I have to work. That's a BIG one to cross off. They are great and very flexible, which I LOVE!

Anyway, Not much else to report. I am getting bigger by the day I feel. In the last four days even... still very strange. But baby needs room to grow, so it's ok. Starting on Christmas night, I started having another bout of the round ligament pain. So much so it hurt to do anything. Sit, stand, go to the bathroom, eat, walk, you get the picture. It lingered the day after too and is just now starting to settle down on Tuesday morning. But it didn't hurt as bad as the first time I guess. So I will spend today picking up the house, getting everything cleaned up and ready to put back in the attic along with a little after Christmas shopping to see if I can find any good deals on things. We shall see!

Pregnancy Updates:


How far along: 25 Weeks, 6 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs +, I have my 27 week appt next week and do the Glucose Screening as well. We will see then how much weight I gained since week 22.
Maternity clothes: I bought my shower dress! Bright Blue and pretty! I can't wait to wear it!

Stretch marks: none so far.
Sleep: Ok, on and off. Nothing special.

Best moment this week: Christmas, ordering furniture for our bedroom and getting a few baby things.
Missing Anything: Exercise. Yoga. Not having pains.
Movement: A Lot. I think now that he has more room in there, he's doing somersaults.
Food cravings: I don't have any.
Started showing yet: Yes, getting bigger by the week.
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: Is getting flatter. I don't like the fact that I am going to have an outty soon, that grosses me out, ha.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy & tired.
Looking forward to: January, My shower, and entering the 3rd trimester.
Baby's Size: 13.5" Long and weighs 1.5 pounds.
Development: Baby is beginning to exchange the long, lean look for some baby fat. Baby is also growing more hair and if you could see it, you'd be able to discern it's color and texture!

I can't wait to see what he looks like. Although, I have a feeling he's going to look like his daddy, but with less hair and maybe blue eyes!

Weeks 23 & 24

Officially hit the 6 Month Mark!! Only 4 more to go or less, hopefully!

Funny story. I was watching LIVE with Kelly this morning and Michael Buble was her co-host. He was talking about how he and his wife are "practicing" right now for a baby and asked Kelly for any advice. She said, Let me tell you something... after month 7, there's no reason to be pregnant anymore because you are just stalling the inevitable and you're over it by then anyway. She then proceeded to say to SLEEP as much as you can now. Sleep in even if you wake up, go back to sleep. She thought when her oldest son was 14 weeks old and he wasn't sleeping that she would be able to sleep once he was 14. Still, no sleep. HA! If you knew that you would never sleep again, you surely wouldn't have kids!!!! I mean, common sense right- I guess not!

Saturday, my sister-in-law Lynsie and myself went to lunch and then over to Babies R Us to register for my baby shower in a little over a month from now! Let me preface this... I was really excited to go. Almost more excited than registering for my own wedding. I guess it's just a different feeling of "awe, this is baby stuff and who doesn't love shopping for a baby, especially since it's your own little person". It's going to be like Christmas 2x coming up! Very exciting times. ANYWAY, lunch was great, went to Olive Garden, had the soup-salad-breadstick combo and were on our merry way. Once we got to the R Us, I figured it would probly take around 2 hours at the most to sign up, register and get everything done. Well, there were about 3-4 other couples there as well doing the same thing that we were. No Mike wasn't there with me. Why, you ask... he doesn't take interest in baby things like I or should I say women do. He had no desire to go and spend 2 hours in a baby store. There were other husbands there and that was probably a great thing for those wives, but me, I am GLAD that I had Lynsie. Guys don't know what is good/bad or different from the next bottle or diaper cream. There was one couple, bless them who had spent 1 hour just in the carseat/ stroller section trying to decide what they liked best and then second guessing their choices. While every other time I had been into the store before looking to see what I liked while being pregnant and feeling overwhelmed, I didn't have the sense of " OMG, I can't possibly come in here and go through everything and be ok with the choices I have made" attitude, I was feeling very relaxed and confident today! In fact, I think that we had a great time! It was a breeze for the most part. There is a lot of stuff to go through though.

Here's a couple pictures! Thanks Lyns!



