3d/4d sonogram

I am so excited because we got to get a 3d/4d sonogram. Our doctor in Oxford doesn't have one. I called the other day and asked about it and they said they were getting one, but they weren't sure when it would be in. PLUS they wanted $250 and I found a place in Tupelo called babyskickin (http://www.babyskickin.com/) and they seemed really nice. It was going to cost $179 for a DVD set to music of the entire sonogram, a CD with about 30 pictures on it, 2 black and white pictures, 2 colored pictures, and a subscription to some website where you could keep a blog or something. I thought that was a pretty good deal so I booked them for this past Thursday (Feb. 11th). They told me to drink a lot of water and lay off the caffeine, so I did just that. I almost drank a little coke on the way there but I decided not to. I really should have though because this little boy was being stubborn. We went in and Michelle (the lady who works there) was the one who did our sonogram. She was precious! When she started the sonogram we noticed right away that his hands, feet, and cord were right in his face. We could only see one side of his face but we could see his precious little nose and lips. They were so defined. We initially thought he looks like Jason. I think he has Jason's nose. He smiled a couple of times and tried to suck his thumb once and we even got to see him open his eye once! Michelle tried and tried and tried to get him to move around by patting my stomach. She even had me turn over on my left side to see if we could get a better picture. Of course she was having to shoot the video between his legs just so we could get a view of his face because he is frank breech in my tummy. So after about 30 or more minutes she decided she wanted me to drink a little coke and she gave me 2 Hershey's kisses to eat. She told me to walk around and move around a little and see if we could get him to move. Jason and I tried to have a pep talk with Baby J while she was out of the room. When she came back, I turned over on my left side again so we could try one more time. The cord had moved out of his face a little and he had moved his hand somewhere, but his foot was still up near his face. We caught a little shot without his hand in his face but I think by this time he was tired of us tapping on my stomach because his forehead is wrinkled up and his mouth has a smirk. Its a really cute picture though. We gave up after a few more minutes of trying. Michelle was so upset because we didn't get a great picture. She is going to do another sonogram on her own time this Friday. She is so sweet! If you know of anyone who needs a 3d/4d sonogram tell them to go to babyskickin in Tupelo because it is worth your time. She really took her time and tried to get a good picture and seemed genuinely concerned about how we felt about the sonogram. I would go back in a heartbeat if we have another baby and want a 3d/4d! Here are the only 2 pictures we have for now. Hopefully we will get 2 good ones on Friday. I'll keep you updated!

My sweet baby boy is hiding his face and sticking his tongue out at us!

I think by now he has just had enough :) I bet he is thinking, "Leave me alone!" We had been working him for about an hour by the time we got this picture!

32 weeks and 2 days

Well two more weeks have passed. They are flying by now...I guess that is what happens. Let me get you updated. A lot of stuff going on these last couple of weeks. First of all, we started prenatal classes last Thursday. We talked about the usual stuff I gues and she told us we would be watching a live birth this Thursday (today). It went relatively quick I guess. I was proud of Jason because he came with me and didn't complain at all. He has been really good to me lately...not that he isn't good to me all the time...but has been extra sweet. He is so caring and concerned and wants to make sure that I have everything I need and that I am comfy...etc.. So anyway, we went to that on Thursday, Feb. 4th.

Then on the 7th of Feb. I had my shower in Winfield. I went down on Saturday and spent the night with Mom and Dad and the boys were home, too. I went to church Sunday and the shower started about 1:30 and lasted until 3:00. I got so many gifts, which I am so thankful for because we have hardly anything clothing wise that Baby J can wear when he is first born. I got a couple new born outfits, lots of other outfits for all different ages, several bibs, several burp cloths, some picture frames, a little money, and a gift card. I am so thankful that so many people thought of me. I was kind of disappointed at the same time because I was looking forward to seeing so many of my friends from there and only about 10 people even came to the shower. Everyone sent gifts, which of course there is nothing wrong with that, but I just haven't seen everyone in a couple of years and was looking forward to visiting and catchin up with people. There were lots of people that were sick that day and it was Super Bowl Sunday so I guess that probably had a lot to do with it. I did get to see some of my closest friends though, so I won't complain too much :) I am really not complaining. I guess I just really miss everyone. I enjoy the company of the people I invited. That's all I am trying to say I guess....I will post some pictures soon of all of that.

Then on Monday, Feb. 8 we had another sonogram. I was 31 weeks and 6 days in the sonogram. We found out that he is breech unfortunately, but the doc says don't worry about it until I am 37 weeks and he still hasn't turned. I don't think he would have even said anything about him being breech if I hadn't mentioned it. It really bothered me. I had to fight tears during the sonogram. I know that everything will be fine. God and I had a talk and I left it up to him to take care of because I know worrying isn't going to do anything. It doesn't bother me as much now. If I have a section I will be fine and at least we will know exactly what day he will be here. Anyway, during the sonogram he was smacking his lips and I think he opened an eye for a second. He was soooo cute! I can't wait to see him in person! We could't get any really good pictures of him, but she did take a few. AND not only is he breech he is being a little gymnist in there. He is in the weirdest position. His head is right above my belly button and he is facing my right side. His little legs are folded up, like a professional diver, right in front of his face and he loves to keep his hands over his face. I mean he is in the pike position basically if you can imagine. I don't know why he is so comfy like that. Oh and he weighs 3 lbs. 13 oz as of Feb. 8th, 2010.

Here is one of the pictures. They mostly all look the same so I will post just one today.

