The Perfect Henley

Would you look at that. Our little girl's name is so popular she has a shirt named after her.

I can't believe that I am half way done and have been home for over 2 wks already! I will be honest these first 20 wks did not go very fast. Here's hoping these last 20 fly by!

At my last appt my Dr. confirmed that I indeed have an irritable uterus and the best thing for me to do is to be around the house resting and taking it easy. Which means that I am done with work until after Henley is born. It feels weird to wake up in the morning and not do my usual routine. I already miss work and my girls that I work with. I miss my work family!!

Greg got a little project this week. He got to put together Henley's crib! Marci and Corey Laulom were so gracious to let us have their crib!! THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH!! It is perfect and we love it! I couldn't have asked for a nicer crib!

My sexy handyman

Finished product!

Last week we had both moms come into town for our anatomy scan. They had the greatest time. We took them to lunch and then to the ultrasound. The little diva put on quite a show. Auntie Mishella got the privilege (and sometimes stress due to how uncooperative Henley was) of doing our ultrasound. Needless to say she spoiled us with pictures. (Thank you again Mishella, we are all so thankful!!)

Greg and I have to laugh at this one. I use to joke with Greg that having his kid, I would be giving birth to the spawn of satan. This picture just proves it, she has HORNS!

Her ankles. Strong little kicker

We actually have a baby picture of Greg and when you put it up to this picture you can certainly tell it is his baby.

The arrow is pointing to her tongue.. She is sticking it out at us.

She is staring right at us

Yoga baby. Her feet are at her head

Mama's princess! I love this picture!

It was great having Mammers in town for the weekend. We got to have a mother/daughter night together while everyone else was out at Marilyn's birthday party. She made banana cake while I sat on the couch and read her the directions. And we ordered in takeout and watched a movie.

My dad is in town for this week and boy is helping us out! I put together a "Papa Love To Do List" for him. The baby's room and our storage room are getting organized. Plus, it has been great to have company around while Greg is at work. Oh and I am getting spoiled with Chich-Fil-A milkshakes.

It's too early for this.......

Some little diva had decided to put her mom and dad into an early panic!

Around 18wks. We have our anatomy scan this Friday. Both Grandmas are coming into town for it.

Last week I wasn't feeling very well. I was having a lot of pressure and what felt like cramps off and on. I tried my best to push through it for a few days but by Wednesday I felt I needed to call my Dr. She sent me home to rest and took me off work for a few days. I went home, relaxing on the couch like I was suppose to. But by 1 pm I was having what I knew were not cramps but small contractions. I could feel my uterus tightening and could even feel it on the outside. They started to get more frequent and a little harder.  I called my Dr. and she had me go down to Labor and Delivery to get checked out. Sure enough I was having contractions. They had me hooked up to the monitor and Greg and I could see them come and go. They weren't huge spikes on the monitor but you could certainly tell when I was having one. I tried my best to stay calm, but all I kept thinking was " I'm only 18w3d, this is too early".

They monitored me for a few hours and checked my cervix. My cervix was still closed and over 3 cm long. After about 5 hours my Dr told me that I wasn't in preterm labor but that I might end up being one of those patients who just contracts throughout her pregnancy. Great! I was sent home on indocine, a medicine to slow or stop the contractions. I went home freaked out!

For the next day and a half I laid on the couch feeling contractions. It's so hard not to focus on them when all I can do is think about them. Friday around 3 am we almost went back into L&D because I could not sleep and the contractions wouldn't stop. I knew I had a Dr. appt that morning around 8 but I didn't know if I would be able to make it till then. I tried laying down and putting my feet up. Well, I was able to fall asleep for the few hours I needed.

I got to my Dr's appt. She checked my cervix, still closed and 3 cm long. But, even at the Dr. office you could see and feel my contractions. She told me not to worry this happens a lot in pregnancy but to just take it easy for 2 weeks. She is hopeful this will just correct itself.

So here I sit or lay on the couch for 2 weeks. I at least make myself get up every morning and take a shower and put on real clothes. I will not give into the laziness of being stuck here! Oh, and Wellington is sure happy that I am here all day long.

My partner in crime for 2 wks. Good god he doesn't stop barking!

Whoever said that pregnancy was fun and easy, needs to kicked in the ovaries! This is not what I expected at all. I expected to be one of those women who could workout all they needed ( how the hell do women run half/full marathons pregnant. I try running 1 mile and I feel like something is going to fall out. And I use to run before getting pregnant) and just coast through these 40 weeks. Doesn't look like that is happening. Hopefully after these 2 weeks I will be cleared to move about the country :)

My FAVORITE part of an ultrasound..ahh she has mommies flippers

 

Where did that come from??

October 4th, 17w4d

Princess Bean is finally showing! I can not longer suck in my belly! And believe me I keep trying! It is so strange to look down and see this small protruding bump. I am still trying to stay away from pregnancy clothes. My stubbornness won't let me give in yet...But I did try some pregnancy jeans on yesterday and OMG I don't think I have ever put on something more comfortable! ...still doesn't mean I am ready for them yet!

Last night (October 3rd) I was laying on the couch and for some strange reason I kept feeling this tiny flick from inside me....I think our little girl is finally getting strong enough to say hi! That was the first time I had felt her move!!! When it happened I told Greg and he immediately put his hand on by belly thinking he would be able to feel something.I can't wait for her to get stronger so he can feel her.

Quick little photo shoot last week

Loves her hands right near her mouth

Dancing like her mama

Seriously! We have a thumb sucker all ready? Just like her daddy. 

Now I have been trying to be good and not shop too much for her....BUT ITS SO HARD!! But, don't worry everyone, our little girl is all ready for the Vegas pool next June when we go for Mishella and Carlo's wedding. You didn't think I would be able to stay away from Vegas that long did you?