Long, but Safe Travels

So, we just made it back home a little while ago. We went to see my brother graduate from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and then stopped to visit Adam's brother Tony in Lexington, Kentucky. Probably shouldn't have gone being so far along in the pregnancy, but I just didn't want to miss it, and I happened to not mention the trip to my Dr. because I knew he would probably say NO! I managed fairly well in the car though: 2 stops on the way there and 3 on the way back!

We are so glad to be home and for sure are not leaving again to go anywhere until this baby is born!! That's going to be pretty easy to do since I'm going to be at work non-stop. I feel so guilty having missed work, and leaving my girls to pick up my slack, especially Becky!!! I knew she could do it though! I'll try to be there the rest of session!!!

My ankles and calves have officially merged with each other. They actually really hurt today, but I'm hoping that was because of the long car ride. I just took a shower, and think I'm going to go to bed so hopefully I'll wake up with normal feet and ankles for a little while anyway.

A special thanks to Aaron & Liz, well really Liz for letting Briggs come over to play this weekend while we were gone. It's a good thing they had him for a good part of the weekend, because our neighbor informed us he jumped the fence a few times!! His collar is not working, and we obviously need to get on the ball and get that fixed ASAP!!

So, overall a long but very nice weekend!! Now, the baby can officially come whenever the time feels right!! Oh, one more thing. . . the last few days I have officially felt a little foot kicking me. I can actually touch it and know that it's a foot. It's truly the craziest thing!! Can't wait to meet this little person!!

9 months pregnant!!

Today I am 36 weeks and 1 day pregnant, officially in the 9th month of pregnancy. I went to the Dr. today, which is the first of what will now be weekly visits. I gained 4 lbs in the last two weeks, however some of that is water weight, making the total weight gain 23 lbs. My ankles have been swelling quite a bit everyday, but luckily go down once I get my feet up at night. My blood pressure is still looking good, and the baby's heart beat is wonderful. I am dilated 1 cm, and Dr. Putman says I probably won't make it to my due date.

I'm fine with going early, but everyone at work isn't as fine if that means having a baby in May. These next 2 weeks at work are going to be completely nuts!! We're going to need to pass both an operating budget and a capital budget, plus the revenue to support all of it!! I am one of two people on our staff that does all the budget drafting, so I know they really want me to stick around to see this project through. I've been extremely tired this last week, and the late hours aren't helping. As a result, I was told to take tomorrow off work. This works out well, because now Adam and I can make the 5 hour trip to Ohio to see my little brother, Jordan graduation from Xavier University!!! Please say a prayer that the car ride goes smoothly. I'm can't imagine how many times we are going to have to stop for me to pee. Guess I won't be drinking a fountain Pepsi in the car!!!

Days are quickly ticking away and before we know it, we'll finally get to meet this little baby that is moving around like crazy in Mommy's belly and causing quite a bit of heart burn!! I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions lately too. So, that's the latest baby happenings!! We'll continue to keep you posted!

Happy Belated Mother's Day!!

UPDATE 5-14-09: I added a picture of the flowers Adam got me for Mother's Day now that they are in full bloom!!! I LOVE THEM!!!! My ring still hasnt' come yet though!! Hopefully soon!!

So, not much is going on these days. Seems like these next 4 weeks are going to go soooo slow. I'm ready to be done, which is something I didn't feel would happen since it took us so long to get pregnant. It has happened though!!! I'm starting to feel so tired and the baby just loves to move around, what seems like all the time!

The last few days I have been battling a swollen eye/cheek. It started on Friday and progressively got bigger. I went to the Dr. on Monday and he said it could be allergies or could be a buffalo gnat bite. He recommended Benadryl and allergy eye drops, as well as an ice pack. Things are better today, but not great. Hopefully that will clear up soon. Can't take the Benadryl during the day or I'd be asleep in my office!

I technically celebrated my first Mother's Day on Sunday!! Adam bought me a ring, so that I would always be able to remember my 1st Mother's Day. The bad news is, it didn't come when it was supposed to so I haven't actually received it yet. In the mean time he bought me a Star Gazer Lily plant to plant in the back yard. It's so pretty!! I love it!! My Mom also bought me some Dove chocolates, because she says every Mom needs good chocolates! As a matter of fact, I just ate one, and it was delicious!!!

