tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10314498059958081752024-03-25T09:57:26.907-04:00A Thousand WordsA Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-32510880946425173682018-02-08T21:54:00.000-05:002018-02-08T21:54:12.493-05:0012 Week Bumpdate: Baby #2!<div style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: center;">
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-7115072183664295762017-02-24T13:55:00.001-05:002017-02-24T14:07:09.939-05:00Thankfulness & Contentment <div align="center">
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While I truly wish I could say that I am writing here today with the intention of returning to blogging. That is just not the case. Today I honestly feel like I have too much on my mind for it to be squeezed into a Facebook or Instagram post. Also because I feel like I am going to need to revisit this here and there as a reminder. </div>
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I am by no means a writer, I tend to just use this space to blurt out my thoughts when I can't stand them bouncing around in my head anymore. That is exactly what this post is going to be. </div>
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Contentment is something I have always struggled with. As much as I like to say I don't, I fall prey to comparison far too often. For as long as I can remember this has been an issue for me. When I was younger I wanted to have the nice house and Abercrombie clothes that the other kids at school had. With teenage years came the purses, the makeup and the cars. Everyone else seemed to have the top of the line while I usually had the bargain stuff. As an engaged 20 year old, it became the Pinterest perfect wedding. When I endeavored into photography I constantly compared my talent, my equipment, my opportunities to other peoples that I was seeing. As a newlywed, I wanted a perfect starter home and a perfect clean white blog to talk about my new perfect house and perfect marriage. </div>
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Then came motherhood and Lord have mercy did that open up a whole new can of worms. The nursery, the gear, the clothes, the bows, the pictures, the post pregnancy body, the activities, the preschools, the birthday parties, the food, the milestones. Am I spending enough time with her, should I quit my job? It felt like all of a sudden every single thing came with a yard stick attached and I seemed to always be falling short. </div>
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I was breaking my back (and my budget) to try and have all of these "perfect" things. Unfortunately/fortunately my issue tends to fall on the materialistic side of the spectrum. I say it like that because it is a blessing and a curse. My downfall is not psychological, in fact I am pretty dang confident in my ability to be a decent parent, a wife, a friend, etc. But when it comes to materialistic things I far too often fall into the trap. I truly don't think like I am a shallow person I just tend to mix up the "wants" and the "needs". Does my daughter "need" a $50 twirl dress or a $300 birthday party. Absolutely not. Do I "need" 5 pairs of $25 "buttery soft" leggings or a $200 camera bag. Negative. Does our family need a $200,000 dream house or a $50,000 car. Nope. *Disclaimer: I am not knocking anyone who is able to live that lifestyle whatsoever. It is just simply not something that is within our means*</div>
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All my daughter wants is to play outside, to color, to carry around her baby doll and to snuggle between me and her Daddy every evening to watch a movie. When I look past all of the "things" all I want is a happy marriage, a happy baby, a strong relationship with God and a roof over our head. I need to grasp the reality that it may be a little longer than I had "planned" before we can actually buy the cute little home I envision for our family. And it may not have natural light, white walls, shiplap and a beautiful pastel playroom but that is OKAY. I have a beautiful, healthy family, we have clothes on our back, a car to drive, a roof over our head and jobs to sustain us. That is so much to be thankful for. </div>
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Speaking of shiplap, the whole reason I became filled with so much conviction (and resolve) today was because I was <strike>reading </strike>listening to <em>The Magnolia Story </em>at work (shout out to Audible for getting me through my workdays). I (like everyone else in the world) fell in love with Chip & Joanna Gaines through watching Fixer Upper, my love for them continued to grow as I witnessed their immense faith in God, their love for each other and their beautiful relationship with their children. Granted, I know all we see is what is on TV but I feel very confidently (especially after reading this book) that what you see is what you get with those two. I would be lying if I said Joanna Gaines wasn't one of the people I have been comparing myself too. Although I know how ridiculous this sounds, I always thought she had it all together, perfect house, perfect marriage, perfect kids. Everything she touches turns to perfection. This book truly made me open my eyes and think hard about my actions, intentional & unintentional. This is the part that truly spoke to me. </div>
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So I am adopting a new mission in my life, to be thankful & content with the path that God leads us on. To be intentional with my time and my actions. To stop the comparisons and be grateful for what we have not what I think we "want". </div>
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Heck, I may even take it step farther and adopt the Gaines way of living by getting rid of the TVs. What do you think about that Husband? Haha</div>
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-22246415639034944962016-08-17T10:36:00.000-04:002016-08-17T10:40:38.280-04:00Mom<div style="text-align: center;">
There are days that I see you so clearly I swear I could reach out and touch you. Your thin black hair tucked behind your ears, your beautiful dark brown eyes, unlined with beautiful black lashes that never even needed mascara. The faint sunspots on your porcelain skin and the way you touched your tongue to your teeth when you smiled, self conscious of your barely there gap. I can smell your lab coat with a hint of perfume, I can hear your laugh and wrap myself in your hug. And then there are days where I beg my subconscious to give me one little thing so that I feel that you aren't a figment of a past lifetime. Although it is another lifetime, it truly feels that I have lived two lives, one with you and one ever since you've been gone. How is that possible? How is that fair? You are my mother, I am a part of you and you took a gaping part of me when you left. I think days like the latter mentioned are my body's way of surviving. It is a physical, consuming pain that hits so hard it takes my breath away. I have no doubt whatsoever that if my body let me feel this every day it would take over my life and that can't happen. </div>
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And the biggest help is coincidentally, what made me, you. Being a mother is beyond everything I ever expected, she filled a place in me that I never thought could be filled again. Without you here it will never be the same but I swear you shine through so fiercely in her! I'm pretty sure that's what you had been doing up there this whole time, preparing her to be the absolute supernova that she is. I also feel you shining through me more and more each day. I was always scared that without you I wouldn't know how to do this. We never talked about it, you never gave me sage advice that I could quote. Instead you showed me, you engrained it into me and I honestly feel like that's the only reason I've kept it together (for the most part). Even though I can't call you it's like I already know what you would have said, I am so grateful for that. </div>
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Becoming a mother has made me appreciate you so much and I would give anything to go back and show you that better than I did. I think about all the days you came home exhausted and I wish more than anything I would have taken over for you, cleaned up, cooked supper, anything to just let you rest. Instead I was a selfish teenager who for the most part thought only about myself and you did everything without one single complaint. I know we did more than most to help especially when you got sick but you should never had to have ask or listen to back talk or do something yourself because it didn't get done when we were told. I appreciate every single sacrifice you ever made, I feel so unworthy of such an incredible mother but I know now you were preparing me to be without you. And once again, I am thankful. If I can be a mere fraction of the woman & mother you were, I will be beyond happy..</div>
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~with all my hearts, forever </div>
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Wow. I know this is random and full of errors. I had no idea I was going to write this, after a rough evening I opened my notes and this all flooded out. This isn't a searching for sympathy post (not that anyone is here anymore haha) I just wanted it off my chest and, for whatever reason, archived! </div>
