Almost 32 weeks and counting………

Can’t believe how the past month has flown by! Sorry for the silence, but it has been one busy, crazy, hectic month! I’ve been on the go – and when I’ve actually had time to sit and relax I just haven’t felt like posting on the blog for some reason! Since things are beginning to slow down a little for me….I’m going to try to be better!!! I know everyone is tired of reading my ‘eggs’ post over and over!

Here’s just a little of what I’ve been up to in the past month:
-Katie’s birthday dinners – Theo’s and US Pizza
-Scrapbooking retreat at the Scrappin Pad in Tahlequah, Oklahoma – went with Amy and Kelley, friends from work
-Garage Sale at Katie’s house – our annual one!
-Sarah Dewey’s baby shower at my house
-My first baby shower hosted by Katie and Lyndsy – Samantha came in from LR for the shower and my Aunt Peggy and cousins Tracy and Kelley came in from St. Louis

I will post some pictures of all these events when I have a chance this weekend.

Then I’ve had work on top of all that fun!!! We just wrapped up and filed our 2nd Quarter 10-Q….my last quarter-end before baby arrives!

Drew’s nursery is ALMOST done! We now have all the furniture; all we have left to do are little things – hang his letters on the wall, paint a trash can, decorate a night light…..all little things that aren’t a big deal at all. I will try to take some pics of his finished nursery and post soon!

We got a TON of awesome stuff at my baby shower last weekend. It was overwhelming, but wonderful! I have an amazing group of friends here in Fayetteville and I know my little Drew is going to love and appreciate them as much as I do! We got a great mix of things – some REALLY cute clothes, a few big items (pack n’ play, exersaucer, bouncy seat, activity mat), lots of essentials (bottles, diapers, wipes, stuff for the car, blankets, etc.), and some fun items (books, toys, etc.). I have just finally gotten everything put up and situated in his room!

I have another baby shower in Mtn. Home on Memorial Day weekend and then a shower that work is throwing on May 30th. Little Drew is going to be spoiled before he ever even gets here!

I have been feeling okay – starting to feel all the aches and pains of the end of pregnancy. I’m trying not to complain too much – but some days I just can’t help it! My belly is getting HUGE and my feet are swelling and HURT really bad. We go back to the doctor for my 32-week appointment next week. I’m praying that my blood pressure is low….its been a little high the past 2 times I’ve went to the doctor (they think its mostly stress induced from work and too much going on in my personal life). These next 8 weeks I’ve got to learn to slow down and quit running and scheduling my life so full! I really want to enjoy the last weeks with Drew in my belly b/c I know I will miss them once they are gone! We really are getting so excited for him to be here!

Sam just finished his school for the semester. I think this has been the hardest semester so far. He has spent so much of his time the past several months on campus, I feel like I really haven’t got to spend much time with him. His engineering classes are so hard – don’t think I could have ever made it through school in engineering. He is so dedicated and I’m really proud of him for working so hard to get through it! Now, he’s on break until he starts summer school May 19th. He’s taking 2 classes this summer – Junior English (he’s been putting off) and some AR History Class (an upper level humanities class that he needs). I’ve banned all engineering classes for the summer – don’t need the added stress of those with a new baby!!! We are counting down the semesters until he is finished – probably 3 semesters left with graduation in December 2009.

Anyhoo….I apologize for the LONG post….just thought I would catch everyone up with what’s been going on! I will post some pictures this weekend!!!

Eggs, eggs, eggs and more eggs

I can't stop thinking about eggs! The weird thing is - I have never liked eggs (well my Mom says that I loved them when I was little, but I don't remember that)- they have always been the ONE food that I would rather starve than eat. Until last week...one morning at work I thought that a ham and cheese omelette sounded so good....so I ordered one and haven't stopped eating them since! I even made myself scrambled eggs for dinner the other night - the first time I have ever made eggs. What a milestone! Its so bizarre - I think about eggs first thing when I get up in the morning and the last thing before I go to bed. Weird, weird, weird, weird........

Other recent cravings - PANCAKES (I was eating them every morning before I got hooked to eggs), CHOCOLATE MILK, BACON, and CEREAL (Fruit Loops). I guess you could say that I would eat breakfast for every meal if Sam would let me!

Sorry for the weird post, but I just had to share my crazy pregnancy cravings!

Hayden's 1st Hospital Stay

Poor baby! On Thursday night, Stephanie and Grandma Miller took Hayden to the emergency room because he was having trouble breathing (and he had a runny nose and a cough). They weren't expecting to learn (after him having chest x-rays) that he had pneumonia and that he was going to be put in the hospital. Mom called me Friday at work to tell me and I was heart broken; I just couldn't stand to imagine my sweet 18-month old nephew in a hospital bed hooked up to machines. As soon as I could leave work Friday, I was on my way to Mtn. Home to see Hayden. He was definitely under the weather and not feeling like himself on Friday, but by Saturday he was back to our little Hayden! It was hard to contain him in the little hospital room. It took all of us to entertain him and to keep him from running away from his 'pole' that was hooked to his IV. So sad to see him with an IV, but he was such a good boy. Of course, Aunt Ju-Ju had to take a couple of pictures of him during his first hospital stay....it was a sad moment, but definitely one I wanted to capture. I'm happy to say that they let Hayden go home late Saturday evening! He's feeling even better today!