Pregnancy Updates:

How far along: 24 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs +
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. Still rocking the maternity jeans and regular pants with belly band to work somedays.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Each night is a new night, ha. I haven't slept a solid night now in over 6 months. I guess my body is preparing me!

Best moment this week: Getting in his crib and Mike putting it together. Being able to see James move on the outside!
Missing Anything: Workouts or walking up he stairs without getting out of breath. I really need to step up my game or I am going to be in a world of hurt come March..
Movement: All day, but somedays he's more quiet that others.
Food cravings: None.
Started showing yet: Yep and I feel HUGE.
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: The top part is starting to poke put a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy!
Looking forward to: Christmas and New years for a few days off and getting his room more together.
Baby's Size: 1' Long and weighs just over a pound.
Development: Baby has a lean figure at this point, but will soon start to plump up. His brain is growing quickly now and the taste buds are continuing to develop. Skin is still translucent, but that will start to change soon!

Weeks 21 & 22

Well, not too much to report for the past couple weeks except the time is flying by. I guess now that I am feeling better, I can enjoy and not have to worry about too much anymore! Week 21 was Thanksgiving and that was so great! I really enjoyed being pregnant on a food holiday :) I was so excited to eat everything and not have to worry about getting sick. Thankful for both of my families and friends this year! Also to note, that week, Mike was able to feel James too for the first time! It was a neat experience! I can't wait for the rest of the family to feel him too!

I am feeling more movement every day and can't wait to actually tell whether it's a kick or a punch instead of a tummy jab! My belly is getting bigger by the week, which I have now grown to somewhat accept. It's a strange thing having a human grow inside of you and watching your body expand compensate for the room needed. Below is my 22.5 week belly! There he is.


Sorry for the awkward picture! I didn't feel like including my top half in there :) I also feel like I am a lot bigger than I actually am, hahaha. No stretch marks to date and feeling pretty great lately other than the usual aches of the uterus!! This coming weekend, I am going to go to Babies R Us and register for James. After doing A LOT of research as to what's popular and safe I now have narrowed my stroller and car seat choices down to 2! Can't wait for saturday!

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 22 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 8 lbs as of Dr. Appt on the 29th.
Maternity clothes: Nothing new. Still rocking the maternity jeans and regular pants with belly band to work somedays. I think I need a pair of black dress pants to wear though!

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Getting better. Only waking up 1-2x to go to the bathroom now instead of 3-4. My body pillow has saved my life!

Best moment this week: Mike being able to feel him move and feeling movement all the time!!
Missing Anything: Champagne and turkey sandwiches, not together though.
Movement: All throughout the day!
Food cravings: I am beginning to think that I am not going to have any, which is fine!
Started showing yet: Yes!!
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: The top part is starting to poke put a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy!
Looking forward to: Registering for the baby and getting his room and ours all organized and put together!
Baby's Size: 11" from head to toe, the length of a spaghetti squash. Weighs almost 1 pound.
Development: He is starting to look like a miniature new born. The lips, eyelids and eyebrows are becoming more distinct and tooth buds are forming. Baby's eyes have formed, but the irises still lack pigment.

Week 20 and... IT'S A BOY!!!

Only a week late, Sorry!

We went in last Thursday the 17th for our first and probably only ultrasound. I was some what nervous/ anxious just because this was the first time that we would be able to see what or should I say who was in there!! We walked into the Dr. office and checked in. I of course had to already to go the bathroom because well, I go to the bathroom A LOT! They finally called my name after about 15 minutes of waiting. Into the ultrasound room we went and into the adjacent bathroom I went, ha. As soon as I came out it was time to get down to business.

It was surprising to me to find that the gel they put all over your abdomen was really warm, not cold like I had anticipated. Our utlrasound tech, although I don't remember her name, was very nice with an accent. Then up on the big TV Screen popped up our little person :) I was thinking how cool it was to even be there in that room in the first place, but when I saw the baby for the first time, it literally melted my heart. To see him moving around and squirming in there was so surreal. Modern medicine is amazing and I am so thankful that everything checked out. He is a little guy right now, has a lot of growing to do, but is perfectly healthy and I would like to think happy in there most days :) He measured normal and nothing looked out of place, Praise The Lord! He is perfect!!

