39 weeks...still pregnant!

Okay, so I know that I am being a bit dramatic and a little impatient...but look at this belly! Trust me if you were carrying all this around you would be ready to give birth too! Just saying...

I know what you are thinking, so I'll go ahead and answer some of my most asked questions...

Yes, I can still fit behind the wheel of the car.

No, I'm not carrying twins. (even though this is a very reasonable question considering my size)

I would assume that the reason I am so large is all the water I am retaining. Hudson was a 10 pounder, and I wasn't even this big! Do you see my belly button...that is a first for me. I am very swollen and really uncomfortable. The doctors have checked everything out and it's just water retention. I have been trying to just stay off my feet and get as much rest as possible. I was really hoping to go a little early, but those kind of things are out of my control despite the foot rubs and eggplant Parmesan.

Some positives are that my mom is off this week, so she can help me get groceries and take care of the house. Baby Isabelle seems to be doing well and has great movement...I mean who wouldn't! My next appointment is on Tuesday so we'll see about inductions and such.

Thanks for checking in with me...I plan on having the computer and camera with us at the hospital so I can keep the blog updated.

38 week update...

Today I am 38 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be more ready to have this baby. I am measuring ahead of schedule (no surprise there!) I had an ultra sound last week and they said that Isabelle looks good and there is plenty of fluid! I can definitely feel that one. They also believe that she is around 7 lbs. 10 oz. There is no need to induce for size or fluid...I've just got to hang in there. I have also had some major swelling, but since my blood pressure and protein are fine there is nothing to be concerned about... just trying to stay off my feet as much as possible. My doctor did say that we would discuss inducing sometime during week 39. It would be nice to have her that week since Hudson and my Mom will be out of school. But as we all know you can't always plan labor/delivery that smoothly. Just pray that I can get some rest and hang in there until she is ready. I also am hoping to go into labor on my own!

We went ahead and celebrated Hudson's birthday yesterday... I can't believe he is 6 already! I'll do a separate post for that one. Just wanted to keep everyone updated on how things are going. I will have to post a pic!

Happy Birthday Davin!!!

Happy Birthday Davin!!!!

We sure do love you!

I thought it would be fun to post 31 fun facts about Davin for his 31st birthday. So here we go...

31. He was born in Atlanta, Ga.

30. He has roots in San Antonio, TX. (his father's side)

29. He is an only child.

28. He married a woman who comes from a larger family. (I'm one of four kids)

27. He grew up in Acworth, Ga.

26. He loves the Lord more than any other person I know!

25. He attended Ga Tech before pursuing God's call on his life for ministry.

24. He was going to be an opthamologist...God changed that!

23. He graduated from Liberty University.

22. He is called by God to be a Pastor.

21. He is a gifted speaker/ communicator.

20. He met me before he left for Seminary in Jan of 2003.

19. He decided he was going to marry me in August 2003.

18. We were married in December 2003.

17. He is the proud father of three children.

16. He is adored by his children!

15. He is tall.

14. He is dark.

13. He is handsome. (okay, so I had to put this in here:)

12. His favorite sport to play is basketball.

11. His favorite sport to watch is football.

10. He can't sit through an entire game...He stands up to watch TV.

9. He is quite athletic.

8. He loves to eat healthy.

7. He is neat and tidy.

6. He is a rule follower.

5. He is very bold when it comes to sharing his faith.

4. His love language is words of encouragement...so leave him a message!

3. People will seek him out for advice and counsel b/c they know how much he loves the Lord.

2. He is extremely smart!

1. He loves chocolate.

I hope you enjoyed these fun facts about Davin.

Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Our Dancing Princess

Naomi started "Ballerina Class" this week. To say that she is excited, is a huge understatement! Here she is after having her hair pulled up in her first Ballerina bun. Mom may need some help perfecting the hair-do, but she loved it. I could tell she felt like a princess. Here she is outside before class. I didn't even ask her to hold her skirt that way...

