First trip to the hospital...

I went to be evaluated this morning at the hospital...

I got hooked up to the fetal monitor and blood pressure monitor for about 30 minutes. But PRAISE THE LORD...all was well. My blood pressure was good and the baby had good fetal heart tones.

Evan did not like the monitor...he keep kicking and moving...

However, I was very thankful things were well!!

My next appointment is on Monday unless little man decides to come before then!

Week 38 and 1/2

Yesterday's appointment was overwhelming for me to say the least...I went expecting things to be great, but I thought wrong!!!

First, I had to see another doctor in the practice because I was told my doc was booked for this week. So, I was already anxious...When I got there I could not use the bathroom(which isn't good). I also had gain my one pound back that I lost last week.

BUT THEN...my blood pressure has been great my whole pregnancy...NOT yesterday. The nurse checked it twice and it was high...so she made me lay down on my side and my blood pressure went down. Praise the Lord!

However, Evan's heart beat sounds great and it's still so sweet getting to hear that!!! The doc measured me and he said "Oh, it looks like you're ready"...I thought that was funny!

Well before I left I was able to use the bathroom and that did not turn out to well either...

SO, I have to go to the hospital on Friday for a blood pressure check and to use the bathroom...

To sum it all up, If my blood pressure it still up and the urine test turns out bad...I will probably be staying at the hospital. I do not know for sure...but we will see.

I am going to try enjoying Christmas and take one day at a time...

I will try to keep this updated...but little Evan will be here SOON!!!!!! Yea!!!

We hope everyone have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Another Week...

I went to see the doc this morning. Nothing new to report...I have lost one pound and the baby's heart beat is still strong. I will get "checked" next week, so we will know more unless something happens before then....we'll see.

However, I am having a terrible time walking due to a pulled muscle in my left leg. It seems to be getting better but I just need some rest. Hopefully, I will get that tomorrow!!!

Things are getting into place in sweet Evan's room and I hope to finish purchasing some things I need/want before his arrival.

Speaking of the sweet baby boy....he is seems to be more active every day. Mommy and daddy really enjoy watching him rock and roll in mommy's belly. We are getting excited and anxious about his debut!!! We hope he comes soon!!!!

Doctor's appointment

Ok..so the doctor's appointment was not too much fun. Evan's heart beat is still great and I am measuring on time. However, my weight gain was awful because I am swelling. As far as dilating...only 1/2 centimeter.

It was a very violating appointment and it is not something I look forward to going back to do next week.

My next appointment is Thursday morning...maybe more then??

Only 4 weeks left until Evan's arrival

The picture's above are of Evan's room completed...

It's been FOREVER since I have updated this blog. SORRY! However, many things have happened since my last post...

The nursery is completed!!! We have had two baby showers and two more to go! My friends and family have been such a blessing during this time in our lives. We appreciate everything you all have done to help prepare for little Evan's arrival!!

As far as my pregnancy goes...things are still going pretty well...except the swollen feet and ankles! I have tried to do everything possible to help this get better, but I guess its just part of pregnancy. I am still feeling really well but I am looking forward to Evan's arrival. I have my doctor's appointment tomorrow and I should know more about when Evan might arrive. I am not really looking forward to this appointment.

I am still working and plan to work up until my due date unless I am told otherwise.

Jason and I have been preparing for Christmas and trying to get everything done before it gets too close to my due date. I am not sure I am excited about Christmas this year because it will be a very overwhelming holiday as I will be anticapating Evan's arrival. However, I am going to try and sit back and enjoy this time.

I hope to post the pregnancy progress tomorrow after my appointment....

Progress

Just wanted to share the progress of the nursery...

Evan's Room

We have finally started working on our sweet baby's room. Yea!!! It bring such relief! The furniture has been moved and the walls have been primed. Jason just put the tape up for the chair railing tonight so we can start painting soon! I feel much better! However, I have got to get busy myself because I need to start working on some things I want to paint for the nursery. Maybe this weekend?

Also, I finished registering!! Yea!! My new job is also going really good. But I am starting to feel tired again. I had a rough day today...I thought I was going to fall asleep at my desk about 3pm this afternoon. But I made it...it was tough!

I am starting my hunt again tomorrow for child care following delivery! Pray that God will provide a great place for Evan to stay while Mommy and Daddy are working. I have been very nervous about child care providers and I seem to be putting it off for that reason. It's so hard for me to comperhend leaving my infant child with strangers. If I only lived closer to home!

Below are pictures of Evan's room in progress:

Whats New...