It was by far the best most exciting 45 minutes of my life to date. I think that daddy thought it was pretty amazing too, not to mention the fact that we found out baby is a BOY! Mike was thrilled, but kept that in. I wasn't overly emotional surprisingly. I think that I only shed one maybe two tears. Below is baby's first 3d picture....


James Richard Guest!!!
James, for Mike's dad and Richard, for my dad. He is named after the 2 best dad's I know :)
He is still due to arrive on or around April 5th, 2012. The ultrasound tech said that I was measuring right at 19 weeks and 6 days.

Mike and I decided to get our families together all at the same time and tell them what the baby was and what we had named him. So, we found out and then sent out his picture, but didn't say anything to anyone for 2 whole days. Not as hard as I thought it would be. I somewhat liked having this BIG secret all to ourselves for a little bit before anyone else would find out. We had it over at Mickey and Merry's house, theirs is a lot bigger than ours and they had a big grill! It was a blast and I am pretty sure that everyone had a great time! Everyone had their guesses as to what baby guest would be, but most everyone thought it was a boy! Except my Britney, she was wanting the baby to be a girl so badly. Poor girl. All were very excited and happy to find that baby was a boy and when we told what we were going to name him, the fathers got a little teary-eyed! It was really special :) Great Night!

In other news, no furniture ordered just yet. I think that Mike is realizing that we need to get on the ball though. So, hopefully to ring in the new year we'll buy the crib? Who knows. All I do know is that this is really beginning to fly by!

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 20.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 6-7 lbs.
Maternity clothes: This week I bought a few more shirts, one for our gender reveal party.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Some nights are good, others are not so good.

Best moment this week: Finding out the gender, feeling the movements- not flutters anymore.
Missing Anything: turkey sandwiches, full nights sleep and champagne.
Movement: Most at night, but alot in the morning and little spurts throughout the day.
Food cravings: nothing.
Started showing yet: YES! I have a little bump sticking out. I think that it's all baby though.
Gender: BOY!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: The top part is starting to poke put a little bit.
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy, most of the day!
Looking forward to: Going to register for my baby shower. Ordering furniture.
Baby's Size: 10.5 Oz, 10" from head to heel- the length of a banana.
Development: He is swallowing more and beginning to produce meconium, he black stuff that comes out in their first poopy diaper.

Week 19

So right now as I sit at my computer, I am currently 19 weeks and 6 days pregnant! Yes, tomorrow, I enter the HALF WAY MARK!!!! FINALLY!!!!!

Last Wednesday around 2:00pm to be exact, I was having horrible lower abdomen pains. I literally thought I might die. I had read while back when I first found out I was pregnant about round ligament pain and thought that was maybe the problem. Either that or I was having monsterous gas pains- EWE! Luckily it wasn't the latter problem :) Anyway, I haven't been one of those pregnant women who reads about everything and becomes a hypochondriac and freaks myself out about pains. Thank goodness for Google! Turns out that it was just the uterus stretching to make room for baby. Even though I think it's gross to think about the baby is supposed to double in size over the next few weeks, so it's wasn't big enough to move around in there!

That night, while in my leftover numbing pain, I REALLY felt the baby moving for the first time and alot too! It's amazing to me that something that feels like gas bubbles is infact baby's first movements. I wonder what an elbow into the rib will feel like :) All of the wonderful things to come I suppose. Ever since that day, I have been feeling the baby move more and more throughout the days!

Tomorrow, we have the 20 week ultrasound. We FINALLY get to see what has been making me so sick in there for the past 5 months and I can't wait! I am feeling better now. Back to about 90%, but I'm afraid if I say 100% then i'll get sick again. I have come a long way in about 4 days. My hunger is a little more manageable and sleep is too. It's just finding things to eat that sound good. I still have not had any cravings what so ever. Good or bad thing, who knows!!

I still have no picture to post, but after saturday, I will a lot! I do have a visible bump now that is growing bigger by the day. After the stretching took place last week, that is right when i really popped! Here are the 19 week updates, stay tuned this weekend for pictures!

