Here's the deal

I'm in labor....   Just really early labor.  I went in today and was 1.5cm dilated, 50% effaced, and at a -2 station.  Well, 2 hours later, I was right under 2cm, still 50% effaced, and Zoey dropped down to a -1 station.  The doctor that I had today was WONDERFUL.  She is sooo much better than the "guy" OB I usually have.  Anyway, my contractions are doing something, just not very quickly.  The doctor checked me and told me that I could go home.  She said that she figures I will go into full blown labor in no more than 3 days.  But if I don't, I have an induction scheduled for Monday morning at 5am.  On a day that she will be on call.  Kent said, "She really wants to be the one who delivers with you!".  Which is fine with me!  Anyway, that will make me 40 weeks and 5 days pregnant.  So, it looks like I will be having a December baby.    Oh, the contractions have slowed down (figures).  I am having about 2 contractions now every hour.  They gave me some NASTY and I do mean NASTY stuff right before leaving the hospital.  It helped to relax me because I hadn't been able to sleep.  So when I got home, I took about an hour and a half nap.  I am feeling a lot better now.  Just wish I was able to stay and have Zoey.  Oh well...there is always December!

Yeah, I am up at this ungodly hour

I have been awake since roughly 1am.  I started having contractions late last night.  I figured I would still be able to sleep.  But laying down just makes the contractions worse.  It doesn't help that most of the pain from them are in my back.  They are currently coming every 7-10 minutes.  I can still breathe through them (well most of them), so I know I still have some time.  I am going to call my OB once his office opens at 8am.  I woke Kent up around 1:30am or so and told him that I didn't think he would be going into work today.  But we will see.  Anyway, there is my update.  This may be my last one for awhile, so I'll talk with yall later!!

Due Date Eve

                              

Here I sit, the day before Zoey's due date.  I have had numerous phone calls and emails already asking if I thought today would be the day.  No answer is simply, "no".  I honestly believe that Zoey will be a December baby.  Which in a lot of ways will be nice.  No sharing the same month with her brother for a birthday, her birth stone won't be an ugly orange, she will get birthday presents one week and turn around and get Christmas presents like 3 weeks later (unless people are cheap and try and wrap one present for both events), she will be one of the first people in her class to be able to drive.  I would list the cons of her being born in December, but I am trying to stay positive here.

ANYWAY...

Jon Kent and I went to Wal-Mart earlier to pick up his pictures we had taken for his 1 year Birthday.  But when I got there the lady was taking some pictures, so I figured I would shop around and see if I could pick up some more Christmas gifts.  I did get Jon Kent and Zoey some thing.  And I FINALLY found some bassinet sheets.  So hopefully I can get those washed and put in the bassinet soon.  I got Jon Kent some bath toys and Zoey some carseat toys.  After checking out, I was going to go grab the pictures and leave.  But when I went to get them the lady had put up a sign saying she would be back in like 15 minutes.  So, we left.  I figured we could go back by there tonight some time since we are going to be in town anyway at Kent's little brother's basketball game.

Well, I guess I better go.  I have housework to do.  Talk with yall later!

2 days to go

Two days until my due date.  Who would have thought that I would actually still be pregnant right now?  I know I for one didn't think I would be.  I, from the beginning, said the 23rd of November.  Here it is the 28th.  And to say I am miserable, would be an understatement.  I know though there is a reason why she hasn't come yet.  But it still doesn't help with me being uncomfortable most of the day.  This big ole belly is getting in the way of EVERYTHING!  Today I was folding clothes and finally just had to sit back and take a breath, because I was squishing Zoey to the point to where I couldn't breathe.  Oh well.  With each day that passes, it looks more like I will be having a December baby...

Speaking of December...  Here it is 3 days away from December and we are under a Tornado watch.  It's in the 70's here currently and storming.  What is up with that?  Thankfully though, this is just a one day event.  After this line of storms blow through the temp. will go back into the 50's!!  I just hope it doesn't make us all sick in the process.

I've got a lot of my Christmas shopping done.  Still have a lot to do though, but at least there are about 5 people that I can completely take off my list.  And a lot of the other people on my list I know what I am getting them, just have to find it first.  I know one of the things I am getting Kent...because he told me what he wanted.  I am still going to get him some thing else that is a surprise and maybe some thing to go into his stocking.  I had a lot of fun though shopping for everyone's present.  And even more fun wrapping them.  I absolutely love to wrap presents under the tree while listening to Christmas music!!  WONDERFUL!!

