The Wilsons..

2 months already!

2010-01-05T05:49:00.005-06:00

Technically, Whitley made two months on NYE, but with the effing growth spurt from Hades happening and Whit having a little hacky-sounding cough... lets just say Mama hasnt had much time for anything.

Whitley is much more alert these days. She is fascinated by anything that turns in circles, specifically fans and her mobile on the swing, the deer on the wall, blinking Christmas lights, and mirrors. She LOVES mirrors! She still hasnt started showing much interest in toys though. Oh, and she has definitely found her hands.. she loves to knaw on them, which I'm hoping isnt the coming signs of early teething. Shoot me now if it is...

Whitley also smiles all the time, and it warms my heart in an unexplainable way to see her grin and coo at me and her daddy. She "talks" to Dusty alot more than to me, but its so funny to watch them interact.

We go for our 2 month checkup and shots :( on Thursday, so I'll update with height and weight afterwards... until then.. enjoy the cuteness of this adorable little girl!

The Best Christmas EVER!

2009-12-25T23:13:00.006-06:00

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas!!! Our first Christmas was more than we could ever imagine! Even though Whitley is too little to open gifts, she was still showered with so much love and fun toys to grow into in the next year. We got a camcorder (woopwoop!) and I got 2 new lens for my camera, but my favorite gift was from Dusty. He ordered this necklace for me except it has Whit's name on it instead ;)

Here's a few pics to share with you of of first Christmas! Enjoy!!!

Happy 1 month birthday Whitley!!

2009-12-01T18:41:00.001-06:00

Sweet Girl,

I can't believe its been 31 days since we welcomed you into this world. You are growing more and more each day. The bigger you get the more I cherish you snuggling up on my chest and falling asleep in my arms, because I know that wont last forever. In the blink of an eye, you will be walking and talking, and gaining your own sense of innocent independence. Mama and Daddy can't remember what life was life without you. You have filled a hole in our hearts that we didnt even know existed.

It seems like you are going through a growth spurt this week because you're eating alot more frequent and sleeping alot more that usual, but you still go down for bed at around 11 and then wake up anywheres from 2-3 to eat again, and then back down till around 5:30-6. You just made the move to size 1 diapers, but you're is still mostly in newborn clothes. We go for our one month check up on Friday, and I can't wait to see how big you have grown. I hope that you're gas pains start to subside, because it breaks Mama and Daddy's heart to see you in pain.

You definitely love to be held, especially when I hold you on my chest. You will fall asleep almost anytime someone rocks you. You aren't too fond of your swing, you tolerate it for about 10 minutes and then start fussing to be picked up. You have started to like your bouncer more and more, but like the swing, you have your limit of 10 or 15 minutes. Taking you paci hasn't been a problem, but you insist on someone holding it for you.. Your personality is showing through more and more everyday. Although you haven't smiled at mama or daddy personally, your little laughs and grins in your sleep are what I live for. Andddd, you make the FUNNIEST faces sometimes! You are quite the talker.. in your sleep, after eating, or just sitting, and you always have your "crazy hands" out in front of you, (daddy says you get that from your Mama, who wouldn't be able to talk if her hands were tied..) Going for a ride in the car or even in your stroller does wonders for calming you down, usually you are asleep within minutes. ;)

Speaking of things you get from your Mama and Daddy, you definitely look just like your Daddy! From everything from your adorable dimple chin to your little nose and ears, your Daddy definitely marked you well. Since your daddy and I both have blue eyes, you really don't have a choice in that department, but I think they're shaped like mine.

Please continue to grow strong and healthy, and always know that Mama and Daddy love you with all our hearts!

Love, Mama

Whitley's first Thanksgiving!

2009-12-01T11:33:00.000-06:00

Even though we couldnt eat the turkey or the dressing, we still looked pretty darn cute!

Turkey picture try #1: FAIL

Ah, the nunnie fixes everything..

Daddy has making her smile by tickling her cheek..

3 weeks already!

2009-11-21T12:22:00.000-06:00

Whitley is growing soooo fast. We took her newborn photos today, and I'm so glad we decided to do them. She has already changed so much already since we brought her home.

BF is still going great. I am trying to pump after each feeding during the day, but I will say it now, a single pump sucks. It takes forever, and by the time I get done with burping, more burping, waiting to see if the gas is going to kick in to give her drops, lay her down.. the last thing I feel like doing is taking 30 mins to pump. But I know if I ever want to have an evening out with just the hubby in the next few months, then I must pump.

Post-partum recovery... I am feeling great, still having some spotting/ bleeding, but overall I was sore for about the first 5 days after having the c-section, and then each day after that got better and better. I am into one pair of my jeans, but I still have 14 lbs to go to be back at my pre-preg weight.

I will leave you with a few pics of the cutie.

Meet Whitley Kay!

2009-11-10T17:45:00.000-06:00

**I know I'm late on this, but I have tried 3 different times to post this, and each time, Whitley has had other plans!**

Whitley Kay arrived on October 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm. She was 6 lbs 12 oz and 18 3/4 inches long.

I will try my best to post the birth story when I get some time, but for now here is a picture of our adorable doodlebug. Oh, and I have my last belly picture to upload also, its just on my other camera.

38 weeks!

2009-10-29T11:21:00.000-05:00

Picture to come shortly.. patience people.

How far along: 38 weeks, 1 days
Total weight gain/loss: +40 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes and my belly hangs out of all my shirts
Stretch marks? 2 small ones on my right side, and the two squiglys in between my belly button peircing
Sleep: counting down the days to be able to sleep on my side again
Best moment this week: it was actually last week, but getting to see baby Sadie and scheduling my induction was fabulous!
Movement: just rolls and pushes..
Food cravings: cheesecake!

Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 50% effaced, 1 cm dilated, lost MP this morning, light contractions
Belly Button in or out? outtie
What I miss: getting out of the tub on my own
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new..

Milestones: We get to meet our girl in 4 days!!!!!

We have a date!!

2009-10-26T11:26:00.001-05:00

As long as all goes well, Whitley will be making her big appearance on November 3rd! Because of the gestational diabetes, Dr. K is wanting to induce one week early. I have so many feelings and emotions running through about it all, but I trust him 110% and know that he will do whatever is best for Whitley and I. I can't believe that in one week we will be meeting our sweet girl!

On a different note, my cousin in law was induced Fri night and at 7 pm Sat night they finally decided to do a c-section. She was 37 weeks to the day. Wyatt came out a big 8lb 3oz baby, but unfortunately had to be put in NICU because his lungs were not fully developed and he was having trouble with feeding. He is now in the special care nursery until he has 24 hours of good feeding. He is breathing better on his own but please, PLEASE keep him in your prayers.

