29 Weeks...11 to go!

From BabyCenter.com - Baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to accommodate her brain — which is busy developing billions of neurons. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester. To keep yourself and him well nourished, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium. (About 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton — which is now hardening — every day.)

76 days....MOOOOOOOOOOOO

Thought for the day...

It's a great day when you never get out of your pajamas...just ask Mr. B...

Pink is popping up everywhere!!!

Greetings y'all!

Went to the doctor on Tuesday. Check up was fine. BG's heart rate was 151. Only 18 1/2 lbs gained so far. I am down four pounds at 28 weeks with Mr. B. Yea! I took my Glucose test...you have to drink this yucky orange stuff after fasting all morning, then wait an hour and have a gallon of blood drawn from your arm...ok not a gallon. So I passed! Which means that I don't have Gestational Diabetes...

Well, it is probably no question that this baby will be in the "pink"-- but after the load of stuff I got today, its official! One of my best pals just found out she's having a boy so today she unloaded THREE bags of pink (some other colors too) clothes in all sizes on me!!!! Lots of cutie stuff...I in turn will be unloading some of Mr. B's stuff to her as well!

Mr. B is doing good, he stayed out of school yesterday due to a bit of an upset tummy. After a 3 hour nap, he seemed to be a new kid! He did fine today at school too, so I assume he's feeling better.

Mr. B told me again today that I had two babies in my belly!!! Let's hope the doc and Ultrasound are right...we certainly aren't expecting two, but Mr. B predicted the girl - so you never know!!

FINALLY!!! Someone actually commented that I don't have long to go now when I told them I was due in July. As you know from previous posts, most everyone gasps in horror and clutches their chests like "holy COW you are that big and you have that long to go!" I made the girl repeat herself, and told her I loved her!!!!

Only a week to go until MB comes home. We all miss him and can't wait for him to get home! I am POOPED! Everyone have a great night!!! Check back soon.

28 weeks down...83 days left!

Weekly update from babycenter.com -

By this week, the baby weighs a little over 2 pounds and measures about 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open her eyes — which now sport lashes (hope they look like her brother's) — and she'll turn her head toward a continuous, bright
light from the outside. Her fat layers (great -- poor kid) are beginning to form, too, as she gets ready for life outside the womb.

BG's namesake...

2nd post of the night.....

Went to visit MB's grands today, Grandma and Papaw. Now Grandma hasn't been in the best physical health lately, she broke her hip earlier this year, but she's doing just great! And Papaw takes good care of her and she's a feisty one at that!!! She's not one to stay in one place long...definitely doesn't want to be tied down!!! They love ol' Mr. B, and of course he has to entertain while he's there. And they have a little tiny dog, Badger, who would rather die than have Mr. B play with him...... But they don't mind him...

Now mind you, these two have five kids between them, 9 grandkids, if I counted them all correctly, and with BG in July, will have 9 greatgrands!!! We love them dearly, and don't see enough of them while they only live 30 minutes from us...

So grandma isn't one to hide her feelings. The whole family knows that.... So here I was sitting with them, thought I would tell them BG's name. Since Grandma's middle name is Elizabeth and although we liked it before, when we found out that it belonged to this special lady, we stuck with it....And I said "Hey Grandma we picked a name....Carleigh Elizabeth!" She looks at me and says "I always hated that name, my mother used to call me Elizabeth!!!" OH WELL! SO MUCH FOR SENTIMENTALITY!!! I am sure she was pleased regardless...and this, my dear friends, is why I love Grandma so much!

Good night all!!! And don't forget to follow with the zoo post below....I just posted twice today!