Well, I better get going.  I still have a few things to do before Kent gets home.  I will talk with yall later!

The day after

Whew, I am STILL feeling stuffed from yesterday!  LOL  All the food was good.  And I am sure I put on a pound or two...or three....OK...probably 15.  But I'm eating for TWO!  At least that was my excuse. 

Today was supposed to be a Christmas shopping day, but things just didn't work out.  So instead of shopping I washed clothes, cleaned up the house, and got some more things done in preparation of Zoey's arrival.  Kent went to Lowes and got insulation to go into the new house.  Pretty exciting day, huh.  I really do need to get some of my Christmas shopping done though.  I have currently purchased ZERO things.  Yes, that is right, ZERO.  And Zoey is due any day now.  In fact, she is acting like she wants to come tonight....

It's nothing regular.  Just hurting more than usual.  And I am VERY uncomfortable.  I'll find a comfortable spot and then 5 minutes later I am moving again in search of another comfortable position.  Maybe she will be here soon.  I hope so.  Although her daddy said that the 30th would still be a better date.  Uh yeah, and he isn't the one carrying a watermelon between his legs either.  LOL  But whenever she is ready she will come.  And I am surprisingly fine with that.  Just as long she is healthy.

In other news, the house is coming alone pretty well!  They finished the siding (I think) today.  Which it turned out great!  I was worried because when we were picking out the color it's hard to tell what it will look like on the WHOLE house when all you are looking at is a little 4 X 4 square...lol.  But I really do like the color.  Kent, my daddy, Kent's daddy, and Kent's grandfather are putting in the insulation tomorrow.  Then the dry wall people are supposed to come Monday and start on the walls.  They have all the electrical and plumbing done.  They even put in our shower/tubs.  So, it looks like things are progressing at a pretty good rate.

Well, I do believe that is all that I have to talk about.  Enjoy the pictures of the house.

Gobble, Gobble

                                    

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!  I hope you all have a safe and wonderful day!!

Plans for me today include:  Lunch at Granny's (Kent's grandmother) and then supper at my parent's house.  The lunch one is all of Kent's grandfather's side of the family.  Usually about 30 or so people.  Most of them haven't seen Jon Kent yet, so it will be fun to show my little turkey off.  The supper one is with my momma's side of the family.  I think we will have roughly 12 or so people.  I am going to be stuffed by the end of the night, not to mention a few pounds heavier.

Everyone have a great day today and if you are going to go shopping bright and early tomorrow morning have fun and don't knock too many people over!

Belly Pictures @ 39 weeks

Like my new "decorations"??  I'm pretty proud myself!!  Anyway, I got "unlazy" and took a few belly pictures of me at 39 weeks.  Enjoy!!

39 weeks

Well, I am 39 weeks today.  Woohoo.  Anyway, I went in and did all the regular stuff.  The doctor measured me and I was measuring small (36 weeks I believe) so she sent me for an ultrasound.  The tech. lady did the ultrasound and everything is just perfect.  Zoey is measuring 38.2 weeks.  My fluids are good and we got some great pictures of Zoey.  Her face was all squished...lol.  Anyway, the tech. guessimated her weighted being 7lbs. 12oz.  Which for me is a BIG baby...lol.  JK was 5lbs 8oz.  They could be wrong a pound either way.  But still....  I am still 1cm dilated and 50% effaced.  The doctor figures I am measuring small because Zoey has dropped.  But since I was measuring small the last 2 or 3 times she wanted to double checked.  I go back in one week.  The 30th of November.  Which is my due date.  I think I might make it...but not totally sure because I have been having contractions (harder ones) all day.  So we will see!  Anyway, there's my update!!  Enjoy the pictures!

House pictures

I just noticed that I haven't given yall updated pictures of the house.  Oops!!!  They have done a lot.  They have completely finished the "wood work" of the house.  They put the steps in and they have completely finished the roof.  The vinyl siding people have started the framing as well.  Next up is the electrician and plumber!

I'm in the mood...

