33 weeks and contracting!

I am 33 weeks yesterday....I am inching closer and closer!!
Yesterday I went in for a stress test and as I was relaxing and reading my book the nurse kept coming in and asking if I am feeling contractions?? NO, I didn't think I was? I mean surely I would know right? I just felt a lot of moving and punching going on or so I thought. About 15 minutes later the Dr. came in and said yes you are contracting. It wasn't pain but I could tell what she was talking about after she told me.

So here I go..once again...labor and delivery. I am hooked up and monitored for about 3 hours. During those 3 hours I believe I had 3-5 contractions that registered. The GREAT thing is baby girl is handling them all so well. Her heart rate never dropped and she kicked and punched through them all.

The scary part is we have a BARE room for a nursery and so much stuff left to do. This really put things in perspective and this weekend we have to get a move on things.

BUT baby girl...you need to stay where you are for 3-4 weeks. If you can make it 3 weeks or so all will be ok. This just goes to show all babies are different. Tucker (who is just like his father) would have waited on the end of time to show progress or any type of hurry. Baby girl ( who is just like me) can't stand it in the any longer and needs a change of scenery.

A 2 year old....seriously

I was looking at baby pictures the other night of Tucker partially because we are going to have another baby soon and partially because I can't believe my first baby is 2?? This past weekend we celebrated his 2nd birthday and everything went as planned. If you remember his first bday, everyone had the Flu so this one HAD to be better. Tucker's bday always falls on Deer Season weekend in Missouri. To most people this wouldn't be a big deal....BUT in our family it is kinda of huge deal. Basically if you want anyone to come to the party to have to have it early :( Oh well, this only means we celebrate twice with Tucker!! Here are few pictures I snapped of the weekend. The party was football themed!!

 Every table had a different penant for a different team...pick your favorite

 The cake table before the cake

 Centerpieces

 Smores for a night time snack

Family of 3 for 7 more weeks!

A loss

I am only documenting this because I want to always remember it.  We lost a family member...Tucker's pony May-May that we have only owned 5 months had to be put down last night. It has been really really hard on us so because the reason she was put down was outta our control. Our neighbors horse jumped the fence while we were at church Sunday morning and fought May until she was a mess and beaten pretty badly. We are very very upset about the whole situation. Ugh...that's about all I can actually type at this time but I will leave you with a happy little boy and a picture of a one of kind Pony. We will miss you May!

We will own another horse one but, BUT we really wanted to keep her for as long as we could!

31 weeks and a not so Happy Halloween...

I wish I had adorable pictures to show you in this post of Tucker at Halloween...but the truth is, he is kinda sick with a virus and he was having NO dressing up for Halloween. Yep, he told me over and over that he    " NO dress up momma". So we threw on cowboy hats, boots and off we went to visit family. We gathered more than enough candy at the grandma's house to last months so really there was no need to trick or treat.
I wasn't focused much on Halloween anyways but instead of getting him to feel better. He has ran fever since Friday and I be dang if I will LET him be sick again for another birthday. His second bday party is this Saturday and last years birthday was a disaster b/c the flu struck EVERYONE at once and this year I will not have anybody sick. I have been praying to keep us all well for a week :). The party is football themed and I can't wait to show you how it turns out.....

Meantime, me and baby girl are just growing along. I am still feeling good for 31 weeks. I mean yes its hard to bend over all the time but other than that I feel much better than I did with Tucker at this point. I am not as swollen as I was with Tucker so far. My feet still look kinda normal and my wedding rings are still on. wooohoo. After my appointment next week I will go to the doctor every week for 7 weeks. YES,...I am dreading that part. I have to do non-stress test every week until baby girl makes her arrival. With Tucker I had some blood pressure issues at the end so we are keeping on top of everything this time.
I am not having weird cravings or anything unusual...just as long as you feed me I am happy.
Oh I guess I need to post a picture soon.

Wish us luck this weekend for a successful bday party...we are having another big blow out since his first was a disaster. And also, Tucker's pony who we have all come to love very much was in an incident Sunday and is very hurt. YES, we pray for our animals...they are like family. And maybe you could do the same

29 weeks ya'll

29 weeks with baby girl........

I am kinda getting nervous because so far I have NOTHING done for baby girl. Well she has really great clothes and hair accessories.

Tucker seems like he understands he is having a sister. BUT in the next 2 months we have Halloween, His 2 year bday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a little sister. This might be a little overwhelming when you are 2??

I seem to be growing more now days and I can probably say I am right there where I was with Tucker at the growing stage.

Did I mention we have a LOT of stuff to do in 2 months. I am going to get through Halloween first and then work on Tuckers 2nd bday because as some of you remember last year Nathan had the flu and couldn't come to the first bday party. HOW horrible right?? So we are throwing another big birthday party much like his 1st to make up for lost time with daddy. Oh and his Gigi and Memaw both had the flu too and couldn't come also.

In the mist of all this I need to Christmas shop and decorate and bake. I am thinking I wont sleep much in December

So I stop with all the list and be grateful now. I am VERY grateful for this baby girl, but man I sure do know how to plan it at a hectic time :)

I am outta work today at 12 to prepare for a nesting weekend...we are cleaning out the shop!! gag

Infant loss day

I am VERY blessed to have a healthy almost 2 year old little boy and even MORE blessed that I am caring a healthy baby girl due very soon.

However there are pains and losses that never go away. And today I remember and acknowledge Infant Remembering and Loss day. I will never forget the 2 miscarriages I had before I was blessed with Tucker. It was heart breaking and the whole situation made me appreciate my children and others who suffer with the same pain.

So today I pray for all those who have suffered with the loss of child and all those who are STILL struggling to hold a baby one day. Not a day goes by that I dont' realize how blessed I am and that I dont' pray for those who are struggling with loss or any issue.

Remember the babies today!!

Been a traveling

I spent the last 5 days traveling and relaxing. I LOVE going to Louisiana to visit and since I am going to be on non traveling duty soon this was perfect timing. We basically ate and let the kids run and play the whole time. It was sooo nice and relaxing and just what I needed before my life gets more hectic.

*We are preparing for Halloween. Yes Tucker has 2 outfits and we arent' sure which one he will be. One of them is a cutesy Giraffe. I wanted more year of a something adorable and Tucker wanted a year of being Woody from Toy Story. We shall see who wins.
*I am planning Tucker's 2nd birthday. I can't believe he will be 2 years old. I mean he acts two and thinks he is smart enough to be two...but seriously?? This year it is football themed. Although my favorite football team is having the WORST season in history we aren't going to quit on them now. I have lots of fun things planned.
*I am trying to start Christmas shopping. My only problem is I have NO Idea what to get anyone. I am wanting to have all my Christmas bought by Thanksgiving. This doesn't mean wrapped but I need it bought and ready...Thanksgiving is 4 weeks from delivery so I need to get started.
*The baby girl room has no crib, no furniture, no paint...man we have a lot of work to do. I am wanting her room finished by Thanksgiving as well. Party to show it off to family in town.

Oh and not to mention keeping up with the everyday things, work and following a toddler around. I am supposed to be anaemic....but who can tell when my mind runs 90 to nothing.

I have my 7 month appt on Wednesday. Can't wait to update yall