Landyn's Room at Nana and Grandpa's

My mom and I spent the day picking up some things for Landyn's room at her Nana and Grandpa's house. Since she will be spending most of her time there while Mommy and Daddy are working, we had to make it special for her :) Thanks, mom for doing such a great job!

27 Weeks

We are finally in the 3rd Tirmester and can't believe it!

Since last week I had a doctor's appointment where everything went well. I will start going to the doctor every 2 weeks now. I also had the wonderful glucose test which came back normal - YAY! But I am now anemic. I've been taking an iron suppliment which now has to be doubled.

I've been working on some things for Landyns room - her name and a bow holder. I was inspired by a piece of scrapbook paper which pushed me to add more colors in the room. I'm not sure exactly what Iwill do with her name - hang above her bed or put on a shelf. I'm still working on some other decor for the room as well. I love feeling productive! Here is what I've done so far:

27 Week Belly shots:

26 Weeks

Less than 100 days to go! WOW, how time has flown!

In the past week I got to go to my friend, Devin's baby shower and was so shocked at how many things she got that she will need! I am so glad I have friends who have done this and can give me good advise! She is having a little boy, Gavin, in August.

I'm also starting to get very bored here at home and really itching to start some projects for Landyn's room. I found a couple of cute ideas on the web and I'm anxious to start. We also still need to put the crown moulding up in her room. Another itch I'm getting is clothes shopping for her! I see all of these cute outfits and just want to buy, buy, buy! But I'm told to wait because I will get a ton of stuff later!

My parents got back in town yesterday from their very long vacation and we are so glad to have them back! My mom just couldn't believe how much I've grown in 3 weeks. It's crazy because I still don't feel like I look pregnant, although everyone tells me "You really look pregnant now." (I guess I just looked fat before... :)

Landyn continues to move a lot! I am so anxious to see what position she is in - I really think she is breech, just based on where I feel most of the movement. I hope not though. I go in tomorrow for my Glucose screening. Hopefully I'll get set up with another ultrasound. I'm going to ask how I go about getting a 3D one, and see if I get lucky :)

Well, back to the same ole' - eating and watching tv - I really feel like a huge couch potato!

25 Weeks

Hello everyone!

Well, Kris got his car broken into last week so now we both have rentals - boo. I get my car back tomorrow, hopefully, so that is something I'm looking forward to. Fortunately the people who broke into his car were idiots and didn't take anything, but left their tire iron that was the tool used for the break in. I wish I could have seen it on video - but someone else's car.

Landyn is doing great, growing very rapidly, along with other body parts of mine! I've been wearing sports bras because they are oh so comfortable! Landyn is very active and I can feel her moving on the inside now - kicking organs and my bladder - ow! It's is strange and uncomfortable, but feeling her move is so exciting and something we look forward to each day!

I spent yesterday hanging out with my friend Amanda and her daughter Rylee who is too cute! I'm learning all about the loveliness that a little girl will bring into our family ;) I can't wait for Landyn to meet her best little girl friend :)

We went chandelier shopping today and found a GREAT deal! We used the magic of GPS to find a place in Sugarland called, Lighting Trends. The guy was so nice there and gave us a great deal! Because I have a wonderful, handy husband it was installed within minutes of getting home and Landyn now has a dimmer switch (also installed by Daddy). It is beautiful and pictures just don't do it justice = at all!!

And the belly shots:

24 Weeks

We've made it to 6 months! YAY! We are so excited! This week has been fun so far. I've kept my nephew, Jakob for 2 nights. We went to the water park today and played a lot. When I was little my Aunt Debbie had me stay over once a week. I really want to spend as much time with Jake as I can and be an awesome aunt like mine was to me as a child. I hope for him to come at least once every other week. It's so good for him to be over so our dogs can get used to a person their size roaming around. They entertain each other and have done very well with him. I know Landyn will love her furbabies and they will love her :)

I'm starting to feel a bit down because I want to go outside and walk but it is sooooo hot! Kris has been running every day, but he goes in mid day and that is just too hot for me. I think I'll start taking one dog per evening so we can all get some excersize!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week :)

Updates!

The last time I wrote I was one day from being 22 weeks and I started my 23rd week on our cruise.

