33 weeks 4 days

Well here we are. 33 weeks and 4 days preggers with the little Rory girl. We are getting so close. Sometimes I get so anxious and really just want her to be here so badly, like right now. But, then, I think oh my goodness, what if this is the last time I'm pregnant? I need to savor every lasting second of this pregnancy, right? 

When we had Tillman I thought I wanted to have four children. Now that I am expecting our second, I am starting to think I'm not so sure. We will gladly and thankfully take every child that God gives to us, don't get me wrong, but to think of four now, is SCARY. Am I thinking this way just because I am pregnant right now?lol. It's possible. I'm just going to take it one kiddo at a time for now:) 

So today was my 33 1/2 week OB appointment. Somehow along the way I managed to get off schedule and my appointments land in the middle of my weeks instead of right on the day I change weeks, does that make sense? Like my appointment for today was on a Monday, but I am not 34 weeks until this Friday. My weeks fall on Fridays. I just wish that my appointments landed on Friday's. Anyway. So, the appointment went fine and we are hoping that Rory cooks for atleast 2 more weeks at my next appointment at 35 1/2 weeks. At that point I will begin seeing the OB EVERY week. That's when you know you are close! Really close.

Here are my stats for 33 weeks and 4 days preggo:

blood pressure: 140 something/ 70 something (ha) (very high for me)

Total weight gain: 15 pounds (2lb gain from last appointment 2 weeks ago)

Babys heart rate: 150's 

Babys measurments: exactly 33 cm (which is measuring right on schedule)

And after all of this information was obtained, she said any questions?? I'll see you in 2 weeks. lol. OB appointments are like so stinking expensive and so short. 

I've been having lot's of Braxton Hicks contractions over the past few weeks that have been annoying and scaring me a little. I had so many trips to Labor and Delivery for false alarm with Tillman that I am trying my hardest not to let that happen again with this one. 

My guess is that Rory will arrive mid to late February and I am so excited to meet her and I can't wait for everyone else to meet her either! I'll post another baby post in 2 weeks. 

Until then...

Happy New Year!!

I brought in the New Year at work with my little Rory girl. I was sad that I didn't get to spend it with Matt and Tilly, but thankfully I had Rory with me.

So many times I am at work and miss Tillman and Matt, and I often forget that I have another member of my family with me all the time. Rory. She helps me make it through long shifts. It won't be long and I won't be able to take her to work with me anymore.

Most nights that I get to work, I have about 10-15 minutes before I have to go inside and clock in. So I sit in the car for a bit. It's then that I silence my cell phone, check my email and then go through my pics in my phone. I see pics of Tilly, Matt, my nieces and nephews, and my little Rory. These bring a smile to my face before starting my shift. It's funny how this has become my routine before going into work.

Here is a pic of Rory that I love to look at often. Its a picture of my sonogram at 20 weeks. My little work buddy:) We had a great New Years Eve together. 

Happy New Year everyone!

Christmas Pics 2010

Opening presents from Memaw and Papaw

A new elmo cell phone from Memaw and Papaw

Scary.

Check out my cool reindeer shirt.

Sweet little Tatum.

Opening music kits from Nana and Pepaw on Christmas Eve.

Egg nog and the Christmas tree.

Christmas started early.

cheese.

checking out the new tunnel from Nana and Pepaw.

Pepaw gave it a try.lol.

Skeeters Christmas.

sweet Audrey girl.

Hannah's Christmas tree.

A visit to Hannah and Pats.

Juice, Juice and dinosaur magnets.

A little late. But better late than never, right? Here are about a gazillion and a half Christmas pics. 

Randy and Sheila got Matt and I an amazing Canon Rebel camera for Christmas. We LOVE it.

Enjoy.

oh bay-bee

Tillman has learned to say "Baby" this week. This is an improvement from calling my baby a ball. However, he really doesn't understand that I am the only one in our family with a "Baby" in my belly. Apparently Matt and Tillman both have a baby too. Tillman is confusing the words "Baby" and "Belly."

This is something we have to work on. LOL. 

Here is a sweet picture of Tillman loving on his little sister Rory Anne at 29 weeks. 

Can't wait for you to be here little girl:)

By the way, I am 30 weeks Christmas Eve. She'll be here so soon. 

Almost countdown time. 

Okay, not quite. But close.

A Christmas favorite from ETSY!!

Here is a picture of my lovely hand-warmers that Matt got me off of Etsy.com for Christmas this year.

I love them. Thank you Matt:)

Bright Colors

There was a point in my life that I can remember, when I really didn't like super bright colors. I was actually even annoyed by them.

 I tend to be more fond of neutral colors, like browns and pretty greens with dark shades of red and plum. Fall or Autumn colors were my favorite. In fact those colors are still some of my favorites.

 Well, what I am trying to get at is that today I realized something. My perspective on color has changed. 

I think sometimes certain people, most people, are annoyed by all the bright colors and clutter that children's toys and belongings can bring. Not because they belong to the child, but simply because they don't  match  everything else that is decorating their home. These tacky, manufactured pieces of plastic just seem to crowd your space. I understand where these people are coming from. I really do.

This afternoon Tillman opened up his Christmas presents from Mommy and Daddy and Santa Claus, or aka "Ho Ho Ho." During this present opening session, I took note of how many bright colored items Tillman was unwrapping. I believe my taste has changed. I am no longer annoyed by these bright colorful items that will continue to clutter my home for the next five to ten years. It doesn't bother me that the shower we bathe in is smothered in colorful little alphabet foam letters that stick to the tub wall. I am not  aggravated by the sea of colorful books that cover Tillman's bedroom floor on a daily basis. I absolutely love them. 

I love these bright colors, they make me happy. These bright colors are the imprint your child leaves behind after hours of play. They are evidence of a sweet child that  has changed mine and Matt's lives forever. I look forward to all the bright colors that this new little one will bring, and all the bright and colorful memories we will make with our children through the years.

It's been...

quite a stinkin while. September 24, 2010? Unacceptable. Ok, cut me some slack. I have a freaking job, ok? lol. And, I am living away from my husband right now who is looking for a job in Louisville (please pray he finds one: whoever you may be who might possibly read my blog that I never frequent). Did I mention I work night shift?? Get off my stinkin back (cough: hannah and PATRICK). Hehe. Oh yeah, and I'm pregnant. Let me see, anything else?? I think that justifies my lack of affection to my blog. I'm just pitiful. Poor, poor pitiful me. Do you feel sorry for me? Just needed to get that off my chest.

On a brighter note, things are looking up. I am now employed and financial matters are therefore much improved. For the first time in our married lives we have two incomes. That makes things a little less stressful:) Also, we are having a little girl, Rory Anne Wilson, in just a few months. My sis just had her little girl and it makes me so excited for our little one that will arrive very soon. I hope to write more about our Rory girl soon, but you know how that goes. Most things that I hope to get done rarely ever do. Hopefully I can prove you wrong, unlikely blog followers:)

Fare thee well.