2.26.2009
Still Here
The other night Les and I were in the baby's room and I was sitting on the bed with my feet up and telling him where to put things. He was doing a good job, but I wanted to be doing it myself.
I think that I might have had my 1st real contraction the other day, but that has been it besides the braxton hicks contractions. I had a very dull achy back and pain the front for about 45 seconds - 1 minute. While it was uncomfortable; the pain wasn't bad, but I felt it. Who knows, that might have been just a stronger braxton hicks. :)
He has been very active in there and yesterday when I was just about to fall asleep, it felt like he was trying to ride a bicycle in there - he kicked continuously for about 3-4 times with each leg right in a row. Weird feeling, but cool too!
I just keep praying that God will have him come on down when the time is right and that I will continue to feel good and be patient as I wait for his delivery. I want it to be in God's timing, but at times it can be a little uncomfortable to get up and move around.
I am so excited to see how much he weighs, how long he is, and what he looks like!!!!!!!
I haven't taken any pictures of myself, so we'll have to get another picture here soon and post it for all to see. I think that I have grown some more, so I know that he's getting bigger and bigger in there!!!
Stay tuned for more updates as our journey of pregnancy is slowly coming to an end. I am planning on doing another blog of guesses of when Baby C will be born, so look out for that!
Baby C - We love you and can't wait to MEET YOU!!!!!!!!!!
2.23.2009
Very Soon Now!
After talking to my doctor today - I found out that she was very worried about me b/c:
1. protein in my urine
2. blood pressure was high
So, she decided to put me on a fetal heart monitor for an hour and check his movements with his heart rate. She also took blood from me to check that and see how my liver and kidney's were functioning. She put me on bed rest and that's what I did.
THIS WEEK she could tell that I had followed her instructions.
1. my blood pressure was lower
2. no protein in my urine
But, when she did the internal exam she could feel his head and tell that he had started to engage in my pelvis. She put me on bed rest because my cervix is starting to soften like it's supposed to, but it's not quite ready for delivery yet. She said that if I went into labor now that my cervix is not quite ready and more than likely she would have to do a c-section. She said that she can see the mucus plug and that I will be losing that very soon. I'm glad that she told me that, so that at least I know to be expecting that soon. However, she said that she gives him about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks.
So, today was my last day at work until after my maternity leave. I am getting SOOO excited about meeting our little guy and can hardly wait now. I'll be curious to see how Baby C and I are doing next week. I have been really drained the last few days and exhausted, but right now I am on Cloud 9!!!! LOL
Love y'all and thank you for the prayers as we continue on for the last few weeks!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. Sarah, I am going to go and pack my bags right now!!!! ;)
2.19.2009
Measuring at 37 wks now!
This past Monday I was measuring at 36 1/2 weeks and she said that Baby C had had a growth spurt, so he's really developing and growing in there. He is moving quite a bit and it's a lot of fun to me to watch him moving in my stomach. I am getting very excited about meeting him and it won't be long now.
I have another check-up this Monday, so we'll see how I'm doing then too. This week was been different with being on bed rest Tues - Thurs and possibly tomorrow. It will depend on how my blood pressure is doing. My blood work results must be good, so I am glad about that - I'll get the full report on Monday at my appt. When I was there this past Monday she put me on a fetal heart monitor for about an hour to see how his heart rate is vs his movements. He passed with flying colors. During that time I had a few contractions that I didn't even feel. I have been having some braxton hicks contractions and they don't really hurt; just a little uncomfortable. My doc was pretty stern with me over the bed rest, so I have been a very good girl and staying off my feet and resting. Definitely taking advantage of that time of having time to myself and peace and quiet before he gets here. Soon I will be functioning with little sleep and a changed world! I am excited about the change, but it sure is nice to have a few days to myself too!!! :)
I'll end with a few pictures:

This is me tonight - you can see that tummy is getting bigger!!