I went to the doctor the day before we left for my 22 week appt. I had gained a total of 4 pounds so far. I'm measuring 23 cm, which is good, so nothing to worry about. Landyn's heartbeat was 154 bmp, which is also normal. I go back at the beginning of july for my 26 week appointment! It's going by so fast! The WORST symptom I've had is extreme heartburn. I've been eating Tums as much as I need - but I am desperate!

Our Cruise

We left on Sat. June 6th and came back yesterday, June 13th. We had a blast! Landyn was moving the whole time! I ate a lot of good, nutritious foods about 6 times a day :) I got on the scale when I got home and had put on about 5 pounds - haha!

We went through many port cities in Alaska (Juneau, Skagway, Ketchican, Edicott Arm) and to Victoria, British Columbia in Canada, which was our favorite location! We definitely want to go back there one day for a longer visit.

I got hooked on bagels and locks (smoked salmon) and watermelon (not altogether). I've been eating a lot of bananas and fruits at home and now have to go get seedless watermelon to keep my addiction going :)

I found this awesome store in Victoria, which we have here in Houston called Lush. It's all organic, natural bath products that smell soooo good and are fun to shop for. We saw a lot of classic cars which held Kris's car love up to date :)

The weather was cool and sunny some days which was sooooo nice for a change!

Other than a great vacation, the pregnancy has been great except for the heartburn - I really need help!

Here are some belly pictures of week 23:

The Power of Prayer

Each time I pray there are many routine things that I thank God for. The first thing I am thankful for is the gift of life. Throughout this pregnancy I've realized what a miracle creating life is and that each day is such a blessing. Each day I wake up healthy and alive, I know God still has a job for me to do. I am not done here! Thank God!!

On my way home from school today I stopped to get gas. I was excited to go visit my parents. I left the gas station and as I was pulling out a woman hit me right on the driver's door. I was so shaken, but called the police and the insurance company. The woman was driving in a yellow, striped, illegal driving area/lane, so it was her fault. Regardless of that, we were all okay! Thank god!!

There is no explination other than the hand of God protecting Landyn and me. I couldn't open my door right away because the other car had my door pinned shut. I was staring right into her car emblem. She backed up and I realized my door now only opens about 6-8 inches - just enough for me to squeeze through now. Thank God!!

My car has very minor damage and is still drivable. We will take it in Thursday so I can get it fixed while we are out of town. Thank God!!

After the normal procedures, I called my doctor who asked me to come in to check the baby. Kris drove up speedy fast and we went to the Women's Hospital. They monitored Landyn's hearbeat - perfect! They also monitored me for contractions for over and hour - none! Thank God!!

This is a day to give thanks! There is nothing greater than the miracles God injects into our lives. Sometimes we don't notice them and sometimes they hit you right in the car door! Thanks to him and my daily prayer for protection and the gift of life, Landyn and I still have a job to do for him!

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers for us as well. The power of prayer is strong!!

Bedding is Here!!

Landyn's bedding came in today and we are sooooo excited! It looks exactly what I imagined! Now all we have left is the chandelier, crown moulding (which we have, but need to install) and all the little nick nacks and wall decor.

We bought a recliner for the living room (Thanks to Devin for that idea) instead of a glider from Holly, one of our friends. Thanks girls!!

Here are updated room pictures:

21 Weeks

We can't believe how fast this is going!

Well took a trip to the beach on Saturday and sat while it rained for an hour or so. Then we got some sun. I made sure to put sunscreen on so I didn't turn into a lobster. We went with some friends and had a blast! On Monday I went to our community pool which opened on Friday.

On Sunday we went to Baby's 1st Furniture and bought Landyn's crib and dressing station. We were able to pick it all up today and so we went ahead and assembled it all. Here is just the beginning:

I've been feeling Landyn move so much every day. It gets stronger, but I'm still sleeping really well - she hasn't started waking me up yet :)

I will say that I continue to get great advice from all of my Mommy friends. It's so nice to have them around to give me the best tips ever!!!

We only have 6.5 days left of scool and 7.5 until we leave on our cruise. We are so excited! I'm still not in maternity clothes yet. I have one pair of jeans that I've worn a few times that are maternity, but they fall down each time I wear them.

I've gained a total of 6 pounds now, which is good! I go back to the doctor in a week.