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So we had our family pictures taken a little over a month ago by my friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valerie.shelton.photography/?fref=ts">Valerie Shelton,</a> and they are AMAZING! I have a thing about getting professional pictures taken, we have a ton but these are by far my favorite EVER! So prepare for picture overload! </div>
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-44837687305202143202015-12-10T11:21:00.001-05:002015-12-10T11:23:47.375-05:00Come On Baby Harper! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Little Miss Harper, we are absolutely ecstatic to meet you! You have a whole army of people so ready to love you, us included! We will always be here for you no matter what and we already love you so so much! Your fiery little bestie Nora is so excited about her "Harpie" she will probably be a little rough at first and maybe even jealous. But I have a feeling she will be very protective of you and teach you all kinds of fun things! Come on sweet girl, we are ready for you! </div>
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Whoever is reading this, join me in saying a prayer for a safe delivery and a healthy momma & baby!! Congratulations Collins family, today your family grows by two feet and your hearts by a million! </div>
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I am not sure if anyone is left to read this but if for some reason you decided to click over here today, Hi! I know I have said this in every one of my sporadic posts but I REALLY do miss blogging. Aside from that fact that I have no time, we also don't have WiFi at home so the only time I have a chance to blog is if I have a break at work. Anyway, I saw this link up on Miranda's page and thought it would be a fun catch-up post since I have a few minutes today! </div>
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Eating.. I have actually cooked this week, shocker! Monday night I made one of my favorite recipes <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2015/02/one-pan-balsamic-chicken-veggies/">One Pan Balsamic Chicken & Veggies</a>. Paul was working late plus he doesn't really care for this (veggies are not his jam) but he was working late so I made it for me and Nora then saved the rest for my lunches this week. Last night Paul had nachos, Nora had a quesadilla and I tried this <a href="http://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/2014/09/24/spaghetti-squash-burrito-bowls/">Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl</a> recipe, it was DELICIOUS. I have never tried the whole spaghetti squash thing but after this I am all for it! The picture isn't so pretty but I promise it was delicious and super filling (I only ate half the squash and put the rest up for tonights supper). Also Quakers, Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal is dabomb.com! </div>
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Reminiscing.. about how BEAUTIFUL my little sisters wedding was a couple of weekends ago! I realize my last post I was just announcing her engagement and now she is an old married woman! The wedding was so beautiful and intimate and after two weekends or torrential rain we were blessed with the most beautiful Fall day! I bawled like a little baby as she came down the aisle, I practically raised my sister and seeing her being all grown, marrying the man of her dreams was overwhelmingly exciting! </div>
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Loving.. this stage in Nora's life! 16 months has been SO much fun, she has the best personality. She is talking so much, mocking everything we do/say, dancing, running around and just being really awesome! I love watching her learn new things, her slobbery kisses and "wuh you"(love you) are the BEST ever! </div>
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We've been up to.. well since my last post we moved! We are now back in my hometown and it is just as incredible as I thought it would be. It is amazing being so close to my family, reconnecting with old friends and living the small town life! I do miss being so close to <a href="http://peachstateofmindleh.blogspot.com/2015/10/bumpdate-thirty-one.html">Lauren</a>, Cody and Target but we still get to see our besties quite a bit and my bank account thanks me for the few & far between Target trips! </div>
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Dreading.. the leaves falling! The mountains are SO beautiful at home right now, I just wish they looked like that all year round! </div>
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Excited about.. speaking of Lauren! I am BEYOND excited about that beautiful baby girl she is growing in that tummy! Having my own daughter makes me 520% more excited that her & Cody get to experience all of this! They are going to be the best parents and Lauren is seriously the most STUNNING pregnant woman I have ever seen. She literally glows! I love that little family so much and cannot wait to meet sweet Harper or "Harpie" as Nora calls her! P.S. they will be the cutest baby besties ever! </div>
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Listening to.. my music is always a completely random mix but a reoccurring favorite the past few months has been a local guy that I know very well. He is a friend of my sister's and ever since she showed me a video of him singing in highschool I have been a fan. Well he finally put out an album (a for real album) this summer and it is phenomenal. Seriously you should check it out!</div>
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This weekend.. Trick or Treating of course! Or whatever the 16 month old version of that is.. Nora loves people so we should be able to convince her to walk up to at least one door but I don't see it lasting too long. She is dressing up as Boo from Monsters Inc. I had every intention of going all out and making the little purple monster costume but with all the wedding craziness and life craziness she will most likely end up in a pink shirt, purple leggings and pigtails. Don't judge, I promise she could care less. </div>
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<em>Throwback to my itty bitty last Halloween! </em></div>
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Next month.. Thanksgiving. Because<em> </em>food, <em>duh. </em>Thanksgiving is my all time favorite holiday, the food, family time, weather, food, it is all amazing! </div>
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What else is new.. hmm.. I have developed a new love for yoga! When we moved back I started working out with one of my friends who is a personal trainer and also teaches power yoga. I have been going to classes for the last few months and I love it so much, such a great workout and you get to lay out on your mat for 2 minutes at the end of class with a cool lavender towel at the end, its the best part. </div>
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I miss blogging terribly. I never wanted to let this little space go but it just sorta happened. Since I work full time I spend every spare second with my sweet girl and when she is sleeping it is time for chores and hubby time. So at least my time is well spent! </div>
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I have always dreamed of an all white bed. I have NO clue how you ladies do it, I gave it a shot when we first got married but no matter how clean everyone in the bed is that junk still doesn't stay pretty white! </div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS2Uw51vUNAylodUWPNMwN71NI4gwkK5nBvF4Pmjg1zEnQG_14Od32BSvbOUC6XGD36jYsl0qxGFYLe2VUTCkJ_7H66y6lC3XsmoD0EbNsxPrgTx5pITWEVYrwyYg-V0nL0C4bCmoF9nF/s640/blogger-image-631772220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS2Uw51vUNAylodUWPNMwN71NI4gwkK5nBvF4Pmjg1zEnQG_14Od32BSvbOUC6XGD36jYsl0qxGFYLe2VUTCkJ_7H66y6lC3XsmoD0EbNsxPrgTx5pITWEVYrwyYg-V0nL0C4bCmoF9nF/s640/blogger-image-631772220.jpg"></a></div><i>Dreamy </i></div>
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Since I have been MIA in blogland my little sister got ENGAGED!! She ended a 5 year relationship not long ago (which I was very thankful for, great guy just not the one for her) and much to all of our (including her) surprise discovered the love of her life was someone who has been a dear friend her whole life! Anyone who knows me personally or has been around here for any length of time knows that my sister is practically my child. Since our Mom passed, in so many ways, I embraced her role in my sisters life. Not ever trying to take her place but always looking out for her and trying to instill in her everything that our Mom had instilled in me. Every milestone in her life has felt monumental to me and this was no exception. Even though I have trouble letting her be a grown up at times, I am so truly proud of the woman she has grown into just in the past 6 months. I am so happy for her and Dwayne and I can't wait to see what God has in store for their journey! </div>
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This kind of goes without saying but I am totally and completely obsessed with the most perfect little girl! Motherhood is a whole new kind of love! </div>
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I always heard you will love your husband more once you see him as a father. Truer words have never been spoken. Paul amazes me every day, seeing him with her fills my heart so much it could bust. The love I have for those two is the can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over- the-fence, World Series kind of stuff!! <em>(movie reference anyone?)</em></div>
