Stubborn Child...

What a stubborn child we have on our hands already! We had our 7th OB appointment today and Morgan is just as stubborn as she can be, same place! The tech tried to get her to move, me on my side and nada she just didnt want her picture taken just like her daddy:) We got one picture but honestly you cant tell much of anything. That was our last attempt at the 4-d ultrasound so we just lose our money that we paid, no refund.

She weighed 3 lbs 9 oz. today so she has only gained 1 oz in a whole week. She must be slowing down or something. Her heartbeat was at 136 bpm. She is measuring 1 day ahead of schedule instead of a week.

Before the appointment we went over to the baby gift shop and scored some great deals. We got her letters for her nursery and they were 50% off! They are ceramic letters and they look so cute! We also scored her a little MSU gown that was also 50% off and some little booties. I took pictures of it all and then realized I left the cord at school to my camera so maybe sometime this weekend Ill post a picture.

We had ordered some wood letters for her room that were a lot more expensive and not nearly as cute so we were able to cancel our order and get the cute letters and something a little more unique for our little stubborn girl.

Saturday is our 2nd baby shower, its a church shower and then we will have our 3rd shower on April 10 (family) and then the last shower on April 21 (work). I cant believe how fast these dates have gottten here and how close May 29 is getting here as well.

Glucose Results-PASS!

Well I got my results back from the glucose test and I PASS!!! For the results I failed the 2 hr test but you had to pass 2 out of the 3 test in order to be considered as passing the test and I passed the 1 hr and 3 hr so Im good to go. They did tell me that I just need to watch my carbs and sugars to moderate and make sure I dont go overboard but at least I passed!

Just for numbers-
Fasting was 94 (had to be 126 or less)-PASS
1 hr-182 (had to be 190 or less)-PASS
2 hr-177 (had to be 165 or less)-FAIL
3 hr-135 (had to be 145 or less) -PASS

For the 4-d ultrasound Little Morgan still didnt want to cooperate with us and while she was moving it just wasnt the right way. The ultrasound technician was so nice and has agreed to do it for the 3rd time free since she has not cooperated either time and we are doing it in the afternoon at our next appointment on March 25 (week from today) so hopefully she will cooperate I hope! She has gained another 2 ounces and is up to an even 3 and a half pounds.

First big Scare of PG.....

Well this wasnt how the week was supposed to start but before you read on everything is ok. Last night I took a hard fall & fell face first on our ceramic tile after tripping over the gate (just lost my balance I guess).

Luckily I caught myself from falling on the baby but my arm & knees are killing! I thought everything would be ok last night & she would start moving but she never did. Neither Chad nor I got any sleep at all last night but of course I kept on saying everything is ok I dont need to go to the ER.

This morning I still had not felt her move (she is sooo active in the morning) but thought if I eat something with a little sugar she will start moving and everything will be ok so I went on to school. Well Chad called the nurse as soon as they opened & she said get in asap so I got someone to cover and they got a sub in quickly thank goodness. Im thankful to work with wonderful people that were willing to help out in anyway.

I dont think words could express the moment we went into the sonogram room how scared we both were, what was going to be the outcome. I think she could have said anything beforehand and I seriously wasnt really listening I was soo worried about our little Morgan. We got a sonogram & she obviously just got scared & was not moving enough for me to feel her. My placenta is very thick so she has to kick or move extra hard in order for me to feel her. We are thankful that everything is clear and she is ok!

They got me back very quickly and monitored me for a while and everything looked fine she just wasnt making any big moves. That sonogram was worth every penny and more just to have reassurance our little angel was ok. She's measuring a week ahead (27 wks) & already 2.5 lbs!

I saw the doctor and she checked my cervix (can I just say ouch!) to make sure I was not dialating or such and I was not thank goodness. She sent me home and told me I was to stay in the bed and stay off my feet today and drink lots of fluids. If I was still feeling ok then I could go back to work tomorrow. Of course the doctor and the nurse told me if I ever fall again to call ASAP do not hesitate. Hopefully I wont have any more scares like that.

I know for now my knees are going to be bruised up and somehow when I feel I whacked my arm out of socket too but honestly thats the least of my worries, our little Morgan is ok and thats all that really matters!

Its a....

healthy beautiful baby GIRL!

We are so excited and Chads intuition was right the entire time. Heartbeat was 146 bpm and measuring perfectly, all body parts are in check and measured within a day of the EDD. The baby was sound asleep and didnt want to wake up but she finally cooperated with us.

We have a daughter-her name will be Morgan Elizabeth!

Baby Growing strong!

