Planning her little room...

We finally decided on the fabric we want to use for her bedding and room! I love it and I think it will be just perfect. =) My neighbor is going to be sewing all her bedding...which is such a blessing! Her crib and changing table/dresser came in this past week too! So, now her room consists of 2 pieces of furniture and a few cute baby girl outfits along with a few gifts that friends and family have bought for us already. We plan to get started on painting her room a pale pink when we return from our long Christmas vacation! Jer's gonna paint the room and then Mamma Lloyd is going to join him in painting a really pretty silhouette of a tree and little girl swinging from it in a lighter shade of pink or maybe white! They are both so creative and artsy....I'm sure it will turn out adorable!
So, I thought I'd post pics of the furniture and the fabrics for the room! I can't wait to start seeing everything come together once the new year gets here.......

her little sleigh crib...

changer/dresser...

all the fabrics together...

fabric for the bumper & blanket front...

fabric for the skirt...

fabric for the blanket...

yellow fabric for background of monogramming & accents...

25 weeks...

We went last Thursday to see our high risk doctor for our 24.5 week appointment.  Our little one is just growing so fast!  Of course the first thing we look for on the ultrasound screen is her little beating heart.  Once we see those 4 chambers beating hard....then we know we can relax a bit. =)

The measured all the major fluids and body parts once again!  Her heart rate was 139 beats per minute.  They also checked the blood flow in her heart and the umbilical cord.....and placenta.  It took her forever to check this because our baby girl kept moving all around!  She would try to get an accurate reading and as soon as she would start tracking the blood flow......our baby girl would kick really hard - which would make static on the ultrasound screen and mess up the test.  It took like 20 tries before she finally got the accurate reading she needed!  It was so hard for Jer and I to not laugh because it was soo cute every time our baby girl would punch and kick.  She just did not want all the tests done I suppose!  It gets harder and harder to get really good pics of our baby girl but we did get a cute one of her little foot and a profile pic.  When we saw her little foot, Jer and I started discussing who's feet we think she will have.  Later during the ultrasound, the tech said, "Well, I wasn't going to say anything - but her feet are definitely long and narrow......bigger than the typical baby at this age.  Most babies feet look short and stubby....but her's are long!"  We started laughing sooo hard....b/c that means she probably has Jer's feet! =)  When we texted our family this funny story...my dad responded, "Well, she'll cross the finish line faster!"  Seems like our baby girl is already destined to be a runner!

Overall, I'm feeling much better.....I still have to eat very often and rest lots - but that's to be expected I suppose!  I love my cool morning walks.......and I can't wait til I have a sweet baby girl to take with me each morning!  I think I've gained about 16lbs overall and my high risk doctor was so pleased with the baby's growth and my health that he doesn't want to see us for 6 weeks!  So, we will just enjoy the holidays.....and all the good food......and keep on growing!

Here are the latest pics....

Baby Bump Growin...

Here's my most recent baby bump picture!  I'm right at 23 weeks here. =)  I'm just now starting to wear my maternity shirts......even those most of them are still a little too big!  I have plenty of my normal shirts that still fit me....so that's usually what I wear.  The question I receive most these days is...."so how far along are you now?"  and I say...."oh, 23 weeks....almost 6 months pregnant!" and they say..."really.....I mean you are hardly even showing".....and then I say, "yep! I'm definitely 23 weeks pregnant!"

I asked my doctor at my last appointment how she thought I was progressing and all.  She said that I am just "perfect."  She said that I will probably wake up one morning and my tummy will look like it grew over night!  Well, that will sure be a fun morning to wake up and feel like I have a HUGE tummy! =)  At this point, I've gained 13 lbs......so we shall see how much more I will gain in the next 17 weeks!