We cannot believe Landyn will be here in 4.5 months! We are so excited!! I'm still worried about her being breech, just because that's her normal position when I've had each ultrasound. Also, I was breech, so I'm anxious to see if she turns. I only feel her kick on my left side, so I'm set that she isn't going to. I keep praying and everyone tells me she still has time, but we will see...time will tell :)

I hope all of you have a wonderful week!!!

Belly Shots:

20 Weeks AKA Half Way!!

Well we are half way there!

I'm feeling Landyn move every day, several times. I've had to start sleeping with a pillow between my legs and wake up at least once to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

I had to go to the doctor yesterday because I've had a sore throat. I have just a viral infection and I'm on a Z pack, which seems to be working so far. The nurse weighed me and I am now up 4 pounds! I'm telling you, I've been trying!!

We have yet to get our baby furniture, but have chosen which on we like. We also need to decide on a chandelier for the lighting.

We are getting so excited for our trip in 2 weeks! My clothes have really seemed small lately, so I bought 2 pair of shorts the other day like 3 sizes too big! AH!

We only have 10.5 days of school left and I'm getting excited. I also got my 23rd student yesterday. I've really gotten attached to my students so I know my seperation anxiety will set in soon :(

We went to visit Brad and Marissa this weekend and had a blast. We stayed up late all weekend and i got to be the DD - which was awesome! Especially the next morning :)

We plan to go to the beach this weekend so maybe my belly will get a little color!

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby for us. So far, we have been extremely blessed. We are starting to want Landyn here right now, but know it will come soon enough!!

19 Weeks

Well, we don't have much to update you on this week. We did go furniture shopping but still can't decide on what we (or Landyn) will like from crib to high school.

I feel good, but feel that I'm getting bigger. I am finally done with school!!! I now have my Masters of Education Administration and feel very accomplished!

I have started feeling Landyn move much more each day and can finally see my tummy "bumping" when I lay down. It's so cool!

We threw my dad a retirement party, which was great and I went to the Rockets game on Sunday, which was also great!! We hope they win the next 2 games so they will move on!

I hope everyone had a Happy Mother's Day! I got a card and a digital picture fram, pocket size for my purse. Very sweet for my 1/2 Mother's Day :)

We hope everyone has a great week!

18 Weeks

We had our BIG ultrasound today and sadly to say, it was so disappointing!

The ultrasound tech was so unfriendly. I had to ask every time she moved the sonogram what she was looking at and what exactly she was doing. I couldn't believe it.

My doctor looked at the results and said everything was perfectly normal! Landyn weighs around 8 oz (.5 a pound)!! I still haven't gained ANY! - well the 1 pound from my 14 week appointment. I thought she would be worried but she isn't. She made a bet with me that at my next appointment I would be up 8-9 pounds.

I promise, I'm eating! I even add chocolate to my milk and eat extra snacks to try and add those extra calories! I guess we will grow in time :)

We are now registered at Babies R Us and Target. It was fun!

Thanks for checking in! I'll post some belly pics later :)

17 Weeks

Into the fifth month, I go!

We have picked out baby bedding. It's from http://www.modpeapod.com/. We love it! Thanks, Shelly!!

Obviously, we will have a "L" embroidered. We had a hard time picking out fabric to have someone make it, so I found this lady off Ebay. She is from New York and does this for a living.

I don't have much to update this week. We go for our anatomy ultrasound next week, so I'm sure to have plenty of updates then. Once again, thanks for all of your prayers and support!!

Belly Shots:

16 Weeks

WOW! I'm 4 months already! I am really am really starting to show through my clothes now. People are commenting on my little bump. I love that people know I'm pregnant, but I'm sure that feeling will go away when people make comments after the baby is born - HA!

We are waiting for Kris's mom and Rob to come into town tomorrow. I haven't seen her since we found out! We are excited to see her and Robin.

Lately I've been finishing up my internship for my administration degree. It's a lot of work and hard for me to maintain an equal amount time for work, class, and sleep - oh, and housework. It is such a blessing that it took more time than we had hoped for us to get pregnant. I couldn't imagine throwing a baby into that mix as well. So God has HIS timing and I appreciate that more than anything right now.

We are getting more excited about our cruise in June and waiting for it to come. Only 5 more weeks of school (work) left. Can you believe it?! Time goes by so fast!

We go to the BIG ultrasound on May 6th where they check all of the anatomy on the baby. My mom, dad and Kris will all be there and everyone is getting excited! It's been longer than ever since I've seen little Landyn so it seems like forever for May 6 to get here.