Before class...

She was very excited and very serious about dance class. She was concerned that she wouldn't know the steps. I told her that no one would know the steps and that she was there to learn. I had to keep reminding her that this is for fun. She did a great job listening to her teacher, and was able to do all the steps. I had fun watching the whole lesson in a parent viewing room. Let me tell you...She did great!

After we got home she decided to set up a stage and have "Ballerina Class". She brought out her stereo, water bottle, and her pink slippers. She didn't learn these moves in class, but she sure seems like she knows what to do!

Wordless Wednesday

33 Week check-up

poor Naomi...She looks scared to death in this photo! I guess I can't blame her!

I went on Friday for my 33 week check up. Before I tell you what he said here is a little background info on my previous pregnancies...

Pregnancy #1

• Hudson was full term 40 weeks and 5 days.




• He also weighed 10 pounds at birth.




• I gained a total of 50 pounds with him.

Pregnancy #2

• Naomi was born at 38 weeks after the doctors discovered that my fluid was low, while doing an ultra-sound to check her weight...we didn't want another 10 pound baby, can I get an amen.




• I gained 40 pounds with her. I also worked very hard at trying not to have a 10 pound baby. I was never quite as large with her as I was with Hudson.




• When Naomi was born she weighted 6 pounds 12 ounces. (big difference) We just assumed that I did a better job with the pregnancy, or she was a girl he was a boy...I mean they are all different.

So onto pregnancy #3...It has been much more similar to Hudson's pregnancy. I felt like I gained a lot of weight in the beginning and I feel like I am just bigger like I was with him. I've already gained 45 pounds (yikes, I know) Even though I try not to over eat and make healthy choices, I have a hard time not gaining weight. I haven't worked out... I've just been too sick.


So, I say all of this because up until this last appointment I have been measuring right on target. Even though I feel like I am large. Well, Friday I measured 36 cm...that means I am measuring large. Normally your measurements correlate with your week of pregnancy. I'm 33 weeks so that would mean I am measuring 3 weeks ahead of schedule all of a sudden. I do think that Isabelle has turned and is head down now...could that change anything? What really struck me as interesting was that the first thing the doctor said when he saw me was "Your fluid isn't low" I guess he could tell I grow 'em large. Then he told me that low fluid means there is a problem with the placenta. That the placenta controls the amount of fluid and also if there is a problem it can mean a smaller birth weight. So, his conclusion was that Naomi's placenta wasn't functioning properly and that is why there is such a big difference in the birth weights. He said that it had nothing to do with me or what I ate or how I exercised. He also felt my belly and tried to guess that Isabelle might already be 6 pounds or so. He said I am on track to have another 10 pounder, and really there isn't much I can do about it. I'll go for an ultra-sound in 4 weeks to check her weight.



You know, with Naomi they thought she might be large too...But I guess it is a great thing that Hudson was so large, because they may not have checked me so soon with Naomi. God works in ways sometimes we just don't understand. So, if you are out there and have had a large or small baby and any of this makes sense leave me a comment. I can't wait to hear what the doctor has to say next time...

Hudson's First day...

While Hudson was at school today, Naomi and I met Mimi at the Tea Room in Woodstock. It was something that she wanted to do. Here she is posing with Cinderella. She had a great time, and who wouldn't she had several cups of hot chocolate and everything else was either dipped in chocolate or had chocolate chips in it.

So, I thought that I would record Hudson's first response to Kindergarten. I started video taping him when he got in the car. I have to apologize in advance. I have this thing where I think that if I turn the camera sideways it will record properly, and well...it records sideways. This isn't the first time I've done this.

He was like Fort Knox with me, but when Davin came home he spilled the beans on his day. I asked Hudson later why he didn't want to share all that with me...I mean am I not a good listener??? What gives? He told me that he just prefers talking to boys than girls...well okay.