36 weeks

2009-10-19T14:13:00.000-05:00

We are two days away from being full term!! Whitley is welcome to make her arrival any day as long as her little lungs are fully developed!

How far along: 36 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: +38 lbs
Maternity clothes? so ready to be back in my old clothes..
Stretch marks? still just the loner on the right side and the one between the belly button peircing holes
Sleep: I miss it.
Best moment this week: seeing Whitley on the u/s screen
Movement: we had a bit of a scare Thursday bec she decided to turn and I wasnt feeling much movement, but since then she has been going crazy in there as usual..
Food cravings: hot fresh donuts

Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: 0 dilation, sporatic contrax mostly at night
Belly Button in or out? out
What I miss: my old body and sleeping on my stomach
What I am looking forward to: umm Whitley making her big arrival of course!
Weekly Wisdom: enjoy the 20-30 week period!

Milestones: Whitley is healthy as can be and all vitals are looking great!

Getting Ready for Whitley Kay!

2009-10-12T15:59:00.001-05:00

We were so worried that the weather would be nasty for our shower Saturday, that and combined with it being only two hours before kickoff time of LSU vs FL, we were shocked at how many friends and family actually showed up to celebrate with us! The cake and food were fabulous!! We had a great time, and feel more than blessed by all the gifts we received!

Here's a few pictures from Saturday!

Oh, and did I mention the awesome cake?

A huge thanks to all that made it so special!

it's the little things...

2009-10-07T16:56:00.000-05:00

like homemade quilts from Dusty's grandma:

and crocheted blankets made with all the love in the world for our little girl:

that make me feel so truely blessed to have such amazing family and friends who are as anxious as we are to meet this sweet baby girl!

35 Weeks!

2009-10-07T15:36:00.006-05:00

Geez freakin louise.

This little girl is going to be here before we know it. Making the 35/35 makes things feel like they are moving at lightning speed. Her nursery isnt finished, clothes arent washed, bags arent packed... we are not ready yet, dammit!

How far along: 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +30 lbs
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? one new one on my right side, and one developing one between my belly button peircing holes
Sleep: getting up 3-4x a night to pee, waking up from a dead sleep from a contraction, oh and on top of that trying to work 10 hour work days.. just not happening..
Best moment this week: celebrating an amazing 1st anniversary with Dusty!!!
Movement: everywheres
Food cravings: no new cravings this week

Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: a few contractions, lots of BH, dr is insisting on doing an internal this Friday, so we shall see if they have done any good...
Belly Button in or out? out
What I miss: a day without back spasms and hand numbness
What I am looking forward to: shower this Saturday!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: 35 weeks along, 35 days to go!

33 weeks..

2009-09-28T15:30:00.004-05:00

Forgive me, I totally slacked on getting a 32 week picture or even finding the time to make a 32 week post..

But in other news.... 33 weeks! well technically, 33 weeks, 5 days...

(sorry for the blur!)

How far along: 33 weeks, days

Total weight gain/loss: +28 lbs

Maternity clothes? Old Navy Gauchos and a really cute pink top will be arriving at my door on Friday!

Stretch marks? none on the belly, but the ones on the side of my girls are def making an appearance

Sleep: what's that??

Best moment this week: falling asleep with baby Tynes in my arms, I can't wait for that feeling of comfort with Whitley

Movement: her feet stay in my boobs, she constantly feels the need to punch my right side, and I feel hiccups in my butt.. she is beating me up from the inside

Food cravings: sweet tea, brownies

Food aversions: none

Gender: GIRL!

Labor Signs: no new contrax..

Belly Button in or out? the edges are out but the inside is still flat.

What I miss: not needing help to get out of the bathtub, off the couch, etc

What I am looking forward to: my 1st anniversary this weekend!

Weekly Wisdom: nadda

Milestones: still can't believe she's so close to being here!!!

31 weeks!

2009-09-15T10:29:00.002-05:00

I am back from the beach! No sunburn, thanks to the oh so lovely weather we had (insert sarcasm here) but Sunday the sun came out with full force, and we were able to get a few really good maternity photos! Hopefully I'll finish editing them by the end of the week, so I can upload them for everyone to see!!
How far along: 31 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +24 lbs, go to the dr on Fri for official weigh in
Maternity clothes? I really need more shirts, I just really dont want to buy them with only 2 months left..
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: it actually hasnt been to bad.. This weekend I got to sleep in a king size bed at the condo, and I seriously did NOT want to give it up...
Best moment this week: relazing at the beach and taking maternity pictures!
Movement: yes, and she is now kicking/ punching so hard that it hurts!
Food cravings: boiled peanuts and cream cheese caramel dip with granny smith apples... together...
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:had my first contraction Sunday night.. pretty freaky there..
Belly Button in or out? its pretty much flat, just depending on how she is turned
What I miss: eating a huge breakfast and not feeling guilty about it bec of my sugars..
What I am looking forward to: my shower this Sunday at church!!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: it totally freaks me out that she could be here in a matter of 6 weeks.. and there is SOO much left to do to get ready for her arrival!

The view from above..

2009-09-08T14:51:00.005-05:00

Since I totally slacked and wasnt able to post my 30 week belly pic in a timely fashion, I am including an extra belly pic on this one. I will be 31 weeks tomorrow, lets hope we can get a 31 pic in before next Monday..

I present you with the 30w6d belly pic, sunburnt and all:

How far along: 30 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +24 lbs
Maternity clothes? my shirts are getting too short...
Stretch marks? no new ones
Sleep: it sucks. it just plain sucks. it should be mandatory that you must automatically upgrade to a king size bed once you become pregnant. There just isn't enough room in our queen size bed for the both of us.
Best moment this week: having a lazy day at the river
Movement: other than feeling her kick me in my boobs, she is still a little wiggle worm..
Food cravings: I had the worst craving ever for Pizza Hut's stuffed crust pizza on Sunday, and my awesome in-laws brought it to us on their way home from BR! They are the best!!
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:none
Belly Button in or out? its pretty much flat, just depending on how she is turned
What I miss: beer. especially after yesterday.. my BF had Mich Ultra's new Pomegranate Raspberry.. I wanted it sooooo bad!
What I am looking forward to: my last minute beach trip getaway this weekend!!Weekly Wisdom: lets just say lotion and aloe vera will be my bffs this week..
Milestones: Whitley hits a growth spurt this week, she should start gaining about 1/2 a pound each week till I deliver!

