Sweet Cheeks!!

Here is the latest update on Sara Beth. We had the ultrasound today and everything looks great. The baby is measuring right on time. The reason for me measuring ahead is because I have a lot of fluid. A generous amount is the way she put it!! She said that some people have more than others and that there is nothing to be worried about. Sara Beth is weighing in at 5 lbs 5 oz. It is crazy that they can figure that out!! Sara Beth is looking straight at you in this picture. I think she is the cutest 5 pound baby I have ever seen!! You should be able to make out 2 eyes, a nose, the mouth, big cheeks, and a chin. She is so cute I can't stand it!! We also verified the girl parts again. She said there was no doubt that she is a girl. Good thing! I don't want to re-decorate. Well, that is the update. Hope everyone is doing well. We are off to Missouri in the morning. Now that we have had the ultrasound, my mind is at ease about the trip. Can't wait to see Aunt Katie & Uncle Nick!! We (the kids) are now counting down hours instead of wake-ups!!

Dr. Appointment Update!!

Today I went for a routine check up at the Dr. I had several questions today. Usually I don't really have any. Today I wanted to find out if the baby was still breech. She said she thought that she was not, but once they start checking my cervix, they can tell better. This was good news to me!! I also wanted to see if I was still measuring ahead, and I was. The Dr. said she isn't too concerned but they have ordered an ultrasound in 2 weeks to measure the baby and see how big she is. I am pretty excited to get a little sneak peek at little (or big) Sara Beth. I am also excited to confirm once again that this baby does have girl parts!! I am nervous each and every time that I have been pregnant and bought all this "girl" stuff that they may have made a mistake. I don't want to undo everything that has already been prepared for little Sara Beth. So it will be nice to see if we can confirm one more time!! Although her room is pretty ready. No boy would want to be caught in there!!
Emma was really excited to get a good listen at the heart beat. Last time she didn't get to hear it very good, the baby was moving around to much. They even let her hold the little device they use and turn it off and on. She was tickled about it!! She said it sounded like a washing machine. Kayla is visiting us today, and I managed to get them to let all of us back to get a listen. I couldn't tell if Kayla was too impressed (she is 13 years old) but I thought it was kinda special that she got to hear the baby's heart beat!! It is old stuff to Leah, she has heard it several times now. She has been going with me all along while Emma has been in school. It doesn't get old to me. I love hearing it. Makes me get excited everytime.
I also need needed to pick up a copy of my records. We are going on a trip to Missouri to see UNCLE NICK & AUNT KATIE!! WAHOO!!! I can't believe it is actually going to finally work out. We have been trying to go since last spring break. Something keeps coming up. Anyway, we are on our way on July 28th and coming back on Aug. 4th. The Dr. cleared me to go, and said everything looked good. Just to be on the safe side to take my records in case something happens.
Well, I guess that is all for my update. Hope everyone is doing well, we are hanging in there trying to stay cool!! Sorry if I rambled on and on with this post!!

30 Weeks Pregnant & Other Stuff!!

I have made it to 30 weeks!! I can't believe I only have 10 weeks to go. I am getting pretty ready to do this thing. This weather is unbelievable. I don't think it was this hot this early when I was pregnant with Emma or Leah, and they were both born in September. It has been HOT!! I have a hard time cooling off even in my air conditioned house!! I have enjoyed the girls being out of school, and being able to do things with them this summer. Next summer it will be a whole different story!! Updates on the baby: The doctor thinks the baby is breech, but she told me not to worry, the baby still has plenty of time to turn. Also I am measuring 2 centimeters ahead. Looks like I may have a bigger baby this time. Both Emma and Leah were right at 8 lbs. Time will tell!! Todd is out of town for 2 weeks, and then we will be in crunch time trying to get everything done. Todd has been really busy getting the painting done. The girls have been moved into the bonus room and are really excited. They are in their new bunk beds and are really enjoying them (Thanks Granddaddy and Grandma Tee, and thank you Kenneth for out growing them!!)All of the walls in their room are pink except one. We (Todd) painted one wall green and blue for a hill and sky. I am going to paint some flowers on the wall with the hill, and I have some paintings that I painted on canvas that match their bedding that I am going to hang on the wall, just have to put a couple of finishing touches on them. Things are coming together, but we still have some work to do. Here are a few pictures from there new room!! They are tickled pink, ha, ha!!!As Todd was finishing up painting Emma and Leah's room, I asked him if he would like to take a break from painting or would he like to go ahead and paint Sara Beth's room. Quickly he said, "Go and get the paint, let's get this done." I had the paint waiting on him when he got home the next day. He doesn't enjoy painting to much, although he does a great job. I am so blessed that I have a wonderful husband that will do things around here that I like to have done!! He is a hard worker and I couldn't ask for a better husband!! Here is a picture of what Sara Beth's walls look like. I don't have everything in there yet, like Emma and Leah's room, we still have some work to do in there. I will update soon with some more pictures, once everything is more together. Look in the box and you will see a sneak peek at what the bedding looks like. It is called Love Birds. It is very sweet and I can't wait to get my crib set up and the bedding in there. Also in the works is the curtain. I picked out the fabric this weekend, and can't wait to get it made and hung up!! I also ordered a very sweet vinyl cling to put on the wall with Sara Beth's name on it. I am eagerly waiting for this to arrive in the mail. Things are coming together nicely. This is such an exciting time, and the baby will be in her room before we know it, which makes it even more exciting!!

Who's That Lady??

I can't believe how different she looks!! Every time I go and get my hair done, Leah wants to get hers straightened (they have spoiled her). This past time, Emma was able to go with us. She is usually in school. By the time we left they had trimmed their hair, straightened Leah's and sprayed glitter in their hair. Needless to say they are ready to go back!! I can't believe how much older Leah looks with her hair straight, and how long it is. She told Todd she didn't like curls anymore, and actually cried when I made her wash her hair. I have to say I like the way she looks with those sweet little curls better.