Week 32 Updates....

So first off...I would like to congratulate Rob & Nikki , the new Mr & Mrs. Preston on their wedding this past weekend! We had a great time at the rehearsal dinner & at the wedding. It is so great to see two people in love and have them share it with everyone! I am super jealous right now because they are one their honeymoon. I told Rob not to be mad at me if I randomly showed up...I am sure they are going to have a great time this week and the rest of their lives! Everett & I Before the wedding...31 weeks preggo!

Second, we had our 2nd childbirthing class last night...we had to bring 2 pillows so we knew there would be a kindergarten mat and breathing involved. But first we watched videos on labor and other fun things. The one that made me squeamish was watching an epidural...gheez whiz that needle is huge! But I am sure when it is go time...I won't mind at all. At the end of class, all of the preggo's and their "coaches" (husbandos) came and sat/laid on the kindergarten mats. And listened to a relaxing tape and learned slow breathing. Also, we were given a massage by our partners...Ev thought it was funny because he knows I always beg for a back massage. Needless to say when we got home we both were relaxed and ready for bed! Next week we learn fast breathing for bad contractions & are going to tour the hospital.

Thirdly (if that is a word), I had my 32 week appointment with Dr. Lawhon this morning. I had gained a pound in 2 weeks, so immediately after i treated myself to a cookie and a diet coke :-) My blood pressure is great, and Abby is growing very well. I am measuring to date :-) I also got to feel where her head is, which is head down and engaged. She has moved some since last time. Her hiney is now on my left side, so her legs and hands will occasionally potrude out of my right side. And she is still going out everynight to tha CLub, and boom booming it for a little while. I really enjoy it, so I don't mind. We go back in 2 weeks and then I think I will start my weekly visits...8 weeks to go!!

Lastly, Gary(the most awesome furniture man) brought the last 2 pieces for the nursery yesterday. They look great and I cannot believe how everything has come together!

Another CONGRATS is in order to my old roomie Alicia...she will be getting married this fall & I can hardly wait!! This dresser belonged to my momma & daddy circa 1977ish....looks great!! It was dark
wood, but now a beautiful Easter Lily white to match Abby's crib!
Here is my "chest of drawers" or chester drawers :-) whichever one you say...haha!!! This piece matches the dresser above. It turned out great!! Momma & I picked up the mirror on sale at Target and the piggy bank was a gift from my Aunt Georgie...the most fabulous gal in Michigan...she even filled it with money!

Childbirthing Class #1

So, Monday night we started our childbirthing classes at Baptist East. There are 7 other couples in the class - 6 of them are due in April and the 7th is having twins and due in May, but our teacher says April for them too. All of us are firsttimers...so it will be very fun for all.

I have to admit I didn't realize how big 10cm dilated really is :-) It is huge! We also watched "Debra's Story" and anyone who has taken classes is familiar with Deb and her natural birth. I am very proud of the women who have given birth without the heavenly epidural, but I won't be one of em. I kept thinking to myself...just get that baby out!!AHHHH!!! Overall, it was very cool to watch. I can't wait for us to experience the wonders of the human body and our great God.

We got back to the doctor next week for our 32 week appointment. It is baffling to me that I will be starting my 8th month in a few days. We will get to meet our daughter in 2 months, and cannot wait.

I may have my furniture by this weekend, if not hopefully next week...and that means we will be done with the nursery. So needless to say I have been washing, onesies, sheets, blankets, burp cloths, etc...and I still have quite a few loads to do. But I am loving every minute...Tootles for now!!

Updates...30 weeks!!

So, we officially have 10 WEEKS UNTIL PRINCESS ABIGAIL ARRIVES!!! AHHHHHH!!!
I had my first shower this weekend. My mother has such good friends, many who I have know since I was little, and they are super excited about meeting Abby. They made the shower such a fun experience...I have to admit, I was quite a tired girl after the whole day. I also got to see family that I don't see that often. Abby got alot of beautiful outfits and much needed necessities, like her bath tub, stroller, bouncy seat, swing and pack and play.