I am in the Christmas mood!!  It usually doesn't hit me this early.  But I have been bitten by the Christmas bug.  Yesterday Kent and I put up the tree and most of the inside decorations.  We did it yesterday because Jon Kent was over at my parent's house and we knew we wouldn't really get many more free days to get it done.  Especially once little Zoey gets here.  So we went ahead and did it.  We usually wait until after Thanksgiving, but Zoey is due any day now and for all we know it could be ON Thanksgiving that she comes.  So we weren't taking any chances.  Plus, for whatever reason, I just want this Christmas to be a good one so badly.  Last year my Christmas wasn't exactly "great".  I was still recovering from having Jon Kent, Kent had to work that day, I was battling PPD, and it all and all just stunk.  Not anybody's fault exactly, it just was a rough Christmas.  And I just want this one to be better.  I know I will be recovering from having Zoey, but all the rest of that stuff that happened last year I really hope doesn't happen this year.  So, I am trying to really stay in the Christmas spirit!  Also, this year a friend of mine and myself will be out and about a little after midnight Friday morning waiting to get into a mall for all the sales.  I really can't wait!  I am looking forward to getting a chance to do the after Thanksgiving madness shopping.  I told Kent that I really didn't care if I bought anything or not.  I just wanted to go and experience it.  But the plans are still in the air, because once again, Zoey could come.  If she does, it will be fine.  I'll get to do it later at some point in my life.  I really can't believe how in the Christmas spirit I am.  It's really odd for me to be in it this early.  Oh well, I am going to enjoy every minute of it!

Kent is off tomorrow and Tuesday.  YAY!!  We have grocery shopping to do though.  And it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow.  And a cold rain at that.  Hopefully we will be able to catch a break in the rain and get the shopping done then.  I also need to clean house and do the laundry.  I am trying to stay on top of things until Zoey gets here.  That way we will have clean clothes and a clean house to come home to after we get out of the hospital.

Well, I guess that is all.  Pretty boring entry, huh?!?!  LOL...enjoy!

38th Week Appointment

I had my 38th week appointment today.  It was fairly uneventful.  I gained the pound that I had lost back.  My urine was fine and my blood pressure was back to normal.  Zoey was measuring good and had a good heartbeat as well.  He checked me.  I have dilated to a "full centimeter" and I am now 50% effaced.  He said my cervix was still high.  Which I could tell when he practically had his whole arm "in there" checking things out.  Needless to say, I am VERY sore tonight.  I feel like my bones are bruised or something.  Anyway, he said from the way things look, I will still be pregnant come Thanksgiving.  Which is fine by me.  He also added that I "could still go at anytime".  So I guess Zoey is going to be eating Turkey come next Thursday.  I go back Wednesday, since Thursday their offices will be closed.  I told Kent that I wouldn't mind her staying put until at least after next Friday.  I kind of want to hit all the "sales" that day.  I haven't done that in sooo long.  Plus, I want to put the Christmas decorations up.  Zoey probably thinks we don't want her to come at all.  I just want her to come at a time where our lives are so busy and we all can just rest and get settled before the BIG holiday of Christmas comes.  Her daddy also looked at the calendar and said that the 30th or even the 1st of December would be the best bet.  That way he will be off for Christmas.  We'll see.  I'm not going to push her.  I have waited this long...only 13 more days until her due date.  I think I can wait a little longer.

Testing

I'm testing this to see if AOL will even let me (me being the one who PAYS for this service!) add an entry.  It took me forever and I mean forever to add Jon Kent's birthday entry.  And that was only because I went through another browser and accessed my journal that way.  How ridiculous is that?  Oh and those banner ads that you have going across my journal, AOL, are just lovely.  Really...it just adds TONS of charm to my little space.  Makes it cozy... *sarcasm* If you couldn't tell...

Anyway, if this actually saves, I'll be back later to write a real entry.

Happy Birthday Jon Kent

Exactly one year ago today, I was blessed with my first miracle baby!  Jon Kent was a baby that was prayed for and waited on for a long time.  When he entered the world, he changed my life completely.  He has blessed and enriched my life is so many ways.  He has taught me patience, confidence, and discipline.  I fall more in love with him as each day passes.  So, Happy Birthday Jon Kent!  May you have many, many, many more!!

