5 more weeks!

I looked today on the calendar to see how many weeks left until my C- section (I should know this, I get asked 200 times a day). Its 5 weeks from tomorrow!!! But considering that Kaylie came 4 weeks early, I'm already getting my stuff together. With Kaylie, I was totally unprepared- didn't even have a toothbrush at the hospital with me! I didn't even have a car seat!! This time, Momma is prepared!
I have already started packing my bag, Travis's bag is pretty much packed- everything is ready to go- all we need is a baby!
Keep you all posted...

Prayers Needed...

For those that dont know, I'm a HUGE blog stalker- my friends at work (Amy and Jill) and myself always find these blogs and share with each other. Last week, Amy found one that I had to post about because it REALLY tugged at my heart. Its about this young adorable couple, who had to go through something so amazing and yet so tragic at the same time. The wife had found out that she had cancer and then found out that she was pregnant. Its their story, so I won't try and retell it... but get ready to read with tissue in hand. I just wanted to lift them up in prayer, as they are going through something that I hope I never have to endure. Please check out their blog and please keep them on your prayer list.
http://www.bandssullivan.blogspot.com/

One more blog that I came across a while back- a young couple who had been trying to deal with fertility issues for a very long time. They found out they were pregnant with sextuplets and she ended up delivering them extremely early- this is a local family and they actually delivered at Womens Hospital, where I will be delivering. Such a sad but amazing story as well- please pray for their remaining 3 baby girls who are fighting for their lives...
www.stanseljourney.com

Ultrasound Update

I had an ultrasound this morning so that we could see if Travis was really measuring as big as my doctor was thinking- sure enough, he is! I'm measuring a week and a half further along than where I should be (and don't forget- I did fertility medication so I know EXACTLY when we conceived :) ) so he is a BIG boy! We got to see some 3D pics and he has the same brow as Kaylie and me and he had big feet and nice long arms, legs and fingers!!! I cannot wait to meet my new little man. He is weighing in at right under 6 pounds already with 6 weeks to go... Dr. S said thank God I'm having a C section!!! I was also put on a modified work schedule- working 4 hours a day for a while to give my body a break. She told me to get some rest and relax as much as possible- I have no idea how to do that!
Anyways- here are some pics from the ultrasound.

And a few more Sprinkle Pics

Mr. Barrett who LOVES all shoes, even 4 inch heals!

This is Mr. Jace... isn't he adorable?

Travis's new backpack

Kandace and me

My lovely hostesses... Sarah, Leslie, Stacy, me with the HUGE belly, Ashley and Maura- love these girls!

My Sprinkle

My dear friends through me a "sprinkle" yesterday at my friend Sarah's house. It was so much fun- let me just say that I am the luckiest girl in the world to have such amazing and supportive girlfriends and family to celebrate this very special time in my life. I felt so loved yesterday...
BIG thanks to Sarah Reckers, Leslie Valentine, Maura Houchard, Stacy McCarty and Ashley Aetonu for hosting the sprinkle. The food was amazing, the cake was adorable, and it was just a great day!
Travis got SOOOOO many wonderful gifts, we came home last night and had to get it all organized and Steven was floored at all the great things our friends got for us. Thanks to Maura, Lisa and Amanda for helping me do all this while I sat in a chair and watched! :)
Special thanks to 3 of my girls- Maura, Stephanie and Kandace for making the trip from Dallas to celebrate with me!
Here are a few pictures that my mother in law took of the day.

My sister in law Suzanne, my mom, me, my sister in law Carolyn, my grandmother- Emily and Kaylie

Emily and Aunt Amanda

Me and Stacy

The set up- all the food was delicious!

The cake- it was SOOOOO adorable!

Cranky Cat

Well I think I've finally hit the point in this pregnancy that I CANNOT rest. I can't sit still at home, I spent half the weekend cleaning out drawers in the kitchen, our bathroom, Kaylie's room... it goes on and on. I can't sleep at night- I can only fall asleep sitting completely up now. Even though I'm exhausted, I get a tingly sensation down one side, or nausea sets in, or I'm having minor contractions. To top it off, everytime I turn over to the other side, I have to go to the bathroom. So I'm seriously going every hour pretty much... I'm almost zombie like at work most of the time- I'm losing my "mojo".
We went to the doctor last week and set my c-section date- its currently set for November 5th at Womens. This is strictly based on due date alone and might change because apparently, Travis is now 2 1/2 CM bigger than he should be at this point- at least thats what I'm measuring. We have an ultrasound scheduled for the 23rd so we'll know more as to how big he is and how everything is progressing.
His room looks so cute!!!! I am so proud of how its turning out- as soon as his wall letters come in, I'll post updated pictures. But I love it and its exactly what Steven and I wanted!
Please keep me in your prayers- pray that I can get some rest... I greatly need it. I'm still working a full day but I'm wearing out quick!
One note I'm really excited about.... Kaylie will stop going to before and after school care come next Friday (25th). I've adjusted my schedule so that I can start taking her to school everyday, which I'm super excited about- and then she will be going to our friend Tonja's house after school until we get pick her up. She is super excited and I'm thrilled not to pay for before and after school care for the next 3 months!!!
Stay Tuned- more fun stuff to come soon...

Kaylie- 3rd Day of School

Kaylie hates the camera... RIGHT! On her 3rd day, she asked me to take some pics of her- so here they are.
By the way, the 2nd week of school went FANTASTIC! We told her that if she went all week without any talking warnings from her teacher and if she had good stamps on her daily chart, I would come eat lunch with her on Friday. Thankfully, it worked! I went to school on Friday and brought her Subway- she loved it and was so excited I came!
Bribes work! :)

Sneak Peek...

Steven and I spent several hours today putting stuff up in Travis's room (well I sat in there and gave "suggestions" as to where stuff should go). After much frustration over the curtain rod, and then hanging several of the wall prints, we have made some progress. I'm still waiting on his bookshelf and the wall letters to arrive before we can finish. We also think it needs a rug in there so thats another thing on our radar... but here is a sneak peek of what its shaping out to be.
We loved the bedding... I don't think these pics do it justice.

Woohoo!!!

Travis's bedding came in... got it yesterday! It turned out super cute... I am FINALLY getting to set his room up. Pictures to come soon... :)