Can't Sleep!!!!!!

It's been another busy session week. I always look forward to the weekend when I can catch up on some sleep and sleep in, plus get ready for another crazy week at the IL Senate. Adam and I went out to eat last night at Darcy's with Aaron & Liz, and came home around 10:30. Went to bed a little after 11:00 and fell right to sleep. Of course I woke up at 2:30 to go to the bathroom, because yes our lovely unborn child is back on my bladder again, and I haven't been back to sleep since!!! I am so annoyed!! I laid in bed for 2 hours then decided to get up. I've dusted and picked up the basement, but don't want to be too loud and wake Adam up. So, now I'm just hanging out on the computer. Think I'm going to go upstairs and dust anyway!! I guess this is just getting me used to what will be one of many sleepless nights!

That's all I got ladies and gentlemen! I pray God has blessed you with a wonderful nights sleep.

Happy Birthday Briggs!!

Happy Birthday Briggs!

Today we celebrate our not so little puppy's 1st Birthday!!! He went to the vet today for a check-up and because he's been limping around, sleeping a lot, and not really eating the last several days. The vet seems to think he has an inflamed knee joint and gave us an antibiotic that he will have to take 2x a day for the next 7 days. He seems to be acting better already this afternoon.

All the assistants at the clinic loved Briggs when he was a puppy, and couldn't believe how much he had grown. He now weights 78.8 lbs, and is still growing. We've found very few toys that he can't destroy within an hour or so, and he loves his raw hide bones. As celebration for his birthday he will have the pleasure of feasting on a pig ear this evening. That's as good as it gets baby!!!

100 Days & Counting

Can you believe we only have 100 days until the newest family member of our family arrives, or thereabouts?! Depends on if this child shows up on time or not, but for all intents and purposes we're looking at 100 days and counting!!

It truly is amazing how fast time has flown by. Over the weekend the baby started making it's presence known a bit more and is kicking hard enough that we can see my belly moving on the outside. In case you were wondering, the baby has moved away from my bladder making Mom in a much better mood. I visit the bathroom less often now! As you can tell my belly is getting bigger and bigger. I can only imagine what 100 more days of growing will bring. Just keep praying for no stretch marks!!!

Some people have asked if we've registered yet. We did that a few weeks ago. I know us girls love to be nosy, so you can check out Target and Babies R Us to see what all we've registered for.

Bladder & Bedding

This baby is killing me these days. It literally is kicking me right in the bladder. I know they say you pee more, but this is out of control. I didn't think the baby could be kicking me as low as it is, but somehow it's managing to do a very fine job of making Momma very uncomfortable. I told Adam the other night that I was almost willing to stand on my head to try to make the baby move into a new position. I didn't, but it is still a possiblility. Don't know how much longer I can handle, but then again I don't really have much choice.

Sunday we went to Adam's parents house for lunch and was able to get the baby's bedding. I love it so much!! Now we just have to get the junk out of the room, paint, clean carpets, and assemble furniture!! One step at a time. Thank God Adam has a week off for Spring Break in April. He has a lot to get finished!!

Other than that, things are GREAT!!!

Dr's Visit

Today I had a check-up with Dr. Putman. It was a pretty quick and painless visit. The nurse weighed me and checked my blood pressure. I gained 5.5 lbs since my last visit. So, now I'm up to a total weight gain of 8.5 lbs. Dr. Putman says most women have gained between 13 and 15 lbs by now, so I'm still doing well. He says even if I gain a pound a week, which is common at this point in the pregnancy I'll still be doing very well. I've been trying to walk 2 miles a few times a week to help as well, as a matter of fact that's what I just got done doing!!

Dr. Putman measured my belly and listened to the heartbeat. Everything checked out well. Other than that, not much else went on. Next visit is in 4 weeks and I will be tested for gestastional diabetes. That means getting to drink a nice yummy orange drink and then getting my blood drawn. I am more at risk for this because of my previous diagnosis of being insulin resitant. The two best ways to help prevent this are not gaining too much weight and exercise. I've been doing both so I'm hoping this will help keep me in the clear.

Adam went and picked up the baby's crib and dressers tonight. His cousin Brennan should be here in a little while to help him unload it all. We're just going to keep it in the shed for now, because we still need to clean out all the junk, shampoo the carpets, and paint before we bring in the furniture. Also a big THANK YOU to Grandma and Grandpa Kershaw for ordering little Baby Kershaw's bedding!! Now we really will be able to paint soon. I can't wait for it to arrive!!!

The baby has become a lot more active lately. Kicks are getting harder and more frequent. I'm guessing before long we'll be seeing movement on the outside, but not yet. I've also read you can sometimes feel hiccups, but haven't felt those yet that I know of. As usual we'll keep you posted on the latest happenings!

23 Weeks & Happy Birthday Dad!!!

Today we are at 23 weeks of pregnancy. Yesterday, left us with just 4 months left. Time is really truly flying by so quickly. My belly is seeming to grow quickly as well! The baby has really become quite active lately. Doing lots of kicking and such. Everytime it really starts going I'll have Adam come over to feel it and he'll feel it once or twice and then the show is over. It's almost like the baby knows Adam is there and just wants to be difficult. The baby always seems to get really active right before I'm ready to go to bed. It hasn't kept me up so far, but as the kicks get stronger it could become an issue. This week I have started walking 2 miles a day. I'm hoping it'll help keep me in shape, and maybe my body will recover faster after pregnancy. I'm hoping I can keep up the motiviation even with session in full swing!

Today is also my Dad's birthday, so we want to give him his own little shout out!! Happy Birthday Dad & Papa!!! We are going to Roodhouse tomorrow night to celebrate the festivities.

Adam & I have the next few days off work. Tomorrow is Lincoln's 200th birthday, so we're celebrating by going to register for baby items and stop by and visit Dr. Galle's office. They said they love to see sonogram pictures and growing bellies, and we haven't stopped by yet so we figured tomorrow would be a good time to do that as well.

I think that pretty much does it for now!

A Little of Everything

Well, there was no blogging last week. I had the flu and work was crazy. Every night when I got home I pretty much immediately fell asleep on the couch. I was a bad wife, and Adam had to fend for himself as far as dinner was concerned all last week. I'll try and make up for it this week, but we'll see. By the time I get home after a crazy session day, I can barely keep my eyes open let alone think about cooking dinner. I lived on buttered egg noodles last week.

Never fear though, I'm feeling back in full swing this week. Yesterday my nephew, Thomas David V was baptized in Jacksonville, along with his cousin Alexis.There was a lunch afterwards, and I more than made up for what I hadn't ate in the last week. I had two full plates of food, and literally ate for two!!! Turkey, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, and rolls. Oh, and don't forget the cake! (So, Thomas David isn't too happy in this picture. He was ready for lunch too!!!) I go to the Dr. next week so we'll see how much of this eating has caught up with me weight wise. My belly is growing for sure. I'll work on getting another picture up later this week.

We ordered the baby's bedroom furniture last week. It should be here on Thursday. I'm pretty excited to see it, but don't think we will put it all together until after we paint the room. In order to do that I have to pick out bedding, which I think I have!! But I'll then have to wait until after my shower to paint when we get the bedding to make sure the paint matches, etc. It's a vicious cycle. Maybe we can convince one of the baby's grandparents to buy the bedding early!! Hint Hint: to Grandma or Nana!! Just a thought!

Hope this post finds everyone well. All three of us are doing great!!!