The Final Countdown!

Well we have made it to the final countdown. We have a little less then 2 weeks until Colin Matthew makes his debut. We are very excited! Needless to say the past 2 or so weeks have very interesting. I have been dealing with unbelievably huge swollen feet, no sleep because of restroom breaks and cramping in my legs, side, and back. I have been waking up at least 4 times a night. So I am tired and dealing with an over extended belly that seems stretched to the max! I went to the doctor for my 38 wk appointment. I had an ultrasound to check Colin's weight and fluid. Well, he weighs 7 lbs 13 oz, yes you read correctly! He is a big boy! The ultrasound tech said he had a big head and big belly. He looked great though, he scored a 100% on the tests that they look for on the ultrasound. She could also tell that Colin has a head of hair, so we will see how much hair and what color soon. Dr. Wallis decided that since Colin is a big boy that if he does not make his appearance by April 2, then I will be induced on April 3 early, early in the morning. There is an end in sight, hallelujah! I am so happy to know that my little man will be here by next Friday. This is a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Sean and I are so pumped and ready to meet our son. I go back to the doctor next Tuesday to check growth again and then we will have a baby by Friday. We will keep everyone posted!

38 wks and 2 days

Percy is not going to be our baby much longer

Well most everyone knows that Percy has been our baby the past 2 1/2 years. Sean and I love this dog so much! He is a sweet and playful boy. We could watch him for hours and be entertained. Everything Percy does we think is hilarious. He is a very cooky dog with many OCD and crazy tendencies. For example, when he gets his mind set on a specific toy their is no changing his mind, he will totally ignore you and anything else (including food) until he gets that specific toy. He also obsesses over bugs and frogs that are on the back door and windows. There is no turning his attention away. Along with being OCD, Percy is a scardy cat of everything. If we bring something new into the house, he is a nervous reck, passing around and looking nervously around corners until he finally feels comfortable. Even though he is crazy, he is also very loving and loyal. He loves his mommy and knows when I get home he gets lovin and a treat, no if ands or buts about it. That is the sequence of events in the afternoons. He also loves his Daddy, even though Sean is the disciplinarian with him. He will kiss Sean until his face is soaking wet, now that is love! Needless to say our baby boy, Percy, is soon getting someone new in the house that is not going away. We are excited about introducing Percy to Colin. We know that Percy will love Colin as much as he loves us. We just have to keep the kisses to a minimum for a while! :)

So we are trying to make life easier for us with the edition of an infant into our family of 2 and a dog. Sean decided that Percy needed a doggy door so that he can let himself outside whenever he wants. I was up for anything that made life easier for us, so of course I was like great idea honey. Which it is a great idea if you have a normal dog. Our dog however is OCD and a scardy cat. So the doggy door is interesting needless to say. We are keeping the flap up to get Percy used to the idea. So Percy either sticks his head all the way out the opening and just stands there looking outside or sticks his head all the way in the opening and stands there looking inside. It is hilarious! He eventually will jump out or in but this is after 10 minutes or so of sad staring at Sean and I. Hopefully he will get the concept of doggy door soon!

Maternity Pictures from February

We took maternity pictures on Pensacola Beach the first week in February, that's right the beach in winter. It was freezing and Sean was ready to kill me. But the pictures turned out wonderful. Thank you Stacy for your artistic eye! You are the best! So everyone, enjoy my favorites :)

Ninth Month Excitement!?

Well, we are on the final countdown. Colin will be here very soon, a little more than 3 weeks. We are doing well just getting a little anxious and very excited!! I am preparing to be a mommy and Sean is getting ready for all the daddy duties. :) We feel extremely blessed by the love and support that all we know have given us. We thank everyone for their prayers, cards, baby gifts, hugs, and love! We look forward to everyone meeting our little man in a few weeks!

I am almost 37 weeks!!! Sean is getting ready for Colin :)
In the 9th month we had had some excitement all ready. Last Saturday I had contractions all day and as the day progressed so did the contractions by about 7pm they were 3-5 minutes apart. So we headed to the hospital to be safe. I was admitted to triage and they hooked me up to the monitors. I was having contractions! Colin was great and so was I except for the contractions. I was not dialated and did not dialate while being monitored. I was given 2 shots to stop the contractions and we were sent home around midnight. I then had more contractions Sunday and Monday morning I woke up having contractions. These became regular and 3-5 minutes apart. I called my doctor and was told to go to the hospital. Sean and I went . . . . another false alarm. I was contracting but not dialated and this time no shot. I was told I would probably be having these contractions as kind of a warm up for the labor. So I have been dealing with them all week. I go to Dr. Wallis on Monday. I have an ultrasound to check Colin's growth and fluid and a regular check up for me. So hopefully Dr. Wallis will be able to give us some answers about the contractions and hopefully I have progressed a little. Atleast something to show for my discomfort would be nice! :)

We are keeping our bags packed just in case. We will be ready when the real thing happens!

Colin's room is complete!

Colin's room is finished! Hooray! We have worked so hard on this for a few months now, and when I say we I mean Sean has done alot! The chair railing is hung, the bedding is all here and ready, toys are put away, and clothes are washed and put away (at least the newborn and 0-3 months). Now all we need is the baby and he is coming in less than 4 weeks. We are very excited that the room is complete and ready and waiting for the arrival of Colin Matthew!

Beulah Elementary Baby Shower

I had my baby shower at work the first week in March. It was so nice. Everyone was extremely generous. I got many needed items and of course some very cute clothes. I am very blessed and thankful for the people that I work with at Beulah. Everyone is kind, caring, and welcoming which was nice for me since I started there in September after a transfer. The shower was wonderful. Sean and I are blessed by so many and we are thankful each day! Thank you so much to everyone at Beluah :)

Florida outfit from Mr. Ray who is a FSU fan, it was hard for him to buy this :)

Swim suit, hat, and 3 cute outfits from the 4th grade teachers

Basket with many baby essentials for the first few weeks home with a newborn

This elephant shakes around when you pull the cord, very cute from Mrs. Thompson

My mom came to the shower and of course had to give gifts. This Florida blanket with ball, the I love Grandma sleeper, and the orange and blue knitted blanket. My mom has been working on the blanket for a while and it turned out wonderful! Thanks mom!