Baylor's Fabric!!!

Baylor's Nursery Fabric!

I'm excited to say that Jonathan and I have finally decided on the fabric for Baylor's bedding, window treatments, glider, and his baby book. We have decided to use a company out of Fairhope, JavisDavis.com. They have been so great to work with and we can't wait to see everything come together. They even recommended some paint colors for the nursery that will look good with all the fabric. Jonathan and I will probably spend this weekend getting samples and trying things out.

Healthy Baby Boy!

That's right! Jonathan and I had our follow up at UAB yesterday and Baylor looks great! The ultrasound did not show any defects with his heart. Of course you can't rule anything out 100% until he's born, but this decreases his chance of having Down's by so much. Jonathan and I are so happy to have this behind us and focus on his arrival in 4 short months! Thank you all for all the prayers and support!

He was not being very cooperative which I was disappointed in because his Nana (Jonathan's mom) went with us. This was her first ultrasound she has been to with us. He dug his head in my bladder the whole time. She saw his legs, foot, spine,and a lot of his heart,but that's about it. I'm telling everyone he is NOT an afternoon baby. He likes his naps! The only 2 pictures we got were one of his "boy' parts again and another foot shot. We will be having our 4D ultrasound in a about a month and a half and maybe we will get in for one more before then to see how much he's changed.

21 Weeks!

At 21 weeks our sweet baby is about 10 inches long and weighs around 10-1/2 ounces. The digestive system is maturing; while swallowing amniotic fluid our baby absorbs some water and nutrients from it.

Our boy is getting plenty of exercise inside of me and my journal says I might wonder if our baby is a night owl based on its "schedule." The truth is all of my movement throughout the day likely rocks him to sleep, so when I go to bed, he's raring to go!

At 21 weeks I'm pretty good. I have stared nesting a lot in the past week. Baylor has been moving a lot today. I think I feel him moving around more. He seems a little higher. Most of his kicks in the past have been in my lower abdomen,but lately they seem to be right around my belly button. My hips have started aching some too. I guess I better prepare for a lot more of that happening over the next 4 months.

Jonathan and I are heading up to Birmigham around lunch tomorrow for our appt. at UAB. This appt shouldn't last as long as my last one bc I'm pretty sure all we are doing is another targeted ultrasound. Doctor's actually perform the scan so we don't have to wait to see them after, which is nice. I will post an update on how Baylor is doing and how much he has grown. I'm hoping to get a few more good pictures of him to post.

I hope everyone has a great week! I can't believe it's the last week of July!!!

Happy Birthday, Daddy

Today would've been my daddy's 59th Birthday. It's been a tough day. I've been trying to remember what we did for his birthday last year and I can't. I'm sure we just went over to my parent's house,but did we eat over there, what did we get him, did I notice anything unusual then? I simply can't remember. I do know he was one of the hard one's to buy for so we always ended up getting him clothes, golf shirts, or something with Auburn on it. This is the 4th Holiday/Celebration without him here since he passed away. Mother's Day, Father's Day, Mama's b-day, and now his b-day. I know that they will never be the same again.

Fun Times with our Niece and Nephews!!!

Tracey and Emma!


She's a big girl now!




Emma at 3 1/2 years old!

Emma and Sawyer chasing each other!

They had a lot of fun!

Jonathan and Sawyer!

Grayden ready to play!

They love their truck from Granna and Grandpa!

Grayden kept pulling the horseshoe stick out of the ground!

So much fun!

Sweet Brothers!

Grayden at 13 mos!

This past Thursday Tracey and Emma came in town and stayed the night with us. I got a few pictures of Emma playing with Sawyer, Brannon's son. Brannon is one of Tracey's best friends. They came by the house to visit for a little. Little Bryson was sick so we didn't get to see him,but Sawyer and Emma had a great time chasing each other and the dogs!

I also got some pictures of Riley and Grayden playing with their truck, ball, and horseshoes over at Granna's. It has been such a nice weekend. I wish the weather would stay this nice.

20 Weeks!!!

I'm sorry I don't have my usual cute little food to illustrate Baylor's size,but the site I usually download it from isn't working today.

My journal says now that your baby has stretched his legs out a bit, his length is measured from the crown of his head to his heel. The average fetus is now about 9-1/2 inches long and weighs around 9 ounces. A smooth white layer of verniz caseosa, a natural substance that's like baby's first moisturizer, covers your baby's body to protect the skin while living submerged in its watery home.

Also around this time, he starts converting waste into dark and sticky meconium, a "pre-poop" that will probably test your skills as a baby wiper during your first few diaper changes.

That's all that is happening right now with little Baylor! I can defiantly tell he is growing. His kicks and punches are getting stronger and stronger. He still likes to move around anytime from after midnight til early morning. I'm feeling pretty good at half through this pregnancy. It's been a week since I got sick last and I'm getting more energy. It just doesn't last very long.

I'm hoping my fabrics arrive sometime early next week so a decision can be made on the bedding, glider, and the rest of the decorations. Jonathan and I are heading up to Birmingham next Saturday to take our bed in the guest bedroom up to his parent's house. We also have decided to switch the nursery and office because the walls are longer in the office and the closet is bigger. Once we get the bed to B'ham we have a busy week ahead of painting and moving everything from the office to the other room. Then it's time to start painting the nursery! It seems like we have so much to do,but at least it will make the time go by a little faster.



Our next appointment is a week from this Monday. It is our follow up at UAB. This means we'll be making 2 trips to B'ham in 3 days, but we are thrilled to see our sweet Baylor again!

Anatomy Scan and 5 Month OB appt!!!

Jonathan and I had a great OB appointment today. When we first got there we went back for our big 20 week ultrasound. The ultrasound lasted a little over 20 minutes. We can't believe how big Baylor has gotten! He was pretty calm this morning as the ultrasound tech did all the measurements of his organs and bones. He is measuring 7 inches long and around 11 ozes.

Once we were done with our U/S we meet with Dr. "D". It was a pretty short appointment. He went over my weight. I have officially gained 2 pds. It is my total weight gain this pregnancy. I'm still down about 10 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight. I was really expecting them to say I gained like 5-7 pounds bc I feel like my belly is getting bigger. My BP was also a little higher today so I have to keep a close watch on it. Dr. "D" wants me to take my BP at home a few times a week and a few times a day if it runs high. Once it gets to a certian number he wants me to call him.

We go back for our 6th month OB appt on August 11th. We will schedule our 4D ultrasound that day for sometime between 28-31 weeks. We also signed up for our Birthing Class today. It starts on August 25th. It is every Tuesday for 5 weeks from 6-8. Our classes will be at our doctor's office. We are both so excited to started. I just can't believe it's time for that already.

We are also getting ready to finalize our nursery plans. I was suppose to get fabric swatches in tomorrow,but it looks like it will be at the end of the week or beginning of next week before they come in. Once I get them in my hands I will be able to decide on the bedding, paint color, and fabric for our glider. I can't wait to put everything together. I will post some pictures on the fabric's as soon as I make a decision.