Here is the full story of his birth:

Jon Kent’s Birth Story   Saturday November 13th
I started having a lot of contractions and thought they were regular enough to go get checked out.  Kent came home from work, and we headed to the hospital to see if it was the real thing.  We get to the hospital and I get all hooked up to the machines.  My contractions had tapered off and weren't coming as often or as intense.  However, my blood pressure was high.  But they sent me home anyways.   Sunday November 14th
After getting home from the hospital, the contractions started back up early Sunday morning.  I would wake up to a horrible contraction, only to pass right back out after it ended.  I woke up Sunday morning exhausted.  Sunday morning, I walked for about 30 minutes or so and came in to take a nap.  I woke up and went to Granny’s house for lunch.  She mentioned to me that my face looked really red and that my blood pressure maybe too high.  After lunch I came home and rested.  Later on that night, Kent came in with a blood pressure monitor.  I started testing my blood pressure and it was coming back with high numbers.  I called the hospital and they told me to come in and be monitored.  So Kent, my parents, and myself all went to the hospital.  They hooked me up to the monitors and my blood pressure was indeed high.  They thought since I had “so many” people in the room that it was making my blood pressure go up.  But they were wrong.  My blood pressure just kept getting higher and higher as the night went on.  Soon, the nurse came in and checked me and said I was about 1cm dilated and that they were going to keep me over night for observation.   Monday November 15th
The on call doctor came into my room at about 6:00 am and told me that my urine culture came back high in protein.  He checked me and I had dilated to 3cm.  He said lets keep her and see if we can have a baby today.  So, at 7:00 am they started the pitocin.  They also had to give me magnesium at 7:30 am to keep my blood pressure down.  But with the magnesium going, it increased my chances of having to have a c-section because it is a muscle relaxer and could stop my contractions.  So they upped the pitocin over time to make sure my contractions continued.  At 10:00 am they gave me my epi.  I don't really remember it much because they really had me doped up on pain medicine hoping to keep my blood pressure under control.  I do remember feeling pretty good though at this point.  At 11:00 am they broke my water.  I progressed slowly after that point.  And my doctor even later admitted that he thought I would be his c-section for the day.  However at 4:30 pm I was complete and at 10cm.  At 4:55 pm I started pushing.  And at 5:05 pm Jonathan Kent Owens, Jr. was born weighing 5lbs, 8oz and was 19 ½ inches long.  He was absolutely beautiful.  He came out with blonde hair and blue eyes.  His skin tone was so pretty and tan looking.  Almost like he had been laying in the sun.  His daddy and I both were very proud of our new little miracle.  

Survey

I have seen this in several of the journals that I read.  So, I hope you enjoy it and maybe learn a little something about me!  =oD   1. What size town did you go to High school in? 

It was some what of a small town.  20,000 (roughly) people.  My graduating class was about 120 or so.

2.  What was your high school mascot? 

It was a Tiger.  Pretty original, huh?!!?!

3. What group did you belong to in school...band, cheerleader, sports, nerds, loners, wanna bes?  

Ummm...well...  I was in the band and I did sports.  I guess I had friends in most of the "groups".  Except for the "drug crowd".  I had "my close circle" of friends.  And we all had our own thing.  I played soccer, was in the band, and was on the Annual Staff (year book).

4.  Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?  

My daddy!!  LOL.  Actually, in high school, it was Ms. Patterson..she taught English.  Most of the kids didn't like her, because she actually made you learn.  But I really enjoyed her class.  I learned a lot and got good grades!  And my favorite math teacher of all time...my daddy!!  I got good grades in there too...and yes I earned them!!!

5. How old were you when you were first seriously kissed? 

15 years old.  By whom you may be wondering....none other than my hunky hubby, Kent!!  

6. What were your school colors?   

Red and White

7.  How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have in high school? 

2...one lasted until Dec. of my 9th grade year and the second one started May of my 9th grade year and has lasted until.....NOW!!  <Waves at Kent> 

8. What was your favorite subject?   

    Year Book...lol.  It was easy and I got to skip classes...lol.

 

9. Did you ever skip class? Did you get caught?

Well....  My daddy was a teacher at my high school, so it was kind of hard to skip school and NOT get caught.  But I did have "college" days that I didn't go looking at colleges...lol.  But my parents knew where I was.   

10.If you could tell kids in high school one thing you learned what would it be?   

