First let me say... Congrats to Emily and John Tuggle on the birth of Alicia Tuggle born last week!! I don't have all the stats but I will post them as soon as Emily gets a chance. I mean, she did just have a baby! Miss you Blondie ;) I'm sure she is as beautiful as you! (There is something in the water! More and more friends of mine are getting pregnant and I love it!)
I only have 9 weeks left!!! So far everything is going great! Last week at our bi-weekly doctor's appointment they said I am still very much on schedule. Weight gain was 0!!! I weigh 136lbs, that's 18lbs gained since I first came in at around 13 weeks. So probably about 21lbs overall. Now I know what you're thinking, 'why is it a good thing that your weight gain was 0 over a 2 week span?' I started gliding again, which means that the baby is gaining weight but I'm not. On average I have gained about a pound a week, which is normal. The less I gain, the less I have to lose. But the baby is still gaining weight if I maintain the weight I am at right now. It will also help with stretch marks... It is going to be really hard with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner! But I have a great man by my side who pushes me everyday. :)
Also, the doctor said that "walking" regularly will help with labor. Well anything that makes that as easy as possible I'm up for! Lol
I had a very productive week last week, the staffing company I work for assigned me to two positions! It felt great to be back at work, busy all day and actually getting paid for it! I was extremely tired though as a result of being on my feet. Michael really stepped in, making dinner both nights and tending to Layla. Even though he too worked all day. It was an eye opener and really showed us what it will be like when I return to work full time, plus adding Rylee to the mix! Whew! It'll be interesting but I can't wait!
I have my first shower this weekend and cannot wait! Gifts are rolling in from family out of state (THANK YOU!!!) And unfortuneatly I cheated and opened a few so I could find out who they were from. I plan on bringing the gifts to the shower so I can get pics with them to send with the thank you notes. I also got to see some of the things Patti and Morgan have been busy making and it's going to be great! Little corsages made of booties and what not, so cute and very creative! Tracy and Jake have been crazy busy maniacs painting and sanding and painting some more getting the house ready. It sure does seem like a lot of work from everyone for one day but I sure appreciate all of it! It is going to be so special and I am getting so excited!!!!
Started feeling some practice contractions yesterday... Made me a little nervous but I can't stress about it or that will just make the thought of labor worse. I also have felt Rylee with the hiccups which is very interesting. I get annoyed when I get the hiccups, I wonder how she feels? Like my Nana always said, "Must mean she's growing!" She is the size of a squash and approx. 2.5lbs according to 'What to Expect'.
Well I believe that is all I have to report for right now, the countdown continues and we are in single digit weeks until she is here!!!
UPDATE:: Alicia Michelle Tuggle - Born November 6, 2009 at 2:56PM - 8 lbs 3 ozs. YAY!! So happy for you both!
Monday, November 9, 2009
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And cutting down trees- LOL!
ReplyDeleteChristi and John are not going to be able to make it. John has to work and Dane has a soccer game. But Kellie Kelley will be able to come as long as Zach does not have basketball practice!
4 more days- Wed is my decoration and food buying day- other than my mom's deviled eggs do you have any requests?
See ya tonight!