29 week post

2009-09-01T14:47:00.002-05:00

got lost in iforgottotakeaweeklybellypicanditstoolatenow land...

but I promise to have 30 weeks belly pic up tomorrow or thursday.

speaking of 30 weeks... whiskey. tango. foxtrot. this is just going by wayyyy to quickly!

countdown to 40 weeks: 70 days to go..
countdown to 37 weeks: 49 days to go...

belated 28 week belly pic

2009-08-25T11:51:00.004-05:00

Sorry this is so late, it just seems like I have been non-stop these last few days. I went to the dr Friday for my 28 week checkup. Dr. K said just from measuring the size of my uterus, he believes we will have a fairly large baby come November. After hearing that, I'm fairly certain that my girl parts shuttered in fear. Hopefully the u/s in the coming months proves otherwise.

Good news on the GD front. If my numbers continue to stay lower than the max number, I will only have to test twice a day instead of 4x a day! woohoo for less finger pricks! My only issue if my fasting numbers.. it seems like those are always right at or one point below that 95 number.

How far along: 28 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +22 lbs
Maternity clothes? I lucked up and found two really cute maternity tops at walmart yesterday for $1!!! 1 whole dollar!!
Stretch marks? no new ones, yet
Sleep: i am getting more uncomfortable at night trying to find a good sleeping position, and my body temperature goes nuts... one hour I am waking up from night sweats, the next I am stealing the covers from Dusty because I am freezing. Lets just say our electricty bill has been out the wazoo because I keep it on 68-66 at night.
Best moment this week: above maternity top deals!
Movement: im not sure if its her head or what, but I keep feeling pressure towards my pelvic bone. I also get feet lodged in my ribs and owww is all i can say!
Food cravings: nothing really...
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:none
Belly Button in or out? its pretty much flat, just depending on how she is turned in the ute.
What I miss: ...
What I am looking forward to: getting the crib put together..
Weekly Wisdom: enjoy these last couple months, because they will fly by!
Milestones: If Whitley comes before her due date like Dr. K is expecting her too, we only have about 8-9 more weeks! Of course, she is welcome to stay in as long as she needs to bake!!

decisions, decisions...

2009-08-18T15:36:00.002-05:00

After hours and hours spent looking for "the stroller" we decided on the InSTEP Safari stroller. We definitely wanted the three wheeled stroller because of the rough terrain around the house, and feel the tires will hold up much better out here than the 4 wheel stroller. Between the three color choices, we opted for the brown/blue/ orange trim.

Originally when we started looking, there is only one or two travel system three wheel strollers, so I figured I would just have to buy the infant seat seperately. So I started on my quest for a infant carseat.. and this is where you come in.

I have narrowed my options down to two carseats. Both are rated very high in safety ratings and are gender neutral (really more boyish, but thats a whole 'nother post on neutral=boyish) and are compatible with the stroller.

Graco Safeseat in Birkshire

the pattern looks like this:

Then we have my next choice, Chicco Keyfit 30

Please tell me your opinions, good and bad on these two seats!

27 weeks!

2009-08-14T17:55:00.004-05:00

This week has been good so far. My BS readings have been spread across the board but still maintained under the max number. Mostly thats due to trying out what I can eat and what I can't. I have had a huge sweet tooth this past week (hello, I baked banana crumb bread at 10 pm Wed night..)

Not to mention I have been craving chips and salsa and sushi (not together, thank goodness) like a mad woman.

I started having issues with bewbie leakage.. and thats never fun, but its mostly at night that the issue arises, so it hasn't been too bad!
How far along: 27 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: +21 lbs
Maternity clothes? need some new shirts, all mine are getting too short
Stretch marks? no new ones
Sleep: eh.. same ole thing.. up at least twice to pee and turn the ac down
Best moment this week: scoring $1 6-9 and 9-12 adorable dresses at walmart!!
Movement: all the time
Food cravings: chilis chips and salsa mainly
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:none
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: not having to watch every.single.carb.
What I am looking forward to: getting the crib put together..
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: Whitley should be weighing almost 2.5 lbs!!

26 weeks- officially in 3rd trimester!!!

2009-08-09T16:15:00.003-05:00

Say it with me: OMG, OMG, OMG!!! Whitley will be here before we know it, only 3 months away!

How far along: 26 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +20 lbs-- I am terrified of the damn scale.. every time I step on it, it gets closer to that unmentionable number that I soooo didnt want to go too.
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? still just the newbie on the right side
Sleep: hasn't been too good
Best moment this week: seeing my best friend hold her little boy in her arms and imagining what it will feel like when I have Whit in my arms, just really thinking about it makes me tear up
Movement: all the time and all over
Food cravings: cheesecake..mmm
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:none
Belly Button in or out? still in, but its the freakest thing when I raise my belly just the slightest bit, it sticks out..
What I miss: cooking with butter
What I am looking forward to: my showers! I will be having one at church Sept 20th and a couples shower/ Dusty birthday part on Oct 10th!!!
Weekly Wisdom: cherish the time you have being pregnant, the kicks, the hiccups, all the little movements that remind you that she is safe inside, because before you know it she will be in your arms..
Milestones: realizing that now that Tynes is here, Whitley is next.. OMG!!

25 weeks

2009-08-03T09:53:00.003-05:00

What a week.. on Friday I went in to do my 3 hour glucose test, and unfortunately, I failed. So from now until when Whitley is born, I do finger pricks 4x a day to test my blood sugar. So far it has been in excellent range, actually the highest it has been is 97, and that was even after a small amount of banana pudding.

Changing my dieting habits has actually been alot easier than I anticipated. Mainly, cutting out almost all of the butter usage when cooking (I will miss you Land O' Lakes) and substituting with olive oil, or butter flavored cooking spray. I recommend diabeticgourmet.com, that website is loaded with GD-friendly recipes that so far have been delicious!!! As I find award worthy recipes, I will try to post them for anyone looking.

The 25 week picture is somewhat late, but we have just been going and going, but I was able to snap a pic after getting home late Saturday night from going out to eat for Dusty's grandparent's 56 wedding anniversary! WOW! So please excuse the tired looking eyes..

How far along: 25 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: +18 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes

Stretch marks? found a small one on my right hip
Sleep: was actually somewhat better the last week or so..

Best moment this week: well not Whitley-related, but my best friend is being induced on WEDNESDAY!!!
Movement: all the time, I feel her the most in the afternoons and late at night.
Food cravings: lets not go there.. all the foods I can't have basically

Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: fried food..
What I am looking forward to: meeting Tynes Lee on Wednesday!
Weekly Wisdom: pretty much all the info the nurse gave me on GD
Milestones: wouldn't really call it a milestone, but I was diagnosed with GD on Friday. :(

Nursery progress!