Don't worry so much about what others think of you.  Because once you graduate, you probably won't see much of those who you cared so much about impressing.  Also, really take the school work seriously and try and get into a good college.  It really will make a difference in your life.  I wish I would have taken it a little bit more seriously.

Jon Kent's 1st Birthday Party

Jon Kent's party was today.  It went really well.  He got a lot of stuff and really had a good time.  He didn't really get into his cake and get messy.  I guess he is a little neat freak like his Momma.  But he did manage to get a little bit on his hands and face.  He didn't really care too much about opening his presents.  He was ready to get back into the balls and play.  But we managed to get through it.  Some of the "bigger" items of the day were:  A red wagon from his Gramsie and Poohba (my parents), a Cozy Coupe from his Mimi and Papa (Kent's parents), a basketball goal from Kent and me, a musical chair type thing from his Great Granny and Pawpaw (Kent's grandparents), and lots of clothes from lots of people.  He also got a Build-A-Bear from his Aunt Kerith (Kent's sister).  And some books and other odds and ends of toys.  He really made out!!  Anyway, it was a success.  And Zoey didn't show up for the party, so it was a good day!  Yall enjoy the pictures!

Tomorrow is the BIG day!!

Tomorrow is Jon Kent's 1st Birthday party!!  YAY!!!  We went and picked up his cake today.  It turned out soooo cute!  I will have to take some pictures of it and let yall see it.  There is still a lot to do.  But we have put if off until tomorrow to do it.  Which may turn around and bite us in the butt.  But we'll see.  After Jon Kent has his breakfast, I am taking him over to my parent's house so they can keep him while Kent and I get everything done.  The party starts at 1pm, and the place only gives you 15 before hand to set up.  Which stinks.  But we will manage.  I can't wait to see how Jon Kent reacts to everything.  I hope he enjoys himself.  Well, I am sooo tired already so I think I am going to head to bed.  I'll try and update yall as soon as I can and post some pictures.  Have a great weekend!!

37th week appointment

I had my 37th week appointment today.  I lost a pound, Zoey's heartbeat was 147bpm, she is measuring at 36 weeks (which he said is still good), and my blood pressure was up a bit.  It seemed to worry the doctor a little bit.  He started doing the reflex test on my knees and said I was a bit jumpy (whatever that means).  The first time they took it, it was like 120/92.  The second time they took it was like 130/82 or something like that.  He said that it was still high compared to what my blood pressure has been.  He told me if I start having headaches, seeing spots, or if under my right rib starts to hurt, to call him and get my blood pressure checked again.  Also, I am a finger tip dilated.  I go back the 17th for a regular check up.  Hopefully I will make it that far!  I told the doctor that I didn't want to have her before the 15th and I would be really happy if I didn't go until after Thanksgiving.  He laughed.  Oh well.  We'll see what happens!!

House pictures from yesterday

I have a lot to update on, but I will wait until I have more time.  I tried to put these in my journal last night.  But right as they were being put into my journal, AOL decided to freeze up on me.  So, they are bit late.  They got half of the roof started and put in all the windows.  Hopefully today they will have the roof done and the shingles started.  They have already delivered everything they would need for the house.  We'll see!  Enjoy the pictures!!

Hump Day!

Well, it's Hump day.  Only one more day until Kent is off.  He has had to work 7 straight days this work cycle.  Which is fine, because he will be off for Jon Kent's birthday party.  I'm just dog tired by the time his days off come around that when they do finally come, I could throw a celebration!  Still, this week has gone by so slow.  The weather is HOT, at least for November.  We have had 3 days of record temps.  Which stinks.  It's not supposed to be in the 80s in November.  It's just WRONG!  Not to mention it brings the ladybugs out in swarms!!  ATTACK OF THE LADYBUGS!!!

Even as I type, I can hear hammering going on at the new house.  See, the new house is roughly a 100 or so yards from my current house.  They delivered the "roof stuff" (don't know the correct term for it) this morning around 6am.  And they have been hammering away all day.  I can't wait to get up there and see what they have done.  If it weren't for all the trees, I could see from my house...  Oh well.  I guess I can wait until Kent gets home.  I'll be sure to post some pictures when I get the chance to download them.