2.18.2009
I got a forward this morning that has this passage on it and talks abot how we need to pray for the healing of our land. I agree, we do need to pray for our country, President, neighborhoods, etc. The world is full of sin, greed, bitterness, etc. The only way to get our country back is to pray for it.
The challenge on the forward was to send it to people in your address book, etc, but I decided to put it on my blog. I see from my link that I have people reading my blog from all over the world and I want to reach out to them too; even though I don't know them. You never know when God is going to work in someone's life and part of my blog is to be open about my Christianity and willing to talk to anyone about what I believe, etc.
Please pray for whatever country you live in; the world needs prayer!!!!
2.15.2009
If a picture was worth a $1000.......hahaha
They have these "cups" that you can use when you have little boys. Well, I just HAD to register for it and thought it would be funny for Les to get. It says," Tinkle, Tinkle Little Star."
Here is our little stuffed dog with him showing it off instead of posting pictures of our baby once HE'S here to model it..........hahahahaha
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2.13.2009
Les and I will be celebrating our 2nd Valentine's together (married that is), but our 4th since we've been together!
I still remember our very 1st Valentine's and I was so excited/nervous too. Les had to work and was getting off late (around 8 PM), but we met in Frisco at On the Border for dinner. We had fun eating, visiting, etc. Afterwards, we went back to my apt and hung out & probably watched a movie or played a game. He had bought this big stuffed animal; which is in our room and a big box of chocolate! I think he actually ate more of it than I ever did b/c everytime he would come over; he would eat more!!! LOL I laugh just remembering that!!! :) He always has had a BIG sweet tooth!
On the 13th of February of our 2nd Valentine's together, Les brought up marriage. I was ECSTATIC and could hardly sleep I was so excited. I remember getting home and waking my mom up and telling her all about it!! On the 14th, we cooked dinner at his house, took a walk (it was freezing outside) and talked about our future together; completely blissful!!! He had surprised me that morning of Valentine's around 7:30 AM by showing up at my parents' house and bringing me a big penguin and heart balloon. I was in the middle of getting ready and COMPLETELY shocked to see him!
Our 3rd Valentine's together was last year and was our 1st married Valentine's. I'm sure that we went out to eat at Red Lobster (one of our faves) and enjoyed each other's company. We had a nice evening at home just enjoying each other's company and remembering the great memories up to that point.
Our 4th Valentine's together; which is this year, is still undecided as to what we will be doing, but no doubt, things have definitely changed the last few years. We now have a baby boy who will be blessing us with his presence sometime in the next 4 1/2 weeks or so. Baby C has a baby shower tomorrow with his daddy's side of the family, so that will be fun. Maybe we'll go out and celebrate tonight (I am rooting for Texas Roadhouse or Red Lobster).
I'm so glad that God has blessed me with such a wonderful husband and I'm so grateful for him. He has been so sweet throughout the whole pregnancy; even when he would laugh at me because I would be crying for no reason. Then I would realize that I didn't even know WHY I was crying and then I would start laughing too. So, that's been good to have him bring me back to earth when my emotions were a little (or maybe a LOT) out of whack. Either way, he has been great!
Les, I love you and I'm so glad that God has blessed me with being married to you. Who knew that first day that we met back in May 2005 at the Wednesday night Bible Study that it would lead to a wonderful life together and now bringing a blessing from God into this world together. I look forward to so many more years together and continue to pray for what we have. I love you, forever!!!!!!
2.08.2009
Nursery Pictures!
Here is a look at the room before things came off the wall to never be put up again......LOL j/k who knows, maybe some day! Anyways, here is the rocking chair that I'll be using (story below). The room has really come a great way and I am super excited to get it all completely organized and it is slowly getting there!!!
Here is Les painting the room so you can see what it looked like before we got the border up. Les painted the whole room and I appreciated him doing that! Thank you, Honey!
Here is my mom putting the border up - I helped too!!! She did a great job and I really appreciated all the help. Thank you, mom!!!!
Here is the twin bed that we have in the room (this is where my mom will be sleeping for a few days that she is going to stay with us after Baby C comes home) and the other window. The quilt is on the rocking chair. This rocking chair is very special because it was actually made for my mom when she was pregnant with my brother and he is about 4 1/2 yrs older than me. However, I remember even rocking in it when I got older with my mom, so it has a special place in my life and I'm excited to have it and be able to use it too.2.06.2009
Heartburn.........
We're done with the room and just organizing a little here and there. The walls are painted, the border is up, the crib is made, the changing table is ready, and the bed that my mom will sleep in is all set and ready to go too. I have pictures, so once I download them (maybe this weekend); then I will post them! Till then..............Have a great night!! :)
2.03.2009
34 weeks + more fun times!
We had a great weekend of fun! Saturday morning started out with a baby shower and we had a really good time. I want to thank the hostesses: Becky, Donna, Beth, and Lena. We had a really good turn-out and a lot of fun - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME. After that, I rested for a little while and went to our nieces and nephew (triplets) 1st birthday party. I had a really good time. I think the best part was watching them eat their cakes, so funny!!!! They had a western theme - HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, TYLER, HANNAH AND WHITNEY! We love you!! :)
Sunday was the Super Bowl Party and we were in Wylie with our Sunday School Class. We had a really good time. Go Steelers! :) I didn't necessarily care who won, but I decided to go for the Steelers not knowing anything and my team won!!
Well, I'm going to get off here and rest some more. Have a great day!!
1.29.2009
40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. (or just don't watch much TV; it's pretty much just a filler).
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer.They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum t hat a ppear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28.REMEMBER GOD heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.
May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
1.27.2009

