33 Weeks and Our First Shower

As far as pregnancy goes, there hasn't been much new happening this week, other than getting larger by the day (or so it seems). I am sleeping a little better (going between the bed and the chair), but my feet still stay pretty big and swollen. Overall, I feel pretty good though and really can't complain.

We had our first shower this past weekend in Birmingham (hosted by my sweet friends from college - Anne, Sarah, and Katie) and it was so much fun! We are so blessed to have such awesome friends and family members and it is already obvious that Ellie Grace is very loved and is going to be very well clothed! ( I forgot to take a picture of all her goodies, but I will add it!)

Yummy food

Cute decorations

Mom and sweet Mary Allison

Asya, my sister in law, and I

Aunt Vickey and I

Jenny, Emily, and Mom

Jenny, Emily, and Me

Me and Em

Jenny and I

Group shot (I love Anne holding on to both babies!)

Mom, Jenny, Me and Granny

AOII friends...Carrie (with Allison), Me, Katie, Sarah, and Anne (with Mary Allison)

We had such a fun time and it was so good to get to see friends that we don't get to see very often!
We have our last baby class tomorrow, a doctor's appointment Thursday, and my aunt and uncle are coming this weekend from North Carolina (plus we have another shower), so we will be busy!

32 Weeks

So, I missed a picture last week...life has been crazy!! It seems like there is always so much to do and I'm sure it won't slow down any time soon. I guess this is God's way of getting us ready for hectic life with a newborn. I did snag a 32 week picture this morning before church (good thing God doesn't mind what you look like, because it was rough this morning!)

Here's a comparison since I have the same dress on...a little bigger but it's hard to tell with the jacket.

I had another doctor's appointment this past week and everything still looks good. My blood pressure was good and I am measuring right on time even though I've had numerous people tell me in the past 2 weeks that I am looking "really" pregnant! We have finished 4 out of 6 baby classes and I'm excited for this week's because we get to tour the birth center. I also went to breast feeding class the week before last and my mom went with me...I'm really hoping I will be able to be successful with it!
I'm feeling ok, but getting more and more uncomfortable. I also constantly feel like I have something lodged in my throat. From what I can tell on google (because that's so official), it's indigestion. It is super annoying and painful at times. Hopefully the doctor will be able to suggest something next time I go.
School is going well and my kids are obsessed with all things baby. The girls ask me abotu Ellie Grace every day and are so curious as to when "I'm going to get that baby out!" Every time I get down on the floor with the kids at home, one of them always asks me if I need them to pull me up! I also made the mistake of telling them that they have to keep their chairs pushed under because my big belly might knock into them so now whenever I start to walk through a tight space, I have a little one say, "Watch out...big belly coming!" Then one of my sweet girls will say, it's not big, it's the baby!

I can't believe how quickly time is flying and how much there is to do. We have our first shower next weekend and I am so excited. I just hope we can get in our house before Ellie Grace decides to come!

30 Weeks and House News

This past week has been a little better than the first week of school. I am not as tired, but still tired enough to sleep really well at night (even if it is in the chair!), which is a nice change. However, my feet are grossly swollen...sorry for this pic, but I need a reminder in the future of what my fat feet (and cankles) look like!

Luckily, my blood pressure was good this past week at my doctor's office, so I guess the swelling is just from the heat and standing up most of the day. Everything else was also good at my appointment and our 2nd baby class went well this week. We learned relaxation techniques, which was nice because all the hubbies had to give us back and hand massages! Ellie Grace is moving a ton, especially at night, so we'll see if she's a night owl when she gets here.
Here's a picture at 30 weeks (ready for football season in my Auburn gear):

In other news, the bank that owns the house we made an offer on accepted our offer! We're now in the process of getting all our financing taken care of and getting inspections. If everything goes well, we will close by Oct. 18, which is SUPER close to our due date, but we'll find a way to make it work hopefully.
Happy First Saturday of Football Season!!

29 Weeks

The past week has been a whirlwind!! My new kiddos started school, we started baby class at the hospital, and we're still trying to figure out if Isaac is going to make its way near us {and praying it's not!}. Here's a 29 weeks pic:

The belly is definitely getting bigger.

Baby class was actually a lot less cheesy than I thought it was going to be and Chad and I both enjoyed it and are looking forward to next week. The nurse teaching it is very down to earth and really just wants you to be informed about everything, so it's reassuring. At the beginning of class, all the couples had to introduce themselves and tell if they were having a boy or girl, name, etc. How crazy is it that everyone in our class is having a girl?? Especially since everyone else we know that is pregnant is having a boy.

I have another doctor's appointment Tuesday and baby class after as long as we don't get hit with a hurricane, so hopefully everything will go well.

27/28 Weeks

I'm sad to say that I don't have a picture for either of these weeks. Going back to work has been extremely hectic and I didn't really expect to be as tired as I have been. Needless to say, after staying at school most nights until after 6:00, pictures got put on the back burner. However, there WILL be a 29 weeks picture if it's the last thing I do!
I had a doctor's appointment this past week and everything was good. My blood pressure is still down and the baby's heartbeat is still strong. I am measuring a week ahead, so we may have a Halloween baby on our hands :).
I'm really struggling with how much time I spend on school related things and am starting to freak out a little bit, because as much as I love my job and want to be a super star teacher, I don't want it to become so important that I don't make time for family. I'm really stressing about how I'm going to balance being a mommy and a good teacher. Any ideas??
I'm also still stressing about the fact that we don't actually have a house yet either for this sweet baby. We put an offer on one, but are still waiting to hear back. I really hope it works out, and if it does, we'll be getting in just before Ellie Grace is due.
We start baby class this Tuesday, so I'll be back with an update then.

26 Weeks

Not much new this week, although I do feel like I have more of a "baby" belly this week and I've had multiple people comment on it.

It is extremely hot here, so my feet are still pretty swollen by the end of the day. I'm feeling pretty good other than not really sleeping well because of rib pain. Most nights I end up in a chair, trying to sit up to sleep.
I start back to "official" work Friday, and I'm interested to see how my energy level will be. I also have a doctor's appointment Monday, and from then on, I start going every 2 weeks! It seems like time is passing by at warp speed! I need it to slow down just a little so we can find a house!

25 Weeks and Turning 30!

I didn't take a solo pic for my 25th week, but here's a pic of Chad and I after church on Sunday. Once again, I am looking extremely swollen, which I'm attributing partly to the fact that it's about 100 degrees here every day!

Note to self: This was not the most flattering of outfit choices

I'm still feeling pretty good; however, by the end of the day my feet and ankles are pretty swollen. I can imagine what they're going to look like when we start back school and I'm on my feet all day. I had my glucose test and didn't get called back, so that means I passed, which I am extremely thankful for. The liquid they make you drink is dis-gus-ting! Thick, cherry flavored, and slick tasting - yuck!

We did more house hunting this week and I'm hoping we get to put an offer on a house soon. I am sooooo anxious to get into a house before Ellie Grace gets here.

I also turned 30 this past Saturday - how is that possible? I still feel like I should be about 24!! We didn't take any pictures (mainly because I didn't get "for real" dressed until church Sunday), but we went on a date Friday night, then ate at my grandparents' house Saturday, and went to eat with Chad's parents on Monday. I did get a picture of my cake...ice cream cake from Dairy Queen is my fav and my mom always got us one growing up. This one is quite humorous as Mom and I just walked in and picked one from the freezer and the little guy working asked if we wanted writing...his cursive is probably better than mine though!

We start school next Friday and I have a doctor's appointment the following Monday, which will start my twice monthly visits. I can't believe how quickly time is flying!