Tomorrow I go for my 37th week appointment.  Today I am OFFICIALLY 37 weeks which is considered full term.  However, Zoey has been told not to come until after the 15th, but if she is in such a hurry she can come Saturday EVENING.  Only after her brother has had his last blaze of glory being an only child.  Until then...no leavin' the womb little missy!!  My appointment is for 8:15am.  Pretty early considering I have to drive an hour to get there.  But I needed to make it early, because I have a hair appointment at 11am.  I'm hoping I make it!!

Well, I best be going.  I have a few cleaning chores to get done and then a nice bath to take.  I'll talk with yall later!  Have a great Wednesday!!

More house work

 

And yet again, they did a lot more house work today.  It really shouldn't be long now until they have the roof completed.  It's really exciting to see everything taking shape.  It's really starting to look like a house now!!

In other news, Jon Kent had to go to the ear doctor today.  His tubes were fine and clear but he had an infection in his inner ear on his skin.  The doctor said it feels/hurts like swimmers ear.  He gave us some drops to put in his ears twice a day for a week.  He said that those should clear it up.  Here's hoping!

In Zoey news...  She isn't behaving.  She is starting to scare me a little bit because I am starting to hurt.  Not contraction hurt, just hurt.  And it feels like when I walk, my bones are just rubbing against her head.  OUCH!!!!  I REALLY hope she stays put for AT LEAST another week!  I have just about worried myself sick thinking that I might miss Jon Kent's first Birthday party.  That would be so horrible!!

Anyway, I guess I will go.  Enjoy the pictures!

House Updates

They did A LOT of work today on the house!  A LOT!!  If they keep this up, they should have it completely enclosed soon!!  Here are a lot of pictures for yall to see what all they have done.  Enjoy!!

Monday, Monday, Monday

So this morning I woke up at 7:30am next to my snuggle bear, Jon Kent.  For whatever reason I had just a ball of energy waiting to be used.  So, I fed Jon Kent and after eating he got down and played for a little bit.  I started straightening the house and getting clothes separated to be washed.  I threw the first load in and then sat down and played with Jon Kent for a bit.  We played with cars, balls, blocks, etc. 

Then I got online to check my mail and all that good stuff.  Around 10:15am Jon Kent started calling for his "Baba" (bottle), so I knew it was time for a "snack" and a nap.  He took his bottle and down for a nap he went---in his crib I might add.  Woohoo!  While he was sleeping I put the alone time to good use.  I folded clothes and washed/dried others.  I cleaned the kitchen, computer/dining area, dusted the living room, dusted the bedroom, and swept some of the floors.  Jon Kent only slept for about an hour in his crib.  He woke up crying and still sleepy, so I held him for another 45 minutes while he slept and I rested.  After waking up from his nap Jon Kent "helped" me clean.  As you can see in the pictures.  It was the cutest thing!!  He was walking all over the house trying to sweep.  I guess he sees me doing it all the time and just caught on---good boy!!! 

Anyway, after all his hard manual labor, it was time for lunch.  He ate his lunch and then got down and played while I folded some more clothes.  I saved the vacuuming for after Jon Kent got up from his nap.  1)Because I didn't want to wake him--DUH! and 2)He likes to watch and chase the vacuum.  So anyway, we vacuumed the whole house and the living room furniture.  We also Windex the front door and the mirrors in the house. 

All that is left to do now is clean the bathroom, sweep the rest of the floors, and mop.  All of which are my least favorite things to do. 

Plus, it doesn't help that it is HOT here in Bama.  83 degrees as I type!!  Stupid southern weather! 

Anyway, I guess I should go.  I want to finish my cleaning and laundry before my better half (brownie points) gets home.  We are going grocery shopping after he gets off of work.  He said he didn't want me hauling Jon Kent and groceries around because of my present condition---ain't he sweet!  Anyway, yall enjoy the pictures!!  Have a good one!!

Another Saturday

Today has been a fairly slow day.  Which it always is when I get up early.  Jon Kent and I woke up around 7:30am.  He got in the bed with me around 6:30am or so.  I guess that is just the way it's going to be until he out grows this stage in his life.  I have tried to train him to stay in his bed and sleep on night there, but it wasn't working and making up both very tired and cranky! 

Anyway, we got up at 7:30am and we had breakfast.  Then I did some odds and ends around the house before we headed to Wal-Mart.  I had to stop and get gas since my gas light came on as I was pulling out of the drive way.  I hate spending so much money on gas.  It's really ridiculous! 