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This one is kind of big. A big change may be coming for our little family! As of now we are looking for a place in my hometown! Where I am from is a small town in the North GA Mountains which is only about an hour away from where we live now. I have always envisioned raising my family there, there is such a sense of community and security, I just feel complete being there. The main reason we haven't made the move sooner was the distance from our jobs. But after lots of prayer and discussion we have decided to look for a place to rent, give it a shot and see how it works out! I am very much a planner when it comes to these types of things but I am trying my very best to put it in Gods hands and let His will be done! <br>
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My 8 month old is still sleeping in her pack & play in our room. I never intended on her being there past 6 weeks but her room is upstairs and I just can't bring myself to put a whole floor between us. Sorry not sorry. #<i style="font-weight: bold;">that</i>mom </div><div align="center"><br></div><div align="center">I tried on my bikini from last summer. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Yikes. </i>I've lost all my baby weight but I still need to lose the ten I gained pre pregnancy. My problem is I am not one of you super women whose body bounced back to its 17 year old self right after having a baby. No, I have this odd shaped, weird squishy belly and stretch marks from mid belly to mid thigh (you're welcome for the visual). So getting in a bathing suit is going to be hard for me this go round but it's happening because after a year without it mama needs the sun!</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I got sucked in to the dang Bachelor</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i>Again.. </i>Totally team Becca, Whitney is obnoxious ..</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">I am freakishly excited for Easter and family coordinated outfits! Nora already has two Easter dress contenders lol</font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Well I had better wrap this ramble session up! If anyone reads this nonsense, I love ya!</font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13L7ZG58mtDM1OLxDI8nFqPnsVP1jrhSAKuaGtiB8e2DqsN-F4eZVzUJXHOLqmjLcjISvdIF8MHtmbfNt02Rg_u-hKGsGiaMoFuY5yOMc4X4OGCbs722vAK0EE-bI_PIbc7VL9bssMnNF/s640/blogger-image-1996653423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13L7ZG58mtDM1OLxDI8nFqPnsVP1jrhSAKuaGtiB8e2DqsN-F4eZVzUJXHOLqmjLcjISvdIF8MHtmbfNt02Rg_u-hKGsGiaMoFuY5yOMc4X4OGCbs722vAK0EE-bI_PIbc7VL9bssMnNF/s640/blogger-image-1996653423.jpg"></a></div> </font></div>
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5:Tuesday nora had pictures taken with Santa! I know it's early but the photographer that did her newborn pictures offers beautiful Santa/Christmas minis every year so I chose to do those rather than just going to see a mall Santa. I am so glad we did because look at these! So in love! </div>
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No worries I'm not ready to jump fully on the Christmas train just yet but these were just too delicious not to share! </div>
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-68385594305074368842014-10-03T08:00:00.000-04:002014-10-03T11:59:14.270-04:00Five On Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">
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{one} First, a little update on Miss Nora! She is seriously BEYOND perfect. From her newfound belly laugh to her strangely loud toots, I love every single thing about her! Ready for picture overload?</div>
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{two} Big subject change here. But anyone who knows me knows that I love me some Georgia Football! I saw this video yesterday and it just made my heart smile. Watching this video you can experience a small sense of the amazing feeling you can only find on a Saturday between the hedges. </div>
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{three} Speaking of amazing, if you haven't heard Carrie Underwood's new song "Something In The Water", do yourself a favor and go listen right now! I love how she is never afraid to show her faith and I heard there are a few more worship songs on her new album. I can't wait to hear the rest! </div>
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{four} I know that everyone has been talking nonstop about Fall and most are you are probably sick of it but I am ALL over that bandwagon! It has always been my favorite time of year and I know it will only get better with our amazing little lady! We are getting our first dose of Fall this weekend and I am beyond excited. Weather permitting we will be hitting up Food Truck Friday with Lauren & Cody tonight, this will be their first time but we went a couple weeks ago and it was awesome! It is held at a local park, there is live music, blow ups for the kids and about 5 different food trucks to order from. Last time I had some amazing buffalo mac and cheese and the BEST fried green tomatoes I have ever tasted so I can't wait to see what is in store tonight! Saturday we will be taking Nora to her first Fall festival, watching UGA beat Vandy and then head to my sisters soccer game. Maybe even a celebratory</div>
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{five} Today is also a very special day for us! 1 year ago today right before we walked out the door to go to the fair I decided I needed to take a pregnancy test. Paul told me I shouldn't waste my last expensive test for it to just say "not pregnant" again. I simply replied "I just feel like I should just in case, I don't wanna go to the fair and <strong>scramble</strong> a baby and not even know about it!". True life people, I really said "scramble" a baby, referring to all of the crazy rides that I love to ride. So we sat there, watching the football game waiting on the test to process as if there was no chance that it was going to be the moment that changed our life forever. Somehow at the very same time we looked down at the test and finally saw just one word instead of two! So today as I sit here cuddling the most perfect little girl I am so thankful for the hunch I had that day! </div>
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I know, I know this is my second post in a row of a baby photoshoot. But really, what did you expect? I am positive this little girl will have more photoshoots in her first year than most have in their lives! While I love love love her glitzy newborn pictures, I also wanted some more natural photos taken outside. Of course I got my dear friend Valerie of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valerie.shelton.photography">Valerie Shelton Photography</a> to take them. Valerie is incredibly talented and has the patience of a saint. She has taken pictures of Paul & I for almost 3 years not and will always be our choice for family pictures here on out. This photoshoot actually has a pretty funny story behind it. Our intention was to do these pictures one evening but when I got to my Mamaw's house (where we were taking the pictures) to meet Valerie, Miss Nora decided there was no way she was going to sleep for pictures. We tried and tried but this girl was not having it. So after 2 hours we decided to close up shop and try again the next day. While it was an unexpected hiccup (par the course with a newborn) I am actually very thankful for it because Valerie did capture some stunning wide eyed pictures of my sweet girl! The next day went much smoother with Nora sleeping like a champ! They ended up being so much fun, we used my cousins old truck, a baby doll bed and even my wedding veil as a canopy!</div>
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These pictures will always be very special to me. They were taken at my Mamaw's house who is Nora's Great-great Grandmother and the person she is named after! I have mentioned several times how important my Mamaw is to me and how special her house has been in my life. So getting to spend these two days watching her with my daughter meant the world. She sat on the porch, watching and laughing at Valerie & I trying to get Nora to cooperate and every now and then would tell us just to leave her alone that she just wanted to come hang out with Mamaw! I am so blessed to still have my Mamaw & my grandparents on my Mom's side and I hope they stick around for a long long time for me to share them with Nora! </div>
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If you have been a reader for a while you know that our <a href="http://www.fawnoverbaby.com/2014/06/romantic-outdoor-maternity-session-by-valerie-shelton-photography.html">maternity session</a> (also done by Valerie) was featured on the adorable Fawn Over Baby blog a few months ago. During our emails back and forth Melissa told me to send her updated pictures when Nora decided to make her arrival. Well today she is featuring our full one month session! To see the rest of this amazing shoot head on over to<a href="http://www.fawnoverbaby.com/2014/08/baby-noras-1-month-photo-session-by-Valerie-Shelton-Photography.html"> Fawn Over Baby!</a> </div>
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Two years before I had Nora I began cyber stalking this amazing newborn photographer. Okay not really, but I did follow her and always swore if I had a baby girl she would take her pictures! Her constant posts of sleeping babies with big glitzy headbands stuck in little buckets made my heart ache for a little girl! So as soon as we found out Miss Nora was in fact a she, I emailed her right away and got my spot! I know some people think pictures like these are over the top but I am completely obsessed with them! Now get ready for baby picture overload..<br />