On Sunday, I went an picked up Abby's pink chair from her Great Grandma Diem. I have been waiting to finally get it. All we need now is the furniture and then the baby. So, I am hoping to have the furniture first...obiviously :-)

Today, was my 30 week appointment. We are both growing nicely and Abby is head down. So hopefully she will make delivery easy for her momma & dadda! We go back in another 2 weeks. Next week, Everett & I start our childbirthing classes at Baptist East. We are super excited, and I am sure we will have some fun stories to tell.

That is all for now!

New Pink Rug, Chair & Valances

Snug Rider & Baby Papasan bouncy seat

Abby's closet

Abigail's 4D Ultrasound

Well, as you can see Miss Abby cooperated for her mom & pop today! She was a little sleepy to begin with, but soon got the hang of it! We ended up with 6 printed color pictures, about 20 black & white prints, 56 digital photos and the dvd of the whole ultrasound. It was very cool! She looks like her daddy and I could not be happier. They both melt my heart...and I cannot wait to have this little girl in my arms!! I hope you enjoy Abby's first (of many) "Glamour Shots" :-)

Updated Preggo Photos!!

29 weeks pregnant...only 11 more to go!!

Tommorow is a big day, when we have Abigail's 4D ultrasound. Please check back tommorow night for those pictures. We cannot wait to see what she looks like!! For now here is the most recent photo of my growing belly! It has gotten much bigger since the last picture! Enjoy!

28 week appointment!!

So, here we are...only 12 weeks to go! That is crazy to me! Anyways, Everett & I went to see Dr. Lawhon this morning. As i mentioned in my last blog, the wonderful sweet nurse assistant didn't weigh me right at my last appointment. So today, she was like "whooaaa, you couldn't have gained that much in one appt." I didn't say much, just chuckled. I am growing my little girl and I love sweets, so I point fingers at no one :-) So, Dr. Lawhon comes in and first thing tells me that he is going to weigh me again, because that can't be right, and i am sure it is concerning considering crazy weight gain can be a sympton of preeclampsia. I told him that I know she didn't weigh me right at the last appointment because I enjoyed Christmas. He laughed because I hadn't said anything to her, but I just told him I didn't want to tell her how to do her job. Plus, she is so freaking nice...She makes me feel very good! :-) I heart her!

So, we heard Abby's wonderful heartbeat, and Dr. Lawhon felt to see where the head was (from the outside, no fun inner examinations yet) and she is head first engaged and ready to shop :-) And my blood pressure was really good too. So all looks great & little Miss Marshall is growing as expected. We go back next Tuesday for our 4D and we cannot wait!

On another note, our friends Matt & Sara just delivered their daughter Magda (Abby's buddy) last week. We wish them all the best in beginning their journey. We cannot wait to join them!!

Tootles!!

I got a Yob!

Well, if you didn't know...I got laid-off about 2 weeks ago. Yep, the economy stinks and so there went my job. But no hard feelings, and to be honest I was pretty excited about it. I have really enjoyed being home and content to stay that way.

Then opportunity knocked...this morning to be exact. I was offered a job to fill in for a lady whose daughter is having a baby, and she will be going to Texas to help her for about a month. So I start Monday, and will work until the end of February or shortly after. I am glad to go back to work and meet new people and learn new things. I know it will make me appreciate even more spending my time at home with Abigail, when she arrives.

Anyways, here is a picture from my free ultrasound that I had yesterday. I was the farthest along they did, and somehow I snuck into it. When i called they told me they were doing ultrasounds up to 30 weeks....well that was not the case. And any preggie girl knows that laying on your back, the bigger you get, the harder it is for your body to get blood to everywhere. Needless to say, a training session is no place for a big un' like me :-) So i got hot and had to take off my sweater...thank goodness I had shaved my armpits :-) ahah!! The pictures are so cool, and they told me Abby is beautiful....i maybe just a little partial but she does have quite a beautiful profile...looks just like her daddy to me. But, we will know more when we go for our 4D in 2 weeks. Tootles!!