Update on pregnancy

~ So we went back to the Dr today for a repeat ultrasound to see why I am measuring 6 weeks larger than gestation. They measured the amount of amniotic fluid to check for excess and that was fine(big relief) then she checked out all his organs and they were all fine. She then started to measure him to see how big he was and if he was going to be a large baby. Well......he's not big at all! he's is in the 33rd percentile right now which is perfect. He was all over the place(which is his normal) and only wanted to play with his feet the whole time so we got a cute picture of it. I wonder if he will like his toes when he's out :). Adam and I are both very relieved that nothing is wrong and that I am just carrying him big. We also found out that after failing the 1hr glucose test and having to repeat with the 3hr test on Monday that those results were in and I Passed!!! PHEW!!! They might make me take another 1hr next month to double check for Gestational Diabetes but as for now I am all clear. We are still on schedule for Dec 8th as our due date and we both can't wait to see our little man :) Thanks to all who have said extra prayers this last week when all this started and we didn't know what to expect today.

Enjoy Benjamin playing with his toes!!!!! I love how he has his rear end sticking up in the air!!

My family!

Bell Shot 24wks

Well I figured since it had been a while since the last belly shot that I would post a new one for all to see. I will actually be 25wks tomorrow and as everyone can now see I already feel huge. As of my last appointment that was this week I am measuring quite large(at 30wks)and six weeks is a big difference so they are running some tests for Gestational Diabetes( I already failed the 1st one) and we have an ultrasound on Thursday to see if the baby is big or if I am just carrying on the large size. Until then we just don't know. I added a pic of my bare belly(Adam doesn't like these) for my mom :)

Birthday Girl...Look who's 1

Adelyn turned 1yr while in Florida and we had such a great time with her. It is hard to believe that a year has passed already. This little girl has been a fighter from day one and you would never know she was 2months premature except that she is so petite. She is just the happiest baby and I think I heard her cry twice the whole 2 1/2 weeks we were there. I love you Peanut!!

Afternoon at the beach

It was so hot while I was home that even the beach wasn't comfortable. The gulf was actually "HOT" and not very many people were swimming that afternoon. Kinda hard to cool off from the 115 degree weather when the water is 95 degrees.

First time at the beach

For Adelyn's first birthday we took her out to the beach to see what she would do with the sand. She wasn't sure what to think about it and was afraid to sit down for a little while. When she finally sat she got sand all over her hands and quickly realized that she didn't like that at all and starting shaking her hands trying to get it off. maybe next year she'll like it and we can get her to build sand castles with her cousin.

I love Ice Cream

So while I was home in Florida my brother and his fmaily were there also. Adelyn(who turned 1 while they were there) absolutley loves ice cream and will eat it until she almost gets sick. For a special treat we went to the Marble Slab in Destin and the girls loved every bite. How Cute are They!!!!!! I love the second pic of Adelyn, she looks like she has had way to much ice cream.

Benjamin's Shower

So after 2 1/2 weeks in Florida I am finally getting settled back into a routine here at home and getting back to postings. I had such a great time with family and friends while I was there. It was non-stop the entire time with weddings, my baby shower , birthdays and just trying to see everyone. My shower was absolutely amazing, Jari's parents opened their house for the day and did so much to get ready ( Thank You!). I think we got just about everything we need for Benjamin(except for a few big items) This kid will have to wear multiple outfits a day just to cycle through everything. We received a few hand made items that were just amazing. Nancy(Last pic) made a bumble bee quilt by hand for Benjamin, June Jones made him his very own Wubby and her husband Randy wrote this great poem. I was given slippers with "L" and "R" on them so I know which feet they go on in the middle of the night. Everything we received had so much thought put into it and Adam Benjamin and I thank you all very much for everything. I left with so much stuff that I had to buy a large duffel bag to take it all back in.

Ben's Room

So We have started working on this little guys room(want to get it done while I still feel good and have my energy). We still have to re-finish a piece of furniture and add the bumble bees to the walls along with some other little finishing touches but this is what we have so far. I think it's going to be one cute little nursery by the time we get it all put together. Hopefully he'll like the Bumble Bee theme :P

here is Picture #2 from this A.M

See everyone soon!!!

Benjamin 20wks

We had another visit to the Dr today and everything looks great!! Benjamin is measuring kinda big(in the 70%) so we are interested to see how he grows these next few months. Hopefully he will not be to large of a baby for my sake :) We got a few good shots of his little face I wanted to share with everyone. Enjoy!!

I am also getting ready to head to Florida to see my family and friends and am really looking forward to seeing everyone. My Sister is giving me a baby shower while I am there and I will get to see old friends I haven't seen in a while. I will think of everyone while I am laying out at the pool or catching some rays at the beach. Mikayla is very excited that we will be at Nana's together and be able to build lots of sandcastles, have tea parties and"just play" as she puts it.