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<em>So funny the scale was set on exactly what she weighed the day before at the doctor.</em><br />
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<em>That bonnet!!</em><br />
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<em>That lace romper was to die for... and then Nora pooped on it!</em><br />
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I can not believe I haven't shared this yet. Scratch that, I can believe it because I was not about to spend my 6 short weeks of maternity leave blogging. I soaked up every possible second with my sweet baby even if she was asleep 1/2 the time! So this post is coming to you a little at a time from my pump breaks at work. Better late than never! Just a forewarning there are some tmi moments in this, I really want to remember every detail. It is also very long so if you just want to read about the actual "birth day" scroll wayyy down. Also, the pictures don't flow from the story but we (unfortunately) didn't take that many during the day.</div>
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When we found out I had to be induced (due to high blood pressure) I had very mixed emotions. On one hand the planner in me loved having a set date, on the other hand I was nervous because almost everyone I know who has been induced ended up having to have a c-section after laboring several hours and sometimes days. I really didnt want that but I knew at the end of the day it was in God's hands and all I wanted was a healthy baby! </div>
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We went to the doctor on a Friday which is when they told us we would have to be induced the following week because my bp was still up. Nora was still perfectly fine but they didn't want to risk anything. It didn't hit me until my doctor said "let's go schedule a birthday!"and all I could think was Oh my gosh it's really happening! The schedule was full on Monday so we chose Tuesday (which I liked better anyway because it was an even number, weird I know). Then it was set, we were to be at the hospital at 4am Tuesday June 10th (5 days before her due date)!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>
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You would think with this news we would've went home and spent our last weekend as a family of two doing absolutely nothing but we didn't have time for that! Our two best friends were getting married the next day and we were over the moon we would get to be there! We left the doctor and headed straight to Lauren (Peach State Of Mind) and Cody's rehearsal dinner anxious to tell them the good news. Ever since we found out I was pregnant and realized what the due date was we stressed about not getting to be there on their special day. I already had to relinquish my role as a bridesmaid which I was so bummed about and I just couldn't imagine at least not being there. So it was a very big deal! The next day I got to witness the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen and managed not to go into labor mid vows. Huge success! The next two days were filled with last minute preparations and (mostly happy) tears as it sank in that we were about to meet our little girl! I say mostly happy because I did have one more major meltdown about not having my mom here with me. As hard as it is without her Nora reminds me so much of her and I know that God sent me a little piece of my mom when he sent me her! </div>
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Fast forward to Tuesday morning, 3:30 am. The car is packed and we are headed to the hospital! I had every intention of making a sweet video of the whole day but that didn't happen. We pretty much sat in silence, holding hands, lost in our thoughts. This was it, our final car ride as a family of two. The next time we would be in the car there would be a baby in that car seat! </div>
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So we checked in, got to our room, took a few pictures and got ready. My best friend Jordan was on shift so she came and sat with us For a while and I completely freaked her out showing her what she had coming in about 6 months! They didn't waste any time. I got started on my pitocin and was told that the doctor would be in at 6 to see where we were. So we both took naps waiting on the doctor. Right around 6 am my doctor came in and said he was going to break my water. Honestly that was the worst part of the whole day. After several minutes of gushing (sorry tmi but it is a birth story..) the nurse asked me if I needed to use the bathroom. So we get up and it just keeps on gushing. When I looked down at the towels that were soaking the water up I noticed something yellow and called the nurse in. She said it was a little bit of meconium (baby stool) and it was a good thing I noticed it because that meant they would have to bring a special team in to immediately check Nora in case she had swallowed it. Insert freak out moment! But I kept my cool and went back to my bed. </div>
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After they broke my water my contractions progressed very quickly. They ended up having to turn down my Pitocin because I was contracting so quickly but not dilating. Honestly, the contractions were not bad at all but I do have a really high pain tolerance. The only issue we had throughout the day was that Nora's heart rate would drop (more than normal) when I would contract. So they would make me turn over on my side, well when I turned on the side my blood pressure shot up. So I spent the whole day flipping back and forth between contractions and trying to keep my terrified husband from looking at the heart monitors! Let me stop right here and say I was SO blessed. I am so thankful to have had such an easy pregnancy and delivery so please don't think I am complaining about a little tossing and turning. </div>
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Paul & I made the decision early on that there would not be anyone aloud into my room during the labor/delivery process. Our hospital allows 5 visitors at a time into your L&D room (not during the actual delivery but during the labor process) and we decided that was just not for us. We wanted to keep the day intimate and relaxing. Not just a revolving door of visitors. It was a good thing we chose this because with all of the people that were there we never would have been able to have a baby haha. We are both so blessed with huge, loving families who all wanted to just be in the vicinity for support. And it's not that we don't love and appreciate them all, we just wanted the room to be calm and relaxing which it was. Anytime there was a change Paul went out to update our 30+ visitors (yes,really) and would then send a text to another 20+ that couldn't be there. My sister said they took up the ENTIRE waiting room and someone visiting made the remark to the security guard that they must have been very busy to which he replied "no, this is for one baby!". No shortage of love for our sweet girl! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzISNDZ1fmlkIfA90DclTwxu80AHAukzGZqh91OOSBN9pJQqnE24tXDD1aaBwRPghqpp5rdD5pGusWhrM1lQa_8ru1gy3erAeDtNauhvkyrABJiFSdy49dfsWtcmd95mP8h1TE7DEq9fqr/s640/blogger-image--1765545013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzISNDZ1fmlkIfA90DclTwxu80AHAukzGZqh91OOSBN9pJQqnE24tXDD1aaBwRPghqpp5rdD5pGusWhrM1lQa_8ru1gy3erAeDtNauhvkyrABJiFSdy49dfsWtcmd95mP8h1TE7DEq9fqr/s640/blogger-image--1765545013.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Around 1 p.m. My contractions were about a minute apart and they made the decision to start the epidural. The epidural never would take on my right side so I was still feeling half of everything but it still wasn't too bad. I remember being EXTREMELY thirsty the entire day, I think I drank four or five large gatorades. My nurse was absolutely incredible! I heard from several people beforehand that it really doesn't matter who your doctor is but you better hope you have a good l&d nurse. Amen to that! She was absolutely incredible and I actually only saw my doctor 3 times the whole day. At 5 pm Lacey (our nurse) came into check me, I was 9.5 cm contractions were less than a minute a part and she says "if it's ok with you I'm going to get you to 10cm because I'm not leaving here without meeting MIss Nora (her shift ended at 7)". I told her to do her thing, I was ready to go. She called the doctor in and he said we would start pushing around 6pm. So they have me one more dose of pain meds to numb my right side (which finally worked) and started getting everything in the room prepared. When Paul came back from updating the family we said a prayer together and got ready to meet our daughter! For the first time I felt a little nervous. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BejCeGB_qYegsAfMgD-Xusu6cZCEEGgsSNhxJHvdVLLeOmG3IkC-9bkMwj01-7eTAUpNuv3jiI8G7x4MtBmCU6hkHdvSoZHHiv1DPWKPSBC9S34ozVeGzgyOfIzmJ0CX-pQBpCVQX08i/s640/blogger-image--85262723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_BejCeGB_qYegsAfMgD-Xusu6cZCEEGgsSNhxJHvdVLLeOmG3IkC-9bkMwj01-7eTAUpNuv3jiI8G7x4MtBmCU6hkHdvSoZHHiv1DPWKPSBC9S34ozVeGzgyOfIzmJ0CX-pQBpCVQX08i/s640/blogger-image--85262723.