How far along: 19.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far as of last week, but I weighed myself this morning and there was about 4 additional pounds on there.
Maternity clothes: wearing my jeans all the time and some striped shirts I bought. It's hard to find things that I like though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Alright, nothing to write home about sadly.

Best moment this week: feeling the baby and feeling almost 100% again.
Missing Anything: Sleep.
Movement: alot this week.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy, most of the day!
Looking forward to: Finding out whether the baby is a boy or girl :)
Baby's Size: 6" from head to bottom, size of a large heirloom tomato.
Development: Baby can now hear my voice and others as well :) Everything is proportionate and the brain is designating the specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision and touch!

Week 18

4.5 MONTHS and trucking along. Not too much to report today sadly, but I will post a bump picture next week since there will be something more to show!! Granted the tummy isn't not sticking out this much in person yet, but it is there. I always look slightly larger after I eat something!

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far as of last week, maybe more?
Maternity clothes: Nothing new from last week. Will be buying some shirts shortly though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: I've been waking up in the morning with a really sore back from tossing and turning all night. I finally got a body pillow and sleep has been better. Mike however hates the pillow!

Best moment this week: reaching 4.5 months.
Missing Anything: Sleep. Feeling not sick.
Movement: Feeling small flutters here and there, but no definite all the time movement.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: a little moody from not sleeping well.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby more.
Baby's Size: A Bell pepper, 5.5" Long.
Development: Baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and sweat glands are developing.

Week 17

WOW, almost half way there! I really can't believe that we are only about 5 more months away from meeting this little baby that I have only been thinking about since I was old enough to want to become a mommy!

I had my 17 week appointment this past Tuesday morning. Mike had to work so I went by myself since it wasn't anything important. This time they asked me if I wanted the genetic testing done, since it's usually at this point in the pregnancy that happens. After speaking with alot of people about it, some wanting to know if their babies were going to have any problems and some that just didn't want to know altogether because either way it wasn't going to matter, I declined the test.

Mike and I don't believe in abortion. If this baby ends up having special needs or is perfectly normal, either way, it's going to be loved more than anything else that we have ever done in our entire lives. No matter how much you prepare, i don't think that any book or article or research one can do can fully prepare you for your children. They are who they are and will be who they will be! Nothing can make me change my mind about that!

I got to hear the baby's heart beat again :) It was strong at 140, 20 beats less per minute this time around. Everything was as it should be! This midwife said that the baby is hidden somewhat in there because I have such a long torso, so I won't look as big so soon? Hmmm, maybe that's why I am not really showing at all yet? Oh by the way, she thinks that it might be a boy :) Mike was SO EXCITED when I told him that! But he will be happy with whatever God blesses us with of course!

I made the gender ultrasound appointment for November 17th at 9:15am... Mike will be there for this one! We can't wait to find out whether the baby is a boy or girl! They are already named, it will just be nice to attach it to them :) and then comes the fun BBQ with our families that saturday after to announce what we are having! That's going to be the best week ever! Thanksgiving will only be 5 DAYS after that! Ugh, best timing and best time of the year in my opinion. Then I can really plan everything!! YAY! Ok, pregnancy update time:

How far along: 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far.
Maternity clothes: Finally got some jeans, khaki's and a really cute sweater for fall!! Sadly I am not able to fit the jeans very well. they are falling off of me.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright.

Best moment this week: feeling better each day. Making the gender appt.
Missing Anything: Being able to eat turkey sandwiches whenever I want.
Movement: Feeling the baby move! Can't wait until Mike can feel it too!
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: I'm done guessing. only 3 short weeks away!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby more.
Baby's Size: A Turnip, 5" long.
Development: Baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and sweat glands are developing.

Week 16

Hello Blogland.

This week hasn't been overly monumental. Just another day in the life of a pregnant lady! So here is week 15 updates: Oh and I'm adding baby stats too!

How far along: 16.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far.
Maternity clothes: still rocking the belly bands with my pants.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Just okay. nothing special.

Best moment this week: Having more good days than bad! But still feeling a little sick at night.
Missing Anything: Feeling 100%.
Movement: Friday night I think I felt some flutters. Felt like a goldfish in there, ha.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: not yet....
Gender prediction: I have not a clue.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: Hearing the heart beat again :)
Baby's Size: As big as an avocado.