Anyway, we spent about 45 minutes or so in Wal-Mart.  When we got home I unloaded every thing and then took Jon Kent out to play in the yard for a little bit.  I was hoping to tire him out a little.  After playing we came back in for a "Baba" and a nap.  I got Jon Kent to sleep and took him into his room.  To which he opens his eyes and sees where he is at and starts crying.  But I calmed him down enough to escape the room.  He whined for a minute or two, but ended up sleeping close to an hour in his crib (YAY!!!).  After he woke up from his nap we had lunch and then played for a little bit.  He is currently spending some time with his Granny and PawPaw.  After Jon Kent left, I did some cleaning and balanced the checkbook.  I also worked on some party favors for Jon Kent's party, which is a week from today.  Now, I am just waiting on Kent to get home from work.  He should be home in about 15 minutes or so.  I have plans to cook ham, mashed potatoes, and cornbread for supper.  There might be another side to the menu but I haven't decided what I want, if I want anything.  We'll see. 

As far as a house update, they didn't do any work today.  I guess they don't work on the weekends.  Which is stupid, because the quicker they get done the sooner they get paid.  Oh well.  There is always Monday I guess. 

I best be going now.  I will talk with yall later.  Have a great weekend!!

More Progress on the House

Another full day of house work.  They got a lot done today.  Hopefully they will continue tomorrow.

36th week appointment & House update

 

Today I had my 36th week appointment.  I am now officially on weekly appointments until my due date.  Everything went fine.  I gained 4 pounds (25 so far) in the last four weeks.  My urine came back fine and my iron was up.  They took my blood pressure and it was also fine.  Everything with me checked out perfectly.  Zoey's heart rate was 154 bpm which is great.  She is measuring right on as well.  She is head down also.  Which is all great!!  I had to have my Strep B test done today.  I don't remember it hurting last time with Jon Kent.  But it hurt this time for whatever reason.  The doctor said that they were using new types of swabs.  I guess they are bigger now than they were a year ago.  Also, I met the newest doctor of the group.  He was very nice.  He asked about Jon Kent and all that good stuff.  I go back the 10th for my 37th week appointment.

The contractor for our house has FINALLY started working on it again.  It has been almost 2 weeks since they have done any construction work.  They got a lot done today.  They put in all the beams for the flooring.  It's really starting to make the house look bigger.  Which I was worried about, because it was looking pretty small there for a while.  Anyway, I believe they got all the beams done and now all they have to do is put the flooring down and then frame it up.  They also delivered the wood for the walls.  It's pretty exciting.  I'm just glad they finally got started again.  I was starting to get annoyed with them.

Today we went and ordered Jon Kent's birthday cake.  It's Sesame Street 1st Birthday.  We will pick it up on the 11th and Jon Kent's birthday party is on the 12th.  And his BIRTHDAY is the 15th.  Sniff, sniff.

Well, I need to go.  I still have a load of stuff to do before this day is over.  Yall be good and enjoy the pictures!!!

Happy November!!

The month that I have been waiting for is finally here.  Unless Zoey is overdue, I will have another baby by the end of this month.  29 days and counting until she is due.  It's unreal to think that we will have ANOTHER baby to raise.  I am scared to death.  I just can't see how I will handle all of the work, all of the raising, all of the diaper changes, all of the bottles, all of the stress...  BUT I am sooooo looking forward to NOT BEING PREGNANT!!  I will be SOOOOOOOOOOO happy to have my body back...or at least most of it.  To sleep on my stomach...to sleep on my BACK!  Ahh, who am I kidding- -sleep.  What is sleep?  I think I don't sleep NOW- - -Hahaha, give me a few weeks and I will REALLY know what no sleep is about.

There is a lot going on this month.  Doctor appointments for myself and Jon Kent.  I have one this week and so does he.  Then we have like 2 other birthdays BESIDES Jon Kent's to buy for.  Jon Kent's birthday party in two weeks and then his birthday.  I have a hair appointment in the month somewhere.  Jon Kent has his one year check up towards the end of the month.  There is Thanksgiving and then Zoey's due date.  Lots and lots of things happening.  It should make the time fly by...but do I REALLY want it to??  Ummm, that IS the question of the day.

Well, I am off to do chores.  I also need to take down all the Halloween stuff.  I hope yall are having a great day!!