Quick Stats

I've posted about every doctor's appointment so far, so why stop now?

Today I weighed exactly the same thing as I did last week. Amazing! I even had Mexican food yesterday!

My blood pressure was 120/78, no swelling, and Collins' heart rate was 150 (the first time she did it; she did it again after Jake made it in and it was 140, but they go with the first one).

I will receive antibiotics when I start labor because I tested positive for GBS (Group B Strep). Wasn't sure if I should be embarrassed by putting that on the blog or not, but apparently about 1/3 of all the deliveries at this hospital are GBS positive. I just happen to be a carrier. It's scary when you Google it because it can cause problems if the baby becomes infected during delivery, but knowing ahead of time and receiving antibiotics enormously decreases the risk to the baby. The doctor said it's nothing to worry about, so I'm not worried. Jake pretty much still is, but he worries about everything, bless his heart (he's protective).

My friend, Lana, found out she's having another little boy this week! They're due December 31st. Lots of little boys being born these days!

Jessica's son, Lee, will turn one year old on Saturday! I can't believe it's been a year already, and I can't wait to see some b-day pics of him :)

My parents are coming to town Saturday to hang out with us...not sure what we'll do. Not anything that requires a lot of walking on my part!

We are supposed to be introduced to the church after the service this Sunday! We've been meaning to join Five Points for some time now...not sure why we put it off. Just lazy I guess.

Hank is getting a hair cut and bath on Monday to get good and clean for his brother :) He is such a good and sweet puppy...I hope that doesn't change anytime soon due to jealousy!

I'll update again next week!

36 weeks on Monday, 8.23.10!

What's the Deal?

I just wanted to make a note of this because I think even I won't believe it down the road.

This has been an amazing pregnancy. Very healthy. I really can't complain at all...just think one thing is very strange.

I have only been sick five times this whole journey (so far) and they have ALL been during the third trimester and ALL on weekends.

Now, I know everyone is different and just because most people experience sickness during the first trimester doesn't mean everyone will. I'm sure it's more to do with indigestion than actual "morning" sickness. Plus, dairy hasn't been so great since I've been pregnant, so that was part of the problem. So I can dismiss the third trimester thing.

But the weekends only? That's just weird.

I'm sure I'll be sick tonight now...on a Tuesday ;)

35 Week Update!

I was 35 weeks on Monday, August 16th. We are in the home stretch now! I had an appointment on Wednesday...my parents' anniversary :) Everything is still going well (thank you, Lord!) I had gained another three pounds, blood pressure was 126/80, and Collins' heart rate was 146 bpm. I will go back next Thursday...I'm going every week now!

Students started fall classes on Wednesday, so things are picking up at work. I feel horrible for my co-workers this semester because we lost two people to jobs/grad school and I'll be on maternity leave. They will be very, very busy!

Jake and I finished our birthing classes on Tuesday night. We went to a total of four: Comprehensive (four hours long...eww), Infant Care, Breastfeeding (middle of the day, so just me), and Infant CPR. I'm sure I'll forget everything I learned as soon as he gets here, but right now I feel more confident having taken the classes.

We also had to purchase a new air conditioner this week :( Woke up Monday morning with it completely frozen. Again. Why do things like that happen on Mondays? It was old and we have to get it fixed all the time. It was going to be really expensive just to fix it temporarily (for maybe another year or so) so we went ahead and set up a plan to get a new one. Luckily, it's no interest for three years and we can just pay them rather than a bank. We didn't anticipate having to get a new a/c right now, but at least we know it's done and Collins won't burn up!

Jake took the car seat to the fire department today and had them install it! My car looks so good with a baby carrier in it :) I washed all his hospital clothes last night and packed his bag. My bag is mostly packed, but I need to pick up a few things at Wal-Mart tomorrow. Then it'll be ready to go! I can't wait!!! (Actually, I can wait at least 4 more weeks...I meant I'm really excited. Stay in there, Collins!)

Hide your eyes if you hate bare belly pics!! I probably wouldn't want to see either!

Thought this was funny...my former co-worker, Celeste, sent some onesies and blankes to me via intra-campus mail! I told her this was the most creative wrapping I'd seen yet :)

Enterprise and ECCC Shower

Kristin, Leigh Ann, and Courtney gave me a shower last weekend, Saturday, August 14th (34 weeks, 5 days). It was at the Enterprise Senior Center at 10:30am...another yummy brunch shower!

There was such a good turn out which I was not expecting. I'm so thankful all these ladies were able to make it to my shower. I love them ALL so much! We don't all get to see each other too often anymore, but I was very close to each of them at one point or another (mostly in high school and/or college). They will always be some of my best friends :)

Collins got some great things...just like at all the other showers! We played a game where everyone had to make a baby out of playdough within 2-3 minutes. I was the judge to see who did the best.

