How are you feeling?

Wow. Everyone is so nice to me right now. I don't know how many times a day I get the question, "How are you feeling?" It is a normal question and everyone seems to be very caring (including strangers), I just don't know how to answer it. "I'm okay" tends to be my reply of choice. I feel pretty good considering the craziness that is going on inside of me at all times. I am excited about baby stuff, but I have a month to go which is still a long time. I think I am in the calm before the storm stage. Travis and I have been trying to "hibernate" to store up energy and enjoy each other (thank you Gordon for that wonderful analogy). I realize people just want to talk to me. People love pregnant women! and I think it is so funny! I think someone on almost every isle of the grocery store yesterday asked me when I was due. Strangers feel they need to ask. They can't help it. It just comes out! :)
I went to the doctor yesterday and everything is good. I haven't started to dilate yet and everything was on track for growth. I was worried that baby was stuck sideways for a while there (which would mean C-section if he stayed till delivery) but we think he has moved back to being head down. That was a relief! and it is a little more comfortable for me! I am going to the doc every week from now on, which makes me feel like I might be on the fast track!
Our house is now quickly being invaded by baby stuff. We set up the swing in the living room and the pack and play in our bedroom and the stroller is in the front room.... can you tell we like to be prepared! :) It was a fun weekend! We were like two kids at Christmas!

Showers!

Here are a few pics from my showers... I am so truly blessed! They were so wonderful and I am so thankful for all the nice gifts, hard work, and special moments!

32 Weeks...and counting! Only 50 Days to Go!!

Here I am in all my BIG glory....take note this is after a long day at work with nasty weather (yea for portables!). But it has been a while since we posted a pic so we thought we needed to just do it and get it over with. Well, thats what I say. I do feel big and daily life is getting harder. Needless to say, I can't wait to be done with school! And I am getting anxious to have the lil boxer out of my belly (and off my bladder!). The daily hiccups are getting kinda annoying too. :)
We really just can't wait to meet the lil guy! I went to the doctor today and everything is still a-okay! I was in and out. Love the good news. We "graduated" from birthing class last week. :) It was a great experience and we learned a lot- well, Travis learned a whole lot and me, a little. But we feel as prepared as we ever will be. I have a breastfeeding class tomorrow night. I know that it will help me feel a little more prepared in that area. Travis is supposed to come too, so it will be interesting. He really makes me laugh- in a good way! We are having so much fun together going through all these learning experiences. By the way, he did a great job changing and dressing the doll last week...granted there was no poop involved or crying! We will see about that soon enough!
We are getting the room more and more ready! Here is the rocker we got... one word- heavenly. And here is the picture that "Uncle Matt" painted! I love it- its like we bought it at Pottery Barn or something! He did an amazing job! Thanks Matt!! More pics of the room to come!

Paige's Wedding

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We went to Paige and Brad's Wedding last weekend and here are a few pics! So fun!! Congrats Paige!!

My Class Trip

On Wed. we had a class trip to the State Capitol. Let me just tell you, that was a day of walking like no other! I was a hurtin' by the end of the day! :) Aren't my kiddos just the cutest! I don't think they knew when she was taking the picture. And I am so glad that my UT intern, Ms. Whittaker, got to come too! (You can click on the picture for a bigger view.)

Snoopy?

Someone told me my belly reminded them of snoopy....do you see the resemblance?!

Pains and Gains : )

So, last week I started having stomach pain- the kind where you think back on "what did I eat today?!". It was pretty intense but I took Tums and hoped it would just back down. The next day I had a sharp pain in my right side. It made me a lil nervous and was very painful so I went in to see the doc and have it all checked out. It seems to mystery pain because everything was fine and they went away over the following 2 days. Who knows? Doc thought maybe a kidney stone ?? I am just glad it went away. :) and we got to do an ultrasound because we had a reason (otherwise my insurance wont pay for it). So there is a pic of our lil boy growing big and strong. He is 2 lbs 9 oz! Right on track! According to my pregnancy web site- the size of a chinese cabbage, who knows what that looks like! haha
So, I had my check up today and it was super quick since I just went in last week. Everything is good and big momma is growing like a champ. May need to lay off the sweets a little more ;)
I go in again on the 17th. I will end with... thank goodness for spring break next week!!!!