Potpourri

I have a hodge podge of pictures from the past week or so...

Wes finished the dresser we ordered; it looks so good!

We had a wedding shower, a wedding, a bachelorette party and a bachelor party last weekend. It was fun to catch up with old friends and do a lot of celebrating too!

Me and the lovely Tracy Wes and Me

I made my first order from Etsy.com and bought two pillow covers from thislittlehome. Her stuff is super cute, great quality material and free shipping!

The tiniest newborn bow you've ever seen!

Finally - found these at Babies R Us today - and it excited me in so many ways: their small, for my little baby and because its HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!! Had to have them...

That's all!

Doctor's Appointment - shots and drinking

So today I was scheduled for my last monthly appointment - every two weeks going forward. That's exciting, right!?

I did some less exciting things at my appointment today. I had to do the dreaded glucose test of fasting for 12 hours then quickly drinking an orange soda like concoction, waiting an hour and having blood drawn again. While I don't want to judge what is hard and easy for others, I just have to say that all the hype over the drink is just bunk. It was like drinking a kids orange juice/soda drink...yes, it was sweet and I wouldn't order it at a restaurant, but definitely not as big a deal as I was lead to believe it was...

Then, off to the appointment with my doctor to waste some of the waiting time. Awaiting me here was a shot - which I was aware I would need - due to my blood type and the effects of my blood type on baby if baby's blood type is different than mine. I get a shot now, and depending on the baby's blood type at delivery, I may need another to protect subsequent babies. What I was NOT aware of was the location they inject you with this shot - which would be on your behind. Wes got his entertainment for the day seeing me trying to roll over on my side, simultaneously hiking up the skirt I thought was a good idea to wear today and then bear the shot in the muscle. I'll be honest, it hurt worse than I expected (so did getting my finger pricked earlier at the lab - when did that become a big deal?). And I used to get shots in my arm several times a month for allergies - guess I've just gone soft. But, for the good of the baby, it's fine! And it was funny for everyone involved.

Last, we did the routine testing and check-up information with the nurses and doctors. I gained ANOTHER 7 lbs. this month - total at 22 lbs so far. My doctor is very pleased with my weight gain, my condition, etc - tells me I'm his model pregnant lady. I'll take it! We heard our girl's heartbeat again - and Wes heard her soccer kicks from the womb while listening with the stethoscope for the heartbeat. She's fiesty I think. I love her already!

From here on out, we start going every two weeks so I can pee in a cup and get my blood pressure checked, and check her growth and heartbeat. We go to our first childbirth class at my doctor's office next week, for three weeks in a row. And on August 8th we take a tour of the hospital and everything. Exciting things going on!

Wes started putting together the new dresser we ordered last night so pictures will come once that is completed. Can't wait to put some of her clothes in it!

If you see me walking with a limp, it's because I got a shot in my behind and I have an excuse. Additionally, I've been informed by numerous individuals that I'm waddling - thank you for your astute observations, I plan to continue my duck imitations for another 2-3 months.

Baby Room Update

Got the crib assembled and ready to go:



Still a lot of work to do!

Home Sweet Home

We are so excited that we got to buy our first home.

We moved out to the Leestown Rd area to be able to be more involved in the mission of our church to serve that area of Lexington. This house was way more than we expected to get or find.

While we closed in April, the homeowners needed to stay a little longer and we didn't move in until the end of June. After several weeks, we're pretty much settled in. There are still some things we can't find, and some things to hang on the walls, but it's getting there.

We were very lucky that the previous owners also had a little girl and painted her room yellow - Butter Up to be more specific. Yay - no painting for us! More pictures to come as we start putting our little girl's room together.

And with a little girl on the way, I'm trying to be better about taking pictures and documenting our "firsts." So I'm practicing with Wes - his first time mowing our grass!

We're pretty excited about our new neighbors too...as you can see the truck, he does landscaping and can help us get our yard lookin' real pretty.

As we get more of the baby stuff and furniture, we'll post in-progress pics of the baby's room. Yay - the fun stuff!

Mom took several pictures of the interior of the house on her visit this past Sunday so maybe we'll post those soon too - our own virtual tour...

Kicks and Jabs

Well...she's getting fiesty. Felt my first kick in the ribs this morning. I told someone else about it, and they said, "Isn't that cool?" But those weren't my exact words when I felt the jab first thing this morning. Just glad she's having a good time in there...

Then and now

This first pic was taken mid-April (around the beginning of the 4th month), right around when Morgan was just beginning to show.

This second pic was taken just this weekend (just beginning the 7th month).

Mom and baby are doing well. If only we could decide on a name.....

.....and it's a girl!

Here are the ultrasound pics from our 5-month doctor's visit back in June where we found out we are having a little girl.

Obviously we are very excited about having a daughter. One thing is for sure, she is defintitely a very active little girl (and perhaps a little camera shy)....it took the tech a while to get her to stay still long enough to get the final verdict on the gender of the baby. Since then, she has been kicking, punching, and squirming like crazy. She is already a handful!

Wes' Valentine's Day Present - February 12th, 2010

Since we had been trying for a couple months to get pregnant (never pray for patience) and it was about that time, plus we were going to Louisville, I had one test and planned to use it.

I waited until Friday morning, as that's the best time do to the test. That morning we had an appointment with the bank to discuss pre-approval for a mortgage. I had to get up earlier than Wes to shower; I went to the guest bathroom and took care of business with the test. Instead of sitting around waiting, I got into the shower. After a few minutes, I reached back out and looked at the test. After so many tests with the "N" word as the result, I couldn't believe my eyes. Especially when it specifically says pregnant! I looked at it at least 3 times while in the shower. Wes was still asleep in bed. I went into the room and told him that I had found the perfect Valentine's Day present and couldn't wait to give it to him, could he please wake up so I could give it to him. I'm fairly certain I jumped into bed and shoved the test in his face, just briefly after turning on a light. Obviously, he took a minute to see what it was and figure out what was going on. We were both so excited!

We went on to our bank appointment. We both went on to work - I spilled the beans to a co-worker because everybody knows I can't keep secrets about myself. And then later that night we told my parents! We gave them a picture of the positive test in a frame that said "Grandparents" on it. It all worked out so well - obviously God's timing. The timing to tell my parents, for Valentine's Day, etc - it was just perfect.

Later in the weekend, we had lunch with Wes' parents and brother & fiance. When we made the announcement, they didn't think we were being serious and continued in other conversation! But eventually we all got on the same page and it was exciting all over again! Big year for the Cooper side - wedding, baby, big birthdays!

Now we're moving along in the pregnancy and want to keep all the family & friends, near and far, as up to date as they want to be. My estimated due date is October 18th, just one day before our 3 year wedding anniversary, based on our first ultrasound picture here. So, we'll keep adding to the blog as my belly and our family grows!

Welcome to Cooperstown soon-to-be-three!