Once again, I am aweful about updating the blog. I try hard but I haven't found much time these days. I did go to the the doctor on the 12th and everything went really well with the gulcose test. I guess I past because I haven't heard from my doctor's office. However, my weight was AWEFUL....I have got to start eating better. I have started walking but I crave fast food all the time. I try not to eat bad...but sometimes I just can't help myself.

I just started a new job at Southeast Alabama Medical Center this week. I think it's going to be a great change for me...well I hope. I will be working here following Evan's birth. It just part time which it GREAT!

Well...Evan's bedding has arrived and he's furniture is in...the store is waiting on us to come pick it up. I still haven't decided about what color I am going to paint his room. We have got to start getting busy!!!!!

My registries are completed at Target and Babies R Us. I have to register at a local store here in Dothan and then I'll be done!!! Time is closing in on me really quickly!!! AHHHH!!! I can't believe it will be October next week....so CRAZY!!! However, I can't wait to welcome Evan into the world!!

Well hopefully I will get better at updating...

Evan Benjamin

Yep...that's right we decided on a name....EVAN BENJAMIN. We are getting very excited about his arrival even though we have some time to wait. This past weekend we ordered the nursery furniture and bedding!!! It feels good to make some progress...I know that he will be here before we know it! We also started a registery at Babies R Us but it is not finished just yet.

Things are going great with the pregnancy and it is amazing to actually feel him moving throughout the day. It makes this pregnancy feel so real now. I can't wait to meet our little man!!

Next week is my next doctor's appointment...hopefully things will go well!!

It's A....

On Friday, I had my 20 week ultrasound and we found out the baby is a.....BOY!!!!!! Everything looks really good and the baby is actually measuring one week ahead of schedule and weighed 12 ounces. The doctor said everything was looking great. Once again it was so amazing to see how God forms children in the mother womb. We are so blessed that everything has gone smoothly.

It has been a great weekend for us as well...we got to spend some time with the Davis family just hanging out and we had a great time.

Our little man does not have name yet...but maybe soon. We are still trying to decide. I return to the doctor for a check-up on September 12. Which I am not sure I am looking forward to that appointment due to having to drink the nasty gulcola for my dibetes test.

It's been a long time...

I am not very good at keeping this blog updated. Life has been very busy for Jason and I. We went to the beach for 4th of July weekend and had a great time! I know it was very relaxing for Jason.

Last weekend Jason and I went to look at baby furniture and it was so overwhelming because there are so many choices. I think we have found some furniture that we like, but we are still going to keep looking.

I also researched breast pumps and baby monitors this past week because that is something I am lost about. I have had a few suggestion from people, but we are still going to keep looking and researching. Any suggestions?

This week was mine and Jason's second anniversary. We did not really get to do anything because it was on tuesday and Jason was working out of town. It doesn't feel like I have been married for two years.

On Friday, Mom and Larry came to hang out with us for the night and we stayed up playing Mexican train. I think that is one of my favorite games now. I really enjoyed them coming to stay since they haven't seen the updates on our house.

However, as far as my doctor's appointment goes...it got rescheduled to Wednesday. So I will update then.

Doctor's Appointment

Last Friday, I had my 4 week check up with Dr. Patel. As many of you know, I get stressed when things don't always go my way. The group of doctor's I am using have two separate office's in Dothan and they are across town from each other. Well, I had it in my mind that my appointment was at the Southeast office...so I signed in and the lady at the front desk asked which doctor was I seeing and I told her Dr. Patel. She looked at me like I was crazy and then informed me that he was not at that office today that I was supposed to be at the office across town. I of course felt dumb because there I was in the WRONG place!!!

However, I made it to my appointment across town on time. The check-up turned out GREAT!! I had not gained any weight since four weeks ago! whoo!!! The baby's heart rate was 155 bpm...which is really good. He measured my belly...but there isn't too much there right now. But Dr. Patel told me I was doing great with my weight...which is always great to hear! It is always nice to have a good report!

The pregnancy is going really good. I have not been sick and the only thing that I am feeling is tired....but that will soon come to a close as I am approaching the second trimester!!! Today I am 13 weeks and 3 days. Saturday I will turn 14 weeks and begin my second trimester. I can't believe how fast time is flying. My next appointment is July 18.

Jason and I leave for the beach on Thursday. We are excited about getting to spend some time relaxing!!!

New life

I decided that since there will soon be three of us that many of you would like to keep up with the progress of the up and coming new member of the family. I felt this would be the best way to share how things are going with the pregnancy and to keep you up to date following the birth of baby davis!

Jason and I very excited and are blessed that God has allowed us to be responsible for caring for a child. We are looking forward to becoming parents and praying that God will always give us wisdom to be the best parents.