40-4= 36 weeks!

Yesterday, we had our weekly doctor appointment and I did not get to hear those sweet, sweet words that I so desperately wanted to hear which were "Any day now!" Meaning, the last week of April I would be induced. Maybe next week they'll be a change!! haha  Dr. Price said that everyone says that but as soon as he gives a date, I'll want to push it back.  I am not sure if I fall in that category because I am READY! I am ready for my hip to start hurting, my body to stop growing, morning sickness to END, and of course to see, hold, smell, kiss, and snuggle with our son. The last one really should go without saying!

I am measuring ahead again. When I asked, the nurse said "Definitely!" Not sure how much ahead though. I asked but then the doctor came in and was ready to do his thing so I never got an answer. She also said while measuring me "Girl, you're about to pop." Which I am. I feel like I am. Seriously, how much more can a belly grow?!  How in the world did Kate carry 6 babies in that belly of hers?! Bless her heart!! Bless her body because OUCHHHHHHHH!!  Let's see what else did we learn....Oh yea, I gained 5lbs in a week. I knew it would catch up with me. I'm not complaining because I know it's a good thing to gain while pregnant!  Also they are thinking the week of May 2 will be when Colin comes into this world.  He may share a birthday with his Aunt Jessica or with my other half, Jillian!

Tomorrow marks my last day of work.  Tonight will be the last time that I manually turn on an alarm to wake up until August. I'm a little sad! I'm going to miss my sweeties!! Although this week, they haven't been my sweet, sweet babies! But you know, it's been a while since we've had a break and they need one just as much as us teachers! Tuesday, I had a baby shower at work and got such wonderful things.  God has truly blessed us and knew exactly where he was placing us although it was difficult for us.  I am super excited to be at a school that I love with people that I love and students that I love!  What a blessing to have a job that I love!!

This past Saturday, we celebrated Griffin's 1st Birthday!  Can't believe this little guy is already 1! I remember so vividly waiting for him! It's scary to think that this time next year we'll be planning our little's 1st Birthday Party!  Happy 1st Birthday to Griffin who I know has made the world a little brighter just by being in it.

He did not like it when Mommy put his hands in the cake. It was very cute to the rest of us though.

My Team Members! Minus Brandi who was out that day.

Christy, Melissa ( my assistant), Colin and I, Katie, and Marlene = The sugary, sweetest ladies you'll ever meet!



Can you believe it?! 35 weeks Pregnant!!

And look at my feet!!






NOT!  Those are DEFINITELY not my feet. My toes do not look like fingers and I do not have spots. You know good and well my toes are painted all pretty and pink.  :) However, they ARE definitely swollen. Elevating is NOT an option as I have this huge belly that does not allow my legs to go up or my body to go down. Shoes? Ohh, I am in slip ons only and I am about to leave those for flip flops only. Now if this South Carolina weather would just cooperate and allow me to wear flip flops in NICE, warm temps, I would greatly appreciate it.

Yesterday, we had our 35 week check up and I gained 0 lbs this week.  I'm very surprised because my appetite is definitely UP UP UP. No lie, the other day, I came in- ate a piece of cake, some BBQ potato chips, and a bowl of cereal....and I only stopped because I knew my dinner was going to get spoiled.  This week, we've started to pack our hospital bag including what Colin is going to wear home! Which was the hardest thing in the world to find!! Brendan thought I had made up this imaginary rack with this imaginary outfit for Colin but I knew exactly what I wanted in my head.  I'm pretty content now! I feel more ready. As strange as that is- that an outfit makes me feel more ready for this little guy.  I can't explain it. Next week, I think we get a more definite date as to when our son shall be arriving. 
I've also started washing Colin's clothes.  Gosh, where did the time go?   Brendan and I absolutely love spending time with one another and now instead of the 2 of us there will  be 3 and I just know our hearts will be so full!
Next week is my last week of work! Then it's Spring Break and then the following week is the possiblity of Colin coming into the world. We are and have been quite busy!  April is proving to be a busy, busy month! You know me though, I like it busy.  Last weekend, we went to Wake Forest to see my "brother from another mother", Billy tie the knot to his bride, Emily.  Billy and I grew up together and his mom and mine are best friends.  Billy was the one who videoed our wedding. And did an amazing job might I add.  They had their wedding outside and it was beautiful!  The wind was crazy strong that day which made for a chill! Here are some photos my sweet, husband took:

My "brother and sister"

Gina looked so beautiful and her dress was amazing!