Love this pic of Hayden in his hospital bed. He is so stinking sweet.


Hayden sitting on his 'pole'


Hayden showing off his hospital bracelets

24-week appt and new baby gear......

We went for our 24-week appointment a week and a half ago. It was pretty uneventful.....had to drink the yucky sugar drink to test for gestational diabetes....thankfully, everything came back fine! I think everything is moving along as expected! The dr. said that my belly measured perfect and that Drew's heartbeat is really strong (it was 144 beats per minute this time)!! I'm feeling great and still have quite a bit of energy. I'm guessing that as I begin my third trimester (can't believe that its already here!) I will lose a little bit of that energy! We go back April 17th for my 28-week appt. Can't believe how fast time is flying!!!

Last weekend we went and picked up our car seat and stroller at the Baby's Room (they had to order them)! I've had my eye on them since I found out I was pregnant!!! Thanks Mike and Joyce for the car seat; we love it! While we were at the Baby's Room, Sam spotted the high chair that I have been on the lookout for....they had 2 left in stock, so we also left there with it too! See pics of the car seat and stroller below; I forgot to take pics of the highchair, but it is the same pattern as the car seat and stroller and looks great in our kitchen w/ our black dining room furniture!

We've been super busy lately...there has been something going on every weekend. Its not going to slow down anytime soon either! That's okay....trying to get everything in before little Drew gets here!!!!

Nursery Update.......

The nursery is finally beginning to take shape!!!! All of the bedding is done and it is BEAUTIFUL. There are some pics below, but they really don't do it justice. Also, last weekend Sam and his Dad built a cornisboard for the window, then Katie covered it with fabric for me this week, and then Sam's parents came back today to help him hang it in Drew's room! It looks unbelievable! Once again, the pics don't do it justice. I'm really excited with how everything has turned out!!! There are just a few things left to finish in his room.......still waiting on his 5-drawer tall dresser to arrive, have someone coming to talk about painting something (not sure what yet) above Drew's crib, got to paint and hang the letters to spell his name, gotta find a rug that matches the room, etc. Its all getting so close to be done....excited that I will meet my goal of May 1st!!!!! Thanks Ben and Viv for helping us with Drew's room!!! Enjoy the pics!

Samantha's Wedding

A few weekends ago Sam and I went to Malvern for Samantha's wedding! She was such a beautiful bride and it was a really happy day! So excited and happy for her! :) Got to see and catch up with some of my former BKD co-workers; it had been too long. Doesn't seem like that chapter of my life was really 5-6 years ago! Here's a pic of me and Samantha!

I'm EXHAUSTED...........

Wow! It was a fun weekend away, but I'm EXHAUSTED. Sam and I left Friday at noon and went to Mtn. Home where I spent the weekend at a scrapbooking retreat and Sam got to hang w/ his parents and catch up with some of his friends. It was so relaxing just to get away and do nothing (no housework, laundry, cleaning out cabinets, grocery shopping, etc.) but SCRAPBOOK. Although I didn't get quite as much accomplished as I had hoped, I had an incredible time with the Scrapbook Addiction group of girls and I learned so many new things! My new obsession is stickles (scrapbooking glitter glue). I know....I'm a DORK. I was ready to come home though - after 2 nights in a twin bed I was ready to get back into my king bed with my hubby!

I got to see my lil' Hayden on Sunday afternoon. That little stinker is getting so big and tall and has developed such a little personality. I hadn't seen him in a while and was afraid he wouldn't remember his Aunt Ju-Ju, but as soon as I walked in the door his face lit up with a great BIG smile. He is ALL over the place and is saying alot of words. He can name everyone in the family - Nana, PawPaul, Sam, Julie, Dada, Mama, Cotton, etc. He loves looking at pictures and naming who everyone is! He got to play in the snow with PawPaul; they were throwing snowballs at each other and he thought it was HILAROUS. Wish I would have captured it on camera, but I didn't have mine with me.

We go back to the doctor next Thursday (the 20th). I can't wait to hear Drew's heartbeat again! I think they will also measure my belly for the first time; I feel like it is starting to grow exponentially! I've now had people come up to me at work and ask when I'm due.....so I know I look pregnant!

Drew has been a really active baby lately (especially today). I think I felt him kick and punch at the same time today. It is such a surreal feeling; I love it. I can't wait for him to be here to meet him and hold him in my arms!

Sam and I are contemplating a 3-D ultrasound mid to late April. I just want to see our baby Drew again before he gets here! They say its best to come between 28-30 weeks. I can't wait!

Some of Drew's bedding is finished....I have his bedskirt, sheet, changing pad cover, curtains. It is all so BEAUTIFUL. Now we are just waiting on the bumper to be finished. When I get it all together I will post some pictures!

Guess that's about it for now! We've got a busy week ahead. Sam is busy w/ school before he heads into Spring Break next week. I'm busy with month-end at work. Thursday night we're going to a dinner party. Friday is date night and then Saturday we're heading to Little Rock for a wedding. Sunday we are cleaning out our nasty garage! Hope everyone's week is off to a great start!