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">At this point it was just me, Paul, Lacey and two other nurses. At 6:10 I started pushing. Pushing was strange, it didn't hurt but it was exhausting! It was also hard to figure out exactly how I should push but after a couple different positions I got it figured out. Luckily I don't have a queasy stomach so I was allowed to have small sips of Gatorade (which my husband so sweetly gave me on demand lol). That was a lifesaver because I was so thirsty!! Lacey had asked me several times if I wanted to use a mirror (tmi warning) and I kept telling her no I really wasn't into that. She asked me one more time when I was pushing and said it will really help you focus, so I gave in. (Major tmi warning) She was completely right! Once I could see that head full of hair, I was on a mission to get miss priss here! Before I knew it my doctor was in the room suiting up and the neonatal crew was ready and waiting. One or two more big pushes and at 7:32 pm there she was! I'm not one who is usually into this stuff but actually watching my daughter come into this world was pretty amazing! The tears were immediate and uncontrollable. She was here! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I really really wanted the immediate skin to skin but they had to check her and make sure she hadn't swallowed the meconium. Finally hearing that cry was the best moment of my life! And then there she was, my perfect 7 lb 4 oz 21 inch long baby girl bundled in my arms! The most beautiful thing I had ever seen! Our hospital has a bonding hour for the parents and baby were no visitors are allowed. We spent that tiime cuddling and staring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6vtcwFMtKYRmBnoTb6kaQUFO_CZgqj3ZrxPVNRF1BuJr8vhqqeEDaQ-YmIu3w77NbUs8tNIU0jcLnFIL92-CBVjQxNDngVWow7ppYCS6nBDKfob09vgd1J2uLDLovNC01_hNE-Uq7wEl/s640/blogger-image-1405729617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6vtcwFMtKYRmBnoTb6kaQUFO_CZgqj3ZrxPVNRF1BuJr8vhqqeEDaQ-YmIu3w77NbUs8tNIU0jcLnFIL92-CBVjQxNDngVWow7ppYCS6nBDKfob09vgd1J2uLDLovNC01_hNE-Uq7wEl/s640/blogger-image-1405729617.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It felt like in no time it was over and we were being taken upstairs to our room. Our visitors had dwindled down just a little bit and they were told once we got upstairs they could come in two at a time for a quick hello. I really didn't want to feel overwhelmed by a bunch of people in there at once all over me and my brand new baby so two at a time I could handle. But the nurse that took us upstairs wasn't used to transporting so instead of taking us on the patient elevator directly into the baby wing she took us on the elevator that opened up into the waiting room. So the elevator doors opened to 20 something of our excited family members who immediately began to swarm. I felt slightly panicked and automatically pulled Nora tight against my chest. Of course I was excited for them to meet her but that was completely overwhelming. It was that moment that I feel my little sister truly became "Aunt Little". I didnt have to say anything or even look directly at her but she saw the panic on my face, stepped up and said "everyone back off and let them get to their room". Thinking about it now I have to laugh at the visual of my tiny 19 year old sister calling down a bunch of adults! Once we got settled Paul went and got the first two and this continued until everyone had came through and fell in love with our wide eyed angel! After that the next two days were filled with visitors and LOTS of cuddles! The only issue we had the whole time was getting her to latch correctly. Other than the excessive bleeding I felt great! On Thursday we headed home with a clean bill of health for momma and baby! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghefAJpwURxqjXEILAut-tbwHqiIvzFeWNKb3OYu9vmsiL-j1-faEcKW7ulbbjilxghwv_dDSt3gFqtP5o1bqBUGee0sboY-HBaDNeCAyPphinT8mb3iXUH94Tgi7ImAdm8X9xfI8hMMVj/s640/blogger-image--1409698543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghefAJpwURxqjXEILAut-tbwHqiIvzFeWNKb3OYu9vmsiL-j1-faEcKW7ulbbjilxghwv_dDSt3gFqtP5o1bqBUGee0sboY-HBaDNeCAyPphinT8mb3iXUH94Tgi7ImAdm8X9xfI8hMMVj/s640/blogger-image--1409698543.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to take a minute to brag on a few people. First off, my husband. He was so incredible and attentive. Watching him become a father has been truly amazing, I have never loves him more than I do now! Second, our nurse Lacey. She went above and beyond her job title to make our experience perfect. For one she stayed an hour after her shift to be with me. Shift change was 7 pm (home stretch of when I was pushing) and the other two nurses left. I frantically looked at Lacey and said " you aren't leaving me are you?!" To which she replied, "I'm not going anywhere". She could have left she had her own daughter to get to but selflessly stayed with me. There was a severe thunderstorm going on the whole time I was pushing and when 7 o'clock rolled around those other two nurses literally dropped my legs and headed for the door while the next shift came in but not Lacey..She also did something that was so small but I would never forget. Earlier in the day Paul had a coke and offered me a sip not knowing I couldn't have it. I made the comment of how good that sounded, I was talking to him she was just checking the monitors. After I had Nora, be for the doctor was even done stitching me up Lacey had went out and got me a coke to drink. 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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-30314129418863369992014-06-16T00:55:00.001-04:002014-06-16T00:55:14.099-04:00The Princess Has Arrived! <div align="center">
I mean who are we kidding, you know this baby is going to be a princess! I am so excited to announce that she is here, I have been meaning to give you a little peek of her but I pretty much just stare at her all the time. I plan on going into detail and posting a few of the 300 pictures that have accumulated on my camera in just 5 days but for now I will leave you with this. Nora Leigh was born Tuesday June 10th at 7:32 pm, she weighed 7 lb 4 oz and was 21 1/2 in long! We are home with her now and absolutely out of our minds in love! If you want to see daily pictures of Nora you can follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/ashleyrenee526">Instagram</a>! But here are a few for now! </div>
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Hey y'all! I had planned on doing my final bumpdate today but then I got a very exciting email that changed my plans a little bit!</div>
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I have been following Melissa at <a href="http://www.fawnoverbaby.com/">Fawn Over Baby</a> ever since I saw her daughter's <a href="http://www.fawnoverbaby.com/2014/04/mckenzies-nursery-2-revealed.html">GORGEOUS nursery</a> on Pinterest & then spent hours perusing all of her posts! Her DIY posts are truly inspiring and I would give anything to have even a fraction of her creativity. She also features all things baby related and today she is sharing our maternity session! I know I have bored y'all to death with those pictures but if you want to see them again head on over to her blog and <a href="http://www.fawnoverbaby.com/2014/06/romantic-outdoor-maternity-session-by-valerie-shelton-photography.html">check it out</a>! And even if you are sick and tired of seeing them then you should at least go visit Melissa's awesome blog! </div>
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Hey yall! This is a very exciting Friday for so many reasons! I am thrilled to link up with <a href="http://alizadventures.blogspot.com/">April</a> and the girls for Five On Friday to share the excitement!</div>
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{one} Our best friends are getting married tomorrow!! Most of y'all know Lauren from her blog <a href="http://peachstateofmindleh.blogspot.com/">Peach State Of Mind</a>, well her & her hubby-to-be just so happen to be mine and my hubby's real life besties! We are so so so excited to see them tie the knot tomorrow! Paul is in the wedding and I was originally until I went and got my self knocked up and Lauren was kind enough to understand that a 9 months pregnant bridesmaid wouldn't be fun for anyone! So I will be sitting and watching and hoping Miss Nora is not the dramatic type who decides she needs to steal the spotlight and come in the middle of the wedding. But who am I kidding, no one could steal the spotlight from Lauren, she is going to be one STUNNING bride! </div>
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{two} This will be my last Five before I become a Mommy!!! My blood pressure has been slightly elevated for a couple weeks now so the doctor decided he will induce next week! I was originally against being induced but will do whatever the doctor says is best for me and baby girl. I find out today when the big day will be! I can't wait to kiss these sweet little lips! </div>
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{three} Okay so those were really the only two reasons this was such an exciting Friday. Everything else kind if pales in comparison! When the doctor told me I had to start taking it easy I decided to use my couch time for some crafting! I made this cute little headband holder and quickly realized I need about five more to fit all of miss priss's' headbands! She is going to be one stylin little lady! </div>