1.24.2009
32 week 3/D pictures!

This picture is actually taken in the baby's room, however, it is going to change very soon! No more maps on the walls, the horse thing in the back will be coming down and the curtains will be changing too! Stay tuned for more on the baby's room. :)
Here are just a few pictures that were taken the other day (about 250 in all), so I won't make you wait any longer and here is what you have been waiting for - Baby C!!!!!
Oh before I forget, the first picture below Baby C is smiling and just as my mom was talking to my tummy - he smiled and the lady got him smiling. It was a very special moment for her!! He definitely knows his grammy's voice. ;)
I bet the next time that we post pictures of him - he will really be here!!! Only about 2 more months and our little guy will make his grand debuit!! :) I hope that you enjoyed the pictures - I know that I could look at them forever!!
We LOVE you, BABY C!!!!
1.20.2009
Dog 4 Sale!


2. He can jump through your windows and tear the screens - he's only done this to us 2 TIMES!
3. He will tear up the carpet if you leave him inside for a few minutes:
4. He will tear or I mean SHRED your curtains if left alone also in the house - don't have a picture for that, but he did a great job, believe me. At least I got to do what I wanted to the curtains and that was to shorten them!!!! So, this was a positive thing for me. ;)
5. He will tear the blinds up and leave blood all over them, yes, this has happened, but before we were married.
He has many more positive attributes very similar to the ones listed above; just let me know if you would like to know them.
In conclusion, does anyone want him - I mean, he's a great dog and I think that you'll be just as happy with him as we have been!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahaha
President
1.16.2009
1st Baby Shower!
For starters, I want to thank Christy and Kristy for putting it together! They are very close friends of mine and I appreciate everything that they did for me and Baby C!!! Also, I want to thank everyone who was able to come - we had a really good time. Les and I really appreciated everything that was given to Baby C.
I am going to share several pictures from the shower, so I hope that you enjoy them!

Here is Kristy, Me, and Christy

Here are the girls giving Baby C kisses!!
Here is the baby froggy cake that Christy & Jennifer made - it was awesome and I loved it!!! Frogs have a very special place in both mine & Christy's lives.
1.13.2009
31 wks!!
That is all for now - no pictures from today, but I'll try to get another one soon as we are coming down the wire!!!!
We have our 2nd birthing classes tomorrow night, so I'm looking forward to it and Les also has baby boot camp this Thursday. So, he's got a busy week of baby classes!!!
Have a great week!!! :)
1.09.2009
Baby University!!!!
So far we have had fun, but there's usually not many activities that we do that we can't find some humor or fun!! LOL
I'll keep ya posted on how our classes are going, but so far so good. Just hope that we make it through the next 6 weeks without Baby C being born. :)
1.08.2009
The Infamous Buck
I told Les that even though he didn't shoot it; God still provided for us. We eat on the meat that he shoots normally year round and then buy other meats (chicken, hamburger meat, etc.).
Enjoy the pictures!!!!
1.06.2009
30 weeks.........today!!!!
We had our appt yesterday and everything went really well. The doctor is happy about my progress and she checked me all over to make sure that there was no swelling. I am still able to wear my rings and she checked my ankles too. She doesn't see any swelling, so she said to just keep up the good work. The baby's heart beat was around 132 - 142 bpm. I don't know if the doctor will be doing anymore ultrasounds, but I do have my last 3D/4D ultrasounds in about 2 weeks. I am so excited to see our little guy again. He has gotten so active lately. In fact, one day last week he moved for over 15 minutes while my mom and I watched him. It was fun and we had a good time doing that.
We start our birthing classes tomorrow night and we're excited about that. It will be for 4 weeks and then there is 3 more weeks of other preparing for baby classes. The final class that I am very excited about is the Infant CPR & First Aid. My parent's are going to take that with us and I think that we'll enjoy that together.
I can't think of much more to write, so I am going to leave you with the pictures, so here you go!