Jake and I are SO thankful for all the showers and gifts people have given us for Collins. We are very blessed to have wonderful friends and family in our lives.

Playdough baby winners...Lori and Ms. Cook!

Activity gym!

The hostesses: Kristin, Leigh Ann, and Courtney

Some ECCC girls...Erica, Lana, and Courtney

Haley came and brought lots of stuff for Collins, including a door hanger she made!

Leslie and Keever...Keever came from Louisiana! They gave me a gift certificate to Nancy Taylor day spa. So thoughtful! Also part of the gift was a "coupon book" for naps, diaper changes, etc., a "spinner" to see who would do the next baby duty, and confetti! Cute gift and so thoughtful :)

EHS girls! Tiffany, Kristin, Leigh Ann, Ms. Cook (our yearbook advisor and Spanish teacher...love her!), me, Leslie, and Keever

Grammy, me, and MawMaw

Lori, me, and Mrs. Gayle

Kari Rain (Tiffany's daughter) taking off with the presents :)

Spoiled

By my sweet husband, that is. He bought me a "push gift" (as they call it) early and went ahead and gave it to me. I have always told him I didn't want a gift for giving birth b/c it doesn't make much sense to me. We didn't give each other wedding presents either. I told him I WAS his gift ;)

I was planning to reiterate my seriousness about not getting a push gift soon, but I was too late. He bought me a beautiful diamond cross necklace. He was planning to give it to me before we actually went into the hospital, but thought he'd be able to wait at least a day after purchasing it. Not so.

He left me sitting in the truck while he ran in the Enterprise Dollar General to get something for his mom and got paranoid that I was snooping. After some of his indiscreet prodding, I eventually figured out that he had something in the console for me and that there was a yellow reciept somewhere for it (he had grabbed a notepad thinking that was it)! He is so funny...can't keep anything from me ;)

When we got to his parents' house Friday night (8.13.10), he told me to come out and sit on the pier with him (at sunset of course!) He had the box sitting in the swing. I absolutely do not need a push gift, but I really do love this necklace. And this man. Thank you, Jake!!

Family Shower

Some of my aunts and cousins gave me a family shower on Saturday, August 7th (33 weeks, 5 days) at the Town Hall in Enterprise. It was all four sides of our family! They did a brunch shower at 10am and the food was wonderful. I love brunch! Collins got some great presents and it was a lot of fun. Very special shower!

Aunt Tammy, Granny, me and Aunt Jo

Memory table from Jake's and my childhood :)

Mrs. Melissa, Aunt Bobbye, me and Nanny (Jake's aunt)

Presents!

The hostesses: Kayloni, Aunt Kay, me, Aunt Brenda, Olivia (and Aiden!)

Granny and Maw...they made the blankets behind us when I was a baby!

MawMaw and Grammy had fun opening gifts, too :)

Wreath Olivia made

Petunia!

In my last post I basically bragged at how good I did decorating the nursery on a budget. I really do love bargains...always have. I once bought a pair of black peep toe pumps for $1.07. However. Every now and then I discover something that I think is worth a splurge. Like a diaper bag.

Now, for the record...to my recollection, I have never spent more than about $35 on a purse or wallet. It's just not important to me to have a designer bag. I'd much rather have the clothes or shoes or house ware or whatever else could be bought with that money, and those things must always be on sale.

For some reason, the diaper bag was very important to me. It was a practical decision, really (kinda).

1) From what I hear, the diaper bag becomes your purse. So it's two in one.

2) I'll use it for several years...hopefully through at least two kids (Jake says just two...we'll see).

3) This particular bag, Petunia Pickle Bottom, can be worn as a messenger bag, a back pack, or hung on the stroller. I can already picture me wearing it as a back pack when we take Collins to the mountains or Disney World one day!

4) It has a built in changing pad. You just unzip the sides on the front.

5) It's pretty huge. There are several pockets (inside and out) and comes with a wet diaper bag (for dirties you can't toss right away) and a wipes case.

6) I did some research online and did actually get it a little cheaper (by about $20) than I would have paid elsewhere. Didn't have to pay shipping either.

7) It's beautiful and I love it!! :)

So now that I've tried to justify the splurge in my own head, behold...the Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag in "Venus Roll."


Oh yeah...It was delivered last Friday while I was at work. Jake opened it and set it on the counter for me (I made him send me a pic of it on the phone of course!), but I somehow indicated I had looked forward to opening it like a present (such a dork). I told him it was no big deal and to just leave it, but that sweet fella put it back in the box AND wrapped it for me. I love him.