A Surprise Baby Sprinkle!

This past Saturday, I was more than surprised by a baby sprinkle and overwhelmed by the out pour of love from family and friends.  Saturday morning, I was under the impression that I was meeting up with Kailey and Becky for a day at the spa.  Therefore, I wore my regular, plain Jane clothes and very little make up.  Much to my surprise, when I got to Kailey's, I was being thrown a baby sprinkle.  I was so in shock, that all I could do was cry.  I was truly that surprised.  Usually, I have a pretty good sense of what is going on, and this time I really had no clue.  I was especially shocked to see that my sister Kristin drove over 4 and a half hours from Athens to attend the shower.  She is truly the best big sister and friend a girl could ask for!  Once I was able to pull myself together, we all enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by one of my favs The Puffy Muffin.  Then we all had some yummy cake while I opened presents for baby Luther.  Baby Luther received lots of goodies to include a much needed bouncer seat, lots of consumables such as lotion, bath wash, rash cream, and diapers, some sweet clothes, accessories for the nursery, a gift certificate for diapers.com, a memory book, and the list goes on.  Afterwards, we all headed to get a pedicure together.  It was honestly the best baby sprinkle.  I felt so loved and honored that everyone wanted to do something special for baby Luther and me.  I am beyond blessed to have such wonderful family and friends in my life.

Below are a few pics from the day.  Thanks again to Momma Pam, Mimi, Kristin, Aimee, Kailey, Becky, Stephanie, Haven, and Courtney.  My surprise sprinkle was the best!

Walking in and seeing everyone

Figuring things out

Seeing Kristin...and crying...was so overwhelmed!

With Kristin and Mom

Kristin, Me, Mom, and Aimee

With Becky and Kailey

With Stephanie

With the "Grandmas" - Momma Pam and Mimi

30 weeks pregnant

I had an appointment today, and all is well!  I passed my three hour glucose screening which means I do not have gestational diabetes.  Baby Luther is measuring about 2 weeks larger than my due date, but since we know when we conceived, my due date will remain August 20th.  Daddy is thinking baby Luther might be here one month early.  If so, I better get busy getting things ready.  After my appointment today, I did make a run to Target and Babies R Us to pick up a few things.  I bought a new bouncy seat (we literally wore out the one we had with Kathryn), some burp cloths, bibs, diapers, baby wash, lotion, q-tips, etc.  The only thing left on my list to get is a Bumbo.  I am wanting a new Bumbo with a tray.  Target and Babies R Us only had them in pink or blue.  Since we are not sure of the gender, I think a green Bumbo would be best...probably going to need to make a Nashville run to find it in green.  Daddy and I have been pondering baby names.  We have not come up with anything for sure, but we do have a few names we both like which is a good start.  I can't believe baby Luther will be here in less than 10 weeks.  I know these next two months are going to fly by! 

Darn Glucose Test

So, my doctor's office called last week with the news that I failed my one hour test.  UGH!  As per doctor's orders, I followed a high carb diet for three days and today went in for the three hour test.  The last thing I felt like doing was drinking that horrible orange drink and then sitting at the lab for over three hours.  None the less, I had to do it.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that I do not have gestational diabetes.  Results to come in a day or two...

Belly Laughs from the weekend

So, this past weekend, we went to Athens to spend time with Kiki and the boys.  Prior to our arrival, Kiki was explaining to Garrett (my 6 year old nephew) that I was still pregnant but my belly would be bigger because the baby is getting bigger.  Garrett replied, "Oh, that's because when she was here last time she had just eaten the baby."  I guess he thought the baby got into my belly from me eating a baby....I laughed so hard!  Kiki cleared up that I did not eat a baby, but that Momma Pam was a nurse and she could best explain how the baby got into my belly. 

Another story...
Sunday, we all stopped to eat dinner at Longhorn after spending the day in Helen, GA with family.  Kathryn needed to go to the bathroom.  As she was sitting there, she asked if the baby was moving.  I replied yes, that the baby has been a busy baby and moving a lot.  Kathryn replied, "I think the baby is doing artwork."  I love the working mind of a three year old!

Pregnancy Cravings

I haven't had any weird cravings this pregnancy, but here is a list of some of my favorite foods right now...

1. Baked Potatoes
2. Fresh Garden Salads
3. Fresh Fruit
4. Ice Cream (especially soft serve vanilla)
5. Plain Grilled Chicken
6. Orange Juice

When pregnant with Kathryn, I wanted cheeseburgers...all the time.  This time around, it has been very different.

26 Weeks and Moving Right Along

I had an appointment yesterday, and everything looked and sounded great.  Dr. Johnston swears that my weight gain is right where it should be (I think it is a little on the high side), and all of my stats (blood pressure, etc.) look great.  I got to hear the sweet, strong heartbeat of our baby.  I love hearing this sound.  During the last couple of weeks, I have had some swelling in my feet and ankles (especially on the right side).  As for the headaches, those are gone...thank goodness!  Now I am just struggling with being comfortable as I continue to grow.  And, it is just all a little different with trying to keep up with a 3 year old.  None the less, it blows my mind to think baby Luther will be here in 14 short weeks (or less).  This pregnancy has flown by!!!!!

More fun baby gifts!

A soft blanket from Liana

Fun burp cloths from my student teacher

Matching Christmas PJs from Mimi