7 Weeks To Go!

We went to the doctor today and everything is great! The doctor said the heartbeat was good and I was right on track with my size. I've gained a total of 26 pounds (I almost fell out of my seat) but my doctor reassured me that it was perfect and I'm right where she wants me to be. The doctor felt around on my belly and could tell Jack's head was down. He will most likely stay that way since he is continuing to grow and running out of room to move around. Jack is still very active, especially at night. We're still working on his room but the paneling on the walls got painted yesterday. I should have pictures for you by next week!

Surprise!

I had a wonderful surprise when I got home from work on Thursday....Larry started on Jack's room! We have both been so busy on the weekends that we haven't had a chance to work on it. We still need to put Jack's furniture together but Larry started on the walls (he's the BEST!). We decided not to paint the walls and to leave the tan color but we added white paneling halfway up. The paneling still needs to be painted (the painter was suppose to come on Friday but rescheduled for next week) but so far it looks great! Larry put together Jack's bed and I put all the bedding on. We're going to work on the changing table/dresser and glider tomorrow. I just ordered some hand painted wall letters for Jack's name and they won't in for 6-8 weeks. Hopefully, we'll have everything done by next weekend because I'm really anxious to get his room finished! I'll post pictures once we're done.

3D Ultrasound

We had our 3D ultrasound at our doctor visit today and it was awesome! Jack wasn't positioned very well and the umbilical cord was covering up half of his face but we got some really great pictures. We were able to see him smile, open and close his eyes and mouth, nod his head and wiggle his fingers and toes. He's got the cutest lips, a little pug nose (not sure who's nose he has) and some very defined legs. Jack weighs 3 pounds and 9 ounces and is right on schedule. The ultrasound tech couldn't tell us how long he was but she thinks he's going to be long. The doctor said everything looked great and wants to see me back in 2 weeks. My next appointment is on January 15.

Here are a few pictures of our little guy! He is so cute and we can't wait for him to be here! I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year!

Jack is smiling in this picture!


Jack's right eye is open.


I love this picture...check out those lips and that cute little nose!


He's making a fist in this picture.


A picture of his legs and feet...look at those legs!


2D profile of our little man

Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas! We spent Christmas Eve with my family and Christmas Day with Larry's family. We did a lot of driving but it was worth spending time with both families. Jack got so many gifts...he's going to be one spoiled little boy!

This is our first Christmas in our new home and we were so excited to decorate the inside and outside. Larry handled the outside and I decorated the inside. Here are a few pictures of our home decorated for the holidays! I also included a picture of Larry and I, at my parents house, in front of the Chrsitmas tree (I'm 30 weeks in the picture). Jack is a growing boy!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with their family and friends!

Jack Kicked Daddy!

Yesterday, we had a very lazy day and it was so nice! We were laying around and decided to let Jack listen to some music. Larry put the headphones on my belly and put his ear against my belly to see if he could hear him rumbling around. He didn't hear anything, but all of a sudden, Jack kicked Larry in the head. It was so funny to see the expression on Larry's face...we both laughed! When we first put the headphones on, he kicked and moved around but then stopped. I wonder if the music calms him down and makes him go to sleep. I've always heard to play your baby music before they are born and the same music will help calm them down once they arrive.

Pricked and Poked

Jack and I had a very long day today! We had our monthly doctor visit and everything was great! Jack's little heart was beating at 138 beats per minute. My doctor now wants to see me back in 3 weeks so my next appointment is on December 30. At that appointment, they will do the 3D ultrasound and we can't wait!

After my doctor visit today, I had to go to the hospital for my diabetes screening and the RhoGAM shot. I have never been pricked and poked as much as I was today. Once I got to the hosptial, they had to draw blood and run some tests before they could give me the shot. Then, I had to drink the glucose drink, which wasn't that bad...it tasted like Sunkist. I had to wait an hour and then go back so they could draw more blood. Then, I had to wait another hour and a half to get my diabetes results back. I finally got the RhoGAM shot, which they gave me in my hip. We are so exhausted but glad everything was ok!

I'm 28 weeks today! Its also the first day of my third trimester and Jack weighs 2 pounds (according to my books and websites). Jack has been a very active little boy! Sometimes I can see my belly move when he kicks. I love it so much, I catch myself staring at my belly waiting for him to move. I can't believe we only have 12 more weeks to go!

Doing Flips

Jack is moving more and more each day but last night it felt like he was doing flips...he was all over the place. He started moving around 10:00 pm and didn't stop until about 12:30 am. I didn't get much sleep, but I didn't mind, because I love feeling him move around. I wonder if it had anything to do with the baggy full of sweets Lauren brought over. I usually don't eat sweets but everything in the bag looked so good I had to try one of each. Thanks again for the goodies, Lauren! Jack and I really enjoyed them and can't wait to eat more tonight!

Thanksgiving, Deer Hunting and a Belly Pic

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year! We spent Thanksgiving Day with Larry's family and spent the weekend with my family. It's always great to get the whole family together, especially during the holiday's! While my mom and I did some shopping on Saturday, Larry went deer hunting with my dad and shot his second deer, ever. During deer season, Larry loves to go hunting while we're in Gonzales...I hardly ever see him while we're there. The first time Larry ever went hunting was two years ago and he actually shoot a deer on his first try...I was so proud! I didn't post any pictures of the deer because I didn't want to gross anyone out!

I've had many requests for updated belly pics, so here you go. Jack is growing so fast and so is my belly!

Belly pic at 26 weeks!

24 Weeks and Kicking

I'm 24 weeks and 2 days and Jack is kicking up a storm! I usually feel him moving around first thing in the morning and after eating a full meal. The other night, after eating dinner, I laid down on my left side and I felt him move. Then, he started kicking me pretty hard. I yelled for Larry and he was able to feel him but then told me to get off him. I was either laying on his head or he has some strong little legs.

I went to the doctor today for my monthly visit and everything was great! I just got over having the flu/cold and my doctor recommended that I get a flu shot, so I did. Hopefully, I won't get sick anyone this year!! My next doctor visit is on December 9. At that visit, I'll do my diabetes screening and get my RhoGAM shot, which will all be done at the hospital. Since my blood type is Rh negative, they need my results from the diabetes screening before they can give me the RhoGAM shot and that's why everything's done in the hospital. I'll let everyone know how it goes!

Why you shouldn't let your husband blog....

So last night I was checking my blog and Larry decided he wanted to post something. Please keep in mind that we have both been sick and he was drinking Thera-Flu, which makes him very loopy! If you know Larry, you will think its funny! This is what he had to say.....

It's Larry NOT Shelly

Holy crap I thought women got a little more frisky as the pregnancy progressed... guess who was wrong...I was!!! I cant believe I'm actualy writing on this thing but I've been sippin on some Thera-flu, and I was feelin it and I had to make sure she took that stupid picture of me off this thing. I feel this posting should be read by all expecting dads so they are not fooled by all the myths that we are led to believe. We are sheep led to the wolves... RUN. I kid. thats the theraflu talkin. The concert was fun. Shelly was fun! Randy was awesome! K.O.L. were awesome! And no I dont plan on playin bongos with Jack....... more like death metal, its a proven fact that kids into metal are smarter than kids who listen to idiots like brit, madonna, cold play, etc. I'm getting really weird looks from Shelly so I better go...deer park high school football rules, cowboys suck, and casa ole is still the best mex. food restraunt in texas!