Mr. B goes to the Zoo

Great trip to the zoo today! I wasn't sure I would make it very far, but it was actually great to get out and enjoy a beautiful sunny day. MB is gone for a while working, so we've been taking it easy!!! But what is with our trips to the zoo? Last time we went, the 300 LB turtles were mating...today....the penguins! HELLO! Why does it keep happening when we go! Although, I guess I should feel blessed that Mr. B has no clue what is going on and we can just walk away and never speak of it again.....(until I post here for all to SEE! )

On to more pleasant things...I am officially 28 weeks today! ONLY 12 TO GO! I am so ready for BG to GET OUT! She's moving like crazy (driving me crazy too!). But I have to say, other than just being in pain from the belly button down, I am doing ok. I feel fortunate that Mr. B has really attached himself to this little girl. He talks about her, tells me he's going to teach her to poop in the potty, a task he's only recently mastered, mind you. He even still calls her Cannon! I hope he doesn't have a hard time adapting to her real name!

Mr. B comes up with some really funny lines these days. We are really into knock knock jokes...our favorite one...Knock Knock, Who's There,...Atch.... Atch Who?....God Bless You, do you need a tissue?.....so cute!! Anyway, if you have any to share, post them in the comment section. When I did the Boo Hoo joke, he thought I was pretty cool...yeah, he's young, but I need all the cool mom points I can get!

Mr. B got really bumped and bruised today! I am so proud of him though, we shed a few tears, and normally he's really timid about new things, but he figured out without me how to climb a rock wall. Now that doesn't sound like much, but there were a couple of times I watched him freeze up and not want to move....some of the bigger kids helped him along (a dad too), but he didn't give up and by the end of the afternoon-- he was doing it all by himself! He had loads of fun.

So we came away with lots of bumps and bruises, acting ALL BOY today....until we came home and we got into the bathtub....

Apparantly, he's going to teach his sister how to apply make up one day!!!! I LOVE THIS KID!!!!!

Coolest picture...

OK..NO! This is not me, and NO this probably isn't real. But I think it is really cool...

90 DAYS....and counting...

I started my 27th week yesterday! I am officially in the 3rd Trimester. Here is an update I get regularly from babycenter.com:

Your baby is really starting to fill up your uterus. This week she weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14.4 inches long with her legs extended. She can now open and close her eyes, and she sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. She may suck her fingers, and although her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if she were to be born prematurely. Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to her, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. Wonder what she's thinking?

I am in MAJOR PAIN this morning...but probably just from sitting so long in the car yesterday. Got to get walking to work out the pressure!!! Enjoy the update!

Love you guys!

We have a NAME!!!!

BG is getting her own name!!! Those of you who were around for Mr. B know that MB wouldn't "sign off" on the name I liked (which Mr. B eventually went home with)! What he wasn't telling me was that he was ok with the name the whole time, just trying to fool me....attention MB...NOT FUNNY. So anyway, this time we have come up with a name early on.

So drum roll.........Carleigh Elizabeth...that's it! Can't you hear the trumpets sounding in the background...right.....anyway, so now you all know!

OK! It is late, I am going to bed...had a great weekend with my sister and her family in West TN. MB is in Vegas...I told him to win us some money! Baby needs new shoes...seriously, he only does the nickel slots... he's there on business, not for fun.

Night night...

FORGOT A FUNNY...This one is for Grammy!

2nd post of the night......

So we have a very talented Grammy in our midst, she quilts and sews and is really crafty! Taught us kids how to cross stitch, we made all our own bows growing up, made baskets, etc. Couple years ago, she made some pillowcases (which have become a huge hit within the family) that were flag patterns - red/white stripes on one side, blue with white stars on the other. Since we have gotten them for other holidays and personalized ones too.

Now, we have used these for AGES!!! So I am in the shower yesterday morning, Mr. B is sleeping soundly in my bed. All of the sudden I hear screaming..."MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY!!" I ripped back the shower curtain, complete with soap in my eyes and sopping wet wondering what the heck was going on... and Mr. B, in the most excited voice ever says "MOMMY YOU GOT FLAGS ON YOUR PIDDOWS!!!" Figured he'd seen these by now, but at least he got a kick out of them. Again...as you can see...these are a huge hit!!! Thanks Grammy!