Darla's conversation with her brother

I have noticed lately that when I sit down to rest Darla wants to be right beside me. It takes her a min or so before her head starts to rest on my belly. It's always so cute, kinda like she's having a little chat with him. We were watching T.V tonight and Adam was able to catch here doing it this time. I think her and Benjamin are going to best buds!!

Belly shot 18wks

So here you go, it's amazing how much you change in just three weeks. I am slowly starting to feel the little guy moving around in there and can't wait for Adam to feel from the outside. I started taking water aerobics three days a week and I think he really likes the water. By the time I get home and showered and sit down for a minute I can feel these odd twitches that I assume are the baby. He must like all the bouncing around :)

Belly shot 15wks

So I decided to start posting my belly shots on the blog for family to see. This was the first one we took three weeks ago.

Back to the Dr again

Well I received a phone call from the Ob today informing me that my cultures from Tuesday had come back positive for the Group"B"Strep bacteria. They told me a percentage of women carry the bacteria always and have no symptoms of it. It can be life threatening to the baby at delivery if not treated with IV antibiotic while in labor so this changes my plan of labor at home as long as possible. Then to top it all off I had some spotting this am, so because of everything they had me come in for another ultrasound to make sure all was ok and found out I have a low lying placenta that is causing the bleeding. They confirmed again that it was definitely a boy and that at my next visit the would recheck the placement of my placenta with an ultrasound. So I guess I just have to take it easy and watch what I lift and my activity levels.

It's a Boy!!!

So we went to my OB appointment today and were talking to the Dr about pregnancy things. I had voiced a concern about Jasmin our 60# lab mix jumping on my stomach Sunday morning when she tried to get into bed with me. He immediately pulled out the heart tone monitor and the baby sounded really good. He then asked if we had done the genetic testing since the baby was IVF and told him no, which he replied"oh so you don't know the sex yet" that's when I mentioned we would like to know now if we could and he said sure if his tech had the time and the baby was in the right position. Well the tech had time and the baby was letting it all hang out. The funny part was when she thought she was seeing a penis but wanted to make sure it wasn't the umbilical cord and started to switch over he moved, well he moved enough that looking right at us was well.......as she put it quite a boy!! Adam was grinning from ear to ear and giving a big thumbs up. She tried to take a pic at that exact moment but he decided to move again. We got a pic of his"male parts" as best we could, but not like what he showed us the first time around. I think he realized he had an audience :)

No more TPS

So Adam has officially graduated and we are now enjoying some well deserved quality time together. Yesterday was our 4Th wedding anniversary and we went out to lunch and had a nice time. We were going to go away for a few days but had not made any plans so just decided to stay here and I am glad we did. The space shuttle landed here this afternoon so we went out to the hill and watched it orbit through, make two very loud booms and then lad on the lake bed and cast out it's parachute. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I literally got chill bumps from just watching it. I came through so fast...I had no idea!

Adam doesn't have to start his new job at the 416Th test wing until July9Th so we are just doing nothing and everything at the same time. I have an Ob appointment on Tuesday and he will be able to go with me this time. I am going to try and convince the Dr to do the ultrasound early to see what the sex is since I will be going to Florida next month for a baby shower. Keep your fingers crossed that they will do one :)

Graduation is finally here

The offical countdown has begun and we are now 2 days from graduation!!!! YEAH!!! I don't think I could be more happier. I am looking forward to having my husband back and actually being able to carry on a conversation with him and he respond with more than one word. I never thought my husband could be stressed out, but he can and TPS has done it. It has been a long hard year and it feels great that we are finally done and can now party and enjoy family visiting and take a well deserved vacation before he goes back to work and I get huge. Keep checking back with us for more baby updates and pics from graduation night.

Update on little Quick

So the pregnancy roller coaster has been up and down for me a lot lately. I have my good days and then I have some pretty bad days that consist of puking in the bathroom sink. I never thought brushing my teeth would be such a task at times. We went to see the OB yesterday and got to see our little one again, which I sure didn't mind. I just love looking at this baby and am amazed every time I see him/her at how developed it is. The NP said that everything looked good and was developed so I had nothing to worry about. She also made a comment on how beautiful it's head was, I guess she knows what she's looking at :P. Adam had to be at work so he missed the appointment but I showed him the US pic as soon as I got home. He said he liked the other ones better because you could see the baby better. It's amazing how better the clarity is with the vaginal US versus the abdominal ones, It doesn't matter to me because I still got to see the little one and I have to admit it's going to be one cute baby!!

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Baby Quick

So I went for my ultrasound today and this baby is doing great!!! He/She was just a moving and shaking it's arms and legs at us. We were able to see the blood flowing through it's body and into the brain(which was just amazing) and since everything is looking so good I have been released to my OB/GYN and my first appointment is May 29th. It makes me feel so relieved that things are going so well and that the baby is ok and healthy with a strong heartbeat. Now I just can't wait until we know what it is! That will be such an exciting day. Anyone want to start guessing?

Heartbeat has been about 150 :)