...And it's fixed (mabe!?!)

I told you this was definitely a working progress.  A lot of you have told me that you had trouble leaving comments- well I changed my settings and maybe the problem is fixed.  If you don't have an account that is listed, you should be able to choose anonymous.  If not, continue to call and email your comments- I'm loving catching up! :)  Thanks for reading and hanging in there with us as we figure it all out!

Let there be... Furniture!

Yay, he's finally got a room of furniture- even if the nightstand is a loaner until ours comes in from backorder.  Bedding and art pics coming soon!!

Why hello third trimester!

I feel like this pregnancy is flying by as we get even closer to meeting our precious little man.  I'm really enjoying being pregnant.  I don't understand all those who complain so much about it.  I love that he is with me everywhere I go, and that he is totally dependant on me for his nutritional needs, and most of all I love feeling him move around inside of me.  It's the most amazing feeling to know that Adam and I have created this baby together! 
We are going to pick up the rest of Lawson's furniture tomorrow- most of it is in (all but the nightstand, but they are giving us a loaner to use).  I've been waiting on furniture so that I could start organizing in there.  His closet is a mess and I'm ready to get my label maker and baskets out and go to town in there!  Lawson is not even here yet, and it already seems like is room is getting smaller by the week!  I tell Adam all the time, it's time for a new house (although, he doesn't seem to see it that way!) 
Pictures of Lawson's room and his beautiful shiny closet will be coming next week-

What a Bargain!!

You guys know that I have way too much of my Nanny in me to not LOVE a bargain.  Yesterday, I was reading a blog- Baby Goodbuys.  Obviously, as the name suggests, they have a whole list of baby bargains.  I ended up ordering Pampers from Amazon (I LOVE Amazon!!) for a steal!  First I used the 30% coupon and then I used my 20% coupon from my Parent's magazine and then I was able to use my $2 coupon from the Amazon site.  Combine all this with free shipping- and WOW- I spent $35.39 on two cases of diapers- that's 376 diapers for little Lawson's hiney at a fabulous price!  Just thought some of you might get as much of a thrill out of my bargain as I did :)  Thank you Amazon and Baby Goodbuys!

http://babygoodbuys.com/2010/07/26/amazon-pampers-as-low-as-07-per-diaper.html

Thank you Farmington PD!

First of all we had a great weekend.  Then came TERRIBLE Monday.  I had a doctor's appointment and it was awful.  I was really excited about this appt. because for you 6 month appointment you do not meet with your OB doctor, just the RN to talk about at the gestational diabetes test.  So I have not seen Dr. H in a while and I of course had my notebook full of questions and research that I had read and wanted to ask her about.  We had waited in our exam room for a while and all of a sudden a doctor comes into our room with our chart and starts asking me how I am feeling and if I have any questions.  I was blown away- after a minute of playing nice, I looked at her and said "I'm sorry, am I not getting to see Dr. H today?"  She said I don't know, you were on my case load today.  She was nice but short and did a quick exam, we listened to Lawson (the only good thing that happened) and then she was gone.  She never introduced herself to us and the whole thing took a total of maybe 5 minutes.  Uggh, something had happened and Dr. H was not there that day.  I wish they had told me when I checked in- I would have gladly rescheduled my appointment.  I love Dr. H and I had a lot of things I wanted to discuss with her since I have not seen her in a while- I was so upset when I left.  Of course, I'm a little emotional these days, but I cried and cried- then I was ticked and then I cried some more.  Ugh, I hate the doctor's office sometimes.  I did sign up for birthing, breastfeeding and infant CPR classes yesterday though and turned in all my paperwork for my admission into the hospital.  That was about the only good to come out of yesterday.
      Here's the point of the post though- Adam told me while we were waiting on Dr. H that his GPS was stolen out of his truck.  It was parked in our driveway all weekend.  He was ticked and I was upset.  Who takes crap that isn't theirs?  Not to mention, I leave the garage open all the time- It's just scary to think about people going through your stuff when you are right inside.  Today after I pulled into the drive way, a Farmington Police officer pulled up behind me.  He asked if we have had any trouble lately.  I told him that yes, I was actually going to call and fill out a police report today- we had a GPS stolen from my husbands truck.  He pulled out a big box of stuff and asked if one of these was ours.  I looked in the box and there she was, "Sexy Lexy" Adam's GPS.  She's a little banged up, but I know that Adam will be glad she's home.  He loves that thing!  The officer said he had been returning stuff all day, but he still had not found who had done this. 
     Thanks again Farmington PD!!  You guys are wonderful!