We will have our next appointment with our high risk doctor next Wednesday so hopefully I will have some more cute baby pictures to post. =)

23 weeks...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the Lloyd's!  It was such a fun time for us all to be together and celebrate the many things we are thankful for this year!  I was definitely so very thankful for this little life inside of me.....and it was so great that my nausea had subsided a lot......so I was able to enjoy all the delicious food! =)

I've been feeling our little girl move around since week 17.  I just love feeling her little legs kick, her little hands punch and her little body wiggle around.  I usually feel her first thing in the morning when we wake up (I think that's her way of telling me she's ready for breakfast).  I also usually feel her move a little after I eat......but other than that she's a pretty calm baby girl....so far!  Now that I've been getting more energy and I'm able to do more during they day, I've been a little busy bee getting all the Christmas decorations up, finalizing nursery colors and fabrics and Christmas shopping.  My baby girl is super still all day long....probably snoozing and growing.  Then, when I crawl into bed at night she begins to move around and wiggle!  Such a fun way to fall asleep each night.  

Well, the second day we were at the Lloyd's she was moving lots!  I had just finished eating my yogurt and animal crackers (one of my favorite snacks) and she began to kick her little legs!  Ellen, my sister in law was sitting with me and I told her to put her hand on my tummy.......and she felt her!!  So, I raced to find Jeremy - I told Jer that he had to come and try to feel her.......and sure enough he finally felt her!  Then, Mamma Lloyd felt her.....and then Jordo!  Pappa Chip was at the studio so he missed out....but I'm sure there will be more opportunities soon!

We went for our 22 week appointment a few days ago.....and it was a quick one!  They just checked my blood pressure, weight and listened to her heartbeat!  We still always get a little nervous before each appointment.....so we are always anxious to hear or see her little heart beating.  There's definitely been times when we see her legs kicking on the ultrasound screen and Jer will ask, "Is her heart beating...is she ok?"  Then, I usually laugh and say....."Babe...if her legs are kickin - her heart is beating!"  Well, this time I heard a loud beating noise.....but wasn't sure if it was my heart beating or her's.  I asked the doctor if she was ok and she said, "oh, she's just as happy as a lark in there."  Such great news to hear!  

We are beginning to slowly prepare her little room just for her!  Her room is cleaned out and all ready for all her special little belongings!  We set up her crib.......and her little hutch.  But, we are still waiting for her dresser to be delivered.  We've pretty much finalized the fabrics we are going to use for her bedding and all.  I've been trying to do some research on the best car seats, strollers......and most importantly the most functional jogging stroller!  Oh, I just can't wait to take my baby girl jogging with me!

Well, we will do our best to post a tummy pic this week......because it's definitely growing bigger each day!  I'm starting to pull out my maternity shirts....I wore my first one last night to our youth Sunday School Christmas party!  It was so fun to try on my red maternity shirt and look in the mirror to see that it is finally starting to fit! =)  Just a reminder that our baby girl is growing... 

20 weeks...

Well, we went for our big 20 week appointment today where they do a very detailed ultrasound!  They checked all her major organs....brain, heart, kidneys, stomach, bladder and her skeletal system etc.  Everything looks just perfect!  She is actually measuring 21 weeks and 2 days!  So she's measuring a little bigger!.....which is a good sign that her growth is progressing just fine with the baby Aspirin!  The placenta has moved up and back....which is great too!  It was covering my cervix for a while......which can often mean a c-section is required.  Now, it has significantly moved!  Her little heart rate was 141 beats per minute.  Our technician kept commenting on how strong and healthy her little heart looked.  She was wigglin' all around......but she mostly keeps her little legs curled up on my right side and her head is far down on the left.  

She weighs 13 oz and is about 7 inches long.  She is about the size of a large banana!  

I've been definitely feeling lots better over the past week...gaining more energy and stamina!  I've been brainstorming ideas about her little nursery.  Jeremy's parents are giving us her crib and my parents are giving us all her nursery bedding/fabric.  Her little crib is coming in this week!  So, I've been busy cleaning out our extra bedroom and reorganizing all our closets.   My neighbor is going to make her bedding...so I get to pick out all her bedding fabric. =)  I've narrowed it down to my favorites....now I just have to finalize my decision!  Jeremy and his mamma are going to paint the nursery......they have some very cute ideas to make it just perfect!

