Not The Friday I Expected

So today did not turn out the way I thought it was going to be. Woke up for work, normal. Go into work, normal. But then ouchie, felt a cramp. I was thinking no big deal just another symptom pregnant women feel. But then I felt it again and then again. My co-workers convinced me to call my doctor. I was thinking it was just braxton hicks contractions but I was wrong. Turns out I am having consistent contractions and I'm already two centimeters dialated! Ava must be ready for the world, but I'm not ready yet. Her nursery isn't ready, I have no hospital bag packed, and I still have so much stuff to buy before I was ready for her. At my last doctor's appt. my doctor said he would be surprised if I made it to March so I was thinking I would have at least 4 weeks. But now the doctor tells me I have two weeks max and I'm on bedrest for the rest of the pregnancy. I'm at the hospital still and they are keeping me over the weekend and giving me drugs to try and stop the contractions. All these new developments in one day is mind blowing. I'm trying not to stress about everything but it's hard because if you know me I always find something to stress about. My next immediate stress is the steroid shot they are going to shoot in my butt tomorrow. I've already had one tonight and I cried like a baby.

Today has just been a weird day. Not what I was expecting. And it's snowing in Savannah which hasn't happened since 1989. With all this info who thinks Ava will make it to two weeks????

My Latest Obsession

Okay, I admit that I am a T.V. junkie. I'm currently comitted to way too many shows-- Teen Mom, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Glee, and Big Love to name a few. But recently I have encountered a show that I am completely addicted to and have made my hubby just as addicted. I was riding to work and listening to my favorite morning show, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, when Kidd was talking about the best season finale he has ever seen. I was curious so I told Noah about a show called Dexter on Showtime. He immediately put it in our Netflix queue. The only thing is, the season finale was for Season 4. We had a lot of catching up to do, but the moment we put the first disc in, we were hooked. For example, as sad as this may be, we spent last Saturday night watching 8 episodes in a row. We started the first season about two weeks ago and we are pretty deep into the third season now. And I'm going to go crazy if I can't get my hands on season 4.

So for those who are wondering what is Dexter? Not in my own words, it's about a "likeable Miami forensics expert (that) moonlights as a serial killer of criminals who he believes have escaped justice." It may seem kind of creepy but seriously you have to give it a chance. It has a huge fan base and just this past week Michael C. Hall who plays Dexter just won a Screen Actor's Guild and a Golden Globe. And the show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best television drama series.

Such a good show. Check it out!

Baby Overload

Last weekend Patty threw me a baby shower in Virginia. It turned out really nice. There was a nice turn-out and Ava was simply spoiled beyond belief by our friends and family. I just spent about 2 hours in the nursery organizing what we got.



It was fun getting to see everyone. Usually I don't get to see everyone since we are only in town for a few days so it was nice to have everyone in one place for once.

When we got back to Savannah we were able to pick up our crib and changing table. Noah put it together. It turned out to be a great color and I can't wait to get all our bedding bought so it brings the nursery together.

Noah building the crib for Ava. (I stayed away)

The finished product. Looks lonely still without any bedding. I'm working on that.

I haven't been very good with taking weekly shots of my belly. Here are the last three I took including the one I took at 30 weeks.

(21 weeks)
(25 weeks)

(30 weeks)

Man that was baby overload I'm sure. I know that's all I've been posting about lately, but that's what's going on in my life and it's crazy to think I only have about 67 days to go!!!

Almost forgot... I got a new surprise from the New Baby Welcome Wagon! This time it was socks! I can't wait to find out who is sending me these gifts. It's killing me. Thanks again though!

29 Weeks

Weeks 29-32 (month 7)

Today I am 29 weeks! Lots of fun developments this week. The baby has alot more energy and I can tell because she moves most of the day now. But none of it bothers me because as long as she is moving I know she must be doing okay. This month all of the baby's 5 senses are fully functional and the brain and nervous system will go through lots of major developments.

I am officially 141 lbs since my doctor's appointment on Monday. I have gained a total of 18 lbs. so far! yikes. The doctor said I'm still doing well but if I don't want to gain much more I need to stay away from bread and what he called the "C" diet (cake, cookies, and candy). The latter is what I am going to have a hard time with. Me stay away from sweets??

We travel to Virginia tomorrow for my baby shower!! I'm so excited! The last time I was there I was only 19 weeks and barely showing. Now I feel as big as a house. I'm excited to see everyone. We got a pretty big list of RSVPs so it's going to be a packed house but I hope everyone has a great time. I'm looking forward to the yummy food Patty has planned to prepare and the cute baby things for Ava.

My mom is coming with so I hope she has a good time too. She's coming sans my dad this time which means she can spend some quality sister time with my aunt. Usually my dad drags my mom to visit all his navy friends that live there.

Oo and I get my haircut tomorrow!! I love getting my hair cut. I'm not sure how I want it cut but my hair is at the blah stage and my bangs are constantly pinned back because they are in my eyes. I hope it turns out super cute.

I'm babbling now so I'll get off. I still have to take a shower, pack, watch the return of Grey's Anatomy and pick my mom up. I'll post pics when I get back!!