I've got good news and bad news . . .

There's lots to catch up on, but I'll start with today's dr. visit/ultrasound/glucola test. The *GOOD NEWS* is that Morgan is doing GREAT!! She weighs 2 lb. 11 oz. and has a strong heartbeat!! I got to see her little femur and spine today, but she kept her face hidden :( Didn't think we'd have a shy girl! She's in the head-down position, which I hope she likes and then remembers in a few months!! My bp was 132/80, which is AWESOME for me, and I've only gained 3 lb. since last month - MORE AWESOMENESS!! Now, the bad news . . . I failed the glucola test by 3 measly points!! The results are supposed to be <140 and mine was 143. I was hoping the doctor would give me a pass, but I have to go back next week and take the longer test. Boo! He said I probably don't have gestational diabetes, but they have to do the second test to be sure. I'm definitely going to be more careful about what I eat next week!

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Baby Eggplant!

Well, it is no freakin' wonder that I feel this sweet baby moving around all the time - she's the size of an EGGPLANT!! Holy cow!! I don't actually eat eggplant so I don't exactly how much they weigh, but I'm guessing about 3 lbs. I go back to the doctor on Tuesday for my monthly ultrasound and my glucola test so I'm sure I'll get more info about Miss Morgan's size. Bailey weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. when she was born and she was always a nice sturdy, healthy baby, so that's what we're praying for again! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep!

So, I can tell that pregnancy has changed my sleep patterns because I am up and it's 6:37 a.m.!! A few months ago, it wouldn't have mattered how early I went to bed the night before, I would NOT have been up at 6:37 a.m., but now with my frequent middle-of-the-night bathroom trips and general pretzelness, it just makes sense to be up now (insert sarcasm here!). At least, I did sleep better last night than I've slept in a couple of nights so I'm definitely thankful for that blessing. And today is the last day of Vacation Bible School and Bailey is going to a slumber party tonight so I am SLEEPING IN tomorrow morning NO MATTER WHAT! Gotta take advantage of those opportunities before the baby arrives. I pray she's a good sleeper, too!! :D

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BellaBand Bust!

So, I mentioned the BellaBand in this blog post several months ago, but I never got back to you about what I thought of it. Well, I'm sorry to say that it drove me COMPLETELY BONKERS!! I wore it with my pre-pregnancy jeans and all it did was ride up. I pulled and tugged and adjusted the entire time I wore it, so I guess it's one of those things you need to try on in the store before you buy it! Perhaps if you're petite to start with you'd have better luck. But, if you want to give it a try, I have a gently used one that I will be glad you make you a sweet deal on!!

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Gotta brag a bit!

Today was the first day of Vacation Bible School and I'm shepherding in Bailey's class, so I had the pleasure of seeing how absolutely precious she was today! First, there was a new girl there today who stood in the middle of class, frowning, because she didn't know anyone. I mentioned to Bailey that she might want to include her in her group. Later, in music, the kids were singing a song and the motions included putting their arms around each other. This little girl absolutely beamed every time Bailey put her arm around her! It was the sweetest thing!! And the little girl sat with Bailey and her friends the whole day and really looked like she was enjoying herself. It was a wonderful moment! Then, one of the other shepherds in her class told me that when she passed out snack, Bailey was the only one who said, "thank you." That makes a mama proud!! And then, in Bible Memory Verse, the leader asked who, besides God, gives us hope, and Bailey said, "Mama & Daddy!!" That REALLY makes a mama feel good!! So, thank you for indulging me today. I love talking about my sweet girl!!

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Happy Fathers Day!!

Today's featured baby is . . . me! This is my very favorite picture of my dad and me on our first Fathers Day in 1971 - I was 5 months old!! You can just see the absolute love and joy in his eyes and the devotion on my little face! My parents tried for 16 years to have me, so I've always felt an especially close bond with them. So many things have changed for the years, but my love for my parents and their love for me has remained constant! We went to church to them today and then out to breakfast & had a wonderful time!! And this is a great picture of Chris & Bailey from the Father/Daughter Valentine Dance at our church this year. They always look so good and have such a great time at the dance. They have such a special bond and enjoy doing so many different things together! This time next year, we'll have another little one to photograph on Fathers Day and I am so excited!! As we begin this brand-new adventure in our lives, we are blessed to have the memories of all the special people that have touched our lives over the years! Happy Fathers Day!

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Sweet Lily Tutus

OMGosh!! I just found the cutest website that sells TUTUS!! It's called Sweet Lily Tutus and the owner is giving away a tutu this week. How cool is that?!?! Bailey never had one and I don't even remember if they were popular almost 10 years ago, but you can bet that baby Morgan is going to have one!! I have seen so many cute pictures on the photo blogs I stalk of little girls in their diapers and tutus and maybe a strand of pearls and I am IN LOVE!! So, in a few months, check out my blog to see how we've kept the tutu craze going!

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