Thirty Three (oops TWO) Weeks and Counting

Look at that big belly! I had a doctor's appointment today and things went well. Baby Ames likes to hang out mostly on the right and bottom part of my belly. The doctor is pretty sure that he is in the head down position but we could only know for sure if we did an ultrasound. My insurance only covers two ultrasounds and well, we had those done at 8 and 17 weeks. So I need to come up with a way to get the doctor to order another ultrasound for medical reasons so that we don't get charged for it. I have felt him have the hiccups almost everyday for the last couple of weeks. That is really funny and I was not sure how I would know when it happened but you can't mistake a soft consistent tap in your belly. What makes them get the hiccups in there anyway?? He is really filling up the space in my abdomen and starting to kick my ribs. Usually he kicks in both directions at the same time, the top and bottom of my belly. It is sooooo cool to feel him move and kick and poke in there. We can't wait to see the little fellow in about 7 weeks!!

A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go, hi hoe cheerio, a hunting we will go. These are some boots that Keona, my lovely friend from work, got Baby Ames! They will look so good with his camo gear. Jason loves them too! He already has started the coolest shoe collection Thanks to Keona.

Stripes anyone???

Look who got a new shirt!! Chopper the big brother did. I found this at Old Navy and I knew that Choppie had to have it. I should have gotten a size XL instead of a Large but he loves it just the same. Don't you love how how the stripes match his fur color? What a good boy!

Visit to Charlotte

This past weekend we went to Charlotte to visit Jason's brother, Tim and his family. His parents and younger brother, Brian, and his girlfriend, Betsy also came. On Sunday before we left they threw us a mini family baby shower. How exciting and a nice surprise!! We got all sorts of goods for the baby. Check out the cupcakes. Bailey was so excited and she helped so much by handing me all the gifts and telling me who gave what gift. Austin also helped me by organizing the gifts after I opened them. Leigh and Cheryl did an excellent job with the food and making it so special. Thanks guys!!

What the Hay???

The claim of this product is "Belly Ups keeps your low-rise pants and skirts up! Undetectable under clothing, completely comfortable to wear, and not at all damaging to even the finest apparel, Belly Ups is a *must have* for any woman with a bump! Unlike other maternity accessories on the market, Belly Ups are very discreet and work with any outfit you might put on! No extra bulk or layers! No tight bands around your tummy! And, at a fabulous price to boot!" I am not really sure what to say about this product I found online. I am just shaking my head in disbelief really.

Sue (a.k.a. Birddawg) has a CRIB!!

As I said in my last post, my parents got us a crib and I promised I would post a picture of it once we got it up. Well my magnificent husband put the darn thing together all by himself today while I was at work. All I asked him to do was opent he box so I could look at the wood to tell my father if it was nice. Here is a picture of it that he took with his cellphone and sent to me. I am so excited that I had to post using that same photo. I can't wait to go home and see it! Yipee!!

10 more weeks!!

I am thirty weeks pregnant with only 10 weeks left, just two months!!! Wow, we are so excited. My parents ordered us a crib and we got it delivered yesterday. So now all we have to do is put it together. Does anyone know how long this will take? I hear that it can take two hours to put a crib together. I surely hope not. After we put it together then we will have our first piece of furniture in the baby's room. I will post pictures once we put it together. Jason's mother is going to be making our bedding, which is sooooo cool. I ordered fabric and picked out the pattern for her to use. It should be ready by the time Sue gets here. How special!! Thank you Cheryl.
Two weeks ago I went to have my glucose test done to determine if I had gestational diabetes. I had to drink an orange soda type drink (not so bad) and then had to have my blood drawn one hour later. Several days later they called me to tell me that my results were in and that my blood sugar levels were high. What??!! OH NO I thought. The told me I had to go to a lab and have a more intensive test done. I would not be able to eat or drink anything the night before the test. This past Monday I went to the lab first thing in the morning. I had to drink a similar orange drink, this time not as cold and no fizz...equals yuck! The drew my blood and I was told to return in one hour to have my blood drawn again. Luckily I was allowed to leave the building and so I went up the street to Target. I began to feel queasy but knew I had to keep this stuff down or I would have to do this test again later. I returned an hour later and had my blood drawn again. I was told to return an hour later again and once more. So I had my blood drawn four times in three hours. Needlessly to say, I have bruises on the inside of both of my arms and I almost passed out on my way to meet Jason for lunch. I went to my doctor for my two week visit and they already had the results in. Doctor told me that everything was good and that my blood sugar levels were actually LOW....What?? Well no wonder I almost passed out when I left. Thank goodness I don't have to do that again.