Baby is growing strong! Today was absolutely beyond miraclous and has truly shown me what a miracle this baby is. The baby's hb is 160 and she measured again (just for fun) and it was 164. Im measuring 3 days ahead at 11w5d. We were told we have a wild child since the baby was trying to run from the part that catches the hb, it was rather funny I must admit-a wild child at 11weeks, I cant imagine what it will be like when it starts moving and I get to see it. I seriously could have watched it all day it was just AMAZING. I couldnt believe how much the baby was already moving. I dont think I was really expecting it to be moving and so quickly already...WOW!

Our next appt is Dec. 21 (we will be out for the holidays then) and we get to find out whether we will be buying pink or blue I absolutely cant wait. Its just so miraculous to see this little baby that has been formed in my belly by God. I just cant believe it.

Afterwards we went by Babies R Us I think for maybe like our 3rd trip this week..haha! We looked at strollers and just everything. I think we have finally come up with which one we want I cant wait to actually buy it, but it will probably be after the first of the year.

For the $5 camcorder....
We have an Ame.rican Ex.press card that we have had for quite some time that we have to pay off each month (cant carry a balance). Well we have wracked up points to get the camera (& still have lots more left) and decided what better way to use them but to buy a video camera. Well we had to actually buy it through De.ll (in order to use the points) and well long story short they screwed up and we didn't have to use any points at all due to their screw up. So it really was $5 because we got extra stuff. So now we have the points and the camcorder to use on something else. It really is a great thing with the card because you get free stuff for things you would pay for anyway so it does add up quickly. I mean how could you resist free stuff? I must say though you do have to be disciplined in order to do it because you cant carry a balance.

Last but not least Saturday is the big game in Starkville, MS (MSU vs. Alabama). They always have a close game no matter how bad we have been so hopefully it will be the same. Ill hope for a win but not thinking its very likely.

We have a baby!

Our appointment went really well. The funny part of it...one of my co-workers who is also pg did not know. Well we walked in and of course instantly I guess she knew something was up because its not every day that your husband goes to the Ob-gyn with you..haha! She asked "so is congrats in store for you" Yep.

We went back for the ultrasound and baby is measuring a little ahead and our new due date is June 1. We got to see our babys hb which was 141 (Chad thinks its a girl..haha, actually he is convinced its a girl we will see) and yes there is only one in there:) The monitor was a huge plasma TV it was rather neat to see it I must admit, you couldnt miss it. The heartbeat and baby was found almost instantly so that made me feel very relieved.

We really liked the doctor we went too (we had been going to a RE before and were released) and she gave us lots of information to read and samples of vitamins.

Our next appt is in 4 weeks Nov. 12....cant wait! Such exciting day! Its also my grandfathers birthday as well, he is now 91 yrs old.

Funny Story

One of my students asked me today, Mrs. Wallace how long have you been
married for..I said 6 years. She then said "well isn't it about time you
have some babies", and when are you going to have one? I then said when
the time is right I guess. Well several times she kept saying are you pg,
are you pg, would you even tell us if you were? I said probably not I
wouldn't want you to know (joking around). She said everyone I bet Mrs.
Wallace is pg and she wont tell us because she hasn't said no, isn't that
right Mrs. Wallace. I just said when the time is right Ill have a kid.
It was quite funny I must admit but no I didn't tell them. Not quite
ready to tell my high school students.

Found this today I was trying to remember for tomorrow if its a X hb
it might be a girl, and X it will be a boy. Some of the other things
on it seemed kind of dumb though. So how many moms remember their
babies HB the first time and it seemed to play in that role
(boy or girl?) just curious.

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/naming/knowing-gender-folklore/

Tomorrow is our big appointment, the closer it gets the more I get a
bit nervous and excited. I just want everything to be ok with
our little baby.We have waited so long for the miracle of life.
Our appointment is tomorrow!

Morning/Nightime Sickness

Well I think its finally hit the morning or more nighttime sickness for me. It hasnt failed that it seems like everything I eat seems to affect my stomach big time. I have not thrown up yet but feel like my days are coming soon. I do think its funny how its called morning sickness but mine always seems to come right after dinner.

Less than 48 hrs till our first OB Appt..cant wait but still a little nervous too. Its Wednesday afternoon and it cant come soon enough!

Hope everyone had a great weekend ours was very lazy but much needed. This weekend is Homecoming at our school so it will be a crazy week for sure but fun

2 weeks...

I cant wait for 2 weeks from today. We get to go to the doctor for the first time, Im soo excited! So for all you expecting or moms what all do they do at the first ultrasound?

Tomorrow I will be 5 weeks along..yeah! Ill start doing all the pregnancy things each week starting tomorrow so check back then.