1.02.2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Les and I rung in the New Year by eating out at Red Lobster and then coming home and spending time with each other. Last year we were in bed asleep before midnight, but this year we made it to midnight! I was surprised that I made it because I have started getting a little tired if I do too much during the day......LOL :) I am currently 29 wks along and doing really well. Les is finishing up hunting season for the season this weekend - it ends this weekend. He has had a lot of fun camping, hunting, scouting areas, etc.
A few highlights that we have had over 2008 was:
- We celebrated our 1st anniversary in October! That was exciting and we celebrated several times. On our way home from MO in September, Les had planned a night at a cabin in the woods. That was a lot of fun and very romantic!!!
- We found out that we were pregnant officially on July 28th. That was super exciting and now we're 29 wks and 3 days along. Where has the time gone?! We are looking forward to welcoming in our new little guy around the middle of March.
- We went to MO back in September for a week and we really enjoyed that. He got to meet some more of my family from Springfield. We went and visited the cemetery that my mom's family is buried at. It is a beautiful family cemetery. In fact, it is very close to the 1st house that my grandparents ever lived in when they 1st got married. I enjoyed showing Les more about me that he has not seen before. I am from TX, but I have quite a few memories of growing up in MO when we would see family. My mom spent a lot of time in Springfield, so she had a lot of stories to tell him. It was fun!
- We spent a long weekend in the Hill Country and that was a lot of fun too! We visited San Antonio and had fun downtown on the Riverwalk. We hiked around the Guadalupe River State Park and enjoyed a picnic there too.
- We pulled up the carpet in our living room - there is woodflooring underneath. We love the woodfloors and enjoy the old fashioned look that it gives. We both enjoy the rustic part of it. It was a lot of hard work restoring the floor, but it was well worth it in the end!
We have a lot to look forward to in 2009 and a few of those things that come to mind offhand are:
- We will be welcoming into the world our first child, a baby boy, hopefully around the middle of March. We're still working on the name and yes, I know, we only have about 10 wks till he'll be here. We're getting there, but haven't decided upon name yet.
- We start our birthing classes this upcoming Wed; which I totally cannot believe! I was telling Les that between my doctor appts and the classes; we will be at the hospital at least 1x a week from here on out till he arrives. WOW!!!
- Our nieces and nephew (the triplets) will celebrate their 1 year old birthday on January 31st! This is exciting!
- My best friend is getting married in May, so that is going to be a fun time!! Yay, Julie & Nathan - I am so excited for y'all. They just bought their first house and are so excited about that. :) Julie is like a sister to me and I am so thrilled that she is happy and about to start this new chapter in her life! I was just thinking today; Julie and I have been friends for about 13 yrs - geesh, that makes me feel old..........LOL Love ya chica!!
- My Mexican brother, Carlos, is getting married to a great girl, Deborah, in June. I don't know if we'll be able to go to the wedding b/c of the new baby, but we'll be there in spirit if we're not able to go. I love you, Carlos - CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I hope that you have a great 2009 and I am excited to see what comes our way this year. I pray that we will continue to follow God's plan for our lives. I also pray that Les and I will continue to keep the Lord in the center of our relationship because if it were not for Him; then who knows where we would be. Thank you, Lord for everything; we love you!
HAPPY 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!


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