Have a great night everyone!!!!

What was I thinking....

There once was a time that I loved being pregnant. I even told a friend once that if all my pregnancies were like the one with Mr. B, I would gladly be a surrogate for all my friends......I LIED!

This is ridiculous! I can't even eat because there isn't anymore room in there to fit anything! I still have only gained 16 pounds -- so I am not too concerned about the weight gain, but LORDY my belly is huge! People are starting to ask questions...clutching their chests, gasping with bug eyes when I tell them that my due date is in July.

Actually, yesterday one of my volunteers asked me when we were gonna have this baby, doing the above described reaction when I said July. He then asked me if I was sure that there weren't twins or triplets in there...NOTE TO MALE READERS -- DON'T EVER ASK THIS!!!! EVER!! REALLY! Don't comment at all because it ain't worth it!

So I have two responses that I think I am going to start giving people. Response A. I have X days left (95 today to be exact). Or Response B. (my favorite) You know, I think there are more than one, but only one belongs to my husband. That might make people stop and think before they clutch....hmmmm. What do you think?

OK...you know I am kidding right? Gonna try to post some Easter pics soon. Had a great day. Love to you all...take care.

Happy EASTER!!!

Greetings everyone!!! So after the last picture posted, I had several people concerned that Mr. B had a little issue with his hearing...so to make everyone (and myself) feel better, we took him to visit "Dr. Glub" (Dr. Glover) today so that he could check Mr. B and Buzz Lightyear's ears. Doc said that everything looks fine. He did the little hearing test that you may all remember in school where you raise your hand if you hear something. Doc said Mr. B was a great patient! He loves "Dr. Glub!!"

We are gearing up for the holiday weekend. We visited the Easter Bunny this morning, Mr. B was pumped to see him! I think the last time that we saw him, B was not a happy camper...but that is one of my fave pics of him...and I have one from when I was little too!! Tears and all. Last night we decorated Easter Eggs!!! I was so excited that B decided that one egg needed to be dipped in ALLLLL the colors. He calls that one his "Ugly Egg." I loved it! We always had an egg like that. I'll try to get some pics of it in our Easter photos from Sunday morning! It is purty!

Mr. B and his Daddy are more alike everyday. MB NEVER forgets anything he's read and has pretty much cornered the market on photographic memory skills!! My oldest brother M called today to ask if I had seen his wedding band while Mr. B and I were at his house last weekend. He'd looked everywhere and it wasn't where he had left it. I told him I had not seen it, and that it was doubtful that Mr. B would remember if he had seen it, or played with it for that matter, but B was playing at the desk that it was sitting on, so it was a possibility. I talked to Mr. B with no luck, he didn't have a clue what I was talking about...so I enlisted Daddy for help. Since Mr. B and Dad think on the same level (ha ha...just kidding) I asked him to put B under the microscope and see what he could get out of him. Lo and behold, Mike called to tell me that B said he had played with a "gray ring" that day and had put it in the blue bowl with eyes on it. He said he was hiding it from the baby (his cousin). So I called brother M and told him to check there, because YES, my kid does have a vivid imagination but this story was too good to be made up. So when brother M called his home, his housekeeper checked and she FOUND IT!!!!!!!!! What a smart little guy! I was so relieved. Smarty pants!!!!!!!

So-- off for now! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend and that you are all staying warm---cuz it sure is cold here! OH! BG seems to be fine. She's kicking me like crazy, so I know she's still in there!

Love to all!!!!!!!!!

Easter Egg Hunt

I had to share this picture of Bryson and me at the Easter Egg hunt this weekend in Oak Ridge. It basically speaks volumes for how the whole hunt went for us!!!!!

Truthfully, he's suddenly very timid with loud noises and we were sitting right in front of the speaker! Too funny. I will write more later!

Have a great day!