Williamsburg Trip

Chris and I decided to take a trip, just the two of us, to kinda get away and just enjoy each other! Chris chose Willamsburg. We went for 3 days and just relaxed, shopped (of course), and did a little sight seeing. It was about a 3 1/2 hour drive, which called for about 8 bathroom breaks. We hung out at the outlets for the most part the first day. They had a great outlet mall, and we bought some stuff for us, for christmas ( I love buying Christmas gifts early), and stuff for the little guy. We ate great dinners at Outback 1 night, Carabbas the next night, and Chris found a Dairy Queen that he hit up for a yummy Carmel Sunday- He shared a few bites with me:)

 Willamsburg was nothing like I  was thinking. It was a historic little town which Chris loved, and had lots of little specialty shops downtown that we went to 1 night and just enjoyed walking it and enjoying the nice cool weather. I think the only entertainment near us was Busch Gardens, and a minature Golf place and thats it. Since roller costers is definately out, we chose the golfing. It has been a long time since I have played, but I still beat Chris. I got the only Hole in 1 !!! We got behind this one couple that Chris and I about went crazy over. Each time the man didn't get the ball in on the 2nd to 3rd time he would say "Do Over" and would start all over. Playing a 9 hole game took us twice as long to play because of this crazy guy. We finally just started yelling out " Do Over" for him, I dont think he was too amused with us.  Chris decided not to listen to the Garmin on the way back and go a different way, which took even longer to get home- which added more bathroom breaks.  We had a great time it was a nice quick trip that we enjoyed.   It was nice just getting away from Greensboro and relaxing. A much needed trip for the two of us.

Chris Concentrating!

My Hole in One!

32 Weeks!

This week we had our 32 week visit and our last Birthing Class which was a "breast feeding" class. Chris was able to go to both of these with me which was great. At our Dr. appointment is was a routine appointment, checking the same things as usual, weight, BP, Heart beat, urine and Measuring my belly. When she measured me this week, she said " You are all baby". I am now measuring 3 weeks ahead! YIKES! Chris' eyes got really big when she told us this. She scheduled me a ultrasound with my next visit to check the fluid level around the baby, and his weight. She then proceeded to say" You  probably arent going to make it to Thanksgiving". Wow!  Time is really ticking. When we left the Dr,  Chris and I kept talking about how that is not much more time. I think it is really starting to sink in now. I am now starting to make list of things around the house that we need to do, which Chris loves (lol). Getting ready for my shower coming up, which I am really excited about, and just keep finding myself thinking about how much our lives are getting ready to change in a wonderful, but scary way!

Birthing Class!

     Chris and I attended a Birthing class this past weekend at Womens Hospital. With my insurance through work, we are required to attend three classes, the first we attended in June was " Our changing Body", the one we attended this past weekend was a two day class and it was "Birth and Baby" and the last one we have to attend is "Breastfeeding". By attending these classes we have awesome Maternity Benefits. We receive all of our prenatal care, hospital stay, Baby stay, procedures, and Postpartum care for $100. We call him our "Clearance Baby".
    These classes have been pretty good so far. As far as the Labor and Delivery part I knew alot of it, however when it comes to baby- I have no Clue!!!  Chris seemed to have been the class clown at times, especially when the instructor played a CD of a baby crying and handed a babydoll to Chris and told him to tell the class what he would do to make the baby stop Cyring and he paused, and then handed the baby to ME! Everyone in the class laughed- except me. We learned everything from timing contractions, learning when the right time to go to the hospital, breathing techniques, labor and delivery to diapering babies, burping them and bathing them. Lots of information in a small amount of time.
   We have been attending our birthing classes with a friend that I work with and her husband Josh. She is due Nov 1st, so we have been able to share alot of the same things together this pregnancy. Chris and Josh had a great time showing us how to take care of babies and learning all the crazy things about childbrith. I now know why  God made women to have babies not Men. They couldn't do it!!!

Chris and Josh Holding their Babies!

Me and Leigh Anne

Its that easy...

