Extremely Blessed!

Yesterday, 4 of my best friends hosted a baby shower for me in Belton. All I can say is... Wow, we are extremely blessed! I feel so lucky to have such amazing friends and family. I was so happy to be able to catch up with some old friends from college and work. So many of us hadn't seen eachother in years, so it was almost like a reunion. Avery is already spoiled. As you can see from some of the pictures, she was blessed with many gifts. The nursery is definitely coming together now. She received lots of useful and pretty things that will all be put to great use. So, thank you to everyone who took part in this memorable day!

My wonderful hostesses - Stephanie, Jennifer, Annette, & Celeste

With the Nana's

With my Mom and Grandma
The Cake

Annette, Heather, and Stephanie
Friends from my old job on STC-3

My Niece, Courtney

With Grandma

Friends from UMHB - Jen, Marge, and Celeste
Lots of Gifts

And More Gifts!

29 Weeks and 3D Ultrasound

Today was a day that we will always remember! This week marks 29 weeks, and oh how I wish we were closer! I had an OB appointment this week and was reassured that everything was perfect. My Dr. measured me right at 29cm, which was right were I should be. Who knows why I measured so big 2 weeks ago... my Dr. thinks it might be the way the NP measured me, or it could have been the way Avery was positioned. All my lab work and everything was perfect, so that made me very happy. And that was only the beginning of my amazing day....

This afternoon, we went for a 3D Ultrasound in Killeen. I had no idea how amazing it would be. Avery cooperated perfectly! The ultrasound tech said that we were so lucky to get such great pictures. My parents were able to come with us, so it turned out to be a really neat experience. Ted and I got a little teary eyed as we watched our baby girl move around, smile, yawn, open her eyes, and suck on her fingers. It was truly amazing! What a miracle we have created! Now I am even more anxious to meet our little Avery. It won't be long! Enjoy all the pictures!

Onto the Third Trimester!

This weeks marks 28 weeks, which means we've made it to the third trimester! In 12 weeks or less, we'll be meeting our baby girl! It's hard to believe that she will be here soon. We are so excited and can't wait for her arrival.

The top 10 things that I will remember and cherish the most about my 2nd trimester....

1. Finding out that we would be having a baby GIRL!

2. Feeling Avery move... from little flutters to real kicks and seeing movement.

3. Watching my belly rapidly grow!

4. Getting to tell everyone that we were having a girl.

5. More Energy!

6. No more nausea!

7. Buying our nursery furniture and decorations.

8. Buying cute little girl clothes.

9. Starting to buy and wear maternity clothes.

10. Registering for baby stuff and planning for her arrival.

27 Weeks

I had my 27 week OB appointment today, and it was actually quite busy. I had to do the "oh, so exciting!" glucose tolerance test this morning, blood work, and receive my Rhogam shot in addition to the usual stuff. My appointment went well. My weight, blood pressure, and the baby's heart rate were all great, but she measured me at 30-31cm, when I am only 27 weeks! Last month, I measured 23 1/2, so that is just crazy that I grew that much in 1 month!!! I only gained 4 lbs, but for some reason I measured pretty big. She wasn't really worried, though. She said that some months, the baby has a big growth spurt, and it looks like this was Avery's month. I start going for my appointments every 2 weeks now, so I guess we'll see what she does in 2 weeks. My 3D ultrasound is also in 2 weeks, so I am really excited about seeing what Avery looks like.
Overall, I'm feeling good, and Avery is moving around like crazy! We are still working on the nursery. I am waiting on her letters for the wall and our glider to come in. I'll continue to post pictures as we add new things. Until next time...

Tisha & Dan's Wedding

This weekend we celebrated the marriage of Ted's sister, Tisha, to Dan Foster. We are soooo very excited to officially welcome Dan to the family. We had a great time at their amazing wedding in the Woodlands, and were so honored to be a part of it. Here are a few pictures... so enjoy!

Tisha & Dan with her parents at Rehearsal

Tisha & Ted at Rehearsal Dinner

Ted, Tisha, and Grandma Rogers at Rehearsal Dinner

Ted, Tisha, & Sam

Ted & Allison

Tisha & Allison

26 Weeks and Getting Closer!

We've reached 26 weeks, and we're getting closer and closer to meeting miss Avery. Everything is going great. I'm still feeling good, just getting bigger. I feel like I've swallowed a basketball. I'm definitely looking and feeling pregnant now. It's funny how all of a sudden I have perfect strangers asking when I'm due, what I'm having, what's her name, is this my first etc.. etc... And I've even had a few random strangers (mostly patients) rub my belly. It's quite an experience. I'm sure I will get tired of answering the same questions over and over again, but right now it's kind of fun. It's nice to finally feel like everything is "real."

We are slowing adding things to the nursery. I've added a few pictures below of some of the bedding accessories (thanks Mom & Dad!) and of course I've added a few new belly pictures. We have signed up for our childbirthing and my breastfeeding classes, which will take place every Tuesday night in July. We have also signed up for an optional 3D/4D ultrasound for June 24th in Killeen. It's supposed to be really awesome! We'll get our first peak of what Avery will really look like! I am also having a baby shower in about 3 weeks in Belton, given by some of my best girlfriends. I'm getting really excited about it. So, we're just moving right along. Avery will be here before we know it!

Enjoy the pictures...

The belly is growing!



Avery's 1st Shoes, given to her by one of Ted's co-workers

It's hard to believe she will be here soon!

Mobile for the Crib
Curtains, new Blinds, and Lamp