2009-08-01T12:29:00.006-05:00

I can't express how thankful I am for my husband, my family, and friends, because without them.. this post wouldn't exist! They have been so helpful with getting Whit's room ready and dealing with my "polite" requests.

Daddy Dusty nailing the rope on the walls

it's up and looking good!

armoire and the wall where the crib will go

dresser/ changing table

my mirror project, still in progress, but looks much better white!

24 weeks!

2009-07-23T10:19:00.004-05:00

Woohoo for Viability!

Also a huge thanks to my friend Lyndsey who offered up her maternity clothes for me, a major help and nice way to save money!

How far along: 24 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: I think I am up about 15 lbs, my scale at home keeps giving me incorrect reads, but I will know for sure tomorrow at my 24 week apt
Maternity clothes? yep, and I am so thankful for my friends that lent me theirs!
Stretch marks? my old school ones on my chest are becoming more prominent, but no new ones (that I have seen.. and I do nightly checks!)
Sleep: not so hot.. I wake up every few hours to pee, cant find a comfortable position, and a snoogle is too big to fit in a queen size bed with my husband...
Best moment this week: the reassurance of viability, knowing that we are this much closer to meeting our precious Whitley. oh and hopefully my best friend Rachel will be having her little boy any day now!!!
Movement: all the time, I feel her the most in the afternoons and late at night.
Food cravings: fettucine freakin alfredo! and brownies
Food aversions: none
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: been having a few Braxton Hicks, but its gotten better since I upped my water intake
Belly Button in or out? in, but still getting more and more shallow
What I miss: nothing really for the moment... I am pretty content being big and pregnant.
What I am looking forward to: dr's apt tomorrow, hopefully good news on the glucose screening!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing really..
Milestones: viability and hopefully getting the nursery painting finished over this weekend!

Wall Letters

2009-07-21T10:15:00.003-05:00

I finally finished cutting out Whitley's name for her wall letters. I am still trying to figure out how I can hang them in a cute-sy western way.

I still have to glue the paper on to the letters, but you get the gist of it!

23 weeks, also late..

2009-07-20T15:57:00.005-05:00

I meant to post this on Sunday, but because I walked around for 4 days with a dead camera and a bad case of pregnancy brain, I couldnt put my hands on my camera battery charger to save my life.. but all is well because I found it and have 23 week pictures!

Oh and blogger was being totally screwy with me yesterday so I said to hell with it..

the REALLY late 23 week picture:

I'll resume the whole weekly questionaire when I post the 24 week pictures.. not much has changed, lol!

22 weeks.. a bit late

2009-07-13T10:47:00.003-05:00

It seems like this last week has just flown by. Of course it didnt help that my laptop crashed on Wednesday...We had a full week last week, then my sister had her state tournament starting Friday. Then Sat morning she had another game, and then we had to drive an hour to go to a wedding for D's cousin, and Dusty was a groomsman. Yesterday just seemed like a blur, we got up early and drove to Jackson, MS to purchase this:

I cant wait to get the crib in and set it all up! Hopefully we will be finished painting by the end of this week!

Here is a pic of me from the wedding, we'll go ahead and make that my 22 week pic! fully belly progress will be back in business in a few days!

I found my crib set!!

2009-07-06T19:47:00.003-05:00

and I am in loooove with it :)

Starting with the crib:

then the dresser (will be used also as a changing table):

and the armoire:
I LOVE it!! I can't wait to get it in the nursery and see how it looks with the bedding!!!

21 weeks!

2009-07-04T03:53:00.003-05:00

I knew there was a reason I was a few days late to posting this, but I didn't know that reason until late last night. Dusty and I were both exhausted, and all I could think about was studying the back of my eyelids as soon as my head hit the pillow.

Well, Miss. Whitley had other ideas.. As I laid there I could feel her rolling and kicking, and since Dusty hasn't been able to feel her kick, I told him to give me his hand and see if he could feel her. He was probably thinking another lost cause, because everytime he puts his hands on her she either immediately quits bouncing around or the kicks are pretty light. After a minute or so, she was only doing some light punching and kicking, and he couldnt feel it, and then all of a sudden, whop! She kicked so hard, and Dusty said, "Ohhhh! I felt that!" And then another Whop! Two hard kicks later, and I just sat there and giggled like a little kid, she has never kicked me that hard, and I'm so glad he was able to feel her :)

eh, please don't judge me by my nasty veins in my tummy, i hate them!

How far along: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10lbs
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? yes, they are faint, but I noticed two about an inch long on my left side
Sleep: I am typing this at 4 am, with kicks and butt pain, and a snoring bear in my bed.. do you really want to know how my sleep is?
Best moment this week: last night
Movement: all the time! rolling, kicking, punching, hiccups, and using my bladder as her personal trampoline
Food cravings: Peanut Butter M&M's

Food aversions: none
Gender: girl!!!!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: life without sciatic nerve pain
What I am looking forward to: getting together with family tomorrow for the 4th!

Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: I got a ton of stranger comments last week, and its the greatest little high :)

20 weeks!! Halfway there!!!!

2009-06-25T11:57:00.003-05:00

woohooo!!!

on a totally random note, I am DREADING August and September. like seriously. It was 101 yesterday. in JUNE.... not cool!!

How far along: 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: up 9 lbs!!! i feel like a heifer... I will have the official weight gain tomorrow at my u/s, but at my PCP on Monday I was up 9 lbs from pre-preg
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? none...yet
Sleep: its getting better actually, still getting up at least twice to pee, but sleep is sound
Best moment this week: feeling those kicks.. I love it!
Movement: definitely.. I feel her multiple times a day now
Food cravings: tart and sweet fruits.. plums, watermelon, peaches, etc and cucumbers & italian dressing, but I love that anyways..
Food aversions: none
Gender: girl!!!!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? still in
What I miss: bending over without thinking twice
What I am looking forward to: tomorrows anatomy scan!
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: halfway there!!! I can't believe it!!!!

Meet Miss Whitley!!!

2009-06-22T20:46:00.004-05:00

Please excuse her, she's a bit camera shy..except for when it came time to show her stuff.. We may have to reverse that once she comes out of the womb...

"maybe I will show you my face..."

"maybe not"

We go for our full anatomy scan this friday so be ready for more u/s pics!!

19 weeks!!!

2009-06-18T11:26:00.003-05:00

I still cant believe its going by so quickly! I have been so blessed so far to have such an easy pregnancy, and can't wait to see what the next 21 weeks or so will have in store!

