36 1/2 Weeks....

Just a quick update....I went to the doctor this morning for another check-up...this is really my 37 week visit, but since I'm not quite there yet, I call it my 36 1/2 week visit. Apparently, every week makes a big difference at this point....

The good news is that Sailer is considered "full-term" now, so my doctor told me that it could be "any day now." HOW EXCITING!!! Of course, I could go another 2-3 weeks, but just hearing the doctor say that gave me a rush! Her heartbeat was wonderful, and I had no weight gain...yay! My blood pressure was great, which has always been a concern for me since I had high blood pressure at the end with Noah. The Group B Strep test was negative, so I'm all set!

When I got home today, I had received some sconces that I had ordered for Sailer's room, so of course, that got me all excited too!!! It was a good day! Not to mention, Noah stayed with Dede this morning for a couple of hours and he stayed dry in big boy underwear.....YAY!! That was a big deal since it is harder for him to keep up with the potty training when he's away from home....as I'm sure it is with most other children as well.

Now, I am literally exhausted.....my energy levels are down, but my spirits are high! Please keep us in your prayers....:) Love You All! :)

36 Weeks!

Hi Everyone! So sorry...no pictures yet. We've had an incredibly busy last couple of days at our house, and Jason and I haven't stopped long enough to even get out our camera.

Just wanted to give a quick update....I went to the doctor yesterday for my 36 week visit, and all is great! Sailer is still head down, which is wonderful, and my doctor could even feel her head, which tells how low she is...yikes! Her heartbeat and movements are strong, and my body is preparing for labor, although I'm not really thinning out yet. I'm having major Braxton Hicks contractions though....in fact, I had them all the way to the doctor's office. My blood pressure was a little elevated for me, but the doctor said it was normal for this stage in my pregnancy. So, there ya go. Not much to report....all positive news and I'm as excited as ever to meet Sailer!

I can't wait to post pics of her room...my mother-n-law hemmed her drapes and hung them this week, and they are beautiful. They give the room a soft pink glow....they just bring all of the elements of her room together. I am still waiting on some accessories to arrive that I ordered, so it could be awhile before I post pictures. In the meantime, we are having FUN! And, Jason has joined in my last nesting phase....we're still doing little projects around the house and cleaning out our back garage. Let me just say that Jason is SO PUMPED to meet his little girl...let me tell you! That's all he talks about, and I feel so lucky to have a husband that is as excited as he is. He's pumping me up! Anyway, we have our bassinet ready, carseat ready, and I've gotten out the boppy pillow! I've also got my hospital bag packed, as well as Sailer's, so do you think I'm ready or what??? We'll see..when the time comes.

So, PLEASE...keep us in your prayers during the next couple of weeks...I go back to the doctor next Tuesday for another exam....I'll be checked every week now until Sailer comes. So, I'll do my best to keep you all up to date on my progress!

Love You All! :)

34 Weeks! WOW!

Here I am at 34 weeks....I'm getting pretty uncomfortable now, and Sailer is dropping more and more each week it seems. She is so much lower than Noah ever was....a completely different pregnancy than my first. It's been easier and harder in different ways, but overall, I am enjoying being pregnant, and I feel very special to be blessed with a smooth and healthy pregnancy. Not much longer now! :)

Special Moments From My Special Shower

Isn't this cake Beautiful? It was just as tasty!

One of my friends, Susan, made this blanket for Sailer's room...and she had not even seen my bedding yet! She's amazingly talented! I was so touched! Thanks Sue! :)
Uncle Chad helped Kristin pick out this special little bib that says, "I Love My Uncle"
This cherry denim dress was too cute! I wish I could show pictures of all of the outfits that Sailer got, but there are just too many cute ones. I'll just have to take pictures of her in all of them for you all!
My mom got me this pink and mocha argyle diaper bag that I had REALLY wanted! I love it! I can be super organized with this one!

A Visit From Sailer's "Big Brother"

After Noah's afternoon nap, Jason brought him by the shower to visit...and to open a few gifts of his own. He's so sweet...I felt really guilty about not spending that much time with him that day. As Sailer's arrival gets closer, I am having a hard time thinking about how I can continue to give him the attention he needs, while taking care of Sailer too.....it's hard :(

I LOVE Noah so much! :)
And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tricia and Tiff-Tiff too! :) They have always been so awesome and supportive of me!
My Mom and I....
Me with My Mom and Kristin....Two of my wonderful and fabulous shower hosts....I LOVE Ya'll for such a BEAUTIFUL and MEANINGFUL shower! At this point, my mother-n-law, Darlene had just left for the evening, so that is why she is not pictured, but she is SO IMPORTANT to me, and I truly LOVE her for all of her love and support surrounding our growing family!

Daddy's Little Sweet Pea :)

In case you can't quite make out the words on this onesie, it says, "Daddy's Little Sweet Pea." Yes....I managed to sneak this into Jason's Valentine goody bag. He said, "Sailer is going to wear this EVERYDAY!" He is all about his little sweet pea! :)

Happy Valentine's Day...From Sailer :)

Here are my special 3D/4D photos taken yesterday...aren't I a cutie? Mommy, Daddy, and Noah think so too! I showed them my beautiful face...chubby cheeks and all! Of course, they fell in love, especially my daddy! He says I already have him wrapped around my little finger....

Here I am bringing my hand up to my mouth....here, my facial features look just like my big brother Noah....even the ultrasound tech thought so!
Watch me yawn! I did this 6-7 times during the 40 minute ultrasound...you know, a girl needs her beauty sleep....hehe!
I can open my eyes and look for mommy, daddy, and Noah! Hey there! Can't wait to see you all! :)
See? I can also smile already...although my big brother thought I looked "sad" in this picture. I am a happy girl, and I am ready to meet you Noah!

~~Hope you all enjoyed these pictures as much as we have so far! We had the most amazing experience this time with our 3D/4D ultrasound. When we did this with Noah, my amniotic fluid was low, so it was a little more difficult to get some great angles, etc., but with Sailer, it worked out much better, especially b/c we had an amazing ultrasound tech that worked with her until she showed us all that we wanted to see. And, let me tell you...she has quite a little personality already! Here are some things that we learned from the ultrasound tech about our precious daughter to come~~

1. Sailer's current heartbeat is 136 beats/minute! Perfect!
2. Sailer has chubby cheeks and chubby hands....unlike her big brother, Noah! The tech seems to think that she'll be bigger than Noah. (Noah was 7 lbs. 2 oz. at 37 weeks)
3. Sailer enjoys sucking her thumb in utero.....oh goodness!
4. Sailer has long hair all over her head...we even saw it flowing in the amniotic fluid! The tech said she had "long flowing hair" already....how exciting! We'll see!
5. Sailer LOVES her umbilical cord, and played with it during most of the ultrasound. She even had it wrapped around her wrist....the tech said she was wearing it like a bracelet!!! Hey...it's never too early to start, huh?
6. Sailer is already in the head down position....perfect for another regular delivery....mommy is keeping her fingers crossed! Of course, the chiropractic adjustments will help ensure this position!

It's impossible to express just HOW MUCH we are so IN LOVE with Sailer already....yesterday just made it so much more real. We hope you all enjoy our pictures and will continue to pray for our growing family. This has definately been an extra special Valentine's for sure! :) Praise GOD!