Beck, you're a girl after my own heart!!

Today I got my first shower invitation in the mail.  You all know how important I think invites are and especially parties!  This invite did not disappoint.  Beck chose a sock monkey theme I'm sure because she know that I LOVE brown and I'm not really into super baby-ish stuff.  I am in love with the precious invite, with matching address labels and even personalized stamps!  I can't wait for the shower- we're going to have a ball!

Thanks again Beck!!

Great Weekend with lots of progress!

This was Adam's 29th birthday weekend and it was great!  He got to go to the movies, take several naps (which was all he said he wanted), got a new iphone, and got his favorite birthday cookie.  Somehow in the middle of all that Adam and his Dad put together Lawson's crib and we went to dinner with his family on Saturday evening after church.  Sunday morning, Mom and Mike came up and we all worked on and finished up Lawson's cornice board, I still need to buy two more curtain panels to make the curtains thicker on each side, so hopefull I can get that done this week.  His bedroom is a work in progress but it is coming along slowly but surely.  I am meeting with Angela from Keep It Gypsy on Tuesday to talk about what art she is going to paint for our sweet boys room.  I have to admit, the best part of the weekend was Sunday night.  Adam's parents came over again and the boys put in a window air conditioner into our master bedroom.  It just seems to get so hot in there, (althoug Adam does not feel that way!)  The only way I got to put it in was by promising Adam that I would not buy one (my Dad gave me one) and that we would only keep it in for one month, to get us through the heat of August.Here are a few pics from this busy weekend!

YeeHaw! We hit the Double Digits!

Yay, we've hit a new milestone- 99 days until Baby Lawson is here!!  We get more excited to meet him every day :)

Dang you Wal-Mart!

Most of the time, Adam and I LOVE his job.  He works exactly 40 hours- never more, but sometimes less.  He is off every evening, holiday and weekend, it's so nice after he's worked in retail so long to be able to make plans to do things on the weekends.  He was supposed to be off on Monday and Tuesday.  Well, not anymore.  He has to work today and tomorrow.  There is a new Wal-Mart president and they are shakin' things up around there.  I'm hopin' for him to be off on Thursday and Friday but I'm not holding my breath.  We did have a good weekend though.  Spent Friday afternoon with my Grandma and then my Dad and my precious brother came over to visit.  Saturday was family shopping day!  Nanny, Kathy, and Mom came up and we shopped the day away, only pausing to eat lunch.  Yesterday Adam and I had a fabulous lunch at Joe's (yum!!) and then went to the $4 movie in Springdale to watch Grown-Ups.  I think Adam liked it more than I did, but there were some funny moments.  I still can't believe that you can go watch a movie for 4 buck, what a bargain!

The weather man is predicting a VERY hot week so I'm looking forward to water aerobics, swimming in Meredith's pool, happy hour cranberry slushies from Sonic, online shopping, and some projects around the house that can all be done in the comfort of air conditioning.  I'm pretty sure that Lawson does not like to be hot.  He screams for me to go inside to where it is cool by making my fingers and toes look like vieanna sausages, turning my ankles into cankels, and making me sweat more than I ever thought a human could.  If Lawson loves the AC, then the AC he should have!! Here's to a cool week!

Newborn Pictures...What's a girl to do?!?

So I found this precious photo prop on Etsy.  It comes in a pumpkin design that is identical to this picture, just a little more fall-ish that would be great for our birth announcements in early November.

But I also found this diaper cover and newsboy cap that I also think is precious. 

 I need to order one b/c of the limited quantity, I'm just not sure which I like better...  Adam of course has no opinion, so I've got some decisions to make.  I can't afford to order them both so maybe I'll play eenie meenie miney mo later!

25 Weeks

It's been a busy week, but today is finally a FUN day.  Off to the movies, lunch, and shopping with Meredith.  I love girly days!!  Here's a 25 week pic.  It's not very good though b/c I had to take it myself.  Adam was supposed to take it last night, but he fell asleep while I was on the phone with Audrey and he was cranky when he woke up and went straight to bed.  Here's hoping for a good picture next week!

Adam has the next 4 days off!  Woo Hoo!  We're going to the drive-in movies, shopping, work on the landscaping, and hopefully I can talk him into a day trip to either Tulsa, Joplin, or Branson.  Water aerobics have been cancelled all week b/c of the rain, so I'm hoping for some pool time also!  I love when Adam and I have time off together. I always tell him that we could quit our jobs and just live on love.  He's not really a fan of that idea though so I guess I better make the most of all our time off together!