I have definitely noticed my belly has gotten much more firm in the last week, and I feel like she may be starting to move up some. many thanks to my Nana who graciously offered to bring me shopping for maternity clothes sometime in the near future for my birthday!!

How far along: 19 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: ehh i have no idea..
Maternity clothes? yep
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: waking up every couple hours to pee sucks.
Best moment this week: this morning when Dusty told me about his dream
Movement: feeling those kicks and rolls!
Food cravings: still Dr. Pepper fountain drink, watermelon, and sour stuff
Food aversions: none
Gender: girl!!!!!
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in, but starting to get slightly more shallow
What I miss: a good margarita
What I am looking forward to: a vacation
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new
Milestones: nothing new other than just loving my little Whitley

18 week belly!!!

2009-06-10T21:50:00.003-05:00

Wow, I can't believe I am almost halfway through this pregnancy!

So many great things have happened in the last few weeks, I have started feelings kicks, we went Friday to see what our little bit was, and I can honestly say it was one of the greatest, most unexpected surprises of my life. Now, I can't imagine carrying any other life other than my little Whitley Kay. My belly is actually starting to resemble a mother with child instead of a girl that went a little to overboard on the Doritos and chocolate chip cookie dough.

So here it is!
How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: im scared to step on a scale

Maternity clothes? yep

Stretch marks? no
Sleep: waking up every couple hours to pee sucks.
Best moment this week: its a tie between finding out what Whitley was and giving her a name

Movement: feeling those kicks!
Food cravings: Dr. Pepper fountain drink, watermelon

Food aversions: none
Gender: girl!!!!!

Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in, but starting to get slightly more shallow
What I miss: sleeping through the night
What I am looking forward to: a vacation
Weekly Wisdom: nothing new

Milestones: knowing what Whitley is and naming her makes everything so.much.more.REAL!!!

God has the best sense of humor!!!

2009-06-07T12:25:00.003-05:00

We all thought baby wilson was a little boy, well we were WRONG!!!

But we are soo excited about our little girl, and I cant wait to get started on her room!!! I will upload ultrasound pictures later, but for now you can see all the cute outfits she has already gotten!!!

17 Weeks..

2009-06-07T12:17:00.002-05:00

OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!

2009-06-02T15:36:00.000-05:00

MySpace Countdown

16 weeks!!

2009-05-28T11:21:00.003-05:00

This week has been hell due to some terrible circumstances, but I managed to squeeze in a pic last night after we got home.

How far along: 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: back to pre-pg weight

Maternity clothes? yes

Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: waking up every couple hours to pee sucks.
Best moment this week: there hasnt been a whole lot of good moments this week..

Movement: no kicks yet

Food cravings: Dr. Pepper fountain drink

Food aversions: nada
Gender: we find out June 5th
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: drinking a beer
What I am looking forward to: going Saturday to look at cribs and dressers!!
Weekly Wisdom: not really wisdom, but after everything that happened this week, my biggest fear now is loosing my child. No parent should have to bury their child. No one.
Milestones: none

15 weeks

2009-05-21T20:06:00.005-05:00

I know, I totally failed at posting a 14 week picture, or even taking one.. my apologies to readers. I apologized to the kid by indulging in a extra scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream the other day, and he seemed to like it alot.

2 more weeks till we find out what the lil bit is! I'm banking on a boy!!!!

How far along: 15 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: not sure, but i'll find out at the dr tomorrow

Maternity clothes? pants and some shirts

Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: terrible insomnia hits between 1- 3:30 almost every night, plus i cant get comfy to save my life..
Best moment this week: having people notice the belly and not think it's a beer gut

Movement: starting to feel flutters!
Food cravings: nothing really, still wanting tons of fruit!
Food aversions: nada
Gender: we find out June 5th
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: sleeping through the night
What I am looking forward to: finding out what the baby is!
Weekly Wisdom: none really..
Milestones: 5 more weeks to the halfway point!

My Momma..

2009-05-11T10:17:00.006-05:00

Okay since yesterday was mother's day, and we were running around like crazy until the late hours of the night, I didnt get a chance to post this like I wanted. My mom and I have always had one very prominent characteristic we shared together, we are always late for EVERYTHING. So that just only makes this right by posting it the day after Mother's Day.

If you would have asked me 6 or 7 years ago who I thought I would be best friends with when I was 23, I probably would have said my BFF Emily or Jenny or Dusty. Even if I thought deep down in my heart, I would have never said my momma. We were total opposites and we couldn't hardly stand to be in the room with one another. We bickered constantly. Looking back now, I am shocked that my dad maintained a full head of dark brown hair and it didnt immediately go gray after I graduated from high school. Of course, me being the know it all teen I was, I hardly ever apologized for my actions, because at the ripe age of 17 I KNEW I was right and she was wrong.

Ah... the wonderful teen years..

Too make a long story very short, it wasnt until I moved off to college that we started having somewhat of a cordial relationship. I would occasionally come home on the weekends and almost everytime we would scuffle about something or another. It wasnt that I was a rebellious teen or a hell'in, we just had different views of the way things worked. We still have this to a point today, but I would say that both of our views have broadened greatly, and we have a much greater appreciation for that.

When I moved back home my last semester of college, I was absolutely terrified that our relationship would suffer from us being under the same roof again. Although we had our disagreements here and there, it wasn't nearly as bad as the terrible high school years. Thank goodness I got my dad's knack for keeping a cool head because if not, it may have gotten really bad at times.

So you may be wondering why I am still writing all of this, bec it seems as if we just dont get along at all. Well, accually it is quite the opposite. I can say that with the exception of Dusty, my mom is truly my best friend. I know she leads a busy, hectic schedule with getting my brother ready for college, finding a school for my sister for the fall, and constantly standing by my dad and supporting him as he goes through his life everyday dealing with lupus. Not to mention working a full time job! And the thing that gets me the most, is that she still makes time for me.

She is always available for chit chat when I call, and if I am ever in a bind I know I can count on her to come through for me. She may not completely understand my opinion on things, but she respects them just as I respect hers. I can't wait for her to be the grandmother of my unborn child, and I know that she will do a wonderful job of spoiling him and teaching him all the things that Dusty and I can't.

She still keeps her quirky-ness and is always there when I need a good laugh. Anytime I walk into their house, no matter what she's doing, she always stops to come hug me and give me a kiss, and ask me how my day was.. even if she is covered to her elbows in flour. She has unconditional love for me, even when I don't deserve it. She truly is a awesome woman, and I couldn't be prouder to call her my momma and my friend. I know she doesn't read this, but I love you momma! You're the best!!

well, isn't that just nifty..