You just go Pick out your Baby!

Too Funny!

Learning our Breathing!

30 week visit and a little More!

  Wednesday night I was at work and had a really busy night and didnt really stop until about 5:00am. I was so tired and just needing some time off my feet! Sooo... I have some really great friends down in Ultrasound that I have known for years from working with them through nursing school and one of my friends called me and told me to come down and she would scan me and try to get me some really good 4D ultrasound pics. I was so excited because I havn't had a Ultrsound since 18 weeks for anatomy. Rountinely the Dr. doesn't order additional ultrasounds  unless there are medical reasons.  I have been wanting to see him again and compare the difference in his development with the pictures from before, and 4D is just awesome! I went down and she immediately told me he was still head down, so I was still glad about that. He didn't really want to cooperate during the U/S, he held his right hand/arm in front of his face the whole time, no matter what we did to try to move it.  She did give me some shocking news... He is weighing about 3lbs 11oz now, which is  about 2 weeks ahead. I was like WHAT???? I can't have a big baby. She laughed and told me to chill out! She was able to tell that he has hair, and big feet too. I told her I didn't doubt the big feet thing since Chris wears size 13's.  She and I laughed and talked about everything from work related things to the amazing Miracle of Life we were looking at on the screen. Tears and smiles were abundant in that room. It was great not only to see him again but to share that time with a good friend I haven't seen in a while.

      Thursday morning when I got off work I went to the Doctor for my 30 week appointment. My Provider was back so it was nice to see her again. At this appointment it was just a routine OB appointment including: Weight, BP check, Measuring my belly and listening to his Heart Beat ( which I Still love to hear)! Everything was good. She said I was measuring a little over a week ahead. I didn't mention my "freebie U/S" I had the night before.  I asked her about how much she thought he weighed and she said he "should be" almost 3 lbs now.  I just smiled and said " I think he feels bigger". She said since I was measuring ahead she wants to do a U/S at 34 weeks, so  we can see then how Big he is. Another U/S... Yeah!!!!! It was a nice short visit and will return again in 2 weeks.

 I went home and asked Chris again how much he weighed when he was born. He and I both weighed only 6lbs, nice size babies. I joked with Chris telling him at least I have something to blame my weight gain on!!! Afterall, chuncky babies are Cuter right?

           Amazing!!!

His Long legs and Big feet!

Just For Chris!

Look at that Nose!

1st Baby Shower

Yesterday Chris and I had our first baby shower for our little guy and had a great time. Grandma Pat and  Aunt Michele planned this shower at Rocky Knoll Baptist Church for us. We had many sweet ladies come and give us lots of great presents. Chris and I used to go to church at RKBC, and have not been there in a while, so it was great seeing many people and knowing the love and support for Chris and I during this exciting time in our lives is still the same.  Mom and Hannah helped me organize all of the presents last night and put them in their place in his nursery and I enjoyed  opening them again for the second time. I love presents!!!! We got so many outfits, diapers, wipes and a beautiful blanket made by one of the sweetest ladies in the church.  I dont know how, but she always makes her blankets smell like baby???   I love it! We had such a great time and appreciate all who came and and gave us these wonderful gifts!! Thank You! I told Chris it was crazy because yesterday while I was opening those gifts, I had a flashback of 3 years ago sitting there in the fellowship hall, opening wedding gifts around the same time of year!!! WOW- we are blessed and have so much to be thankful for.

Just a Few more Sips!!!!