30 Weeks, I think

Well I am 30 weeks now, I think anyway....hah..they are all running together. Fit Pregnancy says I am 31 weeks. We will know for sure in 2 weeks though if I am on track because I get to have another sonogram, FINALLY!! I wish I could have them everytime I go!!!! I am ready to see him!
I went to the doc today. I have gained 1 pound since my last visit two weeks ago, which brings my grand total to only 10 pounds! I want to get as big as I need to get for him to be healthy but I sure am enjoying not getting too big at the same time! I don't think I will handle being large very long. I think too its like one of my friends said...God is watching out for me because he knows my back couldn't handle a ton of weight. I definitely think this is true. He has given me a great pregnancy, even with the sickness at the beginning.
Doc said that everything was great! He said heartbeat sounds good and head is down and keep doing what I am doing. So I guess I am going to do just that. If I can get my national boards done soon I can focus more on the baby and what I want to be focusing on! Pray for me!!

Few Random Photos

At Christmas 27 Weeks

28 Weeks

29 weeks 6 days

10 weeks to go. Wow...has it really already been 7 months? Time seems to be passing faster than I can count. I went to the doctor at 28 weeks and I have officially gained 9 lbs. and am heavier than I have ever been in my life! hah!I go back to the doc tomorrow for a normal checkup. I can't believe I am already going every two weeks to see him. He said that at my next checkup, after tomorrow, that I will get another sonogram and he can tell me how much Little Bit weighs and how long he is and all of that stuff! So exciting.
In other news, we have been after our builder to get the baby's room painted so we can actually start getting it ready and he finally got that done. The other thing we have been waiting on is for Jason's truck to get out of the shop. It had been in there since before Christmas and we just got it back on Thursday, I guess it was...like Jan. 21st. So Jason spent Saturday in Olive Branch getting the baby bed from Robyn, which by the way the bed is fabulous!!

He also got the glider from Mamoo's house that is about to be torn down for the highway to go through there. I think Teresa is going to paint it white for us so that it will match everything else. So we set the bed up this past weekend and set up the changing table and hung the curtains.

I washed all of the little clothes we have been given so far and folded them up. We still have a lot to do and a lot to get for this child! We should be ordering his dresser sometime soon. He still needs clothes (which I am sure I will get plenty of) and diapers and socks and mittens and bottles and....should I keep going? hah!

Did I mention how hard it is to change the sheet in this baby bed??????????? Really.....Really? Does it have to be that hard? I have decided I am going to pull the matress out of the bed, put the sheet on, and then put the matress back in the bed. It is ridiculous! I am sure that is not the only thing that is going to be hard, but I wasn't expecting it to be that difficult!

26 weeks 6 days

This little boy is growing! My belly finally looks pregnant instead of just fat! ha! I went to the doctor for my normal checkup a couple of days ago and had my gestational diabetes test. When they checked my blood my fasting blood sugar was 83 and then I had to drink this orange stuff that had 50 grams of sugar in it. I told them they were trying to get him to never stop moving with all that sugar! Anyway, after an hour my blood sugar was only 90 so I passed the test I guess. The only thing they noticed was that I was borderline anemic. I started taking prenatals with iron again. He prescribed me iron to take daily to get me back to where I was before. I knew I had been feeling extremely tired over the last week and I guess that is why.
JLR (his initials) moves all the time! I wake up in the middle of the night and he is moving. I go to bed and he is moving. He moves the most when I am at home with Jason or right when I am leaving work. I have felt him kick, punch, or whatever around the lower part of my belly for a long time now, but he is starting to kick me above my belly button now. It is a different feeling. The first time he did it I had to think twice about what it was. I had another dream about him the other night, but this time he was still in my belly. I just dreamed that he had the hiccups and what it felt like when he had them. I think I was thinking about that because my book said that I would probably start to feel him hiccup soon.
Well I guess that is all that is new for now. I can't belive there are only 13 weeks left until we get to see our little bundle of joy!!

22 weeks and a day

And what a day it has been...wow...I am soooooo tired today. My mind is tired, my feet are tired, my back is tired, my legs are tired...maybe I should have just said my whole body is tired. I slept well last night so I am not sure what caused this lack of energy. I know my belly is finally growing. I tried to get into some of my pants this morning and I couldn't. Thank heavens for Tab's maternity pants she gave me. I think I would have called in sick if it hadn't been for those pants. The other ones will button but are snug...to snug for comfort. I guess I could wear a bella band but those don't work just right for me. I have to tuck and pull and adjust all the time. I hate that!
I went to the doctor yesterday for my 4 week check up. Everything looked good. I have gained 3 lbs since my last visit so that means I am 2 lbs above my starting weight. He was finally happy with my weight. :) The next time I go back is the diabetes test. He said I can't have anything to eat at least 4 hours before the test and then I had to drink some gunk and wait an hour to see how my blood sugar is doing. I wish they were going to do another sonogram next time. I love getting to see the little guy. I tell Jason all the time that I wish I had a little peek hole where I could look and see what he is doing sometimes. I want to know what he looks like. I want to see his eyes and his nose and his toes and his fingers and his feet...well I am sure you get the point. I love him so much already and I don't even know him yet. We have decided, for sure, on his name but I can't tell you. We aren't telling until the day he is born (if I can keep my mouth shut). Jason doesn't seem to have a problem keeping it a secret. He says I spoil all the surprise! So I am going to do my best not to tell. We decided we could tell the initials though...they are JLR!!!! (And NO its not Jason!) haha!
Sarah Lacey, a lady who keeps score for vball and works at high school, gave us little man's most recent gift. She made/crocheted a baby blanket. It is so soft and cuddly! She did a really neat pattern and it is beautiful! I will have to take a picture of it and post it. He is going to be so spoiled! Wait...he already is so spoiled! :)