Week 15

Goodmorning.....

Just got back from the dentist and NO CAVITIES, YAY!!! I have really pretty teeth, per my dentist! Anywho, onto more important things.

Baby Girl Nursery Ideas:
Generally the same as the boys, but different color schemes. I am going to re-add a couple pics!



There are a few different options for the fabrics that I am thinking of:






Option #2:
To do a light pink, navy blue and white theme... I haven't found any fabrics that I overly love yet for that option so that will have to wait for another day!!

Pregnancy Update:

How far along: 15.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: maybe 4 lbs? Haven't weighed myself since saturday.
Maternity clothes: Last week I bought leggings and a really cute black shirt with beading around the neckline.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Ok. I am now waking up to a stuffy nose in the mornings. I have read that's common.

Best moment this week: Feeling the nausea start to taper off finally. I am really only sick, if at all at night now! YAY!
Missing Anything: Exercise.. I have been so lazy/ not feeling good. Time to get back on the wagon!
Movement: nothing yet. Hopefully this week. Between 16-20 is when you can start to feel the baby move.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: no. I still look like I ate too many donuts after a meal.
Gender prediction: Oh who knows... I just am praying for a healthy baby!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: My Dr. appt next week to hear the baby's heartbeat again and hopefully feeling this little thing move for the first time!!

Week 14

Ok, time now is really starting to go quicker than it originally did the first 10 weeks. I can remember thinking to myself right around week 6 and not being able to see the Dr. until week 8 for my first appointment that it is taking forever to reach only 8 weeks. I then subsequently thought the same exact thing about my 12 week appointment too! now that I am almost to my 15 week mark, holy cow, it's starting to go faster, but this is week 14. we'll get to 15 weeks soon enough!

I have made the decision about everything pretty much for the nursery- I think!! I am still thinking that its going to be a girl, but if it's a boy, I am already prepared for what will happen decor-wise in his room!! Here are the boy ideas I have come up with. Let me give a preliminary explanation as to why I choose the fabrics I did!

1. Because they are Amy Butler fabrics and I LOVE the bright colors. they make me smile, A LOT!
2. I wanted something different and unique, even thought it's not the most overly masculine colors, they are still boy colors.

Here we go with Baby Boy nursery Ideas:


Crib:

Dresser:

Just a white painted one that we are taking from our room to double as a dresser/ changing table combo!

Rocker:

A slipcovered rocker and matching ottoman. This color is a very light green, but I don't know if that will go better than the off-white color. We will have to see.

Fabrics:





























Area Rug: Dash & Albert

I also wanted to have either the Light blue/ aqua drapery panels or a roman shade made for the window. I am not too sure about wall decor just yet since we are in a rental and I really do, but don't want to repaint the walls. I am thinking some type of initials though. Anything with a monogram I LOVE!! Maybe some wall shelves for display and a book rack for ready to my little babe. Ok..... on to the

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs total since weighing myself this week!
Maternity clothes: Just the tummy tubes. I am pretty sure that I need to go out and buy some shirts though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Still bathroom breaking and rolling onto the stomach, poor little squished baby.

Best moment this week: Finally feeling a "little" better, but not enough to not take medicine for the nausea.
Missing Anything: nope.
Movement: not yet. they say maybe around week 15. I might have felt something yesterday, but wouldn't know it yet.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: not really. Only after I eat a meal. I think within the next couple weeks there will be something there though.
Gender prediction: Not too sure anymore. My tummy is sitting a little low.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy or tired.
Looking forward to: a little belly and ordering baby furniture!

Week 13

Yes, folks I have just about made it out of the 1st official trimester of my 1st pregnancy. To say that this has been easy would, of course be a lie, but I do realize that it also could be A LOT worse. I am thankful that it hasn't been worse. This week the most memorable thing that has happened this week was baby furniture shopping. How do you decide what is going to be good. I know what I like, but what I like and what I want to spend are two completely different things. I think that these are the 2 cribs I am in between right now. I like completely different things about them, but can't decide which I like best:





Lucky for me I have plenty of time to pick everything out since the baby won't be here for another 6 months! I have picked out other things too already, but since I am about 2 weeks behind in my posting, I will do my weekly update for yall and move onto the next 2 weeks :)

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still only up 1 lb from last week.
Maternity clothes: I bough 2 tummy tubes from motherhood maternity.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright. I have noticed that I am a roller. I some how always end up on my back or stomach.

