Getting Nervous!!!

Soooo, I won't lie...I'm totally getting nervous! I've been getting lots of Braxton Hicks contractions recently. They don't hurt but they make me so nervous! Every night I sit in the nursery and just think about what it will be like and how close Asher's birth date really is!!! I can't wait! I completed the '9th month' chapter in What To Expect When Your Expecting and while I was reading about contractions I was GETTING contractions so I had to put the book down a few times but I made it through.
We had a doctor appointment on Friday and here's how it went down...
Doc: Sooo, have you had any contractions recently??
Me: Yep! Lots of them!
Doc: What's your definition of 'LOTS'?
Me: I dunno, like 2x each hour....
Doc: You mean every DAY?
Me: Nope...every HOUR.
Doc: Well...you just bought yourself a cervical check today!!!
Me: EEEK! You're making me nervous!!!

This was my 1st cervical check and luckily he said there is no progress since it's still pretty early. Next week I start going to the doc weekly. Crazy! Mike & I made the list of what to put in our hospital bag last night. We plan on packing the bag tonight! Yesterday I went to Target to buy some 'after the baby clothes'. All of my maternity pants have the big panel thing on the tummy...so I bought some stretchy yoga-type pants and some T's so hopefully I'll be comfy without the big panels.
Last week I got the car seat checked by the hospital to ensure it is installed correctly. After taking the car seat class there was SO much I learned that I had no clue about! I'm thankful for all of that info! I left the seat installed so we'll be ready to go when Asher decides to make his debut! Next weekend we have the Infant Safety/CPR class so that should be fun! :)
I've been having lots of lower back pains, right next to my tailbone. I feel like I waddle when I walk now! It's pretty much embarrassing! I still hurt badly when I turn over at night and can't get comfy. I have pillows all around me to prop me up when needed. My doc gave me some over the counter meds to help my middle of the night vomiting. I started taking it this weekend and so far...so GOOD! I'm thankful for that! Yuck!
We kept going back & forth on whether or not we were going to put up Christmas decor this year. I've been SO tired so I wasn't really feeling it much but we both got the urge yesterday and didn't have anything else planned so we did it and it's done! It feels SO good and I'm glad we did it! Just something about a super cute red & silver ornamented Christmas tree that is lit up with the stockings hung...etc. We didn't do anything outside other than the wreath & doormat but I'm happy with the inside decor!
Geez, I feel like I'm rambling about a bunch of random stuff...
Anyway, next week Mike & I both took the week off work!!! I also took off a couple extra days so I'll have 11.5 days off in a row!!! Then I'll come back and work a couple days Christmas week....THEN it's a short week for New Years...THEN it's Asher's birthday soon after that!! Ahhhh, time is flying by. Speaking of...better get back to work!

Thanksgiving Weekend

My Thanksgiving was absolutely amazing! Other than the food & local family...the special highlight was my sister & her family came in from California (DROVE 24 straight hours!) to be here for Thanksgiving. It was SO great to see her, her hubby and 3 kiddos (plus one in her belly!). We ate lots of food, and did a little bit of shopping on Black Friday and then said our goodbyes. It was a super quick visit but SO great! I have a million things to be thankful for this year. Family & friends always top the list...this year this sweet baby in my belly is DEFINITELY at the tip-top of the list. God is so amazing and I'm so thankful for his plan that he has for Mike & me...and Asher! :)

Here's a couple of pics that we took with our big ole bellies!

Maternity Photo Shoot Sneak Preview!!!

Nursery

Still a few things to organize but for the most part, we are DONE with the nursery! Here's the final product!

The white balls/lanterns are hung from the ceiling at different levels. Kind of like a mobile. In person, it really adds to the room. :)

His name is made of vintage metal sign letters...love them! My mom made the dark brown rug that is super soft in front of the crib!

We put together the fancy swing! I hear great reviews on this thing...hopefully Asher will love it too!

One of my shower gifts from my mom...a quilt that I decided to hang on the wall. (she made a mini version too!)

Cork board with a bat border. Love Potter Barn Kids! The baseball cards are Mike's 'vintage' cards that he collected when he was younger.

Basketball goal!!! Love this thing with his name on it! This is above his closet door.

