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Well all I can say is thank goodness it's Thursday evening and all I have left is Friday of this week!! I don't think i could have made it another day - Friday is a stretch anyway! I had my 34 week check up on Wednesday. Ruth is doing fine, heartbeat was good and size was measuring on track. I am not dilated but just getting to that uncomfortable stage!! My blood pressure was up and so I was told that we were going to watch it and I am to try to take it easy. (I really just rolled my eyes thinking - Do you know what my job is and how April and May are the most stressful times for a teacher!!) We will see how far I get until she tells me I have to quit. I'd like to say I might could manage it on my own but my class this year has some doosies that just cause the blood pressure to rise!! So I just have to remember to BREATH!!! I go back in 2 weeks and then I start my weekly check-ups. It's getting closer and we are getting excited but nervous at the same time. Just can't wait to meet her.

Well last night was the frist night that we actually made out a foot sticking out of my belly - WEIRD!!! She has gotten on this schedule of being very active right as I am trying to get comfortable for bed. (Which figures!!) So we just take that time to marvel at God's work and how amazing this experience has been. However, if I could make out a body part that is a little too much for me. I preceded to try to push her foot back in which she promptly pulled back and gave me a swift hard kick! UGH girls - not even out and already testing me! Hopefully she'll grow out of this before the 2's or better yet the teenage years!

Well I have to brag on my wonderful husband!! He has been the best cook for me (which probably explains the 6 pound weight gain in 2 weeks!!) Tonight he made country fried steak, mash potatoes, butter beans, and homemade gravy!! Can we just say YUMMY!!!!! Last night was chicken and dumplings and black eyed peas!! MAN my guy can cook!! (Thanks Mrs. Pam, you raised a good one and I got lucky enough to catch him!! LOL) He is also the best support person I could have right now. He cleans and takes care of me in the best ways!! God bless my husband!!

Well, I have a shower this Saturday and I am so excited!! Can't wait to see everyone there! Blog update to follow I am sure!!

Well that's all for now so have a great Friday everyone!

Tummy exercises

So last night Ruth was being very active and so I thought why not tape her so she can see what she put mamma through before she even made her appearance. When looking at the video my knee caps looks like growths on my belly - very weird! Oh well I hope you get a "KICK" out this. I know Bryce did!

Ruth kicking Joanna's belly

Spring Break Week

Well this past week has been a full one. To start off with we had Joanna's college roommate come down and spend a few days with us. It was good to see her and of course Joanna really enjoyed the time. I would post a picture and show all the "fun" things that happened but the two of them never took a picture!! SO you will have to take my word for it.

On Wednesday we had our last sonogram appointment, so we were excited to see our little girl. Joanna measured right on schedule so it appears that May 8th is still a go, however Joanna said she is fine if she decides to come a week or two early. Ok so in case you do not know you can actually take a DVD with you and they will record your sonogram. Yeah they don't really "advertise" this but if you have a DVD RW+ then you are good to go. We found out about this so we were prepared this time. I also took it upon myself to play a little dumb about the 4-D technology. I simply asked a few questions, and of course we are "too late" to schedule that separate appointment, however the sonogram tech showed us what we missed out on, check this out...

I don't want my photo taken, just let me sleep!!

 

I had to leave on Wednesday for New Orleans for the rest of the week for work so it gave Joanna some time at home alone. She took advantage of this and started to packing of her classroom.  As she said she is as packed up as can be for now so that is one last thing that she will have to worry with. 

Also this weekend was our annual crawfish boil with our small group. Talk about a perfect day, great weather, food, and fellowship

March comes in like a Lion!!

Well 10 days of antibiotics later and my upper respiratory infection turned into a lovely sinus infection which caused me to have another round of antibiotics!! I just finished that one on Friday so hopefully I can continue to recover and get a clean bill of health! Ruth is definitely taking all the good parts of me that I need! Like my immune system - especially to fight off colds during allergy season - little sucker!!

I had my 30 week check-up this past Wednesday. Ruth was all good with a heartbeat of 150 and a few good swift kicks to the Doppler! She's an active little one! I can definitely attest to that. I really think sometimes she has invited friends over for a dance party in my uterus!! Bryce really gets a "kick" out of feeling her move and even seeing her move. I put a pill bottle on my stomach last night and we watched it get kicked around for like 5 min straight - AH the joys of watching her now - just can't wait to actually put her between us and see her move - ( I know my stomach will enjoy the break!! ;)
Our next apt is coming up March 16th and we will get to see her on sonogram one last time before she actually gets here. Kinda nervous and excited at the same time. Bryce can't wait either - he's already smitten!

Well during all this, my fabulous 3rd grade team from school threw me my first baby shower!! IT WAS GREAT!!! They really went all out for it as you can see from the pictures! I received some great stuff for Miss Ruth!

 

I love this outfit! I am thinking this is what Ruth will come home in! 

Also I have been very lax in keeping up with belly pictures so I had Bryce take some today at 31 weeks along! Can't believe that she will be here in 9 weeks or less!! 

Blitz also is looking forward to meeting Ruth! He's so crazy!

Well I think that's all the updating I can think of right now! I just keep telling myself one more week and then Spring Break is here and I get a week off! I CAN'T WAIT!!! ;)