Thursday, November 13, 2008

8 Months and Going Strong



I've made it to 8 months! i cant believe I'm still going to get bigger! i think I've reached my max. I officially can't tie my shoes without the bow being on the side of my foot, and Barry has to push me off of the couch when i want to get up. Laila is getting so big and strong that she's starting to punch my ribs instead of just nudge. I had an appointment last Friday and they said we were both very healthy that it's not necessary to come as often as scheduled. She's already head down and ready to go!


I'm getting nervous about all the changes that about to take place. I'm not ready for everything to be so drastically different at once. I don't know how life will be with Barry out of school, living in Gilmer, putting the house back together, finding land and getting an office built for Barry to practice in, all while having a brand new baby...ooooohhh the stress. We're blessed though, so I know it will all work out.


*side note- I'm sitting at work and a 25 year old guy just came in that had turned in a job application last week and gave me his medical records that says he is capable to work. He was in a car accident in 2004 and had severe brain damage and now he is borderline retarded and can hardly speak. It's the holidays and he really needs a job; i know nobody will hire him :`( my heart just melted on the floor and i need a mop for all my tears...yes I'm pregnant. Like i said, WE ARE BLESSED!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Yamboree 2008






The Yamboree has come and gone and now the sadness has set in. I wait all year to just smell the yamboree air, and taste the corny dogs, funnel cakes, and (well not this year unfortunately) ride those raggety carnival rides. I love everyting about the Yamboree, down to the sweet carni's that are required to have at least 4 teeth missing in the front.


This year was especially nice but exausting. I didnt bring tennis shoes, which is a BIG mistake because carrying around 25 extra pounds is no stroll in the park. I had my first baby shower (see below) that turned out perfect so there was some stress for no reason. Barry and I went to both parades, ate lots of greasy food, rode the ferris wheel, and soaked in the atmosphere. Next year will be a little different since Laila Marie will be here and we can take her on the carousel.


We had a great weekend and already looking forward to next year.




Baby Shower!




My wonderful friends threw me a baby shower for Laila on Saturday. It turned out beautiful and i had such a good time. Danielle W. Emily B. and Alisha H. hosted and they did such a great job. Im in love with the cute girly stuff Laila got. I woke up early on Sunday morning and went into her room to look at all her stuff again. Barry woke up next to me snuggled up with Laila's new blanket from Emily.... its so soft! Angie made me the biggest diaper cake to ever exist and Lacy made Laila lots of outfits that are so adorable!


Laila is still doing great and she is getting bigger and bigger every day! i cant wait till i can put her in all the little outfits and squeeze her little booty! im in love with her already.

Friday, September 26, 2008

IT'S A GIRL!



Well, since the last post i found out that I'm going to have a sweet little girl! I'm so ecstatic about it that I wake up several time during the night and get excited all over again when I remember I'm having a girl. We picked the name Laila Marie. Laila because we both love it, and Marie after my mom and my middle name. Im 25 weeks pregnant today and have really felt prego the past couple weeks. Barry makes fun of me because when I bend over or squish my belly, I always have to grunt.



She is still being very good to me and only kicks me in the ribs every now and then (love kicks). Having a girl makes shopping so much more fun! I've also been blessed with a dad that has excellent garage-sale skills, and Barry's cousin Traci has passed down the beautiful crib bedding. I love hand-me-down! Grandma Judy is working on her blessing gown and i know it will be beautiful! I have the crib picked out that Barry and Bob will build, and cant wait to get the nursery set up! That will probably happen after she gets here because we'll be moving back to Gilmer and getting the house livable first. Im so happy my mom is coming to visit during this time and hopefully she'll still be here when Laila comes.




December-January will be very hectic but exciting! Barry graduates on 12-13, we move back to Gilmer, his birthday is 12-23, Christmas, our anniversary is 12-31, Laila is due 1-8 and Barry has our house to fix-up, and still build his practice! I feel so bad for him! His family is a huge help/support for us too. We would be in trouble if we didn't have them.




ok here's my belly shot at 25 weeks!




Friday, August 22, 2008

Here I am



I am officially 20 weeks (5 months) pregnant today! The nurse told me she thinks I'm further along than i think, or Lincoln is going to be tall. My next sonogram in on September 12th and I am so excited! At the last one, they weren't 100% sure he was boy but there was definitely something in the picture. We've already decided that its a boy though. This pregnancy has been easy on me and I really can't complain (don't ask Barry that). Other than the weight that's coming on faster than whats needed, I'm loving it.
This is a picture at 15 weeks. I'll get more pictures up as I get bigger.