Thanks for your continued prayers and blessings :)

BELLY SHOTS COMING SOON

Landyn's Room

April 18 & 19

Day 1 - Saturday: Prime the walls and ceiling, Paint the ceiling and all four walls.

Day 2 - Sunday: Give the walls and second coat, Paint the stripes, clean the room

***SPECIAL THANKS TO MEREDITH FOR HER DEDICATION AND TALENT!!!

After several trips to Lowes and an entire gallon of paint spilling in our garage, we finally got exactly what we wanted for Landyn's room! We left 2 parallel walls solid and the other 2 parallel walls striped. We plan to go with Black and White, printed bedding and hang a black chandelier from the ceiling. My intention to is to stimulate her as much as possible and contrast does that very well. It's the teacher in me :) I hope you like it!

Bubbles and Butterflies

Last week I felt the "bubbles and butterflies" feeling everyone describes as the baby moving. I knew it was her, but the feeling only lasted about 10 seconds.

This morning when I woke up I felt Landyn for like 5 minutes! She was moving so much and I felt like I had Moody Gardens Butterfly Garden in my belly!! It was so neat and I wish Kris could feel it! I can't wait to have these Bubbles and butterflies again!!

15 Weeks

Well another week has past and has it been a week to remember! I have been feeling great until this last week. I got a 24 hour bug on Friday. it was horrible! I ran a fever and got pretty sick a couple of times. With the love of Kris and my mom and several Tylenol I got much better by Saturday! I felt so bad because I didn't eat for a whole day (I couldn't hold anything down) and poor little Landyn was probably so hungry :(

I'm trying to catch back up on nutrition and weight gain. I haven't gained any more, but I'm trying. I'm supposed to start eating 300 more calories each day, which is going to be hard.

Kris and I are working hard to pick out bedding and furniture. Hopefully in a few weeks we will have something picked out. We bought the paint colors and are ready to start. We just need days off together.

Thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes!

14 Weeks

So I have gained my first of many pounds! I got queezy the other day so my doctor put me on iron pills. She said they aren't necessary, but it may help with the queeziness or it could make it worse. I think I'll keep doing what I'm doing for now. Here are the most recent belly shots:

Getting Ready for Landyn

Over the weekend we cleaned out all of our closets, put a bunch of stuff in the attic, moved our old guest room into the old "fouton room", and sold the fouton and entertainment center. So now we have a new guest "suite" complete with Astros memorabilia and a computer with internet that also can be used for movies for our guests!!

Landyn's room is ready for paint and furniture. We can't decide what color furniture to get because we want to do black and white bedding with purple walls-not pastel, not bright- a really pretty purple. I guess we'll have to go and look.

Once we start going with the room I'll start posting pictures. If you have any ideas, please share :)

14 Week Doctor's Appointment

It's Official- It's a GIRL!!

I went for my 14 week appointment today-without Kris (he was moving stuff around to get ready for Landyn! As soon as I saw a nurse I asked if they had my gender results (I've been calling at least once a day to the "results message system" with no luck). She looked in my file as we walked down the hall and she looked at me- "Is it a girl?" I asked. "It's a little girl!" she said. I was so scared for a split second there-haha!

I gained my first pound. Landyn's heartbeat was still 162 bpm. The nurse said I was carrying low. HELLO!! I have like a 2.5 foot torso! Dr. Thompson came in and said everything looked good as far as my bloodwork and everything else. She is still waiting on genetic blood test results. She told me I should cancel the next genetics test and ultrasound because they could do the bloodwork in her office and an additional ultrasound in not necessary. Oh well.

So my next appointent is the big "Anatomy" ultrasound which will lst 50 minutes (the actual ultrasound part-not including the waiting). It's on May 6th. They will check everything on Landyn from the bones, to the organs, to the face. Let's pray they'll "flip the switch" and let us see her in 3D! My mom and Dad are able to go to this one with us so I am really excited about that! After I go to the imaging center, I'll head over to Dr. Thompson's office for my 18 week appointment.

Keep us in your prayers. Thanks for your support thus far! We love you!

**Belly shots will be posted when I haven't just eaten Taco Bell (I know it's bad but it's opening day for the Astros and we are trying to pretend we are there).