We are looking forward to Thanksgiving and spending time with the Lloyd family...and I'm super excited about being able to enjoy a good Thanksgiving meal......my nausea has started to go away just in time for the holiday food! 

Above:  Our little girl's profile...look at her cute little nose and little bitty lips =)

Below:  Look at her first footprint.....I still think she's gonna have her daddy's feet w/long little toes!

Growin' Baby Bump...

My little baby bump is growing!!!  Even though most people say that I still don't even look pregnant...I can definitely tell that my tummy is much bigger! =)  Here's my picture at 19 weeks...

Overall, I'm beginning to feel a little better every day.  I have lengthened my morning walks to 1 hour......and I look forward to it each day!  It's become such a sweet time for me to spend praying for my little girl!  I've definitely been able to venture out a little more through out the day too!  I just have to make sure that I always have my peanut butter crackers with me.....it is not a good situation if my tummy gets empty!!  I'm still carrying around my little wal-mart bag....otherwise know as my "throw-up bag" just in case I get sick......but I haven't had to use it in a few weeks!! YAY!  We will go to the doctor next week for my big 20 week ultrasound!  We are praying that everything is continuing to grow and develop into a healthy pregnancy!  

I can still wear a lot of my normal clothes......but a few of my friends have loaned me their maternity clothes - so I'm starting to wear them too!  From what I've gathered.....I bet that I will really begin to look pregnant in the next few weeks! =)  We shall see........

Oh, and she's been wigglin' around more and more!  She usually moves most right after I eat or drink.  Jer hasn't been able to feel her quite yet....but I bet it will be any day now.  I think around 20 weeks he's going to start singing her a little lullaby to sleep each night with his guitar.  He's been looking forward to it for a long while now. =)

Each time I feel her wigglin' around and moving........I thank the Lord for this precious life and healthy pregnancy........we have so very much to be thankful for!

Birthday & Ironman...

I can't believe I'm 28!!! AH!  I'm getting so old! =)  I had such a perfect birthday this year.  Pretty much all day I was teary as I was reminded of all the blessings I have to be thankful for this year.  I had so many of my dear friends who live in various parts of the country calling to wish me a happy birthday.....which always makes my birthday extra special!  As far as the pregnancy...I'm starting to feel a little better each day so that always makes a day so much better......especially when I get to feel our little girl wiggling around inside. =)  We drove over to Panama City Beach on my birthday evening to spend time with my family and Jer's family for the weekend.  My dad was participating in his first Ironman and my two sisters and their husbands drove down for the long weekend!  It made for a very special birthday celebration!  My sisters gave me cute little girl outfits and some fun little baby things.....along with some cute things for me too!  My mamma gave me my first pair of maternity jeans.....very cute for maternity!! =)  Mamma Lloyd gave me a sweet little girl outfit with a precious little matching white sweater!  It sure gets me so excited!!  Here are a few pics from the weekend...

Me, Brit and Linz on the porch of our beach condo.....

Jer pointing out my growing little baby bump...

All of us together right before Daddy headed to the gulf for his 2.4 mile swim...Linz made us all shirts to wear......sisters wore "Go Daddy Go"....mamma wore "Go Hubby Go" and husbands wore "Go Pappa Boyd Go"....the bottom of the shirts said "Champion Family" (because when I was a little girl and my daddy did really well in a race...I said, "Dad, we are the champion family!"....so it's stayed with us!!) the back of the shirts had the verse from Hebrews 12...."Let us run the race with perseverance.....let us fix our eyes on Jesus."

We were anxiously awaiting dad's finish.......2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run makes for a LONG day!!! =)

GO DADDY GO!!!  He did amazing!  After 11 hours of racing....he even finished with a strong sprint!!!  We were all so proud of him......even my baby girl was wigglin' around all day for him as she cheered him on! =)