Last Tues. we had our labor and delivery class ('Cliff's notes' version). Let me tell you what, that was an educational video...haha. The nurse was great, answered a lot of questions, and all the dads were thoroughly traumatized between the video, pictures & instruments being displayed.
Last Friday we had our 35 week appt. with Dr. Cole (we've almost met all the doctors now haha, all but Dr. Patridge). This was our last standard checkup and Dr. Cole was happy with the progress. I've gained 22 pounds so far (yes...I, a female, just admitted how much weight I've gained, take record lol) and will probably gain about a pound a week for the remainder of the pregnancy. Doc says based on my belly measurements and weight gain he would estimate us to have a pretty average sized baby, approximately somewhere around 7.5 lbs. Of course, this is just a guess on his part. Cole found Grahm's heartbeat very easily and looked at us and said "now thats a strong and regular heartbeat!!". We're proud, little man is sounding good! My BP was 110/70 and I've only had a little swelling in my hands and occasional feet/ankle swelling after working all day, etc...
OH! Speaking of, let me tell a quick story about ankles. So the other day I get off work, a little stressed and decide it'd be a nice evening for a long shower. So I hop in and just relax, then I think..hmm I actually have time to shave my legs and Grahm isn't buried in my ribs at the moment so lets give this a shot! As I'm shaving my legs I think to myself, "gotta watch the ankles and 'boney' areas" and at that moment I realize "oh no! WHERE ARE MY ANKLES?!". This was the remarkable moment where I discovered my new, fluffy..kankles. Good times.
Ok now that you have a visual of my fat ankles (that my sister tried to snap a picture of to show her friends...turd.) let's get back to the dr. appt. My belly measurements are on track and like our recent appts we didn't get much feedback other than "well looks good". Our next appt. is April 7th and we'll have one every week after. Next time they will do the 'fun' exam and we'll get to find out how dialated and effaced I am! We'll keep you updated more often after that because he'll be here soon!!
Grant and Jim are back in the shop working on Grahm's final piece of furniture! Here is some progress on the dresser. It's designed to match the crib with the same corners, trim and angles. After my first baby shower this past weekend, I'm going to need this soon to put some of the goodies in! We're going out to the farm again later this week to visit and work on it some more.
Progress on the dresser
It angles between the large and small drawers like the headboard of the crib.
Grant working hard!So this weekend was very fun and eventful! Friday night we had dinner with friends for Trent's birthday. Then Saturday my sweet Natalie came into town from Little Rock so we spent time with her and enjoyed some delicious grub at Noodles. Sunday was my first baby shower! Laura Jade, Ashley & my Mom hosted it and they did a wonderful job! Sunday night we spent some time with Uncle Tony & his girlfriend Bailey (that's one of Grant's best friends) who was in town from Tulsa. We saw the movie "Bounty Hunter" with Jennifer Anniston & Gerrard Butler, it was really good!
Sara took over my camera and took some wonderful pictures at the shower. I had friends I've known since 5th grade and family from all sides there, it was such a great day to celebrate Grahm's upcoming arrival!
Natalie aka "Momma Petty" & IShe was my Discipleship Group leader at Kaleo 6 years ago in
Colorado and we've been amazing friends ever since! Love ya Nat!
Grahm's goodies! Wow, he won't go without!He got so many pair of shoes - you know he's my kiddo lol.
Bailey, Naomi, Natalie, Sara, Ashley, Me, Morgan, Laura Jade, Meagan & Anjean!
All my girls! Love you guys :)
My Vera Bradley diaper bag from Naomi!! Thank you!!
Opening my diaper bag from Naomi, it was quite the suprise!
My lil' sis Hannah and cousin Emily carrying gifts to the table
Welcome precious little one...
The must-have Boppy pillow from mom!This was too funny because she made me a carebear pillow
when I was born and I randomly named it Boppy! (Yes! I still have it)
So may cute outfits! Grahm is going to be styling!
The cutest little "I love Mommy, I love Daddy" sleeper
The sports themed sock-shoes from Bellas!
Look at all the baby blues - can't wait for the lil' guy to be here!
Every little boy needs a dinosaur shirt!
"G" for Grahm petite four
The diaper cake Ashley made! So cute!
Me & Naomi
Aunt Anjean (Grant's sister), Brenda aka Mee Maw (Grant's mom) & I
Me and my Mom
Sis, me and mom
Emily, 'Aunt' Denise, me, Mom, Aunt Melissa, and 'Aunt' Rhonda
Me, Connie (LJ's mom), and Laura JadeConnie was one of my 'moms' growing up, LJ and I
have been friends since middle school
Grandma Daisy, Joan, Tiffany, Hannah & IThanks for the baby swing! That's going to be a life saver!
Grahm's cake
Welcome Grahm! The delicious cake from Shelby Lynn's bakery!
Grant just hanging out feeling Grahm kick & squirm
Wooo big belly!
35 weeks!
Tryston's 5th birthday party at Mee Maw & Gdads!We can't believe he'll be starting kindergarten next year!
Our sweet puppies snuggled up on the couch
Grant & I at Powerhouse for Laura Jade's 25th birthday
Meagan, LJ & I at Powerhouse. Aww love my girls!A few weeks ago we got to go to the Hog's baseball game. I took Sara, Dad & Tiffany and we had a great time (Grant had to work, boo...). Sooie was hugging on sis!
Woo pig sooie!
Sara, Dad & Tiffany
Me and Sis at the Hogs game!It was still a bit chilly out!
Batter up!Well perfect timing! Grant just called & he's on his way home from work! Hope you enjoy the pictures and updates & we'll keep you posted!
Love,
G&B (+1)
Wow, the furniture is stunning. Someone does need to start a business. Can't wait to see the little guy! Love the site and knew I could remember the name despite my being old.
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