Yea, that hottie is MY husband!  :)

Billy walking his mom in.  SOOOOOO stinkin' sweet!

He "swept her off her feet" Crazy pic right?!

This was Billy waiting on his bride.

The Lee's

thirty...thirty...hmmm ohh right! 34 weeks!

and 4-6 more weeks to go until this little fellow is welcomed into the world!  Yesterday we had a Dr.'s appointment as I stated before we now go weekly.  I had another non stress test done in which Colin aced because our kid ROCKS! I gained another 2 lbs. yippeee...sense the sarcasm there? If not, call me up and I'll let you hear it in my voice. :)  Colin, I'm afraid, is going to be a big baby.  I'm hoping he is a chunky monkey because those are the cutest babies BUT I'm also hoping he's not going to be so big that I'm in agonzing, unbearable pain. He already weighs close to 6 lbs and we've got another month to go people! Another month when he supposively gains a half a lb every week. So that means in 4 weeks, he could be around 8lbs...I'm okay with that but let's not push it. haha  no pun intended.

I started freaking out Monday because Brendan is out of town and I'm starting to get really sore and hurt and I'm not sure what is "normal", premature labor, etc. etc. etc.  I'm in a town where my family is over an hour away, B's is 3 hours away, he is 3 hours away and it terrifies me that something may happen and I'm alone. I know this was probably partly my emotions but I need my husband here. It's very comforting to know that if I wake up in the middle of the night and panic that we're in labor...he is here to take me to the hospital OR tell me to shutup and that I'm okay.  Either way, I need him here.   My mom was such an angel and was going to come and stay with me Monday since I was all freaked out but luckily, I calmed down and rested some.  I still think Brendan should be in town from now on.  Those who agree say "I" those who oppose, kiss my rear.  :) That's right 8 month Pregnant Jenn has turned fiesty!  Which brings me to a request- pray for my students as they deal with 8 month pregnant, fiesty me.  Oh, and at the Dr. yesterday I brought up all this concerns and he says it's normal and that things are just getting ready for sweet baby boy's arrival.  Which by the way, Colin is in position if ya know what I mean.   Everyone seems to think I won't make it a month longer. 

Sunday, Colin was extrememly blessed with many gifts! He was definitely showered with love and his daddy could hardly wait to get into the house and start putting things together for him. The car seat has him stumped though. We're not sure how to manipulate that but there is a fire department that can help! I do feel much better now that he has certain items.  There is still quite a bit of things we still need to get him but I'm not as worried as I was before.  God is great and he gave us such loving, giving, and wonderful family and friends. 

Bill Cosby- Natural Child Birth VERY funny

It's a little long but we saw this in our Birthing Class and I was in tears from laughing so hard. Brendan and I really enjoyed this. Hope you do too!

33 Weeks Y'all!!

Where has the time went?! Ask my husband and he'll tell you I've been pregnant forever. Ask me and I'll tell you I feel like I just found out we were expecting. However, I am both very ready and completely and totally NOT ready. Strange how that is. Today we had our Dr.'s appointment and we will now be going to the Dr. every week. From 4 weeks to 2 and now down to 1.  When we went in, it was very routine but then they asked me about Colin's movement and I told them when I felt him the most which is in the morning and at night.  I guess this concerned them some because then I had to take a Non Stress Test. A doppler was attached to my belly, I drank Pepsi, and pressed a "jeopardy button" every time he moved.  He was even shocked once because he didn't want to move.  Then we had an ultra sound done to check the fluid.  Turns out, I have A LOT of fluid and this is why I'm not feeling little man as much as I used to feel him. He has so much fluid around  him that he could wave his arm and I wouldn't feel a thing.  Which the Dr. said was just fine and that baby boy is very healthy but to always let them know when I'm not feeling his movements.  I just assumed it was because he had no room to move! So all is good although with the unexpected test, I was getting concerned! Thank the good Lord, everything is A-okay!  We only have 5-7 weeks before our Colin enters this world.  Are we ready for that?!  I know he's safe in me!  I sure hope we will be great parents for our little man. 

This weekend, Brendan and I finished a project that we have been working on for quite some time.  We are pleased with the outcome!  I do not always like to do what is most popular..the block letters for instance.  Don't get me wrong.....I love the block letters.  I think they are beautiful but I always have to try to throw my twist on things so it's just a little different. So Brendan and I came up with the idea that we would look around in nature or architecture.  As it turned out, we went more with the beach theme.  His room really has no theme....more of a color.  Brendan loves nature pictures and so we thought this was fitting for our son.  We want to do this but with architecture for our last name and frame it.  Any who, we are pretty excited about our finished project and we really did work hard on it.  It's now above our son's crib!