2009-05-07T16:29:00.002-05:00

It seems like dates always play a big role in my life for some reason or another.. not just with my life, but just in general. For example, My birthday and father's day share the same day every so often, each family member of mine is born close to a holiday. Dusty's birthday is 10.11, Our wedding date was 10-4, and now I just realized that the baby's due date is 11.10.09. I seriously doubt that will stay the same, but I just though it was interesting enough to blog about!

whoa baby, its really a baby in there!

2009-05-07T13:41:00.004-05:00

I am officially in my 2nd trimester now! ::throws confetti!:: woohoo! I love this feeling, and I am soaking it in because I know that I will probably be on here in about 5 months saying I am so tired of this pregnant feeling! Of course aside from a couple side eyes, I am starting to get stares and smiles when people see my belly, which makes me feel all tingly inside!

so here is the 13 week Momma pics and updates!

How far along: 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: still at pre preg weight

Maternity clothes? pants Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: wish I could get more
Best moment this week: finding out my chromosome analysis came back a-okay!

Movement: none
Food cravings: mac n cheese! and Im back to eating alot of fruit
Food aversions: none!
Gender: I will be very surprised if the kid is not a he
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: not hesitating before walking up the stairs to my office.. cant a girl get an elevator around here??
What I am looking forward to: finding out what the baby is!
Weekly Wisdom: none really..
Milestones: making it to my 2nd trimester!

Blog overhaul..

2009-05-05T11:13:00.003-05:00

You know me, I get bored at looking at the same colors after a while.. and since the last blog was slightly boyish, I decided to throw some pink in on this one... The name has changed too, to something slightly simple.

U/S pics- 12 weeks

2009-05-04T10:32:00.003-05:00

I only have one scanned in, I'll try to get the others scanned soon. Baby Wilson is resting comfortably in the ute, and by this picture, I'm already guessing that he/ she is his father's child. All he needs is a lazy boy and a tv and he'll be good to go for the next 6 months!

the vitals:
length: 2.2 in
hb: 154

Everything is right in place for how far along I am!

12 weeks!

2009-04-28T11:35:00.001-05:00

Eh, I think I may have popped slightly early.. This picture was actually taken when I was 12w3d and it was a big difference from my actual 12w picture..I definitely notice my belly alot more in my shirts and the belly is hard..I also am picking up the hb right below my belly button, when just a week ago it was way lower! I got 5 comments from people at church yesterday, it made my day!

How far along: 12 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: back to pre pg weight
Maternity clothes?still just maternity pants
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: thats a sore subject at the moment
Best moment this week: got to see the baby on the u/s again!!
Movement: none
Food cravings: mac n cheese and cup of noodles and choc milk..
Food aversions: none
Gender: still feeling a boy
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: having energy..
What I am looking forward to: 2nd trimester!
Weekly Wisdom: buy a snoogle pillow, it will save your life!
Milestones: seeing the babe and how much it's grown!!

Blame it on the pregnancy brain...

2009-04-27T11:07:00.003-05:00

I just realized that its Monday. I hit 12 weeks this week. Where did 11 weeks go to? Oh thats right, I FORGOT TO POST IT! So sorry that I have kept many of you belly stalkers up for sleepless nights anticipating the 11 week post.. my apologies!

How far along: 11 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: back to pre pg weight
Maternity clothes?still just maternity pants on some days.. like 6 out of 7
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: I really dont get enough
Best moment this week: found the heartbeat!!!
Movement: none
Food cravings: (in best Ralphie voice from A Christmas Story) I want an EFFIN strawberry cheesecake snowball covered condensed cream and stuffed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream... ooooo
Food aversions: none
Gender: still feeling a boy
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: drinking a diet coke without thinking about it.. if that makes sense
What I am looking forward to: my 12 week appt on wednesday!
Weekly Wisdom: "have you been sick?" "not really, only a couple times" "ohh you're definitely having a boy!" coming from my bf's step mom that birthed 4 boys before having a girl...
Milestones: hearing the heartbeat!

**just realized I left my camera and card at home, so I will add my pic tonight or first thing tomorrow am!**

10 weeks!

2009-04-16T10:33:00.003-05:00

Check out this BLOAT! its huge! I finally made the big move after my appt thursday and graduated to maternity pants. I feel 100x better, and my love handles thanked me.

I had forgotten my camera at my office yesterday so the belly pic had to wait until thursday!

How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: down 2 lbs
Maternity clothes?pants
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: it comes and goes, I still feel the urge to crash at about 2 every evening!
Best moment this week: got the baby com (doppler) from my aunt, but still havent found the heartbeat!
Movement: none
Food cravings: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, homemade french fries... i think i have a trend here...
Food aversions: none at the moment.. finally!
Gender: i really dont know, my instinct and gut is saying boy, but EVERYONE is saying girl, esp now be the hb was so high
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: strawberry abita lager...
What I am looking forward to: making it to 2nd tri.. only two more weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: "you wont ever get tired of hearing that sound" my aunt talking about hearing the baby's heartbeat!
Milestones: one week down no nausea!!!

1st ultrasound!!!!

2009-04-13T16:28:00.005-05:00

Wow, it was such a great experience! As I sat in the chair and she squirted the warm jelly on my stomach and pressed the camera to me, our lil bit instantly came into view, I squealed with happiness, and all Dusty could do was grin! It was so amazing to see the heartbeat and know that we made that little one up on the screen. He/She decided to put on a show for us and started wiggling its little arms and legs, and turning all around! Here are the pictures of our littly gummy bear!

a super cute maternity blog..

2009-04-13T10:27:00.001-05:00

I saw this blog on on of the mb I visit and she has so super cute fashion advice and tips for staying hip as a momma to be. Check her out: http://makeroomforstyle.blogspot.com

9 weeks!!

2009-04-07T10:42:00.006-05:00

Wow, already? I have had a few more battles with all day sickness, but not brutal every day sickness like some girls have. Please excuse the appearance, this morning was one of those mornings..

How far along? 9 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: averaged out
Maternity clothes?nope, still using the bella band
Stretch marks? no new ones
Sleep: i dont get enough
Best moment this week: went to see cousin's new baby and makes me want november to get her asap!
Movement: none
Food cravings: nothing really at the moment
Food aversions: eh nothing seems appetizing these days
Gender: still leaning towards a boy
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss:my diet cokes
What I am looking forward to:showing family the u/s pics on easter!
Weekly Wisdom: "being a mother is the best thing you will ever experience in your life"- cousin
Milestones: getting through this past week!

