Another Paint Chip Card

Hi,

I would really love to win Angela's contest...however, I am hoping she gets lots of entries as her prize is fantastic and I want her contest to go well.

I made this card with a bunch of paint chips....the duckies are paint chips, the background is one big one, and the thank you is one.

I made this for my inlaws...they have been so generous with giving us baby gifts and wanted to let them know how much I appreciate it. I am late on owing them a card. I will probably send them 2 cards.

TFL

PS....I almost feel human today and have tons of energy except for a brief period where I felt my blood pressure drop....I was very light headed for about 20 minutes...but I guess that is better than too high.

Baby Pineapple Update

Hi,

The babycenter website says she weighs as much as a pineapple....around 4 pounds. My guestimate from the last US is that she weighs about 4 1/2 pounds. The doctor yesterday figured she might be closer to 5 pounds. LOL As the US can be off up to 1/2pound either way.

So the good news....if we had to deliver early there shouldn't be any problems....Even better news....we shouldn't have to deliver early at this moment. My blood pressure is still fine....I don't have any signs of preeclampsia.

Next week, I get to have my last US from the specialist....Sheldon will go with me to that appointment. Then next week and the next 2 weeks I get to go and get the non-stress-test. Just to make sure she is not being bothered by my blood pressure. I guess they will hook me up to a monitor and monitor her HeartRate for about 20 minutes or so. Just normal for someone in my condition.

Overall, doctor is happy with our results and how things are going. He is still thinking 38 weeks instead of 40. LOL So I guess I better be prepared to be early.

TFL

Baby Shower

My mom wanted to host a baby shower for me. With all of our friends and family living so far away we decided to do an online shower. Sheldon & I hadn't planned on registering anywhere but my mom said we had to. LOL I am 35 and my mom still tells me what to do.

So a few weeks ago, Sheldon and I registered at Target. It turned out more fun than I thought. And yesterday and today we received our first gifts. It is pretty exciting to come home and find something waiting for you. Thank you. :)

Luckily for me....my sister has already sent me my thank you cards. So I will be able to send those out as gifts come in. I really do wish that I was able to be with everyone during this time as seeing people I care about is more important than all the gifts.

Archivers Visit

Yesterday was a fun but never the less long and busy day. I meet with a group of woman from the PCMB (Lynnie, Danette, Sherry) and we had lunch, hung out at Archivers and then took a cardmaking class.It was a lot of fun and I was exhausted when I came home last night. We meet at 12:30 and the class wasn't over until 6:30. My feet were swollen and I guess I looked miserable. But overall I felt great...just didn'thave a lot of sleep from the night before.

Here is a picture of Lynnie after we were teasing her about oopsing up one of her cards. The instructor didn't explain that once that glue is on there...it is on there. We figured it out quickly.Next, is a picture of me and Sherry as we settled down for the class. Here is a picture of one of the cards that we made. It seems that the trend is towards brown instead of black ink of everything and it was a softer look.
Finally, here is my pregnant belly. I told Sheldon that I didn't realize I was this big. He said...yes you are. No wonder I waddle everywhere.

28 Week Ultrasound

Hi,

Our 28 week ultrasound was last Tuesday...and yesterday..I went for my normal checkup. Right now we are both doing good. She is on target for being a 7 1/2 pound baby...she is right in the 53% of growth. So that is perfect. I told her she has to stay in untill 38 week or longer. Just not over 40 weeks. We will see if she is listening to her mommy or ignoring her from the beginning.

Here is the update I sent out when I emailed the photos.

Hi,

We had our latest ultrasound done today....Hopefully tonight I will get the pictures up. She is doing good...right around 2 1/2 pounds (I originally typed 8 1/2 pounds).....which is right on for 28 weeks.

The ultrasound technician was also able to do a 3d of her face...she was moving a bit so it was hard to get a good one. However, from the pics she has her daddy's lips (even his frown), checks, and a squashed up nose.

Her heartbeat changed quite a beat....she had been in the 150's the last time....this time she was in all different areas...111, 122, 140's. Not sure....the ultrasound tech said she was resting so it would be a bit lower. I guess if it is consistently under 115 they worry. However, the doctor didn't see anything wrong or even mention it. He said everything looked good. She was getting good blood flow and seemed very happy.