A lot to talk about this week!

First of all, we found a daycare.  We did not think that we were going to like it, but we were WOWed when we walked in the door.  Lawson will be attending Busy Bee's Christian Preschool in Farmington.  The daycare is divided into classes so he will be a Baby Bee for his first 18 months.  The daycare was so clean and has wonderful security features.  The curriculum was impressive also.  Even though Lawson will just be in the baby class, there is still circle time, a bible story, flash cards, song time, and art.  He will also be taught some sign language, spanish, and basic social skills.  Adam and I are so thrilled that we found a daycare that was such a great fit for us!

Busy Bee's Preschool
(website link)

Secondly, Lawson's room is painted!  It was more of a job than we thought that it would be, but it looks great.  Adam worked really hard in there and it shows.  Here are some pics of the room in progress, the finished room, and Adam resting afterwards!

 

Finished empty room and Brodie!

Lastly, Lawson's diaper bag is finally here!  It's too precious and I've already picked out fabric for a smaller one this spring.  We can't wait to get to use it!

Happy Birthday USA!

Had a great 4th of July weekend.  Adam had the day off on Friday so we had an early breakfast with his folks at Craker Barrell and then spent the day registering and finding the perfect daycare for Lawson (more on that later.)  Saturday I went to the valley to buy fabric, bumper pads, and pillows for our precious boys nursery and then Adam's folks came over again and brought my favorite dessert, watermelon and then watched the fireworks with us.  Sunday was a full day also, we spent the day at the pool with Adam's extended family and then went to Bentonville for Adam's concert and more fireworks.  On Monday we spent the day recovering from such a full weekend.  We're hoping for dinner and a movie on Friday night because Adam has vacation again this coming Monday and Tuesday!  I could get used to both of us being off work so much!

Grateful

"I am Grateful"



I will not be annoyed when I get kicked, because it means my baby has healthy muscles
I will not be irritated with headaches and nausea, because they mean my hormones are doing their job to prepare my body and my baby for birth
I will not be bothered by my clothes not fitting, because I am full of a big healthy baby, who needs all that room to grow as large as he needs to be
I will not be frustrated by having to wear nursing pads already, because my body is making perfect nutrition for my child
I will not be cranky due to lack of sleep, because I remember sleepless nights worrying I might never have the opportunity to be pregnant again
I will not get upset with my doctors, because they are human, and they are doing the best they can to ensure my health and the health of my baby, in addition to all the other patients they see, and their own families
I will not be disturbed by having to get up to go the bathroom multiple times a night, because my bladder is being moved by that beautiful baby, and he doesn't know any better than to grow
I will not lament over all the things I can't do, because the one thing I can do, is a miracle, and is more valuable than any of the things I've had to give up temporarily
I will not be impatient waiting for my baby to arrive, because every day he spends inside is one more day I can protect him and nurture him in more perfection than the most high-tech nursery, without even trying
I will remember that I signed on for a 40 week tour of duty, and I intend to complete it, as a promise to my child
I will remember that these worries, discomforts, sleepless nights, anxieties, pains, and anticipation, are all excellent preparation for motherhood, and the rest of this child's life that lays ahead of me
I will remember that there are thousands of women around the world who would give anything to feel what I'm feeling right now - and they may never have that chance
I will remember how blessed I am, not only to be graced with a child, but to live in a safe, climate-controlled home, with plenty of food, a comfortable bed, indoor plumbing, and excellent medical care - and that millions of other women are not so fortunate
I will remember that someday, not too long from now, I will have to strain to remember what this feels like, and wish that I could experience the miracle all over again - and wonder why I was so anxious to get it over with

24 Week Doctors Visit

Today I am officially 24 weeks along!  I also had a doctors appointment today.  First, I had to drink this lovely orange drink for my 1 hour glucose test.  After that, I was weighed- I've gained 12 pounds so far and then measured.  I'm measuring right on track.  We listened to Lawson next, he sounded perfect, his bpm was 137.  It was hard to get his heart rate read because he kept kicking the dopplar!  That sugary orange drink turned our little man into a jumping bean.  Doc said everything looked great!

Adam is off tomorrow, so we are spending the day registering, visiting our short list of daycares and then painting Lawson's bedroom.  We're hoping to get a lot accomplished (although, I'm not sure how my nap will fit into our schedule!)

The 24 week belly shot!