I am such a slacker...

2009-03-31T12:58:00.003-05:00

and I totally blame it on hardly being able to funtion because all I want to do is SLEEP. and EAT. thats it. oh and throw helping a friend get her house ready and going to softball games for the lil sister almost every night in there and you have one tired pregnant woman. So my lil bit, I apologize for not giving you your credit in a timely manner. Im sure I'll catch payback from you shortly, as today you decided to bless me with a nice dose of all day nausea.

How far along? 8 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: up 3 lbs

Maternity clothes?no, but going shopping for pants this wkend

Stretch marks? i found two newbies on my right breast, i named them eleanor and scooter

Sleep: i want it all. the. time.

Best moment this week: cutting my hair, i like having a "mom" haircut for the moment

Movement: none

Food cravings: fruit and sugar sweet things, and breakfast food 24/7

Food aversions: still not to excited about red meat

Gender: i have a pretty strong feeling its a boy

Labor Signs: nope

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss:my jeans fitting comfortably

What I am looking forward to:u/s next thursday!

Weekly Wisdom: a hot dog isnt going to kill you

Milestones: realizing I only have 4 more weeks till I am through the 1st trimester!!

our blueberry is 7 weeks!

2009-03-24T10:19:00.005-05:00

I think I may be typing this while sleeping, because thats all I want to do lately! Oh and apparently my forgetfullness has made a comeback, because I forgot my camera at home when I set it on the table so I wouldn't forget it.. so you will have to wait for the belly pic till tomorrow. ::side note:: it looks pretty similar to last weeks!

How far along? 7 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: down 2 lbs
Maternity clothes? bella band and me are BFF's these days
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: i want more!!!
Best moment this week: going to the dr!
Movement: nope
Food cravings: back to salty, and fruit.. any kind
Food aversions: lately it has been meat
Gender: still trying to talk it into being a boy..
Labor Signs: negative
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: sleep
What I am looking forward to: u/s in 3 weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: get a sea band, they're a life saver..
Milestones: having a 20 hour bit of morning sickness...

Our little sweet pea,

2009-03-17T05:40:00.003-05:00

Is really the size of a sweet pea!

Week 6: Sweet Pea

Growing like crazy, baby is starting to sprout eyes, ears, nose, cheeks and chin. Those little hands and feet- still webbed like paddles- might wiggle by week's end, the heart is beating (almost twice as fast as yours!), and blood is starting to circulate.

6 WEEKS!!!

2009-03-16T10:09:00.006-05:00

Eh, I feel like a goodyear blimp, not that I am complaining AT ALL about being KU, but good golly, my bloat is like whoa...

Here you have it, the 6 week belly, um bloat, pic:

How far along? 6 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: gained 2 lbs

Maternity clothes? nope but i did eye a couple cute maternity tops at the gap this weekend ;)

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: still need more of it

Best moment this week: my aunt telling me i could use her doppler once baby W gets a little bit bigger!!

Movement: just cramps

Food cravings: sour stuff, anything lemon-y

Gender: have a strong feeling it may be a lil man, but im unsure why..

Labor Signs: nope

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: being able to hold my bladder..

What I am looking forward to: dr's apt FRIDAY!!

Weekly Wisdom: "do what works for you, even if that means eating a cheeseburger every day." a 82 year old lady at my church, haha!

Milestones: buttoning my "cute booty" jeans on Friday!

I have become..

2009-03-12T13:18:00.002-05:00

a human garbage disposal... Seriously I want to eat everything in sight!

I am still knocking on wood that I dont start the m/s around the 6th week as many other 1st tri girls do...

i am starting to feel whirlwinds of hormones kicking in, and going from being almost dead tired to not being able to stop shaking and constantly on the go at work... this baby is toying with all kinds of my emotions...

oh, ps.. orange dream pops are literally this pregnant girls dream treat right now.

5 WEEKS!

2009-03-09T10:11:00.008-05:00

and technically 1 day, but I was so tired from working cows yesterday, I just didnt have the energy in me to post or take pics..

So I present to you, 5wk 1d belly "bloat" pic:

(P.S. did I tell you that I puffy heart self timers on cameras? ;-P )

So I was officially 5 weeks yesterday. I am still so nervous/ excited and praying so hard that everything will be okay with this first trimester and we will just have a healthy baby.

I am not to happy about showing my "pooch" because I would rather it be a baby bump than a bloat bump, but thats neither here nor there.. I just wore a top that doesnt hilight the bloat to work today so u get the tummy pic ;)

Also my dad said his new mission for this baby is to make s/he call my mom "Weezer" i.e. off Steel Magnolias... Mom thought that was funny haha until she realized that my dad was definitely not kidding. Stay tuned in about 8 months to see what happens, lol...

How far along? 5 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: nadda
Maternity clothes? bella band is in route to my house..
Stretch marks? negative
Sleep: need more of it
Best moment this week: my best friend emily gave me a "happy" present: LSU sippy cup and 2 really yummy smell good soaps for me!
Movement: nope just gas hehe
Food cravings: none.
Gender: not leaning any specific direction
Labor Signs:def not
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: sleeping late... i am up 5 am and cant fall back asleep
What I am looking forward to: my first dr's apt on the 20th.
Weekly Wisdom: buy some metamucil, it will be your friend
Milestones: 1 week down, no MS yet! ::KNOCK ON WOOD 2X!::

Wow, its really happening!

2009-03-05T11:33:00.002-06:00

We have told family members and friends. I am now officially "late." I am also starting to feel the effects of a extremely bloated tummy.. ::ahem cant button jeans ahem:: but other than that I feel great! I am so thankful to have the support of our families and friends!!

I saw this on Heir to Blair's blog and I think would be pretty kick ass to do this each week and eventually use it for our lil cutie's scrapbook! so I will start putting this in each time I post a new belly picture... oh yes you will get the mandatory belly pics!

How far along? 4 weeks and 4 days!
Total weight gain/loss: none
Maternity clothes? no, but I am seriously contemplating buying a bella band on ebay right now from all this bloating!
Stretch marks? other than my only evidence of freshman year, no
Sleep: I want it all the time!
Best moment this week: finding out I was pregnant of course!
Movement: does gas count?
Food cravings: none.
Gender: everyone is hoping a boy, but all I can think about is girl names
Labor Signs: ha!
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: margaritas
What I am looking forward to: getting the nursery room cleaned out this weekend!
Weekly Wisdom: take care of you lil mama!
Milestones: we told all the family!!!

belly pics to come!!!!!

Big News to Share!!!!!

2009-03-03T15:18:00.000-06:00

well this picture speaks for itself!!!

