Baby girl at 30 weeks

I had wonderful doctors appointment yesterday! Jaelynn and I are doing wonderful, praise God! My blood pressure was down to 118/70 and my weight gain is still doing great. I'm measuring right on target for 30 weeks and the doc seemed really happy. Jaelynn is growing like a weed! Her heart rate was 152 and according to my book she should weigh about 3 pounds now and put on about 1/2 a pound a week.

Chey and Ryley came with me yesterday. Ryley thought the doctor was silly...and I had to agree. I didn't care for him much. But...they did get to hear Jaelynn's heartbeat. So...Ryley and Jaelynn are getting to know each other already. Maybe a match made in heaven...we shall see!!

I can't believe she is going to be here in 10 weeks! Things are getting bought. My shower is in the planning stage and thankfully...the room is getting close to being done. I feel rushed these days. I am going to concentrate on sitting down and enjoying Jaelynn for this final stretch. She is starting to make me feel more uncomfortable at times but I am going to miss feeling her inside of me so much! Mommy loves you baby girl and I will see you soon!

The verdict is....

We are having a girl!! In three months we will be welcoming Jaelynn into the world! She doesn't have a middle name yet but she stole our hearts yesterday at first glance. She is beautiful and perfect in every way! She was weighing in at a healthy 2 pounds 5 ounces and was every bit the princess we knew she would be! Kevin and I were both a little surprise but the quickly turned to awe as we saw our little girls face come up on the screen. We have already decided that she won't be dating....ever....and she will for sure be a daddy's girl! Can't wait to meet you baby girl!

On to other news.....my blood pressure is back down and I only gained 1 pound this time. I am measuring right on target and am just making the perfect home for Jaelynn for the next few months. My mind is so busy now with things to do before she comes...so much to buy....so much to pray about! I will be scanning pictures today so you can all see how beautiful my daughter is! Oh....*tear*....I'm going to have a little girl.....

Finally!

Sweet Baby! Daddy finally felt you kick last night. There was a look of awe and amazement as you kicked his hand, rolled and kicked again. I almost started crying....don't worry....Mommy doesn't really cry this much! Daddy was so excited and I think you are more real to him now. Thank you so much for finally sharing your kicks with Daddy! We get to see you on Tuesday and we are both so excited to see our healthy little boy or girl!!

Love-
Mommy

24 week update

Okay...sorry I didn't get this down right away I have just been kind of spacey this morning. So....baby Faux and I had another appointment yesterday. We are both very healthy and growing wonderfully! Baby's heart rate was 148 and my blood pressure was 148/80. I'm retaining a lot of water which is one of the reasons I have gained 18 pounds already. Good news is that the doctor isn't worried about either of us! However....I measured at 28 weeks...which is about 3 1/2 weeks bigger then I should be. The good news is we get an ultrasound on May 1st in the afternoon! Kevin and I are so excited to see our little one finally and hopefully settle the boy or girl debate! Also at the appointment I will be getting tested for gestational diabetes which is totally routine.

I love going to these appointments. Yesterday my stepmom Tammee came with me and got to hear her first grandchilds heartbeat. This is such a special time in our family and also for Kevin's because ours will be the first grandbaby on both sides. I love to listen to my dad (and the other grandparents to be!) talk about all of the things he is going to do with the baby because it just confirms what I already knew....he is going to be a wonderful grandpa and our child is going to be loved beyond anything it could ever imagine.

I can't believe in under 16 weeks we will meet this little person that kicks me and amazes me everyday. I can't wait to see all of the people I love hold my baby and shower it with love. Baby Faux.....when you grow up I hope you realize how much we love you and how wanted you really are!! Love you sweetie!

You are amazing!

I just had to write more about our amazing child. I can't believe how in love I am!!

Last night Kevin and I were watching t.v. Kevin is still trying every night to feel his baby move but our little one isn't quite strong enough yet. But....last night made the waiting worth it! Kevin was laying with his head on my lap facing the belly. He had his had on the belly and was waiting patiently. So....I started talking to the little one and felt a few little movements but nothing Daddy could feel. Then Kevin started talking and our little one went nuts! Kicking and moving all over the place. Unfortunatly the kicks weren't strong enough for Kevin to feel but he lit up when I told him the baby could hear him and that was what was making out little on move! So for like 30 min everytime Kevin said something baby Faux would take off.

I have been feeling our baby move for a few weeks now and it still amazes me. Everyday our little one gets stronger and bigger. It brought tears to my eyes last night watching Kevin and his child interact for the first time. I am so thankful for everything that God has given me and for the blessing in our lives. I'm sure I'm being a bit mushy but I fear that it may only get worse!

We have another appointment on April 12th and we will hopefully be finding out soon whether its a boy or girl! Have a great day!

20 week check-up

What a wonderful doctors appointment we had yesterday! My mom came with me and she loved hearing her grandbaby's heartbeat! My blood pressure is down to 122/62 and baby F's heartbeat is at 148. The dr. called baby F a little ornery because he/she kept moving around and kicking when we were trying to get the heartrate! My swelling is normal and will only get worse as the pregnancy progress. This means that I need to increase my fluid intake even more and keep my feet up as much as possible. We were a little disappointed that yet again we don't get an ultrasound, but how can I trade baby's health and my health for that!

Baby F is kicking like crazy! I feel movement several times a day and it still amazes me! Daddy has been trying to feel baby move this week but it doesn't seem to be working. Everytime Kevin touches me, baby F quits moving! Could he/she be a little stubborn like mommy? Kevin and I are still holding our ground on this being a boy! I hope we can find out soon but if not I guess we will just be surprised!!

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we embark on the last half of this pregnancy. I will post a new picture soon!

Baby at 16 weeks!

Well for those of you that have been waiting for an update I'm sorry this is late. Sometimes I just don't have the energy to blog! Anyway.....Kevin and I had another ob appointment on Feb. 14th. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat again and it is nice and strong and holding steady in the 150's. If you haven't put your guess in yet on boy or girl, let me know what you think. Next time we are hoping to get scheduled for an ultrasound. Baby and I are growing perfectly and at this time the only concern is my blood pressure. I'm going to work really hard this month on cutting back on salt and walking to see if we can't bring it down.

The other awesome news is that I am finally starting to feel the baby move!! Sunday night I felt baby faux do a flip on the left side of my tummy and last night I felt a tiny kick right in the middle of my belly. It felt like a bubble popping. It was pretty cool! So my new nightly thing is the lay very still and see if I can feel our little one moving. I am enjoying this whole thing so much and can't wait to meet our little person!

Kevin and dad have been working hard on the nursery. Before long they will be ready for me to paint and help finish the floors. I looks really amazing and I will eventually post some before and after pictures. Kevin took a new picture last night at 17 weeks and I am getting so big! I will post it soon.

Well that is about all right now. I will keep you all updated and let me know what you are thinking for gender!