Blog Update #2

This update is still a work in progress but for now I've got to go to bed. I'll work on it more tomorrow.

So I Updated Our Blog

It's not exactly what I was wanting but for now it will do. It's very Christmas-y so I'll have to change it again in a couple of weeks. Maybe I can figure out how to widen it like I wanted to this time. (I know how to make it wider, but I can't figure out how to make a background the right size.)

Anyways, I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Love!!

Nursery Update

This afternoon and tonight, Chase, my Dad and I worked on getting BR's room in order.

Chase finally hung her Butterfly canvas on the wall and I had put up her name a few days ago.

Tonight, my Dad brought over the book shelf he made for BR and hung it under the window. It looks so great and I'm so happy with it!!

See look how great it is. Eventually it will hold a lot more books and such but for now this is all we had to put in/on it.

I bought a set of ABC blocks last night. Today I painted them so that the colors would look good. Before they were only navy, red and green. They're much cuter now!! Don't cha think?!
This is her tall dresser.
We were given this Blessing Ring from a blogger friend of mine, Beth, for Brantley's cards that we have been given. I love it! Thank you Beth!!
I've stocked her changing table basket with all her necessities. I know it's early but I didn't want to leave it sitting empty.
I finished making this wreath for BR today and I think it turned out pretty cute. The wreath is from our wedding and I just spray painted it pink. I Mod Podged and painted ornaments and then tied them all to the wreath. It's going to hang on our front door once we come home from the hospital. What do you think?!
For now, I've hung it over BR's changing table/dresser because we haven't found any shelves to put there yet. Also, once we get our glider, hopefully for Christmas, it's going to replace the swing. The swing will move to the den where the Christmas tree is now.
Her crib is ready for her! Don't you just love that Boppy cover? I do!!

See the wreath will look great on our front door.

Anyways, I know today I was suppose to post my 32 week belly post but I didn't take any pictures today. Actually, tomorrow my friend Brittany with BG Photography, is coming into town to take my Maternity pictures. I'm very excited and I'll use them to post my 32 week Belly post once I get them back from her.

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and I happy weekend. Chase and I are going to try and enjoy this weekend before Brantley Rae arrives. We only have 8 (or less) left.

Night Night!!

Snow Day in Bluff Park

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

Last night we were lucky enough to get about an inch or so of SNOW!! Real white SNOW!!

I was awake last night while it was coming down and it was really pretty!!

This is our quaint little house and yard covered in snow.

Chase and I got out in his Jeep to drive around and look at the snow. As we drove down the mountain we noticed that all the snow was gone. Come to find out, it only stuck really well way up here on the mountain. We're pretty lucky!!

We put Marley in her pajamas and let her run around outside. She had a BLAST!! I couldn't get any real good pictures of her because she was running around so fast. Haha! Silly dog!!

She paused for about 5 seconds and I got this one. I think she was starting to get pretty cold!!

Of course, we took a family picture in our back yard. You can't really see my belly that well but our family is really growing!!

I'm so excited about the snow!! It will be all melted and gone before too much longer but I'm glad we got a good dusting. It really feels like Christmas time!!

I don't even remember the last time it snowed in December. I'm pretty sure it's been a long time.

I hope everyone has a good day!!

Belly Post - 31 Weeks

This picture was taken Tuesday night at our last Childbirth class. I wasn't quite 31 weeks yet but I wanted to share these pictures with everyone because I think they're GREAT!!

Look at those belly's!!

Chase got to wear the Empathy belly for a few minutes at the beginning of class the Tuesday night. It was pretty funny! He actually did "feel my pain" a little bit because it was so heavy in the front. Of course, he thought that having boobs for a few minutes was also pretty cool. haha! All the dads in the class liked the boob part. :o)

Proud Daddy-to-be!!

Anyways,on to my normal belly post format...

Inside my belly this week...

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

Brantley Rae,

Girl, you are becoming quite the mover and shaker these days!! You have really started to kick my ribs and push your feet, knees and/or hands out on my belly like crazy. You are getting SO strong!

Mommy has been experiencing some MAJOR back pain today so that's why I've been yelling a lot tonight. I keep getting stuck in places because I can't put my left foot down on the floor or move my leg for a few minutes. (Note: I'm suffering from extreme Sciatic nerve pain) Daddy has been very supportive and has been trying to help me when I get stuck. I'm hoping to go to the doctor on Monday. Hopefully she can give me some relief or refer me to someone who can.

We love you, Brantley Rae!!

-Mommy

Okay well I'm gonna go so I can spend some time with my wonderful husband.

Ta-Ta for now!!

The Waldrop's are expecting again!!!

I'm so excited to share that our friends the Waldrop's are expecting baby # 2 in July. Ava Reese is going to be a BIG SISTER!! Yay!!
Ashley is planning a c-section for July 15th, which happens to be her mom's birthday. I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure she's decided to do this so that this baby will get to share his/her birthday with someone special like AR gets to. AR shares her birthday (October 1) with her Momma! I think this is such a cute idea, if that's why Ashley's chosen that day.
(Ashley, let me know if I'm right or not.)

Anyway, I'm very excited for the Waldrop's and will be praying for them during the next 8 months. Brantley Rae will have 2 Waldrop friends now!! Yay!!

Belly Post - 30 Weeks

Inside my belly this week...

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

Brantley Rae,

We had a great Thanksgiving this year, despite the fact that I was really tired. We got to spend time with Daddy's family in Prattville and it was great to see them all. I can't wait for you to meet them. They are all pretty excited about you! Daddy and I went to his Aunt Christy's house and got you some new clothes that are totally adorable. I can't wait to see you in them.

Speaking of new clothes...yesterday was a rainy yucky day so I stayed in and made you an extremely adorable dress and a couple pairs of cute pants. I'm really enjoying making clothes for you. I just hope they all fit you in the appropriate season.

Anyways, we go to the doctor again today so hopefully we'll get a good report from Dr. S. Also tonight is Mommy and Daddy's last childbirth class. We have really learned a lot in this class! We're going to be totally ready for your arrival after tonight, maybe, I think we're ready!?!

We love you and can't wait to meet you!!

Keep growing in there!!

I love you baby girl,

Mommy

Update...

I got a good report at my doctors appointment this afternoon. BR's heart rate was 150bpm and she is measuring 31cm, which is prefect because I'm 2 days away from being 31 weeks. Yay! Dr. S said that she thinks I'm doing great and that BR is doing great as well. It's been such a relief to hear her say that every time I've gone to the doctor. I've been very blessed to have such a good pregnancy. I know I've complained about the sleeping or lack there of for that matter, but overall, my pregnancy has been a breeze compared to horror stories I've heard. Thank you, Lord, for that!!

Well, I'm going to head to bed to get some much needed rest.

Nighty, Night!!