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{four} As much as I had hoped to have baby girl's nursery complete by the time she got here, it just didn't work out that way. We have been so busy and I am still working full time (well today is my last day). So that hasn't left much time for nursery projects. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Technically the room is done as far as the necessities go, there are just a few little projects I want to finish before sharing! But we did score big time last week after a trip to ikea! I was so frustrated when I couldn't order the rug I wanted online because I really didn't want to drive all the way to downtown atl. Looking back I am so glad we had to make the drive, we found so many other things we needed by actually going to the store and my original rug ended up not being what I wanted once I actually saw it. We got those ledges in white to use as bookshelves, hubby spotted that PRECIOUS little lamp that I am so obsessed with and we decided to go with the "tejn" rug instead of the "rens" because the "rens" ended up being extremely yellow in person.The "tejn" is smaller than what I originally planned but it was only $10 and I honestly want to use it more as a photo prop than a rug anyway! </span></div>
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Weight Gain: I think just 1 lb since last week but I did go after lunch so idk how accurate that is. But we will go with it and say 15lbs. </div>
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Best Moment This Week: Major to-do list progress! Plus I totally have to brag on my hubby for rolling with a major preggo diva moment when I decided I hated the color of the crib and dresser and needed him to take them apart again and repaint them both. In my defense he said he wasn't crazy about the color we chose either and he had just bragged on me the night before for being super laid back this whole pregnancy. So in my opinion every preggo is entitled to at least one diva moment! </div>
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Worst Moment This Week: Well, due to the high blood pressure I had to carry around a jug on Monday (which was not only Memorial Day but also my birthday!) and pee in it. Sorry if that is TMI but this is real life folks. ANDDD I had to work half a day so I had to keep a cooler in the bathroom with my jug of pee. Real fun y'all, realll fun! </div>
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Mood: So exhausted but mostly happy. Even though I was a nervous wreck with all of this high blood pressure talk and pee jugs.. </div>
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Doctors Appointments: I went back last Friday to get my bp checked again and it was still high and my feet were still huge. Good news is my labs were great with no signs of preeclampsia! But they did give me the aforementioned jug to pee in for 24 hours to do more tests. Then I went back today and my blood pressure had shot up again (which I partially blame on the fact that I had really worked myself up into a nervous wreck). They hooked me up to the monitor again, she was still fine. My labs still looked good so the doctor pretty much concluded that I am trying to do too much and eating too much sodium. She pretty much told me if I didn't slow down and rest, she was going to put me on bed rest. So I am watching what I am eating, putting my feet up and trying to relax. Which is super hard for me because I have so much I need to do! So hopefully when I go back Friday, my bp and my swelling will be normal and I won't have to go the bed rest route! </div>
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Doctors Appointments: We had our first pelvic exam this morning (fun stuff) and we found out baby girl is finally turned!! We were so concerned that she wasn't going to because most transverse baby's don't turn. But I know for a fact last night she was not yet turned and her Daddy got down and talked to my belly telling her we really needed her to get in position. It was so sweet he even rubbed my belly saying that he was trying to show her how she needed to go! She obviously listened to him! I am also 50% effaced and 1/2 cm dilated so things are getting ready! My blood pressure was slightly elevated so they did some tests to test for preeclampsia but the doctor said he really wasn't worried about it. I just think it was my nerves. Now we start the weekly visits checking on Miss Priss's progress, I just can't believe we are here!! </div>
A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-83010409798293726652014-05-16T09:02:00.002-04:002014-05-16T09:05:15.601-04:00Five On Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey y'all! Oh my goodness, I am SO glad it is Friday! This week has been absolutely insane and I am just glad it is over. I am welcoming this weekend with wide open arms! Linking up with the ladies for Five On Friday!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{one} Monday we celebrated our second wedding anniversary! I can't believe that it has only been two years, honestly it feels like 22! We kept it simple with dinner at the AMAZING Cheescake Factory and called it an early night. Sweet and simple, just our style. Here's to a whole lifetime of sweet and simple anniversaries!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGddS1-gbf-KCoxmGsVzzrkmKuqF8OYWtSDPYIE4Ypu0DFNVh95vuIukbUfjU7B24y9XbDPqVz-dkN7pxFtlfX6FTk9C6NvNq7Wd2rTMTdvhmZawJIGgquf9PqmuIDhaJONNAApXJhRuRQ/s1600/484036_10151107544025792_1730146117_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGddS1-gbf-KCoxmGsVzzrkmKuqF8OYWtSDPYIE4Ypu0DFNVh95vuIukbUfjU7B24y9XbDPqVz-dkN7pxFtlfX6FTk9C6NvNq7Wd2rTMTdvhmZawJIGgquf9PqmuIDhaJONNAApXJhRuRQ/s1600/484036_10151107544025792_1730146117_n.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{two} Another reason we called it an early night was that we had to be at the surgery center at 5:30 a.m. for the hubby's knee surgery. It was a very minor procedure, he should be completely back to normal in a couple days. But how dang cute does he look in his little cap!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">{three} Alright mommas, I need some advice. What is your advice for hospital bags? What kind of pj's? What is best to come home in? Any suggestions for hubby's bag? To make it a little easier, how about you tell me your 3 must-haves for your hospital bag? </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{four} I realized I haven't posted anything about my photography recently. I have truly been blessed when it came to pursuing this business, I never expected it to take off like it has. It has been overwhelming and amazing all at the same time! So here are a few snapshots of the work I have done lately!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Everybody loves the babies!</em><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">{five} This weekend we are heading to a cabin in the mountains for Lauren's bachelorette party! I am so excited to celebrate one of her very last weekends as a single woman and what I am sure will be one of my last girls weekends for quite some time! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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As always, happy Friday y'all! After a jam packed weekend last week I wish I could say I was looking forward to a relaxing weekend but I am afraid it is going to be another busy one! I am doing pictures for a wedding I booked before I got pregnant. I just hope my feet and back can handle it! I was the second shooter for a wedding this past weekend and completely overdid it. It left me feeling crappy and exhausted. To be honest I still don't feel like I have completely recuperated. But tomorrow's wedding is very short with very few people so I should be fine!</div>
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{one} If this oh so exciting Five isn't enough of me for one day, you can catch me on the<a href="http://www.masonlikethejar.com/2013/09/introducing-blog-baton.html"> Blog Baton</a> instagram all day! I love this idea so much, I just wish I had a more interesting daily life to share! </div>
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{two} Last Saturday after working that wedding I get in my car and receive these messages from my husband. When I finally get him on the phone all I get is a "hold on" and I hear the tell-tale noises of a hospital in the background. I knew he was working earlier that day and he already has a hurt knee that he is having surgery for on Tuesday, so my mind was reeling with all kinds of horrible scenarios. Finally, his friend/our roommate Ryan answers the phone and tells me he had to take Paul to the ER because he cut his finger on a grinder while working on his go-cart. But not to worry it wasn't too bad, they were stitching him up, doing an Xray and sending him home. Well he called me when they left the ER and said he was ok but had to see a plastic surgeon to see if he would need reconstructive surgery on his hand. In my head I start freaking out thinking how on Earth is he going to hold our daughter with one hand! By the grace of God when we saw the plastic surgeon yesterday he said not only did Paul not need surgery but that he was VERY lucky because most people in grinder accidents end up losing a finger! So we are very very thankful that it was not near as bad as it could've been!</div>
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{three} On a simpler note. Can I just go right here? I have no idea where this picture was taken but it looks like Heaven! Of course the week that GA finally decides to crank it up to 80 degrees our AC goes out. As you can imagine an 8 months pregnant woman in a house with no AC is not a very happy site so everytime I get miserably hot I think of my happy place, that hammock.</div>