She is still laying in breech position....though she did turn so that we could see her face which was good...I had told her she was getting her picture taken...but I guess I forgot to tell her to keep her hands down. I think the doctor is hoping that she'll turn around the next time...but I have had 4 ultrasounds...and she has been in breech everytime. So that isn't good.....I don't really want to have a c-section if I can help it.

Thanks everyone for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts....only 85 days left. WOW. Now it is starting to hit home that I am having a baby.

One of those wacky inventions....

someone came up with. :) It reminds me of when I was in high school and would have mine and s boyfriends pic together to see what our baby would look like.

Well...here is an online version and I stuck in Sheldon's and my face.....



What do you think about my little new baby Abigail?
MakeMeBabies.com - What will your baby look like?

My baby this week....

We just spent a week at my mom's house and Sheldon & I are not yet adjusted to being back home. I think Sheldon is scared by my nesting instinct. Last night, I had to wash all of our clothes and put them away. Clean out the suitcases and wash our top blanket on the bed as the kitties have decided that they are stressed when we are gone and it is time th shed.

We had a great time at my mom's, she gave us a bunch of classical music cd's. So we started listening to Mozart and boy does the baby kick when she hears the music. She wouldn't kick for grandma though as I think she has too calming of an influence. I also bought a few books to read to her.....Wizard of OZ, Rebecca on Sunnybrook Farm and Heidi. I figured we would read books to her that would be fun for us to listen too....plus, she will be used to both mine and Sheldon's voice.

A few of mine friends like it when I do the what is the baby this week......I am going to try and do a poll....but I guess there is a right answer....hehehehe, I will tell it after people play for a bit.

Have a great day. Jennie

My baby loves music & Sheldon is nesting

Classical Music that is. :) Every night we listen to music while falling asleep. First we were listening to Beethoven and my aunt told me that might be too much of a stimulant so we switched to Yanni. Well, it is back to Beethoven. As she definitely didn't like Yanni. While listening to Beethoven I would get little hits and kicks every now and then in time with the music....I loved it (didn't have to give her a sugar high to get her to move). Then with Yanni, nothing!! Nada!! She sleeps right through it. So it is back to Beethoven.

You should see us at naptime. I am doing my best to tap on my belly in beat with the music...but if you know me...you know that I have no rhythm at all and cannot keep count. She does a much better job.

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I have found that Sheldon is getting the nesting instinct. We had to make a list of all the projects that need to be done. I thought it was what was supposed to be done this weekend. No....it was shortterm and longterm. YIKES. I was exhausted just writing the list. Luckily for me, a lot of the projects are ones he has to do. So my section of the list isn't as bad.

TFL and hope you have a great weekend.

Jennie

I never posted what we were going to have....

I was so stressed and nervous...however, when we went to see the specialist last week I forgot to post it....everything was fine. :) The baby's heart, brain, and everything seemed to be growing properly. I was on target for weight and size. (I was a bit nervous about that as I hadn't gained a lot of weight...but in reality I don't need to.)

We have pics but haven't scanned them yet. :)

Drum Roll Please......

IT IS A GIRL!!!!!! We are going to name her Abigail Danielle.

Poor Sheldon is in such trouble....I have already been on a buying spree....girl clothes are so cute. :)

Jennie

I have been so far behind....

Not only on my blog but checking out my friend's blogs. I am so sorry about that. I have been creating but not feeling very communicative lately. Does anyone else go through stages like that?

We go to the doctor's on Tuesday and find out if it is a boy or girl. I hate to say that I am always thinking that something is wrong. We went on the 10th and heard the heartbeat and all. However, the minute I leave I think that there is something wrong. It is still too early to feel the baby move....and I was thinking that I could feel movement...but I haven't noticed as much lately. I figure 1 the baby is getting bigger so it will feel different and 2 the baby is probably movement when I am not paying attention. So this has been taking up a bit of my attention....my worrying. :)

Poor Sheldon has been getting the brunt end of the deal....not only have I been worrying about the baby, but our sink died and we had to wait almost 2 weeks to get the replacement part (just came today) and we have been hit by sugar ants. So I have been a real grouch.

Thanks for listening!!!! I will do in a separate post some of the items I have made.

Jennie

Fun at the Fair!!!

SHeldon and I went with a friend to the Renaissance Fair today. :) We left at about 9:30 and just got home...at 8:30. We are tired....and a bit sunburnt. However, we got to see a bird show, blacksmith, glass blowser, the jousting, and a bunch of different shows. It was fun!!! I think I drank about 10 gallons of water while I was there. I actually ate pretty healty. LOL All 3 of us had chicken cesaer salads in a bread bowl.

