My baby is 7 today!!!

Ozzie turns 7 years old today.  Mike and I feel like it was just yesterday that he was a puppy.  He is the best dog and we are so lucky to be blessed with a well behaved and loving dog.  Since I started bedrest he has stayed by my side and kept me company while Mike works.  He recently has started spending a lot of time in Lucas' bedroom.  I swear he knows English and understands that his brother Lucas will be here very soon.  He is going to be a great big brother.  We love our baby Ozzie and I just can't believe that he is 7.

  

34 Weeks Pregnant

Hooray!!!

34 weeks pregnant. The last 7 weeks has flown by :) Doctors 

appointment on Wednesday...very excited.

Loving the BabyGap

Online shopping is the best!!! I may be on bedrest but I will always find a way to shop:) Today I got all the new 0-3 month clothes I ordered for Lucas at BabyGap. Can't wait for Lucas to wear them.

Doctors Appointment

I'm so excited our roses are starting to bloom.

33 weeks pregnant

The doctors went well.  Everything looks the same and I will be on strict bedrest and terb to control my contractions till 36 weeks.  We still have to visit the doctors weekly and we will get another ultrasound at 36 weeks to see how Lucas is measuring.  So our countdown begins, only 20 days left and then some freedom.  

33 Weeks Pregnant

Today we are 33 weeks pregnant and have 6 weeks of bedrest complete :)  We go to the doctors tomorrow for a check-up and to discuss the ultrasound we had last Friday.  I'm interested to see what our doctor will say about Lucas being 3 weeks ahead at 5 lbs. and 6 ounces :)

I am proud to say that I have watched three episodes of Star Wars.  As most know Mike is a huge Star Wars fan and I was somehow convinced to decorate Lucas' room in Star Wars...I will have to post pictures for those who haven't seen his room.  Since we meet 6 years ago Mike has been trying to get me to watch the Star Wars movies so he was so excited when I agreed and also did not fall asleep.  I have to admit, I enjoyed the movies and am excited to watch the remaining three episodes.  Oh and although I love the name Lucas...Mike was the one to come up with the name and I would bet it had a big thing to do with his love of Star Wars :)

 

Our Big Boy

We had our ultrasound this morning and Lucas is measuring in 3 weeks ahead at 5 lbs. 6 ounces.  He looks so big and healthy.  It was so exciting to see him and how big he has grown.

Doctors Appointment

Todays doctor appointment went great.  Nothing has changed, my cervix and dialation is the same and Lucas looks great.  They checked my fluid levels and those are normal too.  We are excited because our doctor scheduled an ultrasound for Friday to measure Lucas' size (he was measuring big when we received our ultrasound in the hospital at 27 weeks).  We can't wait to see Lucas and find out how big he is measuring.  For the remainder of my pregnancy we are to visit the doctors office each week, so we have our next appointment a week from today.  Its sad when you get excited to go to the doctors just to get out of the house and ride in the car.  I don't think I can say it enough how lucky and blessed we feel to have made it so far in the pregnancy.  We can't wait to meet Lucas!!! 

32 Weeks Pregnant

Today we reached a big milestone...32 weeks pregnant :)  We go to the doctors tomorrow for a check-up so I will update and let you know how it goes.  

1 Year Wedding Anniversary

Today is our 1 year wedding anniversary.  I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. Marriage is great and I am so lucky and happy to be married to Mike!!!

Vanessa and Julie's Shower Pics

Baby Showers

The first two pics are from Vanessa's baby shower and the last picture is from my baby shower.  We were both around 31 weeks pregnant.  Vanessa has a little girl named Hailey who is 2 years old.  We have been friends since high school.  It so crazy how fast time has passed and how fun it is to see the pictures from both our baby showers especially since they are over two years apart. 

Pink Friday

California's public schools, colleges, and universities are facing more than $11 billion in state budget cuts.  These cuts are going to impact an entire generation of kids and alter public education for years to come.  March 13th is the deadline for school districts to issue preliminary pink slips to California's teachers.  Please join us today Friday, March 13th and Stand Up for Schools.

I am so sad that I am not there to support my friends and fellow teachers.  I am thinking of everyone and wishing I was able to be there with you.  

Our 2nd Trip to L&D

Well last night was very exciting to say the least.  Around 5 pm I started to have contractions that were anywhere between 5 to 10 minutes apart.  They lasted for about 45 minutes and then as soon as they started they stopped.  At about 7 pm the contractions started up again still about 5 to 10 minutes apart.   By 9pm I started to get that lower back pain and cramping so we decided we better call the doctor and head to the hospital.  When we got to the hospital the contractions were about 4 to 6 minutes apart.  The nurse gave me a shot of terb to stop my contractions.  Luckily they immediately stopped which was such a blessing.  They watched Lucas and I for about 2 hours and gave me a 2nd shot of terb.  The contractions remained stopped and Lucas looked great.  He was moving all around and had a strong heartbeat.  They discharged us at around midnight.  I am now on oral terb every 4 hours to continue to stop the contractions.  The only bad thing about the terb is that it makes you really shaky and gives you bad headaches.  Its almost like really bad caffeine.  We are so grateful that the contractions stopped and can't wait till Monday when we are 32 weeks!!!  I have say that Mike did such a great job last night.  He was so supportive and calm.  He held my hand the entire time.  Mike is such a fantastic husband and Dad.  Our one year anniversary is Sunday...I can't believe how fast the year has gone by and how many blessing we have received :)

Bedrest Baby Shower

Saturday my Mom and sister threw me a wonderful baby shower!!!  It was originally suppose to be at a clubhouse but due to my bedrest they moved it to our house.  I like to refer to it as my bedrest baby shower because I had to stay seated the entire time which you will see in all the pictures.  I had a great time and it was so nice to see all our friends and family.  Lucas received so many wonderful gifts, we really appreciated the generosity :)

My sister Lisa and Beck (Lucas' Homeboy).

Claudia, Elise, and Katy

Rachel and our neighbor Nina

Erin, Kim, Paige, Baby Sophia, Jen, Baby Jessie, and Jenny

Vanessa (friends since high school)

Jerry, Angie, and Beck

Carol, Grandma Conkey, Cindy, and Kellie

Mike and his sister Julie

Grandpa and Grandma Conkey and Beck

Taylor and Katrina

Rachel and Vanessa

Besma, Lishelle and Lindsay

Mary, Great Grandma Steele, Melanie and Randie

31 Weeks!!!

31 weeks and 1 month of bedrest :)  So excited to continue having Lucas in my belly and feeling him grow.

Doctors Appointment

I'm sorry I am a day behind in my posting.  We went to the doctors yesterday and it went as well as we could have asked for.  My cervix has not changed and I have not dilated anymore.  Lucas' heartbeat was really strong.  Our doctor was really happy and said that we did not need to come back for 2 weeks unless something changes.  I am still on strict bedrest and will be till probably 36 weeks.  We are just so relieved that nothing has changed and we are on our way to 31 weeks.  The picture is of my 30 week belly and the best dog in the world Ozzie.  

   

30 Weeks Today

So excited to be 30 weeks.  I can't believe that it has been three weeks of hospital/bedrest already.  Tomorrow we go to the doctors for a check-up so I will let everyone know how it goes...please think positive thoughts for us.  Oh, and I will take a picture so you can see my big 30 week belly.