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{four} We got our maternity pictures back! I am so in love with them! I posted them earlier this week but in case you missed it you can see them <a href="http://athousandwordsbya.blogspot.com/2014/05/our-maternity-shoot.html">here</a>. A lot of people have asked about my dress. It's from this Etsy shop I found through Pinterest called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopkobieta">Kobieta.</a> Most of their products are a little strange but they do sell these gorgeous custom maternity dresses. A little pricey but I really wanted the long flowy dress...<br />
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{five} Monday is our two year wedding anniversary!! We originally planned on going to Charleston but with everything going on, like me being super pregnant and Paul having surgery Tuesday we decided to stay home. I can't believe it's only been two years, it seems like so much longer! But I need your advice. I have NO idea what to get him. I think the traditional gift for two is cotton but I don't want to get him clothes. So please feel free to share some advice!! </div>
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Last weekend I was so incredibly blessed to be thrown another baby shower. This one was for my side of the family which is absolutely huge. I grew up being extremely close to most of my extended family. So while most people don't even know their 3rd or 4th cousins, I grew up seeing mine every single weekend! We are so blessed to still have my Mamaw {great grandmother} and on any occasion you can find anywhere up to 40 people packed into her tiny house. So it was no surprise when the guest list for this baby shower exceeded 60 people, more than 90% of that being family. It was however a surprise when most of those people showed up! The shower was given by my sister, two of my cousins and a very close family friend at one of my favorite places in the world, my Mamaw's. It was absolutely beautiful and I was so blown away by all the people that came to celebrate our sweet girl! She got spoiled rotten for sure and we received some of the most thoughtful gifts that I will cherish forever!</div>
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<em>I am so obsessed with this monogram canvas made by one of the incredible hostess'!</em></div>
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<em>Miss Nora sure is getting out there!</em></div>
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<em>I loved the picket fence and grass. And that punch was incredible!</em></div>
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<em>They had put up a clothes line and hung these precious monogram onesies and charms on it. </em></div>
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<em>My sister {who I call Little} was in charge of activities. She seriously could not have come up with anything more perfect. </em></div>
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<em>She bought Nora her first Bible {complete with a note that had me boo-hooing} and had everyone highlight their favorite verses as guidelines for our girl! Nora is so blessed to have such a Godly young woman as her Aunt. </em></div>
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<em>She also had fabric squares for everyone to write messages to Nora on. Now my Nanny is going to take all of the squares and sew them into a quilt for baby girl! I know we will both treasure these sweet gifts forever!</em></div>
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<em>How adorable is this bucket?! Those little pink moccasins are the sweetest shoes I have ever seen!</em></div>
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<em>So unbelievably grateful...</em></div>
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<em>Please excuse my crying face but this is one of those meaningful gifts I was talking about. My Great Aunt is an incredible seamstress and when I got married she altered all of the bridesmaids dresses. She saved the scraps and made this precious blanket out of them for Nora. She also made a tutu and headband from the material she had leftover from making my veil. I can't get over how thoughtful these gifts were!</em></div>
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<em>Very excited about my diaper bag from my co-workers who also happed to be my cousins. Told ya, big family!</em></div>
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<em>Another handmade blanket!</em></div>
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<em>A very very special quilt handmade by my Nanny!</em></div>
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<em>Me & my beautiful Little {& Tiny, as she calls Nora}</em></div>
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<em>The amazing hostess'. I have no idea what is up with the haze on this picture. </em></div>
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<em>My beautiful Mamaw, who is also one of Nora's namesakes!</em> </div>
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<em>The most incredible grandmother in the world! </em></div>
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-6531749140578393392014-05-08T08:48:00.001-04:002014-05-08T08:53:01.888-04:00You Don't Mess With A Pregnant Lady...<div align="center">
Happy Thursday everybody! I have a mini rant for you this morning because what better what to start your day than complaining, am I right?<em>{Just kidding about that last part} </em></div>
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Anyway, this morning on my way to work I was listening to the radio and they were having a debate where people could call in and give their opinions. The topic of this debate was Mothers Day, it was the intern vs. the main host and the intern was <strong>very </strong>adamant that pregnant women are technically not yet Mothers and should not be celebrated on Mothers Day. **Insert screeching brake sound and picture me looking at the radio like this girl had just literally slapped me in the face** I honestly thought about calling in (which I never do) to tell her exactly how I felt but there was plenty of other pregnant women and veteran mommas who beat<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> me to it. It irritated me </span><strong style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">so </strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">much although I do understand that she has never been pregnant so she has no idea what it feels like. What irritated me had nothing to do with the fact that she was saying you don't deserve a present for being pregnant, it was that she was saying you are not considered a mother while you are pregnant. In my opinion, the moment this little girl began growing inside of me, I became a mother. The moment I found out about her is when I </span><em style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">{consciously} </em><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">took on the role of her mother. It is my #1 priority and responsibility to make sure that she is taken care of and loved to the best of my ability. I know that when she actually gets here that role will take on so much more meaning and I will learn what it is truly about. But in the meantime, don't tell me that I have just been a host carrying this child, I am a mother, I am her mother.</span></div>
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That brings me to my next point. What on Earth makes people think it is okay to say whatever pops in their head to a pregnant woman? I cannot tell you how many times in the last couple weeks I have had several variations of this conversation. "When are you due?" *June 15th* (and these are the responses) "Oh my gosh honey you look miserable..", "Do you think you will make it until then, I don't see how!", "Well you look like you could pop any minute!", "Are you sure you are not having twins?". There are many more but those are the most common. First off every one knows it is not okay to make comments like that about a woman's appearance but especially a very hormonal pregnant woman! And the thing is I feel great! Yes I am exhausted and I am sure that shows but other than that I feel fine. And according to most people I am not even THAT big. So my advice next time you see a large pregnant woman, just tell her that pregnancy looks wonderful on her. Even if she is a hot mess.</div>
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A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-59532331366253552842014-05-06T22:23:00.000-04:002014-05-07T08:22:10.625-04:00Our Maternity Shoot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Good gracious y'all I have tried for two days to get this post uploaded! I tried doing it from my phone and it never would save and then the pictures wouldn't upload from my computer. Good grief, it finally worked though! I am so in love with these pictures, our photographer is a really close friend and she has an amazing way of taking what's in my head and turning it into a picture. Get ready for a picture overload! And ignore my husbands crazy hair.. he is going through a phase where he wants long hair. Ugh, men! </div>
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</div><div align="center">Hey y'all! Happy first Friday of May! I have to say May is probably my favorite month and definitely a busy one. For one it is wedding season then we have Mothers Day, our anniversary and my birthday! Anyway, I am linking up with Darci and the girls for Five On Friday. <br />