Best moment this week: Starting to look at baby furniture.
Missing Anything: not really.
Movement: not yet.
Food cravings: nothing, but I am able to eat chicken again, Praise the Lord!
Started showing yet: nope. Still look like I ate too many doughnuts, ha.
Gender prediction: Girl.. Only because I am still sick and my complexion isn't clear at all. They say with boys your skin is beautiful and flawless, we'll see.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Pretty Happy!
Looking forward to: a little belly and hearing the heartbeat again!

Week 12

Another week down and only 28 more to go!

We had our first real dr. appointment on the 21st! My midwife did the regular OB check that's required and we got to hear the heartbeat for the first time! It was the best sound I have ever heard and was really strong and fast!

Some people say the faster the heartbeat, that means it's a girl! I guess that next time we'll have to see if it's still fast.

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 12.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 1 pound as of my dr. appt on Wednesday!
Maternity clothes: haven't needed any yet.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: not too bad. Just trying to find a comfortable position.

Best moment this week: Getting to hear our sweet baby's heartbeat. It was fast, 160.
Missing Anything: sleeping all the way through the night!
Movement: not feeling anything yet.
Food cravings: none that i can think of.
Started showing yet: somedays i think so, but Mike assures me that i am not. I would think within the next 3 weeks or so.
Gender prediction: Girl?
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Pretty Happy!
Looking forward to: a little belly and hearing the heartbeat again!


More updates next week :)

WEEK 11

Good morning,

I am home today due to now having 2 days off from work a week (sigh of relief)! I haven't been feeling well at all the past 4 weeks and it has been a rough ride trying to beat the nausea and having to eat every 2 hours to do that! Each week I have decided that I am going to start doing pregnancy updates, so starting with week 11:

How far along: 11 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 0 as of last week.
Maternity clothes: not just yet. maybe within the next few weeks i'll buy a belly band or something.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: pretty good so far, just trying to get comfrtable sometimes on my back or stomache for long periods of time isn't really possible for too much longer. Oh and having to get up 2-4 times a night to pee.

Best moment this week: Getting generic zofran to help with nausea in the afternoon and evenings!
Missing Anything: being able to eat a turkey sandwich without heating the meat first or feeling bad when i get a deli sandwich. They are tasting so good though. Oh and ice coffee.
Movement: not feeling anything yet.
Food cravings: I haven't had any cravings, just aversions. Chicken and the smell of it makes me sick and also certain veggies too.
Started showing yet: not really, but my belly is getting fuller. This week I noticed my pants getting slightly tighter. I am having to use the rubberband method on some of my jeans, ha!
Gender prediction: I really haven't a clue at this point.
Labor signs: I would hope not!!
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy most of the time. Upset or sad when I am not feeling good.
Looking forward to: my 12 week appointment to hear the heartbeat and maybe see our baby for the first time!!!

I don't have a pic to post right now so I will post pics next week for sure, maybe one of the baby too!

Re-Start

Welcome back!
Or should I be saying this to myself! I think so considering I have been gone for oh, 2+ years from the blogging world, but I will say that I am going to make an effort to keep everything updated as possible from here on out!

Last time we left off with I believe moving to the Stuart area. ALOT hasn't necessarily changed in that aspect, just facets of our life! So hold on as I update this quickly and bring you are around to speed!

1. We have lived here for almost 2 YEARS!! That still seems unbelievable to me, but it's true.
2. We are looking to buy our first house within the next 6 months or so... that's going to be a wild ride, but needs to be done!
3. Last and most importantly not least since there also have been so many other things that have happened, Mike and I are expecting our first BABY! This is exciting news for us and has been a while coming, but better late than never- right???

So, that is where I will stop because I have chores to do and have been really lazy today. Trying to recover from being so sick yesterday I think. This kid is already sucking the life out of me :)

Until tomorrow...