After having all day Monday to ponder, I thought of a PERFECT way to tell Dusty: cook everything centered around the baby, of course!

First up: BABY back ribs!

next: BABY carrots! (or what was left of them)

So Dusty comes in from work, and is all excited about his "suprise" supper. He comes and kisses me hey while im mixing the sauce for the ribs and our conversations went like this:

Dusty: hey hun, whats for supper?

Me, the pregnant wife: baby back ribs and baby carrots

Dusty: ooh, (clearly disappointment shows on his face, thinking he was getting steak) thats it?

Me, the pregnant wife slaving over supper: no, theres more.

Dusty: (excitement lights up his face) really?!? what else??? (scans the kitchen for evidence of steak...)

Me: oh, just something you have been wanting... (insert sarcasm here... he has no idea whats in store!)

Dusty, the 25 year old kid: STEAK??!?!?!

Me: yep..

Dusty does his happy dance, and we eat shortly after. Minutes after finishing eating, I go to the "bathroom" (aka, get out of sight and grab the basket of goodies out of the spare bedroom) and emerge with his "dessert." I stop at the end of the hall and ask if he is ready for dessert.

His response: uhh, you got my dessert out of the bathroom?

::slams head against wall::

I assure him I didnt get his dessert out of the bathroom, and tell him to go sit down and close his eyes. Yes we still play the close your eyes game. I tell him to stick out his hands and NO peeking!

I hand him his basket and tell him to open his eyes. Our conversation goes like this:

Dusty, the unsuspecting one: aww sweetie, thanks for all this.. but you know Im on a diet. (he starts to fight his willpowere over Sugar BABIES...)

Me: I know hun, but just keep digging.. its kinda symbolic, the candy.. (I start trailing off about how everything tonight has symbolism, yada, yada, ya... oh wait..

Dusty eyes the bib, and about to get the suprise of his life.

Dusty looks up at me and barely mutters, "Babay??" and all I can do is nodd like crazy and start crying!

Dusty goes into a state of shock, and just keeps hugging me and rubbing my belly! He keeps saying he cant believe hes gonna be a daddy but he is so excited about it. (shocked face clearly still there)

Dusty is one that takes his time to process things, so after a few minutes of me soaking in the bathtub and he came in there and sat down and said he is soo happy for us and he cant wait to find out for sure that its a boy ;-)

We are pretty ecstatic about this news and cant wait to tell all our family and friends!!!!!

The Husband Survey

2009-02-24T16:44:00.000-06:00

Since most of you ladies know alot about me, I figured it would be fun to learn a few things about the husband! Enjoy!

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen? usually the news, but almost anything to do with hunting, or the discovery channel

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? ranch

3. What's one food he doesn't like? shrimp

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order? bud light or sweet tea or coke

5. Where did he go to high school? at the same place i did ;)

6. What size shoe does he wear? 11 1/2

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? he collects guns

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? deli ham with mayo only

9. What would he eat every day if he could? steak and potatoes

10. What is his favorite cereal? hes not really a cereal guy, but he does like coco puffs occasionally

11. What would he never wear? skinny boy jeans, a polo thats TOO tight, speedo

12. What is his favorite sports team? LSU

13. Who did he vote for? McCain

14. Who is his best friend? Me, of course! followed by Trey, his best friend since elementary school

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? drive my truck till the gas needle is on E... it irks him all the time

16. What is his heritage? irish & german

17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?cheesecake!

18. Did he play sports in high school? football

19. What could he spend hours doing? riding his 4wheeler

20. What is one unique talent he has? he can pop his thumb in and out of socket... and he also can make me smile when its the last thing I want to do. I love him for that!!

Help me come up with a name!

2009-02-16T12:53:00.000-06:00

Wow, this is alot harder than i thought! I want to start making custom vinyl lettering for home decor, car decals, etc.. but i am having trouble thinking of a catchy name to establish my business as. Any suggestions???

Guess what I got in the mail.....!?!?!?

2009-02-09T13:04:00.000-06:00

MY NEW CRICUT EXPRESSION!!! I cant wait to start using it. I ordered some vinyl that should be here on the 10th, so once it comes in I will be learning this machine like crazy!!! If you dont know what this machine does, click here to find out! I ordered mine from HSN for $300 with a 15% coupon! YAYYY!!

Superbowl Party!!

2009-02-02T14:08:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun. Dusty cooked a jambalaya, I smoked a Bacon Explosion, our friends brought over 7 layer dip, sausages in bbq sauce, and many more treats. I dont have any pictures of the bacon explosion, but i will say it was super yummy. you can click the link to see what it looks like from the original creaters! thanks Jessica for showing me this!

Bellamy Brothers!

2009-01-27T13:01:00.001-06:00

We had such a blast!!! We danced, and drank, and got a little stupid, haha! The Bellamy Brothers look exactly like they did in the 80s, and can still rock it out!

My Belated 2009 Resolution

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I have decided that in the next couple months I am going to get organized. We were so rushed after the wedding to move everything in and just "find a place" for something, that now all the rooms have that cluttered look to them. I also am going to DIY alot of wall decor to try and save money. These are some pictures that I have collected to help me on my quest!

First up: the Kitchen (picture taken off of apartment bio on D&R)

Since Dusty is a pretty good handyman, he was going to build me a pantry to store my food. I have decided that instead of a food pantry I want something that resembles one of these shelving. I would love to be able to display my platters and pretty dinnerware and keep the food out of sight and in the cabinets!

#2: The guest room/ computer room/ wedding leftover room.

moving the bed in on Friday and I hope to really get in there and throw away some crap!

#3. the bathroom

Our bathroom definitely needs organization! I hope to have some shelves put up for our towels and washcloths, and have an additional shelf installed under the sink for more storage space.

#4. Dusty's tool room

Our extra room is for the moment dustys tool room until we build a shed this summer. He is planning to put up some shelves and railings to hang tools from hopefully on Friday!

I also would like to do something like this in our LR: (again taken off D&R board!)

Say Hello to...

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BROWNIE... the newest member of the funny farm... haha!

Brownie's mom displaced her hip bones and was no longer able to walk, and we had to put her down :o(

Instead of letting my Dad sell Brownie, my little sister and I are now feeding her twice a day by bottle for the next 6 months!

Here is some pictures from this morning!

and of course I couldn't leave the other new mama out ;o)

My First Blog!!!

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Well this is it! I am not completely sure what I am going to blog about, probably cooking, house projects, or anything that I deem important in the life of this country girl.

If you have any suggestions to make this more interesting, please tell me!!