So, Happy Belated to all the wonderful Mom's out there!! I can't wait to officially be part of the club!!! I go to the Dr. on Thursday, so I'll update you later this week!

Offical Baby Room Pictures

So, here are the long awaited pictures of the Baby's room all put together. I think we're going to need to get a book shelf or something to hold a few books and toys. Adam may make one. There are a few things I still need to hang up, but for the most part we are ready to go!

Growing Belly-34 wks & 5 days

So, Trista has been hounding me for a belly picture update. The thing is I've seen her more in the last 2 weeks than I have in a long time!! That's OK because I do need to get a new picture up. It seems like I've really grown since the last picture. We're just 2 days shy of 35 weeks, yes that means only 5 weeks to go. Let the countdown begin!!!

Dr.'s Visit & Spring Cleaning

I went to the Dr. on Thursday, but am just now getting around to updating the blog. As usual, things are progressing nicely. I gained 1.8 lbs, which I thought brought me to 20 lbs, but the Dr. has me at 19 lbs so we'll go with that!!! I go back in two more weeks, and then will begin weekly visits until the little one arrives. It's so crazy that we have about 5 weeks left!!

Thursday was a big day, as the Manar family welcomed their newest addition, Benjamin Allen. I went to the hospital after work and stayed for a while and then brought Abbie home with me. We played and she fell asleep. I thought she'd be there for the night since Trista has a tendency to have long labor, but she surprised us all, and we ended up taking Abbie back to the hospital around 11 o'clock or so. Ben has been having a few ups and downs, but things are starting to look better. Please keep him in your prayers!

Adam and I have had a busy weekend. We've been trying to finish with our spring cleaning. Yesterday, it was a little yard work and some house cleaning. I couldn't do much inside because we had no power. We then went to church with my Mom & Dad and Thomas & Amy. Then went out to dinner at Mugsy's in Jacksonville. It was a very nice evening.

Today, I've been cleaning out drawers in our bedroom and putting aways months worth of laundry! Adam has been outside washing and waxing both vehicles. Not to mention we had a bird in our house today, so that was an adventure trying to get that little guy out!! I told Adam this is by far the most productive Sunday was may ever have had. Which is why I'm thinking a nap will soon be in order!

Also want to give a shout out to Aunt Angie who had her birthday yesterday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT ANGIE!!! And to "Aunt" Barbara (since she's not offically married to Jordan we can only kind of call her aunt) she ran her first marathon today!! GO BABS!!

Love to you all!
Molly

Daycare, Baby's Room, etc.

This has been a busy week! We went out to eat with Grandma & Grandpa Kershaw and Aunt Sara and Uncle Travis on Sunday at the Olive Garden. They then stopped by to see the baby's room. I still hadn't put all the baby shower gifts away so it was kind of messy, but they go the idea!

Adam and I went and looked at daycare in Sherman on Monday, Just for Kids, and we liked it a lot! Thankfully, they have an opening in August so our precious unborn child now officially has a home away from home! I'm so relieved to have this off my "to do" list. It was really worrying me, and Adam even admitted it was starting to worry him! That isn't something Adam does very often.

I got the rest of the baby's room put together on Monday too. Adam hung up all the pictures and I think we are good to go!! Thanks to Trista for having a good eye on our wall art! It looks great. I'll try and post pictures sometime this weekend. Work has just been really busy, even though I'm taking a break right now to write this blog!!

Yesterday and today I have been extremely tired and a bit crabby (I know a fountain Pepsi would help out greatly!!). I really hope I'm not like this for the next 6 weeks. I will be truly unbearable! Our child has figured out it can really move and has been moving like crazy lately. The child has also discovered Mommy's ribs!! Not fun at all, in case you were wondering. I also am experiencing some swollen feet and ankles today. I'm hoping it's because of all the running around I've done today. Need some flip-flops for the office! I have been trying to remind myself, that I am so lucky to be pregnant after all we have been through, but it's been kind of hard!

I go to the Dr. tomorrow, so I'll let you know what happens!