The first show that we went and saw was the Birds of Prey. It was sponsored by an organization called EarthQuest and we saw a Red Tailed Hawk, a black vulture and a Andes Condor.
Then we watching the Flying Debris Juggling Act. Next, Sheldon and I went and saw the Blacksmith create a nail. While he was doing the show a woman came up and told him that his building was on fire. He took it all in stride....it must have happened before. After that we saw the Nickel Shakespeare Girls who do a show about all the women (or men playing women) in Shakespeare. It was pretty bawdy. Then we had an hour to the jousting and our friend Curt wanted to see that. So we were walking around and decided to watch the Washer Girls. It was a much better show than I thought it was going to be....they did use Sheldon for a prop during the show and she told me afterwards that he makes a great couch. My feet can testify to that every night. :)

Then we accidentially came upon the glass blower. Which I was glad we did as it was one of the shows I wanted to see. He made a glass mug. It was so fun watching all the kids faces. I didn't even think to tell Sheldon to take pics of it.

After that, was the joust. I will tell you the truth. I was so exhausted by then...that I just sat around and people watched. It was 5:30 and not in the shade...so I was definitely exhausted.

Finally, here is a picture of Sheldon & I (with my baby bump starting to show.) Have a great day!

Jennie

Another One Down!!!

Hi,

This is my last swap on my PC list. :) I told Jen I was going to mail it on Tuesday. But, I hated what turned out....so I came up with a new one this morning. I like it much better.

Here is my first try. Now here is the finished project. I have a few circle journals to do...I received them late because noone wanted to mail them to me...then everyone mailed them to me at the same time. LOL Plus, I joined one other circle journal where I get to make all the pages the same and can send them all in at the same time. They are due in May....so I better get started on them.

Other than finishing up my bookclub recipe cards....I am done!!! Plus, I am done with school as of Monday. So....I am hoping that I will be feeling better to sign up for some more. Or just do some PIF's because I am going to be bored!!! Well at least untill the baby comes.....but we still have awhile for that. I go for my yearly physical on Monday and I am hoping we can hear the heartbeat....I think my next ultrasound isn't untill the 16th week.

Hope you have a great day!!!

I'm still behind....

Hi all!!!

I have been so far behind on everything.....I have one more week and then I am done with school.

I have a couple of things to post...however, I have been a bit slow in taking pictures of them. :)

Not much else going on.....just tired!!! Found out today that I am a wanna be vegeterian!!! I did some online recipe hunting....looking for away to add more veggies in my life. Ever recipe except for one...had no meat in it. I guess I will have to add some chicken or stuff to a couple of the recipes.

Tonight is going to be chili....most people don't like chili when it is hot. However, I can eat it all the time. Plus, Sheldon likes it too.

Have a great night!!!

I'm ready to share......

Here is why I have been feeling tired all the time. :) I am PREGNANT!!! The baby's birthday is estimated to be November 17,2008.

We went to the doctor today and had our second ultrasound. Everything looks good so far. Originally my dates were off....so I was a bit nervous. My LMP was February 11th....however....we are going with February 21st.

The baby is 8w6d and is 2.11 cm's....which is about right especially since I am not quite 9 weeks. Plus the heart rate is 174....which is perfect. I guess around 12 weeks it should go back down.

I think this wil take a lot of my initial stress off and I will be able to concentrate on what I need to do. (Which is of course lots of homework!!!! YUCK.)

Here are the pics!!!!

Creative Break

School feels neverending...but I guess that is what I get for taking 4 classes in the summer. :) I decided to take a creative break and make some cards.

One I am sending to my sister, one to Sheldon's Grandma, and the other one...who knows. Then tomorrow it will be back to the grindstone.

Newest Addition to our Family

My brother and sister-in-law finally found out what they were having....ANOTHER BOY!!! Congratulations Dave & Carrie....His name is Leland Mitchell. I am already trying to give him a nickname...LOL. Luckily for me I am the aunt and I can do that.

I made and sent them a card to celebrate the newest edition. I added some flowers because Carrie hasn't been able to have all th frilly girl stuff...YET. They are already planning their next one. If they aren't careful they might end up with 3 boys. Caleb, Leland and....