Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Third Trimester Update

It's been awhile....so let me update everyone! (Below is a picture of our growing baby--and belly--for those who have been asking!)

As of today, we are 27 weeks 2 days! That means it is only 12 weeks 5 days to the due date...crazy, huh? (A little stressful for this woman still!) We have a wonderful little man that showed out again yesterday at our appointment....strong and LOUD heartbeat. Always puts a smile on our face!


Some exciting news.....the nursery is slowly coming together!

We have our baby bedding in! And it is all boy and all cute! We received the bumper, comforter, dust ruffle, and crib sheet. We hope to get some of the other pieces after we complete the nursery and see what is still needed! Some pictures of the bedding arriving:












We also have the crib. It is beautiful! Below are pictures of my favorite handy man putting it together:













We also have purchased the paint, and after Thanksgiving we plan on getting that on the walls and ready to go!


On some not so fun news: Yesterday at my doctor's appointment I had my glucose tolerance test. Today the nurse called and I failed the test. What does that mean? It means that after midnight on Sunday night I cannot eat or drink anything. I have to go in at 8 AM and from 8 to noon, I have to get my blood taken on the hour. And cannot eat a thing. I don't know what scares me more.....not eating all morning or getting my blood taken. I ask for prayers for: 1) that I pass this test and that the first was a false positive (meaning no diabetes), 2) that God gives me the strength (and courage!) to make it through the morning, and 3) for Ben....well he is the husband (and father) and I know it is not going to be a fun time for him either! Thank you for all the prayers!!!


We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We truly feel blessed by our family and friends!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Our Funny Baby

This morning I had my 23rd week doctor appointment (yes, it is crazy we are already at 23 weeks!). Our Funny Baby didn't want us to hear his heartbeat today. He was moving all around. Finally, the doctor was able to pin him down and we got a few beats.....that is until he decided he didn't like it and started kicking the machine! It was hilarious! He did not want us to hear his heartbeat and he was violently kicking trying to get it the machine off of him!
Everything is looking great....good growth, good weight gain, and good blood pressure. Next appointment is the dreaded glucose test, but at least we will get to hear him again (that is, if he will let us!).

Friday, October 23, 2009

Flu Free

After much debate and much talking with our Doctor (and nurse!), we decided it was best that I get the H1N1 Shot. Happy to report that Sebastian County got a shipment in yesterday and I received mine this morning! Hoping for a flu-free pregnancy (and flu-free daddy too!) but taking the proper precautions just in case!!
Hope everyone is staying healthy!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Owen - Carter Wedding

This past weekend, I was honored to be a bridesmaid for one of my best friends. Taylor Owen married Nate Carter! :) She was a BEAUTIFUL bride and she picked out a fabulous bridesmaid dress.....one that I ordered pre-pregnancy (and without the thought of pregnancy in my mind) that worked out perfectly! Congrats to the happy couple and thanks for letting the Carroll's be a part of your day!
























Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair

Ben and I's first "official" date was at the AR- OK state fair and we have since made it a tradition! This was our 5th time going!! We especially didn't want to miss this year, because who knows if we will be able to attend next year! We had a great "date" night.....some crazy fattening food and then the Gary Allen Concert!







Dallas Trip

We had an awesome weekend in Dallas for the big Arkansas - Texas A & M game. The stadium was AMAZING, but more fantastic was the great time we had together with everyone from the Carroll Family! Here are some pics from the weekend!
















Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Our Active Boy

Baby Boy Carroll is a morning person, which could be bad for me, his mother!
He is most active (kicking and punching) from about 8:45 - 11:00.....I think it is because I'm at work and he wants me to remember he is around! :)
Just wanted to give you an update on our little man!