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{one} As I have mentioned in previous "bumpdates" I have had quite a bit of trouble with my back during pregnancy. My hips slip out of line like it's nobody's business and the only thing that really helps the pain is to ice it. Also here lately the strain of my belly pulling has caused me all kinds of pain especially if I am on my feet a lot. So after some good ol googling and blog reading I decided to pick up this <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17879946&cp=&parentPage=search" target="_blank">Boppy Tummy Support Band</a> and Lord have mercy this thing is incredible! You can either freeze or heat the little gel pack and it just slips into a pocket on the back of the band to relieve back pain. Then the band velcros under your belly in the front for support. It is also barely visible under your clothes. It helps so much that I even sleep in it! I highly recommend getting one of these if you're pregnant! <br />
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{two} Speaking of Bumpdates, I finally did a <a href="http://athousandwordsbya.blogspot.com/2014/05/32-33-week-bumpdate.html" target="_blank">recent one</a> and a recap of our Easter/first baby shower <a href="http://athousandwordsbya.blogspot.com/2014/05/easter-weekend-my-first-baby-shower.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I posted them super late and back to back so just in case you missed them! <br />
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{three} I saw this hat by <a href="http://www.candykirbydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Candy Kirby Designs</a> on Instagram and thought it was pretty much the cutest thing in the world. I am seriously thinking Miss Nora will have to have one of these! <br />
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{four} Speaking of that little girl, who already completely has my heart! I cannot believe how close we are getting! I am anxious, excited and honestly terrified. It seems like the first 20 weeks of my pregnancy took forever but these last 20 are flying by! She will be here before we know it! <br />
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{five} Next Friday I am excited to be participating in <a href="http://www.masonlikethejar.com/2013/09/introducing-blog-baton.html" target="_blank">The Blog Baton</a>! I love this idea that <a href="http://www.masonlikethejar.com/2013/09/introducing-blog-baton.html" target="_blank">Mason at Mason Like The Jar</a> came up with. Pretty much every day a different blogger takes over the Blog Baton instagram, shares their day and meets new bloggers! Even though my Friday's are pretty lack-luster I am excited to participate! If you would like to participate all you do is email Mason and she will put you on the schedule!<br />
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Well that is it for me today! Y'all say a little prayer for my feet and back as I prepare to work a wedding all day tomorrow! Who agrees to work a wedding at 8 months pregnant you ask? That would be me, the girl who thought she would feel as energized at 8 months as she did when she agreed at 2 months. Haha, I am already looking forward to a warm bath and a soft bed tomorrow night! </div>A Thousand Wordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02078752583003370909noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031449805995808175.post-53201246556434352122014-05-01T22:59:00.002-04:002014-05-02T13:47:28.156-04:0032-33 Week Bumpdate<div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong> Baby Size: </strong>I have never heard of a durian fruit in my life.. But I feel like she is huge! I can pretty much always see a part of her sticking out and sometimes she turns sideways which makes me look like I swallowed a football! </div>
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<strong>Weight Gain: </strong>Up two pounds at my last appointment. <br />
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>All bottoms are either maternity or yoga pants. Maternity shirts are just awkward on me so still normal shirts. <br />
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<strong>Stretch Marks: </strong>Like you wouldn't believe..</div>
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<strong>Belly Button In or Out: </strong>Technically it is in but its pretty much flat and occasionally gets a little puckered lol. </div>
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<strong>Sleep:</strong> Up every 2 hours to pee which I am used to by now. Around 4 a.m. every day I wake up with a lot of pain and pressure in my lower stomach. It is mostly from the strain of my belly from being on my side all night but I also tore a ligament a week or so ago which just adds to the pain. The pillows help most of the night but the only way to make it stop hurting is to get up so that's no fun. </div>
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<strong>Best Moment This Week: </strong>Our first baby shower and Easter with the family! </div>
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<strong>Worst Moment This Week: </strong>Definitely the pain from tearing the ligament. I did it by trying to turn over while I was sleeping. That sounds so crazy but anyone that has been pregnant knows you can't just flop over like you normally do using your stomach muscles, that it is best to sit up and turn. So now it hurts like crazy when I lay down so that is no fun. </div>
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<strong>Craving: </strong>Sweet tea & guacamole!</div>
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<strong>Symptoms: </strong>Soreness and now my feet swell if I am on them all day. <br />
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<strong>Looking Forward To: </strong>My second shower this weekend! </div>
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<strong>Mood: </strong>Tired but so happy! Although yesterday I found myself having a moment of sadness thinking about not being pregnant anymore. I know we still have several weeks and I am so excited to meet our little lady. But I have loved having her right here with me, feeling her every move and I just know I will miss it.</div>
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<strong>Movement: </strong>She is so active and I love it! Although I don't love it so much when she finds my ribs, pretty sure she bruised a couple last week. </div>
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<strong>Doctors Appointments: </strong>Our regular doctor appointment went great, everything is still perfect! I did have a not so great visit with a cardiologist though. Due to my Mom's condition my doctors wanted me to have some simple tests done on my heart in the third trimester. Nothing serious, just a precaution. Even though they know that her specific condition is not hereditary they just wanted to make sure my ticker was perfectly healthy for everyone's peace of mind. So Friday I had an appointment to get an Echocardiogram and a couple other tests. Well I get there and the nurses come in, do an EKG, ask me a few questions and leave. 50 minutes later the doctor FINALLY comes in. Let me just tell you, you think those tables are uncomfortable normally, try sitting on them for almost an hour, pregnant. It was so uncomfortable and I literally watched my feet swell up from dangling there (there was no normal chair that I could sit on until he got there). Right away he starts asking me why I am there, I am thinking that he should have a whole chart telling him this but I still go into the whole spiel. Long story short he proceeds to pretty much tell me that he has no idea why I am there if I was not having any real issues, that "everything they taught him in DOCTOR school said that the condition was not hereditary and that even if it was it was a moot point because I was already pregnant." and yes he actually said that. I explained to him several times that I was not the one who made the appointment that my doctors did as a precaution even though we all knew it was not hereditary and<strong><em> they</em></strong> wanted me to have these tests. So he gets up, says well you can see if they can fit you in for an Echo today (what I was supposedly already scheduled for) if not you can just come back whenever and if you want to you can come back 3 months post delivery and we will do another one. Then he adds, you did have some abnormalities on the EKG but that was probably because they laid you flat on your back to do the test and when you're pregnant the pressure from being on your back can cause those abnormalities so I am just not going to worry about it. Then he was gone, no tests or anything. Needless to say I was pretty annoyed by his rudeness and will be telling my OB when I go this week that if he wants me to have those tests he can send me somewhere else because I am not dealing with that jerk again! </div>
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I know I am way behind on this but I have been so busy that blogging once again took a backseat. This is mainly going to be a picture post recapping our Easter and the beautiful baby shower thrown for me by my sweet sister-in-law's! <br />
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My SIL Kaley made the little name sign and decorated it with headbands for our sweet girl! You can bet that will be going up in her nursery! </div>
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Baby B had to help a little</div>
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{Easter}</div>
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We always have little photoshoots by Mamaw's pond!</div>
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There were at least 10 more kids there but here are a few of my handsome fellas getting their egg hunt on.</div>
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Such a great weekend with great friends and family!!</div>
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