Yesterday I had my 28 week check-up which also included the Diabetes Test. Special Instructions are given for this test for accuracy. I was told not to eat anything for 2 hours before the test, and that I would be given this sweet drink in the office I would have to drink and then have blood drawn a hour after I finished. Chris was able to go to this appointment with me so it made the time go by nicely. As I sat in the lab and drank this "drink" Chris was watching me through this window, giving me thumbs up, and mouthing things like "You can do it", " Only a few more Sips", " Your almost done". I just gave him a "look"- Ya know the,"Your not helping things look", and took the final sip. It wasnt bad while drinking it, however it started to make me sick while I was in the exam room waiting on the Dr.  I think hunger pains and that sweet orange drink did not mix well. Luckily I passed the test- No Diabetes for me. So it was all worth it.
 I was seen by a different Dr. this time while mine is out on medical leave. His heart still sounds great, Weight check... Umm we won't go there, He was head down yesterday which was a change from last week, and I am measuring a week ahead now.  I now start going to the Dr. every other week until 36 weeks, then weekly. As for now, I coudn't ask for anything more.... Well maybe some sleep!!!!

From Small Beginnings Come Great Things...

Hello Everyone,
                As most of you know Chris and I are 26 weeks pregnant and expecting a beautiful bundle of joy this November. I decided to start this blog to journal about this pregnancy and share it with important people in our lives. I know a little late starting!! Quick  Bringing Up to Date: We found out we were pregnant on March 25 and we both just were so surprised and excited at the same time. Before Our 10 week appointment I was discussing with my mom that we were going to hear the heartbeat for the first time at this appointment, and she explained to me the joy, and feelings She had when she heard all of ours the first time and everytime therafter, she explained it to be a "indescribable feeling "you get. Being a Labor and Delivery Nurse of course I immediately think, I hear Baby's Heartbeats every day I probably will not even have those feelings.... WRONG!!!! Tears streamed down both Chris and My face as she placed that doppler on my belly and We heard that Bounding Heart rate beating 160 beats per minute. My feelings at this point were Indescribable!!!!
                On July 1st at 18 weeks we had our BIG ultrasound  to find out the sex of the baby. Chris was running late for this appointment and I was so nervous He was going to miss her telling us the sex. I asked her politely if she could scan everything but that "area" until Chris arrived. She was so sweet and took her time, and explained everything she was looking at and how it all looked normal and healthy. Chris Finally got there about 30 minutes into the U/S and she slowly placed the probe over the area to tell us.  I immediately said... Thats a Boy!  Chris said how do you know? I said Look Chris Its obvious! The U/S lady said YEP... Its A Boy!!!!  Chris was smiling from ear to ear, and I on the otherhand was Shocked! I was really thinking it was going to be a girl. I got over that quickly and am thrilled to death to be having a Boy! After this appointment and still to this day, I am buying little boy things everytime I see something I just cant resist. Chris calls it a "Addiction" I call it "Preparing".
                 On July 12th at 20 weeks we were sitting in church,while the preacher was preaching, I felt this crazy "fishlike " movement in my belly. I whispered to Chris" I think he just moved". Chris wanted to feel, however I didnt think people would find it too appropriate for Chris to be reaching up my dress to really feel this movement. I would only feel it very quickly and lightly for a few weeks after that. Now, on the other hand, He is still "feeling the Spirit" from the preaching that day at church and  is continuously moving. That also is a "indescribable feeling" that I love. Not long after that did the Belly begin growing Beyond measure and there was no questioning if I looked pregnant. I quickly moved out of regular clothes into maternity clothes.
                Many Needle sticks, Urine samples, weight checks,and nauseated days/nights later.... Here we are Almost 27 weeks, still growing, and feeling Wonderful!!!!! I could not have asked for a better pregnancy thus far! I have been Truly Blessed!   Chris and I are preparing for him everyday. We are almost finished with his bedroom, just a few last minute touches and it will be ready. I have departed from my beetle with much sadness and moved to a "Mommy-mobile". We got a new car that will hold more than just me and has room to grow! We bought a Honda Odeyssey a few weeks back and really are enjoying it so far. My friends at work pick on me and call me "soccer-mom". My next appointment is the Diabetes Screening, which I have  heard good and bad stories about, so we will see.
                 Overall this had been a wonderful year, filled with many surprises, laughter, tears and excitement. We are SO blessed and Thank God everyday for this Miracle that will be here soon! I will update this blog as things change, events happen and memories are made.. Stay Tuned...  Love- Beka