The C is foam from the ocean.  The O is done in sea shells.  The L is written in the sand. The I was a stick that was floating in the ocean. The N was from the Dunes. We could only find a frame with 4 or 6 pictures. Apparently 5 is just not available so we added his sweet picture to the last one.

32 Weeks and growing...is that even possible?!

This past weekend my fantastic Mother-in-law came to stay for the weekend and helped TREMENDOUSLY with Colin's nursery.  I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family!  Brendan and her worked so very hard and Colin's room truely looks amazing because of them.  I am not posting pictures of the nursery just yet as it is not completed and I want you to see see the finished product.  Although you will get a glimpse. 

Brendan put the crib together before the room was complete.  Colin's room WAS pink when he did this. He says he wanted to do it for me but I KNOW that it was daddy who wanted to see his son's crib and bedding put together.  :)   Colin is very lucky to have such a loving, wonderful dad and I'm very lucky to have such an understanding, patient, and sweet husband.  We are incredibly blessed by you Brendan! You make me feel so loved each day and I can only imagine how much you are going to love our little one!

 Me: Big as a whale!  By the way bathing suit season is 3 months away. Wet suits are in, right? The full

body ones right? Like I'm going diving with sharks?!  I think so...if not, I'll start a trend. :)

31 Weeks and at last updating.

I know, it's been a while. I know I will be excused though with all that has been going on. We did move out of the apartment and into our new house. Email me for our new address or just comment me your Email address and I'll E-mail it to you.  We are here, our things are here...our things are here everywhere! It's quite stressful looking at all of these boxes. Our son's room is currently pink. I hope that changes this weekend and that we see a few less boxes. I come home and I just hate that everything is not in it's place.  I don't even know where things are going to go.  We've got some painting to do for sure as the entire downstairs is green.  Mom tells me to take it one box at a time. In my mind though, the total house needs to be ready for Colin and all of the company that we will have.  I know Colin could care less but his mama does!

This past Friday, my Papa joined my MeMa in Heaven.  I spoke earlier about my Papa and how he was diagnosed with esophagus cancer.  He had just began radiation.  His funeral was Monday.  Although I am awfully sad to lose my Papa, I know he is extremely happy to be reunited with MeMa.  Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.  He was such a funny man who always had a story to share, a smile to give, a nap to take, a name to call you- he went through every kid and grand kid's name before he got to the right one. :)  My Papa will be greatly missed as he was greatly loved.  When I was little, I stayed a lot with MeMa and Papa.  My parents were young and my dad worked late and so mom would always take me over there.  If I was sick, Papa would pick me up from school.  Mema and Papa always picked me up from Daycare.  Sunday afternoons after Sunday lunch, Papa would take a nap and I would sneak in his room and tickle his feet to try to get him to wake up. He would get so mad but would fall back to sleep immediately.  I will always cherish my memories of my Papa and growing up with him and my cousins. 




31 weeks pregnant and how many more to go?!?  I feel as if I could not get ANY bigger. I am sore, I waddle, and I cannot get comfortable. Sleeping at night....I remember that!! Unfortunately, I get very little. Also, I am tired exhausted beyond words!  I could, if I was comfortable, nap all day long. Warmer weather is approaching and I am thankful but it's also making me realize how stinkin' WHITE I am.  I usually tan in February so when  spring comes along, I can wear my skirts and short sleeves while stylin' a tan.  I am ghostly white so come skirt season, please wear shades around me as I will blind you.  We went to the doctor yesterday and Colin's heart beat was 150-160.  Never below 150.  The night before, his daddy was worried about him because he was going crazy in my stomach bouncing here and there.  We also found out that "Colin's Spot" is not Colin at all but Braxton Hicks ( sike-you-out contractions). I also lost a pound and half but the doc said that was okay.  But really, look at all that has been going on.  Colin's latest craving is BBQ potato chips. Why does this kid love such unhealthy food?  His Uncle Kevin bought us some this weekend.  Thanks Kev!!  We even had some for breakfast.  I am hoping and praying Colin's room gets finished this weekend.  Maybe if that is done, I won't feel so restless and stressed. Maybe. Just Maybe.

I will try to update more as things progress around here.  :)