Letters a bit closer...

WHAT a shower!!!!!

Seriously...I had the BEST shower ever on Saturday! I'm SUPER thankful for all of the hard work and efforts that went into the shower hosted by Mike's Aunt & two cousins! They really did an amazing job and I was in shock with all of the details. Unfortunately, my preggo brain forgot my camera so I just have a few that my mom took with her iPhone.

Teri, me & Susan. Ters was able to fancy this one up a bit...all of the others seem really dark. One day I'll learn from her. :)

The diaper wreath on the front door with lots of toys attached and a super cute sign made with Asher's name on it!

Laurie (my sis-in-law) & Jeanne (step mom-in-law)

Uh-mazing diaper cake. The picture doesn't do justice. This thing was PACKED with toys, shoes, blankets, TONS of diapers inside and even a secret spot for a whole bath set!

Lynda & Dee (my mom-in-law)

Tawanda & Lauren

Delish & cute cupcakes


Amy, Debbie & Carli

Casey & meee

Dawn (my stepmom) and my mom...Donna :)

Overall the shower was definitely a success! I seriously won't be buying Asher ANY clothes for a very, very loooong time! I did 4 or 5 FULL loads of laundry today of all his stuff!!! We also got so many necessities and other things we needed before he comes! I'm so thankful!!!

Yesterday we went to the Harbor on the lake to do our maternity photos. Here is the only 'sneak peak' that I have. More to come in the next couple of days. I can't wait!!! I love the water, sky and sun in this shot!

Last year of my twenties!!!

Yesterday I turned 29 years old!!! EEEK!! Honestly, I kinda forgot about my birthday since it seem like there's a million other things going on these days. But it was a great one. I woke up to a big Kate Spade box on our bar top with a big bow around it and a card. Mike got me the diaper bag that I've had my eyes on for sometime now! I LOVE IT and can't wait to put it to use!!! The work day was a normal one and after that we had our Birth Class at the hospital from 6-10p. It was a long day. My work folks brought in Sprinkles and a couple of my lovely friends took me to lunch! Tonight my mom had us over for my birthday dinner that was delicious, as always! They got me tickets to see Michael W Smith in concert for his Christmas tour with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. I CANT WAAAAAIT!! We went a couple of years ago and LOVED it! MWS is definitely a favorite...I've lost count, but I THINK this is like the 19th or 20th time I've seen him in concert!!! Headed to bed now...I have a FOUR day weekend ahead of me! Ahhhhh....

Not sure if I was sticking out my butt or sticking out my stomach...either way, I look weird. But you get the point... :o)

Yummers!!!

What a weekend!

Friday night we enjoyed a delicious Maggiano's dinner with our friends Lee & Teri from there we--for once--didn't have to make the long haul back to Rockwall since we were house-sitting at my moms house all weekend. It worked out great that we stayed in Plano because Saturday we had a 'double-header' at the hospital for our Baby Classes. The car seat class was 1st from 9am--12:30p and then we went back for Breastfeeding Class from 5p-9p! Whew. They had plenty of food and drinks for all of the preggos...but geeez, those chairs need some more cushion! It was rough the last couple of hours. I was pretty much over it! BUT we learned SOOOO much!
The car seat safety class was very eye-opening and makes me realize how much we don't know and also how important it is to ensure everything is perfect when installing these things! I'm nervous because I don't know if the Britax car seat that we have fits in Mike's car like it's supposed to. We have to go get it checked out. IF not, we can always take it back...but it took me forevvver to decide on this dang thing. So I'm hoping it works!! The breastfeeding class was very informative for me & Mike! Even though I'm still nervous about it, we learned lots of great information and will hopefully retain it all when the real deal happens! haha.
Tuesday I will be 30 weeks along with the pregnancy! Good grief--10 more weeks! Eeek! Last Friday was our doctor appointment and now I start to go every 2 weeks! I did the glucose test and drank the orange sugary soda thing...it wasn't bad at all. I'll get the results tomorrow. Everything else looked great. Baby was measuring 1 week early. Here are his most recent pics! :)

I can't believe how clear his little face is!!! Ahhhh, can't wait to meet him!!! xoxo